I’m so excited to share my project for this week’sHand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge #473. For this card, I featured the Gingerbreadman Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to create a whimsical holiday design.
This card is full of sweet details:
A gingerbreadman, heat embossed in white on Pecan Pie cardstock.
A bold red banner stamped with “Season’s Eatings”.
Bright, cheerful die cut gumdrops.
Candy stripes from the Turtle-y Cute DSP for extra festive fun.
This project combines playful colors with holiday cheer and is a perfect way to spread smiles this season!
Here’s a full list of supplies used as well as a printable card recipe.
This week’s GDP510 sketch challenge had me reaching for one of my current favourites – the Textured Notes bundle. I love how versatile this bundle is, and sketch challenges are always such a fun way to spark creativity.
For this design, I kept things clean and simple with a limited colour palette: Petal Pink and Secret Sea. The soft background paired perfectly with the bold leafy details. The bordered rectangle dies in this bundle are truly a standout – they add instant texture and dimension without overwhelming the design.
A few embellishments and a simple linen thread bow finish the look, keeping the sketch at the heart of the design.
How to Make This Card
Start with a Secret Sea card base.
Cut a Basic White panel using the largest Textured Notes Dies and stamp the textured circle image twice in Petal Pink for a soft background.
Stamp the leafy branch image in 2nd generation Secret Sea ink, layering it over the circles.
On a scrap piece of cardstock, stamp a third textured circle in Petal Pink Ink, fussy cut and adhere using Dimensionals.
Stamp the larger leaves in full strength Secret Sea Ink, fussy cut and adhere them with Liquid Glue to the Petal Pink circle only.
Stamp the sentiment in Versamark on Secret Sea cardstock, emboss in white, and use the Textured Notes dies to cut the long rectangle. Attach with Dimensionals.
Tie a bow with Linen Thread and adhere just under the sentiment.
Finish with a few Petal Pink embellishments from the Muted Palette Dots for a subtle touch of shine.
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It’s time for another round of creative inspiration from talented Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators across Canada! Each month we share our unique take on a theme or challenge, and this time we’re working from a sketch challenge—a perfect way to spark creativity and help you try a fresh layout.
For my card, I reached for the Coneflower Celebrations bundle and combined it with the beautiful Country Woods 12×12 Designer Series Paper. I love the contrast of the bright, bold coneflower against the weathered, woodgrain background—it creates a rustic-yet-fresh summer vibe.
Card Details:
Base: Crumb Cake cardstock for a warm, neutral foundation.
DSP: Country Woods 12×12 DSP for the bottom panel and a coordinating textured strip.
Focal Image: Coneflower from Coneflower Celebrations, coloured in vibrant Strawberry Slush for a bold pop.
Sentiment: “Celebrating You!”—perfect for birthdays, achievements, or just because.
Accents: A soft splatter background, stitched edge details on the Everyday Arch, and Pressed Flower Motif embellishments for texture and interest.
Hop Along!
I hope my take on this sketch has inspired you! Be sure to check out the other amazing creations from my fellow Coast to Coast Creators by clicking the links below—you’re bound to find something that sparks your creativity.
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You can! I have a full list of supplies below and a printable recipe card – or keep scrolling to find out more about my Coneflower Celebrations where you will make 4 other cards using the same materials!
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This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge (#HSS468) is filled with summery fun, so I reached for my Celebratory Sips 12×12 DSP and created a trio of refreshing drink elements to fussy cut. For the backdrop, I watercoloured loose circles on Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper using Azure Afternoon and Blueberry Bushel reinkers.
🌟 Watercolour Tip: Start by painting your circle shape with just water, then load your brush with a watered-down drop of reinker. When you add this to your wet area, the colour blooms beautifully, and using two shades together creates stunning blends and movement!
I mounted everything on Blueberry Bushel and Azure Afternoon cardstock, and finished the look with Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Adhesive-backed Gems. A perfect “Cheers—it’s your day!” kind of card!
It’s time for another Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge—this week is a sketch challenge and I absolutely loved working with it! I chose the stunning Coneflower Celebration bundle (currently out of stock—but more on that below!) to build my card around.
I paired it with elements from the Country Woods 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper for a warm and earthy base, then added a beautiful pop of colour with the Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon. This ribbon is so pretty, ties beautifully, and the colour is truly exquisite.
🌼 Card Details:
Stamping: The coneflower was stamped in Early Espresso Ink and coloured using Stampin’ Blends in Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, and Pecan Pie.
Stem: Stamped in Early Espresso and coloured with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.
Layering: The background includes a Textured Notes die-cut panel and Country Woods DSP.
Details: I added some Early Espresso ink speckling, a trio of Adhesive-backed Textured Dots, and layered everything with dimension for a card that really pops.
💡 Tips & Tricks:
Speckling Technique: Use an empty Water Painter or stiff bristle brush to flick diluted Early Espresso ink lightly across your background for organic splatter effects. Sometimes I use the reinkers to get a richer colour.
Blending Colours: For a soft ombré petal effect, start with the darkest colour at the petal base and blend out using the lighter tone in small circular motions. For these petals I also combined Strawberry Slush with Timid Tiger. The coneflower center is Timid Tiger combined with Pecan Pie.
As of today, the Coneflower Celebration bundle is currently unavailable. However, Stampin’ Up! now has a fantastic “Notify Me” feature on all product pages! If you’re logged into your account, you can click “Notify Me” to receive an email alert as soon as the bundle is back in stock. It’s a great way to make sure you don’t miss out when this popular bundle returns!
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In this week’s Live, I played along with the Global Design Project #498 sketch challenge to create a vibrant birthday card featuring the Sweet Jar Bundle—a playful sneak peek at the bundle I am featuring in my upcoming Sweet Jar Virtual Card Class!
Later in the day, I was inspired by the same sketch to create a second project—a gift card holder using the Online Exclusive Poppin’ By Bundle. This bold and fun card is perfect for movie lovers and teens!
🎈 Sweet Jar Birthday Card (Live Video) I used the Bright & Beautiful DSP (a Last Chance item!) and jar of stamped candles to make a fun, bright birthday card. The iridescent gems finish it off with a little shimmer! This layout is part of GDP498 and shows how you can quickly mix paper and dies for a playful, professional look.
🎬 Poppin’ By Gift Card Holder (Bonus Project) Later in the day, I kept the creative energy going by using the same sketch to make a gift card holder with the Poppin’ By Bundle. I love the bold red and white stripes, stitched banner sentiment, and popcorn puff details. It’s such a fun card to give!
📌 Be sure to visit Global Design Project page to see the full challenge and more stunning inspiration from creators around the world.
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✨ Thanks so much for stopping by my creative corner! I hope you’ll give this sketch a try and maybe even join in on this week’s #GDP498 challenge.
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This week, I took on the Global Design Project Challenge #GDP496 by CASE-ing the designer with a fun twist: using one layout to create three unique cards – each with a different stamp set, but all showcasing the Celebratory Sips DSP and Holographic Foil Resin Dots!
This kind of layout challenge is my favourite way to spark creativity. It keeps design decisions simple while allowing for endless variation. Here’s a closer look at each card:
🍹 Cheers & Sips Card
Bright, summery, and refreshing! I paired cocktail images from the Cheers & Sips bundle with Soft Sea Foam cardstock and Old Olive DSP. The embossed panel adds just the right texture.
🐷 Party Piggy Card
How fun is this little pig?! The Party Piggy stamp set brings such whimsy to the same layout. I swapped in a cheerful orange stripe for a party-perfect look.
🦋 Beautiful Butterflies Card
This third card has a completely different vibe – rich Secret Sea and sweet Strawberry Slush and Petunia Pop butterflies from Beautiful Butterflies make this one elegant and eye-catching. Same layout, totally different feel!
All three cards use the same: ✔️ Celebratory Sips DSP ✔️ Holographic Foil Resin Dots ✔️ Layout from GDP496
Let patterned paper guide your colours – it makes mixing sets easy!
Pick one layout and play with different stamps for quick cardmaking.
Use dimensional layers to make simple layouts pop.
Repeat your embellishments for a cohesive collection of cards.
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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 🙂
The newest Global Design Project sketch challenge (GDP494) was the perfect opportunity to showcase Stampin’ Up!’s brand new 2025–2027 In Colors—and I’m in love!
Here’s the card I created:
This happy birthday card features: 🎨 Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, and Darling Duckling—aren’t those names just fun? 🌿 Each color strip is embossed using the Garden folder from the Glass & Gardens 3D Embossing Folder Pack for gorgeous texture and dimension. 🌸 I added three sweet layered flowers with pink gem centers for a whimsical touch. 💬 The sentiment comes from the new Simply Said stamp set, heat embossed in white on a bold strip of cardstock.
The best part? Most of these products aren’t even available to the public yet—they launch May 6! But… if you sign up to become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, you can get early access and a discount too. Win-win!
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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 🙂
This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #461 is a sketch challenge, and I couldn’t resist reaching for the Cutest Onesie stamp set to create this sweet baby card!
Here’s the card I created:
I started with a Lost Lagoon card base and built up the layers inspired by the sketch. I combined two fun paper textures for interest: a strip of Timeless Plaid 6″x6″ Designer Series Paper on the right side, and a piece of Old Olive cardstock embossed with the Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder. I love how the plaid and corrugation add warmth and a cozy texture—perfect for a baby card!
The background panel is stamped with sweet star doodles from the Cutest Onesie set, and I popped up a white onesie, also from the set, stamped and die-cut to sit center stage. The tiny hanger adds such an adorable detail, don’t you think?
I finished it off with a welcoming sentiment stamped in Old Olive Ink and a few coordinating embellishments (Adhesive-backed Rainbow Dots).
Whether you’re welcoming a new bundle of joy or just want to stock your stash of baby cards, this sketch was a great inspiration point. Join us over at Hand Stamped Sentiments and share what you make!
Here is a full list of the supplies I used:
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Hello, crafty friends! It’s time for another Global Design Project challenge, and this week’s #GDP490 is a sketch challenge. I love using sketches as a starting point for creativity, and today’s card features the stunning Happy Hibiscus Bundle, an Online Exclusive that’s perfect for creating tropical, floral-inspired designs.
Here’s the card I created:
For this challenge, I wanted to highlight the bold hibiscus flower as the focal point. The Happy Hibiscus stamp set and coordinating dies make it easy to create dimensional, layered floral elements. Here’s a breakdown of the card design:
✨ Color Palette: Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo, and Basic White ✨ Embossing & Texture: I used an embossed white panel with delicate floral details to add depth to the background. ✨ Patterned Paper: A rustic woodgrain-style Country Woods 12 X12 Designer Series Paper brings contrast and interest. ✨ Embellishments: Twisted Gold Thread adds a touch of elegance, while Iridescent Foil Gems provide subtle sparkle. ✨ Sentiment: The ‘Happy Birthday’ greeting (from the last-chance Keeping Tabs stamp set) is stamped in Crumb Cake ink, keeping it soft and cohesive with the natural tones.
I love how this card turned out—it’s a great mix of texture, elegance, and tropical vibes!
If you love this bundle as much as I do, you won’t want to miss out on my Happy Hibiscus Card Class To Go! This class features gorgeous projects using this Online Exclusive set, with step-by-step instructions, pre-cut materials, and embellishments to make stunning floral cards. See all the details here: https://stampinwithleah.ca/2025/04/02/april-card-class-to-go-get-your-make-takes/!
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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 🙂