Lesley's Stampin Ground

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Swirled Designs

Hello again,

I am using the Swirled Designs Bundle (#167311) today, which is retiring, so available from the Last Chance products. The bundle consists of the Swirled Designs stamp set (#167030) and the Swirled Designs dies (#167032).

The splotches from the stamp set were stamped with “stamped off” Crumb Cake ink (#147116). I then dry embossed this with the retired Exposed Brick Embossing Folder. I used the Earthen Toned Specialty Paper (#165901) to matt the card front and attached it to the Very Vanilla base card (#166785).

The “diamonds” were also cut from this specialty paper which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) using the Swirled Designs dies.

The puppies are from the Cutest Crew stamp set (#167146). These were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Crumb Cake (#154882), Smoky Slate (#154904), Pecan Pie (#161674), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Real Red (#154899), Bubble Bath (#161675) and Granny Apple Green (#154885). The puppies were cut with a Cutest Crew die (#167148).

The sentiment is also from the Cutest Crew stamp set and stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I added Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I matted the sentiment with the Earthen Toned Specialty Paper, then this and the puppies were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Pressed Flower Motifs (#165215) were added to the card.

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Monday, 27 April 2026

Words & Wishes dies

Hello friends,

For this cute card I have used retiring products, current products and new products available from 5th March.

The cats from the Cutest Crew stamp set (#167146) are stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and cut with the co-ordinating Cutest Crew die (#167148). I then fussy cut each of the cats, as the die cuts all the cats in one piece. The cats were coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Crumb Cake (#154882), Smoky Slate (#154904) and Golden Glow (#167682).

“Happy Birthday Wishes” are cut with the Words & Wishes dies (#167894) from Petunia Pop card (#163802) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The card front is from the Pastels Shimmer Specialty Paper (#167198) and I dry embossed this with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097). The card front was matted with Petunia Pop card and attached to the Basic White base card (#166781). The cats were attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimenensionals (#144108). The (retired) Brushed Brass Butterflies were added to complete the card.

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

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Sunday, 26 April 2026

Cutest Crew

Hi everyone,

A cute little card using the birds from the Cutest Crew stamp set (#167146).

The birds were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). The Stampin’Blends to colour these birds are Daffodil Delight (#154883), Balmy Blue (#154830) and Bubble Bath (#161675).

The sentiment was stamped with Pretty In Pink ink (#163807). The sentiment, birds, Balmy Blue card (#147007), Pretty In Pink card (#163794) and Lemon Lolly card (#161729) were all cut with the Perennial Postage dies (#162607).

The Basic White card front (#166781) was dry embossed with the Soft Waves Embossing Folder (#164695), then matted with Pretty In Pink card. This was attached to the Basic White base card.

The die cut pieces were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The embellishments are the (retired) Iredescent Faceted Gems.

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Friday, 24 April 2026

Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper

Hi again friends,

Designer Series Paper can make very quick & easy cards, just like this one. I have used the Beautiful Gallery 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#165196) on this card.

The DSP was matted with Mossy Meadow card (#133683) and attached to the Very Vanilla base card (#166785).

The sign post was cut with a Wonderful Scenes die (#168665). This die set is from the “Paper Pumpkin add ons”. I used the Earthen Tones Metallic Specialty Paper (#165901).

Both sentiments were stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used the Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). “Happy Birthday” is from Simply Said stamp set (#163756) and the other one is from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283).

I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to attach both sentiments and the sign post to the card. The “stones” are from the April Paper Pumpkin kit.

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Thursday, 23 April 2026

Extraordinary Flora

Hi friends,

The Extraordinary Flora Bundle (#165245) consists of one stamp that stamps a variety of flowers & leaves and one die that cuts all the images at one time. The stamp set is the Extraordinary Flora (#165243) and the die is the Extraordinary Flora die (#165244).

I stamped the images with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and these were coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Timid Tiger (#165291), Peach Pie (#163827), Crisp Cantalope (#167669), Lost Lagoon (#161680) and Pretty Peacock (#161676).

I used the Beautifully Celebrated dies (#166974) to cut the Peach Pie card (#163800) and the Basic White card (#166781) with the sentiment. “Happy Birthday” is from the Scalloped Blooms stamp set (#167639) and will be available in the new catalogue from 5th May. This was stamped with Timid Tiger ink (#165278). I dry embossed the Peach pie card with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing folder (#167097)

The sentiment & Peach Pie card were taped to the Basic White base card. The flowers & leaves were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

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Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Paper Pumpkin - Lakeside Retreat

Hello again friends,

Have you heard of Paper Pumpkin? It is now available in Australia which is very exciting, and it is a paper crafting Subscription by Stampin’ Up!

It is a kit that comes out monthly and includes everything to create handmade cards, tags & more, and delivered to you each month. Once you subscribe you also can access exclusive products and be part of a supportive crafting community.

