Lesley's Stampin Ground

Friday, 3 January 2025

Corner In Bloom stamp set

Hello,

January & February is a great time of the year for Stampin’ Up! as it’s Sale-a-bration time. You can earn free products with qualifying orders (for each $100 in Australia) or by joining Stampin’ Up! If you want more information just contact me. Sale-a-bration starts on 7th January and ends 28th February.

The Corner In Bloom stamp set (#164959) is one of the free products and I have used it on this card.

I stamped this floral image twice on Basic White base card (#159228) using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). I coloured the images with Stampin’ Blends - Highland Heather (#154887), Fresh Freesia (#155518), Bubble Bath (#161675), Granny Apple Green (#154885) and Daffodil Delight (#154883).

The card front was matted with Gorgeous Grape card (#147011). I wrapped the retired Gorgeous Grape ribbon around the card then this was attached to the Basic White base card.

“Happy Birthday” from the With You In Mind stamp set (#164747) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099). This set has larger sentiments which suits this card. The sentiment was cut with a Radiating Stitches die (#161595), then attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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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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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.

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Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Flight and Airy Designer Series Paper

Hello friends,

The Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (#162977) is very popular and is a Sale-a-bration product so is free with a $90 order (in Australia).

I fussy cut the gorgeous birds from the DSP. I stamped the sentiment from the Notes Of Nature stamp set (#162630) with Fresh Freesia ink (#155611). This Basic White card (#159228) and the Fresh Freesia card (#155614) were cut with Thoughtful Expressions dies (#162821).

I matted a piece of Basic White card with Fresh Freesia card, then attached the die cut Fresh Freesia card. I dry embossed a piece if Basic White card with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder from the Softly Sophisticated Bundle (#162947), another Sale-a-bration product (with a $180 order). This card was attached to the card front.

The card with the sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and I attached the birds on top with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

I cut the leaves with dies from the Notes Of Nature dies (#163203) using Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) and Garden Green card (#108605). These were backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). The embellishment are from the Tinsel Gems Three Pack (#161624).

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Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Detailed Dogwood

Hi friends,

When I stamped & coloured the flower from the Detailed Dogwood stamp set (#162953) yesterday, I decided to do a second one. Usually I stamp with the Tuxedo Black memento ink (#132708) when colouring with Stampin’ Blends. So I decided to stamp with the Smoky Slate ink (#147113) for a more subtle colour, but I used the same Stampin’ Blends and it gave a much more subtle colour overall. Here are the 2 coloured images -

Here is today’s card using the more subtle colours.

Again, the Stampin’ Blends used are Granny Apple Green (#154885), Berry Burst (#161681), Bubble Bath (#161675), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and Crumb Cake (#154882). After colouring this I fussy cut the image.

I cut the Basic White card front (#159228) with the largest die from the Thoughtful Expressions Dies (#162821) to create a “window”, then dry embossed the card with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406).

I stamped the smaller flower images for the background from the Detailed Dogwood stamp set with Bubble Bath ink (#161664). I attached the card front to the base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The fussy cut flower was also attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

“Sending Hugs” is from the Layering Leaves stamp set (#161277) and stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143) and cut with another Thoughtful Expressions die. The small flowers also from this die set were cut from Bubble Bath card (#161727) and attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). I added the Festive Pearls (#159963) to the centre of the flowers.

The edges of the card front & sentiment were daubered with Bubble Bath ink.

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

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Monday, 29 January 2024

Detailed Dogwood stamp set

Hello everyone,

This beautiful flower is from the Detailed Dogwood stamp set (#162953) which is a Sale-a-bration product.

I stamped the image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#159228). This was coloured with Stampin’ Blends - Granny Apple Green (#154885), Berry Burst (#161681), Bubble Bath (#161675), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and Crumb Cake (#154882). I then fussy cut the image.

I cut a piece of Basic White card and Berry Burst card (#144249) with the Perennial Postage dies (#162607). I dry embossed the white card with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406). These were taped to the Basic White base card.

The sentiment from the Cheerful Daisies stamp set (#161290) was stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143) and cut with a Deckled Rectangles die (#159173).

The Gold from the Silver & Gold Trim Combo (#161633) was taped to the card. The flowers and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers and the embellishments are Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs (#161954).

Don’t forget to check out the Sale-a-bration products. There is a great variety of products and these are available till 29th February or while stocks last. Contact me if you want more information.

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Saturday, 20 January 2024

Wild Ferns dies

Hello friends,

I needed a card for a 90th birthday, and I have used the Wild Ferns dies (#162654). I have just realised I have used all dies and no stamping for this card.

The ferns and the labels are cut with the Wild Ferns dies. I used Mossy Meadow card (#133683), Gold Foil Sheets (#132622) and Soft Sea Foam card (#147012).

“Happy Birthday” was cut with the Wanted To Say dies (#161594). I used Adhesive sheet (#152334) on the back of the gold foil, making it easy to attach them to the background.

“90” is cut with retired Large Numbers dies and I glued these to the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

The Designer Paper is from the Flight & Airy 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#162977), which is one of the Sale-a-bration products. This was matted with Mossy Meadow card, then attached to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550). This card is a larger card which is an A4 folded in half.

“BOB” is cut with the Mini Alphabet dies (#162934) also from Gold foil sheets. These letters are in one die and each letter is 1.9cm high so are a great size for cards - not too large.

To finish the card I added the 3 dragonflies from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743).

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

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Monday, 8 January 2024

Adoring Hearts

Hi again,

Most of the designer papers in Sale-a-bration co-ordinate with stamp sets or bundles in the Mini catalogue. Some images can be cut with dies which is an added bonus. On this card I have used the Most Adored 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162976) from Sale-a-bration and the flower is from the Adoring Hearts stamp set (#162563).

I stamped the flower onto Basic White card (#159228) with Coastal Cabana ink (#147097). This was fussy cut (there isn’t a die for this). I cut the banner for the sentiment with a die from the Adoring Hearts dies which is part of the Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder (#162569). I stamped “Just For You” from the Adoring Hearts stamp set (#162563) also with Coastal Cabana ink.

I matted both designs of the Most Adored Specialty DSP with Coastal Cabana card (#131302). I wrapped 2 ribbons around the smaller card front. These are the Gold from the Silver & Gold trim Combo (#161633) and the Gold & Vanilla Satin Edged Ribbon (#159555).

The flower and sentiment were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The dragonflies from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743) were attached to the card. The base card is Basic White. I added Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to the stamped flowers and leaves.

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Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Detailed Dogwood stamp set

Hello again my friends,

The flowers on this card are from the Detailed Dogwood stamp set (#162953) and I have used the Masking technique. This stamp set is a free Sale-a-bration product with a $180 order. One of the small flowers in the set also co-ordinates with the Petal Park Builder Punch (#160576), but I haven’t used it on this card.

I stamped the larger floral image onto the Basic White card (#159228) using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). I then stamped this onto Masking Paper (#155480) and fussy cut the image. I placed this over the stamped image on the card and stamped the image with the buds 4 times. I also used a mask for the buds. This allows you to stamp the image but it doesn't overlap the previous images.

The Stampin’ Blends to colour these are Flirty Flamingo (#154884), Bubble Bath (#161675) and Granny Apple Green (#154885). I matted the card front with Flirty Flamingo card (#141421) and attached it to the Basic White base card.

“Happy Birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Flirty Flamingo ink (#147052) and cut with a retired Stitched Rectangles die.

The Gold ribbon is from the Silver & Gold Trim Combo (#161633) and this was attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The dragonflies are from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743). Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the larger flowers.

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

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Tuesday, 2 January 2024

Everyday Details

Hello friends,

I have used the Everyday Details Bundle (#162865) for todays card.

I used one of the Everyday Details die (#162864) to cut the rectangle from the Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper (#162975). I actually used the inside piece on a card I posted on the blog few day ago.

The floral image from the Everyday Details stamp set (#162861) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and coloured with the following Stampin’ Blends - Pool Party (#154894), Lost Lagoon (#161680), Highland Heather (#154887) and Bubble Bath (#161675). This was also cut with the same die, then attached to a piece of Pool Party card (#124391) so I could see the colour through the holes.

The DSP was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). The stamped piece was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Pool Party ink (#147107) and cut with another die from Everyday Details. The embellishments are from the Festive Pearls (#159963). Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers.

Don’t forget the 3rd January is the last day to order from the current mini catalogue. There are still some great bargains available. Check them out here - https://www.stampinup.com.au

The next Mini catalogue and sale-a-bration commences on 4th January.

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

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Monday, 1 January 2024

Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper

Hello again,

Another simple scrapbook page, this time using the Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper (#162978) which is a Sale-a-bration product and co-ordinates with the Trusty Tools Bundle (#162723). The new mini catalogue and sale-a-bration goes live on 4th January. There are several products in sale-a-bration which co-ordinate with products in the mini catalogue which I love.

The photos were matted with Real Red card (#106578) and Basic Black card (#121688). The base page and the strip with the screwdrivers are from the Trusty Toolbox DSP. I also stamped the tools from the Trusty Tools stamp set (#163274) onto the base page using Gray Granite ink (#147118).

I fussy cut the tools from the DSP and these were attached to the page with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The letters were cut with the Mini Alphabet dies (#162934) from Real Red card which was backed with Adhesive Sheets (#152334).

Some of the tools in the DSP can also be cut with the Trusty Tools dies (#162722) as well as the stamped images.

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

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Saturday, 30 December 2023

Inspirational Sketches

Hello everyone,

I just love the bird from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set (#162684) which I have used for this card. Actually I love all 3 images in the set. I’m still making cards for males, however this one again could be for anyone.

The bird was stamped with Orchid Oasis ink (#159214) on Basic White card (#159228), then fussy cut. The DSP from the Softly Stippled 12”x12” Designer Seres Paper (#162975) was cut with an Everyday Details Die (#162864). The DSP is a Sale-a-bration product and co-ordinates with the Stippled Roses Bundle from the new Mini Catalogue.

The Basic White card front was dry embossed with another Sale-a-bration product - the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder which is part of the Softly Sophisticated bundle (#162947) which also includes a stamp set. I matted the card front with Coastal Cabana card (#131302) then attached it to the Basic White base card.

“Happy Birthday” from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with Orchid Oasis ink and cut with a Sending die (#159271). The sentiment & bird were attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

I applied Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to the bird to add some glimmer.

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

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Wednesday, 27 December 2023

Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper

Hi stamping friends,

Another Masculine card today using the Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper (#162978) which is a Sale-a-bration product and co-ordinates with the Trusty Tools Bundle (#162723) from the upcoming Mini catalogue.

Some of the tools in the Designer Paper can be cut with the Trusty Tools dies (#162722). The others are easily fussy cut. After cutting the tools they were attached to the card front which is also from the Trusty Toolbox DSP. This was matted with Lost Lagoon card (#133686) ad then attached to the Basic White card base (#159228).

The tool box was cut with the Trusty Tools dies using one of the foils from the Silver Foil Specialty Pack (#156457). The box was then dry embossed with the Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder (#160766). I attached the box & handle with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

“Thank you” is from the Trusty Tools stamp set (#163274) and this was stamped with Lost Lagoon ink (#161678). I used a Timeless Arrangements die (#161525) to cut the sentiment.

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

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