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Shakey, Shakey – Feels Like Frost Shaker Card

I have a shaker card to share with you today or as I call them a shakey, shakey card. Shaker Cards are fun and interactive and I love to make them. These are super easy to make with the snow globe domes from Stampin’ Up!

Shakey, Shakey, Shaker card with the Feels like Frost Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! — Shakey, Shakey, Shaker card with the Feels like Frost Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!

I have used the Feels Like Frost designer series paper (DSP) here. It is a gorgeous paper collection. It has lovely wintery images on the one side with shimmery metallic silver foiling on the other side.

Instead of stamping behind the shaker dome I have used the cutout section of the DSP to make one seamless image. I haven’t used too many sequins so that this image is still visible.

measurements

Night of Navy A6 cardbase – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Feels Like Frost DSP – 14.35cm x 10cm

I love shakey, shakey cards. These domes allow you to make a shaker card or create a proper snow globe. I plan to make more of these as Christmas approaches.

other projects from the Autumn/winter catalogue

Christmas Crowd Christmas Card

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

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

Ashee

Product List

Snow Globe Shaker Dome	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Still Scenes Bundle	Snow Globe Scenes Dies	Feels Like Frost Specialty 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Still Scenes Cling Stamp Set
Woven Threads Sequin Assortment	Snowflake Sequins	Versamark Pad	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder	Embossing Buddy	Heat Tool – Uk Plug
Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Take Your Pick	Tear & Tape Adhesive

Free as a Bird Card Tutorial – Stampin’ Blends

I have a card to share with you today using the Free as a Bird stamp set from Stampin’ Up! This set is part of the Bird Ballard Suite of products. I have to say, I’m not normally a fan of stamps with bird images but this set has won me over.

Free as a Bird Card Tutorial - Supplies from Stampin' Up! — Free as a Bird stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

This stamp is just one stamp so the whole scene is created for you. I’ve coloured in these little birds using the Stampin’ Blends. Stampin’ Blends are alcohol markers that come in a light and dark of each colour. This makes blending very easy. The image is then cut out using the Stitched Nested Label dies. These can be bought as a bundle with the stamp set for a 10% saving.

Measurements

Thick Whisper White 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

I love the Bird Ballad DSP. It is beautiful and you can fussy cut all the birds which extends the life of the paper. I am so pleased that I am using it rather than just stroking it and putting it away again.

Other projects using the Bird ballad suite

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

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper	Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set	Stitched Nested Labels Dies	Free As A Bird Bundle
So Saffron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Snail Adhesive
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals	Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter

Scraps – Using Your Scraps – Follow Your Art

I have a card to share with you today made with scraps. The designer series paper (DSP) is so beautiful, it would be a shame to waste any of it. The Follow Your Art DSP is made for crafters as it features lots of crafty items such as ribbon and glue guns.

Scraps used to make a birthday card. All supplies are from Stampin' Up! — Scraps used to make a birthday card. All supplies are from Stampin’ Up!

I feel it is very important to use your scraps before they build up into a huge pile that is daunting to use. DSP is not cheap and I don’t want to waste a piece if I can help it.

I’ve used strips of the Follow Your Art DSP that I cut to size as needed. I only used adhesive in the middle of each strip so that I could tuck and layer as suited me.

measurements

Pacific Point cardbase – A6 – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm

This card is part of my drive to use what I have rather than buy new stuff and never use it. I am determined that by the time the Annual Catalogue retires I will have used everything I bought from it. Most years I find that I have a ton of DSP that is retired but not this year. I am using it and enjoying it too.

Other projects using scraps

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

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Pacific Point A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad	Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper
Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Mini Curvy Keepsake Box – Perfect for a Sweet Treat

Yes, that is correct, we have a Mini Curvy Keepsake Box. I’ve missed the original curvy keepsake box as I am sure you have too. It was so versatile and could be made into so Snowmen and Father Christmas but to name a few.

The mini curvy keepsake box is new in the Autumn / Winter catalogue but it is not just for Christmas. It is perfect to hold a Ferrero Rocher chocolate or to use as a place card at a table. I have made it up here in my new favourite colour, Gorgeous Grape.

It, of course, is superb for Christmas as it’s a great size to hang up on a tree as Christmas decoration. You could also make an advent tree with it. Each little box would hold a treat for each day of advent.

This box is incredibly easy to make as it requires half a sheet of cardstock to make. You can use scraps of designer series paper and ribbon to decorate. It is also a great project for kids as once the box is made they can spend hours decorating them to their heart’s content.

Other 3D projects

There is a video tutorial and supply list below as usual.

What is your favourite item from the new catalogue? Let me know in the comments below.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock	Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad	1″ (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch
Brights 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Gorgeous Grape 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Tiny Keepsakes Cling Stamp Set (En)	Tiny Keepsakes Bundle (En)

Rainbow of Butterflies Thank you Card

I have this rainbow of butterflies card to share with you today. The stamp set is Butterfly Gala and of course, it has a matching Butterfly Duet punch. These butterflies are a great way to use up your scraps.

The Butterfly Gala stamp set has four matching sets of butterflies making this an incredibly useful set. I have stamped them in black Memento ink on the following cardstock colours: Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Pacific Point, Granny Apple Green and Gorgeous Grape.

The rainbow effect is bold and beautiful and the card needs nothing more than a sentiment to complete it.

measurements

Granny Apple Green A6 Cardbase (A6 is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm

In the summer I see so many butterflies in the garden flittering around from flower to flower. They are so gorgeous and intricate in their patterns and colours. A marvel of nature.

I love using punches as they make cardmaking so simple and easy. You don’t need loads of different tools. Punches are also easy to use for children and a card like this is perfect for a child to make.

I have a video tutorial and supply list below.

Some Projects Using Punches

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Butterfly Duet Punch	Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock	Mango Melody A4 Cardstock	Pacific Point A4 Card Stock	Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock	Snail Adhesive

Perfect Parcel Die Gift Box – Stampin’ Up!

I have this little box to share with you today using the Perfect Parcel dies from Stampin’ Up! This die comes as a bundle with the Parcels and Petals stamp set which I have used here too.

This box is made from two of my favourite colours, Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay. I have used my scraps of Bermuda Bay to make the sleeve for the box.

I won’t deny that this box can be a little fiddly to put together but once you get the hang of it, it’s dead easy. The stamping is done before the box is put together. This gives some added interest where there are no other elements.

I enjoy making gift packaging for little gifts. They are a great way to make a simple gift look a million dollars.

Other Boxes and Bags

There is a video tutorial below and supply list.

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Perfect Parcel Dies	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Brights 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Glitter Enamel Dots	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad
Stampin’ Dimensionals	Parcels & Petals Cling Stamp Set	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Bone Folder	Parcels & Petals Bundle	Timeless Label Punch

Christmas Crowd Christmas Card

I have a Christmas card to share with you today. Yes I know it’s early but as crafters, we need to get started early to have everything ready by December. This card uses the Christmas Crowd stamp set from the Autumn / Winter catalogue that launches today.

Christmas Crowd stamp set from Stampin' Up! — Christmas Crowd stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

This image is all one stamp which makes this super quick to make. I have stamped this is in Memento Ink and then coloured everyone in with the Stampin’ Blends.

Stamps like Christmas Crowd are great for kids as you can stamp quickly a load of these and then set them to colour them in to make their own cards. A great way to keep them occupied and they are productive too!!

nEW cATALOGUE dETAILS

The Autumn / Winter Catalogue launches today. This is the first item I am showing from the Autumn / Winter Catalogue but it won’t be the last. I aim to post at least one item from the new catalogue each week through September and October.

If you don’t have a copy of the new catalogue and would like one then just leave me a message through the contact button and I will get one right out to you.

Here is a link to the blog post showing all the new items from the catalogue that I was able to preorder.

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

Thanks again for dropping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Wrapped In Plaid 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Christmas Crowd Cling Stamp Set	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends
Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Elephants – Baby Card – Wildly Happy Stamp Set

I have a baby elephants card to share with you today. This card uses the Wildly Happy stamp set I won in Prize Patrol back in April at Onstage Local in Telford. I am happy as this is a cute set featuring parents and babies.

Elephant baby card using the Wildly Happy stamp set from Stampin' Up! — Elephant baby card using the Wildly Happy stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

Smokey Slate Light and Dark Stampin’ Blends are being used to colour in these elephants. They are alcohol markers and they blend beautifully. It is so easy to achieve shading and depth of interest with these markers.

These elephants speak to me as they remind me of home. I am born in the UK but my mother was born in South Africa and all my maternal family are still there. When I was younger we went to the Kruger National Park. I remember seeing the elephants crossing the road in front of our car.

measurements

Granny Apple Cardbase – A6 – (A6 is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Whisper White – 3 1/4″ X 51/4″
Granny Apple Green Designer Series Paper (DSP) 3″ x 5″

The other images in this set are a fox, rabbits and a cute panda. They are great for many styles of cards but in particular babies.

I do enjoy colouring in whether it be with Stampin’ Blends, watercolours or even acrylic paints. It is so soothing and therapeutic.

There is a video tutorial and supply list below.

Other projects using alcohol markers

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Brights 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad	Smoky Slate Light Stampin’ Blends Marker
Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Smoky Slate Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker	Stitched Shapes Dies	Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Wildly Happy Cling Stamp Set

Copper Embossed Birthday Card – Stampin’ Up!

I have a very simple and easy copper embossed birthday card. Heat embossing is magic. I will never forget the first time I saw this dull powder turn shiny and metallic.

Copper embossed birthday card using the Label me Pretty stamp set from Stampin' Up — Copper embossed birthday card using the Label Me Pretty stamp set from Stampin’ Up

This card is so clean and bright. I love the way everything coordinates so beautifully with Stampin’ Up! The copper embossed sentiment is enough of a wow element, so nothing else is needed.

I think this is a great card for a novice crafter as it allows you to make something you can be proud of with not a lot of supplies or special skills needed.

measurements

A6 Blueberry Bushel cardbase – (A6 cardbase is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
In Colour 2018 – 2020 family designer series paper (DSP) – 14.35cm x 10cm

As I type this, it is the start of the bank holiday weekend and for once the sun is predicted to keep on shining. I hope they are right. By the time this goes live we all know. Here in Lincoln, it is the Steampunk Asylum weekend so I will be going out tomorrow to see the huge variety of costumes on display.

Other projects you may like

The video and supply list are below as normal.

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Copper Foil Sheets	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Snail Adhesive	Blueberry Bushel A4 Cardstock	2018-2020 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder	Versamark Pad	Heat Tool – Uk Plug	Embossing Buddy	Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots	1/4″ Copper Trim

Come Sail Away Altered Notebook

I have this lovely altered notebook to share with you today. This project uses the Come Sail Away suite of products from Stampin’ Up! This suite includes a gorgeous stamp set; Sailing Home, designer series paper, memory and more cards and of course matching dies.

I am not normally a great sea person. I did think long and hard about buying this set but I’m really glad I did as I love it now. The designer series paper (DSP) is beautiful and is great for cards as well as altered items and mini albums.

measurements

Night of Navy cardstock – 8 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ scored on the long side at 4 1/8″ from each side
Come Sail Away DSP 3″ X 3 3/4″

I love altering little notebooks, candles and such like. I have a box full of things waiting to be “improved” through crafting. The little notebook used here is a handy jotter from Wilko and cost only pennies. This is a lovely cheap project to make to include as part of a party bag.

As always there is a video tutorial below and supply list

Other Altered projects

What type of projects do you enjoy making?

I hope you enjoyed this project, thank you for stopping by and until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Copper Foil Sheets	Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper	Sailing Home Bundle	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad
3/8″ (1 Cm) Denim Ribbon	Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Snail Adhesive
1-1/2″ (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch	2″ (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch	Simply Scored