Easy Hot Air Balloon Birthday Card- Make it Today

Easy Hot Air Balloon Birthday Card- Make it Today- Craft with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Easy Hot Air Balloon Birthday Card- Make it Today- Craft with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Easy Hot Air Balloon Birthday Card- Make it Today- Craft with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I’m so glad so much of the Lighter Than Air suite has carried over into the main catalogue. The stamps, dies and embellishments carried over, it’s great! This is a simple design with lots of layering elements.

The hot air balloon is a two-step stamping set. We made this card at a recent club and everyone had fun choosing their colours for the balloon. I made this card in a different colour way below. Which do you prefer?

Easy Hot Air Balloon Birthday Card- Make it Today- Craft with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Easy Hot Air Balloon Birthday Card- Make it Today- Craft with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Calypso Coral / Pool Party Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Coastal Cabana / Petal Pink Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Calypso Coral / Coastal Cabana Cardstock- 12.5cm X 6.5cm
  • Basic White Cardstock – 12cm X 6cm
  • Pretty Peacock / Calypso Coral – 14.85cm X 8.1cm
  • Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper – 14.85cm X 7.6cm

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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve run an online card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make three cards and a 3D project each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

How to Use the Spotlighting Technique – Magnolia Mood

How to Use the Spotlighting Technique – Magnolia Mood – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

How to Use the Spotlighting Technique - Magnolia Mood - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
How to Use the Spotlighting Technique – Magnolia Mood – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

I only coloured in the focal image. This spotlights the image and makes it pop. The magnolia is coloured using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. I combined Berry Burst and Bubble Bath to colour the petals and Granny Apple Green for the foliage.

I do love magnolias. They were a joy to see in the streets and gardens this Spring. They made me smile, and this card reminded me of that.

measurements

  • Berry Burst Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces

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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve run an online card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make three cards and a 3D project each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Fast & Simple Birthday Card Idea For You

Fast & Simple Birthday Card Idea For You – Celebrate with Tags – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Fast & Simple Birthday Card Idea For You - Celebrate with Tags - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Fast & Simple Birthday Card Idea For You – Celebrate with Tags – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love all the tones of purple on this card. Aren’t they gorgeous? This is a simple design. It has the “WOW” factor with minimal effort. I don’t have much of the Perennial Lavender paper left. I needed to find a way to stretch my supplies. It is paired here with some Fresh Freesia cardstock. The small strip of glimmer paper brings the whole design together.

If you are wondering about that butterfly, it’s a pre-made die-cut from the Paper Butterfly Accents set. It’s so pretty, don’t you agree?

Measurements

  • Gorgeous Grape Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Fresh Freesia Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm X 5cm
  • Three Colour Glimmer Paper – 14.35cm X 1cm.

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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve run an online card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make three cards and a 3D project each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Using the Paper Florist Dies to Make a Birthday Card

Using the Paper Florist Dies to Make a Birthday Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo. Lincoln UK.

Using the Paper Florist Dies to Make a Birthday Card - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo. Lincoln UK.
Using the Paper Florist Dies to Make a Birthday Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo. Lincoln UK.

This is my second card this week featuring the retiring in-colours, Tahitian Tide and Parakeet Party. This is a card we made in my online craft club. You can find all the details here if you want to join us for the next one.

These flowers are all made from one set of dies, the Paper Florist dies. It has a huge array of flowers and foliage. You can mix and match to make a variety of flowers

measurements

  • Tahitian Tide Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces

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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve run an online card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make three cards and a 3D project each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

How to Make a Birthday Double Z Fold Card

How to Make a Birthday Double Z Fold Card – Bold Bouquet – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln – UK

How to Make a Birthday Double Z Fold Card - Bold Bouquet - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln - UK
How to Make a Birthday Double Z Fold Card – Bold Bouquet – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln – UK

I love the bright, spring feel of this card. It features Tahitian Tide and Parakeet Party, these colours are retiring at the end of April. I will miss them. This week on my blog I am featuring all the retiring in-colours as a final goodbye.

This double z-fold card is easy to make. I’ve adjusted the measurements slightly so it is slightly smaller than a standard A6 card. This makes the scoring easier. The card below features the third retiring colour, Orchid Oasis.

How to Make a Birthday Double Z Fold Card - Bold Bouquet - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln - UK
How to Make a Birthday Double Z Fold Card – Bold Bouquet – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln – UK

measurements

  • Tahitian Tide / Orchid Oasis Cardstock :
    • 14.85cm X 20cm. Score on the 20cm side at 10cm & 15cm
    • 20cm X 8cm. Score on the 20cm side at 10cm & 15cm.
  • Basic White Cardstock:
    • 14.35cm X 9.5cm X 1
    • 9.5cm X 7.5cm X 1
    • 4.5cm X 7.5cm X 2
  • Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper (DSP):
    • 14.35cm X 9.5cm X 1
    • 14.35cm X 4.5cm X 2

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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve run an online card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make three cards and a 3D project each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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 a Hedgehog Birthday Card – No Dimension

Make a Hedgehog Birthday Card – No Dimension – Happy Hedgehogs – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Make a Hedgehog Birthday Card - No Dimension - Happy Hedgehogs - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Make a Hedgehog Birthday Card – No Dimension – Happy Hedgehogs – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

I have this happy hedgehog birthday card to share today. This card is flat with no dimension except for the pearls. As the cost of postage is going up, I’ve been looking at making some cards that will go through as a normal letter. Even the addition of the pearls can sometimes increase the postage as it is too thick for a normal letter. I wanted to show with this card that you can make still cute cards with a minimum or no dimension that will go through at the cheapest rate of postage.

Measurements

  • Sweet Sorbet Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces

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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve run an online card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make three cards and a 3D project each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

How to Create a Hot Air Balloon Spinner Card

How to Create a Hot Air Balloon Spinner Card – Hot Air Balloon – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How to Create a Hot Air Balloon Spinner Card - Hot Air Balloon - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Create a Hot Air Balloon Spinner Card – Hot Air Balloon – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Spinner cards are such fun. You do need to watch the video to get the full effect. You can find the link below. This card features the Hot Air Balloon bundle. It is a two-step stamp which allows me to mimic the stripey paper in the design of the hot air balloon.

There are two sizes of balloons included in this set. I’ve used the smaller one here. You can also die-cut your balloons instead of stamping them first.

measurements

  • Balmy Blue Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Lighter than Air designer series paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm
How to Create a Hot Air Balloon Spinner Card - Hot Air Balloon - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Create a Hot Air Balloon Spinner Card – Hot Air Balloon – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve run an online card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make three cards and a 3D project each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Monochrome Magic: A Panda-Themed Hand-Stamped Card

Monochrome Magic: A Panda-Themed Hand-Stamped Card – Wild & Sweet. Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

Monochrome Magic: A Panda-Themed Hand-Stamped Card - Wild & Sweet. Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
Monochrome Magic: A Panda-Themed Hand-Stamped Card – Wild & Sweet. Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I have this simple card to share with you today. The whole image is just one stamp. It’s stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black. My idea was for the finished card to look like a pencil sketch, hence no colouring.

The black and white theme makes a striking card. The image pops from the background. I used the Deckled Rectangle dies which have a torn edge effect. This works with the pencil sketch theme of the card.

measurements

  • Basic Black Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Zoo Crew designer series paper – 14.35cm X 10cm

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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve run an online card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make three cards and a 3D project each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Kiddin’ Around – How to Use Die Cuts to Make A Child’s Card

Kiddin’ Around – How to Use Die Cuts to Make A Child’s Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

Kiddin' Around - How to Use Die Cuts to Make A Child's Card - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK
Kiddin’ Around – How to Use Die Cuts to Make A Child’s Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

I told myself a little story when I designed this card. The child has been busy building his castle using his building blocks. He is now trying to cast a magic spell to make his toy castle into a real one.

All the elements bar the little “wizard” are created using the dies and cardstock. The “wizard” is stamped and die-cut. There is co-ordinating paper and the dies do cut out some of the images. In the example below I’ve used the image from the paper.

Kiddin' Around - How to Use Die Cuts to Make A Child's Card - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK
Kiddin’ Around – How to Use Die Cuts to Make A Child’s Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Azure Afternoon Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm X 10cm

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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve run an online card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make three cards and a 3D project each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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 a Tri Fold Birthday Card with a Flap Opening

Make a Tri Fold Birthday Card with a Flap Opening – Around The Bend Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

Make a Tri Fold Birthday Card with a Flap Opening - Around The Bend Dies - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
Make a Tri Fold Birthday Card with a Flap Opening – Around The Bend Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I created this decorative flap using the Around the Bend Dies. I used the scallop border die to cut the cardbase itself. Then, I used this decorative border die with Basic White cardstock to create this lacy pattern. I love the effect.

The flowers are fussy cut from the Delightfully Eclectic designer series paper (DSP). I added some gold sequins to give the flower centres some sparkle.

Make a Tri Fold Birthday Card with a Flap Opening - Around The Bend Dies - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
Make a Tri Fold Birthday Card with a Flap Opening – Around The Bend Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

measurements

  • Petal Pink / Pool Party Cardstock – 14.85cm X full length of an A4 sheet (29.7cm)
  • Basic White Cardstock 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces
  • Delightfully Eclectic DSP – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces
Make a Tri Fold Birthday Card with a Flap Opening - Around The Bend Dies - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
Make a Tri Fold Birthday Card with a Flap Opening – Around The Bend Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx                                                   

Product List

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve run an online card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make three cards and a 3D project each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.