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Sep 8 2026

No Line Watercoloring!

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Say what? No line watercoloring is just that…..coloring with watercolor but there are no lines! It’s okay! Blew my mind too!!!

No line watercoloring, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The Thinking of you card has such a soft look to the flowers rather than the bold flowers in the Enjoy card. Which do you prefer?!?

Detail and no-line watercolor uses very light outlines, often stamped in pale ink like Petal Pink or Basic Beige! Pro tip: Want a lighter outline? Stamp off once and then onto your project! This creates a soft, hand-painted look without harsh borders. Slowly add color around the image to create the watercolor flower! Using different colors and tones, you can add texture and depth as each layer dries. Hello professional watercolor-er!!! (That is not me! LOL) Finish with subtle details and darker accents to define shapes and add dimension without relying on heavy outlines.

Now for the Enjoy card which is more my style! The flowers were stamped in Black for that defined outline and then colored in!

Give them both a try – no line watercoloring and lined watercoloring! See which one you like better! Let me know in the comments if you have any tips on either one! Coloring isn’t exactly my expertise. LOL

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jul 29 2026

Hooray for Birthdays!!!

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The July 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit was called Hooray for Birthdays and they were pop up cards! Sooooo fabulous and perfect to send to someone so they can display it all month long!!! Wondering what Paper Pumpkin is? It is a monthly subscription kit with a craft project and everything needed to create it all in a fabulous box. These kits are typically cards but sometimes include treat boxes, home decor, etc.

July 2026 Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is probably my favorite because I just love all of the little flowers! I couldn’t believe at how much of a difference that little yellow center made to the look of the flowers! Stunning without it and WOWZA with it! This card was the first one Claire and I created and it did take some time sorting out which flowers went with which card!

Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is my second favorite! I love the blues and bouquet look of the flowers! I will say my biggest tip is to place the bouquet stems on the card on the far left side and then add the Happy greeting! This will ensure you have enough room for the greeting and won’t get into the flowers like I did!

Birthday Pop Up Card Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Even though this is the last card, I still loved it!!! My biggest tip for this one is to place the Hooray down first in order to help with spacing! It was tight as I did the flowers first! Another funny thing about these cards is that because they are a pop up card with the inside greeting holding it up, getting that inside greeting straight is more important. I just popped mine in like I always do and then I finished the card and popped it up and you can see it’s a hint off if your greeting is crooked! LOL Handmade with love, not perfection!

Which card was your favorite card from the July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Kit?!?

If you want to join the Paper Pumpkin fun, click here to get signed up! As a new subscriber, you can give it a try for 25% off! Woot Woot!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 28 2026

Bikes & Blooms!!

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The June 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit was called Bikes & Blooms! Wondering what Paper Pumpkin is? It is a monthly subscription kit with a craft project and everything needed to create it all in a fabulous box. These kits are typically cards but sometimes include treat boxes, home decor, etc.

June 2026 Bikes & Blooms Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Honestly, I loved all of these so I don’t think I can rank them! LOL The instructions have you add the yellow bike panel with Stampin’ Dimensionals. But wait there is more…..dimensionals on the back basket, the front basket, the flowers, and the greeting! WHAT?!?! I just suggest you use them as you wish! LOL I loved the little butterflies on this card too!!!

Bikes & Blooms Thank You Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Now for this card, I actually put the bike on flat rather than with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Gasp! I know I know. You all know how much I love my Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added them to the flowers on the basket and the greeting! There was a Best Wishes greeting but Claire and I decided to do Thank you instead! Also, don’t forget to tie the twine around the bike basket before adding that to the card front! No worries, if you forget, you can always tie a bow and stick it on with a Mini Glue Dot!

Paper Pumpkin June 2026, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This is another one that I mixed it up from the instructions! I put my bike on flat and the polka dotted strip on flat! The basket of flowers and the greeting circle are popped up! I will say I wish the butterflies were different. They are a very muted silver blah…..in my opinion. I wish they were shiny or even a color rather than silver. Let me know in the comments what you thought of the butterflies!

Which card was your favorite card from the June 2026 Bikes & Blooms Kit?!?

If you want to join the Paper Pumpkin fun, click here to get signed up!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 21 2026

Coloring With Watercolor Pencils!

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My Grandpa was a true artist who painted, used charcoals, pencils, and so much more! I may have gotten a bit of his talent but I need stamps to get me started! Coloring with watercolor pencils intimidates me but also intrigues me! Let’s try out this fun technique together!!!

Coloring with Watercolor Pencils, www.LaurasStampPad.com

MEASUREMENTS:

Misty Moonlight Cardstock (card base): 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Misty Moonlight Cardstock (layer): 3-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
Misty Moonlight Cardstock (hexagons): 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Basic White Cardstock (florals): 5″ x 5″
Basic White Cardstock (sentiment): 1″ x 4″

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Score the 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Misty Moonlight Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold it in half to create the card base!
  2. Run the 3-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Misty Moonlight Cardstock through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder or folder of your choice.
  3. Die cut three hexagons from the 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ Misty Moonlight Cardstock; stamp the dots image on them in Misty Moonlight ink! Adhere the hexagons to the embossed cardstock layer. Adhere the layer to the card!
  4. Stamp the florals and leaves images in Fresh Freesia, Granny Apple Green,
    and Petal Pink ink on the 5″ x 5″ Basic White Cardstock. Add highlights around the edges using the Watercolor Pencils. Die cut and adhere the flowers and leaves to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  5. Stamp the sentiment in Crushed Curry ink on the 1″ x 4″ Basic White Cardstock. Cut it into a slanted banner and adhere it to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals!!
  6. Add embellishments as desired!

What do you think? Will you be coloring with watercolor pencils on your next craft project?! Check out all of the supplies below to make sure you have everything!

All orders of $40 or more will earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks and orders of $75 or more will earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks as well as the Free Gift of the Month!!! Woot Woot! Click here to shop!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Feb 17 2026

Two-Tone Ink Technique!

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Happy Technique Tuesday!!! These fun cards use a two-tone ink technique that is fun and easy to recreate!!! Check it out!!!

Two-tone ink technique, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I am loving these Spring colors and that fun plaid look that will be perfect for any season with a color switch! Which color combination would you use?!? Check out these instructions for the You’re Amazing Plaid Card!

MEASUREMENTS:

Basic White Cardstock:
Card Base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Layer: 2-1/4″ x 5″
Scrap Piece: 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
Greeting: 2-1/8″ x 1/4″

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Fold the 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock in half to create the card base.
  2. Ink one half of an Uninked Stampin’ Spot with Pretty in Pink and the other half with Daffodil Delight Ink. Drag the ink pad across the Basic White Cardstock layer vertically and horizontally to form a plaid pattern.
  3. Stamp the flower and leaves image in Pretty in Pink and Garden Green ink on the Basic White Cardstock scrap piece.
  4. Punch it out using the 2″ Circle Punch, then adhere it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  5. Stamp the sentiment in Garden Green ink on the Basic White Cardstock strip and adhere it to the card front.
  6. Embellish with In Color Flat Pearls as desired!

Give this fun two-tone ink technique a try! Need some supplies? I have listed them below for easy shopping! Don’t forget that all orders of $40 or more (before tax and shipping) earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks and orders of $75 or more (before tax and shipping earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks as well as Laura’s Free Gift of the Month!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Feb 12 2026

Mini Accordion Album!

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Are you a card maker, scrapbooker, or a little bit of everything?!? Whether you are a scrapbooker or not, this fun mini accordion album is cute and simple for everyone!

mini accordion album Stampin Up, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The fun thing about these mini accordion albums is that you can create it with as many pockets you wish! The one in the photo has six pockets! Each finished pocket measures 3-1/8″ x 5″ and holds a 3″ x 5″ tag.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. For each pocket, start with a 3-5/8″ x 10″ piece of Designer Series Paper and score it at 1/4″ and 3-3/8″ on the short side, and at 5″ on the long side.
  2. Assemble each pocket with Tear & Tape Adhesive, then join them by placing a strip of Tear & Tape Adhesive down the center between pockets to form the accordion.
  3. Create six 3″ x 5″ tags and put them in the pockets! Feel free to add photos, journaling, and fun embellishments!
  4. Wrap a piece of 7-1/2″ x 2-3/8″ Designer Series Paper around the album and adhere the ends together to create a belly band!

See how simple that is to create! The hardest part is deciding how to decorate or what photos to use! LOL Give this a try and let me know in the comments below how you decorated your mini accordion album!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jan 23 2026

Special Delivery!!!

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The January 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit was called Special Delivery! What is Paper Pumpkin you ask?! It is a monthly subscription kit with a craft project and everything needed to create it all in a fabulous box. These kits are typically cards but sometimes include treat boxes, home decor, etc.

Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin January 2026, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This one is my favorite card because I love that stunning rose! I created the kit with my 7 year old daughter and she was bothered by the fact that the stamped images were slightly covered. That’s okay and kind of the point, I told her. LOL You could always leave off the Happy Valentine’s greeting and this card would be perfect for Anniversary, etc.

Postage Stamp Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card was super fun to add each of those little postage stamps to the card front! I love the look and the flowers!!! It seems the postage stamp image is very popular right now! Would you agree? Are you loving that look too?!

Sending Love Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is a favorite because I love the greeting Sending Love. So sweet and loving and warm for the recipient for sure! I will be sending this for sure this Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is special and full of love and that’s why I enjoy it so much! Spread love!!!

Which card was your favorite from the January 2026 Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin Kit?! Are you signed up for the February 2026 Paper Pumpkin? Join in the fun by clicking here! You will earn Stampin’ Rewards for your Paper Pumpkin Kit too! You have until February 10th to get signed up!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 15 2026

Adopt A Pet?!?

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If you’re looking for easy, creative, all-in-one crafting, you’re going to LOVE the newest additions to the Stampin’ Up! Kit Collection! These kits are perfect for beginners, busy crafters, gifts, or anyone who wants to create beautiful handmade cards without the guesswork. Adopt A Pet is probably my favorite one! Which one is your favorite?!

Adopt A Pet Kit – Craft for a Cause

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The Adopt A Pet Kit is as heartwarming as it is creative. Featuring adorable cats and dogs, this kit is perfect for animal lovers and anyone who enjoys spreading kindness through handmade cards.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Cute pet-themed designs
  • Makes thoughtful cards for encouragement, birthdays, or thank-you notes
  • A portion of proceeds supports animal-related causes 💖

This kit is a wonderful way to craft with purpose while creating something truly meaningful.

Butterfly Garden Kit – Elegant & Peaceful

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If you love soft colors, nature-inspired designs, and elegant details, the Butterfly Garden Kit will steal your heart. The delicate butterflies and calming palette make these cards perfect for sympathy, thinking-of-you, and everyday encouragement.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Beautiful butterfly imagery
  • Serene, timeless card designs
  • Great for keeping on hand for life’s meaningful moments

This kit is perfect when you want cards that feel heartfelt and graceful.

Lots of Love Kit – Sweet, Fun, & Full of Heart

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The Lots of Love Kit is bright, cheerful, and packed with feel-good vibes! Designed with love-themed elements, this kit is ideal for Valentine’s Day—but versatile enough for anniversaries, friendships, and everyday kindness.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Bold colors and playful designs
  • Great for sharing love all year long
  • Fun and uplifting to create

This is a fabulous kit for spreading smiles, one card at a time.

Let me know which one is your favorite in the comments below! I do really love them all but I think Adopt a Pet is my #1!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jan 8 2026

Watercolor in Bloom Paper Pumpkin Kit!

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The December 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit was called Watercolor in Bloom! What is Paper Pumpkin you ask?! It is a monthly subscription kit with a craft project and everything needed to create it all in a fabulous box. These kits are typically cards but sometimes include treat boxes, home decor, etc.

Watercolor in Bloom Stampin Up Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is my favorite from the kit because of the greeting! How heartwarming and fabulous to send or receive this card?!? I just love it! The blues and greens were really fun and a great color combination as well! There is a vellum layer that is subtle but also adds that little hint of texture!

Miss You December 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is my second favorite because of that fun floral trim! It just adds to much fun detail to the card! I love it! It was super fabulous of Stampin’ Up! to give us additional White greeting pieces to stamp on! This way if a mistake is made, it’s not on the actual project…..and you can flip it over and try again! Thank goodness there are 2 sides to every piece of paper! 🙂

Thank You Card Watercolor in Bloom Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This thank you card is not your average thank you note. Not only was it handmade but it that greeting is so powerful and heartfelt! I struggled with this card and when I stamped the leaves for peaking out of the floral corner, I stamped them too high and didn’t have room for my greeting! Thank goodness for the other side!

Which card was your favorite from the December 2025 Watercolor in Bloom Paper Pumpkin Kit?! Are you signed up for the January 2026 Paper Pumpkin? Join in the fun by clicking here! You will earn Stampin’ Rewards for your Paper Pumpkin Kit too! You have 2 days to get signed up!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 9 2025

Fun Flaps!!

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It’s Technique Tuesday and I have a good one for you today! If you really want to create a WOW card, check out this Fun Flaps card that you can create with any die! This card uses the Pop Up Petals Bundle!

Fun Flaps, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Step 1: Die cut a square using the Stylish Shapes Dies (or any image you wish) and position the plates so the top edge isn’t cut (this leaves it attached as a flap). Then, use a ruler and the Take Your Pick tool (stylus end) to score the fold line at the top.

Die Cutting Trick for a flap card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Step 2: Stamp the vase in the center of the square and die cut it to create the peek-through window. Adhere the stamped vase to the card base (align it with the vase cutout).

Peekaboo Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Step 3: Stamp and color the die-cut pieces and adhere them to the card base. Mount the Basic White Cardstock layer to the card front using Foam Adhesive Strips.

What do you think? Will you give it a try? I hope you do! Let me know in the comments below if you do and if you have any questions along the way, feel free to reach out!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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