May 19 2016

Stars and Dots One Sheet Wonder!!!

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I know you all love my One Sheet Wonders as much as I do! It is a great way to make A LOT of cards quickly and with your favorite Designer Series Paper. This sheet that I used above from the It’s My Party Designer Series Paper Stack is AMAZING. I started screaming the moment I saw it and knew I needed to save it for a special project. The One Sheet Wonder Technique is perfect because there is very little leftover and I can use both sides! I got all 14 of these cards out of one sheet of 12″ x 12″ Paper.

These 6 cards were all created with the 5-1/2 pieces! Some of them I added a layer of cardstock in Whisper White, Melon Mambo or Crushed Curry. The greetings are from the Tin of Cards Stamp Set! I went with basic greetings for this! I added some Whisper White Baker’s Twine, Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine and Whisper White Cotton Ribbon to a few of them!

For the greetings, I used the Oval Punch and the Scallop Oval Punch (both retiring). I love using the Decorative Label Punch as well which isn’t retiring. Thank goodness!

I love the little squares and think they look super fun! You could always leave them in a strip and use it like the samples above! The Hello greeting on the far left is from the Watercolor Wishes Stamp Set!

These 2 cards use the largest piece (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″) and I ripped it diagonally! Love the bright colors.Here is the template that I use. I always like to modify it up and have fun with it. On these cards, I didn’t cut off each of those little slivers on the second row. Also, I cut the top gray portion into 2 pieces measuring 5-1/2″ x 2″. That is how I got the full 14 cards!

I love how you can create quick and simple cards with just a few colors of cardstock, 1 sheet of Designer Paper, your favorite greeting set and some embellishments!

If you would like to see this 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!

Let me know which Designer Series Paper you can’t wait to try this technique out with in the comments below! Stay tuned as I have another set of cards coming soon using paper from the Birthday Bouquet Pack!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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May 18 2016

Hearts and Flowers???

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

I’m not really a hearts and flowers type of girl…..BUT I am a show the love, give a hug type of girl. I think hand shakes are awkward but I will give a hug to anyone I meet. That’s just me. 🙂 I cry at weddings because the amount of love in the room is amazing. I cry at graduations because they have accomplished so much and are moving on to the next step in their life. That’s me!!

Now let’s chat about this amazing this card and not crazy me! I love those interlocking hearts and think they are just fabulous! So simple and yet so sweet! I started with a Bermuda Bay card base and added just a little scrap piece of Have a Cuppa Designer Series Paper (1″ x 5-1/2″). I layered the DSP with a little Melon Mambo scrap peaking out on the right hand side. For the greeting, I die cut one of the Lots of Labels images and cut off the right side bumps to be a flat edge. You can see another sample and how I did that here! I stamped the greeting in Melon Mambo Ink from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set! Then I die cut the hearts from the Cups and Kettle Framelit Set (sold out). I interlocked them and adhered them on with the Fine Tip Glue Pen. I added the greeting to the lower right hand side of my card and then I thought it needed a little bling! I added some Candy Dots and Rhinestones for a little POP!

Are you Hearts and Flowers? Chocolate? Just a good card? Let me know in the comments below! Don’t leave me hanging, I know there are others out there like me! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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May 17 2016

Technique Tuesday – Collage Stamping!!!

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

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! We are stamping all kinds of images and lots of different colors and adding texture. It is (was) not really my style but I think I’m starting to love it and I have figured it out!!!

Isn’t this beautiful??? My favorite is that amazing background!!! Let’s get started on this amazing card!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Timeless Textures Stamp Set, Lots of Labels Framelits, lots of ink pads

I started with a Pool Party card base and stamped the floral image from Timeless Textures all over in Whisper White Craft Ink. You want to do this first so you can set it aside to dry. I didn’t go in any specific pattern, just stamped all over. Then I die cut one of the labels from the Lots of Labels Framelits and cut off the top bubble piece. This created a beautiful banner or tag. It is a super fun way to use the larger framelits on a card as well! Love it! I started with the greeting which is from One Big Meaning Stamp Set. I used my markers to color in the words – Bermuda Bay and Delightful Dijon. I stamped that down and then stamped the floral image right on top of it in Pool Party (stamped off once for a lighter look). Next, I took the tea cup stain image and inked it up in Crumb Cake Ink but then stamped off twice before stamping on my label. Collage stamping is all about the balance of colors and images. If everything was loud and bright it would look like a mess so you need those layers of colors and images. The final image I used is the little dots, again from the Timeless Textures Stamp Set and Tangerine Tango Ink. I stamped a few all around in the full strength. You could always stamp off a bit or even stamp a few times on your project for even more color variation.

Now your greeting piece is all done and it is time to add texture. I added a little piece of the White Tea Lace Doily to the top of the label and I added strips of Pool Party Cotton Ribbon to the back. I added it to my card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Of course, I thought a little bling would be perfect so I placed a few pearls randomly around the greeting as well! I love it!

Do you like collage stamping? Do you think it looks messy or crowded? It’s okay I do too a bit but it’s super fun too!!! Have you tried it out? I challenge you to play around with a few images and try it out. If you would like to see this all in action, you can 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 your new!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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May 16 2016

You are Tea-Riffic!!!

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

I love the colors in this card and the adorable greeting! I am really loving the patterns in the Have a Cuppa Designer Series Paper Stack! The colors are fun and the patterns are subtle enough that you can layer them and use them as a great background!

I started with a Whisper White card base and added a piece of the Have a Cuppa Designer Series Paper measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Then I wrapped some Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine around twice and tied it into a bow. I always double knot it before creating the bow so that it is nice and tight on my card! I stamped the cup from the A Nice Cuppa Stamp Set in Crushed Curry onto Whisper White and die cut it with the coordinating framelits that are no longer available. Have no fear, the lines are pretty easy and fussy cutting won’t kill you! 🙂 After cutting it out, I stamped the little heart from the same set twice on the cup to add a little subtle design since it is Crushed Curry on Crushed Curry.

I added another piece of the Designer Series Paper measuring 2-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ to the card front and then placed the cup on top with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Then I took a scrap piece of the Designer Series Paper that is 1/2″ wide and I ripped both ends to make it look like Washi Tape! How cute is that? It is a great way to use up little scraps of Designer Series Paper. Love it! For the greeting, I stamped it from the A Nice Cuppa Stamp Set in Basic Gray. I cut it with the Washi Label Punch (sold out as well). Once you punch it out on one end, you can slide it back in the punch to make the image shorter. How cool is that? I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals as well! Simple, fabulous, and a great way to use lots of Designer Series Paper!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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May 13 2016

Coffee and A Note of Thanks!!!

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

My husband owns a small company business here in town and they asked me to create some Thank You Notes for their clients! They wanted something in green because that is their company color. They also wanted something coffee themed since they are putting a Starbucks Gift Card in with the card! This is what I came up with and I love it! Simple and fabulous!

I started with a Whisper White card base and wrapped some Black Baker’s Twine around the top twice and tied it into a bow! To pull in a little bit of green, I used the Color Me Irresistible Designer Series Paper and the Deco Label Framelits! Then I die cut a coffee mug from the Cups and Kettle Framelits which are already sold out (sorry). I stamped the greeting on there in Cucumber Crush from the Tin of Cards Stamp Set. I added the mug to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Simple!

I kind of wish I would have saved all of the sample photos I created to get this perfect look. I tried green mugs and black lettering and green cardstock with a white layer. There were probably 8 different samples before we reached this one! I love the challenge of coming up with the perfect look that someone has imagined!

Have a fabulous weekend and Happy Friday, the 13th! See you back here on Monday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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May 12 2016

Fun Flower Bouquet!!!

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This card looks rather simple and it is but there are a few tricks I wanted to show you with this one! That flower bouquet from the Number of Years Stamp Set is a multi-step stamp so that you can create a beautiful bouquet!! I am loving all of the looks you can create with it. There are 3 different types of flowers you can use – the purple double flower image, the coral 5 petal flower, and the blue flower.

I started with a Whisper White card base and added some of the Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper to the left hand side. How appropriate to use that DSP with a flower bouquet on a birthday card!?!?! Love it! 🙂 After I added the Designer Paper, I wrapped some Whisper White Baker’s Twine around the card twice and tied it into a bow. I always recommend tying the twine into a double knot to get a tight wrap and then make the bow! Now for the bouquet of flowers. I used the Number of Years Stamp Set and stamped the greenery image in Mint Macaron. You want to be sure to press hard in the center as it seems this larger image needs firm pressure. A few of the times, I noticed if I didn’t press in the middle, it would be light or missing a few leaves. I stamped the double tulip flower in Wisteria Wonder. This image needs to be stamped on the left hand side on the double stems. Then I stamped the 5 petal flower in Calypso Coral and the coralbells (I think) in Marina Mist. The 5 petal flower is a single flower that I stamped twice. You can use only one of the flowers for all of the stems or mix and match. I love that! It’s so much fun and each look is different! For the greeting, I used the Rose Wonder Stamp Set and Marina Mist ink! This look is perfect for any occasion and you can mix up darker colors or brighter colors too. I love it.

If you would like to see more on the Number of Years Bundle and different ways you can use it, check out this Video Tutorial here or click below! I will be posting the samples shown in the video over the next few weeks so stay tuned. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel and my Blog so you don’t miss out on any of these!

Let me know in the comments below which sample is your favorite!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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May 11 2016

Washi Label Fun!!!

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

This card is quick and simple and uses all of those little scraps of Designer Series Paper that are left behind. I love that! I used the Have a Cuppa Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog for this card!

I started with a Rose Red card base and added a piece of Have A Cuppa Designer Series Paper measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″. I went with a basic pattern for the background since I used lots of colors and patterns of the focal point. I took all the scraps from that same stack that I had left over from other cards and punched out pieces with the Washi Label Punch (no longer available). I punched out 4 from the Designer Series Paper and 1 from a scrap of Whisper White. I stamped the greeting from One Big Meaning in Bermuda Bay onto the white one! I added all of the DSP pieces with Snail Adhesive and I popped up the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Simple and fabulous!!! You can use up all of your DSP scraps with this card style!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 10 2016

Technique Tuesday – Decorative Corner Card!!!

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

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! This one is super fun because it’s a Box and a Card and it still fits into a regular Medium Envelope! I think this one is super simple and fun! You can check out another box card here!

Look how fabulous it is? It is so hard to show 3D in a photo so I have a few and of course a Video Tutorial!!! 🙂 I got this idea from a fellow demonstrator – Linda Yearsley at one of our Team Meetings. Linda got the idea from Debbie! A big Thank You to both ladies for the fabulous idea! Now let’s get started!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Stampin’ Trimmer, 1″ Circle Punch, Designer Paper of your Choice

There aren’t a lots of tools needed for this fun card! You will start with a normal card base measuring 5-1/2″ 8-1/2″ and you will want to score it along the 8-1/2″ side at the following measurements – 2-1/8″, 4-1/4″, 6-3/8″. This will create 4 panels of the exact same size. You will fold on all of the score lines and be sure to use a Bone Folder for a nice strong crease! Now you will need your layers to decorate your panels. You will need four solid cardstock panels measuring 5-1/4″ x 1-7/8″. I used Marina Mist in this sample! Then I used some of the It’s My Party Designer Series Paper for the next layer on the panels. You only need three panels of Designer Series Paper and one Whisper White all measuring 5″ x 1-5/8″. The white panel will be on the back side for you to write on. This is like the “inside of the card.” Once all of these pieces are on your card base, it is time to seal it into a box! You will need a piece of cardstock in the same color as the card base measuring 1″ x 5-1/2″ and you will score it or fold it in half at the 1/2″ mark. Add adhesive to both panels (same side) of this small piece. You can use Tear & Tape or Fast Fuse. I used both on mine and they held together really well so it is all up to you! Now you will add one side of the strip to one end of the card base. Then lay your card flat and press the other end of the card base to the other side of the strip. I always like to lay it down and press it because then I know it will lay flat when I go to mail it.

Now that you have your box, it’s time for the decoration. To get it to POP out on the corner, you will need two circles using the 1″ Circle Punch in the same color as your card base! Fold the circles in half. Add a Stampin’ Dimensional to one of the halves of the circle and then use Fast Fuse on the half. With the Fast Fuse side, place it with the crease (fold) right next to the corner fold of the card. You will do both circles like this on either sides from each other and on either side of the crease on the box card.

Then you will peel off the backs of the Stampin’ Dimensionals and place your greeting on top! For the greeting, I punched out a Basic Black 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle and a Marina Mist 2″ Circle! I stamped the greeting from the Tin of Cards Stamp Set in Mint Macaron and punched it out with the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch! I also used the star from the Tin of Cards Set to stamp the back panel as well. You could use all kinds of Punches or Framelits for your greeting piece! I love it!!

If you would like to see this all in action because I have you totally confused, check out the Video Tutorial below or click here! I hope you aren’t confused after this! If so, remember you can always ask me for tips or suggestions if you need help! I am happy to help! Don’t forget to give this video a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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May 9 2016

Trust Me You’re Lovely!!!

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

I love this beautiful flower card and that amazing greeting. Trust Me, You’re Lovely! Everyone should know that they are lovely and amazing….especially all of you amazing followers!! 🙂

I started with a card base of Whisper White. Then I took a piece of Crushed Curry cardstock measuring 4″ x 4-1/2″ and layered a piece of Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper (3-3/4″ x 4″) on top. I added this to my card front and stamped the greeting from the You’re So Lovely Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog. The greeting was stamped in Basic Gray. The flower was created with the Botanical Builder Framelit Set. Don’t forget that you can Bundle and Save 15% when you bundle the DSP, Framelits, and Stamp Set! The leaves are Mint Macaron and the flowers are Blushing Bride and Crushed Curry. I added the flower to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the little flower to the bigger flower with the Fine Tip Glue Pen. I used the same pen to adhere the sequins for a little bling to make it lovely!

You can check out more samples using the Botanicals Bundle here, here, and here! I have had so much fun with these flowers!! Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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May 6 2016

Graduation Thank You Notes!!!

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

It is always great to have Thank You Notes on hand. I send out tons of them each month to everyone who orders from me during that month and I always send thank you notes for any gifts I receive! You could always change up the greeting with the same set and put “A Happy Hello” which is perfect for a little note to let someone know you are thinking of them! I made these cards for my Niece who is graduating 8th Grade this year! Auntie Laura is going to make sure she sends thank yous to everyone!

I created these cards with Whisper White card bases and stamped the starburst from the Perpetual Birthday Calendar Stamp Set in Real Red. Red is her school color! I stamped some diagonal, some on the sides, and some top and bottom! For the greeting, I stamped the Thank You from the Tin of Cards Stamp Set and punched it out with the 1-1/2″ Circle Punch! Then I layered it onto a Real Red 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch! I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

Of course I had to add some POP to the envelopes as well so I stamped the starbust on the envelope flap!! Amazing!!

You can always change up the image for any occasion as the Perpetual Birthday Calendar Set has flowers, stars, leaves, snowflakes, hearts, butterflies and more! I love this set for backgrounds!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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