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Cat in the Box – Cute little Gift Box

Today I have a cute little gift box perfect for any cat lover. This project features the Nine Lives stamp set from Stampin’ Up! and the matching cat punch. I love sets with punches because they make creating so easy and simple.

Cute Cat gift box using the Nine Lives stamp set and matching punch from Stampin' Up! — Cute Cat gift box using the Nine Lives stamp set and matching punch from Stampin’ Up!

I love cats but am highly allergic to many of them, especially if they have longer hair. The shorter the hair the better. When I worked in London I used to be a finance office in social services and spent a good part of my week visiting clients at home. I was walking down a street and saw this gorgeous moggy with long hair and couldn’t resist stroking it. It was a big mistake as I must have touched my eye afterwards. Within half an hour my eye closed up. YIKES!!! I, therefore, have to love them from afar.

This cute little box is made from gorgeous grape cardstock and the matching designer series paper (DSP) family packs.

measurements

Gorgeous Grape cardstock 9 x 6 inches, scored on the long side at 2, 3 1/2, 5 1/2 & 7 inches. Scored on the short side at 1 1/2 inches on either side.
Brights family pack DSP
- 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches x 1
- 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches x 1
- 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches x 2

The Nine Lives stamp set is a two-step stamp set which allows you to stamp the cat with different markings. This is fabulous as all cats have such different and distinctive markings. If you are a dog person there is a set called Happy Tails also with a matching punch!!!

As usual, the video tutorial is below along with the supply list. My question for today is are you more a cat person or a dog person and why? Leave me a comment below.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock	Brights 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Nine Lives Photopolymer Stamp Set	Cat Punch
Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Simply Scored	Gorgeous Grape 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon	Tear & Tape Adhesive

Tulips and Windmills Thank You Card

Tulips are my favourite flower. I love this simple watercoloured thank you card using the Winds of Change stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

Tulips are gorgeous or at least I think so. I love to see the first Tulips in the shops in early Spring and bring home a bunch for the hall table. They are beautiful even when they are going on when I feel they look almost like orchids.

We also have tulips in the back garden every year. The breadth of shapes and shapes are amazing. When I loved in London we used to go every year to the Chelsea Flower Show and I have hundreds of pictures of tulips from the amazing nurseries in the Great Pavilion.

Tulips and Windmills. Thank you card using the Winds of Change stamp set from Stampin' Up! — Thank you card using the Winds of Change stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

When I first saw the Winds of Change stamp set in the catalogue I fell in love. It is my style of stamp set. I love to watercolour and actually got into paper crafting through watercolouring. I find it an easy medium to colour with and it is very forgiving of mistakes.

measurements

There are no measurements for this card except the card base which is a standard A6 card base in Balmy Blue. I stamped the image of the tulips and windmill and then cut out my piece of shimmery white cardstock depending on how I stamped and coloured the image.

I adore these little Design Elements that I have used to embellish the bottom of the card. They are metal and so versatile. They remind me of cogs in the windmill and would be great on a steampunk card.

The video is below along with the supply list.

My question for today is what is your favourite flower and why? Let me know in the comment section.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock	Watercolor Pencils	Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2	Aqua Painters
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad	Stāzon Cleaner	Snail Adhesive	Designer Elements	Winds Of Change Cling Stamp Set

GateFold Card – Magnolia Lane

I have a gatefold card to share with you today using the ever lovely Magnolia Lane designer series paper (DSP). Generally speaking, I’m not a fan of fancy folds with lots of frills and trims. I prefer to play with colour and texture. I gave it go and I’m quite pleased with the way it turned out.

Gate fold card using the Magnolia Lane designer series paper from Stampin' Up! — Gate fold card using the Magnolia Lane designer series paper from Stampin’ Up!

I love the Magnolia Lane DSP. Currently, I’m making a paper bag mini album using this paper and have nearly finished my first packet so am off to order more shortly.

measurements

Mossy Meadow cardstock – A5 – (A5 is just an A4 sheet cut in half on the long side) – Score at 5.25cm on each side – I just used my trimmer to score it.
Magnolia Lane DSP – 10cm x 14.35cm
Whisper White cardstock – 10cm x 14.35cm

I’ve used the coordinating stamp set Good Morning Magnolia to stamp some flowers and foliage on the inside of this gatefold card. These stamps lend themselves beautifully to being coloured in with the Stampin Blends. I really enjoyed this part of the card as I adore colouring in.

I’m not sure I will do another gatefold card as I found it difficult to decorate and I don’t feel it’s my style. Do you have a particular style? Let me know in the comments.

Other projects using the Magnolia lane DSP

As always there is video tutorial below with the accompanying supply list.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative.

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Snail Adhesive	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Simply Scored	Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock
Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper	Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set	Good Morning Magnolia Bundle	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Petal Pink 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon	Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins

Bespoke Notebook – Follow your Art

I made this cute little bespoke notebook using the gorgeous paper from the Follow your Art suite of products from Stampin’ Up! The actual notebooks is a pound shop find but I’ve made it something special using pretty papers. The notebook is the perfect size for you to carry around for the hundred and one things we have to try and remember.

Bespoke Notebook cover using the Follow your Art suite of products from Stampin' Up! — Bespoke Notebook cover using the Follow your Art suite of products from Stampin’ Up!

I love making little altered items such as this bespoke notebook. I think it’s a great way to personalise something cheap and make it something special.

measurements

Calypso Coral Cardstock – 5 7/8″ x 8 3/4 inches – Scored on the long side at 4 1/4 inches on each side.
Follow your Art Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 4 1/8 x 5 3/4 inches

This is a simple and easy project to make and Stampin’ Up!’s beautiful coordinating products make it super easy to put together. The stamp set is an old one called Crafting Forever. I simply love the sentiment that reads “Crafting Forever, Housework Whenever”. This is so true for most of us. Personally, I know that I much prefer to be in my craft room than doing the washing up.

The DSP is covered in hot glue guns and little bottles of glitter, although equally they could be bottles of glue and a drill. This is what makes this paper so great as there is something for everyone.

Do you like to alter items? What bespoke items have you made? Leave me a comment and let me know.

I’ve done a video as always which is below along with the supply list.

Other projects using the FOllow your art DSP

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad	Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Crafting Forever Cling-Mount Stamp Set	2″ (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch
2-1/4″ (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch	Snail Adhesive	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Simply Scored	Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Thank you card Tutorial – Bird Ballard Suite

Thank you card tutorial using the Bird Ballard suite of products from Stampin’ Up!

I have another card to share with you today that features fussy cutting. Yes, its the birds again from the Bird Ballard designer series paper (DSP). I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I love the birds on this paper.

As I write this I can hear the birds tweeting merrily away outside. I think they are happy the days of rain have stopped and that we have a dry sunny day here today. I took my mother to the Chinese supermarket in town to get some mooli which is an Indian white radish. It is also called a daikon and is eaten often in South and East Asia. Outside the shop, there is a starling’s nest that has one baby. This baby is not too clever though, bless it. It keeps flying into the shop and the mother is forever calling for it to come back out. Perhaps it’s trying to imitate us and going shopping for food instead of searching the ground for it.

Thank you card tutorial using the Bird Ballard Suite or products from Stampin' Up! — Thank you card using the Bird Ballard Suite of products from Stampin’ Up!

This card is another quick and easy make. The focal image is just fussy cut from the Bird Ballard DSP and then a quick sentiment is stamped and the card assembled.

Measurements

Pool Party A6 card base
Pretty Peacock In Colours 2019 – 2021 DSP 13.35 cm x 9 cm.
Scalloped Lace Trim – 12 cm long

One reason I love Stampin’ Up! is that the coordination of products is great. This is shown here with matching ink and card base.

other projects using the Bird Ballard DSP

As always there is a video and supply this below.

So, have you got this paper yet? If so show me the projects you’ve been making with it. I love to read comments and see all your gorgeous projects.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Thank you card Tutorial

Product List

Very Vanilla 3/8″ (1 Cm) Scalloped Lace Trim	Pool Party A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	2019–2021 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	1-1/2″ Circle Punch	1-3/8″ (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch	Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set
Free As A Bird Bundle	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

Simple and Quick Greetings Card

I have a simple and quick card tutorial for you today. This card is made using the Follow your Art designer series paper (DSP) It is a great card as without the bling it can easily double for a man’s card as well.

Simple and quick card for that special someone. — Simple and Cute card for that special someone.

I simply adore the Follow your Art DSP. It is beyond gorgeous. It is beyond versatile. A good example is the above pattern, which features brayers but they could equally be paint rollers.

I think sometimes we make cards that are too complex. We put a lot of time and love into our projects and unfortunately that is not always appreciated. I think there are times when a simple card can be just as beautiful and effective as one that took hours to make.

As you can see this card is super quick to make, but still has that wow element to it. The stitched nested label dies give a lovely edge detail to the foil sheet. It almost looks like little rivets.

Measurements

Balmy Blue A6 card base
Follow Your Art DSP – 14.35 x 10 cm.

As per normal there is tutorial video and supply list below.

other projects using the Follow you art suite

I’m off to enjoy some of the all too fleeting sun, so until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock	Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper	Silver Foil Sheets	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad
Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Stitched All Around Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Stitched Nested Labels Dies	Stampin’ Dimensionals	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

Candle / Tealight Storage Box

Cute candle storage box that holds four dinky little tealights. A perfect little gift for a party bag or table favour. This can also double as a place name by changing the sentiment.

I don’t know about you but I love candles and have a huge collection of all shapes and sizes. I don’t really like the ones with a strong scent as they cause my allergies to act up. Sneezing and lighted candles don’t really go well together.

I have made this box many times through the years with different card and paper and every time it turns out super cute.

Candle Storage Box using supplies from Stampin' Up! — Candle Storage Box with supplies from Stampin’ Up!

The style of this box is a pizza style box in that whole box is made in one piece.

measurements

Crushed Curry Cardstock – 11 x 4 3/4 inches.
- Scored on the long side at 1 1/2 inches, 4 3/4 inches, 6 1/4 inches & 9 1/2 inches
- Scored on the short side at 1 1/2 inches on each side.
Mosaic Mood Speciality Designer Series Paper (DSP)
- 7cm x 2.7cm x 2
- 7cm x 3.5cm x 1
- 3.5cm x 2.5cm x 2
Crushed Curry Cardstock – 3/4 inches wide and long enough to wrap around you box.

As always there is a video and supply list below.

I have a question for you today. Do you like candles and if so what are your favourite ones? I love the wax melts as well and have one here in my craft room. They are all vanilla though. I did once have one that smelled of Jelly babies but that made me too hungry.

Here are some other projects made using the Mosaic Mood DSP

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Cute candle storage box

Product List

Parcels & Petals Cling Stamp Set	Parcels & Petals Bundle	Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad	Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper	Whisper White A4 Card Stock
Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Everyday Label Punch	1-1/2″ Circle Punch	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

Butterflies and Birthday Wishes Card Tutorial

I have a sweet and simple birthday card featuring butterflies and the Bird Ballard Designer Series Paper (DSP).

Butterflies and Birthday wishes card using the Bird Ballard paper from Stampin' Up! — Butterflies and Birthday wishes card using the Bird Ballard paper from Stampin’ Up!

This card features two things I love, butterflies and flowers. I love walking through the garden and seeing the butterflies flitting about from flower to flower. They are so delicate and beautiful and yet so strong. Seeing a butterfly makes my heart sing and puts a smile on my face.

I like the simplicity and yet the bright vibrancy of this card. The background DSP is quite busy and I felt the sentiment got lost it so I popped it up on the band of daffodil delight card.

Measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Card Base
Old Olive cardstock 14.35cm x 10cm
Daffodil Delight Cardstock – 9cm x 4.5cm
Bird Ballard DSP – 13.85cm x 9cm

As always there is a video of the process below along with the supply list.

While using the Bird Ballard DSP I have fallen more and more in love with it and I hope that these projects will make you fall in love too. Here is a link to another card made using this paper.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Butterfly Birthday Card Tutorial

Product List

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Old Olive A4 Card Stock	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock	Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper	Butterfly Wishes Cling Stamp Set
Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Timeless Label Punch
Stampin’ Dimensionals	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive	Take Your Pick

Heat Embossed Birthday Card – Magnolia Lane

This heat embossed birthday card uses the Magnolia Lane products from Stampin’ Up! This is a very simple card that has an extra wow added through the heat embossing.

The Magnolia Lane designer series paper (DSP) is so beautiful that I didn’t want to cover it up with stamping and embellishments. I therefore create this simple but elegant card.

Heat Embossed Happy Birthday card made with supplies from Stampin' Up! — Happy Birthday card made with supplies from Stampin’ Up!

As I have said previously I love magnolias as like the blossom they herald the start of spring for me. We have quite a few magnolia trees near us here in Lincoln and they are a joy to me each year. In fact, nature has such a calming influence over me when I am anxious, unwell or just plain down in the dumps. The magic of every new flower is breathtaking.

I love the heat embossing on this card. Sometimes I think we forget what a great technique heat embossing is. I certainly won’t forget the first time I heat embossed something and the magic at watching the dull powder turn bright and shining.

Measurements

Mossy Meadow A6 card base
Magnolia Lane DSP – 14.35cm x 10cm
Vellum – 10cm x 4cm

This sentiment is heat embossed using white and therefore stand out nicely from the darker background. The heat to trick to heat embossing on vellum is get your heat tool good and hot before you bring into the vellum. This way it will melt the powder quickly with little warping to the paper. If there is any warping, just heat it from the bottom and it should even out.

Below is a video for this card with the supply list below.

Here are some links to some other projects made using this gorgeous DSP.

I, therefore, want to thank you for dropping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Heat Embossed Birthday Card using supplies from Stampin’ Up!

Product List

White Vellum A4 Card Stock	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder	Embossing Buddy	Heat Tool – Uk Plug	Versamark Pad
Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock	Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

Tool Box for “Take your Pick Tool”

Took Box I made using the Follow your Art suite from Stampin’ Up! This cute box holds the versatile Take your Pick tool. I love this tool as it is an easy pickup tool, stylus, pokey tool and now you can also get a die brush attachment. What more could you want from a crafting tool? I, therefore, had to make it a pretty box to live in.

Tool Box for the Take your Pick tool from Stampin' Up! — Tool Box for the Take your Pick tool from Stampin’ Up!

I adore this box, it uses one of my favourite colours, Bermuda Bay and the fun Follow your Art designer series paper (DSP). It boasts a magnetic closure so you don’t have to worry about it opening and spilling the contents everywhere.

The box is made separately from the wrap around closure, therefore, making it a very simple and easy make. Previously, I was storing the Take your Pick tool in the original box it came and it such a nuisance to get it out and try and make it fit back in that I never used it. This box is so pretty and just sits on my desk, consequently, I’m using the tool much more instead of the 3 other tools I was using.

Measurements

Follow your Art DSP – 7 3/4 inches x 1 1/4 inches x 1
Follow your Art DSP – 7 3/4 inches x 3/4 inch x 4
Bermuda Bay – 8 inches x 5 inches, scored on the short side at 1, 2 1/2 , 3 1/2 inches
Bermuda Bay – 9 3/4 inches x 3 1/2 inches scored at 1 inch on all sides.

As always, I have made a video showing you exactly how to make this box. The supply list is below the link to the video.

That is all for now, until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Video showing the Took Box for the Take your Pick tool from Stampin’ Up!

Product List

Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Classic Label Punch
It Starts With Art Cling Stamp Set	It Starts With Art Bundle	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

Cat in the Box – Cute little Gift Box

measurements

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Bespoke Notebook – Follow your Art

measurements

Other projects using the FOllow your art DSP

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Simple and Quick Greetings Card

Measurements

other projects using the Follow you art suite

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Candle / Tealight Storage Box

measurements

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Tool Box for “Take your Pick Tool”

Measurements

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