May 13 2014

Technique Tuesday – Pull Out Card!!!

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You know what that means…..I have a fabulous technique to show you!!!! I love this technique because there is a major WOW factor and it still fits into a regular sized Medium Envelope (A2 sized card)!!! Also, I think this card would be super fun and cute for kids but also for adults! I know I love it!!!

See this card looks like a normal card….but it is not!!! 🙂 It isn’t super easy to see in the photo but when you pull on the left side, the card opens up!!!! (Check out the video below to really see how amazing this is!) This idea came from a fellow stamper friend, Julie Davison! You can check here out here!

Supplies Needed: Cardstock, Stampin’ Trimmer, and stamps and embellishments to decorate

Starting with a 4” x 9-3/4” piece of Whisper White Cardstock and the 4” at the top of your Stampin’ Trimmer, line the cardstock up at 1-1/2” and CUT from 3” to 7-1/2”.
Turn the cardstock 90 degrees. Line up the cardstock at 3” and SCORE to the cut line at 2-1/2”.
Move the cardstock over to 5-1/4” and SCORE all the way.
Move the cardstock over to 7-1/2” and SCORE from the 2-1/2” score line to the edge.
Fold on all score lines. From left to right, the first score line will be folded “mountain” style and second score line will be folded “valley” style.
Now you can decorate as you wish with Stamps, Designer Series Paper, etc. The DSP on the bottom measures 1” x 5-1/4”. I used some of the Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper! I also stamped with the Papillion Potpourri Stamp Set! For the greeting, I used the border image from the Label Love Stamp Set in Summer Starfruit and then “Sending Many Thanks” came from the Petite Pairs Stamp Set! I love this stamp set because it has coordinating greetings. When you pull open the card, it says “for everything you are to me.” 🙂
Fold the card. Apply adhesive on the very back (not the part that will pull out) and adhere to the card backing (4-1/4” x 5-1/2”).

Also, be sure to check out this Video Tutorial on this Pull Out Card Technique! Like and Subscribe to the video because that would be amazing!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 12 2014

Perfect Peacock!!

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I love working with Brides to create the perfect piece for their wedding! I had a Bride come to me for wedding invitations for her quickly approaching wedding. She said the theme/colors were Peacock colors!!! I love love love these colors – Midnight Muse, Night of Navy, Elegant Eggplant, Island Indigo and many more variations! So first things first, get the right color combination!

There are so many different combinations and color schemes! She went with Island Indigo and Elegant Eggplant! Now onto the style of the invitation! She really loved the gate fold style (where it opens on both sides, meeting in the middle to close). Then she saw the perfect invitation…..Tying The Knot!!! This style has been very popular and she instantly loved it!!!

As you open the invitation, there is a piece of Island Indigo Baker’s Twine that ties into a knot! It is super cute and a fun way to share with others that you are Tying The Knot! 🙂 I also created matching RSVP cards that had a peacock on them as well!

Here is another Peacock wedding using a little Gumball Green in with the mix!!!!

As always I love doing weddings, invitations, programs, place cards, and any other paper item you may need for that special occasion! You can check out more wedding items by clicking here and here!!!!

If you need help with any upcoming events you may be hosting, reach out to me or leave a comment down below! I would love to make the event the best ever!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 9 2014

Fabulous Friday!!!

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

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you had an amazing week and now an even better weekend!!!! Also, I want to send a shout out to ALL WOMEN on this Mother’s Day Weekend! I think that every women should celebrate on Mother’s Day because at some point everyone’s lives they have been motherly. It may be to their own child or to a friend or to another family member or even a stranger on the street. We as women have the instinct to help others and be motherly! So to all of you, I wish you the most amazing Mother’s Day!!!!

Here are this week’s Weekly Deals!!! So it is a close tie with my favorites this week – Hearts A Flutter Stamp Set and the Holiday Ornaments Framelits! I have really loved playing with the Hearts A Flutter Stamp Set lately with this amazing card! Every event that I did this card at, everyone thought this one was the best! 🙁 Really sad to see this stamp set retire! This card also uses the Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape, Paper Doily, Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, and Rhinestones!

Here is another fabulous card using the Hearts A Flutter Stamp Set!

As for the Ornament Framelits….ahhh so amazing and super fun to use! There is also the coordinating Stamp Set – Ornament Keepsakes! I love when you don’t have to “fussy cut” an image and there is the perfect matching framelit to do all the hard work for you! Together these items make wonderful Holiday Cards and 3D Ornaments and so much more!

Don’t forget that these items are only on sale through Monday night! Also, don’t forget about the Retiring Lists!

Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 8 2014

One In A Minion!!!

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

My sweetie and I celebrated our 3rd Wedding Anniversary last week and I thought I would show you the card that I had for him!

I love making cards for loved one and even more when I can customize the card for the specific occasion or person!!! Brad and I are and always will be kids at heart so I thought this card was perfect for our Anniversary! You can check out some of our past cards here and here! I love minions and Despicable Me (2 more than the first one)! Here are some tips on how I made this adorable card!

I used Crumb Cake as my base, Daffodil Delight as my Minion, and Night of Navy for his overalls. To get the rounded head, I took one of my Circles Framelits and laid it on top as a template to cut! For the eye, I used my Circle Punches (3/4″, 1″, 1-1/4″, and 1-3/8″) To create his eye piece, I actually punched out Crumb Cake with my 1-1/4″ Circle Punch and then using the negative (leftover piece and not the circle, I punched with my 1-3/8″ Punch. This gives me that ring! I did raise the ring up with Stampin Dimensionals!! I didn’t have any black buttons on hand so I just created paper ones! I used the 3/4″ Circle Punch and then took my Chalk Marker and created the holes! I used my Designer Type Photopolymer Stamp Set for the greeting! I love how the photopolymer stamps are completely clear so you can see your placement perfectly (even though I’m still not the best at stamping in a perfect line 😉 ….I stamp crooked on purpose.)

Of course, Brad walked in and said a MINION! I love it! I call that a success! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 7 2014

Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis!!!

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I have been a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator for 10 years now and I am so excited and blessed with all of the opportunities that I have had!!! Stampin’ Up sponsors Ronald McDonald Houses all over the world in many ways – monetary, creatively, donations, and so much more!!! As you know I have been doing my part as well by collecting and sending in Soda Tabs and hand-stamped cards! I have even gotten my customers to participate as well! You can check out my last package I sent here! Well this past weekend I was able to actually visit one of the Ronald McDonald Houses in St. Louis and make breakfast for those who were staying in the house! It was the most amazing experience ever! I loved being able to see the House and everything it offers for those who have loved ones in the hospital. Together with a group of amazing ladies, we made breakfast casseroles, fruit, granola bars, milk, and juice for the families! We chatted with a few of the families and I realized that one family was from my hometown! This is when it hit home (literally). I was so proud to be able to help those in need! Ronald McDonald House is amazing and I am so happy I was able to contribute! If you would like to donate tabs, greeting cards, or any other supplies, I am collecting goodies for my next batch to send! You will get a $10 Gift Certificate to use towards a Stampin’ Up order or one of my Classes for your donation. (Only one Gift Certificate per batch will be given!) The next batch will probably be sent around the end of July so you have time to get those goodies to me!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 6 2014

Technique Tuesday – Treat Basket

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

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!! You know what that means…..I’m sharing a fabulous technique with you! This week it is the adorable little basket! You can use it for candy, treats, homemade goodies, or any type of gift!!! It is always fairly quick and simple too!

Supplied Needed: Cardstock, Scissors, Scoring Tool (Stampin’ Trimmer, Simply Scored Tool, or Bone Folder), Sticky Strip, Hole Punch, Brads, decorations/embellishments, and TREATS!

Using an 8” x 8” piece of cardstock, you will score at 2”, 4”, and 6” on both sides of the square. This will give you 2” squares all over. Cut up 2” to the first score line on all sides. This will make the corners fall off. Apply Sticky Strip to one of the squares on all four sides. Fold the sides together to make a point (overlapping 2 squares together). For the handle, cut a ½” x 8” piece of cardstock and attach with brads. Decorate as you wish! I used the Scallop Circle Punch on all four sides. Then I stamped the butterfly from Papillion Potpourri and punched it out with my Elegant Butterfly Punch. Of course I attached the butterfly with Stampin Dimensionals to add some texture and allow for bending the wings forward!!! Super cute and it would look great as treats for a Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, or any other events with Treat Bags. You could always put the name of the guest on one of the sides and it could double as a place card!!! Here is a video for you to watch how this was created!!! Be sure to “Like” this video and “Subscribe” to my Channel so you don’t miss out on any of my Video Tutorials!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 5 2014

Wonderful Washi Tape!!!

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Have I ever told you how much I love Washi Tape??? Well I love love love it!!! You can make such amazing projects with it and it is quick, simple, and affordable!!! Look at all these amazing cards below and you can see more here and here!!!

This one was created with the Retro Fresh Washi Tape and I used a greeting from the Delightful Dozens Stamp Set! This stamp set is retiring so get it before it is gone! For the greetings, I stamped the middle one first and then without re-inking I stamped above and below for that gradual color fade!

This one is just amazing and perfect for weddings and anniversaries!!! I used the Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape and a greeting from the A Dozen Thoughts Stamp Set!

Father’s Day is right around the corner!!! This card uses the Epic Day Washi Tape and the greeting from Delightful Dozens Stamp Set (retiring). This one is an amazing “man” card and we all know I have a hard time with those!

Can’t forget about Mother’s Day which is this weekend!!! I used the Gingham Garden Washi Tape (which is retiring) and the greeting is from the Delightful Dozen Stamp Set (retiring)!

For more on these cards and to see just how quick and simple they are, check out this video where I timed myself on how long it takes to create Washi Tape Cards!

Let me know in the comments below what types of videos you would like to see next!!!

Happy Washi Tapin’

~Laura

May 2 2014

Fabulous Friday!!!!

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

Finally Friday is here and I have so many fabulous things to share with you!!!! Of course the Weekly Specials and……drum roll……..suspense…..I have started a YouTube Channel so I can share video tutorials with you!!!! I’m so excited about this because sometimes it is just too hard to explain the folds and intricate details of stamping and making projects! 🙂 Now you can watch me make it and hit pause or rewind when you need a minute to catch up!!

I have also added a video tutorial for this week’s Technique Tuesday – Shaker Card, click here to see that! If there is something that you have seen here on my blog or something you want to see in action, leave me a comment down below and I will see what I can do to create a video for you!!!

This week I am super excited (and a little sad) to see the Dress Up Framelits on the Weekly Deals! I am excited because you all should get this item and it is on SALE! I am sad because it is retiring. 🙁 This Dress is super cute and there are so many ways you can use it! Check out a few samples here!!! Of course, I highly recommend stocking up on ribbon because that is my #1 go-to embellishment and you can never have enough! Don’t forget about the Retiring Lists as well! All of the items on the Retiring List are while supplies last. Here are the most updated lists:

Retiring Accessories in PDF

Retiring Accessories in Excel

Retiring Stamps in PDF

Retiring Stamps in Excel

I hope you have a fabulous weekend but before you shut down your computer and head outside (the weather is suppose to be amazing), go check out my YouTube Videos! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 1 2014

More Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper!!!

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

So yesterday I was telling you how amazing the Birthday Basics DSP is because it is bright and cheery on one side and elegant and beautiful on there other! Check out the samples from yesterday here! And here are some more amazing ones….

This piece of the Birthday Basics DSP is Summer Starfruit in this amazing ombre look! I then added some Midnight Muse Stitched Satin Ribbon to it by adding a line of Sticky Strip and then sticking the ribbon to it (just a little bit), loop it, then press into the sticky, loop, press, loop press until you are at the end! Don’t worry if you don’t get it the first time, you can always pull it off and start again! While sticky strip is amazing for the strong hold, since the ribbon is kind of slick it comes off without ripping like paper!!! I then used my Decorative Label Punch and Bring on the Cake Stamp Set for the ribbon. Super simple card but a wonderful look!

Here I used both a fun side and elegant side to make this style of card! See how amazing it is for a Birthday card but also as a Thinking of You card! I added the Ruffled Ribbon all along the edges of the DSP for a layered ruffly look! Again, I used my Decorative Label Punch for both greetings and Bring on the Cake (left side) and Peaceful Petals (right side).

I hope you have enjoyed all of these samples using your ribbon and Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper! You could always use the style of these cards with any type of DSP! Also, don’t forget that many of the items used for these samples are retiring so get them before they are gone – Bring on the Cake :(, Birthday Basics DSP, Ruffled Ribbon, 2012-2014 In-Colors, Stitched Satin Ribbon!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 30 2014

Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper!!!

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

The Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper is unlike any other….it is bright and cheery and playful on one side and the other side is very elegant, rich, and beautiful! I love that in a pack of paper because there are so many ways to use it – kids birthday cards, anyone’s birthday card, sympathy, Mother’s Day, Wedding, etc. Here are a few samples I have made showing both sides of this amazing paper!!!!

Love this card with those rich colors and beautiful flowers! I used the Delightful Dozens Stamp Set for the greeting and the Decorative Label Punch! For that amazing ribbon, I just took some Seam Binding and pulled one of the middle strings which then makes it begin to gather! Be sure not to pull too hard because the entire sting with pull out. Once you get half way across, stop and pull a different one on the opposite side. This will help it to not pull out. For the bow, I made loops and then secured the center with a Antique Brad!

I love the bright and cheery look of this card! I used the Decorative Label Punch and Bring On The Cake Stamp Set for the greeting! For the bow, I placed a piece of 4-1/2″ Organza Ribbon across my card and adhered the ends to the back of the Designer Series Paper. I then took another 4″ piece and added a dab of adhesive in the middle and then brought the 2 ends that middle dab of glue and stuck them down! Then taking another ~2″ piece, wrap it around the center to cover those ends! Perfect little bow and it won’t add any bumps to your card for mailing!!! Here is another close up photo of the bow!

Come back tomorrow for more samples using the Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura