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How to Use the Watercolour Technique With Background Stamps

How to Use the Watercolour Technique With Background Stamps – Moody Leaves – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

If you love the look of soft, artistic backgrounds but don’t consider yourself a watercolour expert, this technique is a wonderful place to start. Welcome to Technique 3 in my 1 Stamp Set, 5 Different Techniques series featuring the beautiful Moody Leaves background stamp.

This simple watercolour stamping technique creates beautifully blended impressions with very little effort. By allowing the ink to move naturally across the paper, you get a soft, painterly effect that looks different every single time.

For today’s cards, I’ve created one design in Old Olive and another in Cajun Craze, proving just how versatile this background stamp can be with different colour palettes.

How to Use the Watercolour Technique With Background Stamps - Moody Leaves - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - UK — How to Use the Watercolour Technique With Background Stamps – Moody Leaves – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

Why Watercolour Paper Matters

One of the most important parts of this technique is using Fluid 100 Watercolour Paper.

Unlike standard cardstock, watercolour paper is designed to handle moisture without warping or becoming damaged. It also allows the ink to spread gently across the surface, creating those lovely soft edges that make this technique so effective.

If you try this on ordinary cardstock, you’ll find the water simply sits on the surface or causes the paper to buckle, so I highly recommend using proper watercolour paper for the best results.

How I Created the Background

This technique couldn’t be much easier.

After inking the Moody Leaves background stamp with either Old Olive or Cajun Craze, I lightly misted the Fluid 100 Watercolour Paper with water before stamping. This gives the ink somewhere to move as soon as it meets the paper.

Once I’d stamped the image, I gave the surface another light mist of water. This second spray encourages the ink to soften and blend just enough while still keeping the beautiful leafy detail visible.

The trick is not to overdo the water. A light mist is all you need. Too much water can cause the design to lose definition, whereas a gentle spray creates that perfect watercolour finish.

Every background will turn out slightly differently, making each card completely unique.

Keeping the Rest of the Card Simple

Because the background is the star of the show, I kept the remaining design clean and elegant.

The sentiment comes from the Greenery Lane stamp set and is simply layered onto coordinating cardstock to help it stand out against the detailed background.

To finish each card, I added embellishments from the Mix & Match Ephemera Packs. These provide just enough decoration without distracting from the beautiful watercolour effect.

The result is a card that looks artistic and sophisticated while being surprisingly quick to make.

Try Different Colour Combinations

One of my favourite things about this technique is experimenting with different ink colours.

The Old Olive version has a fresh, botanical feel that’s perfect for thinking of you or get well cards, while the Cajun Craze version creates a warm, autumn-inspired look.

You could also try:

Berry Burst for a bold floral feel.
Blueberry Bushel for a cool contemporary design.
Pretty in Pink for soft feminine cards.
Misty Moonlight for elegant masculine projects.

Each colour gives the same stamp an entirely different personality.

Technique 3 Complete!

This watercolour technique is a fantastic way to get more from your background stamps while creating something that looks beautifully artistic with very little effort.

If you’ve been following my 1 Stamp Set, 5 Different Techniques series, I hope you’re discovering just how versatile a single background stamp can be. Sometimes all it takes is a little water to completely transform the look of a stamped image.

If you give this technique a try, I’d love to hear which colour combination you choose.

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

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper £8.50	Greenery Lane Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £23.00	Moody Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set £23.00	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Stampin' Spritzer £5.75	Meant For You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack £6.75	Classic Labels Mix & Match Ephemera Pack £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.

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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

Making the Most of Background Stamps – Technique 2.

Making the Most of Background Stamps – Technique 2. – Moody Leaves – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK.

Welcome back to the second instalment in my monthly series, One Background Stamp – 5 Different Techniques. In this series, I’ll be taking one background stamp and exploring five completely different ways to use it in your cardmaking projects.

This month, I’m working with the beautiful Moody Leaves background stamp, and today’s technique is all about heat embossing on vellum with Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers.

This technique creates such a soft and elegant look while still allowing the background stamp to take centre stage. It’s also a fantastic way to get even more versatility from your background stamps and your vellum stash.

Heat Embossing on Vellum with Stampin’ Blends

For both of these cards, I started by heat embossing the Moody Leaves background stamp onto vellum using white embossing powder. Heat embossing on vellum gives a really delicate, almost frosted appearance, and it works beautifully with alcohol marker colouring.

The fun part of this technique is that all the colouring is done on the reverse side of the vellum. By colouring on the back, the embossed detail stays crisp and bright on the front while the colour appears softer and slightly diffused through the vellum.

It’s a simple technique, but it gives such a professional finish.

Card One – Peaceful Pine

For the first card, I used Peaceful Pine for the layering and colouring. Rather than colouring the entire background, I chose to colour only the inside of some of the leaves.

This creates a softer and more subtle design while still highlighting the gorgeous detail in the stamp. Leaving some areas uncoloured also allows the white embossing to stand out beautifully against the vellum.

The sentiment from Scalloped Blooms keeps the design clean and elegant without distracting from the background technique.

Making the Most of Background Stamps - Technique 2. - Moody Leaves - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK. — Making the Most of Background Stamps – Technique 2. – Moody Leaves – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK.

Card Two – Lemon Lime Twist

The second card uses Lemon Lime Twist, and this version has a much bolder look.

Instead of colouring inside the leaves, I coloured all the non-embossed areas on the reverse of the vellum. This makes the white embossed leaves really pop and creates a much stronger contrast.

It’s amazing how different the same technique can look simply by changing where you place the colour.

The bright Lemon Lime Twist paired with the white embossing gives this card a fresh and modern feel while still keeping that soft vellum elegance.

Why This Technique Works So Well

One of the things I love most about this technique is how versatile it is. You can achieve completely different looks depending on:

Whether you colour inside or outside the embossed areas
How much colouring you add
The colours you choose
Whether you use bold or subtle contrasts

Heat embossing on vellum can sometimes feel intimidating, but it’s actually very forgiving and such a lovely way to create elegant handmade cards.

If you haven’t tried colouring on the reverse of vellum before, I’d definitely recommend giving it a go.

Measurements

Peaceful Pine / Lemon Lime Twist 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
Vellum – 14.85cm X 10.5cm.

Technique Series – One Background Stamp, Five Ways

This is Technique 2 in my monthly series featuring the Moody Leaves background stamp.

I love finding ways to stretch my crafting supplies and show how one stamp can create multiple completely different looks. Background stamps are often overlooked, but they can be some of the most versatile products in your craft room.

I can’t wait to share the remaining techniques with you over the coming weeks.

Video Tutorial

Be sure to check out the full video tutorial where I walk you through the process step by step and share extra tips for working with vellum and heat embossing.

Thank You for Stopping By!

Product List

Peaceful Pine A4 Cardstock £14.00	Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock £14.00	Moody Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set £23.00	Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £19.00
Versamark Pad £9.00	Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad £11.25	Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad £14.00	Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £11.25
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £10.25	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder £20.00	Heat Tool – Uk Plug £30.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit £26.00

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

New Series – One Background Stamp. – Five Different Techniques.

New Series – One Background Stamp. – Five Different Techniques. – Moody Leaves – Crafting With Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK.

I’m so excited to kick off a brand new series here on the blog! Over the next five months, I’ll be focusing on one background stamp and sharing five different techniques to help you get even more from your supplies.

This month, we’re starting with the beautiful Moody Leaves background stamp, and I’m showing you a simple but striking technique that creates bold, colourful impact with minimal effort.

New Series - One Background Stamp. - Five Different Techniques. - Moody Leaves - Crafting With Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK. — New Series – One Background Stamp. – Five Different Techniques. – Moody Leaves – Crafting With Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK.

This Month’s Technique – Stamped Strips

For this first project, I stamped the Moody Leaves background in each of the new In Colours:

Hydrangea Hue
Gold Glow
Peaceful Pine
Crisp Cantaloupe
Barely Blush

Once all the panels were stamped, I cut them into strips and then reassembled them, mixing the colours to create a fresh, modern design. This technique is such a great way to stretch your stamped backgrounds and create multiple card fronts from just a few pieces.

Why You’ll Love This Technique

This is one of those techniques that looks really impressive but is incredibly easy to do. It’s perfect if:

You want to use multiple colours without overthinking placement
You love clean but eye-catching designs
You enjoy getting the most out of a single stamped panel

Each card turns out slightly different depending on how you arrange your strips, making every project unique.

Design Details

I kept the layout clean and let the background do all the talking. The bold leaf pattern really shines when broken into strips, and the variation in colour adds depth and interest.

To finish, I added a simple sentiment—“Best Wishes”—which works perfectly for so many occasions. One version is kept minimal, while the other is stepped up slightly with a mat layer to frame the sentiment and add a touch of elegance.

Measurements

Hydrangea Hue / Peaceful Pine 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 3 pieces.

What’s Coming Next?

Next month, I’ll be back with another technique using the same Moody Leaves background stamp. I love how this series will show just how versatile one stamp can be—so make sure you check back to see the next idea!

Thank You for Stopping By!

Product List

Moody Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set £23.00	Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Pad £14.00	Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad £14.00	Golden Glow Classic Stampin' Pad £14.00
Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin Pad £14.00	Barely Blush Classic Stampin Pad £14.00	Peaceful Pine A4 Cardstock £14.00	Hydrangea Hue A4 Cardstock £14.00
Opulent Oasis Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £24.00	Gold Foil Sheets £4.75

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

Large Bold Background Stamps – Easy Card Design Tutorial

Large Bold Background Stamps – Easy Card Design Tutorial – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Leaf Collection is a large bold background stamp. It is a busy background stamp and I feel all it needs to make a card is a sentiment. When I designed this card I was limited in the stamp sets I could use. I would have loved to use the retired Biggest Wish stamp set. I do think it would do well with a larger sentiment. When I get my main order from the new catalogue I am going to redesign this card with some different sentiments.

The above card uses Shy Shamrock and the one below is Pretty in Pink. They are both new in-colours I love them.

measurements

Shy Shamrock / Pretty in Pink 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

Shy Shamrock A4 Cardstock £10.75	Pretty In Pink A4 Cardstock £10.75	Peach Pie A4 Cardstock £10.75	Petunia Pop A4 Cardstock £10.75	Modern Oval Punch £22.00
Leaf Collection Cling Stamp Set £19.00	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad £8.50
Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels £5.75	Peach Pie 3/8″ (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon £7.00	Shy Shamrock 3/8″ (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon £7.00

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 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.

One Way to Use the Rays of Light Background Set

One Way to Use the Rays of Light Background Set – Go To Greetings – Focus Friday – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

Welcome back to this Focus Friday post. We have been looking at Background / Large Stamps during July. I’ve used this background stamp, ” Rays of Light” to create a background / stamped background. The stamp creates your background with one stamp. I’ve not added much to it as it is so busy already. The sentiment is from Go to Greetings and is a great set with a variety of sentiments and fonts.

Measurements

Polished Pink Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Basic White Cardstock – 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
Polished Pink A4 Cardstock £8.75	Rays Of Light Cling Stamp Set £17.00	Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set (English) £23.00	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels £5.75

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.

See How to Use the Festive Foliage Background Stamp

See How to Use the Festive Foliage Background Stamp – Enriched in Warmth – Christmas Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

I love background stamps. I have a huge collection and never purge any of them. They are so useful to create easy backgrounds in cardmaking, scrapbooking and of course art journaling. The gems are the Wonderful Gems and I’ve used them to look like berries scattered through the foliage. You could also heat emboss the Festive Foliage stamp set and then colour them in using your watercolour pencils. It would look fabulous.

measurements

Shaded Spruce A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm

other festive 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 £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
Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock £8.25	Real Red A4 Card Stock £8.25	Layering Circles Dies £33.00	Encircled In Warmth Cling Stamp Set £18.00	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.00	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels £6.50

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 Use the Knit Together Background Stamp

How to Use the Knit Together Background Stamp – Christmas to Remember – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

At first glance, background stamps can be quite intimidating. They are so big and take up so much space on a card. You can sometimes feel unsure how to use them in a way that doesn’t overpower everything. Tone on tone stamping in the background is a great way to use background stamps. It gives interest in the background but doesn’t detract from the focal image. That is what I’ve done here.

measurements

Thick Base White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Crumb Cake – 14.35cm X 10cm – You can cut this further down after stamping.

other projects using background stamps

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	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock £8.25	Red & Green Foil Sheets £9.25	Stitched Rectangles Dies £33.00
Christmas To Remember Cling Stamp Set (English) £20.00	Knit Together Cling Stamp Set £16.00	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.00	Wonderful Gems £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.

