Jan 10 2019

Reveal of the Beautifully Detailed Designer Paper!!!

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

Do you love scroll-y things?? What about delicate, intricate, fabulous paper?? Do you want quick and simple without getting out the Big Shot?? You need to check out this Beautifully Detailed Designer Paper!!! It is amazing!

This paper is actually Petal Pink on one side and white on the other. This makes it super versatile because while the pink is fabulous, the white can be colored any color you wish! Just use a spritzer, sponge, or marker to add color! There are 8 total sheets – 4 each of the 2 designs. The design on the right is a full sheet of that fabulous filigree. It can be used as the full sheet, cut into smaller pieces or even cut into individual filigree pieces. There are so many different ways! The sheet on the left has detailed strips as well as 6 rectangles. The rectangles are perfect for a card front! Just stunning! Don’t worry about wondering how to adhere this delicate paper. Check out this video for that!

If you would like to see the full sheet of these, 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

Beautifully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper

$14.00

Jan 9 2019

You Are Loved!!!

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

Valentine’s Day is around the corner…..okay more like around this corner and that corner. BUT that means you still have plenty of time to create some fabulous cards for those you love or treats for kid’s classmates and teachers. Some like to think that Valentine’s Day is all hearts and chocolates for your significant other. I like to think of Valentine’s Day as a day to share your love with those around you…..like everyone. Also, I prefer cupcakes over chocolate! 🙂 This card saying You Are Loved is perfect for anyone!

Tell me this….how do you feel when someone says I love you to you?? For me, I feel warm and fuzzy. I feel like I matter and someone cares about me and that makes me very happy. Since that is the way I feel, I like to think others feel the same. This is why we should always send or share our love! I’m pretty sure my brother would roll his eyes if I said I love you to his face. So to spare the embarrassment, I send a card…after all I do love him and every other member of my family. My sister doesn’t roll her eyes! 🙂

This card is quick and simple. I started with a Whisper White card base and stamped the hearts down the left side. The hearts are from the Forever Lovely Stamp Set in the Occasions Mini Catalog and they are stamped in Flirty Flamingo!! Next, I took a 3″ square piece of the All My Love Designer Series Paper and layered it onto Flirty Flamingo cardstock. I added this to the card front!

For the greeting, I stamped it from the Forever Lovely Stamp Set onto Whisper White and punched it out with the Pretty Label Punch. I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a little bit of texture! Using the Flirty Flamingo Ribbon from the All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack, I tied a bow and added it with a Mini Glue Dot. On the bottom of the card, I added a few Clear Epoxy Hearts. The perfect card for Valentine’s Day…..or any day of the year!

Want to create some of these cards to send out? Click the supplies listed below! Purchase all of them and earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!!! Don’t need all of those items? Add a few other favorites like Stampin’ Dimensionals, Whisper White Cardstock, Envelopes, and more!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Forever Lovely Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

All My Love 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Pretty Label Punch

$18.00

All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack

$9.00

Heart Epoxy Droplets

$6.50

Jan 8 2019

Reveal of the Incredible Like You Project Kit!!!

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

Project Kits are awesome because all the supplies are pre-cut and prepared for you to just relax and create! The Incredible Like You Project Kit is even more fabulous because it has bright colors and fabulous designs. The moment I saw it, I knew I had to have it. You all know I love bright colors!!!

They are so beautiful and really simple to assemble. I love the greetings in the coordinating Incredible Like You Stamp Set! Perfect for any type of card/occasion!

A few tips I wanted to share as I put this kit together. First off, I’m not a fan of Multi-purpose Liquid Glue. I tend to use to much and make a big mess. I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen instead. Also, you do not need to add adhesive to every spot of the die-cut pieces. I did the corners on the left two cards (adding Snail to the center of the blue floral one). For the oranges/lemons card, I did the corners and then a few random dots here and there. Click here to get your kit!!

Stamp all of your greetings at once and then start your assembly. This will make it all go much faster. The last tip is to have fun with it. Feel free to use other favorite greetings of yours or different colors. Enjoy it!!!

If you would like to see all the goodies in the Incredible Like You Project Kit, 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

Jan 7 2019

Lovely Lasting Lily!!!

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

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!!! We are in full swing of the Occasions Mini Catalog & Sale-A-Bration!!! Today, I’m sharing with you this lovely Lasting Lily card that I created!

I love the soft look of this card and how easy it is! The greeting is perfect for thinking of you, sympathy, I’m sorry, and many other occasions!

I started with a Soft Sea Foam card base. Next, I took another piece of Soft Sea Foam measuring 5″ x 3-3/4″ and stamped the lilies from the Lasting Lily Stamp Set. This is one of the $100 level free sets you can earn through Sale-A-Bration. It has tons of greetings for both the inside and outside. The flowers and stems were all stamped in Mint Macaron Ink. Before adding this piece to the card front, I punched out a half circle on the right edge using the 3/4″ Circle Punch. This gives a little tab to secure some ribbon! I tied some Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon around the cardstock and into a knot.

For the greeting, I used a piece of Whisper White measuring 1-1/2″ x 3″ and stamped the greeting from the Lasting Lily Stamp Set. Using the Banner Triple Punch, I punched the banner tips. The greeting was added to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a little bit of texture!

For the inside of the card, I added a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped another lily in the corner and greeting up top! Do you like to decorate the inside of your cards? Let me know in the comments below! I didn’t use to but I have been wanting to a lot lately. #newyearnewcardstyle Just maybe! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$8.50

Silver 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon

$7.00

3/4″ Circle Punch

$13.00

Banner Triple Punch

$23.00

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

Jan 4 2019

January 2019 Free Stamp Set of the Month!!!

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

It’s Friday!!!! The Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration have begun!!! Now let’s hear a drum roll for the January 2019 Free Stamp Set of the Month…….

I have been having a lot of fun with the Piece of Cake Stamp Set because cake goes perfect for any occasion even to celebrate Friday. I love love love the greeting that says Cake is the Answer….Who cares what the question is! Come on now, isn’t that amazing???? There is a coordinating punch to this stamp set so if you don’t like to fussy cut images out, be sure to add that to your order!!! If you order totals $75 before tax and shipping, you will earn this set for FREE!!!! This offer is exclusive through me – Laura Borchert. You can earn this with online orders or in person at an event or emailing me your order! Click here to start shopping!

Have an amazing weekend! Happy Stampin’

~Laura

My Girls Night Out Stamp Event is this coming Thursday, January 10th at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. If you live local or want to drive, come on over to see lots of new product and samples from the Occasions Mini Catalog & Sale-A-Bration! Click here to RSVP!

Jan 3 2019

New Stampin’ Up! Craft & Carry Tote!!!

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

Okay I admit, I’m kind of a bag girl! I just love having everything when I am out and about and carrying a cute bag is a must! So of course I’m loving this NEW Stampin’ Up! Craft & Carry Tote!!!

I just love this bag and I’m so surprised at how thick/study it is which is awesome for carrying your heavy craft tools and projects! This bag is available starting TODAY!!!! During Sale-A-Bration, you can get this bag but only one way. When you join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration, you get to choose from 2 different kits. The are as follows:

Kit #1: Pick out $175 in any product you wish and pay just $99 plus tax. Shipping is Free!!!

Kit #2: Pick out $175 in any product you wish AND get the Craft & Carry Tote! Pay just $129 plus tax. Shipping is Free!!!

How amazing is that? You get lots of great product at an amazing price. Now is totally the best time to join my team, Fabulous Friends and Stampin’ Up! There is no catch to this amazing deal. You can do whatever you would like as a demonstrator. It might be that you place orders for you and a few of your friends. It might be that you have classes and make cards/3D items/scrapbooks/etc. You can also just enjoy the discount and perks yourself and that’s it! It’s all up to you! If you have questions at all about signing up, what to pick for $175, how to be a demonstrator, or anything else, do reach out because I’m open to answer any of those questions for you. I’ve been a demonstrator for almost 15 years and I’m loving every minute of it even while moving around and not having time to get crafty and play. Click here to reach out or comment below!

If you would like to see all this amazing bag and all of the features, 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

Don’t forget that Sale-A-Bration & the Occasions Mini Catalog start today!!!! So much new stuff it is crazy! Click here to check it out!

Jan 2 2019

Season of Good Cheer!!!!

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

Happy feels like Monday!!!! Today is the last day of the Holiday Mini Catalog!!! Lots of the items are on sale too! If you are one of those who gets their Christmas Cards done in January with the sale items from the season, click here to get these goodies!

I just couldn’t not show this beautiful card. It’s got flowers, shimmer, and warmth! I used the First Frost Bundle and Frosted Floral Designer Series Paper!!! I love it so much and it’s great for lots of occasions!

I started with a Mint Macaron card base. Then I layered on a piece of the Frosted Floral Designer Paper (3″ x 4″) on the bottom. One the top, I embossed a piece of Tranquil Tide with the Layered Leave Embossing Folder and added it to the card front! For the decoration, I stamped the flowers in Blackberry Bliss from the First Frost Stamp Set. The awesome thing about die cutting these flowers out is that there are multiple flower dies in the set. This cuts your die cutting time down a lot!!! The leaves were punched using the Sprig Punch and Leaf Punch.

For the greeting, I used the layered greeting dies from the Frosted Bouquet Framelits. The greeting was stamped in Blackberry Bliss from the First Frost Stamp Set. I added the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Then I added all of the leaves around the greeting with Snail Adhesive. Don’t worry if there isn’t a ton of adhesive on the leaves because the flowers will also hold them on. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals on the flowers. To finish it off, I placed an Epoxy Dot in the center of the flowers for a little more shimmer!

I love this color combination so much!!! Also, I have to mention that the First Frost Bundle is not retiring with the Holiday Mini Catalog. You can still purchase this bundle through the Occasions Mini Catalog!!! Woot Woot!!! Check out the supply list for this card below! Don’t forget that the Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration begin tomorrow!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

First Frost Clear-Mount Bundle

$49.50

Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets

$9.00

Frosted Floral 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

$14.00

Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$9.00

Sprig Punch

$18.00

Leaf Punch

$16.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

Jan 1 2019

Reveal of the Precious Parcel Sale-A-Bration Card Kit!!!

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

Happy 2019!!!!!! That means that Sale-A-Bration is coming!!!! On Thursday, the Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration begin!!!! Today, I wanted to share with you the Precious Parcel Sale-A-Bration Card Kit. This kit is one of the items that you can pick as your Sale-A-Bration item with a $50 order!

I think this card kit is super cute. It is very easy to assemble because there is no stamping or adhesive required. It comes with everything you need. This also makes it the perfect kit for beginners or to gift to a beginner. I may not be a beginner but I love it too because I can create it quickly to have cards on hand. I love the pocket style and think it is perfect for Spring because you could add a little packet of seeds in there. You could also do a tea bag or gift card. It’s just so fabulous!

These cards are super easy to assemble but I have a few pointers. The instructions just have a photo so here you go. Be sure to put the twine through the holes and tie it into a bow before dealing the pocket closed. This makes it so much easier to get the twine in. Also, the pocket is popped out a bit so the card slides in and out easily. When you go to fold on the score lines, take note of that second score line that makes it like a super skinny little box. This will also help line up the little notch on the fold that pops out towards the top. It still works just fine if you don’t make that little popped up box though……I did it! 🙂 Always here you all to make the mistakes and share them with you. lol

Click here – Sale-A-Bration to see the entire brochure and let me know what your favorite items are. Click here to start shopping any time but you have to wait till January 3rd for Sale-A-Bration to begin!

If you would like to see all the goodies in this kit, 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. I’ll be posting more from the Occasions Mini Catalog & Sale-A-Bration soon!!! 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

Dec 31 2018

Happy New Year’s Eve!!!

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

2018 is coming to an end and I wanted with wish you all a Happy New Year’s Eve!!!! Today, I just want to reflect a little bit on the year. If you are new to reading my blog, welcome and here’s a little recap. For my dedicated followers, here is a little trip down memory lane!

Oh my goodness…..yes I’m tearing up! The love, the ups, the downs, the memories are all so amazing. It’s so crazy to think that a job can make such a difference in your life. I love Stampin’ Up and being a demonstrator! I did not think 14 (almost 15) years ago that it would turn into something so amazing. Some of the photos above are my personal life but there is so much of my “work” life that is part of my personal life too. The friends I have made through the years mean so much to me! The love and support through my pregnancy, loss, 2nd pregnancy, delivery, and still to this day means more to me than you will ever know.

Claire…..aka Ziggy….was so loved before she was even here. Every stamp event that I went to I was surprised with more love…and cake!!! It was amazing. Having so many people ask about how I was and how things were going was amazing. Between the bump sign and the delivery, there is a photo of me and my stamp goodies heading out to the last class before Claire was born. That day was bittersweet because I was super excited for a little break to relax before she arrived but I was also sad I wouldn’t be seeing all of my stampers. Then there were a few trips we took with Claire. We went to Champaign for a Vacation Stamping School and Orlando for OnStage. Both of these events were amazing. I was able to get out of the house and not feel trapped because let me tell you some days it felt like it. I got to see old friends (not in age) and meet new ones. Learning new stamping techniques and ideas made me feel that crafty high and I was rejuvenated. Stampin’ Up is so much more than stamps, paper, and ink. It’s love, people, and happiness!!!

Thank you all for being a part of my life! You are all amazing. I truly appreciate your comments, likes, shares, class attendance, orders, and thoughts. You mean the world to me. 2018 was a great year and I can’t wait to see what will happen in 2019! Join me on this amazing journey called life!!!

Happy New Year’s Eve! Please stay safe tonight and I look forward to 2019!

~Laura

Dec 24 2018

Christmas Break!!!

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! I just wanted to pop on to say I’m taking a Christmas Break! I will be spending lots of time with family and soaking up all the first Christmas special moments with Claire! This week I won’t be posting here on my blog but I do have videos going up over on my YouTube Channel so you can check that out here! There is just so much to share with the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration!

I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Wonderful Holiday Season!!! Here’s to wonderful times spent with family and friends celebrating love and happiness! May you all have safe travels and an amazing week!

Don’t forget you can still earn the Buffalo Check Stamp Set for FREE with a $75 order (before shipping & tax) through the month of December! Also, there are lots of great deals in the Clearance Rack and Year End Sales Event. Click here to check those out!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura