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

other projects

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Ashee xx

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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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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.

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.

Shaker Domes and How to Use Them! Focus Friday!!!

Shaker Domes and How to Use Them! Focus Friday!!! – Jar of Flowers – Jar Punch – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Shaker Domes and How to Use Them! Focus Friday!!! - Jar of Flowers - Jar Punch - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stam
Shaker Domes and How to Use Them! Focus Friday!!! – Jar of Flowers – Jar Punch – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stam

Welcome to this Focus Friday blog post. This month we are focusing on shaker cards. Today we are looking at shaker dome cards. They are really easy to make and add so fun to receive.

The stamp set is Jar of Flowers. Everything has been coloured using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. They are as you know one of my favourite colouring mediums as they blend so well.

measurements

  • Poppy Parade Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Sweet Symmetry designer series paper – 13.85cm X 9.5cm

other focus friday projects

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Ashee xx

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Stamparatus

£46.00

Bone Folder

£6.50

Paper Trimmer

£23.00

Simply Shammy

£7.50

Jar Punch

£17.00

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.

Look!! Cute Little Critters in Their Stockings

Look!! Cute Little Critters in Their Stockings – Sweet Little Stocking – Stampin’ Blend Alcohol Markers – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

Look!! Cute Little Critters in Their Stockings - Sweet Little Stocking - Stampin' Blend Alcohol Markers - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK.
Look!! Cute Little Critters in Their Stockings – Sweet Little Stocking – Stampin’ Blend Alcohol Markers – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK.

Oh my gosh, aren’t these little critters cute!!! I want them all in my stocking this Christmas. I don’t know about you but when I’m not happy I gravitate to animals above people. Much easier to connect with I think.

These little cuties are coloured using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. I put on an audiobook and had a nice relaxing half an hour of colouring. To add dimension I used the new acrylic shapes to decorate each of the stockings. They look really good in real life. The camera doesn’t show them off to their best.

measurements

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

Stockings 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.

Embrace the Imperfect – Make a Christmas Card

Embrace the Imperfect – Make a Christmas Card – Holly Jolly Wishes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

Embrace the Imperfect - Make a Christmas Card - Holly Jolly Wishes - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK
Embrace the Imperfect – Make a Christmas Card – Holly Jolly Wishes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

I love this card as the strips of paper are meant to be wonky. The imperfect lines make this card look fabulous. I cut the strips at different angles with no measuring, no right or wrong. I just went for it. There is a little gap between each strip so they really pop from each other. The large sentiment and some foil sheet and bingo, you have a really great card.

measurements

  • Real Red A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.85cm X 8.5cm

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

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 * Snowflake Heat Embossed Background

How to * Snowflake Heat Embossed Background – Snowflake Wishes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

How to * Snowflake Heat Embossed Background - Snowflake Wishes - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK
How to * Snowflake Heat Embossed Background – Snowflake Wishes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

How is everyone doing? Only a few weeks until Christmas. Are you excited? Yes, I am. I love the build-up to Christmas with all the lovely music, pretty lights and of course Christmas movies.

Here is a snowflake card I have to share with you today. I heat embossed the snowflakes with white embossing powder. They look so vibrant against the Night of Navy background. If you use a white craft ink it will never look as bright as white heat embossing. I used rhinestones in the centre of each snowflake for that extra bling effect!!

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Night of Navy Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

other projects using 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 Gilding Flakes with Stencils – Christmas

How to use Gilding Flakes with Stencils – Christmas – Perfectly Plaid – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

How to use Gilding Flakes with Stencils - Christmas - Perfectly Plaid - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK
How to use Gilding Flakes with Stencils – Christmas – Perfectly Plaid – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

I was so excited when the gilded flakes came out and couldn’t wait to use them. Of course, I did and then put them away and forgot about them. I was watching a video about gilding flakes and thought I need to pull them out and use them again so I did. Here is what I came up with.

I tacked my piece of basic white cardstock down to the stencil with low tack tape so it wouldn’t move on me. Next, I used versamark ink through the stencil, removed the stencil and applied heat & stick powder. Remember not to overheat the heat and stick powder, move on to the next section as soon as it’s melted. The gilding flakes stick to the heat & stick powder. Buff away the excess flakes and there you go!!

measurements

  • Real Red Cardstock – A6 Cardstock – 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

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.