Lesley's Stampin Ground

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Perennial Postage dies

Hi friends,

I used the Perennial Postage dies (#162607) to cut the sentiment and the coloured card.

I dry embossed the Basic White card front (#159228) with the Soft Waves Embossing Folder (#164695) and matted it with Basic Black card (#121688). This was attached to the Basic White base card.

The coloured cards are Daffodil Delight (#121680), Pumpkin Pie (#108601), Azure Afternoon (#161728) and Real Red (#106578).

The flowers from the Year Of Flowers stamp set (#165367) were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). These were cut with the co-ordinating Year Of Flowers dies (#165374). When the flowers are stamped it includes a different month of the year for each flower. This is actually cut off when using the dies. A great tip when matching the dies with the stamp is the dies have a number on it corresponding to the month, i.e. January has number 1, February has number 2 etc.

I glued the flowers to the coloured card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

The sentiment is from the same stamp set. This was also cut with a Perennial Postage die. However there isn't one the size I wanted, so I cut it as shown below by cutting 3 sides, then repositioning the die to cut the other side.

I matted the sentiment with Basic Black card. This and the coloured cards were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The retired Dragonfly Trinkets were added to complete the card.

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Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Sketched Butterflies

Hello again,

The Sketched Butterflies stamp set (#163490) and the Sketched Butterflies dies (#163491) are retiring, so I have used them on today’s card.

I stamped the larger butterfly and the sentiment with Petunia Pop ink (#163811). All the butterflies were cut with the Sketched Butterfies dies. I used Petunia Pop card (#163802) for the other 2 butterflies.

I dry embossed the Basic White card (#159228) with one of the 2 Glass & Gardens embossing folders (#165597). I matted this card with Bubble Bath card (#161727), then wrapped a retired Bubble Bath Ribbon around the card front. This was attached to the Basic White base card.

The sentiment was cut with a die from the Unbounded Love dies (#163383). The sentiment and butterflies were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

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Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Lovely Garden

Hello friends,

I fussy cut the floral image from the Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper (#165524) for today’s card.

The green card is from the Two-Tone 12”x12” Garden Green cardstock (#166665). This is new in the upcoming catalogue. One side is a darker shade of the colour and the reverse side is a lighter shade of the same colour. This card has a white core, so I dry embossed the lighter side with the Eyelet Embossing Folder (#163414) then lightly sanded it to show the white on the raised areas. I matted this card with Basic White card (#159228) then again with the darker side of the Two-Tone card. This was then attached to the Basic White base card.

The Gold Foil Sheets (#132622) were cut with the 2 leaf dies from the Thankful Garden dies (#165533). I attached the leaves with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The fussy cut flowers were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“With Love” is from the Thankful Garden stamp set (#165526) and stamped with Melon Mambo ink (#147051), then cut with an Around It All die (#164725). This was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. The bow is made using the Gold from the Gold & Silver Trim Combo Pack (#161633) and attached with a Mini Glue Dot.

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

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Monday, 7 April 2025

Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper

Hi again friends,

This beautiful Thoughtful Journey 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#163303) is not retiring, so will be still available in the next annual catalogue.

I matted the DSP with Mossy Meadow card (#133683) and attached it to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The sentiment & the frame outline are from the Labelled With Love stamp set (#163564). I stamped the outline with Blackberry Bliss ink (#147092) and the sentiment with Petunia Pop ink (#163811). This was cut with the co-ordinating Labelled With Love die (#163570). This stamp set and dies are retiring.

The leaf was cut with a Flowers Of Beauty die (#163375) and I used Wild Wheat card (#161734) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). This die set and the Wild Wheat card are also retiring. The leaf was attached to the card front and the sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The birds are from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743). I used the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the die cut leaves.

There are still many of the Last Chance products (or retiring products) still available so check them out at stampin up.com.au

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Friday, 4 April 2025

Winterly Tree Tops

Hello again my crafty friends,

These birds are from the Winterly Tree Tops stamp set (#164184) and cut with the Winterly Tree Tops dies (#164065). This stamp set & dies are retiring. I like to use some of the retiring products before they are gone.

I stamped the image with Basic Gray ink (#149165) onto Basic White card (#159228). The birds were coloured with Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883) and Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends (#154958) for the beaks. The branches were coloured with Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends (#154882). I used the Real Red from the Pearlised Enamel Effects Basics (#156310) for the berries. This does take some time to dry so I usually do this after the card is completed then put aside to dry so it doesnt get damaged.

I dry embossed the Basic White card front with the Corrugated Embossing Folder (#165559) and attached a piece of the Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper (#163284) to the left side. This was matted with Garden Green card (#108605). I wrapped the Gold Trim from the Gold & Silver Trim Combo Pack (#161633) around the card front.

The hexagons were cut with the Meant To Bee dies (#166582). I used Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) and Garden Green card. Each of these hexagon dies cuts a “frame” plus a solid hexagon. I used the “frame” from the Gold Foil and the solid part from the Garden Green card. The gold “frame” was attached with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755). I dry embossed the Garden Green hexagon with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406).

“Happy Birthday” from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set (#164608) was stamped with Garden Green ink (#147089), then cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183).

The birds & sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). I added some Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to the birds.

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

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Thursday, 3 April 2025

Two-Tone cardstock

Hi friends,

The Two-Tone Cardstock has a white core with a dark shade on one side and a light shade of the same colour on the opposite side. These are available in the new upcoming catalogue. There are some colours already available with the Scrapbooking kits. I have used Pool Party on this card.

I dry embossed the Two-Tone card (166691) with the Painted Texture Embossing Folder (#154317). I then lightly sanded the surface to reveal the white core. I finely matted this with Poppy Parade card (#121694) then matted this with the lighter side of the Two-Tone cardstock.

I cut the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) with a die from the Thoughtful Wishes (#163313). The gold foil was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). This was attached to the card front.

The bird is from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684) and stamped with Poppy Parade ink (#147050). I cut this with the Everyday Arches dies (#164629). “Happy Birthday” from the Translucent Florals stamp set (#162243) was also stamped with Poppy Parade ink, then cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183). The bird & sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Earth Tones Shimmer Gems (#164070) were added to the card.

With the new catalogue starting on 6th May, there is now an updated list of Last Chance Products which you can find here - https://www.stampinup.com.au

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Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Heirloom Arrangements Kit

Hi everyone,

I am using elements from the Heirloom Arrangements Kit (#165007) on today’s card. Another quick & easy card.

For this card I used the base card from the Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177).

“Happy Birthday” from the Year Of Flowers stamp set (#165367) was stamped with Azure Afternoon ink (#161663) and cut with a Beautiful Butterflies die (#164614).

I attached the “frame’ with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The butterfly, flowers and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The vellum leaf was attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The Gold Low Profile Dots (#164658) were added to the butterfly and sentiment. I added glimmer to the flowers & butterfly with Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897).

There are so many possibilities with this beautiful kit. It is designed for 8 cards but with all the elements you can get many more cards, just by adding some extra card bases.

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Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

Another quick & easy card today with no stamping. Beautiful Designer Series Paper makes it easy to make simple but pretty cards.

This DSP is from the Mixed Media Florals (#164638). This 12”x12” page has the floral design around the edges with white in the centre, so would also be great for scrapbooking. I matted this DSP with Basic Black card (#121688), then Gold Foil Sheet (#132622). I wrapped the Gold Open Weave Ribbon (#165715) around the card front, then attached it to the Basic White base card (#159228).

I cut the irregular circle with an Around It All die (#164725) from Basic Black card (#121688). This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The butterfly is from the Paper Butterfly Accents (#162612) and attached to the circle with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). I added Clear dots from the Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots (#164204) to the butterfly centre.

The sentiment is from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (#164862). This pack has a large range of sentiments which are printed in black with white background and white with black backgrounds, in various scripts and sizes.

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

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Monday, 31 March 2025

Winterly Tree Tops

Hello again friends,

I haven't been in the craft room for 4 days as I have been unwell. Still not 100% but thought some craft time might be just what I need, so here is today’s card.

I stamped the bird from the Winterly Tree Tops stamp set (#164184) using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). I coloured this with Stampin’ Blends - Pool Party (#154894), Lemon Lolly (#161673), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Poppy Parade (#154958) and Crumb Cake (#154882). A die from the co-ordinating Winterly Tree Tops dies (#164065) was used to cut out the bird.

I attached a strip of the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) to the Basic White base card (#159228). I then used a new embossing folder, from the Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders (#165597), available in May from the Online Exclusives. There are 2 folders in this set and fit the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Embossed Machine (#150673).

The Basic White card front was then matted with Real Red card (#106578) and attached to the Basic White base card.

