Sep 7 2016

Hello Beautiful!!!

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

My love for flowers is just getting bigger and bigger. I LOVE these flowers and the details of the multi-step stamping!!! My heart just grew a size!!! 🙂

I started with a Whisper White card base and added a strip of Dapper Denim measuring 2″ x 5-1/2″ in the middle. I stamped the greeting in Dapper Denim from the Jar of Love Stamp Set. Then I took 3 little 1-1/4″ Whisper White squares and stamped the greenery in Cucumber Crush Ink. I layered each one onto a 1-1/2″ square in the following colors – Peekaboo Peach, Tangerine Tango, and Watermelon Wonder. I layered these together and added them across the Dapper Denim on the card. With some scrap white cardstock, I stamped the full flower image, stamping off once in each of the colors used above – Peekaboo Peach, Tangerine Tango, and Watermelon Wonder. Then I took the little cup looking inside flower piece and stamped it in the middle in full strength ink. The final step is adding the little flower centers which I stamped in Basic Black. Then I die cut the flowers with the coordinating Everyday Jar Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%)

I added each of the flowers onto the matching square with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Of course I had to add a little texture and dimension to the card! 🙂 I love it!!! This card is perfect for so many different occasions. You could do the flowers in all the same color or in various shades of the same color (ombre style) or mix and match! What colors would you use??? I think shades of purple would be fabulous – Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum, and Elegant Eggplant! YES!! Let me know your favorites in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Sep 5 2016

Looking Who’s Turning 3!!!

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I created this card for my niece who is turning 3 this month!!! It’s so bright and cheery!!! I love it!

I started with a Daffodil Delight card base. Then I took a piece of Flirty Flamingo (4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″) and layered on a piece of Affectionately Yours Designer Series Paper (4″ x 3″) on the bottom portion. I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 2-1/2″) and I stamped the “look who’s turning” from the Number of Years Stamp Set in Night of Navy. I added that piece to the top of the Flirty Flamingo and placed a strip of the Watermelon Wonder Mini Striped Ribbon across the card where the papers meet. Now you can adhere this to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I used dimensionals because well….why not? I love them…..but also because I wanted the card to look smooth and the ribbon would make it a little bumpy on the edges. I stamped the number 3 from the Number of Years Stamp Set onto scrap paper and used the coordinating Large Number Framelits to die cut it out. I stamped the Happy Birthday from the Number of Years Stamp Set in Night of Navy onto a scrap of white and added little banner tips to the end. Cut up in the middle and then cut diagonal from the corner to that center line for the perfect banner tips! I layered the greeting banner onto a Watermelon Wonder banner and added them to the bottom of the card! I love it! It is just precious and will be perfect for my niece…..let’s just hope I remember I already made this card for her and don’t give her a different one! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Sep 2 2016

Birthday Cupcakes!!!

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

My birthday month is over but there are still a few cupcakes left! 🙂 We should all celebrate our birthdays and every wonderful day that we have here!!! Celebrate, Smile, and Live Life to the Fullest!!!

This card starts with a Rich Razzleberry card base and I layered on a piece of the Pop of Pink Specialty Designer Series paper to it. I used the piece that has the gold flecks. I love the little bit of bling. Then I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 1-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ and I stamped the greeting from the Sweet Cupcakes Stamp Set in Rich Razzleberry on the right hand top side. I added this to the center of the card front. With some scrap white paper, I stamped the cupcake liner in Tip Top Taupe. First image was stamped off twice, second image was stamped off once, and the third image is full strength Tip Top Taupe. The icing was stamped in Rich Razzleberry the same way. Check out this video for more on how to stamp the cupcake! I die cut the cupcake liner and icing with the coordinating Cupcake Cutouts Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%). I added the cupcake to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a little texture on the card. The Cupcake Cutouts Framelits also has the greeting “sweet” and “wish” in it so I die cut the sweet in Gold Foil Paper. I added the greeting to the card with the Fine Tip Glue Pen! I love that glue for the intricate images. It is super easy to use and works so well. I add a very small amount to the larger areas/ends of the image (like a little snail trail amount) and then press it onto the card and hold for 10 seconds to allow the glue to hold tight. Then if there is a spot that is still popping up, just stick the tip of the glue pen under there and add a smidge more. I love this card!!!

If you would like to see more samples using the Sweet Cupcake Bundle, check them out here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Aug 30 2016

Tempting Techniques – Christmas Wreath!!!

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! I’m coming off a Birthday high over here!!!! It was a wonderful day but we are back at it today with a fabulous technique!!! I’m going to show you how to create something out of the box with a fabulous stamp set – Jar of Love!!! This set is super versatile and those jars will be appearing in lots of upcoming sets as well. 😉 Stay Tuned!

Okay, I am aware that Christmas is far off (not as far as you think) and we don’t need to start the season any sooner than retail outlets do but……. It is always good to get these cards done early so you can enjoy the holiday season! This card can be created with a set that might not look like a Christmas set too!!! I used the Jar of Love Stamp Set and coordinated Everyday Jar Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%)

I started with a Whisper White card base which I like to use for holiday cards because white is so easy to write in! Then I took a piece of Real Red cardstock measuring 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ and layered it onto the front. With a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″, I stamped the greeting from the Wondrous Wreath Stamp Set in Real Red at the top! For the wreath, I took the branch stamp from the Jar of Love Stamp Set and added it to a clear block with the long stem wrapped around the block to the top side. I don’t want that long stem on my project so I just wrapped it around so it wouldn’t pick up ink. I love that about photopolymer stamps and how you can bend, omit, and play with different angles!

Then I inked it up in Cucumber Crush ink and stamped it in a circle towards the bottom of the card. Start on the bottom with the wreath going to the left or right and then work your way around. TIP: Punch out a circle in the size you want the center to be as a guide to go around so your circle doesn’t become and oval or get out of hand.

I added some of the Cucumber Crush Mini Striped Ribbon between the greeting and the wreath and added it to the card front! I stamped the bow from the Jar of Love Stamp Set in Real Red and die cut it with the Everyday Jar Framelits. I added it to the wreath with Stampin’ Dimensionals! For little items like this, you can cut the dimensional in half or use the outside border!

If you would like to see this in action, check out the Video Tutorial below or click here! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Aug 26 2016

Precious Ombre Pinks!!!

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I loving the Pink and Yellow combination of this card with that little pop of copper bling in the washi tape!!! I love it!!!

I started with a piece of the Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper measuring 5″ x 3-3/4″. I used 3 different colors for the background (although it is hard to tell). The colors are Flirty Flamingo, Calypso Coral, and Watermelon Wonder and I added them ot the designer paper with a Sponge Brayer. I went diagonal and just rolled over the paper until I got the shade I loved. Remember pressing hard into the ink or onto your paper won’t make the color become darker. Just lightly roll in the ink and then lightly over the paper. If you want darker, just repeat that same move. Be sure that when you are moving to the next color, you will want to overlap the colors so they blend and don’t look like stripes. After you are done adding your color, wipe off the excess ink with a paper towel to make the embossed image POP! I added some of the Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape along the bottom (copper dots). Then, I layered this onto Daffodil Delight (4″ x 5-1/4″) and then onto a Flirty Flamingo card base! I die cut the flower from the May Flowers Framelit Set in Watermelon Wonder and added it to the front of the card with the Fine Tip Glue Pen! For the greeting, I used the Greatest Greetings Stamp Set and punched it out with the Classic Label Punch. I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals! I love it! This card would be perfect for any occasion – baby, birthday, wedding, just because!!!

What color combination would you use for this card? Pinks like mine? Blues? Greens? Purples? Multi-color? Let me know in the comments below!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Aug 23 2016

Technique Tuesday – Embossing Foil Paper!!!

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know what that means! I have a fabulous technique to share with you today and it is super simple but has a major WOW factor! Check out this beauty – pink perfection, yummy cupcake, silver bling, and silver texture foil!!!

I just love this card. It makes me so happy and I just want to frame it so I can smile every time I pass by it!!! There is so much pink and bling and texture!!!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Embossing Folder of Choice, Big Shot, Foil Paper of Choice

I took a piece of Silver Foil Paper and placed it into the Elegant Dots Embossing Folder. Be sure that the foil is faced up correctly on how you want your image. If you want it embossed the raised side should be behind the foil, if you want it debossed the raised side should be on the foil side! Run it through the Big Shot and check out the beautiful paper you just created! It is that simple. Isn’t that fabulous???

This card starts with a Melon Mambo card base and I layered on a piece of Whisper White cardstock (4″ x 5-1/4″). Then I took a piece of the Pop of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper (3-3/4″ x 5″) and adhered it to the card front. I just wanted to layer on all the pink I could! 🙂 I placed the embossed Silver Foil to the bottom 1/3 of the card. Taking a piece of Whisper White, I stamped the greeting from the Sweet Cupcakes Stamp Set in Melon Mambo and added the banner tips with the Triple Banner Punch! I added this to the right side of the card flush with the edge on top of the foil. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the greeting because the foam goes into the bumps of the embossed image and holds very well. With some scrap white paper, I stamped the cupcake liner in Tip Top Taupe. First image was stamped off twice, second image was stamped off once, and the third image is full strength Tip Top Taupe. The icing was stamped in Melon Mambo the same way. Check out this video for more on how to stamp the cupcake! I die cut the cupcake liner and icing with the coordinating Cupcake Cutouts Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%). I added the cupcake to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals again to hold tight on the bumps of the embossed foil. I wanted a little more bling on this card so I added some Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details to the cupcake icing and little dots on the greeting banner!

Tuesday is also video day on my YouTube Channel – Laura’s Stamp Pad. Today I posted a sneak peak of one of the kits in the Holiday Mini Catalog that begins on September 1st! Click here to check that out!

To see more samples using the Sweet Cupcake Bundle, click here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Aug 22 2016

Perfectly Peach!!!

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Flowers make my heart beat a bit faster and I just can’t help but smile! I know I say it all the time but it’s so true. I just love flower cards! The Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set and coordinating Flourish Thinlits (Bundle & Save 10%) are perfect because there are amazing images and the perfect greetings for any occasion!

I started with a Peekaboo Peach card base (4-1/4″ x 11″). I went with this size so I could tie the ribbon around the card and not use as much as I would if I used a 5-1/2″ wide card. I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped the large flower from the Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set twice in Calypso Coral and once in Peekaboo Peach. Then I used the Flourish Thinlits to die cut coordinating floral images in the same colors. I used the small, medium, and large thinlits to add to the tops of the flowers. The Big Shot Die Brush and the Fine Tip Glue Pen are your best friend for these intricate dies. I also die cut a few of the single leaves and the larger leaf (I cut this into pieces to use) in Wild Wasabi cardstock. I added some of the Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon around the card. I am loving that ribbon for the texture and feel of it!!! I stamped the greeting from the Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set in Wild Wasabi and punched it out with the 1″ Circle Punch. I layered it onto a 1-1/4″ Punched Wild Wasabi piece and attached it to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. You will want to add more than one so that it really sticks to the card and the ribbon.

What color combination would you use for this card? Shades of blue? Shades of purple? Shades of Pink? Yellow and Orange? Let me know in the comments below! I love trying out new color combinations! If you would like to see more samples using this bundle, click here, here, and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Aug 18 2016

Fun with Enamel Shapes!!!

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I am loving these cards…..and not just because of the yummy cupcakes! I love the bright colors, simple style and those Enamel Shapes. I made lots of these cards and of course every pack of Enamel Shapes only comes with so many in each color but you can mix and match them for every card! I love that.

I started with a Very Vanilla card base and added a strip of Playful Palette Designer Series Paper (2″ x 5-1/2″). You can get 3 of these strips from 1 sheet of the Designer Paper since this pattern comes in a 6″ x 6″ stack! I stamped the cupcake liners and icing from the Sweet Cupcake Stamp Set. I then die cut them out with the coordinating Cupcake Cutouts Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%). You can check out more about the 3-step stamping of the cupcakes here! I used Tip Top Taupe for all 3 on the liner. For the icing, I used Sweet Sugarplum stamped off, full strength Sweet Sugarplum, and then Rich Razzleberry. I added the cupcake to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I stamped the greeting from the Sweet Cupcake Stamp Set in Rich Razzleberry. To finish off the cards, I added Brights Enamel Shapes and In-Color Enamel Shapes. The packs come with dots, stars, and hearts. There are only so many of each so if you are using 3 per card and making multiples, you need to mix and match. I think they all look amazing on the same style of card! Love them!

If you would like to see the Enamel Shapes up close and a fabulous way to store them, check out my Video Tutorial below or click here! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe if you are new!

Do you have a fabulous tip on organizing your craft room? I would love to hear about it. Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Aug 16 2016

Technique Tuesday – Jar of Love!!!

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday, everyone!!! Today I have a simple technique for you! I will be showing you how to create a beautiful bouquet of flowers with the Jar of Love Stamp Set and coordinating Everyday Jar Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%). Check this out!!!

You all know how much I love flowers and this bouquet is just stunning. I love that the flowers are 2-step stamping to really give detail and color variation to the flowers. There are 2 flowers that stamp together and die-cut together so that makes it super quick to make lots of flowers in little time! Love it!!!

The Jar of Love Stamp Set has so many amazing images to use for every occasion of card – flowers, fish, twigs, lightening bugs, water, and more. There are 3 sizes of jars, a lid, and a handle and tons of greetings. I stamped the jar and greeting in Basic Black onto Whisper White. Then I took the 1/16″ Handheld Punch and punched little holes on either side of the jar rim. I looped some Linen Thread through the holes and tied it into a bow. There is a bow image you can stamp but I wanted a little more texture on my jar. Then I took some scrap white paper and started stamping tons of flowers. The little flowers come in a double stamp so you are actually stamped 2 flowers at the same time. I stamped the solid image in Perfect Plum and the details in the middle in Elegant Eggplant. Then I die cut them out with the coordinating Everyday Jar Framelits which are also a double framelit. I stamped the 5 petal flower in Peekaboo Peach and die cut them out with the coordinating framelit. Now it is time to assemble. I stamped the larger flower in Flirty Flamingo, stamped off once for the base and full strength for the detailed image and black for 4 little lines (pollen). I added some greenery as well in Cucumber Crush. You will want to fill in with flowers and greenery around the entire area so that it looks like there are flowers underneath the ones popped up. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the die cut flowers to pop them up and give some dimension to the bouquet. I rounded the right 2 edges of the Whisper White with the Corner Rounder Punch. I used a Pool Party card base and added one of the Delicate White Doilies to the front. Then I added the flower bouquet to the left hand side of the card. To finish it of, I added a few Enamel Shapes for a little pop of color and texture to balance out the card!

If you would like to see more on the Jar of Love Bundle and how to stamp the flowers, check out the Video Tutorial below or click here. Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new!

I hope you enjoy flowers as much as I do. I have a few more beautiful samples to share so stay tuned! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Aug 11 2016

Cupcake Creations!!!

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I love cupcakes sooooo much! They are my favorite dessert by far! I love plain ones, ones without icing, and ones that had icing and cookie crumbles and goody on top! I love them all!! When I saw the Sweet Cupcake Stamp Set, I was in love. The details of the liner and the icing make it so real. The coordinating Cupcake Cutouts Framleits (Bundle & Save 10%) cut out the images so perfectly! I love it all!!!!

I started with a Whisper White card base and added a piece of Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper to the front! The simple black and white polka dots gives texture but doesn’t take away the focus of the colorful cupcakes!!! Then I tied some of the Melon Mambo Stitched Ribbon around the top and into a bow! Now it is time for cupcake creations! I suggest pulling out all of those white scraps you have and just start playing with different color combinations. The Sweet Cupcake Stamp Set is actually a 3-step stamping set where the icing and liner are 3 different images all layered on top of each other!

You can use 3 different ink colors or just 1 or 2. I found that 1 or 2 ink pads were my favorite. If you use 1 ink pad, you will ink up image 1, stamp off twice and then onto your white cardstock. Take image 2, stamp off once, and then onto the first image. Take image 3 (the smallest one), ink it up and stamp if onto the others full strength. This goes for both the liner and the icing. Here are a few I played with.

I preferred a more tan/brown liner but you could always go with a color as well!

Once you have your cupcakes complete, you can die cut them with the Cupcake Cutout Framelits. I added the cupcakes to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals….of course! 🙂 I used the framelits for the banner as well. The banner framelit cuts out the banner and creates little score lines for it to pop out like the sample above. I stamped the greeting from the Sweet Cupcake Stamp Set in Bermuda Bay Ink and added it to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. To finish it off, I added a little Enamel Shape!

If you would like to see this all in action, check out the Video Tutorial below or click here. Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe if you are new! I post every Tuesday and Thursday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Tag Archives: Big Shot

Hello Beautiful!!!

Looking Who’s Turning 3!!!

Birthday Cupcakes!!!

Tempting Techniques – Christmas Wreath!!!

Precious Ombre Pinks!!!

Technique Tuesday – Embossing Foil Paper!!!

Perfectly Peach!!!

Fun with Enamel Shapes!!!

Technique Tuesday – Jar of Love!!!

Cupcake Creations!!!