Category Archives: Card Project

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 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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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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Apr 14 2026

Teacher Appreciation!!!

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Teacher Appreciation Week is at the beginning of May!!! I love to spoil my kid’s teachers because after all they are teaching and dealing with my kid all week (or just 2 days for Alex)! We love and appreciate all they do and want them to know that!!!

Teacher Appreciation Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is so cute and would make a fabulous Teacher Appreciation Card!

Stamps

  • Filled With Sweetness Stamp Set
  • Simple Alphabet Stamp Set

Ink

  • Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad

Paper

  • Basic White Cardstock
  • Daffodil Delight Two-Tone Cardstock
  • Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet

Adhesive

  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

Check out the supplies below to purchase! You can select 1 item or click Add All To Cart and then modify what you need from there! Don’t forget that when your order is $40 or more, you will earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks! When your order is $75 or more, you will earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks and Laura’s Free Gift of the Month! Woot Woot!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Mar 24 2026

Embossing With Copper!

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Heat Embossing with Copper….or any metallic is something that I LOVE but always forget to do! It seems I pull out my heat tool and use it a lot but then I put it back away and forget about it! Maybe I need a heat embossing station so I use it more! How about you?!?!

Embossing With Copper, www.LaurasStampPad.com
  1. Score the 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Very Vanilla Cardstock at 4-1/4″ to create the card base. Adhere the large Designer Series Paper piece to the card base (at a slight angle)!!
  2. Stamp the flourish image in Petal Pink ink on the Petal Pink Cardstock square; adhere it over the Designer Series Paper using Stampin’ Dimensionals!
  3. Die cut the smaller squares from two different Designer Series Paper patterns using the Joyful Frames Dies. Stamp the sentiment of your choice in VersaMark ink on the smallest square. Add copper embossing powder and heat set. Adhere both pieces over the Petal Pink Cardstock square using Stampin’ Dimensionals!
  4. Swipe the VersaMark pad over the Very Vanilla Cardstock piece! Add copper embossing powder and heat set. Repeat this step three times to make the copper embossing thick and layered! On the fourth time, press the leaf image stamp into the hot embossing powder. Keep the stamp in place until the embossing powder is cool, then remove it! This leaves an impressed image that is sure to WOW!
  5. Die cut the leaf using the small circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies!
  6. Adhere the copper “medallion” to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals!
  7. Tie a bow with Linen Thread and adhere it under the medallion. Finish with copper embellishments for added shimmer!!!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and give it a try! It’s such a WOW card and super fun! Let me know in the comments if you try it out or if you have created a medallion like this before!!!

Check out all of the supplies used below so you can do some embossing with copper! You can click each item for easy shopping or ADD ALL TO CART for even easier shopping! Don’t forget that you can earn special rewards when you shop with me! Fabulous Friends Club Perks when your order hits $40 or more and Laura’s Free Gift of the Month too when you order $75 or more!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Mar 17 2026

Create Stamped Layers!

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There are many different ways to create a card or scrapbook page or even a home decor piece! Some enjoy a more clean look. Designer Series Paper gives a fabulous background. Others create stamped layers with different images, colors, and creations! Which one are you?!?!

Create Stamped Layer, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card uses all the fun images and colors for a beautiful background!! Gather your favorite stamp set or the one used in this card – Gears & Textures Stamp Set and let’s get started!

Step 1: Stamp textures from the Gears & Textures Stamp Set in Pretty in Pink, Gray Granite, Bubble Bath, and Timid Tiger ink (in that order) on the Very Vanilla Cardstock (4″ x 5 1/4″), let the ink dry. Stamp the texture pattern from the Beautifully Celebrated Stamp Set using VersaMark ink. Sprinkle white embossing powder over the stamped areas, tap off the excess, and heat emboss to reveal the texture. Stamp the leaf image in Shaded Spruce ink and color in the buds with Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends! Fussy cut this piece out and then adhere.

Step 2: For the greeting, die cut a piece of scrap Basic White Cardstock using the Beautifully Celebrated Dies and adhere it with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Step 3: Stamp the sentiment with VersaMark ink on a strip of Bubble Bath Cardstock, sprinkle with white embossing powder, shake off the excess, and heat set with your Heat Tool. Adhere the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a sprinkle of embellishments, a Baker’s Twine bow, and a Designer Series Paper strip to the bottom as desired!!

Are you going to give this technique a try?!? Check out the supplies listed below to make sure you have everything or for easy shopping!! Don’t forget that when you shop with me you earn Fabulous Perks!!! When your order is $40 or more, you will earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks and when your order reaches $75 or more you will also get Laura’s Free Gift of the Month!!! Woot Woot!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Feb 17 2026

Two-Tone Ink Technique!

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Happy Technique Tuesday!!! These fun cards use a two-tone ink technique that is fun and easy to recreate!!! Check it out!!!

Two-tone ink technique, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I am loving these Spring colors and that fun plaid look that will be perfect for any season with a color switch! Which color combination would you use?!? Check out these instructions for the You’re Amazing Plaid Card!

MEASUREMENTS:

Basic White Cardstock:
Card Base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Layer: 2-1/4″ x 5″
Scrap Piece: 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
Greeting: 2-1/8″ x 1/4″

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Fold the 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock in half to create the card base.
  2. Ink one half of an Uninked Stampin’ Spot with Pretty in Pink and the other half with Daffodil Delight Ink. Drag the ink pad across the Basic White Cardstock layer vertically and horizontally to form a plaid pattern.
  3. Stamp the flower and leaves image in Pretty in Pink and Garden Green ink on the Basic White Cardstock scrap piece.
  4. Punch it out using the 2″ Circle Punch, then adhere it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  5. Stamp the sentiment in Garden Green ink on the Basic White Cardstock strip and adhere it to the card front.
  6. Embellish with In Color Flat Pearls as desired!

Give this fun two-tone ink technique a try! Need some supplies? I have listed them below for easy shopping! Don’t forget that all orders of $40 or more (before tax and shipping) earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks and orders of $75 or more (before tax and shipping earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks as well as Laura’s Free Gift of the Month!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jan 17 2026

Loveliest Tree…in every way!

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Nature stamp sets are classic! You can stamp with color for Spring and Summer or more neutral tones for Fall and Winter…..at least here in Illinois! 🙂 The Loveliest Tree Stamp Set is just perfect for all year long!

Loveliest Tree Stampin Up Stamp Set, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These cards are very similar in that they both use the same stamp set and embossing folder! I love the added texture and fun that the Forever Plaid Embossing Folder creates!

Mossy Meadow Cardstock (card base): 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Basic White Cardstock piece (layer): 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ and (sentiment) 2-1/4″ x 5/8″
Pecan Pie Cardstock (piece): 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
Cloud Cover Cardstock (strip): 3″ x 3/4″

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Fold the 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Mossy Meadow Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold in half to create the card base.
  2. Stamp the leaf image repeatedly in Old Olive ink on the Mossy Meadow card base!
  3. Stamp the tree on the 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ Basic White Cardstock. Place it and the Cloud Cover Cardstock strip inside the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder at the same angle and emboss!
  4. Cut the embossed tree into three sections: 1-1/2″ (top), 1″ (middle), and 2-1/4″ (bottom). Trim 3/4″ off the right side of the top piece. Trim 3/4″ off the left side of the middle piece. Trim 1/4″ off both sides of the bottom piece.
  5. Stamp the sentiment in Pecan Pie ink on the 2-1/4″ x 5/8″ piece of Basic White Cardstock.
  6. Punch a circle from the Pecan Pie Cardstock using the 1-7/8″ Circle Punch and cut the circle in half.
  7. Adhere the tree pieces in order to the card base. Adhere the half circle and the Cloud Cover strip, then add the sentiment strip with Stampin’ Dimensionals!
  8. Add 2025–2027 In Color Flat Pearls for a polished touch!

I hope you give this card a try with the Loveliest Tree Stamp Set or even any other stamp set!!! Check out the supplies below for easy ordering! Don’t forget that this month you earn Bonus Day Coupons for every $50 you order! I also offer Fabulous Friends Club Perks when you order $40 or more and Laura’s Free Gift of the Month when your order is $75 or more! Stack up all the deals!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Dec 30 2025

Embossing Folder Ink Transfer!

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While Christmas may be over, some get started on their card early or you can always PIN this on Pinterest for next year. A more likely idea would be to use this technique with a different embossing folder or greeting for a card you can use within the next month or so! Check out this Embossing Folder ink transfer technique!

Embossing Folder Ink Transfer Technique, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The technique just needs an embossing folder + brayer + ink! Change up the folder and ink for a completely different look! So many different possibilities! Give it a try!

Step 1: Open your embossing folder (Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder) and apply Old Olive ink to the back panel (the side without raised details) by simply pressing the ink pad directly on the folder. Place your Basic White Cardstock inside.

Step 2: Using a Stampin’ Brayer, apply firm pressure to the embossing folder to transfer ink to the cardstock. Tip: Use your fingers to press smaller spaces to transfer more ink to the cardstock.

Step 3: Remove the inked cardstock, then place red sequins (Traditional Sparkle Gems) over the single berries.

For a full list of the supplies used on this Merry Card using the Embossing Folder Ink Transfer Technique, check out the full list below!! I hope you will give this a try for your cards next year or for a card to use in the next month or two!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Dec 13 2025

Traditional or Non-Traditional Colors?!?

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Traditional or Non-Traditional Colors Stampin Up, www.LaurasStampPad.com

When creating Holiday cards, do you lean more traditional or non-traditional when it comes to colors?!?! Sometimes I want to stick with classic Christmas colors of reds and greens or navy and gold/silver but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up.

Check out the Holly Jolly Christmas card that highlights traditional reds and greens with Real Red, Garden Green, and Soft Sea Foam paired with neutral Crumb Cake. Then we have the Make Merry card that takes the nontraditional route with Azure Afternoon, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, and Summer Splash. Both approaches create festive, beautiful cards with their own unique holiday feel. Which do you prefer?!?! Let me know in the comments below!

If you wish to make these cards, whether it is with traditional or non-traditional colors, check out the supplies listed below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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