The September Paper Pumpkin Kit was called Autumn Abundance! The beautiful colors with a hint of gold/copper are just stunning!!! Did you get this kit too?!?

While there is no turkey or cornucopia, this card with the leaves and tree stump just screams Thanksgiving to me! I think this would be a fabulous card to send out at Thanksgiving or if you wanted to do something different, you could put your name/guests names on the white tag. This would make a beautiful table setting!

Oh my goodness, who would have thought about adding this pop of blue to a Fall look?!? I know I wouldn’t have! Paper Pumpkin is amazing for giving me color combinations that I wouldn’t have come up with on my own! WOWZA I love this one! Such a beautiful card to use for Thanksgiving or just a general #happymail card!!!

Then the third card in the set is this adorable little notecard. I loved this kit so much because I feel like it went from elegant to wowza to cute! So many fun looks in just one kit! That little mushroom and snail are just precious! I don’t think this card can go in the mail but I have used mine in customer orders, popped in a package I mailed off, and another I hand delivered to a neighbor’s porch!

Which card is your favorite from this Autumn Abundance September Kit?!?! Mine would be the first one…..I think but it is tough decision. Be sure to get signed up for the November Kit before the 10th! Click here to get signed up!

Paper Pumpkin also makes a wonderful gift! You could sign up for the November Kit to have something to wrap under the tree! Another option is to get the November Kit and also get a Pre-paid Subscription so it’s the gift that keeps on giving! Pre-paid Subscriptions come in 1,3,6, and 12 month subscriptions! Click here to check it out!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

When you think of Christmas, what colors come to mind?!? For me I think of red and green a lot but also navy with gold or silver. Today, I’m going to give you some inspiration with green & gold!!!

I love this card design because it uses up all of those leftover scraps of Designer Paper that you just can’t make yourself toss in the trash! Also, it uses different prints so you don’t have to worry about running out of one design in order to make this card!

Simply adhere 10 strips of Green & Gold Designer Paper measuring 1/2″ x 3-3/4″ to the Garden Green Cardstock (4” x 5 ¼”). You could start in the middle and then work your way out and just wing it. You could also try starting on the left and right, working your way to the middle. Simply overlap that center strip to make up for any spacing issues. I also added my strips a little up and a little down to give it a messy look. Add this to a Very Vanilla card base.

For the focal point, die cut Very Vanilla Cardstock with the greenery image of your choice from the Golden Greenery Dies. Die cut scrap pieces of Garden Green and Soft Sea Foam Cardstock with the Greetings of the Season Dies. Stamp Soft Sea Foam label with greeting of your choice in Pecan Pie Ink. Loop Cream Woven Ribbon through the label holes. Using Vanilla Baker’s Twine, tie a knot around the Cream Woven Ribbon to secure. Add Very Vanilla greenery to the card front with a few Mini Glue Dots, but also allowing it move around a bit so it looks more 3D. Then add the labels to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. These dimensionals will also secure the greenery piece down.

You can watch all of this in action on my Online Card Class video and even get more inspiration for ways to use the Green & Gold Suite!!! Want all of the dimensions and color photos, check out my Etsy store!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Golden Greenery Bundle [164117]	Greetings Of The Season Bundle (English) [164113]	Season Of Green & Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [164324]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Cream 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Woven Ribbon [164143]	Very Vanilla 3/4" (1.9 Cm) Satin Ribbon [164120]	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]
Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive Backed Berries [164119]	Eyelet 3 D Embossing Folder [163414]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]

Fall is here and that means the scramble before the holidays has begun! Schedule those Pumpkin Patches and Family Photos. Make plans for holiday travel. School photos, fall sports, and Halloween costumes. We have so much going on already! I have some September News to help you get through some of these!

This Card Keeper Kit is one of the two kits that launched this month and I think it will be the PERFECT gift this season! Teacher gift, hostess gift, Mother In Law, Rob Your Neighbor, and so many others would love this fun and cute consumable gift that comes in handy for months to come. It’s $25 which is the perfect price point as well! If that is high for what you were thinking, check out some others in the Kit Collection that start at $14. Click here to check them all out!

Stampin’ Up! launched their Mini Catalog this month as well! This catalog features stamps, papers, and embellishments to create something for Fall, Winter, Christmas, and more!!! Click here to check it out!!!

For all of my scrapbookers out there……Stampin’ Up! launched a Scrapbooking line this month as well!!! Check out the full brochure here! There are 12″ x 12″ papers, stickers, trim, stamps, and more! Lots of great layouts for the upcoming seasons and holidays too!

Eeeee so much September News this month! I hope this helped….and didn’t overwhelm….you get ready for the upcoming seasons and holidays! Just remember, you don’t have to do it all but you should enjoy what the things that you do decide to do!!! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Today is a BIG DAY!!!! Stampin’ Up! is having Bonus Days & Free Shipping today only – Tuesday, July 23rd!!!! Get your shopping list ready!!! Shop.LaurasStampPad.com

Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on Tuesday, July 23rd on orders of $75 or more!!! Woot Woot! You also will earn Bonus Days Coupons with the order too! If your order is $100, you will earn Free Shipping and $10 in Bonus Bucks! But wait there is more…..you will also get my Free Gift with a $75 order. This month it is the Iconic Celebrations 6″x6″ Designer Series Paper Pack!!!

The Iconic Celebrations Designer Paper is one of the NEW Online Exclusives that was launched this month!!! So many amazing products for the upcoming holidays – Fall, Halloween, Christmas, New Years, etc!!!

You can always order online at Shop.LaurasStampPad.com or you can message me your order and I would be happy to place it for you! 🙂  If you are local and just need a few items, I can always add it to a group order and get you free shipping as well! Those orders will come to my house. Do be sure to enjoy Bonus Days & Free Shipping today as I will be too!

Happy Tuesday!!! Happy Stampin’

~Laura

This year I am having a BOGO Sale with my retired items and it’s set for Tuesday, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. CT!!! This will be a LIVE event on Facebook but no worries if you can’t watch then, you can always shop any time afterwards too!!!

What is a BOGO Sale you might ask?!? I will be showing off my retired products (some have been used and some are new) and there will be a price and a number with each item. You will comment SOLD #5 if you would like to get #5. Then rather than just paying for those products, you GET ONE! After you are done shopping, I will get your total to you with a Hostess Code. Next, you will then shop the New Stampin’ Up! products in the same amount. After you place your online order, I will release the retired items to you! If you are local, you can pick it up. If you live farther away, shipping charges will apply! All of this will take place in my BOGO Sale Facebook Group!

Example:

So for example if you would like 4 of my retired items for a total of $45. Next, you will receive an email from me after you are done shopping to verify the items and total of $45. Then you also will use a Hostess Code that I provided for your online order! Once you have placed your $45 or more online order, you are welcome to pick up your 4 items or I can ship them to you once shipping fees are paid! This means that you get to enjoy new products and get retired products for FREE!!!!

Be sure to get into the BOGO SALE Facebook Group and feel free to invite your friends who would like to participate as well!!! This will all take place Tuesday, June 4th at 6 p.m. CT!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Wowza it’s a crazy month with everything going on!!! If you have younger children, I’m sure you understand. Although honestly, I think everyone is super busy! End of School, Graduations, Recitals, New Stampin’ Up! Catalog, warmer weather, Mother’s Day, Birthdays, and sooooo much more! So I thought I would do a little May News post to share some details of what’s going on with me and Stampin’ Up!

The New Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is officially here! That means amazing new In Colors too! I AM LOVING THESE COLORS! So far, my favorites are Petunia Pop and Peach Pie! How about you?!?! Let me know in the comments. If you are loving the In Colors like me, I have thee best offer for you! You can get them all for FREE!!!! When you join Stampin’ Up! in the month of May, you get to pick out $125 in any product you would like and it’s just $99 (and free shipping).

BUT wait there is more…..you also get the New In Color Bundle (inks, cardstock, markers, and designer paper in each of the 5 colors all for FREE. That’s an $82 value! Woot Woot!!! As a demonstrator, you can do as much or as little as you wish. It’s all about what you want! Click here to join now and get these colors!

I have been getting tons of questions about my Stamp Sale that I always have after a retiring catalog. That sale is happening!!! On Tuesday, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. CT on a Facebook Live!!! It will be a Buy One Get One Sale this year! You will select retired product that you want and then purchase that same amount from the NEW Catalog and I will then give you the retired goodies you picked! So essentially you are getting the retired products for FREE!!! Join the Facebook Group for all of the details and the Live Event! Feel free to invite friends to join the group as well! Everyone loves a good deal so share share share!

I hope you have a wonderful month and remember to take a deep breath. One day at a time! Stay tuned for more May News as the month goes on!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Happy Wednesday!!! It’s an exciting day with the launch of the NEW Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog!!!

This catalog is so beautiful and has a fun textured cover! I found this catalog to be more than just something to shop from but an actual resource for paper crafting. There are color combinations, card layouts, samples, and so much more in this catalog! I found myself ready to go create after looking through it!!! In all honesty, the layout isn’t my favorite in the back. I really enjoyed going to the back and finding all of the inks, papers, punches, dies, etc. That is something I will have to get use to! Start shopping here! Message me your address if you would like a copy of the new catalog!

Now for the NEW 2024-2026 In Colors…..YUM yummy as my son would say! I am in love with these colors. So far, Petunia Pop is my favorite and what I keep grabbing for! The bright and fun shades are just so much fun and I’m excited. Last year, I wasn’t a huge fan but now I’m ready to create and enjoy these colors! Which is your favorite?!?! Let me know in the comments below! Shop the In-Colors here!

I hope you have an exciting day like me whether it’s celebrating the New Annual Catalog or just getting through another day! Cheers!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

WOWZA! I had my Spring Retreat this past weekend and it was amazing! Not as many people this Spring as we had in the Fall but still a wonderful time! Here’s a little retreat recap!

So the theme for the Spring Retreat was SWEETS! I used the Ice Cream Swirl Bundle. The Lighter Than Air Designer Paper (retiring soon) and all of the embellishments (ribbons and dots) were the perfect Spring colors for a fun and fresh look! I love how the images and greetings in the Ice Cream Swirl set fit perfectly for my treats too! Each place setting had a cookie, a name tag, and the Rainbow Gems! I used the greeting “Hope Your Day Is Sweet” as a tag on the gems/cookie! The details on the die cut cone are pretty fabulous too! I love how those turned out and I used various colors for the ice cream!

For the “big prizes” each person got a reusable grocery bag with a tag saying “Make A Wish” and there was a donut on the backside! Inside the bag was the NEW CATALOG!!! That greeting was perfect in many different ways! 😉 They also got their choice of an item (stamps, embossing folder, dies, paper).

I probably should have used the Ice Cream Swirl Bundle for the Make and Takes too but I went with new In Colors and Product instead. Just a little sneak peak for the attendees and I couldn’t resist!

We all enjoyed the day together working on various crafts – coloring, card making, scrapbooking, digital scrapbooking, and more! I took a few projects and felt like I did a little bit of all of them and finished none of them. Oh well, I had a wonderful day out of the house with my friends! It was perfect!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 9th which is when the Fall Retreat will be!!!! Hope to see you then!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Ice Cream Swirl Bundle (English)

[162771]

Lighter Than Air 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162747]

Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots

[162758]