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Pop of Petals Bookmark – Stampin’ Up!

I’ve not been feeling well this week so I wanted to make simple projects. I like how to this bookmark has turned out using the Pop of Petals stamp set.

I’ve used Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape and Blackberry Bliss. They are all from the same area of the colour wheel so match beautifully. The Pop of Petals stamp set a huge variety of flowers with of course the matching punch. I didn’t want any dimension as this is a bookmark so I just used the stamp set.

The tiny flowers you can see above actually come as a trio of stamps joined together but I wanted to use them separately. Therefore, I cut them. Shock and horror you may think but it doesn’t damage the stamps and you can see stamp them altogether if you so wish.

measurements

Blackberry Bliss – 7 1/2″ X 3 1/2″
Whisper White – 7″ X 3″

I love stamping to make my own patterned paper. You can totally customise it to your own tastes rather than being constrained by other’s taste.

Other similar projects

I hope you enjoyed this project. The supply list and video tutorial are below. Thank you for dropping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad	Dressed To Impress Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad	Pop Of Petals Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Story Label Punch	1-1/2″ (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch	Dressed To Impress Bundle (English)
Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Snail Adhesive	Paper Trimmer

Bright and Fun Card – So Sentimental – Stampin’ Up!

I have this bright and fun card to share you today. Pineapple Punch and Grapefruit Grove are the two colours here. I can unequivocally state these are not my favourite colours at all. I find each colour on its own a bit too much so I came up with this idea and I think it works well. What do you think?

The pop of black around the sentiment and the large sentiment itself, I think really help to pull the whole card together. What pleased me the most though, was that I got to use up some of my Happiness Blooms enamel dots in the matching colours.

If you hold card classes I think this is also a great idea. You don’t have to have enough of each paper to make a full card, you can mix and match and everyone still can make the same style card.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 14.35cm X 10cm
Grapefruit Grove and Pineapple Punch Designer Series Paper (DSP) 14.35cm x 10cm. Each piece is then cut into quarters.

other simple sentiment cards

The video and supply list are below. Thank you for coming by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Basic Black A4 Card Stock	So Sentimental Bundle (English)	2018-2020 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Layering Ovals Dies
So Sentimental Cling Stamp Set (English)	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots	Snail Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Paper Snips	Take Your Pick

Happy Birthday To You Card – Stampin’ Up!

I have this simple and easy birthday cake card to share with you today using the Happy Birthday To You stamp set. This set is another of the freebies available during sale-a-bration. There is a matching set of dies but I don’t have those. I wanted to show you can still make beautiful things even if you don’t have dies.

The pink in this card is Lovely Lipstick. I’m so sad that is going to be retiring this year as I love it. It is such vibrant and beautiful pink. The image is coloured in using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. I love the coordination in that I can use Lovely Lipstick as an alcohol marker and as my designer series paper.

I’m really proud of myself as I’ve used nearly all the freebies I got in sale-a-bration rather than just letting them sit lonely and forgotten in my stash. It is my continuing goal to use what I buy instead of hoarding it.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Lovely Lipstick Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm x 10cm
Whisper White – 13.35cm x 9cm

other Sale-a-bration Projects 2020

As always the supply list and video tutorial are below. Thank you for visiting and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	2018-2020 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Happy Birthday To You Cling Stamp Set (English)	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots	Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Snail Adhesive	Take Your Pick	Paper Trimmer	Bone Folder

Golden Honey Gift Bag -Stampin’ Up – SAB 2020

I have a little Golden Honey gift bag to share with you today The Golden Honey Designer Series Paper (DSP) is so elegant and beautiful. I want to use it as much as possible for it goes away. This is a free sale-a-bration product so will only be available until the end of March.

I think this DSP is perfect for male cards as well. I love the foiling on every sheet. It is pretty without being tacky. This bag is very simple to make with a turned down top for extra interest. I did attempt to tie a bow to close it but as you can see I wasn’t very successful. I won’t tell you how many times I tried!!!

All I would say is as you are using paper, be careful when you score that you don’t tear it. Score lightly a few times rather than once heavily. I use the thicker end of the embossing tool as well.

measurements

Golden Honey DSP – 11″ x 7″ Scored at:
- Long Side – 1/2″, 4 1/4″, 5 3/4″, 9 1/2″
- Short Side – 1″, 5 1/2″

other projects using Sale-A-Bration Items

The normal supply list and video tutorial are below. Thank you for dropping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Gold Foil Sheets	Simply Scored	Bone Folder	Paper Snips
Tear & Tape Adhesive	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	2″ (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch	1-1/2″ (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch	Heartfelt Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Heartfelt Bundle (English)	Gold 1/8″ Ribbon	Paper Trimmer

Poppy Moments – Die Cut Card – Stampin’ Up!

I absolutely love how this card turned out using the Poppy Moments set of dies. The dies allow you to cut out both the solid image and the highlights allowing you to create these realistic flowers and leaves.

In the UK, red poppies are a symbol of remembrance. I think personally they are also a symbol of the fact the life goes on. I love seeing the poppies in the grass verges in fields every year. The red poppies are so bold and vibrant and are a beautiful pop of colour against the green grass.

This card is perfect for someone who doesn’t like to stamp much as the die cuts do all the talking. I’ve used Real Red and the aptly named Poppy Parade for the poppies. The leaves are Old Olive and Shaded Spruce. I used Crumb Cake as the background colour as I felt white or black was too stark a contrast. The Crumb Cake is a lovely kraft neutral.

measurements

Early Espresso A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Crumb Cake – 14.35cm x 10cm

other projects

As always the video tutorial and supply list are below. Thank you for joining me today and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!#

Ashee xx

Product List

Early Espresso A4 Card Stock	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock	Real Red A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock
Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock	Old Olive A4 Card Stock	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Classic Label Punch
Poppy Moments Dies	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets	Snail Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals	Paper Snips	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Peaceful Moments Bundle (English)

French Countryside – Watercoloured Card

I have a watercoloured card to share with you today using the French Countryside stamp set. I love stamps with scenes such as this. This scene is so peaceful. I could easily imagine sitting outside in this cottage with a book. What a pleasant way to pass a few hours.

I’ve coloured this image in using both sets of watercolour pencils and the aqua painter. I love watercolouring. It is so relaxing. I dabbled in watercolour painting before I became a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and I still love it. It is a very forgiving medium to colour in with as you can cover mistakes so easily.

When you do any project it is more important to use the right tools. If you want to watercolour you need to use the correct paper. I’ve used the shimmery white card here. You need to use a paper that can stand up to water. If you smooth whisper white the paper will bobble and pill and you won’t get the results you were hoping for.

I love the countryside. It was one of the main reasons I moved out of London after living there for 37 years. I love the city too but I hated how long it took to get out of London into the countryside.

measurements

Night of Navy Cardstock 5″ X 3 1/2″

I used the notecards as my cardbase. They come prescored and you get 20 in a pack with matching envelopes. Really great for quick and easy cardmaking.

other projects

The supply list and video tutorial are below. Thank you for visiting, until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

French Countryside Cling Stamp Set	Watercolor Pencils	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad	Aqua Painters	Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2
Shimmery White A4 Card Stock	Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Snail Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stamparatus	Stitched Rectangle Dies	Paper Trimmer

Power of Hope – Sale-a-bration Set – Stampin’ Up!

The Power of Hope stamp set is a free set in sale-a-bration. I have found in previous years that I haven’t used all the sets I get in sale-a-bration but I am changing that this year.

This stamp set has an oriental feel to it. I, therefore, decided to use Popp Parade as the main colour. Power of Hope wasn’t a favourite of mine when I got it but I am really pleased with how this card turned out.

I’ve coloured the lady in with watercolour pencils and aqua painter. I love how the black frames make the images pop. Framing cards focuses the eye on the main image. I’ve used the shimmery white to watercolour on. Is important that you use a paper than stand up to the water. I find that if you whisper white then the paper will bobble and pill. I always you shimmery white or watercolour card.

measurements

Poppy Parade A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm
Poppy Parade Designer Series Paper – 13.85cm x 9.5cm

other simple projects

The video tutorial and supply list are below. Thank you for dropping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative.

Ashee xx

Product List

Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Brights 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic Black A4 Card Stock	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
Power Of Hope Bundle	Stitched Rectangle Dies	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Paper Trimmer	Bone Folder

Spring Card – Bird Ballad – Peaceful Moments

I have this lovely Spring card to share with you. The bird ballad paper is gorgeous and this blossom pattern reminds me of Spring.

I love the soft pastel colours of this card. This card is great for a spring wedding card or birthday card. As you may know, I do like simple cards with simple sentiments. They are easy to make but still look beautiful.

I find myself using these stitched shaped dies a lot. The stitching detail is lovely and they come in a variety of shapes. I was so sad when we lost our oval punches but these certainly fill the gap.

measurements

Pool Party A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper – (DSP) – 14.35cm x 10cm

other projects using Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper

There is a video tutorial and supply list below. Thank you for visiting and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Pool Party A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper	Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad	Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Whisper White 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Flax Ribbon	Whisper White 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon	Mini Glue Dots	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Stitched Shapes Dies

Pink Cat Card – Nine Lives – Stampin’ Up!

I am calling this my Pink Cat Card. The pink is Melon Mambo which is one of my favourite pink colour. In this card, it is combined with cats which I adore.

I love cats and dogs but mostly cats. I have been through several periods of poor mental health and still suffer from anxiety. Cats are a great source of comfort for me. I feel safe and accepted by them. When I saw this set, therefore, I knew it was one for me.

Nine Lives is a two-step stamp set. You can stamp the cat as an outline, with patches or with stripes. The Stampartus comes into its own for stamps like these. The cat does have a matching punch but I’ve used it here.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Melon Mambo Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm x 10cm
Melon Mambo DSP – 14.35cm x 5cm

other similar projects

The video tutorial and supply are below as usual. Thank you for coming and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock	Brights 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Cat Punch	Nine Lives Photopolymer Stamp Set
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Glitter Enamel Dots	Whisper White 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon	Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers
Stamparatus	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Take Your Pick

Maltesers Box – From My Heart – Stampin’ Up!

This box turns a simple box of Maltesers into something special. It is very easy to make and the paper does all the talking.

Malteser Box - From My Heart - Stampin' Up! — Maltesers Box – From My Heart – Stampin’ Up!

As I said this is a great way to jazz up a box of Maltesers. I’ve used the From My Heart Designer Series Paper (DSP). It is a great paper for Valentines’Day but also for any occasion when you want to celebrate someone. I love the foiling on each sheet which adds a touch of luxury.

The box is made in the style of a pizza box from one sheet of 12″ x 12″ paper. This includes the belly band. I would love to send this to an old school friend of mine in Sydney but I don’t think it would hold up in the post so I will have to send it via this blog.

measurements

From My Heart DSP – 11 1/2″ x 8 3/4″ Scored at:
- 1 1/2″, 5″, 61/2, 10″ on the 11 1/2 side
- 1 1/2″ and 7 1/4″ on 8 3/4″ side.
From My Heart DSP – 11 1/2 x 3 1/4″ – This is the leftover from cutting the above piece.

other projects

The supply list and video tutorial are below as usual. Thank you for coming by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper	Heartfelt Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad	Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock	Heart Punch Pack	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Snail Adhesive	Bone Folder	Simply Scored	Paper Trimmer	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Take Your Pick

Pop of Petals Bookmark – Stampin’ Up!

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