Festive Friday: Ornamental Christmas Bundle

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This week’s Festive Friday card features the Ornamental Christmas Bundle, part of the stunning Modern Christmas Suite coming September 3rd in the Stampin’ Up! Sept–Dec Mini Catalogue! I will be sharing details very soon about a Stamp Camp featuring this Suite, so stay tuned.

For this card, I stamped the trees in Pretty Peacock and the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler for a traditional yet modern Christmas look. The Forever Plaid embossed background adds depth, while a few sequins and a white/gold twine bow provide the perfect finishing touches.

✨ Whether you’re creating for friends, family, or holiday markets, this bundle makes it simple to craft festive cards that shine.

Shop the Modern Christmas Suite starting September 3rd! Don’t forget to check back later today for more info on my upcoming Stamp Camp featuring this suite.

🛒 Want to recreate this card?
Head to my online store on September 3rd or contact me today to become demonstrator to grab your supplies today. Pre-ordering is just one perk of being part of my team.

✂️ How to Make This Card

Supplies Used:

  • Ornamental Christmas Bundle (part of the Modern Christmas Suite)
  • Pretty Peacock & Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink
  • Basic White Cardstock
  • Forever Plaid Embossing Folder
  • Stylish Shapes Dies (circle for sentiment)
  • Loose Gold Sequins
  • White/Gold Baker’s Twine (part of the Modern Christmas Suite)

Instructions:

  1. Cut a Basic White card base (8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”).
  2. Emboss a 4” x 5 ¼” piece of Basic White cardstock using the Forever Plaid embossing folder.
  3. Wrap twine around the embossed layer and make a bow on the left. Adhere to the card base.
  4. Stamp three trees in Pretty Peacock on Basic White cardstock. Die cut using the coordinating tree dies from the Ornamental Christmas Bundle.
  5. Stamp the sentiment “Be Jolly” in Cherry Cobbler on a Basic White scrap. Die cut with a stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
  6. Arrange and adhere the trees with dimensionals. Add the sentiment over the trees.
  7. Embellish with Gold Sequins for sparkle.

And you’re done—a quick, modern, and festive Christmas card! 🎄

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Coffee & Cards August 2025 Replay

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Did you miss my August Coffee & Cards class? I’ve got you covered — the replay is now available!

This month, I created four unique cards featuring:
✨ The Jolly Holly Bundle
✨ The Jar of Joy stamp set with the Jar Builder punch
✨ The Encircled with Love stamp set
✨ The Not 29 Anymore stamp set
✨ The Choose Happy stamp set

👉 You can watch the full replay here:

🌟 Why You’ll Love These Cards
✔️ A mix of Christmas, birthday, and everyday designs — perfect for your card stash.
✔️ Fun techniques that are beginner-friendly but still inspiring for seasoned stampers.
✔️ Versatile layouts you’ll use again and again.

Here are the 4 unique cards:

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Festive Friday Sneak Peek – Modern Christmas Suite

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It’s Festive Friday, and today I’m giving you an exciting sneak peek of the brand-new Modern Christmas Suite—available September 3rd in the upcoming Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives! This suite is full of contemporary holiday flair, with Designer Series Paper, stamps and dies, and gorgeous black/gold and white/gold twine that will take your Christmas projects to the next level.

Here’s the festive card I created using this suite:

🛒 Want to recreate this card?
Head to my online store on September 3rd or contact me today to become demonstrator to grab your supplies today. Pre-ordering is just one perk of being part of my team.

Supplies:

  • Modern Christmas Suite (DSP, stamp set, dies, twine) – available Sept 3
  • Cardstock: Pretty Peacock
  • Ink: Pretty Peacock
  • Embossing Powder: Gold
  • Embellishment: Loose Gold Sequins

Instructions:

  1. Cut a Pretty Peacock card base (5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″).
  2. Cut eight 1-1/4” squares of the Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper and arrange them in a grid pattern on the card front.
  3. Stamp “Merry Christmas” in Pretty Peacock ink on a Basic White square, using the suite’s coordinating white/gold twine, wrap it around the square and tie a bow.
  4. Adhere the square to the cardfront using Dimensionals.
  5. Die cut a Pretty Peacock tree, heat emboss it in gold, and adhere with Dimensionals.
  6. Add Loose Gold Sequins for extra sparkle.

This clean and modern design makes for quick and stylish Christmas cards—perfect for mass producing this holiday season!

✨ Stay tuned for details about my upcoming Stamp Camp featuring the Modern Christmas Suite—a perfect way to get your hands on this fabulous suite and create festive projects together!

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Throwback Thursday: Elegant Wedding Card with Word Play

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I love a classic white-on-white wedding card—and this one delivers gorgeous texture with timeless typography. For today’s Throwback Thursday, I paired the retired Word Play stamp set with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder, a circle from Spotlight on Nature dies, and White 1/4″ Ribbon. It’s headed to a late-August wedding next weekend!

Measurements

  • Card base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Embossed layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • Inside panel (optional): 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • Ribbon: ~14″ to tie a bow
  • Sentiment: largest/second-largest Spotlight on Nature circle

Step-by-Step

  1. Die-cut the circle. Use a ridged circle from Spotlight on Nature.
  2. Stamp the sentiment. Ink “happy I do day” (Word Play) in Memento Black and stamp centered on the circle. Let dry.
  3. Emboss the layer. Lightly mist the 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel with water, place in the Sunflower 3D folder, and run through the machine for a deep impression.
  4. Add ribbon. Wrap White 1/4″ Ribbon around the lower third of the card and tie a side bow (or tie a separate bow and attach with a Glue Dot).
  5. Mount the panel. Adhere the embossed layer to the card base with Liquid Glue.
  6. Place the sentiment. Pop the stamped circle over the ribbon using Dimensionals.
  7. Finish the inside. Add the optional white panel for a clean writing surface; stamp a coordinating sentiment if desired.

Why it Works

All-white layers keep the focus on dimension and detail—the sunflower centers, petal veining, and ridged circle edge. The crisp black sentiment provides elegant contrast without competing with the texture.

Supplies (except for the retired Word Play stamp set):


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GDP510 Sketch Challenge with Textured Notes

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This week’s GDP510 sketch challenge had me reaching for one of my current favourites – the Textured Notes bundle. I love how versatile this bundle is, and sketch challenges are always such a fun way to spark creativity.

For this design, I kept things clean and simple with a limited colour palette: Petal Pink and Secret Sea. The soft background paired perfectly with the bold leafy details. The bordered rectangle dies in this bundle are truly a standout – they add instant texture and dimension without overwhelming the design.

A few embellishments and a simple linen thread bow finish the look, keeping the sketch at the heart of the design.

How to Make This Card

  1. Start with a Secret Sea card base.
  2. Cut a Basic White panel using the largest Textured Notes Dies and stamp the textured circle image twice in Petal Pink for a soft background.
  3. Stamp the leafy branch image in 2nd generation Secret Sea ink, layering it over the circles.
  4. On a scrap piece of cardstock, stamp a third textured circle in Petal Pink Ink, fussy cut and adhere using Dimensionals.
  5. Stamp the larger leaves in full strength Secret Sea Ink, fussy cut and adhere them with Liquid Glue to the Petal Pink circle only.
  6. Stamp the sentiment in Versamark on Secret Sea cardstock, emboss in white, and use the Textured Notes dies to cut the long rectangle. Attach with Dimensionals.
  7. Tie a bow with Linen Thread and adhere just under the sentiment.
  8. Finish with a few Petal Pink embellishments from the Muted Palette Dots for a subtle touch of shine.

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And there you have it – a simple but elegant take on this week’s GDP510 sketch!

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The Secret Sea Ink, cardstock and Muted Palette Dots are all on sale this month!! Make sure to grab all the In Color items during this sale – you can find ALL the products on the In Color Sale Special page ( or click the image below).

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Festive Friday with Humble Home

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For this week’s Festive Friday project, I’m spotlighting the Humble Home stamp set from Stampin’ Up!—a true gem on the Last Chance list. While the coordinating punch has retired, this stamp set is still an adorable must-have for creating handmade Christmas cards that radiate warmth and nostalgia.

I paired the sweet gingerbread-style house image with Regal Distressed Patterns 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, letting the deep red and gold grid pattern set the stage for a cozy, festive feel. The house is stamped in Early Espresso Ink and coloured in Pecan Pie directly on a circle from the Spotlight on Nature dies.

The sentiment “Merry Christmas” was stamped beneath the image in Cherry Cobbler Ink, while “From our house to yours” is stamped directly on the Crumb Cake card base in Early Espresso Ink for an extra heartfelt touch. A scattering of gold sequins adds just the right amount of holiday sparkle.

✨ Cardmaking Tips:

  • When working with distressed patterned paper, let it peek through as part of your design—it adds texture without needing extra layers.
  • Gold sequins are a quick way to elevate a simple card without overpowering the stamped image.

This clean and classic design is perfect for mass-producing your Christmas cards—and since Humble Home is retiring soon, you’ll want to grab it before it’s gone!

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You can also find me in person ( In Port Coquitlam, BC)

Register now for the Sep 13th class!

Other great stampin opportunities are coming soon – and these ones have passed – but you can access the replays:

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – Aug 2025 Sketch Challenge

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It’s time for another round of creative inspiration from talented Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators across Canada! Each month we share our unique take on a theme or challenge, and this time we’re working from a sketch challenge—a perfect way to spark creativity and help you try a fresh layout.

For my card, I reached for the Coneflower Celebrations bundle and combined it with the beautiful Country Woods 12×12 Designer Series Paper. I love the contrast of the bright, bold coneflower against the weathered, woodgrain background—it creates a rustic-yet-fresh summer vibe.

Card Details:

  • Base: Crumb Cake cardstock for a warm, neutral foundation.
  • DSP: Country Woods 12×12 DSP for the bottom panel and a coordinating textured strip.
  • Focal Image: Coneflower from Coneflower Celebrations, coloured in vibrant Strawberry Slush for a bold pop.
  • Sentiment: “Celebrating You!”—perfect for birthdays, achievements, or just because.
  • Accents: A soft splatter background, stitched edge details on the Everyday Arch, and Pressed Flower Motif embellishments for texture and interest.

Hop Along!

I hope my take on this sketch has inspired you! Be sure to check out the other amazing creations from my fellow Coast to Coast Creators by clicking the links below—you’re bound to find something that sparks your creativity.


Want to make this card?

You can! I have a full list of supplies below and a printable recipe card – or keep scrolling to find out more about my Coneflower Celebrations where you will make 4 other cards using the same materials!

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Here is a printable recipe card – with supplies and instrcutions:

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Coneflower Celebrations Card Class to Go, available from August 13–19, 2025. The class includes a video replay, PDF instructions, and options for a full kit or PDF-only version.
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Festive Friday with Jolly Holly

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This week’s Festive Friday card was inspired by my August Card Class to Go featuring the Jolly Holly Bundle. I decided to create an extra card using this gorgeous set and its coordinating hybrid embossing folder.

✂️ How I Made This Card:

  • I started with a Pretty Peacock card base and ran a layer through the Jolly Holly Hybrid Embossing Folder (witht he die inserted).
  • To make the holly leaves pop, I gently dragged my Craft White Ink Pad across the raised areas—this creates such beautiful contrast and texture.
  • I then adhered the embossed panel to the card base, but here’s the trick—Dimensionals went only behind the cut-out leaves. This gives them a little lift, making the whole design more dimensional and eye-catching. Make sure to grab any small edge leaves that may fall away and add them in place with Dimensionals as well. If needed, use a Mini Glue Dot or other flat adhesive to hold the corners down to the card base.
  • The sentiment is stamped in Pretty Peacock ink on a stitched rectangle (from the Jolly Holly bundle), accented with an embossed-and-die-cut holly cluster.
  • To create the holly bundle, I fully cut out a piece of holly from another hybrid embossed sheet of Basic White cardstock. Then I coloured the berries and coated them in clear embossing powder. Next I used a blending brush to add Pretty Peacock Ink to the leaves.
  • I finished off the card with a few Iridescent Foil Gems for a touch of holiday sparkle.

This design is simple yet elegant, perfect for making multiples as part of your Christmas card stash.

✨ Tip: The drag-ink technique works best with pigment ink pads like Craft White, as they give you bold coverage and time to blend if desired.

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Get all the details here: https://stampinwithleah.ca/2025/08/06/jolly-holly-card-class-to-go-august-2025/

Looking for more ways to stamp with me? You can find me online and in person ( In Port Coquitlam, BC)

Register now for the Aug 16th class!
See the details and register here – there is still time to register from any where in the world! The event has happened – but I still have a kit available and you can access the replay videos.

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Jolly Holly Card Class to Go – August 2025

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My latest Card Class to Go is now available—and it’s a merry one! I’m featuring the Jolly Holly Bundle, an adorable Online Exclusive stamp and die set from Stampin’ Up! Paired with the luxe Regal Distressed Patterns 12×12 Specialty Paper, this class is all about holiday sparkle and cheer.

❄️ Whether you missed the Live or just want to craft along at your own pace, the Replay is now available on YouTube:

💖 Why You’ll Love These Cards:

✔️ Classic Christmas icons with a playful twist
✔️ Textured backgrounds using the Regal Distressed paper for wow-factor
✔️ Easy-to-follow layouts that look polished but come together quickly
✔️ Great for mass-producing holiday cards
✔️ Designs that pair beautifully with your existing holiday supplies

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced stamper, you’ll find this class both inspiring and achievable!

Here are the 4 unique cards:

This last card was inspired by the Global Design Project (GDP508) Case the Designer Challenge – so fun!

📦 How to Get the Card Kit
Receive the full card kit (supplies for 4 cards) FREE with your $60+ order (before tax/shipping) in my online store between August 6–12, 2025.
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Here are the supplies you’ll want to have at home:


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HSS469 Colour Challenge- Cheers to Blackberry Season!

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This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #469 features a beautiful combo of:
🟣 Blackberry Bliss
🟪 Fresh Freesia
🩵 Pool Party

This palette immediately reminded me of the juicy blackberries I picked earlier this week — so of course, I had to add a few to the glasses on this card! The Cheers & Sips stamp set and Celebratory Sips DSP were the perfect pairing for this berry-inspired design.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Instructions:

Card Base: Pool Party cardstock, A2 size (5½” x 4¼”).

Embossed Layer: Fresh Freesia panel (4″ x 5¼”). Emboss using the Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder (tile pattern) for a patio-inspired backdrop.

Arch Focal Point: Die cut stitched arches from Everyday Details Dies (4th and 5th largest) in Blackberry Bliss and Basic White.

Adhere with liquid glue.

Drinks & Details: Die cut two drink glasses from the Celebratory Sips DSP. Use the texturing die on the taller glass. Add stamped blackberry clusters (because why not bring the garden to the glass?) Arrange and adhere with Dimensionals over the arch panel.

Sentiment Label: Stamp “Cheers” in Blackberry Bliss on Pool Party cardstock. Die cut using Beautiful Butterflies Dies label.

Final Touches: Stamp “Let’s Celebrate!” on the arch. Scatter a few Starburst Sequins for some bubbly sparkle. Tuck in more blackberries for flavour and fun! To create the blackberries I stamped them in B;ackberry Bliss Ink and used a blending pen to add Blackberry Bliss Ink to the insides, then die cut.

💡 TIP: Heat emboss the drinks for a glassy look or add Wink of Stella to the berries for extra juice-inspired shine!

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A great way to get all the new colours!

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