How to Off-Set Stencils to Create a Card

How to Off-Set Stencils to Create a Card – Loveliest Layers Masks – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

How to Off-Set Stencils to Create a Card - Loveliest Layers Masks - Biggest Wish - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
How to Off-Set Stencils to Create a Card – Loveliest Layers Masks – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I love stencils and have an extensive collection. Do I use them enough? Of course not, like most crafters I have stuff I love to have but don’t use. I realised the other day that I haven’t used these stencils and they have been in my stash for nearly a year. I don’t want them to retire and I never used them.

The stencil I used today has these little stripes that repeat. It is perfect for this technique of off-setting the stencil. I’ve used a mixture of colours that I have blended together.

How to Off-Set Stencils to Create a Card - Loveliest Layers Masks - Biggest Wish - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
How to Off-Set Stencils to Create a Card – Loveliest Layers Masks – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

measurements

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

Stamparatus

[148187]
£45.75

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£24.00

Opal Rounds

[154289]
£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.

A Little Note Of Thanks – Songbirds

A Little Note Of Thanks – Songbirds – Happiness Abounds – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

A Little Note Of Thanks - Songbirds - Happiness Abounds - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
A Little Note Of Thanks – Songbirds – Happiness Abounds – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

As I can write this in Lincoln the wind is blowing its guts out. I was thinking of any little birds and thinking the poor mites would be blown away if they weren’t careful.

This card has a lovely spring feel to it. Baby birds are one of the quintessential marks of spring as are new fresh green leaves. This card combines both of these.

measurements

  • Balmy Blue Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces
  • Hugs of Happiness 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

Stamparatus

[148187]
£45.75

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£24.00

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.

Another Way to Use an Embossing Folder

Another Way to Use an Embossing Folder – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Another Way to Use an Embossing Folder - Biggest Wish - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Another Way to Use an Embossing Folder – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

This is a fun way to use your embossing folders as well as a great way to use up scraps. I stuck down the little squares of the designer series paper (DSP) first. The whole panel was then run through my die-cutting machine with the Gingham embossing folder.

This technique makes the DSP look as if it is embedded in the background. Such fun and has a very different look.

measurements

  • Pale Papaya Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Dandy Designs DSP – 4cm X 4cm X 6 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

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

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 Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial

How Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial – Focus Friday – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial - Focus Friday - Biggest Wish - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial – Focus Friday – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

During the month of October Focus Friday is going to be looking at Heat Embossing. In this post, we are learning the basics of heat embossing. Heat embossing is a very easy technique that always gives a wow effect to your card. It really feels like magic watching the dull powder, turn glossy and shiny.

There are a number of tips I want to give you. Remember practice makes perfect. You will need to use a “sticky” ink like Versamark to heat emboss. You need very little powder to achieve a great effect. I always use an embossing buddy on my paper before I start to get rid of any static. This means the embossing powder will only stick where there is ink. Lastly, let your heat tool heat up for 30 seconds away from your card. This means it will be hot already and the powder will take less time to melt. This reduces the chance of any powder blowing away.

How Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial - Focus Friday - Biggest Wish - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial – Focus Friday – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Evening Evergreen / Soft Succulent Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Lovely Linen 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

Stamparatus

 

£45.75

 

Bone Folder

 

£6.75

 

Paper Trimmer

 

£24.00

 

Stampin' Seal

 

£7.50

 

Tear & Tape Adhesive

 

Simply Shammy

 

£8.00

 

Take Your Pick

 

£9.50

 

Versamark Pad

 

£9.00

 

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 I made a Tonal Background – Timeless Tile

How I made a Tonal Background – Timeless Tile – Focus Friday – Thank You Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo! – Uk

How I made a Tonal Background - Timeless Tile - Focus Friday - Thank You Card - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo! - Uk
How I made a Tonal Background – Timeless Tile – Focus Friday – Thank You, Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo! – Uk

I love how this card turned out. I used the Timeless Tile background stamp to give some tonal interest in the background. The background was too plain otherwise for my tastes. This is a Focus Friday card. This month we have been looking at using background and large stamps in our cardmaking.

measurements

  • Blackberry Bliss Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Blackberry Bliss Cardstock – 9cm x 7.5cm
  • Basic White Cardstock – 9.5cm X 8cm

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

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

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.

Use Background Stamps With Me! Focus Friday

Use Background Stamps With Me! Focus Friday – Bouquet of Thanks – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Use Background Stamps With Me! Focus Friday - Bouquet of Thanks - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Use Background Stamps With Me! Focus Friday – Bouquet of Thanks – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Welcome to this Focus Friday post. For the month of July, we are looking at background stamps. These are large stamps that cover most if not all of the card front. They are usually repeating designs that add interest to a card without detracting from the focal image. They can also be large stamps that give you the focal image in one stamp.

measurements

  • Bermuda Bay Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Shimmery White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Basic White – 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

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

Water Painters

£13.00

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.

Make a Beautiful Thank You Card Using Die Cuts

Make a Beautiful Thank You Card Using Die Cuts – Amazing Thanks Dies – Eden Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Make a Beautiful Thank You Card Using Die Cuts - Amazing Thanks Dies - Eden Dies - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make a Beautiful Thank You Card Using Die Cuts – Amazing Thanks Dies – Eden Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

This is a card we made recently in card club. I host an online card in my Facebook group each month. You receive a kit that includes everything you need to make cards just like this one.

This card uses only designer series paper (DSP) and die cuts. So effective!!! The juxtaposition of the dark Sunprints DSP and the white dies, really make each pop so well.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Sunprints DSP – 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

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

Eden Dies

£33.00

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 Use the Dahlias Days Stamp Set – Thank You

How to Use the Dahlias Days Stamp Set – Thank You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

How to Use the Dahlias Days Stamp Set - Thank You - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK.
How to Use the Dahlias Days Stamp Set – Thank You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

The colours I’ve used here are Tahitian Tide (blue) and Sweet Sorbet. I love blue and red/pink together. They really make each other pop. Everything is hand stamped. I love stamping my own backgrounds as you can tailor them to exactly our own tastes.

measurements

  • Tahitian Tide Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 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

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

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.

Dahlia Days – How to Make a Floral Thank You Card

Dahlia Days – How to Make a Floral Thank You Card – Detailed Dahlia Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

Dahlia Days - How to Make a Floral Thank You Card - Detailed Dahlia Dies - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK.
Dahlia Days – How to Make a Floral Thank You Card – Detailed Dahlia Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

I’ve had these doilies sitting in my stash for the best part of the year and never used them. That had to change, so I designed this card to start using them. I’m really pleased with how it turned out.

The Fresh Freesia layer at the back is all one die cut. It cuts beautifully and comes out of the die like a dream. I used the die brush attachment and the Take Your Pick Tool to get rid of all the little bits.

measurements

  • Night of Navy Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Heart & Home Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm X10cm

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

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

Bough Punch

£17.00

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.

A Cup of Tea, A Simple Thanks – Card Share

A Cup of Tea, A Simple Thanks – Card Share – Tea Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln – UK.

A Cup of Tea, A Simple Thanks - Card Share - Tea Dies - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln - UK.
A Cup of Tea, A Simple Thanks – Card Share – Tea Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln – UK.

Sometimes something as simple as a shared cup of tea can be a great way to say thank you. When I saw this set “Cup of Tea” in the new catalogue I knew I wanted it. A cup of tea is ingrained in British culture. How many problems, how many things have been set straight over a cup of tea?

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Tea Boutique – Half a 6″ Sheet
  • Petal Pink – 4″ wide strip
  • Basic White – 5cm X 8cm
  • Petal Pink – 8.5cm X 5.5cm

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

Stamparatus

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

Teacup Dies

£26.00

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.