Apr 11 2019

Laura’s Quick Tips: Ink a Spectrum Pad!!!

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Thursday!!! Today, I’ve got another one of Laura’s Quick Tips. I’m going to show you how to ink a Spectrum Pad. I have been playing with these a lot lately and LOVING IT!!! You can check out those projects here and here!

Laura's Quick Tips: Ink a Spectrum Pad, www.LaurasStampPad.com

It is really simple to do and all you need are 5 of your favorite colors of Ink Refills! I used Pineapple Punch, Mango Melody, Pumpkin Pie, Poppy Parade, and Real Red in this sample. I have also done Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, and Bermuda Bay. Another one I created in a rainbow color scheme. I have 2 more to ink up and I can’t decide. Let me know your suggestions of colors in the comments below – 5 total colors!

Be sure that the ink pad is opened up; each color pad is separated from the one next to it. This is also how you will want to store the pad so that the colors don’t bleed together. Take the ink refill and just squirt on ink until it looks saturated. Just a light coating is not enough because you need to fill the little sponge and soak it. Also, don’t go overboard or it will start to run down in the tray. Remember it is easier to add more but not so easy to remove ink.

For the little label on the front, I took a file folder label and pressed it into the ink pad to pick up each color. Then I just wrote the name of the color below it and stuck it on the front of the ink pad. Now it is time to stamp and have fun!!!

If you would like 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

Uninked Spectrum Pad

$12.00

Apr 10 2019

Stamping On Designer Paper!!!

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Typically I prefer a more clean, bold, solid look rather than shabby chic, rustic, or subtle look. What about you??? For this card though I decided to stamp on the background designer series paper rather than adding another layer. It like a whole new way of stamping for me. You should try it out! Stamping on Designer Paper is fun!

Stamping on Designer Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Isn’t it beautiful?? Have I mentioned I also like flowers?!?! lol I love them so much I even created a Tag for easy search on all my flower cards. Just click here!

I started with a Pool Party card base. Next, I took a piece of the Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration 2019) and adhered it down the center! Using the Painted Seasons Stamp Set and Tranquil Tide Ink, I stamped a few greenery pieces all around the top and bottom. This was done before layering the greeting and everything so it wasn’t in the way. Next, I added a little bit of adhesive in the center and pressed 2 pieces of the Pool Party Shimmer Ribbon into it. It is okay if the ribbon doesn’t seem super secure as the greeting will help hold it in place too!

Painted Seasons Sale-A-Bration, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The greeting is from the Part of My Story (Sale-A-Bration 2019) Stamp Set and I punched it out with the Pretty Label Punch. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, I added the greeting to the card front. Dimensionals adhere to the ribbon and the bumps and grooves much better than using Snail Adhesive. Next, I stamped and die cut the flowers in Gorgeous Grape using the Painted Season Stamp Set. I added the flowers with Stampin’ Dimensonals too. To finish it off, I stamped a few Gorgeous Grape star clusters all around.

I really love how this card turned out and I am going to try stamping on designer paper more often now. What do you think?

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Pool Party 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon

$7.00

Pretty Label Punch

$18.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Apr 9 2019

My Amazing Card!!!

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Have you ever created a card and thought oh my goodness this is AMAZING?? I sure hope you have because all card are amazing and made with love. I will admit I don’t have that OMG feeling with all cards though. This feeling comes about once a year or sometimes longer. My last most amazing card was this one in November 2016! I still have that card and admire it randomly. Well today I’m sharing another one of my amazing cards! This one just screams beauty at me and I LOVE IT!

I hope you love it as much as I do but if not that’s okay too! The colors, the pattern and that little hint of bling do it for me!!!

I started with a Highland Heather card base and layered on a piece of Coastal Cabana measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Next, I took a piece of Whisper White (3-7/8″ x 5-1/8) and placed it in the Stamparatus. Using the Florentine Filigree Stamp Set and a Spectrum Pad, I created that amazing background! The colors for the Spectrum Pad are Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, and Bermuda Bay. It is super easy to create because the Stamparatus does all of the work with spacing and stamping. Simply notch down the plate after each row.

Layering Circles, www.LaurasStampPad.com

TIP: The hardest part is probably making sure the ink pad is always stamping the correct color on the same end. Place the ink pad above the Stamparatus Plate after inking each time with the flat side of the ink pad on the left side.

Now for the focal point of those layered circles!!! Using the same Florentine Filigree Stamp Set, I stamped the circle image in Bermuda Bay and in Gorgeous Grape. I used the Layering Circles Framelits for the Bermuda Bay Circle and the 2″ Circle Punch for the Gorgeous Grape one. Next, I stamped the greeting in Bermuda Bay and slide the long skinny piece of Whisper White into the 1-1/4″ Circle Punch. That is how I got those slightly rounded ends. Then I added some of the Pool Party and Silver Baker’s Twine to the back securing with Stampin’ Dimensionals for texture. I finished off the card with a few Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins for some bling!

Isn’t it just fabulous??? What color combination would you use for your Spectrum Pad?? Let me know in the comments below because I have 2 left to ink up and I just can’t decide on the colors.

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Uninked Spectrum Pad

$12.00

Florentine Filigree Photopolymer Stamp Set

$17.00

Stamparatus

$49.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

$35.00

2" Circle Punch

$18.00

Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

$7.50

Silver & Pool Party Baker's Twine

$4.00

Apr 8 2019

Country Floral!!!

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This Country Floral Embossing Folder was one of the Sale-A-Bration items and that ended last week. If you earned it, try out this amazing card!!! If you didn’t earn it, don’t worry as it is coming back! Woot Woot!

I went very basic as I feel like the embossing folder is just so stunning. Adding a little gold bling and some navy makes it POP! You could use silver and any other color as well. What colors would you use? Let me know in the comments below!

I started with a Very Vanilla card base. Next, I took another piece measuring 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ and embossed it with the Country Floral Embossing Folder. I went a tiny border from the embossed piece and the card base so it looked like it filled out the card front more. I don’t like actually embossing the card front of the card base because then it makes the inside all bumpy and the card base less secure in my opinion. After adding this piece to the card base, I tied some Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon around the card.

For the greeting, I used Circle Punches and the Well Said Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog. I love this stamp set because it has lots of greetings for any occasion and it has a greeting for the inside of the card as well! Perfect! I stamped the greeting in Night of Navy Ink. To finish off the card, I added a few pearls for bling and texture!

This quick and simple card can be created with any style of embossing folder! It is great to have a few on hand and add a greeting as you need a card!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon

$7.00

Well Said Cling Stamp Set

$45.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

$5.00

1-3/4" Circle Punch

$18.00

1-1/2" Circle Punch

$16.00

Apr 5 2019

April 2019 Free Stamp Set of the Month!!!

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!! It’s a new month so that means a new free stamp set!!! The April 2019 Free Stamp Set of the Month is….

April 2019 Free Stamp Set of the Month, www.LaurasStampPad.com

You all know how much I love flowers and of course this set has them! The other fabulous thing about this set is that it coordinates with the Vase Builder Punch that I know so many of you love and have!!!

The vases and flowers can be stamped alone or with the 2-step stamped image for a filled in color. If you notice in the images above, there is a solid image as well as a gray/shadow looking image. That gray image is the second stamp which can be used to stamp the same shade but perhaps stamped off once for a lighter look. It can also be stamped in a completely different color too! Coloring in the image with Stampin’ Blends, Watercolor Pencils, or Markers is another option too! I love it!!!

This offer is exclusively through me for any orders during the month of $75 or more before shipping and tax. This could be 1 order or 3 orders totaling that amount! The stamp set will come separate from your order if ordered online. Click here to start shopping!!!

Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday! Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 4 2019

How To Layer Using An Embossing Mat!!!

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Today, I am sharing another one of Laura’s Quick Tips!!! I am going to be showing you how to layer using an Embossing Mat!!! The embossing mat makes your framelits twice as valuable. Now you can emboss and die-cut with them!!! Woot Woot!!!

How to Layer Using An Embossing Mat, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Embossing Mats are used with the Big Shot in the same way you use your die-cutting pieces and embossing folders. Just layer up the plates and crank it through the Big Shot. Here are the layers you will need:

Big Shot Multi-Purpose Platform (no tabs), White Impressions Pad, Blue Silicone Mat, Cardstock, Die with the blade facing the cardstock, and then a clear Big Shot Cutting Pad

If you are using an older version of the Multi-Purpose Platform, simply open up all of the tabs and use just the base. For the new version, just leave the additional layers off.

It will be very easy to crank it through the Big Shot as it is just pressing into the cardstock and not cutting it. If you crank it through and back again sometimes it will crease the paper or cut a bit in spots. I recommend just cranking it through once. Also, if your image is detailed and cracks the paper, just lightly spritz the paper with water before running it through. This allows the paper to soften and stretch better.

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Big Shot

$110.00

Big Shot Embossing Mats

$15.00

Apr 3 2019

Just A Note…

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I know that Sale-A-Bration is over but I have a few more samples to share with you so I hope that is okay! I will be sharing them over the next week or so. Today, I’m sharing this quick and simple card with the Home to Roost Stamp Set. Just A Note…

I got the idea for this card from the fabulous Mary Schultz who sent me a similar one. Her card had another layer and she used the Rectangle Framelits for each layer. I went a little more on the simple side but it is just as fabulous!

I started with a Crumb Cake card base and layered on a piece of Pacific Point polka dots from the Brights 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Stack. Next, I die cut out the rectangle with the Rectangle Stitched Framelits. Using the Home To Roost Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set, I stamped the rooster up top and the greeting down low. I went with a monochromatic look and used Pacific Point Ink too! Since the rooster seemed rustic, I tied some Linen Thread around the center and into a bow. This piece was added to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals for some texture!

Here is another fabulous one using the Poppy Parade Ink and Designer Paper from that same pack! Which one do you prefer – Poppy Parade or Pacific Point??? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Linen Thread

$5.00

Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies

$35.00

Apr 2 2019

It’s a Piece of Cake!!!

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You know that means I have a fabulous technique to share with you! This one is a Piece of Cake….lol! It uses the Piece of Cake Stamp Set and coordinating Cake Builder Punch too! 🙂

Look how fabulous this card is in each of the colors. It can be masculine or feminine!!! All you need is the card base and 2 pieces of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. One is for the front of the card and the other is for the inside.

Wink of Stella Cake, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the front, I stamped the greeting from the Piece of Cake Stamp Set all over the center of the cardstock. After inking up the image, I stamped 3 times before going back to the ink for that fun variation of color. It is super cool to get 3 different shades from 1 ink pad! Next, using the same color, I stamped the cake stand in the same ink onto the same cardstock color. For the sample above, that was Melon Mambo. The cake was then stamped in Melon Mambo Ink onto Powder Pink cardstock. Using the Cake Builder Punch, I punched out the images.

Purple Birthday Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

One of the best ways to save paper with the dual punch is to cut long skinny strips. Using the Fine Tip Glue Pen, I added the cake stand to the card front. Before adding the cake, be sure to stamp the lollipops. Simply place the cake down on the plate, move it down a 1/4-1/2″ and then stamp the lollipops. Then I added the cake with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Using the cake as a guide really helps get the spacing correct.

Using the Fine Tip Glue Pen again, I added glue all over the drips of the cake and then poured Dazzling Diamonds over the top for a fun glittered look (Gorgeous Grape card). For the Melon Mambo card, I went the safe glitter route and used Wink of Stella!

Masculine Birthday Cake Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For a more masculine look, on the Bermuda Bay card, I just colored in the drips with the Fine Tip Glue Pen and let it dry for a nice glossy look! Which one is your favorite???

Cake Is the Answer, www.LaurasStampPad.com

A little decoration and fun on the inside of the card too!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Piece Of Cake Photopolymer Bundle

$31.50

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

$7.00

Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter

$5.00

Apr 1 2019

This Is No April Fools!!!

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy April!!!! This is no April Fools joke……Stampin’ Up released a NEW Storage option for your supplies!!! Woot Woot!!!

This Is No April Fools, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This storage option is perfect for any craft room, closet, desk, or corner. The ink pad/marker layers are sold in increments of 5 so buy one or by a few. They can be stacked high or across. It is whatever fits in your space.

I am super excited about the Stampin’ Blends storage shelves because I currently have mine in a Paper Pumpkin box. Each shelf for the Blends holds 6 markers so that is 3 color sets of light and dark. Now I won’t have to dig through the box to find the light marker to go with dark one. I’m all about organization so I’m pumped about this!

There are 3 different styles of tops for the ink pad stacks and Stampin’ Blends stacks. One of the options is just a plain flat top like those shown in the left side photo above. Then there is an option for a little tray to hold Ink Pad Refills (or whatever you would like) as shown in the far right stack above. The third option is a front open box to hold ribbons (shown above), adhesive, half size clear mount stamp cases, and more!

All of these items are available to purchase NOW!!! Woot Woot! Click here to see a fabulous configuration chart to determine what and how many of each you need! Click here to start shopping to get these fabulous new organizational pieces in your craft area now!!!

Happy Organizin’!

~Laura

Mar 29 2019

Sale-A-Bration Is Ending!!!

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday everyone! It’s crazy to think that it is the end of March. That also means Sale-A-Bration is ending! WHAT???? You have till midnight on Sunday to get your order in and earn Sale-A-Bration goodies for every $50 you spend!!!

Sale-A-Bration Is Ending, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Lasting Lily is still my all time favorite from Sale-A-Bration 2019! I had so much fun with this stamp set and the greetings are perfect too! Check out some of my favorites here, here, and here! Click here to start shopping to earn your Sale-A-Bration goodies!

This also means that Sunday is the last day to join Stampin’ Up for just $99 and you get to pick out $175 in product!!! There is also the Craft & Carry Tote Kit as well. With that kit, you get to pick out $175 in product and get the tote for just $129. Click here for more information or to join!

Also, a big shout out THANK YOU to all of you for helping me achieve $200K in personal sales!!! I now have more bling for my apron! 🙂 That is a lot of stamps, ink, and paper!!!! Thank you!!!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday. Again, don’t forget that Sale-A-Bration is ending on Sunday night! As well at the Bloom By Bloom Free Stamp Set of the Month for orders of $75 or more!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura