Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes

 Hello everyone,

The Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177) are perfect for a special card and I have used them for this card.

I stamped the image from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). This was coloured with the following Stampin’ Blends - Soft Sea Foam (#154902), Crumb Cake (#154882) and 1000 from the Light Natural Tones (#159465). This was cut with the co-ordinating die from the Lovely & Sweet dies (#162626).

A die from the Lifetime Of Love dies (#162583) was used to cut the gold leaves. This gold paper is the Distressed Gold 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159237), and as usual it was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). This makes it easy to attach these fine die cuts to the card.

The sentiment from the Notes Of Nature stamp set (#162630) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and heat embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555). The Heat Tool (#129056) was used to set the powder. A Labels Aglow die (#159551) was used to cut the sentiment.

The stamped image and sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The embellishments are from the Festive Pearls (#159963). Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the stamped image.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE. 

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lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

http://lesleysstampinground.blogspot.com

Rustic Christmas Tree

Hello friends,

Something very different today with this rustic Christmas Tree. (I saw a photo of one similar some time ago and just loved it.)

I got hubby to get some old pieces of timber (he has plenty hanging around) and cut them, attached them to a stick, then attached this to a piece of old ply. He had an old box which I used to hold the pinecones.

The letters and large star are cut with a Scan & Cut machine. I used Crushed Curry card (#131288), Cherry Cobbler card (#1216810 and Shaded Spruce card (#147006) for the letters and Distressed Gold 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159237) for the large star.

The smaller stars are cut with the Stars At Night dies (#162006) using Gold Foil Sheets (#132622) and Silver Foil Specialty pack (#156457). I used the Night Of Navy from the Soft Shimmer Paper Combo Pack (#161750) for the small star on the large gold star at the top.

All the letters and stars were glued with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110722).

I think at Christmas I will add some greenery amongst the pinecones.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE. 

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lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

http://lesleysstampinground.blogspot.com

Enchanted Butterfly stamp set

Hello friends,

The Wild Wheat which is one of the new In-colours works well with Gold as I have used on todays card.

I stamped the flower from the Enchanted Butterflies stamp set (#161279) with VersaMark (#102283) then added the Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). This flower was then fussy cut.

I stamped the fern from the Nature’s Prints stamp set (#158793) with Wild Wheat ink (#161651). The co-ordinating die from Natural Prints (#158800) was used to cut the fern. The other leaf was cut with a Gorgeously Made die (#161202) and I used the Wild Wheat card (#161734) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folder (#161598) and matted with the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237), then attached to the Basic White base card.

The fern was attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and the flower with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Thinking Of You” is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) and also stamped with Wild Wheat ink. A die from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set (#161525) was used to cut the sentiment. The Gold sequins are from the Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins (#160387).

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

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lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

http://lesleysstampinground.blogspot.com

Earthen Textures

Welcome again everyone,

I love the Earthen Elegance Suite Collection (#161518) which includes the Earthen Textures Bundle (#161514) and the Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper (#161503).

I matted the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237) with Pretty Peacock card (#150886) and attached it to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550).

The vase from the Earthen Textures stamp set (#161504) was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083) then fussy cut. “Thinking Of You” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Pretty Peacock ink (#150083) and cut with a Stylish Shapes Die (#159183).

The leaves were cut with the Earthen Textures dies (#161513). These were cut from the Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper and Pecan Pie card (#161726). I attached the leaves with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to attach the vase & sentiment to the card.

Another easy card!!

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

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lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

http://lesleysstampinground.blogspot.com

Gorgeously Made Bundle

Hi & welcome,

I have just received the Gorgeously Made Bundle (#161203) and couldn't wait to play with it, so here is my first card.

The card front is Very Vanilla (#106550). I stamped the leaf image twice with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102) then I stamped the other image along the bottom using Wild Wheat ink (#161651). The top & bottom of the card front were cut with dies from the Gorgeously Made Dies (#161202).

The 2 die cut leaves were also cut with the Gorgeously Made dies. One was cut from Wild Wheat card (#161734) and the other was Mossy Meadow card (#133683). Both these were backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) and attached to the card.

The sentiment also from this stamp set was stamped with Mossy Meadow ink (#147111) and cut with another Gorgeously Made die. I attached this to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The card front was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237), then this was attached to the Very Vanilla base card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

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lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

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Darling Details

Hi again,

I am using the beautiful Darling Details dies (#161370) again on this card. White & gold always look great for a special occasion card.

I cut the bottom edge of the Basic White card (#159228) with a Darling Details Die. I then dry embossed the card with one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folder (#161598). I weaved the Gold & Vanilla Satin Edged Ribbon (#159555) through the slots from the die cut. The top corner was punched with the Very Best Trio Punch (#159878), then the Basic White card was matted with the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237) and attached the the Basic White base card.

The flowers & leaves were cut with the Darling Details dies using Distressed Gold Specialty Paper which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) making it easy to attach these to the card.

The sentiment is from the Phrases For All stamp set (#161403). This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The die to cut the sentiment is from the Labels Aglow Dies (#159551). This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Gold Festive Pearls (#159963) were added to the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Earthen Textures

Hello friends,

I am home again and have been trying to sort out all my new goodies. The Earthen Elegance Suite Collection (#161518) is a beautiful collection which will be great for both female & masculine cards.

The Night Of Navy from the the White Centre 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#161748) was dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600). With this White Centre paper it allows you to gently rub this with sand paper to reveal the white centre which is what I have done. I attached a piece of the Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper (#161503) to this and attached the card front to the Basic White base card (#158229).

I stamped one vase from the Earthen Textures stamp set (#161504) with Misty Moonlight ink (#153118) and the other with Moody Mauve ink (#161649). The brown vase was cut from the Earthen Elegance DSP. The dies from the Earthen Elegance dies (#161513) were used to cut the vases as well as the leaves from the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237).

I wrapped the Natural Wavy Trim (#161517) around the the Misty Moonlight vase. I attached this and the brown vase with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Moody Mauve vase was taped to the card. Mini Glue Dots (#103683) were used to attach the leaves.

“Happy Birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Misty Moonlight ink and cut with the smallest of the Countryside Corners dies (#161471). Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) were used to attach the sentiment to the card. The Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots (#159082) were added to complete the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Seaside Bay Bundle

Hello friends,

I have used the Seaside Bay Bundle (#160445) and the By The Bay Specialty Designer Series Paper (#160434) again today with a completely different card from yesterday using the same bundle & DSP.

I attached one piece of the Designer Series Paper to the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237). I cut the other piece of DSP and the Night Of Navy card (#106577) with the Stitched Rectangles Dies (#151820) and attached these to the card. The base card is Basic White (#159228).

The birds from the Seaside Bay stamp set (#160436) and the sentiment from the Art Gallery stamp set (#158201) were stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). The birds were cut with the Seaside Bay dies (#160444) and the sentiment with a Stitched Rectangles Die. Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used to attached these to the card.

I added 3 Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls (#160434) to the card. Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the birds. The Night Of Navy ink (and other darker inks) tends to bleed when using the Wink of Stella but that is the effect I wanted to add the lighter blue to the bird.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

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Pretty Birds

Hello stamping friends,

These birds are from the Pretty Birds stamp set (#158845) and have been coloured with Stampin’ Blends.

The birds were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) on Basic White card (#159228), then cut with the co-ordinating Birdhouse Dies 158846). These are also available as the Pretty Birds Bundle (#158847) which includes the stamp set & dies. I coloured the birds with Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (#154885), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883) and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends (#154882).

The DSP is from the Hues Of Happiness (#158822) and this was matted with Night Of Navy card (#106577). I offset the Night Of Navy card so it is only seen on 2 sides of the card front. The base card is Basic White.

The wreath was cut with a Natural Prints die (#158800) from Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237). This was attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The birds were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“Happy Birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095). I used the Stylish Shapes Dies (#159183) to cut the sentiment and the Night Of Navy label under the sentiment. This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Enchanting Details Dies

Hello friends,

On this card the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237) had been cut with an Enchanting Details Die (#159166).

As usual I had the Gold paper backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting with the die. I used this adhesive for detailed die cuts for ease of  adhering to the card. This was attached to the Very Vanilla card (#106550). This was then matted with the Orchid Oasis card (#159265). I wrapped the Orchid Oasis Metallic Woven Ribbon (#159199) around the card, then attached this to the Very Vanilla base card.

“Thinking Of You” is from my favourite sentiment stamp set - Go To Greetings (#158763). A Seasonal Labels Die (#156299) was used to cut the sentiment. Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used to attach this to the card.

