Lesley's Stampin Ground

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Paper Pumpkin - Lakeside Retreat

Hello again friends,

Have you heard of Paper Pumpkin? It is now available in Australia which is very exciting, and it is a paper crafting Subscription by Stampin’ Up!

It is a kit that comes out monthly and includes everything to create handmade cards, tags & more, and delivered to you each month. Once you subscribe you also can access exclusive products and be part of a supportive crafting community.

Everything is pre-cut, so you will be ready to craft immediately. As well as all the supplies, step by step instructions are included. You can make the cards as shown or change them to suit your requirements. Included in the kit are the card bases, envelopes, stamp set, adhesives, embellishments, Pre-cut paper pieces and an ink spot. A stamp block is also included in your first kit.

You can sign up for 1 month at a time, for 3 months, 6 months or 12 months. Check out all the information here - https://www.stampinup.com.au

I have made 1 of each of the 3 designs basically as shown in the instructions. I will make the others with some variations as soon as I get a chance.

If you want any more information please contact me.

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Monday, 13 April 2026

Floral Spray Embossing Folder

Hello again friends,

As soon as I saw this Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder (#167946) from the new upcoming catalogue, I knew what I was going to make first. This gorgeous embossing folder would also be perfect for a wedding card.

This is a large folder - 15.2cmx21.6cm (or 6”x8-1/2”). I embossed the larger piece of Basic White card (#166781), then I embossed a smaller piece so that it would match the larger image when placed on top.

Both pieces were matted with Silver Foil Sheet (#163387). The larger piece was taped to the Basic White base card and the smaller piece was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment is from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714). This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and Silver Powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) was added and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The Everyday Arches dies (#164629) were used to cut the sentiment & Silver Foil under the sentiment. These were taped together and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

Due to some family commitments I will be away for the next week, but will be back soon.

“Love what you do and share what you love”

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Saturday, 11 April 2026

Etched Autumn stamp

Hi everyone,

I have used the Etched Autumn background stamp (#166082) on today’s card. It is another of the Last Chance Products. I find with a more detailed background you don't need a lot on the card.

I stamped the image onto Very Vanilla card (#166785) using VersaMark (#102283) and added the Gold Powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I matted this with Cherry Cobbler card (#121681) before attaching it to the Very Vanilla base card.

“Happy Birthday” from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat stamp set was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083) then re-inked with VersaMark and I added the Clear powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165679) and set it with the Heat Tool. I stamped this with the new Stampin’ Positioner (#167768) which will be available to purchase from the 5th May when the new catalogue is released. I cut the sentiment with a Paradise Garden Die (#167120).

I cut the Cherry Cobbler card and Gold Foil (#132622) with Stylish Shapes Dies (#159183) and taped them to the card. The sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The embellishments are from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds.

The Last Chance Product is the Etched Autumn stamp. The 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat stamp set and the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds are already sold out (in Australia).

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

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Friday, 10 April 2026

Gallery Blooms Bundle

Hello everyone,

Another retiring product is the Gallery Blooms Bundle (#165213) which is part of the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (#165217).

I stamped the images from the Gallery Blooms stamp set (#165211) with Basic Gray ink (#149165) onto Basic White card (#166781). The Stampin’ Blends to colour these images are Peach Pie (#163827), Summer Splash (#163826) and Daffodil Delight (#154883). The Gallery Blooms dies (#165212) were used to cut all the images including the frame.

I used Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) for the frame. For the detailed die cuts I used Pecan Pie card (#161726) and Summer Splash card (#163802). I used Adhesive Sheet (#152334) on the Pecan Pie & Summer Splash card.

I attached a piece of the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper (#165196) to the Basic White base card. The frame was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The stamped images were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Stampin’ Dimensionals. Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers.

The Last Chance Products used on today’s card are the Gallery Blooms Bundle, Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper, Summer Splash card, Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends and Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends.

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Thursday, 9 April 2026

Terrific Toadstools Bundle

Hello again friends,

I am using more of the Last Chance Products on today’s card.

The toadstools are from the Terrific Toadstools stamp set (#164783) and punched with the co-ordinating Terrific Toadstools Builder punch (#164789). These were stamped with Peach Pie ink (#163810), Pretty In Pink ink (#163807) and Pecan Pie ink (#161665).

I stamped the Lasting Linen stamp (#167107) onto Basic White card (#166781) using Basic Beige ink (#163806). I cut this and the Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty Paper (#165901) with Branching Out dies (#165775).

I dry embossed the Basic Beige card (#164512) with the retired Timber Embossing Folder and matted this with the Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty Paper. This was attached to the Basic Beige base card.

The toadstools were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“Happy Birthday” from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat (#170026) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I added Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The sentiment was cut with a die from the Fragrant Layers dies (#167154) and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). This die cuts the outside and inside into 2 pieces. I attached a piece of the Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty Paper to Foam Adhesive Sheet (#152815). This was cut with the die and I used the outside piece. This Foam Adhesive Sheet is just like Dimensionals, but in a sheet so you can cut any shape with it. Great for more detailed die cuts.

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was added to the toadstools. The embellishments are the Faux Bronze Pentagons (#166931).

The Last Chance Products are the Toadstool Bundle, Branching Out dies, Lasting Linen stamp, Peach Pie ink, Pretty In Pink ink & the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat.

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Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Layers Of Beauty

Hello again stamping friends,

The Layers Of Beauty stamp set (#163514), Layers Of Beauty dies (#163518) and the Layers Of Beauty Decorative Masks (#163517) have been used on this card and are included on the Last Chance Products.

I stamped the floral image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#166781). I coloured the image with the co-ordinating masks using Blending Brushes (#153611). There are 5 masks which are numbered so you know which order to do the colouring. The first 2 layers were coloured with Azure Afternoon ink (#161663). You can achieve different shades of colour depending on how light or hard you press on the brush. So I lightly coloured with the first mask, then the next is a bit darker. For mask 3, I used Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138). Mask 4 & 5 are for colouring the leaves and I used Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102) with mask 4 and Old Olive ink (#147090) for mask 5.

This image was then cut with the die, then I fussy cut this into 2 pieces, cutting below the 2 larger flowers.

The Basic White card front was die cut with a die from the Forever Florals dies (#167443). This was glued to the Basic White base card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

The sentiment is from the Notes Of Spring stamp set (#167979) and I stamped this with Blueberry Bushel ink. The sentiment & Blueberry Bushel card (#146991) were cut with dies from the Forever Florals dies.

I attached the flower on the bottom right with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The larger floral image was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108), Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Glue Dots.

Glimmer was added to the flowers with the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897). The embellishments are the retired Traditional Sparkling Sequins.

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