HSS493 – A Sweet Birthday Card with Caring Animals

1 Comment July 21, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It’s time for another fun challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments , and this week we’re featuring a beautiful Colour Challenge HSS493!

When I first saw this colour combination, I immediately thought of creating something soft, sweet, and perfect for celebrating a birthday. The adorable lion from the Caring Animals stamp set seemed like the perfect choice!

I started with a Barely Blush card base and added lots of subtle texture using the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder. I love how embossing adds interest without competing with the focal image.

For the background strip, I used a piece of Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper in Lost Lagoon, but I wanted to give it a little extra personality. I stamped the leafy images from the Caring Animals stamp set directly onto the DSP using Lost Lagoon ink for a subtle tone-on-tone effect. It’s a simple technique that adds depth and ties the background in beautifully with the embossed botanical theme.

To create a little extra dimension, I stamped the lion and sentiment in Lost Lagoon on my die-cut circle first, then stamped the lion again in Black Memento Ink on a separate piece of cardstock. After colouring and fussy cutting him, I popped him up with Stampin’ Dimensionals so he extends beyond the edge of the circle. It’s an easy technique that really helps the focal image stand out. To finish the focal point, I wove Linen Thread through the stitched openings around the Spotlight on Nature circle and tied a bow in the bottom left corner. I love the soft texture it adds and how it draws attention to the beautiful stitched detail of the die. To finish the card, I added a few gems for sparkle from the In Color 2026-2028 Dots.

One of my favourite things about colour challenges is seeing how everyone interprets the same palette in completely different ways. This combination felt soft and elegant while still being playful thanks to the adorable lion.

I hope you’ll stop by Hand Stamped Sentiments to see what the rest of the Design Team created, then join us with your own interpretation of these beautiful colours. I can’t wait to see what you make!

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Barely Blush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167689]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167553]	Caring Animals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167804]	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161678]
Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [166648]	Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167682]	Barely Blush Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167667]	Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161680]	Fern & Flora 3 D Embossing Folder [167744]
Spotlight On Nature Dies [163580]	Detail Scissors [170902]	Linen Thread [104199]	2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [167546]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – February Colour Challenge!

Leave a comment February 14, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome back to another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! Each month, our creative team from across Canada shares projects based on a fun challenge—this time we’re creating using a Valentine’s inspired colour combo. I used the Hope Love and Joy bundle to create this fun card that can be sent any time of year – but especially this February!

For the background, I used the 2025-2027 In Color 6×6 DSP on a Flirty Flamingo cardbase. I embossed a piece of Bubble Bath cardstock with the Hearts of Love 3D embossing folder. and layered it onto a Strawberry Slush mat. The sentiment was stamped in Real Red Ink on a Textured Notes die ( these are on the Last Chance list!). All the hearts were die cut with the Hope Love Joy dies in Poppy Parade, Strawberry Slush, and Bubble Bath.

Finally I embellished the card with Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems (also on thelast chance list).

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I HAM So Proud of You – Global Design Project #GDP521

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

I’m so excited to share my very first project as a new member of the Global Design Project Design Team! 🎉

This week’s challenge is a beautiful colour combination for #GDP521, and I couldn’t resist using the adorable Party Piggy bundle (on the Last Chance list 🐷). I paired it with the Beautiful Bokeh 6″x6″ Designer Series Paper and the Dotted Circle 3D Embossing Folder, each layered on Calypso Coral mats for a bright, playful look.

The sentiment, “I HAM so proud of you,” is heat embossed in white on a strip of Granny Apple Green cardstock, adding a crisp, bold contrast to the soft piggy tones. I finished the card with Traditional Sparkling Sequins and White & Gold Baker’s Twine for just the right touch of shimmer.

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122925]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]	Beautiful Bokeh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164607]
Party Piggy Bundle (English) [165483]	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108]	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893]
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885]	Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154843]	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679]	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971]
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Dotted Circles 3 D Embossing Folder [163789]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Traditional Sparkling Sequins [165875]	Black & White & Gold Baker's Twine [166005]
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Hand Stamped Sentiments #470 – Sketch Challenge with Terrific Toadstools

2 Comments August 19, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I love when a sketch challenge comes together easily, and this week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge is one of those! The layout was perfect for showing off the Terrific Toadstools bundle—a current set that’s just right for fall cards. 🍂

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How to Make This Card

Card base & mats
- Gray Granite card base (5-1/2″ × 8-1/2″, score at 4-1/4″).
- Add a large Country Woods DSP panel (4″ × 5-1/4″) in the Basic Beige design.
- Layer a second coordinating DSP rectangle (2-5/8″ X 4-7/8″”) onto a Gray Granite CS (2-3/4″ x 5″) and then to the left side of the cardfront.
Leafy backdrop
- On Basic Beige (2-1/4″ × 3-1/2″, matted with a Petal Pink CS – 2-3/8″ X 3-5/8″), stamp greenery in 2nd-generation Old Olive to keep it light and layered.
Mushrooms (Terrific Toadstools)
- Caps: stamp in 2nd-generation Calypso Coral and 2nd-generation Early Espresso.
- Stems: stamp in full-strength Gray Granite.
- Use a sponge dauber with Memento Black to softly ink the edges for depth.
- Fussy cut and pop up with Dimensionals.
Sentiment & assembly
- Stamp a sentiment using Memento Black Ink on a slim strip (1/2″ X 1-1/2″) and adhere beside the focal panel.
Finishing touches
- Sprinkle Muted Palette Dots to balance the corners and add a soft sheen.

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HSS469 Colour Challenge- Cheers to Blackberry Season!

Leave a comment August 5, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

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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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613]	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]
Celebratory Sips 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165586]	Cheers & Sips Bundle (English) [165594]	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092]	Blender Pens [102845]	Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder [164614]
Everyday Arches Dies [164629]	Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders [165597]	Starburst Sequins [165539]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Take Your Pick [144107]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #466 – Cheers & Sips Colour Challenge

Leave a comment June 24, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Hello crafty friends!
I’m so excited to share this cheerful creation for this week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Colour Challenge #466, featuring the fun trio:

I used the Cheers & Sips stamp set and dies—perfect for summer celebrations, patio parties, or just spreading sunshine in an envelope!

🍹 Design Details:

Stamp Set & Dies: Cheers & Sips bundle
Designer Series Paper: Celebratory Sips DSP (fussy cut the drink from the DSP)
Cardstock Colours: Strawberry Slush base, accent layer in Coastal Cabana
Embossing Folder: Glass & Gardens (adds perfect subtle texture behind the drinks)
Sentiment Label: Stylish Shapes Dies
Embellishments: 2025–2027 In Color Flat Pearls (in Strawberry Slush)

💡 Tips & Tricks:

🎨 DSP Hack:
I coloured right on the Cloud Cover umbrella print from the DSP using a Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blend—it helped balance the colour challenge beautifully and brought new life to a neutral element!

🖌️ Embossing Tip:
Use the Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder to add just the right amount of elegant texture—perfect for grounding bold images like these sassy summer sips.

✨ Colour Balance:
Keep bright combos cohesive by repeating each colour in multiple places—like background layers, embellishments, and accents—without overwhelming the eye.

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Encircled With Love Cards – GDP501 Colour Challenge

Leave a comment June 18, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

During today’s Live, I shared a sweet and summery card design featuring the Encircled With Love stamp set! I used the GDP501 Colour Challenge trio of Timid Tiger, Petal Pink, and Lost Lagoon to create two cheerful versions of the same layout.

My original sample featured the “Thank You” sentiment from the stamp set, but during the live I swapped it for the sunny “Way to Go!” Both sentiments work beautifully in this layered circle design.

✨ Key Details:

DSP: 2025–2027 In Color 6×6 DSP
Ribbon: Last Chance Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon
Bling: Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems
Colours: Timid Tiger, Petal Pink, Lost Lagoon

💡 Design tip: This layout is super adaptable – swap in any sentiment from the Encircled With Love set and you’ve got a card for any occasion!

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Why I love this card:
This design is simple, elegant, and versatile—perfect for beginners but also great for mass-producing! A quick sentiment swap gives you a whole new card. My original version used the “Thank You” image, and I switched it up live with “Way to Go!” for a completely different vibe.

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🐾 GDP499: Animal Theme Challenge

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

This week’s Global Design Project theme is all about animals, and I couldn’t resist reaching for the Along These Lines stamp set. The relaxed pose of the tiger really spoke to me, and I loved pairing it with one of my favourite sentiment sets—Beautiful Butterflies. They’re a perfect match for a card meant to lift someone up.

Here’s the card I created:

🧡 Project Details

Stamp Sets: Along These Lines (tiger), Beautiful Butterflies (sentiment)
Ink: Memento Black
Cardstock: Timid Tiger, Coastal Cabana, Secret Sea, and Basic White
Embellishments: 2025–2027 In Color Shimmer Gems
Embossing Folder: So Swirly Embossing Folder

The tiger and sentiment are stamped in Memento Black on Timid Tiger and Coastal Cabana strips. I layered those on a Secret Sea card base with white embossed panels above and below. This layout gives a grounded look while letting the sentiment really shine.

💬 What I Love About This Card

This design feels like a warm hug. The tiger’s posture is calm and supportive, and the sentiment—“In case you need me… I’m here”—is such a beautiful reminder of connection. The gentle contrast of colours keeps the card soft, not stark.

And honestly, how fun is it to use Timid Tiger cardstock for a tiger stamp?!

✂️ Tips for Recreating This Look

Try different colour combos with the same layout—Soft Sea Foam or Bubble Bath could totally change the vibe!
Use a stamping platform to help line up your sentiment perfectly across layered cardstock.
Emboss your background panels first, then trim them to size so you can adjust for even spacing.
Don’t be afraid to mix and match stamp sets—sentiments from one set can beautifully complement the images from another.

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Global Design Project #497 – Colour Challenge

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

I’m excited to be back with another entry for the Global Design Project, and this week is a colour challenge—one of my favourites! The combo of Strawberry Slush, Secret Sea, and Darling Duckling is such a cheerful, fresh palette that practically screams birthday fun! 🎉

For this week’s card, I reached for the adorable Sweet Jar Bundle. I love how versatile this set is—you can fill the jar with so many fun elements! This time I used birthday candles to create a playful birthday card that’s both bold and sweet. I placed the jar inside a die-cut circle on a Secret Sea panel, layered over a soft Strawberry Slush tones DSP piece. A few embellishments in coordinating colours and a stitched sentiment banner finish the card perfectly.

Here’s the card I created:

💖 What I Love About This Card:

The candles inside the jar feel so festive and unique—like a mini birthday celebration!
The bold contrast between the soft background and the crisp Secret Sea die-cut window really makes the jar pop
The punch makes assembly quick and simple—perfect for beginners or batch-making
This design works for birthdays of all ages

🛠️ Tips for Creating This Card:

Stamp the jar and candles first, then punch them out for crisp, clean edges
Pop up the punched jar with Stampin’ Dimensionals for added dimension
Switch up what you “fill” the jar with for seasonal or themed cards—so versatile!

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Global Design Project #493 – Colour Challenge

Leave a comment April 22, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week’s Global Design Project is a fun Colour Challenge featuring Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green, and Basic Gray—and I just couldn’t resist creating a bright and cheerful teacher thank-you card using the School Days stamp set (available online only).

Here’s the card I created:

The bold stripes were created using tone-on-tone stamping to highlight the cute images from the set—apples, pencils, and stars. I added a stitched circle featuring a poppy Melon Mambo apple stacked on a couple of books, and tied it together with a sweet “Thank you” banner and a simple bow. Inside, I finished the card with the sentiment “You make a world of difference” and another little apple for a heartfelt touch.

This card would be perfect for any amazing teacher, EA, or school staff member who deserves a little love this time of year!

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$15.75	$15.75	$15.75	$15.75	$20.00	$24.00
$12.25	$12.25	$12.25	$15.00	$15.00	$15.00
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🌈 Colour Challenge Details:

I’m playing along with the #GDP493 Colour Challenge from the talented team at @GlobalDesignProject. Be sure to check out all the fabulous creations this week!

Hope Love & Joy Bundle (English) [166858]	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416]	Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165625]	Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161718]
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	2025–2027 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165300]	Hearts Of Love 3 D Embossing Folder [167071]	Textured Notes Dies [165555]
Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems [165615]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163393]
Terrific Toadstools Bundle (English) [164790]	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Sponge Daubers [133773]	Muted Palette Dots [165155]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679]	2025–2027 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165300]	Encircled With Love Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165338]	Timid Tiger Classic Stampin' Pad [165278]
Petal Pink 3/8” (1 Cm) Scalloped Ribbon [164680]	Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems [165615]	2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch [161354]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Paper Snips [103579]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Stampin With Leah

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HSS493 – A Sweet Birthday Card with Caring Animals

Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – February Colour Challenge!

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I HAM So Proud of You – Global Design Project #GDP521

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Hand Stamped Sentiments #470 – Sketch Challenge with Terrific Toadstools

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HSS469 Colour Challenge- Cheers to Blackberry Season!

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #466 – Cheers & Sips Colour Challenge

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Encircled With Love Cards – GDP501 Colour Challenge

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🐾 GDP499: Animal Theme Challenge

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Global Design Project #497 – Colour Challenge

I’m excited to be back with another entry for the Global Design Project, and this week is a colour challenge—one of my favourites! The combo of Strawberry Slush, Secret Sea, and Darling Duckling is such a cheerful, fresh palette that practically screams birthday fun! 🎉

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Global Design Project #493 – Colour Challenge

This week’s Global Design Project is a fun Colour Challenge featuring Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green, and Basic Gray—and I just couldn’t resist creating a bright and cheerful teacher thank-you card using the School Days stamp set (available online only).

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Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165625]	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Celebratory Sips 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165586]	Cheers & Sips Bundle (English) [165594]
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [165286]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Strawberry Slush Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165290]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885]	2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [165192]
Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders [165597]	Paper Snips [103579]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]