Try Something New -Embossed Resist Technique

Try Something New – Embossed Resist Technique – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I felt like trying something new in my cardmaking. I have done the embossed resist technique a few times before but not for a long time.

Sponging ink on to my cardstock have always been a technique I struggled with. The sponge squeaks and it comes out super blotchy. I struggle to blend the colours. I was watching various videos on YouTube and I saw someone use these oval make up blending brushes. They work great!! I’m so chuffed.

I’ve embossed the background with clear embossing powder and the Stacked Stone background stamp set. When you sponge the ink, it will only take where there is no embossing. The clear embossed sections will resist the ink.

measurements

Basic Grey A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Very Vanilla – 14.35cm X 10cm
Very Vanilla – 5.5cm X 3cm
Real Red – 6cm X 3.5cm

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

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Stampin’ Seal	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tear & Tape Adhesive	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock	Real Red A4 Card Stock	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock
Old Olive A4 Card Stock	Poppy Moments Dies	Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad	Peaceful Moments Bundle (English)	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
Versamark Pad	Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder	Stamping Sponges	Stacked Stone Cling Background Stamp

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.

Parisian Blossoms – Art Journal Page – Stampin’ Up!

I do make lots of cards, bags and boxes but I do love painting and mixed media. I, therefore, have an art journal page to share with you today. This one was inspired by the Parisian Blossoms designer series paper (DSP).

I’ve watercoloured the background using Petal Pink and Pool Party reinkers. These are the colours in the DSP. I sponged through two different stencils to create interest in the background. I also did some “ghost stamping” with the Parisian Beauty stamp set. This has a lovely old script stamp that I love.

The DSP is collaged with mat gel medium that you can find in any good art store or online. This is a fabulous medium for collaging and makes the page non-porous.

I’ve finished off the design with a black journaling pen around the DSP elements and the border. The border is coloured in using a black marker.

I love to paint and used to do some watercolouring before I got into papercrafting. Do you like to art journal or do you prefer to must make cards?

other projects using watercolouring

The supply list and video are below. Thank you for dropping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper	Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill	Parisian Beauty Cling Stamp Set (English)	Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper
Parisian Beauty Bundle (English)	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad	Basic Pattern Decorative Masks	Pattern Party Decorative Masks	Parisian Dies
Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad	Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad	Stamping Sponges	Aqua Painters

Simple Card – Perfect for a Man

I have a simple card to share with you today using the Waterfront stamp set from Stampin’ Up! The card is showing a view of a forest lake and has no sentiment so can be used for multiple occasions.

A simple card using the waterfront stamp set from Stampin' Up! — A simple card using the waterfront stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

This stamp set has been sitting on my shelf for the last year, unloved and unused and I have decided that is changing. I am determined to use all my sets this year and not let any retire uninked.

The Waterfront set creates a scene. This can be a simple one as shown above or a more complex one with layered elements. I have to admit that this is not my normal style and it took ages to come up with something I was happy with.

Measurement

Thick Whisper White – A6 Cardbase (A6 is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Real Red – 10cm x 14.35cm

I have not given measurements for the other pieces because I stamped the scene first and then cut it out. The mat pieces are cut 0.5 larger each way than the next piece. I hope that makes sense. If not, there is the video below showing exactly how to do this.

My question for you today is what is your favourite style of card? Do you prefer a scene card, one with a large sentiment or a floral one? Let me know in the comments below!!

I wanted to let you know about a new Facebook Group that I have created called All thing Crafty – Crafting with Ashee. Please do pop over and join. This group is a place to share creativeness, crafty projects and more importantly a place to share happiness with all your crafty friends.

More simple projects

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

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Real Red A4 Card Stock	Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock	Basic Black A4 Card Stock	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set	Snail Adhesive	Paper Snips	Blender Pens	Brights Stampin’ Write Markers	Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers
Regals Stampin’ Write Markers	Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers	Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker	Many Marvelous Markers