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.

🎉 LAST CHANCE ALERT
Everything used on this card (except the ribbon) is on the Last Chance List! That means these gorgeous products are retiring and only available while supplies last—don’t wait!

🚚 AND—today (Friday) is the final day for Stampin’ Up!’s FREE SHIPPING promotion!
Now is the perfect time to grab your favourites, stock up on essentials, and save on shipping while you’re at it.

🛒 Click HERE to shop now and make sure these treasures don’t disappear before you snag them.

Here is a full list of supplies:

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✨ NEW! Earn Rewards Every Time You Stamp ✨

Introducing Stampin’ Rewards—Because You Deserve a Little Extra!

I’m so excited to share that Stampin’ Up! has launched a brand-new Stampin’ Rewards program—and YOU can start earning perks just for shopping your favourite crafty products!

Here’s how it works:

When you place a qualifying order and have opted in to the rewards program, you’ll earn Stampin’ Rewards automatically.
These rewards can be redeemed on future orders for even more fun products.
If you check out as a guest or haven’t opted in, you won’t earn rewards—so be sure to create an account and update your preferences!

Want help getting started or maximizing your rewards? I’ve got you! Reach out anytime or let me build a custom cart for you with my new tools. 🛍️

Start today—your next crafty treat could be FREE!

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❄️ Make a Merry Statement with the Merriest Trees Bundle – While Supplies Last!

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

If you’re like me and love prepping Christmas cards all year long, you’re going to want to snag these Last Chance goodies before they’re gone! This week’s Festive Friday card features a bold and classic design using the Merriest Trees stamp set and dies, along with some fabulous coordinating Last Chance items—all at discounted prices!

🎨 Featured Products:

Merriest Trees Stamp Set and Dies – Last Chance

Take a Bow 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper – Last Chance

Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder

Earth Tones Shimmer Gems – Last Chance

🔧 Step-by-Step Card Instructions:

1. Card Base:
Start with a standard A2 card base (5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″) in Basic White Thick cardstock.

2. Embossed Background:
Cut a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock. Emboss it using the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder. Then cut this piece on a diagonal and adhere one triangle to the top left corner of the card front.

3. Designer Series Paper:
Add a 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel of Take a Bow DSP on the opposite corner. This striking pattern brings bold holiday energy!

4. Center Panel & Tree:
Stamp the star background on a 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ piece of Basic White using Soft Sea Foam Ink. Heat emboss the tree sentiment from Merriest Trees onto Garden Green cardstock using white embossing powder, then die cut using the coordinating tree die. Pop it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

5. Red Accents:
Add two 2″ x 1″ strips of red DSP to the top and bottom of the white panel to add a pop of brightness and balance.

6. Embellishments:
Finish it off with Earth Tones Shimmer Gems for sparkle and dimension.

Here is a full list of supplies:

$15.50	$20.00	$15.75	$17.00	$34.00	$51.00
$12.25	$13.00	$29.00	$37.00	$44.00	$11.75
$16.50	$8.25	$6.00

This card is the perfect way to combine creative joy with savvy savings.

Shop Here

✨ NEW! Earn Rewards Every Time You Stamp ✨

Introducing Stampin’ Rewards—Because You Deserve a Little Extra!

I’m so excited to share that Stampin’ Up! has launched a brand-new Stampin’ Rewards program—and YOU can start earning perks just for shopping your favourite crafty products!

Here’s how it works:

When you place a qualifying order and have opted in to the rewards program, you’ll earn Stampin’ Rewards automatically.
These rewards can be redeemed on future orders for even more fun products.
If you check out as a guest or haven’t opted in, you won’t earn rewards—so be sure to create an account and update your preferences!

Want help getting started or maximizing your rewards? I’ve got you! Reach out anytime or let me build a custom cart for you with my new tools. 🛍️

Start today—your next crafty treat could be FREE!

Looking for more ways to stamp with me? Make sure to watch my You Tube live each Wednesday and if you are local – join my card class!

Looking for even more ways to enjoy stamping? Join my Stampin’ Up! Ink Pad Pals team!

Save 20%+ on your orders.
Get free access to my monthly card class tutorials.
Enjoy our monthly team meetings with stamping fun and collaboration.

Contact me to find out more or see the details on my website.

Join Now!

Winter Meadow Gift Card Holder

Leave a comment November 13, 2024 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Every week I go live on my FB – this week I featured the Winter Meadow DSP from the annual catalogue and the Christmas Labels bundle from the Sep – Dec Mini Catalogue to create a fast and beautiful gift card holder.

Here are some other gift card holders using the same design, just decorated differently.

You can find a full list of materials used below, as well as a printable recipe card for making this gift card holder. You can order any of these supplies from me here: https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=NJWTYMDG

162133 $17.00	159276 $18.00	164101 $64.75	147138 $12.25	119850 $32.00
161597 $47.00	152392 $39.00	138995 $9.50	104430 $6.00

Gift card Holder – Winter Meadow Download

Here is the replay of the video where I created this quick and easy gift card holder.

When you place a $65 order this month I will also send you the link to a fantastic 36 project Tutorial Bundle as a thank you! I am also offering a FREE Mystery Embellishment for order over $75 this month using my host code!

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online?

Check out my Weekly LIVE videos on Wednesdays at 9am Pacific Time. ( Facebook and You Tube)

If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards on December 7th (my November class sold out – but you can still get the PDF from my card classes to go page) or contact me to book your own card class. Check out my calendar of events at my website.

Buy the PDF only in my classes to go section or by clicking the image above.

I am also offering an ONLINE Bingo night Dec 30th. We will create 4 cards and play some Bingo. See all the details 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. You can also sign up for my newsletter (link below) so you don’t miss out on any of my events.

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

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

October 2024 – 1 Layout/ 3 Cards

Leave a comment October 23, 2024 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This morning I used one of the layouts from page 22 of the Stampin’ Up! 2024 Annual Catalogue! Here are the 3 cards that I created live – you can see the full video below.

Watch this video replay or look below to grab the printable PDF Tutorials and a full printable image of the card templates from page 22 .

1L3C Oct 2024 Download

If you’ve got a wishlist created after seeing some of the great cards – contact me directly or click below to go to my Stampin’ Up! shop.

SHOP HERE

Looking for some other fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

RSVP here – class is November 9th, 2024 10am – 12pm at my home in Port Coquitlam, BC

Orders over $65 (and members of my Ink Pad Pals team) also qualify to receive this fantastic 39 project Tutorial Bundle as a thank you from me.

STARTING OCTOBER 2024 – you will also find 2 new kits in the online store and all kits are 30% off until Oct 31, our new holiday mini catalogue is still live to order from AND we have a starter kit special!

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Merriest Trees Christmas Card in October

Leave a comment October 9, 2024 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Every week I go live on my FB – this week I featured the annual catalogue Merriest Trees stamp set and dies to create a Christmas Card.

Here is my card that I created live as well as 3 alternate colour combos using the Merreist Trees stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

You can find a full list of materials used below, as well as a printable recipe card for making this card. You can order any of these supplies from me here: https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=A9SH9NWC

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $18.00	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511] $15.75	Season Of Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [164144] $23.00	Merriest Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162043] $34.00	Merriest Trees Dies [162047] $51.00
Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder [162026] $15.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $41.00	Gold & Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Satin Edged Ribbon [159555] $11.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [165678] $29.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971] $37.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $44.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $177.00
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $15.75	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685] $15.75	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679] $15.75

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Merriest Trees Oct card Download

Here is the replay of the video where I created this cute card.

When you place a $65 order this month I will also send you the link to a fantastic 40+ project Tutorial Bundle as a thank you! I am also offering a FREE Mystery Embellishment for order over $65 this month using my host code!

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online?

Check out my Weekly LIVE videos on Wednesdays at 9am Pacific Time. ( Facebook and You Tube)

If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards on November 9th (my October class sold out – but you can still get the PDF from my card classes to go page) or contact me to book your own card class. Check out my calendar of events at my website.

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

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

July 2024 – 1 Layout/ 3 Cards

Leave a comment July 25, 2024 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Today I used one of the layouts from page 22 of the Stampin’ Up! 2024 Annual Catalogue! Here are the 3 cards that I created live – you can see the full video below.

Watch this video replay or look below to grab the printable PDF Tutorials and a full printable image of the card templates from page 22 .

July 2024 – 1 layout 3 cards Download

If you’ve got a wishlist created after seeing some of the great cards – contact me directly or click below to go to my Stampin’ Up! shop.

SHOP HERE

If you need any help placing an order, please let me know so I can help you out. Now is a great time to place an order since you can earn BONUS DAYS COUPONS!

RSVP here – class is August 17th, 2024 10am – 12pm at my home in Port Coquitlam, BC

Orders over $65 (and members of my Ink Pad Pals team) also qualify to receive this fantastic 41 project Tutorial Bundle as a thank you from me.

Want to be the first to hear about my upcoming classes? Subscribe to my newsletter!

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

Merriest Trees Card Class To Go

Leave a comment September 13, 2023 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Join me every Wednesday morning for a FREE with purchase Card Class To Go. This week I featured Stampin’ Up!’s brand new Merriest Trees Bundle (stamp set and dies). You can see the replay of this week’s class and learn about how to get your make’n’take kit for this class below.

When you place an order ($60 minimum before tax and shipping) by the end of the day on Sunday, Sep 17th, I will send you the Make and Takes for this week’s class FREE.

For this week’s projects, you’ll want the following items to complete the projects as instructed:

Merriest Trees Bundle (English) [162048] $76.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $12.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $9.00	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $12.25	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088] $12.25
Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs [161954] $9.75	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $25.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971] $37.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $43.00
Paper Snips [103579] $15.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00

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I don’t send any pre-stamped images per Stampin’ Up! policy. You can substitute the items listed for supplies you already own as well.

Your order must be in by the end of the day on Sunday, Sep 17th , 2023 to get these Make and Takes. I will ship packets on Sep 20th, 2023.

Click here to order and get these Make and Takes for FREE!

Orders of $70 or more: Get the 6 card kits AND a pack of Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs!

Don’t live in Canada? You can still get the tutorial for this class from my Crafting Class Tutorials To Go section of my blog. You’ll find this tutorial and many others there for purchase.

You can view the replay of this card class here. Make sure to subscribe to my You Tube channel while you are there so you don’t miss any of my other crafty creations.

Here are the three cards I created for you:

You will receive the ribbon, embossed pieces and pieces of DSP you require for these cards , but you may want to grab them for your own future creations 🙂

Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

[162149]

$12.25

Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon

[159200]

$12.25

Christmas Tidings Embossing Folder

[162115]

$11.75

Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder

[162026]

$15.00

Merry Bold & Bright 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161945]

$17.00

Add All to Cart

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

Orders over $65 also qualify to receive this fantastic 55 project Tutorial Bundle as a thank you from me.

Want to be the first to hear about my upcoming classes? Subscribe to my newsletter!

Subscribe to my Newsletter

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

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Fragrant Forest Cling Stamp Set (English) [162108]	Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164325]	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]
Merriest Trees Dies [162047]	Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems [162587]	Black & Very Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Large Check Ribbon [161982]	Paper Snips [103579]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

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Merriest Trees

Festive Friday – Wishing You a Merry Christmas with Fragrant Forest

✨ Cardmaking Tips:

✨ NEW! Earn Rewards Every Time You Stamp ✨

❄️ Make a Merry Statement with the Merriest Trees Bundle – While Supplies Last!

✨ NEW! Earn Rewards Every Time You Stamp ✨

Winter Meadow Gift Card Holder

October 2024 – 1 Layout/ 3 Cards

Merriest Trees Christmas Card in October

July 2024 – 1 Layout/ 3 Cards

Merriest Trees Card Class To Go