Time for Cake Paper Pumpkin Kit!!!

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The August Paper Pumpkin Kit was called Time for Cake! It was perfect since August is my birthday month! Although, I did not have as many candles on my cake as the one card has! LOL It’s all good, it’s not about the number of candles but the joy you have each year! 🙂

Time for Cake Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card was my favorite!!! The copper/rose gold fork is sooooooo amazing!!! It looks real and it’s so shiny and fabulous! I loved it! This card was rather simple and I love the fun printed layers! You could always mix and match the “layers” or use the same print for each layer.

August Paper Pumpkin 2024, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The colors of this kit are different and fun! The shades of blues and pinks go together so well and I love the soft look! All the different balloons in this card make it fun and great for any birthday! There are also balloon stamps so you can always recreate this card with stamped balloons in any color combination!

All the candles on the cake, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is fun and different. It’s got lots of folds all together and held with the rose gold twine onto a card base.

Birthday Candles, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here it is all opened up showing off lots of candles. There are a few candles that are popped up too! It’s different and fun and would make a fabulous card for a special “milestone” birthday!!!

Which card is your favorite in the Time for Cake Paper Pumpkin Kit?!?! Let me know in the comments below! Also, don’t forget to sign up for the
Autumn Abundance kit before September 10th!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


September News!!!

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Fall is here and that means the scramble before the holidays has begun! Schedule those Pumpkin Patches and Family Photos. Make plans for holiday travel. School photos, fall sports, and Halloween costumes. We have so much going on already! I have some September News to help you get through some of these!

September News - 2 Kit Collections Launched, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This Card Keeper Kit is one of the two kits that launched this month and I think it will be the PERFECT gift this season! Teacher gift, hostess gift, Mother In Law, Rob Your Neighbor, and so many others would love this fun and cute consumable gift that comes in handy for months to come. It’s $25 which is the perfect price point as well! If that is high for what you were thinking, check out some others in the Kit Collection that start at $14. Click here to check them all out!

Stampin' Up Mini Catalog, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Stampin’ Up! launched their Mini Catalog this month as well! This catalog features stamps, papers, and embellishments to create something for Fall, Winter, Christmas, and more!!! Click here to check it out!!!

For all of my scrapbookers out there……Stampin’ Up! launched a Scrapbooking line this month as well!!! Check out the full brochure here! There are 12″ x 12″ papers, stickers, trim, stamps, and more! Lots of great layouts for the upcoming seasons and holidays too!

Eeeee so much September News this month! I hope this helped….and didn’t overwhelm….you get ready for the upcoming seasons and holidays! Just remember, you don’t have to do it all but you should enjoy what the things that you do decide to do!!! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Painted Petals Kit!!!

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The July 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit is called Painted Petals!!! It was all flowers and I LOVE LOVE LOVED it!!! Of course you all know how much I love flowers! What I loved even better about this kit was the greetings though!

Painted Petals Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Of course I love the pink because it’s PINK! But check out that amazing greeting and how wonderful it is to make, send, and receive a card like this! The splatter, the flowers, and the watercolor look are just so fun and elegant. You could even change out the greeting for wedding, bridal shower, baby, birthday, etc.

July 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Again, this greeting is sooooo amazing. Wouldn’t you love to get this card?!?! I can’t wait to send it out and wish I had a million of these. The little sequin jewels are beautiful and add that hint of shine and pop to this card that I love!

Flower Card Kit Stampin' Up!, www.LaurasStampPad.com

After seeing this card, are you singing the song that goes with this greeting?! I know I do every time I look at it. You are very welcome if it’s stuck in your head now. LOL I love the greeting and those orange / peach colors! I just can’t get enough!

Did you get this Painted Petals Paper Pumpkin Kit?!? I hope you loved it as much as me! Be sure to sign up for the Birthday Kit in August before the 10th! The August Kit includes not 1 but 2 stamp sets. Woot Woot! It’s like Stampin’ Up! knew it was my birthday and is celebrating me! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Bonus Days & Free Shipping!

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Today is a BIG DAY!!!! Stampin’ Up! is having Bonus Days & Free Shipping today only – Tuesday, July 23rd!!!! Get your shopping list ready!!! Shop.LaurasStampPad.com

Bonus Days & Free Shipping, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on Tuesday, July 23rd on orders of $75 or more!!! Woot Woot! You also will earn Bonus Days Coupons with the order too! If your order is $100, you will earn Free Shipping and $10 in Bonus Bucks! But wait there is more…..you will also get my Free Gift with a $75 order. This month it is the Iconic Celebrations 6″x6″ Designer Series Paper Pack!!!

The Iconic Celebrations Designer Paper is one of the NEW Online Exclusives that was launched this month!!! So many amazing products for the upcoming holidays – Fall, Halloween, Christmas, New Years, etc!!!

You can always order online at Shop.LaurasStampPad.com or you can message me your order and I would be happy to place it for you! 🙂  If you are local and just need a few items, I can always add it to a group order and get you free shipping as well! Those orders will come to my house. Do be sure to enjoy Bonus Days & Free Shipping today as I will be too!

Happy Tuesday!!! Happy Stampin’

~Laura


July Online Exclusives!!!

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Have you heard?!?! Stampin’ Up! launched July Online Exclusives this month! Not only is the launch of new products kind of like Christmas but the items that were launched are perfect for the upcoming holidays!!!

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Here are just a few of the July Online Exclusives that launched that I’m loving so far!!!! EVERYONE needs Everyday Greetings because that is just a fabulous all occasion stamp set! I am loving it already and know I’ll be grabbing for it all the time! The embellishments are fabulous and perfect for Fall and Winter for sure! The Satin Ribbon is so elegant and beautiful. I will say I struggle with a wider ribbon so I have been using this across a card and secured on the back or tied into a bow and popped onto a card! Check out this post for ribbon tips! Stay tuned for more samples using these products.

It is so crazy to be working with holiday and winter stamps when I have a Heat Advisory dinging me on my phone but yet here we are! These hot days when it’s safest to stay inside, why not get started on those upcoming holidays. This way you can enjoy yourself more during those busy holiday times.

July Online Exclusives & Bonus Days, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Let me know your favorite July Online Exclusives! And don’t forget that you will earn BONUS BUCKS this month for every $50 you spend!!! WOOT WOOT! Shop.LaurasStampPad.com or click the photos above!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Z Fold Fun!!!

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Stampin’ Up’s Designer Series Paper is just something else in my opinion. The prints, the colors, the designs are all just amazing. Most of the time I don’t want to cut them up or sometimes even use them because I question if the project is good enough for this piece. Surely I’m not alone here?!? I created this Z Fold fun card to really showcase lots of the stunning paper!

Z Fold Fun Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper is so fun to create with. It includes the following colors Blackberry Bliss, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat.

Thoughtful Journey Designer Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I created this Z Fold card as you can see in the photo above. The card base is Pretty Peacock Cardstock measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″ and it is scored at 1-1/2″ and 5-1/2″. This creates the Z. Then using 1 piece of the 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper, cut the focal point measuring 4″ x 4″ and 2 additional strips measuring 2″ x 4″. These side strips could be thinner if you wish or if you would like a specific print.

The focal point designer paper was added to a piece of Mossy Meadow Cardstock measuring 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ and then added to the top Z fold, centered on the card front. Then simply add one strip of the Designer Paper to the left hand side on the Pretty Peacock Cardstock. The other strip of Designer Paper is added to the Basic White (4″ x 5-1/4″) Cardstock for the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! So Sincere Stamp Set, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here is the inside of this Z Fold Fun card! I used the So Sincere Stamp Set for the greetings. This style of card and even this exact design could be used for so many different occasions. I think it’s a great masculine card too and we all know how I struggle with those!

Check out the supply list below and you can shop directly from the photos for quick and easy shopping!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Life is Sweet

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The June 2024 Paper Pumpkin is called Life is Sweet! This kit was fruity and full of sooooo many goodies. Die cuts, glimmer die cut words, pearls, vellum, and so much more!!! It also included the NEW In Color Shy Shamrock! Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription that you can enjoy a craft kit sent right to your door. These kits include everything you need to make the project (except scissors). Many of the kits are greeting cards but occasionally they are treat boxes, gift packaging, etc.

Life is Sweet June 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I think my favorites were the oranges! Something about that detailed Shy Shamrock die cut really grabbed my attention! I didn’t end up using the pearls on this card. Honestly, I didn’t like the pearls because I felt like they were a little peachy/vanilla looking and the glimmer greetings were very white/shimmery. To me the two looks clashed but that’s just my opinion. Let me know in the comments below if you thought it worked and liked it or you felt the same as me.

Lemon Cards June 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

You all know I love lemons so this is my second favorite card style! Of course, I also have to mention that the envelopes were super fun with the scallop flap and gorgeous coordinating colors! LOVE IT!!! I really struggle with Congrats cards because I feel like the greeting is super specific. Wedding, new job, retirement……I just feel like I don’t know how to use a congrats card. Feel free to give me suggestions!

It is just crazy how bright white the glimmer greetings are and apparently my lighting. You can hardly see the Miss You that is on these cards. I have many friends and family members who live all over and I just don’t get to see them as often as I would like so this is a card style I can use a lot of. Perfect for a random #happymail card which I love sending out!

Be sure to get signed up for the July Kit before the 10th so you can enjoy the fun of Paper Pumpkin! Perfect thing to do indoors on a hot summer day! Great for taking over to a friend or family member’s house too!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Catalog Helper!

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You all know how I love organization and lists. When the New Stampin’ Up! Catalog came out, I loved it for all of the samples and information on creating! The one thing I did not like was the layout of products though! So I created this Catalog Helper – a nice little layout list of die cuts, punches, ribbons, and designer paper!

Catalog Helper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here is the PDF Catalog Helper that I created for you to enjoy as well if you love organization like me. It is also great to shop with too! You can a complete snapshot of the items all in one spot!

If there is a category that you wish I did, let me know! Again, I want to make shopping easy and help out a fellow list/organizational person! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


The Best There Is

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The May Paper Pumpkin Kit was called The Best There Is. I totally should have posted these weeks ago but #summerschedule. Things are crazy nowadays! I’m just glad I got it completed so I had Father’s Day cards ready to go!

The Best There Is Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

You all know how much I struggle with masculine cards so I love it when kits help me out! I also love it when Paper Pumpkin Kits prepare me for upcoming holidays! The woodgrain look of these cards is super fabulous and that tree stamp will be perfect for many occasions and seasons!

May 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I used the Father’s Day greeting on all of these cards so I could use them for friends and family! Again, the colors, woodgrain, and simplicity of these cards are nice and fun!

Father's Day Cards, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These cards were all fairly easy to create. Claire and I had lots of fun creating them! It was nice that she then had a card to give Brad as well! I had Alex sign one of her cards as well! Just perfect! Now I need a refill kit so I can do birthday cards! LOL

Which card is your favorite from The Best There Is May 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit?!? Be sure to sign up for Paper Pumpkin so you can get the August Kit!!! If you want a kit sooner than that, be sure to check out the Stampin’ Up! Kit Collection which has LOTS to pick from!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Additional 10% Off!!!

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Happy June!!!! Summer is officially here and we are having fun. Remind of this in a few weeks maybe. LOL I have been playing a little bit more than I have been working so bare with me if I seem a little quiet and MIA. After all you know that’s totally not like me to be quiet! 🙂 I have to let you all know of the amazing special Stampin’ Up! is having this month those – an Additional 10% Off Bundle!!!! WOOT WOOT!

Additional 10% Off, www.LaurasStampPad.com

That means that you save an additional 10% on all stamp and die bundles! When I say additional that means 20% off now because they are always 10% off! Woot Woot!!! All month long, add some new bundles to your collection with this great deal. You can shop all qualifying bundles here.

But wait there is more!!! Save 10% on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and mini machine too. If you have been wanting to jump into die cutting but waiting for the right time, NOW IS THE TIME! Or if you have the big one, it’s time to grab the Mini because that thing is just so cute and handy! I love my Mini soooooo much and use it like 95% of the time! It’s just light weight, small, and easy to have right there on your crafting area. There is also a fun Boho Blue one!!! No need to wait—the sale has already begun so grab them now!

Summer Fun

Summer Fun, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here are just a few pictures of our summer so far! We have played in the water A LOT! Whether it’s the city draining a fire hydrant, the neighbor’s pool, our kiddy pool, or the creek at my parents, my kids are loving it all! We take multiple daily walks where I am the only one who typically walks! The kids ride on scooters, bikes, the ziggle, or the jeep! One more, Alex insisted on wearing his shark robe. It was like 75+ degrees outside. It wasn’t a battle I thought was worth fighting! Claire loves the monkey bars and could do them for hours on end. Afternoon snuggle time/nap time happens so we can get through the day with late evenings at VBS! This week it goes to 8:45 p.m. I signed up to volunteer so I have been able to attend the rallies and they are just AMAZING!

I hope you all are having a wonderful summer so far! As the temps go up, we tend to spend afternoons inside so grab your stamps and enjoy some crafting alone or with friends and family! Don’t forget that the Kit Collection launched 2 new kits this month too! So many great options at different price points and stamping levels! I’ll post a few below but you can check out all of them here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura Borchert

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