Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #376 – Inspiration Challenge

Leave a comment November 2, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I am SO EXCITED to be a new member of the Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge Design Team! This week’s challenge is an inspiration challenge. I loved the purple, blue and green watercolour look so I was thrilled to spend some time playing in my craft room with water painters.

To create my card I used a piece of Shimmery White Cardstock. I find it to be the perfect paper when you want to create some watercolour art with out the texture of water colour paper.

I started by using blending brushes to apply a soft Highland Heather and Balmy Blue background. Then I used my water painter and some Balmy Blue reinker to splatter blue dots on the cardstock.

Next I added my leaves. I did this by using Highland Heather, Balmy Blue and Evening Evergreen reinkers to create water colours. I then used my water painter to paint my leaf stamps and I then stamped the painted image onto the cardstock. This technique keeps the water on the page to a minimum since I wasn’t actually using water colour paper.

Once that background dried I stamped the deer from Peaceful Deer on to my image using stamped off Soft Suede. Then I coloured him in with Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends and added the eye and nose with Light Basic Black Stampin’ Blends. I am not a brave enough watercolourer to paint the deer as well – although I think the look worked well enough.

I finished the card with a 3D Wintry Embossing Folder Background, my current favourite ribbon (White Glittered Organdy) and a sentiment tag from the Stitched So Sweetly dies.

I hope you give painting your solid stamped images a try on the Shimmery Cardstock, it’s a great cheater way of having watercolour skills.

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock $11.25	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $13.25	Shimmery White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $13.50	Peaceful Deer Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $30.00	Christmas Season Photopolymer Stamp Set $30.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Blending Brushes $16.25	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill $5.00	Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill $5.00
Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill $5.00	Water Painters $16.25	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders $13.50	Stitched So Sweetly Dies $44.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals $5.50	White 3/8” (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon $11.50
Whisper White Medium Envelopes $10.25

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Be Jolly – Freshly Made Sketch

4 Comments October 25, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This Santa set is so cute! I love the little extras that come with him – like this sweet Christmas tree.

I designed this card using the Freshly Made Sketch #508.

I fussy cut Santa so that I could pop him up in front of the tree. I also added some Wink of Stella to the trim of his hat and cuffs so that it would look a bit different than his beard.

Product List

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper $15.75	Scalloped Contours Dies $48.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25
Be Jolly Cling Stamp Set $29.00	Versamark Pad $13.00	Basics Embossing Powders $24.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $41.00	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Just Jade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush $11.00	Paper Snips $13.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels $6.75

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Frosted Gingerbread- Another Sketch Challenge

5 Comments October 15, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I adore Sketch Challenges and this one from Freshly Made Sketches (#FMS507) is so cute! I actually created two cards – but one of them is also a fun fold.

The first card I created using this sketch uses a super fun colour combo – the snowflakes are Balmy Blue with Misty Moonlight sponged on the edges. The sentiment is heat embossed onto a piece of Bermuda Bay cardstock and the background DSP is from the host reward – Pattern Party DSP. This card just seems so happy!

The second card I created is a fun fold card you can actually see all the details on yesterdays blog post.

For a full list of supplies to create the snowflake card see below – each item is even clickable if you live in Canada and want to pick up some new stamping supplies.

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper $24.00	Frosted Gingerbread Bundle (English) $66.50	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Versamark Pad $13.00
White Stampin' Emboss Powder $8.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $41.00	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Sponge Daubers $7.00
2021–2023 In Color Jewels $9.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $82.00	Whisper White Medium Envelopes $10.25

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Frosted Gingerbread Challenge Card

Leave a comment October 13, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

One of my favourite parts of Christmas time is baking/decorating cookies with the kids. This Frosted Gingerbread bundle reminds me of those days and of my Nana’s Gingersnaps. I couldn’t resist creating with it when I saw this week’s colour challenge at Global Design Project (#gdp313) and the sketch challenge for TGIF Challenges (#tgifc337).

My original design used a slightly larger layer and I accented with Rhinestones. The card I created in my live video, I trimmed the Sahara Sand layer to be a bit smaller and I got bold with the Matte Black Dots. The Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon was used to sparkle up the card a bit on both.

The black layer behind the sentiment was placed there more for function than design. It was used to create a wider base on the sentiment so I could attach it with Dimensionals and it would stick to the card base rather than the ribbon that runs behind it.

To hear and see all the tips and tricks – check out my video. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any of my weekly videos.

Product List

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Blending Brushes $16.25	Frosted Gingerbread Bundle (English) $66.50
Gingerbread & Peppermint 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon $11.50
Matte Black Dots $9.50	Stampin' Seal+ $16.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Paper Snips $13.50
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $82.00	Paper Trimmer $34.00	Whisper White Medium Envelopes $10.25

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Christmas Season Bundle

8 Comments October 6, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I love making Christmas cards and I especially LOVE this colour combo! Real Red, Old Olive, and Coastal Cabana – thank you Stampin’ Fancy Friday for featuring these colours. My other inspiration for this card was the sketch from Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge (#HSSSC374).

This card includes a ton of colour, techniques, and texture. A card great card really is in the small details. I blended the background and then splattered it with Coastal Cabana ink and Wink of Stella. Then I embossed the top white layer and the Coastal Cabana strip. I inked, cut and layered up the greenery, then I added sheer ribbon, opal rounds and DSP for more interest. I even stamped the envelope – I LOVE a nicely decorated envelope in the mail.

To get all the details you can watch my video below or check out my supplies list. Make sure to subscribe to my channel so you won’t miss any of my weekly videos.

I hope some of the tips in my video are helpful – especially on how to get great detail with this stamp set. I am happy to keep inspiring you, and if you live in Canada and need some crafting supplies visit my shop – link below 🙂

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock $11.25	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Blending Brushes $16.25	Water Painters $16.25	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush $11.00
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $13.25	Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders $13.50	Regals 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $12.00	Timber 3 D Embossing Folder $13.50
Pool Party 3/8″ (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon $8.25	Christmas Season Bundle (English) $73.75	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25
Opal Rounds $10.25	Bone Folder $9.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals $5.50	Mini Glue Dots $7.25
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine $163.00

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Colourful Beautifully Penned DSP

Leave a comment September 3, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I LOVE the gorgeous Black and White Beautifully Penned DSP that Stampin’ Up! is offering as a FREE reward during Sale-a-bration – but it also lends itself beautifully to having a splash of colour added to it. Today’s card was inspired by a sketch challenge and a post that Stampin’ Up! put on their FB page.

All I did to create this fun look is cut the DSP into 4 1″ X 4″ strips. Then I added some ink with blending brushes and splattered some reinker over top. Flirty Flamingo with a splash of Poppy Parade, So Saffron with a splash of Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz with a splash of Bermuda Bay, words in Balmy Blue, Highland Heather with a splash of Highland Heather. Then i filled in spaces with the squirrel from Nuts About Squirrels and some Pastel Pearls.

A very quick card to make and great for most seasons. Shop now until Sept 30 and earn this DSP for free with a $60 CDN order. Then have fun adding some colour to your Beautifully Penned DSP.

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Beautifully Penned 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper $0.00	Blending Brushes $16.25	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Water Painters $16.25	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill $5.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Ink Refill $5.00
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Ink Refill $5.00	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Ink Refill $5.00	Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $23.00	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Nuts About Squirrels Photopolymer Stamp Set $23.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Pastel Pearls $8.75	Pearl Basic Jewels $6.75	Stampin' Seal+ $16.25
Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50

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In Your Words Harvest Meadow Card

1 Comment August 24, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It may still be summer – but my favourite season- Autumn is coming! Pool Party and Calypso Coral are the perfect colours to ease the transition from summer fun to cool autumn days. This card was created using a card sketch from Global Design Project (#GDP306).

A few of the details that make this card pop are the masking in the background using a Paper Lattice piece, the embossing and fussy cutting of the main word and the glimmer from both the Flirty Flamingo metallic ribbon as well as the Pale Papaya In Colour Jewels. To see all the tricks to making this card check out my video below. Dont’ forget to subscribe to my channel while you are there.

Product List

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Paper Lattice $8.25	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Blending Brushes $16.25	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00
Scalloped Contours Dies $48.00	Stitched Rectangles Dies $48.00	Harvest Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Flirty Flamingo 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Metallic Ribbon $11.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25
In Your Words Host Cling Stamp Set (English) $31.00	Versamark Pad $13.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder $8.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $41.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $82.00
Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Stampin' Seal+ $16.25	Paper Snips $13.50

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For orders under $200 use the host code: Y2Y97KPT.

Orders over $200 qualify for Stampin’ Rewards and an order over $375 earns you this In Your Words (156619) host set for FREE, in addition to your Stampin’ Rewards and Sale-a-bration rewards.

Peaceful Prints Puppy Card

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

The FREE Sale-a-bration reward – Peaceful Prints DSP – is amazing! All of the patterns are beautiful and create such unique card designs. Here I have paired it up with the Sweet Little Stockings stamp set.

To add a bit of bling tot he card I used the Be Dazzling Specialty Paper to mat the circle and some Holiday Rhinestones as the holly berries.

You can earn your own Peaceful Prints DSP with any purchase over $60cdn or even better – buy the Sweet Stockings Suite (minus the felt) to earn the DSP and FREE entry into my upcoming Sweet Stockings Stamp Camp. See all the details and register by clicking the image below.

Use Host Code: 7V9CMY2T to be registered for the Stamp Camp

Sweet Stockings 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$15.75

Sweet Little Stockings Bundle (English)

$64.75

Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

$9.50

Decorative Matte Dots

$11.00

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Penguin Playmates Birthday Card

Leave a comment August 10, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Today I created a fun birthday card using the new Penguin Place bundle and some FREE Penguin Playmates DSP. You can earn your own DSP by purchasing $60cdn during Sale-a-bration. See the full supplies list below, or shop here: http://bit.ly/shopwithleahdixon

The card uses just a few pieces:

Fresh Freesia cardbase: 8.5″ X 5.5, scored at 8.25″

Penguin Playmates DSP: 2 pieces 1″ X 5.5″

Basic White cardstock: 2.25″ X 5.5″ and a scrap for the balloon if you want to pop it up

You can watch the video below for all the details – but here are the two tips I shared today.

Use blends to colour the Playing With Patterns Resin Dots so they coordinate with the Penguin Playmates DSP.

The small balloon in the retired Balloon Punch coordinates with the balloon in the Penguin Place stamp set.

I am also really happy with how the bow turned out. I rarely have such great success tying a bow on screen! You have to check it out.

Product List

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Penguin Playmates 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper $0.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Penguin Place Bundle (English) $42.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25
Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Just Jade & Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Braided Ribbon $8.25	Mini Glue Dots $7.25
Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush $11.00	Playing With Patterns Resin Dots $11.00	Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Just Jade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00

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Be Dazzling Snowflakes

2 Comments August 6, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

The FREE Be Dazzling Specialty Paper from the Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-bration Brochure adds a sparkle to any project! I used it today on this Sketch Challenge card inspired by Freshly Made Sketches.

The Be dazzling Specialty Paper is a bit thicker so you may want to run it through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine a few times to ensure it cuts all the way through. Especially with more detailed dies like these.

Here is a full list of supplies I used to create this quick card. Don’t forget that for every $60cdn you spend before taxes and shipping, you earn a FREE sale-a-bration item! Time to start shopping 🙂

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Be Dazzling 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Paper $0.00
Merry Snowflakes Bundle (English) $67.50	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders $13.50	Stampin' Seal+ $16.25	Adhesive Sheets $13.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $163.00

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If you find your order is over $135 (before or after shipping and taxes) then you may want to consider grabbing a starter kit. It is $135 (FREE SHIPPING, no GST) to receive $165 in product, a FREE past Paper Pumpkin AND a FREE Bundle from the selection below.

Add one of these to your Starter Kit for FREE from Aug 3 – Sep 30, 2021!!!

Frosted Gingerbread Bundle (English) $66.50	Christmas Season Bundle (English) $73.75	Christmas To Remember Bundle (English) $81.75	Whimsical Trees Bundle (English) $70.00
Peaceful Deer Bundle (English) $48.50	Sweet Little Stockings Bundle (English) $64.75	Penguin Place Bundle (English) $42.25	Peaceful Cabin Bundle (English) $72.75
Arctic Bears Bundle (English) $64.75	Beauty Of Tomorrow Bundle (English) $68.25	Gorgeous Leaves Bundle $60.25	Nature's Harvest Bundle (English) $72.75