Sympathy Card Archives – Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo

Beautiful Gallery Paper = Quick and Easy Cards

Beautiful Gallery Paper = Quick and Easy Cards – Simply Said – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

If you’ve ever needed a thoughtful card in a hurry but still wanted it to look like a masterpiece, let me introduce you to a paper collection that’s about to become your best friend — Beautiful Gallery from Stampin’ Up!

The card I’m sharing today was made with just one sheet of patterned paper from this gorgeous collection. That’s right — no stamping, no blending, no complicated techniques — just the paper doing all the talking.

Beautiful Gallery Paper = Quick and Easy Cards - Simply Said - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK — Beautiful Gallery Paper = Quick and Easy Cards – Simply Said – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

This soft and elegant black-and-white scene feels like a charcoal sketch straight out of an artist’s notebook. I simply trimmed the paper to size, layered it on black cardstock for contrast, then mounted it onto a neutral base. The sentiment, “Thinking of You,” from the Simply Said stamp set is all it needed to complete the look.

Measurements

Basic Beige Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm.

Why I Love This Design

Minimal effort, maximum impact – the artwork is already done for you!
Perfect for sympathy, encouragement, or just-because cards
Elegant and timeless – this one suits any recipient

This is a fantastic project for beginners, or for those moments when you need something meaningful in minutes. You could create an entire set of cards with just one pack of the Beautiful Gallery paper and a few sentiment stamps. Imagine pairing each scene with words like “With Sympathy,” “Just a Note,” or “Missing You.”

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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

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock £10.75	Basic Black A4 Card Stock £10.75	Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock £10.75
Beautiful Gallery 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £7.50

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

Inspiring Snapdragons – Just Use the Dies – Easy Card Tutorial

Inspiring Snapdragons – Just Use the Dies – Easy Card Tutorial – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

I love it when Stampin’ Up! makes dies that can be used with the matching stamp set or entirely on their own. It increases the versatility of the set and as the saying it gives you more bang for your buck.

This is a card I designed for my cards my post club. I can’t include stamped images in my kits as per Stampin’ Up! policy so I focus on pretty papers and die cuts. This card fits the bill on both counts, wouldn’t you agree?

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Unbound Beauty 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

Pretty In Pink A4 Cardstock £10.75	Shy Shamrock A4 Cardstock £10.75	Berry Burst A4 Cardstock £10.75
Unbounded Beauty 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad £8.50
Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad £8.50	Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	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.

Inspiring Snapdagons – Strength To Someone Special

Inspiring Snapdagons – Strength To Someone Special – Simple Card Tutorial – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I made this card back in May. I was watching the Chelsea Flower Show and seeing the gorgeous flowers inspired me to make this card. This card features the new Inspiring Snapdragons stamp set. I’ve kept the colours hot and vibrant. They are next to each other on the colour wheel and look next to each other.

measurements

Poppy Parade 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

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock £10.75	Inspiring Snapdragons Bundle (English) £49.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins £7.00

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.

Painted Lavender – Make a “Thinking of You” Card

Painted Lavender – Make a “Thinking of You” Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I am sharing this clean and simple “Thinking of you Card”. It uses the Painted Lavender dies rather than the stamp set. The white background is embossed using the Zinnia 3D embossing folder to give some subtle interest.

We made this card in my monthly online card club that I host in my Facebook group. If you want to join the next one, you can find all the details here.

Measurements

Gorgeous Grape 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

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock £10.75	Painted Lavender Dies £30.00	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00
Zinnia 3 D Embossing Folder £10.25	Old Olive A4 Card Stock £10.75	Highland Heather A4 Cardstock £10.75	Brights Stampin' Write Markers £35.00

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 I Made this Rainbow Cloud – Thinking of You Card

How I Made this Rainbow Cloud – Thinking of You Card – Warm Welcome – Quiet Meadow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

I was proud of this idea of a rainbow bridge made using the cloud punch. The highlights on the clouds are made using a white gel pen. The little kitty sitting under the bridge waiting for his owner is coloured using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers.

It is always difficult making cards such as these but I hope this would bring comfort.

The rainbow bridge is a pastel rainbow and my colours are:

Petal Pink
Calypso Coral
Lemon Lolly
Soft Sea Foam
Balmy Blue
Highland Heather

measurements

Balmy Blue 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. 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
Petal Pink A4 Cardstock [147009] £9.50	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] £9.50	Lemon Lolly A4 Cardstock [161729] £9.50	Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock [147012] £9.50	Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock [147007] £9.50	Highland Heather A4 Cardstock [147010] £9.50
Raindrops Embossing Folder [160554] £9.00	Cloud Punch [157749] £21.00	Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set [155082] £20.00	Warm Welcome Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160698] £22.00	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] £8.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] £6.25
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897] £9.50	2022–2024 In Color Pearls [161621] £6.75

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.

Thinking of You – Simple Design Card – Countryside Corners

Thinking of You – Simple Design Card – Countryside Corners – Go to Greetings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

This is a simple design. I have just layered die cuts in complimentary colours finishing with a layer of pretty paper. The die set is Countryside Corners. The colours here are Moody Mauve and Bubble Bath. I do love the names Stampin’ Up! comes up with, don’t you?

I made this card in two colour ways. Which do you like best? Let me know in the comments below.

Measurements

Moody Mauve / Misty Moonlight Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Basic White Cardstock – 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
Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161467] £11.75	Moody Mauve A4 Cardstock [161732] £9.50	Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [153086] £9.50	Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock [147007] £9.50	Fresh As A Daisy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161289] £11.75	Countryside Corners Dies [161471] £27.00
Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder [161473] £8.00	Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set (English) [158763] £23.00	Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad [161649] £8.50

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.

Who Wouldn’t Love a Basket of Craft Gifts?

Who Wouldn’t Love a Basket of Craft Gifts? – Cheerful Basket – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I was thinking of RAKs when I made this card. When I first got into crafting I had no idea what a RAK was. Then I found out it means “Random Act of Kindness”. So sweet!! I have some goodies this year for a few RAKs and giveaways. Stay tuned to my blog and Facebook group for all the information.

The colouring on this card was super quick using the Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers. I love how easy they are to blend and they also give me great results.

Measurements

Night of Navy Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Lovely in Linen Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 13.85 cm X 9.5cm
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm 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] £8.25	Stamparatus [148187] £45.75	Bone Folder [102300] £6.75	Paper Trimmer [152392] £24.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] £7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] £6.50	Simply Shammy [147042] £8.00	Take Your Pick [144107] £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £9.75
Real Red A4 Card Stock [106578] £8.75	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577] £8.75	Lovely Linen 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158644] £11.25	Cheerful Basket Bundle (English) [158680] £45.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] £5.75	Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154906] £8.50
Real Red Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154899] £8.50	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154882] £8.50	Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154830] £8.50	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154883] £8.50	Adhesive Backed Milky Dots [160582] £7.50

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.

Make a Rainbow of Hearts

Make a Rainbow of Hearts – Country Bouquet – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love rainbow cards. They are such fun to make. The colours I’ve used for my rainbow are:

Real Red
Pumpkin Pie
Daffodil Delight
Granny Apple Green
Pacific Point
Gorgeous Grape

I stamped little hearts in the centre of the big hearts. They look so cute. I made two versions of this card. The one above is less busy than the one below. Which do you prefer?

measurements

Real Red Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm 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 £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00	Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75
Real Red A4 Card Stock £8.75	Country Bouquet Bundle (English) £36.00	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad £7.50
Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels £6.75	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack £7.00

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.

Look – Great Technique – Embossing Folders

Look – Great Technique – Embossing Folders – Quiet Meadow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Most of the time we tend to use embossing folders with plain cardstock. I’ve used it here with the Distressed Gold speciality paper. It gives a great effect so different to using it with plain cardstock. I’ve used the Metal Plate embossing folder and it really gives this look with the Distressed Gold paper.

measurements

Very Vanilla Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Distressed Gold Speciality 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 £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50
Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00
Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock £9.75	Distressed Gold 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper £4.75	Metal Plate 3 D Embossing Folder £9.50
Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set £20.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Old Olive & Sahara Sand Twill Ribbon Combo Pack £7.50	Sponge Daubers £4.75

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 Ink over an Embossed Background

How to Ink over an Embossed Background – Art Gallery – Leaf Fall – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

The trick to this technique is to use a very light hand when inking over your embossed image. You just need to glide your blending brush over the embossed image with no pressure at all. This way it will pick up the raised embossing only.

I’ve kept this card very tonal. The silver spring charm is quite chunky so make sure it is securely attached using glue dots or wet glue.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Regency Park Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm
Basic White Cardstock – 13.85cm X 9.5cm

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 £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50
Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00
Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Regency Park 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.25	Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder £9.50
Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set £21.00	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack £7.00	Sprig Trinkets £8.50	Blending Brushes £11.75	Sponge Daubers £4.75

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.

Tag: Sympathy Card

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