Everything is pre-cut, so you will be ready to craft immediately. As well as all the supplies, step by step instructions are included. You can make the cards as shown or change them to suit your requirements. Included in the kit are the card bases, envelopes, stamp set, adhesives, embellishments, Pre-cut paper pieces and an ink spot. A stamp block is also included in your first kit.

You can sign up for 1 month at a time, for 3 months, 6 months or 12 months. Check out all the information here - https://www.stampinup.com.au

I have made 1 of each of the 3 designs basically as shown in the instructions. I will make the others with some variations as soon as I get a chance.

If you want any more information please contact me.

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Monday, 13 April 2026

Floral Spray Embossing Folder

Hello again friends,

As soon as I saw this Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder (#167946) from the new upcoming catalogue, I knew what I was going to make first. This gorgeous embossing folder would also be perfect for a wedding card.

This is a large folder - 15.2cmx21.6cm (or 6”x8-1/2”). I embossed the larger piece of Basic White card (#166781), then I embossed a smaller piece so that it would match the larger image when placed on top.

Both pieces were matted with Silver Foil Sheet (#163387). The larger piece was taped to the Basic White base card and the smaller piece was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment is from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714). This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and Silver Powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) was added and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The Everyday Arches dies (#164629) were used to cut the sentiment & Silver Foil under the sentiment. These were taped together and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

Due to some family commitments I will be away for the next week, but will be back soon.

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Saturday, 11 April 2026

Etched Autumn stamp

Hi everyone,

I have used the Etched Autumn background stamp (#166082) on today’s card. It is another of the Last Chance Products. I find with a more detailed background you don't need a lot on the card.

I stamped the image onto Very Vanilla card (#166785) using VersaMark (#102283) and added the Gold Powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I matted this with Cherry Cobbler card (#121681) before attaching it to the Very Vanilla base card.

“Happy Birthday” from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat stamp set was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083) then re-inked with VersaMark and I added the Clear powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165679) and set it with the Heat Tool. I stamped this with the new Stampin’ Positioner (#167768) which will be available to purchase from the 5th May when the new catalogue is released. I cut the sentiment with a Paradise Garden Die (#167120).

I cut the Cherry Cobbler card and Gold Foil (#132622) with Stylish Shapes Dies (#159183) and taped them to the card. The sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The embellishments are from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds.

The Last Chance Product is the Etched Autumn stamp. The 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat stamp set and the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds are already sold out (in Australia).

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Friday, 10 April 2026

Gallery Blooms Bundle

Hello everyone,

Another retiring product is the Gallery Blooms Bundle (#165213) which is part of the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (#165217).

I stamped the images from the Gallery Blooms stamp set (#165211) with Basic Gray ink (#149165) onto Basic White card (#166781). The Stampin’ Blends to colour these images are Peach Pie (#163827), Summer Splash (#163826) and Daffodil Delight (#154883). The Gallery Blooms dies (#165212) were used to cut all the images including the frame.

I used Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) for the frame. For the detailed die cuts I used Pecan Pie card (#161726) and Summer Splash card (#163802). I used Adhesive Sheet (#152334) on the Pecan Pie & Summer Splash card.

I attached a piece of the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper (#165196) to the Basic White base card. The frame was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The stamped images were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Stampin’ Dimensionals. Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers.

The Last Chance Products used on today’s card are the Gallery Blooms Bundle, Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper, Summer Splash card, Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends and Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends.

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Thursday, 9 April 2026

Terrific Toadstools Bundle

Hello again friends,

I am using more of the Last Chance Products on today’s card.

The toadstools are from the Terrific Toadstools stamp set (#164783) and punched with the co-ordinating Terrific Toadstools Builder punch (#164789). These were stamped with Peach Pie ink (#163810), Pretty In Pink ink (#163807) and Pecan Pie ink (#161665).

I stamped the Lasting Linen stamp (#167107) onto Basic White card (#166781) using Basic Beige ink (#163806). I cut this and the Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty Paper (#165901) with Branching Out dies (#165775).

I dry embossed the Basic Beige card (#164512) with the retired Timber Embossing Folder and matted this with the Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty Paper. This was attached to the Basic Beige base card.

The toadstools were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“Happy Birthday” from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat (#170026) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I added Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The sentiment was cut with a die from the Fragrant Layers dies (#167154) and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). This die cuts the outside and inside into 2 pieces. I attached a piece of the Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty Paper to Foam Adhesive Sheet (#152815). This was cut with the die and I used the outside piece. This Foam Adhesive Sheet is just like Dimensionals, but in a sheet so you can cut any shape with it. Great for more detailed die cuts.

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was added to the toadstools. The embellishments are the Faux Bronze Pentagons (#166931).

The Last Chance Products are the Toadstool Bundle, Branching Out dies, Lasting Linen stamp, Peach Pie ink, Pretty In Pink ink & the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat.

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Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Layers Of Beauty

Hello again stamping friends,

The Layers Of Beauty stamp set (#163514), Layers Of Beauty dies (#163518) and the Layers Of Beauty Decorative Masks (#163517) have been used on this card and are included on the Last Chance Products.

I stamped the floral image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#166781). I coloured the image with the co-ordinating masks using Blending Brushes (#153611). There are 5 masks which are numbered so you know which order to do the colouring. The first 2 layers were coloured with Azure Afternoon ink (#161663). You can achieve different shades of colour depending on how light or hard you press on the brush. So I lightly coloured with the first mask, then the next is a bit darker. For mask 3, I used Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138). Mask 4 & 5 are for colouring the leaves and I used Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102) with mask 4 and Old Olive ink (#147090) for mask 5.

This image was then cut with the die, then I fussy cut this into 2 pieces, cutting below the 2 larger flowers.

The Basic White card front was die cut with a die from the Forever Florals dies (#167443). This was glued to the Basic White base card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

The sentiment is from the Notes Of Spring stamp set (#167979) and I stamped this with Blueberry Bushel ink. The sentiment & Blueberry Bushel card (#146991) were cut with dies from the Forever Florals dies.

I attached the flower on the bottom right with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The larger floral image was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108), Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Glue Dots.

Glimmer was added to the flowers with the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897). The embellishments are the retired Traditional Sparkling Sequins.

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Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Nature’ Symphony Dies

Hi again friends,

This beautiful leaf has been cut with one of the Nature’s Symphony Dies (#166925).

The leaf was cut from Pretty Peacock card (#150886).

The card front is Nature’s Walk Designer Series Paper (#166912) and this was matted with Pretty Peacock card. This was attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

I cut the Basic White card and the Regal Distressed Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164037) with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183). “Happy Birthday” from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) was stamped with Pretty Peacock ink (#150083). The squares were taped to the card front.

The leaves were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144103). The dragonflies are from the retired Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds.

The Last Chance Products used on this card are the Regal Distressed Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Unbounded Love stamp set.

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Monday, 6 April 2026

Metallic Textures Rub-Ons

Hello friends,

Each year 5 In Colors retire and are replaced by 5 new In Colors. I have used 2 of the retiring colors on this card from the 2024-2026 In Colors.

First, I used the Gold Metallic Textures Rub-Ons (#165270). These were rubbed onto the Very Vanilla card front (#166785), then this was matted with Summer Splash card (#163796). The card front was attached to the Very Vanilla base card.

“Best Wishes” from With You In Mind stamp set (#164747) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used Gold from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). The sentiment and the Petunia Pop card (#163802) were cut with the Beautifully Celebrated dies (#166974). The sentiment was attached to the Petunia Pop card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), then taped to the card front.

I attached the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape (#165269) to Very Vanilla card, then cut this with the Extraordianary Flora Die (#165244). The flowers & leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The products used on this card that are in the Last Chance list are the 2024-2026 In-Colors (Petunia Pop & Summer Splash), Metallic Textures Rob-Ons and With You In Mind stamp set.

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Saturday, 4 April 2026

Loveliest Tree

Hi friends,

I am using some more of the Last Chance Products on today’s card as well as some that will be continuing with the next catalogue. I have used the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) and the Loveliest Tree dies (#163715) which are retiring.

I stamped the tree with Mossy Meadow ink (#147111) onto Basic White card (#166781). This was cut with the die. The leaves were also cut with the dies using Mossy Meadow card (#133683), backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The squares were cut with the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183) using Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper (#165196). These were attached to the Basic White base card, then this was matted with Mossy Meadow card. The base card is Basic White.

“Happy Birthday” is from the Simply Said stamp set (#163756) and stamped with Mossy Meadow ink. A Textured Notes die (#165555) was used to cut the sentiment.

The tree & sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the Adhesive backed leaves were added.

The Last Chance Products are the Loveliest Tree stamp set & dies, Simply Said stamp set, the Textured Notes dies and the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper.

I wish you all a very Happy Easter.

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Friday, 3 April 2026

Layered Thoughts stamp set

Hello again stamping friends,

I am using more retiring or Last Chance Products on today’s card.

I stamped “Happy Birthday” from the Layered Thoughts stamp set (#165346). Firstly I stamped the sentiment with Berry Burst ink (#147143) onto Basic White card (3166781). I used the new Stampin’ Positioner (#167768) which will be available from the new catalogue which starts on 5th May. I cleaned the stamp and without moving the card, I re-inked the stamp with VersaMark (#102283) and stamped over the image. I then added Clear Powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165679) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). This method allows you to Heat Emboss in any colour ink.

The sentiment and the Lights Of Aurora Designer Series Paper (#165755) were cut with the Textured Notes dies (#165555). I then used a die from the Fancy Borders (#165380) to cut the hearts on the DSP.

The DSP was taped to the Basic White base card and the sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I glued the 3 hearts which were from the border, with the Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755). Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used on the hearts. The retired Tinsel Gems Three-Pack were also attached to the card.

The Last Chance products are Layered Thought stamp set, Textured Notes dies, Light Of Aurora Designer Series Paper. The Fancy Borders dies & gems are no longer available.

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