Festive Friday: Sweet Jar + Peppermint Dots Christmas Card

Leave a comment May 30, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Happy Festive Friday, friends!

Today’s project is bursting with charm and sweetness thanks to the Sweet Jar bundle, one of my new favourites. I filled the stamped jar with Real Red hearts and peppermint candies and layered it over a bold print from the Take a Bow 6×6 Designer Series Paper—which is retiring soon, so grab it before it’s gone!

To give the layout some balance and polish, I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to create crisp stitched circles behind the jar and sentiment. The sentiment comes from mixing the a sentiment from the Sweet Jar stamp set with the classic Greetings of the Season stamp set.

But the real magic? That Secret Sea ink and thin trim of cardstock—just enough to cool down all that red and make everything pop. It’s my new go-to neutral and I’m obsessed!

The Adhesive-Backed Peppermint Dots and a simple bow of Real Red & White Baker’s Twine complete the look with a playful, candy-cane twist.

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Festive Friday: Winter Meadows Meets 2025 In Colors

Leave a comment May 16, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

For this week’s Festive Friday, I’m spotlighting the stunning Winter Meadows 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper along with the elegant Greetings of the Season stamp set. These cards came together effortlessly thanks to this beautifully illustrated paper—perfect for creating serene winter scenes without needing a lot of stamping.

I chose two of the new 2025 In Colors—Secret Sea and Cloud Cover—to complement the soft, cool tones in the paper. One card keeps it simple with a single stamped sentiment and a peaceful forest scene, while the other adds layers, dry embossing, and a sweet bow for added texture and charm.

Why I Love This Paper

The Winter Meadows DSP makes cardmaking quick and satisfying. The imagery is detailed enough to stand on its own, meaning you can let the paper shine and still end up with a beautiful result. It’s ideal for making multiples during the busy holiday season!

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Festive Friday – A Touch of Elegance + Double Stampin’ Rewards!

Leave a comment May 2, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome to another Festive Friday—your weekly dose of holiday inspiration to help you stay ahead on Christmas cards this year!

This week’s card is all about shimmer and simplicity. I paired the gorgeous Season of Elegance Designer Series Paper (DSP) with a timeless Merry Christmas sentiment from the Greetings of the Season stamp set. The mix of gold foil and rich color makes it perfect for elegant holiday greetings that come together quickly but still have a “wow” factor.

🛠️ Cardmaking Tips:

Strip Smart: Use ¾” strips of DSP from coordinating patterns to stretch your supplies and build a polished design. It’s a great way to use scraps!
Pop it up: Mount your sentiment on a contrasting mat and use Stampin’ Dimensionals to make it stand out.
Ribbon Matters: A textured ribbon (like this sparkly Pretty Peacock & Gold mesh one) ties it all together—literally!
Finish Strong: Add a fewAnitque Pearls for a touch of festive sparkle without overwhelming the design.

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Festive Friday – Wishing You a Merry Christmas with Fragrant Forest

Leave a comment April 25, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

If you love cards that are both serene and striking, this week’s Festive Friday creation is sure to inspire! I paired the Fragrant Forest background stamp with a warm holiday greeting from the Greetings of the Season stamp set, all framed with a stitched tag die from the Merriest Trees Dies. The finishing touches? A pop of shine with the Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foil Gems and a sweet Black & Very Vanilla Gingham Ribbon bow.

This card came together beautifully with a limited colour palette and minimal layers, which makes it easy to recreate—perfect for batch-making your holiday cards!

✨ Cardmaking Tips:

Add a ribbon bow to soften the design and create visual balance.
Use Pretty Peacock ink to stamp your background for rich depth and instant winter vibes.
Stamp your sentiment before die-cutting your tag for perfect placement every time.
Embellish thoughtfully—three gems add sparkle without overpowering the card.

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Festive Friday – Classic Gold & Neutral Christmas Card

Leave a comment March 14, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome to Week 10 of my Festive Friday series! Each week, I share a brand-new Christmas card design to inspire your holiday crafting. This week’s creation is a true classic! With gold heat embossing, rich textures, and timeless neutrals, this handmade Christmas card is both stylish and simple to recreate. Plus, the Greeting of the Season stamp set and coordinating dies are on the Last Chance List—making this the perfect time to grab them before they’re gone!

Card Details & Supplies:

Stamp Set & Dies: Greeting of the Season (Last Chance List – Buy separately for the best deal!)

Cardstock: Pebbled Path (Retiring In Color – Available until April)

Designer Series Paper: Timeless Plaid 6×6 DSP

Ink & Embossing: Gold Embossing Powder, Versamark Ink Pad

Ribbon & Embellishments:Basic Beige Bordered Ribbon, Antique Pearls

Tools & Adhesives: Heat Tool, Layering Leaves Stamp Set (for gold speckles), Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Why You’ll Love This Card!

✨ Classic & Timeless: The gold embossing and neutral tones create a traditional holiday look.
✨ Quick & Easy: Heat embossing adds a big impact with minimal effort!
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Here’s what I used to create this card:

Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $17.00	Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $34.00	Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $33.00
Greetings Of The Season Dies $44.00	Versamark Pad $13.00	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder $29.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit $37.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $44.00	Basic Beige 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon $10.25
Antique Pearls $11.75	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	Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) $82.00

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Create the Card Base & Layers

Start with a Pebbled Path cardstock base (5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″)—a stunning deep neutral that pairs beautifully with the gold accents. Layer a piece of Timeless Plaid 6×6 DSP (4″ X 5-1/4″) on top, centering it for a clean, polished look.

2. Prepare the Label

Using the Greeting of the Season dies, cut a stitched label from Basic Black cardstock. This dark base makes the gold embossing truly pop!

3. Add the Heat Embossing

Stamp the “Wishing You a Merry Christmas” sentiment onto the label using Versamark Ink. Sprinkle Gold Embossing Powder over the stamped image, tap off the excess, and heat set with a Heat Tool for a luxurious metallic finish.

*Tip – since these words are all seperate in the stamp set, I laid them out on the label in the position I wanted, then I place a clear block on top of them so they were all aligned on one block and easy to stamp at once. This allows me to make multiples of this card quickly and easily.

For extra sophistication, use a speckled texture stamp from the Layering Leaves Stamp Set to add gold-embossed details to the edges of the label.

4. Add the Finishing Touches

Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop the label off the background, adding depth to your design.

Tie a bow with Basic Beige Bordered Ribbon and attach it to the top of the label.

Embellish with Antique Pearls for subtle texture and shine.

Adhere a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside for a clean space to write.

I’d love to see your version of this card! Share it with me in the comments or tag me on social media @StampinWithLeah.

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Festive Friday Week 7 – Nests of Winter with Everyday Arches Dies

Leave a comment February 21, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome back to Festive Friday! This week’s card features the Everyday Arches Dies, Greetings of the Season Stamp Set, and the Nests of Winter DSP for a soft, wintery holiday look. ❄️ The background, embossed with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder and brushed with White Craft Ink, adds the perfect snowy effect. Plus, I’ve added a touch of shimmer using the FREE Sale-A-Bration Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon! ✨

Let’s take a closer look at this week’s festive design! 🎄

The Card Design

This design showcases elegant winter birds, layered with the Everyday Arches Dies to frame the delicate branches from the Nests of Winter DSP. The cool tones and subtle texture create a calm and cozy holiday feel—perfect for sending warm winter wishes!

Card Highlights:

Dies & Stamps: Everyday Arches Dies & Greetings of the Season Stamp Set
Designer Series Paper: Nests of Winter DSP
Embossing: Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder (with White Craft Ink for added depth)
Color Palette: Gray Granite, Night of Navy, Basic White
Embellishments: Neutrals Adhesive-backed Sequins & FREE Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon

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Here’s what I used to create this card:

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983] $15.75	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $18.00	Nests Of Winter 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164183] $17.00	Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164325] $34.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $12.25	Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder [162026] $15.00	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Ink Refill [101780] $9.75	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $41.00	Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins [161627] $10.25
Night Of Navy & Gold 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Glittered Ribbon [162011] $12.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $8.25	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $10.00	Paper Snips [103579] $16.50	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $177.00

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Create the Card Base: Cut Gray Granite cardstock to 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, score at 4-1/4”, and fold.
Emboss the Background: Run a 4″ X 5-1/4″ Gray Granite panel through the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder, then lightly brush with White Craft Ink for contrast.
Die-Cut the Arch Frame: Use the Everyday Arches Dies (3rd and 4th largest) to cut Night of Navy and DSP layers, adhere together and attach to the embosssed layer.
Tie it all together: Tie a Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon around the embossed layer and make a bow on the right side. Adhere this layer to the card base.
Stamp the Sentiment: Stamp “Merry” and “Christmas” in Night of Navy ink on the left side of the largest Basic White Stylish Shapes banner. Use Mini Dimensionals to attach to the card front, then trim the right edge off of the label.
Embellish: Attach 3 white Neutrals Adhesive-backed Sequins for a snowy finish!

Why I Love This Design

This card has sophisticated elegance with minimal effort! The Everyday Arches Dies create a beautiful frame, and the embossed snowflake background gives a subtle, frosty effect. Plus, the Nests of Winter DSP provides a soft and serene winter scene, making this card perfect for the holidays!

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Festive Friday Week 6 – Elegant Z-Fold with Winter Meadow DSP

Leave a comment February 14, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome back to Festive Friday! This week, I’m featuring a beautiful Z-Fold Christmas card using the Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Greeting of the Season Bundle—which is currently on the Last Chance List! ❄️ If you love this elegant holiday set, now is the time to grab it before it’s gone!

Let’s take a closer look at this week’s design! 🎄✨