Lesley's Stampin Ground

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Scalloped Blooms

Hello everyone,

I have used the Scalloped Blooms dies (#167646) for today’s card.

I used the largest Scalloped Blooms circle die to cut the Basic White base card (#166781). The base card was scored & folded in half and I cut the 2 pieces at one time with the die as shown below.

I used the same die to cut the Hydrangea Hue card (#167688) and attached it on top of the base card.

Using the next size smaller die I cut the Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper (#167498) and a piece of Basic White card (for the inside). The DSP was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment from Phrases & Frames stamp set (#167581) was stamped with Hydrangea Hue ink (#167677). The sentiment and the Hydrangea Hue card behind the sentiment were cut with Scalloped Blooms dies. These die cut pieces were taped to the card.

For the inside, I cut a small amount from the top to fit it into the card. The edges were daubered with Hydrangea Hue ink and I stamped the leaf from the Delicate Whispers stamp set (#167500.

To finish the card I added the butterflies from the 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies (#167656).

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Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper

Hello stamping friends,

I need a few masculine cards, so the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper (#167920) is perfect, along with the Relaxing Waterside Bundle (#167928).

This DSP includes 2 pages of designs suitable for card fronts, and I have used one on this card. I attached this to a piece of Lost Lagoon card (#133686) which was dry embossed with the Forever Plaid Embossing Folder (#164049). This was attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

I stamped the chair from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set (#167922) with Lost Lagoon ink (#161678) and the grass was stamped with Pretty Peacock ink (#150083). The chair and grass were cut with the Relaxing Waterside dies (#167927).

“Thinking Of You” is from the All Aflutter stamp set (#167564) and punched with the Three Banner Punch (#167050).

The chair, grass & sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

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

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Monday, 22 June 2026

Pretty Party Kit

Hello friends,

There is a large range of kits available from Stampin’ Up! and today I have used the Pretty Party Kit (#167998). You can follow the instructions or you can put your own spin on the cards. I have changed these slightly.

I took one base card and cut it in half, as there is a design on the back & front of the base card, then cut it to suit the Basic White base cards (#166781) to make 2 separate cards.

One of the sentiments from the stamp set included in the kit was stamped with Highland Heather ink (#147103) and the other with VersaMark (#102283) with Gold powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). These were stamped onto the labels from the kit.

“Birthday Wishes” was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and I added retired embellishments to the card.

For the second card I added the die cut part balloon with Stampin’ Dimensionals then attached the sentiment. The Embellishments are from the kit.

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

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Saturday, 20 June 2026

Botanical Expressions die

Welcome everyone,

I have a sneak peek of 2 new products which will be available in the July Online Exclusives. The die to cut these leaves is the Botanical Expressions die (#168152).

These were cut on the Coastal Cabana card (#131302). I then dry embossed the lower part with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder (#167179). This was taped to the Basic White base card (#166781).

The butterfly is the other sneak peek and is in the Gilded Wings Accents (#169953). There is a full 12”x12” page of die cut butterflies of all sizes in gold, ready to attach to any project. I attached this with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“Happy Birthday” from the Scalloped Blooms stamp set (#167639) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used the Gold from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678), then set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). A die from the Nested Essentials (#161597) was used to cut the sentiment, then I attached it with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The embellishments are the retired Tinsel Gems.

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

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Friday, 19 June 2026

Nested Essentials Dies

Hello friends,

I have used 2 of the Nested Essentials dies (#161597) to cut the beautiful Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper (#167904).

This paper has flocked designs on one side of each page. These die cut pieces were attached to the Shimmering Stripes Specialty Designer Series Paper (#168197). This was matted with Berry Burst card (#144249).

The sentiment is from the Delicate Whispers stamp set (#167500). This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used the Silver powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). A die from the Fragrant Layers dies (#167154) was used for the sentiment.

The White Bakers Twine from the Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (#155475) was threaded through the holes of the frame for the sentiment and attached at the back of the card front. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to attach the sentiment.

The flower embellishments are from the Dreamy Flowers (#167916).

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

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Thursday, 18 June 2026

Lily Of The Valley Bundle

Hello again friends,

I have used products from the Lily Of The Valley Bundle (#167943) and Valley In Bloom Designer Series Paper (#167935) for this pretty card.

The Designer Paper was matted with Fresh Freesia card (#155614) and attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

I stamped the stem of flowers from the Lily Of The Valley stamp set (#167937) using Fresh Freesia ink (#155611). This stamped image, the die cut flowers and the leaves are all cut with the Lily Of The Valley dies (#167942).

“Happy Birthday” is also from the Lily Of The Valley stamp set and stamped with Fresh Freesia ink. This was cut with a Words & Wishes die (#167894).

All the elements were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments are from the 2026-2028 In Color Dots (#167546). I added glimmer to the flowers with Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897).

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

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