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Simple and Elegant Card – Beautiful World –

Simple and Elegant Card – Beautiful World – World of Good – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

Simple and Elegant Card - Beautiful World - World of Good - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK
Simple and Elegant Card – Beautiful World – World of Good – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

This is a a very simple card to make. The sentiment is so cute ” Life is a beautiful journey” and it finishes on the inside “Thank you being part of mine”. The paper is called World of Good and each sheet has brass foiling. I’ve matched it with the foiling sheet I used to mat the sentiment.

I hardly ever use Crumb Cake cardstock but is a great neutral colour which I need to start to use more don’t you think? It would be a great masculine card choice with this designer series paper. I’m trying to go out of my comfort zone and use different colour combinations.

measurements

  • Crumb Cake A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • World of Good designer series paper –
    • 14.35cm X 10cm,
    • 4cm X 14.35cm,
    • 14.35cm x 3.5cm

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

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 you 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.

Fun with Gilding Flakes – How to use them.

Fun with Gilding Flakes – How to use them – Good Morning Magnolia – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Fun with Gilding Flakes - How to use them - Good Morning Magnolia - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Fun with Gilding Flakes – How to use them – Good Morning Magnolia – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I was so excited to see gilded flakes in the new mini catalogue. They are so much to play with. One world of warning is that once out of the pot they won’t go back in, they just seem to mushroom and grow. Consequently they last for ages. I put mine in a tin to keep the mess in.

There are a number of ways to use gilded flakes. In the video below I show you how to use it with heat & stick powder and versamark. You use it though with Tombow and tear & tape. I will show be doing these techniques in later videos so make sure you are subscribed to my YouTube to get alerts.

measurements

  • Rococo Rose A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Merry Merlot – 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

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 you 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 little Gift Box – Tealights – Treat

Make a little Gift Box – Tealights – Treat – Flowers for Every Season DSP – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Make a little Gift Box - Tealights - Treat - Flowers for Every Season DSP - Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Make a little Gift Box – Tealights – Treat – Flowers for Every Season DSP – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I’ve made this style of box many times. It is a pizza style box with the lid and sides that fold over. Very simple and easy to make. Misty Moonlight is the blue colour and what a blue!! It is not too light and not dark like Night of Navy, just the perfect mix. The ribbon of course matches and it a beautifully soft cotton ribbon that makes a bow even for those of us that are bow challenged!!

measurements

  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock – 8″ X 6 1/4″ scored on the
    • Long side at 1 1/2″, 3 1/4″, 4 3/4″, 6 1/2″
    • Short side at 1 1/2″ on either side
  • Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper
    • 3″ X 1 1/2″ X 2 pieces
    • 3″ X 1 1/4″ X 1 piece
    • 1 1/2″ X 1 1/4″ X 2 pieces

other boxes

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

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 you 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 Make A Poppy Thank You Card

How to Make A Poppy Thank You Card – Painted Poppies – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

How to Make A Poppy Thank You Card - Painted Poppies - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
How to Make A Poppy Thank You Card – Painted Poppies – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

This is a really simple card to make but it is simply stunning if I do say so myself. The stamp set is Painted Poppies and the other aptly enough is Poppy Parade. When the poppy suite came out in the mini catalogue last year, I was in love. I’ve used it numerous times and I will be keeping this set forever, even after it perhaps retires. I will link some of the other projects I’ve used it in below.

I stamped the image of the poppies twice to get a long enough panel and then coloured them using the Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. Isn’t great how everything matches in the world of Stampin’ Up!

Measurements

  • Poppy Parade A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Poppy Parade designer series paper – 10.5cm X 8cm
  • Basic White – 10cm X 7.5cm

Other poppy 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

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 you 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 Get Well Soon Card – Purple Tulips

Make a Get Well Soon Card – Purple Tulips – Timeless Tulips – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Make a Get Well Soon Card - Purple Tulips - Timeless Tulips - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Make a Get Well Soon Card – Purple Tulips – Timeless Tulips – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

As you may know, tulips are my favourite flower. I love all the colours and various forms, even when they are going over and the petals open out, they look gorgeous. This stamp set is Timeless Tulips. It has a matching punch making it super easy to use. I have stamped some images flat and then stamped punched out others to give the card added interest and dimension.

I am really looking forward to the flower this Spring. The crocuses and some daffodils are just starting to flower and it really makes my heart sing. It gives me hope that in all this darkness of winter there is light.

measurements

  • Highland Heather A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • 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

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 you 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.

