What’s Cooking? handmade Card

6 Comments June 15, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

When I saw this stamp set I immediately thought of about 10 friends who cook well, sell Epicure and Pampered Chef and who just like good food. The imagery of this stamp set makes it so easy to use, the shading/colouring is already done for you. My kind of stamping – maximum artistry for minimal effort.

The actual design of this card was inspired by two challenges:

I LOVE challenges because sometimes they give inspiration and sometimes they create a puzzle to solve. Either way it gets the brain working 🙂

The only embellishment on this card are a few well placed ribbons. If you’ve seen me stamp before, I’m not a fan of loose ribbons or bows. This card is no exception. I used the twine to keep the ribbon secured in it’s loop and then I tied a bow in the twine. The whole thing is secured to the card by a mini glue dot and the label itself holding the bundle in place. To see exactly what I did – check out the video below.

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Pattern Party Double Easel Card

Leave a comment June 8, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

When it comes to fun folds I prefer a card that looks great both open and closed. This Double Easel does the trick.

To create this card, I used a piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock (4-1/4″ X 11″, scored at 5-1/2″) and then I glued a piece of Crushed Curry cardstock (4″ X 10-1/2″, scored at 5-1/4″ and 2-5/8″) to the front center of the Coastal Cabana cardstock. Everything else is just decoration 🙂 Have fun adding your own layers of DSP and embellishments. You can watch the video below to find out exact details on how I decorated this one.

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$1000 Pattern Party Details:

Just sign up no later than June 21st indicating that you’d like to participate – you’ll need an order of at least $100, and I’ll need 10 people to sign up. All 10 orders from the 10 participants will be put together to make up one $1000.00 order. All Hostess Benefits of the $1000 party will be dispersed between all 10 participants.
Turn in at least a $100 order no later than June 21st. Please email your order to me. DO NOT enter your order online, I must enter it in order for it to count towards this special. You can contact me with a credit card number for the order or send an etransfer to me.
Everyone who turns in at least a $100 order will get a PRIZE. All the Hostess Benefits that go with a $1000 party will be split between all of the participants. You read that correctly, everyone gets a prize! If you choose to take up 2 spots of the Party you’ll get two free product prizes!
PRIZES INCLUDE:
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*In addition, all participants will receive a Party Puffin Project Tutorial PDF from me and an 1/8th of a pack of Pattern Party DSP (2 each of 12 designs – that’s 24 – 6X6 sheets)! (~ a $25 value)

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Mountain Air Card

Leave a comment June 1, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week I am focusing on the Mountain Air stamp set and the coordinating Majestic Mountains dies. I used blending brushes to create this sunset sky. You can see all the details in the video below.

Since this stamp set does not have any sentiments, you can pair it with anything you’ve got. I used Peaceful Moments. Father’s Day is coming, this would work well with sentiments from Best Year as well.

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Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Mountain Air Photopolymer Stamp Set $27.00	Majestic Mountain Dies $49.00
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25
Blending Brushes $16.25	Linen Thread $6.75	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Stampin' Seal+ $16.25

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Biggest Wish – Acetate Transfer Technique

1 Comment May 29, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This was created for the TGIF Challenge #318. The challenge was to use Stampin’ Blends. I decided to try out a technique I’ve wanted to try for awhile called Acetate Transfer Technique.

To create this background I scribbled on a piece of acetate (just a piece left over from one of my stamp sets) with a Night of Navy Stampin’ Blend and a Polished Pink Stampin’ Blend. Then I spritzed the coloured acetate generously with Rubbing Alcohol and flipped it over onto a piece of Basic White cardstock. You can get a different look every time using this technique. I love how the colours blended to create a purple too.

After it dried, I stamped the sentiment using Night of Navy ink, flicked Wink of Stella across the card and then continued with all the normal, ribbon, layer, embellish stuff. You’ll find a whole supply list below.

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $23.00	2021–2023 In Color Jewels $9.50	Simply Elegant Trim $10.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Paper Snips $13.50

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Biggest Wish – Thank you card

1 Comment May 27, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week I am featuring the Biggest Wish stamp set on my Social Media. I really want to show how this set can be fun and bold or soft and elegant(ish).

Today’s card uses a colour combo inspired by the Global Design Project challenge (#GDP293 and a layout inspired by The Spot Challenge #163.

I usually try to design sticking to one suite or product bundle, but today I grabbed little bits from all over my craft room. See the full list of supplies below.

To create these sweet little gold leaves I actually cut up larger pieces from the Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack. I piece created leaves for my whole card.

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Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Expressions In Ink 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper $20.00	Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $23.00	Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25
Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon $9.50	Genial Gems $11.00	Expressions In Ink Ephemera Pack $9.50	Strawberry Builder Punch $24.00
Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder $12.25	Tailor Made Tags Dies $30.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $163.00
Paper Snips $13.50

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Biggest Wish

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

Today’s card was a bit of a journey. I started out trying to create just a quick Catalogue Inspiration card for the TGIF Challenge #TGIFC317

Instead, I ended up smudging some black ink on the DSP of this card. I have to add some extra stamping to the card to cover up my smudges. In the end, it’s not my favourite card – but better than a nice card with a smudge on the front.

Here you can see the card I had envisioned, and the card I ended up creating to save the DSP.

If you’d like to see the whole process, check out my video below. You can also always join me at 9am (ish) on Tuesday mornings to see the live videos and chat with me while I create.

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper $24.00	Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $23.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack $15.00	Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon $11.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50
Paper Snips $13.50

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You’re as Sweet as a Peach

1 Comment May 23, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This long weekend has been filled with gardening, games and sunshine. It feels like summer here in BC. I am the type of person who truly stamps my mood and I am HAPPY and so grateful this weekend.

I created my card based on an awesome card sketch from Freshly Made Sketches (FMS486)

I used most Pale Papaya to create this card and to embellish ( since I didn’t have any in-color jewels on hand) I used the sparkly Champagne Rhinestones.

The Basic Border Dies are perfect for creating the stitched curve!

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Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	2021–2023 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Sweet As A Peach Bundle (English) $49.50	Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Sponge Daubers $7.00	Label Me Fancy Punch $24.00	Basic Borders Dies $39.00
Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels $8.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Whisper White Medium Envelopes $10.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $82.00

If you love these peaches as much as me and would like to join my upcoming stamp camp I still have 2 spots left at the $45 option and if you are in the US you can always opt in to the PDF and Fb group option.

Paper Pumpkin Alternatives- May 2021 Batter Up

Leave a comment May 22, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I really didn’t think I was a baseball fan – but I LOVED playing with this month’s Paper Pumpkin. The images are fun and the cards feel crisp and clean.

I hope you get inspired by these alternatives.

The Night of Navy blends to colour the hat work so well and the White embossing on the hat makes for a nice touch.

This card has an overlay of crumb cake. I stamped the bats with Soft Suede ink and the All Star is second generation Soft Suede.

To complete this card I cut a Stitched Rectangle out of Midnight Madness to add a layer. I had to get creative with this one because I actually dropped my Sift Suede ink pad on both the baseball and the base card. That’s why I included a layer and crossed the bat over the ball. I was thrilled that I was able to still use both pieces from the kit.

If you are looking for an easy way to get crafting Paper Pumpkin is the perfect way to get your feet wet. Click the image below to subscribe to next month’s kit. Or contact me to get more information about the Paper Pumpkin kits.

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Colour & Contour Bundle Card

8 Comments May 18, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Today I was creating a fancy year end card to give to my teaching team (I actually need 3 of them – my cohort partner, my teaching partner and my E.A.) They are all so fabulous! I used two challenges to help give me inspiration.

I love the Gilded Leafing and the In Color Jewels. They just add a sparkle that makes everything look so special. To see ow I applied the Gilded Leafing ( and grab a tip or two on how to use the Heat & Stick powder) watch my video. If you like it please subscribe and shar it with others. Thanks!

Live in Canada and love the new In Colours? It’s not too late to join my In Colour club. Your first month may arrive a bit late but you’ll be able to join us for the zoom and replay when you get your items. Then you’ll be all set for the next four months.

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	2021–2023 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder $12.25	Color & Contour Bundle (English) $69.25
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25	Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Simply Elegant Trim $10.25	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00
Polished Pink 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	2021–2023 In Color Jewels $9.50
Heat & Stick Powder $8.25	Gilded Leafing Embellishment $12.25	Sponge Daubers $7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $163.00	Whisper White Medium Envelopes $10.25

Paper Pumpkin – May 2021 Batter Up!

Leave a comment May 17, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This month’s Paper Pumpkin was a Home Run!! The Batter Up kit came with 3 pieces of Double Bubble Bubblegum, a Night of Navy Ink Spot, fabulous envelopes and all the card bits, plus the best stamp set.

Check out the video below to see how quick and easy the three cards are to make.

You won’t want to miss next month’s Paper Pumpkin either. June’s ink-credible kit contains enough elements to create nine cards—and coordinating envelopes—including ink-stained paper pieces, an exclusive stamp set, and not one, but two Classic Stampin’ Spots! And, it all comes in a cute, colorful, and collectible box.