Lesley's Stampin Ground

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Monday, 25 March 2024

Petal Park

Hello everyone,

At this time of the year when there are products retiring from both the Annual and Mini catalogues, I like to highlight some of these products which I have probably ignored for a while. So I have used a variety of retiring products on this card.

The flowers are from the Petal Park stamp set (#160571). I stamped these using Sweet Sorbet ink (#159216), Orchid Oasis ink (#159214) and Daffodil Delight ink (#147094). I stamped the outline with the inks as normal, then for the “inside” colour, I inked the stamp, stamped it off onto a scrap of paper to achieve a lighter colour then stamped the flower. These flowers were punched with the co-ordinating Petal Park Builder Punch (#160576).

I stamped the leafy image from the Dainty Delight stamp set (#161078) using Parakeet Party ink (#159208) onto the Basic White card front (#159228). I then dry embossed this card with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (#154317). The white card was double matted with Sweet Sorbet card (#159266) and Orchid Oasis card (#159265) then attached to the Basic White base card.

I attached the flowers to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

“Best Wishes” from Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) was stamped with Orchid Oasis ink then cut with an All That die (#159078) and attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The retiring products are the Petal Park stamp set, Petal Park Builder punch, Dainty Delight stamp set, Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder, Artistically Inked stamp set, All That dies, Sweet Sorbet ink & card, Orchid Oasis ink & card and Parakeet Party ink.

You can check out retiring products as well as many other products here - https://www.stampinup.com.au

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

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Saturday, 4 February 2023

Legendary Ride

Hi everyone,

Todays card is a slight variation on yesterdays card. I have used the In The Country stamp set (#160828) for the background again. In fact I have made 2 variations of this card, just to show how you can make a simple card and one slightly stepped up.

The first card I have stamped and coloured the same as yesterdays card. The second card I have just stamped the scenery with Pear Pizzaz ink (#147104) and haven’t done any other colouring.

I dry embossed both the Very Vanilla cards (#106550) with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (#154317). The top card was matted with Granny Apple Green card (#147014) and Basic Black card (#121688). The 2nd card was matted with Pear Pizzaz card (#131290) and Basic Black card.

Using a small Blending Brush (#160518) I added Balmy Blue ink (#147105) to the sky of the first card.

The Motor Bike is from the Legendary Ride stamp set (#160754) and cut with a die from the Legendary Ride Dies (#160762). These are available as a bundle - Legendary Ride Bundle (#160763).

For the top card I stamped the bike with VersaMark (#102283) and added Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set this with the Heat Tool (#129056). For the other card I just stamped the bike with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708).

Happy Birthday is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763). I heat embossed the sentiment for top card and used the Memento ink for the other. A Stitched Rectangles Die (#151820) and a die from the Pretty Pillowbox (#156321) were used to cut the sentiments. The bikes and sentiments were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Seaside Bay Bundle

Hi friends,

The Seaside Bay Bundle (#160445) and the By The Bay 6”x6” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#160434) have been used on this card. Some of the dies from the Seaside Bay dies (#160444) also co-ordinate with some of the images on the DSP which is always a bonus.

I dry embossed the Balmy Blue card (#147007) with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (#154317). Then I attached the By The Bay DSP on the left side. Another piece of this DSP was matted with Night Of Navy card (#106577) and attached to the card front. The base card is Basic White (#159228).

The birds are from the Seaside Bay stamp set (#160436). The larger bird was stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). The small birds were stamped with Petal Pink ink (#147108), Balmy Blue ink (#147105) and Crumb Cake (#147116). The birds, clam shell, shells and seaweed were all cut with the Seaside Bay dies. I used the Fine Shimmer Paper (#160428) for the seaweed, Gold Foil (#132622) for the clam shell and Crumb Cake card (#121685) for the shells. I used the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the Crumb Cake shells.

I also used Clear Wink Of Stella on the large bird. There was some “bleeding” of the ink which gave a lighter colour blue on the bird which is just what I wanted.

The sentiment from Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Night Of Navy ink and cut with a die from the Cracker & Treat Box Dies (#159182).

The birds, sentiment and small shell were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). Mini Glue Dots (#103683) were used for the clam shell and I had Adhesive Sheet (#152334) on the back of the Fine Shimmer Paper.

Thanks to everyone who have enquired how my husband’s operation went last week. It went well and he is now home with lots of rehab to continue.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Thursday, 10 November 2022

In The Moment

Hello friends,

In The Moment stamp set (#157987) has 3 beautifully lined images which are great for colouring, including the one I have used for todays card.

This was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic white card (#159228). The Stampin’ Blends used are Orchid Oasis (#159223), Poppy Parade (#154958), So Saffron (#154905), Balmy Blue (#154830), Soft Suede (#154906) and 900 from the Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends (#159465). This was cut with a Framed Florets Die (#160623). I very lightly blended Balmy Blue ink (#147105) using a Blending Brush (#153611) to the background.

Using the same die, I cut the Orchid Oasis card (#159265) for the “frame”. I dry embossed a piece of Basic White card with the Painted Textures 3D Embossing Folder (#154317). The stamped image was taped to the card front and the frame was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The white card was matted with Orchid Oasis card and attached to the Basic White base card.

“Happy Birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Orchid Oasis ink (#159214). A Frosted Flurry Die (#159811) was used to cut the sentiment and also attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. The embellishments are from the 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (159186).

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

Thursday, 5 May 2022

He’s The Man Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hi & welcome again,

The He’s The Man Specialty Designer Series Paper (#159068) has a great range of designs for males and also includes 2 die-cut sheets which make it so easy to make a quick & easy card. The car, the piece under the car & “You’re A Classic” are from the die-cuts.

The slots were cut on the Early Espresso card (#121686) using a die from the Blossoming Happiness Dies (#158823). This was then attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). I dry embossed the Balmy Blue card (#147007) with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (#154317). I taped the die-cut piece to the card front.

The car and sentiments were all attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). “Happy Birthday” from the Home & Garden stamp set (#157910) was stamped with Early Espresso ink (#147114), then cut with a Stylish Shapes Die (#159183). The Pebbles Enamel Shapes (#158141) were added along the bottom of the card.

I hope you have had a chance to see all the new products in the new Annual catalogue. If you would like a catalogue (and live in Australia) please contact me.

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

Sunday, 1 August 2021

Artistically Inked Bundle

Welcome,

I have used the beautiful Artistically Inked Bundle (#155456) on today’s card.

I stamped the 2 flowers using Fresh Freesia ink (#155611) and Polished Pink Ink (#155712), and the leaves with Soft Succulent ink (#155778). These were cut with the Artistic Dies (#155371). I attached Adhesive Sheet (#152334) to the back of the Gold 12”x12” Shimmer Vellum (#156471) and then cut this with another Artistic Die. I then attached the cut stamped flowers and leaves to the Gold Vellum.

I stamped “Thanks” from the Artistically Inked stamp set with Polished Pink ink (#155712) onto the Basic White card front (#159228). This was then dry embossed with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (#154317) and attached to the Polished Pink base card (#155711). The flowers were then attached to the card front and I added the Genial Gems (#155500) to finish the card.

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

Stay safe.

Tuesday, 8 June 2021

Elegantly Said

Hello again friends,

I had a lovely relaxing break so am back again using new exciting products from the Annual catalogue. I hope you have had time to make lots of cards in this time.

Today I have used the Elegantly Said stamp set (#155095) and Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper (#155761) for this beautiful card.

I have used Basic White card (#159228) and Basic Gray card (#121689) as well as the DSP. I stamped the border from the Elegantly Said stamp set with Basic Gray ink (#155095). This Basic White card front was then embossed with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (#154317) and attached to the Basic Gray card. The DSP was attached to Copper Foil Sheet (#142020), then attached to the card.

The flower and sentiment are also from the Elegantly Said stamp set. The sentiment was stamped with Basic Gray ink and cut with a die from the Tailor Made dies (#155563). The Silver Simply Elegant Trim (#155766) was threaded through the tag. The flower was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and heat embossed with Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder from the Metallics set (#155555). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The flower was then fussy cut and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The current Mini catalogue is soon retiring so there are some great bargains of retiring products. Check out what is available while stocks last and grab a bargain.

Click here - lesleyjendra.stampinup.net - and find the Last Chance products.

Have a great day.

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

Sunday, 18 April 2021

Friends Are Like Seashells

Hi everyone,

I love how the embossing folder gives dimension to the shells from the Sand & Sea Suite (#155980).

For the card front I used Basic White card (#159228) and blended the inks randomly over the card. I used Seaside Spray (#150085), So Saffron (#147109) and Pear Pizzaz (#147104). Then I sprayed the card front with Frost White Shimmer Paint (#147046) and when dried, I dry embossed it with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (#154317). The card front was matted with Seaside Spray card (#150889) and I wrapped the Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon (#150446) around the card, then attached it to the Basic White base card.

The shells and star fish from the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set (#154368) and these were stamped with Blushing Bride ink (#147100), So Saffron ink and Seaside Spray ink. After cutting these with the Seaside Seashells Dies (#156095) and cutting off the excess pieces, I dry embossed the shells with the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder (#154309). I used the Clear Wink Of Stella Brush (#141897) on the shells and star fish, then attached them to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

Happy Birthday is from the Happy Thoughts stamp set (#154507), stamped with Seaside Spray ink and cut with a die from the Ornate Frames Dies (#150664). The Pearl Basic Jewels (#144219) were added to the card.

The retiring products used on this card are-

Frost White Shimmer Paint

Seaside Spray card

Seaside Spray ink

Seaside Spray ribbon

I hope you had a crafty weekend.

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

Thursday, 8 April 2021

Dandelion Wishes

Hello,

Another beautiful retiring set is the Dandelion Wishes stamp set (#151345).

I cut the Seaside Spray card (#150889) 10.5cm x 20cm and scored at 14.8cm on the long side. I then cut another piece10.5 cm x 5cm for the bottom of the card. I cut a piece of Window Sheet (#142314) 10.5cm x 14.9 cm and attached it to the top flap of the seaside spray card. The other piece of Seaside Spray card was attached to the bottom of the window sheet.

I stamped the image from the Dandelion Wishes stamp set on 2 pieces of Basic White card using Seaside Spray ink (#150085). The vertical white card is 4cm x 11.5cm and matted with Seaside Spray card - 4.5cm x 12cm. The horizontal card is 9.5cm x 4cm. The bottom piece was dry embossed with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (#154317). I cut another 2 of these to attach on the inside of the card as shown above.

I stamped the sentiment, also from the Dandelion Wishes stamp set, with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). The embellishments are from the Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#150457).

I don't think it shows in the photo but I added the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to the dandelions.

The retiring products used on this card are-

Seaside Spray cardstock

Seaside Spray ink

Dandelion Wishes stamp set

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

Saturday, 20 March 2021

Hey Girlfriend

Hi & welcome,

How cute are these images in the Hey Girlfriend stamp set (#154516).

I stamped each of the girls using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). They were then coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Balmy Blue (#154830), So Saffron (#154905), Petal Pink (#154893), Highland Heather (#154887), Ivory & Bronze (#154922), Melon Mambo (#153112), Seaside Spray (#154901), Poppy Parade (#154958), Crumb Cake (#154882) and Purple Posy (#154896). Each of these images were then cut with a Stitched Rectangles Die (#151820).

The base card and card front are Basic White (#159228). I dry embossed the card front with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (#154317).

I cut the Balmy Blue card (#147007), Highland Heather card (#147010) and Melon Mambo card (#119980) with another Stitched Rectangles Die and these were attached to the card front. The larger rectangles were attached on top with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Happy Birthday” is from the Art Gallery stamp set (#154421) and this was stamped with Highland Heather ink (#147103). To cut the sentiment I arranged the die close to the “H” and cut it with the Stitched Rectangles die. Then I moved the die close to the “y” in happy and recut as you can see below. I re-stamped the sentiment and did the same with the “birthday”.

The sentiment was then attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

I hope your weekend is amazing!!

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

Tuesday, 9 March 2021

Game On

Hi friends,

Here are 2 male cards using the Game On stamp set (#152646) - both the same except for the chess or card images.

The base card and card front are Basic White (#159228). I dry embossed the card front with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (#154317) and sponged the edges with Merry Merlot ink (#147112). Happy Birthday, the chess image and card image were stamped with Merry Merlot ink. The squares were cut with the Stitched Shapes Dies (#152323). The DSP is Peony Garden Designer Series Paper (#152483). The sentiment, DSP and stamped images are all matted with Merry Merlot card (#147005). I punched the sentiment with the Tailored Tag punch (#145667).

To mat the sentiment I punched the Merry Merlot card then cut it in half and attached the white card to the 2 pieces. The sentiment and squares were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

Have a fantastic day!!

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

Monday, 8 March 2021

Quite Curvy Bundle

Hi again,

I have been absent for a few days as I have had family here from down south and wanted to spend as much time with them as possible but I am back to “work” again.

I love the Quite Curvy Bundle (#156228) which I have used for todays card.

The leaves and birds from the Quite Curvy stamp set (#154430) were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) on Basic White card (#159228). The leaves and birds were coloured with the following Stampin’ Blends - Granny Apple Green (#154885), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Old Olive (#154892), Poppy Parade (#154958), Pumpkin Pie (#154897), Crumb Cake (#154882), Mango Melody (#154888) and Petal Pink (#154893). The leaves and birds were cut with the Curvy Dies (#154319).

The card front was dry embossed with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (#154317). I punched the corner from the Crushed Curry DSP from the 6”x6” Regals Designer Series Paper (#153073) using the Detailed Trio Punch (#146320). This was then attached to the card front.

The sentiment is from the Butterfly Wishes stamp set (#149346) and cut with a Stitched So Sweetly Die (#151690). This was daubered around the edges with Crushed Curry ink (#147087). The leaves, birds and sentiment were all attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments are from the Holiday Rhinestones Basic Jewels (#150457).

The Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (#141897) was used to add sparkle to the leaves and birds.

I hope your day has been a great one!!

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

Monday, 8 February 2021

True Love DSP and Stampin’ Blends

Hello again,

I have had so much fun colouring the flowers from the True Love Designer Series Paper (#154281) and I have made so many beautiful cards with them.

I fussy cut the flowers and coloured them with Stampin’ Blends - Highland Heather (#154887), Flirty Flamingo (#154884) and Granny Apple Green (#154885).

The Basic White card (#159228) for the background was coloured using the Blending Brushes (#153611). The inks used were Flirty Flamingo (#147052), Daffodil Delight (#147094) and Highland Heather (#147103). The leaves from the Vines Design stamp set (#154488) was stamped with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095). I then dry embossed the card with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (#154317).

I attached this card to the Flirty Flamingo card (#141421) then to the Basic White base card.

I attached the Metallic Mesh Ribbon (#153550) to the card and the flowers were placed on top using Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). “Celebrate” is from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set (#151331) and stamped with Flirty Flamingo ink and also attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added the Pearl Basic Jewels (#144219) to the card.

Enjoy your day!!

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

Friday, 4 December 2020

Floating & Fluttering Bundle

Hello friends,

I have some sneak peeks on todays card using products from the upcoming Mini catalogue and Sale-a-bration catalogue. Both are available from the 5th January 2021.

The group of butterflies and leaves are from the Floating & Fluttering stamp set (#154424). These are stamped as one image with VersaMark (#102283) and heat embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109129), then set with the Heat Tool (#129056). This is cut with a die from the Fluttering Dies (#154318). I coloured the image with Stampin’ Blends - Bermuda Bay (#154878), Mango Melody (#154888), Petal Pink (#154893) and Old Olive (#154892). I cut the the single butterfly from Gold Foil Sheet (#132622).

The base card is Whisper White (#106549). The Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (#155225) was dry embossed with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (#154317). I wrapped the Snowflake Splendor 1/4” Ribbon (#153548) around the card front, then attached this to the base card.

I used the piece of DSP that I had left over after cutting the card front, for the greeting. “Thank You” from the Heal Your Heart stamp set (#155291) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto this DSP then cut with a die from the Fluttering Dies. The butterflies were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and I added the Gilded Gems (#152478) to the greeting and gold butterfly.

The Designer Series Paper and the Heal Your Heart Stamp set are both free products during Sale-a-bration. From 5th January till 28th February, for each $90 you spend on Stampin’ Up! Products, you can choose a free Sale-a-bration product. There is a range of products to choose from.

Have a great weekend!!

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