Nov 8 2017

Smitten Mittens!!!

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This Smitten Mittens card is perfect for Christmas, Winter, Valentine’s Day, or any occasion during this entire season! I just love the soft colors and hint of bling!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Next, I stamped the heart stitching at the top and bottom from the Smitten Mittens Stamp Set. I used Powder Pink Ink. Then, I started the layers with Powder Pink measuring 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″. At the top, I layered on a piece of Champagne Foil measuring 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ and then Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Paper (3″ x 3″). Using a nice 3″ square for the Designer Paper makes perfect use of the 12″ x 12″ sheet! I love not having scraps left over because I’m not the best at using them up later.

For the greeting at the bottom, I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 1-1/4″ x 3-1/4″. Next, I stamped the mittens and greeting in Powder Pink. These are all from the Smitten Mittens Stamp Set. I’m not going to lie, it took me a few minutes to make sure I was stamping the mittens correctly and not backwards. 🙂 After stamping, I added this to the bottom portion of the Powder Pink. Using some Powder Pink Ribbon, I tied it around the spot where the 2 papers meet and into a knot. Then I added this piece to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a little texture!

I love the soft look of this. I think it would look stunning in Fresh Fig or Elegant Eggplant as well. It makes a great winter card for any occasion! What would you use this card for? Winter? Christmas? Valentine’s Day? Change the greeting to Birthday, etc? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Smitten Mittens Photopolymer Stamp Set

[144931]

Powder Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad

[144084]

Champagne Foil Sheets

[144748]

Year Of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper

[144640]

Powder Pink 3/8″ Shimmer Ribbon

[144151]

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

Nov 2 2017

Color Me Happy Project Kit!!!

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The Color Me Happy Project Kit just became available on November 1st. It is super fun and fabulous. This kit uses the NEW Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers!!

These cards are super cute and a great way to get started with Stampin’ Blends. I love how the images help me with shading and coloring. Also, I have to say that the envelopes in this kit are like beyond amazing. They are colorful and gold trimmed! Amazing!!!

Okay, so of course this is my favorite because it has flowers. I colored some Rich Razzleberry and some in Pink Pirouette. I simply colored all around the borders of the petal with the dark marker and then blended and filled in with the light color. That gold trim has a sticky back which makes it super easy to use but be careful with wrinkles!

This card is my second favorite because I think it looks like a great Man Card and I love those colors! The paper lanterns were super fun and easy to color. TIP: Be sure to stamp a lantern in the place of the popped up lantern so you still have the string and tail. (opps on my first one!) Another tip would be to stamp rather high up so that your string hits the string going side to side. Of course, if you are a bit off, you can always draw it in with a marker! 🙂

Again with these lanterns, I simply colored the outer edge with the darker color and then blended and filled in with the lighter color!

This card I super love because that greeting is fabulous and scroll-y and has a drop shadow. There are so many coloring options for that. You could color it the same color in light and dark or mix and match. Eeeee So much fun and you all know I send lots of thank you cards each month. (Anyone who orders from me each month receives a card from me.)

That gold trim around the greeting is so fabulous and the color combination for this card is just amazing!

I love this little birdies on this card but that greeting was a pain in the rear. Thank goodness, Stampin’ Up gives you extra labels. Since it is a solid image, be sure to ink it up really well and stamp on a piece of scrap a few times. This helps rough up the stamp and allow for the ink to cover the stamp much better.

For the birdies, I colored in dark all around the edge and on each dark mark. Also, I colored in the tail with the dark. Then I took the light marker and colored in the center and blended it all together. These birdies are just beautiful and would make a fun love birds card for a wedding, anniversary, engagement, etc.

Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!

If you would like to see the unboxing and reveal of this kit, check out the Video Tutorial 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!!! Stay tuned for more videos on Stampin’ Blends!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Nov 1 2017

All Kinds of Shutter Cards!!!

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Back a few months ago, I posted this Shutter Card! Since then I have made all kinds of shutter cards in different patterns and for different occasions! Check them out here! For the directions and video tutorial, click here!

