Sunny Sentiments Thank You Card

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

All week I am creating using the Sunny Sentiments cling stamp set. Today I created this card for the TGIF Challenge #340.

I used the mash up of :

Color Challenge – Basic Black, Vanilla, Blackberry Bliss
Sketch Challenge

The three background panels on this card were created by stamping leaves and dots from the Christmas Season stamp set using Blackberry Bliss Ink on Very Vanilla CS.

Product List

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Sunny Sentiments Cling Stamp Set (English) $27.00	Christmas Season Bundle (English) $73.75
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Matte Black Dots $9.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $82.00
Paper Trimmer $34.00	Very Vanilla 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.

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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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3X3 Strawberry Gift Card

4 Comments July 2, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Before the pandemic, I loved to keep small gift cards on hand to pop into a bouquet of flowers or on top of a box of chocolates. Now that restrictions are lifting here in BC I am hoping to do a lot of visiting with friends this summer – which means I’ll need these little cards again. Yay!!

If you know my stamping, you’ll know I always look for inspiration around me, today I found it on these two blogs:

Some times I’ll even make a stack of 3X3 cards and package them up with the small square envelopes and give that as a gift to the hosts. These are quick and simple to make. If you want to make some yourself – check out the full supplies list below.

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Sweet Strawberry Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $24.00	Strawberry Builder Punch $24.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad $10.25
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Blender Pens $16.25	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Genial Gems $11.00	Stampin' Seal+ $16.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Whisper White 3" X 3" (7.6 X 7.6 Cm) Envelopes $13.50	Paper Trimmer $34.00	Simply Scored $41.00

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Sweet Strawberry in a Farmhouse Chic Style

2 Comments June 28, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Summer is here!! The crazy heat here in BC (over 41C) meant no school today (the last day of school for my own class and my younger kids). It was too hot to even go outside and swim – so of course I went to the basement to stamp 🙂

This card was inspired by the delicious strawberries growing in my yard and by these two challenges:

I love creating cards with lots of layers, textures and colours. This one is no different. I used blending brushes, an embossing folder, water painter, DSP, punches and embellishments. A full list of supplies is below. Basically though, the white layer was lightly coloured using Highland Heather with a blending brush and then embossed with Brick and Mortar. I should have splattered it all with Gorgeous Grape ink at this point ( but I forgot so had to do it at the end and cover up the strawberries with scrap paper so they wouldn’t get splattered). The strawberries were inked with Poppy Parade (full strength for the outline and 2nd generation for the inside). The stems are Granny Apple Green full strength for outline and inside. They were attached with Dimensionals.

Product List

Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $13.25	In Good Taste Designer Series Paper $29.00	Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder $13.50	Blending Brushes $16.25
Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Water Painters $16.25	Linen Thread $6.75	Sweet Strawberry Bundle $43.00
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Genial Gems $11.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals $5.50
Stampin’ Seal+ $16.25	Mini Glue Dots $7.25

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Daisy Garden Peek-a-boo window card

Leave a comment June 22, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

The hot weather is here and summer vacation is about to begin. I love this time of year since everything starts to feel a bit more relaxed. I can even usually find a few minutes in the morning to get into my garden before going to work. This is the first year ever I have actually grown daisies in my garden. I LOVE them!! A beautiful pop of white amongst what is mostly green at this time of year.

Today’s card was inspired by my garden and the two challenges below. Click the images if you want to see the full challenge.

Here is the card I created. To see a full video with all the details of how I made it scroll down.

Using a mix of colouring tools (Stampin’ Blends, water painter, blender pens) allows me to create exactly the look I want. Plus this card is simple enough that can make a bunch of them to quickly send out to customers and my stampin’ team. What other colour scheme can you imagine these flowers in?

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Daisy Garden Cling Stamp Set $30.00	Stamparatus $67.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Blender Pens $16.25	Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English) $29.00
Painted Labels Dies $48.00	Water Painters $16.25	Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon $9.50	Paper Snips $13.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush $11.00
2021–2023 In Color Jewels $9.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $163.00

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What’s Cooking? – spoon full of love

Leave a comment June 16, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

All week ( well, whenever I can sneek into my craft room between writing report cards and helping the kids with year end projects) I am playing with the What’s Cooking bundle by Stampin’ Up! The stamps are great because they essentially colour themselves – so it’s quick, gorgeous stamping.

Today I got a bit into using the dies as well. It made it a snap to create this card using a sketch challenge from TGIF (TGIFC320)

I love that the dies cut and emboss on the cutting board. So much texture to add interest to the card. I also love that I can create kitchen utensils of ANY colour. The soon to be retired (and currently on sale) Resin Heart embellishments were perfect for this card and sentiment!

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Biggest Wish – Acetate Transfer Technique

1 Comment May 29, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This was created for the TGIF Challenge #318. The challenge was to use Stampin’ Blends. I decided to try out a technique I’ve wanted to try for awhile called Acetate Transfer Technique.

To create this background I scribbled on a piece of acetate (just a piece left over from one of my stamp sets) with a Night of Navy Stampin’ Blend and a Polished Pink Stampin’ Blend. Then I spritzed the coloured acetate generously with Rubbing Alcohol and flipped it over onto a piece of Basic White cardstock. You can get a different look every time using this technique. I love how the colours blended to create a purple too.

After it dried, I stamped the sentiment using Night of Navy ink, flicked Wink of Stella across the card and then continued with all the normal, ribbon, layer, embellish stuff. You’ll find a whole supply list below.

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $23.00	2021–2023 In Color Jewels $9.50	Simply Elegant Trim $10.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Paper Snips $13.50

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Biggest Wish

Leave a comment May 25, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Today’s card was a bit of a journey. I started out trying to create just a quick Catalogue Inspiration card for the TGIF Challenge #TGIFC317

Instead, I ended up smudging some black ink on the DSP of this card. I have to add some extra stamping to the card to cover up my smudges. In the end, it’s not my favourite card – but better than a nice card with a smudge on the front.

Here you can see the card I had envisioned, and the card I ended up creating to save the DSP.

If you’d like to see the whole process, check out my video below. You can also always join me at 9am (ish) on Tuesday mornings to see the live videos and chat with me while I create.

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper $24.00	Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $23.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack $15.00	Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon $11.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50
Paper Snips $13.50

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DAY 5 – STAMPIN THE RAINBOW

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

I will be live every day this week (Mar 14 – 20) at 10am(ish) to stamp with you. Each day I will be featuring a different colour and one great ordering special (see below). Today’s card is featuring a range of blues – Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana and Pool Party. The stamp set I am using is called Nothing Better Than. The card idea was inspired by a card sketch from TGIF Challenges (#TGIFC307)

To create the fun, popped up sparkly words I die cut Rainbow Glimmer Paper attached to a Foam Adhesive Sheet. I also added Wink of Stella to the cocktails and some Rhinestones for extra bling.

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Receive a Classic Stampin’ Pad (in the colour of your choice) for FREE with your minimum of a 60.00 order placed with me! (This special is available only in Canada and ends March 20th)
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Or look below for a full list of materials used in today’s card.

*You can add the ink pad to your order (must be in addition to the $60 minimum) and I will reimburse you vie EFT or email me your preferred colour and I will mail/deliver selected ink pad beginning March 29^th.

Die cutting with Foam Adhesive sheets is a bit fussy, but well worth the trouble. Try it with other die cut words and DSP. To see exactly how I created this card – check out my You Tube video. While you are there make sure to subscribe to my channel.

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159229 $11.25	131297 $12.00	152487 $15.75	122924 $12.00	152323 $41.00
154061 $63.75	132708 $8.25	147096 $10.25	147098 $10.25	154894 $12.00
154885 $12.00	153106 $12.00	141897 $11.00	153056 $8.25	152815 $11.00
110755 $5.50	104430 $5.50	144108 $5.50	150673 $82.00	103579 $13.50
144220 $6.75

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Black and Whisper White colour challenge

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

Today I was taking a break from prepping for the new year and the new January – June mini catalogue. This card was created for the TGIF Challenge #297.

I enjoyed playing with the Daisy lane stamp set and of course using my favourite sentiments from the Peaceful Moments stamp set.

There are many little details on this card that I think make all the difference. First of all, the ferns were added with White embossing powder and the bottom of the black cardstock was dry embossed with the Dainty Diamonds embossing folder and then brushed lightly with Wink of Stella. At the top of the card I sponged white ink on the edges and then also brushed it with Wink of Stella. The Clear Epoxy Droplets add that rainy BC touch and the centers of the Daisy also received a Wink of Stella shimmer.

I loved the challenge of using only Black and White as a contrast to the VERY colourful stamping I have been doing recently.

Happy Stampin!

Leah

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121045 $12.00	100730 $13.25	149325 $31.00	143713 $24.00	102283 $13.00
109132 $8.25	129053 $41.00	151595 $29.00	132708 $8.25	152702 $12.25
141897 $11.00	101780 $6.00	133773 $7.00	147801 $12.25	151326 $10.25
103683 $7.25	110755 $5.50	104430 $5.50

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