Oct 6 2014

Halloween Treats!!!

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Halloween is right around the corner so it is time to start working on those treat bags for your child’s classroom, trick or treaters who come to your door, to pass out at your place of business or for the little monsters in your life (that would be my nieces and nephews 🙂 ) Here are a few simple yet adorable ones that I have created!

I think the fact that it is so little just makes me so excited I could squeal!!! 🙂 This is one of the Tiny Treat Boxes from the Holiday Mini Catalog which is a 2″ square! Small enough that you don’t need to put a trunk load of treats inside but big enough for some goodies! Before assembling the box, I used my Decorative Mask (click here to see how to use this) and black ink pad to add the polka dots (using my sponge daubers of course). Be sure to set it aside to dry for a bit because I found it takes just a bit longer for the ink to soak into this material. I then used my Pumpkin Pie Chevron Ribbon to tie around it and into a knot. For the tag, I stamped the little bat from the Freaky Friends Stamp Set and the Trick or Treat from the Good Greetings Stamp Set (Hostess Exclusive)! I punched out the greeting with my Scallop Oval Punch and layered it onto a Large Oval Punch in Black cardstock. I attached it to my chevron ribbon with some Black Taffeta Ribbon! Super cute!!!

Then I have these little treat bags which are even easier to whip a few hundred…..okay maybe not that many…or maybe! I used the 4″ x 6″ Cello Bags, tied the Chevron Ribbon around to close it and made the tag. For the tag, I used my scrap pieces of 2″ wide Whisper White cardstock. Slide that piece into your Scallop Tag Topper Punch and stamp your greeting. On my longer pieces I stamped bigger images from the Freaky Friends Stamp Set (like the witch) and for the smaller pieces I stamped smaller images. I love using up scraps! I did use my Corner Rounder Punch for the bottom corners so it would match the rounded top corners that the tag topper punch creates! I used the Freaky Friends Stamp Set and Good Greetings Stamp Set! I thought I would share this photo as well!

I colored in the witch with an Old Olive face, Pumpkin Pie legs and arm, and Soft Suede broom! 🙂 heeeeheeeheee

I hope these gave you some great ideas for your Halloween Treats! You have 24 Days or less to get them done!!! 🙂

Also, don’t forget today is the last day to Stock Up and Save!!! Click here for all the details!

Happy Treatin’

~Laura

Oct 3 2014

Fabulous Friday!!!!

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!! I am PUMPED for this weekend because we are celebrating World Card Making Day! I can’t wait to stamp, craft, scrapbook, chat and laugh all day tomorrow in celebration! If you can’t attend or don’t live nearby, you can still celebrate with Stampin’ Up’s Stamp, Stock, and Save Sale!!!!

You can check out the entire list of items on sale here! This sale ends on Monday and don’t forget to use the Hostess Code!

And don’t forget about the Weekly Deals!

The Banner Punch is my favorite!!!! Love Love Love it! Check out this amazing card that I got which uses the punch! Thank you to Rebecca for the amazing card and idea!!!

And last but not least, check out this amazing promotion the whole month of October!!!! When you sign up to be a demonstrator in the month of October, you will earn 6 months of FREE Designer Series Paper! Of course we all love Stampin’ Up’s DSP and we love it even more when it is FREE! That means that you get a fabulous discount on Stampin’ Up product, exclusive invites to Stampin’ Up Demonstrator Events, and the opportunity to earn extra income!!!! WOOT WOOT! Click here to learn more and if you have any questions at all I’m more than happy to answer them!!!

I hope you have an amazing weekend and can’t wait to stamp with everyone on World Card Making Day (tomorrow) whether near or far! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Oct 2 2014

Merry & Bright!!!

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Aren’t these cards super cute? I’m telling you, I love the blues and greens this year!!!! I used a card base of Smoky Slate for both of them and layered on some Lost Lagoon. The Designer Series Paper is from the All is Calm Paper Pack. It is the same sheet of paper – one card uses one side and the other card uses the other side! Isn’t that fabulous that you can create a similar look with the same piece of paper?!?! Love it! I added on some of the New Lost Lagoon Taffeta Ribbon. For the greeting, I stamped the Merry & Bright from the Christmas Bliss Stamp Set in Pear Pizzazz and punched it out with my Decorative Label Punch! I punched a second one in Lost Lagoon, cut it in half sideways (left to right, NOT top to bottom), and then attached the top half to the top of my greeting piece and the bottom half to the bottom of my greeting piece. That is how you get that fabulous layering effect! Simple, Adorable, and Quick!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Oct 1 2014

September My Paper Pumpkin!!!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Okay, so you all know how much I LOVE My Paper Pumpkin lately! It is just so fabulous! It’s a surprise in the mail (love that), it is wrapped in tissue paper like a present (Eeee), and it includes so much product I’m shocked every month!!!! Another fabulous thing about it, it prepares you for all the upcoming Holidays. In May, it included Father’s Day cards. In June, it was red, white and blue pinwheels and treat bags and so much more. I was in desperate need of a new wreath for my door and this worked out perfectly! This month my kit arrived, I ripped it open like it was Christmas morning (I’m not a slow gift opener, I attack presents), and saw the cutest little burlap bags with all kinds of tag goodies!!!!

How precious are these? Little burlap bags in stripes and polka dots! All you have to do is fill with goodies and create the tag! The tags are super fun to decorate with the stamp set and die cut stickers! There is an entire sheet of stickers left over after I created all of the tags. I tied the bags shut with some black Baker’s Twine and then attached the tag and sequins with the clothespin! Love it! I still have twine and sequins left over too! I can use those with the extra tags!

The goodies in the My Paper Pumpkin kit blows me away each month! I love it! And now I’m all set for Halloween next month! Woot Woot! Be sure to sign up for your Paper Pumpkin Kit today so you don’t miss the October Kit! Don’t forget that you can give My Paper Pumpkin as a gift as well with the pre-paid subscriptions! Get your shopping done early this year!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Oct 1 2014

Stamp, Stock, And Save!!!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy October!!!! I can’t believe it….I want summer back! Another thing I can’t believe is this AMAZING Promotion that Stampin’ Up is having – Stamp, Stock, and Save!!!!! WOOT WOOT!

Stamp Sets – 20% Off

Big News Stamp Set: Clear – $25.56 Wood – $35.16

Playful Pennants Stamp Set: Clear – $13.56 Wood – $17.56

Choose Happiness Stamp Set: Clear – $14.36 Wood – $19.96

Petite Pairs Stamp Set: Clear – $16.76 Wood – $23.16

So Very Happy Stamp Set: Clear – $14.36 Wood – $19.96

If you have been following me lately, you know I LOVE the Big New Stamp Set. The greetings are perfect for all occasions. You can see some samples here, here, here, and here! I also have the Petite Pairs Stamp Set which has adorable little greetings that are split into two stamps so you can stamp one on the outside of the card and one on this inside. Here and here are a few samples using this stamp set! As for the rest of the stamps, those are on my list to order during this promotion because I can’t resist a discount!!! 🙂

Paper, Ink Pads, Envelopes, and Adhesive – 15% Off

All Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads are on sale for $5.06 each! Including the new In-Colors!

In Color 2014-2016 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock: $5.91

In Color 2013-2015 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock: $5.91

Brights 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock: $5.91

Subtles 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock: $5.91

Regals 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock: $5.91

Neutrals 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock: $5.91

Whisper White 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock: $7.23

Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, & Whisper White Medium Envelopes: $5.53

Clear Translucent Envelopes: $4.21

Fast Fuse Adhesive: $8.46 Refill: $6.38

Now is a great time to stock up for all of your Holiday preparation or winter crafts! Let’s celebrate World Card Making Day together! If you would like to order, you can always email me you list or you can order online. When placing your order online, use the Hostess Code: GCBBM2SS and you will get a gift from me! 🙂

Happy Savin’

~Laura

Sep 30 2014

Technique Tuesday – Halloween Wreath!!!!

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You know what that means!!! I have a fabulous technique to share with you and today that is this amazing Halloween Wreath!!!

I love how I can have a fabulous wreath on my door for every season because Stampin’ Up has amazing kits!!! Check out my last one here! This kit comes with everything you need except a hot glue gun and a black ink pad for coloring your doilies.

You can see it comes with the foam wreath, the web, the black foo foo to wrap around the wreath, beads for the spider, ribbon, doilies, a sponge to color the doilies, and all the other pieces you need! I love that because it makes it super simple to just follow the directions and come up with an amazing home decor piece! BUT that doesn’t mean you have to follow the directions. I know there are a few rebels out there that like to create their own thing and that is perfectly fine as well. Now that I have assembled my wreath and looked at it each day because it on my Stamp Room door still, I have decided I’m going to change mine up. I feel like the spider is super adorable (and fake so I’m okay with him) but he blends into the black too easily. I am going to take off the greeting banner and stick the spider in the middle so he pops! Here is an upclose look at him!

Also, I thought I would share this video in action. I’m sorry it isn’t my beautiful voice (hehehe, right) but one of the fabulous ladies at Stampin’ Up! While this kit doesn’t take that long to make, I’m sure if I made a video on it, it would be way longer than this one! 🙂

So my technique for you today is try out a kit! These kits are great to make as shown or you can add your own flare and mix it up a bit!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Sep 29 2014

Ways to Use Your Blendabilities!!!

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I am loving my Blendabilities Markers! They make coloring so much fun and there are so many ways to use them!!!

How many ways did I use my Blendabilities on the card above? If you guessed 4 then you are correct! I colored my ribbon, my rhinestones, my flower and created the polka dots! How fabulous is that!

For the Ribbon, I started with a piece of Whisper White Organza Ribbon and the lightest Rich Razzleberry Marker. Start coloring on the right side to about half way in, then take the darkest marker and start on the left and color to the middle where it meets the lightest color. Now take your medium marker and color the middle section overlapping over both the dark and light shades. This gives a fabulous ombre look to your ribbon! You know how I love me some ombre! 🙂

For the Rhinestones, just color one rhinestone with each of the 3 markers! It is as easy as that!

