May 4 2020

The Struggle Is Real!!!

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy May! It’s another month and we are still stuck at home! I get it! The struggle is real! My biggest struggle is people! I miss family, friends, strangers, anyone! HUGS! Until, then I shall make these cards and send lots of happy mail!

Struggle is real, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These are some quick and simple cards that I created recently on a Facebook Live that I did. During this “stay at home” time, I have been doing Daily Dose of Stampin Therapy each weekday to stay connected to all of you. It’s a fun little time where we chat, stamp, and laugh together! Click here to join in the fun! If you don’t have Facebook, I’m also posting the videos to my YouTube Channel too!

These cards were made with the retiring In Colors and coordinating In Color Designer Series Paper which is already sold out! I then just added a greeting and embellished. Simple and fabulous!

I'm here for you, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The stamp set that I used for these cards is the Artfully Aware Stamp Set. That set is also retiring so grab it now before it is gone!

If you are looking for great greetings to make quick and simple cards like this during this crazy time, check out Stampin’ Up’s NEW Share Sunshine PDF Download! When you purchase this, you will instantly get the PDF of these funny, cute greetings to print and use as much as you would like. Also, all of the sales for this will be donated to go to COVID-19 efforts through these organizations: The World Health Organization’s COVID-Solidarity Response Fund & United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund. What a great way to give back and make hearts smile! Not only are you enjoying the therapy of stamping, you are donating to a good cause and sending those cards to make someone’s day! It’s a win win all around!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146972]

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146968]

Grapefruit Grove 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

[146954]

Artfully Aware Cling Stamp Set

[149447]

Apr 30 2020

Cutting For Cards!!!

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Today, I’m sharing another one of Laura’s Quick Tips! This one is all about cutting for cards! I feel like I needed to share this forever ago since it’s the first step in card making! So here we go….

Cutting For Cards, www.LaurasStampPad.com

A few things that I use for cutting for my cards are the Stampin’ Up Stampin’ Trimmer and a ruler! I use the Stampin’ Trimmer to get that nice smooth straight cut. A regular medium sized card is just a piece of cardstock cut in half either way. You can cut at 4-1/4″ along the 8-1/2″ side or cut at 5-1/2″ along the 11″ side. This will create a 4-1/4″ x 11 card base to fold in half or a 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base cut in half. The majority of my card layers are done in 1/4″ increments. So I would layer on a piece of cardstock or designer paper on the front measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ which is a 1/4″ in from the card base. Eighth of an inch is just too crazy to do all of the time in my opinion!

If you would like a little card cutting cheat sheet, you can get it for FREE when you sign up for my mailing list. Click here to join my mailing list for tips, ideas, promotions, and more!!

Check out the video below or click here to see this all in action as well as a few more tips! Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[115320]

$8.75

Ornate Style Cling Stamp Set

[152572]

$21.00

Apr 29 2020

Cow’s It Going?!?!

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Another month of staying at home! Now is the time to make sure you are reaching out to friends and family. Send some happy mail and let others know you are thinking of them! Check out this cute “Cow’s It Going” card I made using the retiring stamp set Over the Moon!

Aren’t these the cutest things ever?? I created them on my “Daily Dose of Stampin Therapy” on a Facebook Live! Click here to go check those out!

These are just quick and simple cards using the retiring In-Colors of Blueberry Bushel, Call Me Clover, and Grapefruit Grove. The card bases are 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ and the designer paper is 4″ x 5-1/4″! Some of them I added an additional layer of cardstock and then layered designer paper measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″. Then I just stamped and decorated with the Over the Moon Stamp Set!!!

You're Udderly Fantastic, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These cows are just the cutest ever. I colored them with Stampin’ Blends. The cow doing the splits has crazy spots so when I colored that one in black she lost an eye. Check out the cards in the middle in the top photo for my little eye patch cows!

I have now sent all of these Cow’s It Going cards out as Happy Mail to friends and family to spread some happiness during this time of uncertainty. I urge you to do the same. Join me for Stampin’ Therapy on Facebook each week day! Get inspired and make some cards to send out!

Also, don’t forget about the retiring products that are while supplies last! Click here to check those out and start shopping!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146968]

$8.50

Call Me Clover 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146969]

$8.50

Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146972]

$8.75

Over The Moon Cling Stamp Set

[149331]

$20.00

Apr 28 2020

Tip for the April Paper Pumpkin Kit!!!

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I think this is a record for me creating my Paper Pumpkin Kit in the same week it arrived! Woot Woot! Thanks to my “Daily Dose of Stampin’ Therapy” Facebook lives where I enjoy stamping and chatting with all of you! Click here to go join in the fun!! Here is the April Paper Pumpkin Kit!

April Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This one is the tricky card that had me stumped for a while. Finally I….or should I say with Brad’s help….figured it out!!! It is a Z fold card and originally I thought it should fold where the white and green print meet. I was wrong! The green/white panel is the card base “inside”. Then you fold that middle score line over to create a card. It will be too long and go beyond the card back. Next, fold on the far left score line back towards the front to create the Z fold! I hope that all makes sense. If not, just watch the video below! 🙂

Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The greeting on that back panel is AMAZING! I really had a hard time covering it up because I love it so much. It says, “Life’s greatest blessings begin and end with family. It is in families that we learn to love, teach what is most important, and grow together in love and laughter. Grateful for you, happy to be yours! <3

Paper Pumpkin Monthly Card Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This is the second card that is super fun with the tree! I love those leaves/flower petals! I did find that there are not enough pearls for every yellow dot on each card. BUT I found a fun solution for running out. I was able to take the Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker and color some of my Pearls for the same look! PERFECT!!!

Be sure to sign up for the May Paper Pumpkin Kit to join in the fun and have a great project to do for an afternoon or evening or morning or whenever! These kits come with everything in them so anyone can do it!

Check out the video below or click here to see all of these tips in action for the April Paper Pumpkin Kit! Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

[144585]

$4.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137858]

$21.00

Apr 27 2020

Relax & Chinchilla Out!!!

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This is the adorable card I gave my mom for her retirement. I mean actually I sent her a lot of cards but this one I made specifically for her because I thought it was cute and she would enjoy it! Relax & chinchilla out…it’s the perfect greeting, right?

Relax & Chinchilla Out, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Isn’t it adorable??? I even stamped a coordinating envelope!

For this card, I started with a Pretty Peacock card base. Next, I layered on some Mango Melody and then some Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper!! Then for the focal point, I die cut out 2 sizes of the Stitched So Sweetly labels! These are so cute and perfect for adding a greeting on your card!

Glittered Chinchilla, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Using the Witty-cisms Stamp Set, I stamped the greeting/image in Memento Black Ink. Then I colored the little chinchilla in with the Light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Marker. To add a little bling, I colored over him with the Wink of Stella Pen! Then I layered these together and added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

For the inside of the card, I stamped another greeting from the Witty-cisms Stamp Set. I also added a little strip of the Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper to the left hand side to bring it all together! I love how it turned out and my Mom loved it too!!!

Check out the supplies listed below if you need to make a fun “relax & chinchilla out” retirement card! Don’t forget that the FREE Stamp Set of the Month this month is the Under My Umbrella Stamp Set for order of $75 or more!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper

[151252]

$11.50

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Witty-Cisms Cling Stamp Set

[151686]

$22.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Mint Macaron 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Textile Ribbon

[149480]

$7.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Apr 23 2020

Get Them Now!!!

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Stampin’ Up’s NEW catalog is coming out in June! That means we need to make room for new stuff by retiring some of the current products!!! These items that are retiring are while supplies last so get them now!!

The 2018-2020 In Colors will be retiring in June. These supplies are while supplies last so they could be gone sooner! Blueberry Bushel, Call Me Clover, Grapefruit Grove, Pineapple Punch and Lovely Lipstick are the color names! My favorite is Lovely Lipstick and I’ll be sad to see it go. I just love shades of PINK! If you have the ink pad, be sure to grab an Ink Refill so you can enjoy the color for even longer!!! Grab some coordinating cardstock, ribbon, and other fun embellishments too!

Another tip is that Stampin’ Up retires all of the designer paper in the catalog. There has been a time or 2 where they keep one pack again for another year but otherwise all of them go. Grab your favorites now before they are gone. You can also check out my One Sheet Wonders for great ways to use the paper!

Check out the video below or click here to see all of these products! Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

In Color 2018–2020 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[146973]

$9.00

In Color 2018–2020 Stampin’ Write Markers

[147159]

$15.00

2018-2020 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[149618]

$11.50

2018-2020 In Color Buttons

[149608]

$7.50

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147140]

$7.50

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[147179]

$3.75

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147138]

$7.50

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[147176]

$3.75

Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147141]

$7.50

Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[147180]

$3.75

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147142]

$7.50

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[147181]

$3.75

Call Me Clover Stampin’ Pad

[147139]

$7.50

Call Me Clover Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[147178]

$3.75

Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147281]

$9.00

Call Me Clover Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147282]

$9.00

Pineapple Punch Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147280]

$9.00

Grapefruit Grove 1/8″ (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

[146954]

$6.00

Call Me Clover 1/8″ (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

[146951]

$6.00

Blueberry Bushel 1/8″ (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

[146950]

$6.00

Apr 22 2020

April Showers Bring May Flowers!!!

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

April Showers Bring May Flowers…..I sure hope so!!! I’m ready for all of the warm sunshine and beautiful flowers! The Under My Umbrella Stamp Set is perfect for April!!! Check out this fun sample!

April Showers Bring May Flowers, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I’m not showing the full card for this beautiful sample because this is one of the cards in my Virtual Stamp Class!!! You will have to check out the full class to see it all! I promise you won’t be disappointed! The class is a total of 5 cards all using the Under My Umbrella Stamp Set and coordinating Umbrella Builder Punch!

In the class, I walk through each and every card in real time with you so it is like we are stamping together. What is even better is that I offer tips and ideas along the way to enhance your stamping experience! So that means even though it is a Virtual Stamp Class, it is still the same as if I was right there with you! The best part is that you can do it any time you want and anywhere you want. Now I can stamp with all of you all over the country! Woot Woot!

Umbrella Builder Punch, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here is another little sneak peak. This is the inside of a card that coordinates with the card front! 😉

BONUS: The Under My Umbrella Stamp Set is also the FREE Stamp Set of the Month for orders of $75 or more (before tax and shipping). So stock up on some goodies and get the punch for $75 and then I’ll send you the Under My Umbrella Stamp Set. Then you can get the April Showers Bring May Flowers Class so you can create amazing cards to WOW your friends and family! Click the supplies listed below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Under My Umbrella Bundle (English)

[153786]

$30.50

Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[151518]

$16.00

Umbrella Builder Punch

[151293]

$18.00

2018-2020 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[149618]

$11.50

Apr 21 2020

16 Favorite Products!!!

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday! To keep the celebration of my 16 years with Stampin’ Up going, I’m sharing my 16 Favorite Products!!! This has been an annual tradition for a few years now and I find it so interesting to see what they are! You can check out past years here and here!

16 Favorite Products, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These are my favorite products that I’m loving right now! What are some of yours?? Let me know in the comments below!

~Stampin’ Shammy – I use this so much and it’s AMAZING!!!
Champagne Rhinestones – Bling Bling in a fun, fabulous shade!!!
~Peaceful Moments Stamp Set – I love the greetings and that fabulous font!!!
Under My Umbrella Stamp Set – It’s perfect for Spring! Beautiful!!!
~Umbrella Builder Punch – Of course you have to get the coordinating punch!!!
Best Dressed Designer Series Paper – The flower side is just stunning!!!
~Take Your Pick Tool – This thing is so handy and makes crafting easy!!!
Ornate Style Stamp Set – That corner image is perfect for ALL Cards!!!
~Ornate Layers Dies – These are perfect for greetings, decoration, and more!!!

Lovely Lipstick & Daffodil Delight – These are my 2 favorite colors right now!!!
~Label Me Lovely & Label Me Fancy Punches – I grab for these for almost every card! Layering them and cutting them is super fun!!!
Stampin’ Blends…..ALL OF THEM! I am really starting to enjoy coloring because of these amazing markers!!!
~Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon & Petal Pink Metallic Edge Ribbon – Both of these are so beautiful and fun to use for any card occasion!!!

To see this all in action, check out the video below or click here. Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Simply Shammy

[147042]

$8.00

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Ornate Style Bundle

[154119]

$52.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$7.50

Daffodil Delight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Ruched Ribbon

[151311]

$7.50

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad

[147140]

$7.50

Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147281]

$9.00

Call Me Clover Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147282]

$9.00

Pineapple Punch Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147280]

$9.00

Peaceful Moments Bundle (English)

[153824]

$52.00

Label Me Lovely Punch

[151296]

$18.00

Label Me Fancy Punch

[151297]

$18.00

Under My Umbrella Bundle (English)

[153786]

$30.50

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Best Dressed 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[151319]

$11.50

Petal Pink 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon

[151194]

$7.00

Apr 20 2020

16 Years of Fun!!!

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Officially my anniversary was yesterday but that’s the weekend so let’s keep the celebration going all week long! After all it’s been 16 Years of Fun so let’s continue on!!!

Each year that my Stampin’ Up Anniversary comes up, I like to reflect on it all. First off, it’s crazy that I’ve been stamping for 16 years or doing anything that long! The more amazing thing is that I still love it after 16 years. I enjoy the creative aspect even though I really don’t feel that creative. A good copier is what I like to think I am! 🙂

The biggest part of Stampin’ Up that keeps me going is the LOVE!!! Oh geez I may get emotional….good thing this isn’t a video! The people that I meet at stamping events and classes become like family to me. They/You have been there through the ups and downs of my life. They/You are part of my village for raising Claire and let me tell you, this village is amazing! I couldn’t do it without all of you! The smiles, tears, advice, and encouragement that I receive as well as others receive at my stamp classes, clubs, and events is AMAZING! Then there is the love that is mailed out or handed out that puts a smile on someone’s face. I can only hope they cherish that card and feel the love.

Stampin’ Up is not just a hobby or a job for me. It is so much more and I am happy that I jumped in with both feet after 1 workshop I attended. I didn’t order anything that night but took the catalog home. Flipping through it daily and thinking I need it all! Boy did I ever need it all!

So I just want to say THANK YOU to all of you for being a part of my 16 years and making it so special. Here’s to another 16 and more!!! I will have a few specials going on this week so stay tuned!

Today, I’m starting 1 special which is DOUBLE LAURA’S LOYAL STAMPERS STICKERS! Use the Hostess Code: DWN2SQVV when placing your order online or send me your order and mention this offer!!! This offer is valid till Friday, April 24, 2020 at noon!!! Click here to start shopping and earning!

Be sure to check back tomorrow for my TOP 16 Favorite Products right now and of course my Daily Dose of Stampin’ Therapy on Facebook each week day! Let’s continue celebrating 16 years of fun!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 16 2020

Die Cutting Rectangles!

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I have another fabulous one of Laura’s Quick Tips to share with you today! I have received this question a few times lately so I thought I would share it on here too! If one person has it as a question, I’m sure many others do too! Today, I have tips for die cutting rectangles!!!

Die Cutting Rectangles, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Many times when die cutting rectangles, squares, or any image with a long straight line and the image doesn’t cut very well. There are also many times it cuts perfectly fine which is a win! 🙂 If you have this happen to you, my tip is to run it through at a diagonal. This allows the die cutting machine to apply pressure on a smaller section with each crank through, rather than hitting a long line at the same time. Also, it is really hard to crank it through when a solid line is going through at once. When you place it in at a diagonal, it goes through smoother and easier which is fabulous!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Cross Of Hope Dies

[145654]

$27.00

Cutting Plates

[150815]

$11.00

Precision Base Plate

[139684]

$25.00