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How I Make this Gorgeous Snowflake with Layering Stencils

How I Make this Gorgeous Snowflake with Layering Stencils – Snowy Delights – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK

Creating with the Snowy Delights Bundle

Today, I’m sharing this beautiful snowflake Christmas card made with the Snowy Delights bundle. This bundle is a real showstopper—it includes a photopolymer stamp set, coordinating layering stencils, and matching dies, giving you endless ways to design wintery cards.

How I Make this Gorgeous Snowflake with Layering Stencils - Snowy Delights - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! - Lincoln UK — How I Make this Gorgeous Snowflake with Layering Stencils – Snowy Delights – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK

The large layered snowflake on my card is created with the stencil set. There are four stencil layers, and each one comes with a notch at the top. Once you’ve lined up the first stencil, the rest slot easily into place using the same notch marking. It’s such a simple system, yet it gives you a professional, detailed result every time.

The Colour Blends that Make It Shine

For the snowflake in the photo above, I chose a soft but striking palette of Soft Sea Foam, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, and Pretty Peacock. The colours blend together beautifully and really pop against the darker background, which creates a frosty, winter sky effect.

I also tried another variation using Soft Sea Foam, Pool Party, Azure Afternoon, and Blueberry Bushell. This brighter combination adds a cool, icy feel with a hint of depth from the darker blue tones—perfect for bold Christmas cards.

Adding Sparkle and Sentiment

To finish the card, I added a “Merry Christmas” sentiment from the Greetings For You gold foiled ephemera pack. The gold foiling ties in perfectly with the festive season and adds just the right amount of shimmer.

For a touch of extra sparkle, I embellished the background with gold gems. They draw the eye to the centrepiece snowflake and give the card a polished, celebratory feel.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Winter Meadow designer series paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm

Why You’ll Love These Layering Stencils

The beauty of the Snowy Delights layering stencils is how easy they are to use while giving such intricate results. The built-in notch system means no guessing or frustration—you simply align and ink each layer, and in no time, you have a stunning snowflake.

Whether you want to make a batch of Christmas cards quickly or take your time experimenting with different colour palettes, this bundle is versatile enough to suit both.

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

Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Snowy Delights Bundle (English) £62.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £7.50
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad £8.50	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Small Blending Brushes £14.00	Greetings For You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) £8.00	Traditional Sparkling Sequins £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

Bold Birthday Card. Easy Tutorial. Thankful Garden Bundle

Bold Birthday Card. Easy Tutorial. Thankful Garden Bundle – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Looking for a quick but eye-catching handmade birthday card? This bold and beautiful card uses the Thankful Garden stamp, stencil, and die bundle from Stampin’ Up!, and it’s perfect for crafters of all levels. With the help of blending brushes, layering stencils, and colourful background paper, this design comes together in no time—and makes a big impact!

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Create the Background

The background of this card is made super vibrant with a panel from the Full of Life DSP. The bold, radiant lines bring instant energy and dimension to the card without any extra effort. Simply trim to size and adhere to a white card base.

2. Stencil the Floral Image

Next, grab your Thankful Garden stencil set and stamp the floral image in a light waterproof ink. Using blending brushes, add color through the coordinating layering stencils. This makes coloring the image fun and foolproof. I used cheerful yellows for the flowers and fresh greens for the leaves.

Tip: Use a light touch when blending for a soft gradient, or layer more ink for extra vibrancy.

3. Die Cut & Frame It

Once your floral image is coloured, cut it out using the coordinating dies. I layered the flowers on a textured frame die-cut from white cardstock to give the design some depth and structure.

4. Add the Sentiment

The sentiment “It’s Your Birthday” is from the Saying Something Ephemera Pack—already pre-cut and ready to go! I popped it up on foam tape for dimension.

5. Finishing Touches

To finish the card, I added a few sparkly embellishments for a little extra birthday shine.

Measurements

Thick White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Full of Life designer series paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm.

Thank You for Stopping By!

Product List

Full Of Life 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Framed Scenes Dies £18.00	Thankful Garden Bundle (English) £62.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £7.50
Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin’ Pad £8.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad £8.50	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad £8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad £8.50
Iridescent Faceted Gems £8.00	Saying Something Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) £7.50	Small Blending Brushes £14.00

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.

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

Thankful Garden. How to Create an Ink Blended Card. Tutorial

Thankful Garden. How to Create an Ink Blended Card. Tutorial. Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

The Thankful Garden stamp, die, and layered stencil bundle is an online exclusive from Stampin’ Up!, perfect for creating beautifully detailed floral designs.

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love layering stencils! They make colouring easy while giving stunning results.

Ink Blending Tips for a Seamless Background

I used ink blending for this card to create a soft, seamless background. Here’s my top tip:
Take your time and use a light hand. It’s easier to build up the colour gradually than to remove it if it gets too dark.

I typically use small blending brushes for precision, but any size works—just layer the colour until you achieve the look you want.

Want to see the full process in action? Watch my step-by-step tutorial on YouTube! [Insert YouTube link]

Let me know what you think in the comments.

measurements

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

Thank You for Stopping By!

Product List

Thankful Garden Bundle (English) £62.00	Elements Of Text Cling Stamp Set £25.00	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £7.50
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Small Blending Brushes £14.00	Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) £6.75	Party Dots £7.50

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.

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

Layer of Beauty – Revisiting How to Use Layering Stencils.

Layer of Beauty – Revisiting How to Use Layering Stencils. – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love layering stencils. They are so easy to use. I’ve shown how to use them many times in videos, however, I still get new people unsure of how to use them. Therefore I decided to do a new tutorial on how to use these wonderful products.

Stampin’ Up!’s layering stencils are numbered making it easy to know what order to use them. Another tip is to always start with your lightest colour and increase the colour intensity. Stick to colours that are next to each other in the colour wheel. Have you seen the fabulous colour wheel from Stampin’ Up!? Check it out here. It is great for choosing the colours for a card or scrapbook page.

measurements

Petal Pink / Pool Party Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
Country Woods 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 which I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Petal Pink A4 Cardstock £10.75	Pool Party A4 Card Stock £10.75	Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Layers Of Beauty Bundle (English) £54.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £7.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Small Blending Brushes £14.00	Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems £7.50	Petal Pink & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Diagonal Trim Combo Pack £9.50	Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) £6.75

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.

Frosted Forest – Layering Stencils – Easy Birthday Card

Frosted Forest – Layering Stencils – Easy Birthday Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love layering stencils. I have every set that Stampin’ Up! has brought out. They are amazing. They make colouring these lovely images a doddle. You can use all the layers or just some of the layers to customise the colouring to your taste. Do you love them too? Check out the video below for the full tutorial on how to use these.

measurements

Cajun Craze 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
Boho Blue designer series paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 5cm

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

2023–2025 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Cajun Craze A4 Card Stock £10.75	Frosted Forest Bundle (English) £61.00	Birch Wood 3 D Embossing Folder £11.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £7.50
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Small Blending Brushes £14.00	Regal Foiled Adhesive Backed Dots £8.00

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 to Use A White Pen to Add Detail to a Stenciled Image

How to Use A White Pen to Add Detail to a Stenciled Image – Enduring Beauty – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love stamp sets that have matching dies and stencils. They make creating beautiful cards a breeze. As a mixed media artist, I do love all the finishing details and one of them is using a white pen. I’ve used it here to highlight the flower centres and petals. The images pop. Do you agree?

My tip is to ensure your ink is totally dry, not just touch dry. Your pen will work much better. I gave the image a blast from my heat tool to ensure it was dry.

measurements

Granny Apple Green 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

Enduring Beauty Decorative Masks £11.75	Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock £10.75	Enduring Beauty Dies £25.00	Happy Little Things Dies £11.25	Enduring Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £19.00
Layered Florals 3 D Embossing Folder £10.25	Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set (English) £25.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad £8.50	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Blending Brushes £14.00	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.

How to Use Layering Stencils Without the Matching Stamp Set

How to Use Layering Stencils Without the Matching Stamp Set – Layers of Beauty – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

I have these lovely floral cards to share today. Both of these use Layers of Beauty stencils without the stamp set. This bundle is so versatile and all the results are amazing.

The version above uses Poppy Parade, Real Red and Cherry Cobbler. I have a lovely red rose outside my front door, which inspired this card. My neighbours have a yellow rose and this inspired the card below. Which one do you prefer? Let me know in the comments.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Real Red / Daffodil Delight Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Real Red A4 Card Stock £10.75	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock £10.75	Layers Of Beauty Decorative Masks £13.00	Layers Of Beauty Dies £28.00
So Swirly Embossing Folder £10.00	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad £8.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels £5.75

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.

Yippee!! More Layering Stencils to Play With

Yippee!! More Layering Stencils to Play With – Layers of Beauty – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

This lovely floral is coloured using stencils and nothing else. Isn’t it amazing? I think so. I was glad to find this new stamp, stencil and die set in the catalogue. It makes beautiful floral cards a breeze. I used Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight and Crushed Curry for the card above. The one below is Petal Pink, Pretty in Pink and Flirty Flamingo. Which do you like best?

Measurements

Daffodil Delight / Petal Pink Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Country Lace Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Country Lace 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Petal Pink A4 Cardstock £10.75	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock £10.75	Layers Of Beauty Bundle (English) £54.00	Happy Little Things Dies £11.25
Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad £8.50
Blending Brushes £14.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels £5.75

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.

Botanical Beauty – How to do the Emboss Resist Technique

Botanical Beauty – How to do the Emboss Resist Technique – Biggest Wishes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

This card was made using the emboss resist technique. I heat-embossed a piece of white cardstock with clear embossing powder. Then, a layer of ink was applied over the top using blending brushes. The embossed areas will resist the ink leaving this lovely effect.

I have made this card in two different colour ways. The above is Coastal Cabana, Pool Pary and Lost Lagoon, below is Berry Burst and Bubble Bath. Which version do you prefer? Let me know in the comments below.

measurements

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

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Botanical Beauty Cling Stamp Set £23.00	Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Versamark Pad £9.00	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Blending Brushes £13.00	Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio £7.50	Basics Embossing Powders £17.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit £26.00

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 to Use the Enduring Beauty Stamp / Die / Stencil Bundle

How to Use the Enduring Beauty Stamp / Die / Stencil Bundle – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I am in love with the Enduring Beauty bundle. It is amazing!! The stamps, dies and stencils all coordinate to make this gorgeous image. The colouring is super easy due to the matching stencils. This is the perfect set for those who love the look but don’t enjoy to colour in.

measurements

Lemon Lolly / Melon Mambo 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

Lemon Lolly A4 Cardstock £9.50	Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock £9.50	Enduring Beauty Bundle (English) £48.50	Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder £8.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Blending Brushes £13.00	2023–2025 In Color™ Dots £7.50

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.

Creating with the Snowy Delights Bundle

The Colour Blends that Make It Shine

Adding Sparkle and Sentiment

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Why You’ll Love These Layering Stencils

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Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Create the Background

2. Stencil the Floral Image

3. Die Cut & Frame It

4. Add the Sentiment

5. Finishing Touches

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