Lesley's Stampin Ground

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Charming Day Bundle

Hello stamping friends,

I am using the Charming Day Bundle (#166136) again for the floral image on today’s card. Yes it is currently one of my favourites.

I used Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) to stamp the floral image from the Charming Day stamp set (#166126). I coloured it with Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883), Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends (#161672), Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends (#154830) and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends (#154902). I added some Glimmer with the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897). A die from the Charming Day Bundle dies (#166135) was used to cut the image.

“Happy Birthday” from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) was stamped with Azure Afternoon ink (#161663). I cut the circles for the sentiment and the Azure Afternoon card with the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183). I used the silver Metallic Rub-Ons (#165270) on the Azure Afternoon circle and sentiment.

The card front is one of the designs from the Irresistible Designs Specialty Designer Series Paper (#165305). This was lightly coloured with Azure Afternoon ink and a Blending Brush (#153611) which brings out the design on the card. The card front was matted with Azure Afternoon card and attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

“80” was cut using the Alphabet A La Mode dies (#160750) and I used the blue from the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper (#165929) which I had backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334), and makes it easy to attach the fine numbers to the card.

The 2 circles were taped to the card and the floral image was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). Traditional Sparkling Sequins (#165875) were added.

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Wednesday, 8 October 2025

Metallic Textures Rub-Ons

HI everyone,

I have used the Metallic Textures Rub-Ons (#165270) for the stars & the wreath on this card. In the pack of Rub-Ons, there are both Silver & Gold in a variety of designs. I have used the silver Rub-Ons.

This card was a bit hard to photograph with all the silver.

With the rub-ons, cut the design you want from the sheet, remove the back sheet, place the design onto the card, and rub over the image with your fingers or a Bone Folder (#102300). Lift the top layer and you will be left with the design on the card. I used Night Of Navy card (#106577) and cut the circles with the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183).

The sentiment from the Joyful Tidings stamp set (#165944) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I added the Silver Powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056).

The dove is cut using a Peace On Earth die (#165924) from the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper (#165929).

I dry embossed the Basic White Card front (#166781) with the Soft Waves Embossing Folder (#164695), then matted it with the Night Of Navy card and attached it to the Basic White base card.

The dove & largest circle were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and I taped the smaller circles. The Faceted Snowflakes (#166077) were added to finish the card.

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

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Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Metallic Textures Rub Ons

Hi again everyone,

The beautiful gold wreath is from the Metallic Textures Rub-Ons (#165270). There are both gold & silver in the set and they are very easy to apply to your card.

To apply these rub ons, cut the design from the sheet, peel away the backing sheet, and place the back (or silver side) to the card. Rub the image with your fingers until the image transfers to the card. Peel away the paper to reveal the completed image.

I then cut this with one of the Spotlight On Nature dies (#163580).

The DSP is from the Regal Distressed Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164037) and matted with Cherry Cobbler card (#121681). A small strip of Cherry Cobbler card was attached to the card and the sentiment from the Greetings For You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (#166208) was attached on top with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The flower was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083) using a stamp from the Delicate Pines (#166067). I stamped the flower twice and cut it with a Delicate Pines die (#166073). Using the same die, I cut a piece of the green All Seasons Velvet Specialty Paper (#166063). These 3 pieces were attached together with Mini Glue Dots (#103683), offsetting each one slightly.

The circle was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the flower with Mini Glue Dots. The embellishments are the Flower Accents (#165171).

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

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Thursday, 29 May 2025

Metallic Textures Rub-Ons

Hello friends,

The Metallic Textures Rub-Ons (#165270) have a great range of designs in both gold & silver. These are so easy to apply and look fantastic on your projects.

I used the gold rub-ons for the “woodgrain” and the row of dots along the bottom of the card front. To use these, cut the design from the sheet, peel away the backing sheet. Then place the silver/adhesive side onto the paper, rub with your finger until the image transfers to the paper. Peel away the sheet to reveal the image. I cut the Basic White card (#166781) with the “woodgrain” with a Textured Notes die (#165555).

The card front was dry embossed with the (retired) Timber Embossing Folder and matted with Real Red card (#106578) then attached to the Basic White base card.

The Hibiscus from the Happy Hibiscus stamp set (#164877) was stamped with Real Red ink (#147084), and using the stamping off method for the lighter colour. This was the cut & embossed with the Happy Hibiscus Hybrid Embossing Folder (#164879). The leaves were also cut with the dies (included in the hybrid embossing folder), using Garden Green card (#108605).

The sentiment is from the More Messages stamp set (#165471), stamped with Real Red ink and cut with the More Messages die (#165472).

The “woodgrain” was taped to the card front. The sentiment & hibiscus were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and I used Mini Glue Dots (#103683) to attach the leaves.

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was added to the flower. The Flower Accents (#165171) were added to finish the card.

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

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Saturday, 24 May 2025

Party Banners Dies

Hello again,

I have used the Party Banners Dies (#165264) on this scrapbook page. There are 14 different sized banner dies so would be suitable for making large banners, scrapbook pages or cards, making them very versatile. The largest die is 17.8cm x 13.7cm (7”x5-3/8”) and the smallest 4.4cm x 3.2cm (5–11/8” x 1-1/4”).

I cut the photos as well as the Night Of Navy card (#106577) and Cherry Cobbler card (#121681) with the dies. These were attached to the Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper (#164638).

The flowers & leaves are from the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape (#165269). (I seemed to be a bit obsessed with this tape). I attached the tape to the Basic White card (#166781) and cut the images with the Extraordinary Flora Die (#165244). These were then added to the page with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

I used the Mini Alphabet dies (#162934) to cut the letters from Night Of Navy card. These were glued to the page with the Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

Another product I love is the new Metallic Textures Rub-Ons (#165270). These are the silver leaves on the page. These may be easily missed in the catalogue so check them out on Page 124. These rub ons are so easy to use. Just cut out one of the many images, remove the backing, place the silver/adhesive side on the paper and rub with your finger until the image transfers to the paper. Remove the top layer to reveal the beautiful image. This pack contains both gold & silver rub-ons.

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

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