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Try Something New -Embossed Resist Technique

Try Something New – Embossed Resist Technique – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I felt like trying something new in my cardmaking. I have done the embossed resist technique a few times before but not for a long time.

Sponging ink on to my cardstock have always been a technique I struggled with. The sponge squeaks and it comes out super blotchy. I struggle to blend the colours. I was watching various videos on YouTube and I saw someone use these oval make up blending brushes. They work great!! I’m so chuffed.

I’ve embossed the background with clear embossing powder and the Stacked Stone background stamp set. When you sponge the ink, it will only take where there is no embossing. The clear embossed sections will resist the ink.

measurements

Basic Grey A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Very Vanilla – 14.35cm X 10cm
Very Vanilla – 5.5cm X 3cm
Real Red – 6cm 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	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock	Real Red A4 Card Stock	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock
Old Olive A4 Card Stock	Poppy Moments Dies	Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad	Peaceful Moments Bundle (English)	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
Versamark Pad	Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder	Stamping Sponges	Stacked Stone Cling Background Stamp

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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.

What Beautiful Flowers – Ornate Garden

What Beautiful Flowers – Ornate Garden – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

The colour used here is Bumble Bee and what a pretty yellow it is. The green is Old Olive. If you know your colour theory then you will know that yellow and green are next to each on the colour wheel and so they sit well together. They are friends in other words.

I love big sentiment cards such as these. The sentiment comes from a favourite set of mine So Sentimental. I love this set as it has a great array of sentiments and is so versatile. I’ve used it many times and will link some projects using them below.

measurements

Bumble Bee A6 card base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 1435cm x 10cm
Ornate Garden – 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!!

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	Bumblebee A4 Cardstock	Old Olive A4 Card Stock	Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper	Stitched So Sweetly Dies
So Sentimental Cling Stamp Set (English)	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad	Bumblebee 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon	Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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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.

Simple and Easy Elegant Thank You Card

Simple and Easy Elegant Thank You Card – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator in Lincoln UK

The lattie work in the background of this card is all one die called the Many Medallions diet. I’ve used adhesive sheet to glue it to my cardstock so that I am not struggling with tiny beads of glue oozing it everywhere. It does make for a stunning backdrop for my sentiment. As usual I’ve used bold colours for a contrast so that everything pops from the page.

Measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Card base. This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Quarter sheet of A4 Melon Mambo Cardstock
Whisper White – 8cm X 3.5cm
Basic Grey – 8.5cm X 4cm

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	Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock
Many Medallions Dies	Best Year Cling Stamp Set (English)	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad

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.

What a Beauty – A Little Lace Birthday Card

What a Beauty – A Little Lace Birthday Card – Stampin’ Up! – Independant Stampin’ Up Demonstrator in Lincoln UK

I love this stamp set “A Little Lace” It is just beautiful. I’ve used it a few times before and every time I am just in awe of how pretty my projects turn out.

The colour used here is Gorgeous Grape. It is such a bold colour and contrasts so well with the Whisper White. I’ve done this layering technique before and have linked the project below. It is a simple technique but works well. The rhinestones just give that touch of bling and in all fairness who doesn’t need a little bling?

measurements

Gorgeous Grape A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Gorgeous Grape Cardstock :
- 13.85cm X 9.5cm
- 12.85cm X 8.5cm
Whisper White:
- 14.35cm X 10cm
- 13.35cm X 9cm
- 12.85cm X 8cm

I hope you are all doing well. I’m quite far ahead in my blogging so when I write this we have got through a heatwave. Although I deal with the heat and didn’t even need the fan except for about 10 minutes a night I am glad the temperatures have come down. I wish we could have got some rain though as the grass is parched.

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	Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock	2″ (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch
1-1/2″ (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch	Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)	A Little Lace Cling Stamp Set	Gorgeous Grape 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.

Do you Love Peonies in the Garden?

Do you Love Peonies in the Garden? – Peony Garden – Stampin’ Up! Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln Uk.

I love Peonies. They are some big, beautiful blooms. I’ve created this Peony Garden thank you card using the designer series paper of the same name. This paper is all pastels so perfect those who like a less bright and bold card.

Do you Love Peonies in the Garden? Peony Garden Thank You Card - Stampin' Up! — Do you Love Peonies in the Garden? Peony Garden Thank You Card – Stampin’ Up!

This is a simple technique. I’ve taken a piece of dsp and divided into three. The centre panel has then been flipped to show the other side. I’ve finished with a simple sentiment and some rhinestones.

I’ve been reading a lot of comments in social media about the current situation in the world. Some are lovely and some I am saddened to say are down right vile. I think this is why I love crafting. It seems to bring the best out of people and I’ve met so many lovely people through it for which I am so grateful.

Measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Peony Garden DSP – 14.35cm X 10cm, cut at 5 cm on each side of the 14.35cm

other floral cards

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	Petal Pink A4 Cardstock	Peony Garden Designer Series Paper
Ornate Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad	Everyday Label Punch	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.

New Home – Card Tutorial – Stampin’ Up!

Earlier this year we had new neighbours. I wanted to give them a card to welcome to their new home but found I didn’t really have an appropriate set. This set called Coming Home from the new catalogue is perfect for that.

I’ve done a little bit of paper piecing here. The designer series paper (DSP) here is from the 2019-2021 in colours. They are Sea Side Spray and Rococo Rose. I’ve stamped the images on these sheets and cut them out with the matching dies. I’ve then fussy cut the rooves and stuck them on the main house images. They look rather cute I think.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Balmy Blue – 14.35cm x 10cm
Pear Pizzazz – 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

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Stampin’ Seal	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tear & Tape Adhesive	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock	Coming Home Photopolymer Stamp Set	Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz	2019–2021 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Home Together Dies	Coming Home Bundle	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Butterfly Gems

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.

Red is Beautiful and not just for Christmas

Red is Beautiful and not just for Christmas – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I do love the colour red and for me red is not just for Christmas. I’m not really into pastels, I love bright and bold colours. Which do you prefer?

Red is not just for Christmas - Thank You Card — Red is not just for Christmas – Thank You Card

I’m really happy with how this card turned out. I love it. It uses a few new items to my stash. The new mini catalogue went live on 4th August. The Heartwarming designer series paper is from a new suite of products called Heartwarming Hugs.

Have you noticed the fantastic bow on the card? This is the new Gift Wrapped stamp set that has a matching gift bow builder punch. There are three different designs of bow that can be punched out. How you colour them is up to you!!!

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 cardbase. This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Heartwarming DSP – 14.35cm X 10cm

Other Thank you cards

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	Champagne Foil Sheets	Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper	Gift Wrapped Bundle (English)	Best Year Cling Stamp Set (English)
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Gift Bow Builder Punch	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad	Regals Stampin’ Write Markers	Gift Wrapped Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Stitched Rectangles Dies

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 Christmas a Little More Special – Stampin’ Up!

Make Christmas a Little More Special – Stampin’ Up! – My first Christmas card of the year

Yes, I’m starting to make my Christmas cards already. I want to make enough cards for me to send and for my mother as well to send to her friends. That is a lot of cards to make!!

I think it would be wonderful if we could all make Christmas a little more special this year. For me this means, connecting with more people from my family in South Africa and friends around the world.

I love this design from the Plaid Tidings designer series paper (DSP). The colours are Pretty Peacock and Shaded Spruce. I would never have thought these two colours would go together but they do.

measurements

Pretty Peacock A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and the folded in half
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm
Plaid Tidings – 13.85cm X 9.5cm

other christmas project

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	Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock	Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock	Plaid Tidings 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Layering Squares Dies
Christmas Means More Photopolymer Stamp Set	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Pretty Peacock 1/2″ (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon

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.

What Better Way to Say thank you, than with Flowers

What Better Way to Say thank you, than with Flowers. Thank you card Tutorial using products from Stampin’! Up!

I love the Flowers for Every Season designer series paper (DSP) but I wanted to find a different way to use it. I went on Pinterest to look for inspiration and I saw people using banners. Hence I made this thank you card.

One of my goals this year is to use the product I have. I have a tendency like a lot of crafters to hoard product and not use what I buy. I love getting new stuff, but now I get, I need to use. My strategy is not always successful but I’m getting better at it. One thing I alway buy and never use are embossing folders. The one used here is the Lace 3D folder. Isn’t pretty? I’m so pleased I pulled it out and used it. I’ve many more ideas of how to use this pretty embossing folder.

measurements

Misty Moonlight A6 cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 14.35cm X 10cm
Flowers for Every Season DSP – 11.5cm X 7.5cm

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	Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock	Flowers For Every Season 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Timeless Label Punch	Lace 3D Embossing Folder	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad	2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots	Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)

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.

Pink Zebras – Zany Zebras – Stampin’ Up!

I love these pink zebras. They are such fun, kicking up their heels and enjoying life.

The pink used here is my favourite pink, Melon Mambo. I love it!! It is bold and vibrant. These zebras are just too cute. As I’ve told you before my maternal family are all in South Africa. As a child went home to South Africa many times, I was lucky enough to go the Kruger National Park and see the zebras in their natural habitat. This zebras remind me of those happy times.

I am really enjoying making these monochromatic cards. They are striking and require a minimum of supplies. I made a similar card using the colour called Bermuda Bay. I will link it below.

measurements

Melon Mambo A6 cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Quarter A4 sheet Whisper White & Melon Mambo

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	Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock	Stitched Rectangles Dies
Zany Zebras Cling Stamp Set	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Silver 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon

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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