Jan 27 2020

Talking is Priceless!!!

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

Happy Monday everyone!!! If you know me even for a second, you will find out I’m loud. I’m a talker and I’m a bit crazy! Aren’t we all a bit crazy though?!?!? Today, I’m going to focus on the second one though. Talking is priceless!!!

Talking is priceless, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This greeting speaks to me heart and soul! A chat with a friend to forget about the chaos in your life. Talking over something that is bothering you to help get it off your chest. Telling stories of past times to laugh and cry over the wonderful memories. It’s all so fabulous!

I started this card with a Blackberry Bliss card base. Next, I layered some Coastal Cabana and Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper. The Lily Impressions Paper is one of the Sale-A-Bration FREE items and I highly recommend it. It’s so beautiful! For the greeting, I used the Thanks For The Laughs Stamp Set from the 2020 Mini Catalog! I stamped it in Blackberry Bliss on a scrap of white. The banner tips were created with the Banner Triple Punch. I do recommend punching first so that you don’t end up punching off your greeting! To finish it off, I wrapped a few loops of Bermuda Bay Baker’s Twine around my fingers and laid it on the back of the greeting. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, I secured it down and placed it on the card front!

Thank You For The Laughs, www.LaurasStampPad.com

On the inside of the card, I added a layer of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped the coordinating greeting on the bottom. On the left, I added a little leftover piece of the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper (using the back side of the paper this time). It’s so fabulous and perfect for anyone that you talk too! After all, talking is priceless!

I just love Sale-A-Bration time and getting free stuff! The Baker’s Twine is also a Sale-A-Bration freebie. Buy the stuff you love and get more stuff you love for FREE! Woot Woot! Check out the supplies listed below to recreate this card!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Thanks For The Laughs Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151670]

$21.00

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$8.75

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$7.50

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

Metallic Baker’S Twine & Sequins Combo Pack

[152314]

$0.00

Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper

[152284]

$0.00

Jan 23 2020

New Year’s Resolution??

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

Do you have a New Year’s Resolution? Are you still going strong? I usually have one but not really this year. Sure I have goals for the year and lists of lists but that’s normal for every day/week/month/year for me. One of the things I like to do every January though is re-ink all of the ink pads!

New Year's Resolution, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Probably because I’m an OCD freak and like to do everything together or it will mess up the universe…told you I’m crazy! I like to re-ink all of my ink pads at the same time so I know they are all fresh and ready to go as of X date (aka January). Sure some of them might not need a lot or any ink but checking and inking helps keep the pads fresh and ready to go. I do re-ink pads other times throughout the year after using them a lot or to fix a color stain or something.

So gather all of your ink pads and ink refills and let’s reink all of them together now! If you don’t have the ink refills, click here to get them!

Sale-A-Bration is going on right now. That means for every $50 you spend (increments of $50) you will earn a FREE item of your choice from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Now is a great time to stock up on ink refills, cardstock, envelopes, adhesive, and of course all those items on your wish list. If you order is over $150, you will earn Free stuff as a Hostess. Reach $300 and you will also get the exclusive Ladybug Stamp Set for FREE on top of everything else! How amazing is that?!?!?! Start shopping now!

But wait….there is more! As a customer of mine, there are special perks! For every $40 you spend, you will be earning Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers. After 10 stickers, you get a $40 gift certificate from me! Hello Shopping Spree! You will also get the Free Stamp Set of the Month when you order $75 or more in a month! Woot Woot! It’s great to be a stamper with me!

Check out the video below or click here to see tips for re-inking your ink pads! Check off that New Year’s Resolution to keep on task and organized! 🙂 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

Jan 22 2020

Copper & Navy!!!

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

Oh my goodness, Copper and Navy looks so amazing together and I love it!!! Check out this fun card I created with the Heartfelt Bundle. No red and pink and no Valentine’s Day! The Heartfelt Stamp Set isn’t just for Valentine’s Day! Try it out!

This card is perfect for a birthday, anniversary, wedding, or just because. The texture and layers are amazing too!

I started with a Night of Navy card base. Next, I took a piece of Very Vanilla measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and stamped the greeting in the right corner. This greeting is from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set in the 2020 Mini Catalog! This set has a greeting for everything which I LOVE!!! Then, I took a piece of Copper Foil Paper and ran it through the Mosaic 3D Embossing Folder. This gives that perfect touch of texture. This I added to the left side of the card.

For the hearts, I used the Heartfelt Stamp Set and coordinating Heart Punches. I stamped the big one onto Very Vanilla scrap cardstock and punched it out. Then I set it on the card about where I wanted it, moved it over slightly and stamped the smaller heart from the set. I also stamped off once with the smaller heart for a fun shadow effect. Then I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to add the big heart overlapping!

Heartfelt Stamp Set, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside of the card, I added a piece of Very Vanilla (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped some hearts in the corners with Night of Navy Ink. This is the perfect decoration to pull it all together. You can always stamp a few hearts on the envelope as well!

Check out the supplies below to recreate this fun Copper and Navy card! Also, you can check out more samples using the Heartfelt Bundle by clicking here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151595]

$21.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$7.50

Copper Foil Sheets

[142020]

$5.00

Mosaic 3D Embossing Folder

[149575]

$10.00

Heartfelt Bundle (English)

[153775]

$45.75

Jan 21 2020

Love This Fun Fold???

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

Happy Tuesday!!! Technique Tuesday is back!!!! I’m sharing this Fun Fold Valentine’s Day card for you to recreate in time to give out this Valentine’s Day!

Fun Fold Valentine's Day Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I am loving these colors together – Flirty Flamingo and Real Red. They are soft and sweet! All of these products are in the From My Heart Suite in the new Mini 2020 Catalog!

From My Heart to Yours, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Opening the card from the left and the right makes it super fun and creates a major WOW effect!!! You can always use any greeting you would like on the inside – Valentine’s Day, Anniversary, Love, Just Because!

I used red doilies on this card and the pack comes with pink ones too. Check out this project to use those!

Check out the full tutorial for this Fun Fold Valentine’s Day Card in 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

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Heartfelt Bundle (English)

[153775]

$45.75

Heart Doilies

[151191]

$5.50

From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper

[151189]

$14.50

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

Jan 20 2020

Monday Mail!!!

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

Happy Monday!!! I have decided I want to send out more cards just because. I would like to tell others I’m thinking of them or happy for them. We all love happy mail, right?? So today, I’m sharing some Monday Mail that I sent out just because!

This card I created for a special someone who recently earned a trip through her work. I’m so happy for her and the hard work she has put in. The Tropical Oasis Suite is perfect for creating this card for her. I couldn’t wait! I whipped up this card quickly so I could get it out!

Starting with a Daffodil Delight card base, I layered on Lovely Lipstick (4″ x 5-1/4″) and a piece of the Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (3-3/4″ x 5″). I love these bright colors so much! They make me so happy. For the greeting, I used the Thanks For The Laughs Stamp Set. The greetings in this set are just perfect for fun cards like this. It’s perfect!!!!

Fraying Braided Burlap, www.LaurasStampPad.com

After stamping the greeting in Lovely Lipstick Ink, I punched it out with the Label Me Lovely Punch. Then I punched out another one in Lovely Lipstick cardstock. I trimmed off the top and bottom of the white greeting so it would layer perfectly. Next, I took the Braided Burlap Trim and frayed the ends a bit. Securing it to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals behind the greeting!

Today you get it in writing, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside of the card, I added the coordinating greeting from the Thanks for the Laughs Stamp Set! I love it!!!

If you would like to recreate this card to send out in the Monday Mail, check out the supplies listed below. Remember that every $50, earns you a Sale-A-Bration item for FREE!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper

[151252]

$11.50

5/16" (8 Mm) Braided Burlap Trim

[151254]

$8.00

Label Me Lovely Punch

[151296]

$18.00

Thanks For The Laughs Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151670]

$21.00

Jan 16 2020

What Would You Get With $125?

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

What would you get for $125 with Stampin’ Up??? That is the question of the day!!! Today, I’m going to share my picks of what I would get as a beginner stamper and avid stamper. These are some of my favorites right now!

What Would You Get with $125, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Right now is the best time to join Stampin’ Up because the Starter Kit is amazing! I mean it’s always amazing but NOW you get 3 extra goodies that really make the fireworks go off!!!

For just $99, you get……
~$125 in anything you want
~Mini Paper Cutter
~6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Sampler Pack
~Any Stamp Set of your Choice (go for the expensive one!!!!!)
~Free Shipping

And that is just the beginning!!! After all of that you get to be on my Fabulous Friends Team which is a wonderful group of stampers. We share stamping ideas, business tips, and our lives with each other. These ladies are like family to me! You also get a discount on future Stampin’ Up product, information on new products coming out, the opportunity to pre-order items before everyone else, and TRIPS!!! This year alone you can go to New Orleans and Salt Lake City to Stampin’ Up Events! Once you join Stampin’ Up, it’s all about you and what you want out of it. There are no obligations to do anything! Click here to join the fun!

Check out my video below to see all of these items and why I selected each one. Click here to view the video if it’s not working 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

Three Cheers For You Card Kit (English)

[151304]

$27.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Clear Block I

[118488]

$12.00

Mountain Air Photopolymer Stamp Set

[151610]

$20.00

Painted Poppies Cling Stamp Set

[151599]

$23.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147050]

$7.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147111]

$7.50

Simply Shammy

[147042]

$8.00

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Special Celebrations Cling-Mount Stamp Set

[151396]

$33.00

Flourishing Phrases Cling-Mount Stamp Set

[151407]

$37.00

Well Said Cling Stamp Set

[148796]

$45.00

Rooted In Nature Cling-Mount Stamp Set

[148217]

$42.00

Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set

[149298]

$36.00

Heartfelt Bundle (English)

[153775]

$45.75

From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper

[151189]

$14.50

Heart Foil Tins

[151190]

$9.00

Heart Doilies

[151191]

$5.50

Beautiful Moments Cling Stamp Set

[151677]

$23.00

Thanks For The Laughs Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151670]

$21.00

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Jan 15 2020

Kerchief Card Kit!!!

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The Kerchief Card Kit is one of the new Sale-A-Bration items that you can earn for FREE. I LOVE this kit! It’s so beautiful with the foil accents and vellum layers.

Kerchief Card Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Isn’t this card beautiful? It’s the perfect card to send to anyone at any time. It might be for sympathy, going through a tough time, a promotion a work, good news to celebrate. Anything at all! After all I think we should send more cards just because! 🙂

This kit comes with all of the supplies to create 4 each of these 2 designs. The decorated envelopes are included as well. No stamping or supplies necessary except scissors to cut the twine. I ended up not using the twine on the blue card. I just felt it was beautiful without so I am holding on to it for another project!

Get this Kerchief Card Kit for FREE when you spend $50 now till the end of March! Click here to start shopping and earning! Don’t forget that the Free Stamp Set of the Month for orders of $75 or more before shipping and tax is the Perfectly Framed Stamp Set! That means you can earn lots of FREE stuff during Sale-A-Bration!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 14 2020

Valentine’s Day Treats!!!

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Valentine’s Day is 1 month away so let’s get started on creating hand made goodies for those we love!!! They always say the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. These Valentine’s Day Treats do just that. These are food and oven safe so a brownie or cookie would work perfectly!

Valentine's Day Treats, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Aren’t these little things adorable?? Little red heart shaped tins to fit just about anything. Chocolates, cookies, brownies, jewelry, conversation hearts, M&Ms and so much more fit in these tins.

Heart Shaped Brownie Tin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Decorating these is super simple with the amazing products in the From My Heart Suite in the new mini catalog! There are heart shaped doilies that fit in the lid but also in the bottom of the tin for a super fabulous look! The doilies come in both red and pink! I also punched out a heart from the From My Heart Designer Series Paper and stamped a greeting in the center! The greeting is from the Heartfelt Stamp Set!

You all know that ribbon is my favorite embellishment so I just played with it in different ways to add texture to these adorable Valentine’s Day Treats. Just secure the ribbon with Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the punched out heart!

Don’t forget that Valentine’s Day is a month away so click on the supplies listed below to get all the goodies you need to make these adorable tins. Also, it’s Sale-A-Bration so you can enjoy a FREE item for every $50 you spend too!

Check out the full tutorial for these Valentine’s Day Treats in 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

From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper

[151189]

$14.50

Heart Foil Tins

[151190]

$9.00

Heart Doilies

[151191]

$5.50

Heartfelt Bundle (English)

[153775]

$45.75

Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon

[151155]

$7.50

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Jan 13 2020

December 2019 Paper Pumpkin!

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This was my favorite Paper Pumpkin kit in awhile. I loved the colors and patterns. The best part of all was that the December 2019 Paper Pumpkin included 12 cards for all occasions! I was able to stock up on the ones I need the most.

December 2019 Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Aren’t these amazing??? There are 4 of each of these cards and the adorable little envelopes too! You have florals (YIPPEEE), and masculine stripes, and polka dots. It’s like there is something for everyone! I love it. Did I mention the stamp set that came in the kit has 14 images. FOURTEEN! Paper Pumpkin is so fabulous! Click here to sign up and not miss another month of this fun!

So of course my favorite card is this floral one. You all know I love floral prints. The foil images were stickers which made this kit quick and simple. No crazy adhesive or glue needed. Just stick and go! This time of year, it was perfect to just create and get something done fast!

Birthday Cards For All Year, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I struggle with masculine cards so I had to make these all birthday ones so I could bulk up my stash for the year. Haha These will last a month, maybe 2 with my big family. 🙂 Again, quick and simple with the stickers and yet a stunning look with that foil shine!

From the Bottom of My Heart, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This one was probably the “hardest” if you want to call it that. Getting the spacing of the flowers correct so that the greeting fit in the middle was maybe a bit tricky. You can see each card has different spacing. You really have to look to see it though. This kit was just so much fun and quick!

I can’t wait to see the January kit so I can do my Valentine treats with it. Always shooting for Auntie of the year with my nieces and nephews! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137861]

$220.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137860]

$114.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137859]

$63.00

Jan 8 2020

Dainty Note Cards!!!

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Sometimes you need just a little card to toss in with a gift or an item you are mailing out or to sneak on the desk of a co-worker! The dainty note cards in the Best Dressed Suite are PERFECT for that!!!

Dainty Note Cards, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These little notecards have a splash of watercolor on them so they are a perfect base card. You can go elegant, playful, masculine, or feminine! It’s perfect.

Thoughtful Blooms Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I used the Thoughtful Blooms Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set for all of these cards and it was super fun to mix and match the flower patterns. There is also a coordinating Sale-A-Bration Small Bloom Punch! Check out the other cards for even more fun flower patterns!

The little flowers in the background were stamped off once before stamping them on the card front. Then I stamped them a third time on the card for 2 lighter shades of Grapefruit Grove. I really love how you can get various shades from 1 ink pad.

Best Dressed Note Cards & Envelopes, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Each of the card, I finished off with a few jewels. I used Glitter Enamel Dots for this one here. The Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots were used on the Grapefruit Grove card. The Petal Pink Rhinestone Gems were used on the first card! It’s so fun to mix and match!

Which one of these dainty note cards is your favorite??? Let me know in the comments below! If you would like to recreate these or make a few new designs, click on the supplies listed below! Remember that every $50 spent earns you a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List