Apr 8 2016

Fabulous Friday!!!

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

Happy Friday everyone!!! It has been a productive week over here! I have been planning classes, cleaning up the stamp room, and working on projects!!! Spring Cleaning is in full force and I’m loving it!! 🙂

You read that correctly. The Weekly Deals are ending as of April 18th which means this week there is a set of Weekly Deals and next week will be the last set! Stampin’ Up will be randomly posting Special Offers which will be similar! Until then let’s celebrate and enjoy these deals!!! I AM PUMPED!

Some of my most favorite items are on this list!!!! I’ll give you a quick second to guess which ones………

Seconds up! The Rose Garden Thinlits and the Decorative Label Punch! Oh my goodness! I’m excited! You can see samples with the thinlits here, here and here! That is just a few of the many that I have done with that set. The Decorative Label Punch is perfect for greetings and you can see some samples here, here and here! Love love love them!!! Of course it’s always great to stock up on ribbons and twines as well!!

This also brings up another item……my Friday posts always include the Weekly Deals and a few other fun facts and random items. This will be changing as well. What would you like to see on Fridays now??? Product reviews? Regular projects like the rest of the week? Q&A’s? Something else? Let me know in the comments below! I would love to hear from you!

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

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 7 2016

A Little Mishmash!!!

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

This card was very difficult for me because it’s just a little mishmash of images all stamped together! I used the Timeless Textures Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog!!! It is a lot of fun and I created a really cool look but I have a tendency to over do it. I stamp a little here and there and then think it needs more over here and then over there. I really need to stop after the here and there!!

I started with a Smoky Slate card base. I cut a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and stamped on this piece. I used Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum and Smoky Slate ink for the various images from the Timeless Textures Stamp Set. Some of the images I stamped off once to get a lighter shade. Don’t worry about making it perfect….that’s the point of this card – a random mishmash. This is why I struggle. 🙂 The greeting is actually from the Party Pants Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set. That promotion ended last month. You could always use any greeting of your choice. This card would be great for lots of different occasions!!! To finish it off, I added a few Rhinestones for some bling!!

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 to my channel so you don’t miss out on any future videos. I post every Tuesday and Thursday…..and sometimes one here and there! 🙂

What color combination would you use? Blue and Gray? Green and Black? Pink and Brown? Endless possibilities!!! Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 6 2016

All the Purple Balloons!!!

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

Who doesn’t love ALL THE BALLOONS!!!! You could create this card in any color combination for a boy or girl!!! I used the Balloon Celebration Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog!!! It is lots of fun! You can see more samples here and here!

I started off with a Rich Razzleberry card base. Then I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and stamped the solid balloon in Rich Razzleberry from the Balloon Celebration Stamp Set. I stamped a few times to get those various shades! Some overlap and some fall off the card for that full look! TIP: If you stamp partially off the cardstock, go back to the ink and start again because otherwise your next stamp will be dark on the part that was falling off the cardstock. Does that make sense? I sure hope so! 🙂 I just think that balloons look odd without their tails (string) so I added them in Basic Black. I took a scrap piece of paper to mask some of the balloons and add tails to some of the higher balloons. I adhered this piece to the card front and tied some Gold Ribbon along the left hand side. I tied it around and into a knot. Then I took another piece and tied a knot on either side for a little extra foo foo and texture! For the greeting, I stamped the Happy Birthday onto Gold Foil Paper with Stazon Ink. Be careful not to slide on the foil paper with the stamp….straight up and down! Let it sit for a bit too so it can dry completely. Once it is dry, you can punch it out with the Washi Label Punch and adhere it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Love it!

What color of balloons would you stamp? Let me know in the comments below! I’m thinking Cucumber Crush and Pacific Point would be fabulous as well!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 5 2016

Technique Tuesday – Painting Roses!!!

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you!! This one is super fun, simple, and mistakes are okay!!! How fabulous is that? Check out this beauty!!!

How lovely is that rose??? Of course I used the Rose Wonder Bundle from the Occasions Mini Catalog!!! I am loving that set. You can see more samples here and here and here! Let’s get started on the beauty!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Rose Wonder Stamp Set, Rose Garden Framelits, Aqua Painter, Ink and Cardstock

Don’t forget that you can Bundle & Save 15% when you purchase the stamp set and framelits together! Trust me you totally want them! I am loving them! So I die-cut the large rose framelit with some cardboard/thick cardstock. I used the piece that comes in the Designer Series Paper Pack on the back. It is that thicker cardboard type stuff that holds the paper stiff. I ran that through the Big Shot a couple times to ensure a nice cut on this thicker material. Then I popped out all of the pieces with the Big Shot Die Brush. I then laid the die onto a piece of Whisper White measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″. You can lay it on there with parts falling off or with the entire piece. Either way it will look fabulous. You will need to pick a color for your rose and for the leaves. I used Daffodil Delight and Old Olive. Then using a Aqua Painter, pick up some color and then paint in the holes of the framelit. It doesn’t need to be delicate and perfect. It just a little swish swish over the top of the template and into the holes. Some might be dark and some might be light. Sometimes your Aqua Painter will slide under the template and sometimes the template might move on you a bit. It’s all good. It will still come out fabulous!!! Once you have done both colors, you can stamp your greeting in the corner. I used a greeting from the Rose Wonder Stamp Set. I stamped it in Old Olive. You might want to set it aside to dry a little before assembling. I layered mine onto a piece of Daffodil Delight measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and then Old Olive measuring 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″. I placed it onto a card base of Whisper White. I really like how colorful and POPy all of those layers make it. I love it and think it would be fabulous in purple or orange or pink. Oh I’m getting excited for doing more. You could even cut Black and White layers and then make them any color. Oh the options! This card would be perfect for lots of occasions as well!

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 so you don’t miss future videos. I posted them every Tuesday and Thursday!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 4 2016

Pocketful of Cheer!!!

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Look at all of these beautiful cards!!!!! I am loving the color combination of Bermuda Bay and Cucumber Crush!! The Pocketful of Cheer – March 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit arrived and I was super excited. You can see the reveal of the kit in this video! When it came time to make the kit, I realized I’m not really a big gift card giver so I don’t need that many. I do have some graduates this May that I will give giving either a gift card or cash and it would look super cute but what I really need is cards so that is what I made!

These 4 cards I created just like the instructions! I loved the look and enjoy just following along and not having to think when crafting sometimes. That is one of the reasons I love Paper Pumpkin!!! I don’t always have to come up with the ideas but I can mix it up if I want to! 🙂 I love the patterned paper with the flowers and the green pearls are super fabulous!!!

Then for my graduates, I created these little cards!!! I think the kit really meant for these cards to go with the other holders but I liked this better. I stamped the little note cards and adhered the pocket inside the envelope. How cool is that??? The envelope holds the card and the gift. It’s an all in one!!! LOVE IT!!! There were 4 of these!

Then I took all of the leftover pieces and some Whisper White cardstock and created tons of cards! How cute are these?!?!?! I stamped the flowers on the background and added some pieces. I cute the polka dot crumb cake piece from the other gift card holders. I used the Decorative Label Punch and Scallop Circle Punch for the greetings. Even the Cucumber Crush Baker’s Twine came in the kit!

Here are a few more that I created with the leftover pieces. After all of these everything was used up except 2 of the Crumb Cake Gift Cards Holders and 2 circle stickers. So I just created them into little pockets or gift card holders! The striped inside is super cool looking as well!

So from this 1 Paper Pumpkin Kit, I was able to get 13 Cards, 4 Gift Card Holders and Cards, and 2 Gift Card Holders. That is amazing!!! I only used my own Whisper White cardstock and Envelopes! I love it!!!

Be sure to sign up for the April Kit before April 10th because there is going to be a BONUS Stamp Set! That means 2 Stamp Sets, at least 1 ink spot, and the project inside for just $19.95 (plus tax, no shipping)!!! That is a steal!!! Click here to get started!

If you are a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, you can purchase refill kits of this kit so you can make samples like mine or have more gift card holders on hand! Click here to get yours today!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 1 2016

Fabulous Friday!!!

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

Happy Friday!!! It really is Friday….no April Fools there!!! I love April because there is no doubt it’s Spring. It’s my Wedding Month….can’t believe it will be 5 years since our amazing day! There are also lots of family birthdays this month!!! BRING IT ON!!! I’m super excited!!!

I sent off a box of goodies to the local Ronald McDonald House this week!! Thank you everyone for your card donations. I also have our tabs in there!!! My husband and his co-workers are really good at collecting them. My husband takes his lunch to work and the guys there just drop the tabs into his lunch box. 🙂 I love it! Thank you to everyone for your generosity. If you would like to donate cards, envelopes, tabs, or stamps you can certainly do that. You can send them to your local Ronald McDonald House or you can send them to me! Everyone that donates get a $10 credit to use towards an order or a class as a Thank You!!!

Of course it isn’t a Friday without the Weekly Deals!!! Lots of great deals this week on some bigger items! Love it!!!

Also, I haven’t done this in a long time so why not this weekend!!! All online orders placed this weekend (Friday-Sunday) will earn DOUBLE Laura’s Loyal Stampers Points!!! Click here to start shopping! If you would like to know how many points you currently have, just send me an email! You can cash in your points at any time!!!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I’ll see you back here on Monday!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 31 2016

Lovin’ The Silver Bling!!!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I love bling and let me tell you the Sale-A-Bration Glitter Tape is AMAZING!!!! I am blown away at how awesome this stuff is. It is thick and durable but still easy to tear. It is bling-y but yet not chunky and falling off. It is amazing to add that little POP!

For this card I started with a Melon Mambo card base! Then I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and stamped the rustic image from the Timeless Textures Stamp Set all around the edge in Crushed Curry! There is no perfect way to stamp the border. It’s okay if you overlap a little or miss a spot. It looks fabulous either way! Then I laid down a piece of the Silver Glitter Tape across the card. You can cut the ends or tear it and wrap it to the back side! I stamped the greeting from the Sale-A-Bration Perfect Pairings Stamp Set in Melon Mambo. I like how the greeting looks a little rustic so it fits perfect!! Then I added some Bermuda Bay Stitched Ribbon around the card and tied into a knot! I did this after the greeting so it didn’t get in the way when I stamped the greeting. Then I added this to my card front! Simple and fabulous!!!

Here is another one with a Bermuda Bay greeting from the same Perfect Pairings Stamp Set! Don’t forget that TODAY is the last day of Sale-A-Bration! Every $50 order will earn you a FREE Sale-A-Bration item! Now is the time to stock up or get those items that have been on your wish list for a while! Click here to shop now!

To see this card in action and how I created the rustic border, check out this Video Tutorial below or click here! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 30 2016

Botanicals For You!!!

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I love big greetings because then you don’t need much else to make a fabulous card! Here I layered some cardstock with the greeting and added a flower! It’s as simple as that! I love it!!!

I started with a Hello Honey card base. Then I layered some of the Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper (3-3/4″ x 5″) onto a piece of Lost Lagoon cardstock (4″ x 5-1/4″). For the greeting, I used the Botanicals For You Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set and stamped it in Cajun Craze onto Whisper White (2″ x 4-1/4″). I layered this piece onto Old Olive cardstock (2-1/4″ x 4/1/2″) and added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a little flower which I punched out in Hello Honey with the Petite Petals Punch! I added a Basic Black Candy Dot for the center of the flower. If you don’t have a black one, you can always take a black sharpie and color any of the candy dots! Simple and fabulous!!!

It was really simple to pick out the colors for this card because I just looked at the packaging (or in the Occasions Mini Catalog) for the Designer Series Paper and it lists all of the colors used in the paper. I just picked my favorites and used them! I love that feature!

Don’t forget that Sale-A-Bration ends TOMORROW! Click here to start shopping and earning your Free Items! Now is a great time to stock up on cardstock, adhesive, and Stampin’ Dimensionals!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 29 2016

Technique Tuesday – Loving Flowers!!!

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

Happy Tuesday everyone!!! In celebration, I’m sharing some fabulous FLOWER Cards!!! I just love flowers and you can never go wrong with them because they are so versatile. They are perfect for any occasion! I used the Sale-A-Bration What I Love Stamp Set for this card!!

Isn’t it fabulous? You could change up the greeting on the top for any occasion. You could change the colors of the flowers to whatever your favorite color is, whatever you have on hand, or whatever matches the occasion. I love it!

For this card, I started with a Whisper White card base measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″ and then I layered on a piece of Old Olive measuring 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″. I took another piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. On the bottom 2/3 of this piece of cardstock, I stamped the flower from the What I Love Stamp Set. I stamped the outline image in Rich Razzleberry and I stamped the second image in Rich Razzleberry (stamped off once). Then I stamped the leaves in between the flowers in Old Olive. I stamped the greeting from the One Big Meaning Stamp Set in Old Olive. For the ribbon, I placed a piece of Rich Razzleberry Cotton Ribbon across the card and adhered the ends behind the card. Then I took another piece of ribbon and created a Fork Bow. I attached the bow with a Mini Glue Dot! I love it!

Here is another version of the same card but quick and simple. This card doesn’t have any layers or use of adhesive! Same great look but less product and layers! I used Calypso Coral and Old Olive. The ribbon is Daffodil Delight Cotton Ribbon and I just tied it around and into a knot!

If you would like to see this card 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 to my channel!

Don’t forget that Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st so click here to start shopping and earning your Free Product! To see samples using the the Sale-A-Bration items, click here!

Happy Sale-A-Bratin’

~Laura

Mar 28 2016

Birthday Bling!!!

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

I am in love with this color combination. The moment I saw this color combination in the Occasions Mini Catalog I fell in love!!! Fabulous colors and a little bling makes for a perfect card to me!!! Let’s get started!

I started with a Crushed Curry card base and added a piece of It’s My Party Designer Series Paper (1-1/2″ x 5-1/2″) to the left hand side!! Then I added some of the Sale-A-Bration Glitter Tape right on the edge of the Designer Paper for a little bling. For the greeting, I stamped the Perfect Pairings Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set in Mint Macaron, Melon Mambo, and Crushed Curry. I layered this onto Melon Mambo cardstock and attached it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Simple and fabulous!!! I love it!!!

Sale-A-Bration is ending this week. 🙁 Let me know what is your favorite Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set or Designer Series Paper is??? My favorite is the Flowering Fields Stamp Set and coordinating Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper! You can check out lots of samples I have created here! Click here to place your $50 or more order to earn Free Sale-A-Bration items before this promotion is over on March 31st!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura