Lesley's Stampin Ground

Monday, 8 July 2024

Irresistible Blooms

Hi friends,

The flowers, leaves and detailed circle are all cut with the Irresistible Blooms Stamp dies (#161149). The outside of the circle was cut with a Deckled Circles die (#162286).

The flowers from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140) were stamped with Calypso Coral ink (#147101) and cut with the co-ordinating dies. The leaves were stamped with Lemon Lime Twist ink (#147145). The stamped leaves and the detailed die cut leaves were also cut with dies from the Irresistible Blooms. For the detailed die cut leaves I used Lemon Lime Twist card (#144250).

I used the White Glimmer Paper from the Berry Burst, Old Olive & White Glimmer Specialty Paper (#163769) for the detailed circle.

The card front is from the Unbounded Beauty 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#163372), and this was matted with Calypso Coral card (#124392), then attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The circle and leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and the flowers with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Thank You” is from the Loveliest tree stamp set (#163714) and this was stamped wth Peach Pie ink (#163810). A Happy Little Things die (#163709) was used to cut the sentiment. This was attached with Mini Glue Dots.

I added glimmer to the flowers with Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) and the embellishments are the retired Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed Gems.

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Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Chantilly Lace

HI again friends,

The background for today’s card was stamped with the beautiful Chantilly Lace stamp set (#163683).

The lace image was stamped with Fresh Freesia ink (#155611) onto Basic White card (#159228). This was then matted with Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) and attached to the Basic White base card.

The flowers are from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140) and stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) and Highland Heather ink (#147103). These were cut with the Irresistible Blooms dies (#161149). The leaves, also cut with these dies, and I used Coastal Cabana card (#131302) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The sentiment from the Layers Of Beauty stamp set (#163514) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink, then cut with an Unbounded Love die (#163383). The sentiment and flowers were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The leaves are easily attached with the Adhesive Sheet backing. The embellishments are from the 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (#163781). Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers.

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Thursday, 27 July 2023

Irresistible Blooms

Hello friends,

I needed a special card and always love purple & gold together. It is a larger size using a full sheet of Basic White card (#159228) and scoring in half along the longer side.

I stamped the flowers from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140) using VersaMark (#102283) and adding Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I used Highland Heather card (#147010) and Fresh Freesia Card (#155614) for the flowers.

The “wreath” was cut with an Irresistible Blooms die (#161149) from Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). “Best Wishes” from Layering Leaves stamp set (#161277) was also Gold embossed. I cut this with the same die as the wreath but only used the inside part which fitted into the gold wreath. The leaves are also cut with the Irresistible Blooms dies with Gold Foil sheets.

I cut the bottom edge of the Basic White card with an Elegant Border die (#161593), then I dry embossed the card with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600). I matted this with the Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) then attached it to the base card.

The flowers were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#1044430). The sentiment was taped to the card and the wreath & leaves were attached having the adhesive sheet adhered to the back. The Gorgeous Grape embellishments are from the Glossy Dots Assortment (#158827).

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Friday, 26 May 2023

Countryside Corners Dies

Hello friends,

The Countryside Corners Dies (#161471) have been used here to cut the “frame” from the Berry Burst Soft Shimmer Paper (#161750).

I dry embossed the Fresh Freesia from the White Centre Specialty Paper (#161748) with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600). Then I gently sandpapered the card which exposes the white centre. The frame was taped to the card front, then this was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The flower from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) which was then set with the Heat Tool (#128056). The flower was cut with an Irresistible Blooms die (#161149). The leaves were also cut with these dies and I used the Lost Lagoon from the Soft Shimmer Paper which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The Gold Trim from the Silver & Gold Trim Combo (#161633) was attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and the flower attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

I daubered the stems of the Textural Elements (#159966) with Lost Lagoon ink (#161678) then added the Gold Metallic Enamel Effects (#161610).

“Thinking Of You” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143) and cut with a Countryside Corner die, then attached it with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Sunday, 21 May 2023

Patchwork Pieces dies

Hello stamping friends,

I have made 2 cards today. I used one of the Patchwork Pieces Dies (#161592) to cut 2 designs of the Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper (#161139), then alternating the pieces on the cards.

Using Multipurpose Glue (#110755), I glued the pieces on the first card onto the Basic White card (#159228) and onto Pretty Peacock card (#150886) for the second card. For the first card the pieces were placed against each other but the other card I moved them apart slightly. The only problem with doing this is the edges don't match properly.

The flowers and leaves are from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140) and cut with the Irresistible Blooms dies (#161149). I used Flirty Flamingo ink (#147052) and Blackberry Bliss ink (#147092) for the flowers, and Pretty Peacock ink (#150083) for the leaves.

The stamped “Happy Birthday” is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) using Flirty Flamingo ink. The die cut “Happy Birthday” is cut with the Wanted To Say dies (#161594) using Basic White card and Blackberry Bliss card (#133682). I had Adhesive Sheet (#152334) on the back of the Basic White card to attach it to the Blackberry Bliss card. Mini Glue Dots (#103683) were used to attach this to the card.

The flowers were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the leaves with Mini Glue Dots. The Loose Frosted Dots (#161153) were adhered with the Fine Tip Glue Pen (#138309). For the first card the White card front was matted with Flirty Flamingo card (#141421). Basic White was used for both card bases.

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Monday, 13 February 2023

Irresistible Blooms bundle

Hello friends,

I have been playing with the Irresistible Blooms bundle (#161150) again today which will be available on 1st March. These are part of the new Online exclusives. There are some other products also included in these online exclusive products - DSP, a letter stamp set and a pack of 3 embossing folders. I have used one of the embossing folders on this card.

All the stamped images including the sentiment are from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140) and I have used Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) on all of them. To heat emboss in any colour, stamp the image with the coloured ink using the Stamparatus (#148187). Clean the stamp making sure not to move the stamp or paper. Re-ink with VersaMark (#102283) and add Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). I used Flirty Flaming ink (#147052) for the sentiment and one flower and Daffodil Delight ink (#147094) for the other flower. The leaves were stamped with Mint Macaron ink (#147106).

The flowers, leaves and the detailed “circle” were cut with the Irresistible Blooms Dies (#161149). I used the Gold Fine Shimmer Paper (#160428) for the card front. After cutting the detailed “circle” I then embossed the Gold card with one of the new Basics 3D Embossing Folders (#161598). There are 3 different designs in this pack of folders. I matted this with Flirty Flamingo card (#141421) and attached it to the Basic White base card (#159228).

I cut the detailed leaves from Mint Macaron card (#138344) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). The flowers and 2 of the stamped leaves were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and I used Mini Glue Dots (#103683) for the other leaf & sentiment.

The Flower Trinkets (#159191) were added to the flower centres and the card, and I used Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the flowers.

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Tuesday, 7 February 2023

Hello, Irresistable Suite Collection

Hi my friends,

This year, Stampin’ Up! will have some On-line exclusive products (which means they will not be found in any catalogue) and the first one is the gorgeous Hello, Irresistible Suite Collection (#161154). These are available to demonstrators early as usual (one of many perks of being a demonstrator) but will be available to everyone from 1st March. I have just received mine today so have used some of the products on this card.

The 2 pieces of DSP for the background are from the Hello, Irresistible 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#161139). These were cut with the Deckled Rectangles Dies (#159173). Another piece was added to the bottom of the Basic White base card (#159228).

I stamped “Hello” with Daffodil Delight ink (#147094), using the Stamparatus (#148187), then restamped with VersaMark (#102283) and added Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056).

The flowers are also from the DSP and cut with the Irresistible Blooms Dies (#161149). These dies also co-ordinate with the stamps from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140). The leaves are also cut with these dies and I used the DSP for the leaves.

The embellishments are from the Loose Frosted Dots (#161153) which are also part of this suite. These were glued with the Fine-Tip Glue Pen (#138309).

A very easy card which was great when I was running out of time.

There are other products which are also available and will show them on cards over the coming weeks.

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

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