Sep 4 2019

August 2019 Paper Pumpkin!!!

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I actually got my August 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit complete and almost all used up! The day after it arrived I completed 3 gift bags to use right away!!! Paper Pumpkin to the rescue!

August 2019 Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Aren’t these amazing?!?!?! I’m loving them so much! They are big enough to hold a small treat but not so big that you have to buy 3 bags of candy just to fill them. I put 6 Lindt Truffles in there and it was perfect! PS: Lindt truffles are sooooo amazing. I tried out Butter Pecan, Sea Salt, and Fudge Swirl and they are all heavenly!

The tags were super easy to put together and I love the greetings. I actually forgot the gold sequins on the first 3 bags so I have LOTS leftover. In fact, I have tons of goodie left over to make more tags for bags or to add to a card front. Look at all of this leftover goodie!

Paper Pumpkin leftovers, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The first gift bag went to a friend of mine who let me crash on her couch one night while I was attending a Stamp Event! Then I took in 2 bags for Claire’s teachers at the program she is attending 2 days a week. They loved it so much and the one teacher almost cried when I handed them over. That melted my heart and is exactly why I do what I do. Not that I want people to cry but I want to bring joy to others with my cards, gift bags, and homemade goodies. I have 3 left and lots of events coming up that I need a little thank you gift for!

Thankful for Family Like You, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I am not sure whether I need this for a friend or family member but I made a few tags for each. When it comes time to use it, all I have to do is pop off the Stampin’ Dimensional backs and stick it on. It’s perfect! I am just loving the August 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit!

If you love Halloween, you NEED to sign up for the September Paper Pumpkin Kit! It’s a spooky one! Click here to get signed up before the 10th of the month!!! If you would like to check out the September Kit from last year, click here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Sep 3 2019

Coloring Apples!!!

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The Holiday Mini Catalog begins tomorrow and I CAN NOT WAIT!!! There are so many fabulous products from Fall to Winter and Halloween to Valentine’s Day! I thought I would start off with this fun Fall or Back to School Card with coloring apples!

coloring apples, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Oh how I am loving Stampin’ Blends and the coloring fun you can create. Red apples would be super fun too!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Next, I took a piece of Night of Navy (4″ x 5-1/4″) and layered some of the Come to Gather Designer Series Paper on the left side! I used the Rectangle Stitched Shapes to die cut the designer paper to a little extra flare. The greeting was also die cut with the Stitched Rectangles and stamped in Night of Navy from the Harvest Hellos Stamp Set!

Granny Smith Apples, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the apples, I stamped them in Basic Gray Ink onto scrap white. These are all from the Harvest Hellos Stamp Set and I punched them out with the coordinating Apple Builder Punch. Using the Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends, I colored in the apples and leaves. The stems and seed were colored in Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends. TIP: I found that by adding the dark color around the bottom and sides only and then blending it all with the light marker worked the best. I colored a million apples with the entire lower half in dark and it just would not blend out well. Have fun with it and enjoy a little variation in color because after all nature has variation.

I added the apples to the card front. One of them is flat and the other one and half are popped up on Stampin’ Dimensionals! Of course I had to have some dimension on the card! If you would like to recreate this card and coloring apples, check out the supplies listed below and you can start ordering the Holiday Mini Catalog goodies tomorrow!

If you would like to watch the coloring apples and assembling, 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
Harvest Hellos Bundle (En)
[153037]
$35.00
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
[149165]
$7.50
Stitched Rectangle Dies
[148551]
$35.00
Come To Gather Designer Series Paper
[150454]
$11.50
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[147274]
$9.00
Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[147273]
$9.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
[147110]
$7.50
Aug 30 2019

Going to Maui!!!

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Happy Friday!!! It’s been a crazy week and a busy one for sure!!! There are a few things that have powered me through! My BIRTHDAY was yesterday and I got to celebrate with friends and family. Also……we are going to Maui!!!!

Going to Maui, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I am so excited and can’t wait till next July when we will be going! Stampin’ Up has an incentive trip each year that can be earned. If you have followed me for awhile you know that I have earned the past few years. Due to wanting to start a family, we missed those. We are super excited because this trip we are not going to miss!!! 🙂 Aloha!!!

Birthday Stamp Class, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Each year, I love having a Birthday Stamp Class either on my birthday or a day around it. I make all of the cards based off of my favorite things like bling, pink, flowers, and whatever I’m loving! What birthday party is complete without cake and presents??? Each stamper gets a cupcake and a gift from me! I just love celebrating my birthday with friends and family….and cupcakes!!! 🙂

It’s been a fun week with my birthday and finding out we are going Maui but I can’t wait for the long Holiday weekend too! A few things before we head into the weekend and September….
~Make sure you have used your Bonus Bucks Coupons before midnight tomorrow, Saturday! Click here to start shopping and using your coupons!
~September 4th – the Holiday Mini Catalog comes out! Woot Woot!!!
~The Free Stamp Set of the Month for August is Verdant Garden for orders of $75 or more!

I hope you all have a wonderful and safe weekend!!! Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Aug 29 2019

Let It Snow!!!!

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No No No…….I don’t want to Let it Snow right now! The NEW Let It Snow Specialty Paper though is all about YES YES YES!!!! Check out this amazing 12″ x 12″ double sided paper!!!

Let It Snow, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This paper is 12″ x 12″!!! There are also a few sheets that have this gorgeous chunky glittery texture/shine that is just amazing. It’s the perfect look for snow. Eeeeee It is just so fabulous! This is one of those papers that you can simply add to the card front and put a greeting in the corner. BOOM you have a stunning card. The paper does all the work for you!

Don’t forget that there is the Let It Snow Embellishment Kit. This kit has fun little snowballs, glitter washi tape, felt scarves, hat, and gloves. Then there are enamel carrots, buttons, and stick arms. You are all set for snowman building after you get these. You can check out the full reveal of that kit here!

If you want to see other designer papers from the Holiday Mini Catalog that is coming out on September 4th, click here and here!

If you would like to see the Let It Snow Specialty Designer Paper, 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

Aug 28 2019

Flying Away!!!

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I’m writing this blog after dropping Claire off at a Stay & Play for the first time. I’m so excited for her to play with other kids and new toys and have fun. There is also the excitement that I have dedicated time to work without interruptions. Then there is that little pull on my heart that misses her already and is wondering what is she doing and does she miss me. It’s like she’s already flying away from me. 🙁 But just like this card says, Let Your Dreams Soar!!!

Flying Away, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is perfect for this time of the year. Send it to someone who is heading off to college. Someone heading to a new job would love a card like this too! There are so many wonderful uses for this card that is sure to put a smile on their face and some warmth in their heart!

I started with a Pretty Peacock card base. Next, I took a piece of 4″ x 4″ Terracotta Tile and embossed it with the Subtle Embossing Folder. This gives just the perfect amount of texture! This piece was added on the left hand side of the card front. Then, I took a piece of the Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper and stamped hot air balloons all over in Pretty Peacock. All of these images are from the Above the Clouds Stamp Set. Then I added this layer to the card front.

Subtle Embossing Folder, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Now for the flying away balloon focal point and the greeting! I die cut a Stitched Circle in Very Vanilla! Then on a piece of scrap Very Vanilla, I stamped the Hot Air Balloon and greeting in Basic Gray Ink. Using Stampin’ Blends, I colored the balloon! I went with Pretty Peacock, Crushed Curry, and Calypso Coral. For the basket, I actually stamped in Basic Gray onto Smokey Slate cardstock. I added these to the circle with regular Snail Adhesive but then I popped up the full circle on the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Off to the right, I added a little banner strip with the other greeting stamped in Terracotta Tile Ink. I finished off the card with a few Faceted Dots in Pretty Peacock!

If you would like to recreate this Flying Away card, check out the supplies listed below. You can also check out other samples using this set here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List
Above The Clouds Bundle
[151135]
$36.00
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
[149165]
$7.50
Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper
[149489]
$11.50
Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad
[150086]
$7.50
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
[150083]
$7.50
Stitched Shapes Dies
[145372]
$30.00
2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots
[149607]
$6.50
Aug 27 2019

Vacation Stamping School 2019!

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Happy Tuesday everyone!!! Today, I’m taking a break from Technique Tuesday to share with you all a little bit about Vacation Stamping School which is the event I attended over the weekend! Also, don’t miss more unboxing of Holiday Mini Catalog goodies on my YouTube Channel today!

Vacation Stamping School, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I left on Friday around 2:00 p.m. and headed to Champaign. First, a group of us had dinner before the evening Leadership Share. It was a lot of fun to just eat and chat with ladies from Utah, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Illinois. There were lots of laughs and good times. That evening we had a great group sharing ideas, tips, and and just having a good time!

Friday Night, I got to stay with my fabulous upline, Meg Loven! I am so thankful she let me stay with her….and for asking me to join Stampin’ Up 15 years ago! She’s amazing! I got to see her craft space and let me tell you it was amazing. I had to make myself shut the lights out and go to sleep or I think I would have stayed up all night looking at swaps and everything!

Holiday Mini Catalog Samples, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Saturday, I got there bright and early because I always help out with registration. I love doing this because then I get to greet everyone joining us for the day. There were over 100 demonstrators from 10 states – Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, Michigan, Utah, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, and North Carolina. Then the day was filled with presentations, techniques, stamping, swapping, lunch, and chatting. I even got invited to go on stage for a presentation! It was amazing!!!

I was able to get back home from Vacation Stamping School on Saturday in time for some evening play time, snuggles, and putting Claire to bed! The perfect little getaway!! Stay tuned as I will be sharing samples and techniques I learned over the next few months! So much stamping to do, so little time!

Don’t forget that you can join my Fabulous Friends Team this month for just $99!!! You get to pick out $155 in any product you would like AND then next month you will also get a $10 coupon to use on anything else you would like. How amazing is that!?!?! You can also get Holiday Mini Catalog goodies now before everyone else on September 4th! Woot Woot! If you are interested, click here. If you have questions, reach out to me here! Then we can attend events like these together!!! 🙂 Check out past years here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

PS: Don’t forget to check out the Let It Snow Embellishment Kit reveal on my YouTube Channel today!

Aug 26 2019

Magnificent Magnolia!!!

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Happy Monday!!! Wow did I have an amazing weekend!!! So much fun at Vacation Stampin’ School with 100+ of my fellow stamping sisters. Also, it was a nice little getaway even for just 24 hours! I’ll chat more about that this week. Today, I’m sharing this magnificent magnolia that I think is just stunning!!!

Magnificent Magnolia, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I colored this card and was a little unsure if I liked it so I set it aside. Later, I glanced over at it on my table and was like WOW!!!! I thought it was stunning. I think this happens a lot for me so any time you don’t think someone looks good, set is aside and come back to it!!!

First, I started with a Soft Seafoam card base. Next, I took the magnolia from the Good Morning Magnolia Stamp Set and stamped it in Basic Gray. I like to use that color when coloring because it gives a lighter look rather than such a bold image. Then I colored it in with Stampin’ Blends!!!

Stampin' Blends Colors, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These were the colors I used! Light and Dark Soft Suede were used for the branch. Old Olive (both light and dark) were used for the leaves. The flower I added a Daffodil Delight center and some touches of Flirty Flamingo on the petals!

After coloring it, I added a small piece of Rococo Rose to the left side after running it though the Big Shot with the line from the Stitched Nested Labels Dies. How fabulous is that little stitched edge? It gives so much to this card a and it’s so simple!

Someone So Special, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Using the greeting and another flower from the Good Morning Magnolia Stamp Set, I decorated the inside! I LOVE IT!!!

Check out the supplies listed below for this magnificent magnolia card so you can make this fabulous card! Don’t forget to use you Bonus Bucks before the end of the month!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List
Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set
[149298]
$36.00
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
[149165]
$7.50
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[144597]
$9.00
Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[147273]
$9.00
Flirty Flamingo Light Stampin' Blends Marker
[147031]
$4.50
Daffodil Delight Light Stampin' Blends Marker
[144586]
$4.50
Stitched Nested Labels Dies
[149638]
$35.00
Aug 23 2019

Friday Favorites!!!

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Happy Friday!!! This has been a crazy week of excitement!!! SURPRISE!!! I can’t share all the details but I have some exciting fun new to share with you all very soon so stay tuned!! Let’s get started on this week’s Friday Favorites!!!

