Aug 2 2016

Technique Tuesday – Diagonal Washi Tape!!!

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know that means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! This one is fun and simple and you can use with any of the products you have at home – washi tape and stamp set of your choice!

The super bright colors and fun pattern make this card so cheery and amazing! You might have remembered me making a similar card a few weeks ago, check that out here! That one was just the Washi Tape background but this one I added in the stamping. It was really simple and easy to do so don’t fret and keep on reading!!!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Washi Tape of your Choice, Stamp Set of your Choice

I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock (3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″) and placed a strip of the Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape diagonal across the paper (around the middle). The angle doesn’t matter, that is all up to you. I always try to start around the middle rather than the top or bottom because it allows for a good, long template rather than the little corner piece. Now that you have your base piece down, you can stamp a greeting or image above the washi tape. This can be anything you wish. I used the Love & Affection Stamp Set for the greeting and flowers. I used Cucumber Crush Ink, Night of Navy Ink, and Watermelon Wonder Ink. I stamped only the greeting at this time and filled in the flowers once I was all done. Now that you have your greeting on there, you can add another strip of Washi Tape above it at that same angle. Then stamp again and repeat until the entire cardstock is filled up. You will want to stamp each time so that you have enough room between each strip of Washi Tape. I off-set all of my greeting and used different colors. You could always add the greeting to one of the strips and filled the rest in with flowers or the image of your choice or you can stamp the greeting in each strip. It is all up to you! That’s why I love this card! You can do it at any angle, any stamped image, any colors, any washi tape. No rules, just lots of crafty fun!!! I layered this piece onto Night of Navy (4″ x 5-1/4″) and then onto a Watermelon Wonder card base!

If you would like to see this all in action, check out my Video Tutorial below or click here. Be sure to give this video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new!!! Also, let me know in the comments below what your favorite Washi Tape is or which one you can’t wait to use for a card like this!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Aug 1 2016

Just a Note…

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

Happy Monday and Happy Birthday Month to me!!! I love celebrating all month long. Today I wanted to share this stunning monochromatic beauty with you! The greeting makes this card perfect for sending to a friend or family member just to say hello!! I love it!!!

I started with a Whisper White card base and layered Night of Navy measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Then I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″ and added some of the Floral Boutique Designer Washi Tape to the top and bottom. Now that the washi tape is in place I know where I can stamp my greeting which is from the Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set. I stamped it in Night of Navy. I die cut the flourish image from the coordinating Flourish Thinlits (Bundle & Save 10%) in Night of Navy cardstock. The Fine Tip Glue Pen is perfect for adding glue to the back of the intricate details of the flourish image! I then placed that onto the card front and you are all done!!! I will say that I placed the flourish onto the cardstock before I did the Washi Tape and you can see I went a little too high with the flourish image. I thought for sure I allowed enough space which is why I suggest putting the Washi Tape down first! 🙂 I’m here to make mistakes for all of you and help you do it the right way!

Do you like monochromatic cards? Let me know in the comments below what your favorite color is to use with Whisper White!

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Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 29 2016

Quick & Simple Swing Card!!!

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

It’s summer time and for some that might mean more stamping time and for others that might mean no time to stamp! Here is a quick and simple card that I created for those that need to whip up something fast!!! This card might look a little familiar because I showed you a “Stepped Up” version of this card here!

I added more layers to this one and used a few more products – Linen Thread, Punch, and additional stamp set. For the simple version up top, it looks just as fabulous and only uses 2 layers of cardstock and one stamp set!

I started with a Dapper Denim card base. I used the Sitting Here Stamp Set and stamped the swing and birdie in Crumb Cake and the greeting in Dapper Denim. Then I wrapped some Whisper White Thick Baker’s Twine around the cardstock and tied it into a bow. Since this twine is thick, I added the Crumb Cake piece to my card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. This allows for a smooth look! You are all done! This swing is such a fun, calming, gender neutral image that it is perfect for any occasion. You just need to switch up the greeting!

Which card do you prefer – more details or quick and simple? Let me know in the comments below. I like the more detailed one better…..I think it’s the white layer that makes it pop and the greeting!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jul 28 2016

Amazing Marker Bonus!!!

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

I love how this card turned out but it was a struggle to create it. When I first imagined the idea, I was thinking I would use Marina Mist and Pear Pizzazz. I thought it would look stunning and couldn’t wait to see how it turned out…..sometimes it turns out better than I imagined, exactly how I imagined, or not at all like I imagined. Ahhh the joys of being crafty!!! So I got started with a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″ and stamped the flourish image from the Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set in Basic Gray Archival Ink. I got out my Marina Mist Marker Pear Pizzazz Marker to color it in and was sad to see the Marina Mist Marker was dead. At first, I thought it would be okay and I could go with a pink (my favorite) or another color. After a little thought, I just couldn’t imagine this card in another color but I remembered I have an Aqua Painter and Blender Pen and could use those just like a marker! So that is what I did! I used an Aqua Painter and pulled ink from the ink pad to color this image. It looks just the same. Isn’t that fabulous that even though Stampin’ Up doesn’t sell the markers individually, you can still have every marker at your finger tips with these products! I love it and got super excited! That perfect Ahh Hah moment! After coloring it, I layered this piece onto Pear Pizzazz (4″ x 5-1/4″) and then onto a Marina Mist card base. I stamped the greeting from the same Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set in Marina Mist onto Very Vanilla. I punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch and layered it with Pear Pizzazz. You can check out a fun video on how to do that here. I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Perfect and just like I imagined!!!

I love the Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set and coordinating Flourish Thinlits (Bundle & Save 10%). It is that perfect image and greeting combination that is perfect for all types of occasions! There are flowers too! 🙂

If you would like to see the comparison of Markers, Blender Pens, and Aqua Painters, check out this 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!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jul 27 2016

Floral Affection!!!

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

I have been having lots of fun with the Affectionately Yours Suite! The papers are beautiful, the stamp set greetings are perfect for generic cards, and the embossing folders are detailed! This card is fairly simple but has lots of details and texture to still give it that WOW look!!!

I started with a Mint Macaron card base and layered on a piece of the Affectionately Yours Designer Series Paper (4″ x 5-1/4″). I tied some of the Mint Macaron Sheer Linen Ribbon around the top of the card and into a knot. Then I took a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock (4″ x 2-1/2″) and ran it through the Big Shot in the Floral Affection Embossing Folder. These little folders are perfect for a great accent piece on your project! I added this piece to the card front. Then for the greeting, I used a scrap piece of Whisper White and stamped the greeting from the Love & Affection Stamp Set. I punched the banner tips on either end of the greeting with the Triple Banner Punch and attached it to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. To finish off the card, I added some Dapper Denim Enamel Dots to either side of the greeting! I love all of the textures and the colors!!!

You all know how much I love my flowers. You can check all the flower creations I have made by clicking here. Let me know your favorite stamp image – textures? backgrounds? greetings? flowers? in the comments below!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 26 2016

Technique Tuesday – Stamp Resist!!!

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! I hope you are all having an amazing week! I have a fabulous technique to share with you today!!! I am in love with this card so hard – the colors, the sweet greeting, and the amazing look!!! I hope you love it too!

Isn’t it amazing??? I love how the branches look like they are behind a fence or something with that emboss resist!! Let’s get started on how simple this card is!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper, Sponge Brayer, Greetings & Embellishment of Choice

I started with a piece of the Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper measuring 5″ x 3-3/4″ and Tip Top Taupe Ink. Using a Sponge Brayer, you will start in the middle and roll out half way, turn, start in the middle and roll out half way. This is how I got that rustic/dirty center but kept the edges fairly clean. I went all the way around the card from the middle and then at the end I lightly went over the entire piece of cardstock just for a light look. Then I used the branch from the Jar of Love Stamp Set and inked it up in Tip Top Taupe and stamped it diagonal to the upper left and lower right. You will want to make sure that the entire tail end of the branch doesn’t stamp down because it might show on the other side of your greeting. If you go with a larger greeting, you will be fine. Be sure to wipe off any excess ink with a paper towel as it sometimes pools on top of the embossed portion. Then I layered it onto a piece of Flirty Flamingo (5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″) and then onto a Tip Top Taupe card base. Now you can add your greeting of choice. I went with the Jar of Love Stamp Set since it was already out. I stamped the “Love” in Flirty Flamingo and the “Spread The” in Tip Top Taupe onto Whisper White scraps. I punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch and added a layer of Flirty Flamingo behind it. Click here to see how easy it is to do that. I added a few loops of Linen Thread behind the greeting and secured it with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I love it for that rustic, sweet, messy look!!!

If you would like to see this in action, 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!!!

If you would like to see more samples using the Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper, stay tuned. I have been playing with this paper a lot and have some great samples to share!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jul 25 2016

Swirly Flowers!!!

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The Swirly Bird Stamp Set and coordinating Swirly Scribbles Thinlits (Bundle & Save 10%) can even make FLOWERS!!! You know my love for flowers is strong and while this set doesn’t look like a floral set, IT IS!!!! I love all the different things you can create. You can check out some other samples here, here and here!

I started with a Flirty Flamingo card base! Then I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped the largest swirl from the Swirly Bird Stamp Set in the left corner in Flirty Flamingo. Then I took the solid circle stamp and stamped off once in Flirty Flamingo and then stamped it on the card. I took the medium swirly image and stamped full strength Flirty Flamingo over the circle to create the flower! I stamped the little 6 petal flower in Crushed Curry and the small swirly in Perfect Plum. Using the small and large leaf, I stamped near the flowers. With the leaves, I also stamped twice a few times for a variation in color. I love how you can get lots of different colors from one ink pad just by stamping off. I made sure to leave the upper right corner empty so that I could put my greeting there and it would pop some more! Also, remember that when creating a background be sure to fall off the edges of your paper so that it looks like the pattern continues on and on rather than stamping just in the middle. For the greeting, I used the Rose Wonder Stamp Set. I stamped the border and greeting in Perfect Plum onto Flirty Flamingo. Then I used the coordinating Rose Garden Thinlits to die cut the label. I took some of the Silver Metallic Thread and wrapped it around my 4 fingers about 8-12 times. Then you will slide the loops off your fingers and gather them into an “8”, twist in the middle, and then lay them on the back of the greeting. Place Stampin’ Dimensionals over the top of the thread to hold it in place and then add to your card! I really found that the twisting helps to make the loops flare out more (even though the sample above doesn’t look very flared). I am really starting to LOVE the thread/twine/ribbon loops behind a greeting or focal image. It can be tricky but the more you do it, the easier it gets! I love the texture and bling it adds to a project!!! Do you like the look? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jul 23 2016

Happy 3 Year Blogiversary & Giveaway!!!

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

I can’t believe that I have been sharing my love for stamping with you all here at Laura’s Stamp Pad for 3 years. It has been wonderful and I can’t wait for all of the years to come!!!

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Thank you all for reading, commenting, and sharing my blog! I really appreciate it and love reading all of your comments. The ideas you share or inspiration you give is fabulous! You all really mean a lot to me! THANK YOU!!!

To celebrate this amazing Anniversary, I am offering a FREE GIFT for everyone who places an online order today through tomorrow (July 23rd & 24th). Click here to start shopping and if you use the Hostess Code AAKCMDAZ your name will also go in a drawing for a $25.00 Gift Certificate!!! Also, don’t forget that you will be earning Laura’s Loyal Stampers Points as well! How fabulous is that?!?!?! You can get some of your favorite supplies, a free gift from me, the chance for a $25 Gift Certificate and Laura’s Loyal Stamper Points. Woot Woot!

Don’t forget about the $5 Bonus Bucks as well – every $50 order placed through the month of July will earn you $5 Bonus Bucks to use in August!!!! Let the celebration continue!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 22 2016

Let’s Go Fly A Kite!!!

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

…..Up to the highest height. Let’s Go Fly A Kit!!! Come on….you are all signing it, right? Ahhh Mary Poppins! It reminds me of being a kid and listening to the story and songs on my Mom’s record player. 🙂

For this card, I used a Crushed Curry card base and then layered on a piece of Whisper White (3-3/4″ x 5″). I stamped the greeting from the Greatest Greetings Stamp Set in Elegant Eggplant Ink in the bottom right corner. Then I cut Elegant Eggplant in 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ and Whisper White 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″. I layered them together and added them to the card front on Stampin’ Dimensionals! For the kite, I stamped the image from the Swirly Bird Stamp Set onto scrap paper. I used Elegant Eggplant and I stamped the solid image off once for a lighter look but if you would like a bold kit, go for it! I cut out the kite, laid the Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine on the back and placed a Dimensional on top! Add a few more Dimensionals to even it out and place it on your card front! I stamped the little bows on scrap paper and fussy cut them out as well. I added them to the twine with a Fine Tip Glue Pen. If you didn’t want to do the fussy cutting on the little bows, there is a string in the Swirly Bird Stamp Set so you could always stamp the string and stamp the bows on top of it for a similar look! Minus the fussy cutting, it’s a fairly quick and simple card and could be used for lots of different occasions!

I am loving the Swirly Bird Bundle and the endless amounts of images you can create. You can check out a few more here and here and here!!!

Don’t forget that you can earn $5 Bonus Bucks with every $50 order this month!!! Then you can use that $5 on anything you want from August 2nd – 31st! It’s like Stampin’ Up knows August is my Birthday month!!! 🙂 Starting shopping here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 21 2016

Flourishing Phrases!!!

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

The Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set and coordinating Flourish Thinlits (Bundle & Save 10%) caught my attention right away because of the detailed flourish image, the flowers, and the AMAZING greetings. It is only of those fabulous sets like the Rose Wonder Stamp Set and coordinating Rose Garden Thinlits with great images and greetings. You can check out some of those samples here, here and here! There are endless ways to use that bundle as well and this new one!

For this card, I started with a Bermuda Bay card base and then I layered a piece of Basic Black (4″ x 5-1/4″). Then I took a piece of Whisper White (3-3/4″ x 5″) and stamped the Watercolor Wash Stamp Set on the background in Bermuda Bay. You can always use an Aqua Painter to create the same look but I wanted a really dark solid image so I went with the stamp! I stamped the greeting from the Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set in the left corner in Basic Black (with the coordinating greeting….Good Thing You Get To Bring Your Best Friend Along…on the inside)!

I wrapped some of the Black Metallic Thread around the cardstock a few times and tied it into a knot. Then I added this piece to the card front. I die cut the flourish image out in Basic Black with the Big Shot and Precision Base Plate. The Big Shot Die Brush makes it super easy to pop the cardstock out of the die and to pop out all of the little pieces. I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere this piece to the card and I finished it off with Rhinestones on each of the dots. I love the Black and White with a POP of color. You could really use this pattern for any occasion! I love it!!!

To see more of the Flourishing Phrases Bundle and samples, check out this reveal video here or click below. Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new! Let me know in the comments below which card is your favorite!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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