Lesley's Stampin Ground

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.”

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Swirled Designs Bundle

Hi everyone,

A great masculine card using the Swirled Designs Bundle (#167311).

I stamped the images from the Swirled Designs stamp set (#167311) onto Very Vanilla card (#166785) using Pecan Pie ink (#161665), Crumb Cake ink (#147116), Basic Beige ink (#163806) and Peach Pie ink (#163810). I then dry embossed the card with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600). Using a Blending Brush (#153611) with Pecan Pie ink, I added colour to the outside area of the card. This card was then matted with Pecan Pie card (#161726).

I cut 3 “diamonds” with a die from the Swirled Designs dies (#167032) using Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty Paper (#165901) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). These were attached to the card front.

“Happy Birthday: from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat stamp set was stamped with Pecan Pie ink. I used a die from the Paradise Garden Hybrid dies (#167120) to cut the sentiment. These will be available from the Online Exclusives in March. The ends of this banner had straight edges so I hand cut the “V” on each end.

The embellishments from the Natural Matte Dots (#167510) were coloured with a Dark Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blend (#161674).

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

INSPIRE. CREAE. SHARE.

Monday, 16 February 2026

Forever Florals

Hi friends,

Today I have used some of the leftovers from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat(#170023). This is still available to purchase with all the demonstrations recorded of the cards made.

The Designer Series Paper with the flowers is black line art on a white background so this was coloured with Stampin’ Blends. I used Cloud Cover (#165287) for the background, Old Olive (#154892) for the leaves, Calypso Coral (#154881), Darling Duckling (#165288) and Bubble Bath (#161675) on the flowers. I then used Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the flowers to add some glimmer.

The 2 pieces of DSP were matted with Secret Sea card (#165296) and attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

The labels were cut with the Forever Floral dies (#167443) using Two-Tone Calypso Coral card. “Thinking Of You” is from the Forever Florals stamp set (#167440) and stamped with Secret Sea ink (#165285).

The leaves were also stamped with Secret Sea ink onto the pre-cuts from the class, and coloured with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.

The sentiment was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The embellishments added to the card are the Moody Palette Glossy Dots (#167180)

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Sunday, 15 February 2026

Lifetime Of Love

Hello everyone,

While I had the Beautifully Celebrated dies (#166974) out from yesterday’s card I thought I would use them again. I love the detailed corners and the fancy border dies in this set.

The Basic White card front (#166781) was dry embossed with (my favourite) Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097), then double matted with Basic Black card (#121688) and Gold Foil Sheet (#132622). This was then attached to the Basic White base card.

The Gold Foil was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting with the die for the corners. I like to use adhesive sheet with any detailed dies making it super easy to attach them to the card.

I stamped the floral image from the Lifetime Of Love stamp set (#162574) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). I stamped a second image using the masking technique. This allows you to stamp another image without it stamping over the first image. For the mask, I stamped the image on a post it note and cut it out then placed it over the stamped image on the card, then stamped onto the card and removed the mask.

The Stampin’ Blends used to colour the flowers & leaves are Poppy Parade (#154958), Azure Afternoon (#161672), Peach Pie (#163827), Petunia Pop (#163828), Flirty Flamingo (#154884), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and Granny Apple Green (#154885).

The Beautifully Celebrated dies were used to cut the stamped image and Gold foil. These were taped together and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Celebrate” from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and added to the card with a Stampin’ Dimensional and Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The Flower Accents (#165171) were added to the flower centres.

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

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Saturday, 14 February 2026

Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack

Hello again friends,

The Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack (#166980) includes 6 vellum sheets, 2 each of 3 designs, with pre-cut images with gold foil.

The Highland Heather card front (#147010) was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097). I matted this with the Gorgeous Grape card (#147011).

Th 2 fancy pieces in the top corners were cut with a Beautifully Celebrated die (#166974) using Gorgeous Grape card backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). These were attached to the card.

The bird is from the Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers (#166986). This is adhesive backed and attached to the gold pre-cut piece from the Beautifully Adorned Ephemera pack. The 2 long “labels” were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). I cut the row of flowers in half & attached them with Mini Glue Dots.

“Sending Love” from the Friendly Foliage stamp set (#167021) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) and cut with a die from the soon to be released Paradise Garden dies (#167120).

The sentiment and Gold piece with the bird were attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The Flower Accents (#165171) are the gold embellishments.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.