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Easy Watercolouring with Pencils – Tips & Tricks

Easy Watercolouring with pencils – Tips & Tricks – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I have always loved to paint. The mixing and flowing of colours fascinate me. I dabbled in watercolour painting before I started papercraft and haven’t lost the love. If you are new to watercolouring then pencils make for such as easy entry to the medium. We all played with colouring pencils as kids. You are just colouring as you did as a child.

The video below goes through a few tips for easy water colouring including, what paper to use, how to lay down colour and how to blend it. The phrase is that practice makes perfect and that is certainly true here. The more you practise the less scary it becomes and the more you will enjoy it. Don’t be afraid to try, there is no one watching and you can as many mistakes as you like. We all make mistakes, that is how we learn.

measurements

Night of Navy A6 cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm X 10cm
Real Red cut to 0.5cm bigger than your shimmer white piece each way.
Shimmery White – cut down as you wish to capture your image.

other watercolour 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

Supply List – Linked to Online Shop

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Stampin’ Seal	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tear & Tape Adhesive	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock	Real Red A4 Card Stock	Light Me Home Cling Stamp Set
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad	Water Painters	Watercolor Pencils	Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2	Feels Like Frost Specialty 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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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 Heat Embossed Christmas Card

How to make a Heat Embossed Christmas Card – Christmas Means More – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

I love this sentiment from the Christmas Means More stamp set. It’s bold, easy to use and what’s more it really says how a lot of us are feeling this year. Here in England we are in lockdown again and I think whatever happens Christmas will be special this year.

I’ve heat embossed the sentiment using gold embossing powder and paired it with the Tis the Season designer series paper (DSP). It makes for a simple but stunning Christmas card. I love heat embossing. It is still magic to see this dull powder turn into some glossy and pretty.

Measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Tis the Season DSP – 14.35cm X 10cm
Whisper White – 7cm X 6.5cm
Real Red – 7.5cm 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

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Stampin’ Seal	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Christmas Means More Photopolymer Stamp Set	‘Tis The Season 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Real Red A4 Card Stock	Versamark Pad	Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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 Christmas Table Favour Bag

How to Make a Christmas Table Favour Bag – Tis The Season – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

These bags would be perfect for a table favour any time of the year but I love this Christmas version. You could put a little Ferrero Roche in each one. They are super easy to make as they involve no cutting at all.

Considering Christmas this year is likely to be very different for most people than normal, it will be nice to make it extra special. These little handmade touches make any occasion extra special. You could use the same Tis The Season designer series paper to make little place names or Christmas decorations.

measurements

Full sheet 6″ X 6″ Tis the Season designer series paper scored at 1 1/2″ on opposite sides and 2 1/4″ on the other two opposite sides

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

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Stampin’ Seal	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tear & Tape Adhesive	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Real Red A4 Card Stock	‘Tis The Season 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Simply Scored	2″ (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch
1-1/2″ (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch	Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon	Wrapped In Christmas Cling Stamp Set (English)	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad	Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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 it Shake!! Christmas Shaker Card

How to Make it Shake!! Christmas Shaker Card. Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I love shaker cards but sometimes struggle with making them. This one turned out really well I think. The sequins around the card pic up on the sequins in the shaker card and give it a lovely cohesive effect. I embossed the Balmy Blue layer with the Woodlands embossing folder which matches the woodland feel of the stamped image.

When I was a child, I love Snow Globes. They weren’t as widely available as they are now and were so special. I love just loved watching all the glittery snow falling down on the scene. I still have a few that I have collected over the years that I put out for Christmas. This year I want to try and make one for myself. Watch this space!!

measurments

A6 Cardbase in Night of Navy. This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Balmy Blue – 14.35cm X 10cm
Whisper White – 7cm X 3cm
Feels Like Frost – 7.5cm 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

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Stampin’ Seal	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tear & Tape Adhesive	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock	Feels Like Frost Specialty 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Snow Globe Scenes Dies	Woodland Embossing Folder	Still Scenes Cling Stamp Set	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad	Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes	Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2
Watercolor Pencils	Snow Globe Shaker Dome	Water Painters	Stampin’ Spritzer

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.

Christmas Time! Let’s Sing all About it – Stampin’ Up!

Christmas Time! Let’s Sing all About it – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I love the sentiment on this card. Due to social distancing I think we will need to sing our Christmas Cheer loud so that it can be heard everywhere!! I’m not a great singer admittedly but I do love dancing. At school I did both ballet and what we called National Dancing which was the study of folk dances of many european countries.

This is a a very simple card. The green is tone on tone of Shaded Spruce which makes the Real Red really pop. They are complementary colours on the colour wheel and a great traditional pairing for Christmas.

Measurements

Shaded Spruce A6 Card base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Tis The Season Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm X 10cm
Real Red – 6.5cm X 5.5cm
Whisper White – 6cm X 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

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 Plaid Christmas Tree Card

How to make a Plaid Christmas Tree Card – Perfectly Plaid – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

Yes, this is another Christmas card but I am going to need plenty for not just me to send but for my mother to send as well. This card was made using up my scraps of Plaid Tidings designer series paper. I love being able to use my scraps and still make something pretty.

The cardbase is Pretty Peacock. I wasn’t overly fond of this colour when it came out but it is growing on me and I am starting to really like it. The combination of Pretty Peacock and Shaded Spruce in this designer series paper is beautiful and a combination I would never have thought of. I’m sold now on it.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Card base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 14.35cm X 7cm
Pretty Peacock – 14.85cm X 7.5cm
Plaid Tidings – 14.35cm X 1.5cm

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

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 Snowman Christmas Card With Me

Make a Snowman Christmas Card With Me. Snowman Season – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Are you looking forward to snow this winter? Unfortunately, I’ve never had a white Christmas either here in Lincoln or when I lived in London. I’m divided about whether I want snow this year. I love to look at it but have don’t want to be snowed in on top of everything else. My little car won’t do well through heavy snowdrifts. Two years ago we had a foot of snow and I couldn’t take my car out for a week. We didn’t even get any post for that week.

Both our neighbours have young children, I’m sure they will love making snowman this year if we have enough of the white stuff. This is a lovely stamp set as you can stamp the whole snowman as I’ve done here or the individual parts. There is of course a matching die set.

measurements

A6 Thick Whisper White Card base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Coastal Cabana – 14.35cm X 10cm
Pretty Peacock Designer Series Paper – 13.85cm X 9.5cm
Coastal Cabana – 8cm X 7cm
Whisper White – 7.5cm X 6.5cm

other snowman 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

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.

Friends Make the World Go Round – Stampin’ Up!

Friends Make the World Go Round – Beautiful World – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

I love all the brass foiling in the World of Good designer series paper. It is so shiny and the photos don’t do it justice at all. The sentiment on the card is beautiful, kind and good people do make the world a good place.

This card is my style in that it is paper and a big bold sentiment. I do love Stampin’ Up! for many things but I’ve stayed because of the friends I’ve met that make my world a better place to live in. The sentiments in the stamp sets are lovely and express these feelings in a wonderful way.

Measurements

Thick Whisper White 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

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

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 It Pretty – Add a Bow – Stampin’ Up!

Make It Pretty – Add a Bow – Stampin’ Up! – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I love bows. I have tons of Christmas bows and always have to put ribbon or bows on any gift. These stamped ones are cute. I like the fact that I can colour them in any colour I fancy. You could also just punch them out of cardstock and layer them up for a more 3d effect.

There is always a push to move away from the traditional Christmas colours of green and red but I love them together all year around. They are complimentary colours in the colour wheel so will always make the other really pop.

Measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm
Whisper White – 6cm X 2.5cm
Real Red – 6.5cm X 3cm

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

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.

Coffee Cup Sleeve – Make it Pretty – Stampin’ Up!

Coffee Cup Sleeve – Make it Pretty – Stampin’ Up! – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I love these cute coffee cups. They are so cute. I personally don’t drink coffee as I find it too bitter and I don’t to keep adding sugar to make it passable. I intend to use these as treat holders for bags of chocolates or even candy canes.

And yes, the caddy is also Stampin’ Up! Next time I want to decorate it too and perhaps make the treat holders into candy cane holders now that we no longer have the punch board to make treat holders.

You will need to sacrifice one cup to make a template for the wrap. There are dies to make the sleeves and all the accessories.

measurements

Heartwarming Hugs – 6″ X 12″
Tis The Season – 6″ X 6″

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

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.

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