Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 398 – Sketch Challenge

Leave a comment September 20, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a versatile Sketch Challenge. Take a look at all the beautiful cards created by our design team and then join the challenge.

I used Snowflake 12 X12 Specialty Vellum and the Celebrate With Tags Bundle to create this festive card. Then I used the same sketch to create a fun Paper Pumpkin alternative card as well.

You can literally take a 3″ X 4″ piece of ANY DSP then add a sentiment strip and circular image or base for images. All of the supplies I used to create today’s holiday (not the Paper Pumpkin) 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.

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $12.00	Snowflake 12 X 12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Vellum [159832] $13.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $14.00	Celebrate With Tags Bundle (English) [159867] $77.25	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216] $11.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $34.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $41.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $86.00

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When you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to this fabulous 34 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

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Snowman Magic Card

1 Comment September 15, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Every Wednesday I go live on Facebook and You Tube to create something fun – usually using my weekly featured stamp set. This week I created a card using the Snowman Magic Bundle and some inspiration from Freshly Made Sketches.

The small squares are created using the fantastic Snowflake 12X12 Specialty Vellum and the snowman was so easy to create with the dies in the bundle. There are dies to cut out ALL the add on pieces as well as lots of dies to create additional items. Watch the video below to see how the arm dies are specially created – easy to line up and to attach!

All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are listed below.

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

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $14.00	Snowflake 12 X 12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Vellum [159832] $13.75	Snowman Magic Bundle (English) [159818] $57.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216] $11.00	Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154881] $12.25	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154884] $12.25	Simply Elegant Trim [155766] $10.25	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $8.25
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $6.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $86.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $10.25

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Although this bundle is not part of the sale – you will also want to check out the FLASH SALE happening Sept 15th only! Lots of great deals.

When you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to this fabulous 34 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? Check out my calendar of events or contact me to book your own card class.

You can also sign up for my newsletter (link below) so you don’t miss out on any of my events. Right now I am offering registration for my Jingle Jingle Jingle card class and for the World Card Making Day event Stampin’ Up! is offering. (You can even purchase the Cottage Rose Bundle , the Cottage Wreaths Bundle and the Warm Welcome Bundle being featured on WCMD now to get a free pack of Iridescent Rhinestones).

The Perfect Partners Promotion is also running until September 30th. Make a $65 order using my host code and you can earn this sweet PDF Tutorial. If you live outside of Canada you can contact me directly (leahdixon41@gmail.com) to purchase this 8 card PDF for just $22CAD.

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Jingle Jingle Jingle – JOY card

3 Comments September 7, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Every Wednesday I go live on Facebook and You Tube to create something fun – usually using my weekly featured stamp set. This week I created a card using the Jingle Jingle Jingle stamp set and some inspiration from Freshly Made Sketches.

To create the JOY sentiment I partially inked the Jolly sentiment from the stamp set. What other words can you create using this technique? See my video below to watch me do this easy stamping technique.

All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are listed below.

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

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159268] $12.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $14.00	Sweetest Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159559] $16.50	Jingle Jingle Jingle Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [153438] $30.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25
Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894] $12.25	Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [152462] $8.25	Fine Sparkle Adhesive Backed Gems [159967] $10.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $34.00	Paper Snips [103579] $15.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $13.75	Simply Shammy [147042] $11.75	Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders [155433] $13.75
Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $41.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $170.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $10.25

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When you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to this fabulous 34 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? Check out my calendar of events or contact me to book your own card class.

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

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 397 – Inspiration Challenge

Leave a comment September 6, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

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

I used DSP strips from the Happy Forest Friends 12 X12 DSP and the Hello Harvest bundle to create these 2 cards. Let me know in the comments which one you prefer – Soft Suede leaves or Calypso Coral Leaves?

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.

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Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $12.75	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $12.75	Happy Forest Friends 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158941] $16.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $14.00	Hello Harvest Bundle (English) [159644] $68.25
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] $11.00	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $11.00	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115] $11.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $25.00
Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder [159847] $13.75	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	Linen Thread [104199] $7.00	Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots [159082] $11.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $34.00	Paper Snips [103579] $15.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $170.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $10.25

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When you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to this fabulous 34 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? Check out my calendar of events or contact me to book your own card class.

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

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 392 – Sketch Challenge

1 Comment June 28, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a versatile Sketch Challenge. Take a look at all the beautiful cards created by our design team and then join the challenge.

I used a wide range of pinks to create this card. Blushing Bride cardstock, Melon Mambo Ink, Polished Pink Opal Rounds, and Sweet Sorbet Metallic Woven Ribbon. Not to mention the Flirty Flamingo blooms cut fromt he Hues of Happiness DSP. The stamp set I used for the sentiment was Happiness Abounds from the brand new 2022-2023 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue.

To add some interest to the background of this card I applied Melon Mambo Ink in a small circular motion using a Blending Brush – then I Picked up some Melon Mambo Ink with a Water Paper and splattered it across the embossed and inked background piece. The ribbon and opals add just the right amount of sparkle to the painted blooms.

All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are listed below, you can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $12.00	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198] $12.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $14.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $12.75	Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158822] $16.50
Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824] $68.25	Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder [149643] $13.75	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] $11.00	Blending Brushes [153611] $17.00	Water Painters [151298] $18.00
Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon [159200] $12.25	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $25.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	2021 2023 In Color Opal Rounds [159185] $11.75
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $10.25	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $170.00

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If you order the Suite Collection from me you can also get FREE access to my upcoming Hues of Happiness Stamp Camp – there are other ways to join as well – see all the details here: https://form.jotform.com/leahdixon41/hues-of-happiness-stamp-camp

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

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 391 – Inspiration Challenge

1 Comment June 14, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

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

I used Tahitian Tide (2022-2024 In Color 6X6) DSP and a Tahitian Tide Ink blended background to compliment the Calypso Coral kayak. The stamp set I used was Adventurous Journey rfom the brand new 2022-2023 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue.

All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are listed below, you can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $12.00	2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159253] $16.50	Adventurous Journey Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159103] $24.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [159210] $11.00
Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154881] $12.25	Sweet Sorbet Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159224] $12.25	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882] $12.25	Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159221] $12.25	2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots [159186] $11.00
Scalloped Contours Dies [155560] $48.00	Paper Snips [103579] $15.00	Blending Brushes [153611] $17.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $86.00

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

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 388 – Inspiration Challenge

1 Comment May 3, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

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.

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $11.25	Heart & Home 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157928] $15.75	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $12.00	Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English) [151595] $29.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00
Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $24.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $10.25	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [155712] $10.25	Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154902] $12.00
Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155520] $12.00	Stampin' Blends Color Lifter [144608] $6.00	Paper Snips [103579] $13.50	Opal Rounds [154289] $10.25	Blending Brushes [153611] $16.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $10.25

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

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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.

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 385 – Inspiration Challenge

1 Comment March 22, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

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

I love creating springtime cards! The colours, the images it is all so fresh and beautiful. I especially love to add white backgrounds to my spring cards to keep them light and bright.

This background was embossed with the Brick and Mortar 3D embossing folder, then I used a blending brush to add a bit of Highland Heather, finally I splattered a bit of Highland Heather on the background using a water painter.

Although the Brilliant Wings Dies and Brilliant Rainbows Dies that I used are not part of the Savings in Bloom sale – they both work well with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine which is 20% until the end of March 2022!

Here are all the Savings in Bloom products:

Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	All Squared Away Bundle (English) [158382]	Art Gallery Bundle [156227]	Beauty Of Friendship Bundle (English) [155834]	Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English) [154065]
Garden Wishes Bundle (English) [156220]	Hydrangea Haven Bundle (English) [159519]	Pansy Patch Bundle (English) [155674]	Quiet Meadow Bundle (English) [155847]	Seascape Bundle [158359]
Sweet As A Peach Bundle (English) [155823]	Welcoming Window Bundle [159529]	What’s Cookin’ Bundle [155845]	Wild Cats Bundle (English) [155507]

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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.

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122925]	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115316]	Dressed To Impress Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151666]
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]	Brilliant Wings Dies [155523]	Brilliant Rainbow Dies [157726]	Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder [149643]	Blending Brushes [153611]
Water Painters [151298]	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155780]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

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Remember that this month there are so many reasons to place an order – 20% select items in our Savings in Bloom Promotion and 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!

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 382 – Inspiration Challenge

2 Comments February 8, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

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

Here is my take on it.

This card is a great little fun fold. Start with a regular 5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″ piece of cardstock, but score it at 2″, 3-1/8″, 5 3/8”, and 6 1/2” instead of in half. This will allow you to fold it in this cool pop up manner.

Next I adhered the two 1 3/4” x 5 1/4” petal pink pieces of Sunshine & Rainbow DSP ( a FREE SAB item) to either side of the card front and the 2” x 5 1/4” Navy piece to the front.

To create the front card candy I die cut a piece of Night of Navy cardstock and a piece of Layering Vellum using the largest label in the Tasteful Labels dies. I adhered them together in opposite directions (Navy horizontal, Vellum vertical). The I stamped the cute van from the FREE Driving By stamp set using Memento Black Ink, coloured it with Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends and fussy cut it. Then I stamped the palm trees from Timeless Tropical using Night of Navy Ink and die cut them. Next, I stamped the thank you sentiment from Timeless Tropical using Night of Navy Ink on a 3/4″ X 2″ strip of Basic White cardstock. I used mini glue dots and Dimensionals to adhere all the bits to the card candy and then glued it to the center layer of the card front only. The light pink adhesive-backed Hexagons were the finishing touch.

All of the supplies I used are listed below. You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $0.00	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Layering Designs $13.50	Driving By Cling Stamp Set (English) $0.00
Timeless Tropical Cling Stamp Set (English) $31.00	In The Tropics Dies $48.00	Tasteful Labels Dies $42.00	Paper Snips $13.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Adhesive Backed Hexagons $10.25	Stampin' Seal+ $16.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Whisper White Medium Envelopes $10.25

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Right now there are so many perks to ordering. You get SAB rewards like the DSP and Driving By stamp set that I used on this card (free items for every $60 or $120 cdn you spend), AND for any order over $65cdn I am also emailing out an amazing 34 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

If you find yourself wanting it all – join my Ink Pad Pals team! For just $135cad you get $165 in product of your choice – PLUS 2 FREE STAMP SETS – and there is NO SHIPPING! Our team meets monthly and we have a fabulous FB group – full of creative inspiration, business support if you want it, monthly prizes and creative projects.

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 379 – Inspiration Challenge

1 Comment December 14, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

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

To create this card I started by stamping the word Merry in Crumb Cake Ink on my Crumb Cake card base. Then I embossed a piece of Basic White ( 4″ X 2-3/4″) using the Checks & Dots embossing folder. I tied a piece of the Playful Pets twine trim around the Basic White like I was wrapping a parcel.