Simple Gold Embossed Merry Christmas Card Tutorial

Simple Gold Embossed Merry Christmas Card Tutorial – Holly Jolly Wishes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

Simple Gold Embossed Merry Christmas Card Tutorial - Holly Jolly Wishes - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK
Simple Gold Embossed Merry Christmas Card Tutorial – Holly Jolly Wishes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

This card is stunning. I love heat embossing. It never loses its magic. This dull powder turning into something glossy and shiny. So pretty!! The sentiment is from the fabulous Holly Jolly Wishes which I am using a lot. I love all the sentiments. They are so versatile for an array of cards, bags, boxes and other projects.

I gutted the green foil sheet with a small stitched rectangular die so that I could save the spare for a future project. As crafters we hate to waste such gorgeous paper, don’t we?

Simple Gold Embossed Merry Christmas Card Tutorial - Holly Jolly Wishes - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK
Simple Gold Embossed Merry Christmas Card Tutorial – Peaceful Prints Version – Holly Jolly Wishes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Thick Basic White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm

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

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Stamparatus

£46.00

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£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.

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Making a Star Shaped Shaker Card – Easy Tutorial

Making a Star Shaped Shaker Card – Easy Tutorial – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! based in Lincoln UK.

Making a Star Shaped Shaker Card - Easy Tutorial - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! based in Lincoln UK.
Making a Star Shaped Shaker Card – Easy Tutorial – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! based in Lincoln UK.

This shaker card came together really easily. I was watching a haul video on YouTube and saw the lady had purchased some star and heart-shaped shaker pockets online. So I thought to myself, why don’t I make a star-shaped shaker card and here it is.

I used children’s fun foam at the pack to give it the necessary dimension. It also prevents any of the Subtle Shimmer Sequins in the shaker element from sticking to any adhesive.

measurements

  • Evening Evergreen Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 13.85cm X 9.5cm
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Shaker Back – Tidings of Christmas DSP – 7.5cm X 7.5cm

other shaker 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

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Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Starlit Punch

£17.00

Window Sheets

£4.75

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.

Using a Snowflake Stencil To Make a Background

Using a Snowflake Stencil To Make a Background – Christmas to Remember – Blending – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Using a Snowflake Stencil To Make a Background - Christmas to Remember - Blending - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Using a Snowflake Stencil To Make a Background – Christmas to Remember – Blending – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

This turned out so well. I used the snowflake stencil from the Adorning pack of stencils. I used the blending brushes with Balmy Blue and then Pacific Point to make this background. The snowflakes are then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.

measurements

  • Pacific Point A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Pacific Point – 5cm wide strip
  • Basic White – 5cm wide strip

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.

Catch Me if You Can, I’m The Gingerbread Man!!

Catch Me if You Can, I’m The Gingerbread Man!! – Frosted Gingerbread – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln Uk.

Catch Me if You Can, I'm The Gingerbread Man!! - Frosted Gingerbread - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln Uk.
Catch Me if You Can, I’m The Gingerbread Man!! – Frosted Gingerbread – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator based in Lincoln Uk.

When I was a child I used to play a game with my father. I would yell “I’m the gingerbread man and you can’t catch me” and then run. A gave of tag if you will. This card reminds me of that silly children’s game.

These gingerbread shapes are heat embossed with white embossing powder on Cinamon cider cardstock. They really look like iced gingerbread. So darling!! I took my inspiration from the matching Gingerbread and Peppermint designer series paper (DSP).

Measurements

  • Cinamon Cider Cardstock A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Gingerbread & Peppermint DSP – Half a sheet – 3″ X 6″.
  • Early Espresso 0.5cm Strips

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.

Using the Christmas Pine Cones Dies – Easy Card

Using the Christmas Pine Cones Dies – Easy Card – Holly Jolly Wishes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Using the Christmas Pine Cones Dies - Easy Card - Holly Jolly Wishes - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
Using the Christmas Pine Cones Dies – Easy Card – Holly Jolly Wishes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

This is actually one die cut. It is pretty!! This is the Christmas Pinecones dies. You can you pieces of this die-cut as layering elements on scrapbooking pages or cards as well. You could also cut it out of various coloured cardstocks and layer them together to make a wreath. So many options!! This is die-cut from the Garden Green patterned paper. I used an adhesive sheet to make adhering it easy.

Measurements

  • Garden Green A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Garden Green Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 15cm X 11cm

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.

Making a Bright, Elegant & Easy Christmas Card

Making a Bright, Elegant & Easy Christmas Card – Trimmings & Tidings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stamping’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Making a Bright, Elegant & Easy Christmas Card - Trimmings & Tidings - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stamping' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
Making a Bright, Elegant & Easy Christmas Card – Trimmings & Tidings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stamping’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I faffed and faffed with this card. In the end, I am so happy with it. I love this bright Real Red background from the Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper (DSP). It is a lovely contrast against the Shaded Spruce green. I’ve made the background look like a wrapped present using scraps of Shaded Spruce paper.

Each year a group of us do a Christmas Stocking Swap. We purchase or make a stocking and fill it up with crafty goodness. It’s a lovely thing to open on Christmas Day and very much part of my Christmas traditions.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Heartwarming Hugs 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

£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.

How I Colour this Christmas Robin – Happy Holly Days

How I Colour this Christmas Robin – Happy Holly Days – Watercolour Pencils – Colouring – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

How I Colour this Christmas Robin - Happy Holly Days - Watercolour Pencils - Colouring - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.
How I Colour this Christmas Robin – Happy Holly Days – Watercolour Pencils – Colouring – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

My mother loves robins. They come so close as she is working in the garden, cocking their little heads, waiting for a juicy worm. Robins are very much associated with Christmas. I love cards with robins. Their little redbreasts are so bright in the dull days of winter.

I coloured this fellow with watercolour pencils. I love water colouring, it is the way I first tried to paint. Watercolouring is very forgiving. Take your time and build up the layer of colours and you are good to go.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Tidings of Christmas – 14.35cm x 10cm

other projects using watercolour pencils

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

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Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Water Painters

£11.25

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.

Candy Canes – How to Heat Emboss a Background

Candy Canes – How to Heat Emboss a Background – Christmas to Remember – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

Candy Canes - How to Heat Emboss a Background - Christmas to Remember - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK
Candy Canes – How to Heat Emboss a Background – Christmas to Remember – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

Gosh, I’m so pleased with how this turned out. I wanted to make this card ever since I first saw the Candy Canes stamp set in the catalogue. The contrast between the white heat embossing and the red background is so striking.

Heat embossing is very easy to do but always feels like magic to me. This dull powder becomes glossy and beautiful as it melts under the heat tool. To make this card I used a larger panel than I needed of real red so that I could cut it down to get or of any imperfections around the edges. Please do watch the video and try it yourself. Enjoy the magic!!!

measurements

  • Thick Basic White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Real Red – 1/4 sheet of an A4 Sheet

Other projects with Heat Embossing

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.

How to use the Be Jolly Stamp Set – Colouring

How to use the Be Jolly Stamp Set – Colouring – Alcohol Markers – Stampin’ Blends – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

How to use the Be Jolly Stamp Set - Colouring - Alcohol Markers - Stampin' Blends -  Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK
How to use the Be Jolly Stamp Set – Colouring – Alcohol Markers – Stampin’ Blends – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

I love to colour. It is so therapeutic. I’ve started to listen to audiobooks as I colour and am loving it. Such a pleasant and relaxing way to spend a few hours. I used the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers here to colour in. The more I do the better I think I’m becoming at blending.

I’ve used quite a few colours here. For the red, I used both Cherry Cobbler and Real Red and again I used both Old Olive and Mossy Meadow for the green. It just gave me a bigger variety of shading possibilities.

measurements

  • Mossy Meadow 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

Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

Real Red Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends
£8.50

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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.

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 the Deer Punch – Be of Good Cheer – Card

Using the Deer Punch – Be of Good Cheer – Card Share – Peaceful Deer – Holly Jolly Christmas – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

Using the Deer Punch - Be of Good Cheer - Card Share - Peaceful Deer - Holly Jolly Christmas - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK
Using the Deer Punch – Be of Good Cheer – Card Share – Peaceful Deer – Holly Jolly Christmas – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK

Aren’t these deer so cute? Two are punched out of the sparkly gold and rose coloured metallic paper. The last one is stamped and punched out. I love punches. They are so easy to use and require no other equipment. Kids can even use them under supervision.

This card reminds me of the reindeer parade that used to happen in Lincoln pre-pandemic. I actually always felt sorry for the deer stuck in their little enclosure as everyone gawked at them. They were on view in the St Marks area of Lincoln for the afternoon before Father Christmas took them through town in the evening on parade. It was wonderful for the children though. It was pure magic to them, bless their hearts.

measurements

  • Cherry Cobbler A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Tidings at Christams DSP –
  • Cherry Cobbler Cardstock –

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.