Lesley's Stampin Ground

Wednesday 8 May 2024

Lovely & Sweet

Hi friends,

Black & gold always looks so elegant and I have used this combination with the Lovely & Sweet Stamp set and dies.

I stamped the image from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) with VersaMark (#102283) onto Basic Black card (#121688). I added the Gold Embossing Powder (#165678) and set this with the Heat Tool (#129056). The co-ordinating Lovely & Sweet die (#162626) was used to cut the image.

The gold paper from the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) was matted with Basic Black card. I wrapped the Gold Trim from the Gold & Silver 1/8” Trim Combo Pack (#161633) around the card front.

I cut the DSP from the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (#163393) with one of the Radiating Stitches dies (#161595) and this was also matted with Basic Black card then attached to the card front.

The sentiment from the Everyday Details stamp set (#162861) was stamped with VersaMark & Gold Embossing Powder. A Stylish Shapes Die (#159183) was used to cut the sentiment. This and the floral stamped image were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The retired Festive Pearls were added to the card.

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Tuesday 7 May 2024

Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack

Hello stamping Friends,

If you want something for a quick and easy card you can’t go past the Memories & More cards and the Ephemera packs, which I have used for today’s card.

I have used 2 of the cards from the Thoughtful Journey Memories & More Card pack (#163318). The larger card was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). The smaller card was matted with Blackberry Bliss card (#133682) and attached to the card.

The flowers & leaves are from the Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack (#163762). These ephemera packs have a great variety of pre-cut images in a variety of colours. This flower wasn’t coloured so I coloured it with Stampin’ Blends using Blackberry Bliss (#154877), Fresh Freesia (#155518) and Petunia Pop (#163828). I used Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends (#154902) on the leaves on the floral image and Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends (#161673) for the flower centres. The larger leaves are also from the Ephemera pack.

The flowers were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the leaves with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The Purple Fine Shimmer Gems (#162611) are the embellishments used. Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers & leaves.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

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Monday 6 May 2024

Thoughtful Journey Memories & More Card Pack

Hello & welcome friends,

The Thoughtful Journey Memories & More Card pack (#163318) is great for both Scrapbooking and cards. I have chosen 2 of the designs from the pack for this card. These also co-ordinate with the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (#163303) and the Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (#1633314). However I haven’t used the DSP and stamp set on this card.

I matted the 2 pieces from the card pack with Night Of Navy card (#106577) and attached these to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The Lost Lagoon card (#133686) and Crushed Curry card (#131288) were both backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334), then cut with a die from the Thoughtful Wishes Dies (#163313). These were attached to the card.

“Happy Birthday” from the Magnolia Mood stamp set (#163502) was stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). The sentiment & the Night Of Navy card under the sentiment were cut with Unbounded Love dies (#163383). This was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The bird embellishments are from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Saturday 4 May 2024

Thoughtful Expressions

Hi friends,

This flower is from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set (#162815) and coloured with Stampin’ Blends.

The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#159228). The flowers were coloured with the Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends (#163828) and the leaves with Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends (#161682). For the flower centre I used Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends (#161673). I cut this image with the now retired Thoughtful Expressions dies.

I stamped the Leaf Collection background stamp (#163610) with VersaMark (#102283) onto Basic White card. I used White Embossing Powder (#165679) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I then very lightly coloured this with Lemon Lime Twist ink (#147147) using a Blending Brush (#153611). I always like to start with the colour lighter and add extra if you want it darker. You can always add colour but difficult to remove it.

I taped a triangle of the Petunia Pop from the 2024-2026 In-Color 6”x6” Designer Series Paper Assortment pack (#163777) to the stamped card front. Then I attached the Petunia Pop Bordered Ribbon (#163785) around the card front. This was matted with the Petunia Pop card (#163802), then attached to the Basic White base card.

The sentiment from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set was stamped with Petunia Pop ink (#163811). The sentiment and the border around the sentiment were cut with a die from Unbounded Love (#163383) This die cuts the 2 pieces so I used the inside part with the sentiment then cut the Petunia Pop card and only used the outside frame. The sentiment was taped to the card and the frame was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The gold trim from the Gold & Silver 1/8” Trim Combo Pack (#161633) was attached to the card and the flower was attached on top with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The trio of embellishments are from the 2024-2026 In-Color Shimmer Gems (#163781).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

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Friday 3 May 2024

Unbounded Love dies

Hi stamping friends,

I have used 3 of my favourite things on this card - butterflies, purple & gold.

The Nature’s Sweetness 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) was matted with Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) and attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). An Everyday Details die (#162864) was used to create the design in the strip of Gorgeous Grape card then this was attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

An Unbounded Love die (#163383) was used to cut the Gold Foil (#132622). This was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). The sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set (#163756) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099). This was also cut with the same die and placed inside the gold die cut.

The butterfly is from the Paper Butterfly Accents (#162612). I coloured this with Highland Heather ink (#147103) and Gorgeous Grape ink, using Blending Brushes (#153611). I added some glimmer using the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897). The butterfly was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments are the Iridescent Foil Gems (#162842).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

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Thursday 2 May 2024

Take To the Sky Suite Collection

Hi & welcome again my friends,

The Take To The Sky Suite Collection (#163832) includes a stamp set, dies, designer paper and embellishments.

The 2 designs from the Take To The Sky 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#163436) were matted with Night Of Navy card (#106577) then attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The plane from the Adventurous Sky stamp set (#163439) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I added Silver Embossing Powder (#165678) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The plane was then cut with the co-ordinating die from the Adventurous Sky Dies (#163446). The Silver propellers were cut from the Silver & Gold Adhesive Backed Glimmer Paper (#162288) and attached to the plane with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

I cut the Basic White card & Night Of Navy card with the Deckled Rectangles dies (#159173). I dry embossed the white card with one of the Basics Embossing folders (#161598) and the Night Of Navy card with the So Swirly Embossing Folder (#163791). I lightly daubered the Embossed white card with Night Of Navy ink (#147110).

“Happy Birthday” is from the Adventurous Sky stamp set and stamped with Night Of Navy ink. A die from the Adventurous Sky dies was used to cut the sentiment.

The rectangles were taped to the card. Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used to attach the plane & sentiment. The embellishments are from the Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls (#163416).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.