Focus Friday Archives – Crafting with Ashee

Ombre Stamping – Make a Simple Birthday Card

Ombre Stamping – Make a Simple Birthday Card – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK

I am resisting the Ombre technique. This allows you to merge two similar tones of colour on one image. It looks great and the best part is, that it’s very easy to achieve.

You can use a sponge dauber, blending brush or piece of sponge to achieve this effect. I stamped my image, which is my birthday sentiment in one lightest colour. In this example that is Flirty Flamingo. I then inked up the bottom part of the image with the darker colour and restamped it.

measurements

Calypso Coral / Lost Lagoon cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper – 13.85cm X 5.5cm

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

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] £8.50	Bone Folder [102300] £6.75	Paper Trimmer [152392] £25.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] £8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £5.25
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] £6.50	Mini Glue Dots [103683] £5.50	Simply Shammy [147042] £8.00	Take Your Pick [144107] £10.25	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £10.00
Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] £9.50	Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock [133686] £9.50	Bough Punch [157711] £21.00	Inked Botanicals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161157] £11.75	Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155052] £16.00	Spiral Dye Cling Stamp Set [156927] £17.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] £8.50	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] £8.50	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161678] £8.50

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 Off-Set Stencils to Create a Card

How to Off-Set Stencils to Create a Card – Loveliest Layers Masks – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I love stencils and have an extensive collection. Do I use them enough? Of course not, like most crafters I have stuff I love to have but don’t use. I realised the other day that I haven’t used these stencils and they have been in my stash for nearly a year. I don’t want them to retire and I never used them.

The stencil I used today has these little stripes that repeat. It is perfect for this technique of off-setting the stencil. I’ve used a mixture of colours that I have blended together.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Basic White Cardstock – 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!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] £8.25	Stamparatus [148187] £45.75	Bone Folder [102300] £6.75	Paper Trimmer [152392] £24.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] £7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] £6.50	Simply Shammy [147042] £8.00	Take Your Pick [144107] £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £9.75
Pumpkin Pie A4 Card Stock [108601] £8.75	Polished Pink A4 Cardstock [155711] £8.75	Hues Of Happiness 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158822] £11.25	Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823] £30.00	Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155052] £16.00	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad [147050] £7.50
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [147094] £7.50	So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147109] £7.50	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad [147086] £7.50	Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set [155082] £20.00	Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [155712] £7.50	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147052] £7.50
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad [147101] £7.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [147108] £7.50	Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks [164426] £10.00	Opal Rounds [154289] £7.00	Blending Brushes [153611] £11.75

I’ve started to run a virtual card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make four to five projects each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

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 Ink over an Embossed Background

How to Ink over an Embossed Background – Art Gallery – Leaf Fall – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

The trick to this technique is to use a very light hand when inking over your embossed image. You just need to glide your blending brush over the embossed image with no pressure at all. This way it will pick up the raised embossing only.

I’ve kept this card very tonal. The silver spring charm is quite chunky so make sure it is securely attached using glue dots or wet glue.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Regency Park Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm
Basic White Cardstock – 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!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50
Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00
Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Regency Park 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.25	Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder £9.50
Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set £21.00	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack £7.00	Sprig Trinkets £8.50	Blending Brushes £11.75	Sponge Daubers £4.75

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 Mask an Area of a Card – Ink Blending

How to Mask an Area of a Card – Ink Blending – Merriest Moments – Christmas Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

The photo doesn’t do this card justice. It is difficult to photograph the variations and depth the ink blending gives this card.

In this Focus Friday project, I’m looking at using masking paper to create an image on the card. Here I’ve used it to make this perfect white circle surrounded by the inked background. I’ve used the layering circle dies to cut the circle out of masking paper. You can re-use this mask so keep the backing paper safe.

Measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Basic White Cardstock – 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

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00	Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75
Layering Circles Dies £33.00	Merriest Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £21.00	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Starry Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Versamark Pad £9.00	Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins £6.75
Gold 3/8″ (1 Cm) Shimmer Ribbon £7.50	Blending Brushes £11.75	Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper £6.75	Metallics Embossing Powders £17.00	Heat Tool – Uk Plug £28.00

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.

Need a Christmas Card in a Rush?

Need a Christmas Card in a Rush? – Spruced Up – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

This is very simple card to make. You can make a quite a few in a short space of time. Great card to get the kids involved as well. These card fit perfectly in the little card box we made in the last post. Together they are great gift.

This is Focus Friday card. During this month we are looking at different masking techniques. You may wonder where I’ve used this technique in the card above. It was for the sentiment. The original sentiment read “Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year”. I only wanted Merry Christmas and I wanted the word Christmas to below Merry. I masked off parts of the sentiment to achieve this. See the video below to find out how.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardbase – 3″ X 6″ scored at 3″ on the 6″ side

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

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00	Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75
Spruced Up Bundle (English) £42.25	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £5.75	Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper £6.75	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50

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.

Perfect Card for Those Who Love Colouring

Perfect Card for Those Who Love Colouring – Christmas Card – Caroling Mice – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love this stamp set. The photo doesn’t do this photo justice. When I saw this set in the catalogue I just had to have it. These little mice are just the cutest. I so enjoyed colouring them with the Stmapin’ Blend Alcohol markers. When I’m colouring I relax and totally lose track of time.

Currently, I’m trying to do more than one version of each card I make. Today is no exception. Above is very traditional and below is the Tahitian Tide / Orchid Oasis one. I think I prefer the traditional Real Red and Shaded Spruce but it is a close run contest.

measurements

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

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

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00	Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £5.75	Real Red A4 Card Stock £8.75	Tahitian Tide A4 Cardstock £8.75	Celebrate With Tags Cling Stamp Set (English) £22.00	Caroling Mice Host Cling Stamp Set (English) £12.00	Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper £6.75
Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins £6.75	Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50	Real Red Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50	Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50	Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50
Orchid Oasis Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50	Tahitian Tide Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50

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 get a Bright White Effect on Cards

How to get a Bright White Effect on Cards – Heat Embossing – Focus Friday – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

Such a simple but effective Christmas Card. During the month of October, we have been focusing on heat embossing. Today I showed how effective it is to white heat emboss on coloured cardstock. It is the best way to achieve this bright white effect. Even if you use a white pigment ink you won’t get this bright white effect.

measurements

Thick White Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Pacific Point Cardstock – 1/4 A4 sheet

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

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50
Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00
Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75	Versamark Pad £9.00	Heat Tool – Uk Plug £28.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit £26.00
Snow Crystal Cling Stamp Set £20.00	Celebrate With Tags Cling Stamp Set (English) £22.00	Pacific Point A4 Card Stock £8.75	Pearl Basic Jewels £5.75	Basics Embossing Powders £17.00

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 Double / Triple Heat Emboss

How to Double / Triple Heat Emboss – Focus Friday – Biggest Wish- Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I’ve just discovered this technique. Yes, I know I’m late to the party. Can’t wait to try it out more. Double or even triple heat embossing adds a lot of depth and dimension to your heat embossing.

A few tips for you. You the stamparatus to stamp with as it makes sure that your placement for repeat stamping is accurate. Also, make sure your image is totally cool between embossing cycles. Finally, use your embossing buddy to make sure the powder only sticks where you stamp.

measurements

Merry Merlot Cardstock, A6 Cardbase. This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Awash in Beauty DSP – 10cm X 13.85cm divided into 3 equal panels.
Basic White Cardstock – 8cm X 8cm
Merry Merlot Cardstock – 8.5cm X 8.5cm

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

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50
Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00
Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75	Merry Merlot A4 Cardstock £8.75	Awash In Beauty 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.25	Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00
Versamark Pad £9.00	Metallics Embossing Powders £17.00	Heat Tool – Uk Plug £28.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit £26.00

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 Heat Embossed Resist an Image

How to Heat Embossed Resist an Image – Quiet Meadow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

This is such a fun and easy technique. In this Friday Focus post, we are looking at the emboss resist technique. You can do this in many ways and in the video below we will look at just one way.

I love heat embossing. It is such a magical process. For the whole month of October, we are looking at different techniques with heat embossing. Make sure you check back next Friday for another idea.

measurements

Bermuda Bay / Orchid Oasis Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces
Sweet Sorbet / Orchid Oasis Designer Series Paper (DSP) 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!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00	Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75
Orchid Oasis A4 Cardstock £8.75	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay £8.75	2022–2024 In Color™ 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.25	Label Me Fancy Punch £18.00	Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set £20.00	Bottled Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £22.00
Versamark Pad £9.00	Blending Brushes £11.75	Basics Embossing Powders £17.00	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50

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 Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial

How Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial – Focus Friday – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

During the month of October Focus Friday is going to be looking at Heat Embossing. In this post, we are learning the basics of heat embossing. Heat embossing is a very easy technique that always gives a wow effect to your card. It really feels like magic watching the dull powder, turn glossy and shiny.

There are a number of tips I want to give you. Remember practice makes perfect. You will need to use a “sticky” ink like Versamark to heat emboss. You need very little powder to achieve a great effect. I always use an embossing buddy on my paper before I start to get rid of any static. This means the embossing powder will only stick where there is ink. Lastly, let your heat tool heat up for 30 seconds away from your card. This means it will be hot already and the powder will take less time to melt. This reduces the chance of any powder blowing away.

measurements

Evening Evergreen / Soft Succulent Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Lovely Linen Designer Series Paper – 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

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50
Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00
Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75	Evening Evergreen A4 Cardstock £8.75	Soft Succulent A4 Cardstock £8.75	Lovely Linen 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.25
Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Versamark Pad £9.00	Metallics Embossing Powders £17.00	Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels £5.75

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.

Category: Focus Friday

Ombre Stamping – Make a Simple Birthday Card

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Need a Christmas Card in a Rush?

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Perfect Card for Those Who Love Colouring

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How to get a Bright White Effect on Cards

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How to Heat Embossed Resist an Image

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