Make a Sunflower Card for a Friend

Make a Sunflower Card for a Friend – Celebrate Sunflowers – Sunny Sentiments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

Make a Sunflower Card for a Friend - Celebrate Sunflowers - Sunny Sentiments - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - UK
Make a Sunflower Card for a Friend – Celebrate Sunflowers – Sunny Sentiments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

I haven’t used this stamp set in ages. Not sure why as it is such a lovely set. I love this really big sunflower and of course, it has a matching die. I stamped this sunflower in Daffodil Delight. It wasn’t as vibrant as I wanted it to be so I decided to use Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers to add more detail. It really makes a huge difference.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Misty Moonlight Desiger 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

Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Sunflowers Dies

£31.00

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 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.

Make a Gift Box for a Special Friend Sandwich Style

Make a Gift Box for a Special Friend Sandwich Style – Sweet Talk – Flowers of Friendship – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

Make a Gift Box for a Special Friend Sandwich Style  - Sweet Talk - Flowers of Friendship - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - UK
Make a Gift Box for a Special Friend Sandwich Style – Sweet Talk – Flowers of Friendship – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

I’ve made this style of gift box before. This time I’ve changed it up a totally different colour combo. I love this style and I really think it looks super cute. The Sweet Talk designer series paper (DSP) used here is classified as Valentine’s paper but I think it can be used for any occasion. Hearts are not just for Valentine but for any day of the year.

measurements

  • Highland Heather Cardstock – 11 3/4″ X 4″ scored on the
    • Longside at 3/4″, 5″,8″& 11″
    • Shortside at 1/2″ & 3 1/2″
  • Highland Heather Cardstock – 4″ X 4″ scored at 1/2″ on all sides
  • Sweet Talk DSP –
    • 4″ X 2 3/4″
    • 2 3/4″ X 2 3/4″ X 2 pieces
Template - Make a Gift Box for a Special Friend Sandwich Style  - Sweet Talk - Flowers of Friendship - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - UK
Template – Make a Gift Box for a Special Friend Sandwich Style – Sweet Talk – Flowers of Friendship – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

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

Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Simply Scored

£28.00

Pastel Pearls

£6.00

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 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.

Make a Tall Square Sweet Peach Box With Me

Make a Tall Square Sweet Peach Box With Me – You’re a Peach – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

Make a Tall Square Sweet Peach Box With Me - You're a Peach - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK
Make a Tall Square Sweet Peach Box With Me – You’re a Peach – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

This is a really good size box and so sturdy. I love this “You’re a Peach” paper but found I haven’t used it for ages so I decided to rectify this. This has a matching card that will feature in the next blog post on Wednesday. This paper is so realistic I could almost smell the peaches in the room with me.

measurements

  • Calypso Coral Cardstock – 10 1/2″ X 8 1/4″ scored:
    • On the long side at 2 1/2″, 5″, 7 1/2, 10″
    • On the short side at 2 1/2″
  • Balmy Blue Cardstock – 7 9/16″ X 7 9/16″ scored at 2 1/2″ on all sides
  • You’re a Peach Designer Series Paper (DSP)
    • 2 1/4″ X 2/4″ X 5 pieces
    • 5 1/2″ X 2 1/4″ X 4 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

Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Simply Scored

£28.00

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 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.

Making a Small Gift Box using the “In the Wild” Paper

Making a Small Gift Box using the “In the Wild” Paper – Sunny Sentiments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

Making a Small Gift Box using the "In the Wild" Paper - Sunny Sentiments - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK
Making a Small Gift Box using the “In the Wild” Paper – Sunny Sentiments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

This cute little gift box is a companion piece to the card I made in the previous blog post. It uses the gorgeous “In the Wild” designer series paper. The paper is all about the big cats, mainly tigers and leopards. I’ve focused on the tigers for both this box and the previous card.

I do hope that Stampin’ Up! will bring out another collection with animals from the veld such as elephants, zebras & giraffes. I loved seeing them in the national parks back in South Africa. If you didn’t know all my maternal family are back in South Africa so it holds a special place for me.

measurements

  • Evening Evergreen Cardstock – 7″ X 7″ scored on all sides at 2″.
  • Soft Succulent Cardstock – 5 1/16″ X 5 1/16″ scored on all sides at 1″.
  • In the Wild Designer Series Paper
    • 2 3/4″ X 2 3/4″ X 1 piece
    • 2 3/4″ X 3/4″ X 4 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

Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Stamparatus

£46.00

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 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 Use Layering Stencils – Focus Friday

How to Use Layering Stencils – Focus Friday – Butterflies & Flowers Stencil – Best Delivery – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

How to Use Layering Stencils - Focus Friday - Butterflies & Flowers Stencil - Best Delivery - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
How to Use Layering Stencils – Focus Friday – Butterflies & Flowers Stencil – Best Delivery – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Welcome to Focus Friday. For the month of March, we are focusing on stencils. Today we are looking at layering stencils. Layering stencils allow you to build up detail, depth and texture to an image. I’ve used the butterfly image here from the Butterflies & Flowers stencil pack. You can use more than two colours if you wish but I would advise you to start with two and build it up from there.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Beauty of the Earth 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

Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

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 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.

