Aug 25 2017

Getting Ready for the Holiday Mini Catalog!!!

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The Holiday Mini Catalog comes out on September 1st and it is FABULOUS!!! I know I say fabulous a lot but this is super fabulous!

As we prepare for Holidays, this catalog has everything we need for our crafting projects. There are kits, there are bundles, there is gift packaging, and every thing in between and MORE!!!

Usually for a NEW Catalog release, I do a Girls Night Out Event to show off samples and product to see, touch, and feel! It makes all the difference for sure! 🙂 For this catalog, I decided to do a Virtual Girls Night Out so everyone can attend and not just those local. You can join the party on my Facebook Page here!!!

I am so excited about this party because I will be sharing tons of samples, product, card projects and more! There will be prizes and games and lots of fun!!! The party will start on Monday, September 3rd and go through Wednesday, September 5th. Each day I will be posting new and fun goodies! If you have questions on anything, feel free to post them on there and I will do my best to answer with a response, video, or photo! There will be a few Live Videos where you can watch me live and ask questions! Join the party and let me know what you are the most excited about!!!

If you are on my mailing list, you should have received your Holiday Mini Catalog in the mail the past few days! If you would like a copy of the catalog, send me your address here!

Also, don’t forget that you can get the party started early by earning the Smitten Mittens Stamp Set for FREE!!! Any order of $75 or more placed in the month of August will earn this fabulous set! It is one of the super cute ones from the Holiday Mini Catalog!!! Click here to start shopping and earning!!!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I’ll see you back here on Monday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Aug 24 2017

Pink & Gold Go Hand In Hand!!!

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

I think that Pink & Gold go hand in hand. Every girl needs a little bling in her life whether it is gold or silver!!!

These colors are just so fabulous together! Don’t forget that the other half of the Bundle of Love Designer Paper is a beautiful blue!!!

For this card, I started with a Blushing Bride card base. Then I cut a piece of Gold Foil Paper measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Rather than wasting all of it by covering it up, I die cut the scallop circle out of the middle before layering on the Designer Paper. I used the Layering Circles Framelits for the scallop and smooth circle! Once I had cut out the middle, I layered on the Bundle of Love Designer Series Paper. The designer paper is 3-3/4″ x 5″ and I cut it at 2″ to have a 2″ piece and a 3″ piece! It doesn’t matter which one is the gold side and which is the pink, that’s all personal preference.

After adhering those on, I added a strip of Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon around the spot where the paper comes together. This gives a nice clean look and I did adhered the ends on the back side and added it to the card base.

Now for the greeting, I stamped it from the Ribbon of Courage Stamp Set in Blushing Bride Ink. To give it a little more color and pop, I brushed the edges with a Sponge Dauber. Next, I layered it onto the scallop Gold Foil circle and added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

If you would like to purchase any of the products used for this card, you can see them all here:

Product List

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

Don’t forget you can get the Smitten Mittens Stamp Set for FREE with a $75 order placed before August 31st!!! Click here for more details!

Aug 23 2017

Starry Night on Earth!!!

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

I love Navy and Silver for Holiday Cards and this starry night card is just perfect!!!

Even though I enjoy using Night of Navy, I try not to use it as the card base since it is harder to write in or then I have to add a Whisper White base inside. For this card, I just went with a white layer to add even more POP!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Next, I took a piece of Night of Navy and stamped all over the background with the starry image from the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set! You can get this set this month before the Holiday Mini Catalog comes out on September 1st! Be sure to stamp off the edges of the cardstock for that nice background that looks like it continues on. Once I was finished stamping, I tied some Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon around the card and added it to the card base!

For the greeting, I cut 3 squares! The Silver Foil is a 3″ square. The Night of Navy is a 2-34″ square and the Whisper White is a 2-1/2″ square. Using the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set, I stamped the greeting in Night of Navy Ink. Next, I layered them all together and added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. To finish it off, I added a few Rhinestones!!! I just love it!

You can check out some more samples using the Carols of Christmas Bundle here, here, and here! This Bundle is available this month as a sneak peak before the Holiday Mini Catalog comes out on September 1st!!! Get a head start on your Holiday Cards!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad

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Carols Of Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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Silver Foil Sheets

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Silver 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon

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Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Aug 22 2017

Technique Tuesday ~ Fresh Florals One Sheet Wonder!!!

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

Happy Tuesday!!! I have another fabulous technique for you! This Fresh Florals One Sheet Wonder is stunning and simple! You can create 16 of these cards with one sheet of Designer Paper!

Isn’t this card beautiful? Any type of greeting could be stamped on there with this style of card. The Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper has a pattern and color for everyone!

I started with a Berry Burst card base. Next, I cut a piece the pieces for layering!

3″x 3″ Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper (there are 16 squares per 12″ x 12″ sheet)

3-1/8″ Square of Island Indigo

3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ Whisper White

3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ Island Indigo

I simply layered each of the pieces together. Using the Beautiful Bouquet Stamp Set, I stamped the greeting in Berry Burst Ink. I finished it off by tying some Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon above the greeting. I added the focal point to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals to give some texture! Plus, you all know how much I love dimensionals! Don’t forget the inside of the card too! This stamp set has the perfect greetings for inside and outside of the card!

Remember that making multiples of one card is much easier than making different styles of cards. You can get 16 of these cards out of 1 sheet of the Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper. Cut for all 16 now and assemble them. Change up the greetings so you have a card for every occasion on hand for when you need it! If you would like to see more One Sheet Wonders, click here, here, and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad

[144083]

Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack

[144131]

Silver 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon

[144213]

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

Aug 21 2017

Welcome Baby!!!

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

This Welcome Baby Card is simple and yet precious! Change up the colors for a specific gender or to match the child’s nursery colors!

I just love to soft colors and the texture from the embossing, ribbon, and scallops!

I started with a Daffodil Delight card base! Next, I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 5″ x 3-3/4″ and embossed it. I ran it through the Big Shot in the Oh My Stars Embossing Folder and added it to the card front. Using some of the Daffodil Delight Double Stitched Ribbon, I tied a knot around the card in the middle. For the greeting, I die cut out the smooth circle and scallop circle with the Layering Circles Framelits! The greeting was stamped from the Special Celebrations Stamp Set in Daffodil Delight Ink. To add a little more color to the greeting, I brushed the edges of the circle with a Sponge Dauber! I layered the circles together and then added them to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I love the simple, clean look of this card. It is one that could be made up with a few being pink, a few blue, and a few yellow. Do you like to make multiples of cards to have on hand or make them as you need them? Let me know in the comments below!

Here are the products I used for this card!

Product List

Aug 18 2017

Vacation Stamping School Recap!!!

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!! Last weekend, I added Vacation Stamping School which is a fabulous event for demonstrators in our group! I look forward to this event each year because I get to chat with friends, stamp, and learn new techniques and ideas! It was super fabulous!

Here are just a few photos I took of the displays, amazing people, prizes, and techniques! The ladies in these photos are so inspirational and amazing. I couldn’t be happier to have been asked to join Stampin’ Up! by Meg! It’s been the best decision ever! I love meeting new people and gathering with friends. The creative outlet and escape from the craziness of life is always a plus too! I still have moments when I create something and I’m just blown away that I DID IT!!! It is so rewarding!

You might notice some NEW products in these photos as well. They are coming out in the Holiday Mini Catalog on September 1st. If you just can’t wait till then, join Stampin’ Up! this month and pick those items for your Starter Kit. You get to pick out $125 in product and just pay $99 plus tax! Shipping it always free! 🙂 If you have any questions, just comment below or reach out. I’m happy to answer any of them!

Would you like pre-cut cards ready to make? Would you like stamps and ink each month? Do you like unwrapping presents? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions then you need to try out Paper Pumpkin!!! Get the September Kit at 50% off if you would like to try it out!!! It’s just $9.98 for stamps, ink, a clear block and the supplies to make the project inside! Click here to get signed up by September 10th! Of course, you get a free gift from me each month you get a kit too! 🙂

Don’t forget you can get the Smitten Mittens Stamp Set for FREE with a $75 order placed before August 31st!!! Click here for more details!

Have a fabulous weekend! Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Aug 17 2017

Pretty Label Punch & Layered Circles!!!

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

This greeting really pops with the Pretty Label Punch and layered circles! I just love how it all coordinates together!

Look at how that greeting just POPS! I got this idea from the talented, Mary Ellen Stites! Thanks M.E.! Let’s get started!

I started with an Elegant Eggplant card base. Next, I took on a piece of Lemon Lime Twist (4″ x 5-1/4″) and ran it through the Big Shot in the Layered Leaves Texture Impressions Embossing Folder. A little tip with these super deep impression folders is to spritz the paper with a little water before running it through the folder. This allows the fibers in the paper to press into the folder without having those lines and creases. I added a strip of the Whisper White Classic Weave Ribbon and just tacked the ends on the back side!

Now for that fabulous greeting!!! I used the Label Me Pretty Stamp Set and coordinating Pretty Label Punch (Bundle & Save 10%). Here is a list of each layer I used:

1″ Circle Punch for top layer thank you greeting

1-1/4″ Circle Punch for the green wreath portion

1-3/8″ Circle Punch for the Wisteria Wonder layer

Pretty Label Punch for the wider floral layer

1-3/4″ Circle Punch for the Elegant Eggplant base layer

A few tips along the way. I ended up using a marker to color in the Thank You greeting because the 1″ Circle Punch still leaves a hint of that wreath around it when it is punched out. That seemed to bother me so I just inked up the greeting only and it worked better. Always stamp first and then punch it out so you can center it much easier! The colors I used were Elegant Eggplant, Lemon Lime Twist and Wisteria Wonder! I added Stampin’ Dimensionals between the Wisteria Wonder circle and floral Pretty Label Punch. Also, I used them to adhere the greeting to the card! To finish it off, I added some bling with the Gold Faceted Gems.

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Don’t forget you can get the Smitten Mittens Stamp Set for FREE with a $75 order placed before August 31st!!! Click here for more details!

Aug 16 2017

Berry Burst Embossing Paste!!!

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

Did you know you can color Embossing Paste??? Here I made Berry Burst Embossing Paste and I love how it looks with Peek-A-Boo Peach!!!

This color combination is super fabulous! You all know I love PINK but with this peach is just stunning!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Next I took another piece of Whisper White (3-3/4″ x 5″) and placed the diamond mask on top. This mask is from the Pattern Party Decorative Masks pack! Using the Silicone Mat, I scooped some Embossing Paste onto it and mixed in a few drops of Berry Burst Ink Refill. Simply fold and smear the paste around with the Palette Knives until you get the desired color. Once the color is perfect, just smear it over the top of the mask, allowing it to fall into the diamond shapes. I did a complete cover for this one but you could also just do a corner or one smear across. It’s all up to you! I set this aside and cleaned up the tools before finishing the card. It’s best to clean up the tools right away as it dries fast.

While the paste was drying, I worked on the greeting. First, I die cut the circles with the Layering Circles Framelits and Stitched Shapes Framelits. Using the Beautiful Bouquet Stamp Set, I stamped the greeting and added a few flowers in Berry Burst and Peek-A-Boo Peach!

Now it’s time to assemble. I added the embossed piece to a layer of Peek-A-Boo Peach (4″ x 5-1/4″) and tied some Striped Ribbon around it. I added this layer to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals! The greeting was also added with Stampin’ Dimensionals since it goes over ribbon and embossing paste.

I love the simple look, cute greeting, and all that texture! If you want to check out more on the Embossing Paste, check out this Video Tutorial.

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Don’t forget you can get the Smitten Mittens Stamp Set for FREE with a $75 order placed before August 31st!!! Click here for more details!

Aug 15 2017

Technique Tuesday – Perfectly Line Up the Poinsettia!!!

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You know that means I have a fabulous technique for you!!! Today, I’m going to show you how to perfectly line up the Poinsettia for die cutting with the Carols of Christmas Bundle! (Stamp Set and Framelits, Bundle and Save 10%)

I am loving the Tranquil Tide deep green look of this card with that little bit of gold bling! Yet, I still did a Very Vanilla base so you can write on the inside easily with any style of pen!

I started with a Very Vanilla card base and layered on a piece of Tranquil Tide measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Next, I took 2 strips of the Eastern Palace Designer Series Paper (1″ x 3-3/4″) and added them to the top and bottom. Now for the greeting, I used a piece of Very Vanilla measuring 3-3/4″ x 3-1/4″. I stamped the greeting and leaves in Tranquil Tide Ink from the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set. For the leaves, I rotated each one around so they looked different for each flower! Next, I added this piece to the card front in the middle!

Now for the poinsettia flowers, it is important to stamp them all in the same direction to make it easier to die cut them. This took me awhile to get it all lined up so here are my tips.

First, I lined up the actual stamp with the one on the stamp case. I noticed that the arrow on the stamp was not in the same place as the lined up image. At least it isn’t where I would have lined it up at. So I took a Sharpie Marker and added a dot. Now each time I stamp, I make sure that blue dot is at the top of my paper. When stamping the flowers, be sure to leave a little bit of space between each one. The framelit is rather wide and it will cut into the next one if it is too close. Since there are 2 corner poinsettia framelit, I placed one on the stamp case and lined it up. Then I made 2 little marks with a Sharpie Marker on the top and bottom petal so I knew which one to grab for. This has made it so much easier to use!!!

After stamping the poinsettia in Real Red and die cutting them out, I added them to the corners of the greeting on top of the leaves. I used Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to give some texture and pop to the card!

Happy Stampin’!

~Laura

Don’t forget you can get the Smitten Mittens Stamp Set for FREE with a $75 order placed before August 31st!!! Click here for more details!

Aug 14 2017

Make Your Own Designer Paper!!!

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! Today I’m going to show you that you can make your own designer paper just my stamping all over!!! It’s a lot of fun to mix and match the colors! Plus you all know I love FLOWERS!

This is one of those quick cards that you can create in now time. It also is perfect for any occasion so you can have fun with it and make a few while you are at it. Perhaps, just leave the greeting portion blank so you can stamp the necessary greeting when you need to!

I started with a Tangerine Tango card base! Next I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and die cut the scallops with the Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies. If you have trouble with the die moving on your before running it through the Big Shot, simply add a little Post It Note (or Post It Note Tape) like I did in the photo below! I die cut multiples and it held up each time without needing to add more!

Now that we have that decorative bottom, it’s time to stamp the top. I used the Beautiful Bouquet Stamp Set for the greeting and flowers. Be sure to leave space for the greeting in the lower right corner. You can stamp it first or at the end….or later if you make a lot ahead of time! For the flowers, I used Tangerine Tango, Berry Burst, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, and Old Olive. Start with the largest flower first so you have plenty of room and then just fill in. Be sure to fall off the edges of the cardstock so it looks like the pattern continues. I tied some Bermuda Bay Mini Chevron Ribbon around at the bottom of the stamped flowers! This gives a nice breaking point for your greeting to stand out. The greeting was stamped in Basic Black and then I added a few Glitter Enamel Dots for texture.

I just love flowers and bright colors! They make me so happy! I hope this card makes you happy as well and you have a wonderful day!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura