Jun 22 2016

Happy 8th Birthday!!!

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

I just couldn’t not share this card with you all. I know that the Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper is no longer available but it’s too cute to not share. Also, I know we all have tons of Designer Paper that we are hoarding so you can always use your favorite!

I started with a Pool Party card base and added a piece of the Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper (4″ x 5-1/4″). For the greeting banners, I cut a strip of Blushing Bride cardstock into a 1″ strip and added the banner tips to the right hand side. I stamped the Happy in Watermelon Wonder close to the right hand side banners. Then I trimmed off on the left hand side. I then added banner tips on the left side, stamped the Birthday and trimmed it off. I found it easier to cut around the greeting rather than trying to make it fit. Also, it’s a great way to use up those little scraps. I added these banners to the card front. For the main part, I die cut out a 2-1/2″ Circle with the Layering Circles Framelits. I brushed the edges of the circle with a Sponge Dauber and Watermelon Wonder Ink. I added this to the center of my card front. For the 8, I stamped it from the Number of Years Stamp Set onto Whisper White cardstock and die cut it with the Large Numbers Framelits. I stamped the “th” and banner from the same set and die cut it out as well. I added the 8 to my card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. You will have to cut the hexagons in half or use some of the edging. The “th banner” was added to the card flat! You could always create this card but leave off the number until it is time to use it. You could create this girly card and a more masculine card to always have on hand, then die cut the numbers as needed!

Stock up on the NEW Designer Series Paper and lots of the other items in the New Catalog this month with all of these special offers. Have you checked out the New Catalog? Click here to see it all! As a Hostess, you can earn an additional $35 in Free Product when your party reached $350. That can be a single order, catalog party, online party, or private class with your friends. If you Want It All, you can join Stampin’ Up in June and get $125 in any product of your choice for $99 PLUS 2 additional stamp sets!!! Click here for more information!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 21 2016

Technique Tuesday – Red, White, & Blue One Sheet Wonder

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

Happy Tuesday everyone!! You know what that means! I have a fabulous technique to share. It isn’t a new one but it’s a popular one. I had a request to do a One Sheet Wonder in Red, White and Blue!!! This One Sheet Wonder was created by me! I stamped a sheet of 12″ x 12″ Whisper White cardstock to create all 14 cards!

Aren’t they beautiful??? Quick, simple and super fun!!! I started with 1 sheet of 12″ x 12″ Whisper White cardstock and stamped the stars image from the Perpetual Birthday Calendar Stamp Set all over in Night of Navy ink. Yes I did stamp that image like 500 million times. 🙂 It was totally worth it though!!! Now I have my “designer paper” and it is time to cut it into pieces. Here is a template!

You can always change your’s up and create any style of pieces you would like. I usually leave that little 1/4″ on there rather than cutting it off the bottom left corner. I cut the top portion into two 5-1/2″ x 2″ pieces to get even more cards. It’s all up to you!

Once I had all of the designer paper cut into pieces, I cut 14 card bases in Real Red cardstock! I also pulled out some scrap white cardstock and stamped the greeting. I used the Thoughtful Banners Stamp Set and coordinating Duet Banner Punch (Bundle & Save 10%). Now it’s time to assemble!

I added all of the designer pieces to the cards and then attached the greeting. Some of the pieces I added a little bit of Night of Navy to layer and add some more color! Of course the greetings were added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

These cards would be perfect to make for party invites for a 4th of July Party, July Birthdays, or a thank you to our service men and women!! There are endless possibilities with cards like these!

I made all 14 cards with just one sheet of 12″ x 12″ paper. How amazing is that?!?!?! I love it! You could use lots of the images from the Perpetual Birthday Calendar Stamp Set to have cards for all seasons and events!

If you would like to see this in action, check out my 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!

If you would like to see other One Sheet Wonders, check them out here! Let me know in the comments below which one your favorite is. Also, let me know if you have any requests for what the next one will be! 🙂

Also, don’t forget all of the fabulous deals going on in June! The New Catalog is out! Have you checked it out? Click here to see it all! June is a great time to get lots of items on your wish list. As a Hostess, you can earn an additional $35 in Free Product when your party reached $350. That can be a single order, catalog party, online party, or private class with your friends. If you Want It All, you can join Stampin’ Up in June and get $125 in any product of your choice for $99 PLUS 2 additional stamp sets!!! Click here for more information!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 20 2016

Circle, Circle, Dot, Dot!!!

