Learn How to Heat Embossing Through a Stencil

Learn How to Heat Embossing Through a Stencil – Focus Friday – Plenty of Patterns – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Learn How to Heat Embossing Through a Stencil - Focus Friday - Plenty of Patterns - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Learn How to Heat Embossing Through a Stencil – Focus Friday – Plenty of Patterns – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Welcome to another Focus Friday post. Every month I chose a particular area of crafting. Each Friday in that month we explore a different technique in that area. Today we are looking at using heat embossing with your stencils or masks.

This is actually a very easy technique. I just have a few tips to share with you. Firstly clean your mask/stencil of Versarmark ink well so that it doesn’t dry on the stencil. Secondly, make sure you tape your stencil down to your cardstock with a low tack tape so that it doesn’t move around. Thirdly have a little paintbrush handy to brush off any excess powder.

measurements

  • Cinnamon Cider Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Just Jade 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

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Versamark Pad

£8.75

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 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 Shadow Thank you – Die-Cut Card

Make a Shadow Thank you – Die-Cut Card – Amazing Thanks – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

Make a Shadow Thank you - Die-Cut Card - Amazing Thanks - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK.
Make a Shadow Thank you – Die-Cut Card – Amazing Thanks – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

This is a lovely simple thank you card using the Amazing Thanks dies. We made this in my online card club back in January. If you want to join in the fun of Card Club then check out the details here.

I was so happy when I saw these lovely dies in the catalogue. They make for simple, easy and repeatable cardmaking. You can turn out a lot of these cards in a very short space of time. The gorgeous paper is the Sunshine & Rainbows designer series paper that I got free during Sale-a-bration.

measurements

  • Magenta Madness Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper – Half a sheet

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

£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.

Using Daffodil Dies to Make a Simple Spring Card

Using Daffodil Dies to Make a Simple Spring Card – Daffodil Daydream – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

Using Daffodil Dies to Make a Simple Spring Card - Daffodil Daydream - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK.
Using Daffodil Dies to Make a Simple Spring Card – Daffodil Daydream – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

This is a card we made in January Card Club. Card Club is online in my Facebook Group. If you like this project why don’t you consider joining the Club? You can find all the details here.

I love daffodils. They are so happy and yellow. I look forward to seeing them every year. This card is totally made from die-cuts. You can sponge the flowers for added interest as well. If you shape the flowers as you stick them together you will get a 3D effect.

measurements

  • Daffodil Delight Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • In Good Taste 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

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Daffodil Dies

£35.00

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 Print using an Embossing Folder

How to Print using an Embossing Folder – Focus Friday – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

How to Print using an Embossing Folder - Focus Friday - Biggest Wish -
How to Print using an Embossing Folder – Focus Friday – Biggest Wish –

This is a very simple card. I’ve used the complementary colours of Blue (Misty Moonlight) and Orange (Pumpkin Pie). These colours will pop next to each other as they are opposite each other in the colour wheel.

This is the second project in the Focus Friday – Embossing Folder series. This week we are looking at how to print using embossing folders. I’ve used the Checks & Dots embossing folder to create this lovely background. I used a brayer to ink my embossing folder. Check out the video below for more details. It’s such a fun technique.

measurements

  • Pumpkin Pie Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • 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

£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.

Let’s Have Otter Fun – Simple Colouring – Card Tutorial

Let’s Have Otter Fun – Simple Colouring – Card Tutorial – Awesome Otter – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

Let's Have Otter Fun - Simple Colouring - Card Tutorial - Awesome Otter - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK
Let’s Have Otter Fun – Simple Colouring – Card Tutorial – Awesome Otter – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

Isn’t this little fellow cute? I love him!! Such a simple card but so pretty. I’ve coloured the otter using just two colours of Stampin’ Blend Alcohol Markers; Balmy Blue and Crumb Cake. There is no sentiment on this card on purpose so it can be used for whatever occasion you chose. Sometimes it’s good to have cards that can fit multiple purposes.

measurements

  • Misty Moonlight A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Balmy Blue Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm

more projects you may like

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.

