Lesley's Stampin Ground

Saturday, 24 February 2024

Encircled In Nature Dies

Hi everyone,

I have been playing with the Encircled In Nature dies (#163628) again today for this gorgeous wreath and leaves.

For the wreath I used the Rose Gold Specialty Paper (#159139). This is the iridescent sheet and picks up all the colours depending on the light. The leaves are cut from Garden Green card (#108605) which was backed with Adhesive Sheets (#152334).

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder from the Softly Sophisticated Bundle (#162947). This is a Sale-a-bration product. The edges were daubered with Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138). The wreath was attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

I fussy cut the birds from the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (#162977), also from Sale-a-bration. These were attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“Best Wishes” from the Sentimental Park stamp set (#160561) was stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink and cut with a Cracker & Treat Box die (#159182) and also attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. The embellishments are from the Tinsel Gems Four-Pack (#161623).

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

Sale-a-bration finishes on 29th February so time is running out to get some of these beautiful products with a qualifying order. Check out all the products here - https://www.stampinup.com.au

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Tuesday, 5 December 2023

Autumn Leaves

Hello friends,

These leaves are cut with the Autumn Leaves dies (#162185).

I coloured some (retired) Shimmery White card with Pumpkin Pie ink (#147086), Daffodil Delight ink (#147094), Granny Apple Green ink (#147095) and Crumb Cake ink (#147116). I added the inks with a Water Painter (#151298) then sprayed it lightly with water to allow the colours to blend. Once this was dry I cut the leaves with the Autumn Leaves dies. The veins of the larger leaf was cut from Rose Gold Specialty Paper (#159139) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) and attached to the leaf.

Another Autumn Leaves die was used for the rows of dots on the Very Vanilla card front (#106550). I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to attach the leaves to the card.

“Happy Birthday” was cut with a die from the Wanted To Say dies (#161594), also from the Adhesive Backed Rose Gold Specialty Paper.

I daubered the edges of the card front with Pumpkin Pie ink, then this was attached to the Very Vanilla base card.

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Thursday, 12 October 2023

Legendary Ride stamp set

Hi friends,

I need a few masculine cards so here is one using the Legendary Ride stamp set (#160754).

The bike was stamped on Very Vanilla card (#106550) with VersaMark (#102283) and I used Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The co-ordinating die from the Legendary Ride dies (#160762) was used to cut the bike.

I dry embossed the Rose Gold Specialty Paper (#159139) with the Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder (#160766). This was attached to the Very Vanilla base card. I punched the Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper (#161503) with the retired Banner Triple punch and attached it to the card front.

The sentiment was also copper embossed and cut with a Stars At Night die (#162006). The edges were daubered with Copper Clay ink (#161647).

The bike & sentiment were both attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

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Wednesday, 13 September 2023

All About Autumn

Hello again,

The All About Autumn 6”x6” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162178) is stunning with the copper foil designs and a beautiful range of autumn images. This is the DSP used on this card.

I attached the DSP to a piece of Very Vanilla card (#106550) and wrapped the Copper Clay Textured Ribbon (#161629) around the card front. This was attached to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550).

The leaves were cut with the Autumn Leaves dies (#162185). I used the Gold & Champagne from the More Dazzle 6”x6” Specialty Paper (#161749) and the iridescent from the Rose Gold 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159139).

The sentiment from the Go To Greetings Stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Copper Clay ink (#161647). This was cut with Deckled Rectangles dies (#159173). Another Autumn Leaves die was used for the rows of “stitching”.

The sentiment and rose gold leaves were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The other leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). Copper Clay Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems (#161300) were added to finish the card.

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Wednesday, 6 September 2023

All About Autumn Designer Series Paper

Hello crafty friends,

The new Mini catalogue is now available to purchase from, and will be available till 3rd January 2024. One of the gorgeous Designer Papers is the All About Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162178). This paper is so much more beautiful in real life. One side of the designs includes copper foil to give that beautiful sparkle.

I taped the DSP to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550). The autumn leaves from the DSP was matted with Rose Gold Specialty Paper (#159139) and this was attached to the card.

“Happy Birthday” was cut with the Wanted To Say dies (#161594). For the base I used the Rose Gold Specialty Paper and for the top words I used Very Vanilla card which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). This adhesive sheet makes it so easy to attach finer die cuts. The sentiment was attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

I added the embellishments from the Blooming Pearls (#162238).

It is so easy to make a beautiful quick & easy card with beautiful Designer Paper and there is so much variety available from Stampin’ Up! There are also several new packs available in the Online Exclusives while stocks last, which you can find here. - https://www.stampinup.com.au

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Wednesday, 7 December 2022

Blessings Of Home

Hello stamping friends,

A pretty card using the beautiful floral image from the Blessings Of Home stamp set (#157930).

I stamped this image with Tuxedo Black memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#159228). The Stampin’ Blends to colour this are Flirty Flamingo (#154884), Pale Papaya (#155519), Balmy Blue (#154830), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Fresh Freesia (#155518) and Granny Apple Green (#154885). This was then cut with a die from the Flowers Of Home (#157938).

The background is the Blushing Bride from the Brushstrokes 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159250). I used the Stitched Greenery Die (#155451) for the stitched effect. This paper was matted with Basic Black card (#121688), then attached to the beautiful Iridescent Foil from the Rose Gold 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159139). This foil picks up all the colours of the rainbow which makes it hard to photograph. The base card is Basic White.

The flowers were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The leaves were cut from the same Rose Gold Foil which had Adhesive Sheet (#152334) attached to the back and I used the Flowers Of Home dies.

The sentiment, also from the Blessings Of Home stamp set was stamped with Tuxedo Black memento ink and cut with a Sending Die (#159271). The embellishments are from the Fine Sparkle Adhesive-backed Gems (#159967).

TIP: If you don’t want to “waste” your specialty paper when using them to matt the card, as I have done on this card, you can cut a piece out of the centre which can’t be seen once the other card is attached.

The Mini catalogue finishes on 4th January 2023 and there are many products from this catalogue that are retiring. This means that many of the products are on Special with up to 60% off. Don’t delay in checking out these products and order as soon as possible while stocks last. You can check out all the details for the LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS here-

You can order online or place your order with me by sending an email - lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

While you are checking out these great specials you might also look at the CLEARANCE RACK with some fabulous specials of retired products.

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Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Splendid Day

Hello & welcome my friends,

The Splendid Day Suite (#159681) is a beautiful set which I have neglected a bit lately, so here is an easy card using some of this suite.

The beautiful Splendid Day 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#159666) was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). Sending Hugs is from the Splendid Thoughts stamp set (#159668) and stamped with Mint Macaron ink (#147106). This was cut with a Splendid Stems Die (#159676).

The Stitched Greenery Die (#155451) was used to achieve the stitched leaves on the Mint Macaron card (#138344).

I cut the leaf with another die from Splendid Stems using Rose Gold 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159139). As usual for more detailed or fine detail I have Adhesive Sheet (#152334) adhered to the back of the card before cutting with dies. This makes it easy to attach to the card. A border die from the Fresh Cut Stems dies (#160251) was used to cut the Rose Gold detailed border which I attached to the Mint Macaron card. This was then attached to the card. The sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#158130) were added to the card.

Don’t forget the Perfect Partners are only available till the end of September. These are dies available which co-ordinate with stamp sets which normally don't have any dies. Check out all the details here lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

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Friday, 1 July 2022

Splendid Thoughts Bundle

Hello everyone,

Products from the new Mini catalogue and Sale-a-bration are now available. Some of the Sale-a-bration products co-ordinate with products from the mini catalogue including the Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam Cards & Envelopes (#159940) and the Splendid Day Suite (#159681) which I have used for this card today. The card bases are in the 2 colours with co-ordinating envelopes as shown below. The envelopes have a beautiful design on the flap as well as the insert.

On the green card I stamped with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102) and I used Balmy Blue ink (#147105) on the blue card. For the stamped leaf I stamped on Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) and Balmy Blue card (#147007).

I stamped the stem of leaves onto the Pearlescent Specialty Paper (#154291) with VersaMark (#102283) and embossed with Copper Stampin’ Emboss powder (#155555). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). All the stamped images are from the Splendid Thoughts stamp set (#159668) and cut with the Splendid Stems Dies (#159676). For the fine die cuts I used the Rose Gold 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159139). There are 3 gorgeous foils in this pack with iridescent, matte & metallic finishes. I also cut one of the leaves with Vellum (#106584). All the papers for the fine die cuts were backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting.

“Let’s celebrate” is also from the Splendid Thoughts stamp set and copper embossed. The die to cut this is from the Splendid Stems dies. The banner under the sentiment was cut with a die from the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183) and I used the gorgeous Splendid Day Specialty Designer Series Paper (#159666). The Brushed Metallic Dots (#156506) were added to the card Soft Sea Foam Card and the retired Polished Dots for the blue card.

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