How to get a Bright White Effect on Cards

How to get a Bright White Effect on Cards – Heat Embossing – Focus Friday – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

How to get a Bright White Effect on Cards - Heat Embossing - Focus Friday - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK
How to get a Bright White Effect on Cards – Heat Embossing – Focus Friday – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

Such a simple but effective Christmas Card. During the month of October, we have been focusing on heat embossing. Today I showed how effective it is to white heat emboss on coloured cardstock. It is the best way to achieve this bright white effect. Even if you use a white pigment ink you won’t get this bright white effect.

measurements

  • Thick White Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Pacific Point Cardstock – 1/4 A4 sheet

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Ashee xx

Product List

Stamparatus

£45.75

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£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

Versamark Pad

£9.00

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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.

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Christmas Tent Gift Box – Make it Now!!

Christmas Tent Gift Box – Make it Now!! – Merriest Moments – Lights Aglow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Christmas Tent Gift Box - Make it Now!! - Merriest Moments - Lights Aglow - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Christmas Tent Gift Box – Make it Now!! – Merriest Moments – Lights Aglow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

I love how this box turned out. I’ve made it before but updated it for this project. The Lights Aglow Designer Series Paper has a little gold foiling in it which just lifts the whole box. The above version is in Cherry Cobbler and I made a Soft Succulent one below. Which do you prefer?

Christmas Tent Gift Box - Make it Now!! - Merriest Moments - Lights Aglow - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Christmas Tent Gift Box – Make it Now!! – Merriest Moments – Lights Aglow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Here is what the box looks like when opened.

Opened - Christmas Tent Gift Box - Make it Now!! - Merriest Moments - Lights Aglow - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Opened – Christmas Tent Gift Box – Make it Now!! – Merriest Moments – Lights Aglow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Measurements

  • Soft Succulent / Cherry Cobbler Cardstock – 9 3/4″ X 7″- Scored:
    • On the long side at 1 3/4″, 4 1/4″, 7 1/4″
    • On the short side at 2″ from each end
  • Lights Aglow Designer Series Paper – 6″ X 6″ sheet
    • 2 3/4″ X 2 1/4″ X 4 pieces
    • 2 3/4″ X 1 1/2″ X 2 pieces
Template - Christmas Tent Gift Box - Make it Now!! - Merriest Moments - Lights Aglow - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Template – Christmas Tent Gift Box – Make it Now!! – Merriest Moments – Lights Aglow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

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.

Fun Pointy Christmas Card – Easy Make

Fun Pointy Christmas Card – Easy Make – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Fun Pointy Christmas Card - Easy Make - Merriest Moments - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Fun Pointy Christmas Card – Easy Make – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love this fun card. We actually made this in my upline’s team training recently and I wanted to share a different version with you. I call it my pointy card as it stands on its 3 points. So clever!!

The version above uses the Santa Express Designer Series Paper (DSP). Yes I know I made a mistake with the orientation of the paper but I still think it looks cute. The version below uses the Lights Aglow DSP and Real Red cardstock. Which do you prefer?

Fun Pointy Christmas Card - Easy Make - Merriest Moments - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Fun Pointy Christmas Card – Easy Make – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Measurements

  • Real Red / Shaded Spruce Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half. The centre point is 7.42cm
  • Santa Express / Lights Aglow DSP – 14.35cm X 10cm. The centre point is 7.17cm
  • 2.5cm width strip of Gold Glimmer paper.

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 a Christmas Sandwich Style Gift Box Today

Make a Christmas Sandwich Style Gift Box Today – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Make a Christmas Sandwich Style Gift Box Today - Merriest Moments - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make a Christmas Sandwich Style Gift Box Today – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love making this type of gift box, they are so different from your normal ones. They are really easy to make and stay closed with no extra closure or adhesive needed. Imagine receiving this at Christmas filled with homemade fudge. Yummy!!

Make a Christmas Sandwich Style Gift Box Today - Merriest Moments - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make a Christmas Sandwich Style Gift Box Today – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Real Red / Shaded Spruce Cardstock – 11 3/4″ X 4″ scored
    • On the long side at 3/4″, 5″, 8″, 11″
    • On the short side at 1/2″, 3 1/2″
  • Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 4″ X 2 2/4″ & 2 3/4″X 2 3/4″
  • Real Red / Shaded Spruce Cardstock – 4″ X 4″ scored at 1/2″ on all sides
Template - Make a Christmas Sandwich Style Gift Box Today - Merriest Moments - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Template – Make a Christmas Sandwich Style Gift Box Today – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

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 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.

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.

Fast and Easy Christmas Bag – No Cutting Required

Fast and Easy Christmas Bag – No Cutting Required – Painted Christmas – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

Fast and Easy Christmas Bag - No Cutting Required - Painted Christmas - Merriest Moments - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK.
Fast and Easy Christmas Bag – No Cutting Required – Painted Christmas – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

I’ve made this bag a number of times. It is a great one to make as requires no cutting and minimal scoring. You can make them in a great number easily in many sizes. They store flat until you want to use them and string the ribbon through them. What more could you want from a gift bag?

The tag is hand stamped using the Merriest Moments stamp set. You can see me make a similar oversize tag on the previous blog post.

measurements

  • Painted Chrismas Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 12″ X 12″, scored:
    • one side at 3″ & 9″
    • second side at 4 1/2″ & 7 1/2″
Fast and Easy Christmas Bag - No Cutting Required - Painted Christmas - Merriest Moments - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK.
Fast and Easy Christmas Bag – No Cutting Required – Painted Christmas – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

other similar 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

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Simply Scored

£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.

Make Your Own Oversized Christmas Tag

Make Your Own Oversized Christmas Tag – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

Make Your Own Oversized Christmas Tag - Merriest Moments - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK.
Make Your Own Oversized Christmas Tag – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

I love this tag, it is a card and tag all in one. It is totally hand-stamped and uses no designer series paper (DSP). This means I can tailor the colours and design to my personal preference. I’ve used the gilded gems in places to give it that necessary bling for Christmas. The combination of Shaded Spruce (green) and Cherry Cobbler really works for me. They are traditional Christmas colours but still look fresh and vibrant together.

measurements

  • A quarter sheet of A4 Cardstock – Cherry Cobbler
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm

other similar 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

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Gilded Gems

£6.50

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.

See How to Use the Festive Foliage Background Stamp

See How to Use the Festive Foliage Background Stamp – Enriched in Warmth – Christmas Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

See How to Use the Festive Foliage Background Stamp - Enriched in Warmth - Christmas Card - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK
See How to Use the Festive Foliage Background Stamp – Eeasnriched in Warmth – Christmas Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

I love background stamps. I have a huge collection and never purge any of them. They are so useful to create easy backgrounds in cardmaking, scrapbooking and of course art journaling. The gems are the Wonderful Gems and I’ve used them to look like berries scattered through the foliage. You could also heat emboss the Festive Foliage stamp set and then colour them in using your watercolour pencils. It would look fabulous.

measurements

  • Shaded Spruce A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm

other festive 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

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

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.