Apr 12 2016

Technique Tuesday – Drapery Fold!!!

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today!!! This one is super fun because you can use every bit of the Designer Series Paper AND you can see both sides of this fabulous stuff!!! No worries on deciding which side to use!!!

Look how fabulous these cards are!!! You can see both sides of the It’s My Party Designer Series Paper and you can create 2 cards from each piece!!! I got the idea for these cards from fellow demonstrator Margo Richardson at the last Team Meeting! I love sharing ideas with others! Let’s get started!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Trimmer, Simply Score Tool

You will start with a piece of Designer Series Paper measuring 4″ x 11-1/2″. I used the It’s My Party Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog. Then using either the Score Blade on your Stampin’ Trimmer or the Simply Score Tool, you will score at 3″, 4 “, 6″, 7″, 9″, and 10″ along the long side. Then on the right short side, you will make a mark 1” down from the top. Then using a ruler and scissors or your Stampin’ Trimmer, you will cut a diagonal line from the 1″ down mark to the 3″ score line you created. Now you have your two pieces for the cards above!

Now you will fold the Designer Series Paper in a zigzag pattern so that you can see both sides of the paper. I placed this larger piece on a Melon Mambo card base. I added adhesive on the back and on a few of the folds. The top and left side are right to the edge of the card. I stamped the greeting from the Tin of Cards Stamp Set in Basic Black in the right corner. I added some Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine around the top and as the balloon strings. The balloons were punched out from the Balloon Bouquet Punch and I put them on with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added the little white mark for a glossy look on the balloons with the Chalk Marker! I added a few of the It’s My Party Enamel Dots for a little POP!!

With the other piece that you cut off, you can create another fabulous card! I used a Mint Macaron card base for this one. When I punched out the balloons for the last card, I punched all three colors with both sizes of balloons. I used one big and two smalls for the Melon Mambo Card and I used the two big ones and one small for the Mint Macaron Card. I stamped the greeting from the Party Wishes Stamp Set in Basic Black and finished it off with a few It’s My Party Enamel Dots!

If you would like to see this technique in action, check out the Video Tutorial below or click here!! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future videos!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 11 2016

Love Blossoms!!!

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

You all know I’m loving the Rose Wonder Bundle! Here is another fabulous sample using the Rose Wonder Stamp Set and coordinating Rose Garden Framelits (Bundle & Save 15%)!!

For this card, I started with a Whisper White card base! Then I took a piece of the Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper (3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″) and layered it onto Smoky Slate (4″ x 5-1/4″). This gives a very small border but still sets it off and makes it stand out more. Then I placed a piece of Silver Satin Ribbon across the middle of the paper and wrapped the ends to the back before adhering it to the card base. For the greeting, I stamped the frame image from the Rose Wonder Stamp Set in VersaMark Ink and poured Silver Embossing Powder over the top. I set the powder with the Heat Tool and let it cool before die cutting it with the Rose Garden Framelits. Then I stamped the greeting in Blushing Bride in the center. I also die cut out two flowers with the Rose Garden Framelits in Silver Foil Paper. I added the flowers to the card front with the Fine Tip Glue Pen and the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Love it!

You can check out other samples using the Bundle here, here, and here! More samples using this Designer Series Paper Stack can be seen here, here and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 4 2016

Pocketful of Cheer!!!

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Look at all of these beautiful cards!!!!! I am loving the color combination of Bermuda Bay and Cucumber Crush!! The Pocketful of Cheer – March 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit arrived and I was super excited. You can see the reveal of the kit in this video! When it came time to make the kit, I realized I’m not really a big gift card giver so I don’t need that many. I do have some graduates this May that I will give giving either a gift card or cash and it would look super cute but what I really need is cards so that is what I made!

These 4 cards I created just like the instructions! I loved the look and enjoy just following along and not having to think when crafting sometimes. That is one of the reasons I love Paper Pumpkin!!! I don’t always have to come up with the ideas but I can mix it up if I want to! 🙂 I love the patterned paper with the flowers and the green pearls are super fabulous!!!

Then for my graduates, I created these little cards!!! I think the kit really meant for these cards to go with the other holders but I liked this better. I stamped the little note cards and adhered the pocket inside the envelope. How cool is that??? The envelope holds the card and the gift. It’s an all in one!!! LOVE IT!!! There were 4 of these!

Then I took all of the leftover pieces and some Whisper White cardstock and created tons of cards! How cute are these?!?!?! I stamped the flowers on the background and added some pieces. I cute the polka dot crumb cake piece from the other gift card holders. I used the Decorative Label Punch and Scallop Circle Punch for the greetings. Even the Cucumber Crush Baker’s Twine came in the kit!

Here are a few more that I created with the leftover pieces. After all of these everything was used up except 2 of the Crumb Cake Gift Cards Holders and 2 circle stickers. So I just created them into little pockets or gift card holders! The striped inside is super cool looking as well!

So from this 1 Paper Pumpkin Kit, I was able to get 13 Cards, 4 Gift Card Holders and Cards, and 2 Gift Card Holders. That is amazing!!! I only used my own Whisper White cardstock and Envelopes! I love it!!!

Be sure to sign up for the April Kit before April 10th because there is going to be a BONUS Stamp Set! That means 2 Stamp Sets, at least 1 ink spot, and the project inside for just $19.95 (plus tax, no shipping)!!! That is a steal!!! Click here to get started!

If you are a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, you can purchase refill kits of this kit so you can make samples like mine or have more gift card holders on hand! Click here to get yours today!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 28 2016

Birthday Bling!!!

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I am in love with this color combination. The moment I saw this color combination in the Occasions Mini Catalog I fell in love!!! Fabulous colors and a little bling makes for a perfect card to me!!! Let’s get started!

I started with a Crushed Curry card base and added a piece of It’s My Party Designer Series Paper (1-1/2″ x 5-1/2″) to the left hand side!! Then I added some of the Sale-A-Bration Glitter Tape right on the edge of the Designer Paper for a little bling. For the greeting, I stamped the Perfect Pairings Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set in Mint Macaron, Melon Mambo, and Crushed Curry. I layered this onto Melon Mambo cardstock and attached it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Simple and fabulous!!! I love it!!!

Sale-A-Bration is ending this week. 🙁 Let me know what is your favorite Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set or Designer Series Paper is??? My favorite is the Flowering Fields Stamp Set and coordinating Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper! You can check out lots of samples I have created here! Click here to place your $50 or more order to earn Free Sale-A-Bration items before this promotion is over on March 31st!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 23 2016

Put Your Party Pants On!!!

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

I love the name of this stamp set – Party Pants which is one of the Sale-A-Bration items that you can earn for Free with every $50 order. This promotion ends on March 31st!!! I have really enjoyed all of these fabulous Sale-A-Bration items and will be sad when it is over!!!

For this card, I started with a Cucumber Crush card base. I added some of the Silver Striped Designer Paper from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack to the bottom portion of the card. I stamped the balloons from the Party Pants Stamp Set in Pacific Point onto Whisper White. I punched them out with the Balloon Bouquet Punch. I added the end of some Whisper White Baker’s Twine to the back of each balloon and attached it with a Stampin’ Dimensional. I added them to the card front and then tied the tails together with a little bit more Baker’s Twine. For the little white line/glare look on the balloons, I used the White Chalk Marker! For the greeting, I stamped Happy Birthday from the Party Pants Stamp Set. I omitted “to you” part by just coloring in the Happy Birthday portion with a marker! I punched out the greeting with the Washi Label Punch and brushed the ends with some Cucumber Crush ink on a Sponge Dauber! I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals too! Love it!!!

This would make a fabulous Man Card! You could always change up the colors for a girl or to match the recipients favorite colors. What colors would you use? Let me know in the comments below!

To check out more samples using Sale-A-Bration items, click here! There are only 8 more days of Sale-A-Bration!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 22 2016

Technique Tuesday – Vine Cut Out!!!

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

Happy Tuesday everyone! You all know what that means….I have a fabulous technique to share with you today!!! We are playing with the Botanical Bundle and creating a fabulous cut-out!!! Check this out!!!

Isn’t this card just beautiful??? I love it!!! I can not take credit for this idea though. I got it from another fabulous demonstrator – Wendy Weixler. Thanks Wendy for the amazing idea!!! Let’s get started!

For this card, I used all 3 products from the Botanical Bundle – Botanical Blooms Stamp Set, Botanical Garden Designer Series Paper, and Botanical Builder Framelits. I started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″ and I folded it in half for my card base! I laid this piece of cardstock onto the Precision Base Plate on my Big Shot and placed the vine framelit from the Botanical Builder Set on the left hand side, solid leaves on the outside, and a little diagonal. You will want to place it falling off your cardstock in the top left corner near your fold. Run it through the Big Shot and there you have that fabulous vine cut-out. I love using the Big Shot Die Brush to pop out the cardstock from the Framelit and get rid of all of those little paper hairs. Now you can decorate as you wish. I used a piece of the Botanical Garden Designer Series Paper measuring 2″ x 5-1/2″. You can make your piece smaller or larger, just make sure it is enough to back the vine cut-out. This piece of DSP will go on the inside left of your card. On the front, I used the little flowers stamp and stamped all up and down the card in Blackberry Bliss. For the other flowers, I used the Botanical Builder Framelits and 3 shades of Purple – Blackberry Bliss, Perfect Plum, and Wisteria Wonder! I added some Crushed Curry Candy Dots to the center of the flowers for a little POP! The greeting is from the Botanicals For You Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set. I used my markers to only ink up the “You’re Awesome” and omit the “…because”. I love this card!!!

If you would like to see this in action, check out my Video Tutorial below or by clicking here! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it!! Also, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future videos. I post every Tuesday and Thursday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 15 2016

Technique Tuesday – Botanical Gardens!!!

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know that means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! This one is super simple and yet super fabulous!!! Check this out!!!

