May 5 2022

Hues of Happiness!!!

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Laura's Stamp Pad

When the New Catalog was released to demonstrators last month, I IMMEDIATELY fell in love with the Hues of Happiness Suite! Like turned the page and screamed the moment I saw it. Then I ordered it and it arrived and more screaming and excitement happened! Now I have played with it and I’m still in love!!!

Hues of Happiness Stampin' Up, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is my #1 favorite card! Like this might be one of those cards that I keep for myself because I love it so much and I feel like no one else will love as much as me. There are less than 10 cards like this over my 18 years of stamping! The Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper is stunning in the background! Then those stamped, colored, and die cut flowers are just the icing on the card. 😉 It really blows my mind how Stampin’ Blends really make me feel like an artist! I love it!

This card is 1 of the 5 card in the May Online Card Class – Hues of Happiness! You can make these cards right along with me LIVE like a personal stamp class just for you! Click here for all of the details on how to get your card kit! As always the Class Video Live is free for anyone to watch! Check out past months here! You can also purchase past class PDF Tutorials here!

Online Card Class Hues of Happiness, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Don’t forget that tonight is the New Catalog Launch Party at 7:30 p.m. CT where I will sharing new product, samples, and stamping with all of you LIVE!!! Join in on Facebook or YouTube!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Hues Of Happiness Suite Collection (English)

[158828]

Happiness Abounds Bundle (English)

[158824]

Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158822]

May 3 2022

Annual Catalog Launch!!!

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Laura's Stamp Pad

It’s May! It’s the Annual Catalog Launch! I am so excited about it all!!! There is so much fabulousness going on this month! Eeeeeee!

Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog Launch, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is Live today so you can start shopping NOW!!! I will be having a Launch Party on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. CT so mark your calendar!!! I will be LIVE on Facebook and YouTube for you to join in, comment, like, share, and enjoy! It is going to be so much fun and I’m sure plenty of ohhhhs and ahhhhs and screams will be happening! I’ll have product to show off, samples, and even be doing some stamping with all of you! If you would like to place and order for the Launch Party, use the Hostess Code: QX4BHGFA

May Free Paper of the Month, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The Free Designer Series Paper Pack for May is the NEW In Color 2022-2024 Glimmer Paper!!! This is an exclusive offer through Laura Borchert! Every order of $75 or more (before shipping and tax) will get this paper from me! Click here to shop and earn!

Now is the time to join Stampin’ Up!

In Color Promotion for Joining Stampin' Up, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Not only is the Annual Catalog Launch today, but starting today you can get an In Color Bundle for FREE when you join Stampin’ Up! So if your wish list is more than $100, this is the best bang for your buck!!!! You can pick out $125 in any product you like and get it for $99. You will also get Free Shipping AND the 2022-2024 In Color Bundle (worth over $70). The Bundle includes the 2022-2024 In Color In Pads (5), 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock Pack, 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Pack and Grid Paper Pack! How amazing is that?!?! Plus you will get a discount on future orders, enjoy sneak peaks and early releases of Stampin’ Up! product, and the fun of the Fabulous Friends Stamping Family! Click here to join now! I can’t wait to have you in my family!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 28 2022

Over the Top Card!!!

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Recently I was asked by my friend, Jean to create a birthday card for her to give to her friend who was turning 90 years young! I was happy to do so but also nervous because this card has to be special and over the top! I know Jean would have thought any card I created was special and over the top. You all know as a crafter though how you feel put on the spot to do your absolute best. Well I created what I thought was an amazing card and Jean loved it too!!!

Over the Top Fun Fold Homemade Greeting Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I actually used a few past Paper Pumpkin Stamp Sets which came in handy for my garden themed card! The Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper was just perfect as well!!! It turned out fabulous….so fabulous that I have recreated this design many time since as well!!!

Mother's Day Heart & Home Over the Top Greeting Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I made a Mother’s Day Card for my Mom and my Mother In Law as well with this same concept! For this one I used the Heart & Home Designer Series Paper!

Handmade Mother's Day Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The next flap that opens up was just decorated with the stamped flowers from the Blessings of Home and then the final flap is decorated but also has some space for writing! If you wish to keep the front of the card and each flap clean of writing, simply add a piece of Basic White to the back of the card and you will have plenty of room!

Pansy Petal Gardening Mother's Day Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This other Mother’s Day Card that I created was very similar to the 90th Birthday one! I can’t wait to make even more!!! Eeeeee! Love it!

For all of the details on this card, check out this video tutorial!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 26 2022

April 2022 Paper Pumpkin!!!

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The April 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit BLEW ME AWAY!!! I was totally thinking monarch butterflies and greens and oranges. That was so not what it was. The Z fold and peek-a-boo designs were super fun! The colors and inspirational stamps are uplifting and amazing!!!

April 2022 Paper Pumpkin Craft Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I love the black polka dot background on this card because it makes the beautiful flowers POP so much more! Going from a seedling to a bud and then full blooms is so inspiring as well as that greeting!!! The back of the card has a spot to write your message!!!

Moon and Stars Peek-A-Boo Inspirational Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I’m not even going to pick my favorites because they are all amazing and I would sit here forever changing my decision! This card I LOVE the peek-a-boo look with the stars and moon. The day to night look of the card with the greeting Everyday is a new day is so uplifting. Maybe it’s because I’m a mom to 2 young children but I just find these cards so perfect! Each day IS a new day to do our best and rock it!!! Heck, that means these cards would make great Mother’s Day Cards too!!! The one thing that I don’t like about this card is that there really isn’t a spot to write your message. I plan on adding a Basic White piece to the back because I don’t want to write on the inside and have it show through!

Mother’s Day Card Option:

Butterfly Spring Card for Mother's Day, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Now this card for sure is all the feels as a Mom! Our little ones go from a little catepillar and soon they are blossoming into beautiful butterflies and off they go! Cue the tears! This card would work for a graduation card as well! So many options! This card does have a back panel to write on so that is awesome! I love these designs!

Have you started your Mother’s Day and Graduation cards yet?!? I have some done but need to finish!

If you want to see me create the April 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit, check out this video! Don’t miss out on the May Paper Pumpkin which includes the NEW Stampin’ Up! In Colors! Also, there will be a GOLDEN TICKET in random kits that is worth $25. WOOT WOOT! I can’t wait to get mine and I’m sure I’ll scream super loud if I get a golden ticket! Eeeeeeee

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 21 2022

FREE SHIPPING!!!

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I admit that I’m totally one of those who fills the cart and then walks away because shipping is to high. Or I will spend an extra $15 to hit the threshold and save the $5 shipping. It’s crazy I know! Today, no abandoned carts because you get FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $75 or more! Woot Woot!

It’s a great day to get stocked up on products for upcoming projects like Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, Adminstrative Professionals Day, Father’s Day, Graduations, and so much more! Get the supplies for cards or even get some gifts!!! Stampin’ Up!’s Kit Collection is PERFECT for gift giving because there are lots of kits to pick from to fit everyone’s personality. The kits are also all inclusive with step by step instructions so it’s okay if the person has never stamped before! Fabulous!

Don’t forget about my exclusive offer of Free Designer Series Paper with an order of $75 or more too! You get to double dip today and get free shipping AND free paper! Click here to shop!

Also, I’m working on sending New Catalogs out this week! If you would like a NEW Annual Catalog, send me a message! The Annual Catalog begins on May 3rd!!!

Have a wonderful Thursday and Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 19 2022

18 Years of Stampin’ Up!!!

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Today is my anniversary!!! I can’t believe I’m celebrating 18 years of Stampin’ Up! That just blows my mind that it has been that long and there has been SO MUCH change in life during those 18 years!

18 Years of Stampin' Up, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Throughout these 18 years I have accomplished the following:
~Graduated college and moved to a new town!
~Got engaged, planned a wedding, and got married to my biggest supporter!
~Lost some family members and welcomed many new one!
~Got pregnant 3 times and have 2 amazing children to snuggle now!
~Bought a house and done lots of projects there!
~Earned 5 Stampin’ Up! Trips making me the Top 1% of the Company! (Disclaimer: The outstanding achievement shared here is not representative of the typical Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.)
~Traveled to Orlando, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Kansas City, Champaign, Nashville, Paris (Illinois). And soon Indianpolis and New Orleans!
~Gained confidence, knowledge, and growth personally!
~Have made Friends with people all over the United States who mean the world to me and are more like Family!

I am so thankful to be affiliated with such an amazing company and run my own business that has given me a creative outlet I can share with my family and still spend time with them. After all, in a blink of an eye they will be off to school and I’ll have more stamping time then! Here’s to another 18 years of Stampin’ Up! I can’t wait to meet more people, travel more, and grow! Thank you to each and every one of you! (Disclaimer: This milestone is not typical for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. Fewer than 1% of demonstrators actually achieve this extraordinary result.)

I also have to give a shoutout to Meg Loven! Thank you for asking me if I wanted to join Stampin’ Up! You changed my life! To all of you reading this, WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN STAMPIN’ UP?!?! I’m asking you right now! I would love to have you on my team! Click here to join now or click here if you have any questions!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 12 2022

Twisted Gate Fold!

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This Twisted Gate Fold Card is super cool, small, and not something I would make multiples of. LOL I love making crazy weird cards here and there but it’s not my thing to do them all the time. This is one of those!

Twisted Gate Fold Card, www. LaurasStampPad.com

I got the inspiration for this card from Julie Davison and the original sample I made came together really well. This is probably because I was following directions. Then I cut a bunch for a class and messed up the measurements. Blame it on mom brain?!?! Here’s hoping. So I’ll share the measurements here so you can follow along and be successful with this fun fold cute card!

Card Measurements:

~ Card Base: Soft Seafoam – 7-1/2″ x 4-1/4″, score at 2-1/2″ and 5″
* Inside: Basic White – 2-1/4″ x 4″
~ Designer Series Paper: 2 Pieces – 2-1/4″ x 3-7/8″
For the front diagonal (leaf pattern), you will cut from lower right to upper left. For the back diagonal, you will cut from upper right to lower left.
* Decoration: Strip of Pansy Petal Designer Series Paper (yellow) – 1″ x 2-1/2″ and a 2″ Basic White Circle, and then a fussy cut pansy from the same paper.

Be sure when you are adding your decoration pieces on that you only put adhesive on one side so you aren’t sealing your card closed!

Fun Fold Pansy Petal Birthday Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I hope you try out this card and have fun with it even if you only make 1! If you prefer to watch me create this Twisted Gate Fold card rather than reading about it, check out this video tutorial!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Celebrating You Cling Stamp Set (English)

[158028]

Pansy Petals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155807]

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146988]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[155712]

2021–2023 In Color Jewels

[155571]

Apr 7 2022

Anniversary April!!!

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Let’s just go ahead and call this month – Anniversary April!!! My Stampin’ Up! Anniversary is the month as well as our Wedding Anniversary! Pop the champagne and let’s celebrate!!!

Anniversary April Fun Fold Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I created this fun fold card for a recent class and thought it was perfect for Brad for our anniversary! Thank you to Connie Stewart for the inspiration! There is something about the elegant paper and jade color that just felt so right!

How To Cut & Use All of the Paper:

I started with a 1/4 sheet of Just Jade cardstock (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″) as the card base. Next, I took a piece of Basic White (8″ x 5-1/4″) and folded it in half. This is the actual card. For the card front, I added a piece of Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper. BONUS: You can create 6 of these cards with 1 sheet of 12″ x 12″ with no waste! Cut at 4″ creating 3 strips of 4″ x 12″. Then cut at 5-1/4″ creating two 5-1/4″ x 4″ pieces from each strip (6 total). This leaves 3 small pieces measuring 4″ x 1-1/2″ which I cut into 4″ x 3/4″ and used on the inside of the card!

Simple Fun Fold Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Now add the designer series paper to the card front covering it completely. Before adding this to the Just Jade base, I added a little flap for the greeting.

You can make this piece as big or small as you wish! I simply took my greeting of choice and measured it with a little extra on all sides. This was 1″ x 2-1/2″ which I stamped in Just Jade Ink onto Basic White. For the tab, simply add 1/4″ up and down and an 1″ side to side. So the Basic White is 1″ x 2-1/2″ and the Just Jade is 1-1/4″ x 3-1/2″. Score the Just Jade at 3/4″ to create a little tab. Adhere that tab to the Just Jade card base flush with the edge on the right side. I placed mine about 3/4 of the way down from the card top. Next, I added the Basic White card to the front. Stamped the greeting and added it to the tab with a little ribbon knot for decoration! Simple and fabulous!

Happy Easter Fun Fold Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here is another one I made but went with Happy Easter and a different pattern of paper from the Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper Pack! See this all in action by clicking here!

Now I am all set for Anniversary April! Let’s celebrate! Remember that many of these items are retiring so you want to check out the Last Chance List and get them before they are gone!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Apr 5 2022

April 2022 Free Paper!!!

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Laura's Stamp Pad

It’s a new month! A new Season! Heck it’s even a new quarter! Crazy how time flies! Today, I’m sharing with you a few things going on this month starting with the April 2022 Free Paper Pack of the Month!!!

April 2022 Free Paper Pack of the Month, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This month you have the choice of which color family you would like – Subtles, Regals, Neutrals, or Brights! All of these paper packs are retiring so there is a chance that one will sell out and no longer be available. It really seems like stuff is selling out quickly.

You can earn the Free Designer Series Paper in the month of April when you spend $75 or more within the month (before shipping and tax)! This is an exclusive offer through me!

Hello Ladybug Online Card Class!

My April Online Card Class is Friday, April 15th at 7:30 p.m. CT and I will be creating 5 cards using the Hello Ladybug Stamp Set and Punch! I have kits still available which you can get so that you can stamp along with me. Click here for all of the details on all the ways you can participate! Of course, watching the Class is always free and you can do that on YouTube and Facebook!

The Last Chance List is out and soon the new catalog will be here! Get these items before they are gone and don’t forget you can earn the April 2022 Free Paper! Be sure to comment below or message me if you would like a new catalog!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 1 2022

March 2022 Paper Pumpkin!

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The March 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit was AMAZING!!! It was called Beyond the Horizon and I loved the color cominbation, the layers and the perfect greetings!!!

March 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I am normally not a layers girl but this one is my favorite. Maybe it is because all of the pieces are die cut for me already, lol! That is one of the fabulous perks of a kit! This card is just what I need in my collection for #happymail.

Assembly Tips:

Just a few tips when you go to put this March 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit together. I am not a huge fan of the Mini Glue Dots that come in the kit and prefer to use a tape runner style of glue. They just seem to tedious! What I did for all the layers on these cards was add a strip of adhesive in the spots that I knew would be covered up. Then I pressed the die cut images over the top and then added the banner greetings over the top of that. This secures the die cut without having to add a million little glue dots all over. It also gives the die cut image a little flappy 3D look.

Beyond the Horizon Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is my second favorite. For some reason, I feel like that yellow die cut looks like a dream catcher. Anyone else getting that vibe?!?

Monthly Craft Kit Right to Your Door, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This greeting is my favorite! It feels so powerful and heartwarming and I love it! Who wouldn’t love to get a card like this in the mail?!?!

If you love craft kits or know someone who would love to make some cards, Paper Pumpkin is the answer! These all inclusive kits come right to your door and all you need is scissors! Perfect for kids and adults! Sign up for the April Kit before the 10th and join in the fun! Click here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura