Lesley's Stampin Ground

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Forever Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

The Designer Series Paper used on this card is from the Forever Love 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162573).

I cut 4 cms from the right side of the front of the Very Vanilla base card (#106550). I attached the DSP with the lines on the “inside” of the base card.

The Very Vanilla card for the card front was dry embossed with one of the Basics Embossing Folders (#161598). I daubered the edges with Moody Mauve ink (#161649) and attached it to the card.

The DSP with the flower, the Gold Foil sheet (#132622) and the Moody Mauve card (#161732) were all cut with the Thoughtful Expressions dies (#162821). These were taped together then attached to the left side to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

I cut the strip of leaves using a Notes Of Nature Die (#163203). This Gold Foil was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

“Best Wishes” from the Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) was stamped with Moody Mauve ink and also cut with a Thoughtful Expressions die. This was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The birds from the Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743) were added to the card.

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Monday, 11 March 2024

Embossing On Vellum

Hello again,

I love the look of dry embossing on Vellum (#106584) which I have done on the background of this card.

I used the beautiful Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder (now retired from Sale-a-bration) to dry emboss the Vellum. When attaching this to the Coastal Cabana card (#131302), I only used adhesive on areas that would be covered, as adhesive can be seen through the vellum.

I stamped the floral image from the Adoring Hearts stamp set (#162563) with VersaMark (#102283) onto Coastal Cabana card. I added White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). This card and the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) were cut with the Thoughtful Expressions Dies (#162821). These pieces were taped together, then I attached them to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

I wrapped the Gold ribbon from the Silver & Gold Trim Combo pack (#161633) around the card front, then attached the card front to the Basic White base card.

The sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Coastal Cabana ink (#147097). This was cut with an Autumn Leaves die (#162185) and attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The cute little Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136) were added to finish the card.

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Sunday, 3 March 2024

Thoughtful Expressions

Hi again my friends,

These flowers from the Encircled In Nature stamp set (#163623) were leftover from another project so why not use them on this card.

The flowers were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#159228). I coloured the image with the following Stampin’ Blends - Real Red (#154899), Granny Apple Green (#154885) and Daffodil Delight (#154883). This was cut with the co-ordinating die from the Encircled In Nature dies (#162628).

I cut the “circles” on the card front with 2 dies from the Thoughtful Expressions dies (#162821). I stamped the sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283) with Real Red ink (#147084). The larger piece of the card front was dry embossed with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (#162189). These 2 pieces were attached to the Daffodil Delight card (#121680). The base card is Basic White.

The flowers were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I cut the leaves from Granny Apple Green card (#147014) and these were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The heart embellishments are retired.

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Thursday, 15 February 2024

Inspirational Sketches

Hello friends,

The bird from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684) and the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (#162977) work well together as shown here on this card.

This is a slimline card measuring 21cm x 10.5cm. The base card is Basic White (#159228).

I dry embossed the Blueberry Bushel card (#146991) with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder which is part of the Softly Sophisticated Bundle (#162947), a Sale-a-bration product. The DSP is from the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper and taped to the Blueberry Bushel card.

I cut the Daffodil Delight card (#121680) and Basic White card with the Thoughtful Expressions dies (#162821). I dry embossed the white piece with one of the Basics Embossing Folders (#161598). These were attached to the card.

The bird was stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138) then this was fussy cut and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I added glimmer to the bird with the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897).

The leaves were cut with a Notes Of Nature die (#163203) using Garden Green card (#108605) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

“Happy Birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink and cut with a retired Stitched Rectangles die. I used the Blueberry Bushel embellishments from the Tinsel Gems Four-Pack (#161623) to finish the card.

Sale-a-bration is coming to an end on 29th February, so don't forget to place your order ASAP so you don’t miss out on your favourite products.

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Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Flight and Airy Designer Series Paper

Hello friends,

The Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (#162977) is very popular and is a Sale-a-bration product so is free with a $90 order (in Australia).

I fussy cut the gorgeous birds from the DSP. I stamped the sentiment from the Notes Of Nature stamp set (#162630) with Fresh Freesia ink (#155611). This Basic White card (#159228) and the Fresh Freesia card (#155614) were cut with Thoughtful Expressions dies (#162821).

I matted a piece of Basic White card with Fresh Freesia card, then attached the die cut Fresh Freesia card. I dry embossed a piece if Basic White card with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder from the Softly Sophisticated Bundle (#162947), another Sale-a-bration product (with a $180 order). This card was attached to the card front.

The card with the sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and I attached the birds on top with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

I cut the leaves with dies from the Notes Of Nature dies (#163203) using Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) and Garden Green card (#108605). These were backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). The embellishment are from the Tinsel Gems Three Pack (#161624).

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Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Flight and Airy Designer Series Paper

Hello & welcome,

A very popular Sale-a-bration product is the Flight & Airy 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#162977). I have fussy cut these birds from this DSP. Lucky I like fussy cutting as I seem to be doing it a lot lately.

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600) then matted with Blueberry Bushel card (#146991) and attached to the Basic White base card.

The sentiment from the Everyday Details stamp set (#162861) was stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138). The sentiment, Blueberry Bushel card & Vellum (#106584) were cut with the Thoughtful Expressions dies (#162821). I dry embossed the Vellum with a Basics 3D Embossing Folder (#161598). The sentiment was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). When I attach the vellum I only use adhesive where it can’t be seen, so I used some tape just under the sentiment. I then taped the Blueberry Bushel card to the card front.

The fussy cut birds were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I cut the leaves with a Wild Ferns die (#162655) using Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334), then attached them to the card.

The Blueberry Bushel embellishments are from the Tinsel Gems Four Pack (#161623).

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Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Detailed Dogwood

Hi friends,

When I stamped & coloured the flower from the Detailed Dogwood stamp set (#162953) yesterday, I decided to do a second one. Usually I stamp with the Tuxedo Black memento ink (#132708) when colouring with Stampin’ Blends. So I decided to stamp with the Smoky Slate ink (#147113) for a more subtle colour, but I used the same Stampin’ Blends and it gave a much more subtle colour overall. Here are the 2 coloured images -

Here is today’s card using the more subtle colours.

Again, the Stampin’ Blends used are Granny Apple Green (#154885), Berry Burst (#161681), Bubble Bath (#161675), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and Crumb Cake (#154882). After colouring this I fussy cut the image.

I cut the Basic White card front (#159228) with the largest die from the Thoughtful Expressions Dies (#162821) to create a “window”, then dry embossed the card with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406).

I stamped the smaller flower images for the background from the Detailed Dogwood stamp set with Bubble Bath ink (#161664). I attached the card front to the base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The fussy cut flower was also attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

“Sending Hugs” is from the Layering Leaves stamp set (#161277) and stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143) and cut with another Thoughtful Expressions die. The small flowers also from this die set were cut from Bubble Bath card (#161727) and attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). I added the Festive Pearls (#159963) to the centre of the flowers.

The edges of the card front & sentiment were daubered with Bubble Bath ink.

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Sunday, 14 January 2024

Gold Foiled Flowers Cards & Envelopes

Hi again,

Following on from yesterday, here is my 2nd card using the Gold Foiled Flowers Cards & Envelopes (#162589). I have used the back of the card and this time have coloured it with Stampin’ Blends. I find colouring is very relaxing so enjoyed doing this .

The Stampin’ Blends used are Tahitian Tide (#159221), Sweet Sorbet (#159224), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Highland Heather (#154887), Pumpkin Pie (#154897), Fresh Freesia (#155518), Flirty Flamingo (#154884), Lemon Lolly (#161673), Granny Apple Green (#154885) Soft Sea Foam (#154902), Moody Mauve (#161660) and Balmy Blue (#154830).

“Thinking Of You” is from the Layering Leaves stamp set (#161277). This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I added the Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555). The Heat Tool (#129056) was used to set this. A die from the Thoughtful Expressions Dies (#162821) was used to cut the sentiment. I attached this to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

I taped the card front to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550).

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

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Saturday, 13 January 2024

Gold Foiled Flowers Cards & Envelopes

Hi friends,

The Gold Foiled Flowers Cards & Envelopes (#162589) are so elegant and great for any special occasion. The cards have a design on the back & front of the base card, so what I have done with this is cut it in half and used it for 2 different cards. I will show you the 2nd card in the next post. Look at the beautiful envelope too with the detailed die cuts on the flap.

After cutting the card in half I matted it with Gorgeous Grape card (#147011). I added some colour to the centre of the Gold & Vanilla Satin Edged ribbon (#159555) with Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends (#154887) then wrapped this around the card front. I then attached this to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550).

“Best Wishes” from the Layering Leaves stamp set (#161277) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) onto Very Vanilla card. This and the Gold Foil (#132622) were cut with the Thoughtful Expressions Dies (#162821). I attached the sentiment to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

Such an easy card but elegant don't you think.

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