Lesley's Stampin Ground

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Extraordinary Flora

Hi friends,

The Extraordinary Flora Bundle (#165245) consists of one stamp that stamps a variety of flowers & leaves and one die that cuts all the images at one time. The stamp set is the Extraordinary Flora (#165243) and the die is the Extraordinary Flora die (#165244).

I stamped the images with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and these were coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Timid Tiger (#165291), Peach Pie (#163827), Crisp Cantalope (#167669), Lost Lagoon (#161680) and Pretty Peacock (#161676).

I used the Beautifully Celebrated dies (#166974) to cut the Peach Pie card (#163800) and the Basic White card (#166781) with the sentiment. “Happy Birthday” is from the Scalloped Blooms stamp set (#167639) and will be available in the new catalogue from 5th May. This was stamped with Timid Tiger ink (#165278). I dry embossed the Peach pie card with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing folder (#167097)

The sentiment & Peach Pie card were taped to the Basic White base card. The flowers & leaves were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

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Thursday, 2 April 2026

Lifetime Of Love dies

Hi & welcome,

With a new catalogue coming soon, that means that there are a lot of retiring or Last Chance Products which will be available while stocks last. Some are at discounted prices. I have used some Last Chance Products on today’s card.

I have used the Lifetime Of Love dies (#162583) to cut the floral image from Gold Textured Metallic Specialty Paper (#163772). I then coloured the flowers with Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends (#154880) and the leaves with Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends (#154903).

The Very Vanilla card front (#166785) was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097) and matted with the gold from the Textured Metallic Specialty Paper. This was attached to the Very Vanilla base card.

“Best Wishes” is from the With You In Mind stamp set (#164747). This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used the Gold from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). This was cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183). The edge was daubered with Real Red ink (#147084).

I glued the die cut floral image with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755) and the sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136) were attached to the card.

The Last Chance Products used here are the Lifetime Of Love dies, Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder, Textured Metallic Specialty paper, Brush Brass Butterflies and With You In Mind stamp set.

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

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Saturday, 28 March 2026

Fragrant Layers Stamp set

Hello friends,

I have used the flowers from the Fragrant Layers stamp set (#167150) on today’s card.

I stamped part of the image twice using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#166781). The Stampin’ Blends to colour this are Highland Heather (#154887), Fresh Freesia (#155518), Bubble Bath (#161675), Blackberry Bliss (#154877), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and Granny Apple Green (#154885). I also coloured “Happy Birthday with Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends. This sentiment is from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (#164862).

After colouring the floral images, I used an Everyday Arches Die (#164629) to cut the arch in the centre of the card. The outside piece was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097). I attached this piece to Highland Heather card (#147010) with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The inside piece was taped to the card.

The sentiment was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). Glimmer was added to the flowers with Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) and I attached the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems (#162611) to complete the card.

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

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Friday, 13 March 2026

Fragrant Layers

Hello friends,

The Fragrant Layers dies (#167154) is perfect for paper piecing which I have done on this card. It’s a bit fiddly but worth the effort.

I cut the outline image from Secret Sea card (#165296) and attached this to a piece of Basic White card (#166781). I then cut the flowers & leaves from different coloured card which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) making each piece easy to attach in the correct place. The card used is Berry Burst (#144249), Petunia Pop (#163802), Fresh Freesia (#155614), Bubble Bath (#161727), Daffodil Delight (#121680) and Coastal Cabana (#131302).

The Bubble Bath card front was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097) and matted with Secret Sea card. This was attached to the Basic White base card. The floral image was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Happy Birthday” from the Simply Said stamp set (#163756) was stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143) onto Bubble Bath card. A die from the Fragrant Layers dies was used to cut the sentiment. I cut it a second time with Secret Sea card for the “frame” around the sentiment. The sentiment was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The retired Two-Tone Sparkle Gems were added to the card. Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used on the flowers & leaves to add a touch of glimmer.

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

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Thursday, 19 February 2026

Friendly Foliage Bundle

Hi again,

I am loving the variety of all the leafy stamps and dies from Stampin’ Up! Here I have used the Friendly Foliage Bundle (#167308).

I stamped the leaves from the Friendly Foliage stamp set (#167021) using VersaMark (#102283) and added the Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056) before cutting it with the dies from the Friendly Foliage dies (#167023).

The Basic White card front (#166781) was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097), then matted with the retired Rose Gold Specialty Paper, then attached to the Basic White base card.

The DSP on the left side of the card is from the Delicate Designs Specialty Paper (#167509). I embossed another piece of Basic White card with the Beautiful Patterns Embossing Folder, then I wiped the Crumb Cake ink pad (#166787) lightly over the embossed card, picking up the colour on the embossed areas.

I cut the Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper (#167498) with a retired Textured Notes die and attached the stamped leaves to this with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The detailed die cut leaves were cut with the Friendly Foliage dies using the Earthen Tones Metallic Specialty Paper (#165901). This was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

“Wishing You All The Best” is from the Friendly Foliage stamp set and this was also heat embossed with Copper and cut with a Textured Notes die.

The “embellishments” in the top corner are the inside pieces from the die cut leaves.

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

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Sunday, 15 February 2026

Lifetime Of Love

Hello everyone,

While I had the Beautifully Celebrated dies (#166974) out from yesterday’s card I thought I would use them again. I love the detailed corners and the fancy border dies in this set.

The Basic White card front (#166781) was dry embossed with (my favourite) Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097), then double matted with Basic Black card (#121688) and Gold Foil Sheet (#132622). This was then attached to the Basic White base card.

The Gold Foil was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting with the die for the corners. I like to use adhesive sheet with any detailed dies making it super easy to attach them to the card.

I stamped the floral image from the Lifetime Of Love stamp set (#162574) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). I stamped a second image using the masking technique. This allows you to stamp another image without it stamping over the first image. For the mask, I stamped the image on a post it note and cut it out then placed it over the stamped image on the card, then stamped onto the card and removed the mask.

The Stampin’ Blends used to colour the flowers & leaves are Poppy Parade (#154958), Azure Afternoon (#161672), Peach Pie (#163827), Petunia Pop (#163828), Flirty Flamingo (#154884), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and Granny Apple Green (#154885).

The Beautifully Celebrated dies were used to cut the stamped image and Gold foil. These were taped together and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Celebrate” from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and added to the card with a Stampin’ Dimensional and Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The Flower Accents (#165171) were added to the flower centres.

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

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Saturday, 14 February 2026

Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack

Hello again friends,

The Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack (#166980) includes 6 vellum sheets, 2 each of 3 designs, with pre-cut images with gold foil.

The Highland Heather card front (#147010) was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097). I matted this with the Gorgeous Grape card (#147011).

Th 2 fancy pieces in the top corners were cut with a Beautifully Celebrated die (#166974) using Gorgeous Grape card backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). These were attached to the card.

The bird is from the Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers (#166986). This is adhesive backed and attached to the gold pre-cut piece from the Beautifully Adorned Ephemera pack. The 2 long “labels” were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). I cut the row of flowers in half & attached them with Mini Glue Dots.

“Sending Love” from the Friendly Foliage stamp set (#167021) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) and cut with a die from the soon to be released Paradise Garden dies (#167120).

The sentiment and Gold piece with the bird were attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The Flower Accents (#165171) are the gold embellishments.

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

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Saturday, 17 January 2026

Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape

Hi friends,

The beautiful Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape (#165269) co-ordinates with the Extraordinary Flora Dies (#165244). This die cuts a variety of images in one go.

The patterns on the Washi tape alternate between pink & purple. I attached the Washi tape to Basic White card (#166781) before cutting with the die.

I used one of the labels from the Foiled Frames & Labels Ephemera Pack (#165616) to attach the flowers & leaves. These were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The Basic White card front was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern 3D Embossing Folder (#167097), then it was matted with Strawberry Slush card (#165297). The base card is also Basic White.

“With Love” is from the Extraordinary Flora stamp set (#165243) and stamped with Strawberry Slush ink (#165286). This was punched with the Three Banner Punch (#167050).

The clear embellishments from the Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes (#176005) were coloured with the Strawberry Slush Stampin’ Blends (#165290) before attaching to the card.

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

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Thursday, 8 January 2026

Fragrant Layers

Hello again everyone,

This floral image is from the Fragrant Layers stamp set (#167150). This is a Two-Step set where you can stamp the outline image, then colour the inside with another stamp. However I have chosen to colour the image with Stampin’ Blends. It’s great to have options.

The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#166781). The flowers were coloured with Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends (#161675), the leaves with Pool Party Stampin’ Blends (#154894) and the flower centres with Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends (#161673). I chose these colours as they are the colours in the Pastels Shimmer Specialty Paper (#167198) which I have used on this card. The floral image was fussy cut.

The Bubble Bath card front from this specialty paper was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern 3D Embossing Folder (#167097) and matted with Basic Black card (#121688). The Lemon Lolly and Pool Party shimmer papers were cut with a die from the Nested Essentials dies (#161597). These were taped to the card.

“With Love” from the Extraordinary Flora stamp set (#165243) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and cut with a Beautiful Butterflies dies (#164614).

The floral image and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I cut some leaves using dies from the Fragrant Layers Dies (#167154) using Pool Party card (#124391). I added some extra colour to the leaves with a Sponge Dauber (#133773) & Pool Party ink (#147107). These were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the floral image. The Pearlised Faceted Circles (#166978) were the embellishments added to the card.

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

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Saturday, 20 December 2025

Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers

Hello friends,

I’m highlighting some more products from the upcoming mini catalogue including the gorgeous Soft Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers (#166986).

There is a range of stickers including this cute little bird as well as flowers leaves & butterflies.

I embossed the oval (it’s actually a part oval) from the Addressed To You stamp set (#167010), using VersaMark (#102283) with Silver from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). This Basic White card (#166781) was cut with a die from Branching Out (#165775), then I dry embossed it with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097). I think this is currently my favourite embossing folder. The Daffodil Delight card (#121680) was also cut with a Branching Out die. These were taped together then attached to the Basic White base card.

I lightly added Daffodil Delight ink (#147094) to the card front using a Blending Brush (#153611), then attached the bird sticker on top.

“Happy Birthday” is also from the Addressed To You stamp set and stamped with Crushed Curry ink (#147087). I used the Three Banner Punch (#167050) to cut the sentiment. These were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Low Profile Sparkle Dots (#166157) were added to the card.

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

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Friday, 28 November 2025

Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape

Hello again friends,

The Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape (#165269) has a beautiful range of floral patterns which can be cut with the Extraordinary Flora dies (#165244).

The Washi tape was adhered to a piece of Basic White card (#16681) then cut with the dies.

The Basic White card front was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097), then matted with Summer Splash card (#163798). This was taped to the Basic White base card.

The 2 strips of DSP are from the Country Woods Specialty Designer Series Paper (#163393). I attached the floral images with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

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

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

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Thursday, 13 November 2025

Petals Of Beauty

Hi crafty friends,

The Petals Of Beauty Bundle (#167096) is one of the many new products from the Online Exclusives. This bundle includes the Petals Of Beauty stamp set (#167093) and Petals Of Beauty dies (#167095).

I stamped the flowers onto Vellum Specialty Paper (#167099) with VersaMark (#102283) and added Gold Powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The flowers were cut with the dies. I then added colour to the flowers with a Blending Brush (#153611) and Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099). I then attached these flowers with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) to Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) which was cut with the same dies.

The leaves were cut with the Petals Of Beauty dies, using Soft Sea Foam card (#147012), Old Olive card (#106576) and Gold foil Sheet (#132622). The Old Olive card and Gold Foil was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) and the Soft Sea Foam leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots.

The Basic White card front (#166781) was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097). I also blended Gorgeous Grape ink to part of the card front. The card front was matted with Gorgeous Grape card, then attached to the Basic White base card.

“Sending Love” from the Friendly Foliage stamp set (#167021) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink. This was punched with the Three Banner punch (#167050). Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) were used to attach the sentiment. The Purple Fine Shimmer Gems (#162611) were added to the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Friday, 7 November 2025

Elegant Pines Snowflakes Designer Series Paper

Hi again,

I love this design using the circles from the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183).

Using 5 of the circles I cut 3 different designs from the Elegant Pine Snowflakes Designer Series Paper (#166066) and the red & green from the All Season Velvet Specialty Paper (#166063). Each of the circles were cut in half, then I taped the half circles on top of each other.

The Basic White card front (#166781) was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097), then matted with Cherry Cobbler card (#121681), and attached to the Basic White base card.

“Season’s Greetings” from the Traditional Labels stamp set (#165854) was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083) and cut with the co-ordinating die from the Traditional Labels (#165864). The dove was cut with a Peace On Earth die (#165924) from the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper (#165929).

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

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

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Saturday, 18 October 2025

Christmas Greenery

Hello friends,

The Christmas Greenery Bundle (#165865) is probably my favourite Christmas sets, but I think this floral image is suitable for other occasions, making it extra versatile.

I stamped the image from the Traditional Labels stamp set (#165854) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#166781). This was coloured with Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends (#161673), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883) and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends (#154894). A Traditional Labels die (#165864) was used to cut this.

The 2 label dies from the Peace On Earth dies (#165924) were used to cut the Vellum Specialty Paper (#167099) and the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper (#165929). I dry embossed the Vellum with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097). This was attached to the glimmer paper with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The DSP is from the retired Otterly Adorable Designer Series Paper. I also dry embossed this with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder. I double matted this with Daffodil Delight card (#121680) and Secret Sea card (#165296) and attached it to the Basic White base card.

“Celebrate” from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set (#165198) was stamped with Secret Sea ink (#165285) and this was punched with the Banner Punch (#167050).

I taped the labels to the card front and I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to attach the flowers and sentiment. Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was added to the floral image and the embellishments are the retired Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins.

The Vellum Specialty paper, Three Banner Punch and Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder will be available from the Online Exclusives from November along with a whole lot more new products.

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

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