Jun 27 2016

Pop of Pink Suite!!!

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

I am in love with the Pop of Pink Suite!!! The Pop of Paradise Stamp Set, the Pop of Pink Designer Paper, the Melon Mambo Thick Baker’s Twine, and a touch of gold just make it amazing!!! I love it all!!! You can see more samples using these products here, here and here!

For this card, I started with a Basic Black card base measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″. I picked this size because I wanted to wrap the Melon Mambo Thick Baker’s Twine around the card and this size requires less twine! 🙂 Then I cut 2 Whisper White pieces measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″, one for the front and one for the inside since black is hard to write on. I stamped the leaves from the Pop of Paradise Stamp Set all over the front and in the corners of the inside piece. I used Melon Mambo and Basic Black for the leaves. I adhered these 2 pieces onto my card base. Then I took some strips of the Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper and added banner tips with the Banner Triple Punch and layered them onto the front of the card. You could really use any of the patterns in the pack which makes this card fun and versatile when making multiples! I tied some of the Melon Mambo Thick Baker’s Twine around the card and tied it into a bow. To fray the ends a bit, I just ran my finger nail down the ribbon ends and it untwisted and frayed out like that! For the greeting, I used the Hello from the Pop of Paradise Stamp Set. I stamped it in VersaMark Ink onto scrap white cardstock. I added Gold Embossing Powder and heated it with the Heat Tool to melt. Once it cooled, I punched it out with the 1-3/8″ Circle punch! I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals – partially because I wanted to make the greeting POP and because I placed it over the twine and didn’t want it to look bumpy. With the Stampin’ Dimensionals, it is nice and smooth onto of the twine! I love it!

What is your favorite suite in the new catalog – Pop of Pink? Festive Birthday? A Little Foxy? Affectionately Yours? Floral Boutique?? Or one of the many others? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 24 2016

Beautiful Basket of Flowers!!!

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!! Here in Illinois it has been a hot week and I have to say in order to keep my basket of flowers looking beautiful I have to water them every evening. So far, so good but I have more “inky fingers” than a green thumb so we shall see how long I can get them to last! 🙂

For this beauty, I started with a Peekaboo Peach card base and I splattered some Peekaboo Peach Ink onto it with an Aqua Painter just for a little texture. I stamped the greeting on the bottom in Dapper Denim from the Sitting Here Stamp Set! The Baker’s Twine I used is actually retired but I have made some since this sample using the new Gold Natural Trim! Perfect!!! For the Flower Basket, I stamped it from the Sitting Here Stamp Set in Basic Gray Archival Ink. I also stamped the line image below the basket in the same. That image is perfect for getting that shadow line so the basket doesn’t look like it is floating! I used the Basic Gray because I like the softer look for the image (rather than black) and since I watercolored the images I needed something that wouldn’t bleed! I colored in the image with an Aqua Painter and used Dapper Denim, Peekaboo Peach, Emerald Envy, and Chocolate Chip. I love it. I layered this piece (2″ square) onto a 2-1/4″ Dapper Denim square. I attached it to my card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

If you would like to see more samples using the Sitting Here Stamp Set, check them out here and here and stay tuned. I have been having so much fun with this set!!! 🙂

Yesterday I posted a video showing you how to fix an ink pad that has been stamped in with the wrong color. It happens to everyone, you get on a roll and start stamping and hit the wrong ink pad or think it is one color when it is another. Have no fear, it is really easy to fix. You can check that out here!!!

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

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 23 2016

Washi Tape Background!!!

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

I am loving the Pop of Pink Suite and this card is just amazing!!! It is fairly simple to create as well since the background is just strips of Washi Tape. It rips with your fingers so no tools necessary. The hardest part was the gold embossed greeting!

I started with a Melon Mambo card base! Then I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and the Pop of Pink Designer Washi Tape to create the background. You will want to start in the middle or close to it, not the farthest edge. When you start on the edge it is hard to see a pattern and follow it. For the card above, I started with the black with gold confetti strip (3rd from the bottom). Just place it down at any angle and that is your template. Then you will take another color/pattern and place it above or below at the same angle and spaced as far apart as you wish. Keep working your way out till the entire piece is covered. There are 5 different rolls of washi tape in the pack so you get lots of patterns. You can work with just 1 or 2 or use all of them like mine. For the greeting, I used the Pop of Paradise Stamp Set. I inked it in VersaMark and stamped it onto a scrap piece of Whisper White. I poured some Gold Embossing Powder of the top and set it with the Heat Tool. This heart coordinates with the Sweet & Sassy Framelits but you can also fussy cut it by hand! For the loops, I used Metallic Gold Thread and Melon Mambo Thick Baker’s Twine. I wrapped the thread around 4 fingers (2 loops for pink, lots of loops for gold). Then you will slide the loops off your fingers and then twist into a figure 8 and place on the back of the heart greeting. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, you will place them on top of the ribbon (especially the ends) to hold it down and also adhere this piece to your card. Love it!!!

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

How do you like to use your Washi Tape? Let me know in the comments below. I love the background style the best!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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