Happy Friday!!! Do you have big plans this weekend?? I hope you have an amazing one but first I wanted to give a little Laura’s Loyal Stampers Update!!! I created this program to reward all of you for being loyal to me! I want you to know that I appreciate you so very much. Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers are given for every $40 in orders. This means if you order $43 you will earn 1 Sticker and if you order $80 you will earn 2 Stickers. I keep track of your stickers for you and when you earn 10, you earn a $40 Gift Certificate from me!!!
Each month I calculate the stickers and send out Gift Certificates. These above were from a few months ago because I tend to forget to take photos! 🙂 If you ever wonder how many stickers you have, feel free to reach out!!! If you have a Gift Certificate, you can use it towards a class or an order! If you aren’t local, just email me your order, I’ll take the amount off and you can pay the overage if there is any! It’s that simple!
Here’s to another fabulous year of Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers in action! Also, your stickers never expire so it doesn’t matter if it takes you 3 months or 3 years to earn your 10 stickers! Woot Woot! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and if you want to start earning stickers, click here to start shopping!
I am starting a bit of a new series called Laura’s Quick Tips because I feel like I have so many cool little things that make life easier and I wanted to share. Some are things I do and didn’t think to share. Some are new things I learned….even I still have lots to learn! Some are questions I have gotten from all of you and thought I would share the answers because surely someone else wondered the same thing!
Do you hate licking envelopes?? Have you tried using a wet paper towel but hate how it slowly falls apart or makes a wet mess all over? I have the perfect solution for you. Use you Aqua Painter to add the perfect amount of water to the seal and you are all set!!! It’s so easy and doesn’t make a mess. I….correction my husband sealed all of my Christmas Cards this way and it was so quick. I even said, “are you sure you got them all?” since he was done so fast. It was amazing. Normally he does use the paper towel and he said this was so much easier and less messy. I call that a win!
If you would like to see 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 Wednesday!!! It’s the calm between 2 storms….or so they say! We had a snow all weekend this past weekend and supposedly rain and snow are coming this weekend. Who’s ready for Spring??? 63 More Days….not that I’m counting! In the meantime, being stuck inside means more time for cuddles and crafting, right? What do you do when you are stuck inside from a winter storm? Let me know in the comments below – Bake, Watch Movies, Craft, Clean, Nap??
I am loving Butterflies right now! They are so fun because they look fabulous in every color. I think they are the perfect sign of Spring which I can’t wait for! They are also so uplifting and beautiful which makes them perfect for any occasion. As you can see here I used the Butterfly Gala Stamp Set and coordinating punch! The inspiration for the colors came from the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper and Sale-A-Bration Ribbon Pack. These have Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Grapefruit Grove, Highland Heather, and Lemon Lime Twist in them. So much coordination to make it super easy!
I started with the card base in the 5 colors mentioned above. Next, I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and adhered a strip of the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper measuring 4″ x 2″. Then using the Butterfly Gala Stamp Set, I stamped the greeting in the lower portion. Some of them I stamped in the lower right corner and others I stamped under the designer paper. I used the coordinating ink color with the designer paper and ribbon. You could always mix and match colors for even more options!
For the butterflies, it is super easy to create lots of them because each time you stamp and punch you are getting 2 butterflies. The stamps are connected featuring both a big and small butterfly. I simply stamped twice for each card. The stamped image lines up perfectly in the punch as well. Each card has 4 butterflies – 3 on the outside and the 4th one on the inside! Some of the cards, I put a piece of Whisper White on the inside (4″ x 5-1/4″) and then placed the butterfly on it. This makes it pop more and also white to write on.
Also, I mixed an matched the butterflies. Some of the cards have 2 little on the front with 1 big butterfly and others have 2 big and 1 little! It’s so much fun to play with these and get different looks with the same stamp set. There are also 4 different types of butterflies in the set too! I love it!!! Bring on all of the butterflies!
Order the Butterfly Gala Stamp Set & Punch Bundle and Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper! Pick out another $4 in goodies like an ink pad, Snail Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, or cardstock and get the Ribbon for FREE with Sale-A-Bration!!! Click the supply list below!
Today, I’m sharing the last of the designer series paper reveals for the Occasions Mini Catalog!!! This is the Floral Romance Specialty Designer Paper which is so elegant, soft, and pretty. There are sheets of vellum in this pack too!!! If you want to check out other paper reveals, click here!
Of course you all know I’m in love because it has flowers. I will say I’m even more in love because it has masculine prints as well so this paper is all kinds of versatile. That wood grain print and those greenery prints are perfect for man cards! I love it! The vellum sheets give such a beautiful soft look that is just stunning too! Can’t wait to start playing with this paper!
If you would like to see all of these sheets 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 Monday!!! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I’m so excited to share this card because I made this one and I super struggle with Man Cards!
This card is quick and simple and simple and masculine. I just love bling, ribbons, and pinks so much that I struggle with masculine cards a lot. When I create a good one, I tend to make LOTS to use all year long.
I started with a Mossy Meadow card base. Next, I took a piece of the Wood Textures Designer Paper (3″ x 4″) and stamped the tree from the Rooted In Nature Stamp Set. I used Mossy Meadow Ink for all of the images on this card. Then, I placed (NOT adhered…yet) this onto a piece of Crumb Cake measuring 4″ x 4″. I stamped the greeting from Picture Perfect Birthday along the top and bottom. I really really wanted my Stamparatus to work for the greeting and just notch the platform down for each greeting but the greeting was too long and the spacing was odd. Soooooo I just thought I would wing it and it was fabulous but this is also why I suggest not adhering it till after your greeting is stamped. Simply place the stamped designer paper on it so you can line things up. Then hold your breath and stamp. Just kidding it’s only 3 times and it’s okay if they aren’t perfectly straight across or evenly spaced. Mine sure aren’t and it’s still fabulous! Also, always remember there are 2 sides to every piece of paper! 😉
After stamping the greeting, added the stamped designer paper and adhere it to the card front! For the finishing touch, I tied some Linen Thread along the spine of the card, looping around 3 times. Since linen thread is so thin, I always double knot it before tying the bow! This way it is nice and tight around the card and if you think bows are not masculine, you can leave it as a knot.
Check out the supply list below to recreate this card for all of the men in your life! Also, if you purchase all the supplies to make this card, you will earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item! Woot Woot!!!
Happy Friday everyone! Who’s ready for the weekend??? My hand is up for sure! I love weekends relaxing a home with Brad and little Claire! She’s always doing something new and it’s so exciting to see. Plus baby snuggles are the best! Before we start the weekend though, I wanted to share a little Fun on Friday….after all it is Sale-A-Bration time!!
Don’t forget that the Free Stamp Set of the Month is the NEW Piece of Cake Stamp Set! Any orders of $75 or more in the month of January will earn this set. I also wanted to point out that if you order multiple times and it totals $75 by month end, that still counts! Of course with Sale-A-Bration, you will earn a Free item at $50 and $100 so there is free stuff all over the place! Click here to start earning!
With Sale-A-Bration, there are so many ways to earn goodies. As a customer, you can earn free product at every $50 spent. As a hostess, you can earn an additional $25 in Free Product when the party/order totals $250 or more. That is on top of the hostess goodies you already are earning. This can be a single order or gather some friends and combine the orders. I also do private classes where you and your friends gather for some fun stamping! Are you loving everything in the Occasions Mini Catalog and want to enjoy Sale-A-Bration to the fullest???? Join Stampin’ Up! and my Fabulous Friends Family now and get it all! When you join during Sale-A-Bration, you get to pick out $175 in any product you would like for just $99 plus tax. The shipping is free so there is a 10% savings already! Also, this year, you can add on this amazing Craft & Carry Tote to your kit and pay just $129!!! Woot Woot! I have to say this bag is amazing! I may be a bit of a bag lady but I would join again just for this bag. Click here to join in the fun with me and my stamping girls! Have some questions you would like answered first? Of course I would love to answer any and all of them so just reach out!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! See you back here on Monday! Happy Stampin’
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!!!
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!
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 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! 🙂
