Jun 25 2015

Cupcakes = Happiness!!!

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The greeting on this card is amazing and so true! I love love love cupcakes and they bring me lots of happiness! 🙂 This was one of the first cards that I created with the Sprinkles of Life Ronald McDonald House Stamp Set!!!

I used the NEW In-Colors – Watermelon Wonder and Tip Top Taupe for this card!!! I started with a card base of Watermelon Wonder and then cut a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″! I placed the ribbon on the piece of white as a guide and stamped my cupcake liners from the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set in Tip Top Taupe. I also stamped the greeting at the top!! Now here is a tip for adhering the Watermelon Wonder Dotted Lace Trim – add a little bit of the 2-Way Glue along the front of the cardstock. Just a little swish back and forth all along the front will do. Place the ribbon over top of that glue and press down. Now wrap the end to the back and you can use your regular Snail Adhesive! I found this to work well to hold it on as well as not bleed through the to the front and make a sticky mess! Now you can adhere this to your card base. For the icing on the cupcakes, I stamped the icing and sprinkles in Watermelon Wonder onto Watermelon Wonder cardstock. Adding those sprinkles helps add a little to the icing as well as makes a perfect guide for your glitter application!!! Punch out the icing with the coordinating Tree Builder Punch and adhere to your cupcakes with none other than Stampin’ Dimensionals (of course)!!! Once you have it all assembled, add a little Dazzling Details to those sprinkles on the cupcake. You always want to do the glitter last so you can set it aside to dry.

What is better than cupcakes, pink, and glitter? Nothing is the word you are looking for! 🙂 Do you love cupcakes as much as me? Leave me a comment down below with your favorite dessert!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 24 2015

Lil Birdie in a Tree!!!

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

While this card is super cute and handy to punch out the image……the punched pieces are so small and kind of hard to work with! That made me nervous! I just won’t be making multiples of this cute one! 🙂

I started with a Whisper White card base. Then I took a piece of Soft Sky measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and ran it through the Big Shot with the Stripes Embossing Folder and punched a 2-1/2″ Circle on the right hand side! I added this to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! I stamped the tree from the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set in Chocolate Chip onto Crumb Cake cardstock and punched it out with the coordinating Tree Builder Punch! I stamped the little birdie in Pool Party ink onto Pool Party cardstock and punched him out as well with the Tree Builder Punch! For the nest, I stamped the tree leaves from the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set in Cucumber Crush onto Cucumber Crush cardstock! I cut out just enough leaves to be a nest!! I added all of these pieces to the card; using Stampin’ Dimensionals for the nest and birdie! I used the border pieces since they are long and skinny! Did you know that you can use every bit of the Stampin’ Dimensionals that are on that sheet? Just cut the edges down to the size you need! For the greeting, I stamped it in Delightful Dijon onto Delightful Dijon cardstock and then cut it into pieces! I also added these to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (skinny border pieces)! Love it!

If you would like to see more samples using the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set, click here, here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 23 2015

Technique Tuesday – Shaving Cream Creations!

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday everyone!!! Today I have a wonderful technique to share with you! It is fun, messy and smells good (if you get the scented kind)!!!! 🙂 Now go get your can of shaving cream and let’s get started!!!! (Note: Shave gel does not work!)

ROCK ON!!!! I’m sorry but when I see this card, that is what comes to mind!!! 🙂 This card was the first piece that I did when I placed it on the shaving cream! The images change the more it gets mixed together and moved around. Also, I got more brave on moving the paper around and pressed differently the more I did!!! So let’s get started on how to create this amazing look!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Re-inkers, Shaving Cream, Cardstock, Container or Paper Plate, Tooth Pick, Butter Knife

To get started, you will need a plastic container or paper plate to spray the shaving cream on. Spray out the shaving cream, back and forth to cover your plate. It doesn’t need to be super thick or even all across. Now pick your re-inker colors and drip all over the shaving cream randomly. I used Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, and Elegant Eggplant! You can use 2 colors or lots and lots of colors! I wanted to add in the yellow so that it would mix with the blue and create green for me! 🙂 You can leave it like this or you can use a tooth pick to swirl or drag the colors around! Now it’s time to place the cardstock in it!!! You will do exactly that – take a piece of cardstock and place it into the shaving cream pressing all over and then pulling it out. Place it on a napkin and take your butter knife and wipe all of the access shaving cream off. Now you can use another paper towel to wipe off any left over shaving cream. ALL DONE! It’s that simple. Each one is going to look different!

This was the second piece that I placed into the shaving cream. You can see that the colors are starting to mix a bit more!

As for the one above and the next 2 samples, I’m not sure what the order was but the more times you use the shaving cream, the more it is mixed up. I also started smearing it around more and more just to see how it would come out!!

