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Look at this Cute Little Elephant!!!

Look at this Cute Little Elephant!!! – Elephant Parade – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Look at this Cute Little Elephant!!! - Elephant Parade - Biggest Wish - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Look at this Cute Little Elephant!!! – Elephant Parade – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

I love how cute this card turned out. I’ve combined two stamp sets here, Biggest Wish and Elephant Parade. This baby elephant is so sweet with her pink balloon walking along the top of the sentiment. I thought about putting on more embellishments but really liked this clean and simple look.

measurements

  • Melon Mambo Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

Elephant Dies

£24.00

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve started to run a virtual card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make four to five projects each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Gorgeous Hydrangea Love Card – Make it Today!

Gorgeous Hydrangea Love Card – Make it Today! – Hydrangea Haven – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Gorgeous Hydrangea Love Card - Make it Today! - Hydrangea Haven - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Gorgeous Hydrangea Love Card – Make it Today! – Hydrangea Haven – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love hydrangeas. My mother has a huge one in the garden when I was a kid and I just grew up with these gorgeous big blooms. We still have them in the garden now and I’m looking forward them to blooming this year.

The Hydrangea Haven stamp set is a two-step stamping set. This gives extra detail and depth to the image. You can of course colour the images in yourself if you so wish.

Measurements

  • Highland Heather Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Highland Heather Designer Series Paper (DSP) 14.35cm X 6cm
  • Basic White Cardstock – 11cm X 7cm
  • Highland Heather Cardstock – 11.5cm X 7.5cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

Hydrangea Dies

£30.00

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve started to run a virtual card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make four to five projects each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

How to Use Ghost Stamping in Cardmaking

How to Use Ghost Stamping in Cardmaking – Stacked Stone – Daffodil DayDreams – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

How to Use Ghost Stamping in Cardmaking - Stacked Stone - Daffodil DayDreams - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - UK
How to Use Ghost Stamping in Cardmaking – Stacked Stone – Daffodil DayDreams – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

Hello, I’m back with another Focus Friday project to share with you. The focus in July is on large / background stamps. I’ve used the Stacked Stone stamp here to stamp the background in different areas. I haven’t used a block to stamp with so the stamping is imperfect and merges into the background in place. This gives an organic and distressed feel to the card.

measurements

  • Very Vanilla Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Sahara Sand Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

Daffodil Dies

£35.00

Water Painters

£13.00

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve started to run a virtual card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make four to five projects each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

How I Made this Pizza Slice Style Gift Box

How I Made this Pizza Slice Style Gift Box – Limited Edition – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

How I Made this Pizza Slice Style Gift Box - Limited Edition - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK.
How I Made this Pizza Slice Style Gift Box – Limited Edition – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

I’ve seen many people make this box and eventually decided to give it a go myself. We actually made this in the online card club that I host each month in my Facebook Group. If you want to join us, check out the details here.

One tip I will give you in making this box is to try to be as accurate as possible in your scoring and cutting. It will save you hassle later. on.

Measurements

  • Balmy Blue Cardstock –
    • 8″ X 4″ scored at 3 1/2″ & 4 1/2″ on the long side, Mark the 2″ point on the short side.
    • 9″ X 1 1/2″ scored at 4 1/2″ on the long side and 1/2″ on the short side
    • 8 ” X 1 1/2″ scored at 4″ on the long side and 1/2″ on the short side
    • 4″ X 3 1/2″ marked at 2″ on the long side
  • Real Red Designer Series Paper (DSP)
    • 3 3/4″ X 3 1/4″
    • 3 3/4″ X 3/4″ X 3 pieces

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve started to run a virtual card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make four to five projects each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

By My Side – Make a Mini Slimline Card – Colouring

By My Side – Make a Mini Slimline Card – Colouring – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

By My Side - Make a Mini Slimline Card - Colouring - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
By My Side – Make a Mini Slimline Card – Colouring – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love this card. This little boy with this dog is so cute. I’ve coloured him in using the Stampin’ Blend Alcohol Markers. This mini slimline card fits into a standard C6 envelope. I’ve given the measurements I use below.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – 15.2cm X 14.85cm scored at 7.6cm on the longer side
  • Cajun Craze Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.85cm X 7.2cm

Other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve started to run a virtual card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make four to five projects each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Use Background Stamps With Me! Focus Friday

Use Background Stamps With Me! Focus Friday – Bouquet of Thanks – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Use Background Stamps With Me! Focus Friday - Bouquet of Thanks - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Use Background Stamps With Me! Focus Friday – Bouquet of Thanks – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Welcome to this Focus Friday post. For the month of July, we are looking at background stamps. These are large stamps that cover most if not all of the card front. They are usually repeating designs that add interest to a card without detracting from the focal image. They can also be large stamps that give you the focal image in one stamp.

measurements

  • Bermuda Bay Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Shimmery White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

Water Painters

£13.00

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve started to run a virtual card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make four to five projects each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Make a Dinky Matchbox Gift Box Today!!

Make a Dinky Matchbox Gift Box Today!! – Butterfly Kisses – Ltd Edition – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

Make a Dinky Matchbox Gift Box Today!! - Butterfly Kisses - Ltd Edition - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
Make a Dinky Matchbox Gift Box Today!! – Butterfly Kisses – Ltd Edition – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

Isn’t this a cute gift box? It fits some yummy love hearts and is that perfect pick me up after a hard morning. It would also be a cute table favour as well. They are really easy and simple to make.

I’ve made these in two colourways. Which do you prefer?

Another Colourway - Make a Dinky Matchbox Gift Box Today!! - Butterfly Kisses - Ltd Edition - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
Another Colourway – Make a Dinky Matchbox Gift Box Today!! – Butterfly Kisses – Ltd Edition – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

measurements

  • Calypso Coral / Parakeet Party Cardstock – 5″ X 3 1/2″ scored at 1″ on all sides
  • Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper – 6″ X 3″

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve started to run a virtual card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make four to five projects each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Make a Many Monochromatic Card With Me

Make a Many Monochromatic Card With Me – Simply Fabulous – Orchid Oasis – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

Make a Many Monochromatic Card With Me - Simply Fabulous - Orchid Oasis - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - UK
Make a Many Monochromatic Card With Me – Simply Fabulous – Orchid Oasis – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

I love the new “In Colours”. I’m struggling to decide which one I love most. This colour is Orchid Oasis and isn’t it beautiful? Such a lovely deep saturated colour. Very much me, I’m not a huge favourite of pastels but deeply saturated and you are singing my tune.

Measurements

  • Orchid Oasis Cardstock
    • A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
    • 12.85cm X 8.5cm
    • 10.85cm X 6.5cm
  • Basic White Cardstock
    • 12.35cm X 8cm
    • 10.35cm X 6cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve started to run a virtual card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make four to five projects each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

How to Paper Piece this Delivery Truck – Birthday

How to Paper Piece this Delivery Truck – Birthday Card Share – Best Delivery – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin Up Demo – Lincoln UK

Sweet Sorbet - How to Paper Piece this Delivery Truck - Birthday Card Share - Best Delivery - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin Up Demo - Lincoln UK
Sweet Sorbet – How to Paper Piece this Delivery Truck – Birthday Card Share – Best Delivery – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin Up Demo – Lincoln UK

I love the Best Delivery stamp set. Sadly this set is soon retiring. I will miss it. I’ve stamped the delivery truck on designer series paper (DSP) and fussy cut it out. I’ve then laid it over the stamped image on the cardstock. This is a lovely way to use up scraps and make something cute.

This of course is a Focus Friday post. In June we have been looking at different ways to use our DSP. Paper Piecing is now of my favourite techniques. Such fun and an easy way to add interest to a card.

Tahitian Tide - How to Paper Piece this Delivery Truck - Birthday Card Share - Best Delivery - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin Up Demo - Lincoln UK
Tahitian Tide – How to Paper Piece this Delivery Truck – Birthday Card Share – Best Delivery – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin Up Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Sweet Sorbet / Tahitian Tide Cardstock – 21cm X 20cm, scored at 10cm on the shorter side – Standard Slimline Cardbase
  • Basic White – 20cm X 19cm
  • Basic White – 20.5cm X 19.5cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve started to run a virtual card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make four to five projects each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Make a Mini Slimline Card – Happy Birthday

Make a Mini Slimline Card – Happy Birthday – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

Make a Mini Slimline Card - Happy Birthday - Biggest Wish - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK.
Make a Mini Slimline Card – Happy Birthday – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

I don’t think I’ve ever shared a mini slimline card with you before. They are a cute size. There is much less space to fill up so they are perfect for fast and easy cards.

I’ve stepped this card by gold heat embossing the sentiment. Heat embossing always makes a card something special. There is something magical about the dull powder turning gold and shiny.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – 7″ X 6″ scored at 3 1/2″ on the long side
  • Heart & Home Designer Series Paper – 5 3/4″ X 3 1/4″

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

Versamark Pad

£9.00

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve started to run a virtual card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make four to five projects each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.