magnet Archives – Crafting with Ashee

How to Construct a Gift Bag with Magnetic Closure

How to Construct a Gift Bag with Magnetic Closure – Best Year – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

How cute are these? I struggled with the design for a cute little box for ages and then made this design my mistake and decided to stick with it. The pretty paper is from the Sweet Symmetry suite and gives this project a lovely summer vibe. I did two colour ways, Just Jude and Calypso Coral. Which do you like best? Let me know in the comments below.

measurements

Just Jade / Calypso Coral Cardstock – 8″ X 10 1/2″ scored on the
- Long side at 3″, 5″, 8″, 10″
- Short side at 2″ & 6″
Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper
- 3 3/4″ X 2 3/4″ X 2 pieces
- 2 3/4″ X 1 3/4″ X 2 pieces

other bags & Boxes

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	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Stampin’ Seal	Basic White C6 Envelopes
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Take Your Pick	Basic White A4 Cardstock
Just Jade A4 Cardstock	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock	Sweet Symmetry 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Tailored Tag Punch	Best Year Cling Stamp Set (English)
Just Jade Classic Stampin’ Pad	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Flirty Flamingo 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Metallic Ribbon	Just Jade & Gold 3/8″ (1 Cm) Braided Ribbon

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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.

Snail it!! How to use it to make a Gatefold Card

Snail it!! How to use it to make a Gatefold Card – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

As you may know I’m not a fan of fancy fold cards. Having said that, I’m trying to push myself our of my comfort zone and do more. This turned out quite well I think. The card is kept closed using a magnet hidden behind the sentiment. Pink and red are not colours that people put together very often but if done well as here, it looks good.

Snail it!! How to use it to make a Gatefold Card (Inside) - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK. — Snail it!! How to use it to make a Gatefold Card (Inside) – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

measurements

Real Red Cardbase – A5 piece of cardstock, scored at 5.25cm from either side on the long side
Whisper White – 14.35cm X 10cm
Snailed It!! Designer series paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 4.8cm 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

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Stampin’ Seal	Basic White C6 Envelopes	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Take Your Pick	Basic White A4 Cardstock	Real Red A4 Card Stock	Snail Mail Designer Series Paper
Snail Dies	Brushed Blooms Cling Stamp Set	Snailed It Cling Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon	Snailed It Bundle

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.

Cute Little Critter Magnet – Special Someone

I have this magnet featuring this cute little critter. How sweet is it? I made this to give to my mother, whose birthday was on the 9th July. Simple and sweet. I love the little pop of colour from the Magenta Madness coloured butterflies.

To me, this little critter is a squirrel. As a child I used to love watching and feeding the squirrels in Kensington Gardens. They were mainly in the flower walk and were so tame to eat the nuts out of your hand. All hell broke out though if two of them went for the same nut and they used to chase each other up and down the trees.

I don’t seem many squirrels here in Lincoln but there are a couple that frequent our garden from time to time. Unfortunately, they are all grey ones. I would love to see a red squirrel in person. In the UK the grey squirrel has taken over and you can only find the red ones mainly in Scotland.

I bought the magnet base online and then measured my piece of whisper white to the same size as the internal paper in the magnet. It makes for quick and easy project and would be great for kids.

Other projects

Thank you for dropping by. The video tutorial and supply list are below. I hope you enjoyed this little project and 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 you creation with us.

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.

Best Dressed Floral Bag – Stampin’ Up!

I have another cute bag for you using the Best Dressed Designer Series Paper (DSP), hence the name best dressed floral bag.

The Best Dressed DSP has makeup and fashion themed patterns on one side and on other are these amazing floral designs. I am quite a tomboy and makeup and fashion have never held much attraction to me. I love the florals though.

This box is what I call pencil case style. It has a magnetic closure but it is the DSP that makes it sing to me. I love this pattern, it is so happy. What are your favourite styles of patterned paper?

I know some people find box making quite difficult to do so I made a template but I will also give you the measurements here.

measurements

Old Olive – 7 1/2″ X 10″ – Scored:
- On the short side at 1/2″, 3″, 4″, 6 1/2″
- On the long side at 1″, 7″
Best Dressed DSP – 2 1/4″ X 5 3/4″ X 2 pieces
Best Dressed DSP – 2 3/4″ X 2 1/4″

More boxes and Bags

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Old Olive A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Snail Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Paper Trimmer
Bone Folder	Take Your Pick	Delightful Day Photopolymer Stamp Set	Glitter Enamel Dots	Simply Scored
Best Dressed 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	2″ (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch	2-1/4″ (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

Birds of A Feather – Magnetic Bookmark

I have a great little project to share with you today. This is a magnetic bookmark using the fun and cheerful Birds of a Feather stamp set from Stampin’ Up!. If you haven’t seen this stamp set, you really must take a peek. It is fun without being tacky or rude.

I love this little chick. He is cute and dinky. I’ve coloured him in using the Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers. It’s really simple colouring to give a great effect. I’ve stamped the chick on whisper white and then fussy cut him out so that you won’t see any of the bleed-through from the markers. I used a small pair of magnetic sheets that I got online for the magnetic closure.

If you know anyone like me who is in love with books, then this would be a great little stocking stuffer. You could also add it as an extra handmade surprise if you are giving them a special book.

I’ve done two versions of this bookmark, one with rounded edge and one without. Which do you like best? Let me know below.

measurements

Whisper White Cardstock – 6″ x 2″, scored at 3″ on the 6″ side.

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

other projects you may like

Thank you for visiting and I hope to see you. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Birds Of A Feather Cling Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	So Saffron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Simply Scored	Paper Trimmer	Bone Folder	Paper Snips	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Removable Magnet Snowman – Christmas Card

I have a fun card to share with you today. This is a Christmas card with a twist. The snowman is a removable magnet. So you can lift him off the card and stick him on the front of your fridge. It is a card and gift all in one.

I think this is such a fun and novel idea for a card. I stamped and cut out the snowman using the Snowman Builder punch. He is assembled on real red cardstock. I then fussy cut him out, stuck magnets on his back and stuck him on come coastal cabana. This was then fussy cut out again. This makes for a sturdy little snowman that not only decorates the front of the card but anything magnetic too!!

Measurements

Coastal Cabana Cardbase – A6 – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Red Red Cardstock – 14.35cm x 10cm
Let it Snow Designer Series Paper (DSP) 13.85cm x 95cm

I want to take a moment to mention the Let it Snow DSP. This is a beautiful paper collection. One side of each paper has images that have glitter on them. It is a sparkling, glittering and snowy collection indeed!!

some more Christmas projects

I have a video tutorial and supply list below as always.

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana	Snowman Season Bundle (En)	Real Red A4 Card Stock	Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper	Snowman Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Basic Black Light Stampin’ Blends	Shaded Spruce Dark Stampin’ Blends	Snowman Builder Punch	Real Red Dark Stampin’ Blends
Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Pumpkin Pie Light Stampin’ Blends Marker	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Cotton Ribbon	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter