Jan 6 2020

Birthday Sparkles!!!

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday! Happy back to normal….or at least I’m hoping! I’m a very routine girl so I’m ready to get back at it. Although I did really enjoy the down time! I thought I would start off with some birthday sparkles today. After all who doesn’t love bling and we all celebrate birthdays!!!

Birthday Sparkles, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is actually sort of a mini card. It still fits into a regular envelope but it’s 4″ x 4-1-1/4″. I cut the cardstock at 4-1/4″ (in half) and then at 8″ to fold in half. Something a little different!!!

My card base is Bermuda Bay and I layered on a piece (3-1/4″ x 4″) of the Lily Impressions Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Paper with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Next, I took a piece of Whisper White (3″ x 3-3/4″) and stamped the cake in Melon Mambo Ink. The cake is from the Happy Birthday to You Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set. Right after stamping, I took the Wink of Stella Pen and colored over the flowers. This makes the ink bleed just a bit while adding the perfect amount of sparkle!

Coloring with Wink of Stella, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I love the perfect hint of pink and shimmer! After coloring this, I layered it onto the card front and added a few Champagne Rhinestones. You can also use some of the Peacock Rhinestones for different color options! I love them all!

Glittered Flowers, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside of the card, I stamped the greeting from the same set in the center and then did the top corner of the cake stamp in the bottom right corner. This gives the perfect flower coordination to the inside of the card. Of course, I colored it with some Wink of Stella too!

If you want to create this Birthday Sparkles card, click the supplies listed below. Remember that you get a Sale-A-Bration item FREE with a $50 order!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper

[152284]

$0.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

$7.50

Happy Birthday To You Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152308]

$0.00

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Dec 18 2019

It Snowed!!!

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Wednesday! 1 more week till Christmas. I thought since it snowed this is a good card to share with you all! Now I’m chanting, let it melt! 🙂

This is a quick card that I created with a little bit of stamping and punching. Punching out cardstock that is….I’m not a violent person. 🙂

I started with a Shaded Spruce card base. Next, I stamped the snowflakes from the Snowman Season Stamp Set in Pool Party all over a piece of Whisper White. Before laying it on the card front, I added some of the Let It Snow Designer Paper (2″ x 5-1/4″) across the lower part.

For the greeting, I stamped it from the Snowman Season Stamp Set in Real Red Ink. Then using the Timeless Label Punch, I punched it out and added Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back. Before adding it to the card front, I placed a piece of the Real Red Ruched Ribbon down and added the greeting on top. This adds a little bit of texture to the card. Since this ribbon is so wide, tying it would make a large knot of your card so using it this way makes it nice and flat.

You can check out more samples like this by clicking here and here! Also, let me know in the comments below whether you are excited that it snowed or counting down the days till Spring??

Happy Stampin!

~Laura

Product List

Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper

[150393]

$14.50

Snowman Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)

[150458]

$18.00

Timeless Label Punch

[149516]

$18.00

Real Red 1" (2.5 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

[150435]

$10.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Dec 16 2019

Silly Snowman!!!

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! We are one week closer to Christmas and things seem to be getting crazier. Stamping is my getaway from the chaos and relaxing time of the day! What about you?? Check out this cute silly snowman card I made!

I got this card idea from Laura Milligan and just fell in love. It’s adorable and it’s simple! Thank you, Laura!!! We, Lauras, are pretty awesome! 🙂

I started with a Whisper White card base and added a layer of Real Red (4″ x 5-1/4″). Next, I took a 3″ x 4″ piece of the Let It Snow Designer Paper (stripes) and added it to the upper left corner. Using the 2-1/4″ Circle Punch, I punched another sheet of the designer paper for this adorable snowman. He is already cute, glittered, and ready to go. I layered a Basic Black circle behind him to make it pop a little more.

For the greeting, I stamped it from the Snowman Season Stamp Set in Memento Black Ink. Then using the Banner Triple Punch, I added banner tips to the end. I actually recommend punching first and then stamping so you don’t end up cutting off your stamped greeting. The greeting was added to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I finished it off with some of the Toile Tidings Glittered Enamel Dots. It’s perfect!!!

I hope you like this little silly snowman card as much as me. While the paper is no longer available to purchase. You can create this card if you already got your hands on it over the past few months! Here are some more samples too!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Snowman Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)

[150458]

$18.00

2-1/4″ (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

[143720]

$18.00

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dots

[150433]

$8.00

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Dec 11 2019

Whip It Up!!!

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Check out these quick and simple cards for Christmas that can be made in no time at all. Just whip it up and send it out!!!

