Tag: thanking you

All Aflutter – How to Make This Stylish Thank You Card Today.

All Aflutter – How to Make This Stylish Thank You Card Today. – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

All Aflutter – How to Make This Stylish Thank You Card Today. – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Sometimes the simplest cards make the biggest impact, and these elegant thank you cards are the perfect example. By combining bold sentiment stamping with a colourful patterned background and a beautifully detailed butterfly, you can create a stylish handmade card in just a few easy steps.

The Thanking You stamp set provides the oversized sentiment, while the delicate butterfly from All Aflutter adds the perfect finishing touch. Paired with the gorgeous Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper, these cards are ideal for sending heartfelt thanks to friends, family or customers.

A Clean and Contemporary Design

One of the things I love most about these cards is how clean and uncluttered they look. The large “Thank You” sentiment becomes the focal point, allowing the beautiful colours to shine without overwhelming the design.

Using Thick Basic White cardstock for the card base gives the card a lovely sturdy feel, while the patterned border frames the sentiment beautifully.

I’ve created two colour variations:

  • Peaceful Pine for a rich, elegant look.
  • Hydrangea Hue for a fresh, cheerful design.

Both versions use the same layout, proving how simply changing the colour palette can give a project a completely different feel.

All Aflutter - How to Make This Stylish Thank You Card Today.
All Aflutter – How to Make This Stylish Thank You Card Today.

Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper

The Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper provides just the right amount of detail without competing with the stamped sentiment.

The subtle spotted pattern adds texture and interest while keeping the overall design modern and sophisticated. It’s an excellent choice when you want your sentiment to remain the star of the card.

Bold Sentiments Make Beautiful Cards

Large sentiment stamps are one of my favourite ways to create quick cards.

The oversized greeting from the Thanking You stamp set fills the card front effortlessly, meaning you don’t need lots of layers or embellishments to achieve a polished finish.

I stamped the sentiments in:

  • Peaceful Pine
  • Hydrangea Hue

These coordinating ink colours tie everything together perfectly.

All Aflutter - How to Make This Stylish Thank You Card Today.
All Aflutter – How to Make This Stylish Thank You Card Today.

A Pop of Colour with the Butterfly

Every card needs a little finishing touch, and the butterfly from the All Aflutter stamp set does exactly that.

Stamped in Timid Tiger with Hybrid Black ink for the detail, the butterfly adds a warm splash of colour that contrasts beautifully against both the green and blue colour schemes.

It’s a small embellishment that makes a big impact and brings the whole design to life.

Measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Hydrangea Hue / Peaceful Pine – Painted Patterns designer series paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm.

Perfect for Any Occasion

Although I’ve used a thank you sentiment, this layout could easily be adapted for lots of occasions. Simply swap the greeting and you’ll have cards suitable for birthdays, congratulations, thinking of you or even just a friendly hello.

It’s also a fantastic design when you need to make several cards quickly, as the simple layout is easy to reproduce in different colours.

Why You’ll Love This Card

This project is perfect because it:

  • Comes together quickly.
  • Uses minimal supplies.
  • Showcases beautiful Designer Series Paper.
  • Features a bold sentiment as the main focal point.
  • Works with a variety of colour combinations.
  • Is suitable for beginners as well as experienced papercrafters.

Whether you’re making one special thank you card or a whole batch to keep on hand, this elegant design is one you’ll return to again and again.

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

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

How to Create a Bold Thank You Card.

How to Create a Bold Thank You Card. – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

How to Create a Bold Thank You Card. – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Sometimes a simple design with strong colours can create the biggest impact, and today’s bold thank you cards are a perfect example of that. These cards are quick to make, full of contrast, and ideal to keep on hand for any occasion where a heartfelt thank you is needed.

For this project, I’ve focused on combining heat embossing with patterned paper, allowing the sentiment to really shine while the background adds interest and texture.

How to Create a Bold Thank You Card. - Thanking You - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
How to Create a Bold Thank You Card. – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

White Heat Embossing for Maximum Impact

The sentiment on both cards is stamped using the Thanking You stamp set and white heat embossed directly onto patterned paper. Heat embossing instantly elevates a card design, giving the sentiment a crisp, professional finish and a lovely raised texture.

White embossing works particularly well here as it stands out beautifully against the darker patterned papers, creating that bold, eye-catching look without needing lots of extra layers or embellishments.

Beautiful Bokeh Patterned Paper

Both cards feature Beautiful Bokeh DSP, which adds a soft, dreamy background while still allowing the sentiment to take centre stage. The subtle circular pattern gives the illusion of depth and movement, making these cards feel special without being overly busy.

Using patterned paper as a focal panel is a great way to create interest quickly, especially when paired with a strong sentiment stamp.

Colour Combinations Used

For the first card, I paired:

  • A Bubble Bath card base
  • Berry Burst Beautiful Bokeh patterned paper

This combination feels bright and cheerful, perfect for sending a happy and uplifting thank you.

For the second card, I used:

  • A Calypso Coral card base
  • Calypso Coral Beautiful Bokeh patterned paper

This version has a warmer, more vibrant feel while still keeping the design clean and simple.

Both colourways show how easy it is to adapt the same layout to different colour schemes.

How to Create a Bold Thank You Card. - Thanking You - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
How to Create a Bold Thank You Card. – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

measurements

  • Bubble Bath / Calypso Coral 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
  • Beautiful Bokeh designers series paper – 13.85cm X 9.5cm

Simple Layout, Big Results

The layout for these cards is intentionally straightforward, allowing the sentiment and colours to do all the work. A single embossed focal panel, layered onto a coordinating card base, creates a polished look that’s easy to mass-produce if you need multiple cards in a hurry.

This design is ideal for:

  • Thank you cards
  • Happy mail
  • Craft fairs
  • Quick handmade cards using your patterned paper stash

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

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

Make a Bold Thank You Card – The Emboss Resist Technique

Make a Bold Thank You Card – The Emboss Resist Technique – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Make a Bold Thank You Card - The Emboss Resist Technique - Thanking You - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make a Bold Thank You Card – The Emboss Resist Technique – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I am a fan of big bold sentiments such as this one in the Thank You stamp set. The emboss resist technique is a fabulous one and I would encourage you to have a play with it. I’ve clear heat embossed on white cardstock and ink blended over the top to create this card. A couple of floral pieces from the Fully Flowering ephemera pack finish off the card.

Make a Bold Thank You Card - The Emboss Resist Technique - Thanking You - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make a Bold Thank You Card – The Emboss Resist Technique – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

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 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 that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

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.

Technique – How to Heat Emboss on Patterned Paper

Technique – How to Heat Emboss on Patterned Paper – Easy Card Tutorial – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

Technique - How to Heat Emboss on Patterned Paper - Easy Card Tutorial - Thanking You - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo
Technique – How to Heat Emboss on Patterned Paper – Easy Card Tutorial – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

I am great fan of big, bold sentiments. When I saw this one in the catalogue, I just knew I had to have it. Initially, I was going to do something completely different with this card. After watching a fellow demo use the Full of Life designer series paper (DSP) I knew I wanted to use it with this sentiment and this card was born.

The sentiment is white heat embossed. You can use a white pigment ink but you won’t get as strong a white as you do with heat embossing. I love how the white pops against the rainbow DSP. We tend to forget that we can emobss on patterned paper just as well as on cardstock. The results are amazing, Go ahead and try it yourself.

Technique - How to Heat Emboss on Patterned Paper - Easy Card Tutorial - Thanking You - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo
Technique – How to Heat Emboss on Patterned Paper – Easy Card Tutorial – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Full of Live 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 that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

£11.75

Thanking You Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

£18.00

Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

£16.00

Versamark Pad

£9.00

Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

£20.00

Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins

£7.00

Heat Tool - Uk Plug

£30.00

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 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.