Throwback Thursday: Picture Perfect Party DSP with a Fresh Twist! 🎉

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

This week’s Throwback Thursday is all about bringing bold birthday vibes back! I dusted off the retired Picture Perfect Party 6×6 DSP, which is full of bright colors and festive designs like confetti and gift bows. ✨ These patterns scream celebration and were so fun to revisit!

To give these cards a modern twist, I paired the DSP with the current Labeled With Love Bundle, stamping the sentiment in Berry Burst ink. The label shape adds just the right touch of elegance to balance the playful background. For embellishments, I used the Adhesive-backed Sequins Trio and tied it all together (literally!) with some Black Baker’s Twine.

These cards are perfect for any birthday and prove that blending retired favorites with new tools keeps creativity alive and thriving!

Supplies Used:

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $15.50	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Picture Perfect Party 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper (RETIRED) $12.50	Labeled With Love Dies Bundle (English) $54.75	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack $15.00
Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio $11.00

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Throwback Thursday: Sweet Strawberry Meets Fresh New DSP! 🍓

Leave a comment March 20, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Hey, crafty friends! It’s time for another Throwback Thursday, and today I’m spotlighting the retired Sweet Strawberry stamp set and punch bundle—a fan-favorite that I still love pulling out!

Even though this bundle is no longer available, I’ve paired it with current products to give it a fresh new look. The background is a mix of strips from the Take a Bow 6”x6” DSP layered onto Real Red cardstock. To add extra detail, I used the largest Textured Notes die (one of the Online Exclusives!) to create that stitched frame effect.

The strawberries, leaves, and flowers are stamped, colored, and punched out, then popped up for dimension. And for a little shimmer, I added Iridescent Pearls to the flower centers. ✨

This is a great way to use up patterned paper scraps while giving retired favorites a fresh twist! Have a set you haven’t used in a while? Pull it out and mix it with some newer goodies!

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👉 Want to grab the Textured Notes Dies or Take a Bow DSP? Shop my Online Store! Or check out my full list of the supplies I used (minus the retired Sweet Strawberry Stamp Set and Punch):

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $15.50	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $17.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $11.00	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels $10.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Mini Glue Dots $10.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00	Paper Snips $16.50	Take Your Pick $16.50	Paper Trimmer $39.00	Simply Shammy $12.25	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $177.00

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Throwback Thursday: A Peaceful Sympathy Card with Embossing & Blending

Leave a comment March 13, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

There’s something truly special about handmade cards—they can express what words sometimes cannot. Today, I’m sharing a Throwback Thursday project featuring a heartfelt sympathy card that I created using a mix of retired and current Stampin’ Up! products.

This card design is simple yet elegant, combining soft ink blending, embossed textures, and a touch of shimmer to create a peaceful, wintry scene.

Card Details & Techniques:

To create this look, I started by die-cutting a stitched circle from Pool Party cardstock and ink-blending it with Night of Navy ink. The trees from the Peaceful Evergreens set were stamped in a full strength Night of Navy Ink to create depth. To add an extra wow factor, I heat-embossed the sentiment in white embossing powder—a simple technique that always makes a card feel extra special.

The background is embossed with the Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder, adding subtle dimension without overpowering the design. A bow made from the Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon ties it all together, adding a hint of shimmer.

Why I Love This Card

This card reminds me of the beauty in simplicity. Sometimes, when we don’t know what to say, a handmade card speaks for us. The peaceful blues and soft textures make this a perfect sympathy or thinking-of-you card.

Products Used:
Here is a full list of the supplies I used (minus the Peaceful Evergreens Stamp Set (Retired) – you could always use another tree set and a more generic With sympathy sentiment to create your own version of this card):

Product List

Night Of Navy 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	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Versamark Pad $13.00	Night Of Navy & Gold 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Glittered Ribbon $12.25
Rhinestone Basic Jewels $8.25	Painted Trees 3 D Embossing Folder $15.00	Stylish Shapes Dies $41.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00
Take Your Pick $16.50	Paper Trimmer $39.00	Small Blending Brushes $20.00	Simply Shammy $12.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $90.00

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Colour & Contour Bundle Card

8 Comments May 18, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Today I was creating a fancy year end card to give to my teaching team (I actually need 3 of them – my cohort partner, my teaching partner and my E.A.) They are all so fabulous! I used two challenges to help give me inspiration.

I love the Gilded Leafing and the In Color Jewels. They just add a sparkle that makes everything look so special. To see ow I applied the Gilded Leafing ( and grab a tip or two on how to use the Heat & Stick powder) watch my video. If you like it please subscribe and shar it with others. Thanks!

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	2021–2023 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder $12.25	Color & Contour Bundle (English) $69.25
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25	Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Simply Elegant Trim $10.25	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00
Polished Pink 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	2021–2023 In Color Jewels $9.50
Heat & Stick Powder $8.25	Gilded Leafing Embellishment $12.25	Sponge Daubers $7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $163.00	Whisper White Medium Envelopes $10.25

Itty Bitty Mother’s Day Card

1 Comment March 9, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I LOVE finding new ways to create interesting backgrounds. This one was so simple. I just pressed a whole ink pad against my E block and then pressed the block onto my card base. Voila! Instant background. If you want to see this in action – check out the video below.

The rest of the card is a simple sentiment, some die cut butterflies from the AMAZING limited time only Butterfly Bijou 6X6 DSP and done! You can see a full list of supplies below.

Product List

159229 $11.25	147096 $10.25	118484 $16.25	156824 $15.75	155523 $60.00
151331 $49.00	152886 $42.00	132708 $8.25	152464 $10.25	104430 $5.50
144108 $5.50	150673 $82.00

A Touch of Ink

Leave a comment January 19, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I love how easy it is to create with this stamp set. The images are beautiful and simple to colour.

On this card I used Stampin’ Blends to add colour to the butterfly wings. It is also simple to use the two step stampin’ images to colour the butterfly. You can check out my video to see all the details of this card.

Product List

121044 $12.00	159276 $13.25	146982 $12.00	153080 $12.00	155233 $0.00
132708 $8.25	147105 $10.25	148544 $12.00	153106 $12.00	149566 $12.00
154289 $10.25	110755 $5.50	104430 $5.50	152323 $41.00	149653 $163.00

This stamp set is part of the amazing Sale-a-bration FREE offerings. Check out the whole Sale-a-bration catalogue by clicking the image below. Or contact me directly to get a paper copy of the catalogue.

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Leah Dixon

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OMBRE DSP SWEET STRAWBERRIES CARD

Leave a comment January 5, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I am SO excited to share with you today a card created using the Sweet Strawberry bundle and the FREE Ombre DSP. Why is the DSP free? Today is the start of SALE-a-bration! For every $60 or $120 you spend you can earn FREE product.

Click on the catalogue images in this post or on the side bar to see the full offering.

This is the best time of year to stock up on essentials like Basic White cardstock and envelopes, dimensionals and your Paper Pumpkin subscription. On top of all of the rewards you can earn with Stampin’ Up! I am offering a Sale-a-bration Celebration for my customers. Save the date: March 19th – 7pm!

Ok – so here is a photo of the card, my video showing how to make this great card and a link to all the product used.

I hope some of the tips in the video helped ( how to use a builder punch and how to store extra pieces).

Happy Stampin!

Leah Dixon – Port Coquitlam, BC, CANADA

leahdixon.stampinup.net

Product List

146990 $12.00	159276 $13.25	155225 $0.00	156214 $43.00	132708 $8.25
150080 $10.25	147050 $10.25	147095 $10.25	133782 $24.00	143720 $24.00
144219 $6.75	110755 $5.50	104430 $5.50	103683 $7.25	152392 $34.00

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Leah Dixon – Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Leave a comment March 19, 2020 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome to my blog! Here’s a bit of info about me.

I’m starting this blog because I love to share my creations and teach other people how to do what I do. I am a Canadian elementary school teacher, mom, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, gardener, hiker, and general life long learner.

I am creating this blog to share inspiration and provide a place to share my tutorials and other stamping tips.