Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #569

1 Comment January 22, 2023 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week’s Freshly Made Sketches challenge is a fantastic, clean Sketch Challenge.

Here is mine created using the Sweet Citrus bundle.

I used the FREE with a $60 purchase – Sale-a-bration – Favored Flowers 12X12 DSP ( grab your wishlist and start shopping to get your DSP for free – https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=XNKSWC2C ).

All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are listed below. This Sweet Citrus Bundle is also my featured product in this week’s card class. See all the details about my FREE with a purchase card class below.

Product List

159229 $12.00	160833 $16.50	146990 $12.75	160645 $68.25	132708 $8.25
147094 $11.00	147095 $11.00	147100 $11.00	160449 $12.25	110755 $5.50
104430 $6.00	159236 $10.25

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Jingle Jingle Jingle FMS 551 Card

4 Comments September 4, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

The rain showed up today – so I took advantage of the weather and stayed inside to craft. Yay! Todays’ card was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketch (#FMS551). Since I will be featuring the very FUN Jingle Jingle Jingle stamp set all week (an din an upcoming card class – details below) I thought I’d play with it today.

I used the brightest paper I had on hand – the holiday sheets from Celebrate Everything 12X12 DSP.

You can see exactly how I created this card by reading the printable card recipe below. All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are also listed below.

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $14.00	Celebrate Everything 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159913] $24.50	Jingle Jingle Jingle Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [153438] $30.00	Charming Landscapes Embossing Folders [159593] $11.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147051] $11.00	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad [147097] $11.00	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad [159216] $11.00	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad [147087] $11.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] $11.00	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130] $10.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $34.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $170.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $10.25

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Adventure Camper Sale-a-bration Card

2 Comments July 27, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Every Wednesday morning at 9am(-ish) Pacific Time I craft LIVE on FB and You Tube. If you didn’t catch my video this morning you can see the card I created below. It was created using the He’s All That stamp set and the incredibly cute Tree Lot Sale-a-bration dies. The card was inspired by the talented Elizabeth Price and a Freshly Made Sketches (FMS546) challenge.

I created the background by using Coastal Cabana ink with a Blending Brush and a circle template as a mask. Then I roughed up the edges using the edge of my paper snips. Finally I splattered the whole piece with Wink of Stella and White Ink. Then I set it aside to dry while I created the tree and camper elements.

You can see exactly how I created this card in this video replay. 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.

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $12.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $14.00	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $12.75	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197] $12.75	Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack [156457] $13.75
Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155668] $12.75	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101856] $13.75	He's All That Cling Stamp Set (English) [159071] $30.00	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096] $11.00	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $11.00
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Ink Refill [101780] $6.25	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $41.00	Tree Lot Dies [159938] $0.00	Linen Thread [104199] $7.00
Fine Sparkle Adhesive Backed Gems [159967] $10.25	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $15.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50
Paper Snips [103579] $15.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $86.00

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Remember that this month there are so many reasons to place an order – FREE Sale-a-bration Items for $60+CAD orders and when you use my host code I will also send you the link to this fabulous 30 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

I also have a great Stamp Camp coming up at the end of the summer ( registration is open now) featuring the Joyful Flurry bundle.

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Happiness Abounds Sale-a-bration Card

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

Every Wednesday morning at 9am(-ish) Pacific Time I craft LIVE on FB and You Tube. If you didn’t catch my video this morning you can see the card I created below. It was created using the Happiness abounds Bundle and the versatile Silver & Gold 6X6 Sale-a-bration DSP.

I created the background by colouring the Silver & Gold DSP with Orchid Oasis and Tahitian Tide Stampin’ Blends Combos. I actually coloured one large piece of DSP and then cut it into 3/4″ strips, flipping some of them before gluing them.

You can see exactly how I created this card in this video replay. All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are listed below as well as a printable PDF tutorial card.

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	Silver & Gold 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159941] $0.00	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101856] $13.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $14.00	Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824] $68.25
Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555] $25.00	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214] $11.00	Orchid Oasis Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159223] $12.25	Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159221] $12.25
Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $41.00	Simply Elegant Trim [155766] $10.25	Glossy Dots Assortment [158827] $11.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Paper Trimmer [152392] $34.00	Paper Snips [103579] $15.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $86.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $13.75
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $10.25

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In the video I didn’t glue my first DSP strip correctly, so I had to add a 5th strip. Below you can see a version with the strips spaced the way I had intended. Creating the card this way you only need a 3″ X 4-1/2″ piece of DSP (which means you can actually make 2 cards from one piece of DSP). I used Orchid Oasis and Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Combos to colour this one.

I also have a great Stamp Camp coming up at the end of the summer ( registration is open now) featuring the Joyful Flurry bundle.

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Splendid Thoughts FMS# 544 – Sketch Challenge

1 Comment July 13, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Every Wednesday morning at 9am(-ish) Pacific Time I craft LIVE on FB and You Tube. If you didn’t catch my video this morning you can see the card I created below. It was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketch (FMS544)

This card was created with the Splendid Thoughts Bundle. I used Pool Party and Light Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends to colour the greenery and to create the background layer I used the Splendid Day DSP. I used Basic Gray ink to stamp the greenery outlines and the sentiment. There is even a subtle vellum die cut leaf in the background.

I love the sentiments in this stamp set. I chose the ‘Let’s Celebrate’ sentiment since it is versatile. I can now use this card for a birthday, wedding or other celebration.

You can see exactly how I created this card in this video replay. 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	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613] $12.75	Splendid Day 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [159666] $21.00	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101856] $13.75	Splendid Thoughts Bundle (English) [159677] $71.00
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $11.00	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894] $12.25	Stampin’ Blends Light Combo Pack [159465] $12.25	2021 2023 In Color Opal Rounds [159185] $11.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $86.00

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I also have a great Stamp Camp coming up at the end of the summer ( registration is open now) featuring the Joyful Flurry bundle.

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Joyful Flurry Christmas Card

2 Comments July 2, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Stampin’ Up! has released a NEW mini catalogue ( the July – December 2022 Mini Catalogue) and the 2nd Sale-a-bration brochure of the year!! Because of that (and the fact that I’m on summer vacation now!!) I am going to be crafting live every day this week. Todays’ card features the Joyful Flurry bundle since I am a part of a wonderful group offering a Joyful Flurry MEGA Stamp Camp – see all the details and register HERE or through the link below.

The card design was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge (FMS542).

I love all the sparkly bits on the Glimmer paper, the Festive Pearls and the Gold & Vanilla ribbon.

To learn exactly how I created this card you can see the supply list below or watch the video. The beginning of the video briefly talks about the new Mini catalogue – some of the great host rewards and the SAB host rewards. I also showed the fantastic Making Plans Collection that you can receive for FREE when you join my Ink Pad Pals Stamping Team. Contact me to find out more about how you can join my team and be a part of our great Crafting Community.

Contact me to plan a party or place a qualifying order.

See more details about this great Collection here or click above to join my team.

Here is my video from July 2, 2022. You will also find a full supply list below and a printable Tutorial.

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

List of supplies I used and a printable tutorial:

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [144237] $12.00	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776] $12.75	Lights Aglow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [159535] $21.00	Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [159537] $13.75	Joyful Flurry Bundle (English) [159812] $69.25
Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $41.00	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576] $11.00	Gold & Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Satin Edged Ribbon [159555] $11.00	Festive Pearls [159963] $9.75	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes [107300] $10.25	Paper Snips [103579] $15.00	Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders [155433] $13.75
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $170.00

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Don’t forget that during SALE-a- bration you receive a FREE item for every $60 you spend!

I have another perk to ordering with me in the month of July- any order over $65cdn, I am also emailing out an amazing 30 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

Live outside of Canada – but want the Tutorial Bundle? Contact me to purchase the PDF.

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 386 – Sketch Challenge

1 Comment April 5, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

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

I just had to design with some of my favourite retiring products – these are items you definitely want to have in your craft stash.

This background was embossed with the Tasteful Textiles 3D embossing folder, the tag was punched using the Everyday Label Punch, the image and sentiment are from the Sweet Strawberry stamp set. If you want to grab some of these product for yourself head over to my shop before May 2nd (while supplies last).

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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.

131202	157928	159276	121045	101856
152718	144668	158046	158231	132708
147050	147104	155518	102283	155554
129053	103579	149653	110755	103683
104430

This month when you use my host code I will also send you the link to this fabulous 35 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

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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 # 383 – Sketch Challenge

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

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

I let the gorgeous DSP and the bold sentiment in this FREE Friendly Hello Sale-a-bration Bundle speak for themselves.

Here are the measurements you need to create this card.

Pool Party cardstock – 11″ X 4-1/4″, score at 5-1/2″

Basic Gray cardstock – 5-1/4″ X 4″ and a piece for the largest Tailor Made Tag

Basic White – 5-1/8″ X 3-7/8″ (cut using the Stitched Greenery die)

Friendly Hello DSP – 3-1/2″ X 3-7/8″

Fresh Freesia Open Weave ribbon and Loose Flower Flourishes to embellish.

The soft colours in this DSP feel very spring like to me – which is exactly the feel I need right now since it is still so cold outside.

This layout is great and so easy to use. Here is a totally different feeling card with the exact same layout.

All of the supplies I used 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.

friendly-hello-feb-21-2022 Download

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $12.00	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Friendly Hello Bundle (English) [159990] $0.00	Stitched Greenery Die [155451] $44.00
Tailor Made Tags Dies [155563] $30.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $163.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $24.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00
Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155615] $9.50	Loose Flower Flourishes [155808] $10.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25

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Remember that this month there are so many reasons to place an order – FREE Sale-a-bration items with a qualifying order and when you use my host code I will also send you the link to this fabulous 34 card Tutorial Bundle!

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

Snowy Christmas Card

Leave a comment November 18, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Today I am playing with the Perfectly Plaid stamp set again – but using it to create a more traditional Christmas card with a snowy scene. I am also using a sketch from Global Design Project (GDP318) to inspire me.

This card looks a bit complicated, but in reality uses very few materials and only 1 ink and 1 reinker!! The tress and sentiment were stamped in Garden Green and the snow was created by splattering White Craft ink across the stamped scene. To see exactly how I created this please check out my video below and make sure to follow my You Tube channel to see all my latest creations, tips and tricks.

Here is a full list of supplies used to create this rustic card. If you get a chance to shop with me TODAY ( Nov 18, 2021) there is even a Seasonal Sale happening (10% off cardstock, 15% off inks, and 20% off dies).

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Tidings Of Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders $13.50
Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $23.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Ink Refill $6.00	Water Painters $16.25	Tailored Tag Punch $24.00
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon $10.25	Rhinestone Basic Jewels $6.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50