Oct 14 2025

Alphabet Fun!!!

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Using letters on your card to create a fun greeting is super cool! The POP of the greeting stands out! Have you ever tried coloring the letters?!?! Check out these TWO alphabet fun cards!!!

Card Measurements:
Basic White Cardstock base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Basic White Thick Cardstock (large panel): 5” x 3-1/2”
Basic White Thick Cardstock (small panel): 4-1/2” x 3”

Instructions:

Score 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Basic White Cardstock at 4-1/4” and fold in half to create your card base!
Die cut the letters and apply a thin layer of glue to the back. Let dry until tacky.
Place the letters on the smallest card panel. Ink blend and stamp over the letters and onto the panel.
Remove the letters to reveal the “Thank you” sentiment. (Save the letters to make the second card.)
Adhere the smaller card panel to the larger panel, then to the card base.
Add embellishments.

Layered Letters Thank You Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Use the leftover letters to create this fun card! How fun is that to create 2 cards with 1 technique?! I love it! Will you be giving this alphabet fun technique a try?! Check out the supplies listed below so you can create this exact card!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Aug 19 2025

Extraordinary Flora!

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I have been having so much fun with the Extraordinary Flora Stamp Set, coordinating Dies and Washi Tape! Unfortunately the Washi Tape keeps going unavailable because you all are loving it so much too! Don’t worry though because I am sharing two fun projects using just the stamps and dies!

Extraordinary Flora Bundle, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the Congratulations Card, check out the tutorial below!

MEASUREMENTS:
Lost Lagoon Cardstock scrap piece: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Very Vanilla Cardstock base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Very Vanilla Cardstock panel: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Very Vanilla Cardstock scrap piece: 3-1/2″ x 6″
Very Vanilla Cardstock strip: 3/8″ x 2-1/2″

INSTRUCTIONS:
~ Score 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Very Vanilla Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold in half to create the card base!
~ Stamp floral images in Pecan Pie ink on the 3-1/2″ x 6″ Very Vanilla Cardstock scrap piece. Then die
cut the floral images and adhere a few of them to the card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
~ Next, stamp the floral image from Extraordinary Flora twice in Lost Lagoon ink on the 4″ x 5-1/4″ Very Vanilla Cardstock panel. Color the floral images using a Blender Pen and Lost Lagoon ink. Adhere the panel to the card. TIP: Squeeze your closed ink pad to create a pool of color in the lid. If you prefer to keep your ink pad clean, press a Clear Block into your ink pad and use that as your color palette! Dip your Blender Pen in the ink and let the coloring begin!

~ Then die cut the largest square shape from the 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ Lost Lagoon Two-Tone Cardstock scrap piece using Stylish Shapes Dies. Next, cut down the top and bottom to 1-3/4″ so that the stitched edge shows only on the sides. Adhere it to the card using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals!
~ Stamp the sentiment in Pecan Pie ink on the 3/8″ x 2-1/2″ Very Vanilla Cardstock strip. Adhere it to the Lost Lagoon piece.
~ Stamp floral images in Pecan Pie ink on the 3-1/2″ x 6″ Very Vanilla Cardstock scrap piece. Die cut the floral images and adhere a few of them to the card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals!

I just love flowers and these Extraordinary Flora cards make me happy! You could create this same card in a different color too! Which color would you use? Let me know in the comments below! I think Highland Heather would be stunning!

Check out all of the supplies listed below and click ADD ALL TO CART for quick and simple shopping! Just for you I added in the Washi Tape even though it isn’t used in these cards but you are going to want it because it’s fabulous too!!! Don’t forget that orders of $40 or more earn you Fabulous Friends Club Perks! Woot Woot!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jul 7 2025

Full of Charm Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The June 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit was called Full of Charm and it coordinates with the Floral Charm Suite! Wondering what Paper Pumpkin is?!?! It is a monthly subscription kit with a craft project and everything needed to create it all in a small box. These kits are typically cards but sometimes include treat boxes, home decor, etc. Click here to sign up for the July Kit and check it out!

The foil print on the card base is really stunning as is. Then with the added flowers, both stamped and die cut, this card is just amazing! I love it! I created this kit with my 7 year old daughter, Claire. She created 1 and I created 2. It wasn’t until the second one that I created that I realized the greeting piece matched the foil pattern. I sort of went, well look at that….haha I’m sure that was intentional by Stampin’ Up! but it made me giggle!

Full of Charm Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Normally, I’m not a huge fan of cards with greetings saying miss you! I always think who will I send this to but for some reason this time I thought of lots of people! Some friends of mine I haven’t seen in a long time. My sister and her family who haven’t visited for a few months. Now I almost feel like I need more than just these so I can send one to all of those I thought of! Who would you send this card to?!?!

June 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card blows my mind. At first I saw the card base with these beautiful bright flowers and splatters of foil. It seemed so bright and cheery. Then I started to assemble it and when I put the darker outline over the flowers, it really changed the entire look! I almost wanted to create one with the outline and one without. What did you think of this card when you created it?!

Did you love the Full of Charm Paper Pumpkin Kit?! I sure did and even more I enjoyed putting it together with Claire! Stamping with friends and family always makes it so much more fun! Paper Pumpkin is perfect for taking with you on a trip or the next family visit! Be sure to sign up for the July Kit before the 10th! You have just a few days! Don’t forget you also earn Stampin’ Rewards on Paper Pumpkin too! Woot Woot!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 23 2025

Flip Flap Card!

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I have really been loving this Flip Flap style of card and find myself creating it over and over in different designs. I’m not sure what to call it so I’m going with Flip Flap! LOL Here’s hoping you love it and try it out too!

The best part about this card is that you can use both the front and back of a sheet of Designer Paper!!! Eeee That is super fabulous especially when creating with the Florals In Bloom Designer Series Paper! I just love flowers!!!

Start with a piece of cardstock (Garden Green) measuring 8-3/4″ x 4-1/4″, scored at 5-1/2″. The flap will be on the right hand side folding in! Layer a piece of Designer Paper on this right side flap measuring 3″ x 4″. I love measurements like this because then there is no waste in a sheet of 12″ x 12″ Designer Paper.

Florals In Bloom Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Next, layer a piece of coordinating cardstock (Secret Sea) on the “inside” of the card in the center measuring 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″. Then adhere a piece of cardstock (Garden Green) measuring 8-1/2″ x 3″ and scored at 4-1/4″ onto the inside layer. This creates a mini card in the center of the full size card! Layer a piece of Florals In Bloom Designer Paper to the front flap measuring 4″ x 2-3/4″.

Since I felt this paper was so beautiful and I didn’t want to cover it, I went with a very simple greeting for the front! Using the Sweet Blooms Stamp Set, I stamped Hello In Secret Sea Ink and then added a little leaf to the side. Since I didn’t want the leaf to over shadow the greeting, I stamped off once for a lighter look. The leaf was stamped in Garden Green. Using the To The Point Punch, I punched out the greeting but trimmed off the extra. Again, I didn’t want a huge greeting to hide the pretty flowers. The greeting was added with Stampin’ Dimensionals and then I embellished with a few Secret Sea In Color Flat Pearls!

Flip Flap Card Tutorial, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside of the card, I added a piece of Basic White Cardstock measuring 4″ x 2-3/4″. You can always stamp a greeting of your choice on this piece. I added a little leaf from the Sweet Blooms Stamp Set in Garden Green Ink!

I hope you try out this fun Flip Flap Card yourself! Be sure to share it with me if you do! I have been using almost every Designer Paper Pack with this card design and loving them all! Check out the supplies below if you wish to recreate this card exactly! Want an amazing deal on these products?? Check out Stampin’ Up’s Special going on this month!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Apr 30 2025

Inked Occasions Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The April 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit blew me AWAY! Oh my goodness! So first it arrived in a fun pink and purple stunning box. Then I opened it to Berry Burst tissue paper and the most stunning kit ever! This Inked Occasions Paper Pumpkin Kit is my favorite BY FAR….even more then March!

Inked Occasions Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Wondering what Paper Pumpkin is?? It is a monthly subscription kit with a craft project and everything needed to create it all in a small box. These kits are typically cards but sometimes include treat boxes, home decor, etc.

Look at these amazing colors and the little stamped butterflies!!! The added gold foil is the perfect POP of shine that I love! The fabulous greeting of HUGS is soooooo up my alley. I’m a hugger! Comment below if you are a hugger too!

April 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Again, I’m blown away at the beautiful colors and that pop of gold foil in this card! The cut out greeting adds a fun flare that doesn’t take away from the background. Normally I’m not a huge fan of Congratulations cards because I never know how to use them. The added You are amazing makes this card perfect for any #happymail card sent to a friend on a random Monday!

Ink Occasions Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This one is fun and delicate as all of those flowers are a delicate die cut! Don’t worry though as it is held on with a few Stampin’ Dimensionals and the greeting over the top! I also added butterflies to the inside of each of these cards for some fun coordination!!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVED this Paper Pumpkin Kit….even after how much I loved last month! This one tops it. Can’t wait to see what the May Kit will be! Are you signed up?? Click here to join Paper Pumpkin and earn Stampin’ Up! Rewards with it as well!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 7 2025

Daisy Daydream!!!

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The March 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit was called Daisy Daydream! I think this is my most favorite kit in a really long time. There were others I liked but this one I LOVED!!!! Never heard of Paper Pumpkin?? It is a monthly subscription kit with a craft project and everything needed to create it all in a small box. These kits are typically cards but sometimes include treat boxes, home decor, etc.

Daisy Daydream Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I don’t even think I can rate these 3 cards in order of most favorite because I honestly love them all!!! The bees also look sooooo real it is insane! I almost forgot the little gold foil honeycomb that you can see popping out in the upper left corner and lower right corner. It’s okay if you forget, you can always use them with an alternative card you create with leftover pieces.

Daisy Flowers and Bumblebees, www.LaurasStampPad.com

TIP: For this card, you actually puzzle piece the coordinating flower on top of the printed flower giving this amazing 3D look. At first I didn’t realize that the flower images matched and needed to be lined up. It’s all good though! Such a beautiful card all around!!!

March 2025 Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I love this card because it has a lot fewer things on it which really makes each element stand out more. You can see the beautiful details of the bee. The texture of that yellow embossed honeycomb is amazing too!!

What did you think of this Daisy Daydream Paper Pumpkin Kit? Was it a favorite of yours as well? Let me know in the comments below! Don’t forget to sign up for the April Paper Pumpkin Kit! You need to be signed up before the 10th of each month! Click here to sign up!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Aug 8 2024

Painted Petals Kit!!!

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

The July 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit is called Painted Petals!!! It was all flowers and I LOVE LOVE LOVED it!!! Of course you all know how much I love flowers! What I loved even better about this kit was the greetings though!

Painted Petals Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Of course I love the pink because it’s PINK! But check out that amazing greeting and how wonderful it is to make, send, and receive a card like this! The splatter, the flowers, and the watercolor look are just so fun and elegant. You could even change out the greeting for wedding, bridal shower, baby, birthday, etc.

July 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Again, this greeting is sooooo amazing. Wouldn’t you love to get this card?!?! I can’t wait to send it out and wish I had a million of these. The little sequin jewels are beautiful and add that hint of shine and pop to this card that I love!

Flower Card Kit Stampin' Up!, www.LaurasStampPad.com

After seeing this card, are you singing the song that goes with this greeting?! I know I do every time I look at it. You are very welcome if it’s stuck in your head now. LOL I love the greeting and those orange / peach colors! I just can’t get enough!

Did you get this Painted Petals Paper Pumpkin Kit?!? I hope you loved it as much as me! Be sure to sign up for the Birthday Kit in August before the 10th! The August Kit includes not 1 but 2 stamp sets. Woot Woot! It’s like Stampin’ Up! knew it was my birthday and is celebrating me! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

May 23 2024

Ephemera Packs!

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I’m just going to say……a different word would be preferred! I think I know how to say Ephemera Packs now but bare with me. LOL I think it’s E-FEM-ER-A. No matter what you call them, these packs are amazing and make for quick and simple card creations!

Here I used a Note Card & Envelope, stamped a greeting from the Simply Said Stamp Set in Memento Black Ink and then decorated with a few flowers from the Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack. Next, I finished it off with some In Color Resin Dots!

Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack, www.LaurasStampPad.com

TIP: Don’t stamp the greeting first like I did. When I was creating these cards, I thought I would stamp one in the middle and one in the lower corner. Then as I was deciding on my flowers, I struggled with the placement. I recommend playing with the different flowers/images first and then when you get it figured out, stamp and adhere!

Girls Night Out Cards, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This was one of the cards I offered at my Girl’s Night Out Event and here are 2 more cards that guests made at the event. I wish I could have seen what everyone created because I love these!!! So beautiful and so easy!!!

Whether you are a beginner card maker or not, check out these Ephemera Packs for creating cards, scrapbooking, or even creating home decor or party decorations!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Calming Creek Mix & Match Cards & Envelopes

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Sunny Springs Mix & Match Cards & Envelopes

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Fully Flowering Mix & Match Ephemera Pack

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Labels & Layers Mix & Match Ephemera Pack

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Saying Something Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English)

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Something For Everything Mix & Match Ephemera Pack

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Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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2024 2026 In Color™ Resin Dots

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Mar 26 2024

March Paper Pumpkin

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription kit with a craft project and everything needed to create it all in a small box. These kits are typically cards but sometimes include treat boxes, home decor, etc. The March Paper Pumpkin Kit was just beautiful and the cards have greetings that I can use right away!

March Paper Pumpkin 2024, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I think this card is my favorite from the Memorable Meadows March Kit because it shows off the beautiful flowers so well! The greeting is perfect for a #happymail card to send any time. Pop this card in the mail to a friend, a relative you haven’t seen in awhile, your mom, your co-worker, your neighbor. Just a little note to brighten someone’s day!!!

Memorable Meadows Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is super fabulous because honestly it could be for a man or a woman. That wooden accent really adds a fun element of texture without being bulky on the card! While the colors do include purple, it’s a beautiful sky/scenery look and I just love it!!! Plus you know how I feel about a scrolly font…..LOVING this one!!!

Heartfelt Thanks Paper Pumpkin Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I love this card too but honestly I was super sad to cover up so much of the scenery with the greeting and wooden element! It’s just so beautiful! It’s all good though! I use a lot of Thank You cards for my amazing customers so I’m sure this one will be used right away! Teacher Appreciation is also coming up soon and I have 3 teachers to spoil so this just might go to one of them!

Claire and I really enjoyed putting this March Paper Pumpkin kit together! I think she gets more excited about Paper Pumpkin arriving then me. It is always a wonderful time that I get to stamp with her. Keeping the mess somewhat to a minimum is nice since the kit comes with everything we need! Crafting with her is super special and something I look forward to! Be sure to sign up for the April Paper Pumpkin Kit so you can enjoy the fun craft either alone or with a friend or family member! Click here to sign up now!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 23 2024

Lovely Lavender Paper Pumpkin Kit!!!

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The January 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit came in HOT with this stunning Lovely Lavender Kit! I love the shades of purple and that purple foil is just amazing!!!

Lovely Lavender Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I love the purple foil trim on this card so much. Also the fun way the greenery and lavender pop through the cut out and feel so 3D makes me happy! As for the greeting, I really contemplated it. Anniversary cards are really lacking in my stash and I thought this would be perfect for that. Then I decided I didn’t want to get up and look for an Anniversary greeting AND why not make 4 Valentine’s Day cards. Valentine’s Day is a favorite of mine because I love sharing/showing my love. Sometimes I like to have a kit push me into making cards of a certain variety so that I send them out. So now I have 4 Valentine’s Day cards to send to those I love! 🙂

January Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card would actually make a great Anniversary card! I loved the bouquet look with one stamped image and three die cut pieces. It is just stunning. I think I could have done without the twine and maybe added some bling but that’s my personal opinion. I love these cards!!!

BONUS Paper Pumpkin Tags, www.LaurasStampPad.com

BONUS: I didn’t even notice this at first glance. The popped out piece from the first card is actually made into a tag. How fabulous!?!?! I shared a few of these pieces with Claire so mine didn’t all look like the directions but that’s okay!

This Lovely Lavender Paper Pumpkin Kit coordinates with the Perennial Lavender Suite in the Mini Catalog!!! So if you are loving this, check out that Suite here!

Be sure to sign up for the February Paper Pumpkin Kit before February 10th! Click here to sign up!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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