Lesley's Stampin Ground

Wednesday 28 June 2023

One Horse Open Sleigh Suite Collection

Hello,

Here is my first Christmas card for the year which is amazing as it isn't even the end of June. However I just had to play with this new Online Exclusive One Horse Open Sleigh Suite Collection (#162130) which will be available from 5th July.

The 6”x6” One Horse Open Sleigh DSP (#162118) is just stunning with a variety of winters landscapes on one side and more subtle designs on the other side.

I stamped the horse & sleigh from the Horse & Sleigh stamp set (#162119) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) on Basic White card (#159228). This image was coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Poppy Parade (#154958), Boho Blue (#161659), Lemon Lolly (#161673), 300 from the Medium Deep Natural Tones (#159461), 500 from the Medium Natural Tones (#159462), 800 from the Medium Light Natural Tones (#159463). A Horse & Sleigh die (#162125) was used to cut this image.

I also cut 2 trees from the same die set using Vellum (#106584) and Basic White card. After cutting the white card I lightly spread over some White Pearlized Enamel Effects (#156310) using a Palette Knife (#142808) and allowed this to dry. This gave a lovely shine to the tree. The trees were attached with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755). The horse & sleigh was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment, also from the Horse & Sleigh stamp set, was stamped with Poppy Parade ink (#147050). I did this using the Stamparatus so I could re-ink with VersaMark (#102283) and add Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). I cut this with a retired Frosted Flurry die and attached it to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). An Adhesive-Backed Snowflake (#162129) was added to the sentiment.

“Love what you do and share what you love.

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Tuesday 27 June 2023

Les Shoppes Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

A super easy card using the Les Shoppes Designer Series Paper (#161322). There is a bundle (Let’s Go Shopping #161333) which co-ordianates with this paper but I haven’t used it on this card.

These images were fussy cut from the DSP. You can use the images separately or stack them on top of each other or make a streetscape. So many possibilities. There are 2 different images used here for the shops.

I dry embossed the Crumb Cake card (#121685) with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600) and attached it to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550). The shops and one pot plant were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). Mini Glue Dots (#103683) were used for the second pot plant.

The sentiment is from a the Translucent Florals stamp set (#162243) which will be available when the next mini catalogue is released. As a demonstrator I was able to get this beautiful set early and will show you some cards over the next few weeks. I stamped this with Calypso Coral ink (#147101) and cut it with one of the Nested Essentials dies (#161597). Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) were used to attach this to the card.

As I said - super easy!!

Just a reminder that many of the Designer Series Papers (listed below) are on special till the end of the month so only a few days remaining.

Bright & Beautiful (#161449) - $18.48

Countryside Inn (#161467) - $18.48

Delightfully Eclectic (#161640) - $45.05

Earthen Elegance (#161503) - $18.48

Fresh As A Daisy (#161289) - $18.48

Glorious Gingham (#163170) - #15.75

Hello Irresistable (#161139) - $18.48

Inked Botanicals (#161157) - $18.48

Let’s Go Fishing (#161534) - 18.48

Les Shoppes (#161322) - $18.48

Stargazing (#161175) - $18.48

Zoo Crew (#161304) - $18.48

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Monday 26 June 2023

Gorgeously Made Bundle

Hi & welcome,

I have just received the Gorgeously Made Bundle (#161203) and couldn't wait to play with it, so here is my first card.

The card front is Very Vanilla (#106550). I stamped the leaf image twice with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102) then I stamped the other image along the bottom using Wild Wheat ink (#161651). The top & bottom of the card front were cut with dies from the Gorgeously Made Dies (#161202).

The 2 die cut leaves were also cut with the Gorgeously Made dies. One was cut from Wild Wheat card (#161734) and the other was Mossy Meadow card (#133683). Both these were backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) and attached to the card.

The sentiment also from this stamp set was stamped with Mossy Meadow ink (#147111) and cut with another Gorgeously Made die. I attached this to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The card front was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237), then this was attached to the Very Vanilla base card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Sunday 25 June 2023

Beautiful Balloons Fancy Fold card

Hello everyone,

I am sure my 11 year old grand-daughter will love this fancy fold card made with the Beautiful Balloons Bundle (#161457).

Thus is an easy fancy fold card. The Berry Burst base card (#144249) is cut at 29cm x 14.5cm and scored at 14.5cm, making a square card. I scored the card front from the top right corner to the bottom left corner. I cut a piece of the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper (#161449) 13.5cm x 13.5cm and cut in half diagonally and attached to the front of the card.

I cut another piece of the DSP 8cm square and matted this with Berry Burst (9cm square). This was attached to the bottom part of the triangle only.

