Strong and Beautiful Mother’s Day Card

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

Mother’s Day is approaching ( in just under a month’s time). So today I pulled out a favourite retiring stamp set (Strong and Beautiful) and paired it with a soon to be released new floral set (Colour and Contour). The layout of this card was inspired by the Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #362.

Some of the finer details that you may not be able to see in this photo are the Dainty Diamonds embossing on the Basic Black cardstock , the coating of Wink of Stella and the fact that the flower was stamped on Shimmery White cardstock. If you want all the details check out the video below.

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $11.25	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $12.00	Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder [152702] $12.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101910] $13.50
Basic Pattern Decorative Masks [150697] $8.25	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096] $10.25	Blending Brushes [153611] $16.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Water Painters [151298] $16.25
Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $8.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.00	Layering Circles Dies [151770] $48.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50

In addition to these products I used some not yet released items ( Polished Pink Ink, Soft Succulent Ink, Colour and Contour Bundle and 2021-2023 In Colour Gems). You can grab these items on May 4th or contact me today to join my team and add these items to your Starter Kit now.

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West Coast Creators Blog Hop – April 2021

5 Comments April 14, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another West Coast Creators Blog Hop! This month we are featuring retiring items!! The product we are using will only be available until May 3rd. Hop around see all the amazing cards created by our team members! Leave a little love (do a bit of shopping if you see something you love) and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

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.

My card is inspired by Tammy Wilson ( Stampin’ Up! Artisan) and is a mash up of 3 retiring sets.

Ridiculously Awesome Cling Stamp Set

[152512]

$30.00

Pretty Perennials Photopolymer Stamp Set

[154435]

$24.00

Well Said Cling Stamp Set

[148796]

$61.00

I created this card for my friend’s daughter who graduates from high school this year. I used a fun watercolour technique to create the colour strip and I embossed the images and sentiment with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. To see how I created the rainbow background check out my facebook live: https://fb.watch/4S98yKT4ZU/.Can you also spy the new product in this card?

Sweet Silhouette

Leave a comment April 13, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

These beautiful (soon to be retiring) silhouette stamps and dies create quick and stunning cards.

The first card I created for the Spot Sketch Challenge #157. If you would like to see how I created the coloured background on the left check out my video below. I think this card could make a fabulous grad card or celebration of most life changes.

I then used some other pieces from this great bundle and some spare watercolour pieces ( because I never paint just one paper at a time!) to create a variation of this card.

The Sweet Silhouette dies and Silhouette Scenes stamp set will no longer be available after May 3rd. So if you love these grab them now! You can use the host code: BWWEEQGM, any order over $60 using this code will receive a little something special from me as a thank you.

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229] $11.25	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $13.50	Clear Block H [118490] $11.50
Mango Melody Classic Stampin’ Pad [147093] $10.25	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147051] $10.25	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad [147099] $10.25	Stampin’ Spritzer [126185] $4.00	Sweet Silhouettes Dies [149541] $48.00
Silhouette Scenes Cling Stamp Set (English) [149223] $31.00	Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack [154579] $9.50	Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets [147801] $12.25	Black Stampin’ Dimensionals Combo Pack [150893] $8.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $82.00

Dino Days

1 Comment April 10, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I don’t have small kids anymore and yet I STILL love creating with dinosaurs. Luckily I have friends and family with littles who appreciate these cards. The dino card I created today was inspired by a sketch challenge #mojosketch557

I also used a ton of soon to retiring product. Like the real dinosaurs, the Dino Days stamp set, the Denim ribbon and the DSP will all be extinct soon. Check out my full product list below and grab your items before they are gone! Or head straight to my shop to choose from the full retiring list.

Product List

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $12.00	Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper [152495] $15.75	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Dino Days Photopolymer Stamp Set [149406] $29.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $10.25	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $10.25	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $10.25	3/8" (1 Cm) Denim Ribbon [149590] $9.50	Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems [153547] $11.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50

Wildly Happy Baby Card

3 Comments April 6, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I LOVE having a reason to create and when I created this card I actually had 3 reasons to make it!

Most importantly – my cousin and his wife just welcomed their first child into the world – Welcome Harriet Batchelor!

Secondly I wanted to participate in two different challenges. The Global Design Project (#GDP286) and the Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge (#HSSIC361).

My third reason to create this card was to highlight some of our soon to be retiring products from Stampin Up! I don’t want to miss out on a minute of playing with some of my favourite supplies. I also don’t want you to miss out on grabbing these while you still can! See below for a full list of supplies used ( and click the links to purchase – some even have sale pricing right now!)

For all the details on how I created this card check out my video below or pop over to my Facebook page. Will you are there, make sure to follow or subscribe to my page so you get notified every Tuesday when I post a new project.

Product List

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198] $12.00	Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper [154567] $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $12.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $41.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154884] $12.00	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882] $12.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $8.25
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $11.00	Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack [152479] $9.50	Gold Glitter Enamel Dots [152155] $11.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $14.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin' Seal+ [149699] $16.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50
Paper Snips [103579] $13.50	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $82.00

Geared Up Garage – CASE

Leave a comment March 30, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I needed an awesome masculine card for one of my uncles – so I cased this great card designed by Julie Kettlewell (juliesjapes.blogspot.com) from the UK. I changed up the colours a bit because any chance to use Pretty Peacock I can’t pass up.

Many of the products used to create this card are retiring soon. Check out the whole last chance section at my Stampin’ Up! shop.

Product List

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880] $12.00	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044] $12.00	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Well Suited Twine Combo Pack [154566] $9.50
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $10.25	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $10.25	Stamping Sponges [141337] $7.00	Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775] $13.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904] $12.00	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894] $12.00	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087] $10.25	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $41.00	Geared Up Garage Cling Stamp Set [148590] $29.00
Garage Gears Dies [151812] $45.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50

Playful Alphabet Birthday Fishes Card

Leave a comment March 23, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I love creating with these Playful Alphabet Dies. The ability to create my own sentiments (especially puns) makes me smile. Using the Adhesive Sheets on the back make creating with the letters so easy as well.

The little fish were created using the walking egg die from the out of catalogue Chick Dies set. I am so excited to be able to create this since my oldest (almost 16!) STILL loves his Goldfish Crackers.

To see exactly how I created this, check out my video on You Tube. Make sure to subscribe while you are there.

In the video I mentioned an upcoming FREE workshop on April 10th. You can join my Online Workshop page for monthly FREE workshops. https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnlineStampinWorkshopWithLeah

If you liuve in Canada and want to stamp along with me, use host code: GPBVSSRC to order the Hello Dear Friend kit and I’ll send you a bonus make’n’take pack for free. SHOP HERE:https://www.stampinup.ca?demoid=2189587

Here is a full supplies list for the card I made today. Some of these items are on the retiring list – so act fast!

Product List

150883 $12.00	152460 $15.75	122925 $12.00	152334 $13.50	159276 $13.25
152706 $46.00	154435 $24.00	147101 $10.25	103579 $13.50	146989 $12.00
158199 $44.00	150079 $20.00	100082 $4.00	151690 $44.00	149707 $11.00
149699 $16.25	110755 $5.50	104430 $5.50	144108 $5.50	152477 $9.50

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Since we have a new catalogue being released, I will be mailing catalogues soon. If you live in Canada and would like a copy sent to you please fill in this form:

https://us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=c284dc6f0ab3d2f7103b8d704&id=a21a15a881&attribution=false

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.

Product List

120953 $12.00	105118 $12.00	154557 $12.25	154558 $15.75	131198 $12.00
122925 $12.00	141416 $12.00	159276 $13.25	154561 $10.25	154435 $24.00
147101 $10.25	147116 $10.25	152316 $18.00	151690 $44.00	152392 $34.00
103579 $13.50	110755 $5.50	138995 $9.50	144108 $5.50

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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

Product List

133675 $12.00	150881 $12.00	149643 $13.50	154567 $15.75	159276 $13.25
151690 $44.00	154456 $23.00	147099 $10.25	147103 $10.25	147115 $10.25
147052 $10.25	154571 $8.75	103579 $13.50	103683 $7.25	110755 $5.50
104430 $5.50

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DAY 5 – STAMPIN THE RAINBOW

Leave a comment March 18, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I will be 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 a range of blues – Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana and Pool Party. The stamp set I am using is called Nothing Better Than. The card idea was inspired by a card sketch from TGIF Challenges (#TGIFC307)

To create the fun, popped up sparkly words I die cut Rainbow Glimmer Paper attached to a Foam Adhesive Sheet. I also added Wink of Stella to the cocktails and some Rhinestones for extra bling.

Or look below for a full list of materials used in today’s card.

Die cutting with Foam Adhesive sheets is a bit fussy, but well worth the trouble. Try it with other die cut words and DSP. 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.

Make sure to check back tomorrow for another card and video – or catch me live on Facebook at 10am PST. https://www.facebook.com/theStampinPad

Product List

159229 $11.25	131297 $12.00	152487 $15.75	122924 $12.00	152323 $41.00
154061 $63.75	132708 $8.25	147096 $10.25	147098 $10.25	154894 $12.00
154885 $12.00	153106 $12.00	141897 $11.00	153056 $8.25	152815 $11.00
110755 $5.50	104430 $5.50	144108 $5.50	150673 $82.00	103579 $13.50
144220 $6.75