Lesley's Stampin Ground

Sunday 19 May 2024

Unbounded Love

Hi again friends,

The Unbounded Love Bundle (#163384) has a great variety of sentiments and dies which work well together. There are also some extra leaves which I have also used on today’s card.

The leaves with the outline for the sentiment was cut from Pretty Peacock card (#150886) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). For the other leaves around the flowers I used Lost Lagoon card (#133686) as well as Pretty Peacock card. These dies are from the Unbounded Love dies (#163383).

“Happy Birthday” is from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) and stamped with Flirty Flamingo ink (#147052). This was also cut with the die but I only used the inside of the cut out with the stamped sentiment.

The flowers are from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140) and stamped with Flirty Flamingo ink. The Irresistible Blooms dies (#161149) cut the flowers.

The Basic White card front (#159228) was cut along the bottom with a die from the Elegant Borders (#161593), then I dry embossed the card with the So Swirly Embossing folder (#163791). I attached a strip of Flirty Flamingo card to the bottom and attached the card front to the Basic White base card.

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

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers. The Iridescent Faceted Gems (#163368) were added to the card.

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

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Saturday 18 May 2024

Citrus Blooms dies

Hello stamping friends,

This beautiful leafy frame is cut with dies from the Citrus Blooms dies (#163294).

I used Basic White card (#159228) for the leafy frame and the DSP behind that is from the Mediterranean Blooms 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#163284). These were both cut with the Citrus Blooms dies. I backed the Basic White card with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting with the dies, and attached it to the DSP. This was then attached to Real Red Card (#106578) and attached to the Basic White base card.

The bird from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684) was stamped with Real Red ink (#147084). This was fussy cut and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment is from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) and stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). The sentiment and the Night Of Navy card (#106577) under the sentiment were cut with Unbounded Love dies (#163383) and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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

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Friday 17 May 2024

Eyelet embossing folder

Hi friends,

Today’s card is a variation of yesterday’s card. Instead of adding black ink to the embossing, I sanded the higher areas of the embossing to show the white through.

I dry embossed the Basic White card ($159228) with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder (#163414). Then I coloured this using Blending Brushes (#153611) with the following inks - Crushed Curry (#147087), Gorgeous Grape (#147099), Summer Splash (#163809), Petunia Pop (#163811), Lemon Lime Twist (#147145) and Azure Afternoon (#161663).

Then using fine sand paper, I gently sanded this card so the white is exposed. I splattered the card with Wink Of Stella (#141897) to add some glimmer.

I cut the Basic Black card (#121688), Lemon Lime Twist card (#144250) and Basic White card with the Countryside Corners Dies (#161471). The Basic White card & Lemon Lime Twist card were dry embossed with one of the Basics Embossing Folders (#161598).

“Happy Birthday” is cut with the Wanted To Say dies (#161594) using Basic Black and Lemon Lime Twist card. The Lemon Lime Twist card was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). The sentiment was attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The silver Adhesive -Backed Sparkle Gems (#161288) were added to the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Thursday 16 May 2024

Fun Patterns embossing folders

Welcome again my friends,

Here is a vibrant birthday card using one of the Fun Patterns Embossing Folders (#163790) to make my own “designer paper”.

I dry embossed a piece of Basic White card (#159228) with one of the Fun Patterns Embossing Folders. Then using Blending Brushes (#153611) I added ink randomly on the card. The inks used are Azure Afternoon (#161663), Crushed Curry (#147087), Gorgeous Grape (#147099), Petunia Pop (#163811) and Lemon Lime Twist (#147145). I then wiped the Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) over the card allowing the higher embossed areas to pick up the ink

I dry embossed the Lemon Lime Twist card (#144250) with one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders (#161598). I matted the 2 pieces of card with Basic Black card (#121688).

“Happy Birthday” was cut with the Wanted To Say dies (#161594) using Basic Black card and Basic White card (#159228). The white card was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) making it easy to attach to the black die cut card. The sentiment was attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The base card is Basic White. The Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems (#161288) were added to the card. I also splattered some Wink Of Stella (#141897) over the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Wildflower Designs Bundle

Hello friends,

The Wildflower Designs Bundle (#163334) used on this card consists of the Wildflower Designs stamp set (#163325) and Wildflower Designs dies (#163333).

I stamped the floral images using Berry Burst ink (#147143), Moody Mauve ink (#161649), Daffodil Delight ink (#147094) and Lost Lagoon ink (#161678). These were all cut with the co-ordinating dies.

The Glimmer paper from the 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#163771) was also cut with the Wildflower Designs dies.

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder (#163483). The edges were daubered with Berry Burst ink, then attached to the Basic White base card.

The glimmer paper “frames” were attached to the card using Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The stamped floral images were attached with Mini Glue Dots & Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment from the Wildflower Designs stamp set was stamped with Berry Burst ink and cut with a Delicate Forest die (#162679). Stampin’ Dimensionals were also used to attach the sentiment to the card. The Iridescent Faceted Gems (#163368) were added to the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Tuesday 14 May 2024

Sketched Butterflies

Hi stamping friends,

I love butterflies so couldn’t resist these ones from the Sketched Butterflies stamp set (#163490).

I stamped the butterflies using VersaMark (#102283) and Gold Emboss Powder (#165678), then set these with the Heat Tool (#129056). The small and large butterfly were stamped onto Highland Heather card (#147010). For the middle butterfly I used Gorgeous Grape card (#147011). The butterflies were cut with the Sketched Butterflies dies (#163491). These dies & stamp set can be purchased together in the Sketched Butterflies bundle (#163492).

I dry embossed the Basic White card front (#159228) with the Cute Crochet 3D Embossing Folder (#163792), then matted it with Gorgeous Grape card. This was attached to the Basic White base card.

“Happy Birthday” from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147103) and cut with a Delicate Forest die (#162679).

The sentiment and the butterflies are all attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Monday 13 May 2024

Round We Go Dies

Hi again friends,

This is an easy fancy fold card and I have made the rosette using the Round We Go dies (#163729).

I cut 3 pieces with the die for the rosette from the Peach Pie from the 2042-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper Assortments pack (#163777). These were folded & attached together to make the rosette. I punch a circle and glued it to the back of the rosette to keep it in place. I then cut a circle with the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183) from Peach Pie card (#163800) and glued that to the front. The glue used is the Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

The butterfly from the Paper Butterfly Accents (#162612) was coloured with Peach Pie ink (#163810) and I used Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to add glimmer to the butterfly. The embellishments are from the 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (#163781) and attached to the centre of the butterfly. The butterfly was attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The Basic White card (#159228) was cut with a Spotlight On Nature die (#163580) for the larger circle and the rosette was glued to this.

The base card is 13cm square and I scored the front for the fancy fold. I cut the triangles for the card front from Peach Pie card and Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616).

When attaching the circle to the card front only attach half the circle so it is only attached to the bottom triangle.

“Happy Birthday” from the Translucent Florals stamp set (#162243) was stamped with Peach Pie ink and cut with a Spotlight On Nature die. This was attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). I stamped a butterfly from the Sketched Butterflies stamp set (#163490) inside the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Saturday 11 May 2024

Citrus Blooms

Hello everyone,

I love when the dies will cut images from the Designer paper as well as the stamp set. The Citrus Blooms dies (#163294) cuts some of the images from the co-ordinating Mediterranean Blooms 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#163284).

These oranges from the DSP were cut with the dies. The beautiful leafy frame was cut with 2 of the dies. They can be cut at the same time or separately. I used Lemon Lolly card (#161729) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). I also cut a piece of Very Vanilla Card (#106550) just with the outline die and dry embossed this with one of the Basics Embossing Folders (#161598). I then attached the Lemon Lolly die cut to the Very Vanilla piece. This was then attached to the Very Vanilla Base card.

“Just For You” from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Garden Green ink (#147089). I used a die from the Round We Go Dies (#163729). This just cut the holes around the sentiment. I then cut this with a die from the Unbounded Love dies (#163383) as well as the Garden Green card (#108605) under the sentiment with the slightly larger die.

The oranges and sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). I used the Wink Of Stella (#141897) to add some glimmer to the oranges. The embellishments are from the Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots (#162758).

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

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Friday 10 May 2024

Frames & Flowers Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hello again friends,

Have you seen the beautiful Frames & Flowers 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#163765) which includes 3 sheets with single-sided die cuts and 3 sheets of double sided designs. These pre-cut elements are great for a quick & easy card or you can step it up with extra elements.

