How to Create a Northern Lights Scene Card with Heat Emboss Resist

 Recreate the magic of the Northern Lights on your cards! Follow along with my video tutorial and learn how to use heat emboss resist and ink blending to make the lights dance across a starry night sky. 

 

There’s something truly magical about the Northern Lights, and I wanted to capture that beauty in a handmade card. In this post, I’m sharing the Northern Lights scene card I recreated from Creative Stamping Issue 152. To really bring this design to life, I’ve also filmed a step-by-step video tutorial where I show you exactly how to use the heat emboss resist technique with WOW! Clear Gloss embossing powder, along with soft ink blending, to create a glowing night sky. 

 

  Watch the full tutorial here →

 

Halloween Treat Box tuturial 🍁#autumnfest2025

 I’m joining in a fun Autumn Fest Halloween collaboration with a group of talented crafters! For my make, I created this adorable Halloween treat box — perfect for sweets, small gifts, or party favours.

It’s time for some spooky crafting fun! 👻 I’m thrilled to be part of the Autumn Fest Halloween collaboration, where several crafters are sharing their unique seasonal projects. My contribution is a handmade Halloween treat box, blending cosy autumn vibes with a touch of Halloween magic.

This little box is ideal for gifting sweets or small surprises, and it’s surprisingly easy to make using just a few basic supplies. I added warm autumn colours, fun patterned papers, and cute embellishments to tie it all together.

You can catch the full process — from cutting to decorating — on my YouTube video, where I walk through each step and share some handy tips for finishing touches.

📺 Watch the full tutorial here

 

Mixed Media Christmas Card with WOW! Embossing

 I love adding texture and shine to my festive makes, and this Christmas card is a perfect example of how mixed media techniques can take your papercrafting to the next level. The combination of rich embossing powders, shimmering glitter, and layered poinsettias creates an elegant card that really stands out.

 

 

 For this design, I used elegant Poinsettia dies by Chloe’s Creative Cards, paired with the WOW! Mixed Media Duo – Million Dollar Vegas Gold embossing powder and Silver Glass MMA to build texture and sparkle. With added glitter accents and other embossing products, the finished look is full of festive charm and elegance.

 

If you’d like to see exactly how I created this card step by step, I’ve filmed a YouTube tutorial where I walk you through the process, sharing all the embossing techniques and tips I used. You can watch the full video here: 

 

 

 

 

Autumn Gift Box Tutorial 🍁 #autumnfest2025

 A cozy autumnal gift box created for #Autumnfest2025 featuring fun and sweet stamped images from Creative Stamping 150 by Made to Surprise! I paired it with the matching card I recently shared for #ffcchallenge2023. 

 

 

Celebrate the season with this charming autumn-themed gift box, decorated with fun and sweet stamped images from Creative Stamping 150 by Made to Surprise. It perfectly complements the matching card I created for #ffcchallenge2023.

I’ve also created a step-by-step video tutorial so you can easily recreate this set at home and add a personal, handmade touch to your autumn gifting.

 

Autumn Florals with Heat Embossing

 Autumn-inspired heat embossed flowers, made using a mix of embossing techniques to add colour, texture, and sparkle. Watch the full tutorial on my YouTube channel to see how I created them step by step. 

 

 

For this project, I wanted to highlight the versatility of heat embossing by exploring a variety of techniques within a single design. These autumn flowers were crafted using multiple embossing approaches to layer colour, add depth, and introduce contrasting finishes. The interplay of shine, texture, and warm seasonal tones results in a striking autumnal effect that feels both elegant and tactile.

 

To see the full creative process, I have shared a step-by-step tutorial on my YouTube channel, where I demonstrate how each embossing technique contributes to the overall look of the flowers.

 

 

 

Showstopper Christmas Wreath Card

 A festive showstopper!

This large circle wreath card is filled with layers of gold and white heat embossing for a luxurious Christmas look. Perfect for when you want a handmade card with plenty of sparkle and elegance.

 

This Christmas wreath card is all about heat embossing - one of my absolute favourite techniques.

I created a large circular card base and built up the wreath design with embossed layers in shiny gold and crisp white powders. The result is a festive showstopper, full of texture, sparkle, and dimension. I love how the embossing adds elegance while still keeping the handmade warmth that makes Christmas cards so special. This project is a wonderful way to combine traditional holiday elements with techniques that really make the details pop.

 If you’d like to see the full process, I’ve shared a step-by-step tutorial on my YouTube channel where I walk through how to create this card from start to finish.
 

 

🎃 Pumpkin-Shaped Autumn Card | AutumnFest 2025

 I’m so excited to share my project for the AutumnFest 2025 Collab! I created a pumpkin-shaped card decorated with rich autumn tones, handmade florals, and embossed details. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season. You can catch the full tutorial over on my YouTube channel — I’d love for you to check it out! 

 Welcome to AutumnFest 2025!  

I’m thrilled to be part of this creative collaboration celebrating the beauty of fall. For my first project, I decided to make a pumpkin-shaped card — a fun seasonal design that really captures the warmth and coziness of autumn. The base of the card is layered in shades of orange and golden yellow, while the focal panel is stamped with autumn leaves and cinnamon sticks for that festive, seasonal feel. To finish, I added handmade dimensional flowers with embossed petals that shimmer beautifully in the light, along with leafy details for extra texture.

New flower style, easy steps—watch the tutorial below. 

  I love how this card combines the rustic charm of fall with a touch of sparkle, making it perfect for sending autumn greetings or even as a decorative keepsake. You can find the full tutorial on my YouTube channel 'Create with Katarina' — I hope you’ll stop by, watch the video, and see all the other wonderful projects in this collab too!

 

Triple Panel Box Pop-Up Birthday Card | Creative Stamping 150 / #ffcchallenge2023

 For the #FFCChallenge2023, I created a Triple Panel Box Pop-Up Card using the gorgeous stamp set from Creative Stamping Issue 150. This design combines autumn-themed images with birthday treats, making it perfect for celebrating at this cosy time of year. Watch my step-by-step tutorial on YouTube to see how it all came together! 

 

 

Here’s my project for the #FFCChallenge2023 — a Triple Panel Box Pop-Up Card featuring the fabulous stamp set from Creative Stamping Issue 150. I wanted this design to capture both the warmth of autumn and the joy of a birthday celebration. Each panel is decorated with a mix of stamped and coloured images — from cakes and cupcakes to pumpkins, berries, and fall leaves. The bright colours pop beautifully against the autumnal background papers, while the dimensional box style gives the card an impressive 3D effect when opened.

 

The Birthday Wishes sentiment takes centre stage across the middle panel, tying everything together into a cheerful, seasonal design. This style of card is such a fun way to surprise the recipient, as it folds flat for posting but pops up to create a real “wow” moment when opened.

 Want to see how I made it?

You can follow along with my full step-by-step video tutorial on YouTube, where I show exactly how to assemble this box card and decorate it with the Creative Stamping 150 stamps.

 
 

Apple Treat Bags | Back-to-School Craft YouTube Hop

 I made these fun apple-themed treat bags, perfect for back-to-school gifts or little autumn surprises. They’re simple, sweet, and a great way to package small goodies!

This project is part of a YouTube hop, where several talented creators are sharing their own inspiring back-to-school themed crafts. You’ll find all the details and participant links in my video description, so be sure to hop along and discover even more creative ideas!

  

 

 These apple treat bags are such a cheerful project – ideal for back-to-school, teacher gifts, or even autumn parties. I love how they can be filled with little surprises, making them both decorative and practical. They’re a wonderful seasonal make, and the apple shape adds a playful twist to a classic gift bag. You can decorate them in different colours, personalise them with tags, or even adapt them for other occasions.

 

If you’d like to try them yourself, I’ve created a downloadable template so you can follow along easily.

 

Download the apple template form here

 

You’ll find the link in my video description, along with a full tutorial where I walk you through each step.

 

 

Studio Light Shaker Card | Monthly Sketch Challenge

 I created this fun shaker card for a monthly sketch challenge using Studio Light products. It’s always inspiring to see how a simple sketch can spark new ideas!

This sketch challenge is part of a collaboration, and it’s been wonderful to join in with other talented creators. You’ll find more information about all the participants in my video description, so you can check out their inspiring makes as well. 

 For this month’s sketch challenge, I decided to add a playful twist by turning my design into a shaker card. Sketches are a fantastic way to get the creativity flowing, and I love how they guide the layout while still leaving plenty of room for personal touches.

I reached for some of my favourite Studio Light products, which worked beautifully for this project. The shaker element adds a layer of movement and fun, making the design extra special while still following the clean lines of the sketch. These kinds of challenges are perfect for pushing me to think outside the box and try different approaches to cardmaking.

 If you’d like to see this card come together, be sure to check out my video tutorial where I share the process step by step.