Feb 24 2020

Wonderful Woven Look!!!

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! I hope you all had a great weekend!!! Family time over here so it was amazing!!! 🙂 Today, I’m sharing this fun card with a wonderful woven look using the Coastal Weave Embossing Folder!!!

Wonderful woven look, www.LaurasStampPad.com

They call it Coastal Weave. What do you think it look likes? We had this discussion at class. Some said a basket or maybe chevron. Let me know in the comments what you think!

I got this card idea from the amazing, Sandy Carlson. It was so fabulous I just had to recreate it!!! I started with a Bermuda Bay card base. Next, I took another piece of Bermuda Bay (4″ x 5-1/4″) and embossed it with the Coastal Weave Embossing Folder. Then I added a piece of the Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper to the lower half of the embossed piece and added some Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon along the seam. I secured the ends of the ribbon the back side with adhesive!

Coastal Weave Embossing Folder, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Then for the greeting, I used the Layering Circles Framelits for each layer. Punches also work great for the smooth circles! Next, I stamped the greeting from Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set in Memento Black Ink. I added the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals for some texture on the card but also for a smooth look over the ribbon and embossing!

Of course, I had to decorate the inside too! I used the Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set for the balloons. To get that variation in color, I simply inked it up in Bermuda Bay and stamped it 3 times without ever going back to the ink. It’s fabulous!!!

Don’t forget that the Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set is the free set of the month for orders of $75 or more. This is an exclusive offer through me! Sale-A-Bration is also still going on so you get a free Sale-A-Bration item for every $50 spent! Woot Woot! All kinds of free stuff! Check out the supplies below so you can get this wonderful woven look! For more ideas using this stamp set, click here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder

[151503]

$9.00

Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper

[151313]

$11.50

Daffodil Delight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Ruched Ribbon

[151311]

$7.50

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Bonanza Buddies Photopolymer Stamp Set

[151567]

$17.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Feb 19 2020

Fields of Lavender!!!

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Soft Spring breeze! Warm sun kissing your face! Birds chipping sweetly! Are you feeling amazing and relaxed?? I know I am and that’s why this fields of lavender card makes me so happy!!!

Fields of Lavender, www.LaurasStampPad.com

While this card is super simple, it’s just so amazing! The stamp set is called Beautiful Moments and there are 3 images with people in them as well as a few decorative images and greetings! It’s perfect! I’m in love!

I started with a Whisper White card base and stamped the greeting in Basic Gray in the lower right corner! Next, I added a strip of Highlight Heather that I ran through the Curls & Swirls Embossing Folder. Then for the focal point, I die cut out a Stitched Rectangle! This added a little more texture to the card!

Beautiful Moments Stamp Set, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I stamped this image in Basic Gray because I like that softer look! Then using Stampin’ Blends, I colored everything in!!! You could always use different colors. Heck, I don’t even know if that is lavender but that’s what I’m going with! Is it lavender? Let me know in the comments below!

Stampin' Blends Markers, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside of the card, I added a little sprig of lavender!!! I feel like I could make lots of these with various greetings because it’s just so pretty! If you would like to recreate this fields of lavender card, check out the supply list below!

Happy Stampin

~Laura

Product List

Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder

[147923]

$7.50

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Beautiful Moments Cling Stamp Set

[151677]

$23.00

Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad

[149165]

$7.50

Feb 17 2020

Get Your Party Hat!!!

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend because it’s Monday and it’s a fresh week! Let’s start it off right! Get your party hat on and let’s make this week amazing!!!

Get Your Party Hat, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I have been having a lot of fun with the Birthday Bonanza Suite. So much actually that the Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set is the Free Stamp Set of the Month for a $75 order or more! Woot Woot!!!

For this card, I went super simple. I started with a Whisper White card base measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″. The fold of the card base is on the left. Next, I cut some of the Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper into a 4″ x 2″ strip. This even measurement means you can get 18 of these cards from 1 sheet of designer paper! Then I layered this piece onto some Bermuda Bay and ripped the right side for some texture. I added this to the left side of the card and tied some Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon around it (to the inside of the card).

Pom Pom Party Hat, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the greeting, I punched out a Whisper White label using the Label Me Lovely Punch. Next, I stamped the greeting in Memento Black and the party hat in Bermuda Bay Ink. These images are from the Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set. Then I punched out another label in Daffodil Delight and cut it in half. Adding one half to the top and another top the bottom, it makes the perfect layered look with the same punch! I added the greeting to the card front. Then to finish it off, I added a little pom pom with the Fine Tip Glue Pen!

Birthday Bonanza, www. LaurasStampPad.com

Of course, I had to put a little decor on the inside too! These images are from the same Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set! It’s perfect for a little kid’s birthday or even a kid at heart! 🙂

To see more fun samples using the Birthday Bonanza Suite, click here. Get your party hat on and have fun with this suite!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper

[151313]

$11.50

Bonanza Buddies Photopolymer Stamp Set

[151567]

$17.00

Assorted Pompoms

[151310]

$5.50

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.00

Label Me Lovely Punch

[151296]

$18.00

Daffodil Delight 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Ruched Ribbon

[151311]

$7.50

Feb 12 2020

Just Cut Off The Bottom!!!

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Now this might not sound like great advice for most things in life but when it comes to stamping, try it out! Just cut off the bottom of the cardstock for a whole new look! Check out this other card that I created by cutting off the bottom too!

Just Cut Off The Bottom, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I got the inspiration for this card from the amazing Sandy Carlson! Thank you so much, Sandy for sharing this beautiful card. I loved it and had to recreate it and changed up the greeting!!!

I started with a Bermuda Bay card base (7-1/4″ x 5-1/2″). This means that I cut off 1-1/4″ from the card front of the card base. Next, I layered on some of the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper. The front piece measures 2-3/4″ x 5-1/4″ and the little piece on the bottom measures 1″ x 5-1/4″. The little piece is technically on the inside of the card!

Lily Pad Stamp Set, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The Whisper White piece on the inside measures 2-3/4″ x 5-1/4″. I stamped the lily pad and greeting in Bermuda Bay Ink. The greeting is from the Thanks For The Laughs Stamp Set and the flower is from the Lovely Lily Pad Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set!

Lily Impressions Sale-A-Bration, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Now for the decoration on the front of the card. I started with tying some Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon around the front flap to add a little bit of texture. Next, I added the Whisper White die cut stitched circle. I stamped the greeting at the top of the circle and added the flowers towards the bottom. The flowers were stamped with the Lovely Lily Pad Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating Lily Pad Framelits! Just be sure to add adhesive to the top portion of these so that you aren’t sealing your card shut with adhesive on the portion hanging off the circle! For the dainty pink flower, I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen!!!

I just love flowers and stamping with them makes me happy! If you want to try out this fun card and cut the bottom off your next card, check out the supply list below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper

[152284]

$0.00

Lovely Lily Pad Photopolymer Stamp Set

[152288]

$0.00

Lily Pad Dies

[152315]

$0.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Thanks For The Laughs Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151670]

$21.00

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

[146912]

$7.50

Stitched Shapes Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.00

Feb 11 2020

Golden Honey One Sheet Wonder!!!

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! Today’s Technique Tuesday is the Golden Honey One Sheet Wonder!!! I know how much you all love One Sheet Wonders so I hope you enjoy this one too!!!

All 9 of these cards were created with 1 sheet of 12″ x 12″ Golden Honey Designer Series Paper!!! I used both sides of the paper so no struggle for which side to use!

The first cut was at 4″ creating a 4″ x 12″ strip which I then cut into 4″ x 4″ squares! This is the first 3 cards! I used the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set for all of the greetings!

Next, I cut a 2″ strip off. This creates a 2″ x 12″ piece that I then cut into 2″ x 4″ pieces. That first card was created by cutting the 2″ x 4″ into 2″ squares. I used Stampin’ Blends to color in the designer paper for even more variability. Coastal Cabana, Highland Heather, Whisper White, and Daffodil Delight were the colors I used on all of these cards!

Then, I cut a 5-1/4″ piece off which created a 5-1/4″ x 12″ piece. I cut this one into 4″ x 5-1/4″ and used it as backgrounds for my cards. Again, I colored in the flowers with Stampin’ Blends for some added flare!

The leftover strip is 3/4″ x 12″ and I cut it into 2 pieces to decorate the inside of the 2 cards! One strip is 4″ x 3/4″ and the other is 5-1/4″ x 3/4″. Perfect way to use up every bit of the paper!

Check out the full Golden Honey One Sheet Wonder tutorial in the video below or click here! Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper

[152311]

$0.00

Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151595]

$21.00

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$7.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

$7.50

Label Me Lovely Punch

[151296]

$18.00

Peaceful Poppies Sequins

[151325]

$7.00

Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

[144585]

$4.50

Highland Heather Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

[146883]

$4.50

Feb 10 2020

Heart To Heart!!!

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! This month is all about hearts because it’s Valentine’s….Day or Month! 🙂 Whichever you prefer to go by works for me! There is nothing wrong with sharing love all month long or all year long for that matter! 🙂 So today I’m sharing another heart to heart card!

This card is perfect because it’s not screaming Valentine’s Day! I think it would be great for wedding, anniversary, just because, or even a Baby/Wedding Shower card! What occasion would you use this card for? Let me know in the comments below!

I started with a Whisper White card base and stamped the heart image all over the background in Pool Party Ink. Then it’s just time for that beautiful layered focal point! First, I adhered a pink Heart Shaped Doily. Next, I stamped the doted heart in Pool Party Ink and the doily one in the center in Flirty Flamingo Ink. All of these images are from the Heartfelt Stamp Set and I used the coordinating punches too!

After punching out the stamped heart, I punched out a Pool Party scalloped heart and layered them together. Then using the Sprig Punch, I punched out some Vellum cardstock. I attached these to the back of the Pool Party one with Stampin’ Dimensionals and added it to the card front! To finish it off I added a little bow made from Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon. I used a Mini Glue Dot to adhere it on!

Baby Shower or Bridal Shower Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

As I mentioned before how this card could be used for many occasions. Check out these 2 hearts with stamped greetings from the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set! Replace the center focal point with one of these for a totally different card. OR do the same on the front and add the heart with the greeting to the inside! I love it!

If you would like to recreate this card, check out the supplies listed below! Don’t forget that every $50 spent during Sale-A-Bration means you earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item! Woot Woot! Also if you would like to see more samples using these stamps, click here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Heartfelt Bundle (English)

[153775]

$45.75

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Heart Doilies

[151191]

$5.50

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

Sprig Punch

[148012]

$18.00

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

$7.50

Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set

[151331]

$36.00

Feb 5 2020

Hearts & Flowers!!!

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Wednesday!!! Happy February!!! While this post isn’t all about Valentine’s Day, it is all about hearts & flowers!!!

Hearts & Flowers, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The greeting includes the hearts and the image includes the flowers! The card is filled with love to share with someone special! (PS: Send the cards you make to share the love. Don’t hoard them all to yourself.) Also, I have to give a shout out to Monica Giberti for the inspiration for this card! Thank you, Monica! I love it!

This one I started with a Melon Mambo card base and stamped the “waves” on the background in Melon Mambo Ink. This is from the Lovely Lily Pad Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set. Be sure to off set the stamped images so it doesn’t look like the same image up and down but rather a random look. Next, I layered a piece of the Lily Pad Impressions Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Paper onto some Garden Green cardstock. I placed this in the center of the card base.

For the focal point of the flower, I punched out a 2-1/4″ Whisper White Circle and placed it on the right side. Then using the Lovely Lily Pad Stamp Set and coordinating Lily Pad Dies, I stamped and die cut the image. I used Melon Mambo Ink for the outline and then flipped the stamp over and inked it in Flirty Flamingo! I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere this to the card front! The greeting is on a 1″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Flirty Flamingo cardstock. This greeting is from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set in the 2020 Mini Catalog. I love this greeting! To finish it all off, I added a few Champagne Rhinestones for some texture and bling!

Lily Pad Impression, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside, I stamped the lily in the corner! It’s perfect and adds a little fun to the inside! I just love the colors of this card and the fact that the Stamp, Dies, and Designer Paper are all items that you can earn for FREE!!!! Woot Woot! I love Sale-A-Bration.

Check out the supplies below so you can start earning these goodies and make a card with hearts & flowers!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151595]

$21.00

Lovely Lily Pad Photopolymer Stamp Set

[152288]

$0.00

Lily Pad Dies

[152315]

$0.00

Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper

[152284]

$0.00

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147051]

$7.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147052]

$7.50

2-1/4″ (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

[143720]

$18.00

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Feb 4 2020

Up & Down Z Fold Card!!!

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today!!! Today’s Technique Tuesday is this fun Up & Down Z Fold Card. I have shown horizontal Z folds before like this one! Check out this fun one!

Up & Down Z Fold Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

You may think this is the cutest card ever by this first picture but check it out when you open it up!

Double Z Fold Birthday Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I just love all the bright colors and the adorable animals! It’s the perfect kid’s card…..or the kid at heart because I would LOVE to get this card! Don’t worry about not having a place to write your greeting because I have you covered on that as well!

Confetti Card Insert, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I added a piece of Whisper White onto the back of the card and stamped some confetti in the corners. It is inked up once and stamped all three times for that ombre look! I also have to give a major shout out to Margo Richardson for this card idea! I just loved it so much and had to recreate it!

Lion, Koala, & Toucan, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Check out the full tutorial of this up and down z fold card in the video below or click here! Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Bonanza Buddies Bundle

[153815]

$38.50

Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper

[151313]

$11.50

Daffodil Delight 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Ruched Ribbon

[151311]

$7.50

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147094]

$7.50

Mango Melody Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147093]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147113]

$7.50

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker

[144585]

$4.50

Mango Melody Dark Stampin’ Blends

[147944]

$4.50

Jan 28 2020

Straight Shooting Arrows!!!

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have another technique to share with you!!! This Straight Shooting Arrows card is perfect for Valentine’s Day or an Anniversary!

Straight Shooting Arrows, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The soft Flirty Flamingo and White in this card make it super sweet! I love it. The pretty hearts and arrows would even make it a fun baby card too!!!

Thanks to the Stamparatus this card is a breeze to create those perfectly spaced shooting arrows. That takes all of the stress out of the card which is awesome!

Happy Valentine's Day, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Using the Take Your Pick Tool to work with the Faceted Gems makes this super easy too!!! I love having crafting tools to make creating fun and simple! Check out the supply list below to get these fabulous items in your craft room! Don’t forget that it is Sale-A-Bration time. Every $50 in product, earns you a FREE Sale-A-Bration item. Who doesn’t love free stuff?!?!?!

Check out the full tutorial of this straight shooting arrows card in the video below or click here! Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Stamparatus Deluxe Foam Mat (Imperial)

[150866]

$6.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Heartfelt Bundle (English)

[153775]

$45.75

From My Heart Faceted Gems

[151154]

$6.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Jan 27 2020

Talking is Priceless!!!

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday everyone!!! If you know me even for a second, you will find out I’m loud. I’m a talker and I’m a bit crazy! Aren’t we all a bit crazy though?!?!? Today, I’m going to focus on the second one though. Talking is priceless!!!

Talking is priceless, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This greeting speaks to me heart and soul! A chat with a friend to forget about the chaos in your life. Talking over something that is bothering you to help get it off your chest. Telling stories of past times to laugh and cry over the wonderful memories. It’s all so fabulous!

I started this card with a Blackberry Bliss card base. Next, I layered some Coastal Cabana and Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper. The Lily Impressions Paper is one of the Sale-A-Bration FREE items and I highly recommend it. It’s so beautiful! For the greeting, I used the Thanks For The Laughs Stamp Set from the 2020 Mini Catalog! I stamped it in Blackberry Bliss on a scrap of white. The banner tips were created with the Banner Triple Punch. I do recommend punching first so that you don’t end up punching off your greeting! To finish it off, I wrapped a few loops of Bermuda Bay Baker’s Twine around my fingers and laid it on the back of the greeting. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, I secured it down and placed it on the card front!

Thank You For The Laughs, www.LaurasStampPad.com

On the inside of the card, I added a layer of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped the coordinating greeting on the bottom. On the left, I added a little leftover piece of the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper (using the back side of the paper this time). It’s so fabulous and perfect for anyone that you talk too! After all, talking is priceless!

I just love Sale-A-Bration time and getting free stuff! The Baker’s Twine is also a Sale-A-Bration freebie. Buy the stuff you love and get more stuff you love for FREE! Woot Woot! Check out the supplies listed below to recreate this card!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Thanks For The Laughs Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151670]

$21.00