The butterflies from the Brilliant Wings dies (#155523) were cut from Orchid Oasis card and attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). If the Dimensionals are too large, just cut them. I find the edges of the Dimensionals are great to cut thin strips just perfect for the centre of the butterfly.

The Opal Rounds (#154289) were attached to the butterflies and label.

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

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lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Holly Berry Dies

Hello again my friends,

Another Christmas card using my favourite traditional Christmas colours - red, green & gold.

I attached the strip of Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237) to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550). The scallops were cut with a die from the Penned Flowers (#155557) using Shaded Spruce card (#147006). This was attached to the Boughs Of Holly Designer Series Paper (#159600), then attached to the base card.

The Shaded Spruce card backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) was cut with a Holly Berry Die (#159607). The gold behind the leaves was cut with another die, then the “label” was attached to the card. “Christmas Wishes” was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#1055555) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). Another Holly Berry die was used to cut the sentiment. The berries were cut from Real Red card (#106578) and Distressed Gold Paper. The sentiment and berries were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

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

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Amazing Silhouettes stamp set

Hello again,

This tree is from the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set (#157814).

This image was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) onto Evening Evergreen card (#155575). The Heat Tool (#129056) was used to set this. I then lightly coloured the embossed image with Soft Succulent ink (#155778) and a Blending Brush (#153611). The corners were punched with the Very Best Trio Punch (#159878). When using this shape on the punch there is a little trick. Punch the first corner then flip the card over to punch the second corner to get a mirror image. Probably best to experiment on scrap card first.

The Stitched Greenery die (#155451) was used to create the “stitched leaves” on the Gold Distressed Specialty Paper (#159237). The Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon (#155573) was wrapped around the card front.

“Thinking Of You” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Evening Evergreen ink (#155576) and cut with a Potted Succulent die (#154330). This was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Peace To You Christmas card

Hi everyone,

The Peace To You stamp set (#159776) has 2 beautiful Christmas images and 4 sentiments.

I stamped the image and sentiment with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). The Stampin’ Blends used are Cherry Cobbler (#154880), Tahitian Tide (#159210) and Balmy Blue (#154830).

I adhered Adhesive Sheet (#152334) to the back of the Basic White card (#159228) before cutting with a die from the Artisan Additions Dies (#159172). I thought this die looked like a stained glass window so very appropriate for this card. This was attached to the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237). This was matted with Night Of Navy card (#147110) then attached to the Basic White base card.

The sentiment was cut with a die from the Pretty Pillowbox dies (#156321). The stamped image and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

An easy but elegant card.

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

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Twinkling Lights Dies

Welcome friends,

A very easy Christmas card using a die from the Twinkling Lights Dies (#159541) to cut the Christmas tree.

I cut one tree from the Light Aglow 6”x6” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#159535) and the other one from Evening Evergreen card (#155575). I dry embossed the Evening Evergreen tree with one of the Wintry 3D Embossing Folders (#155433).

The Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237) was matted with Evening Evergreen card, then attached to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550). The Evening Evergreen tree was taped to the card, then the other tree was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment from the Leaves Of Holly stamp set (#159601) was stamped with Evening Evergreen ink (#155576) and cut with a Stylish Shapes Die (#159183). This was also attached with Dimensionals. The star at the top of the tree is an Adhesive Backed Star (#159965).

I used the White from the Pearlised Enamel Effects Basics (#156310) to add the “pearls” to the tree. This does take a little time to set, so ensure it is the last thing you do on the card and put it aside till it sets so it doesn’t get smudged. There are 2 other colours in this pack of Enamel Effects which are Real Red & Black.

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

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Summer Shadows Dies

Hello again my crafty friends,

For the month of September, Stampin’ Up! have some specials each week. One of the specials this week is the Summer Shaded Dies (#156618), so I have used these dies on this card today. These dies co-ordinate with the Shaded Summer stamp set (#155783) from the annual catalogue. These dies are normally $60 but are only $48 till 7th September. More information about the other specials for this week at the end of this blog.

The flowers and leaves were cut with the Summer Shadows dies. The flowers were cut from Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) and Highland Heather card (#147010). For the leaves I used Pear Pizzaz card (#131290) and Soft Sea Foam card (#147012). I used Adhesive Sheet (#152334) on the back of the Soft Sea Foam & Highland Heather card.

