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How to Heat Embossed Resist an Image

How to Heat Embossed Resist an Image – Quiet Meadow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

How to Heat Embossed Resist an Image - Quiet Meadow - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
How to Heat Embossed Resist an Image – Quiet Meadow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

This is such a fun and easy technique. In this Friday Focus post, we are looking at the emboss resist technique. You can do this in many ways and in the video below we will look at just one way.

I love heat embossing. It is such a magical process. For the whole month of October, we are looking at different techniques with heat embossing. Make sure you check back next Friday for another idea.

How to Heat Embossed Resist an Image - Quiet Meadow - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
How to Heat Embossed Resist an Image – Quiet Meadow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

measurements

  • Bermuda Bay / Orchid Oasis 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
  • Sweet Sorbet / Orchid Oasis Designer Series Paper (DSP) 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

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

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.

Make this Santa Train Card With Me

Make this Santa Train Card With Me – Santa Delivery – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Shaded Spruce - Make this Santa Train Card With Me - Santa Delivery - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Shaded Spruce – Make this Santa Train Card With Me – Santa Delivery – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I absolutely love this set!! So happy to be able to add this one to my stash. I plan to use it again and again. As you know I love to colour, I put on my audible book and just had fun making this cute card. There are so many options with the Santa Delivery set. You can add as many carriages as you like and change what is in each carriage and what is on top.

I’ve done this two colour ways. Above is Shaded Spruce and below is Real Red, which do you prefer? Let me know in the comments.

Real Red - Make this Santa Train Card With Me - Santa Delivery - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Real Red – Make this Santa Train Card With Me – Santa Delivery – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Shaded Spruce / Real Red Cardstock – 21cm X 20cm Scored at 10cm on the 20cm side – Slimline Cardbase
  • Basic White – 20cm X 9cm
  • Santa Express Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 19cm X 8cm

other Christmas 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 to Construct this Simple Gift Bag

How to Construct this Simple Gift Bag – Scottie Dog – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How to Construct this Simple Gift Bag - Scottie Dog - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Construct this Simple Gift Bag – Scottie Dog – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I have this cute doggy back to share with you today. It’s perfect for the dog lover in your life. The little dog comes from the Scottie Dog stamp set. I think he looks like Jock from Lady & The Tramp. So darling. I love that the punch also punches out the matching little bow for him.

Garden Green - How to Construct this Simple Gift Bag - Scottie Dog - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Garden Green – How to Construct this Simple Gift Bag – Scottie Dog – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Real Red / Garden Green Cardstock – 10 1/2″ X 7″ scored:
    • On the long side at 2″, 5″, 7″, 10″
    • On the short side at 2″
  • Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 4 3/4″ X 2 3/4″ 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

 

Stampin' Seal

 

£7.50

 

Tear & Tape Adhesive

 

Simply Shammy

 

£8.00

 

Take Your Pick

 

£9.50

 

Real Red A4 Card Stock

 

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.

Using Gnomes to Make a New Home Card

Using Gnomes to Make a New Home Card – Storybook Gnomes – New Home – Christmas – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

Using Gnomes to Make a New Home Card - Storybook Gnomes - New Home - Christmas - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - UK
Using Gnomes to Make a New Home Card – Storybook Gnomes – New Home – Christmas – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

I will be honest, normally I’m not into gnomes but this set has won my heart. Isn’t this card cute? I thoroughly enjoyed colouring the card using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. Popped on an audio book, relaxed and coloured to my hearts content.

I made this card, two colour ways. Above is the Real Red one and below is the Shaded Spruce (green) one. Which do you prefer? Let me know in the comments. This card could be for Christmas or a new home one. We moved into our current house just after Christmas. It was actually sleeting on the day we moved in.

Using Gnomes to Make a New Home Card - Storybook Gnomes - New Home - Christmas - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - UK
Using Gnomes to Make a New Home Card – Storybook Gnomes – New Home – Christmas – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

measurements

  • Real Red / Shaded Spruce 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
  • Real Red / Shaded Spruce Designer Series Paper – 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

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

Gnomes Dies

£29.00

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.

Amazing Day-Simple Panel Card-Easy Make

Amazing Day-Simple Panel Card-Easy Make – Colouring – Alcohol Markers – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

Amazing Day-Simple Panel Card-Easy Make - Colouring - Alcohol Markers - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK
Amazing Day-Simple Panel Card-Easy Make – Colouring – Alcohol Markers – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

This is one of my go to style of cards. It’s a great way to stretch your designer series paper (DSP). I’ve used half a sheet of 6″ X 6″ paper. Sometimes I place the paper in the middle of the card and sometimes more to one side or the other.

The focal image is from Amazing Year. Such a beautiful simple bunch of flowers. They are coloured in using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. Below is another way. Which do you prefer?

Amazing Day-Simple Panel Card-Easy Make - Colouring - Alcohol Markers - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK
Amazing Day-Simple Panel Card-Easy Make – Colouring – Alcohol Markers – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Pacific Point Cardstock A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Half a Sheet of 6″ X 6″ Tea Boutique / Butterfly Kisses DSP
  • Basic White Cardstock – 9cm X 9.8cm
  • Pacific Point Cardstock – 9.5cm X 10.3cm

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.

Make Dies Your Focus – Simple Card

Make Dies Your Focus – Simple Card – Focus Friday – Poppy Moments – Go to Greetings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

Make Dies Your Focus - Simple Card - Focus Friday - Poppy Moments - Go to Greetings - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
Make Dies Your Focus – Simple Card – Focus Friday – Poppy Moments – Go to Greetings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

This is such an elegant card. I’ve used no colour only Basic Black, Basic Grey and Basic White. This post is a Focus Friday post. During the month of September, we have been focusing on dies every Friday. I’ve made dies the total focus of this card. The stamping is just for the simple sentiment.

These florals are actually the poppies from Poppy Moments. I’ve used these dies in many different ways and will link some of them below.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Black & White Designer Series Paper (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

[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.

Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me

Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me – Go to Greetings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me - Go to Greetings - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me – Go to Greetings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love this card. The contrast of the white, black and pink is gorgeous. It’s a straightforward card to make. The flowers are from the Hugs of Happiness Designer Series Paper (DSP). I cut them out using the matching dies. My fussy cutting would never be that good. LOL!

Below is the same card but made using Mango Melody as the cardbase as opposed to the above one which uses Melon Mambo. Which one do you like better?

Mango Melody - Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me - Go to Greetings - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Mango Melody – Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me – Go to Greetings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

The card front is divided into three parts which you can see below. The outer two flaps are joined using a strip of window sheet. It creates this one flap card.

Inside -  Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me - Go to Greetings - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Inside – Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me – Go to Greetings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Measurements

  • Melon Mambo / Mango Melody Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half. Cut the front flap up to the score line at 4cm on each side.
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Basic Black Cardstock
    • 10cm X 3.5cm X 4 pieces
    • 6.3cm X 10cm X 1 piece
  • Black & White DSP –
    • 9.5cm X 3cm X 4 pieces
    • 5.8cm X 9.5cm X 1 piece

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.

How to Make a Perfect Hexagon-Shaped Box

How to Make a Perfect Hexagon-Shaped Box – Happy Forest Friends – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How to Make a Perfect Hexagon-Shaped Box - Happy Forest Friends - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Make a Perfect Hexagon-Shaped Box – Happy Forest Friends – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I’m so happy with how this turned out. The base is reinforced and it is so easy to put together. We made this in a recent card club and it was a blast. I host a monthly card club in my Facebook group. It’s a night of great crafting for all.

I knew I wanted my hexagon to have 2″ sides and went online to find a template for such a hexagon. I then printed it off and cut it. This template was used to make the base of the box. The template was for a 4″ wide hexagon and can be found here.

Measurements

  • Old Olive Cardstock 6 1/2″ X 5 3/4″ X 2 pieces. Scored
    • On the longer side at 2″, 4″ & 6″
    • On the shorter side at 2″, 4″ & 5 1/4″
  • Happy Forest Friends Designer Series Paper (DSP) 1 3/4″ X 1 3/4″ 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

[148187]
£45.75

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£24.00

Simply Scored

[122334]
£28.00

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.

What is Partial Die-Cutting? Make a Window!

What is Partial Die-Cutting? Make a Window! – Party Puffins – Stylish Shapes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

What is Partial Die-Cutting? Make a Window! - Party Puffins - Stylish Shapes - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
What is Partial Die-Cutting? Make a Window! – Party Puffins – Stylish Shapes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Partial die-cutting is a way to use your dies in a different way. It allows you to cut windows, tabs and pockets with your dies. I’ve here a square die to create this little window. Check out the video below to find out how to do it.

measurements

  • Polished Pink Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Sunprints Designer Series Paper (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

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.