This was a long strip of cardstock that I then cut into the 3 pieces. I actually drug this piece through the shaving cream more than pressing it into the cream! Each way will achieve a different look!

As you can see each one comes out completely different!!! I decorated each card with some basic supplies. I used Whisper White Cotton Ribbon, Whisper White Baker’s Twine and the New Whisper White Satin Stitched Ribbon!!! For the greeting, I used the Happy Birthday from Age Awareness! I punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch!

This is a photo of the shaving cream after I did all of these cards in it. I really mixed the colors up to see what would come out!!! I did say it would be messy in the beginning! 🙂

Here are the samples that I created in the Video!!! If you would like to see this in action, check out my Video Tutorial below! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 22 2015

Pink & Gold Perfection!!!

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

You all know how I love the color pink!!! When I started working with this Bride and found out the colors were gold and pink, I fell in love!!! Then the Bride says she loves bling and my heart melted! I love love love these invitations even though I am (was) more of a silver girl! Simple, elegant and absolutely amazing!!!!

The invitations were done with a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Blushing Bride cardstock. I did all of the printing on Vanilla cardstock and then added a 2″ x 4″ piece of Gold Glimmer Paper on the left side! For the ribbon, I used some Blushing Bride Ink Refill to dye the Whisper White Satin Ribbon. I love how you can create any color you want with this ribbon! I tied the ribbon in a loose knot and wrapped the ends to the back side to secure it! Then I added this to the Blushing Bride card front! Love it.

For the RSVP Card and Reception Card, I printed them in Vanilla cardstock. We wanted to tie in the Blushing Bride theme so I stamped the little flower scrolly image from the Flowering Flourishes Stamp Set! I love it! I ended up creating little cards asking everyone to share their photos from the wedding with a hashtag and I stamped that same image! It was so much fun that all of these pieces coordinated so well! Just a stunning wedding suite for sure! Oh how I love weddings and helping Brides make their wedding the most special day ever!

If you would like to check out more samples that I have created, you can see them at Weddings.LaurasStampPad.com!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 19 2015

Fabulous Friday!!!

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday everyone!!! We have made it though the week! Now we just need to get on Noah’s Ark before all of this rain floods us out! Luckily my stamp stuff is on the second floor! 🙂 I do hope everyone is doing well with all of this rain and prayers for those in flooding areas!!!

It isn’t a Friday without the Weekly Deals!!!

Loving all of that ribbon that is on sale! Ribbon is by far my favorite embellishment! I tend to add it to almost every card!!! What is your favorite embellishment?? Leave me a comment below and I will pick a random winner for a prize! 🙂

There are lots of Project Kits in the New Catalog!!! If you would like to see the Sweet Stack Project Kit in complete detail, check out this unboxing and reveal video that I created for you!!! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it. Also, let me know what other products you would like to see un-boxed and revealed!

Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Father’s Day to all the men out there!!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 18 2015

Zig Zags & Swirls!!!

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Okay I promise after this one I will take a break on using the Friendly Wishes Stamp Set! 🙂

This fabulous card uses a Cucumber Crush card base and a strip of Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper along the left hand side. It is 2″ x 4-1/4″! There are so many fabulous patterns that you could use for this card which makes making multiples a breeze! For the greeting, I stamped the center greeting from Friendly Wishes in Watermelon Wonder and then die cut it out with the Deco Label Framelits! Then I added the little swirls on the sides. NOTE: Do Not Rock with this stamp because you will end up with a line. (See sample below.) The swirls were stamped in Bermuda Bay! Then I brushed the edges with Crushed Curry and a Sponge Dauber! I added the greeting piece to my card with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

Here is another sample using a different piece from the Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack! You can see the swirl on the right hand side has a little line from rocking on it! See we all make mistakes and that’s okay! “Made with Love, Not Perfection!” One of my stamper girls told me that and I love it and use it all the time! Love it!!!

You can check out more samples using the Friendly Wishes Stamp Set here, here and here! Also, be sure to check out my YouTube Channel! I posted a video about how to re-ink your ink pads!!! Enjoy!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 17 2015

Purple Perfection!!!

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I just can’t get enough of those little purple flowers! They are just so adorable and make a wonderful background to this card! Pink ones would be cute….oh or orange ones! You could really do this card in any color! I used Rich Razzleberry for the card base. Then I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and stamped the little flower from the Friendly Wishes Stamp Set all over. I did color the flowers and leaves with my markers. Since the image is so small it was pretty quick! You could even stamp twice with each inking and get lots of shades of purple and green! For the greeting, I stamped it in Rich Razzleberry onto a scrap piece of white and punched it out with the 2-1/2″ Circle Punch and layered it onto a Cucumber Crush Deco Label piece. I added it to my card with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Love it!!!

What color would you use for this card? Leave me a comment down below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 16 2015

Technique Tuesday – Banner Triple Punch!!!

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!!! You know what that means! I have a fabulous technique to share with you today!!! This technique is something you have seen before but now there is a NEW simple way to get the look! Banners are super “in” right now but frustrating to get the perfect look. I always used this technique – cut straight up in the center and then from the corner to that cut straight line! This would get a “perfect” banner each time!!! Well if that never worked for you or really want quick and simple banners, the Banner Triple Punch is for you!!!

The forecast this week is showing rain and cloud all week! I’m not too worried about it because it has been in the forecast for the past 3 days and we have only gotten a light sprinkle twice! It still isn’t what I like to see when looking at the weather but with every cloud there is a silver lining! Lots of indoor stamping time!!!!

This card was quick and simple and uses the NEW In-color Cucumber Crush!! I love this vibrant green color….makes me think of grass. A nice rain shower does make the grass bright and green! There is another silver lining! 🙂 I added some banners with Whisper White and some Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper! To make the banners, I used the Banner Triple Punch! This punch is super handy and makes perfect banner every time. The Designer Series Paper is 2″ and the Whisper White is 1-1/2″! I used the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set for the greeting, trees, and cloud!!! I stamped the tree trunks in Chocolate Chip with the middle one really low to add depth to the trees! The leaves were stamped on scrap paper in Cucumber Crush and punched out with the Tree Builder Punch! The cloud was stamped in Smoky Slate and punched out with the Tree Builder Punch as well! I adhered 2 of the leaves and the cloud with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Love them! When I did this card in my stamp class, many of the stampers added some Dazzling Details to their cloud and it looked so fabulous!

There are so many great ways to use the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set. You can check out more samples using this stamp set and the Banner Triple Punch here, here, and here! Also, if you would like to see the punch used in action, check out the video below!! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you enjoyed it!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 15 2015

Simple Father’s Day Card!!!

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Father’s Day is this weekend! Don’t worry if you don’t have a stamp set that says Happy Father’s Day! There are so many other greetings that would work as well! This card would make a perfect Father’s Day card!!! I like to celebrate all men on Father’s Day! They are all a father to a child, a furry baby, a father-to-be, or just a great fatherly figure! Just like Mother’s Day, we should all celebrate! I started this card with a Cucumber Crush card base and added some Pacific Point cardstock. I ran the Pacific Point though the Big Shot with the Stripes Embossing Folder for a little texture! I added some Whisper White Cotton Ribbon around for a belly band and contrasting color! For the greeting, I stamped it from the Friendly Wishes Stamp Set in Pacific Point. I punched it out with the 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch! Of course I added that to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals! So simple and yet this card would work for so many different occasions – Father’s Day, Birthday, Graduation, Just Because, Thank You, and so many more!

Are you ready for Father’s Day this week? What stamp set did you use? Leave me a comment below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 12 2015

Happy Friday…..and melted cupcakes!

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

This week has been crazy amazing! Back to work this week since last week we were in WI! It is also HOT HOT HOT this week here in IL whereas we were freezing last week in WI! Craziness! This week I had my first class featuring the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set AND I had my Girls Night Out New Catalog Event yesterday! Soooooo much fun!!! So many excited stampers who were just as giddy as me about the new stuff! Eeeeee. I always want to take pictures of the event but forget once everyone arrives and the fun begins. So here are the photos of the set-up – my displays, the Make and Take, Prize Goodies, and Yum Yums!

And then this happened!!!

Yes, this is a picture of melted cupcakes and melted Pyrex plastic lid. I “hid” the extra cupcakes in the oven for the morning session and forgot to take them out before heating the oven for dinner. 🙁 I think I am more sad about the the poor cupcakes then the fact that my lid is trashed. Ahhh the craziness of life! We still had a wonderful time!!!!

Of course it wouldn’t be a Friday without the Weekly Deals!!!

Do you have a long Wish List for the New Catalog? What are your top picks and what if you could get 2 FREE Stamp Sets of your Choice?? Stampin’ Up has a fabulous promotion right now. When you sign up with Stampin’ Up! you get to pick $125 in any product you would like out of the catalog and pay just $99 (plus tax, free shipping). That is already almost a $50 savings! BUT NOW through the end of the month, you also get to pick any TWO Stamp Sets of you choice from the catalog. That is another ~$100 in product for FREE! As a demonstrator, you can do as little or as much as you want. There are no obligations – enjoy the discount yourself, sell to a few friends, have classes, or do it all. It is all up to you!!! You can check out more information by clicking here and if you are interested in joining click here! As always if you have any questions at all, I would love to answer them for you so please reach out!

Tomorrow I am headed to another New Catalog Party with all my ladies over in Paris, IL! Love it and can’t wait to continue the excitement!!! Have a fabulous weekend and see you again on Monday!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura