Bellestampin with Ann Alexander

So Glad We're Friends - Cutest Crew - GDP542 Sketch Challenge

2026-04-06T18:00:00.048+10:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Sketch Challenge! Make sure to visit the Global Design Project's Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

I used the Cutest Crew Bundle, Crosshatch Embossing Folder (retired), 2024-2026 6" x 6" DSP, Stampin' Blends and the 2024-2026 In Colour Resin Dots.

Instructions:

- Use Peach Pie for the card base and layer with Basic White card. Add another layer with a piece of the Basic White card embossed using the Crosshatch Embossing Folder.

- Stamp the cat crew image from the Cutest Crew Stamp using Tuxedo Black ink onto Basic White card and use the coordinating Cutest Crew dies to cut out the images. Use various Stampin' Blends to colour the images.

- Stamp a sentiment from the Cutest Crew Stamp onto Basic White using Tuxedo Black ink and adhere onto a strip of 2024-2026 6" x 6" DSP and add to the card. Finally add some 2024-2026 In Colour Resin Dots to complete.

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Just A Note - Lovely Arrangments - GDP541 Colour Challenge

2026-03-30T19:00:00.055+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Colour Challenge where this week we are using Timid Tiger, Daffodil Delight and Cloud Cover! Make sure to visit the Global Design Project's Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

I used the Lovely Arrangments Bundle, Lovely Blossoms DSP and Moody Palette Glossy Dots.

Instructions:

- Use Cloud Cover cardstock for the card base and first layer. Use the Lovely Arrangments Dies and die cut a pattern from a piece of Basic White card and layer onto the card. Use the same dies to die cut a piece from the Lovely Blossoms DSP and adhere.

- Stamp floral and leaf images from the Lovely Arrangements Stamp Set using Daffodil Delight and Timid Tiger ink (respectively) onto Basic White card and fussy (or die) cut the images. Use a Blender Pen to add some extra colour the the floral images.

- Stamp a sentiment from the Lovely Arrangements Stamp Set onto Basic White using Timid Tiger ink and adhere to a strip of Timid Tiger card and attach. Finally add some Moody Palette Glossy Dots to complete.

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Happy Birthday - Virtual Cardmaking Retreat Stamp - GDP540 Case the Designer

2026-03-23T20:00:00.057+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Case the Designer Challenge where this week we are CASEing the amazing Monique de Kok! Make sure to visit the Global Design Project's Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

I was inspired by the florals, soft colours and layout of Monique's card and also wanted to use the 2024-2026 In Colours before they retire later this year. I used the stamp set that came with the Virtual Cardmaking Retreat Kit (still available for purchase with the kit). I also used the 2024-2026 In Colour 6"x6" DSP, Stampin' Blends and the 2024-2026 In Colour Resin Dots.

Instructions:

- Use Peach Pie cardstock for the card base and layer with Basic White card and then a piece of the 2024-2026 In Colour 6"x6" DSP.

- Stamp the large floral image from the Virtual Cardmaking Retreat Stamp using Tuxedo Black ink onto Basic White card and fussy cut the images. I fussy cut them apart to use the stamp a different way.

- Colour all the fussy cut pieces using Stampin' Blends ( Peach Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Petunia Pop, Summer Splash and Shy Shamrock).

- Stamp a sentiment from the Virtual Cardmaking Retreat Stamp onto Basic White using Tuxedo Black ink and adhere. Finally add some 2024-2026 In Colour Resin Dots to complete.

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Hello - Virtual Cardmaking Retreat Stamp Set -Stampin' Fancy Friday Blooming Florals Challenge March 2026

2026-03-17T08:00:00.001+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My card for today is for Stampin' Fancy Friday's Blooming Florals Challenge.

To create my card, I used the Virtual Cardmaking Retreat stamp set, Stampin' Blends and 2024-2026 In Colour Shimmer Gems.

Instructions:

- Use Basic White for the card base. Layer with a piece of Basic White that has Pretty in Pink ink blended onto it using a Blending Brush, and then the same ink splattered on it.

- Use the exclusive stamp set form the Virtual Cardmaking Retreat and stamp images from it onto Basic White using Tuxedo Black ink. Fussy cut the stamped images and colour with Stampin' Blends (Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Petal Pink, Peach Pie, Melon Mambo, Soft Seafoam and Pretty Peacock).

- Adhere the various images to the front of the card with Stampin' Dimensionals. Stamp the sentiment from the stamp set onto Basic White and adhere. Finally add some Pretty in Pink 2024-2026 In Colour Shimmer Gems to complete the card.

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Let's Celebrate - Cheers & Sips - GDP539 Theme Challenge

2026-03-16T20:00:00.068+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's 'Beach' Theme Challenge! Make sure to visit the Global Design Project's Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

I used the Cheers & Sips stamp set (retiring), Splash of Sparkles Specialty DSP, Stampin' Blends and Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems.

Instructions:

- Use Timid Tiger cardstock for the card base and layer with another piece of Timid Tiger card and then a piece of the Splash of Sparkles Specialty DSP.

- Stamp various images from the Cheers & Sips stamp set onto Basic White using Tuxedo Black ink and fussy cut. Colour the images with Stampin' Blends ( Pretty in Pink, Bubble Bath, Highland Heather, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Lemon Lolly, Timid Tiger, Lemon Lime Twist and Old Olive). Layer all the pieces onto the card front.

- Stamp a sentiment from the Cheers & Sips stamp set onto Basic White using Tuxedo Black ink, layer onto a piece of the DSP and adhere. Finally add some Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems to complete.

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Every Day With You - He's All That - Use Your Stash Challenge March 2026

2026-03-15T06:00:00.071+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the 'Use Your Stash" Instagram Hop March 2026. I am joined by an amazing lineup of crafters so make sure you go to my Instagram page HERE to see the rest of the team's creations.

The aim of the hop is to use up some of the huge stash that we all accumulate. Hopefully it will also inspire both ourselves and others to combine some of our old and new products to reduce that stash.

This month's theme is "For The Men". I didn’t realise I had so many masculine sets given my frequent use of flowers but when I rummaged through my stash I found a number of sets and DSP that I could use. I ended up settling on the He's All That stamp set and Take To The Sky DSP, which while being from different suites, matched perfectly for this card.

Instructions:

- Use Smoky Slate card for the base and layer with Basic White card. Layer two different pieces of the Take to the Sky DSP.

- Stamp corner piece images and the sentiment from the He's All That stamp set onto Basic White card using Night of Navy ink. Die cut the sentiment and a layering piece of Night of Navy card using the coordinating All That Dies.

- Adhere the various images onto the card. Finally add some strips of Night of Navy card to add some more detailing to complete the card.

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Happy Valentine's Day - Love Notes - GDP538 Sketch Challenge

2026-03-09T20:00:00.046+11:00

I turned the sketch to create a portrait orientation card. I love the Love Notes Mix & Match DSP and used different pieces of the collection to create my card. I also added some Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems.

Instructions:

- Use Azure Afternoon card for the card base. Layer with Basic White and another piece of Azure Afternoon. Use two different patterns from the Love Notes Mix & Match DSP to mimic the sketch.

- Cut a sentiment from the Love Notes Mix & Match DSP and mat with a piece of decorative card also from the papers. Additionally fussy cut various shaped and sized hearts from the the DSP and add to the card front.

- Finally add some Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems to complete the card.

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Just A Note - Fragrant Layers - GDP537 Colour Challenge

2026-03-02T20:00:00.043+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Colour Challenge where this week we are using Granny Apple Green, Secret Sea and Melon Mambo! Make sure to visit the Global Design Project's Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

I used the Fragrant Layers stamp, Boho Vibes DSP, Stampin' Blends and Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems.

Instructions:

- Use Basic White card for the base and layer with another piece of Basic White card. Add a strip of Melon Mambo card and Boho Vibes DSP to the card.

- Stamp the floral image Fragrant Layers stamp set onto Basic White using Secret Sea ink. Fussy cut or die cut the image. Colour the image with Stampin' Blends using Stampin' Blends in the challenge colours.

- Stamp a sentiment from the Fragrant Layers stamp set onto Basic White using Secret Sea ink and adhere. Finally add some Stampin' Blends and Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems to complete.

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Happy Birthday - Lovely Arrangements - GDP536 Case the Designer Challenge

2026-02-23T20:00:00.011+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Case the Designer Challenge where this week we are CASEing the wonderful Leah Dixon! Make sure to visit the Global Design Project Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

I was inspired by the general layout of Leah's card and used die cut card to mimic the three strips of paper. I used the Lovely Arrangements stamp and die bundle, Lovely Blossoms DSP and Moody Palette Glossy Dots.

Instructions:

- Use Secret Sea cardstock for the card base and layer with Basic White card and then a piece of the Lovely Blossom DSP.

- Use the Lovely Arrangements Dies and die cut the conjoined circle piece using Secret Sea card and layer onto the card.

- Use some of the Lovely Blossom DSP and fussy cut flowers from it. Use the Lovely Arrangements dies to fussy cut leaves from the DSP and then layer these pieces onto the card.

- Stamp a sentiment from the Lovely Arrangements stamp set onto Basic White using Secret Sea ink and adhere. Finally add some Cloud Cover Moody Palette Glossy Dots to complete.

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God Bless - Layers of Beauty - Stampin' Fancy Friday Shades of Purple Challenge February 2026

2026-02-21T20:00:00.001+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My card for today is for Stampin' Fancy Friday's Shades of Purple Challenge.

To create my card, I used the Layers of Beauty stamp set, Love Notes Mix & Match DSP, Stampin' Blends and Tinsel Gems Four Pack.

Instructions:

- Use Gorgeous Grape for the card base and layer with a piece of Basic White. Layer with a piece of the Love Notes Mix & Match DSP and then a piece of Basic White card.

- Use the Layers of Beauty stamp set and Highland Heather ink to stamp a sentiment onto the front of the card. Stamp the large floral image from the same stamp set onto a separate piece of Basic White using Tuxedo Black ink. Fussy cut or die cut the stamped floral image and colour with Stampin' Blends (Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Berry Burst, Highland Heather, Petunia Pop, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow and Darling Duckling).

- Adhere the floral piece to the front of the card with Stampin' Dimensionals. Finally add some gems from the Tinsel Gems Four Pack to complete.

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Welcome Cutie - Woolly Friends - GDP535 Theme Challenge

2026-02-16T20:00:00.004+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Theme Challenge where this week the theme is "Baby"! Make sure to visit the Global Design Project Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

I actually have very few baby sets, but when I saw the new Woolly Friends set I thought it was perfect for the challenge. in addition to the stamp set, I used the Splash of Sparkles Speciality DSP, Stampin' Blends and Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots.

Instructions:

- Use Lemon Lolly cardstock for the card base and layer with Basic White card and then a piece of Bubble Bath card. Stamp a small butterfly using Bubble Bath ink on the card.

- Cut some strips of the Splash of Sparkles Speciality DSP and layer onto the card. Stamp images from the Woolly Friends onto Basic White card using both Tuxedo Black and Bubble Bath ink. Fussy cut or punch out the images using the coordinating punch. Colour parts of the images with Stampin' Blends.

- Stamp a sentiment from the Woolly Friends stamp set onto Basic White using Tuxedo Black ink and add to the card. Finally add some Lemon Lolly Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots to complete.

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It's Your Birthday - Hot Dog - Use Your Stash Challenge February 2026

2026-02-15T07:00:00.001+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the 'Use Your Stash" Instagram Hop February 2026. I am joined by an amazing lineup of crafters so make sure you go to my Instagram page HERE to see the rest of the team's creations.

This month's theme is "Animals". I used an old favourite the Hot Dog stamp set whose images remind me of my dog who passed away in October of last year. I also used Fresh Freesia ribbon (retired), Stampin' Blends and 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots (retired). I coloured the images to mimic my dogs markings.

Instructions:

- Use Petunia Pop card for the base. Use a piece of Fresh Freesia card and then adhere a piece of Basic White card on top. Tie a piece of Fresh Freesia ribbon vertically around the two piece of card with a knot at the top of the card. Tie another piece of the same ribbon horizontally across the card to mimic ribbon wrapped around a present.

- Stamp images from the Hot Dog stamp set onto Basic White card using Tuxedo Black ink. Colour with Stampin' Blends (colours that coordinate with the card layers) and fussy cut. Stamp the sentiment from the Hot Dog stamp set onto a strip of Basic White using Tuxedo Black ink and then mat onto some Fresh Freesia card.

- Adhere the various images onto and inside the card. Add the sentiment on top of the ribbon and finally add some 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots to complete.

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I Like You Lots - Nature's Symphony - GDP533 Colour Challenge

2026-02-02T20:00:00.001+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Colour Challenge where we are using Strawberry Slush, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock! Make sure to visit the Global Design Project Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

For this card I used the Nature's Symphony stamp set and coordinating dies, Nature Walk DSP, Stampin' Blends, and Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems.

Instructions:

- Use Pretty Peacock cardstock for the card base and layer with a piece of the Nature Walk DSP. Use a piece of Basic White and apply Petal Pink and Strawberry Slush Stampin' Blends mixed with Isopropyl Alcohol via a smooshing technique. Layer this piece onto the card.

- Use the Nature's Symphony Dies to die cut pieces from Basic White card, Nature Walk DSP and Petal Pink card. Add Strawberry Slush ink with a Blending Brush to the Basic White die cut leaves. Layer all the pieces onto the front of the card.

- Stamp a sentiment from the Nature's Symphony stamp set onto Basic White using Pretty Peacock ink. Tear a piece of the Nature Walk DSP and mat into under the sentiment and add to the card. Finally add some Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems to complete.

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Thank You - Fabulous Sayings - GDP532 Case the Designer

2026-01-26T20:00:00.061+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Case the Designer Challenge where this week we are CASEing Marga Bultena! Make sure to visit the Global Design Project Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

For this card I used the Fabulous Sayings stamp set (January 2026 Product of the Month), Love Notes Mix & Match DSP, Covered In Flowers Accents, 2 3/8" Circle Punch, Stampin' Blends and Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins.

Instructions:

- Use a piece of the Flirty Flamingo cardstock for the card base. Layer with a piece of Basic White and then a piece of the Love Notes Mix & Match DSP after splattering of Flirty Flamingo ink onto it.

- Use a floral die cut from the Covered In Flowers Accents and colour with Stampin' Blends. Use a 2 3/8" Circle Punch to punch out a circle from the Love Notes Mix & Match DSP and layer the pieces onto the card.

- Stamp a sentiment from the Fabulous Sayings stamp set onto Basic White using Highland Heather ink and fussy cut. Add the sentiment to the card and finally add some Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins.

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XOXO - Endless Love - GDP531 Theme Challenge

2026-01-19T20:00:00.001+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Theme Challenge where our theme this week is "Hearts"! Make sure to visit the Global Design Project Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

For this card I used Endless Love Dies, Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape and Strawberry Slush Two-Tone cardstock.

Instructions:

- Use a piece of the darker Strawberry Slush Two-Tone cardstock for the card base. Layer with another piece of Strawberry Slush Two-Tone cardstock using the lighter side and distress the edges to expose the white core. Use a Blending Brush and Strawberry Slush ink to add colour to a piece of Basic White and layer onto the card.

- Use a piece of the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape and adhere a strip onto a piece of Basic White. Use the large heart die from the Endless Love Die set to cut the heart out and layer onto the card. Use the smaller dies to cut out the sentiment and more hearts from Pretty in Pink card. Lay all the pieces onto the card and adhere.

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Thinking of You - GDP528 Case the Designer Challenge

2025-12-30T19:06:00.000+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is another one for the Global Design Project's Case the Designer Challenge where we are CASEing ME!! My inspiration for this card was the layout, striped embossing on the accent card and the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack that I used on the original card.

Make sure to visit the Global Design Project Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

For this card I used True Blue Florals DSP (product of the month for December) which can be unlocked for $9 with a single order over $125), Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder (releasing in January 2026) and Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels.

Instructions:

- Use a piece of Night of Navy card for the card base, and layer with a two pieces of the True Blue Florals DSP. Emboss a smaller piece of Basic White using the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder and layer onto the card.

- Fussy cut floral and leaf images from the True Blue Florals DSP. Arrange the pieces onto the card. Layer a sentiment from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack and adhere to the card. Finally add some Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels to complete.

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Congratulations - Mixed Florals - GDP528 Case the Designer Challenge

2025-12-22T20:00:00.042+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Case the Designer Challenge where we are CASEing ME!! I always find it hard to CASE myself. My inspiration for this card was the Mixed Florals stamp set and the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack that I used on the original card.

Make sure to visit the Global Design Project Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

For this card I used, Mixed Florals stamp set, Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, the Botanical Textures DSP, Stampin' Blends and Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

Instructions:

- Use Basic White for the card base, layer with a piece of Basic Black and then a piece of the Botanical Textures DSP.

- Stamp the floral image from the Mixed Florals set with Tuxedo Black onto Basic White card and either fussy of die cut using the coordinating dies. Colour the images with Stampin' Blends.

- Adhere the floral image to the card and add a sentiment from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. Finally add some Rhinestone Basic Jewels to complete.

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Happy Birthday - Darling Dinos - GDP527 Theme Challenge

2025-12-15T20:00:00.059+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Theme Challenge where our theme this week is "Reasons To Party". Visit the Global Design Project Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

To create my card, I used a mix of products and decided on a birthday theme. I used the Darling Dinos stamp set, Stripes & Florals Mix & Match Cards & Envelopes, Birthday Treats Mix & Match Ephemera Pack and Stampin' Blends.

Instructions:

- Use a card from the Stripes & Florals Mix & Match Cards & Envelopes as the card base. Layer with a coordinating die cut piece from the Birthday Treats Mix & Match Ephemera Pack.

- Stamp images and a sentiment from the Darling Dino's stamp set using Tuxedo Black onto Basic White card and fussy/die cut the images. Select some other images from the Birthday Treats Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. Colour all the images with various coordinating Stampin' Blends.

- Adhere all the pieces to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals. Layer the sentiment onto a strip from the Ephemera Pack and adhere. Finally add some Bubble Bath Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots.

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Happy Christmas - Joyful Flurry - Use Your Stash December 2025

2025-12-14T07:00:00.071+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the 'Use Your Stash" Instagram Hop December 2025. I am joined by an amazing lineup of crafters, so make sure you go to my Instagram page HERE to see the rest of the team's creations.

This month's theme is "Bring the Bling!". I pulled out a quite a few retired items from my stash for this challenge. I used the Joyful Flurry stamp set with the coordinating Frosted Flurries Dies, Shimmery White cardstock, Gold Fine Shimmer Paper, Gold & Vanilla Glimmer Specialty Paper, Sparkle & Shine Sequins Assortment and Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

Instructions:

- Use Shimmery White card for the base, layer with a piece of Gold Fine Shimmer Paper and then another piece of Shimmery White card.

- Die cut snowflakes from Gold & Vanilla Glimmer Specialty Paper using the Frosted Flurries Dies, and layer onto the card. Stamp the sentiment from the Joyful Flurry stamp set onto Shimmery White card using Tuxedo Black ink. Layer the sentiment onto a piece of the Gold Fine Shimmer Paper and adhere.

- Use the Sparkle & Shine Sequins Assortment and adhere as many as wanted to the front of the card. Add some Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the snowflake centres to complete.

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You Get Me - Pop Up Petals - GDP525 Colour Challenge

2025-12-01T20:00:00.038+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Colour Challenge where we are using Highland Heather, Cloud Cover and Lost Lagoon this week. Visit the Global Design Project Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

To create my card, I used the Pop Up Petals Stamp Set, Stampin' Blends and Stripes (Stripes & Splatters) 3D Embossing Folder.

Instructions:

- Use Cloud Cover card for the base, then layer with another piece of Cloud Cover card. Emboss a piece of Basic White card with the Stripes Mini Embossing Folder and layer onto the card front.

- Stamp images from the Pop Up Petals stamp set with either Tuxedo Black or Highland Heather ink. Fussy or die cut the images. Colour the floral and butterfly images using Stampin' Blends in the challenge colours. Layer the vase onto a strip of Lost Lagoon card. Stamp the sentiment from the set onto Basic White using Tuxedo Black ink and layer onto a piece of Cloud Cover card. Adhere all the pieces to the card to complete.

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Special Delivery - Jolly Delivery - CAS on Friday

2025-11-28T20:00:00.038+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My card for today is for this week's CAS on Friday Challenge #323 where we have a "Christmas" Challenge.

I used the Jolly Delivery stamp set, Gold Dipped Cards & Envelopes (retired) and Stampin' Blends. Make sure to visit the blog HERE to see the rest of the team's projects.

Instructions:

- Use a green card from the Gold Dipped Cards & Envelopes. Cut down to create a square card.

- Stamp images from the Jolly Delivery set and fussy or die cut images using the coordinating dies. Colour the images with Stampin' Blends in coordinating colours to the card base.

-Stamp a sentiment using Tuxedo Black onto a piece of Basic White and mat onto a piece of. specialty paper. Adhere all the images to the card.

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Happy Birthday - Charming Day - GDP524 Case the Designer

2025-11-24T20:00:00.058+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Case the Designer Challenge where we are casing the wonderful Cordula De. I was inspired both by the colours and layout of Cordula's card. Visit the Global Design Project Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

To create my card, I used the Charming Day Bundle, Florals In Bloom DSP, Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder and 2025-2027 In Colour Flat Dots.

Instructions:

- Use Secret Sea card for the base, then layer with a large strip of Basic White card. Emboss a piece of Strawberry Slush card with the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder. Distress this piece along the edges and corners and adhere to the card front.

- Use the Charming Day Dies to cut some leaves and floral pieces from Basic White card, Secret Sea card and the Florals In Bloom DSP. Layer these pieces onto the card front.

- Stamp a sentiment from the Charming Day stamp set onto Basic White with Secret Sea ink and adhere to the card front over the die cut pieces. Finally add some 2025-2027 In Colour Flat Dots to complete.

Be sure to check out the rest of the Global Design Team's challenge inspiration from the blog links below as well as their Instagram and Facebook pages.

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From The North Pole - Jolly Delivery - GDP523 Theme Challenge

2025-11-17T20:00:00.073+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Theme Challenge "Brrr, Cold". Visit the Global Design Project Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

To create my card, I used the Jolly Delivery Stamp Set, Special Delivery DSP, Stampin' Blends, Charming Landscape Embossing Folder (retired) and Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins.

Instructions:

- Use Basic White card for the base, then layer with another piece of Basic White and then a piece of the Special Delivery DSP.

- Stamp images from the Jolly Delivery stamp set with Tuxedo Black ink onto Basic White card and either fussy or die cut the images. Colour them all with Stampin' Blends.

- Emboss a strip of Basic White with the retired Charming Landscape Embossing Folder and colour the house images using Stampin' Blends. Trim the edges off the houses to create a scene. Adhere to the card front and then add the previously coloured stamped images.

- Stamp a sentiment from the Jolly Delivery set using Tuxedo Black ink onto Basic White and adhere. Finally add some Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins to complete.

Be sure to check out the rest of the Global Design Team's challenge inspiration from the blog links below as well as their Instagram and Facebook pages.

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Thanks - Sunshine Vibes - CAS on Friday

2025-11-14T20:00:00.040+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My card for today is for this week's CAS on Friday Challenge #322 where we have a "Rainbow" Challenge.

I used the Sunshine Vibes stamp set combining with the coordinating Boho Vibes DSP and 2025-2027 In Colour Flat Pearls.

Make sure to visit the blog HERE to see the rest of the team's projects.

Instructions:

- Use Petal Pink card and layer with a piece of Basic White card. Cut a partial rainbow from the Boho Vibes DSP and layer onto the card.

-Stamp a sentiment using Secret Sea onto the card front. Stamp a leaf onto a piece of Basic White using Old Olive ink, fussy cut and adhere to the card. Finally add some 2025-2027 In Colour Flat Pearls to complete the card.

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Hello - Lovely Florals - GDP521 Colour Challenge

2025-11-03T20:00:00.009+11:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today's card is for the Global Design Project's Colour Challenge where we are using Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink and Calypso Coral this week. Visit the Global Design Project Instagram & Facebook pages during the week to see the rest of the team's entries.

To create my card, I used products the Lovely Florals Stamp Set, Stampin' Blends, Two Tone cardstock and Dear Dots.

Instructions:

- Use Petal Pink Two-Tone card for the base, then layer with Calypso Coral Two-Tone card. Stamp floral images and the sentiment from the Lovely Florals stamp set using Tuxedo Black ink onto the a piece of Basic White card.

- Splatter some Black ink onto the background. Colour the floral images using Stampin' Blends in the challenge colours. Add some Petal Pink Dear Dots to complete the card.

Be sure to check out the rest of the Global Design Team's challenge inspiration from the blog links below as well as their Instagram and Facebook pages.

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