Simple Blending & Heat Embossing Birthday Card

Simple Blending & Heat Embossing Birthday Card – Happiest of Birthdays – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Simple Blending & Heat Embossing Birthday Card - Happiest of Birthdays - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Simple Blending & Heat Embossing Birthday Card – Happiest of Birthdays – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I’ve been having fun playing with my new blending brushes. Initially I ordered one pack which has three brushes but recently order two more packs I now a brush for each colour in the colour wheel as well as grey and brown. I just clean them off after use on a towel and they are good to go.

I used three different blues to create this background starting with lightest, Balmy Blue, then Pacific Point and finally Night of Navy. Layering the colours always creates extra depth and interest in the background I feel.

measurements

  • Pacific Point A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – Quarter A4 sheet.

other proejcts

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

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 you 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 Pretty Gift Bag for Mother’s Day – Hydrangea Hills

A Pretty Gift Bag for Mother’s Day – Hydrangea Hills Designer Series Paper – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

A Pretty Gift Bag for Mother's Day - Hydrangea Hills Designer Series Paper - Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
A Pretty Gift Bag for Mother’s Day – Hydrangea Hills Designer Series Paper – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I made this bag to go with the mother’s day card I just made. They both use the same colours and gorgeous Hydrangea Hills designer series paper. This is another project we made in my online card club that I host in my Facebook group each month. I love the sentiment on this bag, it fits how I feel about my mother perfectly. I would do anything for her.

measurements

  • Gorgeous Grape cardstock 10 1/2″ X 6″ scored on
    • the long side at 3″, 5″, 8″, 10″
    • the short side at 2″.
  • Hydrangea Hills Designer Series Paper – 2 3/4″ X 3 3/4″ X 2 pieces

othre 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

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 you 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 Special Card for Mother’s Day – Hydrangea Hills

A Special Card for Mother’s Day – Hydrangea Hills Designer Series Paper – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

A Special Card for Mother's Day - Hydrangea Hills Designer Series Paper - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
A Special Card for Mother’s Day – Hydrangea Hills Designer Series Paper – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

We made this card in my February Virtual Card Club that I host in my Facebook group. It was so cute I wanted to share it with you too. The Hydrangea suite of products in the mini catalogue is my favourite one out of the whole catalogue. As you know I am a sucker for anything floral and this ticks all my boxes. It has lovely stamps, paper, dies and of course embellishments, what more could a girl want?

I’ve matched the colours of the die cut hydrangeas to the paper, keeping everything in blue and purple tones. I want to draw you attention to the pastel pearls. They are simply gorgeous. Please do check them out as they coming in a few colours and yes, I’ve fallen in love with them.

Measurements

  • Gorgeous Grape A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Hydrangea Hills 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

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£23.00

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 you 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 Simple Card – Berry Blessings

Make a Simple Card – Berry Blessings – Alcohol Markers – Stampin’ Blends – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Make a Simple Card - Berry Blessings - Alcohol Markers - Stampin' Blends - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Make a Simple Card – Berry Blessings – Alcohol Markers – Stampin’ Blends – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I had such fun colouring in this card using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. The colours I used were based on the colours in the designer series paper. The paper is the Berry Delightful and is absolutely gorgeous. I’ve made quite a few projects with it already. I’ve a little amount of paper left and yes I’m hoarding it now. This paper and accompanying stamp set is a freebie I got during Sale-a-bration.

measurements

  • Rich Razzleberry A6 Cardbase. This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Rich Razzleberry Cardstock- 10.5cm X 7.5cm
  • Basic White – 10cm X 7cm

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

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£23.00

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 you 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.

Box Bag – Beautiful Curves – Berry Delightful

Box Bag – Beautiful Curves – Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

Box Bag - Beautiful Curves - Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK
Box Bag – Beautiful Curves – Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

This bag has a box base with the designer series paper (DSP) wrapped around to create this beautiful curve. The dsp is Berry Delightful. Now I’m not a fan of berries normally but this paper is beautiful. Do you like it? The pretty handles just make this bag. I would be so happy to receive this from someone.

measurements

  • Rich Razzleberry / Pacific Point – 5 1/2″ X 4″ scored at 1″ on each side
  • Rich Razzleberry / Pacific Point – 8 1/4″ X 1″ X 2 pieces , scored at 1/2″ on the long side.
  • Berry Delightful DSP – 12″ X 6″

other 3D 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

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£23.00

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 you 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.