The DSP for the background is also from this pack and attached to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550). The Pretty Peacock card (#150886) was punched with the Retired Banner Triple Punch and attached to the card.

I attached the floral die cut to the Petal Pink card (#147009) which was dry embossed with the Dashing Designs Embossing Folder (#163483).

“Just a Note” from the Simply Said stamp set (#163756) was stamped with Pretty Peacock ink (#150083) and cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183), then matted with Pretty Peacock card. This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The Petal Pink embellishments are from the Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems (#162587).

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

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Thursday 9 May 2024

Country Woods Designer Series Paper

Hi Stamping Friends,

On page 22 of the Annual catalogue there is a range of sketches which are great for inspiration when making a card. You can of course follow exactly or add or remove any of the pieces. I have used one of the sketches for today’s card.

I used various designs from the Country Woods 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#163393) for the background & circles. All the circles were cut with the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183).

I matted the smaller piece of DSP for the background with Misty Moonlight card (#153086). The base card is Basic White (#159228).

The sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Misty Moonlight ink (#153118). This was attached to the Misty Moonlight circle and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The smaller circles were taped to the card.

The planes from the Adventurous Sky stamp set (#163439) were stamped with Misty Moonlight ink and cut with the Adventurous Sky dies (#163446). The larger plane was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and the small plane with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The Industrial Trinkets (#163450) were attached also with Mini Glue Dots.

“Love what you do and share what you love.

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Wednesday 8 May 2024

Lovely & Sweet

Hi friends,

Black & gold always looks so elegant and I have used this combination with the Lovely & Sweet Stamp set and dies.

I stamped the image from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) with VersaMark (#102283) onto Basic Black card (#121688). I added the Gold Embossing Powder (#165678) and set this with the Heat Tool (#129056). The co-ordinating Lovely & Sweet die (#162626) was used to cut the image.

The gold paper from the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) was matted with Basic Black card. I wrapped the Gold Trim from the Gold & Silver 1/8” Trim Combo Pack (#161633) around the card front.

I cut the DSP from the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (#163393) with one of the Radiating Stitches dies (#161595) and this was also matted with Basic Black card then attached to the card front.

The sentiment from the Everyday Details stamp set (#162861) was stamped with VersaMark & Gold Embossing Powder. A Stylish Shapes Die (#159183) was used to cut the sentiment. This and the floral stamped image were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The retired Festive Pearls were added to the card.

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

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Tuesday 7 May 2024

Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack

Hello stamping Friends,

If you want something for a quick and easy card you can’t go past the Memories & More cards and the Ephemera packs, which I have used for today’s card.

I have used 2 of the cards from the Thoughtful Journey Memories & More Card pack (#163318). The larger card was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). The smaller card was matted with Blackberry Bliss card (#133682) and attached to the card.

The flowers & leaves are from the Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack (#163762). These ephemera packs have a great variety of pre-cut images in a variety of colours. This flower wasn’t coloured so I coloured it with Stampin’ Blends using Blackberry Bliss (#154877), Fresh Freesia (#155518) and Petunia Pop (#163828). I used Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends (#154902) on the leaves on the floral image and Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends (#161673) for the flower centres. The larger leaves are also from the Ephemera pack.

The flowers were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the leaves with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The Purple Fine Shimmer Gems (#162611) are the embellishments used. Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers & leaves.

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

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Monday 6 May 2024

Thoughtful Journey Memories & More Card Pack

Hello & welcome friends,

The Thoughtful Journey Memories & More Card pack (#163318) is great for both Scrapbooking and cards. I have chosen 2 of the designs from the pack for this card. These also co-ordinate with the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (#163303) and the Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (#1633314). However I haven’t used the DSP and stamp set on this card.

I matted the 2 pieces from the card pack with Night Of Navy card (#106577) and attached these to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The Lost Lagoon card (#133686) and Crushed Curry card (#131288) were both backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334), then cut with a die from the Thoughtful Wishes Dies (#163313). These were attached to the card.

“Happy Birthday” from the Magnolia Mood stamp set (#163502) was stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). The sentiment & the Night Of Navy card under the sentiment were cut with Unbounded Love dies (#163383). This was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The bird embellishments are from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743).

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.