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Golden Honey Gift Bag -Stampin’ Up – SAB 2020

I have a little Golden Honey gift bag to share with you today The Golden Honey Designer Series Paper (DSP) is so elegant and beautiful. I want to use it as much as possible for it goes away. This is a free sale-a-bration product so will only be available until the end of March.

Golden Honey Gift Bag - Stampin' Up - SAB 2020
Golden Honey Gift Bag – Stampin’ Up – SAB 2020

I think this DSP is perfect for male cards as well. I love the foiling on every sheet. It is pretty without being tacky. This bag is very simple to make with a turned down top for extra interest. I did attempt to tie a bow to close it but as you can see I wasn’t very successful. I won’t tell you how many times I tried!!!

All I would say is as you are using paper, be careful when you score that you don’t tear it. Score lightly a few times rather than once heavily. I use the thicker end of the embossing tool as well.

measurements

  • Golden Honey DSP – 11″ x 7″ Scored at:
    • Long Side – 1/2″, 4 1/4″, 5 3/4″, 9 1/2″
    • Short Side – 1″, 5 1/2″

other projects using Sale-A-Bration Items

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Gold Foil Sheets

Simply Scored

Bone Folder

Paper Snips

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Snail Adhesive

Stampin' Dimensionals

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch

Heartfelt Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Heartfelt Bundle (English)

Gold 1/8" Ribbon

Paper Trimmer

Christmas Bauble – Let it Snow DSP – Stampin’ Up!

Hello again, I can’t believe it’s a week until Christmas. I have this cute little Christmas Bauble to share with you today. I’ve been making these for years. They can be made from Designer Series Paper (DSP) or different coloured cardstock.

Christmas Bauble - Let it Snow DSP - Stampin' Up!
Christmas Bauble – Let it Snow DSP – Stampin’ Up!

This Christmas Bauble is very easy to make. I used the 2″ circle punch and punched out 6 circles in two different sheets. This gives me four actual pattersns. Each circle is folded in half. You layer them together in the following order:

  • Sheet 1, Sheet 2, Sheet 2, Sheet 1, Sheet 1, Sheet 2, Sheet 2, Sheet 1, Sheet 1, Sheet 2, Sheet 2, Sheet 1.

In previous years, I’ve made this using six circles of Real Red card and then six circles of Old Olive. These are simple and quick but still, look beautiful.

I love making my own decorations. It makes my decor more unique and personal. I think it is also great to look back on hand made decorations and remember the memories associated with them.

I love the Let it Snow suite of products and have used it many times. The stamp set and snowman punch are carrying over but sadly the DSP is retiring. I am using the last up now making another Christmas Mini Album.

More projects

The video tutorial and supply list are below.

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

Mini Glue Dots

Bone Folder

Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine

Little Critters, Penguin & Deer – Curvy Keepsake Box

I love these little critters that have been made from the curvy keepsake box. These are the perfect size for Christmas decorations to hang on the tree. They are also great for a little after-dinner chocolate.

Little Critters, Penguin & Deer - Curvy Keepsake Box
Little Critters, Penguin & Deer – Curvy Keepsake Box

I think these are just beyond cute. When the large curvy keepsake box was in the catalogue I made these with my London card club group and they were a hit. One lady in a primary school teacher and made cut out these for her pupils to make. They are easy to put together as they require no glue. You cut out the shape once with the die and then just fold it closed. Kids can decorate them however they wish.

I love the idea of making little critters with these boxes. You could equally make Father Christmas or Elves from these boxes. You are only limited by your imagination. I have used various punches to create eyes, feet and such like here.

Other 3D Projects

What other things could you make these little boxes into? Let me know in the comments below.

As always there is a video tutorial and supply list below.

Thanks for coming and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Early Espresso A4 Card Stock

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

Pumpkin Pie A4 Card Stock

Real Red A4 Card Stock

1/2" (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch

1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch

Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies

Classic Label Punch

Mini Glue Dots

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Pink Gift Bag – Shimmery Silver – Stampin’ Up!

Hello and thank you for visiting. I have this lovely pink gift bag to share with you today that features the Feels Like Frost silver foiled designer series paper. This is a very simple bag but it looks like a million dollars, or I think so!!

Pink Gift Bag - Shimmery Silver - Stampin' Up!
Pink Gift Bag – Shimmery Silver – Stampin’ Up!

I think the melon mambo pink and silver foil DSP are a match made in heaven. This would be a perfect gift bag for a girly party, a hen night or even a silver wedding anniversary.

measurements

  • Melon Mambo Cardstock – 9 1/2″ X 61/2″,
    • Scored on the long side at 11/2″, 41/2″, 6″, 71/2″.
    • Scored on the short side at 1 1/2″
  • Feels like Frost – 2 3/4″ X 4 3/4″

It is a grey and yucky day here in Lincoln. Everything outside is dark and grey. I love Melon Mambo as even on a horrid day weather-wise it can bring a spark of bold colour to my day. Which is your favourite Stampin’ Up! colour? Let me know in the comments section below.

other 3d Projects

Thank you for staying and I hope you enjoyed this project. As always there is a video tutorial and supply list below. Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Feels Like Frost Specialty 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine

Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon

Label Me Pretty Cling-Mount Stamp Set

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Snail Adhesive

Large Gift Box Tutorial – Brightly Gleaming

I have this gorgeous large gift box to share with you today. This uses the Brightly Gleaming Speciality Designer Series Paper (DSP). This is a very good size box, perfect to house a present for a special someone.

Large Gift Box Tutorial - Brightly Gleaming
Large Gift Box Tutorial – Brightly Gleaming

The Brightly Gleaming DSP is gorgeous. One side of each sheet has copper foiling. I have used two different designs here to give you options when making this box. This box measures 6″ X 4″ X 2″. This paper is part of the Brightly Gleaming suite of products that includes the Christmas Gleaming stamp set and two ornament punches.

Large Gift Box Tutorial - Brightly Gleaming - Ornament paper
Large Gift Box Tutorial – Brightly Gleaming – Ornament paper

The bauble and sentiment have been heat embossed with copper embossing powder to match the paper and copper foil sheet. I love the way all the colours co-ordinate in the paper, inks and ribbon.

measurements

  • Pretty Peacock – 10″ X 8″ Scored at 2″ on all sides
  • Brightly Gleaming DSP 10 1/16″ X 8 1/16″ Scored at 2″ on all sides
  • Very Vanilla strip 2″ wide

The strip of Very Vanilla is the full length of an A4 sheet but was still too short as this is a large gift box. I had to add in an extra little piece that is hidden on the bottom of the box.

Other Christmas Projects

As always there is a video tutorial and supply list below.

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper

Christmas Gleaming Cling Stamp Set (En)

Versamark Pad

Copper Foil Sheets

Simply Scored

Embossing Buddy

Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder

Heat Tool - Uk Plug

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Stampin' Dimensionals

Christmas Gleaming Bundle (En)

Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack

1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

Snail Adhesive

Come Sail Away Altered Notebook

I have this lovely altered notebook to share with you today. This project uses the Come Sail Away suite of products from Stampin’ Up! This suite includes a gorgeous stamp set; Sailing Home, designer series paper, memory and more cards and of course matching dies.

Come Sail Away altered notebook
Come Sail Away altered notebook

I am not normally a great sea person. I did think long and hard about buying this set but I’m really glad I did as I love it now. The designer series paper (DSP) is beautiful and is great for cards as well as altered items and mini albums.

measurements

  • Night of Navy cardstock – 8 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ scored on the long side at 4 1/8″ from each side
  • Come Sail Away DSP 3″ X 3 3/4″

I love altering little notebooks, candles and such like. I have a box full of things waiting to be “improved” through crafting. The little notebook used here is a handy jotter from Wilko and cost only pennies. This is a lovely cheap project to make to include as part of a party bag.

As always there is a video tutorial below and supply list

Other Altered projects

What type of projects do you enjoy making?

I hope you enjoyed this project, thank you for stopping by and until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Copper Foil Sheets

Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper

Sailing Home Bundle

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

3/8" (1 Cm) Denim Ribbon

Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set

Stampin' Dimensionals

Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock

Snail Adhesive

1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

Simply Scored

One Sheet Bag – A Little Lace

I have a simple one-sheet bag that uses the Little Lace stamp set from Stampin’ Up!. This is a great project for kids as the bag involves only scoring and no cutting. Therefore no scissors for little fingers to get caught in.

One sheet bag made using the Little Lace stamp set from Stampin' Up!
One sheet bag made using the Little Lace stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

I first made a version of this bag when I did a make and take with a group of Girl Guiders in Hounslow, London. It was a great success and everyone went away feeling proud of their creations.

This is also a cheap bag to make as it only uses one sheet of whisper white cardstock. I stamped the bag using the A Little Lace stamp set. It is a red rubber stamp set and it stamps crisply giving a clean and elegant image. I actually chose Lovely Lipstick as the colour as I have the matching ribbon in that colour.

Measurements

  • Whisper White A4 sheet,
    • Score on the short side at 2 inches from each side
    • Score on the long side at 4 7/8 inches from each side

A bone folder is essential for this project. An investment in a good bone folder is worth its weight in gold. It will help you get crisp scorelines that fold easily and look professional. I love the Stampin’ Up! as it has a good weight to it.

Other easy projects to make

I have done a video tutorial below with the supply list.

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad

A Little Lace Cling Stamp Set

Lovely Lipstick 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

A Little Lace Bundle

1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch

Lovely Lipstick A4 Cardstock

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine

Punched Circles – Birthday Card

This is a simple and easy card made using punched circles in varying sizes. This is a great way to use up all your scrap pieces of cardstock and make something beautiful as well.

Punched Circle Birthday Card using supplies from Stampin' Up!
Punched Circle Birthday Card using supplies from Stampin’ Up!

I love this card as it uses minimal supplies but gives a great wow effect. As it makes use of punched circles, it is a perfect card to make with young children.

The theme of this card is circles. You can make a huge variety of matching stationery such as invitations, envelopes and goody bags. I truly believe that we need to get kids involved when they are young in various crafts so that these skills and hobbies aren’t lost. I know I would much prefer a child playing with ink and paper than stuck in front of a tv.

Measurements

  • Real Red card stock – A6 card base (A6 is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
  • Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm

I think this type of card would also work with different coloured punched butterflies. I am going to try it and if it works I will share it with you.

Primary colours make this card sing. Primary colours are red, blue and yellow and the contrast and complement each other perfectly. Secondary colours are orange, green and purple. The colour wheel does help to match colours together.

I love to use coloured card bases with a white mat that gives a little border around the card. Do you use coloured card bases or do you prefer white? I like to frame my images on my card as I feel it just makes the whole project look more complete.

Other simple Projects

As always there is a video below with the supply list.

Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Real Red A4 Card Stock

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Pacific Point A4 Card Stock

Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

1/2" (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch

1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch

Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set

Stampin' Dimensionals

Snail Adhesive

Tea Bag Holder – Cute little gift for someone special

I have a cute little tea bag holder to share with you today. This is a simple and easy project for any beginner crafter. This little wallet holds two tea bags and will make a lovely little gift.

Tea Bag holder/wallet for someone special made using supplies from Stampin' Up!
Tea Bag holder/wallet for someone special made using supplies from Stampin’ Up!

I am not a huge tea drinker but will drink a couple of cups a day, usually one with breakfast and later on in the evening. The British in general are a nation of tea drinkers. I swear sometimes that this country runs on tea alone. If we were to run out of tea it would a national emergency!!

This wallet holds two tea bags but could equally hold some business cards or even as my mother suggested her bus pass!!

Measurements

  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
    • 6 1/4″ X 3 1/2″, scored at 3″ on each side on the 6 1/4″ side
    • 4″ X 2″ X2 pieces scored at 1/2″ on both short sides and one long side
  • Rich Razzleberry Family Designer Series Pack
    • 3 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ X 1
      • 2 3/4″ x 1 1/4″ X 2

I find people appreciate little gifts like this to brighten up their day. It is amazing how something small makes someone’s day.

My question for you today is what is your favourite drink? Do you prefer tea or coffee? I personally find coffee too bitter and don’t like adding a ton of sweetener to make it drinkable. Neither of my parents drank coffee and so I suppose in some ways it is a learned habit.

I have a video tutorial with the accompanying supply list as usual.

Whatever you are doing today I hope you have a great day and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Tea Bag Holder Tutorial

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Rich Razzleberry A4 Card Stock

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

Simply Scored

Silver Foil Sheets

1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch

1-1/8" (2.9 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch

Snail Adhesive

Stampin' Dimensionals

Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Bespoke Notebook – Follow your Art

I made this cute little bespoke notebook using the gorgeous paper from the Follow your Art suite of products from Stampin’ Up! The actual notebooks is a pound shop find but I’ve made it something special using pretty papers. The notebook is the perfect size for you to carry around for the hundred and one things we have to try and remember.

Bespoke Notebook cover using the Follow your Art suite of products from Stampin' Up!
Bespoke Notebook cover using the Follow your Art suite of products from Stampin’ Up!

I love making little altered items such as this bespoke notebook. I think it’s a great way to personalise something cheap and make it something special.

measurements

  • Calypso Coral Cardstock – 5 7/8″ x 8 3/4 inches – Scored on the long side at 4 1/4 inches on each side.
  • Follow your Art Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 4 1/8 x 5 3/4 inches

This is a simple and easy project to make and Stampin’ Up!’s beautiful coordinating products make it super easy to put together. The stamp set is an old one called Crafting Forever. I simply love the sentiment that reads “Crafting Forever, Housework Whenever”. This is so true for most of us. Personally, I know that I much prefer to be in my craft room than doing the washing up.

The DSP is covered in hot glue guns and little bottles of glitter, although equally they could be bottles of glue and a drill. This is what makes this paper so great as there is something for everyone.

Do you like to alter items? What bespoke items have you made? Leave me a comment and let me know.

I’ve done a video as always which is below along with the supply list.

Other projects using the FOllow your art DSP

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Crafting Forever Cling-Mount Stamp Set

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

Snail Adhesive

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Stampin' Dimensionals

Simply Scored

Rhinestone Basic Jewels