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

Jun 9 2016

Paper Pumpkin for $5.00!!!

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

Have you always wondered what Paper Pumpkin is? Would you like to try it out for $5? Would you like stamps, ink, a clear block and a complete project with instructions for just $5? If you answered YES to any or all of these questions, then this offer is for you!!!

Stampin’ Up is offering New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers the June Kit for just $5.00 when you sign up between June 9th (5 p.m. MT) and June 10 (11:50 p.m. MT). Click here to get signed up and be sure to enter the Promo Code: ONEDAYDEAL

After you have entered the Promo Code, you will select Continue and fill out your information! Be sure to enter in my Demonstrator Information so you get a little gift from ME! 🙂 It is totally worth it for the stamps, ink, clear block and fabulous project inside with instructions! Don’t wait because this promo doesn’t last long – ends on Friday, June 10th at 11:50 p.m. MT.

I can’t wait to share the June Kit with all of you! If you would like to see past Paper Pumpkin Kits, click here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 8 2016

Flirty Flamingo!!!

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

I am loving the New In-Color – Flirty Flamingo and how amazing is it with a Flamingo?!?!?!?! LOVE IT!!!

For this card, I started with a Flirty Flamingo card base measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″. I decided on this size because then I wrap my ribbon around it and won’t use as much. I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock and stamped the Flamingo from the Pop of Paradise Stamp Set. I stamped him in Flirty Flamingo Ink twice without going back to the ink pad before the second one. That is how I got that lighter shade. Then I added a strip of the Silver Foil Paper which was a leftover scrap from another project. I added this piece to my card base and tied some of the Flirty Flamingo Ruched Ribbon around the card over that Silver Foil Paper. For the greeting, I stamped it onto Whisper White with Flirty Flamingo Ink and then punched it out with the 1-3/8″ Circle Punch! I added the greeting to the card over top of the ribbon with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I like to use Stampin’ Dimensionals when adhering something over ribbon or embossed images because it makes it look smooth and it falls into the grooves better for a perfect fit! I love it!

There is so much fabulous new product! 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 7 2016

Technique Tuesday – Rounding Your Pillows!!!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday everyone!!! You know what that means….I have an amazing technique to share with you! Today we are playing with watercolor and I’m going to show your how to create a rounded out pillow! It’s super fun and easy and looks amazing on your comfy porch swing!

Isn’t this card so calming and peaceful? I love it! Those bright colors in the pillows and cushion look comfy and I can feel the cool summer breeze just looking at it. Can’t you????

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Sitting Here Stamp Set, Basic Gray Archival Ink, Inks of Choice, and Aqua Painter

Let’s start with the focal point first. I got a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock (3-3/4″ x 5″) and stamped the swing and birdie from the Sitting Here Stamp Set with Basic Gray Archival Ink. You will want to use an Archival Ink so that the color doesn’t run when you start watercoloring! I went with gray because it is a little softer than black. Using an Aqua Painter, I colored the swing with Chocolate Chip, birdie in Crushed Curry, and the bench cushion in Bermuda Bay. Remember you never need to squeeze additional water in your Aqua Painter unless you are cleaning out the color to move to another one. You also want to focus on using just the tip of the pen….that very small point. If you press harder the brush will fan out and go all over and it will release more water then. When you are ready to change colors, just brush onto a scrap piece of paper or paper towel till the brush is clean and then move to the next color. I stamped the other 2 pillows in Basic Gray onto scrap cardstock and colored them as well. I used Tangerine Tango and Crushed Curry. Then I cut out the pillows. I added the orange pillow to the card with regular Snail Adhesive. For the round pillow, I took the other end (not the brush tip) of my Aqua Painter and ran it around the edge of my round pillow. The rounded end of the Aqua Painter presses on the cardstock and makes it curl in like a bottle cap. This is how you get that fabulous rounded pillow. Then I adhered the pillow to my card with a Stampin’ Dimensional. I love how it looks so real and amazing. Those rounded edges cover up the dimensional and make it look so real. Thank you to Glenda Travelstead for that amazing technique! I love it! I stamped the greeting from the Sitting Here Stamp Set on the bottom in Bermuda Bay. Now it is time to assemble. I tied some Bermuda Bay Stitched Ribbon around the vanilla piece and then layered this onto a piece of Tangerine Tango (4″ x 5-1/4″). I added this all to a Crumb Cake card base!

If you want 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 are new! I post every Tuesday and Thursday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 6 2016

Polka Dot Paradise!!!

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I know some of these items are retired but I still have a few samples I just have to share with you because they are so cute! You can always swap out the Designer Series Paper and I know many of you might have this paper and would love to see ways it is used! I love this card!

I started with a Cucumber Crush card base and layered a piece of the Shine On Specialty Designer Series Paper (4″ x 5-1/4″). Then I cut another piece of that same paper into a 4″ x 1-1/2″ (using the back side) and layered it onto Silver Foil Paper (4″ x 2″). This worked out perfectly because then I didn’t have to pick which side of the Designer Paper I wanted to hide, I got to show off both sides! I layered this piece onto the card front. For the greeting, I used the Tin of Cards Stamp Set and stamped the greeting 3 times without re-inking it. That gives that fading look. I punched out the greeting with the 1-1/2″ Circle Punch and layered it only a Cucumber Crush Scallop Circle Punch. You can always use your favorite punch or use the NEW Layering Circles Framelits which includes circles and scallop circles! I added the greeting to my card with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

Remember to check out the Clearance Rack as some of the past retired products could show up there! You can shop the Clearance Rack here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 3 2016

May 2016 Paper Pumpkin – Many Manly Occasions!

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Look at these amazing Man Cards??? You all know I struggle with Man Cards because I love Pink and Flowers and Bling. The May 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Many Manly Occasions is perfect! The stamp set had lots of greetings for upcoming occasions like Father’s Day and Birthday. It also had lots of name stamps like Dad, Grandpa, Son, Brother, etc. Of course the timing was perfect with Father’s Day around the corner. I made enough of those for everyone and then I made the rest into Birthday cards!

All you had to do for these cards is add the Happy greeting which came in a scroll font and a block font and stamp the rest of the greeting (Father’s Day, Birthday, Name, decoration). I used the stars because they looked fun and manly. There was also a candle, arrow, cake, and hearts. These little images are perfect for the card or decorating the envelope. Once it is all stamped you can add the Pumpkin Pie corrugated background to the inside of the card. It was really easy to go and created a fun and textured look.

This is the block letter font for the Happy! You will also notice that there was 2 styles of the card base. One is like the above – rectangles with a straight greeting bar and the other is a diagonal greeting bar with triangles cut out!

The kit also came with Pool Party Epoxy Stars but I didn’t use them on these cards! I just liked them as is and so I thought I would save them for a different project!

Between my husband and I, we only have one Grandpa left. I always make sure to send cards for every occasion! 🙂

As always, these Paper Pumpkin Kits come with plenty of goodies. I was able to create these 2 cards with the leftovers. I added the Epoxy Stars to these. I even had to add some to the inside of the one card because I got an ink smudge in there. Opps! 🙂 Cute, simple and fabulous!

If you are a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, you can purchase Refills of this kit to have lots of Man Cards! Click here to get some refills! If you would like to get the June Paper Pumpkin Kit, click here! You need to be signed up before June 10th!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 2 2016

Live. Laugh. Love.

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

I love this stamp because it’s so fabulous and a great way to live your life – Live, Laugh, Love!!! Get out that fancy china and use it! Buy some fresh flowers to enjoy! Go swing at the park and see how high you can go! Dance in the rain! Eat that second piece of cake! Laugh till it hurts! Live life to the fullest and who cares what others think! 🙂

For this card, I started with a Very Vanilla card base and then added a piece of the Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack (4″ x 5-1/4″). There are so many beautiful images to pick from, I truly had a hard time! For the greeting, I die cut one of the Lots of Labels Framelits in Very Vanilla and stamped Live Laugh Love in Emerald Envy. The greeting is from the New Layering Love Stamp Set! I wanted the greeting to POP a little so I brushed the edges with a Sponge Dauber and some Peekaboo Peach Ink. I added the greeting to my card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

Here is another one with the same concept. I used a different piece of Designer Paper from the Playful Palette Stack and a different greeting from the Layering Love Stamp Set. I stamped the greeting in Peekaboo Peach and brushed the edges with Sweet Sugarplum. These are all part of the New In-Colors! Love it!

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!

Also, if you would like to see what the Perfectly Wrapped Project Kit looks like, check out my reveal video here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 1 2016

What A Beautiful Blessing You Are To Me!!!

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

I am loving the NEW Sitting Here Stamp Set and you all know I love the Rose Wonder Stamp Set! I paired them together and created this amazing card! It is so peaceful and perfect!

I started with a Dapper Denim (New In-Color) card base! Then I took a piece Whisper White measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″ and layered it onto the front. I used Crumb Cake for the main focal point measuring 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″. I stamped the swing and bird from the Sitting Here Stamp Set in Crumb Cake Ink! For the greeting, I stamped it from the Rose Wonder Stamp Set in Dapper Denim onto scrap Whisper White. I punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch. I punched out a second one in Dapper Denim, cut it in half and added one half to the top and the other to the bottom. Check out this video tutorial on that! I looped some Linen Thread and adhered it to the back with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Love it!

This card would be perfect for any occasion. It is great for dropping a card in the mail to someone special!

If you would like to check out the New Catalog, you can do so here! Click here to order these New Products!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura