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How I Used the Little Monkey Stamp & Punch Set

How I Used the Little Monkey Stamp & Punch Set – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I resisted buying the Little Money stamp and punch set for a while. I caved in and I love it!! Isn’t this monkey the cutest? He is coloured using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. I love how he is popping out the window to say hello.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Crumb Cake 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

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
Glorious Gingham 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163170] £10.00	Neutrals 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161641] £11.75	Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [121686] £9.50	Old Olive A4 Card Stock [106576] £9.50	Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock [133683] £9.50	Little Monkey Bundle (English) [161379] £36.75
Bough Punch [157711] £21.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] £28.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad [147114] £8.50	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154882] £9.50	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674] £9.50	Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins [161627] £7.00

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.

How to Make a Ladybird Gatefold Card Today

How to Make a Ladybird Gatefold Card Today – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I have this easy horizontal gatefold to share with you today. The little ladybird punch is a favourite of mine. It matches the stamp set but also can be used on its own as I have done with this card.

This card is slightly smaller than a standard A6 card but it makes the scoring much easier. I used a white gel pen to add highlights to my little ladybirds. It really lifts the image. I used a hole punch to make the black dots on the ladybird. So easy and a great way to use up scraps.

measurements

Real Red Cardstock – 28cm X 10.5cm scored at 7cm from each side on the long side.
Basic White Cardstock
- 13.5cm X 10cm X 1 piece
- 10cm X 6.5cm X 2 pieces
Parakeet Party Designer Series Paper – 10cm X 3cm 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 [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
Real Red A4 Card Stock [106578] £9.50	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] £9.50	2022–2024 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161645] £11.75	Nested Essentials Dies [161597] £32.00	Ladybug Builder Punch [157698] £21.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] £6.25

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.

Hello Sunshine, Sunflower Celebration – Birthday

It is a lovely sunny day here in Lincoln as I write this. “Hello Sunshine”, therefore, seems an appropriate title for this blog post. I love sunflowers. There is one beautiful one in a garden in the next road. They are beautiful as they reflect the joy of the sun and of course they are great source of food for the birds.

Isn’t this a great stamp set? This is the second time I’ve used it and I am going to do lots more with it. I am so happy with the way this card turned out. The sunflower is so happy and jolly. I coloured the petals in using a marker and blender pen. It is a great trick for colouring in.

Measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Misty Moonlight In Colour Designer Series Paper (DSP) 14.85cm x 5cm

more projects

Thank you for dropping by. I hope you enjoyed this card. The supply list and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Stampin’ Seal	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Soft Suede A4 Card Stock	2020–2022 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Label Me Fancy Punch	Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English)	Sunflowers Dies	Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English)	Here’s A Card Cling Stamp Set
Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad	Regals Stampin’ Write Markers	Blender Pens
Gilded Gems

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.

Many Medallions Die-Cut Card – Stampin’ Up!

I this super easy card to share with you today featuring the Many Medallions die set. This card is perfect for those who want to keep stamping to a minium but still make pretty cards.

The colours here are Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana, two of my all-time favourites. They work so well together don’t you think? This die-cut is actually just one die. I backed a piece of coastal cabana on to the adhesive sheet and then die cut the two together. This turns the die-cut into one big sticker. I ran it through a few times and it came out super easy.

I think large intricate dies like this can scare people but they are really easy to use and the inserts fall out very easily. They for easy cards with a big impact. I’ve paired here with a birthday sentiment from the Many Mates stamp set. You can get the die and stamp set as a bundle for a 10% discount.

measurements

Bermuda Bay A6 cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 10cm x 13cm

other projects

I hope you liked this project. The video tutorial and supply list are below. Remember you shop everything in the online shop 24 /7. Thank you for visiting and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Jar of Sunshine – Jar of Flowers – Stampin’ Up!

I have another fabulous floral card to share with you today. This card to me is jar of sunshine. It actually features the jar of flowers stamp set and matching punch from the new Stampin’ Up! catalogue.

This lovely yellow is Bumble Bee and is one of the new 2020 -2022 in-colours. I love it! It is so bright and happy. The ribbon that the jar is sitting on is another new in-colour Cinamon Cider.

I’ve coloured in the images with the Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers. The jar is punched out and yes, I fussy cut out the flowers. I love all the bright yellow on this card but you can change up the colours to suit your fancy. There are a variety of bunches of flowers in the stamp set that you can choose and two sizes of mason jar.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Bumble Bee Designer Series Paper (DSP) 14.35cm x 10cm

Other projects

The new Stampin’ Up! Catalogue launched two days ago. If you want a copy of this amazing book then click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. You can also view everything in the online shop here. Remember you can shop 24 / 7 from the comfort of your own home.

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

Ashee xx

Product List

The last hurrah – Bird Ballad Card – Stampin’ Up!

This the last hurrah for the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper (DSP). All our DSP is retiring on the 2nd June. I am using my favourites for the last few projects of this catalogue year.

I have used this paper quite a number of times but still have some left. It is simply gorgeous and perfect for those who enjoy fussy cutting. Personally, I have hate fussy cutting. I do it when I have to achieve the effect I want such as in this instance. Some people find it relaxing, I find it a chore. I’ve come to the conclusion that I am not patient enough!!

I will admit that the fussy cut birds to look beautiful against the simpler background. It will be sad to see them go. The stamp called Free a Bird, thankfully, is not retiring so we can all enjoy still part of this suite or products.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Bird Ballad DSP – 14.35cm x 10cm

The birds have been enjoying this nice weather as well. They wake me up every morning early with their dawn songs. I love watching them searching for food in the garden. They are so free and I am jealous. I hope we can be as free as a bird soon.

Other projects using bird Ballad DSP

I hope you enjoyed this project and thank you for dropping by. The video tutorial and supply list are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Under my Umbrella – Stampin’ Blends Markers

I have this cute, bright and sunny card to share with you today. I knew I wanted to get “Under My Umbrella” the minute I saw it in the catalogue. The flowers growing in the wellies are just so dinky.

Under my Umbrella - Stampin' Up! — Under my Umbrella – Stampin’ Up!

I debated what colours to use in this card and eventually went for so saffron, balmy blue, highland heather and old olive. I think they make the card look like a summer’s day.

Everything is coloured in using the Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers. I love the seamless colouring and easy shading of the Stampin’ Blends. What is your favourite colouring medium? I do love watercolouring but the Blends are great for quick and easy colouring too.

measurements

So Saffron A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
So Saffron Subtles Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm x 10cm

I can’t wait for spring and all the flowers to start coming out. The trees always look so bare without their leaves. I wanted to make a card to remind me of the sunny days that will hopefully come soon.

Other projects using Stampin’ Blends

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

Ashee xx

Product List

So Saffron A4 Card Stock	Subtles 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Under My Umbrella Bundle (English)	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Timeless Label Punch	Umbrella Builder Punch
Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals	Paper Snips	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack
Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets	Snail Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Paper Trimmer

Detailed Hearts Die – Valentine’s Day Card

I have this beautiful Valentine’s Day Card to share with you today. This uses the delicate Detailed Hearts Die. Oh my but’s so lovely and dainty. I love it!!

This die is part of the Valentine’s Day suite in the new catalogue. The colours in the paper are Flirty Flamingo and Real Red so I decided to design this card with the same colours.

The Detailed Hearts Die is all one die. Most of the little hearts pop out and I am saving these to use on a shaker card. You can hide the adhesive behind the few hearts that don’t pop out or use an adhesive sheet as I have done here.

I used the Scripty embossing folder on the real red piece to give it some added interest behind the die-cut. All in all, this is a very simple and easy card to make but really has that wow factor.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Real Red – 14.35cm X 10cm
Flirty Flamingo – 14.35cm x 10cm

Other projects

Thank you for visiting. There is a video tutorial and supply list below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Real Red A4 Card Stock	Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Heartfelt Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Silver Foil Sheets	Detailed Hearts Die	Heartfelt Bundle (English)	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad	Scripty 3D Embossing Folder
Snail Adhesive	Heart Punch Pack	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Bone Folder

Punched Love Hearts Card Tutorial – Stampin’ Up!

I’m back with this gorgeous punched love hearts card. This project uses products from the new Spring / Summer catalogue. Real Red is one of my favourite colours and here is paired with a colour I never use Flirty Flamingo. I think they go together rather well.

The designer series paper (DSP), “From My Heart” is beautiful. It has foiled hearts in both Real Red and Flirty Flamingo. The hearts are punched out with the duo pack hearts punch. I’ve fussy cut out the small hearts.

There are quite a few new punches in the new catalogue. I love this return to punches as they make for easy and simple crafting. They are easy to use in classes and require no additional machine to use.

measurements

Flirty Flamingo A6 Cardbase – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
From My Heart DSP – 14.35 x 10cm

other simple projects

Below are the supply list and video tutorial. Thank you for coming, until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!#

Ashee xx

Product List

Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad	Classic Label Punch	Heart Punch Pack	From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper
Real Red A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon
Stampin’ Dimensionals	Snail Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Large Gift Box Tutorial – Brightly Gleaming

I have this gorgeous large gift box to share with you today. This uses the Brightly Gleaming Speciality Designer Series Paper (DSP). This is a very good size box, perfect to house a present for a special someone.

The Brightly Gleaming DSP is gorgeous. One side of each sheet has copper foiling. I have used two different designs here to give you options when making this box. This box measures 6″ X 4″ X 2″. This paper is part of the Brightly Gleaming suite of products that includes the Christmas Gleaming stamp set and two ornament punches.

Large Gift Box Tutorial - Brightly Gleaming - Ornament paper — Large Gift Box Tutorial – Brightly Gleaming – Ornament paper

The bauble and sentiment have been heat embossed with copper embossing powder to match the paper and copper foil sheet. I love the way all the colours co-ordinate in the paper, inks and ribbon.

measurements

Pretty Peacock – 10″ X 8″ Scored at 2″ on all sides
Brightly Gleaming DSP 10 1/16″ X 8 1/16″ Scored at 2″ on all sides
Very Vanilla strip 2″ wide

The strip of Very Vanilla is the full length of an A4 sheet but was still too short as this is a large gift box. I had to add in an extra little piece that is hidden on the bottom of the box.

Other Christmas Projects

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

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock	Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper	Christmas Gleaming Cling Stamp Set (En)	Versamark Pad	Copper Foil Sheets
Simply Scored	Embossing Buddy	Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder	Heat Tool – Uk Plug	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Christmas Gleaming Bundle (En)	Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack	1″ (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch	2″ (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch	2-1/4″ (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch	Snail Adhesive