The balloons from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set (#161450) were stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143) and Bubble Bath ink (#161664) and cut with the Beautiful Balloons dies (#161456). These were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The sentiments are from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set & stamped with Berry Burst ink. The sentiment on the front was cut with a retired Frosted Flurry die and the inside sentiment with a Beautiful Balloons die.

I dry embossed the inside Bubble Bath card (#161727) with a retired Bouquet Of Love Embossing Folder. The Happy Birthday label was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals. This holds the card in place as shown in the first photo.

I cut the Silver Foil (#156457) hearts & stars using dies from the Cracker & Treat Box (#159182). These were backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) and attached to the card.

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

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Saturday 24 June 2023

Petal Park

Welcome everyone,

The stamp set used for the flowers and stamped leaves are from the Petal Park stamp set (#160571).

There are 3 flowers on one stamp so I stamped this with 3 different inks as I wanted 3 colours of flowers - Real Red (#147084), Blueberry Bushel (#147138) and Tahitian Tide (#159210). These flowers were punched with the Petal Park Builder Punch (#160576).

I stamped the leaves on the Vellum Basics Designer Series Paper (#160839). There are 3 different designs in this pack and I have used the leaf design. I stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and added the Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056).

I cut the “frame” from Gold Foil Sheets (#132622) using 2 of the Countryside Corners dies (#161471). I attached this to the vellum with Mini Glue Dots (#152334) and the vellum was attached to the Coastal Cabana card (#131302). When attaching vellum I use adhesive behind elements so it is hidden. The card front was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

I attached the flowers with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Coastal Cabana leaves were cut with dies from the Around The Bend dies (#160649) and attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots.

“Thinking Of You” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Coastal Cabana ink (#147097) and cut with a die from the Cracker & Treat Box dies (#159182). This was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). A retired Flowers Adhesive-Backed Trinket was added to the sentiment.

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

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Friday 23 June 2023

Country Bouquet

Hi stamping friends,

All these stamped hearts are from the Country Bouquet stamp set (#160377).

I stamped the larger heart with Moody Mauve ink (#161649) and Lost Lagoon ink (#161678) onto Very Vanilla card (#106550). This is a 2 step stamp. I then dry embossed this card with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (161600) and attached it to the Moody Mauve card (#161732). This was then taped to the Very Vanilla base card.

I stamped 3 hearts with VersaMark (#102283) and added Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555). As usual this needs to be set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The 2 small hearts were stamped with Moody Mauve ink. The gold & mauve hearts were punched with the Country Bouquet Punch (#160382).

“Feel Better Soon” is cut with dies from the Wanted To Say dies (#161594) using Gold Foil Sheets (#132622) for the base and Very Vanilla card for the top words. Adhesive Sheets (#152334) was adhered to the back of the Very Vanilla card.

The sentiment and 2 of the larger hearts were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the other hearts with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Thursday 22 June 2023

Dainty Delight

Hi again everyone,

A pretty card today using the Dainty Delight stamp set (#161078).

I stamped the floral image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). This was coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Highland Heather (#154887), Fresh Freesia (#155518), Soft Sea Foam (#154908), Lost Lagoon (#161680) and Lemon Lolly (#161673). I cut this with a Dainty Delight die (#160674).

I attached a piece of Fresh Freesia card (#155614) onto the Basic White base card (#159228). I dry embossed the Basic White card front with the Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder (#161473) and attached this to the card.

The Fresh Freesia card was cut with a Radiating Stitches Die (#161595). The floral image was attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The sentiment from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) and cut with a Countryside Corners Die (#161471). Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) was used to attach the sentiment. The embellishments are the Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (#158987).

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

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Wednesday 21 June 2023

Artistic Dies

Hello friends,

This beautiful floral image is cut with an Artistic Die (#155371) and using the Soft Shimmer Paper Combo Pack (#161750).

I coloured the Basic White card front (#159228) using Fresh Freesia ink (#155611), a Blending Brush (#153611) and an Artistic Mix Decorative Mask (#159178). I daubered the edges with Berry Burst ink (#147143) and attached it to the Basic White base card.

I cut the Berry Burst Paper from the Soft Shimmer Paper Combo pack. This was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) and attached to the card front. I then cut the Bubble Bath from the same paper pack and using the same die and used the “inside pieces” of the flower and placed these into the flower.

“Congrats” is from the Phrases For All stamp set (#161403). I stamped this with Berry Burst ink, then re-stamped it with VersaMark (#102283) and added Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I then cut this with a Labels Aglow die (#159551). This die is much longer than the sentiment so I cut the sentiment a second time to cut the label shorter. This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Berry Burst Gems from the Tinsel Gems Four-Pack (#161623) were added to the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Tuesday 20 June 2023

Quiet Meadow

Hi friends,

I stamped these flowers from the Quiet Meadow stamp set (#155082) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708).

Before stamping the flower, I added some colour to the Basic White card (#159228). I used Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102), a Blending Brush (#153611) and an Artistic Mix Decorative Mask (#159178). After stamping the flower I coloured it with Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends (#154884) and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (#154885).

This Basic White card, the Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper (#161139) and Flirty Flamingo card (#141421) were all cut with the Deckled Rectangles Dies (#159173) and layered onto the Basic White base card.

“Happy Birthday” was cut with the Wanted To Say Dies (#161594) using Flirty Flamingo card & Basic White card. The Basic White card was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) making it easy to attach it to the Flirty Flamingo card.

I added Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to the flowers & white Happy Birthday. The Brush Brass Butterflies (#158136) were added to the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE, SHARE.

Monday 19 June 2023

Beautiful Balloons

Hello again my friends,

This card using the Beautiful Balloons Bundle (#161457) would be great for any celebration.

The balloons are from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set (#161450) and I stamped these with Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138), Berry Burst ink (#147143) and Parakeet Party ink (#159208). These were cut with a die from the Beautiful Balloons dies (#161456).

I cut a piece of the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper (#161449) with one of the Patchwork Pieces Dies (#161592). These were attached to a piece of Basic White card (#159228) the same size then I finely matted it with Berry Burst card (#144249).

The Bubble Bath card (#161727) was dry embossed with the Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder (#160766) and attached it to the Basic White base card.

I attached the Gold Trim from the Silver & Gold Trim combo pack (#161633) to the balloons. The balloons were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The sentiment is from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and stamped with Berry Burst ink. A die from the Tailor Made Tags (#155563) was used to cut the sentiment and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The embellishments are the Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls (#160449)

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Sunday 18 June 2023

Cheerful Daisies

Hello friends,

These flowers are from the Cheerful Daisies Bundle (#161297).

The 3 flowers and leaves all cut out with one die from the Cheerful Daisies Dies (#161296). I cut one from Lemon Lolly card (#161729) and the other from Basic White card (#159228). I stamped each flower with the matching images from the Cheerful Daisies stamp set (#161290) on the white cut out flowers with Lemon Lolly ink (#161666). The flower centres were coloured with Daffodil Delight ink (#147094) using a Sponge Dauber (#133773) and I added Granny Apple Green ink (#147095) lightly to the leaves.

I used a Blending Brush (#153611) with Lemon Lolly ink and an Artistic Mix Decorative Mask (#159178) on a piece of Basic White card for a very subtle background. This was then cut with a Darling Details Die (#161370). This was attached to the Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) which I dry embossed with one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders (161598). The base card is Basic White.

I attached the 2 layers of flowers with Mini Glue Dots (#103683), offsetting the flowers slightly. The sentiment from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Daffodil Delight ink, then cut with a die from the Cracker & Treat Box dies (#159182). Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used to attach this to the card.

The trio of Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems (#161300) were added to finish the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Friday 16 June 2023

Calm & Quiet stamp set

Hello stamping friends,

The image on this card is from the Calm & Quiet stamp set (#161611). I used the other image on yesterdays card. These images are great for colouring with your favourite colouring tools. I used Stampin’ Blends.

I stamped the image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) on Basic White card (#159228). The Stampin’ Blends to colour this are Sweet Sorbet (#159224), Balmy Blue (#154830), Lost Lagoon (#161680), Granny Apple Green (#154885), Old Olive (#154892), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Crumb Cake (#154882) & Smoky Slate (#154904). I lightly coloured the sky with a Sponge Dauber (#133773) & Balmy Blue ink (#147105).

The Balmy Blue card (#147007) and Basic White card were cut with the Countryside Corners dies (#161471). I dry embossed the Balmy Blue card with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406). These were taped to the stamped image then to the Basic White base card.

The sentiment from the In The Moment stamp set (#157987) was stamped with Sweet Sorbet ink (#159216) and cut with a retired Potted Succulents Die. This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Thursday 15 June 2023

Calm & Quiet

Welcome friends,

A lovely easy card using one of the images from the Calm & Quiet stamp set (#161611). This is a host set which you can get with a qualifying order ($250 in Australia) as part of the Stampin’ Rewards.

I stamped the image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) on Basic White card (#159228). I coloured this with Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (#154885), Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends (#154830) and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883). I cut this and the Balmy Blue card (#147007) with the Nested Essentials dies (#161597).

I dry embossed the card front with the Painted Texture Embossing Folder (#154317) and this was matted with Balmy Blue card. I wrapped the Balmy Blue & White Variegated Ribbon (#160448) around the card front and attached it to the Basic White base card.

“Thank you” is from the Grassy Grove stamp set (#157836) and stamped with Balmy Blue ink (#147105). This was cut with the another Nested Essentials die.

I attached the stamped image and the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Iridescent Pastel gems (#160429) were added to finish the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Wednesday 14 June 2023

Darling Details

Hi again,

I am using the beautiful Darling Details dies (#161370) again on this card. White & gold always look great for a special occasion card.

I cut the bottom edge of the Basic White card (#159228) with a Darling Details Die. I then dry embossed the card with one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folder (#161598). I weaved the Gold & Vanilla Satin Edged Ribbon (#159555) through the slots from the die cut. The top corner was punched with the Very Best Trio Punch (#159878), then the Basic White card was matted with the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237) and attached the the Basic White base card.

The flowers & leaves were cut with the Darling Details dies using Distressed Gold Specialty Paper which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) making it easy to attach these to the card.

The sentiment is from the Phrases For All stamp set (#161403). This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The die to cut the sentiment is from the Labels Aglow Dies (#159551). This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Gold Festive Pearls (#159963) were added to the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Tuesday 13 June 2023

Darling Details Bundle

Hello & welcome,

The stamps and dies here (except for the die for the sentiment) are all from the Darling Details Bundle (#161371) which includes the Darling Details stamp set (#161368) and the Darling Details Dies (#161370).

I stamped the flower and the sentiment with Orchid Oasis ink (#159214). This is a 2 step stamp so I stamped the outline, then I stamped off for the inside colour, using Orchis Oasis for both. For the die cut detailed flower I used the Soft Shimmer Paper Combo Pack (#161750) and Silver Foil (#156457) for the leaves. Both of these paper were backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The 2 layers of Basic White card (#159228) were cut with the Darling Details Dies and attached to the Basic White base card. The sentiment was cut with a Nested Essentials die (#161597). The flower & sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The Designer Series Paper special continues till the end of the month -

Bright & Beautiful (#161449) - $18.48

Countryside Inn (#161467) - $18.48

Delightfully Eclectic (#161640) - $45.05

Earthen Elegance (#161503) - $18.48

Fresh As A Daisy (#161289) - $18.48

Glorious Gingham (#163170) - #15.75

Hello Irresistable (#161139) - $18.48

Inked Botanicals (#161157) - $18.48

Let’s Go Fishing (#161534) - 18.48

Les Shoppes (#161322) - $18.48

Stargazing (#161175) - $18.48

Zoo Crew (#161304) - $18.48

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Monday 12 June 2023

Two-Tone Flora

Hello friends,

I have used the beautiful Two-Tone Flora stamp set (#160844) and Two-Tone Flora dies (#159181) on this card today.

I cut the Basic White card with one of the Nested Essentials Dies (#161597), then dry embossed this with one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders (#161598). I cut the detailed die-cut also using Basic White card and attached it to the embossed card. This was then matted with Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) and attached to the Basic White base card.

The flowers are from the Two-Tone Flora stamp set and stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143) and Bubble Bath ink (#161664). This is a two step stamping set. I usually stamp the darker colour first then the lighter colour. This was then cut with the Two-Tone Flora Dies. The small leaves are from the Timeless Arrangements Dies (#161525). I used Soft Sea Foam card backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) for these leaves.

“Celebrate” is cut with the Wanted To Say dies (#161594) using Berry Burst card (#144249) and Bubble Bath card (#161727). The Bubble Bath card was also backed with Adhesive Sheet making it easy to attach the the base.

Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used to attach the flowers and sentiment to the card. The Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins (#160387) were added to the card and Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used on the flowers.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Sunday 11 June 2023

Lazy Days

Hi again my friends,

The Lazy Days Bundle (#161343) consists of the Lazy Days stamp set (#161340) and Lazy Days Dies (#161342) and is a set which can be used for a variety of occasions.

For the background I used one of the masks from the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks (#159178). I lightly coloured this with a Blending Brush (#153611) and Tahitian Tide ink (#159221) on Basic White card (#159228). I stamped the floor with Crumb Cake ink (#147116). The mat was stamped with Pecan Pie ink (#161665).

The pot plants were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and coloured with Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883) and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (#154885). The bird was stamped with Sweet Sorbet ink (#159216).

I used Adhesive Sheet (#152334) on the back of Basic White card which was cut with the dies for the rails & frieze. The rocking chair was cut from Pecan Pie card (#161726). The bird, mat & pot plants were also cut with Lazy Days Dies.

The sentiment is from In The Moment stamp set (#157987) and stamped with Daffodil Delight ink (#147094). A Something Fancy Die (#160424) was used to cut the sentiment.

The chair, one pot plant and sentiment were all attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). Mini Glue Dots (#103683) were used for the other pot plant and bird.

The card front was matted with Daffodil Delight card (#121680) then attached to the Basic White base card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.