Lesley's Stampin Ground

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Detailed Dogwood

Hi friends,

When I stamped & coloured the flower from the Detailed Dogwood stamp set (#162953) yesterday, I decided to do a second one. Usually I stamp with the Tuxedo Black memento ink (#132708) when colouring with Stampin’ Blends. So I decided to stamp with the Smoky Slate ink (#147113) for a more subtle colour, but I used the same Stampin’ Blends and it gave a much more subtle colour overall. Here are the 2 coloured images -

Here is today’s card using the more subtle colours.

Again, the Stampin’ Blends used are Granny Apple Green (#154885), Berry Burst (#161681), Bubble Bath (#161675), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and Crumb Cake (#154882). After colouring this I fussy cut the image.

I cut the Basic White card front (#159228) with the largest die from the Thoughtful Expressions Dies (#162821) to create a “window”, then dry embossed the card with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406).

I stamped the smaller flower images for the background from the Detailed Dogwood stamp set with Bubble Bath ink (#161664). I attached the card front to the base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The fussy cut flower was also attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

“Sending Hugs” is from the Layering Leaves stamp set (#161277) and stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143) and cut with another Thoughtful Expressions die. The small flowers also from this die set were cut from Bubble Bath card (#161727) and attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). I added the Festive Pearls (#159963) to the centre of the flowers.

The edges of the card front & sentiment were daubered with Bubble Bath ink.

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Monday, 29 January 2024

Detailed Dogwood stamp set

Hello everyone,

This beautiful flower is from the Detailed Dogwood stamp set (#162953) which is a Sale-a-bration product.

I stamped the image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#159228). This was coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Granny Apple Green (#154885), Berry Burst (#161681), Bubble Bath (#161675), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and Crumb Cake (#154882). I then fussy cut the image.

I cut a piece of Basic White card and Berry Burst card (#144249) with the Perennial Postage dies (#162607). I dry embossed the white card with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406). These were taped to the Basic White base card.

The sentiment from the Cheerful Daisies stamp set (#161290) was stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143) and cut with a Deckled Rectangles die (#159173).

The Gold from the Silver & Gold Trim Combo (#161633) was taped to the card. The flowers and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers and the embellishments are Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs (#161954).

Don’t forget to check out the Sale-a-bration products. There is a great variety of products and these are available till 29th February or while stocks last. Contact me if you want more information.

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Sunday, 28 January 2024

Lovely & Sweet

Hi again friends,

The Lovely & Sweet Bundle (#162627) and the Notes Of Nature Bundle (#162640) are both part of the Nature’s Sweetness Suite Collection (#162645), so work very well together.

I stamped the image from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) using Tuxedo Black memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#159228). This was coloured with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends (#154892), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends (#154882) & Copper Clay Stampin’ Blends (#161662). This was cut with the co-ordinating Lovely & Sweet die (#162626).

A die from the Everyday Details (#162864) was used to create the holes in the Basic White card front, then this was matted with Copper Clay card (#161730). I attached a strip of the Natures Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) along the bottom of the card.

The sentiment from the Notes Of Nature stamp set (#162630) was stamped with Copper Clay ink (#161647) and this was cut with a Labels Aglow die (#159551). The sentiment and stamped image were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The die cut leaves were cut with Notes Of Nature dies (#163203). The Old Olive card (#106576) and Pecan Pie card (#161726) used for these leaves were backed with Adhesive Sheets (#152334).

I used Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to add glimmer to the stamped image. The embellishments are the Adhesive-Backed Cork Rounds (#162643).

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Saturday, 27 January 2024

Layered Florals Embossing Folder

Hello again friends,

Don’t you love the detail in this Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder (#162935).

I dry embossed the Basic White card front (#159228) with the embossing folder. I then coloured one flower with Stampin’ Blends. I was going to do more flowers but once I did this one decided I liked it with just the one coloured. I used Lemon Lolly (#161673), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Petal Pink (#154893) and Soft Sea Foam (#154902) Stampin’ Blends. I matted the card with Daffodil Delight card (#121680).

As I didn't have any Daffodil Delight Ribbon I coloured the Lemon Lolly from the Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack (#161635) using a dauber with Daffodil Delight ink (#161635). This was then wrapped around the card. The base card is also Basic White.

“Thinking Of You” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Daffodil Delight ink (#147094), then cut with an Autumn Leaves die (#162185). The sentiment was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

I added Wink Of Stella (#141897) to the flower and the embellishments are the Iridescent Foil Gems (#162842).

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Friday, 26 January 2024

Wild Ferns

Hello stampin’ friends,

Today I have made 2 cards the same except for the background which gives a different look to the 2 cards.

All the leaves are cut with the Wild Ferns dies (#162654). I used Mossy Meadow card (#133683), Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) and Gold Foil Sheets (#132622). To get the 2 pieces of the leaves as shown below, use the same die to cut the 2 pieces. I attached the Mossy Meadow die cuts as shown below using Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

I cut the gold leaves with the other die and cut each leaf off so they are easier to place where I wanted them on the card. The Soft Sea Foam leaves are cut with two other dies. The gold foil & Soft Sea Foam card were backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The card front for the first card is from the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (#162977) and attached to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550). For the second card I dry embossed the Very Vanilla card front with the Fern 3D Embossing Folder (#158804). This was matted with Mossy Meadow card, then attached to the Very Vanilla base card. The leaves were attached to the cards.

The Rectangular Soft Sea Foam card was cut with another Wild Ferns die and attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I still have a few sentiments lying around from when I cut & embossed these with the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder (#162927) and Gold Foil, so used them on these cards. They were attached with Mini Glue Dots.

I am having a problem with photos on the blog, so I am asking if you could please help. I find if I go back more than a month I can’t see the photos on the blog however all the written information is there. I can see the photos for the last month. So today is 26th January and I can see photos back to 26th December. Then I can’t see photos until 4th April 2023, but can see them before that. Very strange!! Are you having the same problem. I would appreciate if you could let me know if it’s working properly or not for you.

Please email me at lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com if you can help me. Thanks!!

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Thursday, 25 January 2024

Nature’s Sweetness Suite Collection

Hello my friends,

The Nature’s Sweetness Suite Collection (#162645) is another gorgeous suite in the Mini catalogue, which includes 2 bundles, designer papers and embellishments.

The Nature’s Sweetness 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) has a range of designs with Gold foil. One of the designs has images which can be cut with the co-ordinating Lovely & Sweet dies (#162626) and that’s what I have used on this card.

I used another of the designs for the card front. I attached a piece of Vellum (#106584) on top. The strips of DSP were also used at the bottom of the card. The holes in the white & gold DSP were cut with a die from the Notes Of Nature dies (#163203). I threaded the Gold Faux Leather Trim (#162644) through the holes and wrapped it around the card front. I attached this piece with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The die cut pieces were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. The Adhesive-Backed Cork Rounds (#162643) were added to the card.

This suite includes the Lovely & Sweet Bundle (#162627), Notes Of Nature Bundle (#162640), Gold Faux Leather Trim, Adhesive-Backed Cork Rounds and the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty DSP. As usual you can purchase any of the products separately as well.

I chose not to add a sentient at this time . I will add a suitable one when I decide what I want to use the card for.

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Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Lifetime Of Love

Hello friends,

I have used a combination of products on this pretty card, including the Lifetime Of Love Dies (#162583) and the Thoughtful Expressions Bundle (#162822).

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder from the Softly Sophisticated Bundle (#162947) from Sale-a-bration. This was matted with Flirty Flamingo card (#141421) then attached to the Basic White base card.

I used Parakeet Party card (#159260) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) to cut the leaves & the leaves joined by the “arch”. The fine die cut flowers were cut with a die from the Thoughtful Expressions die (162821) using Flirty Flamingo card.

The stamped flowers are from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set (#162815). This was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and coloured with the following Stampin’ Blends - Flirty Flamingo (#154884), Parakeet Party (#159220), Azure Afternoon (#161672) and Lemon Lolly (#161673). These were also cut with the Thoughtful Expressions dies. Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used to attach the Flirty Flamingo floral image and Mini Glue Dots (#103683) for the Azure Afternoon floral image.

“With Sympathy” is cut & embossed with the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder (#162927) and Gold Foil Sheet (#132622).

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Tuesday, 23 January 2024

Thoughtful Expressions Bundle

Hi crafty friends,

I needed a sympathy card so I have used the Thoughtful Expressions Bundle (#162822) for this one.

I stamped the flowers from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set (#162815) with VersaMark (#102283) onto Basic White card (#159228). This was heat embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056).

The sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Highland Heather ink (#147103). I cut the flowers, sentiment and Gold Foil (#132622) with dies from the Thoughtful Expressions dies (#162821).

For the card front I used the Most Adored Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162976), a free Sale-a-bration product (with a $90 order in Australia). This was matted with Highland Heather card (#147010), then attached to the Basic White base card.

The flower and sentiment were taped to the Gold Foil, then these were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The butterfly embellishments are from the Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136).

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Monday, 22 January 2024

Garden Meadow

Hi again everyone,

The Meandering Meadows Suite Collection (#162745) includes the Garden Meadow bundle (#162741), the Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper (#162735), Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743) and the Pecan Pie Centre Stripe Ribbon (#162744). I haven’t used the ribbon on this card.

I cut the arch from the Basic White card (#159228) using a die from the Garden Meadow dies (#162740). I then dry embossed this with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing folder (#161600). The edges were daubered with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095).

I attached the DSP from the Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper to the Basic White base card, then attached the arch on top.

I stamped the wheelbarrow with the flowers from the Garden Meadow stamp set (#162736) using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). This image was coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Smoky Slate (#154904), Granny Apple Green (#154885), Pumpkin Pie (#154897), and Fresh Freesia (#155518). A Garden Meadows die was used to cut the wheelbarrow.

“Happy Birthday” is also from the Garden Meadows stamp set, stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink, then cut with a Cracker & Treat Box die (#159182). The wheelbarrow and sentiment were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The birds & dragonfly from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds.

This suite can be found in the On-line Exclusives along with many other products. Check them out here- https://www.stampinup.com.au

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Saturday, 20 January 2024

Wild Ferns dies

Hello friends,

I needed a card for a 90th birthday, and I have used the Wild Ferns dies (#162654). I have just realised I have used all dies and no stamping for this card.

The ferns and the labels are cut with the Wild Ferns dies. I used Mossy Meadow card (#133683), Gold Foil Sheets (#132622) and Soft Sea Foam card (#147012).

“Happy Birthday” was cut with the Wanted To Say dies (#161594). I used Adhesive sheet (#152334) on the back of the gold foil, making it easy to attach them to the background.

“90” is cut with retired Large Numbers dies and I glued these to the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

The Designer Paper is from the Flight & Airy 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#162977), which is one of the Sale-a-bration products. This was matted with Mossy Meadow card, then attached to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550). This card is a larger card which is an A4 folded in half.

“BOB” is cut with the Mini Alphabet dies (#162934) also from Gold foil sheets. These letters are in one die and each letter is 1.9cm high so are a great size for cards - not too large.

To finish the card I added the 3 dragonflies from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743).

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Friday, 19 January 2024

Wild Ferns Bundle

Hi my friends,

There are so many beautiful products in this new Mini catalogue. Today I have used the Wild Ferns Bundle (#162655). This set would be suitable for either male or female cards which I love.

The Very Vanilla card front (#106550) was dry embossed with the Ferns 3D Embossing Folder (#158804), then matted with Soft Sea Foam card (#147012). I wrapped the Pecan Pie Centre Stripe Ribbon (#162744) around the card. “Celebrate” is cut with the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder (#162927) using Gold Foil Sheet (#132622). This was left over from yesterday’s card when I cut all the sentiments at one time, so have a variety of sentiments on hand.

I stamped the ferns from the Wild Ferns stamp set (#162648). I stamped the Soft Sea Foam card with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102). Crumb Cake ink (#147116) was stamped onto Very Vanilla card for the other fern. I cut the these ferns and the Gold Foil ferns with the Wild Ferns dies (#162654). The stamped ferns were attached to the card with tape and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The gold foil ferns were backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334), making these fine die cuts easy to attach to the card. “Celebrate” was also attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Thursday, 18 January 2024

Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder

Hello stamping friends,

The Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder (#162927) has been used for the “Thank You” on this card. This embossing folder also includes a die which cuts and embosses at the same time when the die is placed inside the embossing folder. There are various ways of using this but I have used it with the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) and love the results.

I dry embossed the Very Vanilla card front (#106550) with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder which is part of the Softly Sophisticated bundle (#162947) from Sale-a-bration. This was matted with Pretty Peacock card (#150886), then attached to the Very Vanilla base card.

I stamped the texture image from the Of Art & Texture stamp set (#162687) onto Lost Lagoon card (#133686). I used VersaMark ink (#102283) which gives a slightly darker colour to the card. This card was attached to a piece of Pretty Peacock card.

The leaves were cut with dies from the Painted Lavender dies (#162596). I used Lost Lagoon card, Pretty Peacock card and Pecan Pie card (#161726). I used Adhesive Sheet (#152334) on the back of the Pecan Pie card and the other leaves were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The Pretty Peacock strip was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The sentiment was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and Mini Glue Dots.

When cutting these sentiments with this Hybrid Folder you can cut all them at one time by using one piece of card the size of the folder, or you can just add a piece of card on the sentiment that you require.

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Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Perennial Lavender

Hello everyone,

Another beautiful suite in the mini catalogue is the Perennial Lavender Suite (#162613). This suite includes 2 bundles, butterfly accents, designer paper and embellishments. As usual you can buy them separately or as a bundle or suite. I love butterflies and purple colours so just couldn't resist this suite.

I punched the corners of the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (#162593) and the Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) with the Very Best Trio punch (#159878) then attached them to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The label was cut with a die from the Thoughtful Expressions Dies (#162821). The sentiment was stamped with Highland Heather ink (#147103) and taped to the card front.

I coloured the butterfly from the Paper Butterfly Accents (#162612) using a Blending Brush (#153611) with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147011 and Fresh Freesia ink (#155611). There are 40 butterflies in this pack - 8 each of 5 sizes and designs.

The stems of flowers and leaves were cut with the Painted Lavender dies (#162596). I used Highland Heather card (#147010) and Lost Lagoon card (#133686). For the Lost Lagoon leaves I had Adhesive Sheet (#152334) on the back of the card. The flowers were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The butterfly was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Purple Fine Shimmer Gems (#162611) were added to the centre of the butterfly and sentiment.

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