Lesley's Stampin Ground

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Inspirational Sketches stamp set

Hi & welcome again,

I love these birds from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684).

The birds were stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143) and Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138), then they were fussy cut.

I applied the Shimmery White Embossing Paste (#145645) to the Basic White card front (#159228) using a Palette Knife (#142808) and a mask from the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks (#159178). This was matted with Pretty Peacock card (#150886) and attached to the Basic White base card.

I adhered Adhesive Sheet (#152334) to the back of the Lost Lagoon card from the Soft Shimmer Paper Combo Pack (#161750), then used a die from the Encircled In Nature dies (#163628). These dies will be available from the Online Exclusives from 5th March.

Once the paste was dry, which doesn't take long, I attached the wreath to the card. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to attach the birds.

“Congratulations” from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) was stamped with Pretty Peacock ink (#150083) and cut with a Sending Die (#159271). Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) were used to attach the sentiment to the card. The embellishments are from the Blooming Pearls (#162238).

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the birds.

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Monday, 26 February 2024

Enduring Beauty stamp set

Hello friends,

I guess this card is a variation from yesterday’s card but a totally different look. I used Designer Paper yesterday so with today’s card I have stamped the image in the 2 corners. I used a butterfly on both cards.

I stamped part of the image from the Enduring Beauty stamp set (#162670) on the 2 corners, onto Basic White card (#159228) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). The Stampin’ Blends to colour the image are Daffodil Delight (#154883), Bubble Bath (#161675), Fresh Freesia (#155518) and Granny Apple Green (#154885). I added Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to the flowers.

I punched the corners of the card with the Very Best Trio punch (#159878). The card front was matted with Basic Black card (#121688) and Crushed Curry card (#131288) and attached to the Basic White base card.

I coloured the Butterfly from the Paper Butterfly Accents (#162612) using Blending Brushes (#153611) with Lemon Lolly ink (#161666), Daffodil Delight ink (#147094) and Crushed Curry ink (#147087). I used the Basic Black Stampin’ Blends (#154843) for the feelers. The butterfly was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I cut very fine pieces to fit under the body. The gold gems from the Blooming Pearls (#162238) were added to the butterflies body. The yellow gems are from the Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems (#161300).

“Best Wishes” from Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) was stamped with Crushed Curry ink and cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183). This was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

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Sunday, 25 February 2024

Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper

Hello friends,

The Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper (#162133) is a carryover product from the last mini catalogue, so yes, it is still available. I have used it here for the card front.

I punched the corner of the DSP and the Moody Mauve card (#161732) with the Very Best Trio Punch (#159878) then attached these to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The butterfly is from the Paper Butterfly Accents (#162612). I coloured the body with Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends (#154882) and the feelers with Basic Black Stampin’ Blends (#154843). The next colour is Moody Mauve and I used a Blending Brush (#153611) with Mood Mauve ink (#161649). Then I applied Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138) with a Blending Brush. For the edges of the wings I used Misty Moonlight ink (#153118), this time using a Sponge Dauber (#133773). I used Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) for the sparkle on the butterfly.

I used a thin strip of Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) under the body of the butterfly to attach it to the card. “Just A Note” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Moody Mauve ink and cut with an All That die (#159078). This was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The 3 small butterflies are from the Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136).

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Saturday, 24 February 2024

Encircled In Nature Dies

Hi everyone,

I have been playing with the Encircled In Nature dies (#163628) again today for this gorgeous wreath and leaves.

For the wreath I used the Rose Gold Specialty Paper (#159139). This is the iridescent sheet and picks up all the colours depending on the light. The leaves are cut from Garden Green card (#108605) which was backed with Adhesive Sheets (#152334).

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder from the Softly Sophisticated Bundle (#162947). This is a Sale-a-bration product. The edges were daubered with Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138). The wreath was attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

I fussy cut the birds from the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (#162977), also from Sale-a-bration. These were attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“Best Wishes” from the Sentimental Park stamp set (#160561) was stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink and cut with a Cracker & Treat Box die (#159182) and also attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. The embellishments are from the Tinsel Gems Four-Pack (#161623).

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the birds.

Sale-a-bration finishes on 29th February so time is running out to get some of these beautiful products with a qualifying order. Check out all the products here - https://www.stampinup.com.au

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Friday, 23 February 2024

Encircled In Nature

Hello,

As mentioned yesterday, there are new Online Exclusives which will be available from 5th March. Here is a sneak peek at some of the products.

I stamped the woodgrain from the Textured Timber stamp set (#163656) with Crumb Cake ink (#147116) onto the Basic White base card (#158228). Then I stamped the small floral image with Crushed Curry ink (#147087). This stamp is from the Encircled In Nature stamp set (#163623).

All the die-cut leaves were cut with Encircled In Nature dies (#163628) using Cajun Craze card (#121683), Crushed Curry card (#131288), Granny Apple Green card (#147014) and Crumb Cake card (#121685). These cards were backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334), making it easy to attach these to the card. The card front was matted with Cajun Craze card and the base card is Basic White.

The flowers from Encircled In Nature stamp set were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). The Stampin’ Blends used to colour this are Granny Apple Green (#154885), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and 700 from the Medium Light Natural Tones (#159463).

The sentiment from Encircled In Nature stamp set was stamped with Cajun Craze ink (#147085) and cut with a Stylish Shapes dies (#159183). The sentiment & flowers were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The embellishments are from the retired Adhesive-Backed Speckled Dots.

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Thursday, 22 February 2024

Enduring Beauty stamp set

Welcome friends,

I stamped this image from The Enduring Beauty Stamp set (#162670) and coloured it with Stampin’ Blends. There is a set of Masks - the Enduring Beauty Decorative Masks (#162673) which can be used to colour this image but today I have chosen to use Stampin’ Blends. The masks do however make it quicker to colour.

I used Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) for the outline. The Stampin’ Blends are Bubble Bath (#161675), Berry Burst (#161681), Lemon Lime Twist (#161682) and Granny Apple Green (#154885). This was then cut with an Enduring Beauty Die (#162672).

For the die-cut leaves I used Lemon Lime Twist card (#144250) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). I added some Granny Apple Green ink (#147095) to the tips of the leaves using a Sponge Dauber (#133773).

The Basic White card front (#159228) was embossed with a Fun Patterns Embossing Folder (#163790). There are 2 folders in this pack and will be available online early March. The card front was matted with Berry Burst card (#144249) and attached to the Basic White base card.

The floral image was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), then the die -cut leaves were attached.

“Thinking Of You” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143) and cut with a Happy Little Things die (#163709). This will also be available online in March. Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) were used to attach the sentiment.

The embellishments are the Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs (#161954).

Check out all the current Online products here - https://www.stampinup.com.au . New online products will be added on 5th March.

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Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Nature’s Sweetness Suite

Hello,

The Nature’s Sweetness Suite Collection (#162645) has a beautiful range of products which I find suitable for both masculine & feminine cards. This suite includes 2 bundles, DSP, embellishments and trim. Of course these processes can also be purchased separately. The dies from the Lovely & Sweet dies (#162626) cut some of the designs on the Nature’s Sweetness 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) as well as the stamps. I love when you can do this.

This floral/leafy image is from the DSP and cut with the co-ordinating die. The other 2 pieces of DSP are from the same pack. I matted the card front with Pebbled Path card (#161731) and this was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

I cut the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) and the smaller piece of DSP with dies from the Radiating Stitches Dies (#161595).

The sentiment from Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) was stamped with Pebbled Path ink (#161648) and cut with a Lovely & Sweet die. The sentiment & floral image were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). Adhesive-Backed Cork Rounds (#162643) were added to finish the card.

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Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Inspirational Sketches

Hi my friends,

Here I have used the Everyday Details dies (#162864) together with the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684).

I stamped the flowers from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set with Fresh Freesia ink (#155611) on Very Vanilla card (#106550). All the circles are cut with the Everyday Details dies. The coloured card used is Fresh Freesia (#155614), Bubble Bath (#161727) and Highland Heather (#147010).

The Very Vanilla card front was dry embossed with the Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder (#158655) and matted with Fresh Freesia card, then attached to the Very Vanilla base card. The larger circle was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

I used Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) to cut “Hello”. This was cut and embossed with the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder (#162927). Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683) were used to attach the sentiment. The Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls (#160449) were added to the card.

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

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Monday, 19 February 2024

Everyday Details Bundle

Hello friends,

I have used the Everyday Details Bundle (#162865) for today’s card.

The base card and envelope is from the Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177). These are a carryover product from the previous mini catalogue and great for that special card.

The teacup was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) on Basic White card (#159228). This image was coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Daffodil Delight (#154883), Sweet Sorbet (#159224) and Lemon Lime Twist (#161682). This white card and the Sweet Sorbet card (#159266) were cut with a die from the Everyday Details dies (#162864).

I stamped the sentiment from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) with Sweet Sorbet ink (#159216). The Sweet Sorbet card was attached with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755) and the Basic White card was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The birds are from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743).

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

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Sunday, 18 February 2024

Paper Butterfly Accents

Hi crafty friends,

These beautiful butterflies are from the Paper Butterfly Accents (#162612). The pack contains 40 butterflies, 8 each of 5 sizes. I have used 2 of the sizes on this card. These die-cut butterflies are white so it’s easy to colour them in your choice of colours.

Using Blending Brushes (#153611) I added the Bubble Bath ink (#161664) to the centre of the butterfly. Then I added Boho Blue ink (#161650) and Orchid Oasis ink (#1592140) to the outside. On the smaller butterfly I used a dauber to add the Orchid Oasis to the edges as I only wanted a fine edge of colour. I used the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to add glimmer to the butterflies.

The pattern of dots along the bottom of the Basic White card (#159228) was created with a die from the Everyday Details dies (#162864). I added a piece of the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) to the card front and matted this with Orchid Oasis card (#159265).

Using a Blending Brush with Orchid Oasis ink I coloured the Boho Blue Textured Ribbon (#161631). This is an easy way to get the coloured ribbon you want. The ribbon was wrapped around the matted card then attached to the Basic White base card.

The sentiment from the Wild Ferns stamp set (#162648) was stamped with Orchid Oasis ink and cut with an Everyday Details die. This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The larger butterfly was attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) along the body. The smaller butterfly was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments added to the body of the butterfly are from the Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs (#161954) and the gold butterflies are from the Brushed Brass Butterflies (#151136).

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

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Saturday, 17 February 2024

Trusty Tools

Hello & welcome again,

I decided to use the same design for this card as I did yesterday, but using different products to show how you can “case” a card but change it to suit what products you have, or change from a female card to a male card.

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Timber 3D Embossing folder (#156406) and matted with Poppy Parade card (#121694), then attached to the Basic White base card.

The tools from the Trusty Tools stamp set (#163274) were stamped with Poppy Parade ink (#147050), Crushed Curry ink (#147087) and Gray Granite ink (#147118). These were cut with the co-ordinating Trusty Tools dies (#162722).

The Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper (#162978) is a Sale-a-bration product, and attached to the card.

I dry embossed the Gray Granite card (#147008) with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600) and cut the bottom with the Banners Pick A Punch (#153608).

“Happy Birthday” from the So Sincere stamp set 162283) was stamped with Poppy Parade ink and cut with a Sending die (#159271). The pencil was attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The sentiment and other tools were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The trio of embellishments are the Classic Matte Dots (#158146).

“Love what you do and share what you love.

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Friday, 16 February 2024

Everyday Details

Hi friends,

This stamped image is from the Everyday Details stamp set (#162861).

This was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#159228) then I fussy cut the image. I coloured this with Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends (#161675), Moody Mauve Stampin’ Blends (#161660), Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends (#161680) and Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends (#161676).

The Basic White card front was dry embossed the Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder (#158655) and matted with Moody Mauve card (#161732), then attached to the Basic White base card.

The DSP is from the Poetic Expressions Designer Series Paper (#162814). I dry embossed the Lost Lagoon card (#133686) with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing folder from the Softly Sophisticated bundle (#162947), a Sale-a-bration product.

“Happy Birthday” from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Moody Mauve ink (#161649) and cut with a Sending die (#159271). The flowers and sentiment were attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments are (retired) Adhesive-Backed Speckled Dots.

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

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Thursday, 15 February 2024

Inspirational Sketches

Hello friends,

The bird from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684) and the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (#162977) work well together as shown here on this card.

This is a slimline card measuring 21cm x 10.5cm. The base card is Basic White (#159228).

I dry embossed the Blueberry Bushel card (#146991) with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder which is part of the Softly Sophisticated Bundle (#162947), a Sale-a-bration product. The DSP is from the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper and taped to the Blueberry Bushel card.

I cut the Daffodil Delight card (#121680) and Basic White card with the Thoughtful Expressions dies (#162821). I dry embossed the white piece with one of the Basics Embossing Folders (#161598). These were attached to the card.

The bird was stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138) then this was fussy cut and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I added glimmer to the bird with the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897).

The leaves were cut with a Notes Of Nature die (#163203) using Garden Green card (#108605) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

“Happy Birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink and cut with a retired Stitched Rectangles die. I used the Blueberry Bushel embellishments from the Tinsel Gems Four-Pack (#161623) to finish the card.

Sale-a-bration is coming to an end on 29th February, so don't forget to place your order ASAP so you don’t miss out on your favourite products.

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

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