HSS469 Colour Challenge- Cheers to Blackberry Season!

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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Create your own summer-inspired card using this week’s trio at https://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/. You’ll love where the colours take you!


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HSS468 – Celebratory Sips Inspiration Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge (#HSS468) is filled with summery fun, so I reached for my Celebratory Sips 12×12 DSP and created a trio of refreshing drink elements to fussy cut. For the backdrop, I watercoloured loose circles on Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper using Azure Afternoon and Blueberry Bushel reinkers.

🌟 Watercolour Tip: Start by painting your circle shape with just water, then load your brush with a watered-down drop of reinker. When you add this to your wet area, the colour blooms beautifully, and using two shades together creates stunning blends and movement!

I mounted everything on Blueberry Bushel and Azure Afternoon cardstock, and finished the look with Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Adhesive-backed Gems. A perfect “Cheers—it’s your day!” kind of card!

👉 Join the HSS468 challenge and get inspired: https://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/

Here is a full list of the supplies I used:



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November 2024 – 1 Layout/ 3 Cards

This morning I used one of the layouts from page 22 of the Stampin’ Up! 2024 Annual Catalogue! Here are the 3 cards that I created live – you can see the full video below.

Watch this video replay or look below to grab the printable PDF Tutorials and a full printable image of the card templates from page 22 .

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Alpine Air Kit by Stampin’ Up!

This month Stampin’ Up! is having a kit sale – 30% off all kits!! So I am featuring the new Alpine Air Kit. In this kit you get supplies to make 9 cards ( 3 each of 3 designs). All our kits come with everything you need (paper, adhesive, stamp set, block, and ink, etc…) except a pair of scissors and a stamp cleaner. You can see the video I created of the 3 designs from the kit as well as 3 alternative designs. Keep scrolling for a 4th bonus card that I made after the video ended.

Here are the 3 cards (almost) as the kit instructions show.

Here are my 3 alternative cards.

Finally, here is my 4th bonus card – I found the extra Night of Navy cardstock piece on my desk while cleaning up. So I die cut some Thoughtful Journey DSP with the Deckled Rectangles and put it all together on a Thick Basic White card base.

The supplies I used to create the cards in my video (the kit designs and 4 alternatives) are listed below.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$16.50

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 441- Sketch Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a beachy Inspiration Challenge. I used the Under the Moon stamp set from Stampin’ Up! The rest of the design team have also created beautiful cards using the Inspiration photos below, head over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments page to view them all and then join the challenge.

Here is my card created using these beautiful products by Stampin’ Up!

You can find a full list of materials used below, as well as a printable recipe card for making this Uner the Moon card. You can order any of these supplies from me here: https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=HUC262KW


When you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to a fantastic 41 project Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

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Biggest Wish and other AWESOME retiring items by Stampin’ Up!

The next few weeks are bittersweet as we say goodbye to some favourite crafting items and get ready to welcome in some new and wonderful items. I am trying to highlight last chance items – before they are gone. This week i featured the Biggest Wish stamp set, Masterfully Made DSP, Iridescent Rhinestones and Sheer Ribbon Combo (ALL retiring items). Here is my card that I created live – you can see the full video below.

You’ll want to check out the video to hear about some of the great sale prices on a lot of the Stampin’ Up! retiring items (including items I used on this card!)

To see all the last chance products that are still available check out my shop: https://leahdixon.stampinup.net/. Here is a list of all the supplies I used to create this card.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$15.00

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Sale-a-bration Samples – Detailed Dogwood

Sale-a-bration is nearly over and you don’t want to miss out on this gorgeous FREE stamp set! This week i am featuring the elegant Detailed Dogwood stamp set. You can earn this stamp set FREE with a $120 purchase, before shipping and taxes. I have paired it up with the Notes of Nature stamp set – another truly elegant stamp set from the Stampin’ Up! Jan – April mini catalogue. It has my all time FAVOURITE birthday sentiment in it. I love the words, shape and the fonts!

I cased this card from a beautiful boho blue version created by Mikaela Titheridge. You can see how I made this card in the video below. There is also some more information about Sale-a-bration and a bit about my upcoming Stamp Camp in the video.

Sale-a-bration only lasts one more week! It ends Feb 29, 2024 – so don’t wait to earn your FREE products. Items are available while supplies last. Here is a list of all the supplies I used to create this card.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$15.00

Looking for some other fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website. Or JOIN my Ink Pad Pals team to really get crafting. Now is a FANTASTIC time to join – see details below!

We have a fantastic offering for customers who sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration! Customers who join our fun crafting community as a new demonstrator can get $165 CAD worth of product PLUS our Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio* (an $82 CAD value) for just $135 CAD!  Or customers who want to join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration but are interested in a different join option can instead get $165 CAD worth of product PLUS an additional $41 CAD worth of product of their choice when they join for $135 CAD. That’s a $206 CAD value! 

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – January 2024

Happy New Year! It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This month we are featuring FREE Sale-a-bration items. These are products that you can earn for FREE with a $60 or $120 CAD order from now until Feb 29th, 2024. On this card you will find the Jungle Pals stamp set (FREE with a $60 order) and the Jungle Pals dies ( FREE with a $120 order). I paired these with some fun In Colours and the Biggest Wish stamp set. See all the details of my card below and then hop around to see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a comment and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

See below for a full list of supplies used to create this card.

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Here is a full list of supplies needed to create these cards.


The cards below were created by Stampin’ Up designers. They are so cute!

A perk to ordering with me in the month of January is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 42 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

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You can see all the benefits of joining my team (the Ink Pad Pals) by clicking the image below.

Right now for only $135 – you can get $165 in product of your choice PLUS this amazing Glass Mat for FREE!

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 421 – Colour Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a rich autumn Colour Challenge. I used the Bird’s Eye View stamp set to create mine. Our design team have created wonderful cards so, head over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments page to view them all and then join the challenge.

Here is my card created using the Bird’s Eye View stamp set and some soon to be released Cheery Patterns Embossing Folders by Stampin’ Up!

I had really wanted to use DSp for the background, but realized I do not own the Neutrals 6X6 DSP – so I had some fun with cardstock and embossing folders instead. Here is a list of materials used to create this card. The Cheery Patterns Embossing Folders are not listed below as they are not yet available. You can get them beginning Sept 6 or you can add them now to a Starter Kit.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$15.00

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

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah. You can also sign up for my newsletter (link below) so you don’t miss out on any of my events.

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is a great time to join my team.

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

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 416 – Sketch Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a beautiful Sketch Challenge that just seemed perfect for the Circle Sayings stamp set and the bundled 2-3/8″ circle punch. Our design team have created a diverse set of cards so, head over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments page to view them all and then join the challenge.

Here is my card created using the Circle Sayings bundle by Stampin’ Up!

The DSP I used on the card is my favorite pattern from the Bright and Beautiful 6X6 DSP pack . Here is a full list of materials used to create this card.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$15.00

When you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to a fantastic project 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.

Live outside of Canada? The online option for this Stamp Camp is still available!
See the details and register here soon – you can sign up at any time to get this great content!

You can also sign up for my newsletter (link below) so you don’t miss out on any of my events.

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

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