Isn’t this card fabulous? You are probably looking at it thinking what’s the technique! It’s the Designer Series Paper! I used the Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper and Botanical Blooms Stamp Set but you are going to want the entire Bundle and Save 15% which includes the Botanical Builder Framelits as well! Love all of these products! Plus if you order it before the end of the month you will get a Sale-A-Bration item for FREE! Let’s get started!

The Botanical Blooms Stamp Set coordinates with the Designer Series Paper so you can stamp the leaf veins and centers of the flowers to add more texture and interest to the flowers. It really makes the paper POP! I love it! It goes from cute to WOWZA!!!

For the card above, I added the Designer Series Paper to a Hello Honey card base. Then I wrapped some Linen Thread around the card a few times and tied it in a knot! I like the jungle look that the thread gives! For the greeting, I used the Rose Wonder Stamp Set and stamped it in Cajun Craze. I punched out the Whisper White with the 2″ Circle Punch and layered it onto Mint Macaron punched out with the 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch. I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

If you would like to see this in action, check out my Video Tutorial below or by clicking here! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and subscribe to my channel – Laura’s Stamp Pad so you don’t miss out when future videos are posted!

Stay tuned for a lot more samples using the Botanicals Bundle!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 14 2016

Corrugated Creation!!!

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

So if you have been following me for even a week, you know I am IN LOVE with the Rose Wonder Bundle! I love the greetings and the flowers! You might look at it and think it’s flowers and girly. While I would agree, I like to think out of the box and see if I can create some Man Cards with it as well. I DID IT!!!

I started with a card base of Pear Pizzazz and stamped the leaf from the Rose Wonder Stamp Set (Bundle & Save 15%) in Pear Pizzazz. I also die cut some of the leaves from the coordinating Rose Garden Framelits and added those to the card front. I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere them. Then I added a strip of the Corrugated Kraft Paper. This paper is super fun because it adds texture to your project but it isn’t too bumpy and it cuts super easy with the Stampin’ Trimmer! It has a very masculine look to it as well! For the greeting, I stamped the label in Pear Pizzazz and the greeting in Crumb Cake and then die cut it with the Rose Garden Framelits! I added the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

I have done lots of cards with this bundle, you can check them out by clicking here, here, and here! Let me know which one your favorite is in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 9 2016

Hawaiian Birthday!!!

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This card seems to scream fun, flirty, and Hawaiian. Is that a Hawaiian flower?? Either way I am in love with it and it’s PINK!!! I started this card off with a Melon Mambo card base. I layered a piece of Whisper White on top measuring 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8. Then I used some of the Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper (no longer available). You could always create some of your own paper like this with Sponge Daubers or the Watercolor Wash Stamp Set. This piece measures 4″ x 5-1/4″. I die cut the flowers from the Rose Garden Framelits. Of course, I used the Die Brush to help pop the image out of the framelits and pop all the paper out of the holes! I love that little tool! Check it out in action here! I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere the flowers to the card front and added a Rhinestone for a little bling!! For the greeting, I used the Rose Wonder Stamp Set (Bundle & Save 15%). I stamped the label in Basic Black and the greeting in Melon Mambo and then die cut it with the Rose Garden Framelits! I am in love with the Rose Wonder Bundle. The greetings, the flowers, the leaves…..I love it all!!! If you would like to see more samples, click here, here, and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 3 2016

Fabulous Flowers!!!

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I am LOVING the Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper and coordinating Flowering Fields Stamp Set. Both of these items are Sale-A-Bration items that you can earn for FREE with every $50 US order. You all know I love flowers and these items are just perfect!!!

I cut the Designer Series Paper into 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ pieces which leaves a 1″ piece leftover. I adhered the big piece directly to the a Whisper White card base which fits perfectly. The left over 1″ piece I flipped over and created banner tips on the end. You can use your Paper Snips or the Banner Triple Punch! Then I used a small scrap piece of Whisper White cardstock and stamped the flowers from the Flowering Fields Stamp Set in Basic Black Archival Ink. I used Blender Pens to color in the flowers and then stamped the greeting from the Crazy About You Stamp Set! For the card above, I used Blackberry Bliss and Old Olive on the flowers. Also, I added a little bow of Whisper White Baker’s Twine!

For this card, I used Calypso Coral and Old Olive on the flowers. I added some Old Olive Baker’s Twine around the entire card for a little texture!

For this card I used Old Olive and Lost Lagoon for the flowers. I added some Gold Baker’s Twine in a bow around the card for a little texture and bling.

I had so much fun making these cards and I love them! It is a great way to use scraps of cardstock and all of your Designer Series Paper. If you would like to see the coloring of the flowers and cutting the Designer Series Paper, check out my Video Tutorial below or click here! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it!

Let me know in the comment below which one your favorite is! I think mine is the second card with the coral flowers!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Tag Archives: Designer Series Paper

Technique Tuesday – Drapery Fold!!!

Love Blossoms!!!

Pocketful of Cheer!!!

Birthday Bling!!!

Put Your Party Pants On!!!

Technique Tuesday – Vine Cut Out!!!

Technique Tuesday – Botanical Gardens!!!

Corrugated Creation!!!

Hawaiian Birthday!!!

Fabulous Flowers!!!