Jan 15 2025

December 2024 Paper Pumpkin!

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The December 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit was the perfect all occasion kit. The images were great for both masculine and feminine cards! Never heard of Paper Pumpkin? It is a monthly subscription kit with a craft project and everything needed to create it all in a small box. These kits are typically cards but sometimes include treat boxes, home decor, etc.

December 2024 Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The Notes from the Heart Kit was the perfect way to start off the New Year!!! The envelopes are all Mossy Meadow but came with these adorable scalloped rectangles for your address!!! LOVE IT!!! I created 2 of these blackberry cards because Claire created the other one! 🙂 It’s hard to tell in the photo but there is a fabulous layer of vellum too!

Notes From the Heart Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

You all know how much I LOVE flowers so these cards made me very happy! The light vellum background pieces adds the perfect texture and layer of elegance. The stamp set is has all of your greetings for any occasion so you could mix and match whatever one you use the most! You could also stamp all of them and wait to adhere one when you need it!

Fern Card December Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The fern sprig is the perfect greenery for a simple masculine card! I love it and think it will be great for #Happymail cards. Being able to mix and match lots of different greeting options is my favorite thing!

Which card is your favorite from the December 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit? Let me know in the comments below! Would you like to enjoy the fun of Paper Pumpkin too? Click here to sign up and each month on the 10th, it will process! If you ever wish to skip, simple log in, skip and you can continue again the next month!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 10 2024

12 Days of Christmas!!!

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

December is here and Christmas is getting closer each day…..just ask my kids!!! I thought I would give my followers 12 Days of Christmas fun with emails including tutorials and fun details!!!

12 Days of Christmas, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Be sure to join my mailing list so you don’t miss out on this!!! Click here to join now! Inspiration, product detail, specials, and upcoming events are just a few things I share in my emails and these 12 Days are sure to be fun!

Don’t forget that Stampin’ Up! is also offering FREE SHIPPING on orders of $75 or more through the end of the day tomorrow, December 11th! Woot Woot! Now is a great time to snag those Holiday Mini Catalog items that are while supplies last for the next few weeks and then gone for good. There are also NEW Online Exclusives that are fabulous and perfect for the upcoming holidays in 2025!!! So much fabulous product!!!

Today is also the last day to sign up for the December Paper Pumpkin Kit! Click here to sign up! Remember that this is a fabulous gift item for anyone of any age too!!! It’s all inclusive and consumable. It also it something no one will have already!!! 🙂 Claire and I look forward to creating Paper Pumpkin each month!! Join in the fun!

Enjoy the 12 Days of Christmas and Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 3 2024

Snowy Scenes

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I have used the Snowy Scenes Suite soooo much this season! It has been my favorite by far and I wouldn’t have guessed that back in August! Check out this fun card!!!

Snowy Scenes Stampin' Up Suite, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Poppy Parade and Petal Pink might not be your typical holiday colors but it looks fabulous here!!! You could also use Pool Party and Basic White…..or another combination. Share in the comments what color combination you would use!!!

SUPPLIES & MEASUREMENTS:

Poppy Parade Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½” and scrap for punching
Petal Pink Cardstock – (2) 4” x 5 ¼”
Garden Green Cardstock – scrap for die cutting
Snowy Scenes Designer Paper – 1” x 3”
Basic White Cardstock – 2 ¾” x ¾” and scrap for die cutting

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

Fold Poppy Parade Cardstock in half for the card base. Emboss one piece of Petal Pink Cardstock (4” x 5 ¼”) with embossing folder of your choice and add it to card front! I used the Forever Plaid Folder. Also, I like to use Tear And Tape to adhere embossed images because I feel like it helps to keep the impression in tact and secures it well.
Adhere strip of Designer Paper with Tear And Tape to the top 1/3” of the card front. Punch a scrap piece of Poppy Parade Cardstock with the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch or use a punch/die cut of your choice! Adhere to the card front over the Designer Paper.
Die cut 2 trees from the scrap Garden Green Cardstock using the Snowy Wonder Dies. Stamp the Penguin in Memento Black Ink onto scrap Basic White and die cut as well. Add the trees flat to the hexagon and add the penguin with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Also, feel free to add some color to the feet and beak of the penguin with a Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends.
Stamp greeting and candy canes in Poppy Parade Ink onto Basic White Cardstock (2 ¾” x ¾”) and add to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Embellish with Snowflakes as desired. I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to secure these on.
Stamp greeting of your choice and/or candy canes in Poppy Parade Ink onto the Petal Pink Cardstock for the inside of the card.

If you would like to see this card in action, check out the Video Tutorial below! You can also get the PDF Tutorial for this card and 4 others on my Etsy Shop here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Snowy Wonder Bundle (English) [164125]	Snowy Scenes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164333]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793]	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102584]
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050]	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107]	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897]
Christmas Labels Dies [164100]	Heartfelt Hexagon Punch [162888]	Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder [164049]
Dotted Circles 3 D Embossing Folder [163789]	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]	White Loose Snowflakes [164128]
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309]

Nov 21 2024

Filled With Joy Paper Pumpkin Kit!!!

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The November Paper Pumpkin Kit is called Filled With Joy and that is exactly what it was…..full of joy! These ornaments and tags are so super cute. The little stockings and clips to attach them are so fun!!!

Filled with Joy Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

There were 8 total stockings and lots of tags. I created 8 and gave all the leftover pieces to Claire who was very excited!! The fun colors and patterns of the ornaments are so cool! There are stamps in the set that were perfect for adding additional details to the ornaments but also great for backgrounds or borders on a card! I love it! The greetings are super fun as well and not specifically Christmas!

November 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The little red pins to attach the tags to the fabric are so cute and easy. I’m glad it wasn’t just an adhesive or trying to tie the tag on the stocking. Honestly, I’m not sure what I will do with the stockings but I love the tags and plan to use those for neighbor gifts for sure!!!

Did you get the Filled with Joy Paper Pumpkin Kit this month?!? Are you loving it? Be sure to sign up for the December Kit before December 10th! Click here to sign up! Don’t forget that Paper Pumpkin makes great gift options too! Purchase a Pre-Paid Subscription in 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Nov 19 2024

Nests of Christmas!!!

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The October 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit was called Nests of Christmas! The elegant birds in this kit were so stunning. The refills for this one sold out VERY fast too so I’m guessing you all loved this one too!

Nests of Christmas Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I don’t even know where to begins with what I love the most about these cards. The envelopes are stunning both in the front and the back flap! These cards are also tri-fold cards. There is a front flap that folds out to the left and then the greeting and blue printed flap folds out to the right and you have lots of white space on the inside to write your message.

I would say that the toughest part about these cards was making sure your adhesive was placed correctly so you didn’t seal the card closed. Even I made a few mistakes and had to pull it back off and adjust!

Christmas Cardinal Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is just amazing with that Cardinal. I love seeing Cardinals in the Winter time because they POP against the snow or just in the dead tree branches. It brings a smile to my face!

October 2024 Paper Pumpkin Stampin' Up, www.LaurasStampPad.com

What do you think of the Nests of Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit?!?! Don’t forget to sign up for the December Kit before the 10 of December! Click here to sign up! Great to put under the tree as a gift for someone. You could even purchase a pre-paid subscription to go along with it. This way it’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Nov 15 2024

It Was The Best Day!!!

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Last Saturday was my All Day Craft Retreat and it was the best day!!! Everyone had such a great time and stayed the entire time! It was also a cloudy, rainy, cold day outside which made crafting inside even more wonderful!!!

It was the best day Craft Retreat, www.LaurasStampPad.com

We had a wonderful day creating and actually accomplishing some projects! Some worked on Christmas Cards like me! My Mom came down and we created 65 Christmas Cards for her to send out!! A few worked on coloring and creating Kit Collection and Paper Pumpkin Kits. Another worked on a Disney Scrapbook for her daughter! We all enjoyed wandering from table to table to check out and chat with everyone on what they were doing!

The theme this year was Snowmen and Penguins and I used the Snowy Scenes Suite! Everyone got a name tag, collapsible trash bin, and a few sheets of the Snowy Scenes Designer Paper! We enjoyed a few games for Door Prizes and everyone got to pick their favorite!

My favorite part at each Retreat is the pizza at supper time! We always gather around a table and chat and eat! It is such a wonderful time of togetherness that I enjoy so much! It fills my heart with joy!

I’m working on the details for a Spring Retreat so stay tuned! You won’t want to miss the next one!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Snowy Scenes Suite Collection (English)

[164130]

Snowy Wonder Bundle (English)

[164125]

Snowy Scenes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164333]

Pool Party 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Pompom Ribbon

[164129]

White Loose Snowflakes

[164128]

Nov 8 2024

Autumn Abundance!!!

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The September Paper Pumpkin Kit was called Autumn Abundance! The beautiful colors with a hint of gold/copper are just stunning!!! Did you get this kit too?!?

Autumn Abundance Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

While there is no turkey or cornucopia, this card with the leaves and tree stump just screams Thanksgiving to me! I think this would be a fabulous card to send out at Thanksgiving or if you wanted to do something different, you could put your name/guests names on the white tag. This would make a beautiful table setting!

September 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Oh my goodness, who would have thought about adding this pop of blue to a Fall look?!? I know I wouldn’t have! Paper Pumpkin is amazing for giving me color combinations that I wouldn’t have come up with on my own! WOWZA I love this one! Such a beautiful card to use for Thanksgiving or just a general #happymail card!!!

Then the third card in the set is this adorable little notecard. I loved this kit so much because I feel like it went from elegant to wowza to cute! So many fun looks in just one kit! That little mushroom and snail are just precious! I don’t think this card can go in the mail but I have used mine in customer orders, popped in a package I mailed off, and another I hand delivered to a neighbor’s porch!

Which card is your favorite from this Autumn Abundance September Kit?!?! Mine would be the first one…..I think but it is tough decision. Be sure to get signed up for the November Kit before the 10th! Click here to get signed up!

Paper Pumpkin also makes a wonderful gift! You could sign up for the November Kit to have something to wrap under the tree! Another option is to get the November Kit and also get a Pre-paid Subscription so it’s the gift that keeps on giving! Pre-paid Subscriptions come in 1,3,6, and 12 month subscriptions! Click here to check it out!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Oct 17 2024

Grateful for You!

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

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

Product List

Iconic Imagery Bundle (English) [164201]	Iconic Celebrations 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164193]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]	Moody Mauve 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161723]
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad [161649]
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111]	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083]	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118]	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094]	1-3/4" (4.4 Cm) Circle Punch [119850]
2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782]	White 3/8" (1 Cm) Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon [164205]	Pecan Pie 3/8" (1 Cm) Center Stripe Ribbon [162744]	Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots [164204]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]

Oct 15 2024

My Why!!!

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

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

Oct 3 2024

$155 in Product!!!

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

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!!!!!!

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