Grateful for You!

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My favorite holiday is actually Thanksgiving but oddly enough I don’t send out cards for that holiday specifically! I’m so grateful for you this Fall and Thanksgiving….and all year long! So much to be thankful for every day!

Grateful for you, www.LaurasStampPad.com

One of my favorite things about this card is how simple it is but also the amazing texture! I simply added 3 strips of 1″ x 4″ pieces of Iconic Imagery Designer Paper onto some Basic Beige Cardstock!! Then I ran all of that through an embossing folder! The texture this gives the cardstock and also the designer paper is fabulous!!!

For the greeting, I used 2 different labels from the Iconic Imagery Dies (Cajun Craze and Basic Beige Cardstock). For the Grateful greeting, I just used a scrap strip of Basic Beige Cardstock. This works perfectly for a greeting that is bigger than the little label but also layers onto the bigger label just right! I love it!!!

You can watch me make this card as well as 4 others using the Iconic Imagery Suite from the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives here. You can also get an instant download PDF Tutorial on my Etsy Shop!

Enjoy this fabulous Grateful For You card this season! Change up the look for any season though!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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My Why!!!

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Today is my Grandma’s Birthday. While she hasn’t been with us for many many years, I feel like she is still with me often. Some of you may have heard me tell the story about my plants that I got at her funeral moved often. I told the plants I was getting married and it moved and a few other weird times. Crazy for sure, I know but still it happened! She is my why for continuing what I love with Stampin’ Up! too!

My Why, My Grandma, www.LaurasStampPad.com

My Grandma was the best! She had all of the patience ever it seemed! My Grandma was so sweet and happy to help any moment she could! She was tough but her hugs could take anyone’s stress or sadness away. In the photo above, we were making Apple Butter. Growing up we did this almost yearly! It was an entire weekend of activities and it was so much fun! I love how even Brad got to participate in this.

My Grandma also never forgot someone’s birthday! This is a lot since she had 10 kids of her own, most of them married and all but 2 had more than 1 child. Our family is huge and she had them all on her calendar! She passed away just after I graduated college. At that time I had been a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator for a few years. I was mostly a scrapbooker at this time! Slowly, I got into card making more and I think there was some form of push or unspoken words that lead me down that path. I added all of my cousins, aunts, and uncles birthday’s to my calendar and I sent them cards. To me it felt like my Grandma passed me the baton or something. I was happy to take it and still enjoying keeping her legacy alive!

Starter Kit Special, www.LaurasStampPad.com

If you have ever thought about joining Stampin’ Up! now is the time! Do you want to spread love and joy to others with birthday and anniversary cards while also getting a discount on your products?! Now is the time to jump in and join Stampin’ Up! and my Fabulous Friends Family! You get to pick out $155 in any product you would like and it’s just $99 with free shipping and a Paper Pumpkin Kit too! This is an amazing offer you don’t want to miss! If anything, try it out and see! There is no penalty for wanting to drop as a demonstrator! Reach out if you have any questions too!

Wishing you a wonderful day today! Eat a cupcake in honor of my Grandma’s Birthday and my why! Hug your loved ones! Send a card in the mail!! Take a leap and join Stampin’ Up!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


$155 in Product!!!

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You heard that right, you get to pick $155 in product…..anything you want and it’s just $99. Free shipping too!!! Is that not an amazing deal?!? This month only, October 2024, Stampin’ Up! is offering this special for all of you!!!!!!

$155 in Product, www.LaurasStampPad.com

When you know about a good deal, you share it with others, right?!?! So here I am sharing with you this amazing deal. You get to pick out $155 in any product you would like PLUS you get a Paper Pumpkin Kit, PLUS to get free shipping, PLUS you get all the perks of being a demonstrator. COST: $99, VALUE: PRICELESS

I sometimes wonder what my life would be like without Stampin’ Up! What if Meg never told me about this opportunity 20+ years ago. It kind of breaks my heart. I wouldn’t have stamp therapy or have met ALL OF YOU! I have amazing friends all over the United States because of Stampin’ Up! So many of you have supported and loved on me and my family through marriage, a miscarriage, and babies! I don’t know what I would do without all of that. The travels and gifts have been amazing too! The feeling I get in my heart when I send a card to someone who I think needs a little smile this week. Then I get that text message that says, Thank you for the card. I love it. Then my heart bursts. It’s just been amazing!

So I’m telling you about this amazing offer because I’m not keeping it to myself. If you want an amazing deal, now is your chance. If you want to join my Fabulous Friends Family, sign up today! We will welcome you with open arms. Also, if now is not a good time but maybe someday, that’s okay too! I’ll be here when you are ready! Feel free to message me with any questions your might have now or if you would like me to reach out next time Stampin’ Up! has an amazing promotion like this!

JOIN THE FUN NOW!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Green & Gold

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When you think of Christmas, what colors come to mind?!? For me I think of red and green a lot but also navy with gold or silver. Today, I’m going to give you some inspiration with green & gold!!!

Green & Gold, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I love this card design because it uses up all of those leftover scraps of Designer Paper that you just can’t make yourself toss in the trash! Also, it uses different prints so you don’t have to worry about running out of one design in order to make this card!

Simply adhere 10 strips of Green & Gold Designer Paper measuring 1/2″ x 3-3/4″ to the Garden Green Cardstock (4” x 5 ¼”). You could start in the middle and then work your way out and just wing it. You could also try starting on the left and right, working your way to the middle. Simply overlap that center strip to make up for any spacing issues. I also added my strips a little up and a little down to give it a messy look. Add this to a Very Vanilla card base.

For the focal point, die cut Very Vanilla Cardstock with the greenery image of your choice from the Golden Greenery Dies. Die cut scrap pieces of Garden Green and Soft Sea Foam Cardstock with the Greetings of the Season Dies. Stamp Soft Sea Foam label with greeting of your choice in Pecan Pie Ink. Loop Cream Woven Ribbon through the label holes. Using Vanilla Baker’s Twine, tie a knot around the Cream Woven Ribbon to secure. Add Very Vanilla greenery to the card front with a few Mini Glue Dots, but also allowing it move around a bit so it looks more 3D. Then add the labels to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. These dimensionals will also secure the greenery piece down.

You can watch all of this in action on my Online Card Class video and even get more inspiration for ways to use the Green & Gold Suite!!! Want all of the dimensions and color photos, check out my Etsy store!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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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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