Lesley's Stampin Ground

Friday, 4 April 2025

Winterly Tree Tops

Hello again my crafty friends,

These birds are from the Winterly Tree Tops stamp set (#164184) and cut with the Winterly Tree Tops dies (#164065). This stamp set & dies are retiring. I like to use some of the retiring products before they are gone.

I stamped the image with Basic Gray ink (#149165) onto Basic White card (#159228). The birds were coloured with Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883) and Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends (#154958) for the beaks. The branches were coloured with Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends (#154882). I used the Real Red from the Pearlised Enamel Effects Basics (#156310) for the berries. This does take some time to dry so I usually do this after the card is completed then put aside to dry so it doesnt get damaged.

I dry embossed the Basic White card front with the Corrugated Embossing Folder (#165559) and attached a piece of the Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper (#163284) to the left side. This was matted with Garden Green card (#108605). I wrapped the Gold Trim from the Gold & Silver Trim Combo Pack (#161633) around the card front.

The hexagons were cut with the Meant To Bee dies (#166582). I used Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) and Garden Green card. Each of these hexagon dies cuts a “frame” plus a solid hexagon. I used the “frame” from the Gold Foil and the solid part from the Garden Green card. The gold “frame” was attached with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755). I dry embossed the Garden Green hexagon with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406).

“Happy Birthday” from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set (#164608) was stamped with Garden Green ink (#147089), then cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183).

The birds & sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). I added some Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to the birds.

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

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Thursday, 3 April 2025

Two-Tone cardstock

Hi friends,

The Two-Tone Cardstock has a white core with a dark shade on one side and a light shade of the same colour on the opposite side. These are available in the new upcoming catalogue. There are some colours already available with the Scrapbooking kits. I have used Pool Party on this card.

I dry embossed the Two-Tone card (166691) with the Painted Texture Embossing Folder (#154317). I then lightly sanded the surface to reveal the white core. I finely matted this with Poppy Parade card (#121694) then matted this with the lighter side of the Two-Tone cardstock.

I cut the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) with a die from the Thoughtful Wishes (#163313). The gold foil was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). This was attached to the card front.

The bird is from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684) and stamped with Poppy Parade ink (#147050). I cut this with the Everyday Arches dies (#164629). “Happy Birthday” from the Translucent Florals stamp set (#162243) was also stamped with Poppy Parade ink, then cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183). The bird & sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Earth Tones Shimmer Gems (#164070) were added to the card.

With the new catalogue starting on 6th May, there is now an updated list of Last Chance Products which you can find here - https://www.stampinup.com.au

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

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Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Heirloom Arrangements Kit

Hi everyone,

I am using elements from the Heirloom Arrangements Kit (#165007) on today’s card. Another quick & easy card.

For this card I used the base card from the Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177).

“Happy Birthday” from the Year Of Flowers stamp set (#165367) was stamped with Azure Afternoon ink (#161663) and cut with a Beautiful Butterflies die (#164614).

I attached the “frame’ with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The butterfly, flowers and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The vellum leaf was attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The Gold Low Profile Dots (#164658) were added to the butterfly and sentiment. I added glimmer to the flowers & butterfly with Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897).

There are so many possibilities with this beautiful kit. It is designed for 8 cards but with all the elements you can get many more cards, just by adding some extra card bases.

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

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Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

Another quick & easy card today with no stamping. Beautiful Designer Series Paper makes it easy to make simple but pretty cards.

This DSP is from the Mixed Media Florals (#164638). This 12”x12” page has the floral design around the edges with white in the centre, so would also be great for scrapbooking. I matted this DSP with Basic Black card (#121688), then Gold Foil Sheet (#132622). I wrapped the Gold Open Weave Ribbon (#165715) around the card front, then attached it to the Basic White base card (#159228).

I cut the irregular circle with an Around It All die (#164725) from Basic Black card (#121688). This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The butterfly is from the Paper Butterfly Accents (#162612) and attached to the circle with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). I added Clear dots from the Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots (#164204) to the butterfly centre.

The sentiment is from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (#164862). This pack has a large range of sentiments which are printed in black with white background and white with black backgrounds, in various scripts and sizes.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.