Easy Shaker Card!!!

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I will be honest and say that shaker cards scare me when it comes to making them……until I saw this new and fun Easy Shaker Card idea! No worries about leaking confetti or anything! It’s so simple to just fill the clear envelope and seal it up! Check out this fun tutorial!

Easy Shaker Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

SUPPLIES & MEASUREMENTS:
Lemon Lolly Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”
Bright & Beautiful Designer Paper – 4” x 5 ¼” and scrap for die cutting
Basic White Cardstock – 4” x 5 ¼” and scrap for die cutting
Bubble Bath Cardstock – 1 ¾” x 3” and scrap for die cutting
Lemon Lolly and Azure Afternoon scrap for die cutting
Clear Medium Envelope

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Slide Designer Paper (4” x 5 ¼”) into the Clear Envelope. Die cut scrap Designer Paper with the confetti Die and add confetti to the envelope. Then, die cut stars in Lemon Lolly, Azure Afternoon, and Bubble Bath scrap paper to add to the envelope as well. Fill it as much or as little as you wish! Fold the envelope over to be 4” x 5 ¼” and secure with Tear And Tape. Adhere to the card front with Tear And Tape. This is your shaker card part! How easy was that?!?!
  2. Die cut out the label and decorate the front of the shaker card as you wish!

I hope you enjoyed this easy shaker card card tutorial! You can check out more cards using the Beautiful Balloons Bundle here or watch this video tutorial!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Madness This Month!!!

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March is here and I can tell you I’m excited!!! Spring, my favorite Holiday – Easter, Stampin’ Up! Specials, Alex turning 3, and Basketball…..to name a few. So let the madness this month begin!!!

Madness This Month Online Exclusives, www.LaurasStampPad.com

There are lots of new products that launched TODAY with the Online Exclusives! Filled with Fun Bundle is a set of stamps and dies (wagon) that are super fun for all ages with the red wagon and decorations! Check out my March Online Card Class for more details on this Bundle! The A Little Latte Suite has all kinds of products including stamps, dies, paper and embellishments! Then we have the Flowering Zinnias Suite which screams LAURA! It’s flowers and its bright colors – stamps, dies, paper, and embellishments a well! So much fun!!!

Filled with Fun Online Class, www.LaurasStampPad.com

In March, I am doing this Filled With Fun Class! It will be offered Online and In Person! Be sure to check out my Calendar of Events for all the details on dates and signing up!

Don’t forget to check out the NEW Kit Collection Kits that launched today as well! Two new kits each month makes this so much fun and exciting! These kits are all inclusive and easy for on the go, beginner stampers, or just someone who wants to try out stamping or paper crafting without a lot of supplies and commitment! Click here to shop all the kits!

As always reach out if you have any questions on anything!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Sweet Springtime!!!

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The February Paper Pumpkin Kit was called Sweet Springtime and it was just that. Bunnies, flowers, Easter greetings, and a little chick just scream Spring and I love it!!! Paper Pumpkin 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.

Sweet Springtime Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is sooooo cute! You could always change up the greeting if you don’t celebrate Easter! The bunnies are precious. I love how the die cut daffodils are layered over the top of printed daffodils for a really nice layered look. Add that thin white border was tricky since it’s really thin. The provided Glue Dots work best but you could always use your favorite liquid glue as well!

Ummmm….the cutest ever! I love this card! I was super bummed that the greeting went right over the yellow flowers (same at the top of the flower ring). Putting the greeting in a different spot went through my mind but I couldn’t find a place I liked the same. Oh well, it’s still so fabulous and it’s a fun slimline card!

Easter Bunny Treat Box, Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The Sweet Springtime Kit included 3 each of the cards above as well as 3 of these little bunny boxes. They are like little milk cartons and perfect for adding a little treat in it for Easter or Spring! My biggest tip is to fold and burnish each of the score lines so it pops together super easy!

If you would like to sign up for the March Paper Pumpkin Kit, click here! Sneak peak……it includes a FREE extra stamp set in celebration of Paper Pumpkin’s birthday!!!

Also, don’t forget that Sale-A-Bration ends on Thursday so don’t delay on stocking up on goodies and earning FREE STUFF! You can also purchase pre-paid Paper Pumpkin Kits and earn Sale-A-Bration goodies!!! Click here to shop!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Happy Houseplants!!!

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I….We recently did some upgrades to our downstairs bathroom! This is the one off Laura’s Stamp Pad! Years ago we painted it and now we redid the flooring and trim! We used a peel and stick which I’m not sure I would recommend. I also painted all of the trim and the door white which I love! It was also time to add something to walls! The Happy Houseplants Kit came out while we were doing all of this and it’s PERFECT!!!

Happy Houseplants Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I was so excited when this Kit Collection came out in January! Normally I stick to card kits but this one was perfect for the bathroom walls! It’s basic so it matches any decor. It’s really simple and quick to creates especially if you remember to put the mat in while assembling! LOL

Home Decor Succulent Frames, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Each of these plants is created with Stampin’ Dimensionals so you all know how excited I felt about that. 🙂 I love Stampin’ Dimensionals and the way they make these plants look so real is just amazing! TIP: Don’t be a Stampin’ Dimensional over-user like I am! If you use too many they overlap each other and it pops up too much! Also, be sure to put the basket or pot down first. I added the leaves first on one of them and realized it was wider than the pop and I had to pull them back off. Opps!

Also, MAKE SURE TO ADD YOUR MAT! This kit took me longer because I had to pull all the little tabs back up again and add the mats in after they were finished! Otherwise I would say it took me like 15-20 minutes so very quick!! I love it!

Click the link below to get this Happy Houseplants Kit or click here to check out all of the kits!

If you wish to see this kit and all of the supplies, check out this video!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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How Many Die Cut Pieces?!?!

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Normally I don’t like to die cut a lot. Punches are more my jam because it is quick and simple. Then a blue moon happens and I go crazy! LOL Count all the die cut pieces I used on this fabulous card! There are 14 all using the Gone Fishing Bundle.

Die Cut Pieces, www.LaurasStampPad.com

SUPPLIES & MEASUREMENTS:
Pebbled Path Cardstock – 5 ½” x 8 ½” and scrap for die cutting
Mossy Meadow Cardstock – scrap for die cutting (~4 ¼” x 5 ½”)
(2) Basic Vanilla Cardstock – 4” x 5 ¼” and scrap for die cutting

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

Die cut Mossy Meadow Cardstock with the rounded edge rectangle one from the Gone Fishing Dies for the tackle box base and add to the card front. Die cut Basic Vanilla (4” x 5 ¼”) with the tackle box outline die and adhere to the Mossy Meadow. TIP: Use all of the vanilla rectangles for the greetings on other cards.

Stamp lures, fish, and greeting of your choice onto the scrap Basic Vanilla in Pebbled Path Ink, Calypso Coral Ink, Mossy Meadow Ink, and Boho Blue Ink. The long bobber was die cut with Pebbled Path, Basic White, and Pumpkin Pie Cardstock. The hooks were done in Pebbled Path Cardstock. Adhere these to the card front in the tackle box flat or with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

While this isn’t a card I would make a lot of, it was super fun to create for someone special! If you would like to check out more cards using the Gone Fishing Bundle, check out my entire tutorial here! You can also watch the video tutorial here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Happy Galentine’s Day!!!

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In honor of Galentine’s Day, I thought I would share a few of my amazing Galentine’s who stamp with me!!! It has been almost 20 years that I have been a demonstrator and I have met some amazing people through the years!!!

Happy Galentine's Day, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Over the 20 years I have been a demonstrator, I have gone through A LOT of life changes/events. I started holding classes in my teeny tiny apartment with no overhead lights. Those who came to my classes there….you are AMAZING! It was so tight in that room and dark and the stairs to get to that apartment were a bit scary!

Next, I moved into a townhouse that was fabulous. We stamped in the kitchen. When my classes were really big, I had to get out the “kid’s table” (aka a card table) and we squished into that room and had a great time! I was always forgetting something so I had to run upstairs to my stamp room to get whatever it was. We always laughed about how many times I had to go up there.

I lost my grandparents and so many of my stampers were there for me. During one class, I got a phone call about my Grandpa not doing well and everyone said they would leave so I could go. I decided to go the next day instead but it was so nice to have such wonderful support during those times.

Brad and I got married and then came the pregnancies! Everyone was so supportive and amazing through all of them. Some knew about my first pregnancy and the miscarriage. Then we had the joy of the second pregnancy and I had so many blessings poured upon us. I felt like every class/event I did that Spring was a celebration. The surprise I got when I walked into class in Paris and at the Library from the ladies was just amazing! I also had a full blown Baby Shower thrown by 2 of my close stampers. Baby Ziggy was so loved and has so many “aunts” and “grandmas.” I got a lot of support during my pregnancy with Alex as well even though it was partially during covid times.

I could share a million stories because of course I’m a talker but also the more I type these the more I think of. It brings tears to my eyes thinking about the love, support, happiness, and fun I have had over the years with Stampin’ Up! and meeting all of you! Near or far, I love you all and you are the best Gals a girl could ask for! Happy Galentine’s Day to you today and every day!!! May we continue to love and support one another!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


2 NEW Kit Collections!

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Check out the 2 NEW Kit Collections that Stampin’ Up! launched this month!! A perfect classic birthday kit and a fun home decor kit that is perfect for any home!

NEW Kit Collections, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I love this Birthday Sparkle Kit because I feel like the gold and craft look are just so classic and perfect for both masculine and feminine birthdays!!! The hint of glimmer is just the icing on the cake!!!

Happy Houseplants Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This kit has me super intrigued and stay tuned because I have ordered it and will show it off. I think these framed plants are perfect to match any home decor and colors. We are actually redoing the bathroom next to Laura’s Stamp Pad and I realized we needed something for the walls. Then a few days later, Stampin’ Up launched this kit and I thought it would be perfect. Stay tuned! Be sure to follow me on Facebook for all of the updates!

If you picked one of the NEW Kit Collections Kits, which one would you pick?!? Let me know in the comments below!

Also, don’t forget that Stampin’ Up has LOTS of other Kit Collection options too. These are perfect for beginner stampers or stamping on the go or just any crafter who loves a project! Check out a few of my favorites below!

You can also earn Sale-A-Bration free items when you purchase these kits! Grab an extra one to do with a friend for even more fun! Sale-A-Bration ends at the end of February!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Balloon Celebration!!!

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Now is a great time to work on birthday cards. After all the weather has us inside more and everyone has a birthday so let’s have a balloon celebration. Balloons are great for birthday cards and graduation cards and baby cards! Really just any occasion, am I right?!?!

Balloon Celebration, www.LaurasStampPad.com

SUPPLIES & MEASUREMENTS:

  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock – 4 ¼” x 11”, cut at 3 ¼” along 11” and then score at 2 ¼”
  • Lost Lagoon Cardstock – 4” x 5 ¼”
  • Bright & Beautiful Designer Paper – 2” x 4”
  • Basic White Cardstock – 4” x 3”
  • Lemon Lime Twist scrap for die cutting
  • Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon – 8”

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

Starting with a piece of Pretty Peacock Cardstock measuring 4 ¼” x 11”, cut at 3-1/4” along the 11” side. This piece (3 ¼” x 4 ¼”) will be your focal point layer. With the leftover piece (4 ¼” x 7 ¾”), score at 2 ¼” and fold! This is now your card base.

Adhere strip of Bright & Beautiful Designer Paper to the left hand flap (card front). Stamp Lost Lagoon Cardstock with greeting/decoration of your choice in Pretty Peacock Ink. Adhere to the inside of the card. Stamp balloons in Pretty Peacock Ink on the left side of the Basic White Cardstock. Next, stamp balloon strings in Memento Ink or feel free to draw them. Then stamp greeting in the lower right corner. Then adhere this layer to the Pretty Peacock Cardstock (3 ¼” x 4 ¼”). Add this to the card front by adhering only the left hand side to the designer paper. It should be centered.

Die cut scrap Lemon Lime Twist cardstock with the balloon die and add it with the others popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Be sure there is a string for this one too! Tie ribbon into a bow and adhere to the card front over the balloon tails. Mini Glue Dots work well for adhering the bow!

I hope you enjoyed this Balloon Celebration card tutorial! You can check out more cards using the Beautiful Balloons Bundle here or watch this video tutorial!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Lovely Lavender Paper Pumpkin Kit!!!

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The January 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit came in HOT with this stunning Lovely Lavender Kit! I love the shades of purple and that purple foil is just amazing!!!

Lovely Lavender Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I love the purple foil trim on this card so much. Also the fun way the greenery and lavender pop through the cut out and feel so 3D makes me happy! As for the greeting, I really contemplated it. Anniversary cards are really lacking in my stash and I thought this would be perfect for that. Then I decided I didn’t want to get up and look for an Anniversary greeting AND why not make 4 Valentine’s Day cards. Valentine’s Day is a favorite of mine because I love sharing/showing my love. Sometimes I like to have a kit push me into making cards of a certain variety so that I send them out. So now I have 4 Valentine’s Day cards to send to those I love! 🙂

January Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card would actually make a great Anniversary card! I loved the bouquet look with one stamped image and three die cut pieces. It is just stunning. I think I could have done without the twine and maybe added some bling but that’s my personal opinion. I love these cards!!!

BONUS Paper Pumpkin Tags, www.LaurasStampPad.com

BONUS: I didn’t even notice this at first glance. The popped out piece from the first card is actually made into a tag. How fabulous!?!?! I shared a few of these pieces with Claire so mine didn’t all look like the directions but that’s okay!

This Lovely Lavender Paper Pumpkin Kit coordinates with the Perennial Lavender Suite in the Mini Catalog!!! So if you are loving this, check out that Suite here!

Be sure to sign up for the February Paper Pumpkin Kit before February 10th! Click here to sign up!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Countryside Inn!!!

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Give me all the shades of blue with the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper!!! Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Boho Blue and Misty Moonlight are all the colors in this paper pack! You can really have fun with this for quick and simple cards!!!

Countryside Inn Designer Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

To create these 2 cards, I used a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of the Designer Paper! If you wish to create lots of these cards, you can get 4 of these rectangles from a 12″ x 12″ sheet of Designer Paper with leftovers. The leftover pieces can be used on the inside of the cards or for additional cards!

SUPPLIES & MEASUREMENTS:

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”
  • Boho Blue Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”
  • Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper – 4 ¼” x 5 ½” cut diagonally in half

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

Stamp greeting and decoration as you wish in the upper right-hand corner. I used Night of Navy Ink for all. For the card on the left side, I stamped off once for a lighter look for the dots. Adhere triangle of designer paper in the lower left corner. Depending on the pattern on your designer paper, this could be flipped or rotated around to create a landscape card or even your stamped greeting in a different corner. Embellish as desired. 

You can also check out more details about this card and others using the Countryside Inn Designer Paper in this video tutorial!

Want to recreate this card? Check out the supplies listed below! Click Add All To Cart for easy shopping too!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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