Oct 30 2018

Technique Tuesday – Dashing Deer Duplicates!!!

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know what that means! I have a fabulous Technique to share with you today! I’m sharing this fun idea of creating Dashing Deer Duplicates!!! Today I’ll be sharing one card today and then the coordinating one tomorrow!!! Get a sneak peak of it in the video below!

For this card, I used Gold Foil, Whisper White, and Merry Merlot paper. The only ink used was Merry Merlot Ink and the only stamp set was the Dashing Deer Stamp Set. I also, used the Detailed Deer Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%). With these products I created this card and then used a similar layout and the die cut deer to create another card. Come back tomorrow for that one!

I started with a Whisper White card base which is great for writing on the inside of the card too! Next, I layered on a piece of Merry Merlot cardstock after stamping the floral image on the top and bottom. The image was stamped in Merry Merlot for that subtle look. Then I took a 4″ x 4″ piece of Gold Foil Paper and die cut the deer out with the Detailed Deer Framelits. I also die cut out a few flowers in Merry Merlot cardstock. BONUS: Stampin’ Up put a few of the flower framelits in the set so that you can die cut multiples at the same time. So I got all 3 of these flowers with just 1 crank through the Big Shot!

Using the Fine Tip Glue Pen, I added the flowers around the deer! For the greeting, I stamped it in Merry Merlot from the Dashing Deer Stamp Set. To make the banner tips, I just used the Banner Triple Punch! Since I hadn’t used any Stampin’ Dimensionals just yet, I thought I needed to for the greeting! 🙂 You all know how much I love those things!

Come back again tomorrow to see how I used the die cut deer to create another card with the same stamps, ink, and paper!!!

If you would like to see this all in action, check out 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

Dashing Deer Clear-Mount Bundle

$50.25

Gold Foil Sheets

$4.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

$7.00

Banner Triple Punch

$23.00

Merry Merlot Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

Oct 29 2018

Do You Make Thanksgiving Cards???

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Do You Make Thanksgiving Cards?? I know that holiday isn’t one of the big ones but it’s actually my 2nd favorite after Easter!!! Being thankful, more low key, and rather simple are just a few reasons why it is my favorite! I don’t typically make cards for it though, rather fall cards that work for Thanksgiving too. What is your favorite holiday?? Let me know in the comments below!

This card is great all year around since we should really be counting our blessings each and every day! With these colors, I think this card makes a great Fall/Winter card though!

I started with a Soft Suede card base. Next, I took a strip of the Frosted Floral Designer Series Paper (2″ x 5-1/2″) and placed it on the lower half of the card front. The greeting was stamped from the Painted Harvest Stamp Set in Soft Suede Ink. I added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a little bit of texture!

For the floral piece, I used the First Frost Stamp Set and coordinating Frosted Bouquet Framelits. Don’t forget to Bundle & Save 10% on these amazing products. First, I layered a Mossy Meadow leaf down and then placed the Silver Foil flower on top. I used Mini Glue Dots to adhere these to the card front. The top layer was stamped in Gray Granite and then die cut using the coordinating die.

While typically I am not a fan of neutrals, I really like the soft neutral look of this card. Maybe it’s because there is still a pop of color and shine in the designer paper and silver foil! I love it! If you would like to make this card, check out the supplies listed below! To see more samples using these 2 stamp sets, click here, here, and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

First Frost Clear-Mount Bundle

$49.50

Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

Frosted Floral 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

$14.00

Silver Foil Sheets

$4.00

Oct 25 2018

Die Cutting Multiples At Once!!!

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Time is precious and we all need more of it, am I right??? Today, I’m sharing with you a way for die cutting multiples at once and we can all thank Stampin’ Up for this amazing way!!!

This card was easy to create because the Frosted Bouquet Framelits have 2 of these small flower framelits in the set. I was able to die cut all of these flowers with just 2 cranks through the Big Shot! I love it!!!

For the card base, I used Pear Pizzazz card stock. Next, I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and embossed it with the Tufted Embossing Folder. Then I added it to the card front. Using the Frosted Bouquet Framelits, I die cut the label and stamped the greeting in Pear Pizzazz Ink. The greeting and flowers are all from the First Frost Stamp Set. Don’t forget to Bundle & Save 10% when you purchase the stamps and coordinating framelits. The greeting was added to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

For the flowers, I stamped them in Blackberry Bliss on Whisper White and die cut them with the coordinating framelits. Since there are 2 framelits for the small flower, it was very quick to die cut all of these flowers! For the leaves, I stamped the leafy image from the stamp set all over in Pear Pizzazz Ink. Then I used the large leaf/stem image and die cut over the top. These two images do not coordinate but rather give a fun look of green and white on the leaves. You could always use the coordinating stamps and dies for a perfect look. Using Mini Glue Dots, I added the leaves around the greeting and then placed the flowers over the top with Stampin’ Dimensionals. To finish it off, I added Frosted Epoxy Droplets which I’m super loving. Those things are so pretty and really pop!!!

Check out more samples using the Frosted Floral Suite here and here! I’m really loving this suite! What about you? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

First Frost Clear-Mount Bundle

$49.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

Tufted Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$9.00

Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets

$9.00

Oct 24 2018

All The Shimmer & Shine!!!

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Wednesday!!!! Today, I’m sharing this amazing and very simple card. It’s got all the shimmer & shine which just makes it fabulous!

Can we just stare at this card for another moment??? Isn’t it amazing? The Frosted Floral Designer Series Paper has that amazing shine to it that just makes it pop and look so pretty all on its own. I like letting the paper do all of the work!!!

For this card, I used a Whisper White card base. Next, I layered on a piece of the Frosted Floral Designer Series Paper measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. It’s really hard to pick which piece to place down because both sides are amazing. Then I took another piece of the designer paper measuring 1/2″ x 5-1/4″ and placed it towards the bottom of the card. This offers a nice little contrasting piece to help the greeting stand out.

For the greeting, I stamped it from the First Frost Stamp Set in Soft Suede Ink. The greeting was stamped on Mint Macaron that was punched with the Banner Triple Punch for those perfect banner tips! I added the greeting to the card front on the right side with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a little bit of texture. On the left side, I adhered a little bow with Mini Glue Dots that was made with the Braided Linen Trim. This card was super quick and simple and yet stunning!

Do you prefer quick and simple cards or more detailed elaborate cards? Maybe you prefer a little bit of both depending on the day or how much time you have?? Let me know in the comments below!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Frosted Floral 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

$14.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

First Frost Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$22.00

Banner Triple Punch

$23.00

3/16″ (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim

$7.00

Oct 22 2018

Birthday Star!!!

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! The Frosted Floral Designer Series Paper may look all pretty, floral, and feminine but check out this fun Birthday Star card that is rather masculine.

I started with a Whisper White card base. Next, I took a piece of Mossy Meadow measuring 4-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ and layered on a piece of the Frosted Floral Designer Paper. This paper is beautiful because it is printed on shimmery paper. I love it!!! The Designer Paper measures 4″ x 3″ which is perfect for using up every inch of the 12″ x 12″ sheet. I love when I don’t have to waste any of it!

For the greeting, I cut a piece of Mossy Meadow measuring 2″ x 3″ and layered on a piece of Whisper White measuring 1-3/4″ x 2-3/4″. The greeting was stamped from the Special Celebrations Stamp Set in Soft Suede Ink. This stamp set has greetings for every occasion and a coordinating greeting for the inside. For a little decoration, I added a strip of Burlap Ribbon to the left hand side. On the top, I folded the ribbon to the back side and secured it with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Then placed some Tear And Tape down and pressed the burlap into it. Using the All Is Bright Paperclips, I added the little star which also secured the ribbon. The greeting was then added to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Do you think this card looks masculine? Let me know in the comments below! You could also recreate this card with a more floral piece from the same pack of paper for a feminine look or even a different occasion than birthdays!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Frosted Floral 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

$14.00

Special Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$33.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon

$7.00

All Is Bright Paper Clips

$7.00

Oct 17 2018

Spooky Kitty!!!

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I love kitty cats and think they are just precious and fun. I don’t really feel like black cats are spooky unless it’s Halloween! Do you think this is a spooky kitty??

Today, I’m going to share some tips on how I can create fun Halloween cards without buying lots of Halloween goodies. First of all, I’m not a huge fan of Halloween but that doesn’t mean I can’t make a few cards to send out! Therefore, I like to purchase minimal Halloween products but still create fabulous projects. Do you like to send out Halloween Cards?

For this card, I started with a Pumpkin Pie card base. Next, I took a piece of Highland Heather cardstock and added some Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper to the bottom (4″ x 3″). Using the Black Glittered Ribbon, I tied it into a knot around the top of the designer paper because it smooths out the transition from designer paper to cardstock. Next, I stamped the greeting which is from a past September Paper Pumpkin kit which was Halloween themed. Paper Pumpkin always has perfect holiday stuff in it that can be used over and over. I love it!!! The greeting was stamped in Pumpkin Pie Ink so it pops out on the purple.

Finally for the decorations, I used the Cat Punch and more Toil & Trouble Designer Paper. The spooky hat was fussy cut from one of the sheets. This was quick and it’s super cool to add an accent like this to your card even if you don’t like fussy cutting like me! The cat was added to the card front with Snail Adhesive and the hat was added with Stampin’ Dimensionals for texture.

So for this adorable card, I only purchase the Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper. The Paper Pumpkin subscription stamps and the Cat Punch were items I had on hand already. If you would like to sign up for Paper Pumpkin to get fun holiday stamps for every occasion, click here!!!

I hope you enjoyed this simple and fun card!!! Hope you enjoyed this card and it gives you inspiration for your Halloween Cards this year! Click the supplies below to get yours created!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Toil & Trouble 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Cat Punch

$18.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

$19.00

Oct 16 2018

Technique Tuesday – Securing Chicken Wire to Your Card!!!!

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fun technique!!! We are securing Chicken Wire to your card….well not real chicken wire! Instead Stampin’ Up has created this fun Chicken Wire Element that is super cute and easy to add to your project!

This card is perfect for Fall and Thanksgiving! I’m loving the colors and elements so much from the Country Lane Suite!

I started with an Old Olive card base. Next, I took a piece of Crumb Cake (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped the cotton floral image from the Country Home Stamp Set in Memento Black Ink. I used the Stamparatus so I had even spacing side to side and the images didn’t overlap. Not having to stress about stamp placement is amazing! Using the Stampin’ Blends, I colored the flowers. For the white cotton, I used the White Watercolor Pencil. It worked perfectly! Next, I added this piece to the card front.

For the greeting, I stamped it in Pumpkin Pie from the Country Home Stamp Set. I made sure to stamp it on the right hand side so I had room for my ribbon and bow on the left. Next, I layered this onto a piece of Pumpkin Pie cardstock. For the bow, I actually added a small piece of Braided Linen Thread to the end, wrapping the ends to the back side and securing with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Then I took another piece to tie a bow and secure it on with a Mini Glue Dot. This faux bow look makes it look like it is wrapped around but yet the bow is not sideways! It’s perfect!

Before adding this on, I placed the Chicken Wire Element on the bottom of the Crumb Cake cardstock. I didn’t actually use adhesive on that piece but secured it with the Country Lane Designer Paper. Be sure to place the greeting piece off to the side as a guide for how low the designer paper needs to go so you aren’t covering up the designer paper or all of your stamped flowers. After securing the designer paper, I added the greeting on top with Stampin’ Dimensionals!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Watercolor Pencils

$16.00

Chicken Wire Elements

$4.50

3/16″ (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim

$7.00

Country Lane 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Oct 15 2018

Using Up the Pieces!!!

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! Today, I wanted to share a card I created by using up the pieces I had leftover from the Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper. It’s October so Halloween is almost here and I just had 1 sheet of the paper left. Here is what I came up with.

I tend to cut my designer paper into 4″ x 3″ rectangles a lot because this uses up every inch of the 12″ x 12″ sheet. I like when I can use it all up with no scrap left behind.

Pumpkin Pie is the color I used for the card base. Then I layered on the piece of Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper (4″ x 3″) to the bottom portion of the card front. I tied some Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon around the card for some texture. While it is a bit see through, it still softens the transition from the cardstock to the designer paper. For the greeting, I used the Everyday Label Punch and the Painted Harvest Stamp Set. I stamped it in Soft Suede Ink. The greeting was added to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I thought about adding bling or some sort of embellishment around the greeting but decided to just go simple. What do you think? Let me know in the comments below!

Also, if you would like to check out more samples using the Painted Harvest Stamp Set, click here, here, and here! I had so much fun with that set last year and was excited to get it out again this Fall!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Toil & Trouble 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$11.00

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

$7.50

Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

Everyday Label Punch

$18.00

Oct 9 2018

Technique Tuesday – Black Ice Technique!!!

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you!!! Today, it is the Black Ice Technique which I learned from the fabulous stamper, Karla Endris!!! Thanks Karla for this fun technique!!!

This picture sure doesn’t do this card any justice because you need to rotate it to see the fun shine!!!

I started with a piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock and stamped the tin tile image on each corner. This is from the Country Home Stamp Set and I used Coastal Cabana Ink for that subtle look. Next, I took a piece of the Galvanized Metallic Paper and lightly brushed Stazon Ink up and down the cardstock. Don’t be too heavy handed as you want it to look streaky and not solid. Then I stamped the flowers and pitcher from the Country Home Stamp Set in Stazon Ink and set it with the Heat Tool so it wouldn’t smear.

Now it is time for the ice part of the Black Ice Technique. Simply press the VersaMark Ink all over the top of your image to coat the entire piece. Then add Clear Embossing Powder for all of it and set it with the heat tool. Now you have that glassy shine of your image! I finished it off by coloring with the Stampin’ Blends Markers and layering it onto Basic Black cardstock. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals for some texture, I added it to the card front!

Here is another sample that I created using that same Country Home Stamp Set!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

$9.00

Galvanized Metallic Paper

$5.00

Versamark Pad

$8.50

Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder

$5.00

Heat Tool

$30.00

Oct 4 2018

Stamping Perfect Corners!!!

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Have you ever wanted an image stamped in each corner of your greeting or project?? Today, I’m going to show you how stamping perfect corners is super easy!!!

I am loving this greeting and it was super simple to create. Remember last week when I showed you Stamping In The Round??? We are going to use that same template for this card only this time, you just need to use the squares and not the diamonds on it!

I started with a Blackberry Bliss card base. Next, I took a piece of Tranquil Tide measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ to layer on top. First, I thought it looked too plain so I stamped on it with the greenery from the Peaceful Noel Stamp Set in Tranquil Tide Ink. See the photo above. My husband said it looked too busy so I tried embossing it with the Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder. See the photo below!

Next up, I layered on a piece of the Joyous Noel Designer Series Paper measuring 4″ x 3″. I used this size so I could use up every inch of the fabulous paper! 🙂 I like to add this layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals when placing it on an embossed layer because I feel it is more secure in the grooves of the embossing. If you go the stamped route like the sample up top, you could layer it on with regular Snail Adhesive.

Using a 2-1/2″ square, I placed it in my Stamparatus using the square template. Then I stamped down the corner image in Sahara Sand Ink. After, I stamped, I rotated the cardstock around so a new corner was placed in the stamping spot and stamped it down. Once I had all 4 corners stamped, I stamped the greeting in the center. All of these images are from the Peaceful Noel Stamp Set. I layered this piece onto Blackberry Bliss.

Using the Tranquil Tide Mini Ruffled Ribbon, I flipped over the greeting and placed it along the top with a bit of a tail hanging off. I secured it in place with Stampin’ Dimensionals placed half on the ribbon, half on the cardstock. Then I looped it around and secured the middle section, made another loop and ran the the last piece across the bottom. Once you have it all set, add a few more dimensionals for good measure. After all they are on sale today and I love them so much! Then I added this piece to the card front!