Jul 7 2015

Technique Tuesday – Tin of Cards!!!

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a technique to share with you…..the “technique” this week is quick and simple and a wonderful gift item for anyone!!!! The NEW Stampin’ Up! Catalog has so many wonderful kits in it and I love each one of them. So far though, my favorite is the Tin of Cards Project Kit!!! I think the Mint Macaron and White striped tin is just adorable!! The kit makes 16 cards with envelopes and dividers for the tin to keep the tin organized! This is the perfect gift item for anyone! We all need cards to use throughout the year so this is perfect for any occasion (I started listing them but it went on and on)!!!

Look at all of this! It is stunning and would make a wonderful gift!!!! Now lets get into the specifics!!!

Are you swooning over this adorable tin like me??? I love it!!! The kit comes with 9 tabbed cards for you to create. There are lots of the Mint Macaron Designer Papers for you to pick from (and 1 extra) to adhere to the front. Then the Tin of Cards Stamp Set has these adorable 3 sided rectangle image that fits perfectly on each tab and then of course all of the card types – Birthday, Thanks, Sympathy, Wedding, Just Because, Baby, Hello, Congrats, Misc. You could always use this for a recipe card box and add other tags to those tabs!

Here is the first set of cards! There are 4 each of 4 designs and coordinating envelopes. This set has these amazing die-cut card bases with that heart across the front. You just adhere the designer series paper in, stamp your greeting on the banner, and add some epoxy hearts! It’s that simple! You can always mix it up and turn your paper over like I did in one of them (that wasn’t a mistake). You can place your greeting and hearts any where you wish and you can use any greeting you need!!!

I love these the most I think!!! That gold foil POPS so much….even my photos were all shiny! I love it! I stamped the Happy on the gold foil and on the white card. The kit came with the white circles already with greetings on there (in lots of different languages) or you could always stamp a greeting from the Tin of Cards Stamp Set in the middle! I love the look of the Baker’s Twine behind a greeting but I think I need to practice some more…..mine all came out looking a little weird I thought. To finish these cards off, there are clear epoxy stars randomly placed on the card!!!

These cards were super quick and simple. The base was already printed with the Bermuda Bay strip. Adhere the Crushed Curry Designer Paper and stamp the border from the Tin of Cards Stamp Set along the top. It was easy to stamp the border because it is a Photopolymer stamp set and you can overlap the center since it is covered by the greeting. I was really impressed with the stamped image on the wooden accents. It came out really clear and bold. I was thinking it would look all grainy and light. Woot Woot for that! Then finish it off with the die cut gold glimmer hearts. I wanted the one to be more manly so I just put 2 hearts on another one!!!

These cards are amazing but they took a little bit longer. All of the butterflies came die cut out already. The vanilla solid butterfly is stamped with a greeting to match the main greeting. Then I used Mini Glue Dots in the center of the butterfly to adhere the yellow one onto the vanilla one. I used them for the coral medium butterfly as well. For the little butterfly I used the curly border stamp to create a center. I also stamped that border on the top and bottom of the card base. The original card base comes with that rectangle popped out and you adhere the polka dot window sheet over that cut out. Behind the big butterfly is some gold thread that is wrapped in loops and peaking out. You really can’t see it in these photos. Now add your butterflies and greeting and you are all set.

Also, look at all of these leftover pieces – 8 white circles, tons of gold foil strips, gold thread, 4 banners, white hearts, and a mint maracon piece of designer paper!!!

To see all of these up close and in action, be sure to check out my Video Tutorial here!!! You can also check out the unboxing and reveal of this kit here! Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and let me know if there is something you would like to see in action and I’ll do my best to make it happen!

Start thinking of those upcoming holidays and gifts that you need so you can order these kits now!!! Click here to get yours today!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 6 2015

No Bones About It!!!

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

How cute is this Dino-rrific card??? I love it!!! There are so many possibilities and color options with these dinosaurs too! I struggled with creating this card because I wanted to do it all on just this one card. I had to stop, step back, and say Laura you can make another one. Does anyone else talk to themselves while stamping?? No? Just me! Okay!

Let’s get started on how to create this masterpiece with the No Bones About It Stamp Set! I have a Cucumber Crush card base which I stamped the dino feet along the bottom in Cucumber Crush as well. I added the greeting in Memento Black Ink! Then in the middle of the card base I added a 2″ strip of Designer Series Paper from the Cherry On Top Stack! I cut out a piece of Pacific Point measuring 3″ x 3″ and Whisper White measuring 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″! On the white piece, I stamped the greenery piece along the top in Cucumber Crush. I stamped a few times before going back to the ink pad which is how I got those various shades. Then I stamped the dino in Pacific Point. I did another sample where I stamped his bones in black and I didn’t really like that. I’m not a fan of black and blue together so I think that is why. I can’t wait to play with this set and the different colors more and more. I added the stamped white piece to the Pacific Point cardstock and then added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. All done!! This card would be perfect for kids and kids at heart!

What colors would you stamp your dinosaurs in? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 3 2015

Fabulous Friday!!!

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Friday is here and it’s Fourth of July Weekend!!! Woot Woot! My husband got the day off work so I guess that means I should take the day off as well!! 🙂 Yeah for a day spent with the hubby!!! But first check out ALL OF THESE items on the Weekly Deals! Stampin’ Up! decided to add more items to the list this week! Love it!!!

What are your favorites??? I ordered some of the Silver Sequin Trim!!!! I was super excited to see that in the New Catalog because I’m more of a silver girl. Although the gold is starting to grow on me!!! 🙂 Also, I love having all of the Circle Punches. It is just so simple to grab the punch, POP, and you are all set to continue on your project!!! Calypso Coral Seam Binding is some of the most gorgeous ribbon ever. I’m not a huge fan of seam binding because it frays sometimes and I like a clean cut but oh my goodness the coral is just amazing! I know I’m crazy! Be sure to stock up on Fast Fuse at this price or if you are like me and you threw away half of the Fast Fuse contraption, you need to get another one. With the Snail Adhesive, you pop it apart and throw away the one side and keep the other side to pop in a refill. Well I pulled apart my Fast Fuse and did the same thing……not realizing you keep both sides and pop in the refill tape. See even demonstrators make mistakes! Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack as well. Stampin’ Up! added goodies on there this week and the items are up to 60% off!

Don’t forget to check out my YouTube Channel as well!! I posted a few fabulous videos this week on there!!

Happy 4th of July (be safe)!!!! See you on Monday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 2 2015

Cards & Home Decor with Project Life!!!

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

On Monday, I shared with you a few of the pages that I have created with Project Life!!! You can check that out here! Today, I’m going to share with you a few other ways to use your Project Life Card Collections!!!

How adorable and simple are these cards?? These were all made with the Moments Like These Card Collection! I added some greetings from the Remembering Your Birthday, Lovely Amazing You Stamp Set, Blessed By God Stamp Set, and Friendly Wishes Stamp Set. I added some Rhinestones, Linen Thread, and punched flowers and I was all set!

Here are a few others using cards from a few other Card Collections. The Hi card was simply made by adding the Card Collection to a card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals! It can’t get much simpler than that!!!

Here are a few more cards that were created at the Project Life Class that I had. I love how creative everyone got! So simple and yet so fabulous!!!

Here is another set of cards that were created with the Moments Like These Card Collection and the Love Story Card Collection! The card on the right was created by one of the stampers in my class as a wedding card and then this is the gift!

This is an 8″ x 10″ piece that will go in a frame with pictures in the black squares! How fabulous is that?? I love it!!!

Here is an 8″ x 10″ framed piece that I created! I used the Moments Life These Card Collection and then added the Washi Tape and Sequins from the Accessory Pack! Love it! I did the writing with the Project Life Journal Pens! Love those things!

There are so many wonderful things you can create with the Project Life Card Collections!!! Have you tried Project Life yet? Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 1 2015

Shades of Green!!!

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy July!!! I can’t believe it is July already….where does time go??

Today I’m sharing one of my “Man Cards” with you! This one is basic and could be used for any occasion for a guy! I started with a Crumb Cake base and then added a piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Then I took a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock (3-3/4″ x 5″) and stamped on it. For the ombre look, I used the image from the Work of Art Stamp Set and inked it up in Mossy Meadow. Starting at the top, I stamped it and then continued to move down and stamp again without ever returning to the ink pad. So simple and yet super amazing looking!! I also stamped the greeting in Mossy Meadow. It is from the Crazy About You Stamp Set. The tree from Lovely As A Tree was stamped in Chocolate Chip! I added the stamped piece to the Mossy Meadow and wrapped some Linen Thread around it twice and tied a knot (not a bow, since it’s a man card). I added this to my card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals!!! Simple and yet fabulous and not flowers, pink or girlie!!! Love it!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 30 2015

Technique Tuesday – Explosion Card Insert

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday All!!!! Tuesdays means one thing and that is a fabulous technique!!!! Today, I’m sharing with your this fabulous Pop Up Explosion Card Insert. It is super fun and has a 10 on the WOW scale. Also, it can be inserted into any card you create!!!

Did you think I was going to give it all away with the first picture??? Ha, you have to wait a smidge longer! 🙂 How cute and simple is this card already though!!! Love Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set and Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper!!!!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: a piece of printer paper, Bone Folder, and stamps to decorate

This is rather simple once you get the folds down! (That is a big part of it. hehe) You will need a piece of 8-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ Printer Paper. If you use Whisper White cardstock it is too bulky and thick. I started out folding the piece of printer paper in half so that I would know where the middle was. Be sure when you fold it that you are use a bone folder for a nice strong crease and it will fold and unfold much better this way. Now that you know where your center is, you can start stamping all over……like this!!!!

See how fabulous that is!!!! You totally have to watch the video below to see it in action! It is amazing!!! You can see my center line right above the greeting “there’s something really worth celebrating today…” I wanted that line so I knew to stamp that greeting either right above or right below for the center. That is the only fold that I did in the beginning because it is much harder to stamp on folded paper than flat. So I stamped the greetings from the Remembering Your Birthday Stamp Set and the candles, confetti, and cupcake from the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set!!! Once you have decorated, it is time to do the rest of the folds. Fold it in half diagonal corner to corner both ways so that it creates an “X” on your paper. So now you should have a line across the middle and an X. So now, fold it in half diagonal on the line you created to make a triangle. Fold it again on the other diagonal line, making it into a smaller triangle. Now with your triangle, you will fold in both ends that have the open sides (not folding the tip that is all folds but the other 2 that have openings so you can see your stamped images). I hope that makes sense…..that is why I created a Video Tutorial. 🙂 Fold the 2 sides into the middle, be sure to use your Bone Folder for those nice strong creases. Now unfold it all and it’s time to make it into the explosion piece. You are done making new folds. Fold it in half on your line, pop in the large triangle sides. Then you will pop in the 4 little triangles as well. Now you are all done and it is time to insert it into any card!!! I used Fast Fuse for a strong hold but I’m pretty sure that Snail would work as well! Add adhesive all along the edges, peak in to see if you added it to the top or bottom so you are inserting it into your card correctly. Then lay it in your card, adhesive side up, be sure to line it up with the edge of the card and centered. The point of the insert should be in the crease of the card. Once it is all lined up, close the card, pressing on that adhesive. Now flip it over, add adhesive to the other side and again, close the card to seal it. You are all done and can decorate the front of your card as well!

For the front, I used the Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack and then added another cupcake from the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set! Now for what you have been waiting for……the Video Tutorial. I hope it helps you create this amazing insert because it is really fairly easy (just hard to write out). Let me know if you have any questions and feel free to share your creations. I would love to see them!!!

Don’t forget to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 29 2015

Memory Keeping with Project Life!!!

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Have you heard about Project Life??? It is a wonderful line of memory keeping products that make it fun and simple. For anyone who has never scrapbooked before, this is totally for you because it is simple and yet exactly what you want – organized photos with information to remember through the years!!! To get started all you need are your photos, an album, pages, a Card Collection Kit, and Journaling Pens. It is that simple! I’m serious!!! Of course you can always add more embellishments and do more to the pages but I think they look great when they are simple! My style of memory keeping is lots of photos and some journaling with very little foo foo. Everyone has their style!

Here is a page that I did for my Family Album! This album has about 2-4 pages each year from the Family Reunion. I love how I didn’t have to cut the pictures at all; I just slid them right in! Also, I loved the 4 pockets for me to journal on. It was perfect. Another bonus I love about Project Life is that many of the cards have a grid or lines on them which make it perfect to write without trailing down or going big to little when you write. Come on, I’m not the only one out there who does that?? 🙂 I used a little washi tape and a few stickers from the Accessory Pack. That little green heart on the far right is covering up a mistake…..come on we all make them and just know how to fix it!!!!

Here is another page that I did which was quick and simple. I popped the photos in, a decorative Card Collection and a journaled card collection with a little washi tape!!! Love it!!

I have done “traditional” scrapbooking in all size. I have done digital scrapbooking and now I have done Project Life. Each one has its pros and cons and it is all based on personal preference! I have done a few classes on Project Life and I have really enjoyed seeing all of the creations!!! Stay tuned as I will be showing you some OTHER things that you can create with the Project Life Card Collection!!

Also, if you would like to see what the Moments Like These Card Collection and Accessory Pack looks like, check out this Video!

Have you tried Project Life? What do you think? Leave me a comment down below!

Happy Memory Keepin’

~Laura

Jun 26 2015

Fabulous Friday!!!

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday everyone!!!! It has been a great week as I have been “playing” with lots of new stuff and prepping for upcoming classes as well as working on lots of weddings which make me so happy! I love weddings!!! Speaking of love……check out what I got in the mail this week from a blog follower – Julia D.! She sent cards for the Ronald McDonald House!!!! Thank you so much!!!

Of course it wouldn’t be a Friday without the Weekly Deals!!!

Oh how I love my some Glimmer Paper and Embossing Folders!!! Time to stock up for sure!!!

Also, I have been posting lots of videos lately on My Channel – Laura’s Stamp Pad!!! The latest ones have been the Unboxing and Reveal of the Tin of Cards Project Kit in the new catalog and Unboxing and Reveal of the Sweet Stack Project Kit! It has been requested that I do a video on the assembly of the Sweet Stack Kit so I will be working on that as well! If you have a video request, leave me a comment down below and I will do my best!!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!! I’m off to the Muny in St. Louis tomorrow to see Hairspray! YEAH!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 25 2015

Cupcakes = Happiness!!!

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The greeting on this card is amazing and so true! I love love love cupcakes and they bring me lots of happiness! 🙂 This was one of the first cards that I created with the Sprinkles of Life Ronald McDonald House Stamp Set!!!

I used the NEW In-Colors – Watermelon Wonder and Tip Top Taupe for this card!!! I started with a card base of Watermelon Wonder and then cut a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″! I placed the ribbon on the piece of white as a guide and stamped my cupcake liners from the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set in Tip Top Taupe. I also stamped the greeting at the top!! Now here is a tip for adhering the Watermelon Wonder Dotted Lace Trim – add a little bit of the 2-Way Glue along the front of the cardstock. Just a little swish back and forth all along the front will do. Place the ribbon over top of that glue and press down. Now wrap the end to the back and you can use your regular Snail Adhesive! I found this to work well to hold it on as well as not bleed through the to the front and make a sticky mess! Now you can adhere this to your card base. For the icing on the cupcakes, I stamped the icing and sprinkles in Watermelon Wonder onto Watermelon Wonder cardstock. Adding those sprinkles helps add a little to the icing as well as makes a perfect guide for your glitter application!!! Punch out the icing with the coordinating Tree Builder Punch and adhere to your cupcakes with none other than Stampin’ Dimensionals (of course)!!! Once you have it all assembled, add a little Dazzling Details to those sprinkles on the cupcake. You always want to do the glitter last so you can set it aside to dry.

What is better than cupcakes, pink, and glitter? Nothing is the word you are looking for! 🙂 Do you love cupcakes as much as me? Leave me a comment down below with your favorite dessert!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 24 2015

Lil Birdie in a Tree!!!

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

While this card is super cute and handy to punch out the image……the punched pieces are so small and kind of hard to work with! That made me nervous! I just won’t be making multiples of this cute one! 🙂

I started with a Whisper White card base. Then I took a piece of Soft Sky measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and ran it through the Big Shot with the Stripes Embossing Folder and punched a 2-1/2″ Circle on the right hand side! I added this to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! I stamped the tree from the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set in Chocolate Chip onto Crumb Cake cardstock and punched it out with the coordinating Tree Builder Punch! I stamped the little birdie in Pool Party ink onto Pool Party cardstock and punched him out as well with the Tree Builder Punch! For the nest, I stamped the tree leaves from the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set in Cucumber Crush onto Cucumber Crush cardstock! I cut out just enough leaves to be a nest!! I added all of these pieces to the card; using Stampin’ Dimensionals for the nest and birdie! I used the border pieces since they are long and skinny! Did you know that you can use every bit of the Stampin’ Dimensionals that are on that sheet? Just cut the edges down to the size you need! For the greeting, I stamped it in Delightful Dijon onto Delightful Dijon cardstock and then cut it into pieces! I also added these to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (skinny border pieces)! Love it!

If you would like to see more samples using the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set, click here, here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Technique Tuesday – Tin of Cards!!!

No Bones About It!!!

Fabulous Friday!!!

Cards & Home Decor with Project Life!!!

Shades of Green!!!

Technique Tuesday – Explosion Card Insert

Memory Keeping with Project Life!!!

Fabulous Friday!!!

Cupcakes = Happiness!!!

Lil Birdie in a Tree!!!