Lesley's Stampin Ground

Saturday, 10 September 2022

Dragonfly Garden

Hello dear friends,

The dragonfly & floral image are both from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set (#154411) and stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (#132708).

I stamped the floral image onto a piece of the Hues Of Happiness Designer Series Paper (#158822). I dry embossed the DSP with the Stripes from the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders (#157980). This was then matted with Basic Black card (#121688) and Daffodil Delight card (#121680). The base card is Basic White (#159228).

I wrapped the Metallic Mesh Ribbon (#153550) around the card front. “Best Wishes” from the Cottage Rose stamp set (#159040) was also stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. This and the Basic Black card were both cut with dies from the Stylish Shapes Dies (#159183) and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The stamped dragonfly was punched with the Dragonflies Punch (#154240). The small dragonfly was also punched with the same punch from Basic Black card. I added Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to both dragonflies. These were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#144220) was added to the dragonfly and sentiment.

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

Saturday, 18 September 2021

Slimline card

Hello my friends,

I have made a slimline card using the Dragonfly Garden Bundle (#156224). I cut the base card 21cm x 21cm and scored at 10.5cm

I stamped the floral image and dragonfly from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set (#154411) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) on Basic White card (#159228). I coloured the flowers & leaves with Real Red Stampin’ Blends (#154899), Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (#154885) and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883).

The dragonfly was punched with the Dragonfly Punch (#154240) and I added some glimmer to it using the Clear Wink Of Stella Brush (#141897).

“Happy Birthday” from the (retired) Many Mates stamp set was stamped with Real Red ink (#147084) and cut with the Messages die (#154422).

I matted the floral image with Real Red card (#106578), then this was attached to the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (#155426). I wrapped the Metallic Mesh Ribbon (#153550) around the card front, then attached this to the Basic White base card.

The dragonfly & sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the Silver embellishments are from the Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials (#155567).

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

Stay safe, keep crafting & have a great weekend!!

Sunday, 5 September 2021

Cork Specialty Paper & Dragonfly Garden

Hi,

Firstly, a very happy Father’s Day to all fathers. I hope you are having a relaxing day.

I have used the beautiful Cork 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#156393) for the background of this card.

I stamped the image from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set (#154411) on to the Cork Specialty Paper, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). I matted this with the Shaded Spruce card (#147006) and attached the card front to the Basic White base card (#159228). The gold & white striped paper is from the Expressions In Ink 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#155464).

I stamped the Dragonfly from the Dragonfly Garden Stamp set using VersaMark (#102283) and heat embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555), then set with the Heat Tool (#129056). This was then punched with the Dragonflies Punch (#154240) ands attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment from Encircled In Friendship stamp set (#155408) was stamped with Shaded Spruce ink (#147088) and cut with a Bloom Die (#155989). This was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

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

Stay safe & keep crafting!!

Monday, 19 July 2021

Expressions In Ink Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

The Expressions In Ink Specialty Designer Series Paper (#155464) includes beautiful designs including gold foiling.

I have stamped the image from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set (#154411) onto the DSP with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). Both designs of DSP paper is from the same pack and attached to the Shaded Spruce card (#147006). The base card is Basic White (#159228).

The dragonfly, also from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and heat embossed with the Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056).

The sentiment from Very Versailles stamp set (#149275) was stamped with Shaded Spruce ink (#147088). The sentiment and the Gold Foil (#132622) were both cut with the Hippo & Friends Dies (#153585). The dragonfly and sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

Designer Papers make it very easy to make a beautiful card. Don’t forget the following papers are on special till 2nd August -

155841 - Beauty of the Earth - $17

155696 - Bloom Where You’re Planted - $17

155499 - Hand Penned - $17

152494 - In Good Taste - $31.45

155817 - In The Wild - $17

155807 - Pansy Petals - $17

155605 - Sweet Symmetry - $17

155718 - Tidings Of Christmas - $17

155686 - You’re A Peach - $17

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

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

Dragonfly Garden Bundle

Hi again,

I am often asked about ideas for masculine cards, so here is one using the Dragonfly Garden Bundle (#156224). However I am sure it would be also suitable for the ladies.

The flowers and dragonfly are both from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set (#154411). The dragonfly was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and the flowers were stamped with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095) on Basic White card (#159228). The flowers and dragonfly were coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Mango Melody (#154888), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Granny Apple Green (#154885), Poppy Parade (#154958), Rococo Rose (#154900) and Smoky Slate (#154904). The Dragonflies Punch (#154240) cut the dragonfly.

The blue DSP is from the Dandy Garden 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#154297) and attached to the Basic White card base. The next layer is Daffodil Delight card (#121680) which I dry embossed with the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder (#152718). The card with the flowers was attached to the Daffodil Delight card and the Dragonfly was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

Happy Birthday is from the Art Gallery stamp set (#154421) and stamped with Misty Moonlight ink (#153118). The sentiment and the Misty Moonlight card (#153086) under the sentiment were cut with dies from the Potted Succulents Dies (#154330) and also attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I also dry embossed the Misty Moonlight label with the Tasteful Textures Embossing Folder.

As usual I added some glimmer to the dragonfly and the flowers with the Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (#141897).

I hope your day has been a great one!!

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

Saturday, 13 March 2021

Embossing Paste

Hi everyone,

I have created the bricks for the background using the Shimmery White Embossing Paste (#145645).

I used a retired mask for the bricks and applied the Embossing Paste on a piece of In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (#152494). To apply the paste I used a Palette Knife (#142808) and wiped the paste over the mask onto the DSP. This doesn’t take long to dry, so just set it aside till all the other elements are ready to assemble.

I attached Adhesive Sheet (#152334) to one side of the Granny Apple Green card (#147014) before cutting the grass using a Friendly Silhouettes Die (#149546). The 2 images from the Garden Shed stamp set (#149247) were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708), then coloured with Stampin’ Blends. The colours are Poppy Parade (#154958), Mango Melody (#154888), Granny Apple Green (#154885), Rococo Rose (#154900), Highland Heather (#154887), Smoky Slate (#154904), Bronze & Ivory (#154922), Soft Suede (#154906), Crumb Cake (#154882) & Pumpkin Pie (#154897). These were fussy cut and attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

Happy Birthday is from the Many Mates stamp set (#152633) and stamped with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095), then cut with a Hippo & Friends Die (#153585). The small dragonfly was punched with the Dragonflies Punch (#154240) from the (retired) Black Glitter Paper.

The base card is Very Vanilla (#106550).

I hope your weekend is a relaxing one (perhaps spending time in the garden)!!

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

Friday, 12 March 2021

Dandy Laser Cut Paper

Hello,

The beautiful background is from the Dandy Laser-Cut Paper (#154300) and I have coloured it using the Blending Brushes (#153611).

The inks used to colour the background are Bumble Bee (#153116), Balmy Blue (#147105), Old Olive (#147090) and Pumpkin Pie (#147086). I punched the circle with the 2” Circle Punch (#133782) from So Saffron card (#108611). One of the Meadow Moments Embossing Folders (#153126) was used to dry emboss the circle.

The dragonfly from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set (#154411) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and punched with the Dragonflies Punch (#154240). I coloured the wings of the dragonfly with So Saffron Stampin’ Blends (#154905) and Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends (#154888), then added glitter using the Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (#141897). I attached the dragonfly to the circle with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The Glittered Organdy Ribbon (#147897) was wrapped around the laser-cut paper. “Happy Birthday” from the Art Gallery stamp set (#154421) was stamped with Memento ink and cut with a Floral Gallery Die (#154316), then attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The laser-cut background was glued with the Fine Tip Glue Pen (#138309) on the corners and under the circle and sentiment.

Have a great day!!

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

Monday, 1 March 2021

Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper

Welcome,

How often do have bits and pieces of Designer paper left from a project. Well, here is an easy card using some “scraps” from the Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper (#154558).

The base card and card front are Basic White (#159228). I dry embossed the cardfront with the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder (#152725). The DSP was matted with Mossy Meadow card (#133683) and attached to the card front.

The dragonfly and the small dragonflies on the sentiment from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set (#154411) were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). The dragonfly was punched with the Dragonflies Punch (#154240). I coloured the wings with Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends (#154884) and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends (#154893) and added glitter with the Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (#141897).

The sentiment from Many Mates stamp set (#152633) was stamped with Mossy Meadow ink (#147111). The circles were cut with the Layering Circles Dies (#151770). Stampin’ Dimensionals were used to attach the dragonfly and sentiment to the card.

I am sure you will find plenty of DSP scraps to make a beautiful card.

Have a great day.

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

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

Flower & Field Designer Series Paper

Welcome my friends,

Sale-a-bration is coming to an end on 28th February so if you are placing an order you will receive a free product with each $90 you spend. The designer series paper on today’s card is from Sale-a-bration. It is the Flower & Fields DSP (#155223). I love the lovely range of vibrant colours and designs in this pack.

I have been trying to make some cards recently that could be used for men or women and I think this would work for either.

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with one of the Meadow Moments Embossing Folder (#153126) before attaching it to the Granny Apple Green card (#147014). The DSP was also attached to the card front, then the Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon (#147897) was wrapped around the card.

The sentiment from the Many Mates stamp set (#152633) was stamped with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095). This and the Granny Apple Green Card were cut with Hippo & Friends Dies (#153585). These were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

I stamped the dragonfly from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set (#154411) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). The Dragonflies punch (#154240) was used to punch the dragonfly and this was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (#141897) was used to added some glimmer to the dragonfly, although this doesn’t show in the photo. The Matte Black Dots (#154284) were added to the sentiment.

Have a great day!!

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

Saturday, 6 February 2021

Dragonfly Garden Bundle

Hi again my stamping friends,

I love when you can mix and match a variety of products, which I have done on today’s cards.

The 2 cards are basically the same but on one I only put one piece of the white card on top of the Designer Series Paper, used a different ribbon and sentiment and used an embossing folder on one of the white pieces of card.

I cut a piece of Basic White card (#159228) with 2 of the Curvy Dies (#154319). On the 2nd card I dry embossed the white card with one of the Meadow Moments Embossing Folders (#153126). The white card was then attached to the Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper (#157613), which is part of the free product from Sale-a-bration. This is in a bundle with the Berry Blessings stamp set.

The DSP was attached to the Rich Razzleberry card (#119981). The ribbon on the 1st card is Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon (#144213). I coloured this with a Sponge Dauber (#133773) and Rich Razzleberry ink (#147091) before wrapping around the card. The Purple Posy ribbon from Playing With Patterns Ribbon Combo Pack (#152468) was used on the 2nd card.

Both sentiments are from the Many Mates stamp set (#152633) and stamped with Rich Razzleberry ink. I used the Stitched Nested Labels dies (#149638) to cut the sentiment and the Rich Razzleberry card under the sentiment. This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430),

I stamped the dragonfly from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set (#154411) using VersaMark (#102283), sprinkled with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109129), then heat set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). The dragonfly was coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Rich Razzleberry (#154898) and Purple Posy (#154896), then punched with the Dragonflies Punch (#154240). I also punched another butterfly from Rich Razzleberry card. This was attached to the card and the coloured dragonfly was attached on top with Stampin Dimensionals. I slightly offset the dragonflies so you could see some of the colour from the bottom dragonfly. When I attach the dragonflies I usually only have the Dimensionals under the middle of the body, so you can curve the wings up slightly and it also allows you to see the coloured dragonfly underneath.

To finish the card I added some Pearl Basic Jewels (#144219).

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

Friday, 15 January 2021

Flowering Vine Dies

Hi,

I have used the Rectangular die from the Flowering Vine Dies (#154332) on this card.

The base card is Whisper White, the next layer is Blackberry Bliss card (#133682), followed by the Dandy Garden 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#154297). I adhered the Adhesive Sheets (#152334) to the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) before cutting with the Flowering Vine Dies, then this was attached to the DSP.

The dragonfly from the Dandy Garden stamp set (#154411) was stamped with Blackberry Bliss ink (#147092), then punched with the Dragonflies Punch (#154240). I added the glitter from the Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (#141897) to the wings of the dragonfly. This did cause some bleeding of the ink but I liked how it gave a subtle colour to the wings. The dragonfly was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment is from the Many Mates stamp set (#c152633), stamped with Blackberry Bliss ink , then cut with a Hippo & Friends die (#153585). The Blackberry Bliss banner under the sentiment was cut with a die from Flowering Vine Dies and the Gold Foil sheet was cut with the Messages die (#154422). Stampin’ Dimensionals were also used to attach these and the sentiment to the card.

Have a great weekend!!

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

Friday, 18 December 2020

Ornate Style stamp set

Hello again,

These flowers are from the Ornate Style stamp set (#152572) and stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708).

After stamping the flowers on Whisper White card (#106549), I coloured them with the following Stampin’ Blends - Granny Apple Green (#154885), Rococo Rose (#154900), Highland Heather (#154887), Purple Posy (#154896), Rich Razzleberry (#154898) and Flirty Flamingo (#154884). Then I cut the white card with dies from the Stitched Triangles (#152710). These were attached to the Granny Apple Green base card (#147014).

The sentiment is from the Butterfly Wishes stamp set (#149346) and stamped with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095). The sentiment and the Rainbow Glimmer Paper (#153056) under the sentiment were cut with the Stitched Nested Labels (#149638).

I punched the dragonflies using the Dragonflies Punch (#154240) from the Black Glitter Paper (#153518). The dragonflies and sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

I hope you have a great weekend.

“Love what you do and share what you love”