Friday 30 September 2022

Grassy Grove Bundle

Hi again,

The Grassy Grove Bundle (#157845) has been used for today’s card. This bundle consists of the Grassy Grove stamp set (#157836) and the Grove Dies (#157844).





I stamped the Very Vanilla card (#106550) with the “vegetation” image from the Grassy Grove stamp set, using Pear Pizzaz ink (#147104) for the background. I added some Balmy Blue ink (#147105) and Daffodil Delight ink (#147094) using Blending Brushes (#153611) for the sky.

I cut the trees with a Grove die from Boughs Of Holly Designer Series Paper (#159600). This paper worked well for the trees with the variation of the green. This was attached to the Very Vanilla card using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The base card is also Very Vanilla.

I used Soft Suede card (#119982) for the larger deer and Crumb Cake card (#121685) for the smaller deer. These were cut with the Grove dies and attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to the 3 deer.

“Just A Note” is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) and stamped with Mossy Meadow ink (#147111). A Beautiful Shapes Die (#158046) was used to cut the sentiment.

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





lesleyjendra.stampinup.net


lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com



Wednesday 28 September 2022

Fresh Cut Flowers

Hello friends,

These flowers are from the Fresh Cut Flowers stamp set (#159018). Till the end of September only, the dies to co-ordinate with this set are available - Fresh Cut Stems (#160251). These stamp set & dies can also be purchased as the Fresh Cut Flowers Bundle (#162519). 
Check out all the Perfect Partners here - lesleyjendra.stampinup.net





I stamped the flowers with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#159228). This was cut with a Fresh Cut Stems die. The Stampin’ Blends used to colour this image are Daffodil Delight (#154883), Flirty Flamingo (#154884), Highland Heather (#154887), Granny Apple Green (#154885) & Old Olive (#154892).

I stamped the Rays Of Light stamp (#158925) onto Very Vanilla card using VersaMark (#102283). This was embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I cut this with a die from the Seasonal Labels Dies (#156299). I also used the same die to cut a piece of Brushed Metallic Cardstock (#153524), cut it in half and attached this to the back of the embossed tag.

The flowers were attached to the Tag with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I cut a small Brushed Metallic flower using another die from the Fresh Cut Stems which had Adhesive Sheet (#152334) attached to the back. The Gold Simply Elegant Trim (#155766) was attached to the card.

Happy Birthday from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Highland Heather ink (#147103), then cut with a Stylish Shapes Die (#159183).

I used the Stitched Greenery die (#155451) for the Very Vanilla card front. The edges were daubered with Highland Heather ink. The tag was attached to the card.

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


Tuesday 27 September 2022

Splendid Day

Hello & welcome my friends,

The Splendid Day Suite (#159681) is a beautiful set which I have neglected a bit lately, so here is an easy card using some of this suite.







The beautiful Splendid Day 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#159666) was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). Sending Hugs is from the Splendid Thoughts stamp set (#159668) and stamped with Mint Macaron ink (#147106). This was cut with a Splendid Stems Die (#159676).

The Stitched Greenery Die (#155451) was used to achieve the stitched leaves on the Mint Macaron card (#138344). 

I cut the leaf with another die from Splendid Stems using Rose Gold 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159139). As usual for more detailed or fine detail I have Adhesive Sheet (#152334) adhered to the back of the card before cutting with dies. This makes it easy to attach to the card. A border die from the Fresh Cut Stems dies (#160251) was used to cut the Rose Gold detailed border which I attached to the Mint Macaron card. This was then attached to the card. The sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#158130) were added to the card.

Don’t forget the Perfect Partners are only available till the end of September. These are dies available which co-ordinate with stamp sets which normally don't have any dies. Check out all the details here lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

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


Monday 26 September 2022

Double Z Fold Card

Hello friends,

If you are like me you love the Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Papers and again if your are like me you always have a stack of unused sheets. So today’s card is a larger size card Double Z Fold Card using the now retired (from Sale-a-bration) Wonderful World Stamp set & Designer Series Paper.






The Orchid Oasis base card (#159265) is 28cm x 21cm and scored at 7 & 14cm ( on the longer side). The other piece of Orchid Oasis card is 23.5cm x 14 cm, and scored at 9.5cm & 16.5cm.

One piece of DSP is cut 5.5cm x 19.5cm and the larger one is 12.5cm x 19.5cm. These were matted with Rich Razzleberry card (#119981) and cut 6cm x 20cm & 13cm x 20cm.

The Rich Razzleberry card for the card front is 8.5cm x 14cm. This was dry embossed with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406). I stamped the flower with Orchid Oasis ink (#159214) and cut this with a Deckled Rectangles Die (#159173). I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to attach this to the card. The Basic White card for the middle panel & right side panel are 6cm x 14cm.

The sentiment is from the the Christmas Banners stamp set (#159570) and cut with the Christmas Banners Dies (#159576). The banner was stamped with Rich Razzleberry ink (#147091) and the sentiment with Orchid Oasis ink.

To attach the smaller panel to the card, tape the back of the right panel and only the left half of the left panel.

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






lesleyjendra.stampinup.net


lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com




Sunday 25 September 2022

Boughs Of Holly Designer Series Paper

Hello stamping friends,

I have fussy cut the poinsettia flowers from the Boughs Of Holly Designer Series Paper (#159600) for this pretty Christmas card.




The Basic White card front (#159228) was cut with a Split Card Textures die (#159162), then attached to the So Saffron card (#108611). The base card is also Basic White.

I attached the flowers to the card with tape & Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). “Merry Christmas” is from the Peaceful Deer stamp set (#156891) and I used Real Red ink (#147084). A Potted Succulent die (#154330) was used to cut the sentiment and this was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments are the Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#146924).

Don’t forget to check out the last week of specials for this month-

Saturday 24 September 2022

Peace To You Christmas card


Hi everyone,

The Peace To You stamp set (#159776) has 2 beautiful Christmas images and 4 sentiments.




I stamped the image and sentiment with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). The Stampin’ Blends used are Cherry Cobbler (#154880), Tahitian Tide (#159210) and Balmy Blue (#154830).

I adhered Adhesive Sheet (#152334) to the back of the Basic White card (#159228) before cutting with a die from the Artisan Additions Dies (#159172). I thought this die looked like a stained glass window so very appropriate for this card. This was attached to the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237). This was matted with Night Of Navy card (#147110) then attached to the Basic White base card.

The sentiment was cut with a die from the Pretty Pillowbox dies (#156321). The stamped image and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

An easy but elegant card.

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


Thursday 22 September 2022

Penned Flowers Dies

Welcome stamping friends,

The flowers & leaves on this card have been cut with the Penned Flowers Dies (#155557).




The Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting the detailed image from the Penned Flowers Dies. This was attached to the solid piece cut from the Gold from the Gold & Rose Gold Metallic Specialty Paper (#156844). I used Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) for the leaves and this was also backed with Adhesive sheet.

The scalloped edges were cut on the Fresh Freesia card (#155614) and the Gold Metallic Specialty Paper using another die from the Penned Flowers Dies. The Fresh Freesia card was then dry embossed with the Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder (#158655).

I heat embossed the Basic White card front (#159228) using VeraMark (#102283) and White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). 

“Thinking Of You” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) and cut with a Pretty Pillowbox die (#156321). The gold card and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Elegant Faceted Gems (#152464) were added to the card.

Make sure you check out the latest weekly specials -


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


Wednesday 21 September 2022

Twinkling Lights Dies

Welcome friends,

A very easy Christmas card using a die from the Twinkling Lights Dies (#159541) to cut the Christmas tree.





I cut one tree from the Light Aglow 6”x6” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#159535) and the other one from Evening Evergreen card (#155575). I dry embossed the Evening Evergreen tree with one of the Wintry 3D Embossing Folders (#155433).

The Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237) was matted with Evening Evergreen card, then attached to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550). The Evening Evergreen tree was taped to the card, then the other tree was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment from the Leaves Of Holly stamp set (#159601) was stamped with Evening Evergreen ink (#155576) and cut with a Stylish Shapes Die (#159183). This was also attached with Dimensionals. The star at the top of the tree is an Adhesive Backed Star (#159965).

I used the White from the Pearlised Enamel Effects Basics (#156310) to add the “pearls” to the tree. This does take a little time to set, so ensure it is the last thing you do on the card and put it aside till it sets so it doesn’t get smudged. There are 2 other colours in this pack of Enamel Effects which are Real Red & Black.

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


Tuesday 20 September 2022

Cottage Rose

Hello stamping friends.

I have made my own mask for the background of the card front using a die from the Organic Beauty dies (#158983).




After cutting with the die, I placed the die-cut piece which I used as a mask onto the card front  (so this wasn’t actually attached to the card) and blended Orchid Oasis ink (#159214) using a Blending Brush (#153611). The card front was matted with Orchid Oasis card (#159265) then attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The floral image from the Cottage Rose stamp set (#159040) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). The Stampin’ Blends to colour this are Balmy Blue (#154830). Orchid Oasis (#159223) and Daffodil Delight (#154883). I cut this image as well as the gold foil pieces from the Brushed Metallic card stock (#153524) with the Cottage Flowers Dies (#159047). As usual I had backed the gold foil with Adhesive Sheets (#152334) before cutting with the dies, which makes it easy to attach these fine die cuts.

“Happy Birthday” from the Cottage Rose stamp set was stamped with Orchid Oasis ink. A Stylish Shapes die (#159183) was used to cut the sentiment. The Gold Simply Elegant Trim (#155766) was attached to the card under the sentiment. The sentiment and floral image were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

Don’t forget to check out the weekly specials for September and also the Perfect Partners which are only available till the end of September.

Monday 19 September 2022

Fresh Cut Flowers stamp set

Hello again,

For today’s card I have used the same stamp set as yesterday - Fresh Cut Flowers (#159018) but this time without the dies for a simple stamped card. Remember the dies to co-ordinate with this stamp set are only available till the end of September.




I stamped the floral image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#159228). This was coloured with Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends (#155518), Pool Party Stampin’ Blends (#154894), Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blends (#155519) and Mint Macaron (#154889). I then dry embossed the card front with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406). This was matted with Basic Black card (#121688) and attached to the Basic White base card.

“Thinking Of You” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink, then cut with a Give It A Whirl Die (#154336). The Silver Simply Elegant Trim (#155766) was attached to the card with the sentiment attached on top with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The Rhinestones Basic Jewels (#144220) were added to the card.

Check out the “Perfect Partners” dies available only during September-

Sunday 18 September 2022

Fresh Cut Flowers



Hello,

For the month of September only, Perfect Partners are available. This means that 6 stamp sets which normally don't have dies now have co-ordinating dies, so make sure you check them out here- lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

The Fresh Cut Flowers stamp set (#159018) is one of the sets. The Fresh Cut Stems dies (#160251) can be purchased separately, or as a bundle - the Fresh Cut Flowers Bundle (#162519).




I stamped the flowers with VersaMark (#102283) and embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) and set this with the Heat Tool (#129056). The Gold Foil from the Brushed Metallic cardstock (#153524) was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). This and the embossed flowers were cut with the Fresh Cut Stems Dies.

I stamped the Rays Of Light background stamp (#158925) with VersaMark onto Very Vanilla card (#106550). This was heat embossed with the White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554). The card front was matted with the Gold Foil. The flowers were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment is from the Peaceful Moments stamp set (#151595) and also gold heat embossed. This was cut with a circle die from the Beautiful Shapes dies (#158046) and the Gold banner was cut with a Stylish Shapes Die (#159183). These were also attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 

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


Friday 16 September 2022

Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

One of my favourite Designer Papers is the Abigail Rose 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#159037). I love the designs which can be coloured which I have done on this card with Stampin’ Blends. Of course they look great without colouring as well so gives you options.




The Stampin’ Blends used are Granny Apple Green (#154885), Real Red (#154899), Highland Heather (#154887), Flirty Flamingo (#154884), Pumpkin Pie (#154897), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and Polished Pink (#155520).

The DSP & Granny Apple Green card (#147014) were cut with the Deckled Rectangles (#159173). I attached a piece of the Design A Daydream Designer Series Paper (#159161) to the Basic White base card (#159228). The Granny Apple Green card was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Happy Birthday” from the Cottage Rose stamp set (#159040) was stamped with Real Red ink (#147084), then cut with a Potted Succulent die (#154330). This was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

This week’s Specials till 21st September are -
Pearlised Enamel Effects $24.30 ($27.00)
Silver 3/8” Metallic Edge Cotton Ribbon $12.60 ($14.00)
Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper $11.64 ($12.25)
Rose Gold & White 5/8” Striped Ribbon $12.60 ($14.00)
Lovely Layers Vellum $9.45 ($10.50)
Perfectly Pencilled Designer Series Paper $16.80 ($21.00)
Vellum 12”x12” Layering Designs $14.00 ($17.50)
Faux Sea Glass Shapes $12.60 ($14.00)
Eden Dies $48.80 ($61.00)
Scalloped Kraft Treat Boxes $14.00 ($17.50)
Evening Evergreen 3/8” Open Weave Ribbon $11.03 ($12.25)


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


Thursday 15 September 2022

Simply Succulents

Hi crafty friends,

I have used 2 stamp sets on this card which I have neglected a bit lately - Simply Succulents (#154480) and Daffodil Daydream (#157786).




I stamped the succulents with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Very Vanilla card (#106550). This was coloured with the following Stampin’ Blends - Soft Succulent (#155521), Soft Sea Foam (#154902), Pool Party (#154894), Old Olive (#154892), Mint Macaron (#154889), Calypso Coral (#154881), Pale Papaya (#155519) & Fresh Freesia (#155518). This image was cut with the co-ordinating Potted Succulents dies (#154330). 

I stamped the Very Vanilla card front with a stamp from the Daffodil Daydream stamp set. This was attached to the Basic Black card (#121688). The (retired) Fine Art Ribbon was wrapped around the card front.

“Happy Birthday” from Celebrating You stamp set (#158028) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink, then cut with a die from the Potted Succulents dies. The succulents and sentiment were both attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Adhesive-Backed Sequins & Gems (#159972) were added to the card. Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add some sparkle to the succulents

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


Wednesday 14 September 2022

Bottled Happiness

Hello everyone,

Here’s a shaker card using the Bottled Happiness Bundle (#158690).






I stamped the Soft Sea Foam card front (#147012) with VersaMark (#102283) with an image from the Bottled Happiness stamp set (#158684) and embossed this with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554), then set it with the Heat Tool (#129056).

I stamped another image from the same stamp set onto the Natural Finish Ribbon (#159051) using Soft Suede ink (#147115). This was wrapped around the cardfront, then attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

I punched another piece of Soft Sea Foam card with the Vintage Bottle punch (#158689). This card and the 2 colours from the Brushed Metallic cardstock (#153524) were cut with the Deckled Rectangles dies (#159173). The Vintage Bottle Shaker Dome (#158788) was attached to the Soft Sea Foam card, filled with Effervescent Elements (#158789), then attached to the gold cardstock.

“Lots Of Love” from the Celebrating You stamp set (#158028) was stamped with VersaMark and heat embossed with Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555). This was cut with a Seasonal Labels Die (#156299) and attached to the ribbon with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The gold foil was also attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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




Tuesday 13 September 2022

Peace To You stamp set

Hi stamping friends,

The Peace To You stamp set (#159776) is a beautiful Christmas set for this Christmas card.





I stamped the image and the sentiments with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). The banner was stamped with Real Red ink (#147084). “Tis the Season” and the banner are from the Christmas Banners stamp set (#159570) and cut with the Christmas Banner Dies (#159576). I cut the stamped image with a Stitched Rectangles Die (#151820).

The Real Red card (#106578) was dry embossed with the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder (#156392) and attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). Happy Christmas is from the Joyful Flurry stamp set (#159804) and cut with a Frosted Flurry Die (#159811). The rectangle and Happy Christmas were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). Mini Glue Dots (#103683) were used to attach the banner.

The Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#144220) were the embellishments added to the card.

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


Monday 12 September 2022

Daisy Garden Background stamp

Hello again,

Here the Daisy Garden Background stamp (#155079) was heat embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) on Vellum card (#106584).




The daisies were stamped with VersaMark (#102283), the White Embossing Powder added then set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I adhered Adhesive Sheet (#152334) to the back of the vellum, then I cut this into 4 pieces. The size of the Vellum is 8cm x 12.4cm and cut at 4cm & 6.2cm. These pieces were attached to the Cherry Cobbler card (#121681) then matted with Night Of Navy card (#106577). The base card is Basic White (#159228).

The banner from the Christmas Banners stamp set (#159570) was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083). Happy Birthday is from the Blossoms In Bloom stamp set (now retired) and stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). The banner was cut with the co-ordinating die from Christmas Banners Dies (#15993). Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104330) were used to attach the banner to the card. The heart embellishments are from the Heart Pearls (#159190).

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


Sunday 11 September 2022

Happy Hedgehogs

Hello friends,

Todays stamp set is the cute Happy Hedgehogs (#157983).




I stamped the Hedgehog with Crumb Cake ink (#147116) and this was punched with the Hedgehog Builder Punch (#157984). The tree was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and the mushroom with Petal Pink ink (#147108), and these were stamped on the Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper (#159037). The edge was cut with a die from the Blossoming Happiness Dies (#158823). This was then matted with Petal Pink card (#147009).

The flowers were coloured with Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends (#154893) and the leaves with Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends (#154889).

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406) and attached to the Petal Pink base card. Happy Birthday from the Art Gallery stamp set (#158201) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and cut with a Stylish Shapes Die (#159183). The sentiment and hedgehog were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The Pebbles Enamel Shapes (#158141) were added to the card.

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









Saturday 10 September 2022

Dragonfly Garden

Hello dear friends,


The dragonfly & floral image are both from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set (#154411) and stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (#132708).




I stamped the floral image onto a piece of the Hues Of Happiness Designer Series Paper (#158822). I dry embossed the DSP with the Stripes from the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders (#157980). This was then matted with Basic Black card (#121688) and Daffodil Delight card (#121680). The base card is Basic White (#159228).

I wrapped the Metallic Mesh Ribbon (#153550) around the card front. “Best Wishes” from the Cottage Rose stamp set (#159040) was also stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. This and the Basic Black card were both cut with dies from the Stylish Shapes Dies (#159183) and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). 

The stamped dragonfly was punched with the Dragonflies Punch (#154240). The small dragonfly was also punched with the same punch from Basic Black card.  I added Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to both dragonflies. These were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#144220) was added to the dragonfly and sentiment.


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





Thursday 8 September 2022

Daisy Garden background stamp

Hi again,

I have heat embossed the daisy image from the Daisy Garden background stamp (#155079) for this subtle coloured card.





The daisy image was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) onto Vellum Card stock (#106584), then embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056).

I cut the Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) with a Scalloped Contours Die (#155560), then cut the middle out using a Stitched Rectangles Die (#151820) to make a frame. I attached the Vellum to the “frame”.

The Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder (#159847) was used to dry emboss the Basic White card front (#159228). This was attached to the base card.

The “frame” was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). “Thinking Of You” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102) and cut with another Stitched Rectangles die. The Elegant Faceted Gems (#152464) were added to the card & sentiment.


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



Wednesday 7 September 2022

Forever Fern

Hello my friends,

Sara, the CEO of Stampin’ Up! was demonstrating an easy technique called “stamp painting” so I have used this on the leaves from the Forever Fern stamp set (#152559) to give a variation in colours to the leaves.





I used this technique on the 3 stamped leaves. I added a small amount of ink refill onto a clear block. The colours used are Soft Suede (#115663), Cherry Cobbler (#119788) and Pumpkin Pie (#105229). I inked the stamp with Old Olive ink (#147090) as usual. Then using the wider brush of the Water Painters (#151298), I picked up a small amount of ink on the brush and applied it around the edge of the stamp. I stamped the image onto Shimmery White card (#121717). I repeated this with each of the colours and using the Old Olive ink for the base colour of each of the leaves. These leaves were cut with the Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714).

The Bronze Foil from the Brushed Metallic cardstock (#153524) was also cut with a Forever Flourishing Die which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

I stamped the image from the Fond Of Autumn stamp set (#160266) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and cut with a die from the Autumn Bouquet dies (#159837). The die to cut this image cuts the image into 4 separate images so I only used one of the cut images. This was coloured with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends (#154892), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends (#154882), Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends (#154880) and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends (#154890).

“Happy Birthday” is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763), stamped with Old Olive ink (#147090) and cut with a Frosted Flurry die (#159811).

The card front is from the Design A Daydream Designer Series Paper (#159161) and matted with Old Olive card (#106576). The base card is Very Vanilla (#106550). Classic Matte Dots (#158146) were added to the card and I used the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to add glimmer to all the stamped images.

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



Tuesday 6 September 2022

Eden’s Garden

Hello stampin’ friends,

The Eden’s Garden stamp set (#157823) and the co-ordinating Eden Dies (#157831) have been used for this card.





The leafy image was stamped with Soft Succulent ink (#155778). The circles were cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies (#159183). Evening Evergreen card (#155575) was used for the larger circle.

The DSP is from the Lights Aglow Specialty Designer Series Paper (#159535). I cut the leaves and the leaf border from the Brushed Metallic 12”x12” Cardstock (#153524) using the Eden Dies. The DSP and gold border were attached to the Basic White card front (#159228), then matted with Evening Evergreen card.

The circles were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The small die cut leaves had Adhesive Sheet (#152334) adhered to the back before cutting. These adhesive sheets make it so easy to adhere the more detailed die cuts to the card.

“Happy Birthday” from Celebrating You stamp set (#158028) was stamped with Evening Evergreen ink (#155576), then cut with a Meadow Die (#155852). Stampin’ Dimensionals were used to attach the sentiment.

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


Monday 5 September 2022

Season Of Chic

Hello friends,

These flowers & leaves are from the Season Of Chic Stamp set (#158810). This is a Two-Step set which allows you to stamp the outline and inside colours with different inks, or you could choose to just use the outline or inside image for some variation.




The flowers were stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) for the outline and the inside with Highland Heather (#147103). The leaves were stamped with Old Olive ink (#147090) for the outline and Pear Pizzaz (#147104) for the inside. The stamped images and the Pear Pizzaz (#131290) die cut leaves were all cut with the Chic Dies (#158815).

I used a die from the Labels Aglow Dies (#159551) for the circle of dots on the Basic White card front (#159228). This was then matted with the Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) and attached to the Basic White base card.

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

“Happy Birthday” from the Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink and cut with a Labels Aglow die. StampinDimensionals were also used to attach this to the card.

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add some glimmer to the flowers. The embellishments for the flower centres and on the card front are 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds (#159185).

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



Sunday 4 September 2022

Peace To You

Hi everyone,

Here’s my first Christmas card for the year, using the beautiful Peace To You stamp set (#159776).





I stamped both the sentiment and image with VersaMark (#102283) and embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555), then set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I used a die from the Pretty Pillowbox dies (#156321) for the sentiment and Mary, Joseph & Jesus was cut with a Scalloped Contours die (#155560).

The Metallic & Shimmer 6”x6” Specialty Paper (#159909) was matted with the Gold Foil (#132622), then attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used to attach the die cut pieces to the card. I added an Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewel (#158130) to the centre of the star.

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


Friday 2 September 2022

Vintage Tools

Hello friends,

I have used the Vintage Tools stamp set (#159098) for the tools for this Father’s Day card, as Father’s Day is celebrated this Sunday. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads.






