A Million Thanks Kit & Alternatives

Every Wednesday morning I go live on FB and You Tube to create something using the Stampin’ Up! product that I am featuring that week. This Wednesday I played around with the A Million Thanks Kit. (Actually Tuesday night I created with the kit and Wednesday morning I created alternatives using the left over bits from the kit). I used EVERY piece in the kit.

I really want you to see how amazing our kits collection is and to let you know that for the month of June all our Kits are on sale Buy One, Get One 50% off – and it’s the most expensive kit that will be discounted!! Yay!

So anyways, here are the 9 cards & envelopes that the kit instructions show you how to make – I LOVE them.

When I created these cards I only made one change – I did not add the pop up flowers like they suggested on the heart card, I didn’t think it needed the extra layer. And I did switch up the sentiment on 2 of the cards so I could create a couple of birthday cards. I used Wildlife Wonder for the sentiment. I also used one of the flowers (that I didn’t put on the background) and some Iridescent Pearl Jewels to add a special touch. Here is what they cards looked like instead.

You can see exactly how I made these cards in this video, and of course – the kits themselves come with full colour instructions.

By making that little change to the heart card I ended up with 6 extra labels and a ton of fun flowers to create some alternate cards with. I just needed card bases, envelopes and a few fun tools and embellishments. Here’s what I created.

I used the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks, blending brushes and some Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz Ink to make these fun backgrounds.

Check out my video below to see all the details of the card. Scroll down to see close up photos of these cards, a supply list and a few more cards that I created off screen to use up all the labels and embellishments in the kit.

If you enjoyed this video, please leave a comment below and share the video with fellow stampers. Thanks!

Here is the full list of supplies I used: (*except for the In Color 2021-2023 markers since I only used those to fix a mistake)


Paper Snips
[103579]
$15.00

Even after making the 9 kit cards (3 each of 3 designs) and the 4 alternatives (2 each of 2 designs) I still had left over flowers and these two lonely labels.

So, off screen I continued to stamp using the same materials as above.

With just one label and three black dots left (and I had the Wildlife Wonder stamp set out for the birthday sentiment), I grabbed a few more supplies – not listed above – Early Espresso ink and cardstock, Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends, Stylish Shapes dies, and some Vellum Cardstock to create this masculine card.

I created a total of 16 AMAZING cards using this kit!!

If you haven’t had a chance to play with this kit yet – you are going to want to grab it ( and one more at least since they are Buy One Get One 50% off this month – June 1 -30, 2022)

I have another perk to ordering with me in the month of June- any order over $65cdn, I am also emailing out an amazing 37 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #390 – Colour Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is an awesome Colour Challenge. Take a look at all the beautiful In Color cards created by our design team and then join the challenge.

In celebration of the new Stampin’ Up In Colors choose any 3 or all.

I used ALL 5 In Colors ( Sweet Sorbet, Tahitian Tide, Parakeet Party, Orchid Oasis and Starry Sky) to create this card. The stamped sentiment is from the brand new Cup of Tea stamp set and the butterflies were die cut using the Brilliant Wings dies.

Today May 31st is also the LAST day to take advantage of this INCREDIBLE deal! You’ll get $91 worth of In Color product for FREE when you join my team – HURRY! Contact me ASAP so you don’t miss out.

Now is also a great time to join my 2022 In Color Club. Each month you with receive an assortment of In Color products as well as the make’n’take kit to create 3 great cards using the colour of the month. You will also receive a PDF Tutorial and have access to the videos in a private FB group. Join anytime ( if it is past that month’s deadline you just won’t be able to craft live – but you’ll still have the video and PDF to follow. )

All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are listed below and on this handy printable recipe card.

You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.


When you use my host code I will also send you the link to this fabulous 37 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration!

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Paper Pumpkin – May 2022 – Celebrating In Color

A new catalogue was released this month – and with that comes new In Colors. Sweet Sorbet, Tahitian Tide, Orchid Oasis Starry Sky and Parakeet Party. Vibrant, gorgeous colours!! The May 2022 Paper Pumpkin gives us a chance to create with these 5 new colours. Here are the cards I created using the kit.

Sweet Sorbet
Tahitian Tide
Orchid Oasis
Starry Sky
Parakeet Party

Then I used a few leftover pieces and some Tahitian Tide Ink and Stampin’ Blends to create this alternative – great for a grad card or a birthday.

Check out my video to see how easy these are to create – and a fabulous trick to creating the Parakeet Party card. There is also some info in the video about joining my In Color Club or getting the In Color inks, cardstock and DSP for FREE when you join my team in May.

I hope you enjoyed this month’s Paper Pumpkin. Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration! Keep an eye out for more alternative projects as I have more time to play with this colourful and fun card kit. Also – don’t forget to subscribe for next month’s fresh and seasonal Paper Pumpkin.

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Pick of the Crop

This kit includes:

  • This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, adhesive, and more!
  • The Pick of the Crop Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Spot!
  • This kit’s stamp set is perfect for expressing your love, gratitude, and style. With sentiments that say “Love you a whole bunch”, “You’re the pick of the crop”, “You are the sweetest,” and so many more, you’ll be able to use this photopolymer stamp set for all of your summer projects.
  • This kit also includes specialty vellum pieces to add a fresh touch to your cards.
  • And you’ll get a Mini Shopping Bag (5-3/8″ x 6″; 13.7 x 15.2 cm) which can be used to hold a couple cards for a unique craft element. (Additional bags available to purchase separately.)
  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Soft Succulent 

One more perk to shopping with me, a FREE Tutorial Bundle with a purchase over $65. **My team gets these tutorials for FREE each month as another perk of being part of the Ink Pad Pals.

Click here to shop my online store.
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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – May 2022

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop!  This one is a Colour Challenge!! 

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!

I used the He’s All That Bundle to create this set of fun cards – 1 in each of the new 2022-2024 In Colors.

These cards are fun and easy to create. See the printable tutorial below for all the details.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

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.

All of these great new colours are available to order from the new Annual Catalogue. Or you can add them to a starter kit right now.

Here is a full list of supplies needed to create these In Color cards.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$15.00

I have another perk to ordering with me in the month of May – any order over $65cdn, I am also emailing out an amazing 36 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

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Brewed For You In Color Card

Every Wednesday morning I go live on FB and You Tube to create something using the Stampin’ Up! product that I am featuring that week. This Wednesday I focused on the Brewed For You bundle. I paired it with two of my other favourite new products from the NEW 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue – Orchid Oasis everything and the Stylish Shapes dies.

This card was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge (#FMS535).

I had to change the direction of the sketch since the images and sentiments are actually quite large in this set. I love that the dies cut all the bits and have some fun embellishment bits.

I also love the dotted stitching on the Stylish Shapes – and the Splatters embossing folder creates the perfect background.

Check out my video below to see all the details of the card. I also have a supply list below.

If you enjoyed this video, please leave a comment below and share the video with fellow stampers. Thanks!

Here is the full list of supplies I used:


I have an upcoming Brewed For You card class. I have extended the registration deadline until May 15th. Register ASAP!

I have another perk to ordering with me in the month of May – any order over $65cdn, I am also emailing out an amazing 36 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

Some other classes I have on the go right now are here:

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

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He’s The Man Birthday Card

Every Wednesday morning I go live on FB and You Tube to create something using the Stampin’ Up! product that I am featuring that week. Today I focused on the versatile He’s The Man stamp set and All That Dies. This bundle is part of the He’s The Man Collection available in the NEW 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue.

The colours of the DSP are classic masculine combinations with great neutrals and pops of colour. The dies are stylish and have a great beveled edge to make them look finished.

I added a layer of clear embossing powder over the sentiment to make it shine.

Check out my video below to see all the details of the card. I also have a supply list below.

If you enjoyed this video, please leave a comment below and share the video with fellow stampers. Thanks!

Here is the full list of supplies I used:


Stamparatus
[146276]
$67.00

I have an upcoming He’s The Man Stamp Camp (8 designers, 16 cards, 2 days of stamping!) featuring the products I used to create this card. See all the details of how you can join me here.

I have another perk to ordering with me in the month of May – any order over $65cdn, I am also emailing out an amazing 36 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

Some other classes I have on the go right now are here:

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 388 – Inspiration Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge #388 is a floral Inspiration Challenge. Take a look at all the bright beautiful cards created by our design team and then join the challenge.

This card features some brand new product that will be available beginning May 3rd 2022!

It has been paired with some current DSP and Opal Rounds.

You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below. The only items not shown below are Uniquely Artistic stamp set ( 158935) and Tahitian Tide Classic Ink (159210) – these two items will become available May 3rd.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$13.50
Opal Rounds
[154289]
$10.25

I have also created a handy printable recipe card for you.

When you use my host code on an order over $65 I will also send you the link to this fabulous 36 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration!

Love that Tahitian Tide? Consider joining my In Color Club (from anywhere in Canada) or check out some of my other upcoming classes.

Click here to shop my online store.
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Celebrate Sunflowers Double Pocket Card

Every Wednesday morning I go live on FB and You Tube to create something using the Stampin’ Up! product that I am featuring that week. Today I focused on the beautiful Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set and Sunflower Dies. The base of the card is made from the Heart & Home 12X12 DSP found in the Stampin’ Up! Jan – June 2022 Mini Catalogue.

The card base is actually made of DSP and is folded in such a way that it creates a sturdy card with 2 pockets. I put a Tailor Made Tag in the front pouch and plan to use the inside one for a gift card.

Check out my video below to find out how I created this Double Pocket Card. I learned this fold from a 2012 Patty Bennett video – this fold is an oldie, but a goodie. I also have a supply list below.

If you enjoyed this video, please leave a comment below and share the video with fellow stampers. Thanks!

Below is the full list of supplies I used:

**NOTE the 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum is on sale for $13 CDN and is retiring May 2nd, 2022! Grab this and other retiring items ASAP!


I have another perk to ordering with me in the month of April – any order over $65cdn, I am also emailing out an amazing 35 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

Retiring items are available until May 2nd or while supplies last.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

Click here to shop my online store.
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Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
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Graduation Card featuring the Playful Alphabet Dies

Every Wednesday morning I go live on FB and You Tube to create something using the Stampin’ Up! product that I am featuring that week. Today I focused on the retiring Playful Alphabet Dies and the fantastic NEW 2022-2024 In Colors. I chose to make a Grad card since that season is upon us in less than a month.

Here is a close up view of the incredible 2022 – 2024 In Color 6X6 Glimmer Paper. I used Adhesive Sheets on the back of the Glimmer Paper to help adhere the adorable letters to the Stitched Rectangle layer.

Check out my video below to find out how I created the long slim Stitched Rectangle. I also have a supply list below.

If you enjoyed this video, please leave a comment below and share the video with fellow stampers. Thanks!

If you LOVE these new In Colors as much as I do – join my upcoming In Color Club. See the detail and register by clicking the image below.

Below is the full list of supplies I used: Make sure to take advantage of the FREE SHIPPING deal on April 21, 2022

Available May 3rd, 2022 ( or earlier in a Starter Kit)

  • 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots – 159186 – $11.00 CDN
  • 2022-2024 In Color 6X6 Glimmer Paper – 159246 – $16.50 CDN
  • Starry Sky Classic Ink Pad – 159212 – $11.00 CDN

Available now (**NOTE Stars and Alphabet Dies are retiring May 2nd, 2022! Grab them ASAP!)


I have another perk to ordering with me in the month of April – any order over $65cdn, I am also emailing out an amazing 35 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

Retiring items are available until May 2nd or while supplies last.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club!
Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products!
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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 387 – Colour Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge #387 is a gorgeous Colour Challenge. Take a look at all the calm, cool cards created by our design team and then join the challenge.

As soon as I saw this colour combo I thought of the fantastic Waves of Inspiration stamp set that Stampin’ Up! just released. I paired it up with the limited time only Waves of the Ocean 12X12 DSP and since the beautiful Waves Rhinestones are sold out – I used my dark Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends to colour some of our Basic Rhinestone Jewels.

I love the way those coloured rhinestones sparkle on the card front.

Although you can find the Waves of Inspiration stamp set in our up coming Annual catalogue – the DSP is limited edition and will be going away on May 2nd! Make sure to grab yours now!

You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.

Here are the products I used (except for the not yet released Stylish Shapes Dies – 159183)

I have also created a handy printable recipe card for you.

When you use my host code on an order over $65 I will also send you the link to this fabulous 35 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration!

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club!
Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products!
Follow me on social media! I share regularly on PinterestYouTube, and Facebook!
Please subscribe to my newsletter, too! Click here and enter your email. When you include your birthday you will even be added to my birthday card mailing list 🙂