This one was created with the Coffee Break Designer Series Paper. I used the Coffee Cafe Stamp Set and coordinating Coffee Cups Framelits for the front decoration! Bundle & Save 10%

This greeting fits like JUST PERFECTLY so you really have to hold the shutter open real tight. You can stamp the greeting in the middle of the circle before adding the shutters too! Just make sure it is centered!

This one uses the Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper. The greeting and decoration is from the Beautiful Bouquet Stamp Set!

This set is perfect because of the coordinating greeting for the outside and inside. Also, be sure if you front decoration is in the center, only place adhesive on the left side so you aren’t sealing your card shut! 🙂

Of course, I had to do a Christmas Card. I used the Eastern Palace Designer Series Paper. The greeting was stamped using the Star of Light Stamp Set on the Stitched Shapes Framelits. I used the ribbon as the belly band!

Which one is your favorite??? Let me know in the comments below! I think mine is the last one but it’s a tough decision! If you would like to make one of these, here are the direction!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Oct 31 2017

Technique Tuesday – Adding Snow with Embossing Paste!!!

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! We are adding snow with Embossing Paste to create a fabulous winter scene!

I’m not a fan of winter….like at all but this card sure looks amazing. I would be just fine stamping winter and not actually having it happen! Do you like Winter? Let me know in the comments below!!!

I started with a Pool Party card base. Next I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped snowflakes all over in Night of Navy Ink. I used the Colorful Seasons Stamp Set. Now for that amazing snow on the bottom! I simply took a scrap piece of white and tore along the top for texture. Next, I smeared a thin layer of Embossing Paste over the top. Then sprinkle some Dazzling Diamonds glitter all over the top. Right after that, I added Snail adhesive along the bottom of the snowflake stamped white piece and pressed the glitter strip onto it.

I did this while it was still wet for a few reasons. 1. I found that adding it to the base first would allow for glitter to stick and hold around the cardstock and under it. 2. If I let the Embossing Paste dry with the glitter first, sometimes it curls and when I would press it flat, it cracks. Pressing it on while still wet gets a perfect look with minimal glitter and isn’t really not that messy. Simply wash your hands to get any excess glitter off after pressing it on!

Next, I die cut some snowflakes with the coordinating Seasonal Layers Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%). I loved this bundle because there are 3 snowflakes in the set so I only had to crank through the Big Shot once for every card! I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen for adhering the snowflakes to the card. For the greeting, I stamped it with the Snowflake Sentiments Stamp Set and punched it out with the Everyday Label Punch. I punched a second one in Night of Navy and placed that one up and down and the greeting over the top side to side. I added this to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Just stunning!

If you would like to see this in action, check out the Video Tutorial 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

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Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Bundle

[145348]

Embossing Paste

[141979]

Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter

[133751]

Everyday Label Punch

[144668]

Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[144820]

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126970]

Oct 30 2017

Front Door Is Ready For Fall!!!

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! My front door is ready for Fall…..well at least this card is!!!

This card is a bit more detailed than I usually make but it sure is fabulous and turned out amazing!!! Change up the decorations around the door and you have a card for every occasion!

I started with a Very Vanilla card base. Next, I took a piece of Cherry Cobbler (4″ x 5-1/4″) and ran it through the Big Shot in the Brick Wall Embossing Folder. To give a little color and texture to the bricks, I lightly brushed the bricks with a Sponge Dauber and some Cherry Cobbler ink. Then I added this to the card front!

Now for that cute door. I stamped the door image from the At Home With You Stamp Set in Early Espresso onto the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper! Then I die cut it with the coordinating At Home Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%). Be sure that the framelit that creates the open door is on the correct side. You don’t want the door to open backwards. I layered a piece of Very Vanilla behind the door and stamped the greeting on the inside in Cherry Cobbler Ink.

The flowers were all stamped on scrap vanilla cardstock in Basic Gray Archival Ink. Then I used Blender Pens and ink from the ink pads to color everything! I used Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, and Garden Green! It turned out perfect, I think. I added these to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals for some texture! Just fabulous!!!

Do you like to color with Blender Pens or an Aqua Painter? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

At Home With You Photopolymer Bundle

[145351]

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

[144177]

Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[138288]

Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140932]

Blender Pens

[102845]

Oct 26 2017

Quick & Simple Watercolor Christmas!!!

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This quick & simple Watercolor Christmas card is perfect for making multiples and yet super adorable and made with love!

I started with an Old Olive card base. Next, I took a piece of Very Vanilla measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. I stamped the greeting and trees from the Watercolor Christmas Stamp Set. The greeting was stamped in Cherry Cobbler Ink and the trees in Basic Gray Archival Ink. I like the softer look of gray than black. Then, I took the Old Olive Watercolor Pencil and added color to each tree. Using the Blender Pen, I smeared the color around and filled in the trees. Once I was finished with the trees, I added it to the card base. To finish it off, I added some Cherry Cobbler Double Stitched Ribbon around the top. See how simple that was? This card is perfect for making multiples this season!

Don’t forget there are only a few days left of the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Special. Also, orders over $75 will earn the Free Stamp Set of the Month from me. This month you get to pick from the Daisy Delight Stamp Set or Graceful Garden Stamp Set. You will also earn Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers once your order hits $40!

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

Watercolor Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[144838]

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126966]

Cherry Cobbler 1/4″ Double-Stitched Ribbon

[144117]

Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140932]

Watercolor Pencils

[141709]

Blender Pens

[102845]

Oct 25 2017

The Perfect Fall Card!!!

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I feel like this is the perfect fall card. It’s got fall colors and it has that wonderful greeting.

I just love this greeting. It warms my heart and I love sending it to others. Of course, you could always change up the colors and designer paper for all year long! Just perfect!!! 🙂

I started with a Very Vanilla card base. Next, I layered on a piece of Cajun Craze measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. For the center piece, I cut the following pieces:

Early Espresso Cardstock – 2-3/4″ x 4″

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper – 2-1/2″ x 1-5/8″

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper – 1″ x 2″

Very Vanilla Cardstock – 2″ x 1-3/8″

Using the greeting from the Rose Wonder Stamp Set, I stamped the greeting in Cajun Craze Ink. I added a little knot of Crushed Curry Mini Chevron Ribbon to the smaller designer paper, adhering the ends to the back. To ensure my placement was even, I placed all of the piece on the Early Espresso cardstock. Then picking up one at a time, I adhered them down. Then I added this piece to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. You all know how much I love a little texture and those Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Don’t forget that this Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper is one in the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Special!! This special ends on October 31st. Click here to start shopping! If you order is $75 or more, you will earn this month’s Free Stamp Set. It is your choice between the Graceful Garden Stamp Set and the Daisy Delight Stampin Set.

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper

[144613]

Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140697]

Crushed Curry 3/8″ Mini Chevron Ribbon

[144197]

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[119684]

Oct 24 2017

Technique Tuesday – Creating a Glitter Window!!!

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know what that means! I have a fabulous technique to share with you! Today, we are creating a glitter window for the greeting to peek through!

Isn’t this card just stunning with those blues and that glitter and shine! I love it. The best part is that the glitter is contained and won’t flake off all over! Woot Woot! 🙂 Thank you to Julie Davison for the amazing idea! When I first say this, I knew I had to recreate it.

I started with a Night of Navy card base (4-1/4″ x 11″). Next I took a piece of Marina Mist (4″ x 5-1/4″) and die cut a circle using the Layering Circles Framelits. This circle can be in the middle or towards the top, it all depends on how much room you want for the bottom decoration. Then, I set this on the card front and traced a circle onto the navy card front. Using the scallop circle that is just a bit larger, I die cut that from the card front. You don’t have to use the scallop circle but it gives a little texture and cuteness to the inside!

Before completing the glitter window, I stamped the greeting on the inside. First, I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and placed it on the inside on the card. I closed the card and stamped the Peace on Earth from the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set through the hole in Marina Mist Ink. By stamping in the circle, you have perfect placement of your greeting. I added the little decoration to the top and bottom of the greeting in Night of Navy Ink! Once I stamped the greeting (and there were no mistakes) I adhered the white to the inside of the card!

Now for the glitter window, I used 2 squares of Window Sheet and 2 sheets of Adhesive Sheets. I placed a piece of adhesive sheet over each window sheet and covered 1 one of them in Dazzling Diamonds glitter. Then I pressed the two together. It’s okay if the glitter doesn’t go all the way to the edge perfectly because that will hidden anyway! Now to build the window, I added a little bit of Snail Adhesive around the navy circle and placed the window on top. Before adhering the Marina Mist, I tied some Metallic Silver Edge Ribbon around towards the bottom. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere this to the card front! For the decoration, I stamped the deer from the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set in Night of Navy. Using the coordinating Card Front Builder Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%), I die cut the deer and the trees. Then I added those to the card front!

This isn’t a card I would recommend making hundreds of for your Christmas card this season but it’s fun to make for a special few!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Carols Of Christmas Clear-Mount Bundle

[146037]

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter

[133751]

Window Sheets

[142314]

Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets

[144106]

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

Oct 23 2017

I Am Thankful For You!!!

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I have been having so much fun with these sunflowers. You can check out more sample here and here! This greeting, I Am Thankful For You, if great for all year long and especially for Thanksgiving!

I started with a Crumb Cake card base. Next, I layered together a piece of Tangerine Tango (3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″) and the Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper (3″ x 4″). I added this to the center of the card. For the greeting, I used the Painted Harvest Stamp Set. I took a piece of scrap white and stamped the greeting in the middle in Early Espresso Ink. Next, I added the sunflower to the top and bottom with Crushed Curry Ink and Early Espresso Ink. Using the 2″ Circle Punch, I punched it out with the greeting in the middle.

Next, I took a piece of Early Espresso and punched it with the Everyday Label Punch. In order for it to pop out on either side of the circle greeting, I cut it in half to extend it out. Before adding the label pieces, I cut two piece of Burlap Ribbon and placed them on the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals securing them on top. Then I added the label pieces and added Snail to the back. I placed this on the card front in the lower right corner of the designer paper!

After cutting all the pieces of designer paper for the front, I had these small pieces left over. Rather than saving them for a “future project” that I will totally forget about, I just added them to the inside of the card for a little pop of color! I love it!

Don’t forget the Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper is part of the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Special! Click here to start shopping. Ends October 31st!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Oct 20 2017

Christmas Candles…..Can Later Be Used for Birthday Candles!

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!! I love how the Merry Patterns Stamp Set has these Christmas Candles but they can be used all year long as birthday candles and more!!! Perfect!

I started with a Very Vanilla card base. Next I layered on a piece of the Old Olive ombre paper from the Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack. Don’t forget this is one in the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Paper Special this month! Then I used the Layering Ovals Framelits for the main focal point. Using the Merry Patterns Stamp Set, I stamped the outline of the candles first in Basic Black Ink. Next, I stamped one of the candles in full strength Cherry Cobbler Ink and the second one was stamped off once. This gives that variation in color. You could always pick 2 different colors for these too! The flames were stamped in Crushed Curry Ink. I layered this onto the scallop Cherry Cobbler oval and added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

For the greeting, I used a leftover scrap piece from the designer paper and stamped it in Cherry Cobbler Ink. I cut the banner tips on both ends and added it to the bottom of the candles. Using some Cherry Cobbler Double Stitched Ribbon, I tied a bow and adhered it with some Mini Glue Dots. I used the glue dots to rotate the one ribbon so it showed X’s and not the lines. I love using glue dots to make my ribbon look exactly how I want it to! 🙂

If you would like to see more samples using this stamp set, check out this post and this one!

Don’t forget this still time to take advantage of the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Special. Also, all order of $40 or more will earn Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers and orders of $75 or more will also earn the Free Stamp Set of the Month! You get to pick from Daisy Delight or Graceful Garden this month!!

Have a fabulous weekend! Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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