Shaker Domes and How to Use Them! Focus Friday!!!

Shaker Domes and How to Use Them! Focus Friday!!! – Jar of Flowers – Jar Punch – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Shaker Domes and How to Use Them! Focus Friday!!! - Jar of Flowers - Jar Punch - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stam
Shaker Domes and How to Use Them! Focus Friday!!! – Jar of Flowers – Jar Punch – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stam

Welcome to this Focus Friday blog post. This month we are focusing on shaker cards. Today we are looking at shaker dome cards. They are really easy to make and add so fun to receive.

The stamp set is Jar of Flowers. Everything has been coloured using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. They are as you know one of my favourite colouring mediums as they blend so well.

measurements

  • Poppy Parade Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Sweet Symmetry designer series paper – 13.85cm X 9.5cm

other focus friday 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

Jar 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.

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.

Make a Simple Box – Ribbon Closure – Flowering Fields

Make a Simple Box – Ribbon Closure – Flowering Fields – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

Make a Simple Box  - Ribbon Closure - Flowering Fields - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator - Lincoln UK.
Make a Simple Box – Ribbon Closure – Flowering Fields – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

If you’ve been following my blog for a while you will know I love tulips. I am tulip made and very happy about it. This paper, Flowering Fields was made for me I think. I’m definitely in love. You can’t deny it though, it is beautiful. I’ve used it to decorate this simple little bag

measurements

  • Rich Razzleberry Cardstock – 10″ X 7 1/2″ scored:
    • On the longside at:
      • 1″, 2″, 4″, 6″, 8″, 9″
    • On the shortside at:
      • 2″, 5 1/2″
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper:
    • 3 1/4″ X 1 3/4″ X 2 pieces
    • 3 1/4″ X 3/4″ X 4 pieces
    • 1 3/4″ X 1 3/4″ 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

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.

Windmill Dies – How to Use them – Stampin’ Up!

Windmill Dies – How to Use them – Stampin’ Up! – Crafting with Ashee – Flowering Tulips – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Windmill Dies - How to Use them - Stampin' Up! - Crafting with Ashee - Flowering Tulips - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Windmill Dies – How to Use them – Stampin’ Up! – Crafting with Ashee – Flowering Tulips – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

I have to say I love seeing windmills as you explore the countryside. I went to Amsterdam back in 2017 for Stampin’ Up! Onstage Live and have tons of photos I want to still scrapbook. I think this windmill will make a cute embellishment on a page.

We actually have a windmill here in North Lincoln that dates back to 1798. I love driving by it and want to visit it next time it is open to the public. Another great photo for a scrapbook page.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Flowering Fields 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.

How to Use the Flowering Tulips Stamp Set

How to Use the Flowering Tulips Stamp Set – Tulip Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

How to Use the Flowering Tulips Stamp Set - Tulip Dies - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK.
How to Use the Flowering Tulips Stamp Set – Tulip Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

As I have said ad infinitum my favourite flowers are tulips. I love them. This bunch of tulips makes me so happy. I’ve made it into a mother’s day card as mother’s day is on 27th March here in the UK. The Flowering of Tulips stamp set is a two-step stamp set. I used the stamparatus to stamp it and made the stamping so easy.

measurements

  • Real Red Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm. I cut this pannel down when I’ve made the card.

other floral 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

Tulips Dies

£33.00

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.

Pansy Petals * Love Hearts * Gift Box

Pansy Petals * Love Hearts * Gift Box – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

Pansy Petals * Love Hearts * Gift Box - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator - Lincoln UK.
Pansy Petals * Love Hearts * Gift Box – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

This little box holds four little love hearts. What a dinky little gift. I have a little box of sweets and chocolates in my craft room that I keep specifically to use for craft projects. This box is designed to fit these sweets. I have tons of the Pansy Petals designer series paper (DSP) which I am trying to use up. It’s way too pretty not to use.

measurements

  • Soft Succulent Cardstock – 5 1/4″ X 5″ scored at 1 3/4″ on all sides
  • Soft Succulent Cardstock – 4 5/16″ X 4 1/16″ scored at 1 1/4″ on all sides
  • Pansy Petals DSP –
    • * 1 5/8″ X 1 3/8″ X 1 piece
    • 1 5/8″ X 1 1/8″ X 2 pieces
    • 1 3/8″ X 1 1/8″ X 2 pieces

other projects of interest

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.

Daffodils How to Water Colour with Ink Pads

Daffodils How to Water Colour with Ink Pads – Daffodil Daydream – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

Daffodils How to Water Colour with Ink Pads - Daffodil Daydream - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK.
Daffodils How to Water Colour with Ink Pads – Daffodil Daydream – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

This month, the Focus Friday videos have been concentrating on colouring. Today we are looking a colouring with ink pads and water painters. You can also use a reinker. I tend to add a dot of reinker to the lid of the ink pads. I pick this colour up with my water painter. Don’t touch your brush to the actual ink pad though.

Am important consideration when watercolouring is what paper to use. I use either shimmer white cardstock or our Fluid 100 watercolour paper. If you use Basic White you will find the paper will pill. You need a paper that will stand up to the amount of water you will be using. Watercolour paper will have a texture to it so it is useful to use the Stamparatus get to a crisp clean image. I used Stazon ink to stamp as it’s permanent.

measurements

  • Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper – 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

Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Daffodil Dies

£35.00

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.

Using Daffodil Dies to Make a Simple Spring Card

Using Daffodil Dies to Make a Simple Spring Card – Daffodil Daydream – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

Using Daffodil Dies to Make a Simple Spring Card - Daffodil Daydream - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK.
Using Daffodil Dies to Make a Simple Spring Card – Daffodil Daydream – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

This is a card we made in January Card Club. Card Club is online in my Facebook Group. If you like this project why don’t you consider joining the Club? You can find all the details here.

I love daffodils. They are so happy and yellow. I look forward to seeing them every year. This card is totally made from die-cuts. You can sponge the flowers for added interest as well. If you shape the flowers as you stick them together you will get a 3D effect.

measurements

  • Daffodil Delight Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • In Good Taste 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

Daffodil Dies

£35.00

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 Spring Card – Have Fun Colouring with Me

Make a Spring Card – Have Fun Colouring with Me – Friendly Hello – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

Make a Spring Card - Have Fun Colouring with Me - Friendly Hello - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK
Make a Spring Card – Have Fun Colouring with Me – Friendly Hello – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

Welcome to another post in my Focus Friday series. Each month I chose a new set of techniques or products to focus on. For the month of February, we are going to be focusing on Colouring. Today’s post is all about colouring with the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers.

I love this method of colouring as it’s quick and easy. The results are great and there are no lines from colouring to worry about. Stampin’ Blend markers come in a light and dark of each colour making shading and blending so easy. I tend to put down my light colour first and then add accents with a darker one. You do the reverse, of course, it’s what works best for you. As with all colouring take your time, build up the layers and practice makes perfect.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Friendly Hello – 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

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.