Jun 27 2019

How To Get Your Spacing Right!!!

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Sometimes I just wing it and sometimes I measure and sometimes I have fun little tips like this one!!! Today, I’m sharing how to get your spacing right on stamped flowers so you can fit a greeting in the middle!!!

How To Get Your Spacing Right, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The Bloom & Grow Stamp Set makes my heart happy!! I just love all the flower combinations and how they can be stamped so beautifully!

I started with a Gorgeous Grape card base. Next, I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) to stamp the flowers from the Bloom & Grow Stamp Set. These were stamped in Basic Gray because I like that softer look for coloring rather than the bold black look.

So now for the hot topic: How To Get Your Spacing Right?!?! I simply placed the greeting strip (Highland Heather measuring 4-1/4″ x 1″) to the side of the white cardstock and in the middle where I wanted it to be placed. Then I stamped the top flowers making sure to be at the top of that greeting strip. Ink it up again, flip it over, and stamp the bottom flowers near the bottom of that greeting strip. By placing the guide on the side, it helps get that perfect spacing where they aren’t too far apart or too close together! Simple and fabulous!

Stampin' Blends Coloring, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here are the colors of Stampin’ Blends that I used for these flowers. I like to take a photo with my phone right after I am done so I know which colors were used. Then if I want to recreate it exactly, I don’t have to guess!!!

You are Simply Wonderful, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Once I finished coloring, I added this layer to the card base. Then I stamped the greeting from the Bloom & Grow Stamp Set in Gorgeous Grape Ink. This piece was then attached to the center of the card. For a little bit of texture, I added a Baker’s Twine bow with a Mini Glue Dot and some Basic Sequins.

Simply Wonderful Card Insert, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside, I added a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped some greenery on the corners from the Bloom & Grow Stamp Set. Perfect coordination to complete the card! Here are some more color options for this amazing card!

Coloring Options, www.LaurasStampPad.com

If you would like to see all of this 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
Bloom & Grow Photopolymer Stamp Set
[149229]
$26.00
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
[149165]
$7.50
Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine
[124262]
$3.50
Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins
[146933]
$7.00
Jun 26 2019

Stamped Floral Background!!!

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Okay Okay! You all know I LOVE flowers and stamping with flowers. I just can’t help myself. Check out this amazing stamped floral background card!!! It is beyond amazing and very simple to make! The stamping does all the work!

stamped floral background, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is fairly basic and reasonable to create. There aren’t a ton of crazy embellishments and designer paper and layers upon layers. It is just cardstock, stamping, and sequins! I love it! You could also mix up the colors to create a whole different look but with the same concept!

I started with a Melon Mambo card base. Next, I layered on a piece of Mango Melody measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Then I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″ to stamp all over. Using the Floral Essence Stamp Set, I started with the large flower in the left hand corner. Next, I filled in with the other flowers all along the left hand side and bottom of the cardstock to complete the stamped floral background. Once the flowers were stamped, I filled in with some greenery and the floral centers. The flowers were stamped in Melon Mambo and Mango Melody Ink. The greenery was stamped in Old Olive Ink.

Using the greeting from the same Floral Essence Stamp Set, I add that to the upper right hand corner in Old Olive Ink. Then I added this layer to the card front and finished it off with a few Basic Sequins for a little bling and texture after all it is the stamped floral background that takes the cake!

Floral Card Insert, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside of the card, I added a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) with some stamped flowers on opposing corners. I am so loving a decorated inside of a card. Before, I always thought it was unnecessary and now I’m in love and feel like it is SUPER necessary for every card. I get excited for how I am going to add a little to the inside now. It’s crazy how your crafting changes over time!

How has your crafting changed over time? Did you like something before and now you don’t or vice versa? Let me know in the comments below! Also, be sure to check out other samples using this stamp set here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List
Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set
[149450]
$17.00
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147051]
$7.50
Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad
[147093]
$7.50
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
[147090]
$7.50
Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins
[146933]
$7.00
Jun 25 2019

Fussy Cutting Frenzy!!!

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Do you like to fussy cut?? You know where you cut out an image by hand rather than having a punch or framelit! I’m not a fan of it because I don’t have the patience. Apparently the day I made this card I had lots of time because I went on a Fussy Cutting Frenzy!!!

Fussy cutting frenzy, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Minus the fussy cutting frenzy that took place to make this card, it was a fairly simple card. The amazing Mosaic Mood Designer Series Paper and Memorable Mosaic Stamp Set did all the hard work!

I started with a Mint Macaron card base. Next, I stamped along the side using the Memorable Mosaic Stamp Set and Mint Macaron Ink. TIP: Start somewhere in the middle with the circle image. Then stamp the twisted image on either side and fill in till it is complete. Also, make sure the twisted image is on the edge/falls off the edge. The designer paper will cover up the other end so if they aren’t all level, that’s okay! I did this same stamped image on the inside of the card too!

Next, I added the piece of Mosaic Mood Designer Series Paper measuring 3-1/4″ x 5-1/2″. Be sure it covers up all of the ends of the twisted stamped images. Then I fussy cut out the hummingbird from another piece of the Mosaic Mood Designer Series Paper. This paper is so gorgeous! Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, I added the hummingbird to the card front!

For the greeting, I stamped it in Soft Suede Ink and punched it out with the coordinating Timeless Label Punch (Bundle & Save 10%). Then I stamped it again in Terracotta Tile Ink so I could fussy cut (hand cut it out) out the word kindness. Next, I glued the word kindness over the other one and flipped it over to add the ribbon. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals to secure the ribbon, I laid the ribbon down in a squiggle pattern and then added it to the card front.

Memorable Mosaic, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside, I did the same pattern of stamping along the edge and then I added some Very Vanilla cardstock to write on! This also covers up the unevenness of the twisted stamped image! 🙂

If you would like to see all of this 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
Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper
[149478]
$14.50
Memorable Mosaic Bundle
[151063]
$36.00
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad
[147106]
$7.50
Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad
[150086]
$7.50
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
[147115]
$7.50
Mint Macaron 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Textile Ribbon
[149480]
$7.00
Jun 24 2019

Sending Happy Wishes!!!

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The Mosaic Suite from the New Annual Catalog is so beautiful. The colors and styles of the tiles on the stamps and designer paper are so fun! This image Sending Happy Wishes Your Way is actually a stamp in Terracotta Tile ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock. See I’m telling you, amazing set of products!!!

Sending Happy Wishes, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is actually really easy to make and could be done in a few different colors! This makes it more fun to mix and match and use products you might already have!

I started with a Mint Macaron card base. Next, I ripped the edges of a piece of Soft Suede just a bit on both sides. This gives the card some texture and a bit of a rustic look. Then, I layered on a piece of the Mosaic Mood Designer Series Paper measuring 2″ x 5-1/2″. I added this down the center of the card front.

For the greeting, I first punched out a Very Vanilla circle with the 2-1/4″ Circle Punch to help pop the greeting pop! Next, I stamped the greeting from the Memorable Mosaic Stamp Set in Terracotta Tile Ink onto Very Vanilla. Sending Happy Wishes Your Way is perfect for any occasion! Using the coordinating Timeless Tile Punch, I punched out the greeting. For those fun loops of Linen Thread, I wrapped it around my 4 fingers. Next, I pulled the loops off and twisted them into a figure 8 and placed them on the back of the greeting. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, I secured the loops all fanned out and added it to the card front!

Inside details, www.LaurasStampPad.com

If you want to make this card, check out the supplies listed below! Also, stay tuned as I have a lot more cards to share using the Mosaic Mood Suite!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List
Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper
[149478]
$14.50
Memorable Mosaic Bundle
[151063]
$36.00
Linen Thread
[104199]
$5.00
2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch
[143720]
$18.00
Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad
[150086]
$7.50
Jun 21 2019

Finally Friday!!!

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All day yesterday I thought it was Friday! What’s even worse is yesterday evening, Brad (my husband) says, “So today is actually Friday, right?” Nope! But TODAY is finally Friday so let’s celebrate!!!

Finally Friday, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Don’t forget that the Free Stamp Set of the Month is Everything Amazing!!! All orders of $75 or more (before shipping and tax) this month will get this set for FREE!!

AND because it’s Finally Friday, let’s throw in DOUBLE Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers now through Sunday at midnight. Orders in increments of $40 earn 1 Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers….this weekend it will be 2 Stickers. Once you have earned 10 Stickers, you will get a $40 Gift Certificate from me!!! This weekend it’s double points so now you can earn that Gift Certificate faster!! Woot Woot! Click here to start shopping!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! We are headed to a family wedding and I’m so excited! My family is big and it’s always a good time when we all get together! Claire will get to play with lots and lots of cousins and we will be showering the new couple with love….and a little bit of craziness! Welcome to the family, Sarah! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 19 2019

All Days Are Beautiful…

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…that begin with you!!! Isn’t that a fabulous greeting?!?!? I mean come on! If you got a card that said that, you are sure to smile! Am I right?? Of course, all days are beautiful when they are sunny too!!! Or days that are spent with friends and family!!! Or really just any day we wake up in the morning!

All Days Are Beautiful, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card uses products from the Perennial Essence Suite which I showed off yesterday as well as tips and inspiration. Let’s get started on the details for this fabulous card!

I started with a Blackberry Bliss card base measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″. Next, I layered on a piece of Petal Pink (4″ x 5-1/4″) and then a strip of the Perennial Essence Designer Paper (2″ x 5″). This paper is just stunning and even though each strip looks differently, it’s all fabulous!

For the greeting, I punched out a 2-1/4″ Circle from the So Saffron piece of the Perennial Essence Designer Vellum. One side is darker and shiny and the other side is more pale and rough looking. You can use whichever side you prefer!! Then I stamped the flower and greeting from the Floral Essence Stamp Set. The flower was stamped in Petal Pink Ink with a So Saffron center. The greeting was stamped in Blackberry Bliss. I layered these together and added them to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals for texture! To finish it off, I added a few Basic Sequins!

Floral Card Insert, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Of course Blackberry Bliss is too dark to be able to write on so I added some Whisper White to the inside and stamped a coordinating flower! I’m really loving the decorated inside of cards lately. I think it’s here to stay! Do you decorate the inside of your cards? Let me know in the comments!

Check out the supply list below so you can make this card!! Don’t forget all orders of $40 or more earn Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers! Also, don’t forget that all days are beautiful….especially those that I get to spend with you here on my blog, social media, or stamping in person!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List
Perennial Essence 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Vellum Cardstock
[149101]
$11.00
Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set
[149450]
$17.00
Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper
[149100]
$11.50
2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch
[143720]
$18.00
2" Circle Punch
[133782]
$18.00
Jun 18 2019

Tips for the Perennial Essence Suite!!!

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Today, I’m sharing some tips for the Perennial Essence Suite because I’m loving it so much!!! After all it does have flowers and words in a scroll-y font! 🙂

Tips for the Perennial Essence Suite, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Let’s start with tips for using the flower stamp and coordinating punch!! For each flower, you will need to stamp and punch 2 of them. They overlay in the center to create a beautiful 6 petal flower. There is a leaf stamp in the set that coordinates with the Leaf Punch in the Annual Catalog too! This can be used to layer with the flower but if you don’t have the Leaf Punch don’t worry. Simply stamp the flower in green or onto green and punch it out with the Perennial Flower Punch and use that as the leaves.

Layering Flowers, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Some more tips for the Perennial Essence Suite are with the flowers. There are 3 other flowers in the set as well which can be stamped alone or layered on top of each other a completely different look. I stamped the bigger flower off once for a lighter look and then the smaller flower on top in full strength ink. I just love flower stamp set because there are so many fabulous looks! There are also 3 different flower centers, one to match each flower! The largest circle center would make a fun polka dot background too!

If you would like to see all of these ideas in action as well as a sneak peak of samples, 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
Perennial Essence 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Vellum Cardstock
[149101]
$11.00
Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper
[149100]
$11.50
Perennial Essence Suite Bundle
[152166]
$68.00
Floral Essence Bundle
[151055]
$31.50
Perennial Essence Floral Centers
[149442]
$6.00
Jun 17 2019

Punched Purple Posy!!!

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Happy Monday!!! The New In Colors are here but sadly Purple Posy isn’t! Stampin’ Up is having some quality issues with this color and they want to make it right before selling it! While that is super frustrating to not have this color, we all want a good product, right?!?!? Since I love the color but don’t have the ink pad, I’m just using the cardstock!!! Check out this beautiful Punched Purple Posy card!!!

Punched Purple Posy, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here I used the cardstock for the flowers and layer and didn’t need the ink pad! Thinking of out the box so I can use this fabulous new color! I’m loving purple so much lately! (Have I mentioned Claire looks really good in Purple too?? 🙂 )

I started with a Mint Macaron Card base measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″! Next, I stamped all over the background with the leaves from the Floral Essence Stamp Set! I used Mint Macaron Ink for the leaves for that perfect tone on tone look! Then I layered on a piece of Purple Posy cardstock measuring 3″ x 4″.

Floral Essence Purple Posy, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the focal point, I cut a piece of Whisper White measuring 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
and stamped the greeting from the Floral Essence Stamp Set along the bottom in Memento Black Ink! I stamped 2 of the flowers from the same set onto Purple Posy cardstock too! You need 2 flowers so they overlay perfectly for that full punched purple posy! I don’t know that this is a Posy though…..I’m not good with flower names but I’m pretty sure. 🙂 Before adding the white layer to the card front, I tied some Mint Macaron Textile Ribbon around it. Then I added it to the card front and adhered the flower with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

This style works perfectly for a lot of different occasions. Just change up the greeting and even the colors to match the occasion or season! I love it! Be sure to check out the supply list below if you would like to recreate this card!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List
Floral Essence Bundle
[151055]
$31.50
Mint Macaron 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Textile Ribbon
[149480]
$7.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad
[147106]
$7.50
Jun 14 2019

Girl’s Night Out Fun!!!

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Oh my goodness! Last Thursday was Girl’s Night Out (and morning out) and I am still on a high from it all. We had so much fun ohhing and ahhhing over the new catalog, sharing ideas, stamping, and of course enjoying treats! If you haven’t seen the New Catalog Products, check them out here!

Girl's Night Out Fun, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I always have intentions to snap photos during the event of everyone but always forget. Once people start arriving, the real fun begins. Catching up on summer plans and picking out new favorite products is always the chatter! Stamping, enjoying Caramel Illini Bars, and picking out prizes is the activity!!! I had a full crowd for both the morning and evening and before I knew it everyone was gone and no pictures were taken. But sooooo much fun was had and that’s all that matters! If you want to check out the cards that we made, click here for one of them and stayed tuned till Monday for the other!

For all of you out there who aren’t local to attend the party, let me know in the comments what your favorite new products are and what you summer plans are!!!! I would love to hear from you!

The top picks at Girl’s Night Out were the Bird Ballad Suite and Magnolia Lane Suite.

This weekend I’m heading over to see my girls in Paris, IL and I can’t wait to party all over again!! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend too! Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 13 2019

Woven Threads Designer Paper!!!

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The New Catalog is officially here and I still have lots of fabulous papers to share with you. The little swatch in the catalog just doesn’t show how amazing this paper really is. Today, I’m sharing with you the Woven Threads Designer Paper. You can check out other ones here and here!

Woven Threads Designer Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This paper has a rustic antique look to it but also great prints for backgrounds! It isn’t super gender specific as well so it would work with any occasion/gender. The colors used in this paper are the 2019-2020 In Colors – Pretty Peacock, Purple Posy, Rococo Rose, Seaside Spray, and Terracotta Tile. There is also an entire Suite of products that coordinate including embossing folders, stamps, sequins, and ribbon! I can’t wait to play with this paper and the frame embossing folders!

If you would like to see all of these sheets of Woven Threads Designer Paper in a full piece, 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
Woven Threads Designer Series Paper
[149497]
$11.50
Woven Threads Suite Bundle
[152184]
$72.00