SURPRISE, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Right now, I’m just going to say SURPRISE until I can share more details!!!! Patience, dedication, and knowing that each new day means new opportunities has really paid off! I’ll be sharing some of this good new next week I think so stay tuned! 🙂

Coke Zero……my savior! I love it and it is my pick-me-up every afternoon. I call it my Zingy. When Claire doesn’t nap, this Momma really needs some Zingy to power through the rest of the day. What is your pick-me-up? A little chocolate? Caffeine? Let me know in the comments below!

The July Paper Pumpkin worked amazing for me this week. I had all of the little cards created and waiting to be used. Since they aren’t full sized cards, I tend to not use them up very quickly. Well I had my annual well-women doctor visit this week and those came in handy. If you remember during my pregnancy, I took everyone cards and treats all the time. I love everyone in that office. Well of course I couldn’t go empty handed this week. I wrote inside the card – Have an amazing day! ~Laura. I gave them to everyone I saw. It was the perfect little pick me up to make them smile. Goal Accomplished! Thank you Paper Pumpkin for helping me out!

Audio Books are AMAZING! They make a car ride/drive go so quick. Love it. I have been listening to books for a couple years now. I always feel so accomplished too because I arrive at my destination and read a book! How amazing is that?!?!? Let me know if you like them or hate them. Also, give me your book recommendations!

Those are my 4 Friday Favorites this week with one Surprise that will be revealed soon! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I’m super excited to be heading to a Stampin’ Up event this weekend with ~100 or so other demonstrators. Be sure to follow my Facebook for sneak peaks from this event!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Aug 22 2019

Come to Gather Designer Paper!!!

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Fall is around the corner and check out this amazing Come to Gather Designer Paper!!!! I am LOVING those blues and greens so much. They just jumped out at me and I love it! It’s a color combination I wouldn’t have thought of on my own either! Bonus!

Come to Gather Designer Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The Come to Gather Designer Paper is classic Fall with the rustic colors and fall images. I opened this pack and instantly fell in love with that blue and green color combination. It is Pretty Peacock, Mint Macaron, and Pear Pizzazz. I’m so excited about that color combination and can’t wait to use these together. I’m also super loving that wood grain look too. The rustic oranges and reds aren’t super jumping out at me but that’s okay because I think they will look great in a smaller cut piece. Also, if I don’t like it the other side is the neutral patterns so it will still get used! I love it.

These prints are great for Fall but also I can see a lot of uses for regular all occasion cards too! That is a major bonus to me!

Of course you can check out other fabulous papers from the Holiday Mini Catalog here! Stayed tuned as there are also more to come!

If you would like to see the Come to Gather Designer Paper, 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

Aug 21 2019

July 2019 Paper Pumpkin!!!

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I just can’t seem to get my Paper Pumpkin kits done before the 10th of the next month! But I still got it completed and now I’m sharing! Here is the July 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit!!! Don’t start Red Box Pile Up and get your kit out now!!!

July 2019 Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card was super quick and simple to create as it is just layering the pieces on! For the Linen Thread, I just wrapped it around my fingers 2 times and then placed it over the dimensionals on the greeting! A tip for adding the dimensional adhesive piece on the wheel is to peel off the backing and place the wheel on. For the first one, I took the circle adhesive foam off and it lost it’s shape a bit. It was much harder doing it that way.

Applying adhesive, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Just peel it off and place the wheel over the top and then pull it back out to put on your card!

You've been on my mind, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I love the color combination in these cards. It’s soft colors but they also POP! It’s perfect! Also, my favorite part is those amazing sequins which come with adhesive backs! Woot Woot!

You're The Best, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Now for the final card set in the July 2019 Paper Pumpkin kit! The texture on these card fronts is amazing! I love it. I added a bit of adhesive to the card and then pressed the leaves into it. Then I added the greeting over the top! It was super easy!

If you want to see past Paper Pumpkin Kits, click here! The August Kit is already on it’s way so you can’t get that one. The September Kit will be Halloween themed so if you love Halloween, click here to subscribe and get that kit. You can enjoy it for 1 month or more. It is all up to you!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura