Lesley's Stampin Ground

Sunday 30 July 2023

Fun On Wheels

Hello friends,

I have been asked for some masculine cards so here is one using the Fun On Wheels Bundle (#161216).

The bike from the Fun On Wheels stamp set (#161210) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The co-ordinating die from the Fun On Wheels dies (#161216) cut out the bike.

A piece of the Go To Fishing Designer Series Paper (#161534) was attached to the side of the Basic White base card (#159228). I cut another piece of the same DSP and the Basic Black card (#121688) with the Deckled Rectangles Dies (#159173). The bike was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Happy Birthday” is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763). This was also heat embossed and cut with Deckled Rectangles dies. There wasn't the correct size die so I used 2 dies to cut the sentiment to the size I wanted as shown below.

The edges of the sentiment were daubered with Misty Moonlight ink (#153118) then attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

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

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Saturday 29 July 2023

Trucking Along

Hi & welcome everyone,

I have made these masculine cards today using the Trucking Along Bundle (#162306) in 3 different colours.

The colours I have used are Very Vanilla with Misty Moonlight, Pretty Peacock & Pecan Pie.

The Very Vanilla card sizes are - 22cm x 10.5cm and scored at 7cm.

- 23cm x 8.5cm and scored at 13cm

- 8cm x 6.5 (for the front)

The coloured card - 14cm x 9.5cm

- 9cm x7.5cm

Designer Series Paper - 9.5cm x 6cm

You also need smaller pieces for the sentiment and the truck.

I stamped the truck from the Trucking Along stamp set (#162299) with Versa Mark (#102283) and I used the Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I used Misty Moonlight card (#153086), Pretty Peacock card (#150886) and Pecan Pie card (#161726). The truck was punched with the Trucking Along Builder Punch (#162305). The stamp set & punch are available together as the Trucking Along Bundle (#162306) and these are all available from the Online Exclusives.

I stamped the “road” with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). This is from the Inked & Tiled stamp set (#161158). After stamping the “road” I embossed this Very Vanilla card. The embossing folders I used on the 3 cards are Basics (#161598), Timber (#156406) and Painted Texture (#154317).

I stamped the presents, flowers & tree with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and coloured them with a variety of Stampin’ Blends. These images were fussy cut and I attached these and the truck with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The DSP for the Misty Moonlight card & Pecan Pie card are from Let’s Go Fishing (#161534). For the Pretty Peacock card I used Earthen Elegance DSP (#161503).

“Happy Birthday” is from the Inked & Tiled stamp set. I used Misty moonlight ink (#153118), Pretty Peacock ink (#150083) and Pecan Pie ink (#161665). The dies to cut the sentiments are Stylish Shapes dies (#159183) for the Misty Moonlight & Pretty Peacock cards and Nested Essentials dies (#161597) for the Pecan Pie card. When attaching the sentiment I used Stampin’ Dimensionals on the left side only allowing the flap to tuck under the sentiment.

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

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Friday 28 July 2023

Petal Park

Hello,

I have used a variety of stamp sets for this easy card. The flowers are from the Petal Park stamp set (#160571).

Firstly I stamped the Very Vanilla card front (#106550) with an image from the Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542). This was stamped randomly on the card with Lemon Lolly ink (#161666). I then stamped the leaves from the Gorgeously Made stamp set (#161193) using Mossy Meadow ink (#147111) and Pecan Pie Ink (#161665).

The corners of the card front were punched with the Very Best Trio punch (#159878) then this was matted with Pumpkin Pie card (#108601) and attached to the Very Vanilla base card.

The flowers were stamped with Pumpkin Pie ink (#147086), using full strength ink for the outline and stamped off for the inside. They were punched with the Petal Park Builder Punch (#160576) and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“Best Wishes” from Artistically Inked stamp set was stamped with Pumpkin Pie ink and I used a Radiating Stitches Die (#161595) to cut this.

The embellishments are from the Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems (#161300) and added to the flower centres. As usual I used Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the flowers.

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

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Thursday 27 July 2023

Irresistible Blooms

Hello friends,

I needed a special card and always love purple & gold together. It is a larger size using a full sheet of Basic White card (#159228) and scoring in half along the longer side.

I stamped the flowers from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140) using VersaMark (#102283) and adding Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I used Highland Heather card (#147010) and Fresh Freesia Card (#155614) for the flowers.

The “wreath” was cut with an Irresistible Blooms die (#161149) from Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). “Best Wishes” from Layering Leaves stamp set (#161277) was also Gold embossed. I cut this with the same die as the wreath but only used the inside part which fitted into the gold wreath. The leaves are also cut with the Irresistible Blooms dies with Gold Foil sheets.

I cut the bottom edge of the Basic White card with an Elegant Border die (#161593), then I dry embossed the card with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600). I matted this with the Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) then attached it to the base card.

The flowers were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#1044430). The sentiment was taped to the card and the wreath & leaves were attached having the adhesive sheet adhered to the back. The Gorgeous Grape embellishments are from the Glossy Dots Assortment (#158827).

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

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Wednesday 26 July 2023

Cheerful Daisies

Hello friends,

The Cheerful Daisies Bundle (#161296) has been used for the flower & leaves on this card.

The flower is a Two-Step stamp. I stamped the outside with Daffodil Delight ink (#147094) and the inside the petals with Lemon Lolly ink (#161666). The flower centre was also stamped with Daffodil Delight. The flower and the leaves were cut with the Cheerful Daisies dies (#161296). I used Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) making these fine leaves easy to attach to the card.

I coloured a piece of Vellum (#106584) using Blending Brushes (#153611) with Lemon Lolly ink, Bubble Bath ink (#161664), Balmy Blue ink (#147105) and Granny Apple Green ink (#147095). I then dry embossed the vellum with one of the Elegant Eucalyptus 3D Embossing Folders (#159170). I attached this to a piece of Basic White card, then to Daffodil Delight card (#121680), then to the Basic White base card. The reason I attached the vellum to the white card was to see the colours better.

“Thinking Of You” from The Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Daffodil Delight ink and cut with a Something Fancy Die (#160424). The sentiment & flower were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I added the Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (#158987) to the card and used the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to add the shimmer to the flower.

TIP: When I attach the vellum to the card I always ensure I use adhesive only under areas which can’t be seen as it will show through the vellum. I used tape under the flower & sentiment and Mini Glue Dots (#103683) under the embellishments.

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Tuesday 25 July 2023

Two-Tone Flora

Hello again my stamping friends,

The Two-Tone Flora stamp set (#160844) is a Two-step stamp set which allows you to create beautiful images in 2 simple steps.

The flowers were stamped with Sweet Sorbet ink (#159216) and Crushed Curry ink (#147087). I stamped the outline, then using the stamping off method to get a lighter colour I stamped the second image to give you the 2 tones of colour. The leaves from the same stamp set were stamped with Mossy Meadow ink (#147111). The flowers & leaves were cut with the Two-Tone Flora Dies (#159181).

I cut a piece of Basic White card (#159228) with one of the Elegant Borders Dies (#161593), then dry embossed it with the Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder (#158655).

I attached a piece of the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper (#159237) to the Basic White base card then attached the die cut & embossed card on top.

“Happy Birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Sweet Sorbet ink and cut with a Tailor Made Tags die (#155563). I attached the sentiment, flowers and leaves with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). I used the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to add sparkle to the flowers and the Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136) were added to the card.

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

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Monday 24 July 2023

Darling Details

Hi friends,

I have used 3 of the colours from the beautiful Soft Shimmer Paper Combo Pack (#161750) for this card.

I cut the outside border with one of the Darling Details dies (#161370) using Bubble Bath from the Shimmer Paper. The flowers were cut using the Berry Burst paper & the leaves with the Lost Lagoon Paper, both backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). These dies are also from the Darling Details dies.

I attached a piece of the Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Series Paper (#160839) on top of Bubble Bath card (#161727), then the Bubble Bath Shimmer border was attached. This was attached to the Basic White Base card (#159228).

The flowers and leaves were attached to the card front. “Happy Birthday” is from Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) and stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143). This was cut with Deckled Rectangles dies (#159173) then attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). A dot from the Glossy Dots Assortment (#158827) was added to finish the card.

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

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Sunday 23 July 2023

Nature’s Prints

Hello again stamping friends,

For this card I have used the Nature’s Prints stamp set (#158793) for the leaves and the sentiment. When I started this card I had imagined a totally different card but am really happy with how the final card looks.

I used Pretty Peacock ink (#150083) for the sentiment and the smaller leaves at the back. The fern leaves were stamped with Lost Lagoon ink (#161678). The leaves and sentiment were cut with the co-ordinating Natural Prints dies (#158800).

I cut the border of the Basic White base card (#159228) with an Elegant Borders die (#161593). I dry embossed a piece of Basic White card with one of the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders (#157980) and attached it to the card.

The smaller leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and I used Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) to attach the fern & sentiment.

The Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper (#161139) was attached to the base card.

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

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Friday 21 July 2023

Irresistible Blooms

Hello everyone,

I love these flowers from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140).

The flowers were stamped with Poppy Parade ink (#147050), Daffodil Delight ink (#147094) and Azure Afternoon ink (#161663). The leaves were stamped with Coastal Cabana ink (#147097). The stamped flowers & leaves and the leaves from Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) were all cut with the Irresistible Blooms Dies (#161149). The stamp set & dies are available as a bundle for a 10% discount. This is the Irresistible Blooms Bundle (#161150).

I embossed the Basic White card front (#159228) with one of the Basic 3D Embossing folder (#161598).

I stamped the Countryside Corners stamp (#161468) onto Basic White card and cut this with one of the Countryside Corners dies (#161471). I used a smaller die to cut another piece of Basic White card, embossed this with the same Basic 3D Embossing Folder and taped it to the stamped card.

“Best Wishes” is from Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) and I used Poppy Parade ink. This was cut with a Stylish Shapes Die (#159183).

The sentiment & red flower were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). I used Mini Glue Dots (#103683) to attach the other flowers & leaves. Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (#158987) were added to the card.

Don’t forget that for this month, for each $90 you spend on Stampin’ Up! products you will receive a $9 credit which you can use in September.

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

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Thursday 20 July 2023

Horse & Sleigh stamp set

Hi my stamping friends,

I have used the Horse & Sleigh stamp set (#162119) for todays card. I have chosen not to colour this image but just Gold emboss it.

I stamped the image on Very Vanilla card (#106550) with VersaMark (#102283) and used the Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) and this was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I matted this with a Gold Foil Sheet (#132622).

I stamped the sentiment from the Brightest Glow stamp set (#159542) with Real Red ink (#147084). I stamped using the Stamparatus so I could re-stamp it with VersaMark, then added Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set this with the Heat Tool. A Labels Aglow die (#159551) was used to cut the sentiment. I threaded the Gold Simply Elegant Trim (#155766) through the holes of the sentiment and wrapped it around the card front. I also attached the sentiment with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The base card is Very Vanilla.

A very easy Christmas card!!

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Wednesday 19 July 2023

Dainty Delight

Hi and welcome friends,

A beautiful subtle coloured card today which could be used for a variety of occasions.

I stamped the flowers from the Dainty Delight stamp set (#161078) using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Very Vanilla card (#106550) I used Stampin’ Blends to colour the flowers & leaves - Flirty Flamingo (#154884), Daffodil Delight (#154883), and Granny Apple Green (#154885). This was cut with a Dainty Delight Die (#160674).

The card base is Very Vanilla. The card front is Hello, Irresistible (#161468) 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#161139). I stamped the next layer with the Countryside Corners stamp set (#161468) and Daffodil Delight ink (#147094). This was cut with a Countryside Corners die (#161471). I also cut another piece of Very Vanilla card with the next smaller die and embossed this with a Basics Die161598) and attached it on top.

The flowers were attached on top with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The sentiment from Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Daffodil Delight ink and cut with another Countryside Corners die. This was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The cute Brush Brass Butterflies (#158136) were added to the card.

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

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Tuesday 18 July 2023

Translucent Florals

Hello,

Recently Stampin’ Up demonstrators got together virtually to play with a new stamp set and dies which will be available in September with the next Mini catalogue. This stamp set & dies are the Translucent Florals. There are some beautiful flowers in this set but here I have just used the leaves.

I stamped the fine leaves from the Translucent Florals stamp set (#162243) with Smoky Slate ink (#147113) on Smoky Slate card (#131291). I then cut the leaf image using a die from the Translucent Florals dies (#162252) onto a piece of scrap card. This was used as a mask and I used a Palette Knife (#142808) to apply the Shimmery White Embossing Paste (#145645).

I stamped the leaves with Garden Green ink (#147089) and these were cut with another of the dies, then attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Happy Birthday” is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) and stamped with Copper Clay ink (#161647). This was cut with a Cracker & Treat Box Die (#159182) then attached this with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) to the Copper Clay Textured Ribbon (#161629).

I used a small piece of Copper Clay card (#161730) to partly matt the card front before attaching it to the Basic White base card (#159228).

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

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Monday 17 July 2023

Wild & Sweet

Hello friends,

This cute little koala is from the Wild & Sweet stamp set (158775).

I stamped the koala with Crumb Cake ink (#147116). I coloured this with Stampin’ Blends - Granny Apple Green (#154885), Crumb Cake (#154882), Smoky Slate (#154904) and Pecan Pie (#161674). I used Balmy Blue ink (#147105) and a Blending Brush (#153611) to colour around the koala.

The koala & Balmy Blue card (#147007) were cut with the Deckled Rectangles dies (#159173).

I stamped the Rays Of Light stamp (#158925) onto the Balmy Blue card with VersaMark (#102283) and added the White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056).

“Happy Birthday” is from the Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) and this was stamped with Balmy Blue ink. A Labels Aglow die (#159551) was used to cut the sentiment. The matted koala and the sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The base card is Basic White (#159228).

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

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Sunday 16 July 2023

One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper

Hello everyone,

The One Horse Open Sleigh 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#162118) has a beautiful range of scenery designs and I have used one on todays card.

I matted the DSP with Lemon Lolly card (#161729) then this was attached to the Cherry Cobbler base card (#121681).

The truck from the Trucking Along stamp set (#162299) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Cherry Cobbler card. This was punched with the co-ordinating Trucking Along Builder Punch (#162305). The tree in the back of the truck was stamped with Mossy Meadow ink (#147111) for the outline and Old Olive ink (#147090) which was stamped off, for the solid part of the tree. This was then fussy cut.

I cut 2 trees with the Horse & Sleigh Dies (#162125) from Mossy Meadow card (#133683) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). Using a Palette Knife (#142808), I applied a small amount of the Copper Metallic Enamel Effects (#161610) on the tree and put this aside to dry, then attached it to the card.

The sentiment is from the Trucking Along stamp set and I used Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083). A Stylish Shapes Die (#159183) was used to cut this. The truck & sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The One Horse Open Sleigh Suite Collection (#162130) and the Trucking Along bundle (#162306) are available from the online exclusives and can be found here - https://www.stampinup.com.au

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Saturday 15 July 2023

Timeless Arrangement Dies

Hi & welcome again,

An easy card today using Designer Series Paper, some dies and just one stamp.

The Designer Series Paper is the Countryside Inn DSP (#16147) and this was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). I stamped “Happy Birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). A Countryside Corners Die (#161471) was used to cut the sentiment.

The leaves were cut with the Timeless Arrangements dies (#161525). I used Balmy Blue card (#147007) and Boho Blue card 161733) for the leaves. I used the Silver Trim from the Silver & Gold Trim Combo (#161633). The leaves & trim were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and the sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

I coloured the white embellishments from the Classic Matt Dots (#158146) with the Dark Night Of Navy Stampin’ Blends (#154891) and attached them under the sentiment.

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

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Thursday 13 July 2023

Trucking Along Bundle

Hi everyone,

I just received the Trucking Along Bundle (#162306) so had to play with it. The bundle consists of the Trucking Along stamp set (#162299) and the Trucking Along Builder punch (#162305). This bundle is from the online exclusives and now available for purchase.

I stamped the truck with Smoky Slate ink (#147113) onto Smoky Slate card (#131291). This was punched with the Trucking Along Builder Punch. I added a small amount of shading using the Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends (#154904) and used the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the mudguards.

The flowers from the same stamp set were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and coloured with Real Red Stampin’ Blends (#154899), Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (#154885) and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883). The flowers were fussy cut.

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder (#160766). I matted this with Real Red card (#106578) and attached it to the Basic White base card.

“Happy Birthday” is cut with the Wanted To Say Dies (#161594) using Basic Black card (#121688) and Real Red card which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). I used Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) to attach this to the card.

The Basic Black & Real Red circles were cut with the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183). The truck & flowers were attached to the circles with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

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Wednesday 12 July 2023

Darling Details

Hello friends,

I have used a variety of products on this card. The flowers are from the Darling Details stamp set (#161368).

I stamped the outline of the flowers with Flirty Flamingo ink (#147052). The solid part of the flowers were also stamped with the same ink but I used the Stamping off method for the lighter colour. The flowers were cut with the Darling Details dies (#161370).

The leaves were cut with a die from the Gorgeously Made dies (#161202) using Pecan Pie card (#161726) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The top of the Very Vanilla card front (#106550) was cut with another Gorgeously Made die. A Brilliant Backgrounds die (#16159) was used for the design on the Very Vanilla card. This was attached to the Flirty Flamingo base card (#141421).

The leaves were attached to the card front. Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used for the 2 larger flowers and Mini Glue Dots (#103683) were used to attach the smaller flower.

The sentiment from the Cheerful Daisies stamp set (#161290) was stamped with Flirty Flamingo ink and cut with a Cheerful Daisies die (#161296). This was also attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers and I added the Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls (#160449) to the card.

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

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