Mar 8 2019

Sale-A-Bration Update!!!

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

Happy Friday!!! There is so much going on right now so I thought I would give a Sale-A-Bration Update!!!

Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31 so we only have a few weeks left!!! While you may have heard that some items are no longer available, there have been more added as well! Click here to see all of the original Sale-A-Bration items still available, the 2nd Release Items, and the catalog product that you can earn!!! There are goodies at the $50 and $100 level!!!

The items no longer available include the Parcel Post Card Kit, Grapefruit Grove/Lovely Lipstick Foil Paper, Ribbon Pack, and Butterfly Elements.

Sale-A-Bration Update, www.LaurasStampPad.com

There is also some fabulous Sale-A-Bration coordinating products available to purchase this month only (while supplies last). No more fussy cutting!!!! Woot Woot! Stampin’ Up has framelits for the Sale-A-Bration Stamps – Frogs (So Hoppy For You), Lilies (Lasting Lily), Cupcakes (Hello Cupcake), and Blended Seasons!!! UPDATE: The Frogs (Hop Around Framelits) are SOLD OUT!!! You can really make your project pop when the image is die cut out and layered onto your project!!! There is also a fabulous stamp set and a new punch. Click here to see all of these items! Don’t forget that when you purchase these items you are also earning more Sale-A-Bration goodies. YEAH!!! Get these before they are gone because they are going fast!

I hope you are having fun with all this Sale-A-Bration! I know I am!!! Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday! I’m heading off to Paris to stamp with an amazing group tomorrow morning. (Paris, Illinois that is.) Have stamps, will travel! Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 7 2019

Laura’s Quick Tips: 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper!!!

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Today, I am sharing another fabulous one of Laura’s Quick Tips and it’s all about 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper!! I don’t like wasting designer paper because it is so pretty and I don’t like to waste. Creating cards using specific measurements makes little to no waste and lots of fabulous card creations!!!

Laura's Quick Tips: 6" x 6" Designer Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I’m sharing samples using the Gingham Gala Designer Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog. Actually you can use any 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. In fact, you can even cut your 12″ x 12″ pieces down to create these same projects!!!

One way to use up all of the 6″ x 6″ piece is to cut as follows. First, cut at 4″ creating a 6″ x 4″ piece. Then cut that into 2″ x 4″ pieces resulting in 3 pieces of that size. The leftover piece measures 2″ x 6″ so cut another 2″ x 4″ piece. This leaves a 2″ square leftover. This is perfect for punching out a piece to layer behind a greeting or save up 4 of these for a 2″ x 4″ four square grid. Here is a fabulous sample using the 2″ x 4″ pieces!

The other way to use up all of the 6″ x 6″ piece is as follows. First, cut at 4″ creating a 6″ x 4″ piece. Then cut that one at 5-1/4″ creating a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece which is perfect for laying on the front of a card base. The little 3/4″ x 4″ piece leftover is perfect to place on the inside of the card for some fabulous coordination and decoration. Then there is a leftover 2″ x 6″ piece that can be cut at 2″ x 4″ and a 2″ square like the one above. Another option would be cutting it at 2″ x 5-1/2″ for a side strip down the edge (or middle) of a card front. Here is a fabulous sample using that!

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

Mar 6 2019

Did You Know???

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Today, I’m going to chat with you about Paper Pumpkin. Some of these things you may know but some might be new. Here we go, Did you know…

Paper Pumpkin 6th Birthday, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Paper Pumpkin is celebrating their 6th Birthday in March! Woot Woot! The box is going to be super cute and that always makes me excited. I love to use the fun, pretty boxes in my craft room for storage like Stampin’ Blends, etc.

Speaking of Paper Pumpkin boxes, did you know that you can turn the box inside out, pop it back together, and use it for mailing. No need to peel off labels or anything, it’s a perfect clean box. You can even write on it with a Sharpie since it’s more cardboard like rather than slick on the inside.

Did you know that you can store Paper Pumpkin stamps in Clear Mount Stamp Cases. Click here to purchase some! Stampin’ Up also sends out a stamp case insert each month for the set. This comes in the Paper Pumpkin Email. Here is the insert for the February Paper Pumpkin Stamp Set.

The March Paper Pumpkin Kit is going to come with TWO stamp sets!!! If you haven’t tried out Paper Pumpkin, March is the month to do it. For $19.95 (plus tax, no shipping), you will get 2 stamp sets, 1 stamp spot, a clear block, and all the supplies for making the card project! We have been told it will be cards and they will “POP”. I can’t wait to see it. All of those goodies are totally worth it! Click here to give it a try! You can try it out for 1 month, 2 months, 8 months, forever! Just keep getting it as long as you enjoy it!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 5 2019

Memories & More Card Collections!!!

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

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know that means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today!!! Have you ever heard of the Memories & More Card Collections?? Did you know that you can scrapbook and make cards with these? They are like a kit that is super quick and simple but there are lots of ways to use them!

Memories & More Card Collections, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This fabulous card has no stamping on it at all. I used the large card from the Happiness Blooms Memories & More Card Collection. Simply add that to the Happiness Blooms Cards & Envelopes and you are all done. I embellished a bit with some punched flowers from the Bitty Blooms Punch Pack and Happiness Blooms Enamel Shapes from the Suite. How fabulous is that??

Happiness Blooms Cards & Envelopes, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here is another fabulous card using the other size of the Card Collection and the Cards & Envelopes in the pack! For this one, I didn’t stamp at all. I just simply added a few Enamel Shapes!

Scrapbook with Memories & More, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The Memories & More Card Collections can also be used in scrapbooking for quick and simple pages. Just drop in the cards for a fabulous look or greeting or embellish it as you wish! I’m just so impressed at how fun and versatile these Memories & More Card Collections are. I challenge you to check them out and use them for cards and scrapbooking! Check out the supplies below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots

$7.00

Happiness Blooms Memories & More Cards & Envelopes

$8.50

Happiness Blooms Memories & More Card Pack

$10.00

Variety Pack 6" X 8" Photo Pocket Pages

$6.00

Mar 4 2019

March 2019 Free Stamp Set of the Month!!!

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

It’s March and it is a new month!!! I’m pumped because that means we are closer and closer to daylight savings and Spring! Bring on warmer weather and sunshine!!! Are you all tired of me hoping for Spring? I don’t care because I just do not like Winter….sorry winter lovers! Back to the task at hand….the March 2019 Free Stamp Set of the Month is…..drum roll…..

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

You all know I love flowers and this set has been so much fun to play with!!! I love the entire Happiness Blooms Suite! The big bold images are fun to use for card front, envelopes, and the inside of the card. There is a flower size/style for every project! Click here to start shopping and earning! Don’t forget that you will earn Sale-A-Bration goodies as well!

Paper Pumpkin's Birthday, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Paper Pumpkin is turning 6 in March. To celebrate, Stampin’ Up is putting TWO Stamp Sets in the kit!!! Stampin’ Up also let us know that the kit will contain cards and that they “POP”. I’m so excited to see what this kit will be and I CAN NOT WAIT for that confetti box! Super cute!!! If you haven’t tried out Paper Pumpkin, March is the month. For $20, you will get 2 stamp sets, 1 ink spot, a clear block, and supplies for 8 cards. Now that is a steal! You can try it out for 1 month or many months….it’s all up to you! Click here to get the March Kit!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 1 2019

Sale-A-Bration Coordination!!!

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

Happy Friday!!! Happy March!!! Now there is even more to celebrate with the NEW Sale-A-Bration Coordination that starts TODAY!!!

Sale-A-Bration Coordination, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These items are available in March only and WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! That last part is super important because I think these items are hot hot hot and could go fast so don’t delay in getting your hands on them! Click here to start shopping!

There are framelits for the Lasting Lily, So Hoppy For You (frogs), and Hello Cupcake Sale-A-Bration Stamp Sets from the originals. Then there are also framelits for the new Blended Seasons Stamp Set that came out a few weeks ago. No more fussy cutting! Woot Woot! But wait that’s not all….there is also a new Punch and Stamp Set too!!! Check it all out here!

The best part about all of this fabulous new product is that you can still earn even more Sale-A-Bration freebies when ordering these products! Every $50 spent earns you a Free Sale-A-Bration item! If you order $75 or more, you will also earn Laura’s Free Stamp Set of the Month which is the Bloom By Bloom Stamp Set! Click here to start shopping and earning!

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

~Laura

Feb 28 2019

What Are Cling Stamps???

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Okay so I’m super behind on posting this because Cling Stamps came out in January. I didn’t want to leave you all hanging and you might still be wondering. What Are Cling Stamps??? Today I’m going to tell you!

What are cling stamps, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Cling Stamps came out in the Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure! You may have not even noticed because they look very similar to the Clear Mount Stamps. They have the red rubber and the sticker on the back. The big difference is that sticker. It is SUPER sticky and it won’t fall off your clear block anymore. Many stampers had issues where the Clear Mount Stamps would fall off the block and it was frustrating. Stampin’ Up heard us and fixed it!

Assembling the Cling Stamps is the same as it was with the Clear Mount Stamps. Simply peel off the back of the foam stamp. Then peel off the back of the sticker and place it down. Since it is SUPER sticky, be sure that once you stick it down, just go for it. There is no picking it back off. If the sticker is a bit off just trim it. It’s okay!

Another big tip is to be careful when pulling the stamp off of the block. Since it is stuck on there really well, you will want to ease it off or use your Take You Pick Tool. This tool makes breaking that suction deal and taking it off super easy! If you just pull, it could tear at the foam.

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Feb 27 2019

Using All The Happiness Blooms Paper!!!

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I love designer paper and my biggest struggle with it is that one side must be covered up in order to enjoy the other side. Today, I’m sharing a card using all of the Happiness Blooms Paper….both sides!!!

Using All The Happiness Blooms Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I love it and there is no right or wrong way to do this. Thank you to Mary Ellen Stites for the inspiration on this card! Also, this is a great way to use up those little leftover scraps of designer paper!

I started with a Grapefruit Grove card base. Next, I took a piece of Call Me Clover measuring 4-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ and layered on the strips of Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper. The designer paper is cut into 3-1/2″ x 3/4″ strips. Since one paper pack has so many options front and back, it is super easy to just mix and match the patterns. Once I had all of the pieces on, I tied some Calypso Coral Satin Ribbon around it and then added it to the card front.

For the greeting, I stamped it in Night of Navy Ink from the Well Said Stamp Set. This set is super fun because there are so many mix and match greetings and something for the inside of the card as well. After stamping the greeting, I punched it out with the Tailored Tag Punch. Then using the Bloom By Bloom Stamp Set, I added a few flowers around the greeting. The greeting was added to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I finished off the card with a few Happiness Blooms Enamel Shapes over the flowers.

How do you like to use your designer paper?? Let me know in the comments below. Also, you can check out some of my One Sheet Wonders which are great for using designer paper. Also, check out the supply list below for you to make this card too!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Happiness Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Well Said Cling Stamp Set

$45.00

Tailored Tag Punch

$18.00

Calypso Coral 3/8" (1 Cm) Satin Ribbon

$6.00

Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots

$7.00

Bloom By Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set

$17.00

Feb 26 2019

Faux Embossing with Punches!!!

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Technique Tuesday!!! You all know what that means!!! I have a fabulous technique to share with you all today! I’m not really sure if there is an official name for this so I’m calling it Faux Embossing with Punches!!

Look how fabulous that white panel looks with those butterflies all over. The awesome thing about this technique is that 1. it uses up scraps and 2. you can do it with any of your punches.

I started with a Grapefruit Grove card base. Next, I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock measuring 2″ x 5-1/4″ and placed a lot of punched butterflies all over it. I punched the butterflies out of scrap white cardstock using the Butterfly Duet Punch. Don’t worry! For those of you who haven’t had a chance to order this yet, it will be available again soon. The butterflies can be placed straight up and down or angled all over. Be sure to allow the butterflies to fall off the edges so it looks like the pattern continues.

Once you have all the butterflies in place, simply turn it over and use the edge of the cardstock as a guide to trim off the butterflies hanging over the edge. Then I added this to the card front and tied some ribbon around it. Using the Butterfly Gala Stamp Set, I stamped the greeting in the lower right corner

For the butterflies, I stamped the outline in Grapefruit Grove full strength. Then the solid image was stamped off once for that lighter look. The centers and antennae were done in Memento Black Ink. TIP: To get the antennae in the right spot, place the butterfly where you would like it, then move it down a smidge. Stamp the antennae above the butterfly. Then attach the butterfly to the card correctly placed on the antennae. This is much easier than trying to stamp the antennae after the butterfly is placed down and hoping they look attached.

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Feb 25 2019

You are Amazing!!!

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Laura's Stamp Pad

It’s Monday and while that is a bit of a bummer that the weekend is over. It means a new start to a week and let’s make it a good one! After all it is the last week of February and one step closer to Spring! So put on a smile this Monday and know that you are amazing!!! Thank you to Jean Noellsch‎ for the inspiration for this card.

Surely this beautiful bright card is going to make you smile!!! I just love flowers and bright colors. I’m also loving the Dot To Dot Embossing Folder right now too. It’s just so classic and goes with everything!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Next, I layered on a piece of Pineapple Punch (4″ x 5-1/4″) that was run through the Big Shot in the Dot to Dot Embossing Folder! Using a strip of the Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper and the Banner Triple Punch, I created the floral banner for the left hand side. Then using that same patterned piece, I die cut an oval with the Layering Ovals Framelits to back the greeting! The greeting was stamped from the Incredible Like You Stamp Set. To finish it off I added a few Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots. The greeting was added to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals for texture as well as the fact that they hold better on an embossed surface.