Friendly Hello (and goodbye to Sale-a-bration)

Leave a comment February 27, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Sale-a-bration ends tomorrow – Monday Feb 28th. You don’t want to miss out on receiving some great FREE products just for shopping. Check out the SAB catalogue (you can find the link on the side bar) or contact me directly today.

This whole card was created using the Friendly Hello Sale-a-bration bundle. It is free with a $120 purchase. The beautiful DSP coordinates fabulously with the stamp set. The image was coloured with our Stampin’ Blends.

Friendly Hello- SAB stamp set and DSP bundle FREE with $120cdn purchase

Misty Moonlight Blends to colour the bird ( and ink for the sentiment) are retiring soon.

Here is a view of the card from above to give you a sense of how to attach it all. The main piece of DSP is 5-1/4″ X 11″, scored at 1-3/4″, 3-1/2″, 5-1/4″ and 7″. Then fold it like an accordion and attach it to the card base. The front piece of cardstock is 3-1/2″ X7″, scored at 3-1/2″.

To learn all the details of this fancy fold and to see how the inside of this card gets decorated, watch my video below.

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Here is a printable recipe card or you can order items by clicking the images below.

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Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Friendly Hello Bundle (English) [159990] $0.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153108] $12.00
Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155518] $12.00	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894] $12.00	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $10.25	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $10.25	Tasteful Labels Dies [152886] $42.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $34.00	Paper Snips [103579] $13.50	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $82.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50
Stampin' Seal+ [149699] $16.25	Polished Dots [158134] $10.25

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New Horizons DSP Cards

Leave a comment February 23, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week I am featuring the absolutely stunning and versatile New Horizons 6X6 DSP. This paper really does steal the show – just add a sentiment and you have a gorgeous card in a jiffy!

I embossed a sentiment from the FREE SAB Stamp Set – Special Moments on a label created using the soon to be released Waves Dies. To add some interest to the cardstock on the card front I used blending brushes and a mask to add a bit of subtle colour on colour design.

Special Moments – SAB stamp set FREE with $120cdn purchase

Basic Pattern Decorative Masks – 150697 – $11.00 CAD

I even used the mask to decorate the inside of the card and the envelope. To see how I created this card watch my video below.

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

Here is a printable recipe card or you can order items by clicking the images below.

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Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $12.00	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	New Horizons 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157768] $15.75	Metallic Mesh Ribbon [153550] $11.00
Fan Bakers Twine [158143] $10.25	Special Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158081] $0.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $24.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00
Blending Brushes [153611] $16.25	Basic Pattern Decorative Masks [150697] $11.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $10.25	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $10.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Paper Snips [103579] $13.50

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After this mornings video I couldn’t resist whipping up a few more cards using the DSP, masks and the sentiments from the Special Moments stamp set. I love how the same supplies can create such different feeling cards.

Right now there are so many perks to ordering. You get SAB rewards (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.

If you like the look of these cards – you’ll also want to check out the March Paper Pumpkin – it features 2 stamp sets and some gorgeous watercolour card bases! See the perks of grabbing a prepaid subscription below.

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Awesome Otters Cards

Leave a comment February 20, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I remember taking my kids to the Vancouver Aquarium when they were younger and spending hours watching the playful otters. We would eat our lunch there on nice days and laugh at their antics. See ing this Awesome Otters stamp set brought back all those memories and I knew I needed to have it. Bonus – I got it FREE as a reward during Sale-a-bration and you can too! Sale-a-bration ends Feb 28th, 2022 so don’t wait.

I stamped the images with the FREE SAB stamp set – Awesome Otters and used the FREE SAB Simply Marbleous DSP as my background.

Awesome Otters – SAB stamp set FREE with $60cdn purchase

Simply Marbleous – SAB DSP FREE with $60cdn purchase

I even stamped the inside of the card and the envelope. To learn all about how I blended colours to create the cute colouring of these otters watch my video below.

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Here is a printable recipe card or you can order items by clicking the images below.

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Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] $12.00	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $12.00	Simply Marbleous 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158128] $0.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Awesome Otters Cling Stamp Set (English) [158087] $0.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904] $12.00	Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154906] $12.00	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882] $12.00	Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154881] $12.00
Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [148544] $12.00	Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154843] $12.00	Pale Papaya & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Woven Ribbon [155816] $9.50	Linen Thread [104199] $6.75	Artistry Blooms Sequins [152477] $9.50
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $82.00	Tailor Made Tags Dies [155563] $30.00	Stripes & Splatters 3 D Embossing Folders [157980] $13.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $10.25

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Artfully Layered Card

Leave a comment February 16, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I may not be able to travel anywhere tropical right now – but I can certainly create with the Stampin’ Up! Artfully Layered Bundle.

I love the shapes and the endless colours we can use to create tropical creations.

I paired this stamp set with one of our amazing FREE Sale-a-bration items – the Sunshine & Rainbows DSP.

To see all the details of this card you can watch my video below.

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

If you want a full list of supplies you can click the items below or print this recipe card:

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Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $12.00	Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158126] $0.00	Artfully Layered Bundle (English) [157761] $72.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096] $10.25	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894] $12.00	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326] $10.25	Faux Sea Glass Shapes [158139] $11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $82.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $10.25

Sunshine & Rainbows Tulip Card

Leave a comment February 7, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This weekend was full of Sunshine & Rainbows here in BC and you can experience that as well no matter where you live with this vibrant Designer Series Paper- get it FREE as a reward during Sale-a-bration! Hurry though – SAB ends on February 28th!

Sunshine & Rainbows – SAB DSP FREE with $60cdn purchase

In my FB (and You Tube) live this Sunday I showed a bunch of cards I created using the brighter side of this fun DSP. Then when I created I chose to show off the softer side of this DSP. Here is my creation.

I paired the wonderful DSP with the Flowering Tulips stamp set, some Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon and the Brushed Brass Butterflies.

Flowering Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set – $32.00CAD (157672)

Brushed Brass Butterflies- $13.50CAD (158136)

To see all the details and how simple these tulips are to stamp – watch my video below.

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

Love this card? Why join me for my Flowering Tulips card class! The deadline has been extended until Feb 11 to register.

Or simply grab the items yourself and earn SAB rewards – all the product I used and info about the FREE product you can earn is below.

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $0.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Flowering Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $32.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25
Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Scalloped Contours Dies $48.00	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon $9.50	Brushed Brass Butterflies $13.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50
Stampin' Seal+ $16.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $82.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes $10.25

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Right now there are so many perks to ordering. You get SAB rewards (free items for every $60 or $120 cdn you spend), AND for any order over $65cdn I am also emailing out an amazing 28 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

If you want to see more of the SAB items make sure to follow my FB or You Tube channel ( links below) and join me Sunday mornings for my SAB Sunday Lives.

Driving By to Say Hi and Happy SAB!

Leave a comment January 30, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I just LOVE the cute cars and van in the FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set – Driving By! And this Basic Black, Basic White and Real Red colour combo creates fun, bold cards.

In my January 30th Facebook Live, I featured the Driving By Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set along with the new All Together Collection and the Vellum 12″ x 12″ Layering Designs to create 2 fabulous and fun cards. Enjoy this Video Replay!

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

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock $11.25	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $12.00	Vellum 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Layering Designs $13.50	Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $12.00	Real Red 3/8’’ (1 Cm) Faux Linen Ribbon $10.25
Classic Matte Dots $9.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25	Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Real Red Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Stampin’ Seal+ $16.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals $5.50	Paper Snips $13.50

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The new product that will be available on Feb 1 is:

160039 – All Together 6X6 DSP(48 sheets of patterned paper: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs)

160263 – Here Together Bundle ( stamp set and dies)

160940 – Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends Collection ( these will also be available in 2 packs rather than the whole collection)

Start making your wishlist and then place your order on Tuesday, Feb 1st! Shop here: http://bit.ly/shopwithleahdixon

Who loves FREE? I know I do. There are so many great ways to enjoy FREE exclusive Stampin’ Up! products when you Shop, Host, or Join now through February 28th.

SHOP = With Stampin’ Up! orders of at least $60CAD, you can choose from a selection of exclusive products in our Sale-A-Bration Brochure. There is no limit to the number of SAB products you can earn with your orders between now and February 28th.

HOST = Host a Stampin’ Up! party with sales of $375CAD or more and receive the Calming Camellias Stamp Set FREE in addition to all the other Stampin’ Rewards you’ll enjoy for hosting. Or get the Calming Camellias Stamp Set free with your own order of $375CAD or more.

JOIN = Join my Ink Pad Pals Team by purchasing the Starter Kit, and you’ll get to choose 2 stamp sets absolutely FREE from either the Annual Catalog and/or Mini Catalog FREE in addition to the $165 of Stampin’ Up! product you choose as part of your Starter Kit. You’ll pay just $135 (plus taxes in some provinces), AND it all SHIPS FREE. Then you get a discount on all future purchases and access to lots of creative inspiration, business training (if you want it), chances to win prizes and support from our whole team in our private Ink Pad Pals Team Facebook Group. Those are just a few of the perks you’ll receive as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. So why not give it a try?

For any order over $65cdn I am also emailing out an amazing 34 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

Want to see more Sale-a-bration Items? Join me every Sunday until Feb 27th to see a new product featured.

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #381 – Colour Challenge

2 Comments January 25, 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 Flowering Tulips Bundle and a great gift card holder design by Erica Cerwin.

To create the basic card base I used Petal Pink Cardstock: 5-1/2″ X 11″, score the long side at 3-3/8″ from each end, then cut out the top corners leaving a 3″ tall door at the bottom.

Next I die cut the tulip petals out of Petal Pink and Basic White cardstock and used a Blending Brush to add Pumpkin Pie Ink to the flowers.

I put the tulip petal pieces together using Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots. I stamped some stems using Soft Sea Foam on a 2″ X 3-1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock and attached the tulips above them.

The tulips and the sentiment were attached to the front flap using Dimensionals. The Basic White rectangle, DSP layer and the blank cardstock to write on were attached with Tear and Tape afterwards so they could be lined up to create a border around the tulips.

When I attached the cloud layer I used Tear and Tape around the edges only to create a pocket for a gift card.

The finished card fits nicely in a regular Medium Basic White Envelope and perfectly hides the gift card inside.

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.

Petal Pink 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $13.25	Flowering Fields 12” X 12” (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Flowering Tulips Bundle (English) $72.00	Scalloped Contours Dies $48.00
Basic Borders Dies $39.00	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin’ Pad $10.25	Versamark Pad $13.00	Basics Embossing Powders $24.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $41.00	Blending Brushes $16.25	1/8” (3.2 Mm) Cotton Ribbon Combo Pack $12.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals $5.50	Mini Glue Dots $7.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Tear & Tape Adhesive $9.50	Paper Trimmer $34.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine $163.00

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If you need a bit more of a visual about how to put this card together – you can check out my video of this butterfly card being created (it is a different stamp set, but the same layout).

If you loved all the products you saw in this card – consider joining my team ( the Ink Pad Pals). There is no better time than now!

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

Catching Butterflies – Sale-a-bration Gift Card Holder

Leave a comment January 23, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Sale-a-bration is the BEST time of year since you can earn FREE stamp sets and Designer Series Paper ( DSP) with every purchase of $60CAD (subtotal). This season the selection of stamps and DSP are sooo cute!

Today I created using the FREE sale-a-bration item Catching Butterflies stamp set.

Here are the dimensions of the materials I used. See the video for exactly how to cut and assemble.

Pool Party Cardstock: 5-1/2″ X 11″, score the long side at 3-3/8″ from each end. (then see video for how to cut the barn doors)

Pool Party Stitched Rectangle : 3″ X 4-3/8″

Pool Party pocket: 4″ X 3″ (die cut with basic borders clouds)

Heart & Home DSP (woodgrain): 4″ X 5-1/4″

Heart & Home DSP (green leaves): (x2) 2-3/4″ X 3-1/8″

Basic White Stitched Rectangles: (X2) 2-1/4″ X 3-5/8″

Basic White scrap to stamp girl with net

The Butterfly layer and the girl were attached to the front flap using Dimensionals. The Pool party REctangle and the sentiment layer were attached with Tear and Tape afterwards so they could be lined up to create a border aroudn the girl and butterflies.

When I attached the cloud layer I used Tear and Tape around the edges only to create a pocket for a gift card.

The finished card fits nicely in a regular Medium Basic White Envelope and perfectly hides the gift card inside.

To see all the details of these cards you can watch my video below.

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

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Heart & Home 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Stitched Rectangles Dies $48.00	Paper Trimmer $34.00
Catching Butterflies Cling Stamp Set (English) $0.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $8.25	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $12.00	Old Olive/Pretty Peacock 3/8" (1 Cm) Reversible Ribbon $10.25	Tear & Tape Adhesive $9.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50
Paper Snips $13.50	Basic Borders Dies $39.00	Whisper White Medium Envelopes $10.25

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If you want to learn more about the Natural Tone Stampin’ Blends that I used to colour the hair and skin in this video contact me (leahdixon41@gmail.com) directly or add them to your starter kit when you join my team! You can even choose 2 FREE stamp sets from the Annual or Mini Catalogue as a bonus for joining during Sale-a-bration!

Island Vibes Amazing Thanks Cards

3 Comments January 9, 2022 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I am dreaming of being able to travel and visit tropical places again. This Island Vibes stamp set is just the thing I need right now – and I got it FREE as a reward during Sale-a-bration!

This first card was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #517

I stamped the images with the SAB set – Island Vibes and used the new Amazing Thanks Dies from the Stampin’ Up! Jan – June 2022 Mini Catalogue.

Island Vibes – SAB stamp set FREE with $60cdn purchase

This second card used the exact same materials to create a quick card. The sentiments adhere easily with adhesive sheet backings.

To see all the details of these cards you can watch my video below.

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

Product List

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $13.25	Island Vibes Cling Stamp Set $0.00	Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25	Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad $10.25
Amazing Thanks Dies (English) $37.00	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $12.00	Linen Thread $6.75	Adhesive Sheets $13.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue $5.50	Mini Glue Dots $7.25	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals $5.50	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels $10.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $82.00

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If you want to see more of the new Mini Catalogue items or the SAB items make sure to join me at my Catalogue Launch on January 15th! Make sure to follow my FB page so you don’t miss a thing!