For the Flower, I stamped this one from the Flower Shop Stamp Set with my Memento Pad. Then starting with the darkest color, I started coloring the tips of all of the petals, then I grabbed the lightest color and colored the center of the flower and a little out. Finally, take your medium marker and color the middle, overlapping both the dark and lightest colors. I have also done it where I color with the darkest and lightest marker only and use the lines in the flower to color one section light, the next dark. Once I was done coloring, I took the Color Lifter and ran it along those tight lines. The Color Lifter sorta bleaches out the area so this gave a lighter look in those areas! Of course after coloring the flower, I used my Pansy Punch to punch it out!

For the Polka Dots, I adhered my flower to the Whisper White square with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Then using the lightest marker start dotting all around the flower with a few farther out. Then take your medium marker and dot around the light dots and a few father out. With the darkest marker, dot randomly farther out. This will give the look that the dots fade out. I’m not the best with random so mine doesn’t really give that illusion but some come out better than others! 🙂

I put it all together with some Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry cardstock with a layer of Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper in there! I love the bright colors and the way the flower pops! So cute! What is your favorite way to color with your Blendabilities? Leave me a comment down below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Sep 26 2014

Fabulous Friday!!!

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!! The weather this week has been amazing and this weekend it is going to be even better (warm and sunny)! LOVE IT! I can’t wait because the only thing planned it a trip to the zoo with my niece and nephew and relaxing with my hunny the rest of the time! It has been a crazy few weeks so I will take it! 🙂

But first, let me share with you some fabulous deals!!!! The Weekly Deals this week are HOT!!!!

I love when Stampin’ Up puts Big Shot Dies on the Weekly Deals. It seems like you are getting a better deal on the big ticket item, more than the little items. I’m crazy like that! BUT be sure to stock up on that Gold Glitz Dazzling Details too because after all Gold Is In and with the Holidays around the corner, you will be using a lot!!!! Speaking of the Holidays, that Faces I Love Swatchbook Template looks like a great little gift I could create for my nieces and nephews! Starting my shopping early this year! 🙂

I thought I would give you a sneak peak at the September My Paper Pumpkin Kit! It is FABULOUS!!!! Be sure to check back next week and I’ll show you my creation!!! LOVE IT! Also, remember a perk of being a My Paper Pumpkin subscriber means that you can purchase refill kits of past months. This means if you need more treat bags or love the cards you created, you can get more! Not a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, click here to get started!!! Check out the August kit here!

Also, check back on October 1st for a Fabulous Promotion that is coming in honor of World Card Making Day!!!

Until then Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Sep 25 2014

Work of Art Holiday Cards!!!

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

We all know the Work of Art Stamp Set is fabulous and can be used in soooooo many ways but did you know you can use it for your Holiday Cards as well? Of course you can! Check out these amazing cads!

Eeeeee I can’t help but squeal at how amazing this card is and how fabulous the Work of Art Stamp Set is. If you don’t have it already, click here for wood and here for clear and overnight the shipping (just kidding…..on the shipping part)!!! This card was created with Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, and Mossy Meadow. I used the smaller swish image for the wreath and got the multiple shades by stamping a few times before going back to the ink pad! For the holly berries, I used my Cherry Cobbler Candy Dots from the Regals Pack. You can also color your Pearls or Rhinestones with your Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities and use them for the holly berries. Or you could use your Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details!!!! Lots of options!

You didn’t seriously think there was only one way to use your Work of Art Stamp Set for the Holidays! This one uses the long swish image. I found it easiest to start at the bottom and stamp with the image half way off the paper. Ink up and move the stamp a bit farther to the left and stamp again, repeat until you are at the top of your paper! For this one I used Cherry Cobbler colored Rhinestones but you could use any of the items mentioned above as well! The greeting comes from the Bright & Beautiful Stamp Set! Love it!!!!

And to show you these cards in action, check out my Video Tutorial!!!! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you like it and don’t forget to subscribe to My Channel so you don’t miss out on future videos!!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Sep 24 2014

Beautiful Wedding Card!!!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This card just screams elegance and beauty (although if it was elegant it wouldn’t be screaming, right?)!!! I used the fabulous Big News Stamp Set for the greeting!!! For the background, I used a piece of the Park Lane Designer Series Paper which has flowers all over it! I then punched 2 flowers with my Pansy Punch and off set them for a fuller flower look. I finished it off with Gold Sequins all over the greeting, the center of the flower and hanging out from the behind the flower as well! I use Mini Glue Dots to attach my sequins to my project! Remember, place the sequin or cardstock on the glue dot and then lift them both off the paper. If you try to pull the glue dot off with your hands, it will lose it’s shape and might not want to come off your finger. 😉

I hope you enjoyed this and you can check out more fabulous cards with the Big News Stamp Set here, here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura