Lesley's Stampin Ground

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.

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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.

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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).

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper

Hello friends,

The Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper (#167920) includes 2 pages of designs suitable for card fronts and I have used one of them on today’s card.

This DSP was attached to the Azure Afternoon base card (#161728). “Wonderful” was cut with a die from the Wonderful Scenes dies (#168665) - (a Paper Pumpkin add on). I used Azure Afternoon card backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334), so just remove the backing and attach the word to the card. “Friend” is from the Wild Bunch stamp set (#167987) which is the June Product Of The Month. This was stamped with Azure Afternoon ink (#161663) and cut with the Three Banner punch (#167050). “Friend” was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The bikes are from the Bikes & Blooms Paper Pumpkin kit stamp set. They were stamped with Azure Afternoon ink and Calypso Coral ink (#147101), then fussy cut. The bikes were attached with tape and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

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Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Bikes & Blooms June Paper Pumpkin

Hi again friends,

I just received my Bikes & Blooms June Paper Pumpkin kit so I have just had time to make just one of the quick & easy cards.

I have made this card as shown in the instructions except I changed the sentiment but also included in the kit. These kits include everything you need to make 9 cards, including envelopes, ink spot and stamp set.

The bike is printed onto the card so I stamped the butterflies onto the card, the sentiment onto the label and the flowers onto the co-ordinating die cut piece. The flowers & sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals, also included in the kit.

Kits are great to have on hand for a last minute card or if you just want a quick & easy card.

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

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