I used the Night Before Christmas 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Stack for these cards! Simply cut a piece that is 5-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ and mix and match which side you use for each card! The paper pack states that these colors are used in the pack so you can pick those for the accent cardstock and ink color!
Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Poppy Parade, Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla

Thinking of You at Christmas, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I ripped one edge of the cardstock to give the card a little bit of texture and fun! The greetings were both from the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set. This set is perfect for a large array of greetings that fit just about anywhere! I love it. To finish off the card, I added a few metallic pearls.

To make some of these quick and simple cards, check out the supplies below. Just whip it up! Also, Stampin’ Up has FREE SHIPPING today on all orders of $50 or more! Woot Woot!!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En)

[150513]

$22.00

Night Before Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[150437]

$11.50

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$7.50

Metallic Pearls

[146282]

$7.00

Dec 4 2019

White Washing!!!

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Wednesday…..but sort of like a Tuesday! Since the launch of the Year End Closeout was yesterday, I posted about all of that so you didn’t miss out! So that means today I’m sharing the fun Technique “Tuesday”. It is all about White Washing!!!

How fabulous is this magnolia from the Good Morning Magnolia Stamp Set?!?!?! Beautiful! I am loving it so much! I had fun with different color combinations and variations of the White Washing Technique. Simply White Washing like the one above….or adding color like this one!!

Adding Color to White Washing, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Simply adding a little color with a Sponge Dauber takes this technique to a whole new level! I love it so much! Then I thought I would try it on green so that the leaves are already green and I would just do the flower! Here’s that look!

Good Morning Magnolia, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Which one is your favorite?? Let me know in the comments below! Also, if you would like to recreate these fun cards, check out the supply list below!

Check out the full tutorial of this White Washing Technique 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

Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set

[149298]

$36.00

Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder

[141636]

$6.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Whisper White Craft Stampin' Ink Refill

[101780]

$4.50

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$5.00

Dec 2 2019

Cut It Out!!!

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! Today, I wanted to share this adorable simple card that is just perfect for any friend. We are cut out to be friends!!! Blushing (Bride) hehe Cut it out!!! 🙂

My puns aren’t funny?? I tried and cracked myself up! It doesn’t take much though! Anyway back to this cute card using the Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper!

I started with a Whisper White card base and layered on some Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper (4″ x 5-1/4″). Next, I added the greeting from the Crafting Forever Stamp Set in Calypso Coral Ink. I used the Everyday Label Punch to punch out the greeting. To give the card some texture, I added a few loops of Whisper White Baker’s Twine to the back of the greeting, securing it with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Here is another option using that same paper pack and style of card! I did the ribbon a bit different for a fun look! The greeting for this one is from the Love What You Do Stamp Set!

These 2 cards are very similar in style but different looks with the patterns of paper and ribbon! I love when that happens!!! Which do you prefer? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin

~Laura

Product List

Crafting Forever Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143958]

$20.00

Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper

[149489]

$11.50

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148042]

$21.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147101]

$7.50

Whisper White Solid Baker’s Twine

[124262]

$3.50

Blueberry Bushel 1/8″ (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

[146950]

$6.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Nov 25 2019

Christmas Cheer!!!

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! It seems a bit odd to have a post on Christmas Cheer when it’s actually Thanksgiving Week but….. I still love your Thanksgiving but I have to work on my Christmas cards too!!!

This is one of those quick and simple cards that you can whip up in no time at all. It uses up every inch of your designer series paper too! You can even call it a One Sheet Wonder if you would like!

I started with a card base of Very Vanilla measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″. I like to use this size when wrapping ribbon around my card because it uses less. Going around the card at 4-1/4″ is better than going around it at 5-1/2″. Although I went around it twice so who is really saving ribbon here?!?!?! Next, I cut the Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper into 4″ x 4″ squares. This makes 9 squares from one 12″ x 12″ piece of designer paper! Great for making multiples!

Using the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set, I added the greeting in the lower right corner. There are so many greetings in various sizes so it’s perfect to mix and match and have fun! Then I added some ribbon. The card up top uses the Real Red Curly Ribbon and this one here uses the Garden Green Double Stitched Ribbon. Another option is to use the other side of the designer paper which is Garden Green. There are lots of great ways to mix up this card to make it a little different but still use the same products!

Which is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below! Click the supply list below to get started on your Christmas Cheer cards today!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En)

[150513]

$22.00

Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper

[150432]

$11.50

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$9.75

Real Red 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Curly Ribbon

[150426]

$7.00

Garden Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Double-Stitched Ribbon

[150434]

$7.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Nov 19 2019

Technique Tuesday: Simple & Snowy!!!

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You know that means I have a fabulous technique to share with you!!! These gift card holders are simple and snowy and just perfect to spruce up any gift card!!! They are so simple to create that you will want to give gift cards to everyone this year. PS: You can give a Stampin’ Up Gift Card too! Ask me how!

Aren’t these adorable?? I got the idea for these from the amazing Terri Gaines!!! I love swapping ideas with fellow stampers. This little gift card idea was shared at the event I attended over the summer!

Snowman Gift Card Holder, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Decorate the front all simple & snowy as well as the side card for the perfect look! You could always write on the inside too since it is all hidden down in the sleeve!

All of the details for making these is in the Video Tutorial below but I will share the dimensions here as well.
The Designer Series Paper (or Navy piece) measures 2″ x 8-1/2″ and is scored at 4-1/4″.
Then the belly band measures 2-3/4″ x 5-3/8″ and is scored at 1-1/2″ from both ends.
The card insert measures 2-1/8″ x 3-1/8″.
The ribbon is 12″ long!

Check out the full tutorial of this simple & snowy gift card holders 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

Let It Snow Embellishment Kit

[150425]

$11.00

Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper

[150393]

$14.50

Snowman Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)

[150458]

$18.00

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

[133324]

$23.00

Real Red 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Curly Ribbon

[150426]

$7.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine

[124262]

$3.50

Nov 18 2019

Golden Goddess!!!

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I sure did! My Mom came yesterday and we stamped her Christmas Cards!!! It was so much fun and a good time to catch up! Today, I’m sharing another samples using the Christmastime is Here Suite. Check out this Golden Goddess!!!

This card is just so elegant and beautiful! It would be perfect for a wedding card too!!! All white and gold and so amazing!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Next, I embossed another piece of Whisper White with the Subtle Embossing Folder and added it to the front. Then with yet another piece of Whisper White, I stamped the Christmas Rose in Gold Delicata Ink. Be sure to set it aside a bit to dry completely. I have found sometimes it smears if it isn’t fully dry. Once it is dry, I used the coordinating Roses Dies to die cut the rose and the greeting label. The greeting was also stamped in Gold Delicata!

To assemble, I flipped the rose over and added three little loops of the Gold Shimmer Ribbon. This stuff is just stunning! Using the Stampin’ Dimensionals to secure the ribbon and then all over the rest of the rose, I then added it to the card front! The greeting was also added with Stampin’ Dimensionals. You know me and my love for those things. To finish it off, I added a few Gold Glittered Enamel Dots! LOVE!!!!

Don’t forget that these items are while supplies last so click the supplies below to get your today and recreate this beautiful golden goddess card!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Christmastime Is Here Suite Bundle (English)

153947

$112.50

Christmastime Is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper

152154

$14.50

152156

$7.00

153944

$61.00

150711

$11.00

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

143706

$10.00

Nov 13 2019

Let The Paper Steal The Show!!!

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Let the paper steal the show and you have a quick and simple card created in no time at all. Check out this beautiful card using the Christmastime is Here Suite!!! Also, remember these items are while supplies last so click the supplies below to get yours today!

I started with a Mossy Meadow card base. Next, I layered on a piece of the Christmastime is Here Designer Paper (3-3/4″ x 5″) onto Soft Sea Foam (4″ x 5-1/4″). Then added those layers to the card front.

For the greeting, I die cut the label using the coordinating Roses Dies and stamped the greeting in Cherry Cobbler Ink. The greeting is from the Christmas Rose Stamp Set. I felt the greeting didn’t pop enough so I layered this onto some Cherry Cobbler cardstock and cut out a little layered look. Since the lines are straight, this wasn’t that hard. To finish it off, I added a little piece of the Gold Shimmer Ribbon to the back, securing it with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

For the inside of the card, I used images from the Christmas Rose Stamp Set to stamp along the top and bottom. This greenery look is perfect for Christmas time! It was stamped in Mossy Meadow and the greeting in Cherry Cobbler! You could always add some of the greenery to the envelope as well! 🙂 Such a fabulous card that is super quick since you are letting the designer paper do all of the work and steal the show!

Remember to get these beautiful products before they are gone as they are while supplies last! Check out more samples using these products here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

153947

$112.50

152154

$14.50

147083

$7.50

152156

$7.00

153944

$61.00

Laura's Stamp Pad

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Category Archives: Card Project

Birthday Sparkles!!!

It Snowed!!!

Silly Snowman!!!

Whip It Up!!!

White Washing!!!

Cut It Out!!!

Christmas Cheer!!!

Technique Tuesday: Simple & Snowy!!!

Golden Goddess!!!

Let The Paper Steal The Show!!!