Lesley's Stampin Ground

Saturday, 21 February 2026

Friendly Foliage Bundle

Hello friends,

I thought I would start the day with cleaning my craft table (it always needs tidying), but didn't get far when I came across some left over products from previous projects and thought they would make a lovely card, so here is the card. By the way, the table still isn't tidied, but I was happy with the card.

I stamped the leafy image from the Friendly Foliage stamp set (#167021) with VersaMark (#102283) onto Very Vanilla card (#166785). I added the Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). This was cut with dies from the Friendly Foliage dies (#167023).

The Crumb Cake card (#121685) was cut with a Textured Notes die (#165555). I attached the leafy image to this with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The Very Vanilla card front was dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing folder (#161600), then matted it with Coastal Cabana card (#131302) and attached to the Very Vanilla base card.

The flower is from the stamp set from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat (#170026). This was fussy cut from the larger image. This was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and coloured with Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends (#161675) and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883). A Stampin’ Dimensional (#104430) was used to attach the flower to the card. The leaves were cut with a die from the Fragrant Layers dies (#167154) using the Pastel Shimmer Specialty Paper (#167198). These were attached with Mini Glue Dots.

“It’s Your Day” is from the Fragrant Layers stamp set (#167150) and this was also heat embossed with Copper powder. A Textured Notes die was used to cut the sentiment. A die from the Fragrant Layers dies was used to cut the Pastel Shimmer Specialty Paper for the banner behind the sentiment. Stampin’ Dimensionals were used to attach this to the card.

The Textured Notes dies are retiring but are still available at a reduced price (in Australia), and while stocks last.

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Friday, 20 February 2026

Delicate Dreams Designer Series Paper

Hello again everyone,

There will be a new range of products available early March from the Online Exclusives, including the beautiful Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper (#167498). Some of the images in this pack have matching dies in the Delicate Whispers dies (#167505). These flowers are cut from the DSP with the dies.

The card front is from the Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper (#166992) and I matted this with Mossy Meadow card (#133683) and attached it to the Basic White base card (#166781). I attached the strip of the Nature Walk Designer Series Paper (#166912) to the card front.

“Happy Birthday” is from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat stamp set (#170026). This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and the Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) was added and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). A die from the Paradise Garden dies (#167120) cut the sentiment.

The flowers and sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The fine leaves were cut with the Delicate Whispers dies using Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty paper (#165901) and Textured Metallic Specialty paper (#163772), both backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The embellishments are from the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (#165192).

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

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Thursday, 19 February 2026

Friendly Foliage Bundle

Hi again,

I am loving the variety of all the leafy stamps and dies from Stampin’ Up! Here I have used the Friendly Foliage Bundle (#167308).

I stamped the leaves from the Friendly Foliage stamp set (#167021) using VersaMark (#102283) and added the Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056) before cutting it with the dies from the Friendly Foliage dies (#167023).

The Basic White card front (#166781) was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097), then matted with the retired Rose Gold Specialty Paper, then attached to the Basic White base card.

The DSP on the left side of the card is from the Delicate Designs Specialty Paper (#167509). I embossed another piece of Basic White card with the Beautiful Patterns Embossing Folder, then I wiped the Crumb Cake ink pad (#166787) lightly over the embossed card, picking up the colour on the embossed areas.

I cut the Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper (#167498) with a retired Textured Notes die and attached the stamped leaves to this with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The detailed die cut leaves were cut with the Friendly Foliage dies using the Earthen Tones Metallic Specialty Paper (#165901). This was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

“Wishing You All The Best” is from the Friendly Foliage stamp set and this was also heat embossed with Copper and cut with a Textured Notes die.

The “embellishments” in the top corner are the inside pieces from the die cut leaves.

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

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Greenery Lane Bundle

Hi again friends,

I have used the same template on this card as I did on the card on 8th January. For that one I used the Fragrant Layers stamp set for the flowers and today I have used the Greenery Lane Bundle (#166877) for all the leaves for a more masculine card. However it would also be suitable for a female card.

For the card front, and the three rectangular pieces cut with the Nested Essentials dies (#161597), I have used the Pastel Shimmer Specialty paper (#167198). I dry embossed the card front with the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder 164069) and matted it with the Basic Black card (#121688), then attached it to the Basic White base card (#166781). I taped the 3 rectangles to the card front.

The leaves from the Greenery Lane stamp set (#166870) were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). The Stampin’ Blends used to colour the leaves are Lost Lagoon (#161680), Pool Party (#154894), Summer Splash (#163826) and Daffodil Delight (#154883).

The leaves were cut with the Greenery Lane dies (#166876) and they were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The sentiment from the (retired) So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183). I daubered the edges with Pool Party ink (#147107). Stampin’ Dimensionals (#10430) were used to attach this to the card. Antique Pearls (#164679) were added to finish the card.

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

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Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Swirled Designs Bundle

Hi everyone,

A great masculine card using the Swirled Designs Bundle (#167311).

I stamped the images from the Swirled Designs stamp set (#167311) onto Very Vanilla card (#166785) using Pecan Pie ink (#161665), Crumb Cake ink (#147116), Basic Beige ink (#163806) and Peach Pie ink (#163810). I then dry embossed the card with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600). Using a Blending Brush (#153611) with Pecan Pie ink, I added colour to the outside area of the card. This card was then matted with Pecan Pie card (#161726).

I cut 3 “diamonds” with a die from the Swirled Designs dies (#167032) using Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty Paper (#165901) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). These were attached to the card front.

“Happy Birthday: from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat stamp set was stamped with Pecan Pie ink. I used a die from the Paradise Garden Hybrid dies (#167120) to cut the sentiment. These will be available from the Online Exclusives in March. The ends of this banner had straight edges so I hand cut the “V” on each end.

The embellishments from the Natural Matte Dots (#167510) were coloured with a Dark Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blend (#161674).

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

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Monday, 16 February 2026

Forever Florals

Hi friends,

Today I have used some of the leftovers from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat(#170023). This is still available to purchase with all the demonstrations recorded of the cards made.

The Designer Series Paper with the flowers is black line art on a white background so this was coloured with Stampin’ Blends. I used Cloud Cover (#165287) for the background, Old Olive (#154892) for the leaves, Calypso Coral (#154881), Darling Duckling (#165288) and Bubble Bath (#161675) on the flowers. I then used Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the flowers to add some glimmer.

The 2 pieces of DSP were matted with Secret Sea card (#165296) and attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

The labels were cut with the Forever Floral dies (#167443) using Two-Tone Calypso Coral card. “Thinking Of You” is from the Forever Florals stamp set (#167440) and stamped with Secret Sea ink (#165285).

The leaves were also stamped with Secret Sea ink onto the pre-cuts from the class, and coloured with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.

The sentiment was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The embellishments added to the card are the Moody Palette Glossy Dots (#167180)

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

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Sunday, 15 February 2026

Lifetime Of Love

Hello everyone,

While I had the Beautifully Celebrated dies (#166974) out from yesterday’s card I thought I would use them again. I love the detailed corners and the fancy border dies in this set.

The Basic White card front (#166781) was dry embossed with (my favourite) Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097), then double matted with Basic Black card (#121688) and Gold Foil Sheet (#132622). This was then attached to the Basic White base card.

The Gold Foil was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting with the die for the corners. I like to use adhesive sheet with any detailed dies making it super easy to attach them to the card.

I stamped the floral image from the Lifetime Of Love stamp set (#162574) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). I stamped a second image using the masking technique. This allows you to stamp another image without it stamping over the first image. For the mask, I stamped the image on a post it note and cut it out then placed it over the stamped image on the card, then stamped onto the card and removed the mask.

The Stampin’ Blends used to colour the flowers & leaves are Poppy Parade (#154958), Azure Afternoon (#161672), Peach Pie (#163827), Petunia Pop (#163828), Flirty Flamingo (#154884), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and Granny Apple Green (#154885).

The Beautifully Celebrated dies were used to cut the stamped image and Gold foil. These were taped together and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Celebrate” from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and added to the card with a Stampin’ Dimensional and Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The Flower Accents (#165171) were added to the flower centres.

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

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Saturday, 14 February 2026

Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack

Hello again friends,

The Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack (#166980) includes 6 vellum sheets, 2 each of 3 designs, with pre-cut images with gold foil.

The Highland Heather card front (#147010) was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097). I matted this with the Gorgeous Grape card (#147011).

Th 2 fancy pieces in the top corners were cut with a Beautifully Celebrated die (#166974) using Gorgeous Grape card backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). These were attached to the card.

The bird is from the Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers (#166986). This is adhesive backed and attached to the gold pre-cut piece from the Beautifully Adorned Ephemera pack. The 2 long “labels” were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). I cut the row of flowers in half & attached them with Mini Glue Dots.

“Sending Love” from the Friendly Foliage stamp set (#167021) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) and cut with a die from the soon to be released Paradise Garden dies (#167120).

The sentiment and Gold piece with the bird were attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The Flower Accents (#165171) are the gold embellishments.

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

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Friday, 13 February 2026

Product Of The Month

Hello again,

Each month there is a new Product Of The Month which in Australia you can get for $9 with a $125 order. February’s product of the month is the beautiful Painted Illusions 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#167977), which I have used on the background on this card.

The strips of DSP were attached to the Pretty Peacock card (#150886), then this was attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

I stamped the vases from the Inspiring Imperfections stamp set (#165161) with VersaMark (#102283) onto Pretty Peacock card and Lost Lagoon card (#133686). I added the white powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165679) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). An Inspiring Imperfections die (#165166) was used to cut the vases.

“Happy Birthday” is from the Simply Said stamp set (#163756). I stamped the words separately by covering the other word with a post it note when inking the stamp, so I could punch each word separately using the Three Banner Punch (#167050). Pretty Peacock ink (#150083) was used to stamp the sentiment.

The vase on the right was taped to the card and I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to attach the other vase & sentiment. The embellishments are from the Low Profile Sparkle Dots (#166157).

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

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Thursday, 12 February 2026

Fragrant Layers Bundle

Hi friends,

These flowers & leaves are from the Fragrant Layers Bundle (#167155). The dies don’t actually cut these flowers so I have fussy cut them. There are a variety of dies which cut different parts of the flowers.

The flowers from the Fragrant Layers stamp set (#167150) were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (#132708) onto Very Vanilla card (#166785). The Stampin’ Blends to colour the image are Flirty Flamingo (#154884), Pretty In Pink (#163824), Bubble Bath (#161675), Strawberry Slush (#165290), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and Lemon Lime Twist (#161682).

The Very Vanilla card front was dry embossed with the Joined Together 3D Embossing Folder (#165170), the matted with Mossy Meadow card (#133683). The card base is Very Vanilla.

I used a die from the Natures Symphony dies (#166926) and this cut the rows of dots from the strip of Nature Walk Designer Series Paper (#166912). The Gold Foil (#132622) was also cut with a die from Natures Symphony. These 2 pieces were taped to the card.

The detailed die cut leaves were cut with the Fragrant Layers dies (#167154) using Mossy Meadow card and Old Olive card (#106576). The flowers were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The sentiment is from the Friendly Foliage stamp set (#167021) and I stamped this with Strawberry Slush ink (#165286). The Three Banner Punch (#167050) was used to punch the sentiment and Stampin’ Dimensionals were used to attach it to the card.

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was added to the flowers and the embellishments are Low Profile Sparkle Dots (#166157).

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Simply Beautiful bundle

Hello again friends,

This large flower is from the Simply Beautiful dies (#166964).

I cut the solid background of the flower from the Beautiful Bokeh 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#164607). The next 2 layers were cut from Basic White card (#166781) then the stamens from Crumb Cake card (#121685).

I added some colour to the centres of the white petals with a Blending Brush (#153611) and Daffodil Delight ink (#147094) and a Sponge Dauber (#133773) was used to colour the tips of the petals. The white petals and stamen were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683), then attached to the solid flower with a Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The leaves were cut with a die from the Natures Symphony dies (#166925). I used Nature Walk Designer Series Paper (#166912) and this gave a subtle variation to the leaves. I then cut this leaf into 3 pieces to place it where I wanted it around the flower. The leaves were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots.

The Basic White card front was dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600) and matted with Lost Lagoon card (#133686). The base card is also Basic White.

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) added glimmer to the flower, then I finished the card with the Low-Profile Sparkle Dots (#166157).

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Scrapbook page

Hello,

I don’t get much of a chance to do scrapbooking but when I do I usually like just simple layouts.

I punched different colours from the Beautiful Bokeh 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#164607) using the Heartfelt Hexagon punch (#162888).

I stamped the floral image from the Weekend Adventures stamp set (#167318) onto the punched out DSP, using a range of inks - Azure Afternoon (#161663), Fresh Freesia (#155611), Highland Heather (#147103), Flirty Flamingo (#147052), Pool Party (#147107), Crushed Curry (#147087) & Strawberry Slush (#165286).

I attached these pieces to a retired foil sheet and this was attached to the White Willow 12”x12” page (#166703).

The photos were matted with Basic Black card (#121688) and the foil.

The letters were cut with the Mini Alphabet dies (#162934) using Basic Black card backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

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

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Monday, 9 February 2026

2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat

Hello friends,

Stampin’ Up! recently held the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat (#170023) and is still available to purchase. There were 15 cards made over 2 days and this is one of them. Included in the kit were dies, stamp sets, designer papers, cardstock, pre-cut sheets, embellishments, Flip Flaps and envelopes,

Using one of the dies, the Secret Sea, Old Olive and Darling Duckling two tone card were cut. A “word” stamp was stamped onto the Crumb Cake card using Crumb Cake.

The dots were achieved by using a mask from the kit and adding VersaMark (#102283) to the die cuts and adding Clear powder from the Wow! Basics Embossing Powders (#165679) and setting it with the Heat Tool (#129056). The stamped crumb cake card was attached to one half of each of these cut outs then I cut the excess off.

I attached the middle die cut piece to the Base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and taped the others to the card. Again the excess was cut from the edges.

“Happy Birthday” is from the stamp set from the kit and stamped with Secret Sea ink (#165285). This was stamped onto one of the dies cuts from the sheet included. The leaves were cut with a die from the Forever Florals Dies (#167443). These dies were part of the kit but will be available from the Online Exclusives in March. I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755) to attach the leaves.

The embellishments are the Moody Palette Glossy Dots.

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

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Sunday, 8 February 2026

Delicate Whispers

Hello again everyone,

I like to make cards that could be used for either males or females like this one.

I dry embossed the Soft Sea Foam card front (#147012) with the Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder (#167179), then matted it with Old Olive card (#106576) and attached it to the Basic White base card (#166781).

I stamped some of the leafy images from the Delicate Whispers stamp set (#167500) which will be available in March from the Online Exclusives. These were stamped with VersaMark (#102283) onto Lemon Lime Twist card (#144250) and I added the Clear powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165679) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). I then cut the card into strips, cut a “V” at the bottom and taped them to the card.

The die cut leaves were cut with the Delicate Whispers dies (#167505). I used Granny Apple Green card (#14714), Old Olive card (#106576) and Gold from the Textured Metallic Specialty Paper (#163772). I backed all these cards with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) to make them easy to attach to the card.

“Happy Birthday” is from one of the stamp sets from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat and stamped with Old Olive ink (#147090). The ends were punched with the retired Banners Pick a Punch. The sentiment was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

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