HSS #479 | Nature Walk Thank You Card + Nature Walk Mega Stamp Camp

The first Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge of 2026 is here, and I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the year than with the timeless elegance of the Nature Walk Suite from Stampin’ Up! 💙🌿

For HSS #479, I created a clean and layered thank you card that highlights the soft, organic beauty of this suite. The Nature Walk Designer Series Paper and Natural Hues 12X12 Textured Specialty Paper adds subtle texture and warmth, while the coordinating leaf die cut brings gentle movement and balance to the design. I kept the colour palette calm and classic, letting the details shine without overwhelming the layout.

This card design is perfect for everyday gratitude cards, sympathy cards, or even thinking-of-you projects. Simple layouts like this are wonderful to keep on hand—and the Nature Walk Suite makes it easy to create something beautiful every time.


Be sure to check out the card recipe so you can easily recreate this project in your own craft room.

🌿 Nature Walk Mega Stamp Camp – Featured Suite
If you love this suite, you’ll be happy to know that the Nature Walk Suite is the featured suite in my upcoming Nature Walk Mega Stamp Camp, hosted with four other talented Stampin’ Up! demonstrators.

When you join the stamp camp, you’ll receive:

  • Multiple exclusive card designs featuring the Nature Walk Suite
  • Video tutorials you can watch anytime
  • Inspiration from five different demonstrator styles
  • A creative event you can enjoy from home, on your own schedule

👉 Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/leahdixon41/nature-walk-mega-stamp-camp

🎉 Bonus Days Are Coming – Starting January 6!
This is also the perfect time to shop because Stampin’ Up! Bonus Days start January 6 and run through February 2!

Here’s how it works:

  • Spend $60 CAD and earn a $6 CAD coupon
  • There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn
  • Save your coupons and redeem them February 3–28

And don’t forget—every order also earns Stampin’ Rewards, so you’re getting rewarded twice! Bonus Days are a great time to grab the Nature Walk Suite, supplies for the stamp camp, or to stock up on crafting essentials.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this card inspires you to play along with Hand Stamped Sentiments and take advantage of both the Nature Walk Mega Stamp Camp and Bonus Days while they’re here.

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Ocean Friends Crabby Thank You Card

This week’s Facebook/You Tube Live was full of underwater charm as I featured the Last Chance Ocean Friends bundle in a fun thank-you card inspired by the Global Design Project Challenge #491 – the theme is Ocean! 🌊

Here’s the card I created:

Watch the full replay here:

🌟 Card Details:

This bright and cheerful design combines 2024–2026 In Colors with a few old favourites to create a layered, sea-inspired look. Here’s what I used:

  • Stamp Set & Dies: Ocean Friends Bundle (Retiring – Last Chance!)
  • Colours:
    • Card Base: Summer Splash
    • Coral: Petunia Pop
    • Crabs: Azure Afternoon (2-step stamping)
    • Sea Stars: Peach Pie
    • Background Arch: Night of Navy (leftover from a previous card – love when scraps come in handy!)
  • Sentiment: “Thanks so much” stamped in Night of Navy
  • Extra touches: Bubble stamps and seaweed add that fun ocean floor feel!

This card would be perfect to thank someone for a beach day, a seafood dinner invite, or just to brighten someone’s day with a smile.

🧼 Tip of the Day:

The 2-step stamping technique works beautifully with solid images like these crabs – it gives the critters more personality and dimension!

Here is a list of all the supplies I used:


Summer Splash 8 1/2" X 11 Cardstock [ 163797 ]
$15.75
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100867 ]
$15.75
Petunia Pop 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 163801 ]
$15.75
Peach Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 163799 ]
$15.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$18.00
Ocean Friends Bundle (English) [ 164692 ]
$68.25
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161663 ]
$12.25
Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad [ 163809 ]
$12.25
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147110 ]
$12.25
Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad [ 163811 ]
$12.25
Everyday Arches Dies [ 164629 ]
$40.00
Textured Notes Dies [ 165555 ]
$43.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$8.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
$10.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$177.00

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Thanks for visiting the blog today! Drop a comment if you loved this ocean-themed card, and don’t forget to pin it or share it with a crafty friend. Until next week –

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 452- Sketch Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a fantastic Sketch Challenge. I used the Winterly Treetops stamp set and dies bundle, from Stampin’ Up! The rest of the design team have also created beautiful cards using the lovely sketch below. Hop over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments page to view them all and then join the challenge.

Here is my card created using this great sketch. I created a thank you card, but this could easily be turned into a Christmas card or a card for any other occasion.

You can find a full list of materials used below, as well as a printable recipe card for making this Winterly Treetops card. You can order any of these supplies from me here: https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=NJWTYMDG


In addition, when you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to a fantastic 36 project Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online?

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 441- Sketch Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a beachy Inspiration Challenge. I used the Under the Moon stamp set from Stampin’ Up! The rest of the design team have also created beautiful cards using the Inspiration photos below, head over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments page to view them all and then join the challenge.

Here is my card created using these beautiful products by Stampin’ Up!

You can find a full list of materials used below, as well as a printable recipe card for making this Uner the Moon card. You can order any of these supplies from me here: https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=HUC262KW


When you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to a fantastic 41 project Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online?

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If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards on June 8th or contact me to book your own card class. Check out my calendar of events at my website.

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 440- Sketch Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a fantastic Sketch Challenge. I used the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set from Stampin’ Up! The rest of the design team have also created beautiful cards using this sketch, head over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments page to view them all and then join the challenge.

Here is my card created using these beautiful products by Stampin’ Up!

You can find a full list of materials used below, as well as a printable recipe card for making this Thoughtful Expressions card. You can order any of these supplies from me here: https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=HUC262KW


Paper Snips
[103579]
$16.50

When you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to a fantastic 41 project Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online?

Check out my Weekly LIVE videos on Wednesdays at 9am Pacific Time. ( Facebook and You Tube)

If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards on June 8th or contact me to book your own card class. Check out my calendar of events at my website.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah. You can also sign up for my newsletter (link below) so you don’t miss out on any of my events.

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is a great time to join my team.

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

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Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 439- Colour Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a soft.elegant Colour Challenge. I used the new Stampin’ Up! Spotlight on Nature stamp set and dies bundle. The rest of the design team have also created beautiful cards using this colour combo, head over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments page to view them all and then join the challenge.

Here is my card created using these gorgeous NEW products by Stampin’ Up!

You can find a full list of materials used below, as well as a printable recipe card for making this Spotlight on Nature card. You can order any of these supplies from me here: https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=HUC262KW


Paper Snips
[103579]
$16.50

When you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to a fantastic 41 project Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online?

Check out my Weekly LIVE videos on Wednesdays at 9am Pacific Time. ( Facebook and You Tube)

If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards on June 8th or contact me to book your own card class. Check out my calendar of events at my website.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah. You can also sign up for my newsletter (link below) so you don’t miss out on any of my events.

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is a great time to join my team.

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!
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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 436- Colour Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a Colour Challenge. I used the soon to be retiring Stampin’ Up! Darling Details stamp set and the coordinating dies to create my card this week. This stamp set is a great one for creating cards for all occasions. Don’t miss out on this stamp set – items are going fast! The rest of the design team have created wonderful cards using the same fabulous colour combo, head over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments page to view them all and then join the challenge.

Here is my card created using these retiring products by Stampin’ Up!

Here is a list of materials used to create this card:

Product List

When you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to a fantastic 43 project Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online?

Check out my Weekly LIVE videos on Wednesdays at 9am Pacific Time. ( Facebook and You Tube)

If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards on May 11th or contact me to book your own card class. Check out my calendar of events at my website.

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

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – April 2024

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This month we are featuring items retiring items from the 2023-24 Annual Catalogue and the January – April 2024 Mini Catalogue. I am going to miss using the Zany Zoo bundle, so wanted to use it for one last blog hop. See all the details of my card below and then hop around to see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a comment and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

See below for a full list of supplies used to create this card. Please note that items are selling out quickly, so if you are interested in any of the retiring products you see here – act fast!

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

Here is a full list of supplies needed to create these cards.


A perk to ordering with me in the month of April is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 43 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 435- Inspiration Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a springtime Inspiration Challenge. I used the soon to be retiring Stampin’ Up! Color & Contour stamp set and the coordinating Scalloped Contour dies to create my card this week. This was one of my favourite stamp sets when it came out and the dies have been used on a mirade of cards using all different stamp sets. I will really miss these items! The rest of the design team have created wonderful cards using this great sketch so, head over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments page to view them all and then join the challenge.

Here is my card created using these retiring products by Stampin’ Up!

Here is a list of materials used to create this card and a printable tutorial below.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$15.00

When you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to a fantastic 43 project Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online?

Check out my Weekly LIVE videos on Wednesdays at 9am Pacific Time. ( Facebook and You Tube)

If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards on April 20th or contact me to book your own card class. Check out my calendar of events at my website.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah. You can also sign up for my newsletter (link below) so you don’t miss out on any of my events.

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is a great time to join my team.

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

Click here to shop my online store.
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Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – February 2024

Happy New Year! It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This month we are featuring items from the incredible January – April 2024 Mini Catalogue. I just HAD to use the Ice Cream Swirl bundle for this card and an awesome technique called no line watercolouring (although I didn’t watercolour, so I guess mine is no line blending). See all the details of my card below and then hop around to see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a comment and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

See below for a full list of supplies used to create this card.

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

Here is a full list of supplies needed to create these cards.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$15.00

A perk to ordering with me in the month of February is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 50 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is a great time to join my team.

You can see all the benefits of joining my team (the Ink Pad Pals) by clicking the image below.

Right now for only $135 – you can get $165 in product of your choice PLUS this amazing Glass Mat for FREE!

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
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