Dec 18 2025

DIY Gift Bags!

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Laura's Stamp Pad

It’s the season for wrapping gifts! Some like to use gift bags and others wrapping paper but what abut these fun DIY Gift Bags that are a combination of both! Using the Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month Designer Series Paper to create a gift bag is just stunning!!!

DIY Gift Bags with Stampin' Up Product of the Month, www.LaurasStampPad.com

To create a gift bag:

Score two pieces of 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper with the same pattern at 3″ and 11-1/2″, then rotate a quarter turn and score at 3″.
Fold on all the score lines on both pieces and cut along one score line of the 3″ x 3″ square in the corner of the paper to create a tab. Repeat for the 1/2″ x 3″ corner tab!

Assemble the bag by adhering the 3″ side of one page to the 1/2″ side of the other page. I like to use Tear And Tape for a strong hold but I know many like to use liquid glue so they can slide it around and into place! Then tuck in the tabs and adhere the bottom flaps together!!
To create handles, score two 2-1/2″ x 12″ strips of Designer Series Paper along the short edge at 3/4″ and 1-3/4″. Fold at the score lines and adhere together!!
Adhere the handles to the inside of the bag and reinforce them by adhering a piece of 7-1/2″ x 2″ cardstock over the ends of each handle inside the bag!

What a beautiful look that you can create for your next gift! These DIY gift bags can come in handy when you need a gift in a pinch because let’s be honest, as a crafter, we all have tons of gorgeous Designer Paper on hand!

If you are loving this gorgeous Designer Paper and wondering how to get it, you certainly can but this month (December 2025) only! This is the True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Paper which is the NEW Product of the Month! When your order reaches $75 (before tax and shipping), you will get to purchase the Exclusive Product of the Month for just $5! It will be different each month but always $5! Click here to shop and earn your True Blue Florals Paper!

True Blue Florals Stampin' Up Designer Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Have fun creating and gifting this season!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 5 2025

Best Way to Use Up Scraps!

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Laura's Stamp Pad

It’s that time of year where we are short on time but still enjoy crafting…..am I right?!?! Check out this fun card that is perfect for using up all of those scraps you have laying around and quick to create!!!

You need the following pieces:

~2 strips measuring 4″ x 1″
~2 strips measuring 2-3/4″ x 1″
~Center greeting piece measuring 1-5/8″ x 2-7/8″

All of this on a piece of Cherry Cobbler measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and then on a regular card base measuring 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ in Garden Green cardstock!

I hope you give this card style a try!!!! Have fun creating this card to use up scraps and sharing your love with a handmade card to those around you this holiday season!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Ornamental Christmas Cling Stamp Set (English) [165991]	Elegant Pine Snowflakes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166066]	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102584]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]

Oct 17 2024

Grateful for You!

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

My favorite holiday is actually Thanksgiving but oddly enough I don’t send out cards for that holiday specifically! I’m so grateful for you this Fall and Thanksgiving….and all year long! So much to be thankful for every day!

Grateful for you, www.LaurasStampPad.com

One of my favorite things about this card is how simple it is but also the amazing texture! I simply added 3 strips of 1″ x 4″ pieces of Iconic Imagery Designer Paper onto some Basic Beige Cardstock!! Then I ran all of that through an embossing folder! The texture this gives the cardstock and also the designer paper is fabulous!!!

For the greeting, I used 2 different labels from the Iconic Imagery Dies (Cajun Craze and Basic Beige Cardstock). For the Grateful greeting, I just used a scrap strip of Basic Beige Cardstock. This works perfectly for a greeting that is bigger than the little label but also layers onto the bigger label just right! I love it!!!

You can watch me make this card as well as 4 others using the Iconic Imagery Suite from the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives here. You can also get an instant download PDF Tutorial on my Etsy Shop!

Enjoy this fabulous Grateful For You card this season! Change up the look for any season though!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Iconic Imagery Bundle (English) [164201]	Iconic Celebrations 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164193]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]	Moody Mauve 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161723]
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad [161649]
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111]	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083]	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118]	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094]	1-3/4" (4.4 Cm) Circle Punch [119850]
2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782]	White 3/8" (1 Cm) Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon [164205]	Pecan Pie 3/8" (1 Cm) Center Stripe Ribbon [162744]	Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots [164204]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]

Jul 8 2024

Z Fold Fun!!!

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Stampin’ Up’s Designer Series Paper is just something else in my opinion. The prints, the colors, the designs are all just amazing. Most of the time I don’t want to cut them up or sometimes even use them because I question if the project is good enough for this piece. Surely I’m not alone here?!? I created this Z Fold fun card to really showcase lots of the stunning paper!

The Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper is so fun to create with. It includes the following colors Blackberry Bliss, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat.

Thoughtful Journey Designer Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I created this Z Fold card as you can see in the photo above. The card base is Pretty Peacock Cardstock measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″ and it is scored at 1-1/2″ and 5-1/2″. This creates the Z. Then using 1 piece of the 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper, cut the focal point measuring 4″ x 4″ and 2 additional strips measuring 2″ x 4″. These side strips could be thinner if you wish or if you would like a specific print.

The focal point designer paper was added to a piece of Mossy Meadow Cardstock measuring 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ and then added to the top Z fold, centered on the card front. Then simply add one strip of the Designer Paper to the left hand side on the Pretty Peacock Cardstock. The other strip of Designer Paper is added to the Basic White (4″ x 5-1/4″) Cardstock for the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! So Sincere Stamp Set, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here is the inside of this Z Fold Fun card! I used the So Sincere Stamp Set for the greetings. This style of card and even this exact design could be used for so many different occasions. I think it’s a great masculine card too and we all know how I struggle with those!

Check out the supply list below and you can shop directly from the photos for quick and easy shopping!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Apr 2 2024

Layered Squares!!!

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

So many times we create a project and end up with leftover scraps. If you are like me….and most crafts, you don’t throw away scrap designer paper or scraps of anything for that matter. Am I right?!? Here is a fun way to use those scraps in these fun layered squares cards!

SUPPLIES & MEASUREMENTS:

Thick Basic White Cardstock – 11” x 4 ¼”
Misty Moonlight Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”
Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper – (3) 1 ½” x 1 ½” squares and (2) 2” x 2” squares

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

Stamp greeting and decoration as you wish. I used Night of Navy Ink for all. Adhere squares of designer paper in any pattern that you like! For darker card bases, stamp greeting onto Basic White scrap and punch out with the Lasting Label Punch (or punch/die cut of your choice). Adhere to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. For the card with twine, simply wrap the twine around your fingers to create loops and then place on the backside of the punched greeting, securing with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Embellish as desired. Feel free to decorate the inside of the card with stamping or additional scraps of the paper!

For more fun cards using scraps like this layered squares card, check out the video tutorial here or get the card tutorial!

Shop the supplies listed below so you can create quick and simple cards too!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161467]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118]	Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161724]	Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [161650]

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Mar 12 2024

Easy Shaker Card!!!

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I will be honest and say that shaker cards scare me when it comes to making them……until I saw this new and fun Easy Shaker Card idea! No worries about leaking confetti or anything! It’s so simple to just fill the clear envelope and seal it up! Check out this fun tutorial!

Easy Shaker Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

SUPPLIES & MEASUREMENTS:
Lemon Lolly Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”
Bright & Beautiful Designer Paper – 4” x 5 ¼” and scrap for die cutting
Basic White Cardstock – 4” x 5 ¼” and scrap for die cutting
Bubble Bath Cardstock – 1 ¾” x 3” and scrap for die cutting
Lemon Lolly and Azure Afternoon scrap for die cutting
Clear Medium Envelope

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

Slide Designer Paper (4” x 5 ¼”) into the Clear Envelope. Die cut scrap Designer Paper with the confetti Die and add confetti to the envelope. Then, die cut stars in Lemon Lolly, Azure Afternoon, and Bubble Bath scrap paper to add to the envelope as well. Fill it as much or as little as you wish! Fold the envelope over to be 4” x 5 ¼” and secure with Tear And Tape. Adhere to the card front with Tear And Tape. This is your shaker card part! How easy was that?!?!
Die cut out the label and decorate the front of the shaker card as you wish!

I hope you enjoyed this easy shaker card card tutorial! You can check out more cards using the Beautiful Balloons Bundle here or watch this video tutorial!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jan 30 2024

Balloon Celebration!!!

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Now is a great time to work on birthday cards. After all the weather has us inside more and everyone has a birthday so let’s have a balloon celebration. Balloons are great for birthday cards and graduation cards and baby cards! Really just any occasion, am I right?!?!

Balloon Celebration, www.LaurasStampPad.com

SUPPLIES & MEASUREMENTS:

Pretty Peacock Cardstock – 4 ¼” x 11”, cut at 3 ¼” along 11” and then score at 2 ¼”
Lost Lagoon Cardstock – 4” x 5 ¼”
Bright & Beautiful Designer Paper – 2” x 4”
Basic White Cardstock – 4” x 3”
Lemon Lime Twist scrap for die cutting
Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon – 8”

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

Starting with a piece of Pretty Peacock Cardstock measuring 4 ¼” x 11”, cut at 3-1/4” along the 11” side. This piece (3 ¼” x 4 ¼”) will be your focal point layer. With the leftover piece (4 ¼” x 7 ¾”), score at 2 ¼” and fold! This is now your card base.

Adhere strip of Bright & Beautiful Designer Paper to the left hand flap (card front). Stamp Lost Lagoon Cardstock with greeting/decoration of your choice in Pretty Peacock Ink. Adhere to the inside of the card. Stamp balloons in Pretty Peacock Ink on the left side of the Basic White Cardstock. Next, stamp balloon strings in Memento Ink or feel free to draw them. Then stamp greeting in the lower right corner. Then adhere this layer to the Pretty Peacock Cardstock (3 ¼” x 4 ¼”). Add this to the card front by adhering only the left hand side to the designer paper. It should be centered.

Die cut scrap Lemon Lime Twist cardstock with the balloon die and add it with the others popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Be sure there is a string for this one too! Tie ribbon into a bow and adhere to the card front over the balloon tails. Mini Glue Dots work well for adhering the bow!

I hope you enjoyed this Balloon Celebration card tutorial! You can check out more cards using the Beautiful Balloons Bundle here or watch this video tutorial!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jan 16 2024

Countryside Inn!!!

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Give me all the shades of blue with the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper!!! Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Boho Blue and Misty Moonlight are all the colors in this paper pack! You can really have fun with this for quick and simple cards!!!

Countryside Inn Designer Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

To create these 2 cards, I used a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of the Designer Paper! If you wish to create lots of these cards, you can get 4 of these rectangles from a 12″ x 12″ sheet of Designer Paper with leftovers. The leftover pieces can be used on the inside of the cards or for additional cards!

SUPPLIES & MEASUREMENTS:

Thick Basic White Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”
Boho Blue Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”
Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper – 4 ¼” x 5 ½” cut diagonally in half

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

Stamp greeting and decoration as you wish in the upper right-hand corner. I used Night of Navy Ink for all. For the card on the left side, I stamped off once for a lighter look for the dots. Adhere triangle of designer paper in the lower left corner. Depending on the pattern on your designer paper, this could be flipped or rotated around to create a landscape card or even your stamped greeting in a different corner. Embellish as desired.

You can also check out more details about this card and others using the Countryside Inn Designer Paper in this video tutorial!

Want to recreate this card? Check out the supplies listed below! Click Add All To Cart for easy shopping too!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161467]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118]	Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161724]	Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [161650]

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Sep 12 2023

Simple Card Design!!!

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I am all for a simple card design that can be used with many different colors, patterns, stamp sets, etc. This one is just that!!! Pick your favorite colors and designer paper! Grab a stamp set and your favorite punch/die and let’s get started!

Simple Card Design Circle Sayings Stampin' Up, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I started with a Boho Blue card base. Next, I took a 1-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ strip of the 2023-2025 In Color Designer Paper and layered it onto Pebbled Path cardstock (1-3/4″ x 5-1/2″). This strip can be added in the middle of the card front or towards the bottom like mine above! Then I took the Circle Saying Stamp Set and the coordinating Circle Punch for the greeting! Add this to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals for some texture! To finish it off, I added some ribbon and dots!

Floral Card Insert, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside of the card, I added a piece of Basic White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. On opposing corners, I stamped the floral image in Boho Blue! I love how the flowers frame this piece and add a little bit of decoration! Don’t forget to stamp your envelopes as well!

Check out the supplies listed below so you can recreate this card. I challenge you to at least try out this simple card design with your stamping supplies! It’s simple and fabulous!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Circle Sayings Bundle (English)

[161355]

2023–2025 In Color 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161703]

2023–2025 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161646]

2023–2025 In Color™ Dots

[161620]

Boho Blue 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon

[161631]

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Jul 11 2023

Sunrise or Sunset?!?

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Which do you prefer – Sunrise or Sunset?!?!? Honestly I am a bit torn but if I had to pick just 1, it would be sunrise. I love that early morning crispness, the birds chirping, and that feeling of newness. It’s a brand new day to be amazing! I love that! Although I will say right now, I’m not happy to see sunrises because that means the kids woke me super early. LOL

Sunrise or Sunset with Circle Saying Stamp Set, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This beautiful card uses the Circle Sayings Stamp Set and coordinating Circle Punch! I am loving this bundle WAY more than I ever thought I would! It’s just super versatile and I love that birthday greeting! It is small and scrolly and fabulous!

I used Azure Afternoon for the card base as well as that color from the Brights Designer Series Paper Pack! Next, I layered this with a piece of Night of Navy cardstock! I thought about coloring all of the waves and everything but then I stopped at just the sun and I love it! What do you think?!?! For this card, I used Daffodil Delight Light Stampin’ Blends. If you want a bit brighter or more yellow/orange, go for the Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Blends! Another option is to use both and really highlight the sun! 🙂

Check out the supply list below if you wish to recreate this card! It can be a sunrise or sunset….it’s all up to you!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Tag Archives: Designer Series Paper

DIY Gift Bags!

Best Way to Use Up Scraps!

Grateful for You!

Z Fold Fun!!!

Layered Squares!!!

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

Easy Shaker Card!!!

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

Balloon Celebration!!!

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

Countryside Inn!!!

SUPPLIES & MEASUREMENTS:

Simple Card Design!!!

Sunrise or Sunset?!?