Lesley's Stampin Ground

Thursday, 27 February 2025

Heirloom Arrangements Kit

Hello stamping friends,

The beautiful Heirloom Arrangements Kit (#165007) is an all inclusive kit with detailed vintage designs. You can make 8 cards with different designs as shown on the instructions or you can be as creative as you wish and add or subtract elements and make more than the 8 cards by using extra card bases. I will be using some of these elements on scrapbook pages too.

The kit includes a stamp set, clear stamp block, Pecan Pie Stampin’ Spot, instructions, 8 printed envelopes, 8 card bases, pre-cut elements. specialty printed vellum and adhesive.

The card bases have a design on them. I stamped some butterflies from the stamp set included in the kit. I used Pretty In Pink ink (#163807), using the stamping off method for a subtle image. The elements were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“For You” was stamped with Pecan Pie ink, using the Stampin’ Spot included in the kit. The ribbon for the bow is the Gold from the Gold & Silver Trim Combo Pack (#161633). This was attached with a Mini Glue Dot. The cute Tiny Bee Trinkets (#164714) were also attached with Mini Glue Dots.

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

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Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Floral Delight Designer Series Paper

Hello friends,

The Floral Delight 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#164700) has a beautiful range of bright & cheerful florals with more subtle designs on the reverse side. I have used one of the designs for the card front.

I folded the top corner over to reveal the reverse side of the DSP. I used a Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to adhere this in place. This was matted with Old Olive card (#106576) and attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The Hexagons were cut with the Meant To Bee dies (#166582) using Old Olive card backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). These were attached to the card front.

“Happy Birthday” was cut with the Wanted To Say dies (#161594). For the background of the sentiment I used Pecan Pie card (#161726) and Daffodil Delight card (#121680), also backed with Adhesive Sheet, for the words. These were adhered together then attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

I stamped the butterfly from the Sketched Butterflies stamp set (#163490) with Pecan Pie ink (#161665) onto Crushed Curry card (#131288). This was cut with a Sketched Butterflies Die (#163491) and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The Faux Glass Dots (#164060) were added to the card.

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

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Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Year Of Flowers Bundle

Hello & welcome,

There are a large range of new products available on the Online Exclusives from 4th March, including the Year Of Flowers Bundle (#165375) consisting of the Year Of Flowers stamp set (#165367) and the Year Of Flowers dies (#165374), and used for todays card.

There are 12 different flowers in this set, each including a month of the year next to the flower. However when these are cut with the dies, the month is removed, which is great if you don't want the month on it. The flowers were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). The Stampin’ Blends to colour the images are Daffodil Delight (#154883), Azure Afternoon (#161672) and Granny Apple Green (#154885). These were cut with the co-ordinating dies.

The leaves were cut with dies from the same set using Granny Apple Green card (#147014) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). The 4 pieces of Daffodil Delight card (#121680) was also cut with a die from the Year Of Flowers.

I dry embossed the Basic White card front (#159228) with the Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder (#165559) and matted it with Daffodil Delight card. This was taped to the Basic White base card.

The Daffodil Delight die cuts were taped to the card front, the leaves were attached (they have adhesive backing) and the flowers were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

I cut the small banner for the sentiment with a Countryside Corners die (#161471), then I stamped “Best Wishes” from the Sentimental Park stamp set (#160561). Normally I would stamp first then cut, but as this is a solid die you can’t see if the sentiment is lined up correctly. So I cut first then stamped. This is also easy to get right with these photopolymer stamps which you can see through.

The sentiment was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. I used the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the flowers and added the Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels (#158987).

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

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Monday, 24 February 2025

Fancy Borders Bundle

Hi again friends,

The Fancy Borders Bundle (#165381) is a sneak peek from the upcoming new Online Exclusives available from 4th March. The bundle includes the Fancy Borders stamp set (#165379) and Fancy Borders dies (#165380.

I stamped the image of leaves from the Fancy Borders stamp set using Pretty Peacock ink (#150083). I turned the stamp around and re-stamped it leaving a space for the ribbon & sentiment. I coloured the leaves with Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends (#161680). This was then cut with one of the Fancy Borders dies. I cut the Lost Lagoon card (#133686) with another die from this set. These were then taped to the Pretty Peacock card ($150886).

The Wild Wheat Rustic Striped Ribbon (#164061) is on the Last Chance list, so available while stocks last. This was wrapped around the card front, then the card front was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

“Celebrate” was cut with the Wanted To Say dies (#161594) using Pretty Peacock card and Gold from the Silver & Gold Adhesive-Backed Glimmer Paper (#162288). I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to attach the sentiment, and the Flat Adhesive-backed Pearls (#160449) were added to finish the card.

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

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Saturday, 22 February 2025

Textured Notes Bundle

Hi friends,

The Textured Notes Bundle (#165556) consists of the Textured Notes stamp set (#165548) and the Textured Notes dies (#165555). The set of 8 dies are all rectangular with a lovely design around the outside so these will be versatile for a range of cards and projects.

I cut 4 cms from the front right side of the Basic White base card (#159228).The 2 pieces of DSP are from the Regal Distressed Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164037). I matted the White & Gold DSP with Pretty Peacock card (#150886) and attached it to the card front. The other piece of DSP was attached to the “inside” of the card. I also added 2 pieces of Basic White card as shown below.

I stamped the leaves from the Textured Notes stamp set with Lost Lagoon ink (#161678). This card and the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) were cut with the dies.

“With Sympathy” from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) was stamped with Pretty Peacock ink (#150083) and this was also cut with one of the dies. There isn't a die this size so I cut the sentiment then repositioned the die to recut it smaller. Very easy to get just the right size.

The stamped image was taped to the gold foil sheet, then this was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Regal Foiled Adhesive Backed Dots (#164038) were added to the card front.

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

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Friday, 21 February 2025

Mixed Florals

Hi friends,

This floral image is from the Mixed Florals stamp set (#164639). It was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#159228).

The stamped image was coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Flirty Flamingo (#154884), Summer Splash (#163826), Shy Shamrock (#163825) and Daffodil Delight (#154883). I cut this with an Everyday Arches Die (#164629). Using the same die I cut a piece of Flirty Flamingo card (#141421) and attached it to the bottom of the stamped image. The Summer Splash Bordered Ribbon (#163786) was wrapped around the arches.

The 2024-2026 In-Color Designer Series Paper (#163777) was attached to the Basic White card base. The arches were attached on top.

“Best Wishes” is from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (#164862). This pack has a great range of sentiments for all occasions with Black on White sentiments as well as White on Black sentiments. All the sentiments are laser cut so you just need to release them from the card and it is ready to attach to your project.

The Iridescent Faceted Gems (#163368) were added to the card.

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

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Thursday, 20 February 2025

Natural Botanicals stamp set

Hello everyone,

The Natural Botanicals stamp set (#164831) is a reversible set which means you can stamp using both sides of the stamp. This set is available in the current mini catalogue and till the end of February is a free product with Sale-a-bration (with a $100 order in Australia).

I stamped the 2 background images with the reverse side of one of the stamps, then stamped the leaves & flowers as normal.

The inks used are Soft Sea Foam (#147102), Crumb Cake (#147116), Mossy Meadow (#147111), Wild Wheat (#161651), Lost Lagoon (#161678) and Moody Mauve (#161649). After stamping, I dry embossed the card front with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406), then matted it with Mossy Meadow card (#133683). The flower was fussy cut and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The DSP is from the Woven Textures Designer Series Paper (#165560). This pack features a variety of woven materials & designs in different natural hues. These will be great for both cards & scrapbooking.

“Best Wishes” from Layering Leaves stamp set (#161277) was stamped with Mossy Meadow ink and cut with an Around It All die (#164725). This was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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

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Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Around It All dies

Hello friends,

The Around It All dies (#164725) includes 12 irregular circles in a variety of sizes. I have used 3 of them on this card.

I stamped the text image from the Elements Of Text stamp set (#164774) with Crumb Cake ink (#147116). The sentiment from So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Pumpkin Pie ink (#147086). The sentiment, stamped text and the Pumpkin Pie card (#108601) were all cut with the dies.

I stamped the splotches, also from the Elements Of Text stamp set, using Peach Pie ink (#163810) onto the Basic White card front (#159228). I cut a piece of the 2024-2026 In Colour Designer Series Paper (#163777) with the Take A Bow die (#164102) and attached it to the card front. The card front was matted with Pumpkin Pie card.

The Pumpkin Pie circle and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The butterflies are from the Paper Butterfly Accents (#162612) and coloured with Pumpkin Pie ink & Peach pie ink using Sponge Daubers (#133773). The smaller butterfly was attached to the larger butterfly with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and the larger butterfly was attached to the card also with Mini Glue Dots. I used Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on both butterflies.

The embellishments used are the Antique Pearls (#164679).

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

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Monday, 17 February 2025

Serene Love Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

The beautiful Serene Love Designer Series Paper (#166261) has been used on this card. It is now in the Last Chance products at a discounted price, so is great value but only available while stocks last.

I attached the DSP to the Basic White base card (#159228). The flowers were fussy cut.

“Happy Birthday” from the Adventurous Sky stamp set (#163439) was stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110) and cut with an Adventurous Sky die (#163446).

The Silver Foil Sheet (#163387) was dry embossed with the Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder (#165559). This folder will be available from early March from the Online Exclusives.

I offset the Night Of Navy card (#106577) behind the silver foil and attached it to the card front. The flowers & sentiment were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems (#163780) were added to the card and as usual I added the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) for some glimmer to the flowers.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Sunday, 16 February 2025

Mixed Florals

Hi friends,

This floral image is from the Mixed Florals stamp set (#164639).

I stamped the flowers with Smoky Slate ink (#147113) on Basic White card (#159228). The Stampin’ Blends used to colour this are Flirty Flamingo (#154884), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and Lemon Lime Twist (#161682). I used the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the flowers to add some glimmer. The Gold Metallic Enamel Effects Basics (#161610) was added to the flower centres.

I added Azure Afternoon ink (#161663) with a Blending Brush (#153611) onto the Basic White card front. This was then dry embossed with the Dotted Circles Embossing Folder (#163789) and matted with Flirty Flamingo card (#141421). The base card is also Basic White.

“Congratulations” from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) was stamped with Flirty Flamingo ink (#147052). The die to cut this is from the Heart Shaped dies (#164946).

The flowers and sentiment were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots (#162758) were added to the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Saturday, 15 February 2025

Inspirational Sketches

Hello stamping friends,

Toadstools seem to be very popular at the moment, and these ones are from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684).

I stamped the toadstools using the masking and stampin off techniques. To do this I stamped the image onto a post it note and cut around the image. It is best to cut on the lines rather than leaving a slight border when cutting. I then stamped the image onto Basic White card (#159228). I place the “mask” from the post it note over the stamped image and stamped again, overlapping the images slightly. I did this without re-inking for a lighter image. Remove the mask and you can see that the first stamped image looks like it is in front of the other image, and you haven’t stamped on top of the first image.

I used a die from the Everyday Arches dies (#164629) to cut the stamped card and the gold from the Textured Metallic Specialty Paper (#163772). I dry embossed the gold with the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder (#161600).

The Season Of Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164144) was matted with Pecan Pie card (#161726) then attached to the Basic White base card.

“Celebrate” from the Unbounded Love stamp set (163378) was stamped with Pecan Pie ink (#161665). This was cut with the smallest die from the Everyday Arches dies.

The gold arch was taped to the card and the toadstools & sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Earth Tones Shimmer Gems (#164070) were added to the card.

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

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Friday, 14 February 2025

Scrapbook pages

Hi friends,

Yesterday I celebrated my 70th Birthday, so here is a double scrapbook layout with some of my lovely card ladies. I have used 3 laser cut elements from the Wildflower Celebrations Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (#166623).

All the photos were matted with Blueberry Bushel card (#146991). The background pages are from the Everyday Happiness 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#166632).

The photos, balloons, flowers and cupcake were taped to the pages.

“70” is cut with dies from the Birthday Celebration dies (#164598). “Happy Birthday” was cut with the Alphabet A La Mode dies (#160750). These Alphabet A La Mode dies are currently part of Sale-a-bration and free with a $100 order (in Australia), which is fantastic value. For the numbers & letters I used Blueberry Bushel card backed with Adhesive Sheets (#152334). I glued the embellishments from the Itty Bitty Bokeh Mix (#164618) to the pages with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

My scrapbook pages are all about the photos with a small amount of embellishments.

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

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Thursday, 13 February 2025

Mixed Media Florals Memories & More Card Pack

Hi friends,

The Mixed Media Florals Memories & More Card Pack (#164657) are great for a quick & easy card, like this one, or for Scrapbooking. The 2 designer papers on this card are from this pack.

I matted the smaller card with Basic Black card (#121688), then I partly matted this with Flirty Flamingo card (#141421). I attached this to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) was stamped with Flirty Flamingo ink (#147052) and cut with a Wild Ferns die (#162654). This was taped to the card.

The embellishments are from the Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots (#162758).

How easy is that!! There are a variety of the memories & more packs so why not make some cards ahead of time with the beautiful designs available.