Lesley's Stampin Ground

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

The beautiful Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper (#164183) is where you will find these birds on the branches.

I cut the birds with the now retired Winterly Tree Tops dies. If you don’t have these, this image is easy to fussy cut. The leaves are cut with the Charming Day dies (#166135) using Shaded Spruce card (#147006) and Summer Splash card (#163798). Both these cards were backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The Daffodil Delight Card (#121680) was dry embossed with the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder (#164069) and attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

I cut a piece of Basic White card and Bright Copper from the Textured Metallic Specialty Paper (#163772) with a die from the Impressions Abloom dies (#165610). I stamped the grass from the Prairie Grass stamp set (#166168) with Daffodil Delight ink (#147094) onto the white card. This card was taped to the card front and the Copper frame was glued with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

The birds were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The embellishments from the Low Profile Sparkle Dots (#166157).

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Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper

Hello everyone,

I had these birds left from another project, so have used them on this card.

The birds are from the Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper (#164183). The top bird was fussy cut and the other one was cut with a die from the retired Winterly Tree Tops. The Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) was used for the diamonds & circles. These were cut with the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183).

The Basic White card front (#166781) was dry embossed with the Joined Together 3D Embossing Folder (#165170), then matted with Cherry Cobbler card (#121681) and attached to the Basic White base card.

The gold diamonds were taped to the card and the gold circle was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Happy Birthday” from the Year Of Flowers stamp set (#165367) was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083) and taped to the gold circle.

The birds were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

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Thursday, 3 July 2025

Regal Distressed Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hello friends,

I have used 2 different Designer Series Papers for this card. The Regal Distressed Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164037) was used for the card front.

The card front was matted with Gold Foil Sheet (#132622), then attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

“Happy Birthday” from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) was stamped with Pretty Peacock ink (#150083). This sentiment and the 2 gold diamonds were cut with Stylish Shapes die (#159183). I taped the gold diamonds to the card front.

I fussy cut the bird from the Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper (#164183). The bird & sentiment were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

An easy card as long as you don’t mind a bit of fussy cutting.

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Thursday, 26 June 2025

Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

I fussy cut these birds from the Nests Of Winter Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164183).

The card front is the Cloud Cover from the Flower Garden Foils 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#165511). This pack includes Pretty In Pink & Strawberry Slush colours with 2 different designs in each colour. I wrapped the retired Metallic Edge Ribbon around the card front, then attached it to the Basic White base card (#166781).

I used 2 of the smaller banners from the Party Banners dies (#165264) to cut the Strawberry Slush Foil and Basic White card. I dry embossed the white banners with the Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder (#165614). I taped the white banners to the Strawberry Slush banners, then these were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The birds were attached on top with Mini Stampin’ Dimensioanls (#144108).

The sentiment is from the Blooming Phrases stamp set (#165523). These are 2 separate stamps, each with the “tail”. So when I inked “Happy” I avoided inking the tail, then I stamped “birthday” so it looked like one stamp. This was stamped with Strawberry Slush ink (#165286). A Beautiful Butterflies die (#164614) was used to cut the sentiment. This was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The Embellishemnts are from the Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems (#165615).

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

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Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Adoring Hearts dies

Hi friends,

The hearts on this card are cut with the Adoring Hearts dies (#162569), another retiring product.

The hearts were cut from Basic White card (#166781), then dry embossed with the Birch Wood Embossing Folder (#164069).

I fussy cut the birds from the Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper (#164183) and the DSP for the card front is from the same pack. This was matted with Shaded Spruce card (#147006) and attached to the Basic White base card.

The card with the cut out hearts was taped to the card front. The birds were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“Congratulations” from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) was stamped with Shaded Spruce ink (#147088) and cut with a Beautiful Butterflies die (#164614). This was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the birds.

The retiring products are the Adoring Hearts dies and the Lovely & Sweet stamp set.

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

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Monday, 2 December 2024

Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper

Hello friends,

I have fussy cut these cute little birds from the Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper (#164183).

The background is from the same DSP pack and matted with Garden Green card (#108605). This was taped to the Basic White base card (#159228).

“Birthday Wishes” from the Simply Said stamp set (#163756) was stamped with Garden Green ink (#147089).

Using a die from the Regal Flora dies (#164033), I cut the sentiment and the Garden Green card which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). I used the “frame” from the green card and attached it to the card front. The sentiment was taped to the card.

The birds were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments are from the Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots (#164204).

There are other birds in this DSP which can be cut with the co-ordinating Winterly Tree Tops dies (#164065).

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Saturday, 12 October 2024

Shimmery White Embossing Paste

Hello & welcome,

I hope you can see the shimmer in the background of this card. I made my own glimmer paper using the Shimmery White Embossing Paste (#145645) on Soft Sea Foam card (#147012).

I applied the paste over the Soft Sea Foam card using a Palette Knife (#142808) and put it aside to dry.

I cut the birds from the Nests Of Winter 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#164183) using the co-ordinating die from the Winterly Tree Tops dies (#164065). The leaves from the Graceful Greenery Vellum 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164118) was cut with a Golden Greenery die (#164116).

“ Peace & Joy” from the Peaceful Season stamp set (#164145) was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083). The 2 Basic White (#159228) circles were cut with the Spotlight On Nature dies (#163580).

Once the background was dry, I dry embossed it with the Ferns Embossing Folder (#158804) and matted it with Cherry Cobbler card (#121681). This was then taped to the Basic White base card. You can speed up the drying process using the Heat Tool (#129056).

The die cut leaves and circles were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The birds were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). I added Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to the birds & berries for some extra glimmer. The embellishments are from the Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-Backed Berries (#164119).

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

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Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

In the current catalogues you can find some inspiration with the card templates. I have used one of the templates from the Annual catalogue on page 22, with a slight variation. You can follow the template exactly or put your spin on it.

The DSP for the birds & the green & white stripes is from the Nests Of Winter 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#164183). I cut the birds with the Labelled With Love dies (#163570).

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Birch Embossing Folder (#164069), then matted with Copper Clay card (#161730) and Garden Green card (#108605). This was then taped to the Basic White base card.

The green & white striped DSP was taped to the card front. The die cut birds were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) was stamped with Copper Clay ink (#161647) and cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183). This was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments are the Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots (#164204).

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

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Thursday, 3 October 2024

Nested Essentials dies

Hi everyone,

I have used 3 of the Nested Essentials dies (#161597) to cut the rectangles on this card.

I dry embossed the Basic White card front (#159228) with the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder (#161600). I then lightly added Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083) using a Blending Brush (#153611) to part of the card front. This was then matted with Cherry Cobbler card (#121681) and attached to the Basic White base card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Everyday Greetings stamp set (#165084) using Cherry Cobbler ink. This white card, Gold Foil sheet (#132622) and Country Woods Designer Series Paper (#163393) were all cut with the dies. The sentiment & Country Woods DSP were taped to the card and I used Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) for the Gold Foil.

The bird from the Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper (#164183) was cut with the co-ordinating die from the Winterly Tree Tops (#164065). I attached this to the Gold Foil with Mini Glue Dots (#103683)

The embellishment are from the Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots (#164204).

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Friday, 27 September 2024

Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper

Hello friends,

The Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper (#164183) is where you will find these birds. There is a co-ordinating die in the Winterly Tree Tops dies (#164065) which I used to cut them.

I cut the detailed leafy frame with dies from the Citrus Blooms dies (#163294) using Garden Green card (#108605) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). I also cut the Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper for the background with the die and attached the leaves to it. This was then attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The sentiment from the Christmas Labels stamp set (#164296) was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083). A Christmas Labels dies (#164100) was used to cut the sentiment.

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

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

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Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Two-Tone Cardstock

Hi again my friends,

Today I want to show you the new Two-tone Cardstock which is now available from Stampin’ Up! I have used the Mossy Meadow from the Autumn To Remember 12”x12” Two-Tone Cardstock (#166499). There are a variety of colours available and over the coming months all Stampin’ Up! Colours will be available. There are some packs with single colours and other packs with a variety of colours.

This Two-tone cardstock means that one side is the full strength colour and the other side is a lighter version of the colour. It also has a white core.

I dry embossed the Mossy Meadow Two-tone card with the Changing Leaves Embossing Folder (#164138). Then I gently sanded the card which removes some of the colour and reveals the white on the embossed areas. I also tore a piece of the card and used the lighter reverse side and attached it to the bottom of the card. I matted this card front with Cherry Cobbler card (#121681) and attached it to the Basic White card (#159228).

I fussy cut a bird from the Nests Of Winter 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#164183). I cut the other bird with a Deckled Circles die (#162286), as well as the Cherry Cobbler circle & the sentiment.

“Happy Birthday” from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083). The fussy cut bird and the circle with the bird were both attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The embellishments are from the Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots (#164204). I added some glimmer to the birds with the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897).

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

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Monday, 16 September 2024

Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper

Hello friends,

The Nests Of Winter 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#164183) has a beautiful range of images, including these two used on today’s card.

One sheet of DSP allows you to cut 6 card fronts all with slightly different images. This was used for the card front. I then cut a bird from another sheet using a Deckled Circles die (#162286). The Copper Clay card (#161730) was cut with the next size die. This was attached to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The DSP was matted with Copper Clay card and attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

“Happy Birthday” from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) was stamped with Copper Clay ink (#161647). A die from the Greetings Of The Season (#164112) was used to cut the sentiment. This die has a hole at one end to allow you to thread ribbon through it. However I didn't want the hole, so I partly cut with the die from the end without the hole, turned the die around and re-cut the other end.

A quick and easy card using Designer Series Paper.

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Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Designer Series Paper

Hello,

I love designer and specialty papers and they make it easy for a quick & easy card like this one.

The 2 background papers are from the beautiful Regal Distressed Patterns 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164037). I matted the smaller piece with the Textured Metallic 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#163772).

The sentiment is from Winterly Tree Tops stamp set (#164184) and stamped with Pretty Peacock ink (#150083). I used a Greetings Of The Season die (#164112) to cut the sentiment. As I wanted to thread the ribbon through this, I re-positioned the die to cut the hole on the other end. The Gold ribbon from the Gold & Silver Trim Combo pack (#161633) was wrapped around the card front. The base card is Basic White (#159228).

I cut the birds from the Nests Of Winter 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#164183) with a Winterly Tree Tops die (#164064). These dies also co-ordinate with the same image in the Winterly Tree Tops stamp set.

The birds were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). I added the Blooming Pearls (#162238) to finish the card.

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

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