Jul 1 2016

Fabulous Friday – Parties & Stamp Room Renovation!!!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!!! I thought I would bring back a little Fabulous Friday fun!!! This month has been full of fun, excitement, and craziness!!! June started out with the launch of the New Catalog. You can check it out online here or message me here for a copy of your own! I had my new catalog launch parties; aka Girls Night Out!!! I love these events because they are so full of excitement. I have lots of prizes for everyone. There are displays of samples using the new product as well as the new product itself. It isn’t very easy to see but in the 2 photos above, all of the ladies are Ohhh & Ahhh-ing over the Baby Bear Stamp Set. It is just precious! Everyone gets to create 2 projects and enjoy some yummy sweet too! I’m just glad I didn’t melt the cupcakes like last time.

These are the 2 cards that everyone got to make. You can see more information about them here – Flamingo and Polka Dots.

Another exciting….and stressful moment this month is my Stamp Room Renovation. We recently got an IKEA nearby. I have been looking for a better way to store my cardstock and I found these!

I have waited a bit to test them out before sharing but I LOVE THEM!!! They are metal and sturdy. The lips are perfect for a label and they slide very well. I do have to say that you can’t stack each shelf full or it will start to bow out a little. I have 2-3 shelves for each color family. This is just part 1.

Part 2: Last Friday, my husband and I were thinking of ways to make more room and change up my Stamp Room. We thought outside the box. We decided a kitchen table with shelves around it was better than my old desk in the middle of the room. Within 2 hours, we found a table on a local Swap & Sell site and brought it home. Saturday was craziness with moving stuff around. I’m not the best decorating but I do like things organized. One of the biggest things that I want to do is label everything with a cute decorative label. Stay tuned as I will post more as I get it finished. If you have any ideas for storage of ribbon, I would love to hear it. Another thing I am struggling with is a spot for my paper cutter. I use to have a cubby in my desk that I slide my Stampin’ Trimmer and Stampin’ Scrub but now that are just on the table. Should I hand a shelf under the table? Ideas? Let me know in the comments below!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I’ll see you back here on Monday! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 30 2016

Swirly Bird!!!

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The Swirly Bird Stamp Set and coordinating Swirly Scribbles Thinlits (Bundle & Save 10%) look a little odd at first glance. When you start playing with the images, you realize how many crazy different looks you can get – flowers, bears, flags, sailboats, kites, and even the 60’s era with the swirls and fun! 🙂 Be sure to subscribe to my blog on the right hand side bar so you don’t miss all these amazing ideas!

Now let’s get started on today’s creation. I started with a Emerald Envy card base. Then I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and I stamped the solid swirl image from the Swirly Bird Stamp Set a little to the right side in the middle in Emerald Envy. Then I stamped the splatter dots in the same color diagonal from the bottom left to the upper right. I inked the image up, stamped, rotated 90 degrees and then stamped again (skipping over the swirl). This gave a variation of color and a wider pattern. I thought it needed a little bling so I took my Wink of Stella Brush and squeezed it a little to allow more glitter on the tip. Then I tapped the pen on my finger over the project to allow splatter of glitter. You can see a large drop of it in the bottom right corner….it is a technique you can’t predict or control. 🙂 Now you are done with the background and can add this piece to your card base. Using the swirl from the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Set, I die cut one in Emerald Envy with the Big Shot. On the left hand side, I tied some Emerald Envy Ruched Ribbon around the swirl. The best way to add this piece to your card is with the Fine Tip Glue Pen. Just add a little in spots around the swirl and place it over the stamped swirl, hold a few seconds and you are golden! For the greeting, I stamped the banner from the Thoughtful Banners Stamp Set and punched it out with the Duet Banner Punch (Bundle & save 10%). Then I stamped the greeting in the middle and added it to my card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

I love the monochromatic look of this card so it would be great to make with your favorite color or the color you have tons of paper in. It was hard not to add in another color. I think making it 2 colors would be super fabulous as well!!!

If you would like to see a video showcasing the Swirly Bird Bundle, check out the video tutorial below or click here. Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe. I post videos every Tuesday and Thursday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 29 2016

Sweet Little Orange Kitten!!!

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I admit it……I’m a cat person!!! I just love little kittens to play with, the purring, the craziness, the soft kitty. But don’t worry, there is a puppy in this stamp set for all of you puppy lovers out there as well! 🙂 A comfy swing, a purring kitty, and a cool breeze is the perfect combination for a relaxing moment!

This card was created with a Crumb Cake card base. Then I took a piece of Very Vanilla measuring 5″ x 3″. I stamped the swing from the Sitting Here Stamp Set in Basic Gray for that softer look. When stamping the swing be sure it is inked up really well and be sure to press in the middle for a good stamped image. The greeting is from the same set and stamped in Dapper Denim. Be sure that both images are towards the left so that you can tear the right edge. I used an Aqua Painter to color in the swing in Crumb Cake and cushion in Dapper Denim. For the kitty, I stamped him onto scrap Very Vanilla in the Basic Gray and colored him with Peekaboo Peach! I cut him out and adhered him to the swing with the Fine Tip Glue Pen! Once it is all dry, you will want to tear along the right hand side – small little tears. You will also tear a piece of Dapper Denim. I used a scrap piece measuring 5″ x 1-1/2″. You just need a little bit to add some adhesive and stick it on the edge of your swing piece. Once that is attached, I wrapped some Linen Thread around and tied a bow. I attached this to the card front and then it’s done! I love it! This card is perfect for so many occasions!

What occasion would you use this card for? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 28 2016

Technique Tuesday – Swirly Flag!!!

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You know what that means! I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! This is another fabulous one just in time for 4th of July!!! Check out last week’s fabulous Red, White, and Blue creation too!

Isn’t it beautiful?!?!?!?! I love a good Red, White, and Blue flag image! The Swirly Scribbles really gives the flag that perfect waving look too! I love it!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Swirly Scribbles Thinlits, Big Shot, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Cardstock, Star Stamp

I started with a Whisper White card base. Then you will need 3 Real Red or Cherry Cobbler die cuts using the long wavy image in the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits. You will want to keep all of the pieces that you pop out as well. Starting at the bottom of your card, adhere one of the red scribbles to your card with the Fine Tip Glue Pen. You don’t need to cover the entire back of the swirl but be sure to get the ends really well. The piece is longer than your card so you can either place it in the middle and trim both ends or place it to one side and trim the other side. You will then adhere the next red scribble above that one. If there is an open white spot between the 2 scribbles, this is where you will find one of the pieces that popped out of the thinlit that fits perfectly! See the 2 pieces in the black circles below!

With the 3rd red scribble, you will only need about half of it as the other half of the card will have the blue portion. For the stars, I took a piece of Night of Navy cardstock and placed the scribbles thinlit at the bottom of the cardstock and ran it through the Big Shot. This gave me the bottom curve. Then I did the same thing up higher to create the top curve. If you wanted the perfect spacing for 50 stars or a greeting, etc, you would measure out this piece in order to fit that. I pretty much create a piece that fit the card (eyeball it) and then stamped as many stars on it as possible. I used the star image from the Tin of Cards Stamp Set. There are lots of star images you can use from stamp sets, punches and framelits. It’s all up to you on how you would like it to look! I stamped the star in VersaMark Ink and added Silver Embossing Powder and heated it with the Heat Tool to melt. I added this piece to the card front once it cooled! There are lots of different ways you could do the stars portion. I even had a class on this card and one stamper used a Night of Navy scribble in the corner and it was super cute. I wish I would have snapped a picture of it!

If you would like to see this in action, check out my Video Tutorial below or click here! Be sure to to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe if you are new. I post every Tuesday and Thursday!

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Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 27 2016

Pop of Pink Suite!!!

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I am in love with the Pop of Pink Suite!!! The Pop of Paradise Stamp Set, the Pop of Pink Designer Paper, the Melon Mambo Thick Baker’s Twine, and a touch of gold just make it amazing!!! I love it all!!! You can see more samples using these products here, here and here!

For this card, I started with a Basic Black card base measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″. I picked this size because I wanted to wrap the Melon Mambo Thick Baker’s Twine around the card and this size requires less twine! 🙂 Then I cut 2 Whisper White pieces measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″, one for the front and one for the inside since black is hard to write on. I stamped the leaves from the Pop of Paradise Stamp Set all over the front and in the corners of the inside piece. I used Melon Mambo and Basic Black for the leaves. I adhered these 2 pieces onto my card base. Then I took some strips of the Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper and added banner tips with the Banner Triple Punch and layered them onto the front of the card. You could really use any of the patterns in the pack which makes this card fun and versatile when making multiples! I tied some of the Melon Mambo Thick Baker’s Twine around the card and tied it into a bow. To fray the ends a bit, I just ran my finger nail down the ribbon ends and it untwisted and frayed out like that! For the greeting, I used the Hello from the Pop of Paradise Stamp Set. I stamped it in VersaMark Ink onto scrap white cardstock. I added Gold Embossing Powder and heated it with the Heat Tool to melt. Once it cooled, I punched it out with the 1-3/8″ Circle punch! I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals – partially because I wanted to make the greeting POP and because I placed it over the twine and didn’t want it to look bumpy. With the Stampin’ Dimensionals, it is nice and smooth onto of the twine! I love it!

What is your favorite suite in the new catalog – Pop of Pink? Festive Birthday? A Little Foxy? Affectionately Yours? Floral Boutique?? Or one of the many others? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 24 2016

Beautiful Basket of Flowers!!!

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!! Here in Illinois it has been a hot week and I have to say in order to keep my basket of flowers looking beautiful I have to water them every evening. So far, so good but I have more “inky fingers” than a green thumb so we shall see how long I can get them to last! 🙂

For this beauty, I started with a Peekaboo Peach card base and I splattered some Peekaboo Peach Ink onto it with an Aqua Painter just for a little texture. I stamped the greeting on the bottom in Dapper Denim from the Sitting Here Stamp Set! The Baker’s Twine I used is actually retired but I have made some since this sample using the new Gold Natural Trim! Perfect!!! For the Flower Basket, I stamped it from the Sitting Here Stamp Set in Basic Gray Archival Ink. I also stamped the line image below the basket in the same. That image is perfect for getting that shadow line so the basket doesn’t look like it is floating! I used the Basic Gray because I like the softer look for the image (rather than black) and since I watercolored the images I needed something that wouldn’t bleed! I colored in the image with an Aqua Painter and used Dapper Denim, Peekaboo Peach, Emerald Envy, and Chocolate Chip. I love it. I layered this piece (2″ square) onto a 2-1/4″ Dapper Denim square. I attached it to my card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

If you would like to see more samples using the Sitting Here Stamp Set, check them out here and here and stay tuned. I have been having so much fun with this set!!! 🙂

Yesterday I posted a video showing you how to fix an ink pad that has been stamped in with the wrong color. It happens to everyone, you get on a roll and start stamping and hit the wrong ink pad or think it is one color when it is another. Have no fear, it is really easy to fix. You can check that out here!!!

Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday!!! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 23 2016

Washi Tape Background!!!

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I am loving the Pop of Pink Suite and this card is just amazing!!! It is fairly simple to create as well since the background is just strips of Washi Tape. It rips with your fingers so no tools necessary. The hardest part was the gold embossed greeting!

I started with a Melon Mambo card base! Then I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and the Pop of Pink Designer Washi Tape to create the background. You will want to start in the middle or close to it, not the farthest edge. When you start on the edge it is hard to see a pattern and follow it. For the card above, I started with the black with gold confetti strip (3rd from the bottom). Just place it down at any angle and that is your template. Then you will take another color/pattern and place it above or below at the same angle and spaced as far apart as you wish. Keep working your way out till the entire piece is covered. There are 5 different rolls of washi tape in the pack so you get lots of patterns. You can work with just 1 or 2 or use all of them like mine. For the greeting, I used the Pop of Paradise Stamp Set. I inked it in VersaMark and stamped it onto a scrap piece of Whisper White. I poured some Gold Embossing Powder of the top and set it with the Heat Tool. This heart coordinates with the Sweet & Sassy Framelits but you can also fussy cut it by hand! For the loops, I used Metallic Gold Thread and Melon Mambo Thick Baker’s Twine. I wrapped the thread around 4 fingers (2 loops for pink, lots of loops for gold). Then you will slide the loops off your fingers and then twist into a figure 8 and place on the back of the heart greeting. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, you will place them on top of the ribbon (especially the ends) to hold it down and also adhere this piece to your card. Love it!!!

If you would like to see this all in action, check out my Video Tutorial below or click here. Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe if you’re new! I post every Tuesday and Thursday!

How do you like to use your Washi Tape? Let me know in the comments below. I love the background style the best!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 22 2016

Happy 8th Birthday!!!

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I just couldn’t not share this card with you all. I know that the Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper is no longer available but it’s too cute to not share. Also, I know we all have tons of Designer Paper that we are hoarding so you can always use your favorite!

I started with a Pool Party card base and added a piece of the Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper (4″ x 5-1/4″). For the greeting banners, I cut a strip of Blushing Bride cardstock into a 1″ strip and added the banner tips to the right hand side. I stamped the Happy in Watermelon Wonder close to the right hand side banners. Then I trimmed off on the left hand side. I then added banner tips on the left side, stamped the Birthday and trimmed it off. I found it easier to cut around the greeting rather than trying to make it fit. Also, it’s a great way to use up those little scraps. I added these banners to the card front. For the main part, I die cut out a 2-1/2″ Circle with the Layering Circles Framelits. I brushed the edges of the circle with a Sponge Dauber and Watermelon Wonder Ink. I added this to the center of my card front. For the 8, I stamped it from the Number of Years Stamp Set onto Whisper White cardstock and die cut it with the Large Numbers Framelits. I stamped the “th” and banner from the same set and die cut it out as well. I added the 8 to my card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. You will have to cut the hexagons in half or use some of the edging. The “th banner” was added to the card flat! You could always create this card but leave off the number until it is time to use it. You could create this girly card and a more masculine card to always have on hand, then die cut the numbers as needed!

Stock up on the NEW Designer Series Paper and lots of the other items in the New Catalog this month with all of these special offers. Have you checked out the New Catalog? Click here to see it all! As a Hostess, you can earn an additional $35 in Free Product when your party reached $350. That can be a single order, catalog party, online party, or private class with your friends. If you Want It All, you can join Stampin’ Up in June and get $125 in any product of your choice for $99 PLUS 2 additional stamp sets!!! Click here for more information!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 21 2016

Technique Tuesday – Red, White, & Blue One Sheet Wonder

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday everyone!! You know what that means! I have a fabulous technique to share. It isn’t a new one but it’s a popular one. I had a request to do a One Sheet Wonder in Red, White and Blue!!! This One Sheet Wonder was created by me! I stamped a sheet of 12″ x 12″ Whisper White cardstock to create all 14 cards!

Aren’t they beautiful??? Quick, simple and super fun!!! I started with 1 sheet of 12″ x 12″ Whisper White cardstock and stamped the stars image from the Perpetual Birthday Calendar Stamp Set all over in Night of Navy ink. Yes I did stamp that image like 500 million times. 🙂 It was totally worth it though!!! Now I have my “designer paper” and it is time to cut it into pieces. Here is a template!

You can always change your’s up and create any style of pieces you would like. I usually leave that little 1/4″ on there rather than cutting it off the bottom left corner. I cut the top portion into two 5-1/2″ x 2″ pieces to get even more cards. It’s all up to you!

Once I had all of the designer paper cut into pieces, I cut 14 card bases in Real Red cardstock! I also pulled out some scrap white cardstock and stamped the greeting. I used the Thoughtful Banners Stamp Set and coordinating Duet Banner Punch (Bundle & Save 10%). Now it’s time to assemble!

I added all of the designer pieces to the cards and then attached the greeting. Some of the pieces I added a little bit of Night of Navy to layer and add some more color! Of course the greetings were added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

These cards would be perfect to make for party invites for a 4th of July Party, July Birthdays, or a thank you to our service men and women!! There are endless possibilities with cards like these!

I made all 14 cards with just one sheet of 12″ x 12″ paper. How amazing is that?!?!?! I love it! You could use lots of the images from the Perpetual Birthday Calendar Stamp Set to have cards for all seasons and events!

If you would like to see this in action, check out my Video Tutorial below or click here! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe if you are new. I post every Tuesday and Thursday!

If you would like to see other One Sheet Wonders, check them out here! Let me know in the comments below which one your favorite is. Also, let me know if you have any requests for what the next one will be! 🙂

Also, don’t forget all of the fabulous deals going on in June! The New Catalog is out! Have you checked it out? Click here to see it all! June is a great time to get lots of items on your wish list. As a Hostess, you can earn an additional $35 in Free Product when your party reached $350. That can be a single order, catalog party, online party, or private class with your friends. If you Want It All, you can join Stampin’ Up in June and get $125 in any product of your choice for $99 PLUS 2 additional stamp sets!!! Click here for more information!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 20 2016

Circle, Circle, Dot, Dot!!!

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack is full of bright colors! I created this adorable card, which is my favorite of all of them. When making multiples though, there are only 4 sheets of every pattern in the stack. Have no fear though, you can use any of the other designs as well! Check out all of these!

I started with a Sweet Sugarplum card base. Then I took a piece of the Playful Palette Designer Series Paper measuring 4″ x 3″. I rounded the 2 right side corners with the Corner Punch. I wrapped some of the Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon around and tied a knot. I am loving this new ribbon. It is fun, elegant, and super easy to use! Then I placed this piece on the card in the upper portion but you could always center it. For the greeting, I used the Thoughtful Banners Stamp Set and coordinating Duet Banner Punch (Bundle & Save 10%). I stamped the banner edge in Peekaboo Peach and the Celebrate in Sweet Sugarplum. I am loving the new In-Colors! When I placed the greeting on the card, I thought it got lost a little bit with the background paper so I added some punched circles. I used Peekaboo Peach and Sweet Sugar Plum circles and overlapped them. I placed the greeting on top with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Quick and simple cards that could be used for any occasion! I love it! You could use this style with any designer paper and greeting stamp set!

Now that the New Catalog has been out for a bit, what is your favorite Designer Series Paper?? Let me know in the comments below. Pop of Pink is my favorite and there are a lot in 2nd place! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Fabulous Friday – Parties & Stamp Room Renovation!!!

Swirly Bird!!!

Sweet Little Orange Kitten!!!

Technique Tuesday – Swirly Flag!!!

Pop of Pink Suite!!!

Beautiful Basket of Flowers!!!

Washi Tape Background!!!

Happy 8th Birthday!!!

Technique Tuesday – Red, White, & Blue One Sheet Wonder

Circle, Circle, Dot, Dot!!!