A Little Retro Christmas Cheer with Festive Cheer | GDP570

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There’s something about retro Christmas decorations that makes me smile! I love the playful patterns and cheerful colours, and that’s exactly the look I was going for with this week’s Global Design Project #GDP570.

For my card, I pulled out the Festive Cheer stamp set from Stampin’ Up! and had some fun creating a whimsical Christmas card with a slightly vintage feel.

A Fun Twist on Christmas Colours

While I love traditional Christmas colours, sometimes it’s fun to mix things up a little!

For this card, I chose four Stampin’ Up! colours: Coastal Cabana , Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade , Smoky Slate.

I love how these colours work together! The combination gives the card a fun, retro Christmas feel without straying too far from the traditional holiday palette.

The whimsical ornaments really steal the show, with their mix of stripes, polka dots, and festive details. A little sparkle adds just the right finishing touch!

Watch the Festive Cheer Cardmaking Tutorial

I shared this card during my regular Wednesday evening crafting time. This week’s video was pre-recorded because of a family commitment, but I still wanted to share a little creative inspiration with you!

In the video, I’ll walk you through how I created the card so you can follow along or use the ideas to inspire your own Christmas creations.

🎥 Watch the video replay below!

Join the Global Design Project Challenge

This card was inspired by Global Design Project Challenge #GDP570.

I always enjoy participating in these challenges because they encourage me to try new ideas, experiment with different products, and sometimes step outside my usual creative comfort zone.

If you’re looking for a little cardmaking inspiration, be sure to visit the Global Design Project to see what the other designers and participants have created!

Ready to Create Some Christmas Cheer?

If the Festive Cheer stamp set has caught your eye, I’d love to help you get started with your own handmade Christmas cards!

You can shop for your favourite Stampin’ Up! supplies through my online store.

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✂️ A Little Extra Crafting Excitement — 3-Day Die Sale!

Speaking of creative possibilities, Stampin’ Up! has a special offer happening right now!

From October 21–23, 2026, you can save 15% on select dies and die cutting tools!

If you’ve had a die set on your wish list, this might be the perfect time to treat yourself. Dies are one of my favourite tools for adding beautiful details, layers, and dimension to handmade cards.

A few things to know:

  • The sale runs for just three days, October 21–23.
  • The 15% discount applies to select dies and die cutting tools, while supplies last.
  • The Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is not included.
  • You can see all qualifying products in the online store.

🛍️ Shop the 3-Day Die Sale

Don’t wait too long to check out your wish list — the sale ends Friday, October 23!

When you place a $65+ order with me I will also send you this fabulous 19 project PDF Tutorial . This bundle is filled with inspiration and is a FREE gift from me to say thanks for your order!

And if you’re looking for Christmas gift inspiration for the crafty people on your list, don’t forget to check out the 2026 Stampin’ Up! Gift Guide!

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

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The join process has changed a bit (sign up for $135 and get a $170 coupon) and you now get a fantastic Welcome Box too. PLUS from Oct 6-31 you get an ADDITIONAL $70 Stampin’ Rewards!!! What a fantastic BONUS!

The perks once you’ve joined remain the same.

  • Save 15%+ on your orders.
  • Get free access to my monthly card class tutorials.
  • Enjoy our monthly team meetings with stamping fun and collaboration.

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Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this card inspires you to have a little fun with your Christmas colours and create something that makes you smile.

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October 2026 Noel Greetings Paper Pumpkin – Alternates & FREE Tutorial!

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Hello, crafty friends!

The October Noel Greetings Paper Pumpkin Kit has arrived, and I’ve been having some fun creating with it!

I went LIVE to open the box, put the projects together, and of course, create an alternate card! One of my favourite things about Paper Pumpkin is seeing what else I can make with all those fun supplies.

Watch the Noel Greetings LIVE Replay!

If you missed my LIVE, you can catch the replay below! I shared everything included in the kit, created the projects, and made an alternate card too!

A Little More Paper Pumpkin Inspiration!

Of course, I couldn’t stop at just one alternate card!

After the LIVE, I had another idea and created one more Christmas card using pieces from the kit and a few extra supplies from my craft room.

I loved how it turned out, so I decided to put together a FREE PDF tutorial with all the measurements and step-by-step instructions!

And I’d love to share it with you!

🎁 GET MY FREE NOEL GREETINGS TUTORIAL

Simply sign up for my Stampin’ With Leah emails, and you’ll be taken directly to your free tutorial!

Already on my email list? Keep an eye on your inbox! I’ll be sharing the tutorial with my subscribers too.

I Have ONE Extra Noel Greetings Kit!

Did you miss out on October’s Paper Pumpkin kit?

I have ONE extra Noel Greetings kit available!

I can ship it anywhere in Canada, or if you’re local to me in Port Coquitlam, we can arrange pickup.

If you’d like it, just send me a message! First come, first served!

Don’t Miss November’s Paper Pumpkin!

If you love a little creative surprise delivered to your door, Paper Pumpkin is a great way to enjoy some crafting time!

Each month features a new kit with everything you need to create the projects.

And when you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin through me, you’ll also receive my monthly Paper Pumpkin PDF tutorial, filled with alternate project ideas and extra inspiration to help you get even more out of your kit!

Subscribe by November 10 to receive the November kit!

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Coming in November:

NOVEMBER: TAGS OF JOY
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Elevate your Christmas gifting with handcrafted tags adorned in eye-catching gold foil.
• Makes 12 tags: 4 each of 3 designs
• Precut tags and paper pieces
• Green twine
• Coordinating colours: Cherry Cobbler (Premium Stampin’ Spot), Crushed Curry, gold, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Real Red

Gleaming gold foil on every tag!

Layered Tags Dies Add-On (Item 168663| $18.00)
Don’t forget the coordinating add-on dies! The Layered Tags Dies work perfectly with this month’s Noel Greetings Kit, plus the upcoming November and December kits.

📌 Refill Kits:
Around the 24th of each month, Stampin’ Up! often releases refill kits (while supplies last). Grab yours here: https://www.stampinup.ca/categories/subscriptions/paper-pumpkin/refills-past-kits-add-ons?demoid=2189587

👉 Watch the replay, subscribe today, and get ready for all the beautiful crafting Paper Pumpkin brings each month!

A Couple of October Reminders!

⭐ October Product of the Month – Shining Stars Dies

You can add these beautiful dies to a qualifying $100 CAD order for just $7 CAD, while supplies last!

✂️ October Starter Kit Special

Thinking about joining Stampin’ Up!? For just $135 CAD, you’ll receive a $170 CAD coupon code PLUS $70 CAD in Stampin’ Rewards!

It’s a great time to join my Ink Pad Pals team, whether you’re interested in the demonstrator discount or thinking about starting a creative business.

This special offer ends October 31!

🛍️ Shop Stampin’ Up!:
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Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope these alternate projects inspire you to get a little more creative with your Paper Pumpkin kits!

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? Check out my calendar of events (scroll down on the page to see events) or contact me to book your own card class.

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GDP569 – A Handmade Anniversary Card with Botanical Expressions

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There’s something extra special about creating a handmade card for someone you love, especially when the timing couldn’t be better!

This week’s Global Design Project challenge is a colour challenge, and I decided to use it to create an anniversary card. Both my parents and my in-laws are celebrating their anniversaries this week, so I had the perfect reason to get creative!

For my card, I used the Botanical Expressions Dies to create the pretty floral details, paired with the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder for a lovely textured background.

But one of my favourite parts of this card is actually on the inside!

I used a beautiful sentiment from the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set that celebrates the joys of today, the memories of yesterday and the hopes of tomorrow. Such a lovely message for an anniversary!

I love how this card came together, and how the challenge colours worked so beautifully for the design.

Watch the GDP569 Cardmaking Replay!

I created this card during my Wednesday Night LIVE, sharing the process and a few tips along the way.

If you missed joining me live, you can catch the replay below and create along with me!

If you enjoy a little creative inspiration, why not play along with this week’s Global Design Project colour challenge #GDP569?

It’s always fun to see how everyone interprets the same colours in completely different ways!

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When you place a $65+ order with me I will also send you this fabulous 19 project PDF Tutorial . This bundle is filled with inspiration and is a FREE gift from me to say thanks for your order!

Looking for Christmas Gift Inspiration? 🎁

The NEW Stampin’ Up! 2026 Gift Guide is here!

Whether you’re shopping for a crafty friend, looking for stocking stuffers or making your own Christmas wish list, you’ll find lots of creative inspiration.

🎄 Browse the 2026 Gift Guide

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

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The join process has changed a bit (sign up for $135 and get a $170 coupon) and you now get a fantastic Welcome Box too. PLUS from Oct 6-31 you get an ADDITIONAL $70 Stampin’ Rewards!!! What a fantastic BONUS!

The perks once you’ve joined remain the same.

  • Save 15%+ 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.

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Thanks for stopping by and crafting with me!

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October Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – Autumn Colours & a Little Hot Foil Shine!

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Hello, crafty friends!

Welcome to the October Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! This month, we’re celebrating autumn with a beautiful colour challenge featuring Golden Glow, Crushed Curry, Blackberry Bliss, Pecan Pie and Early Espresso.

I love these rich, warm colours together, and they were perfect for creating a pretty fall card with a little extra sparkle!

For my card, I started with a Blackberry Bliss card base and layered Golden Glow cardstock with Basic White.

I added three strips along the left side to bring in some extra colour and texture. The Crushed Curry strip is heat embossed with white leaves from the Nature’s Symphony set, the Blackberry Bliss strip is embossed with Fern and Flora 3D EF, and the Pecan Pie strip was crumpled and heat embossed with a texture element from Nature’s Symphony in gold to add a lovely bit of shine.

The leafy focal image is where I had the most fun! I hot foiled the Botanical Glow Hot Foil Die then used the challenge colours to create a mix of warm golden leaves ( Golden Glow blends), rich brown tones (Pecan Pie blends) and pops of Blackberry Bliss (blends). I love how the different colours bring the whole card together.

Of course, I couldn’t resist adding a little more sparkle! Some Golden Glow Ink splatter, a few Gold Dot embellishments and a double strand of Linen Thread tied into a bow finished everything off.

The Thinking of You sentiment ( in Early Espresso) keeps this card versatile, too. It’s always nice to have a few cards like this ready to send.

Keep Hopping Across Canada!

Now it’s time to see what the other talented Coast to Coast Creators have made with this gorgeous autumn colour combination!

I always enjoy seeing how differently we all interpret the same challenge. There’s so much inspiration to discover!


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Have You Tried Hot Foiling Yet?

If you’ve been following along with my recent Facebook Lives, you’ll know I’ve been having lots of fun with the new hot foil machine!

Hot foiling is such a beautiful way to add shine and detail to your handmade cards. I especially love how it works with simple designs, adding something special without making a card feel too busy.

I’ve been sharing demonstrations, tips and project ideas in my recent videos, so if you’re curious about hot foiling, I’d love for you to check them out!

LINK TO HOT FOILING REPLAY

You can also join me live on Facebook every Wednesday at 7 PM Pacific for more cardmaking inspiration.

You can find tutorials in my Payhip Shop.

A Great Time to Join Stampin’ Up!

Speaking of hot foiling, have you seen the October Starter Kit offer?

This month, when you join Stampin’ Up!, you’ll receive a $170 CAD coupon code PLUS $70 CAD in Stampin’ Rewards to spend on products you love!

It’s a great opportunity to add something special to your craft room, like the hot foil machine, while enjoying all the benefits of being a demonstrator.

And remember, you don’t have to sell anything or run a business to join! You’re always welcome to join my Ink Pad Pals team simply to enjoy the discount and be part of our creative community.

  • 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.

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Thank you for stopping by today! I hope this month’s colour challenge inspires you to pull out some autumn colours and get creative.

HSS #499 – A Colourful Birthday Card with Botanical Expressions

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It’s time for another challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments , and this time we’re playing with colour!

For HSS Colour Challenge #499, we’re using Timid Tiger, Cajun Craze and Misty Moonlight. I love how these three colours work together! The warm oranges really pop against the beautiful blue.

For my card, I used the Botanical Expressions Die to create a bold leafy border. I cut the leaves in our three challenge colours, fussy cutting to mix and matchthem against the Basic White background. I love how the negative space allows the design to shine without making the card feel too busy.

I finished the card with a birthday greeting from Phrases and Frames, a double Linen Thread bow and a few Cajun Craze embellishments. Simple details that bring everything together!

One of my favourite things about colour challenges is that they encourage me to try combinations I might not normally choose. And this one was such a fun surprise!

Now it’s your turn!

I’d love to see what you create with Timid Tiger, Cajun Craze and Misty Moonlight. Head over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has created and share your own project.

Want to Make This Card?

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The join process has changed a bit (sign up for $135 and get a $170 coupon) and you now get a fantastic Welcome Box too. The perks once you’ve joined remain the same.

PLUS right now you get even more perks!! An extra $70 Stampin’ Rewards!!!

  • Save 15%+ on your orders.
  • Get free access to my monthly card class tutorials.
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Hope Joy Love – 3 Christmas Cards & Hot Foiling | LIVE Replay

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Christmas card making is in full swing, and I had so much fun creating these three cards during my latest Facebook LIVE!Christmas crafting and hot foiling — such a pretty combination!

This week I featured the Hope Joy Love Bundle from Stampin’ Up!®, along with a little hot foiling to add some extra sparkle. We created three very different Christmas cards using the same bundle, and I love how they turned out!

If you missed the LIVE, no worries! You can catch the replay below and craft along whenever it works for you.

For this class, I created three cards, each featuring a different technique.

Card 1 – Wishing You Joy

This card features Lost Lagoon snowflakes, Cherry Cobbler cardstock and a little white heat embossing. I love the clean and simple look, with the JOY greeting taking centre stage!

Card 2 – HO HO HO

For this card, I used the Swiss Dots Hot Foil Die with red foil to create the background. The HO HO HO greeting was stamped in Real Red, and those gorgeous holographic stars add just the right amount of sparkle!

Card 3 – Hope Love Joy

This one combines the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder with Secret Sea ink and cardstock. I also used the leftover red foil from our second card with the Reverse Hot Foil Plate to create the banner and heart. I love being able to use up that beautiful foil!

Want to make these three cards yourself? I’d love to send you the supplies!

Place a $75 CAD or more order with me by Sunday, October 11, 2026 at midnight Pacific, and I’ll send you the Make & Take packet for all three cards FREE!

Your packet will include the precut cardstock and specialty pieces needed for the projects. I’ll even do the hot foiling for you! You’ll receive the red and white hot-foiled pieces, along with holographic-foiled cardstock ready for you to die cut your stars.

Please note: You will need to own the Hope Joy Love Bundle to complete these cards, along with your own inks, adhesives and basic crafting supplies. Stamped images are not included.

Your qualifying order must be $75 or more before tax and shipping, and after any Stampin’ Rewards have been applied.

Make sure you’re shopping with me! You should see Leah Dixon at the top of the Stampin’ Up! shopping page. If not, simply click Find a Demonstrator and select me.

Here is a full list of supplies used to create these cards.


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And don’t forget, you’ll also receive the Crafty Collaborations Tutorial Bundle with your qualifying order!

Physical Class To Go packets are available to Canadian customers only.

Not in Canada? You Can Still Make These Cards!

I haven’t forgotten about my crafty friends outside Canada!

The Hope Joy Love 3-Card Tutorial is available in my Payhip Shop for just $10.

The tutorial includes the measurements, supply lists and step-by-step instructions for all three cards. You’ll use your own supplies to recreate the projects.

The tutorial-only option is digital, so there’s no shipping, and it’s available to crafters anywhere!

PAYHIP TUTORIAL

October Product of the Month – Shining Stars Dies

There’s another great reason to shop this month!

When you place a $100 CAD order, you can also add the gorgeous Shining Stars Dies—our October Product of the Month—for just $7 CAD!

These dies are perfect for Christmas cards, birthday cards and so much more.

Remember, your $100 qualifying purchase is calculated before tax and shipping and after any Stampin’ Rewards are applied.

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Join Me Every Wednesday!

I’m so happy to be back to crafting regularly, and I’ve settled on Wednesday evenings at 7 PM Pacific for my weekly Facebook LIVE!

I’m hoping to offer more of these free-with-purchase classes throughout the month, so be sure to join me to see what we’re creating next.

Thinking About Joining? October Is a GREAT Month!

The October Starter Kit special is also underway, and this is a particularly good time to join Stampin’ Up!

When you join during October ( for $135 CAD) , you’ll receive a $170 CAD coupon code PLUS $70 CAD in Stampin’ Rewards to use toward products you choose.

If the Hot Foil System has caught your eye after watching my Lives, this could be a great way to add it — and some of the supplies you’ve seen me using — to your craft room while taking advantage of the joining offer.

And remember, joining my Ink Pad Pals doesn’t mean you have to start a business. You can simply enjoy the demonstrator discount, early access to products and all the fun of being part of our crafty community.

  • Receive a beautiful Welcom Box
  • Save 15%+ 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!

Thanks so much for crafting with me! I hope these three cards have inspired you to pull out your supplies and get started on your Christmas cards.

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club!
Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products!
Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook!
Please subscribe to my newsletter, too! Click here and enter your email. When you include your birthday you will even be added to my birthday card mailing list 🙂

GDP568 – CASE the Designer with Holly Jolly Branches

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This week at the Global Design Project, we are CASEing the Designer, and our inspiration comes from the very talented Krista Frattin!

For my card, I chose to CASE the basic layout of Krista’s beautiful design. I loved the three main elements across the centre, the layers running behind them, and the sentiment placed across the front. From there, I took it in a completely different direction for Christmas!

I paired the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle with the Whispering Woods 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Instead of Krista’s gardening tools, I used three evergreen trees as my focal point. I love how the Pretty Peacock trees pop against that fun watercolour-style DSP.

A few simple layers of ribbon and cardstock behind the sentiment helped me carry over more of Krista’s original layout without making the card feel too busy. And, of course, I added a few little snowflake accents for a bit of winter sparkle.

My sentiment, “wishing you a festive season,” finishes it off perfectly.

I definitely need to keep adding to my Christmas card stash, so I was happy to turn this week’s CASE challenge into another holiday card!

When you look at Krista’s card, what catches your eye first? The layout? The three focal images? The layers? That is one of my favourite things about a CASE challenge — we can all start with the same inspiration and end up somewhere completely different.

I hope you’ll play along with us this week for #GDP568. I’d love to see what inspires you!

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When you place a $65+ order with me I will also send you this fabulous 19 project PDF Tutorial . This bundle is filled with inspiration and is a FREE gift from me to say thanks for your order!

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

A colorful welcome box featuring the word 'WELCOME' in multiple languages including 'BIENVENUE', 'WILLKOMMEN', and 'WELKOM', with a light pink background and playful circles.

The join process has changed a bit (sign up for $135 and get a $170 coupon) and you now get a fantastic Welcome Box too. PLUS from Oct 6-31 you get an ADDITIONAL $70 Stampin’ Rewards!!! What a fantastic BONUS!

The perks once you’ve joined remain the same.

  • Save 15%+ 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.

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Christmas Hot Foiling with Magical Christmas & Graceful Evergreen Deer

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Christmas crafting and hot foiling — such a pretty combination!

Last night I wrapped up my little series of Hot Foil Lives with a Christmas card featuring two gorgeous hot foil products: the Magical Christmas Hot Foil Die and the Graceful Evergreen Deer Hot Foil Bundle.

If you missed me live, the replay is available so you can craft along (or just watch with a cup of coffee!).

During the LIVE, I showed you how to hot foil and cut the Magical Christmas Hot Foil Die. I love the beautiful, polished look that hot foil adds to a card — and once you see how the process works, it really isn’t as intimidating as it might seem!

For this card, I paired the Magical Christmas greeting with the Graceful Evergreen Deer Hot Foil Bundle. The foiled deer look so pretty against the stamped evergreen trees, and I love how the darker snowflake paper adds some contrast.

It feels festive and elegant without being overly complicated — my kind of Christmas card!

Here is a full list of supplies used to create this card.


Don’t forget about my October Product of the Month: the Shining Stars Dies!

When you place a $100 CAD order with me during October, you can purchase the Shining Stars Dies for just $7.

These are such versatile dies for Christmas, birthdays, celebrations and so much more. I think they’re going to be one of those sets you’ll reach for again and again.

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Looking for other crafting inspiration? Check out all my past class PDFs in my shop:

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Thinking About Joining? October Is a GREAT Month!

The October Starter Kit special is also underway, and this is a particularly good time to join Stampin’ Up!

When you join during October ( for $135 CAD) , you’ll receive a $170 CAD coupon code PLUS $70 CAD in Stampin’ Rewards to use toward products you choose.

If the Hot Foil System has caught your eye after watching my Lives, this could be a great way to add it — and some of the supplies you’ve seen me using — to your craft room while taking advantage of the joining offer.

And remember, joining my Ink Pad Pals doesn’t mean you have to start a business. You can simply enjoy the demonstrator discount, early access to products and all the fun of being part of our crafty community.

  • Receive a beautiful Welcom Box
  • Save 15%+ 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!

I’ll Be Live Again Wednesday!

My regular weekly LIVE is Wednesday at 7 PM Pacific, so I’ll be back again tomorrow evening with more crafting.

I hope you’ll join me! And if you missed any of my Hot Foil Lives over the past few days, you can always catch the replays and see what all the hot foil fun is about.

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club!
Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products!
Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook!
Please subscribe to my newsletter, too! Click here and enter your email. When you include your birthday you will even be added to my birthday card mailing list 🙂

October Product of the Month: Shining Stars Dies ⭐

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October’s Product of the Month is here, and I think this one is going to be SO much fun to create with! Say hello to the Shining Stars Dies.

Stars are one of those shapes that work for just about everything. Birthdays, Christmas, celebrations, congratulations, baby cards, treat packaging and even home décor—there are so many possibilities with this set.

How Product of the Month Works

When you place a qualifying $100 CAD order, you’ll unlock the opportunity to add the Shining Stars Dies for just $7 CAD.

The Shining Stars Dies are available beginning October 6, 2026, while supplies last, so if these are on your wish list, I wouldn’t wait too long!

And remember, Product of the Month is exclusive—you won’t find these dies available for regular purchase.

Shining Stars Dies (168600)

Make your handmade projects the *star* of the show. With 23 dies of varying sizes, you can create cards, decor, treat packaging, and more. The crafting possibilities are out of this world!

So Many Ways to Use These Stars ⭐

I love that this die set goes well beyond card making. The different sizes give you lots of options for layering and creating fun focal points, and those stars would be adorable for:

  • Christmas and birthday cards
  • Gift tags and treat packaging
  • Celebration and congratulations cards
  • Scrapbook pages
  • Banners and home décor
  • Shaker cards and layered star designs

I’m already looking forward to playing with them and sharing some of my own ideas throughout October!

Even More Inspiration When You Shop With Me!

When you qualify for October’s Product of the Month through my online store, you’ll also receive my customer-exclusive Product of the Month PDF Tutorial Collection.

Inside you’ll find 12 different projects created by Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators, all featuring the Shining Stars Dies. It’s a great way to have lots of ideas ready to go as soon as your new dies arrive!

It’s available exclusively to my customers as my thank you for supporting my business.

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Inspiration from the Stampin’ Up! Design Team

Need a little creative inspiration? The talented Stampin’ Up! Design Team has created some beautiful projects featuring the Shining Stars Dies, showcasing just how versatile this die set really is.

Take a look at these beautiful projects below!

I hope these ideas inspire you to create something beautiful with your own Shining Stars Dies. Whether you CASE one of these designs or put your own creative spin on them, this paper makes it easy to create stunning projects.

How to Get Yours

It’s easy!

  • Place a $100 CAD (before tax and shipping) order during August.
  • Add the Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper to your cart for just $7 CAD.
  • Complete your order through my online store.
  • I’ll send you my exclusive PDF tutorial (around the 25th of the month) so you can start creating beautiful projects with your new paper.

Ready to Add Shining Stars to Your Craft Room?

Place a $100 CAD qualifying order through my online store and you can add the Shining Stars Dies for only $7 CAD.

And, of course, when you shop with me, I’ll make sure you receive the 12-project customer-exclusive tutorial too.

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Woodland Wishes Wednesday Night LIVE

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It feels so good to be getting back into a regular crafting routine — and I’m excited to say that Wednesday nights are officially my new LIVE night!

Join me each Wednesday at 7:00 PM Pacific on my Stampin’ With Leah Facebook page or on You Tube for a little mid-week crafting time.

Watch the Replay

Didn’t catch me live? You can watch the YouTube replay here:

For this week’s LIVE, I pulled out the adorable Woodland Wishes images and created this sweet Christmas card featuring the deer, fox and polar bear. I love these little woodland friends, especially paired with the bright red pattern from the A Stitched Season Designer Series Paper, some Shimmering Stripes 12X12 Specialty DSP, vellum and that fun Multicolor Christmas Baker’s Twine.

Even better, I created this card using all the same materials as the cards in my upcoming Woodland Wishes Card Class To Go! It’s not one of the class projects, but it gives you another idea for using those supplies after class.

Woodland Wishes Card Class To Go

If you love these cute little critters as much as I do, there’s still time to join me!

We’ll be creating a collection of Christmas cards featuring Woodland Wishes, with everything prepped and ready for you to enjoy the fun part — stamping and creating.

Registration closes October 5!

See details and Register Here

Looking for other crafting inspiration? Check out all my past class PDFs in my shop:

See my whole PDF shop here.

Looking for even more ways to enjoy stamping? Join my Stampin’ Up! Ink Pad Pals team! We have a new Starter Kit! You get an fabulous Welcome Box and a $165 coupon for just $135.

  • Save 15%+ 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!

And don’t forget — Wednesday at 7:00 PM Pacific is my new regular Facebook LIVE time. I’m looking forward to having a regular time each week to craft and share some new ideas with you.

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club!
Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products!
Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook!
Please subscribe to my newsletter, too! Click here and enter your email. When you include your birthday you will even be added to my birthday card mailing list 🙂