Nov 21 2016

Get Your Door Busters Today!!!

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

Stampin’s Up’s Online Extravaganza begins TODAY with fabulous door busters. I am going to stock up on those Enamel Shapes for sure with that Bundle!!! You can check out all of the details on these specials here!

Couple Things To Know:
~All offers are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST so be sure to order early!
~There are Door Busters on November 21st (Today) and November 28th (next Monday).
~Not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet? No problem! ONLY during this sale, anyone can purchase Past Paper Pumpkin kits and kit refills.
~Make sure to use the bundle item codes provided for Online Extravaganza to get your discounts on special bundles.
~No minimum purchase necessary for Online Extravaganza!

There are more goodies on sale all week look at 10%, 20%, 30%, and even 40% off!!! Check out all of these goodies!

My Favorites:
~The first thing I’m getting is the Banner Framelits for 20% off!!! Those have been on my wish list since they came out!
~Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper for 30%……with Valentine’s Day around the corner, this will be fabulous!
~Enamel Shapes Bundle (#146002) for 35% off….SIGN ME UP! I love these little accents and use them a lot!!!
~There is always a need for Washi Tape, Ribbon, and Designer Paper so I’m sure I’ll stock up on those items as well!

HOW TO ORDER!!
~C lick here to start shopping! You will see along the left side that there is a category for Online Extravaganza so you can see all of the products there!!! Shop 24/7, online through my store beginning on Monday, November 21 and through November 28th!
~Clearance Rack and regular priced items can be added to the same order!
~Orders will ship right away – shipping confirmation and tracking numbers will be emailed directly to you.
~Stampin’ Rewards get you a FREE shopping spree along with your order! Rewards begin at $150 in product.
~Use the Hostess Code 6YAGWW43 through 11/30 and you will get a Free Gift from ME!

Happy Shopping!!!

~Laura

Nov 18 2016

Fancy Frost!!!

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

What do you think about a Christmas Card with Sweet Sugarplum??? I kind of like it! It is different but it still is super elegant and fun! It is also super easy with the Fancy Frost Designer Series Paper because I didn’t have to run this through the Big Shot, I just cut it and adhered it on!!! Love it!!!

I started with a Sweet Sugarplum card base. Then I took a piece of Fancy Frost Designer Series Paper (4″ x 5-1/4″) and adhered a piece of the Sweet Sugarplum Glitter Ribbon down the center. Just wrap the ends to the back side and attach it to the card front! I love this ribbon because it is so glitzy and shiny but it is really easy to use and tie into bows. For the greeting, I stamped it from the Star of Light Stamp Set in Sweet Sugarplum Ink onto Whisper White. Then I die cut out the greeting with the Layering Ovals Framelits. I picked out the scallop oval that was just a smidge larger and die cut that out in Sweet Sugarplum so I could layer. I am telling you…..why did I wait so long to get these circles and ovals??? These are amazing! I just think it looks so fabulous to have these perfectly layering greetings with that little scallop. It’s just so eye-catching and fabulous!!! After layering the greetings, I adhered them to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! I like to use those when layering over ribbon so that it looks smooth and flat rather than lumpy over the ribbon. Plus I just LOVE Stampin’ Dimensionals! To finish it off, I tied a little bow with some more of the Sweet Sugarplum Glitter Ribbon and attached it to the card with Mini Glue Dots! All done and looking fabulous!!!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Also, don’t forget I will be doing a Facebook Live video at 1 p.m. Central Time for the winner of the Big Shot Giveaway! Click here to join the group!

See you back here on Monday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Nov 17 2016

Gold Ornaments!!!

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Thursday!!! We are almost to the weekend and I’m sharing a fabulous card with you today that I thought wasn’t going to finished. Once I did finish it, it turned into this amazing card that I thought “WOW, I love that and think I will use it in a class!” Do you ever have one of those moments while crafting that something doesn’t turn out like you wanted or you get started but then take it a different direction and toss what you were doing aside? That is what happened here. I die cut the gold ornament and had some other designer paper ready but didn’t like the look. I tossed it aside but at the end of the day, I thought just finish this card and use it personally…..and then this happened! I LOVE IT!!!

I started with a Whisper White card base measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″. Then I took a piece of Cherry Cobbler (4″ x 5-1/4″) and layered some of the Presents and Pinecones Designer Series Paper (3-3/4″ x 5″) on top. This wasn’t my favorite paper at first glance but I have been using it a lot this season. You can see more samples using it here and here! I die cut the ornament out with the Merry Tags Framelits in Gold Foil Paper. You should totally go for it and get the Merriest Wishes Stamp Set so you can Bundle & Save 10%. I have loved using this stamp set and you can always use one of the greeting on the inside of this card! After die cutting out the ornament, I placed an Emerald Envy Circle on the back that I punched out with the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch. Then I slide a piece of the Emerald Envy Silky Taffeta Ribbon through the ornament top and placed a Stampin’ Dimensional on the back to hold the end of the ribbon and to adhere to the card front. Add a few more dimensionals and then place the ornament on the card with the other end of the ribbon going over the top of the Cherry Cobbler and secured to the back. Once the ribbon is secured, you can add this to your card base. To finish it off, I tied a bow with some more of the Emerald Envy Silky Taffeta Ribbon and secured it to the top of the ornament with some Mini Glue Dots! Now you are all done! You can add a greeting of your choice to the inside if you wish! I just love the colors and that gold shine and silky ribbon!

If you would like to see this all 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! I post every Tuesday and Thursday!!

Are you done with your Christmas or Holiday card yet? Have you started on them? Let me know in the comments below! I have my envelopes stamped with my return address and a postage stamp on them. I have a few more classes that I need the samples for and then I will start writing them out, making more, and stuffing them in the envelopes. I like to have them done by the end of November and ready to mail out in early December!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Nov 16 2016

Christmas Morning!!!

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This card looks just like Christmas morning! Coming down the stairs and peaking into the living room to see the tree all lit up and all the presents underneth the tree! It’s just so magical!!! I’m loving the Santa’s Sleigh Bundle (Save 10%) which is how I created this card!

For this card, I started with a Real Red card base. Then I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and I stamped the tree from the Santa’s Sleigh Stamp Set in Garden Green Ink and the 3 different styles of presents in Real Red Ink. Then I stamped the bows onto a scrap piece of Whisper White and then die cut them out with the Santa’s Sleigh Framelits. I die cut a star from the same Framelit set in Crushed Curry paper. I added the star and bows to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals to give a little texture to the scene! Since these are so small, this is where you will want to cut the outside edge of the dimensionals into small pieces. I wanted a little bit more of a fancy greeting than those that are in the Santa’s Sleigh Stamp Set so I pulled out the Hang Your Stocking Stamp Set. I stamped the greeting in Basic Black. I wrapped some Basic Black Baker’s Twine around the top and tied it into a bow and then added it onto the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. When I have ribbon around the cardstock then I like to adhere it with dimensionals because then it looks smooth and not lumpy! And there is your Christmas morning….just like that!!!!

You can check out some of there samples using the Santa’s Sleigh Bundle right here and stay tuned for another super amazing one I will be posting soon! The one coming soon is THE best….most detailed……AMAZING card I have made in my 12+ years stamping! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Nov 15 2016

Technique Tuesday – Hand Sanitizers!!!

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you and this one is perfect for this time of year – gift giving!!! These little hand sanitizers are perfect for stocking stuffers, Secret Santa, and hostess gifts…..but they are perfect for all year long as well!

Aren’t they fabulous??? I got the idea from Meg Loven who shared this at one of our Team Meetings!! They are perfect for sitting on your desk, coffee table, or even in your purse!!! Let’s get started!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Cardstock, Designer Series Paper, Favorite Greeting, Punches or Framelits, Embellishments

Starting with a piece of cardstock measuring 1-7/8″ x 11″, you will score at 2″, 3″, 6-1/4″, 7-1/4″, 9-1/2″, & 10-1/2″. You can get lots of these out of one sheet of 8-1/2″ x 11″ which is awesome. TIP: If you are using all of the 8-1/2″ x 11″ sheet of cardstock, be sure to score the entire sheet and then cut it into strips, this will save time and less scoring. 🙂 Fold on all of the score lines. On the end with the 1/2″ tab, you will need to punch out a hole for the top of the hand sanitizer to fit though. I used the 3/4″ Circle Punch and slide in it, centered it, and made sure I was just over that first score line and into the 2nd “box”. Now that you have your hole in there, add some Fast Fuse Adhesive to that 1/2″ flap, place your hand sanitizer in there and adhere it to the back panel. I like to use Fast Fuse or Tear & Tape for this because it has a nice strong hold. If you would like, add some Washi Tape around the neck of the bottle to coordinate with your decoration and designer paper! Now you can decorate with Designer Paper of your Choice. You will need 3 pieces measuring 1-5/8″ x 3″ (back panel), 1-5/8″ x 2″ (bottom front), and 1-5/8″ x 1-3/4″ (top flap). You can always add these pieces before putting the hand sanitizer in but just be sure you have them right side up if the pattern requires that. I used Pop of Pink Designer Paper, Presents & Pinecones Designer Paper, Affectionately Yours Designer Paper, and Candy Cane Lane Designer Paper in all of the samples pictured.

For the decoration, you can use your favorite greeting or image. For the one above and the gingerbread man, I used the Cookie Cutter Christmas Stamp Set and coordinating Cookie Cutter Builder Punch (Bundle & Save 10%). The Be Joyful is from the Merriest Wishes Stamp Set. I really just had so much fun playing with different greetings, designer paper, and ribbons! For the decoration, I added it to the bottom half of the hand sanititzer and added it with Stampin’ Dimensional on the lower portion only. This is so the top flap can slide under the greeting/reindeer/image and hold closed. You could also use a little piece of velcro too!

This one uses the Papillon Potpourri Stamp Set and Bitty Butterfly Punch! Let me know which one your favorite is in the comments below. I’m thinking my favorite is the butterfly and reindeer ones!!

If you would like 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 videos every Tuesday and Thursday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Nov 14 2016

Fabulous Holiday Gifts!!!

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Tis the season of gift giving! Part of gift giving is the gift packaging. While the packaging isn’t the main event, it is still a big part of it and why not make it fabulous??

I got these little bags from the dollar store with some hand sanitizers in them! I always like having some in my purse and they are cute little gifts that you can give for hostess gifts, secret santa, and so much more. Stay tuned to see those all decorated next week! 🙂 I thought I could decorate these little bags as gift card holders, money holders, or any other small gifts! Cute and simple!!

The bags are 4″ x 4″ so I took a piece of cardstock measuring 3-3/4″ x” 8″ and scored it at 4″. I folded it in half and slide it inside the bag. This will hide the gift in the packaging.

For the front, I took a piece of Designer Series Paper and adhered it on with Fast Fuse. That adhesive is super strong and will hold tight. The bags at the top use the Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper and the ones just above use Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper. I stamped the To/From from the Tin of Tags Stamp Set but those images are in many different sets so you can pick your favorite. I punched out the tag with the Decorative Label Punch and then punched a hole in the corner with the Handheld 1/8″ Punch! I attached the punch with some Metallic Thread to the handle. I used Silver Metallic Thread and Silver Glimmer Ribbon for the ones at the top. For the Gingerbread Houses, I used Candy Cane Lane Baker’s Twine and Red Metallic Thread.

This one uses the Petals & Paisleys Designer Series Paper with that Copper Foil in it. Love it. For the tag, I used Copper Metallic Thread and Rich Razzleberry Ribbon from the Ribbon Trio Pack.

Do you like decorating a lot with your gift packaging or go with something simple?? Let me know in the comments below! I sometimes like to go all out and other times I think how it will be ripped up and thrown out in no time so I don’t want to go all out. For more gift packaging ideas, check out these here, here, and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Nov 11 2016

Awesome OnStage!!!

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This past weekend I traveled with my biggest support, my husband to Kansas City, MO for Stampin’ Up’s OnStage Event! It all started on Friday night with CentreStage. I got to see the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure and it is AMAZING!!!! There are so many fabulous new stamps, new papers, new ribbons, and so much more!!! Sale-A-Bration is going to be amazing too! Both of those begin on January 4th so stay tuned! 🙂

I couldn’t believe all the ribbons I had earned over the year. I was blown away but all of them! Thank you to all of you for your support and love. I had my best year yet!

This bag has stolen my heart. I love the colors and the pop of PINK. It has pockets and snaps and everything about it s fabulous!!!

Then of course I had to get photos with the AMAZING Stampin’ Up Corporate Team! Brian Pilling and Pam Morgan were the lucky ones who got to come to Kansas City and be with us and we were just as lucky! They are so amazing and I was giddy to get photos with them and chat a bit! #starstruck

And last but certainly not least……these amazing ladies!!!! I happened to see them in the parking lot of my hotel on Friday night on the way to the festivities. When I got to the Convention Center…..who did I see? This group of ladies!!! I was excited because they seemed to know where they were going and I did not. I asked if they were stampers and they were!! I ended up sitting with them all weekend and enjoyed their company, sharing ideas, laughing, and stamping! I’m so thankful to have met these wonderful ladies and know that I have stamper friends in the middle of Missouri!!! 🙂 Can’t wait to stamp with you all again soon!!

I have been on the biggest high all week long. Amazing people who share my love of stamping. A company that is so thankful for me and all of the demonstrators around the world whether they sell $5 a month of $5,000. I have never felt so appreciated for the hard work that I do! The fun, the laughter, the bonding, and the excitement is so amazing!!! I can’t wait to do it again in April! I would love to have you join me as well! Whether you live near me or not, I would love to share this experience with you! You won’t be disappointed for sure! Click here for more information or reach out to me if you have any questions!

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

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Nov 10 2016

Holly Berries!!!

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Traditional red and green feels like Christmas….even though I really enjoy branching out with other colors. For this holly card, of course it had to be traditional colors! I love how the leaves and berries are separate and photopolymer so you can ink it up in the correct color and see where you are stamping!!! I created a simple version and stepped-up version of this card! Let me know in the comments which one you prefer!

I started with a Cucumber Crush card base. Then I took a piece of Whisper White (3-3/4″ x 5″) and stamped the holly all over. I used the Hang Your Stocking Stamp Set and stamped the leaves in Cucumber Crush Ink and the berries in Real Red Ink. Be sure that you stamp all the way to the edge and even falling off of the cardstock so that it looks like the pattern continues on. Next, I adhered the stamped white piece to Real Red cardstock (4” x 5-1/4”). Then I wrapped some Candy Cane Lane Baker’s Twine around these pieces and tied it into a bow but you could do a knot whichever you prefer. Now you can add this to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I like to raise the image up with dimensionals so that it looks smooth with the twine behind it and holds tight. For the greeting, I stamped it from the Hang Your Stocking Stamp Set in Real Red Ink onto Whisper White. I die cut it out with the Tags & Labels Framelits. I die cut a label to layer it on in Silver Foil Paper. I love how these framelits layer so perfectly! I adhered the stamped label to the Silver Foil label and attached the greeting to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Again I use them to pop up the greeting so it looks smooth over the twine. I love the little shine of the twine and foil with the simple look of holly berries!

Here I did a simple version of the same card! I went with one layer of cardstock and left off the ribbon! I started off with this one but then got the idea to step it up! Which do you prefer?? Let me know in the comments below!

The stepped up card is one of the samples in my Cut For Christmas offer so if you love it and would like to make them, sign up today!!! You can check out the other cards in the offer by checking out the Video Tutorial below or click here. Don’t forget to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe if you are new!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Nov 9 2016

Snowflakes & Good Cheer!!!

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

While I am not a huge fan of snow, I always love snowflake cards because the shades of blue are stunning and you have to have bling!!! This card was super simple and uses just one ink pad and one stamp set!!! Love it!!!

I started with an Island Indigo card base. Then I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped the snowflakes from the Stitched With Cheer Stamp Set all over. I used Island Indigo Ink and stamped a few times before going back to the ink pad so I would get various shades. I used the big image as well as the little one to fill in. Be sure to fall off the cardstock so that it looks like the pattern continues on. You could also use Shimmery White cardstock for a more glittery look! For the greeting, I stamped it from the Stitched With Cheer Stamp Set onto scrap white and punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch. I punched out another one in Island Indigo and cut it in half to layer on the back of the greeting. Click here to see how I did that. I placed a strip of the Silver Glitter Ribbon across the cardstock and adhered the ends to the back and attached this to the card base. I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a little texture and so that it would lay flat over the ribbon running under it. I finished it off with some Rhinestones on either side of the greeting for even more bling!

There is also Pink Glitter Ribbon so you could do this same card in silver and pinks which would be fabulous as well. You all know how I love pink! This card would make for a great Winter card if you happened to not get Christmas cards done in time or if you wish to place a photo from Christmas morning in the card. Also, if you have leftovers that didn’t get sent out, you could send them out as January Birthday cards! 🙂

If you would like to see more cards using the Stitched With Cheer Stamp Set, click here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Nov 8 2016

Technique Tuesday – Christmas Shaker Card!!!

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday everyone!!! I hope you are having an amazing week! Halloween is behind us, Thanksgiving is near and Christmas is right behind that!!! It’s never to early to get started on your cards for all of these holidays so I’m sharing another fabulous one today!!! Shaker cards are soooo much fun and so popular right now. Even the October Paper Pumpkin Kit was shaker cards. You can check that out here as well as another sample here!

Isn’t this card super festive and fun!?!?!?! If only you could shake it through your screen to really enjoy all the excitement!!! Let’s get started on this fabulous fun!!!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Silica Gel, Re-Inkers, Tin of Tags Stamp Set, 2″ Circle Punch, Window Sheet, Foam Adhesive Strips

I started with a Whisper White card base. Then I took a piece of Emerald Envy (4″ x 5-1/4″) and punched a 2″ Circle out. Place the cardstock in the punch from the top and go all the way in and then center it side to side. Now place your Emerald Envy rectangle onto the card base centered as if you were going to place it down, pop the punched circle back in the hole and hold it in place while you remove the rectangle. This is so you can find the spot on your card base for your shaker pieces so you don’t have to do it on the emerald piece and flip it over. Now you will want to trace the punched out circle with a pencil. I lightly trace out farther rather than close to the circle so I am wide enough and the adhesive doesn’t show in the window. Now that you have your traced circle, place the Foam Adhesive Strip around your pencil mark. If you traced right next to the circle, make sure your adhesive strip is out farther than that circle. Now you can fill the open hole with all the goodies you wish to shake around. You can use punched pieces, sequins, or silica gel colored to match your project.

The Silica Gel beads are those little packets that come in purses or shoes or computers to keep moisture out. I placed a few of them into a dish (old embellishment container or plastic container and add a few drops of re-inker to color them. I used Emerald Envy Re-Inker and Cherry Cobbler Re-Inker. Allow them to dry before adding them to your project. I usually put them by the vent or in front of a fan. Once they are ready you can pour some into the open area.

Now you will want to decorate your Emerald Envy card front before place it over your shaker pieces. I added a piece of Presents and Pinecones Designer Series Paper and then tied some of the Cherry Cobbler Silky Taffeta Ribbon around it. I used the 2″ Circle Punch to punch out the greeting after I stamped it from the Tin of Tags Stamp Set! I love this stamp set as it has so many amazing greetings for tags and cards!! You will need to place a piece of Window Sheet on the back side to cover the circle punch. This will create that seal and window for your goodies to show through. Now you can pull the adhesive off of the circle and place the Emerald Envy piece on top. For the final touch, you will want to place small piece of the Adhesive Foam Strips or Stampin’ Dimensionals on each of the corners. Just lightly pull up the corner and place it in there. I like to do this at the end because it is easy to add in. Also, I think it would be very hard to have sticky on the 4 corners and the center circle and try to line it all up while not letting it stick in one spot before I’m ready. Less sticky showing at one time is best! 🙂

If you would like to see this all in action as it can be a bit confusing to type out the instructions, check out the 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 and you won’t want to miss out! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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