Delicate Dahlias – How to Make Stamping Easy

Delicate Dahlias – How to Make Stamping Easy – Stamparatus – Two-step Stamping – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Delicate Dahlias - How to Make Stamping Easy - Stamparatus - Two-step Stamping - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Delicate Dahlias – How to Make Stamping Easy – Stamparatus – Two-step Stamping – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Dahlias are beautiful flowers. I love going to our local nursery and seeing the sea of blooms. It’s so difficult to resist buying them all!! My favourite are the Waterfly style ones as opposed to the PomPom and Cactus styles. The bees also prefer the more open flowers as it’s easier to reach the pollen.

The background seemed too plain to me so I embossed it with the Bloom 3D embossing folder to give it some added interest. It works well without taking anything away from the focal image.

meaurements

  • Mango Melody A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Old Olive Designer Series Paper – 7.5cm X 7.5cm
  • Basic White – 7cm X 7cm

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

£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.

Beautiful Penned – Thank You Card

Beautiful Penned – Thank You Card – Sunny Sentiments – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK – Crafting with Ashee

Beautiful Penned - Thank You Card - Sunny Sentiments - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK - Crafting with Ashee
Beautiful Penned – Thank You Card – Sunny Sentiments – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK – Crafting with Ashee

I love making thank you cards. We don’t send enough of them I feel. Such a little gesture can mean so much to someone. This one is very simple and has quite a few layers that pop from each other. The black and white designer series paper (DSP) is a freebie I got in Sale-a-bration. I love getting free paper but then what crafter wouldn’t?

Measurements

  • Basic Black A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Beautifull Penned DSP – 13.85cm X 9.5cm
  • Granny Apple Green DSP – 11.85cm X 7.6cm

other thank you cards

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

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

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.

Autumn Style Thank You Card – Made Easy

Autumn Style Thank You Card – Made Easy – Beauty of Friendship – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Autumn Style Thank You Card - Made Easy - Beauty of Friendship - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Autumn Style Thank You Card – Made Easy – Beauty of Friendship – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

This card is so simple but so effective. I used the Beauty of the Earth designer series paper (DSP) to cut out the canopy of the tree. It is the same paper I’ve used in the background. I gutted the centre of the paper to make the tree canopy. This means I cut out the centre and then still use the outer shell. The basic white layer on top hides all the mess. This is a great way to make your DSP stretch further.

measurements

  • Cajun Craze A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Beauty of the Earth DSP – 13.85cm X 9.5cm
  • Basic White – 12.85cm X 9cm

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

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

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.

Create a Small Gift Box Bag with Me. Hand-Penned

Create a Small Gift Box Bag with Me. Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Create a Small Gift Box Bag with Me. Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Create a Small Gift Box Bag with Me. Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

measurements

  • Cinnamon Cider / Misty Moonlight Cardstock – 8 1/2″ X 6″ scored on
    • Short Side at 2″
    • Long Side at 2″ to the 2″ score line, 4″, 6″ to the 2″ score line, 8″.
    • Hand Penned Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 3 3/4″ X 3 3/4″ X 2 Pieces
Create a Small Gift Box Bag with Me. Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Create a Small Gift Box Bag with Me. Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

other bags & boxes

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

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

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 you 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.

Making a Z Fold Card – Free SAB Paper – Thank You

Making a Z Fold Card – Free SAB Paper – Thank You!! Card – Peaceful Prints DSP – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Making a Z Fold Card - Free SAB Paper - Thank You!! Card - Peaceful Prints - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Making a Z Fold Card – Free SAB Paper – Thank You!! Card – Peaceful Prints DSP – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I am trying my hand at fancy fold cards. It’s not something that I’ve ever been into but I am warming up to them more and more. This one turned out really well and is so easy to do. I love the combination of the Early Espresso (brown) and the Polished Pink colours. The flowers are cut using the Pierced Blooms die set. It’s a great set with lots of different flowers and leaves. A really useful addition to my stash.

measurements

  • A5 sized Early Espresso Cardstock, this is an A4 sheet cut in half on the long side. Scored at
    • 5.25cm and 10.5cm on the short side
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Peaceful Prints DSP- 14.35cm X 4.75cm X 2 pieces
  • Early Espresso DSP – 3.5cm wide strip
  • Sahara Sand Cardstock – 15.85cm X 4cm
Making a Z Fold Card - Free SAB Paper - Thank You!! Card - Peaceful Prints DSP - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Making a Z Fold Card – Free SAB Paper – Thank You!! Card – Peaceful Prints DSP – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in 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

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

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.