Dec 20 2018

Reveal of the How Sweet It Is Designer Series Paper!!!

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Is it January 3rd yet???? The Occasions Mini Catalog is comes out then and it is AMAZING!!! If you are a customer of mine, your copy of the catalog should be arriving in the mail any day now!! Today, I’m sharing the How Sweet It Is Designer Series Paper!!! This paper my favorites. It has all the bright colors and fun patterns. Bring on the candy!!!!

Isn’t it so pretty??? Do you love bright color like me?? This paper has these fun candy prints which I think will be make super fun kid cards but also adult cards. Everyone loves candy after all, right? Even if you aren’t a candy fan, the other side has fun bright print that are more solid and simple. Also, I think the colors scream Lisa Frank and that reminds me of my childhood. Any other Lisa Frank lovers out there?? Let me know in the comments below!

If you would like to see all of these sheets as a full 12″ x 12″ rather than the little swatch in the catalog, 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 of the paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog 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 19 2018

Friends Make the Season Shine!!!

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Friends Make the Season Shine!!! This greeting is just perfect and makes this card sweet! I love it!!!

I got this idea for this card at a stamp event with fellow demonstrators. I modified it a few different ways for various classes I have had. I almost think I like the simply look better than the more detailed on. Let me know which you prefer in the comment below!

I started with a Real Red card base and stamped the lights along the left side in Real Red Ink. All of the images used on this card are from the Making Christmas Bright Stamp Set from the Holiday Mini Catalog. Don’t forget this catalog ends on January 2nd! Next, I cut a piece of Call Me Clover (2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″) and added it to the card front. Then I cut a piece of the All is Bright Designer Series Paper (2″ x 3″) and placed it over the clover piece, flush with the right side edge.

For the focal point, I stamped the greeting in Call Me Clover onto a piece of Whisper White (1″ x 3″). Then I flipped it over and added both the ribbon loop and sequin circles to the back securing with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The ribbon is the Real Red Mixed Satin Ribbon and I just folded it in half. For the Gold Sequin Trim, I wrapped it around my fingers a few times and then slid it off and placed it on the back. You all know how much I love Stampin’ Dimensionals so of course I used plenty to secure the ribbons and to make the greeting pop! Next, I stamped the light bulb in Crushed Curry Ink and the end in Memento Black Ink. Using the coordinating Bulb Builder Punch, I punched it and adhered it to the card front. I finished off the card with a few Red Rhinestones!

Here I created a similar card but left off the Real Red Ribbon, Rhinestones, and Light Bulb. I do like how the Gold Sequin Trim stands out more though. Which is your favorite?

Click the supplies below to create this fabulous card and get these goodies before they retire on January 2nd!! Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Bundle

All Is Bright 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Gold Sequin Trim

Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Mixed Satin Ribbon

Dec 18 2018

Reveal of the Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper!!!

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The Occasions Mini Catalog is coming out on January 3rd. There are so many goodies so I just can’t wait till then to start showing you everything!!! Today, I’m sharing the Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper!!! This paper is so pretty and detailed. It seriously looks like needlepoint which is so cool!

Isn’t it so pretty??? I love that this paper includes like every color and not just a specific shade of a color. Pinks, Greens, Blues, Purple, Red, and Pink are all in this paper pack. That gives this paper a nice variety and so many different options to go with as your base color to coordinate. Even if you aren’t a fan of some of the needlepoint looks, the other side of the paper is fabulous with simple solid color prints. It is so versatile.

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 17 2018

Designer Series Paper Scraps Used Up!!!

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Come on I know we all have plenty of scraps laying around. Today I’m sharing how to get those Designer Series Paper scraps used up!!!

This card uses scraps of designer paper measuring 4″ x 1-1/4″. I mixed and matched the pieces together. Some of the patterns I used both the front and the back and others I just used one of the sides for each card. All of these are layered on a piece of Early Espresso cardstock measuring 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″. My tip for getting the spacing correct is to start on the outside and work your way in. All of this was layered onto a Whisper White card base.

For the decoration, I added a piece of the Real Red Satin Ribbon with the loop at the top and the ends hanging down. Simply add a smidge (an inch) of adhesive to the card and press the ribbon into it. Then place your greeting over the top to help secure it. The greeting uses the Laying Circles Framelits in Old Olive and Whisper White. The greeting was stamped in Early Espresso from the Stylish Christmas Stamp Set from the Annual Catalog! Of course the greeting is popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a little bit of texture and a smooth finish over that ribbon!

What designer paper pack do you have lots of scraps from? What style of card or occasion are you going to make this with pattern?? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Stylish Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Mixed Satin Ribbon

Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper

Dec 14 2018

Weekend Reminders!!!

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!! Are you ready for the weekend?? We have a full weekend of family time and ready or not it is coming. I’m making chocolate chip cookies today and everything else will be made the day of the event! Claire will get lots of family time….let’s hope it goes well. Sometimes she isn’t a big fan of loud noises and getting passed around. Before we close out the week, I thought I would share a few weekend reminders!

Stampin’ Up’s Year-End Closeout is still going on. The Holiday Mini Catalog ends of January 2nd so these items will be gone for good….except those on the Carry-Over List. Shop the sale items and retiring items here!

Some of the items that are on the Carry-Over List are the First Frost Stamps and Framelits, Sprig Punch, Epoxy Shapes, Tin Tile Embossing Folder, Buffalo Check Stamp Set, all the Stampin’ Blends colors from the Holiday Mini and many other goodies!

My Free Stamp Set of the Month for December is the Buffalo Check Stamp Set. All orders over $75 this month will earn this set for free! It will come from me and not with your order if you place it online. Trust me you are going to want this set and there is even more fabulous Buffalo Check goodies coming in the Occasions Mini Catalog!

Want Santa to bring you Stampin’ Up goodies in 2019? Don’t forget that I offer Gift Certificates in any amount! Feel free to pass my information along to your friends and family to get you exactly what you want this year!

Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 13 2018

Merry & Bright!!!

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

It’s the Christmas Season so we should all be merry & bright……right??? We should all try at least. I know the holidays can make us all a little crazy and stressed out trying to get everything done. Thank goodness Claire is too little to know this year because I feel like that is helping me ease into this all. I promise she will have a stocking next year. 🙂

I love the bright colors of this card and that cute little greeting. This was another fabulous card idea that I got from Vacation Stamping School. Swapping ideas with other stampers is the best!!!!

I started with a Real Red card base and added some of the All is Bright Designer Series Paper to the center. Next, I stamped the lightbulbs and punched them out with the Making Christmas Bright Stamp Set and coordinating Christmas Bulb Builder Punch. I used Call Me Clover, Crushed Curry, and Real Red Inks. For the ends of the bulbs, I punched out Gold Glimmer Paper. To adhere the pieces together, I added a Mini Glue Dot to the end of the colored bulb and pressed the gold end onto it. Then I used a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional on the end and a regular Stampin’ Dimensional on the bulb.

I punched out a 2-1/4″ Circle Punch and stamped the wreath image from the Making Christmas Bright in Crushed Curry Ink. Then I stamped the line in Memento Black Ink and added the light bulbs. Be sure to place them down so your words read correctly. That may sound silly but I just about had it say And Bright Merry. 🙂 I added this to the card front and finished it off with some Real Red Rhinestones!!! It’s the perfect little card for the season.

Want to make this card? Check out the supplies listed below! Don’t forget that the Holiday Mini Catalog ends on January 2nd so get these items before they are gone! Click here to start shopping!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Bundle

All Is Bright 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Gold Glimmer Paper

Dec 12 2018

Christmas Lights With All The Colors!!!

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Wednesday!!! Yesterday in class I did a poll on whether you prefer white or colored Christmas Lights. It was about 50/50. So now I’m asking all of you! Christmas lights with all the colors or just white lights??? Let me know in the comments below!

This was another fabulous card idea that I got at our Vacation Stamping School event in August! I changed it up a smidge and LOVE IT!!! There is a little technique on this card that I just wish you could see it better. Each of the lights have a bit of twinkle to them. I watercolored them with Wink of Stella! Yeah! That’s a thing. Just pick up the ink with the brush like you would an Aqua Painter and paint on the color and shimmer at once! Amazing!

I started with a Daffodil Delight card base. Next, I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped the string of lights from the Making Christmas Bright Stamp Set. It was stamped in Stazon Black Ink since I watercolored the bulbs. Using the Wink of Stella Brush, I dabbed it into some ink and then brushed on color. A little shimmer and a little color all in one!

For the focal point, I added a strip of the All Is Bright Designer Series Paper. Then I punched out a 2-1/4″ Call Me Clover circle. Using the wreath image from the Making Christmas Bright Stamp Set, I stamped it in Call Me Clover Ink. To get that full look, I stamped it, inked it again and stamped a little to the left of the first one. Then I stamped again but a little lower than the first one and a little to the right from the first one. This makes the wreath look full! I added this to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

I stamped the greeting onto Whisper White and then punched it out with the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch and added it to the wreath. Don’t forget to stamp Bright on the inside of the card! To finish it off, I added some Red Rhinestones for holly berries and a little knot of Real Red Mixed Satin Ribbon! All the shimmer and shine!!!

Want to create this card? Check out the supply list below! Don’t forget that all orders of $75 or more will earn the Buffalo Check Stamp Set for FREE from me!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

2-1/4″ (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

1-3/4″ Circle Punch

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Mixed Satin Ribbon

Dec 11 2018

All My Love Designer Series Paper Reveal!!!

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The Occasions Mini Catalog is coming out on January 3rd and I’m so excited!!! I wanted to start sharing some of the goodies with you. Today, I’m sharing the All My Love Designer Series Paper!!! This paper is perfect for Valentine’s Day but there are lots of great prints for Anniversaries, Birthdays, Weddings, and more. It’s got flowers so you all know I’m in love!

Isn’t it so pretty??? I love all the shades of pinks and reds and everything in between! The other thing that I love about Stampin’ Up’s designer paper is that one side is usually holiday themed or a specific design but the other side is simple like stripes/dots/etc. This makes it perfect to use up all of the paper even if you don’t use it for that holiday. I will probably use some of the hearts for Valentine’s Day but then use the rest for other occasions. It’s perfect!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 10 2018

November 2018 Paper Pumpkin Kit – To You & Yours!!!

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The November 2018 Paper Pumpkin Kit – To You & Yours was perfect for me to have a few extra cards to send out to family and friends. I’m always thinking of someone else to send a card to or have a new customer that I want to send one to so this kit was perfect!!! Plus it came in a cute plaid box!!! Check out the unboxing of this kit here!

The plaid theme for these cards was super adorable! I loved it. The little greenery pieces were delicate but already die cut for you! Woot Woot!

I actually didn’t use the ribbon for this card. Oppps I noticed it was on there after I was all done and then I thought I would just leave it off because I liked the card. Also, I didn’t use the Mini Glue Dots from the kit, I used some Snail Adhesive. While it’s super fabulous that these kits come with adhesive, I love my Snail for a quicker project. I added a little bit of snail on the wood sticker and then pressed the greenery into it. It wasn’t a super strong hold but then I added the greeting over the top with Stampin’ Dimensionals. It was super secure then! I love it!

This card was super quick and simple as well. I placed the wood circle sticker down and then added 8-10 little dabs of Snail adhesive around the circle. I pressed the greenery into a circle over the adhesive. It worked perfectly. I added the little bow with a Mini Glue Dot.

The cute plaid matching envelopes makes it so cute and coordinating. I was able to whip these cards together so quickly and it was awesome. To just relax and craft my Paper Pumpkin Kit is amazing. I am really looking forward to Paper Pumpkin even more lately.

Today is the last day to get signed up for the December Paper Pumpkin Kit. Click here to get signed up! I have been told that it won’t be cards but rather a project. This intrigues me and I can’t wait to see what it is. I’ll be posting the unboxing on my YouTube Channel once it arrives. Can’t wait! Paper Pumpkin also makes the perfect little gift for someone. It comes with everything you need in the kit as well as directions!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 7 2018

December 2018 Free Stamp Set of the Month!!!

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Are you ready for it??? The December 2018 Free Stamp Set of the Month is…….

I think I might be the last one to realize that Buffalo Check is HOT HOT HOT right now! I do know that there is a lot of Buffalo Check and Gingham coming in the Occasions Mini Catalog in January so I thought why not get the party started this month. The Buffalo Check Stamp Set is a background stamp that you can stamp in any color!!! You can earn this set for FREE all month long when you place an order of $75 or more (before shipping or tax) online or in person! This offer is exclusively through me. Click here to start shopping!!!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I have my last stamp class of the year tomorrow and while I’ll miss all my stampers, I am excited for a little break and family time for the Holidays. Of course, I’ll still be working to finish up some projects and prepare for January too!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura