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Yummy Christmas – Gingerbread for anyone?

I have another card to share with you today. I wasn’t sure about Yummy Christmas when I saw it in the catalogue and didn’t buy it but gave in on my next order and bought it. Great decision. I love it now!!

I love colouring and find it so therapeutic. You can get lost for hours colouring. I started papercrafting through watercolouring and am still fascinated with colours and mixing colours. I’ve used the Stampin’ Blends to colour in here. They are fast becoming my favourite colouring medium as blending is so easy and they leave no lines.

The Yummy Christmas stamp set also coordinates with the Cuckoo Dies which also match the Cuckoo For You stamp set in the Annual Catalogue. It is a very versatile paring.

measurements

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

I how bright and cheerful this stamp set is. I actually don’t ever eat any Gingerbread as I’m not a great biscuit person. As a Type 1 diabetic I just can’t be bothered to take insulin to cover biscuits and such, so just don’t eat them instead.

other cards

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Cuckoo For You Photopolymer Stamp Set	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock	Wrapped In Plaid 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Cuckoo Clock Dies
Stitched Rectangle Dies	Yummy Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set	Cuckoo For You Bundle	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends
Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Snail Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals	Paper Trimmer

Father Christmas delivering Presents – Card Tutorial

I love this Father Christmas Card. I think he is so cute here delivering his presents to all the good boys and girls while they sleep in their cabin the woods.

The stamp set is Holly Jolly Christmas from the Night Before Christmas Suite or products. I love this suite and have used this paper previously to make a gorgeous mini album which I will link below.

The Father Christmas is coloured in using the Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers. This makes for bright, bold and easy colouring in. He is cut out using the matching Holly Season Dies. The sentiment is also cut using this die and then adhered using Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue. You can also use adhesive sheet but unfortunately, we no longer sell this.

You might be able to see that the Father Christmas has a shimmer to his white trim. It is really difficult to show on camera but it is there I promise you. This is done with the Crystal shimmery effects which give a raised shimmery feel to this white trim.

measurements

Real Red A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm
Night Before Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP) 13.85cm x 9.5cm

other 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

Real Red A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Night Before Christmas 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Holly Jolly Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En)	Holly Jolly Christmas Bundle (En)
Jolly Season Dies (En)	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
Real Red Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Basic Black Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Shimmery Crystal Effects	Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack
Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink 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

Magnetic Flap Christmas Card Tutorial

I have this cute Christmas Card to share with you today. The stamp set I’ve used is Christmas Crowd. The sentiment says “Christmas Greetings from the Gang” on the flap. You lift the magnetic flap and find the gang waving hello to you.

I love this stamp set and wanted to use it more than once this year but was unsure how. The gang are coloured in using the Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers the same as before. I’ve done the colouring on fast forward but you can slow the video done to see the details. The blends do make colouring easy as the alcohol markers don’t leave lines and make blending super simple.

I adore the idea of this magnetic flap that shows the gang all waving Merry Christmas to you. It is so cute!!

Measurements

Shaded Spruce A6 Cardbase ( This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper (DSP) 14.35cm x 11.5cm, scored at 1cm on the short side.

Other Christmas Projects

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

Thank you for dropping by. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Christmas Crowd Cling Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Wrapped In Plaid 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad	Cherry Cobbler 3/8″ (1 Cm) Diagonal Stripe Ribbon
Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Gold Foil Sheets	Stitched Rectangle Dies	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack
Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter
Basic Black Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Tear & Tape Adhesive

Fable Friends – Gift Bag – Perfect for Children

I have a gift bag to share with you today using the Fable Friends stamp set. This is an amazing set and perfect children as well as anyone who loves cute and cuddly things.

Fabled Friends - Gift Bag - Perfect for Children — Fabled Friends – Gift Bag – Perfect for Children

I love the different blues in this bag. The night of navy really makes the whole thing pop. This bunny rabbit is so cute. He reminds me of cuddly toys and happy children. I am a sucker for cute and cuddly. I still have many of my cuddly toys from childhood including one bear that has travelled all over the world with me.

This bunny is coloured in using the Stampin’ Blends. The blends are fast becoming one of my favourite colouring mediums. You just need to remember to stamp your image in Memento ink as opposed to Stazon.

Measurements

Seaside Spray Cardstock – 8 1/4″ x 10 3/4″ –
- Scored on the 10 3/4″ side at
  - 1″, 5 1/8″, 6 1/8″, 10 1/4″
- Scored on the 8 1/4″ side at 1″
Night of Navy Cardstock
- 3 1/2″ X 6 1/4″
- 2″ X 4 1/2″
Seaside Spray – In Color 6″ X 6″ Designer Series Paper 3″ x 6″
Whisper White – 4 1/4 ” X 1 3/4″

I think this bag would be perfect for a baby shower, a little boy’s birthday gift or even a grown-up child. There is a video tutorial and supply list below as always.

Other similar projects

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Seaside Spray A4 Cardstock	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Fable Friends Cling Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Seaside Spray 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Metallic Ribbon	2019–2021 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Seaside Spray Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack
Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Simply Scored	Tear & Tape Adhesive

Free as a Bird Card Tutorial – Stampin’ Blends

I have a card to share with you today using the Free as a Bird stamp set from Stampin’ Up! This set is part of the Bird Ballard Suite of products. I have to say, I’m not normally a fan of stamps with bird images but this set has won me over.

Free as a Bird Card Tutorial - Supplies from Stampin' Up! — Free as a Bird stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

This stamp is just one stamp so the whole scene is created for you. I’ve coloured in these little birds using the Stampin’ Blends. Stampin’ Blends are alcohol markers that come in a light and dark of each colour. This makes blending very easy. The image is then cut out using the Stitched Nested Label dies. These can be bought as a bundle with the stamp set for a 10% saving.

Measurements

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

I love the Bird Ballad DSP. It is beautiful and you can fussy cut all the birds which extends the life of the paper. I am so pleased that I am using it rather than just stroking it and putting it away again.

Other projects using the Bird ballad suite

As always there is a 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	Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper	Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set	Stitched Nested Labels Dies	Free As A Bird Bundle
So Saffron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Snail Adhesive
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals	Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter

Christmas Crowd Christmas Card

I have a Christmas card to share with you today. Yes I know it’s early but as crafters, we need to get started early to have everything ready by December. This card uses the Christmas Crowd stamp set from the Autumn / Winter catalogue that launches today.

Christmas Crowd stamp set from Stampin' Up! — Christmas Crowd stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

This image is all one stamp which makes this super quick to make. I have stamped this is in Memento Ink and then coloured everyone in with the Stampin’ Blends.

Stamps like Christmas Crowd are great for kids as you can stamp quickly a load of these and then set them to colour them in to make their own cards. A great way to keep them occupied and they are productive too!!

nEW cATALOGUE dETAILS

The Autumn / Winter Catalogue launches today. This is the first item I am showing from the Autumn / Winter Catalogue but it won’t be the last. I aim to post at least one item from the new catalogue each week through September and October.

If you don’t have a copy of the new catalogue and would like one then just leave me a message through the contact button and I will get one right out to you.

Here is a link to the blog post showing all the new items from the catalogue that I was able to preorder.

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

Thanks again for dropping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Wrapped In Plaid 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Christmas Crowd Cling Stamp Set	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends
Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Elephants – Baby Card – Wildly Happy Stamp Set

I have a baby elephants card to share with you today. This card uses the Wildly Happy stamp set I won in Prize Patrol back in April at Onstage Local in Telford. I am happy as this is a cute set featuring parents and babies.

Elephant baby card using the Wildly Happy stamp set from Stampin' Up! — Elephant baby card using the Wildly Happy stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

Smokey Slate Light and Dark Stampin’ Blends are being used to colour in these elephants. They are alcohol markers and they blend beautifully. It is so easy to achieve shading and depth of interest with these markers.

These elephants speak to me as they remind me of home. I am born in the UK but my mother was born in South Africa and all my maternal family are still there. When I was younger we went to the Kruger National Park. I remember seeing the elephants crossing the road in front of our car.

measurements

Granny Apple Cardbase – A6 – (A6 is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Whisper White – 3 1/4″ X 51/4″
Granny Apple Green Designer Series Paper (DSP) 3″ x 5″

The other images in this set are a fox, rabbits and a cute panda. They are great for many styles of cards but in particular babies.

I do enjoy colouring in whether it be with Stampin’ Blends, watercolours or even acrylic paints. It is so soothing and therapeutic.

There is a video tutorial and supply list below.

Other projects using alcohol markers

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Brights 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad	Smoky Slate Light Stampin’ Blends Marker
Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Smoky Slate Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker	Stitched Shapes Dies	Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Wildly Happy Cling Stamp Set

Magnolia Bookmark Tutorial

I have a bookmark to share with you today that I made using both Magnolia stamps sets from Stampin’ Up! I love this magnolia bookmark as it is involves colouring in which I find therapeutic. Floral stamp sets are some of my favourite ones and I have used these stamps many times already.

I used the blends to colour in this bookmark. The blends are alcohol markers from Stampin’ Up! and they really do blend beautifully. The colouring feels seamless with no lines or blotches. I have never managed very well with alcohol markers from other companies but the blends are a dream.

The Magnolia Blooms and Goodmorning Magnolia are all part of a huge suite of products called Magnolia Lane. The suite includes matching dies, embossing folder, designer series paper (DSP) and lots more.

I have kept the colour palette limited to Petal Pink and Mossy Meadow. This gives an elegant look without risking colours clashing.

More Projects using the Magnolia Lane suite of products

There are a video and supply list below.

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

Ashee xx

Product List

Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Petal Pink Light Stampin’ Blends Marker	Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock	Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set	Petal Pink Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker
Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Good Morning Magnolia Bundle	Mossy Meadow Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker	Magnolia Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Mossy Meadow Light Stampin’ Blends Marker

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

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Birds of A Feather – Magnetic Bookmark

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