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Rose Birthday Card – Mosaic Mood DSP

I have this simple fussy cut rose birthday card to share with you today. I have used the Mosaic Mood Designer Series Paper (DSP). The flowers in this DSP have an embossed feel to them for added interest. I’ve matched my cardstock colours to that of the DSP.

The Mosaic Mood DSP is gorgeous. I’ve used it a number of times and I love it more and more each time. I’ve embossed the background Terracotta Tile cardstock with the Country Floral embossing folder to give interest where there are no other elements.

This is a very simple card but the DSP really makes it pop. I love cards like these as they require very little product to make something beautiful.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 cardbase (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Terracotta Tile Cardstock – 14.35cm x 10cm

Other projects using Mosaic Mood dsp

There are a supply list and video tutorial below.

Thank you for staying and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Terracotta Tile A4 Cardstock	Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper	Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad	Country Floral 3D Embossing Folder	Timeless Label Punch	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock
Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals	Painted Glass Cling-Mount Stamp Set

Removable Magnet Snowman – Christmas Card

I have a fun card to share with you today. This is a Christmas card with a twist. The snowman is a removable magnet. So you can lift him off the card and stick him on the front of your fridge. It is a card and gift all in one.

I think this is such a fun and novel idea for a card. I stamped and cut out the snowman using the Snowman Builder punch. He is assembled on real red cardstock. I then fussy cut him out, stuck magnets on his back and stuck him on come coastal cabana. This was then fussy cut out again. This makes for a sturdy little snowman that not only decorates the front of the card but anything magnetic too!!

Measurements

Coastal Cabana Cardbase – A6 – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Red Red Cardstock – 14.35cm x 10cm
Let it Snow Designer Series Paper (DSP) 13.85cm x 95cm

I want to take a moment to mention the Let it Snow DSP. This is a beautiful paper collection. One side of each paper has images that have glitter on them. It is a sparkling, glittering and snowy collection indeed!!

some more Christmas projects

I have a video tutorial and supply list below as always.

Thank you for dropping by and until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana	Snowman Season Bundle (En)	Real Red A4 Card Stock	Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper	Snowman Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Basic Black Light Stampin’ Blends	Shaded Spruce Dark Stampin’ Blends	Snowman Builder Punch	Real Red Dark Stampin’ Blends
Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Pumpkin Pie Light Stampin’ Blends Marker	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Cotton Ribbon	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter

Sunflower – Birthday Card Tutorial

I have this sunny Birthday Card to share with you today. This card features a lovely sunflower from the Painted Harvest stamp set to brighten up any day. The card is simple and easy to make and really brings up back to the basics of cardmaking, ink, paper and stamps.

I love sunflowers. They are stunning flowers. I was watching the Tour de France earlier this year and remember seeing the amazing fields of sunflowers in parts of France. They are truly a spectacle to behold.

I normally don’t enjoy fussy cutting as I don’t have the patience for it but I seem to be making quite a few cards that require fussy cutting recently. Not sure why though. The sunflower on this card is fussy cut and it is not as hard as I thought it would be. The image is very forgiving as it has such a sketchy design.

measurements

Early Espresso Cardbase – A6 – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Whisper White Cardstock – 14.35cm x 10cm
Pressed Petals – 13.85cm x 9.5cm
Garden Green Cardstock – 11.5cm x 4.5cm
Whisper White Cardstock – 11cm x 4cm

As mentioned previously this is a really simple card to make that goes back to the basics of card, ink and paper. I think sometimes we make such elaborate cards that we forget how effective just simple stamping can be.

Other Simple Cards

As always there are a video tutorial below and supply list.

Thank you for stopping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Early Espresso A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Garden Green A4 Card Stock	Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper	Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set
Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad	Mango Melody Classic Stampin’ Pad	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad
Flower Faceted Gems	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Broadway Birthday – Wish – Birthday Card

I have a bright and cheerful birthday card to share with you today. This card uses the Broadway Birthday stamp set and matching Broadway Lights dies. This is another set I’ve had for a few months and not used. I, therefore, felt the time was right for it to makes its debut performance.

Melon Mambo is one of my favourite colours and here I have combined it with another favourite, Bermuda Bay. I am totally in love with the combination. The wish sentiment is bold and bright and very much my style. Big and bold focal images make for easy cards with a great wow factor.

I have used a white gel pen to make the stitching lines and to give accents to the balloons. I think it really lifts the piece. The clear epoxy droplet on the dot of the I give it some real bling.

Measurements

Melon Mambo A6 Cardbase (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Whisper White 14.35cm x 10cm

At this time of the year, the focus is on Christmas Crafting but this can mean we forget we still need cards for many other occasions. I, therefore, plan to scatter some non-Christmas projects in my videos right up to Christmas.

Other projects you may like

There are a video tutorial and supply list below.

Thank you for dropping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Broadway Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set	Broadway Lights Dies	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad	Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Tidings All Around Christmas Wreath Card

I have another Christmas Card to share with you today. This card uses the Tidings All Around stamp set. This set has a matching die set which also coordinates with another set in the Autumn/Winter catalogue, Seasonal Wreaths.

I’ve used Shaded Spruce as the green in this card. I sponged the wreath with Shaded Spruce to give the wreath some definition. The red rhinestones give it a nice bit of bling.

I love background stamps. I don’t think we always use them enough in cardmaking. The one used here is called Birch and gives the effect of an old wooden door.

Measurements

Shaded Spruce A6 Cardbase (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Whisper White 14.35cm x 10cm

I love wreaths at Christmas time. I have a few around the house. There are two fabric ones that I made out of scraps of fabric. I cut each piece of fabric into a square and then fold and stitch them to create a leaf. Each wreath has about 100 of these fabric leaves.

What handmade creations do you make for Christmas? Let me know below.

There are a video tutorial and supply list as always.

Other Christmas Projects

I hope you enjoyed this card and thank you for stopping by. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Tidings All Around Bundle (En)	Real Red A4 Card Stock	All-Around Wreath Dies
Tidings All Around Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)	Birch Cling Stamp	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

Male Thank You Card – Come Sail Away

I have a male thank you card to share with you today. This is a very simple card that uses the Come Sail Away designer series paper (DSP). I spent ages trying to think of a card to use this suite of products. In the end, I decided, that simple and easy was the best route to go. I think it turned out quite well.

The background colour in this paper is Very Vanilla as opposed to Whisper White. This gives the paper a vintage, shabby chic feel which is beautiful. I love DSP that has newsprint so this is a winner. I also think this paper would be great for a mini-album or scrapbook page. It would be perfect to document a cruise or for any with a nautical background.

We all struggle with cards for men. A card like this one really hits the spot as it’s simple and muted. I also think navy and brown are good safe colours as they are neutral.

measurements

Night of Navy A6 Cardbase – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Come Sail Away DSP – 14.35cm x 10cm
Night of Navy Cardstock – 14.35cm x 6cm
Come Sail Away DSP – 14.35cm x 5cm

other simple projects

Below are the video tutorial and supply list.

Thank you for stopping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee

Product List

Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper	Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad	Sailing Home Bundle
Stitched Shapes Dies	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Fable Friends – Gift Bag – Perfect for Children

I have a gift bag to share with you today using the Fable Friends stamp set. This is an amazing set and perfect children as well as anyone who loves cute and cuddly things.

Fabled Friends - Gift Bag - Perfect for Children — Fabled Friends – Gift Bag – Perfect for Children

I love the different blues in this bag. The night of navy really makes the whole thing pop. This bunny rabbit is so cute. He reminds me of cuddly toys and happy children. I am a sucker for cute and cuddly. I still have many of my cuddly toys from childhood including one bear that has travelled all over the world with me.

This bunny is coloured in using the Stampin’ Blends. The blends are fast becoming one of my favourite colouring mediums. You just need to remember to stamp your image in Memento ink as opposed to Stazon.

Measurements

Seaside Spray Cardstock – 8 1/4″ x 10 3/4″ –
- Scored on the 10 3/4″ side at
  - 1″, 5 1/8″, 6 1/8″, 10 1/4″
- Scored on the 8 1/4″ side at 1″
Night of Navy Cardstock
- 3 1/2″ X 6 1/4″
- 2″ X 4 1/2″
Seaside Spray – In Color 6″ X 6″ Designer Series Paper 3″ x 6″
Whisper White – 4 1/4 ” X 1 3/4″

I think this bag would be perfect for a baby shower, a little boy’s birthday gift or even a grown-up child. There is a video tutorial and supply list below as always.

Other similar projects

Thank you for coming and until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Seaside Spray A4 Cardstock	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Fable Friends Cling Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Seaside Spray 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Metallic Ribbon	2019–2021 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Seaside Spray Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack
Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Simply Scored	Tear & Tape Adhesive

Wrapped in Plaid Punched Trees Card

I have another Christmas card to share with you today. This one is super easy and quick to make, using the Wrapped in Plaid DSP. I am glad that Stampin’ Up! is still investing in new punches even though the trend for dies has taken off. Punches make crafting quick and allow crafting away from home.

I love this new tree punch. It has a matching stamp set and they are sold as a bundle for a saving of 10%. The paper I’ve used is the Wrapped in Plaid designer series paper (DSP). This DSP is one of the 6″ X 6″ pads. It has foiled elements on one side and simple patterns on the other. It is a great stack of paper to make cards well as mini albums.

As the Wrapped in Plaid DSP has gold foil elements I decided to heat emboss the sentiment in gold to match. My favourite element, however, is the holiday rhinestones. They twinkle across the card like fairy lights. I am definitely going to buy another pack of them.

Measurements

Cherry Cobbler A6 Cardbase (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm

here are some other Christmas projects

I hope you enjoyed my card for today and thank you for stopping by. There is a video tutorial and supply list below. Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Wrapped In Plaid 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)	Pine Tree Punch	Perfectly Plaid Bundle (En)
Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder	Embossing Buddy	Versamark Pad	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Snail Adhesive	Heat Tool – Uk Plug

Dancing in the Rain – Art Journal Page

I have a new art journal page to share with you today. This is a companion piece to my previous page which I will link below. This page is a couple dancing in the rain in the evening. My previous one was a girl swinging in the sunset.

I used our fluid 100 watercolour paper again which takes colour beautifully. Watercolour painting is very forgiving and I find soothing to the soul. I’ve used reinkers here to paint with. The colours are Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape and Night of Navy. They blend to create this gorgeous purple colour.

I’ve been interested in mixed media for a number of years now. Mixed media is really the application of a mixture of mediums and techniques to create an art piece. I’ve used stamping, watercolouring and stencilling here.

I love to use watercolour but also enjoy painting with acrylic paints. Unfortunately Stampin’ Up! don’t sell acrylic paints but you can mix our reinkers with gesso to create some of your own.

The stamp set I used is one fell in love with the minute I saw it, Silhouette Scenes. It comes with a matching die set as a bundle for a saving of 10% which is always good.

Here are some other similar projects

There are a video tutorial and supply list below as always.

Thank you for dropping by and I hope you enjoyed this project. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper	Beautiful You Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Silhouette Scenes Cling Stamp Set	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad	Silhouette Scenes Bundle
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad	Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad	Basic Pattern Decorative Masks	Embossing Paste
Palette Knives	Stampin’ Spritzer	Aqua Painters	Stamping Sponges	Heat Tool – Uk Plug

Varied Vases Card Tutorial – Stampin’ Up!

I have a bright and vibrant card to share with you today. The stamp set is Varied Vases. This was designed by Mary Fish who is one of Stampin’ Up!’s Million Dollar sales achievers. WOW!!! As a thank you from Stampin’ Up! she was allowed to help design a stamp set and this is it.

This stamp set is a two-step stamp set. This means you can colour in the outline images with markers or using ink and the stamp provided.

I love having vases of flowers in the house, especially Tulips as they are my favourite flower. I have used five vases as I think design-wise, things look better in groups of odd numbers. The vases are two-step stamped whereas I coloured in the flowers with markers.

measurements

Shaded Spruce A6 card base – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm

I love floral cards and Stampin’ Up! have a plethora of floral sets to chose from. Varied Vases has a matching vase punch. The punch also matches another set called Vibrant Vases. This makes for a very versatile stamp and punch set.

Other projects using floral stamp sets

There is a video tutorial and supply list below. I am glad to use this set as I’ve had it in my stash for a year and not used it.

I love stamping and playing with colours. It’s my therapy. What is yours?

Thank you for stopping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Vases Builder Punch	Varied Vases Photopolymer Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad
Mango Melody Classic Stampin’ Pad	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Metallic Pearls	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals	Brights Stampin’ Write Markers	Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers

Sunflower – Birthday Card Tutorial

measurements

Other Simple Cards

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Fable Friends – Gift Bag – Perfect for Children

Measurements

Other similar projects

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Dancing in the Rain – Art Journal Page

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