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Flying By to Say Hi – Make an Easy Birthday Card With Me

Flying By to Say Hi – Make an Easy Birthday Card With Me – Adventurous Sky – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I will freely admit I don’t make many cards for me. The reason is I don’t have any need for them. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and made this one. I love how it turned out. The sentiments are so sweet. Do you agree?

Measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper (DSP):
- 14.35cm X 10cm
- 14.35cm x 2.5cm
- 2cm X 14.35cm

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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic Black A4 Card Stock £10.75	Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock £10.75	Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate £10.75
Take To The Sky 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Adventurous Sky Bundle (English) £50.25	Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50

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 run an online card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make three cards and a 3D project each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Adventurous Sky – How to Make a Diamond Stepper Card

Adventurous Sky – How to Make a Diamond Stepper Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I was again thinking of the Red Arrows when I created this card. They are based at Waddington, just south of Lincoln. You can often see them practising in the skies around Lincoln. We made this card in July Card Club. It is easy to make and looks striking on the mantle piece.

measurements

Real Red Cardstock – half an A4 sheet cut in half on the short side at 10.5cm. Score on the longer side at 3cm, 6cm, 10, 14cm & 22cm
Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper (DSP):
- 10cm X 7.5cm
- 10cm X 3.5cm
- 2.5cm X 10cm
- 7.cm X 7.cm
- 6cm X 6cm
Real Red Cardstock:
- 7.5cm X 7.5cm
- 6.5cm X 6.5cm
- 5.5cm X 5.5cm
Basic White Cardstock – 5cm X 5cm

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Real Red A4 Card Stock £10.75	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock £10.75	Basic Black A4 Card Stock £10.75
Take To The Sky 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Adventurous Sky Bundle (English) £50.25	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Busy Paper Design – Make a Panel Style Card With It.

Busy Paper Design – Make a Panel Style Card With It. – My Small Business – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

A panel design is great way to use up these busy or scenic papers. It lets them be the star of the card. The designer series paper (DSP) above is the Thoughtful Journies DSP. I love the soft colours. I’ve paired with a simple sentiment backed on some matching glimmer paper.

Below you can see the same card except this time I’ve used the Meandering Meadows DSP. Which version do you prefer? Let me know in the comments below.

Measurements

Balmy Blue 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
Meandering Meadows / Thoughtful Journies DSP – 13.35cm X 9.5cm. Cut into 3 panels measuring 4.45cm X 9.5cm.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock £10.75	Boho Blue A4 Cardstock £10.75	Three Color Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper £10.00	Meandering Meadows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75
Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	My Small Business Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £18.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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 Teabag Pouch / Holder

How to Make a Teabag Pouch / Holder – Friends For Life – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I first made one of these teabag holders when I joined Stampin’ Up! That was over 12 years ago. Can you believe it? Time flies. These are easy to make from one sheet of 6″ X 6″ of paper or cardstock. I’ve chosen some nice herbal teas to do in them. I think these holders would be great as a little gift or as part of a hamper to give to someone special.

Measurements

Full of Life Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 6″ X 6″ folded in half point to point on the diagonal. You will then fold again at the 2″ mark. See the video tutorial below for a full explanation.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £24.00	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Baker's Twine Three Color Pack £7.50	Petal Pink & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Diagonal Trim Combo Pack £9.50

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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 do it! The Blackout but not the Blackout Technique

How to do it! The Blackout but not the Blackout Technique – Layered Florals – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

The blackout technique seems to be taking the crafting world by storm. I love the effect but struggle with so much black on a card. I like bright, light and vibrant cards. Therefore I decided to do the technique but not use a black ink pad.

To make this card I dry embossed using the Layered Florals embossing folder. I then used Petunia Pop to create the same effect as a black ink pad. I tried the same technique using a Blueberry Bushel ink pad. What do you think of the results?

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels £5.75	Layered Florals 3 D Embossing Folder £10.25
Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs £6.75

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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 Layering Stencils Without the Matching Stamp Set

How to Use Layering Stencils Without the Matching Stamp Set – Layers of Beauty – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

I have these lovely floral cards to share today. Both of these use Layers of Beauty stencils without the stamp set. This bundle is so versatile and all the results are amazing.

The version above uses Poppy Parade, Real Red and Cherry Cobbler. I have a lovely red rose outside my front door, which inspired this card. My neighbours have a yellow rose and this inspired the card below. Which one do you prefer? Let me know in the comments.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Real Red / Daffodil Delight Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Real Red A4 Card Stock £10.75	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock £10.75	Layers Of Beauty Decorative Masks £13.00	Layers Of Beauty Dies £28.00
So Swirly Embossing Folder £10.00	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad £8.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels £5.75

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Technique – How to Heat Emboss on Patterned Paper

Technique – How to Heat Emboss on Patterned Paper – Easy Card Tutorial – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

I am great fan of big, bold sentiments. When I saw this one in the catalogue, I just knew I had to have it. Initially, I was going to do something completely different with this card. After watching a fellow demo use the Full of Life designer series paper (DSP) I knew I wanted to use it with this sentiment and this card was born.

The sentiment is white heat embossed. You can use a white pigment ink but you won’t get as strong a white as you do with heat embossing. I love how the white pops against the rainbow DSP. We tend to forget that we can emobss on patterned paper just as well as on cardstock. The results are amazing, Go ahead and try it yourself.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Full of Live DSP – 14.35cm X 10cm.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Thanking You Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £18.00	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Versamark Pad £9.00
Basics Wow! Embossing Powder £20.00	Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins £7.00	Heat Tool – Uk Plug £30.00

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

My Ode to the Chelsea Flower Show – Flower Cart

My Ode to the Chelsea Flower Show – Flower Cart – Simply Said – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

As some of you know I design my cards weeks ahead of them going “live” on my blog. I was watching the Chelsea Flower Show and as you may know, my maternal family is from South Africa. The South African stand got a Gold Medal and Best Stand in the Great Pavilion. This was the inspiration behind this card.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Country Woods Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Flower Cart Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £23.00	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Flower Cart Dies £32.00	Deckled Circles Dies £35.00
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad £8.50	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels £5.75	Blending Brushes £14.00

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Bunny “Singing in the Rain” Friendship Card

Bunny “Singing in the Rain” Friendship Card – Playing in the Rain – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

I love this bunny singing in the rain. The story I told myself, was that he was the bunny version of Gene Kelly. So cute!! This card showcases several techniques including colouring with Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers, heat embossing and emboss resist.

The background stamp set is the Drizzling Droplets stamp. It is an online exclusive. When I first saw it I knew I wanted to use it with this bunny from Playing in the Rain. I love background stamps. Do you?

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Balmy Blue Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock £10.75	Playing In The Rain Cling Stamp Set (English) £25.00	Playing In The Rain Dies £33.00	Drizzling Droplets Cling Stamp Set £23.00	Versamark Pad £9.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £7.50	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25
Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder £20.00	Iridescent Faceted Gems £8.00	Blending Brushes £14.00

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Firework-Inspired Birthday Card. Easy Two Step Stamping

Firework-Inspired Birthday Card. Easy Two Step Stamping – Round We Go – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

I am not sure what these shapes are meant to be. In the colours above they reminded me of fireworks. What do you think? Each shape is made with just one stamp. I stamped in the darker colour eg Daffodil Delight and then offset the stamp and stamped again in the lighter colour eg Lemon Lolly. I love the effect.

The above version uses Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight and Lemon Lolly. The one below uses Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Pretty in Pink and Flirty Flamingo. Which one do you like best?

Measurements

Basic Black Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic Black A4 Card Stock £10.75	Round We Go Bundle (English) £42.25	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Adhesive Backed Pearl Trio £7.00

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Flying By to Say Hi – Make an Easy Birthday Card With Me

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