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!

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

Product List

Birthday Wishes For You Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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Tutti-Frutti 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[145606]

Pick A Pattern Washi Tape

[144166]

Basic Black Baker’s Twine

[134576]

Jan 24 2018

Pink & Gray Warm The Heart!!!

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

This card with the pink & gray warm the heart. It just feels so warm and like a big hug! I have really liked using the Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set Heartfelt Blooms for cards like this! That floral image and the 3 amazing greetings are just perfect!

I started with a Smoky Slate card base. Next, I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″ and stamped the Watercolor Wash Stamp Set all over in Blushing Bride Ink. Using the Heartfelt Blooms Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set, I stamped the floral image and greeting in Basic Gray Ink. I added some of the Gray Ribbon from the Sale-A-Bration Shimmer Ribbon Pack around the cardstock between the two images and tied it into a knot. Then I layered this onto a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Finally, I added this layer to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a some texture.

I thought it needed a little bit more so I ended up adding the three little Pearls as well. Do you think it’s too much or just right? Let me know in the comments below!

This card uses a lot of Sale-A-Bration items which is even more fabulous because those are FREE! Stamping is always more fun with free stuff! Both the Heartfelt Blooms Stamp Set and Shimmer Ribbon Pack (3 rolls) are at the $50 level! Stock up on cardstock or get a few items on that wish list and then enjoy these freebies so you can make this card! Click here to start shopping!!! Don’t forget that orders in increments of $40 will earn Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers and orders of $75 or more will earn my Free Stamp Set of the Month too!!! So much amazing stuff going on this month!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Watercolor Wash Clear-Mount Background Stamp

[139538]

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131172]

Heartfelt Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[147202]

Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140932]

3/8″ (1 Cm) Shimmer Ribbon Pack

[147243]

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

Jan 23 2018

Technique Tuesday – Brusho Color Palette!!!

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know what that means…..I have a fabulous technique to share with you today!!! I’m showing your how to create a Brusho Color Palette!!! I prefer to have more control and precision with my crafting so I love coloring with Brusho like this!!!

I love the rustic look of this card with that metal shine from the silver embossing and bold color from the Brusho Crystal Colour. Let’s get started!!

I started with a Island Indigo card base. Next, I layered on a piece of the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper. For the greeting, I took a strip of Pear Pizzaz cardstock and stamped the greeting from the Beautiful Day Stamp Set in the Occasions Mini Catalog. The greeting was stamped in Island Indigo Ink. Then I took some Linen Thread and wrapped it around my fingers to create the loops. I slid the loops off my fingers and placed them on the back of the greeting. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, I secured the loops all over the back and made sure the ends were held tight. The greeting was placed on the far right side of the card!

Now for that stunning flower and amazing technique using the Brusho Crystal Colour. I stamped the flower from the Beautiful Day Stamp Set in Versamark Ink onto Watercolor Paper. Then I added Silver Embossing Powder and set it with the Heat Tool. Be sure to firmly stamp the flower since the watercolor paper is textured but of course don’t press so hard that you rock or end up with Versamark Ink all over. 🙂 It’s a delicate balance.

For the color palettes, I took a clear block, tapped a little Brusho Crystal Color onto it and added some drops of water from an Aqua Painter. Then I used the Aqua Painter to color the flower. I used the Brilliant Blue, Moss Green, and Yellow! To be honest, I prefer to use the green in this way because of the color combination used to create the green. I find that when I tap it on the purples and yellows pop too much and I prefer a more green look. After coloring the flower and allowing it to dry, I added some Stampin’ Dimensionals and placed it on the left hand side of the card!

Happy Stampin’
~Laura
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Jan 22 2018

Golden Hearts are Best!!!

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!!! These golden hearts just make me happy. Look at that bling and shine!!!

I love the simple greeting on this card that makes it not so lovey dovey for Valentine’s Day! You can check out a few others I have done here and here! Valentine’s Day is a holiday I love to show how much someone means to me but I don’t always want it to be all mushy!

For this card, I started with a Whisper White card base. Then I layered a piece of Rich Razzleberry (4″ x 5-1/4″) and a piece of the Painted With Love Designer Series Paper (3-3/4″ x 5″)! Simple and easy to assemble!

For the greeting, I used the Label Me Pretty Stamp Set and coordinating Pretty Label Punch (Bundle & Save 10%). I stamped the greeting in Melon Mambo Ink onto Whisper White. Then I punched it out with the 1-1/4″ Circle Punch. Next, I layered that onto a Melon Mambo circle punched out with the 1-1/2″ Circle Punch. Finally, I added this to a piece of Calypso Coral that was stamped with the detailed label in Rich Razzleberry Ink and punched out with the Pretty Label Punch. All of these layers were put together with Snail Adhesive. Next, I flipped the greeting over and added loops of Gold Sequin Trim and secured them in place with Stampin’ Dimensionals! I added this to the lower right corner of my card!

This card was really easy to create so it would be perfect for making multiples! The Painted With Love Designer Paper has lots of different prints that you could mix and match as well. Want to see all the sheets on a full scale? Check out this video!

Are you a big fan of Valentine’s Day or not really? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

[145580]

Label Me Pretty Clear-Mount Bundle

[145305]

Gold Sequin Trim

[132983]

1-1/4″ Circle Punch

[119861]

1-1/2″ Circle Punch

[138299]

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126948]

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126950]

Jan 19 2018

Girls Night Out Stampin’ Fun!!!

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

Happy Friday, everyone!!! Last week was my big Girls Night Out Stamp Event which is always a hit and lots of fun! The weather changed some of that and made the evening session a little trickier! Boo Winter! When Stampin’ Up! comes out with a new catalog, I like to have one of these events to show everything off!!!

I love having this event each time. There is so much fun and excitement and its a great way for me to spoil my stampers!!! Starting in the living room, I have a table with cards on display, upcoming class samples, and the new kits! The Perennial Birthday Card Kit and the Lots of Happy All Inclusive Kit were both on display! I love love love the Perennial Kit because it’s so beautiful and the box is super handy and cute!

On the TV, I have photos of the samples cycling through. If you watch the TV long enough, all of the samples will show. Of course, touching and feeling the samples is totally different! 🙂 There are catalogs on the coffee table as well as the famous prize baskets! Everyone gets an item for coming! Did I mention I love spoiling my stampers?!?! When someone orders, books a party, joins Stamp Club, or joins Stampin’ Up, they get a second item from the blue basket or they can upgrade to one item from the purple basket. There are stamps, designer paper, scrap bags, (filled with designer paper, cardstock, and ribbon), ribbons, and more in the prize baskets!

Then moving into the hallway, there is a table with lots of product on display. I have designer paper showing. If you would like to see any of the Occasions Mini Catalog Designer Paper on a full scale, check out my videos I did here! The Stamparatus and Brusho Crystal Colour were on display to play with and check out too!

Then for the final treat…..the kitchen! Of course there are yummy sweet treats!!! There is also a table for creating the 2 make-and-take projects! One of them was a Birthday Card and the other said You’re the Best which is great for Valentine’s Day or any occasion!

Now for everyone that doesn’t live nearby or couldn’t attend due to the weather, I have a little treat for you!!! THIS WEEKEND (ending on Sunday at midnight), you can earn double Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers. Click here to start shopping!

Happy Stampin’! Have an amazing weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday!

~Laura

Jan 18 2018

Shades of Pink Washi Tape!!!

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

If you know me even a little, you know I love all shades of PINK!!! The Washi Tape Basics Pack 1 is just that and I’m in love! Don’t worry, Basics Pack 2 is shades of green and Basics Pack 3 is shades of blue. Recreate this card with any of those for lots of fun!

I started with a Berry Burst card base and layered on a piece of Flirty Flamingo measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″! Next, I took a piece of Whisper White (3-3/4″ x 5″) and added the washi tape from the Basics Pack 1. There are 5 rolls in the pack and each are a different shade, pattern, and width which makes this even more fun. I used all 5 but using just 2 or 3 would be cool too! I found that starting in the middle and working my way out was best for spacing. Ripping the ends of the washi tape made this quick and simple too!

The washi tape layer was added to the card front and then I worked on the greeting. For the greeting, I die cut the Whisper White with the Stitched Shapes Framelits and the Flirty Flamingo with the Layering Ovals Framelits. I used the greeting from the Jar of Love Stamp Set and stamped it in Berry Burst Ink. Then I placed the greeting upside down and placed some Berry Burst Metallic Edge Ribbon on one end with a little bit peaking out. I added a Stampin’ Dimensional to hold it in place. Then I took it across and looped it on the opposite side of the oval and secured it with another Stampin’ Dimensional. I did this until I had two loops and the ends on opposite sides. I added a few more Stampin’ Dimensionals to even things out and make sure I had it all secure. I’m an over user of those things anyway! Then I added the greeting to the card front and finished it off with some Rhinestone bling!!!

What Pack of Washi Tape would you use the most – Pinks, Blues, or Greens?? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Basics Pack 1 Washi Tape

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Berry Burst 3/8″ (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon

[145489]

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

Jar Of Love Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141587]

Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad

[144083]

Jan 17 2018

Black & White With A Pop of Red!!!

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

Last week, I showed off the NEW Brusho Crystal Colour and ways to color with it!!! This fabulous black & white with a pop of red was created using the Brusho Crystal Colour as well! That vibrant background

I started with a Whisper White card base. Next, I layered on a piece of Silver Foil Paper measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and Petal Passion Designer Series Paper (3-3/4″ x 5″). This can all be done while waiting for the focal point to dry! 🙂

Using a piece of Watercolor Paper measuring 3-3/4″ x 3″, I wet the entire thing with an Aqua Painter. Then I tapped the Red Brusho Crystal Colour over the top. A little bit goes a long way…..trust me. I love bold vibrant colors and like 8 drops of the powder is perfect! At this point, I used the Aqua Painter to color in the entire piece of paper. If you wish to have a more swish swish look or just the dotted looked, leave it as is. It really is fun how many different ways it can be used! After allowing it to dry, I stamped the dots from the Beautiful Day Stamp Set in Versamark all over. Then I poured Clear Embossing Powder over the top and set it with the Heat Tool. This is how I got those shiny dots!

Next, I added some Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon around the card and tied the two ends on the right hand side with a little bit of Silver Metallic Thread. For the greeting, I stamped it from the Beautiful Day Stamp Set in Basic Black Ink. I used the Pretty Label Punch to get those nice rounded ends. After stamping the greeting, just turn the punch upside down and slide the greeting in from the top so only one side is in the punch. Punch and then rotate to do the other side. I added the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals and used them to add the watercolor paper to the card front!

Check out the Post & Video I posted last week to see more on Brusho Crystal Colour and tips and tricks!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jan 16 2018

Technique Tuesday – Blending Butterflies!!!

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know what that means…..I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! I’m blending butterflies with Watercolor Pencils and a Blender Pen and oh how stunning do they look……

Don’t you think this looks super real and gorgeous?? I love it! Then I did the blue/purple one for the video and fell deeper in love!!! There are so many ways to color stamped images and while the latest one is fun, sometimes its great to play with your favorite. I have colored this butterfly with the New Brusho Crystal Colour (see here) and now I did this one. Honestly, I think I prefer Watercolor Pencils! I try to mix things up and try it all to show you!

The card base is Daffodil Delight. Then, I took a piece of Whisper White (3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″) and stamped the butterfly and greeting from the Beautiful Day Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog! I used Archival Black Ink since I am watercoloring. Next, I used the Watercolor Pencils and just added in some color. I used Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, and Daffodil Delight for this card!

After adding all the color, I started with the lightest and blended with the Blender Pen. I kept the yellow in place in the center. Then I blended and smeared around the Pumpkin Pie. Making sure to clean the pen tip in between so the color didn’t super mix together. Then I blended the red starting on the outside and then smearing with the orange in middle. I just love how it turned out!

Next, I layered this piece onto some Basic Black measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. I tied some Basic Black Shimmer Ribbon around it between the butterfly and greeting for a little pop and texture. Then I added this piece to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals!!!

Here is the finished card from the one I did on the video below! I used Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay, and Rich Razzleberry for this one! LOVE IT!!! Which one is your favorite – Yellow/Red/Orange or Blues/Purple?? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

Beautiful Day Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[145915]

Watercolor Pencils

[141709]

Blender Pens

[102845]

Basic Black 3/8″ Shimmer Ribbon

[144129]

Jan 15 2018

You Are The Best!!!

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!!! Today’s I’m sharing this “You Are The Best” card which is perfect for Valentine’s Day without being all lovey dovey! It can also be used any time of the year!!!

This card was super simple and with the fabulous Sale-A-Bration Happy Wishes Stamp Set you can mix and match greetings! This is one of the stamp sets that you can get for FREE with a $100 order. This set has 16 stamps in it. There is a large “best” and “happy” and then lots of greetings that coordinate. I love it! Stamp the large greeting in black or gray and color it in or just stamp it in any color!

I started with a Whisper White card base measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″. The fold is on the left hand side and I went with this style so that I could tie the ribbon around the left side. This way I used less ribbon than if I wrapped it around the 5-1/2″ part of the card. I used the Fresh Fig Sheer Ribbon and tied it around to the inside of the card and into a knot on the front! Next, I layered on a piece of the Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper measuring 4″x 3″. With this size divisible by 12″, I got 12 of these pieces out of one sheet.

For the greeting, I used the Layering Ovals Framelits. The scallop circle was cut in Melon Mambo and the the smooth oval in Whisper White. Then, I stamped the greeting from the Happy Wishes Stamp Set in Fresh Fig Ink. I added the greeting to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! I love being able to mix and match the greeting to create lots of different styles of cards like this. Another fun change, I used Gold Metallic Ribbon and Calypso Coral Sheer Ribbon on other samples! I love having the ability to mix and match!

Want to check out more samples using the Painted With Love Designer Paper, click here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

[145580]

Fresh Fig 1/8″ Sheer Ribbon

[144174]

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad

[144082]

Happy Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[147227]

Jan 12 2018

January Free Stamp Set of the Month!!!

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

Happy Friday!!! I realized I never did the reveal of the January Free Stamp Set of the Month!!! This month it is…….drum roll…….

The Birthday Wishes For You Stamp Set is one of the NEW sets from the Occasions Mini Catalog. Birthday cards are something I am making all the time and this set is going to coming in handy!!!

PLACE an order of $75.00 or more (before shipping and tax) thru my on-line store or at one of my events (click here to start shopping) between now and the end of January! When you do this, you will earn the NEW Birthday Wishes For You Stamp Set that is in the Occasions Mini Catalog for FREE. This offer is exclusively available for orders placed through me. You will receive your Free Stamp Set after your order is placed. It will arrive separate from your order placed online.

PLEASE REMEMBER! If your order is $150 or more (before shipping and tax), you will earn Hostess Rewards and you will automatically qualify for the free bonus stamp set, Birthday Wishes For You Stamp Set.

Of course don’t forget that Sale-A-Bration is going on now till the end of March as well. Every $50 order (increments of $50) will earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item from the brochure. This year there are even 2 special items for the $100 level so you can pick one of those with a $100 order or 2 of the $50 level items! There is something for everyone including stamps, ribbon, card kits, and more!

Click here to start shopping and earning FREE stuff! Have a fabulous weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura