Tag: ink blending

Bold Birthday Card. Easy Tutorial. Thankful Garden Bundle

Bold Birthday Card. Easy Tutorial. Thankful Garden Bundle – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Bold Birthday Card. Easy Tutorial. Thankful Garden Bundle – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Looking for a quick but eye-catching handmade birthday card? This bold and beautiful card uses the Thankful Garden stamp, stencil, and die bundle from Stampin’ Up!, and it’s perfect for crafters of all levels. With the help of blending brushes, layering stencils, and colourful background paper, this design comes together in no time—and makes a big impact!

Bold Birthday Card. Easy Tutorial. Thankful Garden Bundle - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Bold Birthday Card. Easy Tutorial. Thankful Garden Bundle – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Create the Background

The background of this card is made super vibrant with a panel from the Full of Life DSP. The bold, radiant lines bring instant energy and dimension to the card without any extra effort. Simply trim to size and adhere to a white card base.

2. Stencil the Floral Image

Next, grab your Thankful Garden stencil set and stamp the floral image in a light waterproof ink. Using blending brushes, add color through the coordinating layering stencils. This makes coloring the image fun and foolproof. I used cheerful yellows for the flowers and fresh greens for the leaves.

Tip: Use a light touch when blending for a soft gradient, or layer more ink for extra vibrancy.

3. Die Cut & Frame It

Once your floral image is coloured, cut it out using the coordinating dies. I layered the flowers on a textured frame die-cut from white cardstock to give the design some depth and structure.

4. Add the Sentiment

The sentiment “It’s Your Birthday” is from the Saying Something Ephemera Pack—already pre-cut and ready to go! I popped it up on foam tape for dimension.

5. Finishing Touches

To finish the card, I added a few sparkly embellishments for a little extra birthday shine.

Measurements

  • Thick White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Full of Life designer series paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm.
Bold Birthday Card. Easy Tutorial. Thankful Garden Bundle - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Bold Birthday Card. Easy Tutorial. Thankful Garden Bundle – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

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

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.

Request a Craft Catalogue – Want a copy of the latest catalogue? Simply click the Contact Me button, and I’ll send one your way. And don’t forget—you can shop online 24/7 from the comfort of your home.

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

Thankful Garden. How to Create an Ink Blended Card. Tutorial

Thankful Garden. How to Create an Ink Blended Card. Tutorial. Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Thankful Garden. How to Create an Ink Blended Card. Tutorial. Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Thankful Garden. How to Create an Ink Blended Card. Tutorial. Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Thankful Garden. How to Create an Ink Blended Card. Tutorial. Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

The Thankful Garden stamp, die, and layered stencil bundle is an online exclusive from Stampin’ Up!, perfect for creating beautifully detailed floral designs.

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love layering stencils! They make colouring easy while giving stunning results.

Thankful Garden. How to Create an Ink Blended Card. Tutorial. Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Thankful Garden. How to Create an Ink Blended Card. Tutorial. Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Ink Blending Tips for a Seamless Background

I used ink blending for this card to create a soft, seamless background. Here’s my top tip:
Take your time and use a light hand. It’s easier to build up the colour gradually than to remove it if it gets too dark.

I typically use small blending brushes for precision, but any size works—just layer the colour until you achieve the look you want.

Want to see the full process in action? Watch my step-by-step tutorial on YouTube! [Insert YouTube link]

Let me know what you think in the comments.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White 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 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

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.

Request a Craft Catalogue – Want a copy of the latest catalogue? Simply click the Contact Me button, and I’ll send one your way. And don’t forget—you can shop online 24/7 from the comfort of your home.

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

Layer of Beauty – Revisiting How to Use Layering Stencils.

Layer of Beauty – Revisiting How to Use Layering Stencils. – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Layer of Beauty - Revisiting How to Use Layering Stencils. - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Layer of Beauty – Revisiting How to Use Layering Stencils. – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love layering stencils. They are so easy to use. I’ve shown how to use them many times in videos, however, I still get new people unsure of how to use them. Therefore I decided to do a new tutorial on how to use these wonderful products.

Stampin’ Up!’s layering stencils are numbered making it easy to know what order to use them. Another tip is to always start with your lightest colour and increase the colour intensity. Stick to colours that are next to each other in the colour wheel. Have you seen the fabulous colour wheel from Stampin’ Up!? Check it out here. It is great for choosing the colours for a card or scrapbook page.

Layer of Beauty - Revisiting How to Use Layering Stencils. - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Layer of Beauty – Revisiting How to Use Layering Stencils. – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Petal Pink / Pool 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
  • Country Woods designer series paper (DSP) – 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. You can find my Basic Craft Products which I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

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.

How to Use Artful Amarylis in a Different Way.

How to Use Artful Amarylis in a Different Way. – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How to Use Artful Amarylis in a Different Way. - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Use Artful Amarylis in a Different Way. – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love how this card turned out. These are meant to be amaryllis flowers but I think they could pass for poinsettia ones as well. What do you think? These flowers were created using the Artful Amaryllis dies. I used Real Red and Old Olive cardstock which I inked to give more variation in colour.

measurements

  • Real Red 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

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.

How to Create a Stunning Christmas Card – Artful Amaryllis

How to Create a Stunning Christmas Card – Artful Amaryllis – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How to Create a Stunning Christmas Card - Artful Amaryllis - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Create a Stunning Christmas Card – Artful Amaryllis – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love the bright and vibrant colours of this card. I’ve used Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie and Crushed Curry to create this gorgeous blended background. They work well together, do you agree? The emboss resist technique makes this focal image pop.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White 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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

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.

Frosted Forest – Layering Stencils – Easy Birthday Card

Frosted Forest – Layering Stencils – Easy Birthday Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Frosted Forest - Layering Stencils - Easy Birthday Card - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Frosted Forest – Layering Stencils – Easy Birthday Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love layering stencils. I have every set that Stampin’ Up! has brought out. They are amazing. They make colouring these lovely images a doddle. You can use all the layers or just some of the layers to customise the colouring to your taste. Do you love them too? Check out the video below for the full tutorial on how to use these.

measurements

  • Cajun Craze 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
  • Boho Blue designer series paper (DSP) – 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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

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.

Inspirational Sketches – How to Make a Woodland Vibe Card

Inspirational Sketches – How to Make a Woodland Vibe Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Inspirational Sketches - How to Make a Woodland Vibe Card - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Inspirational Sketches – How to Make a Woodland Vibe Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

This card has a woodland almost autumnal feel to it. I love these toadstools. They bring a pop of colour to an otherwise very neutral colour palette. I stamped on Very Vanilla cardstock and distressed the image using Crumb Cake ink. The toadstools are coloured using the Stampin’ Blend Alcohol markers, my favourite colouring medium.

measurements

  • Very Vanilla Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

£13.00

Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

£11.75

Nested Essentials Dies

£32.00

Inspirational Sketches Cling Stamp Set (English)

£24.00

Versamark Pad

£9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

£10.25

Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

£10.25

Blending Brushes

£14.00

Adhesive Backed Swirl Dots

£7.50

Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

£20.00

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.

How to Make a Beautifully Blended Rainbow Card

How to Make a Beautifully Blended Rainbow Card – Sketched Butterflies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

How to Make a Beautifully Blended Rainbow Card - Sketched Butterflies - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
How to Make a Beautifully Blended Rainbow Card – Sketched Butterflies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I love rainbow cards. Do you? They are bright, happy and fun. What is not to love? I made this rainbow by ink blending. The white butterflies from the Sketched Butterflies set pop against this colourful background.

My rainbow colours are Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Balmy Blue and Gorgeous Grape. I found they blended easily into each other. What colours would you use?

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.85cm 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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Sketched Butterflies Dies

£27.00

Happy Little Things Dies

£11.25

Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

£16.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Blending Brushes

£14.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

£5.75

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.

Cupcakes? How to Make This Yummy Birthday Card Today

Cupcakes? How to Make This Yummy Birthday Card Today – Pocket Thoughts – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Cupcakes? How to Make This Yummy Birthday Card Today - Pocket Thoughts - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Cupcakes? How to Make This Yummy Birthday Card Today – Pocket Thoughts – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Don’t these cupcakes look delicious? They are from the Pocket Thoughts stamp set and are coloured using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. I created the background with various techniques using the colours Coastal Cabana and Pool Party. These colours make the cupcakes really pop from the background. Check out the video below for the full tutorial.

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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock

£10.75

Wanted To Say Dies

£37.00

Pocket Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

£17.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

£7.50

Blending Brushes

£14.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio

£7.50

Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

£10.25

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

£10.25

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

£10.25

Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

£10.25

Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

£10.25

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 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.

Sketched Butterflies – How to Watercolour with Ink Pads

Sketched Butterflies – How to Watercolour with Ink Pads – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Sketched Butterflies - How to Watercolour with Ink Pads - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Sketched Butterflies – How to Watercolour with Ink Pads – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love butterflies and was so happy to see this new butterfly set in the catalogue. These gorgeous butterflies are watercoloured using the Stampin’ Up! ink pads. If you are going to watercolour, always remember to use suitable paper. I have used Fluid 100 watercolour paper here. Basic White won’t stand up to water as well as Fluid 100 and you are liable to get pilling of your paper.

One trick I employed here is to black heat emboss my images before I watercoloured them. This helps to keep the colour in the lines and stop it flowing everywhere.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White 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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

£8.50

Sketched Butterflies Bundle (English)

£46.75

Versamark Pad

£9.00

Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

£20.00

Water Painters

£13.00

Blending Brushes

£14.00

Small Blending Brushes

£14.00

Blooming Pearls

£7.50

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad
£6.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad
£6.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

£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 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.