Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 386 – Sketch Challenge

1 Comment April 5, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a cute Sketch Challenge. Take a look at all the fabulous cards created by our design team and then join the challenge.

I just had to design with some of my favourite retiring products – these are items you definitely want to have in your craft stash.

This background was embossed with the Tasteful Textiles 3D embossing folder, the tag was punched using the Everyday Label Punch, the image and sentiment are from the Sweet Strawberry stamp set. If you want to grab some of these product for yourself head over to my shop before May 2nd (while supplies last).

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All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are listed below.

You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.

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152718	144668	158046	158231	132708
147050	147104	155518	102283	155554
129053	103579	149653	110755	103683
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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 385 – Inspiration Challenge

1 Comment March 22, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

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

I love creating springtime cards! The colours, the images it is all so fresh and beautiful. I especially love to add white backgrounds to my spring cards to keep them light and bright.

This background was embossed with the Brick and Mortar 3D embossing folder, then I used a blending brush to add a bit of Highland Heather, finally I splattered a bit of Highland Heather on the background using a water painter.

Although the Brilliant Wings Dies and Brilliant Rainbows Dies that I used are not part of the Savings in Bloom sale – they both work well with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine which is 20% until the end of March 2022!

Here are all the Savings in Bloom products:

Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	All Squared Away Bundle (English) [158382]	Art Gallery Bundle [156227]	Beauty Of Friendship Bundle (English) [155834]	Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English) [154065]
Garden Wishes Bundle (English) [156220]	Hydrangea Haven Bundle (English) [159519]	Pansy Patch Bundle (English) [155674]	Quiet Meadow Bundle (English) [155847]	Seascape Bundle [158359]
Sweet As A Peach Bundle (English) [155823]	Welcoming Window Bundle [159529]	What’s Cookin’ Bundle [155845]	Wild Cats Bundle (English) [155507]

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All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are listed below and on this handy printable recipe card.

You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122925]	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115316]	Dressed To Impress Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151666]
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]	Brilliant Wings Dies [155523]	Brilliant Rainbow Dies [157726]	Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder [149643]	Blending Brushes [153611]
Water Painters [151298]	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155780]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

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Remember that this month there are so many reasons to place an order – 20% select items in our Savings in Bloom Promotion and when you use my host code I will also send you the link to this fabulous 37 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – March 2022

7 Comments March 14, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop (previously known as West Coast Creators Hop)! This one features the soon to be retiring 2020 – 2022 In Colors!! Hop around see all the amazing cards created by our team members! Leave a little love and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

This card was created featuring my FAVOURITE retiring In Color – Misty Moonlight.

All of the retiring colours (Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight, Just Jade, Bumblebee and Cinnamon Cider) are amazing! Make sure you stock up on your favourites and don’t forget to grab your ink refills. I wouldn’t wait – in the past ink refills have sold out quickly and early.

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Here is a full list of supplies needed to create these fun cards. If you already know what supplies you want/need – shop here: http://bit.ly/shopwithleahdixon

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045]	Magenta Madness 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [153080]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [153081]	Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077]
Just Jade 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [153079]	Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [153078]	In Color 2020–2022 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper [155230]	Daisy Garden Cling Stamp Set [155079]	Amazing Thanks Dies (English) [157816]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Brushed Brass Butterflies [158136]	Whisper White 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Adhesive Sheets [152334]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]

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I have another perk to ordering with me in the month of March – any order over $65cdn, I am also emailing out an amazing 37 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

Right now Stampin’ Up! also has a great savings in Bloom promotion. Get 20% off the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine as well as 13 select bundles. See the details below.

ALL the Savings in Bloom Promotion Bundles

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	All Squared Away Bundle (English) [158382]	Art Gallery Bundle [156227]	Beauty Of Friendship Bundle (English) [155834]	Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English) [154065]
Garden Wishes Bundle (English) [156220]	Hydrangea Haven Bundle (English) [159519]	Pansy Patch Bundle (English) [155674]	Quiet Meadow Bundle (English) [155847]	Seascape Bundle [158359]
Sweet As A Peach Bundle (English) [155823]	Welcoming Window Bundle [159529]	What's Cookin' Bundle [155845]	Wild Cats Bundle (English) [155507]

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 384 – Colour Challenge

2 Comments March 8, 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 Sweet As A Peach Bundle to create this card. Fresh Freesia Ink (accented with Highland Heather) was used to create the blooms on the Mint Macaron leaves. This stamp set and die bundle (and 12 others!) are on sale for the month of March 2022 – see the details below. The So Saffron in the background is a 3″ X 4-1/4″ piece of Soft Subtle 6X6 DSP.

Here are all the Savings in Bloom products:

Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	All Squared Away Bundle (English) [158382]	Art Gallery Bundle [156227]	Beauty Of Friendship Bundle (English) [155834]	Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English) [154065]
Garden Wishes Bundle (English) [156220]	Hydrangea Haven Bundle (English) [159519]	Pansy Patch Bundle (English) [155674]	Quiet Meadow Bundle (English) [155847]	Seascape Bundle [158359]
Sweet As A Peach Bundle (English) [155823]	Welcoming Window Bundle [159529]	What’s Cookin’ Bundle [155845]	Wild Cats Bundle (English) [155507]

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All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are listed below and on this handy printable recipe card.

You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.

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Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276]	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [155613]	Subtles 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153072]	Paper Lattice [155697]
Sweet As A Peach Bundle (English) [155823]	Waves Dies [158840]	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147106]	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad [155611]	Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad [147103]
Sponge Daubers [133773]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Fresh Freesia 3/8″ (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155615]
2021–2023 In Color Jewels [155571]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108]	Stampin’ Seal+ [149699]
Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 383 – Sketch Challenge

1 Comment February 22, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

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

I let the gorgeous DSP and the bold sentiment in this FREE Friendly Hello Sale-a-bration Bundle speak for themselves.

Here are the measurements you need to create this card.

Pool Party cardstock – 11″ X 4-1/4″, score at 5-1/2″

Basic Gray cardstock – 5-1/4″ X 4″ and a piece for the largest Tailor Made Tag

Basic White – 5-1/8″ X 3-7/8″ (cut using the Stitched Greenery die)

Friendly Hello DSP – 3-1/2″ X 3-7/8″

Fresh Freesia Open Weave ribbon and Loose Flower Flourishes to embellish.

The soft colours in this DSP feel very spring like to me – which is exactly the feel I need right now since it is still so cold outside.

This layout is great and so easy to use. Here is a totally different feeling card with the exact same layout.

All of the supplies I used are listed below and on this handy printable recipe card.

You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.

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Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $12.00	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Friendly Hello Bundle (English) [159990] $0.00	Stitched Greenery Die [155451] $44.00
Tailor Made Tags Dies [155563] $30.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $163.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $24.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00
Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155615] $9.50	Loose Flower Flourishes [155808] $10.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25

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Remember that this month there are so many reasons to place an order – FREE Sale-a-bration items with a qualifying order and when you use my host code I will also send you the link to this fabulous 34 card Tutorial Bundle!

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration!

Colour Challenge Cactus Cuties Card

Leave a comment February 8, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This is such a beautiful colour combo for the TGIF Challenge #354. The second I saw it I knew I needed to create with the Cactus Cuties stamp set ( there is a matching punch too- but I forgot to buy it when I ordered the stamps – ugh!). Anyways – check out my card and watch my social media all week for more Cactus Cutie cards. I even have a Cactus Cuties Card Class coming up – see the details below.

Here is what I created:

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.

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00
Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $0.00	Cactus Cuties Photopolymer Stamp Set $24.00	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Beautiful Shapes Dies $39.00	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack $15.00	Genial Gems $11.00
Paper Snips $13.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50

Right now there are so many perks to ordering. You get SAB rewards like the DSP that I used on this card (free items for every $60 or $120 cdn you spend), AND for any order over $65cdn I am also emailing out an amazing 34 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

You can even earn SAB items and get the tutorial when you place an order to register for my upcoming Cactus Cuties Card Class!

If you find yourself wanting it all – join my Ink Pad Pals team! For just $135cad you get $165 in product of your choice – PLUS 2 FREE STAMP SETS – and there is NO SHIPPING! Our team meets monthly and we have a fabulous FB group – full of creative inspiration, business support if you want it, monthly prizes and creative projects.

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 382 – Inspiration Challenge

2 Comments February 8, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

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

Here is my take on it.

This card is a great little fun fold. Start with a regular 5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″ piece of cardstock, but score it at 2″, 3-1/8″, 5 3/8”, and 6 1/2” instead of in half. This will allow you to fold it in this cool pop up manner.

Next I adhered the two 1 3/4” x 5 1/4” petal pink pieces of Sunshine & Rainbow DSP ( a FREE SAB item) to either side of the card front and the 2” x 5 1/4” Navy piece to the front.

To create the front card candy I die cut a piece of Night of Navy cardstock and a piece of Layering Vellum using the largest label in the Tasteful Labels dies. I adhered them together in opposite directions (Navy horizontal, Vellum vertical). The I stamped the cute van from the FREE Driving By stamp set using Memento Black Ink, coloured it with Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends and fussy cut it. Then I stamped the palm trees from Timeless Tropical using Night of Navy Ink and die cut them. Next, I stamped the thank you sentiment from Timeless Tropical using Night of Navy Ink on a 3/4″ X 2″ strip of Basic White cardstock. I used mini glue dots and Dimensionals to adhere all the bits to the card candy and then glued it to the center layer of the card front only. The light pink adhesive-backed Hexagons were the finishing touch.

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.

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $0.00	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Layering Designs $13.50	Driving By Cling Stamp Set (English) $0.00
Timeless Tropical Cling Stamp Set (English) $31.00	In The Tropics Dies $48.00	Tasteful Labels Dies $42.00	Paper Snips $13.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Adhesive Backed Hexagons $10.25	Stampin' Seal+ $16.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Whisper White Medium Envelopes $10.25

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Right now there are so many perks to ordering. You get SAB rewards like the DSP and Driving By stamp set that I used on this card (free items for every $60 or $120 cdn you spend), AND for any order over $65cdn I am also emailing out an amazing 34 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration!

West Coast Creators Blog Hop – January 2022

6 Comments January 14, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another West Coast Creators Blog Hop! This one features brand new FREE Sale-a-bration items!! Read below to find out how you can earn your own FREE SAB items. First – hop around see all the amazing cards created by our team members! Leave a little love and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

My card this month was created for one of my stepsons. He is majorly into cars so I hope he’ll love the card.

I used the FREE SAB set Driving By and then altered the sentiment slightly by grabbing a ‘Happy Birthday’ from the Party Puffins stamp set.

Some other details on this card are the Gingham embossed background, the rainbow stripes from the Sweet Talk DSP and the Resin Stars embellishments.

I love the fact that just by spending $60cdn (the cost of the Resin Stars embellishments, the Gingham EF, the Real Red cardstock and 3 Stampin’ Blends Combos) you get the Driving By stamp set for FREE! If you need the FULL supplies list then you may want to consider getting more than one SAB item or joining my team.

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Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock $11.25	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $12.00	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $12.00	Sweet Talk 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Driving By Cling Stamp Set (English) $0.00
Party Puffins Cling Stamp Set $27.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Real Red Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Gingham Embossing Folder $10.25	Resin Stars Embellishments $11.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals $5.50	Paper Snips $13.50	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine $163.00

Check out all the FREE SAB items here and start shopping to earn!

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is the best time to join our team.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #380 – Sketch Challenge

Leave a comment January 11, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

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

I used the Honeybee Home Bundle with a ton of elegant embellishments (Gilded Leafing, Polished Dots, and Flirty Flamingo Metallic Ribbon) to jazz up the design. The DSP is from the FREE Sale-a-bration pack – Sunshine and Rainbows 6X6 DSP. You can earn this DSP for free as well with a $60CDN order between Jan 4 – Feb 28th. See all the details below.

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.

Product List

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $0.00	Honeybee Home Bundle (English) $61.00
Flirty Flamingo 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Metallic Ribbon $11.00	Polished Dots $10.25	Basic Pattern Decorative Masks $11.00	Versamark Pad $13.00	Heat & Stick Powder $8.25
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $41.00	Gilded Leafing Embellishment $12.25	So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Double Oval Punch $24.00	Paper Snips $13.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $163.00

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There are SOOO many great things I want to share with you this month in addition to Sale-a-bration! Card Classes, Stamp Camps and Product Shares! You can get all the details at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah

West Coast Creators Blog Hop – December 2021

4 Comments December 14, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another West Coast Creators Blog Hop! This one features gift card holders!! Hop around see all the amazing creations made by our team members! Leave a little love and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

My gift card holder is a bookmark as well. Great as a gift on it’s own or slip a coffee shop gift card into the bookmark and gift it inside a book. Perfect for teachers or the book lover on your list.

The bookmark base is 5-1/2″ X 2-1/2″, the front pocket is 3″ X 3″-1/4″ (score 1/4″ on 3 sides to fold in and tape down using tear and tape or seal + to create the pocket.

I used the soon to be retiring Frosted Gingerbread DSP, stamps and dies to create this bookmark – but you could go with any theme.

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