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack is full of bright colors! I created this adorable card, which is my favorite of all of them. When making multiples though, there are only 4 sheets of every pattern in the stack. Have no fear though, you can use any of the other designs as well! Check out all of these!

I started with a Sweet Sugarplum card base. Then I took a piece of the Playful Palette Designer Series Paper measuring 4″ x 3″. I rounded the 2 right side corners with the Corner Punch. I wrapped some of the Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon around and tied a knot. I am loving this new ribbon. It is fun, elegant, and super easy to use! Then I placed this piece on the card in the upper portion but you could always center it. For the greeting, I used the Thoughtful Banners Stamp Set and coordinating Duet Banner Punch (Bundle & Save 10%). I stamped the banner edge in Peekaboo Peach and the Celebrate in Sweet Sugarplum. I am loving the new In-Colors! When I placed the greeting on the card, I thought it got lost a little bit with the background paper so I added some punched circles. I used Peekaboo Peach and Sweet Sugar Plum circles and overlapped them. I placed the greeting on top with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Quick and simple cards that could be used for any occasion! I love it! You could use this style with any designer paper and greeting stamp set!

Now that the New Catalog has been out for a bit, what is your favorite Designer Series Paper?? Let me know in the comments below. Pop of Pink is my favorite and there are a lot in 2nd place! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 17 2016

I Am Much More Me…

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

This card is just amazing! The greeting is so sweet, the colors are bright and that washi tape is fabulous! I love it! BONUS: It’s quick and simple!

I started with a Whisper White card base and stamped the flamingo from the Pop of Paradise Stamp Set in Melon Mambo. I stamped the greeting in Basic Black from the Layering Love Stamp Set. For the side panel, I took a piece of scrap Melon Mambo measuring 1-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ and adhered it to the left side of the card! I took a scrap piece of Gold Foil Paper (see, keep those scraps) measuring 1″ x 5-1/2″ and I placed a strip of the Pop of Pink Washi Tape down the middle. I used the black one with the diamond image. That diamond image is like clear/white so you can see the gold pop though. It is super fabulous and a great way to add another lay of color without another layer of cardstock. It is a great way to use your washi tape! I then attached this piece to the card front over the Melon Mambo strip. I finished off the card by adding a few Rhinestones around the greeting. Honestly…..I made a stamp boo boo and needed to cover it up! 🙂 See, we all do it! Simple, quick, and truly a WOW card!!!

I sure hope you all love PINK like me because there are lots of cards I will be sharing with the Pop of Pink Suite! I just love it so much! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 16 2016

Watercolor Background!!!

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

You can create beautiful watercolor background with a little ink and an Aqua Painter! It is really quick and simple and you can do it in any color you desire. You can even use a few colors for an ombre look or rainbow look!

I started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. I went over the top of the cardstock with my Aqua Painter just to lightly wet it. There was no ink on the brush just quickly brush over the entire piece. Then I picked up some ink and brushed quickly over the front. I used Sweet Sugarplum for the one above and Flirty Flamingo for the one below!

Once I had enough color that I wanted, I cleaned off the brush and picked up some Tip Top Taupe Ink. I squeezed the barrel a bit to release more water and then I tapped the end on my finger so that it would splatter on my card. That is how I got those little brown dots all over. It adds a little bit of interest and texture to the card. You will want to set the card aside for a minute to dry, more or less time depending on how wet it is. If you don’t have time for that, you can always use your Heat Tool to dry it faster. Once it was dry, I stamped the greeting from the Layering Love Stamp Set in Tip Top Taupe. I added this piece to a card base of Tip Top Taupe with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Since the watercolor makes the paper curl and bend a bit, I found that the Stampin’ Dimensionals allow for that rather than trying to stick it down flat. I tied some ribbon around the card on the left side using the coordinating color. I am loving the NEW Ruched Ribbon! Quick, Simple, and fabulous!!!

Of course, if you aren’t a fan of watercolor, you could always get the Watercolor Wash Stamp Set. Today I did a Video Tutorial on how to stamp with large background stamps. They are rather large and can be a little more difficult to stamp with. I show a few tips and tricks on getting the perfect look! Check that out here or below! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you enjoyed it and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on any others!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 15 2016

Turning 21….Again!!!

