Festive Friday #11 – Humble Home Bundle Christmas Card

Leave a comment March 21, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Happy Festive Friday, crafters! This week, I’m featuring the Humble Home Bundle to create a cozy, classic Christmas card with warm gingerbread vibes. If you love simple yet elegant holiday cards, this design is perfect for you!

How It Came Together:

I started by embossing a Basic White 4″ X 5-1/4″ panel with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder to create a subtle, textured background. The 1/2″ vertical strips of Take a Bow DSP add a modern yet festive look with their real red design.

The star of the card is the adorable house from the Humble Home Bundle, which I heat embossed in white on Pecan Pie cardstock. This gives it that charming gingerbread house effect! I punched out the image and popped it up on a Stylish Shapes stitched circle die-cut to help it stand out.

To finish it off, I stamped Merry Christmas in Real Red and scattered some tiny Peppermint Dots around the house.

Why You’ll Love This Card:

✔ Quick and easy holiday design
✔ Great way to use DSP scraps
✔ The embossed background adds dimension without bulk
✔ Perfect for mass-producing Christmas cards

Want to recreate this card? I’ve linked all the supplies below! 🎄✨

Print Recipe

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $15.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $17.00	Humble Home Bundle (English) $54.75	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25
Versamark Pad $13.00	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder $29.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit $37.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $44.00	Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder $15.00	Stylish Shapes Dies $41.00
Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints $11.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Take Your Pick $16.50	Simply Shammy $12.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $90.00

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Throwback Thursday: Sweet Strawberry Meets Fresh New DSP! 🍓

Leave a comment March 20, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Hey, crafty friends! It’s time for another Throwback Thursday, and today I’m spotlighting the retired Sweet Strawberry stamp set and punch bundle—a fan-favorite that I still love pulling out!

Even though this bundle is no longer available, I’ve paired it with current products to give it a fresh new look. The background is a mix of strips from the Take a Bow 6”x6” DSP layered onto Real Red cardstock. To add extra detail, I used the largest Textured Notes die (one of the Online Exclusives!) to create that stitched frame effect.

The strawberries, leaves, and flowers are stamped, colored, and punched out, then popped up for dimension. And for a little shimmer, I added Iridescent Pearls to the flower centers. ✨

This is a great way to use up patterned paper scraps while giving retired favorites a fresh twist! Have a set you haven’t used in a while? Pull it out and mix it with some newer goodies!

💬 Do you have a retired set you just can’t part with? Let me know in the comments!

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $15.50	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $17.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $11.00	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels $10.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Mini Glue Dots $10.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00	Paper Snips $16.50	Take Your Pick $16.50	Paper Trimmer $39.00	Simply Shammy $12.25	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $177.00

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1 Layout, 3 Cards – March 2025 Replay!

Leave a comment March 19, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

In today’s 1 Layout, 3 Cards episode, I showcased how a single card sketch can inspire three distinct designs. This month, I used the sketch from page 22 of the Annual Catalogue and had so much fun bringing it to life with different themes!

Here’s a closer look at the three cards I created:

✨ Lemon Lime Twist Birthday Card – I paired the One More Year stamp set with a Pastel Ombre Glimmer Paper banner for a pop of shimmer. The background is fully stamped with a repeating birthday sentiment for a bold and festive look! Watch the replay for tips on stamping the sentiment and colouring the Antique Pearls.

✨ Storybook Easter Card – A sweet, vintage-style card featuring the Storybook Moments DSP critters and a sentiment from Storybook Friends. The soft plaid background adds the perfect cozy touch for spring!

✨ Striped Birthday Card – This one has a softer, more elegant feel with the Painted Stripes background stamp (stamped in Boho Blue, which is retiring soon!). The floral elements come from the Delightful Wishes bundle, stamped in Flirty Flamingo and Granny Apple Green.

All three cards include:
🎀 A banner die-cut from the largest Nested Essentials banner
🎀 Coordinating Baker’s Twine from the Three Color Pack
🎀 Finished with Antique Pearls

💡 If you missed the Live, you can watch the replay here:

I’ve linked all the supplies used in these cards below. Click the images to shop and add them to your cart! You will also find a printable copy of the templates from the Annual Catalogue.

Supplies Used:

Print Recipe

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Pastel Ombre Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper $16.50	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75
Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $17.00	Storybook Moments 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper $23.00	Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	One More Year Cling Stamp Set (English) $33.00	Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $34.00	Delightful Wishes Bundle (English) $68.25
Painted Stripes Cling Stamp Set $28.00	Nested Essentials Dies $47.00	Baker's Twine Three Color Pack $11.00	Antique Pearls $11.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $11.00	Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $15.00
Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad $8.50	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25
Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad $12.25	Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00
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March 2025 – Paper Pumpkin – Daisy Daydream ( and alternative cards)

Leave a comment March 18, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

🌼 The March 2025 Daisy Daydream Paper Pumpkin Kit is here, and it’s full of bright florals and fresh spring vibes! During my Live, I created one alternative project—but I didn’t stop there! I made three more after the video, and I can’t wait to share them with you.

📺 Missed the Live? Watch the replay here:

Check out the photos below for all four alternative card designs!

Want to make these yourself? I’ve put together a full supplies list with clickable links so you can easily shop for the materials I used.

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $11.00	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25
Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Gold Twisted Thread $10.25	Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels $10.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25
Take Your Pick $16.50	Simply Shammy $12.25	Paper Snips $16.50

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I’d love to see what you create with this kit! Tag me on social media or leave a comment below with your favorite design.

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The April 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Inked Occasions is available to order until April 10th! This special kit comes in a beautiful decorative box—you won’t want to miss it! You can also grab the Hugs Abloom Add-on Dies (166238) that coordinate with the April, May and June kits.

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• Coordinating colours: Berry Burst (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo,
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Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #459

Leave a comment March 18, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It’s time for a new Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge (#HSS459), and this one is full of dreamy pastels, elegant florals, and soft natural textures! The colour palette of Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, and Peach Pie creates the perfect delicate, nature-inspired design.

For this challenge, I created a Bandstand Fold Card, a fun interactive design I learned from Dawn Griffith. This fold adds an elegant touch, making it perfect for showcasing beautiful layers of Designer Series Paper.

Here’s the Inspiration Image for This Week’s Challenge:

Here’s the card I created:

Project Details:

The soft floral design from Perennial Lavender DSP combined with the stunning Thoughtful Designs Specialty DSP creates a layered, ethereal effect, mirroring the inspiration challenge perfectly. The Labelled With Love Bundle adds the perfect focal point with a sentiment framed by delicate stamped florals and soft pastel butterflies.

Want to create this card? I’m including a full list of supplies below as well as a printable instruction sheet with full measurements and step-by-step details so you can recreate this Bandstand Fold yourself!

Here is a full list of the supplies I used:

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Thoughtful Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper $15.00	Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper $17.00	Labeled With Love Dies Bundle (English) $54.75	Everyday Arches Dies $40.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $11.00	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad $12.25	Blending Brushes $21.00	Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems $11.00
Paper Trimmer $39.00	Simply Scored $51.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Sponge Daubers $10.25
Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00

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Festive Friday – Classic Gold & Neutral Christmas Card

Leave a comment March 14, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Welcome to Week 10 of my Festive Friday series! Each week, I share a brand-new Christmas card design to inspire your holiday crafting. This week’s creation is a true classic! With gold heat embossing, rich textures, and timeless neutrals, this handmade Christmas card is both stylish and simple to recreate. Plus, the Greeting of the Season stamp set and coordinating dies are on the Last Chance List—making this the perfect time to grab them before they’re gone!

Card Details & Supplies:

Stamp Set & Dies: Greeting of the Season (Last Chance List – Buy separately for the best deal!)

Cardstock: Pebbled Path (Retiring In Color – Available until April)

Designer Series Paper: Timeless Plaid 6×6 DSP

Ink & Embossing: Gold Embossing Powder, Versamark Ink Pad

Ribbon & Embellishments:Basic Beige Bordered Ribbon, Antique Pearls

Tools & Adhesives: Heat Tool, Layering Leaves Stamp Set (for gold speckles), Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Why You’ll Love This Card!

✨ Classic & Timeless: The gold embossing and neutral tones create a traditional holiday look.
✨ Quick & Easy: Heat embossing adds a big impact with minimal effort!
✨ Last Chance Products: Greeting of the Season stamp set and Pebbled Path cardstock are retiring—so grab them before they’re gone!

Shop the Supplies & Create Your Own!

Don’t wait—these Last Chance items won’t be around for long! Click below to shop the supplies and recreate this stylish Festive Friday card for your own holiday collection.

Here’s what I used to create this card:

Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $17.00	Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $34.00	Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $33.00
Greetings Of The Season Dies $44.00	Versamark Pad $13.00	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder $29.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit $37.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $44.00	Basic Beige 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon $10.25
Antique Pearls $11.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00	Take Your Pick $16.50	Paper Trimmer $39.00
Simply Shammy $12.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $90.00	Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) $82.00

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Create the Card Base & Layers

Start with a Pebbled Path cardstock base (5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″)—a stunning deep neutral that pairs beautifully with the gold accents. Layer a piece of Timeless Plaid 6×6 DSP (4″ X 5-1/4″) on top, centering it for a clean, polished look.

2. Prepare the Label

Using the Greeting of the Season dies, cut a stitched label from Basic Black cardstock. This dark base makes the gold embossing truly pop!

3. Add the Heat Embossing

Stamp the “Wishing You a Merry Christmas” sentiment onto the label using Versamark Ink. Sprinkle Gold Embossing Powder over the stamped image, tap off the excess, and heat set with a Heat Tool for a luxurious metallic finish.

*Tip – since these words are all seperate in the stamp set, I laid them out on the label in the position I wanted, then I place a clear block on top of them so they were all aligned on one block and easy to stamp at once. This allows me to make multiples of this card quickly and easily.

For extra sophistication, use a speckled texture stamp from the Layering Leaves Stamp Set to add gold-embossed details to the edges of the label.

4. Add the Finishing Touches

Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop the label off the background, adding depth to your design.

Tie a bow with Basic Beige Bordered Ribbon and attach it to the top of the label.

Embellish with Antique Pearls for subtle texture and shine.

Adhere a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside for a clean space to write.

I’d love to see your version of this card! Share it with me in the comments or tag me on social media @StampinWithLeah.

Coast to Coast Blog Hop – March 2025 Colour Challenge

Leave a comment March 14, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Hello, crafty friends! 🌸 Welcome to this month’s Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop, where we’re diving into a beautiful colour challenge that has us feeling all the soft, dreamy vibes of spring! This month, I created a delicate floral card using the Year of Flowers stamp set paired with the Beautiful Bokeh DSP—and I am in love with the results! 💙💜💖

This challenge pushed me outside my comfort zone in the best way, and I hope it inspires you to create something fresh and fun! Let’s take a closer look at my project.

🌿 Card Details & Supplies Used

For this card, I wanted to highlight the stunning colours in this challenge while keeping the design soft and elegant. I chose:

✅ Stamp Set: Year of Flowers
✅ Paper: Beautiful Bokeh DSP, Basic White Cardstock
✅ Colours: Balmy Blue Ink, Watercolour Pencils (White, Melon Mambo, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight)
✅ Embellishments: Iridescent Faceted Gems and Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

Here’s how I put it all together:

1️⃣ Background: I layered two soft Beautiful Bokeh DSP panel onto my card base. The blurred effect of this paper adds so much depth without extra work—so dreamy! ✨At the bottom of the card I stamped the daisy in Balmy Blue Ink and lightly coloured with Watercolour Pencils.

2️⃣ Focal Image: I stamped the daisy from Year of Flowers in Memento Black ink and coloured it with Watercolour Pencils for a soft effect.

3️⃣ Sentiment: The sentiment “Happy Birthday” (also from Year of Flowers) is stamped in Balmy Blue Ink. The larger sentiment is stamped in Versamark and heat embossed with white embossing powder.

4️⃣ Finishing Touches: A few Iridescent Faceted Gems complete the look!

🎨 Playing with Colour Challenges

Colour challenges are a great way to step out of your creative routine and explore new palettes! This one had me mixing soft pastels in a way I hadn’t tried before, and I love how they blend together so seamlessly.

What do you think of this colour combo? Would you try it?

💙 Hop Along for More Inspiration!

The Coast to Coast Creators team has created even more stunning projects with this colour challenge! Be sure to hop along and check out all the inspiration. Click below to visit each creator’s post!

And if you love this card, be sure to save it on Pinterest for later! 💕

Want to recreate this card? You can shop all the supplies I used in my online store!

Here is a list of supplies needed to create these card.

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Beautiful Bokeh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper $17.00	Year Of Flowers Cling Stamp Set (English) $36.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $11.00	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25
Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1 $25.00	Iridescent Faceted Gems $11.75	Stylish Shapes Dies $41.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00
Take Your Pick $16.50	Paper Trimmer $39.00	Simply Shammy $12.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $90.00

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Throwback Thursday: A Peaceful Sympathy Card with Embossing & Blending

Leave a comment March 13, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

There’s something truly special about handmade cards—they can express what words sometimes cannot. Today, I’m sharing a Throwback Thursday project featuring a heartfelt sympathy card that I created using a mix of retired and current Stampin’ Up! products.

This card design is simple yet elegant, combining soft ink blending, embossed textures, and a touch of shimmer to create a peaceful, wintry scene.

Card Details & Techniques:

To create this look, I started by die-cutting a stitched circle from Pool Party cardstock and ink-blending it with Night of Navy ink. The trees from the Peaceful Evergreens set were stamped in a full strength Night of Navy Ink to create depth. To add an extra wow factor, I heat-embossed the sentiment in white embossing powder—a simple technique that always makes a card feel extra special.

The background is embossed with the Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder, adding subtle dimension without overpowering the design. A bow made from the Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon ties it all together, adding a hint of shimmer.

Why I Love This Card

This card reminds me of the beauty in simplicity. Sometimes, when we don’t know what to say, a handmade card speaks for us. The peaceful blues and soft textures make this a perfect sympathy or thinking-of-you card.

Products Used:
Here is a full list of the supplies I used (minus the Peaceful Evergreens Stamp Set (Retired) – you could always use another tree set and a more generic With sympathy sentiment to create your own version of this card):

Product List

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Versamark Pad $13.00	Night Of Navy & Gold 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Glittered Ribbon $12.25
Rhinestone Basic Jewels $8.25	Painted Trees 3 D Embossing Folder $15.00	Stylish Shapes Dies $41.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00
Take Your Pick $16.50	Paper Trimmer $39.00	Small Blending Brushes $20.00	Simply Shammy $12.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $90.00

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Create a Fun Fold Dinosaur Card with Stampin’ Up!’s Darling Dinos! 🦖🎈

Leave a comment March 12, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Who’s ready for a DINO-mite birthday card? 🦕💖 This bright and cheerful card features the Darling Dinos Bundle and some brand-new Online Exclusives from Stampin’ Up! such as the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder and the Pack Your Bags Three Pack Twine. Plus, I used a unique popped up panel layout to make it extra special! Keep reading for all the details and a video for step-by-step instructions!

Card Details & Supplies

Here’s a closer look at the products I used to bring this card to life:

✅ Darling Dinos Bundle – The cutest dino stamps and coordinating dies!
✅ Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder – Adds amazing texture to the background.
✅ Pack Your Bags Twine – A perfect finishing touch.
✅ Rainbow Adhesive Back Dots – Because every card needs a little embellishing!
✅ Stampin’ Blends in Granny Apple Green/Shaded Spruce, Azure Afternoon/Fresh Freesia, and Pretty in Pink/Calypso Coral for smooth blending!

Fun Popped Up Panel Layout: A Unique Twist!

This isn’t your typical card—here’s how I created the popped up panel effect:

📏 Card Base: Start with a 4-1/4” x 11” piece of cardstock, scored at 5-1/2”.
✂️ Modify the Front Panel: Cut the front panel in half at 2-3/4” and turn it sideways to create the pop-up effect!
🌟 Decorate & Assemble: Layer your stamped & die-cut dinos, add textured details with the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder, and finish with twine and embellishments!

💡 Pro Tip: This layout is a great way to add dimension and interest while still fitting in a standard envelope!

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Supplies You’ll Need:

If you’d like to recreate this card exactly as shown, here are the supplies used:

Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Darling Dinos Bundle (English) $55.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $11.00	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack $15.00	Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.00
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker $4.25	Pack Your Bags Twine Three Pack $9.75	Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots $12.25	Mini Corrugated 3 D Embossing Folder $15.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00	Take Your Pick $16.50	Paper Trimmer $39.00	Simply Shammy $12.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $90.00

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Birthday Sunshine & Rainbows for GDP487!

Leave a comment March 10, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I’m so excited to share my latest creation for this week’s Global Design Project Challenge (#GDP487)! The theme this week is Sunshine & Rainbows ☀️🌈☂️, and I had so much fun bringing this cheerful inspiration to life in my card.

Here’s the card I created:

The Design

I wanted to capture the bright and happy vibes of sunshine and rainbows, so I used the Happiest Day stamp set along with a blend of bold and vibrant colours! The left panel features a rainbow of stars, which I created by stamping the star image repeatedly and blending the colours seamlessly with Blending Brushes.

Here’s the colour lineup I used to create this beautiful gradient:
🎨 Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Peach Pie, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Coastal Cabana, Azure Afternoon, Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia, and Berry Burst!

To add some extra sparkle, I incorporated a strip of Pastel Ombre Glimmer Paper and some Iridescent Faceted Gems. The sentiment, ‘Wishing You the Happiest Birthday,’ is heat embossed in white on a Coastal Cabana circle, die-cut from the Spotlight on Nature Dies. And of course, I couldn’t resist adding a popped-up dragonfly from the Happiest Day set—a little extra whimsy to finish it off!

Why I Love This Layout

One of my favourite things about this design is its versatility! By simply changing the colours or sentiment, this layout could work for so many different occasions—think thank you cards, baby showers, or even encouragement notes. The blended background technique is a fantastic way to make any card pop with colour!

Here is a full list of the supplies I used:

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock $15.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock $18.00	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $15.75	Pastel Ombre Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper $16.50	Happiest Day Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) $28.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $11.00
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad $12.25	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad $12.25	Versamark Pad $13.00	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder $29.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit $37.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) $44.00	Iridescent Faceted Gems $11.75	Small Blending Brushes $20.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $8.25	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes $15.00	Take Your Pick $16.50	Paper Trimmer $39.00	Simply Shammy $12.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine $90.00	Spotlight On Nature Dies $48.00

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