Mar 16 2020

Rain or Shine!!!

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Rain of Shine….you are always on my mind! How adorable is that greeting!?!? Especially this time of year when it seems to be raining all the time. I still love Spring though!!!

This adorable card uses the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper which is from the Sale-A-Bration Coordination Release. This paper will no longer be available after March 31st so get it before it’s gone!

First, I started with a Whisper White card base. Next, I layered on a piece of Balmy Blue Cardstock measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Then I took the umbrella piece of designer paper and cut some pieces into 3-3/4″ x 2″ and others into 3-3/4″ x 3″. One side of the paper is raindrops and the other is the umbrellas. I did the rain on top and the umbrellas on the bottom.

Using the Petal Pink Organdy Striped Ribbon, I added a bit of adhesive in the middle and pressed the ribbon into it. The ends are not secured down but that adds some texture to the card! For the greeting, I stamped it in Calypso Coral Ink onto Whisper White. The greeting is from the Under My Umbrella Stamp Set. Using the Label Me Fancy Punch, I punched out the greeting and added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

This quick and simple rain or shine card is easy to whip up on a rainy day. Send out a few each week to a friend or family member that you are thinking of. It will be sure to brighten their day! See the complete list of supplies below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper

[153558]

$11.50

Petal Pink 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon

[149441]

$8.00

Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[151518]

$16.00

Label Me Fancy Punch

[151297]

$18.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$7.50

Mar 12 2020

Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release!!!

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

We are coming to the end of Sale-A-Bration and Stampin’ Up did a Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release of fabulous items!!! I am loving them! There are 2 Specialty Designer Paper Packs that are amazing! They are both at the $50 level too!!!

Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Is this not the most beautiful paper ever???? It is rose gold and silver foil on white paper. That means that you can use it as is for a super elegant look or you can add color. Using Stampin’ Blends, Marker, Sponge Brayer or Sponge Daubers, you can really make this paper POP! Plus it is flowers and you all know how much I love flowers. The paper pack is 12″ x 12″ and it comes single sided. There are 3 sheets each of the 4 designs!

The So Very Vellum is another one of the $50 Level Free Items!!! This vellum screams Spring with the soft pastel colors of Pool Party, Purple Posy, and Soft Seafoam. That texture on the vellum really makes it stand out. It will be the perfect to add an entire background of this or even just a small piece!

To see each sheet of these Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release papers, 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

Mar 10 2020

Birthday Surprise!!!

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! This is just the cutest birthday surprise ever! I am just loving the Birthday Bonanza Suite! It is so much fun and sooooo cute!!!

Birthday Surprise, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is super cute and actually super easy to make! Let’s get started!

I started with a Coastal Cabana card base and then I cut 2 inches off the front panel. You could also cut the cardstock at 4-1/4″ x 9″ and score it at 5-1/2″. This would result in the same look. It just depends on which way you want to go. Next, I layered Crushed Curry and Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper on that front flap!

For the greeting, I used the Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set and the Label Me Lovely Punch! After stamping the greeting in Memento Ink, I punched it out with the Label Me Lovely Punch. Then I punched another one out in Coastal Cabana and cut it in half. Add a dab of adhesive to the back top side of the greeting and then press it onto a piece of the Coastal Cabana label allowing a nice layer of that color to show on the top. Then do the same to the bottom half. When adding this piece to the card front, just be sure to only add adhesive to the top portion of the greeting so it sticks to the top flap but doesn’t seal your card shut. Check out the video tutorial below to see this all in action!

Birthday presents, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside of the card, I added a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. The greeting and presents are from the Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set. Thank goodness for photopolymer stamps so you can line up those images! 🙂

Check out more samples using these items here, here, and here! To make this birthday surprise card, just get the supplies listed below!

To this 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

Bonanza Buddies Photopolymer Stamp Set

[151567]

$17.00

Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper

[151313]

$11.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147087]

$7.50

Label Me Lovely Punch

[151296]

$18.00

Mar 4 2020

Sending Healing Hugs!!!

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Wednesday!!!! It’s finally March!! Time to get out the bright colors and embrace the fact that SPRING IS COMING!!! Yes, I’m very excited and so ready for Winter to end. This beautiful sending healing hugs has everything I love – pink, flowers, bling, and love!!!!

Sending Healing Hugs, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Getting a card like this is sure to brighten your day at least for a bit. I know a card can’t take away the pain of losing someone or physical pain a person might be battling. This card CAN show love, caring, and take your mind off of it for a minute or 2. There is a lot of power in a handmade card! Send one out today and see!!!

I started with a Lovely Lipstick card base. Next, I layered some Best Dressed Designer Paper (3-3/4″ x 5″) onto a piece of Petal Pink (4″ x 5-1/4″). Then I tied some of the Petal Pink Metallic Edge Ribbon around it and into a knot. Make sure you get this step in before adhering this layer to the card base.

Pretty Label Punch, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the greeting, I stamped it in Melon Mambo Ink onto Whisper White and punched it out with the Pretty Label Punch! The greeting is from the So Sentimental Stamp Set! I added the greeting to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. This adds some texture but also gives a smooth look over that ribbon. I finished off the card with a few Champagne Rhinestones!

Floral Card Insert, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside of the card, I added a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. There was a little strip of designer paper leftover so I added it to the left side. This really pulls it all together and makes it fabulous!!!

If you would like to recreate this sending healing hugs card, check out the supplies below. Also, stay tuned as I have another fabulous one coming soon!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

So Sentimental Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151691]

$22.00

Pretty Label Punch

[143715]

$18.00

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad

[147140]

$7.50

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Petal Pink 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon

[151194]

$7.00

Best Dressed 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[151319]

$11.50

Mar 3 2020

Making a Full Bow!!!

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know that means I have a fun technique to share with you!!! Today, I’m making a full bow and showing you exactly how I did it!!! Check it out!!!

For this card, I started with a Smoky Slate card base and stamped the little confetti stamp all over the background. By stamping it in Smoky Slate Ink, it just gives that perfect subtle background. All of the images on this card are from the Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set!! Next, I layered a piece of the Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper (3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″) onto So Saffron cardstock (3-3/4″ x 4-3/4″). I added these layers to the card front a little diagonal for some fun!

Making a Full Bow, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the tag, I die cut it from the coordinating Bonanza Dies and stamped the greeting on the bottom in Terracotta Tile. I also stamped the balloon in the same color and added a little string in Momento Black. Then on scrap white, I stamped the koala in Smoky Slate and Memento Black ink. Again, I used the coordinating framelits die cut him out. Then, I added him to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensional for some texture making sure his hand was near the balloon string! Then I added the tag to the card base!

To finish it off, I created a fun little full bow to add to the top of the tag and added some sequins all around. Check out the video below to see how I tied the ribbon. The ribbon and sequins are from the Sale-A-Bration brochure but they are no longer available. I still wanted to share this card for those of you who do have this beautiful ribbon. You could always use any style of ribbon/twine.

For the inside of the card, I added some balloons and confetti in Terracotta Tile. For the balloons, I inked it up once and stamped all 3 balloons to get that variation in color. It’s the perfect coordination!

To this this all in action on making a full bow, check out the video tutorial 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!!!

To see more samples using the Birthday Bonanza Suite, click here, here, and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Bonanza Buddies Bundle

[153815]

$38.50

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

[147113]

$7.50

Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper

[151313]

$11.50

Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150086]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Feb 27 2020

Peaceful Poppy Elements!!!

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Want to get the beautiful poppy look without buying the stamp set?? Check out these Peaceful Poppy Elements and the beautiful Peaceful Poppy Designer Series Paper!!!

Painted Poppy Elements, www.LaurasStampPad.com

All I did was stamp a greeting and layer it all together. Isn’t it beautiful?!?!? It was super simple too! 🙂

I started with a Poppy Parade card base. Next, I layered a piece of Peaceful Poppy Designer Series Paper (3-3/4″ x 5″) onto Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″). Next, I tied some Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding around it and into a double knot. Then I tied the bow. This makes the ribbon nice and tight and you can take your time with creating the bow. Then I added these layers to the card base!

Friendship is a blessing, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the greeting, I die cut out these fabulous scallop dotted rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. The greeting is from the coordinating So Sentimental Stamp Set. Bundle & Save 10% when you purchase these together! Then I added the little Peaceful Poppy Elements to the left hand side. The greeting was added to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a little bit of texture. To finish it off, I added a few Peaceful Poppy Sequins with the Fine Tip Glue Pen! Of course a little designer paper for the inside really brings it all together!

Check out all of the different looks with the Painted Poppy Elements in the video 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

Peaceful Poppies Elements

[151327]

$6.50

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper

[151324]

$11.50

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

$7.50

So Sentimental Bundle (English)

[153828]

$48.50

Peaceful Poppies Sequins

[151325]

$7.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Feb 25 2020

Thoughtful Blooms!!!

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday, everyone!!! We are going to make this beautiful thoughtful blooms card using Sale-A-Bration products! The Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set ($50 level) and coordinating punch ($100 level) as well as the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper in the Sale-A-Bration Coordination.

Thoughtful Blooms, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I’m loving these spring pastels! They are the perfect pop of color I need during these cloudy cold winter months! 🙂 The texture and dimension on this card really brings it to life too! It’s so fabulous!

I used the Stamparatus for the lines on either side which I also did on the inside to match! The Stamparatus took all the guess work and hoping and praying out of it for me. I knew that each one would be lined up perfectly!

I love how the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper coordinates with these products too. It just makes everything more versatile!

Check out the supply list below to recreate this amazing card. I would love to stamp with you…..in person or virtually!

Join in and stamp with me while watching this video below or click here! Let’s make this thoughtful blooms card together! 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

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[147100]

$7.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$7.50

Thoughtful Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[152290]

$0.00

Small Bloom Punch

[152316]

$0.00

Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper

[153558]

$11.50

Label Me Fancy Punch

[151297]

$18.00

5/16" (8 Mm) Braided Burlap Trim

[151254]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Feb 24 2020

Wonderful Woven Look!!!

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! I hope you all had a great weekend!!! Family time over here so it was amazing!!! 🙂 Today, I’m sharing this fun card with a wonderful woven look using the Coastal Weave Embossing Folder!!!

Wonderful woven look, www.LaurasStampPad.com

They call it Coastal Weave. What do you think it look likes? We had this discussion at class. Some said a basket or maybe chevron. Let me know in the comments what you think!

I got this card idea from the amazing, Sandy Carlson. It was so fabulous I just had to recreate it!!! I started with a Bermuda Bay card base. Next, I took another piece of Bermuda Bay (4″ x 5-1/4″) and embossed it with the Coastal Weave Embossing Folder. Then I added a piece of the Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper to the lower half of the embossed piece and added some Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon along the seam. I secured the ends of the ribbon the back side with adhesive!

Coastal Weave Embossing Folder, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Then for the greeting, I used the Layering Circles Framelits for each layer. Punches also work great for the smooth circles! Next, I stamped the greeting from Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set in Memento Black Ink. I added the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals for some texture on the card but also for a smooth look over the ribbon and embossing!

Of course, I had to decorate the inside too! I used the Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set for the balloons. To get that variation in color, I simply inked it up in Bermuda Bay and stamped it 3 times without ever going back to the ink. It’s fabulous!!!

Don’t forget that the Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set is the free set of the month for orders of $75 or more. This is an exclusive offer through me! Sale-A-Bration is also still going on so you get a free Sale-A-Bration item for every $50 spent! Woot Woot! All kinds of free stuff! Check out the supplies below so you can get this wonderful woven look! For more ideas using this stamp set, click here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder

[151503]

$9.00

Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper

[151313]

$11.50

Daffodil Delight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Ruched Ribbon

[151311]

$7.50

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Bonanza Buddies Photopolymer Stamp Set

[151567]

$17.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Feb 17 2020

Get Your Party Hat!!!

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend because it’s Monday and it’s a fresh week! Let’s start it off right! Get your party hat on and let’s make this week amazing!!!

Get Your Party Hat, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I have been having a lot of fun with the Birthday Bonanza Suite. So much actually that the Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set is the Free Stamp Set of the Month for a $75 order or more! Woot Woot!!!

For this card, I went super simple. I started with a Whisper White card base measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″. The fold of the card base is on the left. Next, I cut some of the Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper into a 4″ x 2″ strip. This even measurement means you can get 18 of these cards from 1 sheet of designer paper! Then I layered this piece onto some Bermuda Bay and ripped the right side for some texture. I added this to the left side of the card and tied some Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon around it (to the inside of the card).

Pom Pom Party Hat, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the greeting, I punched out a Whisper White label using the Label Me Lovely Punch. Next, I stamped the greeting in Memento Black and the party hat in Bermuda Bay Ink. These images are from the Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set. Then I punched out another label in Daffodil Delight and cut it in half. Adding one half to the top and another top the bottom, it makes the perfect layered look with the same punch! I added the greeting to the card front. Then to finish it off, I added a little pom pom with the Fine Tip Glue Pen!

Birthday Bonanza, www. LaurasStampPad.com

Of course, I had to put a little decor on the inside too! These images are from the same Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set! It’s perfect for a little kid’s birthday or even a kid at heart! 🙂

To see more fun samples using the Birthday Bonanza Suite, click here. Get your party hat on and have fun with this suite!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper

[151313]

$11.50

Bonanza Buddies Photopolymer Stamp Set

[151567]

$17.00

Assorted Pompoms

[151310]

$5.50

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.00

Label Me Lovely Punch

[151296]

$18.00

Daffodil Delight 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Ruched Ribbon

[151311]

$7.50

Feb 13 2020

Pleased As Punch!!!

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Today, I wanted to share with you this fabulous Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper that got released with Stampin’ Up’s Sale-A-Bration Coordination Products!!!

Pleased As Punch, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This paper just screams SPRING and I love it!!!! The other awesome thing about this paper is all of the punches that coordinate with it. Hints the name….pleased as punch! 🙂 The Heart Punch, Umbrella Builder Punch, Tulip Punch, and Bloom Punch all can be used with this paper. I love how quick and simple it is to punch and go with a project and these images are all pretty and perfect!!! This paper is while supplies last or until the end of March so don’t wait long!

Don’t forget the other items in the Sale-A-Bration Coordination release are also while supplies last. These include die cuts for the Happy Birthday To You Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set and the Hostess Lady Bug Stamp Set. There are also dies for the stamp sets in the 2020 Mini Catalog – Positive Thoughts and Special Someone. I will have links for all of these down below so you can get them before they are gone!

Check out the full reveal of the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper in the video 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!!!