Nov 29 2017

Stamping With Those I Love!!!

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I love to stamp and I really love stamping with those I love too! Every year, I get together with my Mom to create her Christmas cards! I love stamping and chatting and creating together!!!

On Sunday afternoon, I took all the supplies to my parents house to make 75 Christmas Cards!!! My Mom picked 2 different samples – this one and a variation of this one! Of course, I had my husband join in the fun! Together, we had a wonderful afternoon of stamping, working together, chatting, and of course laughing!! We had a nice assembly line going on and quickly finished the stamped Bethlehem card. Then we got started on the deer in a sweater card but didn’t have enough time to finish. I also didn’t have enough ribbon for all of them!

Since, we needed to finish up the cards, I brought the goodies back on Thanksgiving! I got to stamp with my Sister and Nieces. I was tying the ribbons. The little girls were taking all the backs of the Stampin’ Dimensionals off and my sister was adding it to the card front and trimming the ribbon. Working like a team really make it go quickly. I just love sharing my love of stamping with those that I love!

Do you love stamping with friends and family or do you prefer to stamp alone? Let me know in the comments below! Most days I’m stamping alone and enjoy listening to music or having a movie going on in the background. I enjoy those days for sure but I really love stamping with others. That is probably because I love talking so much!!! 🙂

Tomorrow is the last day to earn the Basket of Wishes Stamp Set for FREE with a $75.00 order! In December, I’ll have a new stamp set picked out….stay tuned! If you have a favorite you would like it to be, let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Nov 28 2017

Technique Tuesday – Embossing Vellum!!!

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You know what that means! I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! We are embossing vellum!!!

I have been having so much fun with this Quilt Bundle! You can check out a few more samples here and here!

I started with a Pool Party card base and stamped the little flower from the Christmas Quilt Stamp Set. I stamped it in Pool Party Ink for just a subtle background look. Next, I took the dotted flower image and stamped it with VersaMark. Using White Embossing Powder, I heated the image with the Heat Tool to set it. This gives a little texture and more pop of color. Then I took a piece of Vellum cardstock (1″ x 4″) and ran it through the Big Shot in the Quilt Top Embossing Folder. I just love how it comes out all white and textured! Amazing! Vellum can be tricky because you can see adhesive through it. I only added adhesive on the left hand side where I put the flower. Between adding the flower on top and having the greeting on the left, it was nice and secure!

Now for all the decorations! I stamped the solid flower image in Blushing Bride Ink onto Whisper White scraps. Using the Quilt Builder Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%), I die cut out the 2 flowers. I simply off set the 2 flowers for that fuller look on the flower. Then I added this to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Of course, I needed even more texture but I also wanted the flower secure over the bumps of the embossed vellum. I finished that off with a little White Accent in the middle! For the greeting, I stamped it from the Beautiful Bouquet Stamp Set in Lemon Lime Twist Ink. I tied a little bow of Whisper White Baker’s Twine around the greeting and added this to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals as well.

I love that color combination of Blushing Bride, Pool Party, and Lemon Lime Twist. Soft colors but also a bit of a pop too! It’s always fun to try a new color combination!

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

Christmas Quilt Photopolymer Bundle

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Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

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Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

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White Stampin’ Emboss Powder

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Heat Tool

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Versamark Pad

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Nov 27 2017

Final 24-Hour Sale – FREE SHIPPING!!!

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! Let’s start this week off right with the final 24-Hour Sale from the Online Extravaganza!!!

I am so excited for this amazing deal today!!! It’s a great time to get those few items you need to finish a project and not worry about paying full shipping. Get a few Christmas Gifts or enjoy a little treat yourself!!! Here are a few ideas!!!

Stocking Stuffers For Others: Snail Adhesive, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals or Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen

Or stock up on your own collection of favorite adhesives and supplies!!!

Gifts Ideas for Family and Friends: Stampin’ Up’s All-Inclusive Kits are perfect for someone who has everything or wants to try some stamping a little because they come with everything but scissors…..and we all have a pair of those in the house. These are simple to create with instructions included and there aren’t a ton of supplies to spread out all over or take up lots of room! Just the basics!!

For that stamper/crafter in your life: Check out the Bundles with stamps and framelits. Get the Big Shot! Get the New Blends Markers so coloring can take place all winter long by the fire!!!

What are some of the items on your Wish List? Let me know in the comments below!!

Don’t forget that all orders of $40 will earn Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers and orders of $75 or more will earn Laura’s November Free Stamp Set of the Month which is the Basket of Wishes Stamp Set! There is so much excitement today…..and this week so stay tuned!

Happy Stampin’ and Happy Shoppin’

~Laura

Nov 24 2017

Tips for Extending Your Wink of Stella!!!

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday. The festivities continue today and through the weekend for me! 🙂 You may have missed it yesterday so I wanted to share it here on the blog! I have some tips for extending your Wink of Stella Brush today!

I just love Wink of Stella because it gives that perfect hint of shimmer to your project. It doesn’t make a glittery mess when you use it and end up all over your face. Also, the fine tip makes it easy to add shimmer to small spots! It’s perfect!!! The worst part about this pen is when it runs out. 🙂

Have no fear…..I have a solution for when you pen runs out. Simply unscrew the brush from the top. Then pop off that little black cap on the end of the barrel. The little black cap has a long tube into the barrel which will be filled with glitter. Look at all of that wasted glitter if you just tossed the pen when it seemed all out. Don’t waste the glitter!!! Just add some rubbing alcohol (70 proof or less). If the proof is higher, the alcohol will start to eat through the plastic and clog the pen. Also, be sure not to add a lot because you have to put that barrel back down in there and it will overflow. TRUST ME on that one. I did it once! 🙂

Now at the black cap back on and then screw on the brush and let the shimmer shine all over again! I have added alcohol 2 times already to my pen and it’s still looking fabulous and full of shimmer. How fabulous of a tip is this?!?!?!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Nov 23 2017

Happy Thanksgiving From Me to You!!!

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Thanksgiving to each and every one of you! You all are so amazing and I appreciate you very much!!!

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love that it is simple, low key and the main focus is food and family! That’s what I am all about. I don’t need presents and all the decorations. Just simple time spent together counting our blessings. I love having that extra reminder to think about the many blessings in our lives. Here are a few of mine!

~My family and friends and the love we have for each other

~A place to live, food to eat, clothes to wear

~A job doing what I love and loving what I do

~My health and the ability to take an adventure here and there

Of course I could go on and on because I truly feel blessed through and through! There are days where we struggle with frustrations of things around us or going on with us. Those are the days that I like to remind myself that while that thing might not be going well but that there are so many other blessings. Count your blessings today and every day!!!

I hope you all have an amazing day today! We are spending today with my family and then my husband’s family comes to town for the weekend! Let the festivities and family time begin!!!

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Nov 22 2017

All Stamping For This Bethlehem Card!!!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Sometimes I like to go with all the layers and details and sometimes it’s all stamping like in this Bethlehem card!!!

This card is super simple because it only uses one stamp set and four ink pads. All stamping and just the one layer!!!

I started with a Dapper Denim card base. Next, I cut a piece of Very Vanilla (4″ x 5-1/4″) for the front and for the inside. I did this card many times and used vanilla and white. The vanilla gives a more rustic soft tone and the white gives a brighter clean look. Since the base is rather dark/deep, I used a piece for the inside to write my message on.

Of course, don’t put the piece on the front until after you stamp! Using the Night in Bethlehem Stamp Set, I started with the village first in Crumb Cake Ink. I inked it up and stamped it three times without going back to the ink pad. This is how I got that variation of colors. Next, I stamped the star in Crushed Curry. Mary and Joseph were stamped in Dapper Denim Ink and the greeting in Chocolate Chip Ink. After all of the stamping, I adhered it to the card front and finished it off with some Rhinestones!

Every once in a while, I enjoy a simple card! Sometimes basic is just as fabulous! What about you? Do you like all the layers and foo foo or sometimes a simple stamped card? Let me know in the comments below!

Don’t forget about the Online Extravaganza going on this week! Click here to start shopping!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Night In Bethlehem Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad

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Dapper Denim Classic Stampin’ Pad

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Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad

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Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin’ Pad

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Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Nov 21 2017

Technique Tuesday – Peek Through Quilt Card!!!

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! This Peek Through Quilt Card is super cute and perfect for Christmas. Change up the colors and it would be great for many other occasions too!

From the front, it just looks super cute but then when you open it, the real WOW factor is shown off!!!

I started with a Real Red card base measuring 11″ x 4-1/4″. After folding it in half for the card base, open it back up and place it in the Big Shot with the square quilt framelit on top. This is from the Quilt Builder Framelits. I eyeballed it for placement from the top and then used Post It Notes to hold the frame in place with markings on either side to center it. Check out the video below. I did this a few times and sometimes I just eyeballed the entire placement. It still works! Just go for it!

For the decorations on the front, I used a piece of the Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper on the bottom. Next, I placed just a small piece of the Delicate White Doily on the right hand side. I was able to get 3-4 of these pieces from each doily depending on how I cut it. Simply add just a hint of adhesive at the top of the designer paper and press the doily into it. Then I tied some of the Quilted Christmas Ribbon around the card front and into a knot.

Now for the inside where all the magic is! I placed a piece of Whisper White in the center and stamped the greeting from the Christmas Quilt Stamp Set (Bundle & Save 10%) in Real Red Ink. Make sure the greeting is low enough that your greeting doesn’t get covered by the quilt square. For the quilt square, I used the Layering Squares Framelits. That scallop edge just adds even more to this warm and cozy sweet card. First, I stamped the dotted image in Real Red Ink. Then, I stamped the inserts in Pool Party and Garden Green Ink. After stamping, I added this piece to the scallop red square.

