Festive Friday – Most Wonderful Wreath Card with Watercolour & Heat Embossing

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Festive Friday is here again, and I’m thrilled to share this cool-toned, elegant card featuring the brand-new Most Wonderful stamp set from Stampin’ Up!®

This project is all about layers, texture, and techniques. Here’s how it came together:

🔹 I started by heat embossing the wreath image from the stamp set in clear embossing powder onto Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper.
🔹 Once it cooled, I added a loose Pretty Peacock watercolour wash right over the top. The resist technique lets that wreath pop through beautifully!
🔹 After drying, I layered the panel onto a Pool Party card base.

For the sentiment, I used a Basic White banner cut by hand and stamped with the gorgeous large script from the Most Wonderful stamp set in Strawberry Slush Ink. It’s mounted with Stampin’ Dimensionals for that pop!

✨ Embellishing details:

  • Die-cut foliage in Pool Party (from the Year of Flowers dies)
  • A bow of Linen Thread for a rustic holiday touch
  • And the lightest gems from the Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems pack to add a subtle sparkle.

💡 Tips for Your Craft Table:

  • Clear embossing + watercolour is a must-try combo! The resist effect gives amazing texture and depth without overpowering your focal image.
  • Use colour families like Pretty Peacock + Pool Party for soft elegance and contrast with a bold ink like Strawberry Slush to help your sentiment shine.
  • Precut die shapes in a neutral or coordinating colour to keep handy when layering up quick cards.

🛍️ Want to recreate this card?
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✨ Don’t forget:

  • Orders $25+ CAD are now eligible for Stampin’ Rewards when you opt in to the new loyalty program!
  • The Most Wonderful stamp set is brand new—a perfect time to add it to your holiday crafting collection!

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June Card Class To Go – Boho Vibes Suite + Suite Sale Bonus!

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I had so much fun going live to share my June Card Class To Go, featuring the vibrant and earthy Boho Vibes Suite from the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue!

🌞 These four cards are bright, modern, and perfect for summer crafting—and you can get the card kits FREE with your order!

Here’s how to get your kit:
Place a $60+ order (before tax & shipping) in my online store between June 4–10, 2025, and I’ll send you all four card kits (1 of each design) as a thank-you gift. See below for a full list of supplies used to create these cards.

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🎉 Don’t forget—the Suite Sale is ON!
Starting June 3, when you buy one suite (or suite products), you get a second of equal or lesser value for 50% off!
✔️ Order the Boho Vibes Suite
✔️ Add on the Celeb Sips Suite
= Get the Boho Vibes kit FREE AND access to my Celebratory Sips Stamp Camp, including a 10-card make & take kit!

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🧁 Don’t Miss out on the Sweet Jar Bundle? Join My Upcoming Class!
I’m thrilled to announce an upcoming Virtual Card Class featuring this exact bundle! You’ll get everything you need to make some super sweet projects—and yes, we’ll be using those darling jars.

See details and register here. https://form.jotform.com/leahdixon41/sweet-jar-bundle-virtual-card-class

📆 Date: July 3rd, 6pm Pacific Time
📍 Location: Online (Canada-wide shipping or local pickup)
📝 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/leahdixon41/sweet-jar-bundle-virtual-card-class

Contact me to find out more or see the details on my website.

Join my June Card Class to learn new techniques and create beautiful projects. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today!

RSVP now for the June 14th class
See the details and register here! – There is still time to register!
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  • Save 20%+ on your orders (including the virtual album and the suite sale items!!)
  • Get free access to my monthly card class tutorials.
  • Enjoy our monthly team meetings with stamping fun and collaboration.
Join Now!

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!
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🐾 GDP499: Animal Theme Challenge

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This week’s Global Design Project theme is all about animals, and I couldn’t resist reaching for the Along These Lines stamp set. The relaxed pose of the tiger really spoke to me, and I loved pairing it with one of my favourite sentiment sets—Beautiful Butterflies. They’re a perfect match for a card meant to lift someone up.

Here’s the card I created:

🧡 Project Details

  • Stamp Sets: Along These Lines (tiger), Beautiful Butterflies (sentiment)
  • Ink: Memento Black
  • Cardstock: Timid Tiger, Coastal Cabana, Secret Sea, and Basic White
  • Embellishments: 2025–2027 In Color Shimmer Gems
  • Embossing Folder: So Swirly Embossing Folder

The tiger and sentiment are stamped in Memento Black on Timid Tiger and Coastal Cabana strips. I layered those on a Secret Sea card base with white embossed panels above and below. This layout gives a grounded look while letting the sentiment really shine.

💬 What I Love About This Card

This design feels like a warm hug. The tiger’s posture is calm and supportive, and the sentiment—“In case you need me… I’m here”—is such a beautiful reminder of connection. The gentle contrast of colours keeps the card soft, not stark.

And honestly, how fun is it to use Timid Tiger cardstock for a tiger stamp?!

✂️ Tips for Recreating This Look

  • Try different colour combos with the same layout—Soft Sea Foam or Bubble Bath could totally change the vibe!
  • Use a stamping platform to help line up your sentiment perfectly across layered cardstock.
  • Emboss your background panels first, then trim them to size so you can adjust for even spacing.
  • Don’t be afraid to mix and match stamp sets—sentiments from one set can beautifully complement the images from another.

📌 Be sure to visit Global Design Project’s site to see the full challenge and more stunning inspiration from creators around the world.

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Looking for more ways to enjoy stamping?

🧁 Want to Create with the Sweet Jar Bundle? Join My Upcoming Class!
I’m thrilled to announce an upcoming Virtual Card Class featuring this exact bundle! You’ll get everything you need to make some super sweet projects—and yes, we’ll be using those darling jars.

See details and register here. https://form.jotform.com/leahdixon41/sweet-jar-bundle-virtual-card-class

📆 Date: July 3rd, 6pm Pacific Time
📍 Location: Online (Canada-wide shipping or local pickup)
📝 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/leahdixon41/sweet-jar-bundle-virtual-card-class

Join my June Card Class to learn new techniques and create beautiful projects. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today!

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Other great ways to get crafting:

Grab your kit here!
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JOIN TODAY

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 Pinterest, YouTube, 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 🙂