Festive Friday – Modern Christmas Elegance

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It’s time for another Festive Friday inspiration! Today’s card showcases the Modern Christmas Bundle—a gorgeous set that captures the beauty of minimal design and festive sparkle.

I started with a clean black-and-white palette, adding a crisp geometric background to make the gold sentiment and tree details truly shine. A few gold sequins and metallic twine finish the look with a hint of glam.

This card is a perfect example of how less can be more! If you love elegant holiday cards that are quick to make but still make a statement, this bundle is a must-have.

🛒 Want to recreate this card?
Head to my online store or contact me today to grab your supplies.

✨ Stampin’ Up! Supplies Used:

  • Modern Christmas Bundle
  • Gold Foil and Loose Gold Sequins
  • Basic White & Basic Black Cardstock
  • Black and Gold Twine

👉 Try this look for your next round of Christmas cards and let your creativity sparkle!

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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).


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  • Enjoy our monthly team meetings with stamping fun and collaboration.
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HSS Sketch Challenge – Gingerbreadman Bundle

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I’m so excited to share my project for this week’s Hand 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.


HSS473 card recipeDownload

This cheerful card is perfect for holiday giving—and so much fun to create!

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Dino-Mite Fun for HSS472 + GDP514!

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This week I combined the sketch from Global Design Project #514 with the Hand Stamped Sentiments Colour Challenge #472. The colour combo of Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger, and Pretty Peacock was perfect for creating a playful fall card with a cheerful twist.

This card features the Darling Dinos bundle. I used masking to create the layered field of flowers behind the dino, giving extra depth and dimension. Paired with the embossed sunflower background and a bold sentiment banner, this layout came together beautifully and stayed true to the sketch.

This card makes me smile—it’s bright, fun, and perfect for a birthday surprise!

Here’s a full list of supplies used as well as a printable card recipe.


HSS472CCDownload

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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.
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September 2025 Card Class To Go – Happy Place Stamp Set

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I’m so excited to share the September 2025 Card Class To Go, featuring the brand new Happy Place stamp set! 🌴 This set is so much fun to play with, and during this class I showed different coloring and stamping techniques to create vibrant, eye-catching cards for any occasion.

💌 Here’s how the class works:

  • Place a $60 order (before shipping & taxes) in my online store 👉 Shop with Leah and I’ll send you the Card Kit for free.
  • The PDF tutorial is also available for purchase separately in my shop 👉 Card Class PDFs. https://payhip.com/b/I1tPR
  • Orders must be placed using my link above to qualify for the free kit.

📺 Missed the live? No worries! You can catch the full replay right here and stamp along with me at your own pace.

Why You’ll Love These Cards

  • 🌅 Endless Colour Options – Try blending, sponging, or stamping with different palettes to create a whole new look every time.
  • 🎉 Versatility – These designs work for birthdays, celebrations, encouragement, and more.
  • 💡 Creative Techniques – Learn tips to make bold sentiments stand out while keeping your design clean and modern.
  • 💌 Fun to Share – These bright and happy cards are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s mailbox!

This is the perfect class if you’re looking for a little crafty escape – I can’t wait to see how you make these cards your own!

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).

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Looking for more ways to stamp with me?

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

RSVP now for the Sep 13th class
See the details and register here – I will order your supplies asap so you can have them on time!
  • 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!

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Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #471 – Creating with Love & Courage

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The Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #471 brings cozy fall vibes—plaid blankets, crisp leaves, and glowing light. I was especially drawn to the sunflower image, which I carried into my card design using the new Love & Courage Stamp Set.

This stamp set is available beginning September 3rd in the Stampin’ Up! September–December Mini Catalogue. It includes heartfelt phrases like “Support, strength, heart, faith, resolve, fight, hope, courage, survivor, believe” as well as a beautiful sunflower and ribbon image. These sentiments are designed to help us create meaningful cards of encouragement, gratitude, and solidarity.

Even more powerful, Stampin’ Up! donates $4 from every purchase of this set to breast cancer organizations in the country where you order. It’s a way for crafters around the world to come together and make a difference through creativity.

For my project, I chose to adapt the ribbon from pink to gold in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place in September. Gold symbolizes courage, hope, and love—perfect qualities to share with families who are walking this difficult journey.

🌻 Whether your cardmaking supports breast cancer awareness, childhood cancer awareness, or another cause dear to your heart, the Love & Courage Stamp Set is a meaningful addition to your craft collection.

👉 You can purchase this set starting September 3rd through my Stampin’ Up! online store.

Want to Stamp With Me?

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

RSVP now for the September 13th class
See the details and register here!

Join me live every Wednesday at 9am ( or catch the replay). Here is last week’s replay – you can still get this class until midnight tonight (Tuesday September 2nd, 2025).

See the details here: https://stampinwithleah.ca/2025/08/27/coffee-cards-august-2025-replay/

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Festive Friday: Ornamental Christmas Bundle

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This week’s Festive Friday card features the Ornamental Christmas Bundle, part of the stunning Modern Christmas Suite coming September 3rd in the Stampin’ Up! Sept–Dec Mini Catalogue! I will be sharing details very soon about a Stamp Camp featuring this Suite, so stay tuned.

For this card, I stamped the trees in Pretty Peacock and the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler for a traditional yet modern Christmas look. The Forever Plaid embossed background adds depth, while a few sequins and a white/gold twine bow provide the perfect finishing touches.

✨ Whether you’re creating for friends, family, or holiday markets, this bundle makes it simple to craft festive cards that shine.

Shop the Modern Christmas Suite starting September 3rd! Don’t forget to check back later today for more info on my upcoming Stamp Camp featuring this suite.

🛒 Want to recreate this card?
Head to my online store on September 3rd or contact me today to become demonstrator to grab your supplies today. Pre-ordering is just one perk of being part of my team.

✂️ How to Make This Card

Supplies Used:

  • Ornamental Christmas Bundle (part of the Modern Christmas Suite)
  • Pretty Peacock & Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink
  • Basic White Cardstock
  • Forever Plaid Embossing Folder
  • Stylish Shapes Dies (circle for sentiment)
  • Loose Gold Sequins
  • White/Gold Baker’s Twine (part of the Modern Christmas Suite)

Instructions:

  1. Cut a Basic White card base (8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”).
  2. Emboss a 4” x 5 ¼” piece of Basic White cardstock using the Forever Plaid embossing folder.
  3. Wrap twine around the embossed layer and make a bow on the left. Adhere to the card base.
  4. Stamp three trees in Pretty Peacock on Basic White cardstock. Die cut using the coordinating tree dies from the Ornamental Christmas Bundle.
  5. Stamp the sentiment “Be Jolly” in Cherry Cobbler on a Basic White scrap. Die cut with a stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
  6. Arrange and adhere the trees with dimensionals. Add the sentiment over the trees.
  7. Embellish with Gold Sequins for sparkle.

And you’re done—a quick, modern, and festive Christmas card! 🎄

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📦 Want to create more with me?

Check out this weeks Card Class To Go

Find the You Tube video here

You can also find me in person ( In Port Coquitlam, BC)

Register now for the Sep 13th class!

Other great stampin opportunities are coming soon – and these ones have passed – but you can access the replays:

GET YOUR KIT HERE!
See the details and register here.

Looking for even more ways to enjoy stamping? Join my Stampin’ Up! Ink Pad Pals team!

  • Save 20%+ on your orders.
  • Get free access to my monthly card class tutorials.
  • Enjoy our monthly team meetings with stamping fun and collaboration.

Contact me to find out more or see the details on my website.

Join Now!

❤️ Thanks for crafting with me!
Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a Festive Friday!

Click here to shop my online store.
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Coffee & Cards August 2025 Replay

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Did you miss my August Coffee & Cards class? I’ve got you covered — the replay is now available!

This month, I created four unique cards featuring:
✨ The Jolly Holly Bundle
✨ The Jar of Joy stamp set with the Jar Builder punch
✨ The Encircled with Love stamp set
✨ The Not 29 Anymore stamp set
✨ The Choose Happy stamp set

👉 You can watch the full replay here:

🌟 Why You’ll Love These Cards
✔️ A mix of Christmas, birthday, and everyday designs — perfect for your card stash.
✔️ Fun techniques that are beginner-friendly but still inspiring for seasoned stampers.
✔️ Versatile layouts you’ll use again and again.

Here are the 4 unique cards:

🛍 Get the Card Kit FREE:
Place a $60+ order (before tax/shipping) in my Stampin’ Up! store between Aug 27–Sep 2, 2025, and I’ll send you the full kit to create all four cards.
👉 Shop Here

📄 PDF Tutorial Only:
Prefer to use your own supplies? Grab the detailed step-by-step PDF tutorial here:
👉 Get the PDF

Looking for more ways to stamp with me?

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

RSVP now for the Sep 13th class
See the details and register here – you can still get the kit and watch the replay!
  • 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!

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Festive Friday Sneak Peek – Modern Christmas Suite

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It’s Festive Friday, and today I’m giving you an exciting sneak peek of the brand-new Modern Christmas Suite—available September 3rd in the upcoming Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives! This suite is full of contemporary holiday flair, with Designer Series Paper, stamps and dies, and gorgeous black/gold and white/gold twine that will take your Christmas projects to the next level.

Here’s the festive card I created using this suite:

🛒 Want to recreate this card?
Head to my online store on September 3rd or contact me today to become demonstrator to grab your supplies today. Pre-ordering is just one perk of being part of my team.

Supplies:

  • Modern Christmas Suite (DSP, stamp set, dies, twine) – available Sept 3
  • Cardstock: Pretty Peacock
  • Ink: Pretty Peacock
  • Embossing Powder: Gold
  • Embellishment: Loose Gold Sequins

Instructions:

  1. Cut a Pretty Peacock card base (5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″).
  2. Cut eight 1-1/4” squares of the Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper and arrange them in a grid pattern on the card front.
  3. Stamp “Merry Christmas” in Pretty Peacock ink on a Basic White square, using the suite’s coordinating white/gold twine, wrap it around the square and tie a bow.
  4. Adhere the square to the cardfront using Dimensionals.
  5. Die cut a Pretty Peacock tree, heat emboss it in gold, and adhere with Dimensionals.
  6. Add Loose Gold Sequins for extra sparkle.

This clean and modern design makes for quick and stylish Christmas cards—perfect for mass producing this holiday season!

✨ Stay tuned for details about my upcoming Stamp Camp featuring the Modern Christmas Suite—a perfect way to get your hands on this fabulous suite and create festive projects together!

Shop Here

📦 Want to create more with me?

Join me online next week for my Card Class To Go ( 9am Wednesday, August 27th)

https://youtube.com/@stampinwithleahdixon

You can also find me in person ( In Port Coquitlam, BC)

Register now for the Sep 13th class!

Other great stampin opportunities are coming soon – and these ones have passed – but you can access the replays:

GET YOUR KIT HERE!
See the details and register here.

Looking for even more ways to enjoy stamping? Join my Stampin’ Up! Ink Pad Pals team!

  • Save 20%+ on your orders.
  • Get free access to my monthly card class tutorials.
  • Enjoy our monthly team meetings with stamping fun and collaboration.

Contact me to find out more or see the details on my website.

Join Now!

❤️ Thanks for crafting with me!
Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a Festive Friday!

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 🙂