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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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!

If you don’t have this set yet you should definitely grab it! Below is a full list of supplies and if you live in Canada and don’t already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I’d love to help you get these supplies. Click the links below to get in touch!

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What’s Cooking? handmade Card

6 Comments June 15, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

When I saw this stamp set I immediately thought of about 10 friends who cook well, sell Epicure and Pampered Chef and who just like good food. The imagery of this stamp set makes it so easy to use, the shading/colouring is already done for you. My kind of stamping – maximum artistry for minimal effort.

The actual design of this card was inspired by two challenges:

I LOVE challenges because sometimes they give inspiration and sometimes they create a puzzle to solve. Either way it gets the brain working 🙂

The only embellishment on this card are a few well placed ribbons. If you’ve seen me stamp before, I’m not a fan of loose ribbons or bows. This card is no exception. I used the twine to keep the ribbon secured in it’s loop and then I tied a bow in the twine. The whole thing is secured to the card by a mini glue dot and the label itself holding the bundle in place. To see exactly what I did – check out the video below.

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Pattern Party Double Easel Card

Leave a comment June 8, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

When it comes to fun folds I prefer a card that looks great both open and closed. This Double Easel does the trick.

To create this card, I used a piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock (4-1/4″ X 11″, scored at 5-1/2″) and then I glued a piece of Crushed Curry cardstock (4″ X 10-1/2″, scored at 5-1/4″ and 2-5/8″) to the front center of the Coastal Cabana cardstock. Everything else is just decoration 🙂 Have fun adding your own layers of DSP and embellishments. You can watch the video below to find out exact details on how I decorated this one.

If you’d like to get a pack of this Pattern Party DSP for yourself, there are two ways. Host your own party ( or buy over $200CAD for yourself), then you can use $24 of your host rewards to get it. Or JOIN my $1000 Pattern Party.

$1000 Pattern Party Details:

Just sign up no later than June 21st indicating that you’d like to participate – you’ll need an order of at least $100, and I’ll need 10 people to sign up. All 10 orders from the 10 participants will be put together to make up one $1000.00 order. All Hostess Benefits of the $1000 party will be dispersed between all 10 participants.
Turn in at least a $100 order no later than June 21st. Please email your order to me. DO NOT enter your order online, I must enter it in order for it to count towards this special. You can contact me with a credit card number for the order or send an etransfer to me.
Everyone who turns in at least a $100 order will get a PRIZE. All the Hostess Benefits that go with a $1000 party will be split between all of the participants. You read that correctly, everyone gets a prize! If you choose to take up 2 spots of the Party you’ll get two free product prizes!
PRIZES INCLUDE:
1 participant will get to choose $30 in FREE SU! items of their choice
2 participants will get to choose $20 in FREE SU! items of their choice
4 participants will get to choose $15 in FREE SU! items of their choice
3 participants will get to choose $10 in FREE SU! items of their choice
*In addition, all participants will receive a Party Puffin Project Tutorial PDF from me and an 1/8th of a pack of Pattern Party DSP (2 each of 12 designs – that’s 24 – 6X6 sheets)! (~ a $25 value)

Participants will be put in for a random drawing of the prizes.
** I will notify all participants of their prizes on June 22nd. I will need your prize orders by 5:00 p.m. on June 23rd, so make your wish list and plan ahead:)
SIGN UP to be one of the 10 Participants –RSVP by June 21st!!

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Mountain Air Card

Leave a comment June 1, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week I am focusing on the Mountain Air stamp set and the coordinating Majestic Mountains dies. I used blending brushes to create this sunset sky. You can see all the details in the video below.

Since this stamp set does not have any sentiments, you can pair it with anything you’ve got. I used Peaceful Moments. Father’s Day is coming, this would work well with sentiments from Best Year as well.

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Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Mountain Air Photopolymer Stamp Set $27.00	Majestic Mountain Dies $49.00
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25
Blending Brushes $16.25	Linen Thread $6.75	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Stampin' Seal+ $16.25

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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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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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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!

Live in Canada and love the new In Colours? It’s not too late to join my In Colour club. Your first month may arrive a bit late but you’ll be able to join us for the zoom and replay when you get your items. Then you’ll be all set for the next four months.

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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

Paper Pumpkin – May 2021 Batter Up!

Leave a comment May 17, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This month’s Paper Pumpkin was a Home Run!! The Batter Up kit came with 3 pieces of Double Bubble Bubblegum, a Night of Navy Ink Spot, fabulous envelopes and all the card bits, plus the best stamp set.

Check out the video below to see how quick and easy the three cards are to make.

You won’t want to miss next month’s Paper Pumpkin either. June’s ink-credible kit contains enough elements to create nine cards—and coordinating envelopes—including ink-stained paper pieces, an exclusive stamp set, and not one, but two Classic Stampin’ Spots! And, it all comes in a cute, colorful, and collectible box.

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DAY 7 – STAMPIN THE RAINBOW – GREETING CARD GIFT BOX

Leave a comment March 20, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Today’s project is the grand finale featuring GOLD! The stamp set I am using is a favourite – Pretty Perennials. I’ve paired it with Golden Garden Designer Series Acetate and Fine Art Ribbon to create a Greeting Card Gift Box.

Here are the measurements for all the parts of the box.

Gift Box

Crumb Cake cardstock

7 ⅛” x 11”
- score at 4 ¾” from each end(11” at the top)
- score at ½” and 1 ⅛” (8 ½” at the top)

3” x 7” (X2)
- score at ⅜”, 1 ⅛”, flip and repeat (7” at the top)
- score at 2 ½” (3″ at the top)

Trim and miter each pocket as seen in this photo.

Put Tear and Tape on the edges as seen in this photo. Then adhere the pockets. See video for visual.

Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper

5 ¾” x 10 ⅞”
- Score at 4 ⅝” and then line that up with the crease on the box base and hand fold the next line.
4 ½” X 2 ¼” (x2) for inside pockets

3/8” Fine Art Ribbon – 30”

Box Cover

• Crumb Cake – 4 ¼” x 5 ½”

• Whisper White

4” x 5 ¼”
Stitched So Sweetly label
Scrap for sentiment

• Golden Garden Designer Series Acetate

3 ¾” x 5”

Small Blooms Punch in Flirty Flamingo, Blushing Bride and Calypso Coral

Gold Glitter Enamel Dots

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.

7 DAY ORDERING SPECIAL and it’s an awesome one!
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)

Browse product below or use this link to order from me:
http://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=9UR222TR

*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.

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A reminder as well that a new catalogue is coming out in May. To receive a copy from me please fill in this survey BEFORE March 30^th.: https://us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=c284dc6f0ab3d2f7103b8d704&id=a21a15a881&attribution=false

Today is the last day of this Stampin’ The Rainbow Extravaganza! Your last chance to get a free ink pad and as an extra bonus today– any orders placed using my host code 9UR222TR (even people who ordered earlier in the week using this host code) will be entered in a draw to win a set of the cards I created this week and the special gift box. Grab those catalogues and start shopping or view the online catalogues here: https://www.stampinup.ca/catalogs/digital-catalogues?dbwsdemoid=2189587

DAY 6 – STAMPIN THE RAINBOW

1 Comment March 19, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I have been 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 purples – Blackberry Bliss, Purple Posy, Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape. I couldn’t pick just one! The stamp set I am using is called Sweet ice Cream. This card was designed using a sketch from Freshly Made Sketches (FMS477)

The background of this card is a beautiful Purple Posy brick wall. Purple Posy is one of this year’s retiring In-Colours. Grab your favourite cardstocks, ink refills and embellishments before they are gone. Rococo Rose cardstock has already sold out. Click the image below to SHOP all the retiring in -colour products.

Use this link to order from me:
http://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=9UR222TR

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.

Tomorrow is the LAST day of my Stampin’ The Rainbow Extravaganza. Please join me as we reach the pot of Gold. I will be designing a cool card holder in which to place all of the cards I’ve made this week. Catch me live on Facebook at 10am PST. https://www.facebook.com/theStampinPad

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