Artfully Layered Card

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.

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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 34 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

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Quick Cactus Cuties Cards

I am busy designing with the Cactus Cuties stamp set this week – getting ready for my Cactus Cuties card class (see details below).

Here are a few cards I created all using similar elements – one of these I even created during my regular Wednesday morning LIVE – you can watch it below.

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Linen Thread
$6.75
Paper Snips
$13.50

If you think these cards are as cute I think they are – you will want to join my Cactus Cuties Card Class it is FREE with a $60CAD order using the host code: TAK9S2KF (you will even earn SAB rewards!!) or you can pay $20 to attend the virtual class. See all the details and REGISTER by clicking the image below.

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.

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Colour Challenge Cactus Cuties Card

This is such a beautiful colour combo for the TGIF Challenge #354. The second I saw it I knew I needed to create with the Cactus Cuties stamp set ( there is a matching punch too- but I forgot to buy it when I ordered the stamps – ugh!). Anyways – check out my card and watch my social media all week for more Cactus Cutie cards. I even have a Cactus Cuties Card Class coming up – see the details below.

Here is what I created:

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.


Genial Gems
$11.00
Paper Snips
$13.50

Right now there are so many perks to ordering. You get SAB rewards like the DSP that I used on this card (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.

You can even earn SAB items and get the tutorial when you place an order to register for my upcoming Cactus Cuties Card Class!

If you find yourself wanting it all – join my Ink Pad Pals team! For just $135cad you get $165 in product of your choice – PLUS 2 FREE STAMP SETS – and there is NO SHIPPING! Our team meets monthly and we have a fabulous FB group – full of creative inspiration, business support if you want it, monthly prizes and creative projects.

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

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!
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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 382 – Inspiration Challenge

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

Here is my take on it.

This card is a great little fun fold. Start with a regular 5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″ piece of cardstock, but score it at 2″, 3-1/8″, 5 3/8”, and 6 1/2” instead of in half. This will allow you to fold it in this cool pop up manner.

Next I adhered the two 1 3/4” x 5 1/4” petal pink pieces of Sunshine & Rainbow DSP ( a FREE SAB item) to either side of the card front and the 2” x 5 1/4” Navy piece to the front.

To create the front card candy I die cut a piece of Night of Navy cardstock and a piece of Layering Vellum using the largest label in the Tasteful Labels dies. I adhered them together in opposite directions (Navy horizontal, Vellum vertical). The I stamped the cute van from the FREE Driving By stamp set using Memento Black Ink, coloured it with Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends and fussy cut it. Then I stamped the palm trees from Timeless Tropical using Night of Navy Ink and die cut them. Next, I stamped the thank you sentiment from Timeless Tropical using Night of Navy Ink on a 3/4″ X 2″ strip of Basic White cardstock. I used mini glue dots and Dimensionals to adhere all the bits to the card candy and then glued it to the center layer of the card front only. The light pink adhesive-backed Hexagons were the finishing touch.

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.


Paper Snips
$13.50

Right now there are so many perks to ordering. You get SAB rewards like the DSP and Driving By stamp set that I used on this card (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 find yourself wanting it all – join my Ink Pad Pals team! For just $135cad you get $165 in product of your choice – PLUS 2 FREE STAMP SETS – and there is NO SHIPPING! Our team meets monthly and we have a fabulous FB group – full of creative inspiration, business support if you want it, monthly prizes and creative projects.

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

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!
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Sunshine & Rainbows Tulip Card

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.

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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.


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.

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!
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All Together Collection

The All Together Collection can help you create a diverse range of projects to share with those you love. The patterned paper and stamp set designs feature line-art hand images that can be colored using the Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends Collection, allowing you to customize your crafts to reflect you and your favorite people. Also available in French.

You can purchase this collection in a variety of ways.

Note: Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends are an early-release product from the 2022—2023 Annual Catalog, the collection’s additional products are exclusive and only available while supplies last.

I love that the DSP even includes the outline of hands in various positions. Just add some Natural Tone Stampin’ Blends and voila! a fantastic card.

The dies in this set stand on their own and would match well with any DSP or background.

Finally the stamp set can be used without the dies. In this card (cased from the talented Tami White) I stamped the image and then coloured it in with Basic Black Stampin’ Blends.


Let me know what you think about this new Collection. If you live in Canada – contact me to purchase your own set.

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 find yourself wanting it all – join my Ink Pad Pals team! For just $135cad you get $165 in product of your choice – PLUS 2 FREE STAMP SETS – and there is NO SHIPPING! Our team meets monthly and we have a fabulous FB group – full of creative inspiration, business support if you want it, monthly prizes and creative projects.

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!
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All Together Fun Fold Card

Today I created this fun fold card using the All Together Collection. With beautiful hand sign images, heartfelt sentiments, Black and White DSP, and 10 Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends. Buy the items individually or as a whole collection – you will definitely want to get your hands on these.

If you want to see how these Natural Tones blend together – I have a blending chart available for you here:

This is what is can look like all filled in-

Play around to find the blends you like the best – the possibilities are great!

If you want to recreate this card, here are the measurements for cutting your paper:

All Together DSP 2″ X5″  for the front and 1″ X 5-1/4″ for the inside

Crumb Cake Cardstock 4 1/4 X 11 Score at 5 1/2. (Top flap score from top right corner to bottom left corner) 

Flirty Flamingo Cardstock: 4 X 5 1/4 and for 3 hearts cut using the Dies.

Basic White: 1 piece at 3 3/4 X 5 (front) and 4 X 5 1/4 (inside)

Use Flirty Flamingo Metallic Ribbon, Iridescent Rhinestones and Wink of Stella to embellish the card.

(*in this photo I also used a 3″ X 3/4″ strip of Basic Black to create a label – I omitted this in the video)

You can see all the details of how I created this card in the video. I hope you enjoy this fun fold.


Here is a full supplies list! Make your wishlist and place your order asap by clicking the images below or contacting me directly. See below some other perks of ordering from me.


Paper Trimmer
$34.00

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 find yourself wanting it all – join my Ink Pad Pals team! For just $135cad you get $165 in product of your choice – PLUS 2 FREE STAMP SETS – and there is NO SHIPPING! Our team meets monthly and we have a fabulous FB group – full of creative inspiration, business support if you want it, monthly prizes and creative projects.

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!
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All Together Collection

A fabulous new Collection is being released by Stampin’ Up! on Feb 1st – the All Together Collection. With beautiful hand sign images, heartfelt sentiments, Black and White DSP, and 10 Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends. Buy the items individually or as a whole collection – you will definitely want to get your hands on these.

I used most of the Collection (not the dies) to create this card for a Freshly Made Sketch Challenge.

I used a plate to create a mask template for my circle. I added colour (Mango Melody, Calypso Coral and Poppy Parade) directly to my Thick Basic White card base using Blending Brushes.

Next I glued down a strip of All Together DSP. I used Memento Black Ink to stamp the sentiment directly on the card base and the hands onto a Layering circle. I attached the hands to the next largest Layering circle cut from Basic Black cardstock and coloured the hands using the new Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends. The hand in the center of the hands was coloured with Light Poppy Parade and Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends. Finally I embellished the card with Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins.

Here is a full supplies list! Make your wishlist and place your order asap by clicking the images below or contacting me directly. See below some other perks of ordering from me.


Not listed above is the All Together Collection – you can grab it here.

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 find yourself wanting it all – join my Ink Pad Pals team! For just $135cad you get $165 in product of your choice – PLUS 2 FREE STAMP SETS – and there is NO SHIPPING! Our team meets monthly and we have a fabulous FB group – full of creative inspiration, business support if you want it, monthly prizes and creative projects.

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!
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Driving By to Say Hi and Happy SAB!

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!


Paper Snips
$13.50

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.

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!
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Sale-a-bration Celebration!

This will be my 4th Annual SAB Celebration.

Let me thank you (my customers) for your support by hosting an online evening of goodie bags, prizes, card making & games!

Earn a free spot at this exclusive event when you do one of these 3 things during Sale-abration (Jan 4 – Feb 28, 2022):

Purchase $200 (before taxes and shipping) in product

Join my Ink Pad Pals team

Host a Stampin’ Party (with a minimum of $375 in sales)

You can use the links above or contact me by email (leahdixon41@gmail.com) to get started shop, hosting or joining today.

You may have noticed that you’ll actually get rewarded twice with each of these actions – once by Stampin’ Up! and then at the end of Sale-a-bration by me 🙂 I just LOVE SAB so much I don’t want the fun to end.

The Sale-a-bration Celebration event will be held Friday, March 25th starting at 7pm – I hope to see you there!

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!
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