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Complementary Colours – Use them to Make a Card

Complementary Colours – Use them to Make a Card – Friday Focus – Tulip Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

Complementary Colours - Use them to Make a Card - Friday Focus - Tulip Dies - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo
Complementary Colours – Use them to Make a Card – Friday Focus – Tulip Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

I am back with another Friday Focus post. Today we are looking at colour theory again. I am using complementary colours today to make my focal image really pop off the background. These are the wonderful Tulip Dies that you can use to make any number of different flowers. Just play around with the elements to create a flower that you like the look of. There is no wrong way to put these together.

Complementary colours are those opposite each on the colour wheel:

  • Red & Green
  • Yellow & Purple
  • Blue & Orange

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm X 10cm

Other Friday Focus 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

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Tulips Dies

£33.00

Pastel Pearls

£6.00

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.

Keep it Simple, Monochromatic Silhouette Card

Keep it Simple, Monochromatic Silhouette Card – Amazing Silhouettes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

Keep it Simple, Monochromatic Silhouette Card - Amazing Silhouettes - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo
Keep it Simple, Monochromatic Silhouette Card – Amazing Silhouettes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

This is a very simple but striking card. I used the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set which has been sitting in my stash all year unused. It is paired with my favourite colour Bermuda Bay to create this great card. Quick and easy to make and lovely to receive.

Measurements

  • Bermuda Bay Cardstock – 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

Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£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.

Using Repeat Stamping to Make an Easy Card

Using Repeat Stamping to Make an Easy Card – New In-colours – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

Using Repeat Stamping to Make an Easy Card - New In-colours - Biggest Wish - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK.
Using Repeat Stamping to Make an Easy Card – New In-colours – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

This card uses the new in-colours. I’ve used this hello stamp from the Biggest Wish stamp set to stamp repeatedly the sentiment in the new in-colours. It is so effective and makes a great bold, focal feature. Simple to make and easy to repeat.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Starry Night 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.

Ladybug Birthday Card – Simple Punch Art Card

Ladybug Birthday Card – Simple Punch Art Card – Best Delivery – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Ladybug Birthday Card - Simple Punch Art Card - Best Delivery - Crafting with Ashee
Ladybug Birthday Card – Simple Punch Art Card – Best Delivery – Crafting with Ashee

Welcome to this Focus Friday post. During the month of May, I am looking at colour in my Friday Focus creations. Today my focus is on primary colours. The primary colours on the colour wheel are red (Real Red), yellow (Daffodil Delight) and blue (Pacific Point). These are the colours of my ladybirds which are my focal image.

These colours will mix with each other and sit well together as they are the primary colours. The colours I’ve chosen are vibrant and bright and really make this card pop.

measurements

  • Basic Black 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

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Bough Punch

£17.00

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.

A Cup of Tea, A Simple Thanks – Card Share

A Cup of Tea, A Simple Thanks – Card Share – Tea Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln – UK.

A Cup of Tea, A Simple Thanks - Card Share - Tea Dies - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln - UK.
A Cup of Tea, A Simple Thanks – Card Share – Tea Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln – UK.

Sometimes something as simple as a shared cup of tea can be a great way to say thank you. When I saw this set “Cup of Tea” in the new catalogue I knew I wanted it. A cup of tea is ingrained in British culture. How many problems, how many things have been set straight over a cup of tea?

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Tea Boutique – Half a 6″ Sheet
  • Petal Pink – 4″ wide strip
  • Basic White – 5cm X 8cm
  • Petal Pink – 8.5cm X 5.5cm

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

Teacup Dies

£26.00

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 the Hello Ladybug Set – Thank You Card

How to Use the Hello Ladybug Set – Thank You Card – Blessings of Home – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

How to Use the Hello Ladybug Set - Thank You Card - Blessings of Home - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK.
How to Use the Hello Ladybug Set – Thank You Card – Blessings of Home – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

Oh my, I love these cute little ladybirds. They stamp beautifully and are so easy to put together. I’ve added little white accents on the ladybirds using a white gel pen. They really lift the whole image and make them pop. Sometimes it’s just a small detail that really makes or breaks a card. I do quite a bit of art journaling and am always using my white gel pen so thought I would into my cardmaking as well.

measurements

  • Real Red Cardstock – 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

Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£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.

How To Make a Card with Multiple Shaker Pockets

How To Make a Card with Multiple Shaker Pockets – Sweet Strawberry – Focus Friday – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin Up! Demo – UK

How To Make a Card with Multiple Shaker Pockets - Sweet Strawberry - Focus Friday - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin Up! Demo - UK
How To Make a Card with Multiple Shaker Pockets – Sweet Strawberry – Focus Friday – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin Up! Demo – UK

Welcome to this Focus Friday post. For the month of April, we have been looking at all things shaker cards. Today the focus has been on multiple shaker pockets on one card.

I used the layering circle dies to create these three windows. You could of course do any shape you wanted but I stuck to circles here. One tip is to remove the backing on the foam strips before you apply them as they are much easier to manipulate then. Also, mark where your windows will fall on the background before you apply any adhesive. It will make your life so much easier. I didn’t and yes I still managed, but learn from my mistakes.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Coastal Cabana Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 13.35cm X 9cm
  • Bermuda Bay 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

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Window Sheets

£4.75

Shaker Shapes

£6.50

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.

Make a Card that is Bold, Bright & Easy

Make a Card that is Bold, Bright & Easy. Biggest Wish – Flowering Fields – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

Make a Card that is Bold, Bright & Easy
Make a Card that is Bold, Bright & Easy

I love how this card turned out. The contrast between light, dark, bold and bright really works. The colours are Poppy Parade, Basic Black and Basic White and they all compliment each other perfectly. I was tempted to add more embellishments but I think it would distract rather enhance this card.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic Black – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper – 13.85cm X 9.5cm

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

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£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.

Make a Sunflower Card for a Friend

Make a Sunflower Card for a Friend – Celebrate Sunflowers – Sunny Sentiments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

Make a Sunflower Card for a Friend - Celebrate Sunflowers - Sunny Sentiments - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - UK
Make a Sunflower Card for a Friend – Celebrate Sunflowers – Sunny Sentiments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

I haven’t used this stamp set in ages. Not sure why as it is such a lovely set. I love this really big sunflower and of course, it has a matching die. I stamped this sunflower in Daffodil Delight. It wasn’t as vibrant as I wanted it to be so I decided to use Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers to add more detail. It really makes a huge difference.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Misty Moonlight Desiger 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

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Sunflowers Dies

£31.00

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 Non-Dimensional Shaker Card – Heart

How I Made a Non-Dimensional Shaker Card – Heart – Friday Focus – In Bloom – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

How I Made a Non-Dimensional Shaker Card - Heart - Friday Focus - In Bloom - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK.
How I Made a Non-Dimensional Shaker Card – Heart – Friday Focus – In Bloom – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

Welcome to the latest post in my Friday Focus series. Today we are looking at making a shaker card with no dimension. As you know in April we have been looking at things Shaker Cards. I’ve used the heart punch pack to create this little shaker window.

The Sweet Talk designer series paper (DSP) is Valentine’s paper but I think it works perfectly for this birthday card. I love all the shades of red and pink. So pretty and of course fun to make.

measurements

  • Real Red Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Sweet Talk DSP –
    • 14.35cm X 10cm
    • 9cm X 8cm
  • Real Red Cardstock – 9.5cm X 8.5cm
  • 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

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Window Sheets

£4.75

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.