The Distressed Gold 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159237) was cut with one of the Split Card Textures Dies (#159162) and attached to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550). The flowers were attached to the the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and the leaves with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

“Happy Birthday” from the Art Gallery stamp set (#158201) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) and cut with a Potted Succulents Die (#154330) and attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots. 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds (#159185) were added to the centre of the flowers.

The specials for 1st-7th September (in Australia) are - 

Splendid Day 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper #159666 (p 65 mini) Sale $25.65 (normal price $27).

Kraft Note cards & envelopes #159270 (p 137 AC) Sale $14 (normal price $17.50)

Brushed Brass Butterflies #158136 (p 142 AC) Sale $15.75 (normal price $17.50)

Classic Matt Dots #158146 (p 143 AC) Sale $11.03 (normal price $12.25)

Summer Shadows Dies #156618 (p 175 AC) Sale $48 (normal price $60)

Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots #156506 (p 143 AC) Sale $14.18 (normal price $15.75)

Kraft 6”x6” Paper Pack #156325 (p 139 AC) Sale $8.50 (normal price $10.50)

Kraft Gift Boxes #156569 (p 140 AC) Sale $14 (normal price $17.50)

Round & Square Brads #155570 (p 141 AC) Sale $11.03 (normal price $12.25)

Pale Papaya 3/8” Open Weave Ribbon #155672 (p 146 AC) Sale $11.03 (normal price $12.25)

Linen 12”x12” Specialty Paper #155681 (p 139 AC) Sale $8.40 (normal price $10.50)

Snowfall Accents Puff Paint #150691  (p83 mini) Sale $6.20 (normal price $7.75)

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

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Dragonfly Garden

Hi stamping friends,

I coloured this floral image from Dragonfly Garden stamp set (#154411) with Stampin’ Blends.

I stamped the image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). The Stampin’ Blends used are Sweet Sorbet (#159224), Parakeet party (#159220), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Highland Heather (#154887) & Flirty Flamingo (#154884). This was matted with Sweet Sorbet card (#159266).

I dry embossed the Basic White card front (#159228) with the Timber 3D Embossing folder (#156406). I daubered the edges with Sweet Sorbet ink (#159216) before attaching this to the Basic White base card.

I attached a strip of the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237) to the card front, then attached the matted stamped image. “Happy Birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and heat embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The sentiment and the Sweet Sorbet paper from the 2022-2024 In Colour Designer Series Paper (#159253) were cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies  (#159183). These were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The bow was made from the Gold & Vanilla Satin Edged Ribbon (#159555) and attached to the card with a Mini Glue Dot (#103683). The Red Festive Pearls (#159963) were attached to the card.

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

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Rugged Icons Dies

Hi my stamping friends,

Here’s an easy card for the music lover using the guitar from the Rugged Icons Dies (#159104).

I dry embossed the Basic White card (#159228) with the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder (#156392) and matted this with the Distressed Gold 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159237). This was attached to the Basic White base card.

I applied Adhesive Sheets (#152334) to the back of the Distressed Gold and Soft Suede card (#119982) before cutting these with the guitar die. I attached the outline of the Gold & Soft Suede card, then attached the gold paper inside the Soft Suede outline.

“Happy Birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and heat embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The sentiment and Distressed Gold Paper under the sentiment were cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies (#159183). This was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Happy Hedgehogs stamp set

Hello friends,

Anyone who knows me will know that I love flowers and most of my cards have flowers on them. I have decided I should get out of my comfort zone occasionally, so here I have chosen the cute Happy Hedgehogs stamp set (#157983) for all the images on this card.

I used Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and coloured the images with Stampin’ Blends - Daffodil Delight (#154883), Sweet Sorbet (#159224), Granny Apple Green (#154885), Balmy Blue (#154830), Crumb Cake (#154882), Ivory (#154922), Natural Tones - Light -1000 (#159465), Medium - 800 (#159463) & Calypso Coral (#154881). “Hello” was stamped with Sweet Sorbet ink (#159216) and cut with a Seasonal Labels die (#156299). To make this label smaller I cut it with the die, then re-positioned it to cut again.

I cut the Soft Succulent from the Brushstrokes 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159250) with one of the Picture This dies (#155559). This was placed on top of the Distressed Gold 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159237), then attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The fussy cut images and sentiment were all attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

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

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com