Lesley's Stampin Ground

Monday, 23 February 2026

Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper

Hello stamping friends,

The Designer Series Paper used on this card is from the Perennial Lavender 12”x12” DSP.

The DSP was cut with a range of dies from the Perennial Postage dies (#162607). These were attached to the Whispers Of Texture Specialty Paper (#167106), which was matted with Gorgeous Grape card (#147011). This was attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

“Thank You” from the retired Bright Borders stamp set was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099). This was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The leaves were cut with (retired) Unbounded Love dies using Shaded Spruce card (#147006) and Fresh Freesia card (#155614). I had backed these cards with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The Two-Tone Sparkle Gems were added to the card.

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

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Sunday, 22 February 2026

Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers

Hello friends,

The bird, butterfly and one of the leaves are from the Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers (#166986).

The Basic White card front (#166781) was dry embossed with the Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder (#167196), then matted with Daffodil Delight card (#121680) and attached to the Basic White base card.

The yellow paper from the Beautiful Boho Designer Series Paper (#164607) was cut with a Beautifully Celebrated die (#166974) and taped to the card front.

I applied the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape (#165269) to Basic White card, then cut it with the Extraordinary Flora die (#165244). These leaves and flowers were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The puffy bird, leaf & butterfly have a sticky back.

The Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136) were added to the card.

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

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Saturday, 21 February 2026

Friendly Foliage Bundle

Hello friends,

I thought I would start the day with cleaning my craft table (it always needs tidying), but didn't get far when I came across some left over products from previous projects and thought they would make a lovely card, so here is the card. By the way, the table still isn't tidied, but I was happy with the card.

I stamped the leafy image from the Friendly Foliage stamp set (#167021) with VersaMark (#102283) onto Very Vanilla card (#166785). I added the Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). This was cut with dies from the Friendly Foliage dies (#167023).

The Crumb Cake card (#121685) was cut with a Textured Notes die (#165555). I attached the leafy image to this with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The Very Vanilla card front was dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing folder (#161600), then matted it with Coastal Cabana card (#131302) and attached to the Very Vanilla base card.

The flower is from the stamp set from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat (#170026). This was fussy cut from the larger image. This was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and coloured with Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends (#161675) and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883). A Stampin’ Dimensional (#104430) was used to attach the flower to the card. The leaves were cut with a die from the Fragrant Layers dies (#167154) using the Pastel Shimmer Specialty Paper (#167198). These were attached with Mini Glue Dots.

“It’s Your Day” is from the Fragrant Layers stamp set (#167150) and this was also heat embossed with Copper powder. A Textured Notes die was used to cut the sentiment. A die from the Fragrant Layers dies was used to cut the Pastel Shimmer Specialty Paper for the banner behind the sentiment. Stampin’ Dimensionals were used to attach this to the card.

The Textured Notes dies are retiring but are still available at a reduced price (in Australia), and while stocks last.

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

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Friday, 20 February 2026

Delicate Dreams Designer Series Paper

Hello again everyone,

There will be a new range of products available early March from the Online Exclusives, including the beautiful Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper (#167498). Some of the images in this pack have matching dies in the Delicate Whispers dies (#167505). These flowers are cut from the DSP with the dies.

The card front is from the Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper (#166992) and I matted this with Mossy Meadow card (#133683) and attached it to the Basic White base card (#166781). I attached the strip of the Nature Walk Designer Series Paper (#166912) to the card front.

“Happy Birthday” is from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat stamp set (#170026). This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and the Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) was added and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). A die from the Paradise Garden dies (#167120) cut the sentiment.

The flowers and sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The fine leaves were cut with the Delicate Whispers dies using Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty paper (#165901) and Textured Metallic Specialty paper (#163772), both backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The embellishments are from the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (#165192).

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

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Thursday, 19 February 2026

Friendly Foliage Bundle

Hi again,

I am loving the variety of all the leafy stamps and dies from Stampin’ Up! Here I have used the Friendly Foliage Bundle (#167308).

I stamped the leaves from the Friendly Foliage stamp set (#167021) using VersaMark (#102283) and added the Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056) before cutting it with the dies from the Friendly Foliage dies (#167023).

The Basic White card front (#166781) was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097), then matted with the retired Rose Gold Specialty Paper, then attached to the Basic White base card.

The DSP on the left side of the card is from the Delicate Designs Specialty Paper (#167509). I embossed another piece of Basic White card with the Beautiful Patterns Embossing Folder, then I wiped the Crumb Cake ink pad (#166787) lightly over the embossed card, picking up the colour on the embossed areas.

I cut the Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper (#167498) with a retired Textured Notes die and attached the stamped leaves to this with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The detailed die cut leaves were cut with the Friendly Foliage dies using the Earthen Tones Metallic Specialty Paper (#165901). This was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

“Wishing You All The Best” is from the Friendly Foliage stamp set and this was also heat embossed with Copper and cut with a Textured Notes die.

The “embellishments” in the top corner are the inside pieces from the die cut leaves.

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

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Greenery Lane Bundle

Hi again friends,

I have used the same template on this card as I did on the card on 8th January. For that one I used the Fragrant Layers stamp set for the flowers and today I have used the Greenery Lane Bundle (#166877) for all the leaves for a more masculine card. However it would also be suitable for a female card.

For the card front, and the three rectangular pieces cut with the Nested Essentials dies (#161597), I have used the Pastel Shimmer Specialty paper (#167198). I dry embossed the card front with the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder 164069) and matted it with the Basic Black card (#121688), then attached it to the Basic White base card (#166781). I taped the 3 rectangles to the card front.

The leaves from the Greenery Lane stamp set (#166870) were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). The Stampin’ Blends used to colour the leaves are Lost Lagoon (#161680), Pool Party (#154894), Summer Splash (#163826) and Daffodil Delight (#154883).

The leaves were cut with the Greenery Lane dies (#166876) and they were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The sentiment from the (retired) So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183). I daubered the edges with Pool Party ink (#147107). Stampin’ Dimensionals (#10430) were used to attach this to the card. Antique Pearls (#164679) were added to finish the card.

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

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