“Birthday Wishes” from the Simply Said stamp set (#163756) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I added the Gold from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This is set with the Heat Tool (#129056). A Labelled With Love die (#163570) was used to cut the sentiment.

The bird & the sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

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Thursday, 27 March 2025

Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

An easy card today (I’m not feeling 100%) using the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (#163303).

I dry embossed the Azure Afternoon card (#161663) with the Painted Texture Embossing Folder (#154317) and attached the DSP on top. The card front was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The sentiment from the With You In Mind stamp set (#164747) was stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink (#146991), using the Stamparatus. I then re-stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and added Clear powder from the Wow! Basics Embossing Powders (#165679). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I used a die from Stylish Shapes (#159183) to cut the sentiment.

The butterflies were cut with Sketched Butterflies dies (#163491) using Blueberry Bushel card (#146991). I added glimmer to the butterflies with the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897).

The sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430) and the butterflies with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments are from the Opal Rounds Assortment (#163298).

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

https://www.stampinup.com.au

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

http://lesleysstampinground.blogspot.com

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Elements Of Text

Hello crafty friends,

The Elements Of Text Stamp set (#164774) is great for stamping backgrounds with the text and splotches images.

Firstly I blended the Coastal Cabana ink (#147097) with a Blending Brush (#153611) onto Basic White cardstock (#159228). I then stamped the text with VersaMark (#102283), added White powder from the Wow! Basics Embossing Powder (#165679), then set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). I then tore the right side of the card for a jagged edge.

I dry embossed another piece of Basic White cardstock with the Starstruck Embossing Folder (this was part of Sale-a-bration). I matted this with Coastal Cabana card (#131302) and attached it to the Basic White base card.

The Silver Foil sheet (#163387) was used for the butterfly which was cut with a Beautiful Butterflies die (#164614). The body of the butterfly is cut separately so this was attached to the butterfly with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The butterfly was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I usually attach the butterflies under the body only so the wings can be lifted up for a nice effect.

The sentiment from the Sketched Butterfly stamp set (#163490) was stamped with Coastal Cabana ink and cut with an Around It All die (#164725). This was also attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals and then I added the Opal Rounds Assortment gems (#163298) to finish the card.

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

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Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Happy Hibiscus Bundle

Hi again friends,

The Happy Hibiscus Bundle (#164880) consists of the Happy Hibiscus stamp set (#164877) and the Happy Hibiscus Hybrid Embossing Folder (#164879). The hybrid embossing folder also includes the dies which co-ordinate with the stamp set and embossing folder, which allows you to cut and embossing the flowers at the same time.

I matted the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (#163303) with Highland Heather card (#147010) and attached it to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The Highland Heather hibiscus flowers were cut and embossed with the Hybrid Embossing Folder. I added glimmer to the flowers with the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897).

The leaves from the Happy Hibiscus stamp set were stamped with Coastal Cabana ink (#147097). The inside of the leaves were stamped using the stamping off method for a lighter image. These were then cut with the Happy Hibiscus dies.

“Happy Birthday” from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099). The 2 circles were cut with the Spotlight On Nature dies (#163580). The circles were taped to the card. The leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and the flowers with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The beautiful embellishments are the Two-Tone Sparkle Gems (#164633).

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

https://www.stampinup.com.au

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

http://lesleysstampinground.blogspot.com

Monday, 24 March 2025

Flowers Of Beauty

Hello friends,

A simple but pretty card using the Flowers Of Beauty dies (#163375). I think this would also be a lovely card for a Sympathy card.

I dry embossed a piece of Basic White card (#159228) with the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder (#165559) and attached this to the Basic White card front. This was then matted with the Bubble Bath card (#161727).

I used a die from the Flowers Of Beauty dies to cut the leafy image from the Gold Foil Sheets (#132622). This was glued to the card with the Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

The flowers were cut from Bubble Bath card and Fresh Freesia card (#155614), also using the Flowers Of Beauty dies. The flowers were attached together with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. These were attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). I added White Pearlised Enamel Effects Basics (#156310) in the centre of the flowers.

“Thinking Of You” from the Sketched Butterflies stamp set (#163490) was stamped with Petunia Pop ink (#163811). I used the smallest die from the Everyday Arches dies (#164629) to cut the sentiment. I also re-positioned the die to cut the left end off to make it shorter. The Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins (from Sale-a-bration, so now retired) were added to the card.

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

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