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Jan 3 2014

All NEW Retro Fresh!!!!!

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Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.comThe Occasions Mini Catalog is HERE!!!! Woot Woot! There is a new collection – Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper and Washi Tape! I have loved playing with these. The colors are a little out of my usual because there is brown in there 😉 but Coastal Cabana always draws me in!!!! All of the colors in this paper include Baked Brown Sugar, So Saffron, Coastal Cabana, Very Vanilla, and Tangerine Tango! I love how just a little piece of the Designer Series Paper makes this card POP! Those little pieces are 1″ x 2-1/2″ so in a 12″ x 12″ sheet, you can make millions of these cards! I used my markers to get the different colors on the greeting! The greeting is from the Lots of Thanks Stamp Set! I love all of the thank you greetings in this set! I added a few Candy Dots to the bottom for a little pop of color and texture! I use those the same way I use pearls and rhinestones rather than as brads. Be sure to check back for more samples using this Designer Series Paper and the Washi Tape!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 2 2014

Don’t Miss Out!!!!

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Today is the last day of the Holiday Mini Catalog! Be sure to get all the items that you need because these will no longer be available (except a few that are carrying over).

And tomorrow……drum roll please………the Occasions Mini Catalog begins! Bring on Spring….I’m so over winter already! 🙂

Occasions Mini, www.LaurasStampPad.com

You can check out the full Occasions Mini Catalog here! Also, all of my class this month will focus on these new products! Come join in the fun! Check out my full class schedule here!

Also, Sale-A-Bration begins on January 28th! Can I get a WOOT WOOT? I am booking private classes and parties, and  planning my annual Girls Night Out event! Let me know if you would like to gather a few friends for an evening (or afternoon) of fun and earn FREE Stuff!

Can’t wait to get back into stamping with you all!!!! My 2 week (few days) of Stamp Vacation was nice but boy do I miss it and all of you!!! Love you guys both near and far!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 1 2014

So I Hear Gold Is In!

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Wedding Card, www.LaurasStampPad.comSo I am more of a Silver Girl but I hear that GOLD is in! Either way, this card is super simple and has a great WOW factor with the Brushed Gold Cardstock (it comes in Silver too)! This card makes a great Wedding Card, 50th Anniversary Card or Invitation, Golden Birthday Card (this year is my Golden Birthday year!!!!) or just about any type of card! I used Very Vanilla Cardstock and Seam Binding and the image comes from the Label Love Stamp Set. All of the images in the set coordinate with the Artisan Label Punch! How perfect!! You can purchase them both in a bundle and save 15%!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 31 2013

Technique Tuesday – Lollipop Card

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It is Tuesday and so I’m sharing a fabulous technique with you!!! This week it is adorable Lollipop Card!!! I love the colors and playfulness this card offers! Super fabulous!

Lollipop Card, www.LaurasStampPad.comI love how cute this lollipop is and it is fairly simple. I only say that because the wrapping of the Baker’s Twine around and around and around…..and around seems to go on forever! (And you all know me and my lack of patience 😉 )

Supplies Needed: Jumbo Sticky Rounds, Baker’s Twine, Cardstock, and Chevron Ribbon

Starting on the outside of the Jumbo Sticky Round, place your Baker’s Twine with the tail hanging off a bit (it will go to the back to hold the end in place). Keep laying the twine down in a circle moving closer and closer to the center. Around and Around and Around AND AROUND! In the center, you will cut it off and then smoosh the end into the center. Then peel the round off and push the end (beginning piece) to the back and place it on your card! I used cardstock for the stick but you could always use a popsicle stick or dowel  rod but that might not go in the mail as easy! I create the cute bow with the Chevron Ribbon to place at the base of the lollipop! The stitch marks around the edge of the card add a little design and texture without adding more layers or taking away from the lollipop! The colors used was Island Indigo, Whisper White, and Crumb Cake! Also, while this does use lots of Baker’s Twine, it is only $0.0038 per inch so you don’t have to feel bad! 🙂 I hope you enjoyed this technique and try it out!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 30 2013

Feeling Loved with Hand-Stamped Cards!!!

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My Board, www.LaurasStampPad.comThis board is located in my Stamp Room! It started out to be a board that I could post notes, samples, and words of encouragement. It then took over with all the AMAZING cards and notes that I have received from customers, my team members, upline members, and so much more! I love love love this board because it is so colorful and amazing and makes me smile every time I look at it. I love the power of a hand-stamped card (or any card for that matter). There are also a few super sweet emails that I have received from customers that I had printed and posted on there. There is my certificate showing that I placed 17th in our big group of amazing stampers (sooo excited about that)!! There is also a letter for each time that I have sent goodies to the Ronald McDonald House! I find it super amazing that they appreciate and are thankful for all of the items that they receive! I thought this board was getting out of hand so I decided (it was a hard decision) to take them all down and start fresh with the new year. It was amazing and so heart-felt to take down the cards and re-read each of them! It warms my heart so much to know that Stampin’ Up! and my stamping business have made such an impact on others! And I want you all to know that you mean so much to me and your kind words are very much appreciated! Thank you for a wonderful 2013 and I can’t wait to see what 2014 has in store for me! Hope to stamp with you all soon whether it be in person or virtually! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 27 2013

New Year’s Resolution???

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Do you make New Year’s Resolutions?

Is one of them to be more crafty? Is one of them to keep in touch with friends & family? Is one of them some more “me” time?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, Paper Pumpkin might just be the perfect thing for you! Paper Pumpkin is a monthly kit of crafty goodness that comes right to your door. The box includes all the supplies and instructions to make the project for that month! Many of the kits are cards but sometimes it could be a home decor item or mini album. These kits are designed to take about 30 minutes which is the perfect little get-a-way time you need!!!

Paper Pumpkin Kits, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These are a few of the past kits that have come out. Each month it is something new and it is a surprise so none of the upcoming kits will be those pictured above (this is just a sampling)! You can sign up for Paper Pumpkin by clicking here for just $19.95! If you have any further questions, feel free to post in the comments below!

Of course, if your have a New Year’s Resolution like one of those above and live nearby, you can join in one of my upcoming classes too! Check out my entire calendar here!

Hope to stamp with you soon….in person or virtually! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 26 2013

Weekly Deals

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Weekly Deals, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Stampin’ Up is still offering Weekly Deals! Check out these fabulous finds! Maybe some of these items are on your wish list still!!! These items are on sale until December 30th!!!! Check out all of these items here and don’t forget to check out the Clearance Rack as well. More items will be added tomorrow – December 27th!

A few other reminders:
~The Holiday Mini Catalog ends on January 2, 2014 and the Occasions Mini Catalog begins on January 3, 2014!!!
~Valentine’s Day items are available already! Be sure to check out the adorable Monster Candy Treats and other amazing items!
~The Best of 25 Stamp Sets that have showcased many of the amazing stamps that Stampin’ Up! has come out with over their 25 years in business are all out now! You can check out the complete list here! Also, remember that you get a FREE Stamp Set of your choice when you purchase 6 of these Stamp Sets!

Happy Shoppin’

~Laura

Dec 25 2013

Merry Christmas to All!

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Our Tree, www.LaurasStampPad.comWhether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah or neither, I am wishing you the best day ever today (and this season)! I love spending the day with family opening presents, having wonderful food, and playing games all afternoon!!! The picture above is our Christmas Tree this year! We always get a real tree and decorate it with all of the ornaments that my husband and I have received over the years – lots of noise making ones, lots of elegant ones, ones that have a special meaning and so much more!!! I hope you have a wonderful day today celebrating! Also, thank you all who have sent cards! As you have seen in my Spreading Holiday Joy Series, I LOVE LOVE LOVE getting mail and have really enjoyed receiving all of these cards! Merry Christmas!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 24 2013

Technique Tuesday – Mario Card

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Happy Tuesday!!! You know what that means – Technique Time! This is the card that I created for my husband for his Birthday! Of course he is super special to me so I wanted to make sure I made a super special card for him! He is a huge gamer and LOVES Mario! With a few punches and some cardstock, this is what I have created!
Mario Card, www.LauasStampPad.comThis was the card was created with Early Espresso as the base and mustache! Pink Pirouette was used for his face and nose! Whisper White, Basic Black and Tempting Turquoise were used for the eyes with different Oval Punches. Real Red was used for the hat! Using my sponge daubers, I added the same color as the cardstock to the nose and hat to add dimension!

Mario Card, www.LauasStampPad.com

The mustache was the hardest part….getting the size correct and the bump bumps (wish there was a mustache punch 😉 )!! Also, I ran it through the Big Shot with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder for a little texture!

The inside of the card had a One Up and Power Up on the left side! Those were created with my Corner Rounder Punch and Circle Punches! The Happy Birthday Greeting came from the Bring On the Cake Stamp Set! I love stamping that image and coloring in all the letters!

My husband LOVED IT! He lite up like a little kid in a candy store and then said so is this a challenge? Remember his adorable card, he “stamped” for me? I think so!!! Can’t wait to see what else we create! You can create just about anything with Stampin’ Up stamps, punches, cardstock, and embellishments!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 23 2013

Loving my Banner!!

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Joy Banner, www.LaurasStampPad.comI have changed out my Banner from the Thankful one (here) to this one!!! It was created with the Build-A-Banner kit in the Holiday Mini Catalog! I used Pool Party and Bermuda Bay for the stripes, dots, and chevron patterns. Smokey Slate was the color used for the letters! The decorations between the letter are rosettes from the Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessories Kit. I love these banners so much and plan on keeping a banner hanging in this spot all year long!!! Next one might be LOVE for Valentine’s Day or something for Spring or both!

Right now you can get the Banner Refill Kit and Christmas Banner Accessories Kit on SALE! Check out the weekly deals here! These items end tonight at midnight so get them while they are on sale!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura