Lesley's Stampin Ground

Monday, 8 September 2025

Traditions Of Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hello again,

Some of the designs of the gorgeous Traditions Of Christmas 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#165853) co-ordinates with the Christmas Greenery dies (#165872), which includes this floral image on todays card.

The Real Red card (#106578) and Granny Apple Green card (#147014) were cut with the Branching Out Dies (#165775). I then dry embossed the Real Red card with one of the Glass & Gardens Embossing folders (#165597). These were taped together then taped to the now retired Brushed Gold card.

The sentiment from the Magic & Hope stamp set (#165950) was stamped with Real Red ink (#147084), then cut with a Happy Hibiscus die (#164879).

I cut the fine pine leaves with the Delicate Pines dies (#166073) from Gold Foil sheet (#132622) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The floral image and sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), then the gold leaves were attached. The embellishments are from the Traditional Sparkling Sequins (#165875).

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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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Monday, 3 March 2025

Spotlight On Nature Bundle

Hi friends,

The Spotlight On Nature Bundle (#163581) consists of the Spotlight On Nature stamp set (#163579) and the Spotlight On Nature dies (#163580). The dies are a variety of circles with decorative edges and don’t cut the images in the stamp set. This makes the dies very versatile for use with such a variety of stamps, designer papers etc.

I stamped the floral image and butterfly with Tuxedo Black ink (#132708) and the leaf image with Mossy Meadow ink (#147111). The flowers were coloured with Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends (#163824) and the leaves with Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends (#154902). I didn’t add any extra colour to the leaves stamped with Mossy Meadow ink. The butterfly was coloured with Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends. The butteryfl, leaves and floral image were fussy cut.

“Just For You” from So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Pretty In Pink ink (#163807). The sentiment, Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) and Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) were all cut with the Spotlight On Nature dies.

The base card is from the Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177). The 2 larger circles were taped together the taped to the card base. The floral image & butterfly were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The other leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). With the Mossy Meadow leaves I cut the 3 leaves on the right & top off the other leaves and added them separately.

The embellishments are from the Adhesive-Backed Dappled Dots (#163353). As usual I used Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to add glimmer to the flowers & butterfly.

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Monday, 16 December 2024

Spotlight On Nature

Hello,

The Spotlight On Nature Bundle (#163581) consists of the Spotlight On Nature stamp set (#163579) and Spotlight On Nature dies (#163580). The dies consist of 12 circular dies with various designs around the outside. These dies are so versatile as they don't co-ordinate with the images in the stamp set but can be used for a large range of images, designer papers etc.

I stamped the floral image and the butterfly with Smoky Slate ink (#147113). I usually use black ink but I wanted a more subtle colour for this card. I coloured the images with Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends (#155518) and Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends (#161682). The butterfly was fussy cut and I used the Spotlight On Nature dies to cut the flowers and the Fresh Freesia card (#155614).

The base card is from the Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177). I attached the Fresh Freesia circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and taped the flowers on top. The butterfly was attached with a Stampin’ Dimensional.

I used Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the flowers, leaves & butterfly for some glimmer. I then flicked the Clear Wink of Stella over the whole card for extra sparkle. The embellishments are from the Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins (#164970) which is one of the free Sale-a-bration products available from 7th January with a qualifying order ($100 in Australia).

I chose not to add a sentiment on this card. I will do it when I decide what I want the card for.

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Friday, 6 September 2024

Brushed Gold Cards

Hello again friends,

I have used one side of the Brushed Gold Cards (#162177) for the card front on this Anniversary card. These cards have the gold design on the front & back of the card which you can use as is, however I cut the card which gives me 2 card fronts.

I dry embossed the card front with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (#162189) then matted it with Gorgeous Grape card (#147011).

“Happy Anniversary” from the Layers Of Beauty stamp set (#163514) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099). A die from the Peaceful Season dies (#164020) was used to cut this. I threaded the (retired) Gorgeous Grape ribbon through the sentiment and wrapped it around the card front. The base card is Basic White (#159228).

The leaves & flowers are from the Regal Flora stamp set (#164157). The leaves were stamped with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095) and the flowers with Gorgeous Grape ink. These were cut with the Regal Flora dies (#164033). I used Mini Glue Dots (#103683) to attach the leaves and Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) for the flowers.

I brushed the Pearlised Enamel Affects basics to the flowers and added the Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems (#161288) to finish the card.

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Monday, 5 August 2024

Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes

Hello friends,

The Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177) are perfect for a special card.

The bird from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684) was stamped with Poppy Parade ink (#147050) onto Basic White card (#159228). This was cut with a die from the Nested Essentials dies (#161597). I used Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) for the gold frame using 2 sizes of the Nested Essentials dies. I taped the frame to the bird image.

The beautiful leaf was cut from the white from the Berry Burst, Old Olive and White Glimmer Paper (163769), using a Thoughtful Wishes Die (#163313). I attached this to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The sentiment is from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) and I used Poppy Parade ink. A Nested Essentials die was used to cut this.

I used Gold Foil Sheet for the 85 which was cut with an electronic cutter. The sentiment, bird & numbers were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) & Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The Iridescent Faceted Gems (#163368) were added to finish the card.

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Monday, 20 May 2024

Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes

Hello again,

Gold & white always looks elegant, so the cards from the Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177) are a great base.

The butterfly from the Sketched Butterflies stamp set (#163490) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used the Gold from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder (#165678) and this was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was also gold embossed.

The Basic White card (#159228) with the stamped butterfly was cut with a die from the Spotlight On Nature (#163580). The Gold Foil (#132622) under the butterfly and the sentiment were cut with Stylish Shapes Dies (#159183).

I used the Gold from the Silver & Gold Adhesive Backed Glimmer Pack (#162288) for the leaf which was cut with a Thoughtful Wishes die (#163313). This was attached to the card.

The 2 circles were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The embellishments are the Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems (#163780).

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Monday, 4 March 2024

Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes

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The Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177) are perfect for a special card and I have used them for this card.

I stamped the image from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). This was coloured with the following Stampin’ Blends - Soft Sea Foam (#154902), Crumb Cake (#154882) and 1000 from the Light Natural Tones (#159465). This was cut with the co-ordinating die from the Lovely & Sweet dies (#162626).

A die from the Lifetime Of Love dies (#162583) was used to cut the gold leaves. This gold paper is the Distressed Gold 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159237), and as usual it was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). This makes it easy to attach these fine die cuts to the card.

The sentiment from the Notes Of Nature stamp set (#162630) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and heat embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555). The Heat Tool (#129056) was used to set the powder. A Labels Aglow die (#159551) was used to cut the sentiment.

The stamped image and sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The embellishments are from the Festive Pearls (#159963). Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the stamped image.

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Monday, 19 February 2024

Everyday Details Bundle

Hello friends,

I have used the Everyday Details Bundle (#162865) for today’s card.

The base card and envelope is from the Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177). These are a carryover product from the previous mini catalogue and great for that special card.

The teacup was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) on Basic White card (#159228). This image was coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Daffodil Delight (#154883), Sweet Sorbet (#159224) and Lemon Lime Twist (#161682). This white card and the Sweet Sorbet card (#159266) were cut with a die from the Everyday Details dies (#162864).

I stamped the sentiment from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) with Sweet Sorbet ink (#159216). The Sweet Sorbet card was attached with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755) and the Basic White card was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The birds are from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743).

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Thursday, 7 December 2023

Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes

Hello again friends,

I am so pleased to see that the beautiful Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177) aren’t retiring, and I have used these for this easy but elegant Christmas card.

The large star is cut and embossed with the Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder (#162006). To do this you place the die into the embossing folder along with the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) and run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (#149653) as usual. I attached this to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The sentiment is from the Hope & Peace stamp set (#159773). I stamped this with VersaMark (#102283) and added Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) then this was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). A die from the Stars At Night was used to cut the sentiment as well as a piece of the Gold Foil. These were attached just to show a piece of the gold at the top. Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used to attach this to the card.

To finish this very easy card I added the Adhesive-Backed Star Trinkets (#162010).

There are some great bargains available with the retiring of the mini catalogue. Check out the details of the Last Chance products here https://www.stampinup.com.au

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Thursday, 2 November 2023

Pansy Dies

Hello & welcome again,

I am loving these Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177) for any occasion, not just Christmas.

It’s been a longtime since I have used the Pansy dies (#155680) so decided to use them for this card. For the flower I used Highland Heather card (#147010), Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) and Crushed Curry card (#131288). For the leaves I used Lost Lagoon card (#133686) and Pretty Peacock card (#150886).

I cut the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) and the Basic White card (#159228) with dies from the Scalloped Contours (#155560) and taped these to the Brushed Gold card. The pansy was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and the leaves with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The centre of the pansy was also cut with the dies using Gold Foil.

“Congratulations” is from the Inked & Tiled stamp set (#161158). This was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) and cut with a Cracker & Treat Box die (#159182), then attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. The embellishments are from the Blooming Pearls (#162238).

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Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Sympathy card

Hello friends,

Unfortunately I need 2 Sympathy cards this week, so here is one that I have made using the beautiful Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177).

The detailed circle is cut with a die from the Irresistible Blooms dies (#161149) from Gold Foil (#132622) and the outside was cut with a retired circle die. I attached this to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The flowers from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140) were stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555). As usual this was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The sentiment from the Seaside Bay stamp set (#160436) was also gold embossed.

The flowers and leaves were cut with the Irresistible blooms dies. A Meadow die (#155852) was used to cut the sentiment. I used Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) for the leaves.

The flower at the back was attached with Mini Glue Dots and the other 2 flowers and sentiment with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136) were added to finish the card.

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Monday, 11 September 2023

Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes

Hello stamping friends,

How elegant are these Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes (#162177). They would be ideal for any special occasion.

I stamped the candle image from the Radiant Light stamp set (#162111) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) on Basic White card (#159228). I used the following Stampin’ Blends to colour the image - Daffodil Delight (#154883), Granny Apple Green (#154885), Shaded Spruce (#154903) & Real Red (#154899). I used the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the candles & flame to add some sparkle.

I used the Deckled Circles dies (#162286) to cut the stamped image and the Gold Foil (#132622). These were taped together then attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Love & Joy” from the Merriest Trees stamp set (#162043) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) which I set with the Heat Tool (#129056). This was cut with Deckled Rectangles dies (#159173) - (see note below) and the edges were daubered with Wild Wheat ink (#161651). I used Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) to attach the sentiment. The embellishments are Gold Blooming Pearls (#162238).

Note: I didn’t have a die the size I wanted for the sentiment so this was cut in 2 steps. I cut the left side and bottom of the sentiment with a larger die, then re-positioned it to cut the right side and top as shown below.

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