Jun 10 2026

Sparkling Celebrations!!

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The May 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit was called Sparkling Celebrations and it was just that! These cards just scream summer with fireworks, the glow of lights, and more! Wondering what Paper Pumpkin is? It is a monthly subscription kit with a craft project and everything needed to create it all in a fabulous box. These kits are typically cards but sometimes include treat boxes, home decor, etc.

Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card was my favorite! I just love the fun fireworks and colors! Be sure the placement of the large fireworks is low enough to fit the fireworks along the top! Otherwise, this one is quick and simple. Oh, another tip is that this card is the one that has the jewels! I couldn’t find on the instructions which card used the jewels but after looking at the front photo I saw them on this one!

Glowing Lanterns May 2026 Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card was my second favorite or tied with the other! My mind was blown a bit with the ink color being Misty Moonlight and yet we are stamping green bushes?!?! Stamping Misty Moonlight onto that yellow makes a green look! How amazing! This card is just beautiful!

Summer Nights May 2026 Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card was not my favorite at all. I’ll admit it. First off, the greeting was supposed to be You Are Invited and honestly I didn’t need a card like that. What am I having that I need invitations?!?! So I used the Time to Celebrate greeting and stamped just Celebrate. Check out this video on how I did that! Next, trying to add the Tear And Tape to that skinny little lamp post was really hard. They were both the same size! Precision for sure! Then it came down to the light bulbs which the direction showed them all clustered at the lamppost which looked odd to me. I spread my out but just felt it was odd looking. Just not my favorite card at all.

What about you? Which was your favorite card from the May 2026 Sparkling Celebrations Kit?!?

If you want to join the Paper Pumpkin fun, click here to get signed up!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 8 2026

Are you signed up?!

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The June Paper Pumpkin – Bikes & Blooms Kit is one you don’t want to miss out on! There are nine cheerful cards and having them on hand for thank-you notes, well wishes, and just-because is perfect for a busy summer! The sweet, whimsical designs and shiny silver accents make these cards amazing and heartfelt!!

You Signed Up?, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Make sure you get signed up by June 10 so you can get this all-inclusive kit! Click here to try it out month by month! Or you can purchase a subscription for 3, 6, or 12 months! This makes a fun gift to give as well!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 6 2026

Sending Good Vibes!

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Have you seen Stampin’ Up!’s new Shimmer Brushes?!? These add just the perfect amount of glittery shine with it getting all over like powder glitter! Woot Woot! Now that is worth cheering about and sending good vibes!!!

Sending Good Vibes, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Instructions:

Step 1: Draw diagonal lines on Basic White Cardstock using the Barely Blush Shimmer Brush. (Use the Clear Block F or a ruler as a guide.) Apply light pressure to create fine lines; increase pressure for thicker lines.

Step 2: Rotate your cardstock and (using the Clear Block F) draw additional lines to create a plaid pattern.

Step 3: Decorate your sparkling background with images, sentiments, and embellishments, then adhere the finished piece to the card base.

I just love these Shimmer Brushes so much because they are what I like to call “Safe Glitter” since it doesn’t go everywhere! It is fabulous! Give it a try for adding to a flower or balloon or orange! When you get a little bit more brave, try this fun background!

Want to get a Shimmer Brush for FREE?!?!? Laura’s Free Gift of the Month for June is a Shimmer Brush!!! This means when you order $75 or more (before shipping, tax, and rewards redeemed) you will get a Shimmer Brush for FREE as a thank you gift!!! Woot Woot! Just sending good vibes! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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May 29 2026

Fun & Easy Scrapbooking!

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Are you a scrapbooker?! Have you looked at it and thought you wanted to try it out but feel scared?! I totally get that! I was a scrapbooker back when I got started with Stampin’ Up! but then I moved into card making. Then I had kids and scrapbooking has just been pushed aside. Stampin’ Up! launched new kits and now I’m excited to get back into it with these fun and easy scrapbooking pages!

Fun and easy scrapbooking kits, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These kits take the guesswork out of creating beautiful scrapbook layouts so you can focus on what matters most: your memories ✨

🌟 Why These Kits Are So Amazing

Each Scrapbooking Kit includes:
✔ Coordinated supplies
~ Step-by-step instructions
✔ Pre-designed layouts
~ Beautiful papers and embellishments
✔ Everything planned out for you!

No wondering what matches or staring at a blank page.
No complicated designing.

Just open the kit and start creating! Instructions included!!!

They’re perfect for:
📸 Family memories
🎂 Birthdays
🏖 Vacations
🎄 Holidays
🎓 School events
💛 Everyday moments

Even if you only have a little time, you can still make meaningful scrapbook pages you’ll treasure forever.

💛 A Great Way to Actually USE Your Photos

Let’s be honest…most of us have hundreds (or thousands 😅) of photos sitting on our phones.

These kits are such a fun way to finally print those memories and turn them into something special you can flip through, display, and share with family.

Because your memories deserve more than staying stuck on your camera roll! Recently I have looked through my past albums with the kids and they LOVE them! My spark is back and I’m excited!

Check out all the Stampin’ Up! Scrapbooking Kits! Some are on the Last Chance Clearance Rack too!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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May 22 2026

Bee Kind!!!

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Sometimes we get stuck in a rut with our crafting! Here is a fun technique that you should try to pull you out of that rut! This technique can be used with lots of different stamp sets!! Step out and try this bee kind card!

Bee Kind Mirror Image Stamping, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Step 1: Die cut a heart shape or image of your choice from Basic White Cardstock. Then, stamp the bee image with Memento ink onto the Silicone Craft Sheet.

Step 2: Place the die-cut heart on the stamped image and rub it with your finger to transfer the image to the cardstock. Be careful not to wiggle or move the cardstock because then you will get a smeared image.

Step 3: Now that you have the reversed image bee, stamp the image again on the heart so that the bees are facing one another. So sweet!!!

This is a fabulous technique to use with lots of different stamp images! What image would you love to try this out with?!?! Let me know in the comments below!

Check out the supplies used in this card below! You can click each image or select Add All To Cart! Don’t forget about all of the amazing perks when you shop with me – Fabulous Friends Club Perks and Free Gift of the Month!

Happy Stampin’ and bee kind,

~Laura

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May 17 2026

🎨 The BEST Time to Join Stampin’ Up! Is Right NOW!

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Have you been thinking about joining Stampin’ Up!? Do you want a discount on your favorite products?!
This month’s Starter Kit promotion is INCREDIBLE and an amazing deal!!! 💛

Join Fabulous Friends Stamp Team, www.LaurasStampPad.com

When you join this month, you’ll receive:

✨ $125 worth of ANY products you choose
✨ FREE shipping
✨ ALL for just $99

AND there’s MORE!! 🎉

🌈 FREE 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads!

When you sign up during this special promotion, you can choose to receive the brand new 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads FREE with your Starter Kit! These ink pads are a NEW style too! Easy to open with magnets!!!

That’s right — all 5 gorgeous new In Color ink pads included at no extra cost 😍

OR…

If ink pads aren’t your thing, you can choose another option:

✨ Add an EXTRA $35 worth of products to your Starter Kit instead!

That means even MORE crafting goodies for the same $99 price.

💛 Why Join?

So many people think joining Stampin’ Up! means you have to sell products—but that’s absolutely not true!

Most people join simply because they:
✔ Love the discount (that’s how I started out…..22 years ago!)
✔ Want early access to products (I’m so impatient and love this perk!)
✔ Enjoy being part of a creative community (my stampers are like family to me)
✔ Want more value for their crafting budget (don’t we all?!?)

There’s no pressure, no obligation, and no penalty if you decide it’s not for you later.

You can simply enjoy the perks and craft your heart out ✂️✨

🌸 What Comes with the Starter Kit?

For just $99, you’ll get:
🎨 $125 in products YOU choose
🚚 FREE shipping
🌈 FREE 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads
OR
🛍️ An extra $35 in products instead

It’s truly the ultimate crafting bundle!

✨ I’d Love to Welcome You!

I’ve loved being part of the Stampin’ Up! community and my Fabulous Friends Stamp Team for years (22 to be exact) and would be so excited to welcome you to my crafting group!!! 💛

Whether you want discounts, inspiration, friendships, or happy mail at your door, this is such a fun time to join.

If you have questions, I’m always happy to chat and help you decide if it’s right for you! Email me here!

Happy Stampin’
~Laura

May 12 2026

New Hybrid Ink

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The new hybrid ink will be a coloring go-to. Now you no longer have to guess which ink to use for which technique (watercoloring, alcohol markers, etc)!! This simplifies your crafting experience because you only need to reach for one ink pad!

New Hybrid Ink, www.LaurasStampPad.com


HELPFUL HYBRID POINTERS
Here are a few pro tips to keep in mind as you begin using your new Basic Black Hybrid Ink:

  1. Like StāzOn, the Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad is airtight to prevent evaporation. If you experience suction opening the pad, put your fingernails under the lip of the lid and pull it open at an angle.
  2. Use Stampin’ Mist (153648) and the Simply Shammy (147042) to clean your stamps. It’s worth noting that the hybrid ink will stain your stamps, but the stained color left on clean stamps won’t transfer to other ink pads.
  3. For best results, allow stamped hybrid ink to dry before applying any additional color like coloring with Stampin’ Blends, Sponges, Blending Brushes, Spritzing, or Watercoloring. 
  4. Hybrid ink will not stamp on Window Sheets or other non-porous surfaces.

Are you excited about the Hybrid Ink Pad? Order yours today here! Have additional questions about this, feel free to ask me any time!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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May 7 2026

May Madness!!!

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Some call it Maycember because the May madness is just insane! Graduations, Mother’s Day, school getting out, Teacher & Nurse Appreciation and so much more! Stampin’ Up! is joining the fun and chaos with the launch of so many AMAZING products!!!

May Madness Stampin' Up!, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The New Catalog launched as well as NEW Online Exclusives!!! You can check those out here!!! The New 2026-2028 In Colors are out – Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, Peaceful Pine! My favorites are Crisp Cantaloupe (peachy/orange color) and Hydrangea Hue (periwinkle/blue color) so far!!! Let me know in the comments which one your favorite is!

There are 2 New Kit Collections as well! Pretty Party is perfect for anyone because it is all birthday and balloons which are just fabulous!! Serene Scenes Kit makes for great masculine cards and I love that. You all know I struggle with man cards because I just love flowers and bling! LOL

Laura's Free Gift of the Month, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Then of course we have all the amazing things you can earn with your order! Starting at just $20, you start to earn Stampin’ Rewards which is dollars to spend on your next order! Stampin’ Up! keeps that in your online account! Then at $40 (before tax, shipping, and rewards redeemed), you will also earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks! At $75 or more (before tax, shipping, and rewards redeemed), you will earn Stampin’ Rewards, Fabulous Friends Club Perks, AND Laura’s Free Gift of the Month! This month it is the amazing In Color Dots!!! WOOT WOOT!!!! At $75, Stampin’ Up! also give you the option to add on the Product of the Month for just $5! This month it is the Berry Botanicals Vellum!!!

Free Ink Pads Promotion, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Do you love the In-Colors and want to get all the Ink Pads for FREE?!?! Check out the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit this month where you can do just that! Pick out $125 in any product you would like for your Starter Kit and get the 5 Ink Pads for FREE! If you aren’t interested in the Ink Pads, you can add $35 more in product to your Starter Kit! Woot Woot! This is a fabulous time to get this amazing deal and be a part of my Fabulous Friends Stamp Family! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or click here to get started!

It’s going to be a great month and we got this!!! Take each day at a time and celebrate as it comes! Mother’s Day is this weekend and I want to wish everyone an amazing day! You are an amazing Mom and deserve all the love and appreciation for your hard work! Hugs!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Apr 30 2026

Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit!

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The April 2026 Paper Pumpkin – Lakeside Retreat was the perfect masculine card kit to get me ready for Father’s Day! I actually did all of my cards with that greeting! What about you?! Have you created your April Kit yet?!

Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

What is Paper Pumpkin you ask?! It is a monthly subscription kit with a craft project and everything needed to create it all in a fabulous box. These kits are typically cards but sometimes include treat boxes, home decor, etc.

Father's Day Card Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I felt like this kit had a lot of stamping and A LOT of Dimensional use! You all know how much I love Stampin’ Dimensionals but even I thought it was a bit much. LOL I actually mixed it up a bit and didn’t use them in spots the instructions said to use them and used them in other areas! For the card above, the instructions had dimensionals used for the plaid strip and I decided not to do that. Instead, I adhered that piece flat and used dimensionals on all of the other pieces! You can always do whatever you want with these kits – follow the instructions, modify as you wish, or even use the pieces with other cardstock and products to create something totally different! It’s all up to you and that’s the fabulous part about this!

April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit Lakeside Retreat, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This last card was a bit tricky but trust the process. Stamping the cattails upside down and just on the card front was a bit scary. I did have to adjust the layers on top to make sure I didn’t cover up anything but it worked and turned out fabulous!!! I’m sooooo excited to have 6 cards for Father’s Day now! There are 9 total cards in the kit but my daughter who is 7 does the kit with me and she gets to create and keep 1 of each! I love it and hope we continue to do these kits together!

Did you enjoy this Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit?!? Don’t forget that you can purchase refills to make even more or have fun creating alternatives! Can’t wait for the May kit!!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Apr 21 2026

Coloring With Watercolor Pencils!

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My Grandpa was a true artist who painted, used charcoals, pencils, and so much more! I may have gotten a bit of his talent but I need stamps to get me started! Coloring with watercolor pencils intimidates me but also intrigues me! Let’s try out this fun technique together!!!

Coloring with Watercolor Pencils, www.LaurasStampPad.com

MEASUREMENTS:

Misty Moonlight Cardstock (card base): 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Misty Moonlight Cardstock (layer): 3-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
Misty Moonlight Cardstock (hexagons): 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Basic White Cardstock (florals): 5″ x 5″
Basic White Cardstock (sentiment): 1″ x 4″

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Score the 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Misty Moonlight Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold it in half to create the card base!
  2. Run the 3-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Misty Moonlight Cardstock through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder or folder of your choice.
  3. Die cut three hexagons from the 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ Misty Moonlight Cardstock; stamp the dots image on them in Misty Moonlight ink! Adhere the hexagons to the embossed cardstock layer. Adhere the layer to the card!
  4. Stamp the florals and leaves images in Fresh Freesia, Granny Apple Green,
    and Petal Pink ink on the 5″ x 5″ Basic White Cardstock. Add highlights around the edges using the Watercolor Pencils. Die cut and adhere the flowers and leaves to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  5. Stamp the sentiment in Crushed Curry ink on the 1″ x 4″ Basic White Cardstock. Cut it into a slanted banner and adhere it to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals!!
  6. Add embellishments as desired!

What do you think? Will you be coloring with watercolor pencils on your next craft project?! Check out all of the supplies below to make sure you have everything!

All orders of $40 or more will earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks and orders of $75 or more will earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks as well as the Free Gift of the Month!!! Woot Woot! Click here to shop!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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