Feb 7 2018

A Stepped Up Candle Card!!!

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

Yesterday, I shared the candle creations that can be made with the Picture Perfect Birthday Stamp Set!!! Check that one out here! Today, I’m going to show another variation of the card and a stepped up candle card version!

For this card, I went with more feminine colors! Also, rather than using designer paper, I added some ribbon! This is just to show how to get the same look but with whatever you have on hand!!! Also, I added wicks and a glow with Wink of Stella!

I started with a Peek-A-Boo Peach card base! Next, I took a piece of Berry Burst (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped the birthday greeting along the bottom in Berry Burst Ink! Again, be sure to start the greeting falling off the ends so that the greeting looks like it continues! Just above the greeting, I tied some Peek-A-Boo Peach Striped Ribbon around it. Next, I added this piece to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! I used those so that it would look smooth since the ribbon is on the lower end!

Finally, I took a piece of Whisper White (4-3/4″ x 2-1/2″) to stamp my candles on. I used the Picture Perfect Birthday Stamp Set and Berry Burst and Peek-A-Boo Peach Ink Pads. The candles were stamped starting in the middle and working my way to the edges. Also, I did them at an angle because stamping them perfectly straight and in line would have never happened! 🙂 The flames were stamped in Crushed Curry and then I added the little star burst border along the bottom in Berry Burst!

Now for the stepped up version!!! Using a Basic Black Marker, I added little wicks to each candle. Just a simple little black mark for each candle. To finish off each flame, I went over them with the Wink of Stella Pen for some shine! I love the little bit sparkle and shine it adds! Once I finished all of the stamping, I added this piece to the card front! Just perfect!!!

Which variation do you prefer?? Yesterday’s designer series paper simple candle card or today’s ribbon stepped up with wicks and shine candle card?? Let me know in the comments below!! Also, be sure to check out the Video Tutorial showcasing all the candle fun!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Feb 6 2018

Technique Tuesday – Candle Creations!!!

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! This one is rather simple and super fun! I’m sharing some candle creations using the Picture Perfect Birthday Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog. This Suite is my favorite by far and I just can’t put it down!

This quick and simple card is perfect for a Man Card but stay tuned to the card I’m going to show tomorrow which is more feminine and changed up a little! Both of these styles of cards are great for making multiples to have on hand all year long!!!

I started with a Lemon Lime Twist card base. Next, I stamped the greeting all along the top and bottom in Bermuda Bay Ink using the Picture Perfect Birthday Stamp Set! Be sure to start stamping on the edge with the greeting hanging off some so that it looks like the greeting continues on and on! Then, I added a piece of the Picture Perfect Party Designer Series Paper (5-1/4″ x 3″) in the center.

Then I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock (2-1/2″ x 4-3/4″) and stamped the candles. There are 3 styles of candles in the set – solid, dots, and stripes. So while each candle can be stamped alone, there are also combinations that can be created. Simply stamp the solid image off once onto scrap paper and then onto your project. Then stamp the patterned candle in full strength! Be sure to check out the video tutorial below to see these fun combinations! I stamped the center candle first and then worked my way out from either side. I found that this helped me with my spacing. Another tip was that I stamped them a little angled on purpose because I knew I wouldn’t be able to get them perfectly lined up straight and even! After stamping the candles in Bermuda Bay and Lemon Lime Twist Ink, I stamped the flames in Crushed Curry Ink. Once I was finished stamping, I added this to the card front! Check back tomorrow to see a few ways I stepped up this card with some variations! You can even join my mailing list here so you don’t miss out!

If you would like to see this all in action, check out the Video Tutorial 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

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Picture Perfect Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Picture Perfect Party 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad

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Feb 5 2018

January 2018 Paper Pumpkin – Heartfelt Love Notes!!!

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and I love how Paper Pumpkin always has me covered each year! Check out last year’s here! Here is the January 2018 Paper Pumpkin Kit which is called Heartfelt Love Notes!!!! Check out the unboxing video here!

I love the little foil hearts and black and white with a pop of pink and purple! The foil is almost a rose gold color and it’s just stunning!!! I stamped all of the greeting labels with the Rich Razzleberry Ink Spot that came in the kit! Then I layered the banner, vellum and labels onto the front of each pocket card base!

Next, I stamped all of the envelopes with the little heart that says, “To” and I stamped all the card inserts with the envelope and greeting. Woot Woot for not having to write out Valentine’s a million times! 🙂

I made treats for all of my nieces and nephews so I didn’t tie bows on the card with the ribbon. This allowed me to use the ribbon to tie the candy bags as well!

Here are all my treats and Valentine’s! I tired out these new kisses which are Cupcake flavored and Caramel filled! Both are amazing and I highly recommend them! Yum!

If you would like to sign up and get the February Paper Pumpkin Kit, click here to join in the fun!!! You can also purchase a pre-paid subscription now during Sale-A-Bration and earn freebies too!! Click here to check out the subscriptions! With Paper Pumpkin, you can pay as your go or purchase the pre-paid subscriptions. You can skip a month or cancel at any time! It’s a fun little surprise in the mailbox each month including stamps, ink, and everything you need except scissors! I have really enjoyed these little kits that are quick and simple to put together.

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Feb 2 2018

February Free Stamp Set of The Month!!!

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday and Happy February! I’m excited because the Olympics are this month!!! Woot Woot! Let me know in the comments if you are a big Olympics fan too!!! Today, I’m sharing the February Free Stamp Set of the Month…..drum roll……

The Fruit Basket Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog is the February Free Stamp Set!!! I thought this little set of fruit was just adorable and makes me think of Spring and Summer! It can’t get here fast enough! All orders placed this month (online or at one of my events) totaling $75 or more before tax and shipping will earn this set for Free! This set will come separate from your order if you place the order online! Click here to start shopping and earning!

There are lots of fabulous deals going on this month!!! Sale-A-Bration is still going on all month long which means a free item for every $50 spent! My favorites and customer favorites so far have been Heartfelt Blooms Stamp Set, Shimmer Ribbon, and Lots of Lavender Stamp Set. If you would like to see some samples using those click here, here, and here!

Don’t forget about Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers too for orders in increments of $40.00! I had 4 fabulous stampers earn $40 Gift Certificates in January….perfect timing for Sale-A-Bration! 🙂

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! If you are a football fan….enjoy! If not, happy crafting while everyone else watches! I think I will be stamping a kit while having it on in the background! 🙂 See you all back here on Monday!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Feb 1 2018

What’s On Your $125 Wish List???

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Today, I’m sharing a few of my favorites things! This is my pick for what I would get in my Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit if I signed up now during Sale-A-Bration!! It’s an amazing time to sign up! So….what’s on your $125 Wish List??

Do you love Stampin’ Up! products and want the best deal ever?? Now is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! and my Fabulous Friends Team!
You get to pick out $125 in any product that you wish!
PLUS any two Stamp Sets of your choice!
PLUS free shipping on your order which is a 10% savings!
All for just $99.00 (plus tax)!

A few other perks that you get when you join:
~A discount on all of your Stampin’ goodies!
~All the stamping fun you can handle!
~Access to pre-orders and new releases of product before others!
~The fun and fellowship of the Fabulous Friends Team!
~Being a part of an amazing company that is celebrating 30 years!

If I was a New Stamper, I picked the items in the photo above because I thought they were a great start for the beginner! This totals exactly $125.00!!!

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If I was a seasoned stamper and had a nice collection of items but decided I wanted to enjoy the discount and have fun, I would pick the items in the photo above!!! I added in some Baker’s Twine to get closer to the total which you could pick any color you wish! This kit totals $124.50!

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Stampin’ Blends Markers Collection

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Basic Black Baker’s Twine

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I really struggled on my picks for the 2 Free Stamp Sets! Of course, the most expensive ones is the best way to go! I went with Petal Palette and then I was back and forth on Beautiful Day or Magical Day! They are both super fabulous!

What are you picks??? Let me know what you would love to spend $125 on! Let me know in the comments below!

See all these goodies in action in my Video Tutorial below or click here! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it! I post a video every Tuesday and Thursday so subscribe so you don’t miss out out on any of them!

If you have any questions at all, please reach out to me! I’m always happy to answer them!
If you would like to join Stampin’ Up and my Fabulous Friends Team, click here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 31 2018

Lots of Lavender!!!

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

Yesterday I shared a fun way to use the Lots of Lavender Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set which you can see here! Today, I’m coloring with the set!

I just love flowers and since this card doesn’t have a greeting on the front, it can be used for lots of occasions! What occasion would you use it for – Thinking of You, Sympathy, Birthday, Anniversary, etc?? Let me know in the comments below!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Next, I took a piece of Rich Razzleberry cardstock (4″ x 5-1/4″) and embossed the left side with the New Petal Pair Embossing Folder. That little side border of texture is super fabulous!! Before adding this piece of the front of the card, I wrapped some Organza Ribbon around it and tied it into a knot!

For the focal point, I took a piece of Whisper White and stamped the lavender bouquet from the Sale-A-Bration Lot of Lavender Stamp Set. It was stamped in Memento Black Ink since I used the Stampin’ Blends to color in the flowers! I used Rich Razzleberry for the lavender, Old Olive for the greenery, and Bermuda Bay for the ribbon! After coloring the flowers, I added this to a layer of Old Olive cardstock and then added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! This gives it some more texture and a smooth look over the ribbon and embossed portion. Adding the Metallic Enamel Shapes is optional for a little bling……or necessary if you need to cover up a boo boo. I won’t say why I added them! 😉 You can guess and let me know in the comments though!

I know I love all the flower stamps but this one is super fun because it’s FREE with Sale-A-Bration and it can be colored in or stamped for color with the other images in the set! The versatility of the set is just amazing!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jan 30 2018

Technique Tuesday – Some Things Are Just Meant To Be!!!

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! This greeting is like my favorite of all time, I think! Some Things Are Just Meant To Be…Like The Two Of You Together! Come on now, aren’t you loving this?? I think it will be great for engagement, wedding, and anniversary!

I started with a Calypso Coral card base. Next, I took the Lots of Labels Framelits and die cut some of the Lemon Lime in the Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack and some Whisper White! Depending on how much you want to show between the layers, you can pick the size of framelit.

Now for the focal point, I stamped it all in Memento Black Ink! The greeting was stamped in the middle from the Petal Palette Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog and the floral edge pieces are from the Lots of Lavender Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set. Get the Petal Palette Bundle, save 10% and earn the Lots of Lavender Stamp Set for Free! How fabulous is that?!?!?! Woot woot! Using the images in the Lots of Lavender Stamp Set, I added color to the flowers with Calypso Coral and Lemon Lime Twist! The cool thing about these images are that they are textured and not a perfect match. This makes it easier to stamp and gives it a watercolor look almost. Tip: The greenery has a stamp for the top and the bottom so if it looks like it totally doesn’t line up, try the other side!!

After finishing the stamping and coloring, I added ribbon from the Sale-A-Bration Shimmer Ribbon Pack to the back as well as some Silver Sequin Trim! Simply start on one end and secure it with Stampin’ Dimensonals, run it to the other side and make a loop and secure it with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Keep filling in until you have a loop on either side and the ends on opposite sides. Once all the ribbon is secure, peel off the Stampin’ Dimensionals and add it to the card front. I had a few sequins fall off the ends so I added those around the base with the Fine Tip Glue Pen.

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jan 29 2018

Birds On A Branch!!!

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!!! I had a wonderful weekend stamping with an amazing group of ladies on Saturday Morning, celebrating my Mother In Law’s birthday, and going to IKEA for some baby stuff!!! 🙂 Now it’s back to the work week and fun stamping time! Let’s start with this fun Birds on a Branch card!

I started with a Melon Mambo card base and layered on a piece of Tangerine Tango measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Then I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″ and stamped all over it. Using Memento Black Ink, I stamped the images from the Bird Banter Stamp Set! Then using the Stampin’ Blends, I colored everything in. I used different color combinations – Rich Razzleberry, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, and Pumpkin Pie!

For the greeting, I added a strip of Painted with Love Designer Series Paper and stamped the greeting on Melon Mambo! I finished off each card with some Enamel Shapes for texture! These cards were super fun, I couldn’t not take a photo of all the different combinations! Enjoy!

Some of the flowers, I did in 2 and 3 tone colors!!! I really had lots of fun! Let’s be honest, when you are coloring this many, you get bored and need to mix it up!

I hope this inspires you with your coloring!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jan 26 2018

My Mom’s Birthday Card!!!

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday everyone!!! Today, I thought I would share my Mom’s Birthday Card that I made for her!!! I thought this little piggy was just adorable and while the card doesn’t say Happy Birthday on the front, it was the perfect greeting!

It was perfect and she loved it which makes it all amazing!!!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Next, I layered on a piece of Crumb Cake after running it through the Big Shot in the Pinewood Plank Embossing Folder. Now for the focal point of the little piggy! I stamped him…..or her from the The Little Piggy Stamp Set in Memento Black Ink! Using the Stampin’ Blends, I colored it all in. I used Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, and Pool Party. Check out this video for a tutorial on the blending!

After coloring the piggy and all, I layered it onto a piece of Pool Party cardstock and added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Next, I thought that the flower needed a cute center so I added a Clear Epoxy Jewel! Just perfect!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Stamping with a fabulous group of ladies is on my to-do list which makes me happy and my heart full!!!

Don’t forget that Sale-A-Bration is still going on so you can earn a free item for every $50 you spend! Woot Woot! Of course, there is always earning Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers and even the January Free Stamp Set of the Month! See you back here on Monday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jan 25 2018

Birthday Wishes For You!!!

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Laura’s Free Stamp Set for January is the Birthday Wishes For You Stamp Set!!! This stamp set can be earned with a $75 order (before shipping and tax) placed online or at one of my events. Click here to start shopping to earn your free set!

The one thing that I love about this card is that it’s quick, simple, and can be changed up to any color you wish! If you have a lot of red cardstock on hand, make red ones. If you need masculine ones, use masculine colors! It’s so easy and fun!

First, I started with a Lemon Lime Twist card base. Then I stamped the banner greeting from the Birthday Wishes For You Stamp Set three times on the bottom right and 3 times on the upper right. The greeting was stamped twice before going back to the Basic Black Ink to give a variation of color. Notice that the third one isn’t really showing but that all depends on where it is stamped or the placement of the designer paper. If you want to stop at just stamping it twice, you certainly can!

Next, I stamped the large birthday greeting from the Birthday Wishes For You Stamp Set on a piece of Tutti-Frutti Designer Series Paper measuring 3″ x 4-1/4″ using Basic Black Ink! One ink pad makes for few supplies to get out which is even more fabulous! After stamping it, I added this piece to the center of the card. Then using some of the Pick A Pattern Designer Washi Tape, I added a strip to the top and bottom of the designer paper. I just ripped it on both ends so no need for scissors to get a nice clean cut! To finish off the card, I added some Basic Black Baker’s Twine along the inside of the card and tied it into a bow! I just love it!!!

Here is another sample in Peek-A-Boo Peach too! No matter what color, this card is just fabulous! What color would you use?? Let me know in the comments below! Don’t forget that you can earn this set for Free with a $75 order this month!!!! Click here to start shopping!