Lesley's Stampin Ground

Thursday, 1 February 2024

Rock Star Bundle

Hello friends,

The Rock & Roll Suite Collection (#162710) is perfect for all those who love their music. This suite includes the Rock Star Bundle (#162706), Adhesive-Backed Lightning & Stars (#162709) and the Rock & Roll Designer Series Paper (#162695). This DSP has a range of designs all in black & white and especially suitable for masculine cards.

I stamped the guitar from the Rock Star Stamp set (#162696) with Real Red ink (#147084) onto Basic White card (#159228). I did this using the Stamparatus as I wanted to re-stamp this with VersaMark (#102283) and add Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). This gives you a coloured embossed image. The guitar was then cut with the Rock Star die (#162705).

The sentiment also from the Rock Star stamp set was stamped with Real Red ink.

The sentiment, guitar pick & stars were also cut with the Rock star dies. I used Basic Black card (#121688) for the pick and Real Red card (#106578) for the stars.

The Designer Paper and Real Red card were taped to the Basic White base card. The guitar and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The pick & stars were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

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Friday, 27 October 2023

Light The Sky Bundle

Hello stamping friends,

The Light The Sky Bundle (#162296) is a great set for any celebration with the fireworks stamps and dies.

I stamped the 3 fireworks from the Light The Sky stamp set (#162289) with VersaMark and used Silver & Gold Embossing Powder (#155555) and White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) which were set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I stamped these on the Stargazing Designer Series Paper (#161175). I then used a die from the Light The Sky dies (#162295) for the fireworks under the sentiment. The DSP was attached to the Gold Foil (#132622), then attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

“Let’s Celebrate is also from the Light The Sky stamp set and heat embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss powder. This was cut with a Something Fancy die (#160424) and this was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

Another easy card after a very busy few weeks.

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

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Thursday, 20 July 2023

Horse & Sleigh stamp set

Hi my stamping friends,

I have used the Horse & Sleigh stamp set (#162119) for todays card. I have chosen not to colour this image but just Gold emboss it.

I stamped the image on Very Vanilla card (#106550) with VersaMark (#102283) and used the Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) and this was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I matted this with a Gold Foil Sheet (#132622).

I stamped the sentiment from the Brightest Glow stamp set (#159542) with Real Red ink (#147084). I stamped using the Stamparatus so I could re-stamp it with VersaMark, then added Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set this with the Heat Tool. A Labels Aglow die (#159551) was used to cut the sentiment. I threaded the Gold Simply Elegant Trim (#155766) through the holes of the sentiment and wrapped it around the card front. I also attached the sentiment with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The base card is Very Vanilla.

A very easy Christmas card!!

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

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Monday, 3 April 2023

Hand-Penned Petals stamp set

Hello & welcome,

Today I am using the Hand-Penned Petals stamp set (#155070) and the co-ordinating Penned Flowers dies (#155557). These are retiring and are available at a discounted price while stocks last. You will find a link to all the retiring products below.

I stamped the floral image from this stamp set with VersaMark (#102283) onto a piece of the Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper (#160521). I sprinkled this with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). I stamped this image again on Basic White card (#159228) and this time used Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555).

I used the dies from the Penned Flowers dies to cut this gold embossed image, the Pale Papaya card (#155669) for the detailed die cut & 1 flower, and the Calypso Coral card (#124392) for the other 2 flowers.

The detailed die cut piece & flowers were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The Gold embossed image was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Happy Birthday” is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) and stamped with Calypso Coral ink (#147101). I am so pleased to see this stamp set is carrying over to the next catalogue. This certainly is my “go to greeting” set. I used a Meadow Die (#155852) to cut the sentiment. The Gold Ribbon from the Gold & Silver Trim Combo Pack (#161633) was wrapped around the card front then this was attached to the Basic White card base.

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used on the 3 die cut flowers to add some shimmer. The Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls (#160449) were added to the card.

The Last Chance (retiring) products from the Annual catalogue can be found here

The Last Chance (retiring) products from the Mini Catalogue can be found here

These products are while stocks last so don't delay in placing your order.

The retiring products used on todays card are the Hand-Penned Petals stamp set, Penned Flowers dies, Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper and Pale Papaya card.

“Love what you do and share what you love”

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Friday, 3 March 2023

Perfectly Detailed

Hello friends,

I have used the Perfectly Detailed Background stamp (#160748) on this card for another easy card.

This was stamped onto the Fine Shimmer Paper (#160428) using VersaMark (#102283), then I added the White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set this with the Heat Tool (#129056). This was then matted with Highland Heather card (#147010) and attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The sentiment from the Flowering Tulips stamp set (#157672) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099). I cut this and the pieces of Highland Heather card under the sentiment with dies from the Seasonal Labels dies (#156299). The sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The Highland Heather card on either end of the sentiment was cut with the same die as the sentiment. I cut this in half and attached it to matt either end of the sentiment. The other piece of Highland Heather card under the sentiment was cut with another die.

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Saturday, 11 February 2023

Irrresistible Blooms Bundle

Hi & welcome,

I am using the soon to be released Irresistible Blooms Bundle (#161150) on todays card. This is available from 1st March, however demonstrators can purchase these products earlier (which I love).

The flowers from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140) were stamped with VersaMark (#102283) onto Tahitian Tide card (#159262) and embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554). The Heat Tool (#129056) was used to set the powder. The flowers were then cut with the Irresistible Blooms dies (#161149).

I had backed a piece of the Gold from the Fine Shimmer Paper Pack (#160428) with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting the leaves using the Irresistible Blooms dies. The Basic White card (#159228) also had Adhesive Sheet attached before cutting with another die. I attached this to the Dry Brushed Metallic Specialty Designer Series Paper (#160837) and trimmed the die-cut level with the DSP. The DSP was then matted with Tahitian Tide card and attached to the Basic White base card.

“Happy Birthday” is from the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set(#158203) and stamped with Tahitian Tide ink (#159210). A die from the Meadow dies (#155852) was used to cut the sentiment.

The flowers and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The Dragonfly Trinket (#160520) is actually silver but because there is gold on the card I decided to colour it with the Bronze Stampin’ Blend (#154922) which gives it the gold look. The other embellishment are the Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (#158987).

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

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

Saturday, 29 October 2022

Amazing Silhouettes stamp set

Hello again,

This tree is from the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set (#157814).

This image was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) onto Evening Evergreen card (#155575). The Heat Tool (#129056) was used to set this. I then lightly coloured the embossed image with Soft Succulent ink (#155778) and a Blending Brush (#153611). The corners were punched with the Very Best Trio Punch (#159878). When using this shape on the punch there is a little trick. Punch the first corner then flip the card over to punch the second corner to get a mirror image. Probably best to experiment on scrap card first.

The Stitched Greenery die (#155451) was used to create the “stitched leaves” on the Gold Distressed Specialty Paper (#159237). The Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon (#155573) was wrapped around the card front.

“Thinking Of You” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Evening Evergreen ink (#155576) and cut with a Potted Succulent die (#154330). This was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

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

Thursday, 22 September 2022

Penned Flowers Dies

Welcome stamping friends,

The flowers & leaves on this card have been cut with the Penned Flowers Dies (#155557).

The Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting the detailed image from the Penned Flowers Dies. This was attached to the solid piece cut from the Gold from the Gold & Rose Gold Metallic Specialty Paper (#156844). I used Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) for the leaves and this was also backed with Adhesive sheet.

The scalloped edges were cut on the Fresh Freesia card (#155614) and the Gold Metallic Specialty Paper using another die from the Penned Flowers Dies. The Fresh Freesia card was then dry embossed with the Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder (#158655).

I heat embossed the Basic White card front (#159228) using VeraMark (#102283) and White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056).

“Thinking Of You” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) and cut with a Pretty Pillowbox die (#156321). The gold card and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Elegant Faceted Gems (#152464) were added to the card.

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Monday, 12 September 2022

Daisy Garden Background stamp

Hello again,

Here the Daisy Garden Background stamp (#155079) was heat embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) on Vellum card (#106584).

The daisies were stamped with VersaMark (#102283), the White Embossing Powder added then set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I adhered Adhesive Sheet (#152334) to the back of the vellum, then I cut this into 4 pieces. The size of the Vellum is 8cm x 12.4cm and cut at 4cm & 6.2cm. These pieces were attached to the Cherry Cobbler card (#121681) then matted with Night Of Navy card (#106577). The base card is Basic White (#159228).

The banner from the Christmas Banners stamp set (#159570) was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083). Happy Birthday is from the Blossoms In Bloom stamp set (now retired) and stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). The banner was cut with the co-ordinating die from Christmas Banners Dies (#15993). Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104330) were used to attach the banner to the card. The heart embellishments are from the Heart Pearls (#159190).

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

Friday, 5 November 2021

Embossing On Black Glitter Paper

Hello again,

The technique for today’s card has been “CASED” from Melody Hyde who is the Concept Art Manager at Stampin’ Up! I just loved the result so wanted to share it with you.

I placed a Decorative Mask from the Plenty Of Patterns pack (#155553) on top of the Black 12”x12” Glitter Paper (#153518). I used some post-it notes to mask an area, then rubbed the VersaMark (#102283) over the decorative mask and glitter paper. I added the Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder then set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). I repeated the process using Silver and Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder. These 3 embossing powders are all available together in the Metallics Emboss Powders (#155555). The decorative mask prevents the VersaMark from being applied to the glitter paper, therefore the embossing powder doesn’t stick to it, allowing the Black Glitter Paper to show.

“Just Want To Say” is from a die in the Floral Gallery dies (#154316). I used the Copper Foil Sheets (#142020) to cut these words which had Adhesive Sheet (#152334) adhered to the back. “Happy Birthday” is from the Art Gallery stamp set (#158201). This was Copper Embossed onto the Silver Foil from the Silver Foil 12”x12” Specialty Pack (#156457). This was cut with another die from the Floral Gallery dies and attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The beautifully embossed card front was attached to the Basic Black base card (#121688).

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

Stay safe & keep crafting!!

Friday, 22 October 2021

Angels Of Peace stamp set

Hello friends,

I have heat embossed this cute little angel with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) onto the Gold paper from the Gold & Rose Gold 6”x6” Metallic Specialty Paper (#156844).

The image from the Angels Of Peace stamp set (#156365) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283), sprinkled with the white embossing powder and heat set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I cut this with a Hippo & Friends Die (#153585). Merry Christmas from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set (#158251) was heat embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555). I used a Stitched Rectangle die (#151820) to cut the sentiment.

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Star-Crossed Embossing Folder (#156567). I daubered the edges with Daffodil Delight ink (#147094) and Soft Suede ink (#147115) to try to achieve a “gold” look. The card front was attached to the Basic White base card.

The sentiment & Angel were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The lovely Gold Holly Leaves (#156311) were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The Genial Gems (#155500) were added to add that extra glitter & gold to the card.

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

Stay safe & keep crafting!!

Thursday, 11 March 2021

Forever & Always Bundle

Hi again my friends,

Here’s a lovely bright and vibrant birthday card using the Forever & Always stamp set (#154343) for the flowers.

The flowers were stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and heat embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109132) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). These were stamped on Pacific Point card (#116202), Poppy Parade card (#154958) and Rich Razzleberry card (#119981). They were then cut with the Always Dies (#154307).

The leaf is from the Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper (#152493). This is gold on one side and white on the reverse. I coloured the white side by daubering with Pear Pizzaz ink (#147104). I dry embossed the Basic White (#159228) card front with the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder (#151775). The edge of the card front was daubered with Poppy Parade ink (#147050). The leaf was attached to the card front with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The Gold Trim from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack (#152475) was attached to the card and the flowers were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Happy Birthday” is from the Peaceful Moments stamp set (#151595) and stamped with Poppy Parade ink, then cut with a Stitched So Sweetly Die (#151690). The Gilded Gems (#152478) were added to the card.

I hope your day has been a fantastic one.

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

lesleyjendra@bigpond.com.au

Friday, 5 February 2021

Sale-a-bration

Hello,

Today I have used 2 of the free Sale-a-bration products for 2 quick and easy cards.

The Designer Series Paper is Oh So Ombre (#155225) from Sale-a-bration. There are 4 colours in the pack, all with the ombré effect, in both plain and patterned. I used the Bermuda Bay and Rich Razzleberry colours. I stamped the flowers from the Corner Bouquet stamp set (#155273) - also from Sale-a-bration - with VersaMark (#102283) and sprinkled it with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109132) then set it with the Heat Tool (#129056).

For the Rich Razzleberry card I coloured the floral image (which was white embossed) using the following Stampin’ Blends - Granny Apple Green (#154885), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Poppy Parade (#154958), Rococo Rose (#154900), Rich Razzleberry (#154898) and Calypso Coral (#154881).

I stamped Happy Birthday from Peaceful Moments stamp set (#151595). For the Bermuda Bay card, I stamped with Bermuda Bay ink (#147096) and for the Rich Razzleberry card I heat embossed with the White Emboss Powder.

I glued the Woven Threads Sequins (#149498) to both cards using the Fine -Tip Glue Pen (#138309) to complete these very easy cards.

Sale-a-bration continues till the end of February, so you still have time to get more free products (with a qualifying $90 order).

Have a great weekend!!

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

lesleyjendra@bigpond.com.au

Tuesday, 18 August 2020

Forever Fern Bundle

Hello & welcome,

Here’s a pretty and elegant card which could be used for any special occasion.

I chose to use white and silver and some of my favourite products. I embossed the Whisper White card front (#106549) with the Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder (#152702). I cut the Silver Foil Sheet (#132178) with the beautiful Ornate Layers die (#152726). After attaching this silver card to the embossed card I wrapped the Silver 3/8” Metallic Edge Ribbon (#144213) around the card front, then attached this to the Whisper White base card. I stamped the leaves from the Forever Fern stamp set (#152559) onto Vellum card (#106584). I used VersaMark (#102283) and White Stampin’ Emboss powder (#109132) for the leaves and Silver Emboss Powder (#109131) for the berries. These were all cut with the co-ordinating Forever Flourishing dies (#152714). I attached them with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). “Celebrate” from the Many Mates stamp set (#c152633) was also silver embossed, then cut with an Ornate Frames Die (#150664) and attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#144220) were added to the card.

Hope your day has been amazing!!