Just to Say You Are Amazing – Awesome Otters

Just to Say You Are Amazing – Awesome Otters – Focus Friday – Watercolour Pencils – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

Just to Say You Are Amazing - Awesome Otters - Focus Friday - Watercolour Pencils - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK
Just to Say You Are Amazing – Awesome Otters – Focus Friday – Watercolour Pencils – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

Welcome to the last Focus Friday blog of February. This week we are looking at using watercolour pencils with water painters to colour. As you remember this month our focus has been on colouring. We have looked at colouring with alcohol markers, watercolour pencils and blender pens and watercolouring with ink pads.

Watercolouring is a very forgiving medium. I’ve used the shimmery white paper here to withstand all the water. The pencils give you a lot of control and you can add as much or as little water as you choose.

measurements

  • Melon Mambo Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper – 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

Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Water Painters

£11.25

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 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.

Make a Card to Say Hello to a Friend

Make a Card to Say Hello to a Friend – Friendly Hello – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln, UK.

Make a Card to Say Hello to a Friend - Friendly Hello - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln, UK.
Make a Card to Say Hello to a Friend – Friendly Hello – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln, UK.

Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana are two of my favourite colours. They go so well together alongside Pool Party. I’ve kept this card in those tones and love the outcome.

I myself love to watch crafting videos on YouTube. Normally I would just add my sentiment to this background without much embellishment. I’m trying to move out of my comfort zone. I’ve used two punches, the spring and the bough punch to create these embellishments in coordinating colours.

measurements

  • Coastal Cabana Cardstock – A6 Cardbase. This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Hello Friend 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

Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Sprig Punch

£17.00

Bough Punch

£17.00

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 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 Use Debossing on Your Cards – Focus Friday

How to Use Debossing on Your Cards – Focus Friday – Flowers of Friendship – Dotty Hearts – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

How to Use Debossing on Your Cards - Focus Friday - Flowers of Friendship - Dotty Hearts - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK.
How to Use Debossing on Your Cards – Focus Friday – Flowers of Friendship – Dotty Hearts – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

Welcome to another Focus Friday blog and video. Today we are focusing on debossing. When you emboss there are always two sides to each design, the front that is embossed and the back that is debossed. We are using that reverse side here today. This is the Dotty Hearts embossing folder. It is a mini one and is perfect for creating a panel on a card as I’ve done here.

measurements

  • Merry Merlot Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • 1″ x 12″ strip of Hearts & Home Designer Series Paper

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

Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

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 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.

Let’s Have Otter Fun – Simple Colouring – Card Tutorial

Let’s Have Otter Fun – Simple Colouring – Card Tutorial – Awesome Otter – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

Let's Have Otter Fun - Simple Colouring - Card Tutorial - Awesome Otter - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK
Let’s Have Otter Fun – Simple Colouring – Card Tutorial – Awesome Otter – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

Isn’t this little fellow cute? I love him!! Such a simple card but so pretty. I’ve coloured the otter using just two colours of Stampin’ Blend Alcohol Markers; Balmy Blue and Crumb Cake. There is no sentiment on this card on purpose so it can be used for whatever occasion you chose. Sometimes it’s good to have cards that can fit multiple purposes.

measurements

  • Misty Moonlight A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Balmy Blue Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm

more projects you may like

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

Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

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 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.

Penguin Place and the free DSP I got in SAB

Penguin Place and the free DSP I got in SAB – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Penguin Place and the free DSP I got in SAB - Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Penguin Place and the free DSP I got in SAB – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Yes I know it’s a Christmas scene but it is penguins!!! A friend of mine said that penguins are just for Christmas so we will have penguins today. This card has a hidden little flap on the front of the card. It’s held closed with a magnet and has a little ribbon pull. So cute.

I got this paper free during Sale-a-Bration (SAB). It matches the Penguin Place stamp set and punch that is in the new mini catalogue. So cute!!! During SAB you can a free item for every £45 you spend. So you save as you spend, a win-win for me.

Penguin Place and the free DSP I got in SAB - Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Penguin Place and the free DSP I got in SAB – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

measurements

  • Fresh Fressia A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Misty Moonlight – 14cm X 8cm scored at 7cm on the long side
  • Penguin Playmates DSP – 7.5cm X 6.5cm
  • Basic White – 7.5cm X 6.5cm

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

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

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 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.