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Capturing Smiles Bundle- Make this Easy Camera Themed Card. – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

If you love creating cards with a fun and modern twist, this camera-themed design is such a joy to make! Using the Capturing Smiles Bundle from the Online Exclusives collection, I’ve created two bright and cheerful cards that are perfect for birthdays, celebrations or simply sending happy mail.

The bold camera design instantly becomes the star of the card, and I’ve paired it with colourful Designer Series Paper to really make everything pop.

Capturing Smiles Bundle- Make this Easy Camera Themed Card. - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK. — Capturing Smiles Bundle- Make this Easy Camera Themed Card. – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

A Closer Look at the Design

The focal point of both cards is the fabulous layered camera from the Capturing Smiles Bundle. I die cut and assembled the different elements to give depth and dimension, allowing all the lovely details to stand out beautifully.

Inside the film strip, I created two different looks:

On the Pretty in Pink card base, I added sweet heart images for a playful and cheerful feel.
On the Summer Splash card base, I used simple black stamped scenic images for a clean, graphic style.

This really shows how versatile the bundle is — simply changing what appears inside the film strip completely transforms the finished look.

Designer Series Paper from the 24–26 In Colour Pack

Rather than ink blending, the soft patterned background behind the focal block is Designer Series Paper from the 24–26 In Colour pack. The subtle texture and colour variation in the paper adds interest while keeping the design cohesive.

Using patterned paper in this way is a great time-saver and gives a professional finish without any extra techniques. It also coordinates perfectly with the Pretty in Pink and Summer Splash card bases.

To frame the focal panel, I added a thin strip of foil edge along the border. This small detail introduces a touch of shine and really elevates the overall design.

Sentiments that Stand Out

The bold sentiments are from the Greetings for All Ephemera Pack, and they complement the playful camera theme perfectly.

“Oh, happy day!” adds a fun and celebratory feel.
“Best Wishes” keeps the design versatile for a range of occasions.

Because these are ready-made ephemera pieces, they make cardmaking quick and effortless while still looking polished and impactful.

Texture and Finishing Touches

Both cards feature embossed white panels to add subtle texture and break up the layers. A few coordinating embellishments finish each design and tie the colour scheme together beautifully.

The combination of:

Layered die cuts
Coordinating Designer Series Paper
Foil accents
Ready-made sentiments

creates a card that is simple to make but looks detailed and thoughtfully designed.

Why You’ll Love the Capturing Smiles Bundle

The Capturing Smiles Bundle is perfect for:

Celebration cards
Memory-themed projects
Scrapbook-inspired layouts
Travel or milestone designs

It’s modern, playful and incredibly versatile — and it pairs beautifully with the 24–26 In Colours.

If you’re looking for an easy yet eye-catching project, this camera-themed card is a brilliant one to try.

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

Capturing Smiles Bundle (English) £44.00	Petunia Pop A4 Cardstock £14.00	Pretty In Pink A4 Cardstock £14.00	Summer Splash A4 Cardstock £14.00
Peach Pie A4 Cardstock £14.00	Shy Shamrock A4 Cardstock £14.00	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock £14.00	Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad £8.50
Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin Pad £8.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £7.50	2024 2026 In Color™ Flat Pearls £8.00	Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder £11.25	Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) £6.75

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Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!
Ashee xx

Perfect Card for a Photography Fiend – Simple Tutorial. Capturing Smiles. Crafting with Ashee. Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

If you have a photography lover in your life, this card is an absolute winner! Today I’m sharing a bright and cheerful design made using the Capturing Smiles stamp and die set from the Online Exclusives range. It’s playful, modern and perfect for celebrating adventures, travel memories, or simply someone who never goes anywhere without their camera.

This design is bold, colourful and incredibly easy to recreate – ideal for batch making too!

A Pop of Retiring In Colours

For these cards, I’ve used the beautiful retiring In Colours:

Petunia Pop
Shy Shamrock
Summer Splash
Pretty in Pink
Peach Pie

These colours work so well together and really bring the camera theme to life. The bright tones give the cards a fun, summery feel while still keeping the layout clean and balanced.

One version features a Summer Splash film strip layered over a warm Peach Pie patterned background. The second version swaps things around with a Petunia Pop film strip against a Pretty in Pink backdrop. Changing the dominant colour completely transforms the feel of the design, even though the layout stays exactly the same.

Perfect Card for a Photography Fiend - Simple Tutorial. Capturing Smiles. Crafting with Ashee. Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK. — Perfect Card for a Photography Fiend – Simple Tutorial. Capturing Smiles. Crafting with Ashee. Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Creating the Focal Point

The star of this card is the fabulous film strip die from Capturing Smiles. I love how it instantly adds movement and storytelling to a project.

Inside the film strip panels, I stamped simple black line images — a mountain camping scene, a beach umbrella scene, and a city skyline. Keeping the images in black allows the bold In Colours to really shine and stops the design from becoming too busy.

The vertical film strip naturally draws the eye down the card, creating a lovely sense of flow.

Adding Extra Detail

To complement the film strip, I stamped and die-cut multiple camera images in alternating In Colours. Arranging them in a neat column along the left-hand side adds balance and structure to the card.

A few enamel dots scattered around the design bring in texture and subtle sparkle without overwhelming the clean layout.

The sentiment “Hello Adventure” ties everything together beautifully. It’s perfect for:

Travel lovers
Gap year celebrations
Retirement adventures
Bon voyage cards
Or simply encouraging someone to chase their dreams

Why This Layout Works

This card design is a great example of how to:

Use bold colour combinations confidently
Keep stamped images simple for a modern look
Create impact with repetition
Make one layout and switch colours for multiple variations

If you run classes or craft clubs like I do, this layout is ideal because it’s easy to prep and adaptable for different colour schemes.

measurements

Petunia Pop / Summer Splash Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm.
Pretty in Pink / Peach Pie designer series paper (DSP) – 13.85cm X 9.5cm.
Basic White Cardstock – 11.5cm X 7.5cm
Summer Splash / Petunia Pop Cardstock – 8cm X 12cm.

Final Thoughts

I absolutely love how fresh and energetic these cards feel. The combination of bright retiring In Colours and the playful camera theme makes this a brilliant card for anyone who loves capturing memories.

If you have the Capturing Smiles set in your collection, I highly recommend giving this layout a try. It’s simple, striking and guaranteed to raise a smile.