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Who Wouldn’t Love a Basket of Craft Gifts?

Who Wouldn’t Love a Basket of Craft Gifts? – Cheerful Basket – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Who Wouldn't Love a Basket of Craft Gifts? - Cheerful Basket - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Who Wouldn’t Love a Basket of Craft Gifts? – Cheerful Basket – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I was thinking of RAKs when I made this card. When I first got into crafting I had no idea what a RAK was. Then I found out it means “Random Act of Kindness”. So sweet!! I have some goodies this year for a few RAKs and giveaways. Stay tuned to my blog and Facebook group for all the information.

The colouring on this card was super quick using the Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers. I love how easy they are to blend and they also give me great results.

Measurements

  • Night of Navy Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Lovely in Linen Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 13.85 cm X 9.5cm
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces

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

[148187]
£45.75

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£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.

Look!! Elephant Parade – Easy Card Design

Look!! Elephant Parade – Easy Card Design – Party Puffins – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK

Look!! Elephant Parade - Easy Card Design - Party Puffins - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! - Lincoln UK
Look!! Elephant Parade – Easy Card Design – Party Puffins – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK

This is a card design I’ve used many a time. Little critters always look cute popping through a window in a card. I’ve linked the two windows with the flying balloon.

The creatures are coloured using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. They are one of my favourite colouring items. I’ve used the crumb cake one so much that I will have to buy a new one soon. It’s lasted a number of years though so that is good.

Look!! Elephant Parade - Easy Card Design - Party Puffins - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! - Lincoln UK
Look!! Elephant Parade – Easy Card Design – Party Puffins – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Starry Sky Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces
  • Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper (DSP) / Tea Boutique DSP – 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

[148187]
£45.75

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£24.00

Heart Pearls

[159190]
£7.50

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.

A Little Note Of Thanks – Songbirds

A Little Note Of Thanks – Songbirds – Happiness Abounds – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

A Little Note Of Thanks - Songbirds - Happiness Abounds - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
A Little Note Of Thanks – Songbirds – Happiness Abounds – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

As I can write this in Lincoln the wind is blowing its guts out. I was thinking of any little birds and thinking the poor mites would be blown away if they weren’t careful.

This card has a lovely spring feel to it. Baby birds are one of the quintessential marks of spring as are new fresh green leaves. This card combines both of these.

measurements

  • Balmy Blue Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces
  • Hugs of Happiness Designer Series paper – 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

[148187]
£45.75

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£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.

Petal Park – One Way to Use this Set

Petal Park – One Way to Use this Set – Happiness Abounds – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Petal Park - One Way to Use this Set - Happiness Abounds - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Petal Park – One Way to Use this Set – Happiness Abounds – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Funnily enough, I’ve used the punch that goes with the Petal Park stamp set more than the actual stamp set. I love punches and I hoard them. There is a huge collection in my retired drawers. I wanted to use the stamp set though and this is the card I came up with.

The leaves are actually the same stamp, once stamped the right way up and then again upside down. At first, the two areas of foliage looked very weird even after I added the flowers. The sentiment between the two foliage elements brought the card together.

measurements

  • Fresh Freesia Cardstock – A6 Card Base – 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

[148187]
£45.75

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£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.

Make this Birthday Card Today

Make this Birthday Card Today – Two Tone Flora – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Make this Birthday Card Today - Two Tone Flora - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make this Birthday Card Today – Two Tone Flora – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Two-step stamping sets are great as they allow you to add dimension and depth so easily to your stamped images. I love them as they allow me to get a more realistic image when stamping. The Two Tone Flora set is great for this. The images are gorgeous and make me long for summer and lots of flowers.

measurements

  • Old Olive Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces
Make this Birthday Card Today - Two Tone Flora - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make this Birthday Card Today – Two Tone Flora – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

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

[148187]
£45.75

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£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.

How I Made a Pretty Mother’s Day Card

How I Made a Pretty Mother’s Day Card – Marigold Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

How I Made a Pretty Mother's Day Card - Marigold Moments - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
How I Made a Pretty Mother’s Day Card – Marigold Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Gosh, I am pleased with this card. I got the inspiration for the colour combo on Pinterest and I love it. It’s Calypso Coral and Mango Melody. I would never have thought to put those two colours together but it works. It just shows, sometimes you need to step outside your comfort zone and just try it.

I love marigolds. They are lovely full blooms of flowers and this stamp set does them justice. Unlike some stamps, these are really recognisable as the flowers they are meant to be.

measurements

  • Mango Melody Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces
  • Calypso Coral Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 13.85cm X 9.5cm cut in half diagonally
  • Mango Melody DSP – 13.85cm X 9.5cm cut in half diagonally

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.

Say Hello to the Easter Bunnies

Say Hello to the Easter Bunnies – Easter Bunny. Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Say Hello to the Easter Bunnies - Easter Bunny. Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Say Hello to the Easter Bunnies – Easter Bunny. Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Aren’t these bunnies so cute? I don’t usually make Easter cards but I couldn’t resist these cuties. I kept them white as I always see the Easter bunny as white. There are many elements in the stamp set to create a lovely scene including the grass, bird and butterfly.

Do you make Easter cards? Let me know in the comments below.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Melon Mambo 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

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 Warm Welcome – Friendship

Make a Warm Welcome – Friendship – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

Make a Warm Welcome - Friendship - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK
Make a Warm Welcome – Friendship – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

This is a very simple card but I absolutely love the sentiment. The little kitty next to the door is extra cute. I think it’s great to send a card just to let someone know they are not alone.

The card is coloured using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. I love them as they are easy to blend and more importantly I enjoy using them. Which colouring medium is your favourite?

measurements

  • Tahitian Tide 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

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 Wisteria Wishes to Create Lupins

How to Use Wisteria Wishes to Create Lupins – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How to Use Wisteria Wishes to Create Lupins - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Use Wisteria Wishes to Create Lupins – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love how bright and fun this card is. This is the Wisteria Wishes stamp set. I have turned the wisteria stamp upside down and now we have a lupin stamp. The camera doesn’t pick it up but I have added extra definition to each flower with a marker to create extra interest.

measurements

  • Orchid Oasis Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm x 10cm

other cards of interest

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

[148187]
£45.75

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£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.

Have a Look!! One Bag – Two Different Ways

Have a Look!! One Bag – Two Different Ways – Happiness Abounds – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

This is such an easy bag to make. I wanted to show that just changing something small can totally change the look of your finished item. Here I’ve changed the closure mechanism. The first one is a ribbon closure and the second one has handles. It totally changes the look of the bag.

You can see both bags below. Which one do you prefer?

Have a Look!! One Bag - Two Different Ways - Happiness Abounds - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Have a Look!! One Bag – Two Different Ways – Happiness Abounds – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK
Second Way - Have a Look!! One Bag - Two Different Ways - Happiness Abounds - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Second Way – Have a Look!! One Bag – Two Different Ways – Happiness Abounds – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Fresh Fresia Cardstock – 10 1/2″ X 4″ scored:
    • On the long side at 2″, 5″, 7″, 10″
    • On the short side at 2″
  • Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 10 1/2″ X 6″

other bags

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

[148187]
£45.75

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£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.