Lesley's Stampin Ground

Friday, 25 April 2025

Terrific Toadstools Bundle

Hi & welcome,

The Terrific Toadstools Bundle (#164790) is retiring but the individual stamp set & punch will still be available in the new Annual Catalogue. Just a tip, if you would like this bundle, you would be wise to order it before 5th May, as after this date the stamp set & punch will increase in price as it’s no longer offered as a bundle, so no discounted price.

I stamped the toadstools from the Terrific Toadstool stamp set (#164783) using Pumpkin Pie ink (#147086), Crushed Curry ink (#147087) and Pecan Pie ink (#161665). The stalks were stamped with Crumb Cake ink (#147116).

“Happy Birthday” is from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283) and stamped with Old Olive ink (#147090). A Delicate Forest die (#162679) was used to cut the sentiment.

I dry embossed the Basic White card front (#166781) with the Painted Texture Embossing Folder (#154317) and matted it with the Old Olive card (#106576). A strip of the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) was attached to the card front.

The toadstools were punched with the Terrific Toadstools Builder Punch (#164789). The larger stalk needs to be fussy cut. The “grass” was cut with a die from the Impressions Abloom dies (#165610) which will be available from 6th May. I used Old Olive card.

The toadstools, grass and sentiment were all attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) added shimmer to the Toadstools.

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Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Lovely & Sweet

Hi again,

The Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) and Lovely & Sweet dies (#162626) are retiring so wanted to highlight them today.

I stamped the image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#166781). This is the new code for Basic White card as mentioned yesterday.

I coloured this with Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends (#161674), Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends (#154902), Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends (#161680) and the retiring Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends (161661). A die from the Lovely & sweet dies was used to cut this image.

I stamped on the Soft Sea Foam card (#154902) with the cross hatch stamp from the same stamp set, using Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102). This is very light so may not be very clear on the photo. The Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) was attached to the card front.

“Happy Birthday” from the Year Of Flowers stamp set (#165367) was stamped with the retiring Pebbled Path ink (#161648) and cut with a Lovely & Sweet die.

The sentiment and stamped image was attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments are retired Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots.

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the leaves & flowers.

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

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Monday, 31 March 2025

Winterly Tree Tops

Hello again friends,

I haven't been in the craft room for 4 days as I have been unwell. Still not 100% but thought some craft time might be just what I need, so here is today’s card.

I stamped the bird from the Winterly Tree Tops stamp set (#164184) using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). I coloured this with Stampin’ Blends - Pool Party (#154894), Lemon Lolly (#161673), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Poppy Parade (#154958) and Crumb Cake (#154882). A die from the co-ordinating Winterly Tree Tops dies (#164065) was used to cut out the bird.

I attached a strip of the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) to the Basic White base card (#159228). I then used a new embossing folder, from the Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders (#165597), available in May from the Online Exclusives. There are 2 folders in this set and fit the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Embossed Machine (#150673).

The Basic White card front was then matted with Real Red card (#106578) and attached to the Basic White base card.

“Birthday Wishes” from the Simply Said stamp set (#163756) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I added the Gold from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This is set with the Heat Tool (#129056). A Labelled With Love die (#163570) was used to cut the sentiment.

The bird & the sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

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Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Scrapbook page

Hello friends,

I have designed an easy scrapbook page, using a variety of dies.

The background page is from the Nature’s Sweetness 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616). The card for the photos to be added to are Pretty Peacock (#150886) and Lost Lagoon (#133686).

I used a die from the Peaceful Season dies (#164020) to cut the 6 “diamonds” with Pretty Peacock card. These were threaded onto the Wild Wheat Rustic Striped Ribbon (#164061) and taped to the background. The letters were cut using the Mini Alphabet dies (#162934) with Gold Foil Sheet (#132622), backed with Adhesive Sheets (#152334).

The hearts & flowers were cut with the Heart Shaped dies (#164946). This is a sneak peek of one of the Sale-a-bration products available in January. These are also using Gold Foil which was adhesive backed.

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Friday, 19 July 2024

Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

I love when the dies co-ordinate with Designer Series Paper as well as the stamped images.

The DSP here is the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) and the dies are Lovely & Sweet (#162626). I cut 2 images from the DSP.

The DSP for the card front is from the same pack and this was matted with Basic Black card (#12688) and attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

I dry embossed a piece of Basic White card with the So Swirly Embossing Powder (#163791) and also matted this with Basic Black card.

The die cut pieces were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). “Congratulations” from the Everyday Greetings stamp set (#165084) was Gold embossed using VersaMark (#102283) and Gold from the Metallic Wow! Embossing Powder (#165678). The Heat Tool (#129056) was used to set this. A Greetings Of The Season die (#164112) was used to cut the sentiment.

The Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems (#161288) were added to the card.

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Wednesday, 3 July 2024

Loveliest Tree Bundle

Welcome again friends,

An easy card for this sympathy card using the Loveliest Tree Bundle (#163716).

The tree from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) was stamped with Garden Green ink (#147089) on Basic White card (#159228). I then added more colour to the tree using a Dauber and Garden Green ink. I used Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends (#161674) to colour the trunk. The tree was then cut with the co-ordinating Loveliest Tree dies (#163715).

I matted the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) with Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) and attached this to the Basic White base card.

I dry embossed a smaller piece of Gold Foil with one of the Basics Embossing Folders (#161598) and attached it to the card front. The tree was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment, also from the Loveliest Tree stamp set, was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and heat embossed with the Gold from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I cut the sentiment with a Wild Ferns die (#162654). This was attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

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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.

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Monday, 13 May 2024

Round We Go Dies

Hi again friends,

This is an easy fancy fold card and I have made the rosette using the Round We Go dies (#163729).

I cut 3 pieces with the die for the rosette from the Peach Pie from the 2042-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper Assortments pack (#163777). These were folded & attached together to make the rosette. I punch a circle and glued it to the back of the rosette to keep it in place. I then cut a circle with the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183) from Peach Pie card (#163800) and glued that to the front. The glue used is the Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

The butterfly from the Paper Butterfly Accents (#162612) was coloured with Peach Pie ink (#163810) and I used Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to add glimmer to the butterfly. The embellishments are from the 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (#163781) and attached to the centre of the butterfly. The butterfly was attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The Basic White card (#159228) was cut with a Spotlight On Nature die (#163580) for the larger circle and the rosette was glued to this.

The base card is 13cm square and I scored the front for the fancy fold. I cut the triangles for the card front from Peach Pie card and Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616).

When attaching the circle to the card front only attach half the circle so it is only attached to the bottom triangle.

“Happy Birthday” from the Translucent Florals stamp set (#162243) was stamped with Peach Pie ink and cut with a Spotlight On Nature die. This was attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). I stamped a butterfly from the Sketched Butterflies stamp set (#163490) inside the card.

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Wednesday, 8 May 2024

Lovely & Sweet

Hi friends,

Black & gold always looks so elegant and I have used this combination with the Lovely & Sweet Stamp set and dies.

I stamped the image from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) with VersaMark (#102283) onto Basic Black card (#121688). I added the Gold Embossing Powder (#165678) and set this with the Heat Tool (#129056). The co-ordinating Lovely & Sweet die (#162626) was used to cut the image.

The gold paper from the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) was matted with Basic Black card. I wrapped the Gold Trim from the Gold & Silver 1/8” Trim Combo Pack (#161633) around the card front.

I cut the DSP from the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (#163393) with one of the Radiating Stitches dies (#161595) and this was also matted with Basic Black card then attached to the card front.

The sentiment from the Everyday Details stamp set (#162861) was stamped with VersaMark & Gold Embossing Powder. A Stylish Shapes Die (#159183) was used to cut the sentiment. This and the floral stamped image were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The retired Festive Pearls were added to the card.

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Friday, 3 May 2024

Unbounded Love dies

Hi stamping friends,

I have used 3 of my favourite things on this card - butterflies, purple & gold.

