Perennial Birthday Archives – Crafting with Ashee

Birdie Happy Birthday – Bird Ballad – Stampin’ Up!

I have this Birdie Happy Birthday card to share with you today. This week I’m focusing on simple and easy cardmaking for the beginner or occasional crafter. I think this turned really well and lets the paper do all the talking.

The cardbase is Pool Party. I’ve matted the designers series paper (DSP) on whisper white so that it will stand out from the cardbase. This is the ever-gorgeous Bird Ballad DSP. I have used quite a bit of it but still have loads left and am looking for ideas to use it up. Let me know if you have any ideas to use it besides making more cards.

The stamp set is another favourite of mine Perennial Birthday. I love the font and it is the perfect size for cardmaking. If it retires this year, I will be so sad. Do you have any favourite stamp sets? What are they?

measurements

Pool Party A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm
Bird Ballad DSP – 13.85cm x 9cm
Pool Party – 9.5cm x 3cm
Whisper White 9cm x 2.5cm

other projects using the Bird Ballad DSP

I love this project as it so simple and can be made by anyone. I hope you liked it too. The video tutorial and supply list are below. Thank you for stopping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Snail Adhesive	Paper Trimmer	Pool Party A4 Card Stock
Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper	Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Bone Folder

See a Silhouette – Happy Birthday – Stampin’ Up!

I haven’t used the See a Silhouette Designer Series Paper (DSP) as yet and thought I would change that with this card. This card is bright and bold but very simple and easy to make.

The See a Silhouette DSP has a sheet with all these flowers on it. I’ve fussy cut these out to use on this card. It was super easy to do while I was watching TV. I’ve used the DSP for the background as well. The sentiment is from one of my favourite sets Perennial Birthday. I love big and bold sentiments as they make for easy and simple cards.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
See a Silhouette DSP – 14.35cm x 10cm

I am pleased that I’ve used this DSP and I think I rather like it. I want to try and use up as much of my paper before it retires at the end of May. Do you have any crafting goals for this year?

other simple projects

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock	Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad
Gold Faceted Gems	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Paper Trimmer	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Paper Snips

Sunflower – Birthday Card Tutorial

I have this sunny Birthday Card to share with you today. This card features a lovely sunflower from the Painted Harvest stamp set to brighten up any day. The card is simple and easy to make and really brings up back to the basics of cardmaking, ink, paper and stamps.

I love sunflowers. They are stunning flowers. I was watching the Tour de France earlier this year and remember seeing the amazing fields of sunflowers in parts of France. They are truly a spectacle to behold.

I normally don’t enjoy fussy cutting as I don’t have the patience for it but I seem to be making quite a few cards that require fussy cutting recently. Not sure why though. The sunflower on this card is fussy cut and it is not as hard as I thought it would be. The image is very forgiving as it has such a sketchy design.

measurements

Early Espresso Cardbase – A6 – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Whisper White Cardstock – 14.35cm x 10cm
Pressed Petals – 13.85cm x 9.5cm
Garden Green Cardstock – 11.5cm x 4.5cm
Whisper White Cardstock – 11cm x 4cm

As mentioned previously this is a really simple card to make that goes back to the basics of card, ink and paper. I think sometimes we make such elaborate cards that we forget how effective just simple stamping can be.

Other Simple Cards

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

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Early Espresso A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Garden Green A4 Card Stock	Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper	Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set
Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad	Mango Melody Classic Stampin’ Pad	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad
Flower Faceted Gems	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Scraps – Using Your Scraps – Follow Your Art

I have a card to share with you today made with scraps. The designer series paper (DSP) is so beautiful, it would be a shame to waste any of it. The Follow Your Art DSP is made for crafters as it features lots of crafty items such as ribbon and glue guns.

Scraps used to make a birthday card. All supplies are from Stampin' Up! — Scraps used to make a birthday card. All supplies are from Stampin’ Up!

I feel it is very important to use your scraps before they build up into a huge pile that is daunting to use. DSP is not cheap and I don’t want to waste a piece if I can help it.

I’ve used strips of the Follow Your Art DSP that I cut to size as needed. I only used adhesive in the middle of each strip so that I could tuck and layer as suited me.

measurements

Pacific Point cardbase – A6 – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm

This card is part of my drive to use what I have rather than buy new stuff and never use it. I am determined that by the time the Annual Catalogue retires I will have used everything I bought from it. Most years I find that I have a ton of DSP that is retired but not this year. I am using it and enjoying it too.

Other projects using scraps

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

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Pacific Point A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad	Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper
Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals

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

GateFold Card – Magnolia Lane

I have a gatefold card to share with you today using the ever lovely Magnolia Lane designer series paper (DSP). Generally speaking, I’m not a fan of fancy folds with lots of frills and trims. I prefer to play with colour and texture. I gave it go and I’m quite pleased with the way it turned out.

Gate fold card using the Magnolia Lane designer series paper from Stampin' Up! — Gate fold card using the Magnolia Lane designer series paper from Stampin’ Up!

I love the Magnolia Lane DSP. Currently, I’m making a paper bag mini album using this paper and have nearly finished my first packet so am off to order more shortly.

measurements

Mossy Meadow cardstock – A5 – (A5 is just an A4 sheet cut in half on the long side) – Score at 5.25cm on each side – I just used my trimmer to score it.
Magnolia Lane DSP – 10cm x 14.35cm
Whisper White cardstock – 10cm x 14.35cm

I’ve used the coordinating stamp set Good Morning Magnolia to stamp some flowers and foliage on the inside of this gatefold card. These stamps lend themselves beautifully to being coloured in with the Stampin Blends. I really enjoyed this part of the card as I adore colouring in.

I’m not sure I will do another gatefold card as I found it difficult to decorate and I don’t feel it’s my style. Do you have a particular style? Let me know in the comments.

Other projects using the Magnolia lane DSP

As always there is video tutorial below with the accompanying supply list.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative.

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Snail Adhesive	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Simply Scored	Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock
Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper	Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set	Good Morning Magnolia Bundle	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Petal Pink 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon	Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins

Heat Embossed Birthday Card – Magnolia Lane

This heat embossed birthday card uses the Magnolia Lane products from Stampin’ Up! This is a very simple card that has an extra wow added through the heat embossing.

The Magnolia Lane designer series paper (DSP) is so beautiful that I didn’t want to cover it up with stamping and embellishments. I therefore create this simple but elegant card.

Heat Embossed Happy Birthday card made with supplies from Stampin' Up! — Happy Birthday card made with supplies from Stampin’ Up!

As I have said previously I love magnolias as like the blossom they herald the start of spring for me. We have quite a few magnolia trees near us here in Lincoln and they are a joy to me each year. In fact, nature has such a calming influence over me when I am anxious, unwell or just plain down in the dumps. The magic of every new flower is breathtaking.

I love the heat embossing on this card. Sometimes I think we forget what a great technique heat embossing is. I certainly won’t forget the first time I heat embossed something and the magic at watching the dull powder turn bright and shining.

Measurements

Mossy Meadow A6 card base
Magnolia Lane DSP – 14.35cm x 10cm
Vellum – 10cm x 4cm

This sentiment is heat embossed using white and therefore stand out nicely from the darker background. The heat to trick to heat embossing on vellum is get your heat tool good and hot before you bring into the vellum. This way it will melt the powder quickly with little warping to the paper. If there is any warping, just heat it from the bottom and it should even out.

Below is a video for this card with the supply list below.

Here are some links to some other projects made using this gorgeous DSP.

I, therefore, want to thank you for dropping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Heat Embossed Birthday Card using supplies from Stampin’ Up!

Product List

White Vellum A4 Card Stock	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder	Embossing Buddy	Heat Tool – Uk Plug	Versamark Pad
Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock	Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

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Sunflower – Birthday Card Tutorial

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