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Leave a comment March 26, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I’m so excited to share this vibrant birthday card I created during my recent Facebook Live. It features the Arched Wishes Stamp Set and Everyday Arch Dies, both of which are Online Exclusives. This design was inspired by Loni Spendlove’s gorgeous card, which you can see here.

What makes this card truly special is the masked balloon technique I used to create the colorful blended background. By combining stamped images with a soft ink-blended effect, I added depth and a festive vibe perfect for any celebration.

Card Details:
🎈 Masked balloons and a rainbow blended background
🧁 Bright, cheerful cupcake stamped and fussy cut
🌟 Added embellishments for extra sparkle and fun

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Want to see how this card came together? Watch the replay of my Facebook Live on YouTube.

📌 Love this design? Be sure to check out my blog for more inspiration and get my class tutorials! → StampinWithLeah.ca

If you’d like to recreate this design or try your own twist, shop the products used:

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $15.50	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Arched Wishes Cling Stamp Set (English) $34.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $11.00	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Versamark Pad $13.00	Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $15.00
Blending Brushes $21.00	Stampin' Up! Masking Paper $9.75	Embossing Additions Tool Kit $37.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $44.00	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder $29.00	Paper Snips $16.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Mini Glue Dots $10.00	Take Your Pick $16.50	Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs $9.75	Everyday Arches Dies $40.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $177.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00

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March 2025 Online Exclusives PDF

Some of the supplies used on this card are part of the new collection of Online Exclusive products for March 2025, and I have a special PDF guide showcasing all the latest must-have crafting goodies! Grab it here:

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #459

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

It’s time for a new Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge (#HSS459), and this one is full of dreamy pastels, elegant florals, and soft natural textures! The colour palette of Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, and Peach Pie creates the perfect delicate, nature-inspired design.

For this challenge, I created a Bandstand Fold Card, a fun interactive design I learned from Dawn Griffith. This fold adds an elegant touch, making it perfect for showcasing beautiful layers of Designer Series Paper.

Here’s the Inspiration Image for This Week’s Challenge:

Here’s the card I created:

Project Details:

The soft floral design from Perennial Lavender DSP combined with the stunning Thoughtful Designs Specialty DSP creates a layered, ethereal effect, mirroring the inspiration challenge perfectly. The Labelled With Love Bundle adds the perfect focal point with a sentiment framed by delicate stamped florals and soft pastel butterflies.

Want to create this card? I’m including a full list of supplies below as well as a printable instruction sheet with full measurements and step-by-step details so you can recreate this Bandstand Fold yourself!

Here is a full list of the supplies I used:

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Thoughtful Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper $15.00	Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper $17.00	Labeled With Love Dies Bundle (English) $54.75	Everyday Arches Dies $40.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $11.00	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad $12.25	Blending Brushes $21.00	Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems $11.00
Paper Trimmer $39.00	Simply Scored $51.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Sponge Daubers $10.25
Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00

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Create a Fun Fold Dinosaur Card with Stampin’ Up!’s Darling Dinos! 🦖🎈

Leave a comment March 12, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Who’s ready for a DINO-mite birthday card? 🦕💖 This bright and cheerful card features the Darling Dinos Bundle and some brand-new Online Exclusives from Stampin’ Up! such as the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder and the Pack Your Bags Three Pack Twine. Plus, I used a unique popped up panel layout to make it extra special! Keep reading for all the details and a video for step-by-step instructions!

Card Details & Supplies

Here’s a closer look at the products I used to bring this card to life:

✅ Darling Dinos Bundle – The cutest dino stamps and coordinating dies!
✅ Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder – Adds amazing texture to the background.
✅ Pack Your Bags Twine – A perfect finishing touch.
✅ Rainbow Adhesive Back Dots – Because every card needs a little embellishing!
✅ Stampin’ Blends in Granny Apple Green/Shaded Spruce, Azure Afternoon/Fresh Freesia, and Pretty in Pink/Calypso Coral for smooth blending!

Fun Popped Up Panel Layout: A Unique Twist!

This isn’t your typical card—here’s how I created the popped up panel effect:

📏 Card Base: Start with a 4-1/4” x 11” piece of cardstock, scored at 5-1/2”.
✂️ Modify the Front Panel: Cut the front panel in half at 2-3/4” and turn it sideways to create the pop-up effect!
🌟 Decorate & Assemble: Layer your stamped & die-cut dinos, add textured details with the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder, and finish with twine and embellishments!

💡 Pro Tip: This layout is a great way to add dimension and interest while still fitting in a standard envelope!

Watch the Tutorial! 🎥

Want to see exactly how I made this card? Watch my Facebook Live replay where I walk you through all the steps!

📌 Love this design? Be sure to check out my blog for more inspiration and get my class tutorials! → StampinWithLeah.ca

Supplies You’ll Need:

If you’d like to recreate this card exactly as shown, here are the supplies used:

Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Darling Dinos Bundle (English) $55.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $11.00	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker $4.25	Pack Your Bags Twine Three Pack $9.75	Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots $12.25	Mini Corrugated 3 D Embossing Folder $15.00	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

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March 2025 Online Exclusives PDF

Online Exclusives – march 2025 Download

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Bonus Gift! 🎁

When you place a $65+ order, you’ll receive the 30+-project March Crafty Collaborations Tutorial PDF as an extra gift from me! This is an amazing resource full of creative inspiration from many talented demonstrators. Want to stay updated on all my events and classes? Subscribe to my newsletter!

Join Me for More Stamping Fun

Looking for more ways to craft? Here’s how you can connect with me:

In-Person Events: If you’re local to Port Coquitlam, join me for Coffee and Cards or book your own card class.
Online Events: Birthday Celebrations Card Class (you can still register – although packages may arrive late)
Ink Pad Pals Team: Join my team for exclusive perks, discounts, and a supportive crafting community.

Have any questions? Feel free to reach out—I’d love to help!Shop & Connect

Shop My Online Store Here
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Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin Here
Follow Me on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook

Thank you for crafting with me—I can’t wait to see what you create! Don’t forget to leave a comment below and follow this blog for more inspiration.

Celebrate Sunflowers Double Pocket Card

Leave a comment April 27, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Every Wednesday morning I go live on FB and You Tube to create something using the Stampin’ Up! product that I am featuring that week. Today I focused on the beautiful Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set and Sunflower Dies. The base of the card is made from the Heart & Home 12X12 DSP found in the Stampin’ Up! Jan – June 2022 Mini Catalogue.

The card base is actually made of DSP and is folded in such a way that it creates a sturdy card with 2 pockets. I put a Tailor Made Tag in the front pouch and plan to use the inside one for a gift card.

Check out my video below to find out how I created this Double Pocket Card. I learned this fold from a 2012 Patty Bennett video – this fold is an oldie, but a goodie. I also have a supply list below.

If you enjoyed this video, please leave a comment below and share the video with fellow stampers. Thanks!

Below is the full list of supplies I used:

**NOTE the 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum is on sale for $13 CDN and is retiring May 2nd, 2022! Grab this and other retiring items ASAP!

Heart & Home 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157928] $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613] $12.00	2021–2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum [155616] $16.25	Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English) [152517] $33.00
Sunflowers Dies [152704] $45.00	Tailor Made Tags Dies [155563] $30.00	Scalloped Contours Dies [155560] $48.00	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $10.25	So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154905] $12.00
Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155521] $12.00	Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends Collection [160940] $61.25	Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155615] $9.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031] $9.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $10.25	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $82.00

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #381 – Colour Challenge

2 Comments January 25, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is an awesome Colour Challenge. Take a look at all the beautiful cards created by our design team and then join the challenge.

I used the Flowering Tulips Bundle and a great gift card holder design by Erica Cerwin.

To create the basic card base I used Petal Pink Cardstock: 5-1/2″ X 11″, score the long side at 3-3/8″ from each end, then cut out the top corners leaving a 3″ tall door at the bottom.

Next I die cut the tulip petals out of Petal Pink and Basic White cardstock and used a Blending Brush to add Pumpkin Pie Ink to the flowers.

I put the tulip petal pieces together using Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots. I stamped some stems using Soft Sea Foam on a 2″ X 3-1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock and attached the tulips above them.

The tulips and the sentiment were attached to the front flap using Dimensionals. The Basic White rectangle, DSP layer and the blank cardstock to write on were attached with Tear and Tape afterwards so they could be lined up to create a border around the tulips.

When I attached the cloud layer I used Tear and Tape around the edges only to create a pocket for a gift card.

The finished card fits nicely in a regular Medium Basic White Envelope and perfectly hides the gift card inside.

All of the supplies I used are listed below. You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.

Petal Pink 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $13.25	Flowering Fields 12” X 12” (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Flowering Tulips Bundle (English) $72.00	Scalloped Contours Dies $48.00
Basic Borders Dies $39.00	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Versamark Pad $13.00	Basics Embossing Powders $24.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $41.00	Blending Brushes $16.25	1/8” (3.2 Mm) Cotton Ribbon Combo Pack $12.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals $5.50	Mini Glue Dots $7.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Tear & Tape Adhesive $9.50	Paper Trimmer $34.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine $163.00

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If you need a bit more of a visual about how to put this card together – you can check out my video of this butterfly card being created (it is a different stamp set, but the same layout).

Right now there are so many perks to ordering. You get SAB rewards (free items for every $60 or $120 cdn you spend), AND for any order over $65cdn I am also emailing out an amazing 28 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code 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!!