Mar 30 2017

My Succulent Garden Home Decor Piece!!!

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

Succulents are so in right now as home decor, greeting cards, and so much more! So when I thought of how to decorate my Cake Dome for Spring, I instantly thought of a little Succulent Garden Home Decor piece!!! I love how it turned out!!!

My cake dome just makes me so happy as it is! Now it’s even more fabulous with these flowers as it sits on the counter in my kitchen! I just love it!!!! Let’s get started on how I created it because it was rather easy!

For the Succulent Garden Home Decor piece, I die cut the 6 layers of flowers from the Succulent Framelits! The colors I used were Garden Green, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Elegant Eggplant and Old Olive. The large flowers are all 6 layers and I brushed the edges of the flowers with my Sponge Dauber! To get the petals to curl, I just ran it over my Bone Folder like curling ribbon. Here are the color combinations I used:

~Pool Party Cardstock with Elegant Eggplant brushed on the edges

~Garden Green & Old Olive Cardstock with Elegant Eggplant brushed on the edges

~Old Olive Cardstock with Whisper White brushed on the edges

I made the large flowers and realized I needed filler or moss! I reached out on Facebook and everyone suggested moss from the dollar store. So off I went to the store and got some moss and some green covered “rocks”. Perfect. I kept the rock sponge that I had from the beach and placed it in the middle with moss under it. Then I placed all of the “green rocks” all around. Next I tucked in the big succulents and die cut a few of the smaller 3 flowers in Elegant Eggplant and Calypso Coral. I added a Pearl to the center and attached them to the display with a Mini Glue Dot!

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

Purchase the Oh So Succulent Bundle and some Pearls (or other item for $1.50), save 10% with the bundle and you get to pick a Sale-A-Bration item!!! Tomorrow is the last day of Sale-A-Bration so stock up now. Use the Hostess Code: FCCVREYF and your name will be entered into a drawing for an entire Color Family of Ink Pads!!! Click here to start shopping!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 29 2017

Laura’s Ink Pad Collection Giveaway!!!

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I had such a great response to the Big Shot Giveaway I did back in the Fall that I thought I would do another one!!!! This time it’s Laura’s Ink Pad Collection Giveaway!!!! If you win, you can pick the color family you would like – Brights, Regals, Neutrals, or Subtles!!!

I decided to start this Giveaway at the end of March so that you can also take advantage of Sale-A-Bration as well!!! Here is how it works!!!

Everyone that places a minimum of a $50 order (before tax and shipping) using the Hostess Code: FCCVREYF will be entered for a chance to win an entire color family of your choice of Ink Pads (Brights, Subtles, Regals, or Neutrals)!!!! If your order is over $100, you will get your name in the drawing twice!!! Click here to start shopping!

This special will run from March 27^th to April 13^th! The winner will be drawn on Friday, April 14^th at 1:00 p.m. (Central Time)

~This special is open to United States residents only!

~You will enter the Hostess Code: FCCVREYF on the bottom right hand side of the page when you are looking at your Cart!

~Be sure to click “yes” for contact when filling out your profile so I can see your name for the order you placed. If I can’t see who placed the order then I can’t enter your name in the drawing!

~Minimum of 9 people needed to participate in order for the Ink Pad Collection to be given away. If fewer participate, the winner will get Stampin’ Up! Bonus Bucks to use towards product!

I can’t wait to draw the name of the winner on April 14th! I will do it as a Facebook Live Video like last time but I will also contact the winner as well! It is always so exciting. I remember I was so nervous last time because I just wanted everyone to win!!! 🙂 Good luck and I hope I draw your name!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 28 2017

Technique Tuesday – Peek-A-Boo Designer Paper!!!

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know that means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! Today, I’m sharing the Peek-A-Boo Designer Paper Technique. I love this one so much because you can see both sides of the Designer Paper and you don’t have to pick which side to use!!! 🙂

How beautiful is this card?!?!? I love that it is simple but still has a great wow factor! Love it!!!

I started with a Sweet Sugarplum card base. Then for the Peek-A-Boo Designer Paper Technique, I used a piece of Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Along the long 5-1/4″ side, find the middle (2-5/8″) and cut in 2″. Now I just folded the triangles back from the corner of the Designer Paper to the that cut line! It’s as simple as that!!! I did add a little bit of Snail Adhesive to hold my triangles back and in place!

To complete the card, I took a piece of 2-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ Whisper White and adhered it to the back of the Designer Paper on the side with the Peek-A-Boo. Just add a little bit of Snail Adhesive to the back of the Designer Paper, place the corners of the Designer Paper on the edge of the Whisper White and press down. Now you can add this to your card base!!! You can have the Peek-A-Boo portion on the right or left or top or bottom!

That is all up to you! I added the greeting from the Rose Wonder Stamp Set in Sweet Sugarplum Ink. I thought the card needed a bit of a pop so I stamped the flower from the Flower Shop Stamp Set in Calypso Coral Ink. Next, I punched it out with the Pansy Punch and added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I finished it off with a White Perfect Accent in the middle of the flower! These things are perfect for flower centers! I love them!!! For the final touch, I put some Linen Thread around the card and tied it into a bow! Perfect!!!

I love how you don’t have to hide one side of the Designer Series Paper for this card!!! It’s perfect for all those amazing pieces of paper you have been saving because you love both sides! To see this all in action, 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 if you are new! I post every Tuesday and Thursday on YouTube!

Don’t forget that Sale-A-Bration ends this week (March 31st)! Stock up on those items and enjoy all the freebies!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 27 2017

Hey Chick Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set!!!

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The Hey Chick Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set has been super popular….probably because of this crazy fabulous one!!! He is my favorite of all of them! I love the greetings as well! They are just so fun and different!!!

Let’s get started on this fun card!!! I started with a Whisper White card base and added a piece of Peek-A-Boo Peach measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″! Then I took a piece of Whisper White (2-1/4″ x 1-1/2″) and stamped the greeting Hey Chick all over in Watermelon Wonder. I cut out 2 pieces of the Carried Away Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration item) measuring 2-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ (for below the greeting) and 2-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ for under the chick! It is easiest to line up all the pieces on the card and then pick one up, add adhesive, and place it back down. This way you know your spacing is all good!!

For the chick, I die cut one of the ovals from the Stitched Shapes Framelits. I stamped the chick from the Hey Chick Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set in Basic Gray Archival Ink. I always like to use gray over black for that softer look! Then using the Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Watercolor Pencils, I colored that crazy chicken! I used the Blender Pens to blend the colors together! I attached this to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a little pop! To finish it off, I added a few Pumpkin Pie Enamel Shapes.

I love the coloring blocking and the use of Designer Series Paper on this card! I need to keep this style in mind for future cards too! 🙂 Do you like to reuse a certain card style with lots of different card types and stamp sets?? Let me know in the comments below!

Don’t forget that Sale-A-Bration ends on Friday, March 31st!!! Click here to see the 3 different brochures of items you can pick from! There are the originals (minus the card tin), the extras that came out in February (minus the Glimmer Paper), and the items they released last week that are in the Occasions Mini Catalog (minus the embossing folders). Items are going fast and while supplies last so don’t wait to place you order. Click here to start shopping! You will earn a free item for every $50 you spend!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 24 2017

Delicate Detail Butterflies are Perfect For Spring!!!

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

Spring is here and these Delicate Detailed Butterflies are perfect for all your cards right now! I love the colors and different styles of lace!!! Let’s get started on how I created this!

I started with a Pear Pizzazz card base. Then I took a scrap piece of Very Vanilla (big enough for my butterfly framelit) and stamped each of the lace details from the Delicate Details Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set! You can space them super close together or farther apart. It is all up to you! I did a few more after this sample and found I liked it much better when they were close together. The colors I used are Wisteria Wonder, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, and Blushing Bride. These are all in Subtles Collection! Once I had my lace background all complete, I die cut out the butterfly with the Bold Butterfly Framelits! Using the other detailed butterfly in the set, I die cut a Pool Party butterfly!

Next, I took a piece of So Saffron cardstock (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped the greeting from Suite Sentiments Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog in Pear Pizzazz Ink. I wrapped some Gold Natural Trim around the cardstock and adhered it to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Finally, I added the two butterfly to the card front. For the large butterfly, I used Stampin Dimensionals and for the smaller one I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen. For just a little bit more bling, I added some Gold Dazzling Details down the center of the blue butterfly! Be sure to set this aside to allow the glitter to dry!

This card would make a great Easter Card as well! Don’t forget there is only ONE WEEK left of Sale-A-Bration and Stampin’ Up added new catalog items this week that you can redeem as your Sale-A-Bration item with every $50 order!!! So you can pick from any of these items (minus the card tin which is sold out) or these items that came out in February (minus the Glimmer Paper) or any of these catalog items!!! There are so many fabulous goodies to pick from!! Click here to start shopping and earning Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers!

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

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 23 2017

My Picks for the Stampin’ Up Starter Kit with the Sale-A-Bration Promotion!

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

Today, I thought I would share my picks for the Stampin’ Up Starter Kit during the Sale-A-Bration Promotion! This was actually really hard for me to pick so I totally understand why it might be hard for you as well!! Here is what I came up with…..

During Sale-A-Bration, you can join Stampin’ Up! (and my Fabulous Friends Team) for just $99.00 (plus tax)! You get free shipping ($10 value), $125 in any product you wish, AND 2 Stamps Sets of your choice (any dollar value, $104 value). That’s a $239 value for just $99!!! There is no obligation once you sign up. You can do as little or as much as you wish as a demonstrator – enjoy the discount yourself and never sell to others, place orders for you and your friends, or create a business. Whatever you wish you do, you can do! That’s the best part of it all! Click here to join now!

So now here are my picks for the Stampin’ Up Starter Kit for the seasoned stamper that has the basics! The stamper who has been having fun for years but decided to enjoy that discount. Maybe you just couldn’t pass up this amazing deal!

~My 2 FREE Stamp Sets: Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set and Beautiful You Stamp Set – both great sets with greetings and images! You can go with Clear like I did or pick the Wood Style!

~For the $125 in product: Lift Me Up Bundle (Stamp Set & coordinating Framelits), So In Love Bundle (Stamp Set & coordinating Framelits), Falling In Love Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Metallic Enamel Shapes, & Fine Tip Glue Pen

These products total $124.25 so technically I’m letting $0.75 go so you could always change things out to get exactly $125.00 I love the bundles because you are saving 10% and who doesn’t like discounts on top of deals! I sure love a great deal!

Now I did my picks for the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit for the beginner stamper who is just getting started and wants it ALL!

~My 2 FREE Stamp Sets: Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set and Beautiful You Stamp Set – both great sets with greetings and images! You can go with Clear like I did or pick the Wood Style!

~For the $125 in product: Stampin’ Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Bone Folder, Tin of Cards Stamp Set, Basic Black Archival Ink Pad, 2016-2018 In-Color In Pad Collection, 2016-2018 In-Color Cardstock Collection, Whisper White Cardstock, Clear Block D, Clear Block A

This is a little mix of paper, stamps, ink and a few accessories! You could always omit the Tin of Card for more inks or Stampin’ Scrub & Mist. That’s the cool thing! You can mix and match to what you want/need the most!

You could always go the Big Shot and some dies or even an album, Project Life Card Collections, and other memory keeping items! What would you pick out for your Starter Kit?? Let me know in the comments below! If you would like to Join Stampin’ Up and enjoy all the amazing benefits and this fabulous deal, click here for more information and remember to do it before March 31st when this offer ends!

If you would like to see all of this in action, check out my Video Tutorial below or click here! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 22 2017

Happy Birthday, Gorgeous!!!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Not only does this card have beautiful flowers on it but the greeting – Happy Birthday Gorgeous is just amazing!!! I love these colors too!!! Now let’s get started!

I started with a Daffodil Delight card base. Then, I layered on a piece of Melon Mambo measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. For the focal point, I used a piece of Whisper White (3-3/4″ 5″). Using the Avant Garden Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set, I stamped the flower in Daffodil Delight Ink and Melon Mambo Ink. I stamped some of them in full strength and some stamped off. This gives that variation of color and the illusion that some are up front and others in back like a bouquet or field of flowers! I did the same with the stem and leaves in Wild Wasabi Ink. For the centers of the flowers, I used Basic Black and used the stamped off look on the lighter flowers! Another great tip is to make the images fall off the paper so that it looks like the pattern continues!

Now you can add this piece to the card front on top of the Melon Mambo layer! For the greeting, I stamped Happy Birthday Gorgeous in Basic Black from the Beautiful You Stamp Set in the Occasions Mini Catalog. I punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch and punched out another one in Melon Mambo. I cut the pink one in half and added a piece to the top and bottom of the greeting for that perfect layered look. Click here for a video tutorial. Next, I placed a piece of White Organza Ribbon folded in half on the back of the greeting and secured it with some Stampin’ Dimensionals and added it to the card front. I am loving this card!!!

Don’t forget that you can get the Avant Garden Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set for FREE with a $50 order till the end of March! Sale-A-Bration is an amazing time to stock up and enjoy getting those items on your wish list because you get to pick a free item with every $50 you spend. As a Hostess or with an order of $250 or more, you earn an additional $25 in Hostess Benefits too!!! If your wish list is long, joining Stampin’ Up if the way to go for sure. You get $229 in product for just $99.00 (plus tax, free shipping)! How amazing is that?!?!?!?! Click here for more information or reach out to me if you have any questions! There are no obligations once you join to do parties or sell to friends. You can do what you would like as a demonstrator! You have nothing to lose!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 21 2017

Technique Tuesday – Doing The Smack Down!!!

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You know what that means??? It means I have a fabulous technique to share with you and that is doing the Smack Down Technique!!! Check this out!!!

I know I love flowers a lot a lot but this technique is amazing with these flowers. How can you not love this card?!?!?! I got this technique from fellow demonstrator – Mary McNeely! I love sharing ideas with others stampers!

This card starts with a Island Indigo card base. Then I took a piece of Whisper White (3-3/4″ x 5″) to create this masterpiece. Using the Flower Patch Stamp Set, I stamped down the largest flower (Rose Red Ink) down. Then without going back to the ink, smack down the stamp all around that original stamped flower. Just pound, pound, pound it all around. Then go back to the ink, stamp another flower and then smack down all around it. I did the next flower (pointy one) in Peekaboo Peach Ink and the smaller rounded petal flower in Island Indigo Ink. The leaves were done in Pear Pizzazz Ink. I’m telling you this card is so much fun to create and lets out any and all stress you might have. Stamping is such amazing therapy!

After stamping all the flowers, I layered this onto a piece of Pear Pizzazz (4″ x 5-1/4″). Next, I wrapped some Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon around it and tied it into a knot. I added this piece to my card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals so it would be nice a smooth with that ribbon! I finished off the card with a few White Perfect Accents in the middle of the large flowers!

For the greeting, I used the Suite Sentiments Stamp Set and stamped it onto Whisper White. I punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch! Next, I punched out another one in Rose Red and cut it in half to layer a piece to the top and a piece to the bottom for that perfect layered look. I added the greeting to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

If you would like to see this all in action, check out the Video Tutorial below or click here! This is my 300th Video!!! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new!!! I post a new video every Tuesday and Thursday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 20 2017

I Am Loving the Glimmer Paper Assortment!!!

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

The Glimmer Paper Assortment is one of the NEW Sale-A-Bration items and it is by far my favorite of the 3 new ones!!! Since it comes in 6″ x 6″ squares, you really want to savor each piece! I used a simple 3/4″ strip to these cards and it’s perfect!!!

These cards are so simple and stunning and use lots of stuff I got for FREE!!!! How amazing is that?!?!?! I just love Sale-A-Bration!!

I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock measuring 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″. Then I folded it in half like I would to make a regular card base. Next, I unfolded it and placed it in the Stampin’ Trimmer and took off a 1/2″ from the bottom of the card front! This allows for you to see the inside of the card which is where I adhered the strip of Glimmer Paper (3/4″ x 5-1/2″). I love that little peekaboo look! Then I stamped the Thank You greeting from the So Very Much Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set. I stamped it in the coordinating color as the glimmer paper…..except Bermuda Bay. That was a mistake on my part….I got out the ink pad but stamped it in the prior color and pressed it down. Ops! Wrong color but still looks fabulous. The colors are Bermuda Bay, Mint Macaron, and Sweet Sugarplum!

The simplicity of the color scheme and how quickly you can make lots of these is what I love the most! To finish it off, I added a few Rhinestones for a little texture and more bling!!! I used some Bermuda Bay Enamel Shapes on the “mistake” one!

I just love these! You can earn the So Very Much Stamp Set and the Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack with every $50 order now through the end of the month! Remember that Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st and these items are while supplies last! Click here to start shopping!

If you would like to see more samples using the So Very Much Stamp Set, click here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 17 2017

Check Out This Star Blast!!!

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The Birthday Blast Stamp Set and coordinating Star Blast Edgelits are so much fun!! You can bundle and save 10% when you purchase them together! If you missed yesterday’s samples, check it out here! Now for today’s sample….

I am loving this color combination – Night of Navy and Rich Razzleberry!!! Let’s get started!

I started with a Night of Navy card base. Then I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped the star swirl image from the Birthday Blast Stamp Set! I used Night of Navy Ink. Stamp it towards the top and centered as best you can! Next, I took a piece of Rich Razzleberry cardstock (4″ x 4-1/2″) and die cut it with the Star Blast Edgelits. You will place the die at the top and center it side to side. The die doesn’t actually cut on the bottom side so it keeps that long piece at the bottom of the star blast. I like that about this die, it’s very versatile. You can save all of the little stars that die cut out so you can use them on the inside of the card or another project! I adhered the Rich Razzleberry star blast onto the card with some Fine Tip Glue Pen.

For the greeting, I layered a piece of Night of Navy (4″ x 2-1/4″). Then I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 2″) and stamped the greeting from the Birthday Blast Stamp Set in Night of Navy Ink. I tied some Silver Ribbon around the piece and above the greeting! I added this piece to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. To finish off the card, I added 2 Silver Enamel Shapes to the stars at the top!

But wait….that’s not all! Since I had extra Rich Razzleberry stars leftover, I thought I would use them. I added a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) to the inside of the card and added the little stars. I love it! Of course, check out my Video Tutorial posted yesterday showing off this sample and the one I posted yesterday!

Do you like to decorate the inside of your cards? Do you stamp greetings on the inside or just leave it open to write in? Let me know in the comments below!

Hope you have an amazing weekend! I will be stamping with lots of fabulous stampers both Saturday and Sunday! I can’t wait! See you back here on Monday!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura