Jul 13 2015

Bridal Shower Beauty!!!

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I love weddings and being in love and gathering with friends and family. That is exactly why I had an amazing weekend celebrating the love of my two friends at their Bridal Shower!!!! I mentioned it on Friday and many of you requested photos so I will share (even though it was done with the retired Something Borrowed Designer Series Paper)! I loved the neutral color of the paper so I thought this was my opportunity to add in Pool Party for that look I’ve been dreaming to create!!!

Here are the invitations for the Bridal Shower! I printed the inside on a Whisper White card base. I layered a piece of the Something Borrowed Designer Series Paper (3-3/4″ x 5″) onto Pool Party cardstock (4″ x 5-1/4″). I added a 4-3/4″ piece of Whisper White Cotton Ribbon across the paper, adhering the ends to the back. Then I layered this onto the card base. I created the little bow with Pool Party Cotton Ribbon and the Fork Bow Technique! Click here to see the video tutorial! I added the bow to the card with a Mini Glue Dot! The greeting was punched out with the Large Oval Punch and layered onto a punched Scallop Oval Punch! I added that to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals! I stamped a little flower from the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set on the envelope to make it just as adorable!

Here is a close up of the invite!!! Now on to decorations!

To keep the theme going with the Something Borrowed Designer Series Paper (DSP) and Pool Party colors, I stamped some greetings from the Endless Birthday Wishes Stamp Set onto Pool Party cardstock. I punched these out and layered them onto a scallop circle of the DSP. I put two of them back to back with a toothpick between and some Stampin’ Dimensionals to place in the cupcakes! I also punched lots of different sizes of circle punches in Whisper White, Soft Sky and Pool Party cardstock to lay all over the dessert table! Also, I created little food tags with a piece of 4″ x 4″ Pool Party cardstock folded in half and a little 1/2″ x 2″ piece of the DSP on the left side! It was really cute!!! Of course I had to add in a photo of the beautiful Bride and I! 🙂

My gift was a Project Life 12″ x 12″ Album which had pictures from our dress shopping adventure. I will be creating pages for the Shower and all of the other events leading up to and including the wedding. I’m use the Love Story Card Collection which is perfect for her album because she is using Black, White and a pop of Red! This collection is black, white and gray so I only need to add in the red!!! I added in the Journal Pens and these coordinating Thank You Notes as well!

It was a wonderful afternoon!!! I can’t wait to celebrate even more in October!!!

In love,

~Laura

Jul 12 2015

Pastel Perfection!!!

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This is a new color combination I reached for and I am loving it!!! I know I’m usually a Brights Girl but every once in awhile I go light!! This card uses Mint Macaron and Blushing Bride! The soft colors make this card perfect for weddings, baby, sympathy, thinking of you, birthday, and everything in between! I love it!!!

I started with a Mint Macaron card base and just started adding layers. The Blushing Bride layer is 4″ x 5-1/4″ and the Whisper White layer is 3-3/4″ x 5″. I used the You’ve Got This Stamp Set for the images and Endless Birthday Wishes for the greeting! I adhered the white stamped piece to the Blushing Bride and then I wrapped the Mint Macaron Lace Trim around and tied a double knot. I am really loving this lace trim and I’m not really a lace person. This stuff is super easy to use, adorable and yet elegant, stretchy and thin so it lays flat. It is awesome!!! I layered the decorative piece on the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

What do you think of the color combination? What occasion would you use this card for? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 10 2015

Fabulous Friday & Bridal Fun!!!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday everyone!!! This was a great week of getting things done! A little more sun and a lot less rain would have been nice but I guess you can’t have it all! 🙂 I’m super excited for the weekend because we will be celebrating the upcoming wedding of my best friend!!! Her Bridal Shower is this weekend and I can’t wait to see it all unfold. I did her Invitations, Decorations, and Thank You Notes with the, now retired, Something Borrowed Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog. Once I saw that paper, I knew it would be perfect. Do you want to see it all even though it is retired? Leave me a comment down below and maybe I’ll share!

But first, it isn’t a Friday without the Weekly Deals!!!

I love that Stampin’ Up has added so many goodies to the weekly sale list!!! There is something for everyone in there. My favorite this week has to be the Whisper White Stitched Satin Ribbon!!! This is just a gorgeous ribbon as it is but you can always your your spritzers to make it any color you wish!!! I love that!!! My second favorite is the Floral Framelits!!! You can see some samples using them here and here!

Also, do you love punches as much as me??? I did a Video Tutorial this week with some tips on how to use your Stampin’ Up Punches!!!! You can check that out here!!!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!!! See you back here on Monday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 9 2015

You’re So Fancy!!!

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I think my favorite part of this card is the color combination – Pool Party, Black and White!!! LOVE IT!!!!!

I started with a Pool Party card base and stamped the greeting from the Happy Birthday Everyone Hostess Stamp Set! I love the font of the Happy Birthday!!! I recommend stamping first……I did it last and made a boo boo but apparently I’m the only one who can see it!!! Leave me a comment down below if you know where it is! 🙂 For the shirt, I used a 3″ Whisper White square and put a little mark in the center along the top. Then I took my 1″ Square Punch and slide the cardstock in diagonal with that center marking in the middle. This is how I got that triangle cut out! I layered the white on a black square of cardstock measuring 3-1/4″. For the Bow Tie, I used the Bow Builder Punch and some of the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack! I used Mini Glue Dots to assemble the bow and adhere to the card! To finish it off, I added a few Pool Party Candy Dots!!! Pearls would have been fabulous as well!!!

What do you think? Loving the color combo like me? Would you use Pearls, Candy Dots, or Rhinestones? Let me know in the comments below!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 8 2015

June Paper Pumpkin Kit!!!

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Look at all of these adorable cards from the June 2015 Paper Pumpkin Kit!!! I love how it is a perfect mix of masculine and girlie cards!!!! Also, I am in love with the adorable envelope liners. There were a total of 8 cards with envelopes, a great stamp set, and Tip Top Taupe was the ink pad. I love that Stampin’ Up did a NEW In-Color!!!! The font on the stamp set is perfect and loopy……just the way I life it!!!

Here is an upclose look at one of the coral cards. Each of those rectangles were a sticker and you could arrange them any way you wanted. Stamp your greeting, add the flower, and the twine and you are all set. I did the twine differently on each card – bow, peaking out from the flower and around the card!!! I also stamped the flower image all over on the card base! Love it!!! There were large faceted buttons for the center of the card but I am holding off on putting those on in case I need to mail the card. I will either attach it for a hand delivered card or I will use them for another project!!!

Here are all of the coral cards!!!

Here is an upclose view of the man cards! The banner style of the card is super fun and different! It also has a longer envelope! Each of the triangles were die-cut stickers and then the tan ones are wooden elements. I added the green star from the center of the one triangle to the bottom for some flare as well as the wooden element stars! Those are really thin so they will mail just fine!!! I wrapped my twine around twice and just did a knot rather than a bow so they could stay masculine! 🙂

These I did all the same!!! I loved the look and didn’t want to change it!!! That’s the thing about Paper Pumpkin; you can follow the directions and just have fun without thinking up a new idea or you can let your mind go wild and create anything you want. This day my mind was mush and I just wanted to play without thinking!!!

Be sure that you don’t miss out on the July Paper Pumpkin Kit!!! You will want to be signed up by the 10th! Click here to sign up!! Also, don’t forget that you can purchase 1,3,6, and 12 month subscriptions!! They make perfect gifts for you or a friend; or both so you can do the kits together!!! You can even earn Laura’s Loyal Stampers Points when you purchase online AND you can earn Hostess Benefits when you purchase the 12 month subscription!

If you would like to see my excitement opening the June Paper Pumpkin, you can check it out here! Be sure to subscribe to My Channel so you don’t miss out on the July Reveal!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 7 2015

Technique Tuesday – Tin of Cards!!!

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a technique to share with you…..the “technique” this week is quick and simple and a wonderful gift item for anyone!!!! The NEW Stampin’ Up! Catalog has so many wonderful kits in it and I love each one of them. So far though, my favorite is the Tin of Cards Project Kit!!! I think the Mint Macaron and White striped tin is just adorable!! The kit makes 16 cards with envelopes and dividers for the tin to keep the tin organized! This is the perfect gift item for anyone! We all need cards to use throughout the year so this is perfect for any occasion (I started listing them but it went on and on)!!!

Look at all of this! It is stunning and would make a wonderful gift!!!! Now lets get into the specifics!!!

Are you swooning over this adorable tin like me??? I love it!!! The kit comes with 9 tabbed cards for you to create. There are lots of the Mint Macaron Designer Papers for you to pick from (and 1 extra) to adhere to the front. Then the Tin of Cards Stamp Set has these adorable 3 sided rectangle image that fits perfectly on each tab and then of course all of the card types – Birthday, Thanks, Sympathy, Wedding, Just Because, Baby, Hello, Congrats, Misc. You could always use this for a recipe card box and add other tags to those tabs!

Here is the first set of cards! There are 4 each of 4 designs and coordinating envelopes. This set has these amazing die-cut card bases with that heart across the front. You just adhere the designer series paper in, stamp your greeting on the banner, and add some epoxy hearts! It’s that simple! You can always mix it up and turn your paper over like I did in one of them (that wasn’t a mistake). You can place your greeting and hearts any where you wish and you can use any greeting you need!!!

I love these the most I think!!! That gold foil POPS so much….even my photos were all shiny! I love it! I stamped the Happy on the gold foil and on the white card. The kit came with the white circles already with greetings on there (in lots of different languages) or you could always stamp a greeting from the Tin of Cards Stamp Set in the middle! I love the look of the Baker’s Twine behind a greeting but I think I need to practice some more…..mine all came out looking a little weird I thought. To finish these cards off, there are clear epoxy stars randomly placed on the card!!!

These cards were super quick and simple. The base was already printed with the Bermuda Bay strip. Adhere the Crushed Curry Designer Paper and stamp the border from the Tin of Cards Stamp Set along the top. It was easy to stamp the border because it is a Photopolymer stamp set and you can overlap the center since it is covered by the greeting. I was really impressed with the stamped image on the wooden accents. It came out really clear and bold. I was thinking it would look all grainy and light. Woot Woot for that! Then finish it off with the die cut gold glimmer hearts. I wanted the one to be more manly so I just put 2 hearts on another one!!!

These cards are amazing but they took a little bit longer. All of the butterflies came die cut out already. The vanilla solid butterfly is stamped with a greeting to match the main greeting. Then I used Mini Glue Dots in the center of the butterfly to adhere the yellow one onto the vanilla one. I used them for the coral medium butterfly as well. For the little butterfly I used the curly border stamp to create a center. I also stamped that border on the top and bottom of the card base. The original card base comes with that rectangle popped out and you adhere the polka dot window sheet over that cut out. Behind the big butterfly is some gold thread that is wrapped in loops and peaking out. You really can’t see it in these photos. Now add your butterflies and greeting and you are all set.

Also, look at all of these leftover pieces – 8 white circles, tons of gold foil strips, gold thread, 4 banners, white hearts, and a mint maracon piece of designer paper!!!

To see all of these up close and in action, be sure to check out my Video Tutorial here!!! You can also check out the unboxing and reveal of this kit here! Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and let me know if there is something you would like to see in action and I’ll do my best to make it happen!

Start thinking of those upcoming holidays and gifts that you need so you can order these kits now!!! Click here to get yours today!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 6 2015

No Bones About It!!!

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

How cute is this Dino-rrific card??? I love it!!! There are so many possibilities and color options with these dinosaurs too! I struggled with creating this card because I wanted to do it all on just this one card. I had to stop, step back, and say Laura you can make another one. Does anyone else talk to themselves while stamping?? No? Just me! Okay!

Let’s get started on how to create this masterpiece with the No Bones About It Stamp Set! I have a Cucumber Crush card base which I stamped the dino feet along the bottom in Cucumber Crush as well. I added the greeting in Memento Black Ink! Then in the middle of the card base I added a 2″ strip of Designer Series Paper from the Cherry On Top Stack! I cut out a piece of Pacific Point measuring 3″ x 3″ and Whisper White measuring 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″! On the white piece, I stamped the greenery piece along the top in Cucumber Crush. I stamped a few times before going back to the ink pad which is how I got those various shades. Then I stamped the dino in Pacific Point. I did another sample where I stamped his bones in black and I didn’t really like that. I’m not a fan of black and blue together so I think that is why. I can’t wait to play with this set and the different colors more and more. I added the stamped white piece to the Pacific Point cardstock and then added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. All done!! This card would be perfect for kids and kids at heart!

What colors would you stamp your dinosaurs in? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 3 2015

Fabulous Friday!!!

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Friday is here and it’s Fourth of July Weekend!!! Woot Woot! My husband got the day off work so I guess that means I should take the day off as well!! 🙂 Yeah for a day spent with the hubby!!! But first check out ALL OF THESE items on the Weekly Deals! Stampin’ Up! decided to add more items to the list this week! Love it!!!

What are your favorites??? I ordered some of the Silver Sequin Trim!!!! I was super excited to see that in the New Catalog because I’m more of a silver girl. Although the gold is starting to grow on me!!! 🙂 Also, I love having all of the Circle Punches. It is just so simple to grab the punch, POP, and you are all set to continue on your project!!! Calypso Coral Seam Binding is some of the most gorgeous ribbon ever. I’m not a huge fan of seam binding because it frays sometimes and I like a clean cut but oh my goodness the coral is just amazing! I know I’m crazy! Be sure to stock up on Fast Fuse at this price or if you are like me and you threw away half of the Fast Fuse contraption, you need to get another one. With the Snail Adhesive, you pop it apart and throw away the one side and keep the other side to pop in a refill. Well I pulled apart my Fast Fuse and did the same thing……not realizing you keep both sides and pop in the refill tape. See even demonstrators make mistakes! Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack as well. Stampin’ Up! added goodies on there this week and the items are up to 60% off!

Don’t forget to check out my YouTube Channel as well!! I posted a few fabulous videos this week on there!!

Happy 4th of July (be safe)!!!! See you on Monday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 2 2015

Cards & Home Decor with Project Life!!!

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

On Monday, I shared with you a few of the pages that I have created with Project Life!!! You can check that out here! Today, I’m going to share with you a few other ways to use your Project Life Card Collections!!!

How adorable and simple are these cards?? These were all made with the Moments Like These Card Collection! I added some greetings from the Remembering Your Birthday, Lovely Amazing You Stamp Set, Blessed By God Stamp Set, and Friendly Wishes Stamp Set. I added some Rhinestones, Linen Thread, and punched flowers and I was all set!

Here are a few others using cards from a few other Card Collections. The Hi card was simply made by adding the Card Collection to a card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals! It can’t get much simpler than that!!!

Here are a few more cards that were created at the Project Life Class that I had. I love how creative everyone got! So simple and yet so fabulous!!!

Here is another set of cards that were created with the Moments Like These Card Collection and the Love Story Card Collection! The card on the right was created by one of the stampers in my class as a wedding card and then this is the gift!

This is an 8″ x 10″ piece that will go in a frame with pictures in the black squares! How fabulous is that?? I love it!!!

Here is an 8″ x 10″ framed piece that I created! I used the Moments Life These Card Collection and then added the Washi Tape and Sequins from the Accessory Pack! Love it! I did the writing with the Project Life Journal Pens! Love those things!

There are so many wonderful things you can create with the Project Life Card Collections!!! Have you tried Project Life yet? Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 1 2015

Shades of Green!!!

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy July!!! I can’t believe it is July already….where does time go??

Today I’m sharing one of my “Man Cards” with you! This one is basic and could be used for any occasion for a guy! I started with a Crumb Cake base and then added a piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Then I took a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock (3-3/4″ x 5″) and stamped on it. For the ombre look, I used the image from the Work of Art Stamp Set and inked it up in Mossy Meadow. Starting at the top, I stamped it and then continued to move down and stamp again without ever returning to the ink pad. So simple and yet super amazing looking!! I also stamped the greeting in Mossy Meadow. It is from the Crazy About You Stamp Set. The tree from Lovely As A Tree was stamped in Chocolate Chip! I added the stamped piece to the Mossy Meadow and wrapped some Linen Thread around it twice and tied a knot (not a bow, since it’s a man card). I added this to my card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals!!! Simple and yet fabulous and not flowers, pink or girlie!!! Love it!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura