May 7 2015

April Paper Pumpkin!!!

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

The April Paper Pumpkin is super cute and I love the color combination – Crushed Curry and Pacific Point (2 Ink Pads). While I use to have a room in blue and yellow when I was younger, I really haven’t explored that color combination in stamping! It was fun to try something new!! The stamps in this kit included greetings for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and they Hey Dude for Graduation. That is the theme of cards I made too!!! (Makes me really wonder what the May Kit will be!) If you would like to see my excitement when I first opened the kit, check out this video! I enjoyed an evening on the couch working on my Paper Pumpkin and watching Dancing With The Stars. These are the cards I created!

I think the little envelopes are super cute although they would need to go into an additional envelope for mailing. The kit included Baker’s Twine in both Crushed Curry and Pacific Point but I haven’t used any of that yet. It can be looped through the holes in the pockets! I will probably hand deliver many of these because they are mostly Father’s Day and Mother’s Day cards! I love the bow tie look and then the gift bow! Adorable! Since I used 2 bows for one of the pockets, I had an extra belly band so I cut that up for the ribbon tails! 🙂 I just may need the Bow Builder Punch now so I can make more of these!!!

The little flower is super cute and while I could have used it on all of the cards, I held back. 🙂 There is also an “X” or “t”, however you wish to use it, in the stamp set and I have used that with the Sophisticated Serifs Stamp Set to make Monogram cards that say M+R for couple! I love the many uses of this stamp set!

Be sure to sign up for Paper Pumpkin before May 10th (Sunday) so you can get the May Kit and enjoy all the fun with me! Click here to sign up! Also, if you still need a Mother’s Day Gift, a Paper Pumpkin Subscription would be perfect! Trust me she will love it and everyone needs a few cards on hand!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 6 2015

Splash of Pinks!!!

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

You know I love my Work of Art Stamp Set and I love the color Pink!!!! Check out this quick and simple card that I created for my Swap Cards at the Spring Into Stampin’ Event I added this past weekend (click here for more on that)!!! I love it! I started with a Basic Black card base. Then using Melon Mambo ink, I stamped the swish image from the Work of Art Stamp Set four times without re-inking between stamps. Those beautiful shades of pink make the perfect background! I attached that piece to my card front and created the greeting. For the greeting, I stamp Just For You from the Work of Art Stamp Set on some scrap Whisper White cardstock and punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch. Then I punched out another one from Basic Black. I cut the black one in half (hamburger style) and adhered it to the greeting leaving a little popping out of the top and popping out the bottom! Love it! I added this to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals! I added a little Melon Mambo flower which I punched using the Itty Bitty Punch Pack. Then it came time for the flower center and I just couldn’t pick a favorite. I added a Rhinestone for some bling and loved it! I added a Daffodil Delight Candy Dot and loved the pop of color. Then I tried a Black Candy Dot and loved that too! TIP: You can color any Candy Dot with a Black Sharpie to get a black one! Which is your favorite?? Leave me a comment down below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 5 2015

Technique Tuesday – All Abloom Card Set!!!!

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today. While it might not require a lot of tools or create a specific effect on your project, it will create a WOW!!!!! I love One Sheet Wonder Card Sets because you can get LOTS of cards from just one sheet of 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Well today I’m going to show you how you can get about 40 cards with one pack of the All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack. How amazing is that? Now I know 40 cards sounds like a daunting task but not when you are making multiples of the same style and when you are only sticking with a few colors.

You have seen me post about these cards over the past week. You can check out those individual posts here:

You’re In My Thoughts, Hello, Just Because, Thanks So Much, Happy Birthday, With Sympathy

All of these cards use less than one sheet from the All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack so that means I was able to create 4 each of these 6 cards (4 sheets of each pattern in the stack)! That makes 24 cards!!!!! Of course, all the left over scraps could be used for another card, right?

How cute are these??? All of the strips are 1/2″ wide. I started with one strip towards the middle and stuck it down. Then I just worked my way out. There is no true technique to this, just play around and stick some strips of paper down! You could do this with any scrap pieces of Designer Series Paper you have laying around! 🙂 I know you have some! Some of the cards, I stuck to a few colors and others I used all of them! After you lay a few strips down, trim the edge and you can use that piece in another spot.

I was able to create 6 cards in this style so now we are up to 30 cards from the All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack. There is still three patterns (4 sheets each) left in the stack as well as scraps. That is where you get the last 10+ cards. You could use these to re-create some of the styles above or create something totally new. Again, after you are done using the big pieces, use the scraps for more quilt cards! Want to see this all these cards in action? Check out my Video Tutorial here! Don’t forget to Subscribe to my Channel so you don’t miss out on any future videos. HINT: More One Sheet Wonders are on the way!

One of the reasons I love this style of card making is that I knew the colors I would be working with because they are listed on the front of the All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack so there was no guessing or wondering. I pulled out those ink pads and cardstock as well as a few of my favorite greeting stamp sets and went to work! Also, I love that I was able to create cards for all occasions – Man Cards, Girl Cards, Birthday, Sympathy, Wedding, and Just Because! Love it!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 4 2015

Shades of Blue!!!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This card is so simple yet so stunning! I am starting to think that a simple card has more of a WOW factor than some of those cards with lots of embellishments and layers. The blues in this card make me swoon! The card base is Lost Lagoon and I layered the All Abloom Designer Series Paper (3-7/8″ x 5-3/8″) on a piece of Island Indigo (4″ x 5-1/4″)! I stamped my greeting from the Petite Pairs Stamp Set onto some scrap Whisper White and punched it out with the Modern Label Punch and attached it to the card flat. Gasp….I know I didn’t use a Stampin’ Dimensional but don’t worry the flower was attached with one of them! 🙂 I punched out the flowers with the Petite Petals Punch and Itty Bitty Punch Pack! Of course I finished it off with a Pearl! This type of card would be great for lots of different occasions. What occasion do you think it would be best for – Birthday, Wedding, Sympathy, Baby?? Leave me a comment down below!

I have to point out that this amazing All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack is retiring and it is 50% off. You can get it for less than $4.00 (US). That is AMAZING! If you would like to see more samples using this paper, check out this post, this post, and this post! Get it now before it is gone!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 3 2015

Stampin’ High!!!!

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

I couldn’t wait till tomorrow to share with you all of the fun that I had today at Spring Into Stampin’ so I’m posting on a Sunday!!! 🙂 The laughs, friendships, inspiration, and excitement were at an all time high!

It took me a long time to narrow my 200+ photos down to just a few to share with you!!! I create a little tent card place card for my two stamping friends to save out seats in the morning. These were super simple to create but so fabulous! I stamped the names in Wild Wasabi with the Sophisticated Serifs Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog. I love that alphabet set!!! Then I added a Calypso Coral Butterfly and Vellum Butterfly which were both die cut with the Butterfly Framelits!

That wreath in the upper corner was so beautiful!!! I must try that out myself. Also, the bottom left corner….swoon! I am beyond in love! Flowers, Purple, Pearls just make me melt! That little bouquet is amazing! I got so many ideas, techniques, and inspiration and I can’t wait to start planning my upcoming classes (and blog posts) to share with all of you!!! The other two photos are sneak peaks at my demonstration that I shared which was all about the One Sheet Wonder Technique!

I will be posting about these fabulous creations soon. Be sure you are subscribed to my blog so you don’t miss out!!!! 🙂

The fabulous ladies in all of those pictures above are so special to me! Meg is my upline and I am so thankful to have meet her and joined Stampin’ Up! The other ladies are those in our group who are like a celebrity to me! These women rock and are so inspiring and motivating. I am on cloud nine after just a day with them and all the other ladies in the room. Imagine 100 stampers all together in one room…..so much creativity and FUN!

Of course the fun didn’t stop at Spring Into Stampin’! My husband and I had a wonderful dinner with friends and stayed up way to late having a good time together! It was a wonderful time and my heart is full! 🙂

Okay now I’m off for a quick nap this afternoon because I have lots of work to do this week – creating, planning, and so much more! I hope you have a wonderful Sunday and enjoyed this “extra” post of excitement! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 1 2015

Fabulous Friday!!!

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

Happy Friday and Happy May 1st everyone!!!! I am pumped for this weekend! I am going to visit my best friend and I’m attending Spring Into Stampin’!!! This is an annual event for demonstrators all around to gather and share ideas, inspiration, stamp and have a good time! I look forward to this event every year. There is nothing better than a weekend with friends and having fun!!! Woot Woot!!! For some sneak peaks, you can follow my Facebook Page as I’ll be posting pictures on there on Saturday!

But first…..the Weekly Deals!!!

Also, don’t forget about the awesome goodies on the Clearance Rack!

AND the Retired List!!! Here is an updated list – Retiring List as some items are already sold out!

Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to check back on Monday and I will have lots of share from the weekend!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 30 2015

Quick and Simple Man Card!!!

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

You all know how I struggle with Man Cards because I just love flowers, pinks, purple, and rhinestones so much! Well even though the All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack says BLOOM in the name, I was able to create this fabulous Man Card with it! I call that a win!!!! These two patterns came from different pieces in the stack and I cut them 3/4″ wide and 4-1/4″ long. Since the paper is 4-1/2″ x 6-1/2″, I was able to get 8 strips at this size and then get 2 strips measuring 1/2″ x 4-1/4″! Love it!!! I started with a Whisper White card base measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″ and started with the bottom strip flush with the bottom and then placed the other two above it. Then I went to the top and placed the top piece flush with the top and then placed the other two below it. I stamped the greeting from Remembering Your Birthday in Island Indigo! To finish it off, I added some Linen Thread which was wrapped around twice and tied into a knot! My husband says this is the only ribbon that can be used and still call it a Man Card! 🙂

You can check out more samples (Girly Ones) using the All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack here, here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 29 2015

With Sympathy!

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Sympathy cards aren’t always fun to create but it is good to have them on hand for when you need them. This simple, yet fabulous card is perfect for a Sympathy card. I started with a Pistachio Pudding card base measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″. Using the All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack, I cut one of the pieces of paper for both of the pieces used in this card. I love being able to use the front and back of the Designer Series Paper because then you aren’t missing out!!! The longer polka dot piece measures 2″ x 4-1/2″ layered on Island Indigo measuring 2-1/4″ x 4-3/4″. The flower piece measures 3″ x 3-1/2″ layered on Island Indigo measuring 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″. The polka dot piece is flat on the card but the flower pieces was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals after adding the Lost Lagoon Satin Stitched Ribbon! I stamped the greeting from the Bloom with Hope Hostess Stamp Set in Mossy Meadow! Simple and elegant for lots of different occasions!!!

You can check out more samples using the All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack here and here! Also, the ribbon, Designer Series Paper and Stamp Set are all retiring in June so get them before they are gone (and some at a discount)!!! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 28 2015

Technique Tuesday – Negative Thinlits!!!

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you! This technique is beautiful and uses up your scraps! Woot Woot!!! Also, don’t forget that Mother’s Day is only 2 weeks away!

I am loving this card even though I am usually a silver girl but gold and pink are amazing together!!! Mother’s Day is right around the corner and this card is perfect because you can make a Happy Birthday Card and then use the negative of the Happy for your Mother’s Day Card! So let’s get started!!!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Hello You Thinlits, Big Shot, Gold Glimmer Paper, Crazy About You Stamp Set, Petite Petals Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Pearls

You will start off with a card base of Blushing Bride measuring 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″! Then taking a piece of Gold Glimmer Paper measuring 4-1/2″ x 2″, run that through the Big Shot with the Happy Thinlit from the Hello You Thinlits. NOTE: You can bundle and save 15% when you purchase the Hello You Thinlits and Crazy About You Stamp Set! Woot Woot. I have found that the best way to have these Thinlits pop out of the die super easy is to place an un-used dryer sheet onto your Standard Cutting Pad (clear pads), then place the Glimmer Paper, then the Thinlit, and then the top Standard Cutting Pad. By doing this, the dryer sheet pulls that Happy right out of there super easy! Thank you one of my stampers for that trick. I was always doing it with a used dryer sheet in between the Thinlit and Gold Glimmer Paper. That works too but it is so much better underneath! For this card, you will be using the negative of the Happy but be sure to save the Happy for another project. You can save all of those little centers of the letter to adhere in or you can toss them OR you can use some of them as candle flames!!!! See there is a way to use all of your scraps. You will layer the Gold Glimmer Paper onto a piece of Whisper White measuring 3-1/2″ x 5″. You can either do it straight or you can tilt it to one side. Below the Happy, I stamped Mother’s Day from the Crazy About You Stamp Set in Blushing Bride. Now you can adhere this to your card front. I tilted mine for a different look! I really like it!!!

To finish it off, I punched a few flowers in Blushing Bride and Pink Pirouette with the Petite Petals Punch and the flower from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack. I brushed the edges with my Sponge Daubers. LOVE THEM! I added those to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals and put a Pearl in the center!

Here is a sneak peak at the coordinating card which uses the Happy wording….check back next week for that tutorial!

For more samples using the Hello You Thinlits and Crazy About You Stamp Set, check out this post and this post!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 27 2015

Just Because!!!

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I don’t know how often you send a card to a friend or family member just because but I try to do it randomly. I believe there is a lot of power and love in a hand-stamped or even hand-written card. The card might show up on a day you are thinking nothing is going right, a day that is gloomy and rainy, or just a day that you need to know someone is thinking of you and cares! This card is perfect for such an occasion. It is simple and yet fabulous! I started with a Blushing Bride card base and rounded all of the corners with the Corner Punch! Also, I rounded the corners of the Pistachio Pudding cardstock which measures 4″ x 5-1/4″. Then with a piece of the All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack measuring 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (rounded as well) and placed on top of the Pistachio Pudding, I wrapped some Blushing Bride Baker’s Twine around it twice and tied a bow. I stamped the greeting in Mossy Meadow from the A Dozen Thoughts Stamp Set and added it to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals! That is it! You can see another sample using the All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack here!

Now I challenge you to create a Just Because card and send it to a friend or family member!!! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura