Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – December Sketch Challenge!

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Welcome back to another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! Each month, our creative team from across Canada shares projects based on a fun challenge—this time we’re working with a sketch. Sketches are one of my favourite ways to jump-start creativity, and today’s card came together beautifully with texture, layers, and a bold Christmas sentiment.

For the background, I used the Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder. After embossing, I lightly swiped white ink across the raised areas to highlight all that gorgeous detail—it gives such a frosty, winter-wreath look!

The patterned strips follow the sketch layout and come from the Regal Distressed Patterns 12″ x 12″ Specialty DSP. I love the combination of deep Pretty Peacock, hint of gold, and that pop of Cherry Cobbler—it feels festive and modern all at once.

The sentiment is from the Ornamental Christmas stamp set, stamped in Secret Sea ink for a cool, elegant contrast. I die-cut it using the Spotlight on Nature dies, which frame the greeting beautifully.

A bit of White and Gold Baker’s twine and some Iridescent Gems finish the card with just the right touch of holiday shine.

Be sure to check out the rest of the Coast to Coast Creators team—there’s so much inspiration waiting for you!
Click the link below to continue the hop and see what everyone else created for this month’s sketch challenge.


Want to make this card?

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Here is a printable recipe card – with supplies and instrcutions:

Dec C2CDownload

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Treat Bag Duo – Modern & Traditional Christmas

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Today I’m sharing the replay of tonight’s FB Live where we created two adorable Christmas treat bags—one with a bold, modern vibe and one with a warm, traditional feel. These are quick, candy-friendly, and perfect for teachers, coworkers, stocking stuffers, or class treats. Even better? They both come together with just a bit of scoring, folding, and Tear’n’Tape!

🎄 Treat Bag #1 – Modern Christmas Style

This one features the striking black-and-white pattern from the Modern Christmas DSP. I paired it with the Real Red Shiny Ribbon (currently on the Last Chance List!), White Baker’s Twine, and a tag created with the 1-7/8″ Circle Punch and Stylish Shapes circles.
The sentiment comes from the Ornamental Christmas stamp set, and I added a little sparkle with sequins.

🎄 Treat Bag #2 – Traditional Christmas Style

Our second bag has that classic cozy holiday look using the Traditional Christmas DSP. I finished the top with Secret Sea Faux Linen Ribbon and Black, White & Gold Baker’s Twine.
The tag is built with Stylish Shapes circles, stamped with the Holly Jolly stamp set in Real Red Ink, and brushed with Wink of Stella for a soft shimmer.

Both treat bags are assembled with Tear’n’Tape, making them sturdy and gift-ready.

💌 Printable PDF Tutorial
I’ve added a free downloadable PDF with all the measurements so you can recreate these treat bags any time.

Christmas Treat bagsDownload

🎥 Watch the Replay Below!
Craft along with me and make a few of these sweet little gifts for the holiday season!

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’Tis the Season – Coast to Coast Blog Hop November 2025

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Welcome to this month’s Coast to Coast Stampers Blog Hop! Our theme is ’Tis the Season, and I couldn’t resist going classic and elegant for my project.

I started with the stunning Merry Christmas stamp as my focal point — it’s bold, graceful, and perfect for a traditional holiday card. I layered it over a piece of Secret Sea cardstock embossed with the Peaceful Greenery 3D embossing folder, which adds such beautiful texture and depth.

To bring in some festive color, I fussy-cut a few florals from the Traditions of Christmas Designer Series Paper and tucked them around the sentiment. A strip of red patterned DSP peeking through ties it all together. Of course, no Christmas card is complete without a bit of shimmer — so I added a sprinkle of Traditional Sparkling Sequins for that finishing touch.

This card truly captures everything I love about the season — a mix of texture, warmth, and timeless style.

✨ Hop Along With Us! ✨
Our Coast to Coast Stampers team is sharing even more festive inspiration today! Be sure to visit all the blogs below to see how everyone interpreted this month’s theme. You won’t want to miss a single project!


Want to make this card?

You can! I have a full list of supplies below and a printable recipe card.

🛒 Ready to shop the current supplies? Head to my store: https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2189587 or use the items links below:


Here is a printable recipe card – with supplies and instrcutions:

Nov 2025 C2C Blog HopDownload

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Shop Here

👉 Looking for other ways to stamp with me?

Make sure to watch my You Tube live each Monday – earlier this month my card class to go featured the Jolly Holly Bundle as well as the gorgeous traditions of Christmas DSP- I still have a few available – contact me to get yours or find the tutorial only in my Payhip Shop.

If you are local – join my in person card class!

RSVP now for the December 6th class
See the details and register here!

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🎄 Modern Christmas Magic with a Pink Twist!

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This week’s Facebook Live was all about modern elegance with a pink twist! I featured the stunning Modern Christmas Suite by Stampin’ Up! to create a bold yet festive design that blends pink, black, and gold—a perfect combo for anyone who loves a chic, non-traditional holiday look.

I adore how the gold embossing and delicate vellum details bring just the right amount of shimmer and sophistication. The playful trees add a touch of whimsy, while the clean sentiment—“Wishing You Peace & Joy”—keeps the message heartfelt and classic.

📺 Watch the Replay:

💗 Why You’ll Love This Card:

  • Modern, unexpected colour palette
  • Elegant gold detailing for a luxe feel
  • Simple layers that make a big impact
  • Works beautifully for mass-producing holiday cards

If you don’t yet own the Modern Christmas Bundle, now’s the perfect time! When you place an order over $65, you’ll also receive my November Crafty Collaborations Tutorial Bundle as a free gift.

Here’s a full list of the supplies I used:


🛒 Shop the Modern Christmas Suite today: https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2189587
✨ Let’s make this Christmas beautifully modern—one handmade card at a time!

Here’s the card I created:

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Jolly Holly & Patterned Tags – Holiday Cardmaking Replay

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If you missed this week’s Facebook and YouTube LIVE, don’t worry — you can still catch all the creative fun! I shared a set of festive projects featuring two unique Stampin’ Up! products: the Jolly Holly stamp set and the Patterned Tags Dies.

These two work together beautifully to create quick, cheerful cards that are perfect for your Christmas crafting! Whether you’re making a few special cards or prepping for a big batch, these ideas will help you add sparkle and dimension to your holiday projects.

📺 Watch the Replay:

💖 Why You’ll Love This Class

  • You’ll learn fresh ideas for using tag dies beyond gift tags — perfect for cards, packaging, and more!
  • The Jolly Holly stamp set offers beautiful sentiments and imagery that blend easily with many DSPs and embellishments.
  • Get step-by-step guidance and design inspiration to make your holiday crafting simple and stress-free.
  • You can craft along with me using your free packet or the PDF tutorial — whichever fits your crafting style!
  • The projects are quick to make but look polished, ideal for sending a handmade touch during the busy holiday season.

💌 How to Join In

🎁 Free Card Packet Offer (Nov 3–7 Only!)

Place a $65+ order with me this week and you’ll receive a FREE card packet featuring the pre-cut Designer Series Paper and sequins I used in my projects.

✨ I only have 5 ready-to-ship packets available!
If those run out, I’ll contact you to see if you’d like:

  • A kit with a coordinating retired DSP substitute, or
  • To wait for your packet when the DSP is back in stock (expected Nov 17).

🛒 Shop here: https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2189587

Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss my next live class!

Here are the 4 unique cards:

I had such a great time creating these projects live — I hope you’ll give them a try and add your own festive twist! If you do, be sure to tag me on social media @StampinWithLeah so I can see your creations. 💕

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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I just wanted to share a heartfelt Happy Thanksgiving to you all! My crafting community means a lot to me and I ‘m so glad you are a part of it!

If you are in Canada I hope you are enjoying a lovely long weekend – I willa ctually be celebrating next weekend with the whole family ( including my sisters new in-laws!). It will be a great time for meeting new family and celebrating with all.

Here is a little card I created to share with my family.

This card was created using all the same products as the cards from my Amber Autumn card class to go.

You can find it in my PDF Shop → Get it here

Here’s a printable PDF for how I created this card:

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Throwback Thursday – Baby Steps

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It’s been a little while with a busy September – but I am back and it’s time for another Throwback Thursday. This week, I couldn’t resist pulling out one of my favorite retired wooden block stamps: Baby Steps! These sweet elephants are timeless, and they pair perfectly with today’s Peach Pie Designer Series Paper, matching ribbon, and a few gems for a subtle sparkle.

The sentiment panel is cut using the Peace on Earth Dies, which adds just the right touch of elegance to this playful design. I love how the pop of color and texture make this card feel fresh while still celebrating a bit of Stampin’ Up! history.

Whether you’re celebrating a new baby, a milestone, or any happy occasion — this card brings a smile every time.

🧡 What’s your favorite retired stamp set that you still reach for? Let me know in the comments below!

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Amber Autumn Card Class To Go – Watch the Replay!

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If you missed my Amber Autumn Card Class To Go this morning on Facebook and YouTube, you can catch the replay below! This class is packed with warm, rustic colour combinations, layered leaves, and heartfelt seasonal sentiments — perfect for your fall crafting sessions.

📺 Watch the Replay:

🍂 Why You’ll Love This Class

  • Perfect for all skill levels — whether you’re crafting solo or sharing time with friends.
  • Features beautiful autumn layering techniques with warm gold, pecan pie, and cajun craze tones.
  • Learn colouring and die-cutting tricks that make your cards pop with texture.
  • Includes 4 full card designs with measurements and step-by-step instructions.

💌 How to Join In

Since Canada Post is currently on strike, I can’t mail physical kits right now.
But you can still enjoy this class two ways:

In Canada:
Place a $60+ order (before tax and shipping) in my online store → Shop Here
and you’ll receive the Amber Autumn Card Class To Go PDF tutorial FREE!

🌍 Outside Canada:
You can purchase the PDF version in my PDF Shop → Get it here

Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss my next live class!

Here are the 4 unique cards:

Here’s a list of supplies you’ll want to have on hand – plus the embellishments I used (which will be in your kit).


Looking for more ways to stamp with me?

Join my October Card Class to learn new techniques and create beautiful projects. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today!

RSVP now for the Oct 25th class

2 amazing ways to join right now!!

  • Save 20%+ on your orders (including the virtual album and the suite sale items!!)
  • Get free access to my monthly card class tutorials.
  • Enjoy our monthly team meetings with stamping fun and collaboration.
Join Now!

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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Global Design Project #513 – Autumn Colour Challenge Card

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This week I had the honour of being invited as the Guest Designer for the Global Design Project Challenge (#GDP513)! The challenge features a warm and inviting colour palette that instantly made me think of crisp fall days and colourful leaves. I reached for the Amber Autumn Bundle, the Gathering Together 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper, and a mix of rich Stampin’ Blends to create this cozy seasonal card.

The Global Design Project #513 challenge focused on three stunning colours: Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, and Pecan Pie. These earthy tones are perfect for fall cardmaking, especially when combined with warm textures and layered leaves.

Card Details & How-To

✨ Stamping & Colouring

  • I used the Amber Autumn stamp set to create my focal image.
  • The pumpkins and leaves were coloured with Cajun Craze and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends.
  • To achieve a softer Crushed Curry look, I blended Dark Daffodil Delight with Dark Darling Duckling.

🍂 Die-Cut Leaves

  • On a piece of Basic White cardstock, I blended Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, and Pecan Pie inks using Blending Brushes.
  • Once dry, I die cut the leaves using the coordinating dies from the Amber Autumn Bundle.
  • This gave the leaves a gorgeous mottled, realistic look.

🖤 Designer Series Paper & Accents

I finished the design with a sprinkling of Cajun Craze & Gold Dots for a little extra texture and shine.

The background features the Gathering Together 12” x 12” DSP, which tied the colours together beautifully.

Here’s a full list of the supplies used.


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If you love fall-inspired cards, don’t forget to save this idea to your Pinterest boards for inspiration later.

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Modern Christmas Suite – Wishing You Peace & Joy

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I had so much fun creating this beautiful Christmas card during my Live today! The Modern Christmas Suite is full of timeless holiday images and coordinating dies, making it perfect for elegant cards like this one. Pairing gold with black and white creates a bold, festive look that really shines.

Here’s how you can make this card yourself:

  • Start with a Thick Basic White card base (5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″).
  • Adhere the Modern Christmas DSP (tree pattern – 4″ X 5-1/4″) to the card front.
  • Die cut the 4th largest Everyday Arch in both Basic Black cardstock and the 5th largest in Basic White cardstock. Layer the two so the black peeks out slightly behind the white for dimension. Adhere to the cardfront.
  • Fussy cut the three ornament images from the DSP and adhere to the arch using Dimensionals.
  • Stamp the sentiment “Wishing You Peace & Joy” in Versamark and heat emboss with gold on a Basic White strip.
  • Make a large bow from the black-and-gold twine and attach to the back of the sentiment strip.
  • Adhere the sentiment strip and bow across the bottom of the arch with Dimensionals.
  • Add gold sequins for a finishing touch.

Here is a full supply list ( or just scroll down to register for the stamp camp!):


Catch the replay of today’s Live where I walk you through the steps and share extra tips:

Want even more inspiration with this beautiful suite? I’m joining a group of talented demonstrators to bring you the Modern Christmas Mega Stamp Camp! You’ll receive tutorials, projects, and a whole day of creative fun.

See the details and register here – I will order your supplies asap so you can have them on time!

Looking for more ways to stamp with me?

Join my October Card Class to learn new techniques and create beautiful projects. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today!

RSVP now for the Oct 11th class
  • Save 20%+ on your orders (including the virtual album and the suite sale items!!)
  • Get free access to my monthly card class tutorials.
  • Enjoy our monthly team meetings with stamping fun and collaboration.
Join Now!

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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