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

I know that the Designer Series Paper on this card has retired (Birthday Bouquet) but I just have to share this card with you!! It is super fun and fabulous. I was really hesitant to purchase the Number of Years Stamp Set and coordinating Large Numbers Framelits because I don’t normally make cards for specific birthdays. After seeing so many samples though, I fell in love and just had to get it! Even if you don’t know someone turning 21 (or whatever age), you can always stamp “Again” on the inside!

How fabulous is that??? So let’s get started on this beauty!

I started with a Blushing Bride card base and added the Designer Series Paper to the front. You can pick any pattern or style you wish! Then I die cut a frame with the Deco Label Framelits (retired) and Big Shot. I stamped the flowers all over the background and the Look Who’s Turning. I used Mint Macaron and Watermelon Wonder. Then I die cut the numbers with the Large Numbers Framelits in Blushing Bride. I adhered the numbers to the frame and added this to my card front with Stampin’ Demensionals. I stamped the Happy Birthday and Again on the inside in Watermelon Wonder Ink. Beautiful card and super fun!

Do you like to personalize your cards for each recipient? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 14 2016

Technique Tuesday – Amazing, Blessed, & Fun!!!

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

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fun technique to share with you today! This one is super fun and simple and you can use your favorite colors!!!

Father’s Day is right around the corner!! Now is the time to start working on your cards. The New Thoughtful Banners Stamp Set is perfect for occasions like these. There are 53 images in this stamp set that you can build greetings like the card above or go simple like Hello! All of the images stamped on this card are from this stamp set!

For this card, I started with a Crumb Cake card base. Then I took a piece of Dapper Denim (5-1/2″ x 3) and Emerald Envy (4-1/2″ x 3″) and layered them down the center. With a piece of Whisper White measuring 3-1/2″, I stamped the bar image from the Thoughtful Banners Stamp Set. I started with Dapper Denim and stamped in the middle and then moved it up a smidge and stamped again and then again. I did the same thing with the Emerald Envy. There are two reasons I did this – 1. Getting the bar lined up is easiest when you don’t take it away for more ink. Just move the stamp up a little and stamp again. 2. I like the faded look so that you can stamp some of the greetings on top of the bar without needing black. Of course, you can always use a Stamp-A-Ma-Jig for a perfect line up. I stamped the Have A and Blessed in Dapper Denim. I stamped Fun and Father’s Day in Emerald Envy. For the amazing, I stamped the banner image in Dapper Denim onto scrap cardstock and the amazing in Emerald Envy. I used the coordinating Duet Punch (Bundle & Save 10%) to punch it out. I added the greeting to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. It’s that simple. You can create lots of different greeting combinations and color combinations with the card style.

What colors would you use for the card style? Let me know in the comment below! I think a red, orange, yellow combination would be super fun!

If you would like to see this 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!

This bundle is just one of the amazing NEW bundles in the New Catalog that I love. Have you checked out the New Catalog? Click here to see it all! Don’t forget that June is a great time to get lots of items on your wish list. As a Hostess, you can earn an additional $35 in Free Product when your party reached $350. That can be a single order, catalog party, online party, or private class with your friends. If you Want It All, you can join Stampin’ Up in June and get $125 in any product of your choice for $99 PLUS 2 additional stamp sets!!! Click here for more information!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 13 2016

A Very Special Day!!!

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I love this card because of the PINK, the gold foil, polka dots, and the perfect greeting for any occasion. You could give this card to someone for their birthday, graduation, wedding, or just a day you get spend time with them or thought of them. Every day is a special day!!! 🙂

I started with a Melon Mambo card base. Then I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ and Basic Black measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. I stamped the greeting from the Pop of Paradise Stamp Set in Melon Mambo on the lower right corner. Then I picked 3 different patterns from the Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper Pack. I cut the pink stripes into a 2″ wide strip, hearts into a 1-1/2″ wide strip, and the gold dots into a 1″ strip. I picked these 3 sizes because they are the sizes used for the Banner Triple Punch. When I create my banners, I leave them in long strips and place them on my card after making the banner tips to see how long I want them. You can either press your nail in to know where to cut or you can adhere them all down and then trim along the top of the cardstock. I do it both ways. I just find that cutting first and then making the banner tips, I end up with super short strips. This way works best for me. You can try out the different ways and go with the best for you! After I added my banners, I adhered the white layer onto the black and tied some Whisper White Thick Baker’s Twine around them. A little tip about bows that I thought I would share……do it upside down. At class, I had a stamper notice that I did mine upside down and I never realized I should share that with you all. Think about tying your shoes, you are on the back side of your bow and it faces out. This goes the same with your project. If you project is right side and you tie a bow, it will probably be upside down. I hope that didn’t super confuse you! 🙂 To fray the ends of the twine, I just ran my nail down the ends and it untwisted and came out like this. Super fun and more frilly! I added this piece to my card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I did this because you all know I love dimensionals but also so that my card lays flat. If I used Snail Adhesive, my card would bump over that thick baker’s twine and not have a solid seal.

I am loving the Pop of Pink Suite! It is so bright and cheery and beautiful. I even created 5 cards using every single stamp in the Pop of Paradise Stamp Set. Now that is what I can versatile. Love it!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 10 2016

Antique Awesomeness!!!

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

Collage stamping, antique, rustic, and lots of fun would define these cards! This is not my typical style but I did have lots of fun creating them! I had all intentions to do a rustic with gold look but after creating it, I thought I would do another option with the Paper Doily. I like them both a lot but I do think I like the Paper Doily better! Let me know in the comments below which one is your favorite!!!

I started with a Rose Red card base and then layered on a piece of Tip Top Taupe measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I took a piece of Very Vanilla (3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″) and stamped the dots image from the Timeless Texture Stamp Set in Tip Top Taupe. Yes, I stamped that image about 15 times to cover the background and I did get excited after the last stamped image after I realized I did it without messing up!! 🙂 I stamped the floral image in Rose Red and the little dots in Blushing Bride. If you look real close you can see those light pink dots. I added the Gold Doily to the right side and trimmed off a little bit of it. I took a strip of Very Vanilla and created the banner tips with the Banner Triple Punch. I stamped the greeting in Rose Red from the Rose Wonder Stamp Set. I brushed the edges with a Rose Red Sponge Dauber to make the greeting pop a little more. I added the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals and then added this to my card base!

I started with the same card base for this one. I stamped the floral image from Timeless Textures Stamp Set all over in different directions with Rose Red ink. I stamped the cheese cloth image in Tip Top Taupe. For the little dots, I stamped those in Tip Top Taupe but I stamped about 3 times before going back to the ink. This gave a variation of color. I added a half of a Tea Lace Doily (old style) but you can use the New Delicate White Doilies. I created the same type of banner greeting as I did above but I added some of the Tip Top Taupe Lace Trim (retired) to the bottom of the banner greeting. I love that little extra texture and decoration on the greeting! To finish off the card, I added some Pearls in groups of 3 using different sizes. When I finished this card, I squealed with delight. It’s just so fabulous!!

Let me know in the comments below which one you prefer!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 9 2016

Celebrate the USA!!!

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

With 4th of July right around the corner, I started playing with some fun Red, White, and Blue ideas! I did use some of the retired Real Red Cotton Ribbon on this one but you could always use your favorite red ribbon! Love it!!!

I started with a Whisper White card base and stamped the stars from the Perpetual Birthday Calendar Stamp Set all over the front in Night of Navy! There is no right or wrong way to do this, just stamp all over and be sure to fall off the edges. I added the Real Red Cotton Ribbon along the inside fold of the card! For the focal point, I punched out a Silver Foil circle with the 2″ Circle Punch. The greeting was created by stamping the banner and Celebrate from the Thoughtful Banner Stamp Set in Real Red. Then I punched it out with the coordinating Duet Banner Punch (Bundle & Save 10%). This is becoming my New Favorite greeting option really fast! It’s so fun and fabulous! I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals! This is a quick and simple card which is perfect for a 4th of July Invite, July Birthdays, or just about anything!!!

If you would like to see more fabulous product from the New Catalog, check out my New Catalog Haul below or click here! Last month I showed off the pre-order items but this time these were items from my Wish List. I was able to get lots of them for FREE as Demonstrator perks. Who wouldn’t love that?? 🙂 Join Stampin’ Up this month and get 2 FREE Stamp Sets with your Starter Kit. Click here for more information or feel free to reach out!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura