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Layered Florals for Beautiful Birthday Cards

Layered Florals for Beautiful Birthday Cards – Pretty Florals – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Today I’m sharing two elegant birthday cards featuring the Pretty Floral Dies from Stampin’ Up!, paired beautifully with the Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper. These cards are all about layered florals, soft colour combinations, and letting patterned paper do the hard work.

The Pretty Floral Dies are perfect for creating statement flowers, and when layered together, they add wonderful depth and interest to a card front. Combined with the artistic textures of the Brushed with Beauty DSP, the result is a pair of birthday cards that feel both modern and timeless.

Layered Florals for Beautiful Birthday Cards - Pretty Florals - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK. — Layered Florals for Beautiful Birthday Cards – Pretty Florals – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Card One – Soft Florals with a Classic Feel

The first card uses a Lost Lagoon card base, which provides a lovely contrast against the darker tones within the Brushed with Beauty paper. I chose Petal Pink and Calypso Coral for the layered floral die cuts, creating a soft yet eye-catching focal point.

The foliage is die cut from Very Vanilla, which ties in perfectly with the lighter tones already present in the DSP. This helps keep the design cohesive and balanced without overpowering the background.

To finish the card, I added a simple stamped sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set. This clean and classic greeting complements the layered florals without distracting from them.

Card Two – Fresh Colours and a Modern Twist

For the second card, I switched things up with a Petal Pink card base for a lighter, brighter feel. The floral layers are created with Coastal Cabana and Lost Lagoon, giving this card a fresh, uplifting colour palette.

Again, the foliage is die cut from Very Vanilla, ensuring continuity between the two designs while still allowing each card to feel unique. I love how versatile these dies are — simply changing the colours completely transforms the look of the card.

Instead of stamping, this card features a sentiment from the Greetings for You ephemera pack. The bold black sentiment adds a modern touch and stands out beautifully against the softer background.

Why I Love This Combination

The Pretty Floral Dies are ideal for batch-making cards because the same layout works across multiple colour schemes. Pairing them with the Brushed with Beauty DSP makes it easy to create layered, artistic cards without needing extra embellishment.

These designs would be perfect for birthdays, but they could easily be adapted for other occasions just by switching up the sentiment.

Measurements

Lost Lagoon / Petal Pink Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Very Vanilla Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces.
Brushed with Beauty designer series paper (DSP) – 13.35cm X 9.5cm + 13.35cm X 8.5cm.

Thank You for Stopping By!

I hope you enjoyed this papercrafting project and found it inspiring! Below, you’ll find a supply list linked to my online shop and a video tutorial to guide you step by step. You can also check out my Basic Craft Products, which include the essential tools I use regularly.

Product List

Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock £14.00	Petal Pink A4 Cardstock £14.00	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana £14.00	Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock £14.00	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock £13.00
Brushed With Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Pretty Florals Dies £35.00	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pearls Of Beauty £7.50	Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) £6.75

Join the Crafting Fun!
Stay connected and get more creative inspiration by following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram. I also run a Facebook Group where we share projects, exchange ideas, and chat about all things crafty. I’d love for you to join and share your creations!

Online Card Club – Each month in my Facebook Group, we make three beautiful cards and a 3D project. It’s a fun and interactive way to craft together. Click here for all the details.

In-Person Crafting Classes – If you’re in North Lincoln, come craft with me in a friendly, hands-on session. Click here for upcoming dates and details.

Request a Craft Catalogue – Want a copy of the latest catalogue? Simply click the Contact Me button, and I’ll send one your way. And don’t forget—you can shop online 24/7 from the comfort of your home.

I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below or on my YouTube channel—your feedback means the world to me.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!
Ashee xx

Beautiful Floral Design Birthday Card

Beautiful Floral Design Birthday Card – Extraordinary Flora – With You In Mind – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

A Soft and Elegant Floral Birthday Card Idea

Today I’m sharing a Beautiful Floral Design Birthday Card that’s perfect for anyone who loves soft florals and clean, layered designs. This card style is ideal for birthdays and can easily be adapted for other occasions simply by changing the sentiment.

The design focuses on letting the florals do all the talking, creating a balanced layout that feels both fresh and elegant.

Beautiful Floral Design Birthday Card - Extraordinary Flora - With You In Mind - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK — Beautiful Floral Design Birthday Card – Extraordinary Flora – With You In Mind – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

With You In Mind Stamp Set

The sentiment on these cards comes from the With You In Mind stamp set. I love how versatile this stamp set is, and the “Happy Birthday” greeting works beautifully with floral designs. It’s bold enough to stand out while still complementing the softer background elements.

Layering the sentiment panel adds a lovely focal point and helps draw the eye straight to the greeting.

Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape Technique

For the florals, I’ve used the Extraordinary Flora washi tape, which is such a fun and time-saving product to craft with. I pulled a full sheet directly from the roll and adhered it to Basic White cardstock. This gives the washi tape extra stability and makes it perfect for die cutting.

Using the matching die, I was able to die cut all of the floral images in one single pass of the cutting machine, which is both quick and satisfying. It’s a brilliant technique if you want lots of detailed florals without spending hours stamping and colouring.

Two Colour Combinations to Inspire You

I’ve created two versions of this card to show how easily the design can be changed with different colour choices.

The first card uses a Strawberry Slush card base, which adds a warm and cheerful feel to the design. The florals pop beautifully against this background and feel perfect for a classic birthday card.

The second card features a deeper, richer look using Blackberry Bliss paired with Berry Burst. This combination gives the card a slightly more dramatic feel while still keeping it feminine and floral.

Both colourways work wonderfully and show how adaptable this layout is.

A Design That’s Easy to Recreate

This floral birthday card design is simple to recreate and great for batch making. The washi tape and die cutting method means you can prepare multiple floral pieces in one go, making it ideal if you like to craft ahead or need several birthday cards ready to go.

It’s also a lovely way to showcase patterned florals without overwhelming the card front.

Thank You for Stopping By!

Product List

Strawberry Slush A4 Cardstock £14.00	Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock £14.00	Berry Burst A4 Cardstock £14.00
Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders £8.50	Extraordinary Flora Bundle (English) £41.25	Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape £14.00
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	With You In Mind Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £19.00

Online Card Club – Each month in my Facebook Group, we make three beautiful cards and a 3D project. It’s a fun and interactive way to craft together. Click here for all the details.

In-Person Crafting Classes – If you’re in North Lincoln, come craft with me in a friendly, hands-on session. Click here for upcoming dates and details.

I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below or on my YouTube channel—your feedback means the world to me.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!
Ashee xx

Make a Simple Pocket Card

Make a Simple Pocket Card – Countryside Corners – Wanted to Say – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

The paper used here is Zoo Crew. On one side it has lots of little critters but on the other side of the paper are all these fabulous black and white designs. They are perfect for card backgrounds.

I’ve used the countryside corners dies to create this fun tuck spot with a little tag for a secret message.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 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 [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	Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock [133686] £9.50	Zoo Crew 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161304] £11.75	Countryside Corners Dies [161471] £27.00
Tailor Made Tags Dies [155563] £21.00	Wanted To Say Dies [161594] £37.00	Lost Lagoon ¼” (6.4 Mm) Bordered Ribbon [161171] £7.50	Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack [155475] £10.25	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] £9.50

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.

Making a Quick Watercolour Card – Feels Like Home

Making a Quick Watercolour Card – Feels Like Home – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

I love to watercolour. It is so soothing. The effect is gorgeous as well. The watercolour pencils are a great way to start as they give you control. Watercolour painting is very forgiving so why not give it a try?

I’ve used shimmery white cardstock here. You could use Fluid 100 watercolour paper but don’t use basic white as the paper is not strong enough to cope with all the water. Right paper for the job and you are halfway there already.

measurements

Cajun Craze A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper – (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm

other projects with watercolours

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 £7.75	Stamparatus £46.00	Bone Folder £6.50	Paper Trimmer £23.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £3.75	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £7.50	Take Your Pick £9.00	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.00
Cajun Craze A4 Card Stock £8.25	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock £9.25	Harvest Meadow 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £10.75	Regals 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £10.75	Feels Like Home Cling Stamp Set (English) £0.00	Watercolor Pencils £15.00
Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 £11.75	Water Painters £11.25	Heat Tool – Uk Plug £28.00	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad £9.25

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 an Easy Birthday Card with Alcohol Markers

Make an Easy Birthday Card with Alcohol Markers – True Love DSP – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

The designer series paper is “True Love”. It is a black and white design, which allows you to colour it in or leave it as it is. The choice is yours. I’ve coloured the flowers in here using the Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blend alcohol marker. As you know I love colouring in and this was great fun for me. One world of caution though, when you first colour you will see the pattern from the reverse side emerge but it disappears again when the colour dries.