Now for the placement to the inside of the card and yet still making sure it peeks through correctly. I added adhesive to the back of the scallop and held it in front of the die cut window. Holding it there, all lined up, I shut the card and slowly pulled my fingers out. You will notice that the sample above is a hint tilted but I’m okay with that because it still lines up perfectly when closed.

Don’t forget the Online Extravaganza going on all week!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Christmas Quilt Photopolymer Bundle

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Quilted Christmas 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Quilted Christmas 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Ribbon

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Delicate White Doilies

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Layering Squares Framelits Dies

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Nov 20 2017

Stampin’ Up! Online Extravaganza!!!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday! What better way to start the week than with the Stampin’ Up Online Extravaganza!!!

Today, there are 24-hour doorbusters but the sale lasts all week long. There will be 20% off select stamp sets! Woot Woot! Great time to stock up on some favorites or use as gifts for that crafty friend!!! My stamp set favorites that are on sale include Heartfelt Sympathy and Number of Years. The Number of Years Stamp Set has that fabulous anniversary greeting that I like to use, even if I don’t use the numbers. Also, it has flowers in the set which you all know I love. You can check out some of my samples here and here!

November 20 – November 26th is the full sale with a complete list of items on sale from 10% – 50% off. To see the complete list of deals, click here – Stampin’ Up’s Sale Items!!! A few of my favorites are the Watercolor Pencils, Coffee Cup Framelits, and Enamel Shapes (Brights & Subtles). Check out some samples using the Coffee Cup Framelits here, here, and here! Let me know your favorites in the comments below!!! Click here to start shopping!

All orders in increments of $40 will earn Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers and orders of $75 or more will also earn the November Free Stamp Set of the Month from me. This month it is Basket of Wishes!!!

Stay tuned as there will be another fabulous 24-hour sale on November 27th to close out the Online Extravaganza with a bang.

Happy Stampin and Shoppin’

~Laura

Nov 17 2017

Decorated Tiny Treat Boxes!!!

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!! Today I’m sharing a cute gift packaging with the Tiny Treat Boxes!!! You can add some chocolates or other candy in there and so much more! Cute little gift for a hostess or at each spot at a party!

Isn’t it adorable??? It’s super simple to create as well. Mix up the designer paper for any occasion too!

I started by popping up the Clear Tiny Treat Boxes. Next, I took a piece of the Be Merry Designer Series Paper (1-3/4″ x 10″) and wrapped it around the box. I started with the end in the middle of the bottom of the box. This makes the overlap on the bottom to seal it together. After wrapping it around, I slide it off and used my Bone Folder to create a strong crease on each edge. I prefer doing this over scoring it because I find it fits around the box better. When I score, sometimes it’s a little too big or a little too small. Be sure not to adhere the paper to the box or you won’t be able to open the box. If you adhere it around like a belly band, it just slides right off!

For the decoration, I used the 1-1/2″ Circle Punch to punch out Whisper White and stamp the To/From. I layered this one onto a Silver Foil Circle punched out with the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch! Using the Handheld Punch, I added a hole and tied on the box with some Silver Tinsel Ribbon. I finished it off with a little Season of Glitz Mini Gift Bow! These bows come in green, red, and white so there are lots of options to mix and match with other papers!

Product List

Don’t forget that the Basket of Wishes Stamp Set is the November Free Stamp Set from me for orders of $75 or more this month! Of course, all orders over $40, earn Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers!

Yesterday, Stampin’ Up opened up the reservations for the New Stamparatus and they were sold out in less than 20 minutes! I knew this item was HOT but I didn’t know it was going to go that fast. The next reservation date is December 5th!!! If you would like one, stay tuned and be ready on December 5th!

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend. See you back here on Monday! Happy Monday!

~Laura

Nov 16 2017

Stitched Felt Embellishments!!!

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I’m not usually a big fan of chunky embellishments but the Stitched Felt Embellishments are soft and super cute!!

Aren’t these the cutest?!?! I kind of like having the options of mixing and matching with the colors too! I used Real Red and Garden Green!!!

The card bases are Real Red and Garden Green. Then using the Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper, I cut it into 3″ x 4″ pieces. This way I was able to get 2 pieces out of each square with a nice rectangle left over to use for another project. I added this piece to the upper 1/3 of the card.

Next, I took a piece of Whisper White (1-1/2″ x 4″) and stamped the greeting from the Quilted Christmas Stamp Set. I used Real Red Ink for the green card and Garden Green Ink for the red card. Be sure to stamp on the right hand side so there is room for the felt on the left. Before adding this to the card front, I added a little strip (1/2″ x 4″) of the same color as the card base (green in the one above). I did this for a few reasons….to add a little more color and to use up scraps! 🙂

For the final detail, I added a Stitched Felt Embellishment to the left hand side. I found that the Multi-purpose Adhesive worked best. Hold for about 30 seconds and then set it aside. Since the glue is liquid it does take a bit longer to dry.

Product List

Quilted Christmas 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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