All the tools and sentiment are stamped with Soft Suede ink (#147115). The sentiment is from the Celebrating You stamp set (#158028). This was cut with a die from the Frosted Flurry Dies (#159811). The die to cut the tools is from All That Dies (#159078).

I attached the Vellum 12”x12” Layering Designs (#157764) to a piece of Soft Suede card (#119982), then this was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). The sentiment and tools were all attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).


Don’t forget about this weeks specials, till 7th September- 
Splendid Day 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper #159666 (p 65 mini) Sale $25.65 (normal price $27).
Kraft Note cards & envelopes #159270 (p 137 AC) Sale $14 (normal price $17.50)
Brushed Brass Butterflies #158136 (p 142 AC) Sale $15.75 (normal price $17.50)
Classic Matt Dots #158146 (p 143 AC) Sale $11.03 (normal price $12.25)
Summer Shadows Dies #156618 (p 175 AC) Sale $48 (normal price $60)
Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots #156506 (p 143 AC) Sale $14.18 (normal price $15.75)
Kraft 6”x6” Paper Pack #156325 (p 139 AC) Sale $8.50 (normal price $10.50)
Kraft Gift Boxes #156569 (p 140 AC) Sale $14 (normal price $17.50)
Round & Square Brads #155570 (p 141 AC) Sale $11.03 (normal price $12.25)
Pale Papaya 3/8” Open Weave Ribbon #155672 (p 146 AC) Sale $11.03 (normal price $12.25)
Linen 12”x12” Specialty Paper #155681 (p 139 AC) Sale $8.40 (normal price $10.50)
Snowfall Accents Puff Paint #150691  (p83 mini) Sale $6.20 (normal price $7.75)


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


Thursday 1 September 2022

Summer Shadows Dies

Hello again my crafty friends,

For the month of September, Stampin’ Up! have some specials each week. One of the specials this week is the Summer Shaded Dies (#156618), so I have used these dies on this card today. These dies co-ordinate with the Shaded Summer stamp set (#155783) from the annual catalogue. These dies are normally $60 but are only $48 till 7th September. More information about the other specials for this week at the end of this blog.




The flowers and leaves were cut with the Summer Shadows dies. The flowers were cut from Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) and Highland Heather card (#147010). For the leaves I used Pear Pizzaz card (#131290) and Soft Sea Foam card (#147012). I used Adhesive Sheet (#152334) on the back of the Soft Sea Foam & Highland Heather card.

The Distressed Gold 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159237) was cut with one of the Split Card Textures Dies (#159162) and attached to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550). The flowers were attached to the the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and the leaves with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

“Happy Birthday” from the Art Gallery stamp set (#158201) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) and cut with a Potted Succulents Die (#154330) and attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots. 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds (#159185) were added to the centre of the flowers.

The specials for 1st-7th September (in Australia) are - 

Splendid Day 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper #159666 (p 65 mini) Sale $25.65 (normal price $27).
Kraft Note cards & envelopes #159270 (p 137 AC) Sale $14 (normal price $17.50)
Brushed Brass Butterflies #158136 (p 142 AC) Sale $15.75 (normal price $17.50)
Classic Matt Dots #158146 (p 143 AC) Sale $11.03 (normal price $12.25)
Summer Shadows Dies #156618 (p 175 AC) Sale $48 (normal price $60)
Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots #156506 (p 143 AC) Sale $14.18 (normal price $15.75)
Kraft 6”x6” Paper Pack #156325 (p 139 AC) Sale $8.50 (normal price $10.50)
Kraft Gift Boxes #156569 (p 140 AC) Sale $14 (normal price $17.50)
Round & Square Brads #155570 (p 141 AC) Sale $11.03 (normal price $12.25)
Pale Papaya 3/8” Open Weave Ribbon #155672 (p 146 AC) Sale $11.03 (normal price $12.25)
Linen 12”x12” Specialty Paper #155681 (p 139 AC) Sale $8.40 (normal price $10.50)
Snowfall Accents Puff Paint #150691  (p83 mini) Sale $6.20 (normal price $7.75)

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