Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
Welcome to Day 5 of my 12 Days of Advent Crafting! Today we’re creating a beautifully elegant birthday card using heat embossing, layered designer paper, and simple details that make a big impact.
This project is part of the Advent Crafting Kit, but the design is very adaptable—you can easily recreate it using supplies you already have in your stash. Along the way, I walk you through heat embossing step-by-step, share card measurements, and show how to layer elements for dimension without overthinking it.
✨ New here?
If you’re just finding me for the first time, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Be sure to check out the full 12 Days of Christmas Crafting playlist — the link is in the description below so you can start from Day 1 or jump around to any project that inspires you.
🎥 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCPP1L2g6CFQEawJ0MXrzZ1KJXqHk-FZ2
In this series you’ll find:
• Everyday card ideas you can use all year
• Simple techniques and layout ideas
• Relaxed, craft-with-me style tutorials
All the links mentioned in today’s video — including supplies, specials, and my paper share — are listed below.
Thanks so much for crafting with me, and I’ll see you tomorrow for Day 6! 💌✂️
This project was created live at 10 AM Central on YouTube and Facebook, and you can craft along at your own pace using the replay.
🔗 LINKS & DETAILS
💗 Join Our Creative Community
Share your finished cards and get inspired by other stampers in my private Facebook group: 👉 Kristina’s Creative Stampers 🔗 facebook.com/groups/295665511008396
✂️ 12 Days of Crafting Kit The kit used in this series is available while supplies last. 🔗 stampinup.com/products/12-days-of-crafting-advent-calendar-english?demoid=2177130
📦 Paper Share (Open Through January 6) Get a sampling of all the new catalog papers without buying full packs. 🔗creatingwithkristina.com/2026-spring-paper-share
🛍 Shop Stampin’ Up! with Me 🔗 stampinup.com/?demoid=2177130
📧 Get My Emails & Tutorials Be sure you’re on my email list for exclusive tutorials and updates. 🔗 forms.aweber.com/form/29/1749758229.htm
Chapters
0:00 Welcome & Day 5 Introduction
0:48 About the 12 Days of Advent Crafting Series
2:02 Crafting Community & Facebook Group Invitation
3:52 Supplies Used from the Advent Crafting Kit
4:38 Card Measurements & Paper Cutting Tips
5:58 Decorating the Inside of the Card
7:41 Layering Designer Paper on the Card Front
9:10 Heat Embossing Basics (Tools & Tips)
10:53 Embossing the Sentiment & Daisy Image
13:45 Die Cutting the Embossed Daisy
15:59 Assembling the Card Front
17:16 Adding Dimensionals & Flower Placement
19:10 Embellishing with Gold Dots
21:15 Finished Card Reveal
21:29 Meaning of the Fifth Day of Christmas
22:30 Wrap-Up & Day 6 Teaser
Welcome to Day 5 of my 12 Days of Advent Crafting! Today we’re creating a beautifully elegant birthday card using heat embossing, layered designer paper, and simple details that make a big impact.
This project is part of the Advent Crafting Kit, but the design is very adaptable—you can easily recreate it using supplies you already have in your stash. Along the way, I walk you through heat embossing step-by-step, share card measurements, and show how to layer elements for dimension without overthinking it.
✨ New here?
If you’re just finding me for the first time, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Be sure to check out the full 12 Days of Christmas Crafting playlist — the link is in the description below so you can start from Day 1 or jump around to any project that inspires you.
🎥 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCPP1L2g6CFQEawJ0MXrzZ1KJXqHk-FZ2
In this series you’ll find:
• Everyday card ideas you can use all year
• Simple techniques and layout ideas
• Relaxed, craft-with-me style tutorials
All the links mentioned in today’s video — including supplies, specials, and my paper share — are listed below.
Thanks so much for crafting with me, and I’ll see you tomorrow for Day 6! 💌✂️
This project was created live at 10 AM Central on YouTube and Facebook, and you can craft along at your own pace using the replay.
🔗 LINKS & DETAILS
💗 Join Our Creative Community
Share your finished cards and get inspired by other stampers in my private Facebook group: 👉 Kristina’s Creative Stampers 🔗 facebook.com/groups/295665511008396
✂️ 12 Days of Crafting Kit The kit used in this series is available while supplies last. 🔗 stampinup.com/products/12-days-of-crafting-advent-calendar-english?demoid=2177130
📦 Paper Share (Open Through January 6) Get a sampling of all the new catalog papers without buying full packs. 🔗creatingwithkristina.com/2026-spring-paper-share
🛍 Shop Stampin’ Up! with Me 🔗 stampinup.com/?demoid=2177130
📧 Get My Emails & Tutorials Be sure you’re on my email list for exclusive tutorials and updates. 🔗 forms.aweber.com/form/29/1749758229.htm
Chapters
0:00 Welcome & Day 5 Introduction
0:48 About the 12 Days of Advent Crafting Series
2:02 Crafting Community & Facebook Group Invitation
3:52 Supplies Used from the Advent Crafting Kit
4:38 Card Measurements & Paper Cutting Tips
5:58 Decorating the Inside of the Card
7:41 Layering Designer Paper on the Card Front
9:10 Heat Embossing Basics (Tools & Tips)
10:53 Embossing the Sentiment & Daisy Image
13:45 Die Cutting the Embossed Daisy
15:59 Assembling the Card Front
17:16 Adding Dimensionals & Flower Placement
19:10 Embellishing with Gold Dots
21:15 Finished Card Reveal
21:29 Meaning of the Fifth Day of Christmas
22:30 Wrap-Up & Day 6 Teaser
