Lesley's Stampin Ground

Monday, 13 April 2026

Floral Spray Embossing Folder

Hello again friends,

As soon as I saw this Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder (#167946) from the new upcoming catalogue, I knew what I was going to make first. This gorgeous embossing folder would also be perfect for a wedding card.

This is a large folder - 15.2cmx21.6cm (or 6”x8-1/2”). I embossed the larger piece of Basic White card (#166781), then I embossed a smaller piece so that it would match the larger image when placed on top.

Both pieces were matted with Silver Foil Sheet (#163387). The larger piece was taped to the Basic White base card and the smaller piece was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The sentiment is from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714). This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and Silver Powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) was added and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The Everyday Arches dies (#164629) were used to cut the sentiment & Silver Foil under the sentiment. These were taped together and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

Due to some family commitments I will be away for the next week, but will be back soon.

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Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Swirled Designs Bundle

Hi again friends,

I am back in the craft room after a refreshing extended long weekend away. Today I have used the Swirled Designs Bundle (#167311) combined with the Natures Symphony dies (#166925).

I have used 4 of the images from the Swirled Designs stamp set (#167030) to stamp the Basic White card front (#166781). The inks used are Lost Lagoon (#161678), Pretty Peacock (#150083) and Secret Sea (#165285). I have used the Secret Sea stamped off for the “splatters”.

The detailed oval Silver Foil (#163387) pieces were cut with the Swirled Designs Dies (#167032). This foil was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting, then easily attached to the card.

The leaves were cut with a Natures Symphony Die (#166925). The Pretty Peacock card (#150886) for the leaves was also backed with Adhesive Sheet. I attached the Lost Lagoon (#133686) leaves with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“Thank You” from the Heirlooms Arrangements kit (#165007) was stamped with Pretty Peacock ink and cut with a Fragrant Layers die (#167154). This was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

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Monday, 15 September 2025

Lights Of Aurora Designer Series Paper

Hello again friends,

A super easy card today as I wanted to highlight the beautiful Lights Of Aurora 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#165755).

I matted the designer paper with Silver Foil Sheet (#163387). If you are wanting to save your paper especially the specialty papers, remove the middle for another project, as you are only needing a small border to matt the DSP.

I did this, then adhered Adhesive Sheet (#152334) to the back of the Silver Foil which I removed from the centre and cut the letters using the Alphabet A La Mode dies (#160750). These were attached to the card front.

“Birthday” is from the Blooming Phrases stamp set (#165523) and I stamped this with Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138). I fussy cut this and attached it to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The card front was attached to the Blueberry Bushel base card (#146991).

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

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Saturday, 28 June 2025

Sunrise Sailing Bundle

Hi & welcome,

A masculine card today using the Sunrise Sailing Bundle (#165497). This bundle consists of the Sunrise Sailing stamp set (#165491) and the Sunrise Sailing dies (#165496).

I stamped the yacht with VersaMark (#102283) and added the silver powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). I then stamped Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138) to the sails, using the stamping off method to achieve a lighter colour. A Sunrise Sailing die was used to cut the yacht.

The DSP is from the Splendid Autumn 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#164173). The strips were attached to a piece of Silver Foil Sheet (#163387). This was attached to the Blueberry Bushel card (#146991) that was dry embossed with the Soft Waves Embossing Folder (#164695) and attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

“Best Wishes” is also from the stamp set and I used a die from the Textured Notes (#1655555) to cut the sentiment. The yacht and sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The birds were cut with a die from the Sunrise Sailing dies using Silver Foil backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

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

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Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Memorable Blooms

Hello friends,

I need a couple of sympathy cards so here is one I have made using the Memorable Blooms Bundle (#164826).

I stamped the image from the Memorable Blooms stamp set (#164816) with VersaMark (#102283) and added the Silver powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder (#165678), then set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). This was cut with a Memorable Blooms die (#164825).

I then dry embossed the Basic White card (#159228) from which the floral image was cut out, with the Soft Swirly Embossing Folder (#163791). This was taped to the Silver Foil Sheet (#163387). The floral image was attached with Stampin Dimensionals (#104430) on top of where it was cut.

“With Sympathy” from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) was also heat embossed with Silver Embossing Powder. I cut this with a Textured Notes die (#165555). Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) were used to attach the sentiment.

The embellishments are retired Festive Pearls.

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

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Sunday, 2 March 2025

You Are Remarkable stamp set

Hello again friends,

I have used the flower from the You Are Remarkable stamp set (#165445) again on today’s card. This stamp set doesn't include dies but there are many dies which can be used to cut various shapes like I have done here.

I stamped the floral image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#159228). As this stamp set is a 2 Step stamping stamp set, I then stamped the leaves with Lost Lagoon ink (#161678). I cut this with the diamond shaped die from the Linked Together dies (#164808).

With another die from Linked Together, I cut the Silver Foil Sheet (#163387) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). This was attached to the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (#163393) and the DSP was matted with Real Red card (#106578). The base card is Basic White.

I then stamped the flower again and fussy cut this. I coloured it with Real Red Stampin’ Blends (#154899) and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883), then attached it on top of the flower using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) to add dimension. The diamond shape was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Happy Birthday” from the Simply Said stamp set (#163756) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used the Silver Powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder (#165678) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). A die from the Heart Shaped dies from Sale-a-bration was used to cut the sentiment. (Unfortunately Sale-a-bration is now over). The sentiment was also attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

To finish the card I used Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the flower and added the dragonflies from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743).

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

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Monday, 17 February 2025

Serene Love Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

The beautiful Serene Love Designer Series Paper (#166261) has been used on this card. It is now in the Last Chance products at a discounted price, so is great value but only available while stocks last.

I attached the DSP to the Basic White base card (#159228). The flowers were fussy cut.

“Happy Birthday” from the Adventurous Sky stamp set (#163439) was stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110) and cut with an Adventurous Sky die (#163446).

The Silver Foil Sheet (#163387) was dry embossed with the Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder (#165559). This folder will be available from early March from the Online Exclusives.

I offset the Night Of Navy card (#106577) behind the silver foil and attached it to the card front. The flowers & sentiment were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems (#163780) were added to the card and as usual I added the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) for some glimmer to the flowers.

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

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