The Nature’s Sweetness 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) was matted with Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) and attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). An Everyday Details die (#162864) was used to create the design in the strip of Gorgeous Grape card then this was attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

An Unbounded Love die (#163383) was used to cut the Gold Foil (#132622). This was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). The sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set (#163756) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099). This was also cut with the same die and placed inside the gold die cut.

The butterfly is from the Paper Butterfly Accents (#162612). I coloured this with Highland Heather ink (#147103) and Gorgeous Grape ink, using Blending Brushes (#153611). I added some glimmer using the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897). The butterfly was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments are the Iridescent Foil Gems (#162842).

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Tuesday, 2 April 2024

Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hi crafty friends,

I am so excited to see that the beautiful Nature’s Sweetness 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) as well as the co-ordinating Lovely & Sweet Stamp set (#162617) and Lovely & Sweet Dies (#162626) will not be retiring. I love this set and have made several cards with it. Here is today’s card.

I cut the leafy image from the Designer paper using the co-ordinating die. I added a small amount of colour with Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends (#161673), Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends (#154902) and Ivory Stampin’ Blends (#154922).

I matted the larger piece of the DSP with Pebbled Path card (#161731). I cut the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) and the smaller piece of DSP with the Deckled Rectangles dies (#159173). I used a die from the Notes Of Nature (#163203) to cut the holes in the DSP before attaching it to the Gold Foil.

The leafy image was attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). I cut the small leaves from Gold Foil and Pecan Pie card (#161726), both which were backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) making it easy to attach these small detailed die cuts to the card.

“Congratulations” from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set was stamped with Pebbled Bath ink (#161648) and cut with a Sending die (#159271). This was attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The Notes Of Nature dies and Sending dies are retiring.

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Thursday, 28 March 2024

Notes Of Nature

Hello,

It is always disappointing when a favourite product is retiring like the Notes Of Nature Bundle (#162640), but we can also look forward to more exciting products in the upcoming Annual catalogue which is available from 1st May.

I stamped the leaves from the Notes Of Nature stamp set (#162630) using Old Olive ink (#147090). The Notes Of Nature dies (#163203) were used to cut these leaves as well as the leaves from the Gold Foil (#132622) and the Old Olive card (#106576). I used Adhesive Sheet (#152334) on the back of the Gold Foil & Old Olive card.

I stamped the leafy image from the stamp set onto the Basic White (#159228) background using Crumb Cake ink (#147116) but stamping off each time for a lighter colour. This was matted with Old Olive card and attached to the Basic White Base Card.

I cut the gold & white floral DSP from the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) using an Everyday Details die (#162864) this was taped to the card.

“Happy Birthday” from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set (#161450) was stamped with Old Olive ink. The circles were cut with the Everyday Details dies.

The Old Olive circle and stamped leaves were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The other die cut leaves were attached to the card. I used Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the stamped leaves. The embellishments are the Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136) and Gold Festive Pearls (#159963).

The retiring products used here are Notes of Nature Bundle, stamp set & dies, Beautiful balloons stamp set and Festive Pearls.

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Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Nature’s Sweetness Suite

Hello,

The Nature’s Sweetness Suite Collection (#162645) has a beautiful range of products which I find suitable for both masculine & feminine cards. This suite includes 2 bundles, DSP, embellishments and trim. Of course these processes can also be purchased separately. The dies from the Lovely & Sweet dies (#162626) cut some of the designs on the Nature’s Sweetness 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) as well as the stamps. I love when you can do this.

This floral/leafy image is from the DSP and cut with the co-ordinating die. The other 2 pieces of DSP are from the same pack. I matted the card front with Pebbled Path card (#161731) and this was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

I cut the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) and the smaller piece of DSP with dies from the Radiating Stitches Dies (#161595).

The sentiment from Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) was stamped with Pebbled Path ink (#161648) and cut with a Lovely & Sweet die. The sentiment & floral image were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). Adhesive-Backed Cork Rounds (#162643) were added to finish the card.

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

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