Lighthearted Birthday Card

1 Comment October 26, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I have been so focused on creating Christmas cards for the rapidly approaching season that I have fallen short on Birthday cards in my stash. Time to refocus. Here is a birthday card I created using the Lighthearted Lines stamp set.

The colour scheme was inspired by the Hand Stamped Sentiment Colour Challenge (HSSCC375).

To start I used blending brushes and one of Stampin’ Up!’s awesome masks to create the background. I blended Rich Razzle berry and Misty Moonlight. Then I attached that layer to a piece of Misty Moonlight and attached it all to a Smoky SLate background.

Next, I stamped the sentiment on a large tag from the Tailor Made Tags using Misty Moonlight ink. I also stamped the sentiment a second time using Rich Razzleberry ink and fussy cut the Happy Birthday.

The perfect touch to this card though Is the White Glittered Organdy ribbon that I coloured with the Misty Moonlight Blends. I tied it on using a small piece of Silver twine from the Simply Elegant trim pack.

You can find a full supply list below.

Product List

Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $12.00	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $13.25	Plenty Of Patterns Decorative Masks $11.00	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Blending Brushes $16.25	Tailor Made Tags Dies $30.00	Lighthearted Lines Cling Stamp Set $29.00	White 3/8” (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon $11.50
Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Simply Elegant Trim $10.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals $5.50	Opal Rounds $10.25

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Be Jolly – Freshly Made Sketch

4 Comments October 25, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This Santa set is so cute! I love the little extras that come with him – like this sweet Christmas tree.

I designed this card using the Freshly Made Sketch #508.

I fussy cut Santa so that I could pop him up in front of the tree. I also added some Wink of Stella to the trim of his hat and cuffs so that it would look a bit different than his beard.

Product List

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper $15.75	Scalloped Contours Dies $48.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25
Be Jolly Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Versamark Pad $13.00	Basics Embossing Powders $24.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $41.00	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Just Jade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush $11.00	Paper Snips $13.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels $6.75

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Paper Pumpkin – October 2021 Peaceful Christmas

Leave a comment October 25, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This month’s Paper Pumpkin was FABULOUS! It coordinates with the Peaceful Place DSP and I can’t wait to recreate some of these cards using alternate DSP from the pack.

Here is a video of the original cards in the kit. Below you will find many alternative cards. Happy Stamping!

Here are some alternative cards. The first one is a quick card that allows you to get two for one. Simply recereate the snowy card from the kit – but cut your card base in half and trim it down to 3-7/8″ X 5-1/8″ and mount it on a black trim 4″ X 5-1/4″ , then attach it to a Thick Basic White card base 4-1/4″ X 5-1/2″.

The next alternative is similar. Just cutting the card base into even smaller bits. Which actually gives you this cute piece, plus a long strip you’ll see on another of my alternatives below. The background was embossed with the snowflakes from the Wintry 3D embossing folder set.

This card utilizes the gorgeous silver trees from the envelopes as an accent. Don’t be afraid to trim up your envelopes to get some fun Buffalo Check or even just the perfect green accent.

A bit of embossing, a little bit of snowflake stamping and some strategically placed mini glue dots to hold the trees in place. The Buffalo Check strip came from the inside of the fabulous envelopes.

This card uses a leftover strip of card base on a Wintry 3D embossed background. The Shaded Spruce cardstock is such a rich holiday colour!

I hope you have as much fun creating some alternative cards as I have. These are the key items I used to create my alternative cards, (not shown Thick Basic White, Basic Black and Shaded Spruce cardstock.

The refill kit is also now available. Don’t wait – this one is going to go quickly.

Peaceful Christmas Paper Pumpkin Refill Kit

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FESTIVE FOLIAGE CASED CARD & A 24 HOUR STAMP SALE!!

Leave a comment October 20, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Today only (October 20th) Stampin’ Up! is holding a 24 hour sale on most of their cling stamp sets! This gorgeous Festive Foliage stamp is part of that sale. You can Shop the stamp set sale directly from my store.

This card was a case from Joanne James ( The Crafty Owl) and demo in the UK. I LOVED this layout and colour scheme too much not to case it and share with you all. You can see all the details of how this card was created in my video. Don’t forget to subscribe while you are there.

If you would like to make this card for yourself here is a full list of supplies used. If you are new to stampign and need many of these items, you may want to consider the Starter Kit as the best way to get all these materials. If you live in Canada, contact me for more details or check out my Iink below about joining my fabulous Ink Pad Pals team.

Product List

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Festive Foliage Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Poinsettia Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $37.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25
Versamark Pad $13.00	Metallics Embossing Powders $24.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $41.00	Tasteful Labels Dies $42.00	White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon $11.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Whisper White Medium Envelopes $10.25

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24 hour Stamp Sale!

Leave a comment October 18, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Can’t stop staring at a certain stamp set (or two, or three)? Stock up on stamp sets at a stellar price! For one day only, you and can snag select cling stamp sets at a 15% discount. This short and stamp-tacular sale only happens once a year, so get in gear—it’s time to shop ’til you drop! Here is a full list of the stamp sets available in the sale – it is basically all of the CLING stamp sets.

SALE runs all day (24 hours) on October 20th!!

Click here to see a printable list with sale prices.

For a full image list of the stamp sets included see below ( NOTE the prices here DO NOT reflect the sales price)

Birch Cling Stamp $23.00	Nature's Beauty Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Painted Poppies Cling Stamp Set $31.00	Stacked Stone Cling Background Stamp $23.00	Drybrush Cling Stamp Set $23.00
Wild Roses Cling Stamp Set $23.00	Stitchery Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Daisy Garden Cling Stamp Set $30.00	Festive Foliage Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Spiral Dye Cling Stamp Set $23.00
A Good Man Cling Stamp Set $33.00	Very Versailles Cling Stamp Set $31.00	A Wish For Everything Cling Stamp Set $53.00	Daisy Lane Cling Stamp Set $31.00	Back On Your Feet Cling Stamp Set $29.00
Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set $33.00	Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set $30.00	Forever Blossoms Cling Stamp Set (English) $31.00	Positive Thoughts Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Timeless Tropical Cling Stamp Set (English) $31.00
Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English) $29.00	Beautiful Moments Cling Stamp Set $31.00	A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set (English) $29.00	Prized Peony Cling Stamp Set (English) $33.00	Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English) $33.00
Pampered Pets Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English) $33.00	Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English) $26.00	Whiskey Business Cling Stamp Set (English) $26.00	Campology Cling Stamp Set $30.00
Forever Fern Cling Stamp Set (English) $33.00	Tasteful Touches Cling Stamp Set (English) $31.00	Hand-Drawn Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English) $31.00	Best Year Cling Stamp Set (English) $27.00	Senior Years Cling Stamp Set (English) $27.00
From All Of Us Cling Stamp Set (English) $29.00	Way To Goat Cling Stamp Set (English) $26.00	Evergreen Elegance Cling Stamp Set $30.00	Garden Wishes Cling Stamp Set $30.00	Dragonfly Garden Cling Stamp Set $31.00
Handsomely Suited Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Enjoy The Moment Cling Stamp Set $31.00	Stellar Birthday Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Hey Birthday Chick Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Simply Succulents Cling Stamp Set $30.00
What's Cookin' Cling Stamp Set $30.00	Handmade For You Cling Stamp Set $23.00	Many Messages Cling Stamp Set $30.00	Brew Some Fun Cling Stamp Set $26.00	Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set $33.00
Many Happenings Cling Stamp Set $30.00	Seascape Cling Stamp Set $31.00	Sending Hugs Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Sunny Sentiments Cling Stamp Set (English) $27.00	After The Storm Cling Stamp Set (English) $29.00
Lighthearted Lines Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Make It Happen Cling Stamp Set $30.00	Party Puffins Cling Stamp Set $27.00	Celebrate With Flowers Cling Stamp Set (English) $24.00	Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set $29.00
All Squared Away Cling Stamp Set $31.00	Butterfly Brilliance Cling Stamp Set $23.00	Elegantly Said Cling Stamp Set $31.00	Flowers Of Friendship Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Encircled In Friendship Cling Stamp Set $26.00
Bunches Of Fun Cling Stamp Set $27.00	Path To Greatness Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Wildly Adorable Cling Stamp Set $29.00	One Happy Family Cling Stamp Set (English) $29.00	Bamboo Beauty Cling Stamp Set $29.00
Inspired Thoughts Cling Stamp Set $26.00	Forever Grapevine Cling Stamp Set $27.00	Count On Me Cling Stamp Set $30.00	Henna Hearts Cling Stamp Set $24.00	Pirates & Mermaids Cling Stamp Set $24.00
Sweet Farewell Cling Stamp Set $27.00	Shaded Summer Cling Stamp Set $31.00	Right Behind You Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Through It Together Cling Stamp Set (English) $30.00	Badger Besties Cling Stamp Set $26.00

If you need any help creating a wishlist or placing your order please feel free to contact me.

Festive Foliage trio of cards

Leave a comment October 18, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I featured the Festive Foliage cling stamp set this weekend during one of my FREE online workshops. This stamp set is not quite a full background – but close enough, so I like to use it with my Stamparatus to ensure a full stamped image.

Here are the three cards I created. I love how one stamp (paired with sentiments from Christmas to Remember) can create 3 very different looking cards.

Blended Background with coloured ink on top

stamped image on edges only and coloured

To see all the details of how I created these cards check out my replay video on You Tube below, or go directly to my On-line Facebook Group.

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Here is a list of some of the supplies I used to create these cards.

Festive Foliage Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Stamparatus $67.00	Versamark Pad $13.00	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder $8.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $41.00
Simply Elegant Trim $10.25	Simply Elegant Trim $10.25	2021–2023 In Color Jewels $9.50	Scalloped Contours Dies $48.00	Blending Brushes $16.25

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Frosted Gingerbread- Another Sketch Challenge

5 Comments October 15, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I adore Sketch Challenges and this one from Freshly Made Sketches (#FMS507) is so cute! I actually created two cards – but one of them is also a fun fold.

The first card I created using this sketch uses a super fun colour combo – the snowflakes are Balmy Blue with Misty Moonlight sponged on the edges. The sentiment is heat embossed onto a piece of Bermuda Bay cardstock and the background DSP is from the host reward – Pattern Party DSP. This card just seems so happy!

The second card I created is a fun fold card you can actually see all the details on yesterdays blog post.

For a full list of supplies to create the snowflake card see below – each item is even clickable if you live in Canada and want to pick up some new stamping supplies.

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper $24.00	Frosted Gingerbread Bundle (English) $66.50	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Versamark Pad $13.00
White Stampin' Emboss Powder $8.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $41.00	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Sponge Daubers $7.00
2021–2023 In Color Jewels $9.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $82.00	Whisper White Medium Envelopes $10.25

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West Coast Creators Blog Hop – October 2021

4 Comments October 14, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another West Coast Creators Blog Hop! This one features fun folds!! Hop around see all the amazing cards created by our team members! Leave a little love and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

My card uses a fold whose name I don’t even know. Here are a few photos to help explain how I folded it though.

Start with a regular card, 8-1/2″ X 5-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″. The flip it over and score again at 2-1/8″ so that it folds in the opposite direction.

Put a liner inside if you are going to have one and then close the card and hole punch through both (or all 3 layers) using the round bit on the Trio Punch.

It will look like this – punched all the way through.

Next you want to add a piece of DSP – cut at 2″ X 5-1/4″ – right along the center fold line.

Next attach the ribbon by running it through the holes on the closed card.

Then tie the ribbon around the front and back the card – creating a bow on the right hand side.

Next, create a piece to go on the front ( whatever design you want – I used the Frosted Gingerbread bundle to create mine in Fresh Freesia and Gorgeous Grape). The inside will look like this after you attach the front panel over top of the ribbon and DSP.

That is the finished card! Have fun making your own creations with this fold!

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is the best time to join our team. Here is a full list of supplies I used to create his card, you can add these directly to your Starter Kit. You can also click to order items or contact me directly if you would like to grab a few items.

Product List

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Whimsy & Wonder 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper $20.00	Silver Foil Sheets $6.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00
Frosted Gingerbread Bundle (English) $66.50	Blending Brushes $16.25	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Versamark Pad $13.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder $8.25
Pastel Pearls $8.75	3/8" (1 Cm) Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon $9.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Detailed Trio Punch $27.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $82.00	Simply Scored $41.00

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Frosted Gingerbread Challenge Card

Leave a comment October 13, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

One of my favourite parts of Christmas time is baking/decorating cookies with the kids. This Frosted Gingerbread bundle reminds me of those days and of my Nana’s Gingersnaps. I couldn’t resist creating with it when I saw this week’s colour challenge at Global Design Project (#gdp313) and the sketch challenge for TGIF Challenges (#tgifc337).

My original design used a slightly larger layer and I accented with Rhinestones. The card I created in my live video, I trimmed the Sahara Sand layer to be a bit smaller and I got bold with the Matte Black Dots. The Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon was used to sparkle up the card a bit on both.

The black layer behind the sentiment was placed there more for function than design. It was used to create a wider base on the sentiment so I could attach it with Dimensionals and it would stick to the card base rather than the ribbon that runs behind it.

To hear and see all the tips and tricks – check out my video. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any of my weekly videos.

Product List

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Blending Brushes $16.25	Frosted Gingerbread Bundle (English) $66.50
Gingerbread & Peppermint 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon $11.50
Matte Black Dots $9.50	Stampin' Seal+ $16.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Paper Snips $13.50
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $82.00	Paper Trimmer $34.00	Whisper White Medium Envelopes $10.25

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I hold a monthly card club (on the 4th Thursday of each month) – this October I am featuring this bundle. Contact me ASAP if you would like to join us. You can find all the details about the club by clicking the image below.

Christmas Season Bundle

8 Comments October 6, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I love making Christmas cards and I especially LOVE this colour combo! Real Red, Old Olive, and Coastal Cabana – thank you Stampin’ Fancy Friday for featuring these colours. My other inspiration for this card was the sketch from Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge (#HSSSC374).

This card includes a ton of colour, techniques, and texture. A card great card really is in the small details. I blended the background and then splattered it with Coastal Cabana ink and Wink of Stella. Then I embossed the top white layer and the Coastal Cabana strip. I inked, cut and layered up the greenery, then I added sheer ribbon, opal rounds and DSP for more interest. I even stamped the envelope – I LOVE a nicely decorated envelope in the mail.

To get all the details you can watch my video below or check out my supplies list. Make sure to subscribe to my channel so you won’t miss any of my weekly videos.

I hope some of the tips in my video are helpful – especially on how to get great detail with this stamp set. I am happy to keep inspiring you, and if you live in Canada and need some crafting supplies visit my shop – link below 🙂

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock $11.25	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Blending Brushes $16.25	Water Painters $16.25	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush $11.00
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $13.25	Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders $13.50	Regals 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $12.00	Timber 3 D Embossing Folder $13.50
Pool Party 3/8″ (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon $8.25	Christmas Season Bundle (English) $73.75	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25
Opal Rounds $10.25	Bone Folder $9.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals $5.50	Mini Glue Dots $7.25
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine $163.00