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Make a Gorgeous Festive Flower Card – How to Stencil a Background.

Make a Gorgeous Festive Flower Card – How to Stencil a Background – Abundant Beauty – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

I love how this card turned out. The flowers are so bright and pretty. I wanted my card to be a festive one so I limited my colour palette to the reds, greens and yellows. I was thinking of poinsettias. The flower is meant to be a sunflower I think. I have used it this way in a previous card. However, depending on how you colour it, it can be whatever you want it to be.

The Abundant Beauty stencil is a layering stencil but I did extra shading with both my blending brushes and sponge daubers. There are only 3 leaves on the stencil. I kept moving the stencil around to add more leaves and fill in the gaps in the design.

measurements

Cherry Cobbler 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 here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock £9.50	Merry & Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £19.00	Petal Park Photopolymer Stamp Set £22.00	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Blooming Pearls £7.50	Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks £10.00	Blending Brushes £13.00

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.

Ombre Stamping – Make a Simple Birthday Card

Ombre Stamping – Make a Simple Birthday Card – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK

I am resisting the Ombre technique. This allows you to merge two similar tones of colour on one image. It looks great and the best part is, that it’s very easy to achieve.

You can use a sponge dauber, blending brush or piece of sponge to achieve this effect. I stamped my image, which is my birthday sentiment in one lightest colour. In this example that is Flirty Flamingo. I then inked up the bottom part of the image with the darker colour and restamped it.

measurements

Calypso Coral / Lost Lagoon cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper – 13.85cm X 5.5cm

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
Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] £9.50	Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock [133686] £9.50	Bough Punch [157711] £21.00	Inked Botanicals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161157] £11.75	Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155052] £16.00	Spiral Dye Cling Stamp Set [156927] £17.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] £8.50	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] £8.50	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161678] £8.50

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.

Abundant Beauty – How to Use the Layering Masks

Abundant Beauty – How to Use the Layering Masks – Wanted to Say Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love using layering stencils, they make a card so easily. Layering stencils also allow you to create extra depth and dimension. You can layer simple colours for even greater interest.

I normally use Basic White cardstock but I decided to change things up this time and use Crumb Cake. This is the first time I’ve done this and I am so happy with the effect. Do you stencil on coloured cardstock?

measurements

Early Espresso Cardstock – A6 Card Base. This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Crumb Cake Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
Very Vanilla Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

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
Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [121686] £9.50	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] £9.50	Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks [162331] £10.00	Blending Brushes [153611] £13.00	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086] £8.50	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085] £8.50
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665] £8.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] £8.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] £8.50	Wanted To Say Dies [161594] £37.00	Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set [155082] £20.00

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.

Make a Floral Thank You Card – Paper Florist

Make a Floral Thank You Card – Paper Florist – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Lincoln UK

I missed the Paper Florist die set in the catalogue when I first looked. I saw a project made by a fellow demonstrator and then of course I had to have it. It is an amazing die set. There are so many different flower dies and you can use them in any combination to create a variety of flowers.

We made this card in card club recently and I loved choosing which flower combinations to use. You can make them in any colour variation you like. The world is your oyster with this flower set. Can you tell that I’ve fallen in love with it?

measurements

Granny Apple Green Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

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
Azure Afternoon A4 Cardstock [161728] £9.50	Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock [147014] £9.50	Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock [147007] £9.50	Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock [119980] £9.50	Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock [141421] £9.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] £5.75
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] £8.50	Phrases For All Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161403] £20.00	Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder [161473] £8.00	Paper Florist Dies [161284] £35.00

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.

Sweet Songbirds Congratulations Card – Make it Now!

Sweet Songbirds Congratulations Card – Make it Now! – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I had a little story in my mind when I designed this card. The little green birdie was coming to tell Mr Red he’d passed his fledgling test and was now a fully qualified bird. Mr Red was congratulating him on passing with flying colours. Yes, I know the story was ridiculous but I just like the idea of these two birds twittering away together.

I love creating scene cards. All the stamps for this card come from just one set, Sweetsong Birds. I’ve added extra interest to the card with the basic borders die. It just sets off the gingham paper beautifully.

Measurements

Parakeet Party 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
Glorious Gingham Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm X 5cm

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
Parakeet Party A4 Cardstock [159260] £9.50	Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163170] £10.00	Sweet Songbirds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158721] £18.00	Songbird Builder Punch [164422] £18.00	Banners Pick A Punch [153608] £26.00	Basic Borders Dies [155558] £27.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] £8.50	Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208] £8.50	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216] £8.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] £8.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087] £8.50	Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins [160387] £7.50

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.

How to Make a Striking Floral Birthday Card Today

How to Make a Striking Floral Birthday Card Today – Textured Florals – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I love big blowsy flowers. They are just so striking, divas of the floral world. These are so easy to stamp and then you can layer them up to make any arrangement you choose.

There is quite a bit of white space on this card. I’ve used the timer embossing folder to give some subtle interest in the background. This is one of my favourite ways to use embossing folders.

I’ve made this card in two different colour variations, which do you like?

measurements

Gorgeous Grape / Melon Mambo Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

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	Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock [119980] £9.50	Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock [147011] £9.50	Textured Floral Bundle [161232] £49.50
Timber 3 D Embossing Folder [163094] £9.50	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] £8.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] £8.50	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] £8.50	Glossy Dots Assortment [158827] £7.50

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.

Using the Vintage Shaker Domes – Make an Easy Shaker Card

Using the Vintage Shaker Domes – Make an Easy Shaker Card – Bottled Happiness – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

I do love a cute shaker card, don’t you? This one uses the Bottled Happiness stamp and punch set. There are coordinating shaker domes and I love them. This card shouts summer to me. I do love my flowers and especially any flowers with big blowsy blooms. Just stunning.#

Measurements

Melon Mambo 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. 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
Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock [119980] £9.50	Fresh As A Daisy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161289] £11.75	Vintage Bottle Punch [158689] £21.00	Bottled Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158684] £22.00	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] £8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] £8.50
Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio [161206] £7.50	Iridescent Shaker Circles [161625] £6.75	Vintage Bottle Shaker Domes [158788] £7.50

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.

How to Make a Diamond Triple Stepper Card

How to Make a Diamond Triple Stepper Card – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

This looks like a complicated card but is actually very easy to make. This is a triple stepper card. I’ve used the Delightfully Electic Designer Series Paper (DSP). This is just one sheet of paper but I’ve used both sides. The green really pop against the green don’t you think?

measurements

Garden Green cardstock – half an A4 sheet cut in half on the short side at 10.5cm. Score on the longer side at 3cm, 6cm, 10, 14cm & 22cm
Delightfully Electic DSP:
- 10cm X 7.5cm
- 10cm X 3.5cm
- 2.5cm X 10cm
- 7.cm X 7.cm
- 6cm X 6cm
Garden Green Cardstock:
- 7.5cm X 7.5cm
- 6.5cm X 6.5cm
- 5.5cm X 5.5cm
White Cardstock – 5cm X 5cm

I’ve made this with two different patterns. Which do you prefer?

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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
Delightfully Eclectic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161640] £28.00	Garden Green A4 Card Stock [108605] £9.50	Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155052] £16.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089] £8.50	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack [159577] £7.00

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.

One Idea to Use the Bottled Happiness Stamp Set

One Idea to Use the Bottled Happiness Stamp Set – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

This is a very simple card design with a limited colour palette. This is a card we made in a recent card club here in North Lincoln. I hold a monthly in-person card club in North Lincoln. If you want to join me for the next one, you can find all the details here.

I’ve made this card with two different colour variations. The first one is Orchid Oasis and the second one is Gorgeous Grape. Which do you like best? Let me know in the comments below.

measurements

Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Orchid Oasis / Gorgeous Grape – 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
Orchid Oasis A4 Cardstock [159265] £9.50	Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock [147011] £9.50	Vintage Bottle Punch [158689] £21.00	Deckled Rectangles Dies [159173] £28.00	Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder [158655] £9.00	Bottled Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158684] £22.00
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin’ Pad [159214] £8.50	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad [147099] £8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] £8.50	Ribbon Duo Combo Pack [161318] £9.50

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.

Inked Botanicals – Make a Thank You Card

Inked Botanicals – Make a Thank You Card – Phrases for All – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

This card is perfect for those of you who prefer the more subtle muted colours in the Stampin’ Up range. It is colourful but not overly bright and bold. For once, I’ve not used Basic White cardstock but Very Vanilla. It just adds to this muted slightly vintage style I was going for.

The patterned paper is Inked Botanical. I love the mixture of colours in the collection. I’ve only used half a sheet of cardstock for each card but extended the feel of the paper through stamping. The little strip of going foil sheet just adds a touch of luxury to the card design.

measurements

Pool Party 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
Inked Botanical Designer Series Paper -14.35cm X 7cm

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	Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] £9.50	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] £10.00	Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock [133686] £9.50
Gold Foil Sheets [132622] £4.75	Inked Botanicals 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161157] £11.75	Phrases For All Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161403] £20.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad [147101] £8.50	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Pad [161678] £8.50

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.

Tag: Flowers

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