Birthday Sunshine & Rainbows for GDP487!

Leave a comment March 10, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I’m so excited to share my latest creation for this week’s Global Design Project Challenge (#GDP487)! The theme this week is Sunshine & Rainbows ☀️🌈☂️, and I had so much fun bringing this cheerful inspiration to life in my card.

Here’s the card I created:

The Design

I wanted to capture the bright and happy vibes of sunshine and rainbows, so I used the Happiest Day stamp set along with a blend of bold and vibrant colours! The left panel features a rainbow of stars, which I created by stamping the star image repeatedly and blending the colours seamlessly with Blending Brushes.

Here’s the colour lineup I used to create this beautiful gradient:
🎨 Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Peach Pie, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Coastal Cabana, Azure Afternoon, Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia, and Berry Burst!

To add some extra sparkle, I incorporated a strip of Pastel Ombre Glimmer Paper and some Iridescent Faceted Gems. The sentiment, ‘Wishing You the Happiest Birthday,’ is heat embossed in white on a Coastal Cabana circle, die-cut from the Spotlight on Nature Dies. And of course, I couldn’t resist adding a popped-up dragonfly from the Happiest Day set—a little extra whimsy to finish it off!

Why I Love This Layout

One of my favourite things about this design is its versatility! By simply changing the colours or sentiment, this layout could work for so many different occasions—think thank you cards, baby showers, or even encouragement notes. The blended background technique is a fantastic way to make any card pop with colour!

Here is a full list of the supplies I used:

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $15.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Pastel Ombre Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper $16.50	Happiest Day Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $28.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $11.00
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad $12.25	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Versamark Pad $13.00	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder $29.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit $37.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $44.00	Iridescent Faceted Gems $11.75	Small Blending Brushes $20.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00	Take Your Pick $16.50	Paper Trimmer $39.00	Simply Shammy $12.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $90.00	Spotlight On Nature Dies $48.00

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What Do You Think?

Do you love rainbow-themed cards as much as I do? What’s your go-to colour combo for happy, cheerful designs? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️💬

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Birthday Fun for #GDP486 – A Sweet Sketch Challenge!

Leave a comment March 3, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week’s Global Design Project (#GDP486) is a sketch challenge, and I couldn’t wait to play along! 🎉 Sketch challenges are one of my favorite ways to spark creativity because they provide a great starting point while still allowing for endless design possibilities.

For this card, I used the Birthday Celebrations Bundle to create a fun, festive birthday card with soft pastel tones, delicate details, and a touch of shimmer. Let’s take a closer look!

Here’s the card I created:

Card Details & Design Inspiration

I started by die-cutting a Basic White circle using the Stylish Shapes Dies as my focal point. To add a fun, dimensional element, I placed a ready-to-use die-cut cupcake with a birthday candle from the Wildflower Birthday DSP pack right in the center. The circle was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals for extra depth.

For the background, I layered a piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock, a soft striped pattern from the Wildflower Birthday DSP, and a strip of Gold Foil to bring in some shimmer.

The “Happy Birthday” sentiment was created using 2nd generation Blueberry Bushel Ink, giving it a soft yet balanced look while keeping the design festive! 🎂💖

To complete the card, I added a few Pretty in Pink die-cut flowers with Iridescent Foil Gem centers, along with a gold heat-embossed banner, creating the perfect blend of playfulness and elegance. This layout is so versatile—you could easily switch up the colors and stamps for different occasions!

Here is a full list of the supplies I used:

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Pretty In Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Gold Foil Sheets $7.00	Wildflower Birthday 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English) $29.25
Birthday Celebration Bundle (English) $56.50	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Versamark Pad $13.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit $37.00	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder $29.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $44.00
Iridescent Foil Gems $11.00	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Mini Glue Dots $10.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $177.00	Paper Snips $16.50

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Join My Birthday Celebrations Card Class! 🎈

Want to make more beautiful birthday cards like this? Join my upcoming Birthday Celebrations Card Class on March 29th! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this class will teach you fun techniques while you create handmade birthday cards perfect for any celebration!

📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Online
🎟️ Register by: March 5th

✨ Sign up today and let’s craft together! https://form.jotform.com/leahdixon41/birthday-celebration-card-class

Play Along with GDP486!

If you love sketch challenges, I encourage you to play along with this week’s Global Design Project! Get creative, share your design, and most importantly—have fun crafting!

👇 Would you send this card to someone special? How would you use this sketch? Let me know in the comments!

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When you place an order and use my host code (6HQ62V46) this month, I’ll send you a link to an exclusive 30+ Project Tutorial Bundle as a thank-you!

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Join My Birthday Celebration Card Class! 🎉🎂

Leave a comment February 27, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Are you ready to craft some beautiful handmade birthday cards? My upcoming Birthday Celebration Card Class is the perfect way to create with the stunning Birthday Celebration Bundle and Wildflower Birthday DSP!

This virtual class is designed for all skill levels, and you’ll walk away with six unique birthday card designs you’ll love sharing with friends and family.

Class Details

📅 Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 9 AM PT (adjust for your time zone)
📍 Where: Private Facebook Group (Replay available on YouTube)
💲 Cost: $75 (includes a full class kit!)

What’s Included in Your Class Kit?

✨ 6 exclusive card designs
✨ Full pack of Gold & Silver 1/8” Trim Combo Pack
✨ Full pack of Iridescent Foil Gems
✨ Full pack of Wildflower Birthday 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper
✨ Step-by-step PDF tutorial with photos, measurements & supply list
✨ Live class experience + access to replays for crafting at your own pace

🔹 You’ll need to provide your own stamps, inks, and adhesives.

Bonus Offer – Save on the Birthday Celebration Bundle!

Want to create your cards exactly as designed? When you add the Birthday Celebration Bundle to your order, you’ll get it at catalogue price—no shipping or taxes! (I’ll place the order for you, and it will be direct shipped to you.)

Early Bird Bonus – Earn Free Sale-A-Bration Rewards!

Sale-A-Bration ends February 28, so don’t miss this extra perk! 🎉

➡️ If you order the Birthday Celebration Bundle, plus the trim, gems, and DSP before February 28, your total meets the $75 minimum, and you’ll earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration product!
➡️ Increase your order to $150 (before shipping/taxes), and you’ll get to choose two Sale-A-Bration items or one higher-level Sale-A-Bration product!

Make ’n Take Kits – Mailed to You!

Your Make ‘n Take package will be mailed by March 14, giving plenty of time for arrival before class. However, with the mail being unpredictable, there’s a small chance it could arrive after March 29—but don’t worry! You’ll have full access to the recordings so you can craft along whenever your kit arrives.

🏠 Local Pickup Available: If you’re near Port Coquitlam, BC, you can pick up your class package directly from me.

Register Now – Space is Limited!

Registration closes Wednesday, March 5 at noon, so don’t wait!

I can’t wait to craft with you! Let’s create some beautiful birthday cards together. 🎂💖

A perk to ordering with me (or signing up for this class ASAP) in the month of February is that with any order over $75cdn, you will receive a FREE SAB item and I am emailing out an amazing 37 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Let’s Craft Together!

I’d love for you to join one of my in-person card classes:

March 15, 2025

These classes are perfect for all skill levels and are a great way to learn new techniques, try out Stampin’ Up! products, and connect with other cardmakers. Spots fill up quickly, so be sure to register early!

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