Lesley's Stampin Ground

Thursday, 3 April 2025

Two-Tone cardstock

Hi friends,

The Two-Tone Cardstock has a white core with a dark shade on one side and a light shade of the same colour on the opposite side. These are available in the new upcoming catalogue. There are some colours already available with the Scrapbooking kits. I have used Pool Party on this card.

I dry embossed the Two-Tone card (166691) with the Painted Texture Embossing Folder (#154317). I then lightly sanded the surface to reveal the white core. I finely matted this with Poppy Parade card (#121694) then matted this with the lighter side of the Two-Tone cardstock.

I cut the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) with a die from the Thoughtful Wishes (#163313). The gold foil was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). This was attached to the card front.

The bird is from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684) and stamped with Poppy Parade ink (#147050). I cut this with the Everyday Arches dies (#164629). “Happy Birthday” from the Translucent Florals stamp set (#162243) was also stamped with Poppy Parade ink, then cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183). The bird & sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Earth Tones Shimmer Gems (#164070) were added to the card.

With the new catalogue starting on 6th May, there is now an updated list of Last Chance Products which you can find here - https://www.stampinup.com.au

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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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Monday, 10 February 2025

Thoughtful Designs Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hello again stamping friends,

I cut squares from the Thoughtful Designs Specialty Designer Series Paper (#163317) and attached them to the Basic White card front (#159228). This beautiful Pearlised paper has an Ombre effect on each sheet, with a soft graduation of colours.

The card front was then matted with Flirty Flamingo card (#141421) and attached to the Basic White base card.

I cut the leafy image using a Thoughtful Wishes die (#163313) with the Textured Metallic Specialty Paper (#163772) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). I cut this in half and attached the 2 pieces to the card, allowing you to see more of the leaves.

The flowers from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684) was stamped with Flirty Flamingo ink (#147052). The 2 circles were cut with the Spotlight On Nature dies (#163580). These were taped together, then attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used on the stamped image and the embellishments are from the Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems (#161288).

At this stage I haven't added a sentiment but will add it when I decide what I need the card for.

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

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Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Inspirational Sketches

Welcome everyone,

The bird & flowers on today’s card are from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684).

The bird was stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110) and the flowers with Crushed Curry ink (#147087). Both these images were fussy cut (there aren’t any dies to cut them).

I dry embossed Basic White card (#159228) with the Eyelet Embossing Folder (#163414), then cut 1.5” squares and attached them to the Silver Foil card (#163387). This was matted with Night Of Navy card (#106577) and attached to the Basic White base card.

The flowers were taped to the card and I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to attach the bird.

“Happy Birthday” from the Translucent Florals Stamp set (#162243) was stamped with Night Of Navy ink. The sentiment and the Night Of Navy card under the sentiment were cut with Stylish Shapes dies (#159183) and attached to the card with Mini Stampn’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments are Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems (#161288).

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

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Saturday, 24 August 2024

Inspirational Sketches

Hi again,

We have birds building a nest in a tree just outside our kitchen window so that was my inspiration for today’s card.

I cut the circle with a die from the Spotlight On Nature dies (#163580). I used a retired decorative mask and applied Crumb Cake ink (#147116) with a Blending Brush (#153611). I then stamped the nest from the Everyday Details stamp set (#162861) with Early Espresso ink (#147114).

The bird from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684) was stamped with Daffodil Delight ink (#147094). The bird was then fussy cut.

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Timber 3D Embossing folder (#156406). The strip of DSP from the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (#163393) was taped to the card front, then this was matted with Early Espresso card (#121686).

“Happy Birthday” from the Garden Meadow stamp set (#162736) was stamped with Early Espresso ink and cut with a Something Fancy die (#160424).

The circle & bird were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The sentiment was attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

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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.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Inspirational Sketches stamp set

Hello friends,

These birds are from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684).

The birds were stamped with Poppy Parade ink (#147050), Daffodil Delight ink (#147094) and Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138). They were then fussy cut.

I stamped Basic White card front (#159228) with the “scribbly” image from the same stamp set, using Basic Beige ink (#163806), then dry embossed it with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406). I matted the card front with Blueberry Bushel card (#146991) and attached it to the Basic White base card.

The Wild Ferns dies (#162654) were used to cut the leaves from the Old Olive card (#106576). I attached the leaves at the bottom of the card using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

The red & yellow birds and the strip of Country Woods Designer Series Paper (#163393) were taped to the card. The blue bird was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108), then I added the extra leaves.

“Thank You” from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) was stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink and cut with a Changing Leaves die (#164138). This was also attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. The embellishments are from the Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots (#164204).

“Love what you do and share what you love.

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Tuesday, 4 June 2024

Inspirational Sketches

Hi crafty friends,

I have used the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684) for the image on today’s card.

I stamped the image with Wild Wheat ink (#161651) - using the Stamparatus - onto Basic Beige card (#164512). Without moving the card, I then restamped the image with VersaMark (#102283) and adding Clear Embossing Powder from the Wow! Embossing Powders Basics (#165679). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056).

The sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Wild Wheat ink. This and the stamped image was cut with the Nested Essentials Dies (#161597).

The Nature’s Sweetness 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) was matted with Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) and attached to the Basic Beige base card. I dry embossed a narrow strip of Gold Foil with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406) and attached it to the card.

The die-cut rectangles were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

An easy card and great for the male in your life.

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

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Saturday, 18 May 2024

Citrus Blooms dies

Hello stamping friends,

This beautiful leafy frame is cut with dies from the Citrus Blooms dies (#163294).

I used Basic White card (#159228) for the leafy frame and the DSP behind that is from the Mediterranean Blooms 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#163284). These were both cut with the Citrus Blooms dies. I backed the Basic White card with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting with the dies, and attached it to the DSP. This was then attached to Real Red Card (#106578) and attached to the Basic White base card.

The bird from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684) was stamped with Real Red ink (#147084). This was fussy cut and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment is from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) and stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). The sentiment and the Night Of Navy card (#106577) under the sentiment were cut with Unbounded Love dies (#163383) and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

Inspirational Sketches

Hi again,

This gorgeous bird is from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684).

I stamped the bird with Flirty Flamingo ink (#147052), then fussy cut it. The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder (#162935) then matted it with Flirty Flamingo card (#141421).

The ribbon is Silver & White 1/2” Sheer Ribbon (#162149) and I coloured it with Flirty Flamingo ink using a Blending Brush (#153611). This was wrapped around the corner of the card. The base card is Basic White.

The sentiment from So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Flirty Flamingo ink and cut with a Labels Aglow die (#159551). The bird & sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls (#160449) were the embellishments attached to the card. Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the bird.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Inspirational Sketches stamp set

Hi & welcome again,

I love these birds from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684).

The birds were stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143) and Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138), then they were fussy cut.

I applied the Shimmery White Embossing Paste (#145645) to the Basic White card front (#159228) using a Palette Knife (#142808) and a mask from the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks (#159178). This was matted with Pretty Peacock card (#150886) and attached to the Basic White base card.

I adhered Adhesive Sheet (#152334) to the back of the Lost Lagoon card from the Soft Shimmer Paper Combo Pack (#161750), then used a die from the Encircled In Nature dies (#163628). These dies will be available from the Online Exclusives from 5th March.

Once the paste was dry, which doesn't take long, I attached the wreath to the card. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to attach the birds.

“Congratulations” from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) was stamped with Pretty Peacock ink (#150083) and cut with a Sending Die (#159271). Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) were used to attach the sentiment to the card. The embellishments are from the Blooming Pearls (#162238).

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the birds.

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

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Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Inspirational Sketches

Hi my friends,

Here I have used the Everyday Details dies (#162864) together with the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684).

I stamped the flowers from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set with Fresh Freesia ink (#155611) on Very Vanilla card (#106550). All the circles are cut with the Everyday Details dies. The coloured card used is Fresh Freesia (#155614), Bubble Bath (#161727) and Highland Heather (#147010).

The Very Vanilla card front was dry embossed with the Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder (#158655) and matted with Fresh Freesia card, then attached to the Very Vanilla base card. The larger circle was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

I used Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) to cut “Hello”. This was cut and embossed with the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder (#162927). Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683) were used to attach the sentiment. The Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls (#160449) were added to the card.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Thursday, 15 February 2024

Inspirational Sketches

Hello friends,

The bird from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684) and the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (#162977) work well together as shown here on this card.

This is a slimline card measuring 21cm x 10.5cm. The base card is Basic White (#159228).

I dry embossed the Blueberry Bushel card (#146991) with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder which is part of the Softly Sophisticated Bundle (#162947), a Sale-a-bration product. The DSP is from the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper and taped to the Blueberry Bushel card.

I cut the Daffodil Delight card (#121680) and Basic White card with the Thoughtful Expressions dies (#162821). I dry embossed the white piece with one of the Basics Embossing Folders (#161598). These were attached to the card.

The bird was stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138) then this was fussy cut and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I added glimmer to the bird with the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897).

The leaves were cut with a Notes Of Nature die (#163203) using Garden Green card (#108605) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

“Happy Birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink and cut with a retired Stitched Rectangles die. I used the Blueberry Bushel embellishments from the Tinsel Gems Four-Pack (#161623) to finish the card.

Sale-a-bration is coming to an end on 29th February, so don't forget to place your order ASAP so you don’t miss out on your favourite products.

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

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