Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #378 – Colour Challenge

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

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

I absolutely LOVE stamping with the Christmas Season stamp set. You can create such incredible cards with such ease. The stamps themselves create all the texture on the images. Just brilliant!

Once I was done stamping, I added a bit of Wink of Stella to the berries. Very subtle, but beautiful.

Here is the whole Christmas Season bundle.

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.

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Poinsettia Petals Christmas Card

4 Comments November 24, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Today was my regular FB live and I featured the Poinsettia Petals stamp set. I used two current challenges to inspire me.

With these ideas in my head I started creating – using one of my favourite colour combos – Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, and Polished Pink. To see exactly how I created this card check out the video below.

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6X6 One Sheet Wonder

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

Every month (usually on the 3rd Saturday of the month) I hold a free Online Workshop. Everyone is welcome to join the group. This month I featured the Count on Me stamp set and made 4 cards from a single sheet of DSP. The end result was total cuteness – and unfortunately perfect to send to so many friends who are struggling right now with the floods in BC.

Here are the four cards:

This is the cutting template I used. Make sure to do you 2″ cut first, and your 3″ cut second. To see exactly how I cut this you can watch the video below.

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I have some workshop specials one right now. Place an order with me using the host code: PBZ34PK9 and you can get these extras:

$60 order (before taxes and shipping) – receive the paper bits and embellishments to create these cards.

$100 order (before taxes and shipping) – receive the card bits AND a free pack of Wonderful Snowflakes from me.

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Snowy Christmas Card

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

Today I am playing with the Perfectly Plaid stamp set again – but using it to create a more traditional Christmas card with a snowy scene. I am also using a sketch from Global Design Project (GDP318) to inspire me.

This card looks a bit complicated, but in reality uses very few materials and only 1 ink and 1 reinker!! The tress and sentiment were stamped in Garden Green and the snow was created by splattering White Craft ink across the stamped scene. To see exactly how I created this please check out my video below and make sure to follow my You Tube channel to see all my latest creations, tips and tricks.

Here is a full list of supplies used to create this rustic card. If you get a chance to shop with me TODAY ( Nov 18, 2021) there is even a Seasonal Sale happening (10% off cardstock, 15% off inks, and 20% off dies).

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Tidings Of Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders $13.50
Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $23.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Ink Refill $6.00	Water Painters $16.25	Tailored Tag Punch $24.00
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon $10.25	Rhinestone Basic Jewels $6.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50

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Perfectly Plaid Card

Leave a comment November 16, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week the TGIF Challenge (#tgifc342) was a great sketch that worked perfectly with some pieces I already had on my desk top.

The background of this card was created by smooshing basic white cardstock into some leftover watercolour reinker. I then used Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen and Balmy Blue inks with a blending brush to create some soft colours on which to heat emboss the trees in white. All the layers were put together using Dimensionals. Then some bling was added.

You may want to stock up on some of the inks and cardstocks now while they are on sale!

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 377 – Sketch Challenge

4 Comments November 16, 2021 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.

As soon as I saw the sketch I knew I wanted to use the great circle die from the Painted Labels Dies, but I wanted to keep it a bit soft so I cut it out of a piece of Evening Evergreen (2021 – 2023 In Colour) Shimmer Vellum. I then added some Sprig punches that I cut out of the excess iridescent paper from the Wonderful Snowflakes. I just can’t stand to waste any of this beautiful shimmery white.

Some other details that I added to this card were some 2021 – 2023 In Colour Jewels and a piece of silver Simply Elegant Trim. A ton of shimmer and glimmer to balance with the very subtle Soft Succulent cardstock and the gorgeous Painted Christmas DSP.

Once I had finished designing this Christmas card I took the exact same idea and created some cards for my fabulous Ink Pad Pals team members. Here is the result.

Again I used the 2021 – 2023 In Colour Shimmer Vellum, but this time I grabbed the Pale Papaya. It was a bit too light in colour for the DSP I chose – so I used my blending brushes to add some Calypso Coral to the back of the vellum.

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.

If your order is over $100 cdn or you are looking for more stamping friends, you may want to consider joining my Ink Pad Pals team. We have a ton of fun together, an active and inspirational fb group, monthly virtual stamping nights, team prizes, and more. Plus right now ( until Nov 30) the Starter Kit is on sale for only $100cdn – no shipping!!

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Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Painted Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Greenery Embossing Folders $11.00	2021–2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum $16.25
Wonderful Snowflakes $8.25	2021–2023 In Color Jewels $9.50	Simply Elegant Trim $10.25	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Christmas To Remember Cling Stamp Set (English) $30.00
Tailored Tag Punch $24.00	Harvest Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Blending Brushes $16.25	Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels $8.25

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Playful Alphabet Christmas Card Sketch

2 Comments November 15, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

You all know I LOVE a good Card Sketch – so I had to play along with Freshly Made sketches today.

I wanted to create a blue and silver Christmas card – but couldn’t find a blue DSP in my stash that felt like Christmas. So I created my own using the Festive Foliage stamp set. I embossed it with white and then dipped the whole piece in watered down blue reinker. Once that dried I created a silver mat by inking the edges of a slightly larger piece of cardstock with Versamark and then dipping in Silver embossing powder. Heat it up and voila! Silver border without using a whole piece of Silver Foil.

The rest of the card came together quickly as I cut out my sentiment from the Playful Alphabet dies ( this time I did use Silver Foil – with adhesive sheet on the back to make sticking down the letters a breeze). The tag is from the Tasteful Label Dies cut out of Misty Moonlight. I added the slits for the amazing Glittered Organdy ribbon using the Label Me Fancy Punch. A few Opal Rounds and the card was complete.

Here is a full list of supplies used. I am a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator in Canada – so if you’d like to place an order for any of these supplies – just click the images below or contact me directly. Also, please leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration!

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $11.25	Versamark Pad $13.00	Basics Embossing Powders $24.00	Metallics Embossing Powders $24.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $41.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Silver Foil Sheets $6.75	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Ink Refill $5.00	Stampin' Spritzer $4.00	Label Me Fancy Punch $24.00
Tasteful Labels Dies $42.00	White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon $11.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Opal Rounds $10.25

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West Coast Creators Blog Hop – November 2021

4 Comments November 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 all thing Christmas!! 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 as a quick and easy card for a hostess party. The assembly of this card is quite quick and easy.

Attach DSP to the card base.
Use blending brushes to add some Shaded Spruce ink onto a Contour Scalloped Die.
Add this layer to the card base suing Dimensionals.
Attach a Wonderful Snowflake with a mini glue dot.
Adhere the word JOY using adhesive sheets on the back or Real Red cardstock ( die cut using the Playful Alphabet Dies).
Embellish with Rhinestones.

See all the products used to create this card below.

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 – you won’t want to miss the HUGE sale on the starter kit!

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Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock $11.25	Pattern Party 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper $24.00	Scalloped Contours Dies $48.00	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $12.00	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25
Blending Brushes $16.25	Adhesive Sheets $13.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals $5.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Wonderful Snowflakes $8.25
Rhinestone Basic Jewels $6.75

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What’s On Your Wishlist?

Leave a comment November 11, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It’s that time of year when our loved ones ask us “What do you want for Christmas?”

As a crafter I get lots of strange looks from family when I ask for a Wink of Stella and some Contour Scalloped dies. Time to make things simple!

Here is a quick video on how to create AND share a Stampin’ Up! Wishlist with your loved ones so it is easy and simple for EVERYONE. It’s a great way to ensure smiles and sparkles under the Christmas tree. Don’t forget to subscribe to my You Tube Channel while you are there – I share a weekly video and a monthly Paper Pumpkin video with LOTS of stamping tips and inspiration.

Please feel free to ask me questions if any of this does not make sense to you. I believe this also work sin the US market – you’d just have to select a different demo as I am in Canada.

This is perfect for sharing with your spouse, parents or friends. It takes all the guess work out of picking the perfect gift. Go make your wishlist now and share it with someone! http://bit.ly/shopwithleahdixon

*If your loved ones use my host code and spend more than $100 they will also get a pack of Wonderful Snowflakes sent at the end of the month as a special thank you.

Don’t want to leave your craft supply shopping in the hands of your loved ones? Then consider joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. It is a smokin’ deal right now ( only $100cdn – no shipping, for $165 in product) and then you’ll enjoy a 20% discount for as long as you remain an active demonstrator. Contact me for details or click the image below to sign up.

Banner Year smash up CASE

Leave a comment November 10, 2021 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I had some fun creating this Christmas card today. I took two Banner Year project ideas from the Annual Stampin’ Up! Catalogue and combined them to create this card – I LOVE the end result.

You can see all the details of how I created this – plus a full supply list below.

If you are thinking of grabbing any of the supplies to create this (or any crafting project) you need to check out the option of being a Savvy Shopper with me and grabbing a Starter Kit. Now until Nov 30, 2021 the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit is only $100!! No shipping!

You can see all the details by clicking the image below. Not interested in grabbing a Starter Kit and getting all the perks of being a part of my team – no worries I still have a perk for you too 🙂 Just make sure to use the host code below.

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Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Greenery Embossing Folders $11.00	Tidings Of Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Ombre Gift Bags $8.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25
Banner Year Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $23.00	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Versamark Pad $13.00	Metallics Embossing Powders $24.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $41.00
Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon $9.50	Simply Elegant Trim $10.25	Tailor Made Tags Dies $30.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50
Whisper White Medium Envelopes $10.25