Lesley's Stampin Ground

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Swirled Designs

Hello again,

I am using the Swirled Designs Bundle (#167311) today, which is retiring, so available from the Last Chance products. The bundle consists of the Swirled Designs stamp set (#167030) and the Swirled Designs dies (#167032).

The splotches from the stamp set were stamped with “stamped off” Crumb Cake ink (#147116). I then dry embossed this with the retired Exposed Brick Embossing Folder. I used the Earthen Toned Specialty Paper (#165901) to matt the card front and attached it to the Very Vanilla base card (#166785).

The “diamonds” were also cut from this specialty paper which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) using the Swirled Designs dies.

The puppies are from the Cutest Crew stamp set (#167146). These were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Crumb Cake (#154882), Smoky Slate (#154904), Pecan Pie (#161674), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Real Red (#154899), Bubble Bath (#161675) and Granny Apple Green (#154885). The puppies were cut with a Cutest Crew die (#167148).

The sentiment is also from the Cutest Crew stamp set and stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I added Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I matted the sentiment with the Earthen Toned Specialty Paper, then this and the puppies were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Pressed Flower Motifs (#165215) were added to the card.

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

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Thursday, 12 March 2026

Delicate Whispers

Hi friends,

The Delicate Whispers Bundle (#167506) has been used for the flowers & stamped leaves on this card.

The Soft Sea Foam card front (#147012) was dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600) and matted with Timid Tiger card (#165298) then attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

I stamped the strip of Basic White card with images from the Delicate Whispers stamp set (#167500) using Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102). This was taped to the card front.

I cut the Basic White frame using a Scalloped Wishes die (#167452) and I glued this to the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

The flowers from the Delicate Wishes stamp set were stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used the Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder (#165678) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). These were cut with a Delicate Whispers die (#167505).

I used Stampin’ Blends to colour the floral images - Timid Tiger (#165291), Peach Pie (#163827), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Granny Apple Green (#154885) and Lemon Lime Twist (#161682). The flowers were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensional (#144108) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

“Congratulations” from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) was stamped with Timid Tiger ink (#165278) and cut with a Paradise Garden die (#167120). Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals were used to attach the sentiment to the card.

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers. Pearlized Faceted Circles (#166978) were added to finish the card.

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

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Thursday, 10 July 2025

Charming Day

Hello again friends,

I am using the Charming Day bundle (#166136) again today. Yesterday I made a card in bold colours, so today I have used subtle colours to show how to use the same set but with a totally different look.

I stamped the single flowers & leaves from the Charming Day stamp set (#166126) three times onto Basic White card (#166781). This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used the Silver Powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056).

The Charming Day dies (#166135) were used to cut the stamped images, the Silver Foil (#163387) leaves and the Pool Party (#124391) floral image.

The leaves were coloured with Pool Party Stampin’ Blends (#154894) and the flowers with Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends (#155518). I used Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends (#154887) for the flower centres. Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add the glimmer to the flowers & leaves.

The Basic White card front was dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600), then matted with Pool Party card. The base card is also Basic White.

The Pool Party die cut floral image and the silver leaves were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The stamped images were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“With Sympathy” from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) was also heat embossed with Silver. This was cut with the More Messages die (#165472). This die cuts a variety of shapes and sizes for your sentiments. There is also a stamp that co-ordinates with the die, so both are very versatile. The sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

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Monday, 30 June 2025

Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape

Hi again,

These flowers & leaves are from the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape (#165269).

There are 2 colours of flowers on this Washi tape. For this card I used the purple colours and attached it to Fresh Freesia card (#155614) so it gives a purple edge which I wanted. This was cut with the Extraordinary Flora die (#165244). This one die cuts the flowers & leaves all at one time.

The Gold edged label is from the Foiled Frames & Labels Ephemera Pack (#165616). The sentiment is from the Extraordinary Flora stamp set (#165243) and I stamped it with Petunia Pop ink (#163811). I cut it with the More Messages die (#165472).

The Fresh Freesia card for the card front was dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600), then matted with Petunia Pop card (#163802). This was attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

The flowers & leaves were attached to the label with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683). Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used for the sentiment.

The beautiful gold Flower Accents (#165171) were added to the card. I added Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to the flowers.

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

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Thursday, 19 June 2025

Gallery Blooms dies & Charming Day dies

Hello again friends,

These leaves are cut using the Gallery Blooms dies (#165212) and the Charming Days dies (#166135).

For the background, I stamped an image from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set (#165198) onto Basic White card (#166781) with Crumb Cake ink (#147116), I then stamped the “blotches” from the Elements Of Text stamp set (#164774). This card was then dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600), then matted with Pecan Pie card (#161726) and attached to the Basic White base card.

I stamped another image from the Elements Of Text stamp set using Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102), then cut this with a die from the Textured Notes dies (#165555). I attached this to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The leaves were cut with card which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). The coloured cards used are Granny Apple Green (#147014), Pecan Pie, Cajun Craze (#121683) and Crushed Curry (#131288).

“Happy Birthday” from Simply Said stamp set (#163756) was stamped with Pecan Pie ink and cut with another Textured Notes dies. This was attached at each end with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

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

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Thursday, 22 May 2025

Extraordinary Flora Bundle

Hi everyone,

A fantastic new product in the Annual Catalogue (pages 84 & 85) is the Extraordinary Flora Bundle (#165245) along with the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape. This Washi Tape is 8.3cm wide (3-1/4”) with florals that can be cut out with the Extraordinary die (#165244). The patterns on the tape alternate between pink & purple. This tape is so versatile. You could use it for a background, attach it to cardstock or window sheets and cut it out with the die.

I attached the Washi Tape to Basic White card (#166781) with both the pink & purple flowers. This was then cut with the die.

I dry embossed the Basic White card front with the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder (#161600) and matted it with the Coastal Cabana card (#131302). This was attached to the Basic White base card. The DSP from the Woven Textures 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#165560) was attached to the card front.

I arranged a range of the cut Washi Tape flowers & leaves to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) & Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“With Love” from the Extraordinary Flora stamp set (#165243) was stamped with Coastal Cabana ink (#147097) and cut with the More Messages die (#165472) and attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. The embellishments are (retired) 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems.

The Extraordinary Flora stamp set has the floral images to same as the Washi tape, then you can stamp & colour them as you wish, or even use them as a background.

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

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Thursday, 3 October 2024

Nested Essentials dies

Hi everyone,

I have used 3 of the Nested Essentials dies (#161597) to cut the rectangles on this card.

I dry embossed the Basic White card front (#159228) with the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder (#161600). I then lightly added Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083) using a Blending Brush (#153611) to part of the card front. This was then matted with Cherry Cobbler card (#121681) and attached to the Basic White base card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Everyday Greetings stamp set (#165084) using Cherry Cobbler ink. This white card, Gold Foil sheet (#132622) and Country Woods Designer Series Paper (#163393) were all cut with the dies. The sentiment & Country Woods DSP were taped to the card and I used Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) for the Gold Foil.

The bird from the Nests Of Winter Designer Series Paper (#164183) was cut with the co-ordinating die from the Winterly Tree Tops (#164065). I attached this to the Gold Foil with Mini Glue Dots (#103683)

The embellishment are from the Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots (#164204).

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Tuesday, 5 March 2024

Forever Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hello friends,

This beautiful flower has been fussy cut from the Forever Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162573).

I cut another piece of the DSP with a die from the Designer Tags dies (#159165). The Very Vanilla card front (#1106550) was dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600) and matted with Pretty Peacock card (#150886). The base card is also Very Vanilla.

I daubered the edges of the die-cut tag with Pretty Peacock ink (#150083) and taped it to the card. The flowers were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment is from the Everyday Details stamp set (#162861) and stamped with Pretty Peacock ink. I cut this with a Deckled Circles die (#162286) and this was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments are from the Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems (#162587). The ribbon is from the Silver & Gold Trim Combo (#161633).

I will be away for a few days, so will be back soon with some more fun cards.

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

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Sunday, 4 February 2024

Wild Ferns

Hello friends,

The Wild Ferns Bundle (#162655) has been used on today’s card with a combination of other products. I started with an idea of what I wanted the card to look like but just wasn't happy with it, so totally changed my idea and was happy with the final card.

I dry embossed the Basic White card front (#159228) with the Ferns 3D Embossing Folder (#158804) and matted this with Pecan Pie card (#161726). This was attached to the Basic White base card.

The DSP is from the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) and I cut the “V” with a retired Banner punch.

The Gold Foil (#132622) was dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600).

I stamped the fern from the Wild Ferns stamp set (#162648) using Pecan Pie ink (#161665). I cut this and the Pecan Pie card with the Perennial Postage dies (#162607) and these were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The detailed die cut fern was cut with a Wild Ferns die (#162654). The Pecan Pie card for this was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334), so easily attached to the card.

“Happy Birthday” from the Inked & Tiled stamp set (#161158) was stamped with Pecan Pie ink and cut with another Wild Ferns die. I also cut the Pecan Pie card with the same die, cut it in half and attached it to the sentiment.

“Love what you do and share what you love.

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Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Lifetime of Love Bundle

Hello friends,

These flowers and leaves are from Lifetime Of Love Bundle (#162584). This bundle consists of the Lifetime Of Love stamp set (#162574) and the Lifetime Of Love Dies (#162583).

I stamped the floral image with Smoky Slate ink (#131291). I usually stamp with Tuxedo Black memento ink when colouring but I wanted a more subtle colour for this card. This image was coloured with Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends (#161675), Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends (#155518), Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends (#154902) and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends (#154894). This was then cut with the co-ordinating die.

I used Soft Sea Foam card (#147012), backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) for the leaves, and also cut with the Lifetime Of Love dies.

I used a Patchwork Pieces die (#161592) to cut the Basic White card (#159228) then dry embossed this with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600). This was attached to the Bubble Bath card (#161727), then taped to the Basic White base card.

The flowers were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensioanls (#144108) and the leaves attached to the card.

The sentiment from the Softly Sophisticated stamp set (#162940), a sale-a-bration product, was stamped with Fresh Freesia ink (#155611), then cut with a Nested Essentials die (#161597). This was also attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensioanls. The Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (#158987) were added to finish the card.

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

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Sunday, 10 December 2023

Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper

Hi crafty friends,

The Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper (#161139) and the Irresistible Blooms Bundle (#161150) have been used on this card today.

I cut a large and small circle using the Stylish Shapes Dies (#159183) from the designer series paper. The middle size circle was cut from Pretty Peacock card (#150886). I cut the circles in half and taped them together with the half circles offset.

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600), then matted with Pretty Peacock card and attached to the Basic White base card.

I attached the half circles to the card front. I added a strip of Pretty Peacock card along the middle. The sentiment is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) and stamped with Melon Mambo ink (#147051). I used a die from the Timeless Arrangements (#161525) to cut the sentiment.

The flowers from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140) were stamped with Melon Mambo ink and cut with the co-ordinating Irresistible Blooms Dies (#161149). These were attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The leaves, using Lost Lagoon card (#133686), and backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) were also cut with the Irresistible Blooms dies.

The trio of embellishments are from the Blooming Pearls (#162238).

This bundle and designer paper are from the Online Exclusives, along with a great variety of products. If you would like to see all of these products go to https://www.stampinup.com.au

You will also find the Clearance Rack and the Last Chance retiring products from the current mini catalogue.

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

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Thursday, 7 December 2023

Earthen Textures

Hello stamping friends,

I have used the Earthen Textures Bundle (#161514) for todays card.

I stamped the pot with Pecan Pie ink (#161665) and the leaves with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095) and Calypso Coral ink (#147101). These are from the Earthen Textures stamp set (#161504). The pot was fussy cut and the leaves are cut with the Earthen Textures dies (#161513). The Daffodil Delight card (#121680) was used for the die-cut leaf. This was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting.

The 3 strips of Basic White card (#159228) were dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600). These were attached to the Basic White card front which was matted with Pecan Pie card (#161726), then attached to the Basic White base card.

The pot and Granny Apple Green leaves were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimenionals (#144108). I used Mini Glue Dots (#103683) to attach the Calypso Coral leaves.

“Happy Birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Pecan Pie ink and cut with a Cracker & Treat Box die (#159182). Mini Stampin Dimensionals were used to attach the sentiment.

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

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Saturday, 19 August 2023

Lazy Days

Hello and welcome,

The Lazy Days Bundle (#161343) used here for this easy card consists of the Lazy Days stamp set (#161340) and the Lazy Days dies (#161342).

All the stamped images including the sentiments are from this stamp set. The chairs were stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138) and Poppy Parade ink (#147050). For the table I used Pecan Pie ink (#161665) and for the pot plant I used Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). I stamped the bird with Crushed Curry ink (#147087) and the sentiments with Blueberry Bushel.

The Stampin’ Blends used are Mossy Meadow (#154890), Pecan Pie (#161674), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Granny Apple Green (#154885), Crumb Cake (#154882) and Wild Wheat (#161661).

The sentiments were cut with a die from the Cracker & Treat Box dies (#159182) and all the other pieces were cut with the Lazy Days dies.

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600). This was matted with the Azure Afternoon card (#161728) and attached to the Basic White base card. I attached the red chair with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and all the other elements were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

I am having a short break but I will be back before the end of the month.

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

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Thursday, 10 August 2023

Darling Details

Hello friends,

I have used the Darling Details Bundle (#161371) for the frame, flowers and leaves on this card.

The stamp set in this bundle is Darling Details (#161368) and the dies (except for the sentiment) are also Darling Details (#161370). The die for the sentiment is from the All That Dies (#159078).

The leaves were stamped with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102) onto Soft Sea Foam card (#147012). For the yellow flower I stamped Lemon Lolly ink (#161666) onto Lemon Lolly card (#161729), then reinked (using the Stamparatus) with VersaMark (#102283) and added Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The pink flower was stamped with Bubble Bath ink (#161664) onto Bubble Bath card (#161727) and also clear embossed. The detailed flowers are cut from Fresh Freesia card (#155614) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

For the background I used Very Vanilla card (#106550). I spread the gold from the Metallic Enamel Effects (#161610) using a Palette Knife (#142808) onto the card and allowed it to dry. I didn’t want a perfect covering of the gold. Once it was dry I dry embossed it with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600).

I cut the frame with another die from the Darling Details using Lemon Lolly card. This was attached to the background, then attached to the Very Vanilla base card. The leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and I used Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) to attach the flowers and sentiment. The sentiment was stamped with Daffodil Delight ink (#147094). The Brush Brass Butterflies (#158136) were added to the card.

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

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