How Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial

How Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial – Focus Friday – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial - Focus Friday - Biggest Wish - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial – Focus Friday – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

During the month of October Focus Friday is going to be looking at Heat Embossing. In this post, we are learning the basics of heat embossing. Heat embossing is a very easy technique that always gives a wow effect to your card. It really feels like magic watching the dull powder, turn glossy and shiny.

There are a number of tips I want to give you. Remember practice makes perfect. You will need to use a “sticky” ink like Versamark to heat emboss. You need very little powder to achieve a great effect. I always use an embossing buddy on my paper before I start to get rid of any static. This means the embossing powder will only stick where there is ink. Lastly, let your heat tool heat up for 30 seconds away from your card. This means it will be hot already and the powder will take less time to melt. This reduces the chance of any powder blowing away.

How Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial - Focus Friday - Biggest Wish - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How Do I Heat Emboss? Simple Tips Tutorial – Focus Friday – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Evening Evergreen / Soft Succulent Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Lovely Linen 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

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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

 

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.

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.

Amazing Day-Simple Panel Card-Easy Make

Amazing Day-Simple Panel Card-Easy Make – Colouring – Alcohol Markers – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

Amazing Day-Simple Panel Card-Easy Make - Colouring - Alcohol Markers - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK
Amazing Day-Simple Panel Card-Easy Make – Colouring – Alcohol Markers – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

This is one of my go to style of cards. It’s a great way to stretch your designer series paper (DSP). I’ve used half a sheet of 6″ X 6″ paper. Sometimes I place the paper in the middle of the card and sometimes more to one side or the other.

The focal image is from Amazing Year. Such a beautiful simple bunch of flowers. They are coloured in using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. Below is another way. Which do you prefer?

Amazing Day-Simple Panel Card-Easy Make - Colouring - Alcohol Markers - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK
Amazing Day-Simple Panel Card-Easy Make – Colouring – Alcohol Markers – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Pacific Point Cardstock A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Half a Sheet of 6″ X 6″ Tea Boutique / Butterfly Kisses DSP
  • Basic White Cardstock – 9cm X 9.8cm
  • Pacific Point Cardstock – 9.5cm X 10.3cm

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 Dies Your Focus – Simple Card

Make Dies Your Focus – Simple Card – Focus Friday – Poppy Moments – Go to Greetings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

Make Dies Your Focus - Simple Card - Focus Friday - Poppy Moments - Go to Greetings - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
Make Dies Your Focus – Simple Card – Focus Friday – Poppy Moments – Go to Greetings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

This is such an elegant card. I’ve used no colour only Basic Black, Basic Grey and Basic White. This post is a Focus Friday post. During the month of September, we have been focusing on dies every Friday. I’ve made dies the total focus of this card. The stamping is just for the simple sentiment.

These florals are actually the poppies from Poppy Moments. I’ve used these dies in many different ways and will link some of them below.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Black & White Designer Series Paper (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

[148187]
£45.75

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£24.00

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 Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me

Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me – Go to Greetings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me - Go to Greetings - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me – Go to Greetings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love this card. The contrast of the white, black and pink is gorgeous. It’s a straightforward card to make. The flowers are from the Hugs of Happiness Designer Series Paper (DSP). I cut them out using the matching dies. My fussy cutting would never be that good. LOL!

Below is the same card but made using Mango Melody as the cardbase as opposed to the above one which uses Melon Mambo. Which one do you like better?

Mango Melody - Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me - Go to Greetings - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Mango Melody – Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me – Go to Greetings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

The card front is divided into three parts which you can see below. The outer two flaps are joined using a strip of window sheet. It creates this one flap card.

Inside -  Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me - Go to Greetings - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Inside – Make This Fun Flap Birthday Card With Me – Go to Greetings – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Measurements

  • Melon Mambo / Mango Melody Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half. Cut the front flap up to the score line at 4cm on each side.
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Basic Black Cardstock
    • 10cm X 3.5cm X 4 pieces
    • 6.3cm X 10cm X 1 piece
  • Black & White DSP –
    • 9.5cm X 3cm X 4 pieces
    • 5.8cm X 9.5cm X 1 piece

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

[148187]
£45.75

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£24.00

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 Your Dies to Make Your Own Stencils

Using Your Dies to Make Your Own Stencils – Focus Friday – Flowers of Friendship – Basic Border Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

Using Your Dies to Make Your Own Stencils - Focus Friday - Flowers of Friendship - Basic Border Dies - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK.
Using Your Dies to Make Your Own Stencils – Focus Friday – Flowers of Friendship – Basic Border Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

Welcome to this Focus Friday project. Today we are looking at using dies to create your own stencils. I used the Basic Border dies to make this stencil. I then used my blending brush to create this lovely border on the card. Above you can see the Melon Mambo version and below is the Bermuda Bay one. Which do you like best?

Using Your Dies to Make Your Own Stencils - Focus Friday - Flowers of Friendship - Basic Border Dies - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK.
Using Your Dies to Make Your Own Stencils – Focus Friday – Flowers of Friendship – Basic Border Dies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK.

measurements

  • Basic Black 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

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.

How I Made a Tonal Heat Embossed Card

How I Made a Tonal Heat Embossed Card – Hydrangea Haven – Amazing Year – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How I Made a Tonal Heat Embossed Card - Hydrangea Haven - Amazing Year - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How I Made a Tonal Heat Embossed Card – Hydrangea Haven – Amazing Year – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love the new in-colour, Orchid Oasis. It’s beautiful!! This card was created using second and first-generation stamping. It creates this lovely tonal variation in colour in the background. The hydrangea is heat embossed in white embossing powder so that it pops from the background.

Measurements

  • Orchid Oasis Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Basic White Cardstock – 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

£45.75

Bone Folder

£6.75

Paper Trimmer

£24.00

Simply Shammy

£8.00

Versamark Pad

£9.00

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.

Do You Like Tea? Make a Card With Me

Do You Like Tea? Make a Card With Me – Cup of Tea – Tea Boutique – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo! – Lincoln UK

Do You Like Tea? Make a Card With Me - Cup of Tea - Tea Boutique - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo! - Lincoln UK
Do You Like Tea? Make a Card With Me – Cup of Tea – Tea Boutique – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo! – Lincoln UK

Do you like lemon in your tea? I actually don’t but I do love lemons. I put lemon juice on lots of things and use it as a substitute for vinegar quite often.

These lemons in the tea boutique paper are so cute and I just had to use them. It is so summery and vibrant.

measurements

  • Starry Sky Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper (DSP) –
    • 14.35cm X 10cm
    • 5.3cm x 14.35cm
  • Starry Sky Cardstock – 5.7cm X 14.35cm

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

Teacup Dies

£26.00

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.

Look At This Gift Box – Holds 4 Tea Lights

Look At This Gift Box – Holds 4 Tea Lights – Rings of Love – Limited Edition – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

Look At This Gift Box - Holds 4 Tea Lights - Rings of Love - Limited Edition - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK
Look At This Gift Box – Holds 4 Tea Lights – Rings of Love – Limited Edition – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

I made this cute little box in two colour ways. Above is Orchid Oasis and below is Rich Razzleberry. Which do you prefer? We made the Rich Razzleberry one in a recent card club. I host a monthly virtual card club in my Facebook Group each month.

This box holds four tealights and opens like a pizza box. It is super easy to make. I used the gorgeous Wonderful World designer series paper that I got as a freebie during Sale-a-bration. During Sale-a-bration you can choose a free item for each qualifying order.

Rich Razzleberry - Look At This Gift Box - Holds 4 Tea Lights - Rings of Love - Limited Edition - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK
Rich Razzleberry – Look At This Gift Box – Holds 4 Tea Lights – Rings of Love – Limited Edition – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Orchid Oasis / Rich Razzleberry Cardstock – 9 1/2″ X 5 1/4″ scored:
    • on the horizontal side at 1″, 4 1/4″, 5 1/4″, 8 1/2″
    • on the short side at 1″ & 4 1/4″
  • Wonderful World DSP – 3″ X 3″ X 2 Pieces & 3″ X 3/4″ X 4 Pieces
Template - Look At This Gift Box - Holds 4 Tea Lights - Rings of Love - Limited Edition - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - Lincoln UK
Template – Look At This Gift Box – Holds 4 Tea Lights – Rings of Love – Limited Edition – 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

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.

Butterfly Kisses. Easy Gatefold Birthday Card

Butterfly Kisses. Easy Gatefold Birthday Card – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Butterfly Kisses. Easy Gatefold Birthday Card - Biggest Wish - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Butterfly Kisses. Easy Gatefold Birthday Card – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I have this bright and summery card to share with you today. The colours in the Butterfly Kisses paper are so vibrant and bold. Very much my style. I’ve teamed this bright paper with an equally bold font for the sentiment from the Biggest Wish stamp set.

Measurements

  • Fresh Freesia Cardstock – Half an A4 sheet cut in half on the longer side. Scored at 5.25cm on the longer side from each end.
  • Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 4.75cm X 2 pieces
  • Basic White Cardstock – 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

£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 Make a Double Easel Style Card

How to Make a Double Easel Style Card – Hedgehog Builder Punch – Sweetest Cherries – Rings of Love – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

How to Make a Double Easel Style Card - Hedgehog Builder Punch - Sweetest Cherries - Rings of Love - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo - UK
How to Make a Double Easel Style Card – Hedgehog Builder Punch – Sweetest Cherries – Rings of Love – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

This is a card we made in a recent card club. I host a virtual card club in my Facebook group each month. This is a cute double easel card using the Rings of Love Designer Series Paper (DSP). The pattern has an autumnal theme and I though the little hedgehog matched perfectly with it.

measurements

  • Soft Suede Cardstock
    • 29.7cm X 10.5cm. This is an an A4 sheet cut in half on the short side. Score on the long side at 7.45cm & 14.85cm
    • 14cm X 5cm scored at 7cm on the long side
    • 7cm X 5cm
    • 14.85cm X 10.5cm
    • 9cm X 7cm
  • Basic White Cardstock – 8.5cm X 6.5cm
  • Rings of Love DSP
    • 14.35cm X 10 cm X 2 Pieces
    • 6.5cm X 4.5cm 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

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.