measurements

Basic Black A6 Cardbase. This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
True Love DSP – 14.35cm X 10cm

other colouring 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	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Stampin’ Seal	Basic White C6 Envelopes
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Take Your Pick	Basic White A4 Cardstock
Basic Black A4 Card Stock	Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	True Love 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Blossoms In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad

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 Cute Little Floral Easter Basket

How to Make a Cute Little Floral Easter Basket – Flowers for Every Season – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Aren’t these little baskets cute? This wasn’t my idea, I found it on good old Pinterest and put my own spin on it. The paper is the super gorgeous Flowers for Every Season which I love. I want to make the most of this paper before it retires at the end of April. There is no stamping as the paper is so busy but you can of course add a stamped tag if you so wish.

measurements

Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 6″ X 6″ scored at 2″ on all sides.
Flowers for Every Season DSP – 1″ X 6″.

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	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Stampin’ Seal	Basic White C6 Envelopes
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Take Your Pick	Basic White A4 Cardstock
Flowers For Every Season 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Magenta Madness 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon	Simply Scored

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.

Lovely Peonies – Make me Smile – Stampin’ Up!

Lovely Peonies – Make me Smile – Stampin’ Up! – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

This lovely peony is from the Prized Peony stamp set, which itself is part of the Peony suite of products. I stamped in Smokey Slate to give a less harsh image. It’s coloured in using the Stampin’ Write markers in Soft Sea Foam and Petal Pink.

The sentiment is beautiful, ” Love & Thanks to a Dear Friend”. The sentiments Stampin’ Up! produce are lovely. They make me so happy.

Measurements

Petal Pink A6 Cardbase. This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Peony Garden Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm X 10cm
Whisper White – 13.35cm X 9cm

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

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 you creation with us.

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 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

Magnolia Bookmark Tutorial

I have a bookmark to share with you today that I made using both Magnolia stamps sets from Stampin’ Up! I love this magnolia bookmark as it is involves colouring in which I find therapeutic. Floral stamp sets are some of my favourite ones and I have used these stamps many times already.

I used the blends to colour in this bookmark. The blends are alcohol markers from Stampin’ Up! and they really do blend beautifully. The colouring feels seamless with no lines or blotches. I have never managed very well with alcohol markers from other companies but the blends are a dream.

The Magnolia Blooms and Goodmorning Magnolia are all part of a huge suite of products called Magnolia Lane. The suite includes matching dies, embossing folder, designer series paper (DSP) and lots more.

I have kept the colour palette limited to Petal Pink and Mossy Meadow. This gives an elegant look without risking colours clashing.

More Projects using the Magnolia Lane suite of products

There are a video and supply list below.

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Petal Pink Light Stampin’ Blends Marker	Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock	Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set	Petal Pink Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker
Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Good Morning Magnolia Bundle	Mossy Meadow Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker	Magnolia Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Mossy Meadow Light Stampin’ Blends Marker

Simple and Quick Greetings Card

I have a simple and quick card tutorial for you today. This card is made using the Follow your Art designer series paper (DSP) It is a great card as without the bling it can easily double for a man’s card as well.

Simple and quick card for that special someone. — Simple and Cute card for that special someone.

I simply adore the Follow your Art DSP. It is beyond gorgeous. It is beyond versatile. A good example is the above pattern, which features brayers but they could equally be paint rollers.

I think sometimes we make cards that are too complex. We put a lot of time and love into our projects and unfortunately that is not always appreciated. I think there are times when a simple card can be just as beautiful and effective as one that took hours to make.

As you can see this card is super quick to make, but still has that wow element to it. The stitched nested label dies give a lovely edge detail to the foil sheet. It almost looks like little rivets.

Measurements

Balmy Blue A6 card base
Follow Your Art DSP – 14.35 x 10 cm.

As per normal there is tutorial video and supply list below.

other projects using the Follow you art suite

I’m off to enjoy some of the all too fleeting sun, so until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock	Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper	Silver Foil Sheets	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad
Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Stitched All Around Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Stitched Nested Labels Dies	Stampin’ Dimensionals	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

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Layered Florals for Beautiful Birthday Cards

Card One – Soft Florals with a Classic Feel

Card Two – Fresh Colours and a Modern Twist

Why I Love This Combination

Measurements

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