Jul 21 2014

Make Your Own Background!!!

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

We all love Designer Series Paper (especially when it is on sale Buy 3, Get 1 Free) but did you know that you can create your own Designer Series Paper? Using any stamp set really, you can create that perfect matching piece. If you want a Melon Mambo flower paper, take one of your favorite flower stamp sets and stamp all over Whisper White or even Melon Mambo cardstock. If you want random splotches, take your Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set or a spritzer bottle if you like living on the edge! I am loving the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set because it has those splotch images that come out perfect every time. When I use my spritzers, it is not the same…..spray once – goes in the eye, spray twice – got the left corner, spray a third time – covered the whole piece in a wet mess. Am I the only person with this problem? My other problem is when it looks perfect, I think maybe a little more in that right corner and I go for it and then it becomes not so perfect. Ehh It’s handmade with love, not perfection! 🙂

Check out this amazing card. I used the itty bitty dotted stamp in Basic Gray on the background and then filled in with the larger splotch in Tempting Turquoise. My husband said I should have used another color (on the splotches or cardstock) rather than using just Tempting Turquoise. What do you think? Leave me a comment down below! Greeting was stamped from the Big New Stamp Set!

This card was created with the lines image from the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set (the one that looks like a car left black marks). The greeting was stamped from Age Awareness! With the lines, you can create an entire background or stamp vertical and horizontal and you will have a cool crisscross pattern! So many options for creating cool backgrounds! Which is your favorite?

Happy Stampin’!

~Laura

Jul 18 2014

Fabulous Friday!!!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!! I’m excited for this weekend because I get to see my cousin and friend get MARRIED! You all know how I love love love weddings. They are just a wonderful day filled with family, friends, and lots of love!!!! Can’t wait! But before we head into the weekend, I have to share some fabulous deals with you starting with the Weekly Deals!!!!

Have you seen the NEW Photopolymer Stamp Sets??? One is an adorable Christmas one – Christmas Bliss!

I can’t wait to start playing with this stamp set. I love the stars and the greetings!!!!!

The Dear Heart Stamp Set (why it is named that I do not know, I would have gone with Boys will be Boys or something) is the other NEW one! Loving the little raccoon and alligator as well as all the little boy faces. Adorable.

And for the best Special……drum roll…….50% Off Your First Two Months when you sign up for PAPER PUMPKIN by September 10th! WOOT WOOT! That’s like getting one month for FREE!!!! Sign up today at mypaperpumpkin.com and be sure to put in my name – Laura Borchert as your demonstrator!!!

Of course there are still a few weeks left of the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Special too!!!

Have a fabulous weekend and Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 17 2014

Thinking Outside the Box!

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I love taking a stamp set, tool, or embellishment and, thinking outside box, come up with a new way to use it! I looked at the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set and see some great background splotches and patterns but what else could I use this set for?

I thought this card was super adorable and a great use for this stamp set! I used the long diagonal lines for the candles. Then taking one of the splotch stamps, I colored in a splotch with my markers for the fire. I used Crushed Curry for the center and then took my Pumpkin Pie Marker and went around the edge to get that dual color!

The 2 stamps that are boxed in red are the images that I used! TIP: Apply some take or some form of a mask to the rest of the splotches so that when you stamp down you don’t get marks from the images not used. No matter how much you try to clean it, there is still a chance it will stamp and mess up your creation! I’m coming from experience here. 🙂 Also, take your Black Marker and draw a little wick line for your candle as well. I did this step last so I knew how much to draw! This card could be modified for a boy or girl and I think it works great for those young and young at heart! For your little ones (probably 5 and under), you could stamp the amount of candles they will be turning! Super cute!!! Let me know of ways that you like to use this Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set in the comments below- backgrounds, pops of color, etc? Also, be sure to check out this post and this post for other ideas on how to use this stamp set!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 16 2014

Elegant & Simple Wedding Invitations

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I love the elegant scroll look of this Wedding Invitation that I created for a Bride. Her colors were Marina Mist and Basic Gray! I then used the Baroque Motifs Stamp Set which retired a few years ago but you can still get the Digital Download – Baroque Motifs! That’s the best thing about Digital Downloads, they never retire! This invitation was created as a 5″ x 7″ and had a matching RSVP card with a little of the stamped image on there as well! I love how these items pair together and look amazing!

Once you have your colors and theme/image picked for your wedding, I can create the perfect Save the Date, Invitation, Program, Place Cards, Thank You Notes, and so much more for your special day! If you would like to get your crafty side out, I can help with the design and supplies and you can create them yourself (or with all of you best girls)!!!! Email me today to get started! I do other celebrations as well! You can check out more samples by clicking here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 15 2014

Technique Tuesday – Spiral Pop Out Card!!!

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!!! You know what that means….I have a fabulous technique to share with you! I created this one awhile back and have just kept it in my back pocket but NOW it’s time to share!!!! Who doesn’t like a card that POPS out???

Okay I know this card doesn’t seem super WOW or POPPIN’ OUT but just wait…….

How fabulous is that inside of the card? LOVE IT!!!! I used the Spiral Flower Die to create this adorable Pop Out piece.

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Spiral Flower Die, Cardstock, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, and Decoration

You will start with a piece of cardstock measuring 4″ x 4-1/4″. Place that in the center of the Spiral Flower Die and run it through the Big Shot. The actual Spiral Flower piece can be tossed aside for another project because all you will need for this one is the reverse image/left over piece. Now take 4 Dimensionals and place them on the corners and place this down onto the inside of your card. Now you will need to create your decoration. In the cards above I used the Itty Bitty Punch Pack for the flowers and stars. I placed a Mini Glue Dot on the star and then slide it underneath the center tip of the spiral. The glue dot should be facing up. Now you will close your card and press in the middle so that that Mini Glue Dot sticks to the top/lid of the card. This makes the placement of the spiral perfect every time. If you tried to measure or guess where to glue it, it could be off a little and then it wouldn’t close properly or lay flat. Now you can decorate the rest of your spiral! In the 2 pictured above, I took my marker and added a little decoration around the edge just to make it POP some more. The greetings for the outside and inside are from the Age Awareness Stamp Set!!!

And because sometimes it is just easier to see how it is done, I have created a Video Tutorial for you here!!! Be sure to “LIKE” the Video and “SUBSCRIBE” to my Channel so you don’t miss out on my water color tricks which are coming soon!

For more on the Spiral Flower Die, check out this post!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 14 2014

Black & White….with a POP of Color!!!!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I love the simplicity of Black and White! It is just so bold and beautiful but then you add a POP of color and it is AMAZING!!!

I started with a Black card base and added a layer of Bermuda Bay and then Whisper White! The splotches from Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set made the perfect subtle background! Then I punched out a few hexagons in the Back to Black Designer Series Paper (don’t forget Buy 3, Get 1 Free Special)! As soon as I saw the Back to Black DSP, I knew I needed it…like NOW! Of course, I popped a few of the hexagons up with dimensionals to add some…well dimension…and texture! 😉 The greeting came from the Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set and then I used my Banner Framelits to cut it out! Get them both with the Bundle and Save – Clear Bundle or Wood Bundle! I popped the greeting up with Dimensionals and then added a little Baker’s Twine bow! How fabulous is this card?

What color do you like to use with Black & White??? Leave me a comment down below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 11 2014

Fabulous Friday!!!

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday everyone!!!! This week seemed to drag on since last week was a 4 day Holiday week! Woot Woot for the weekend! But first I have some fabulous deals and a video to share with you!!! Of course the Weekly Deals are one of them!!!

I love love love the Artisan Label Punch so I think you all should take advantage of getting it on sale because it is a must have punch in your collection. Check out these cards and these cards using it! LOVE IT! Also, if you are thinking Christmas in July, then that Silver Ribbon is a must have! Stock up now even if you aren’t thinking of Christmas. That ribbon is amazing and perfect for Holiday Cards! Speaking of the Holidays, Stampin’ Up came out with a NEW Photopolymer Set – Christmas Bliss! It is super fabulous!!! The Retro Fresh Washi Tape is super fun too! I love Washi Tape – check out these cards and these cards!!! The Album is super fun too….that reminds me I need to take some photos of mine and show you all just how fabulous it really is!

Don’t forget about this amazing special on Designer Series paper too! BUY 3, GET 1 FREE!!!! Great time to stock up and since they are all new, it’s a great chance to check them out and start playing! I ordered the Park Lane, Lullaby, and Flower Pot…and I think I really like the Flower Pot so I got that one as my FREE one too! I have the Sweet Taffy already but haven’t played with it much…..I need to get to the Stamp Room! 🙂

Do you have your next order ready to go? Place your order online using the Hostess Code, QAQASG24 when you are checking out and your name will go in a drawing for the NEW Blackberry Bliss Ink Pad!!!

And to really celebrate Friday…here is a Video Tutorial for you!!!! Don’t forget to Subscribe to my Channel so you don’t miss next week’s video!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

~Laura

Jul 10 2014

Rainbow Paint!!!

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Doesn’t this fabulous card look like paint splatters or a painter’s palette? Either way I love it because it is so bright and colorful! I created this card with the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set. I used the same image to each color – Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pacific Point and Rich Razzleberry! I wish I had a good tip for you on the spacing but I don’t. Sorry! 🙂 Just be sure to fall off on the corners and do some overlapping! If all else fails, stop at Old Olive…or whichever color takes you to the edge of the paper. I stamped my greeting from the Remembering Your Birthday Stamp Set in Basic Black! Quick, Simple and perfect for any age of Birthday!

Be on the lookout for more cards using the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set!!! Hit Subscribe in the top right corner so you don’t miss out!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 10 2014

Clearance Rack Blowout!!!!

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Stampin’ Up added new items to the Clearance Rack this morning!!!! Be sure to check it out and enjoy the savings!!!

Don’t forget that you can order the Blendabilities Markers now too!! There is also two new Photopolymer Stamp Sets that came out this week! Christmas Bliss & Dear Heart! Check out all the NEW Items by clicking here!

Stock up on Designer Series Paper with the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Special going on now!!!

Place your order online using the Hostess Code, QAQASG24 when you are checking out and your name will go in a drawing for the NEW Blackberry Bliss Ink Pad!!!

Happy Shopping!!!!

~Laura

Jul 9 2014

Adorable Baby Cards!!!!

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

How precious are these cards? I’ll just answer that for you…beyond precious! All together now…..Awwwwwww! Okay lets get started on how to create these fabulous cards! I used the Big New Stamp Set (check out these samples) which I am currently LOVING! The greetings are amazing and BIG so you just need a little foo foo and then you have a fabulous card! Here I stamped both greetings in Stazon Ink so I could color them in with my markers (Melon Mambo & Pink Pirouette and Pear Pizzazz & Tempting Turquoise). What is with me and Pear Pizzazz lately??? It is my go-to color. For the little girl card, I used the flower from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack and added a few Rhinestones (you could do Pearls too). I brushed the edges of the Whisper White with my sponge daubers (love!) and added some of the NEW Cotton Ribbon in Melon Mambo! For the little boy card, I brushed the edges with my sponge dauber and used the star from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack! These are great cards to have on hand for when a little one comes! You could also do one in yellow and gray (oh great idea) or other neutral colors so it could go either way! I love when you can create the same card in both boy and girl styles! LOVE IT!

Let me know what your favorite go-to color is right now in the comments below! Pear Pizzazz for me!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura