Oct 27 2017

Halloween Goodies for Everyone!!!

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!! I can’t believe it’s almost Halloween….after all wasn’t it my birthday at the end of August just yesterday? After all, it’s coming whether we are ready or not. Here are the Halloween goodies I made!

I went really simple this year. In a weak moment, I decided to buy my favorite candy – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. What was I thinking? Anyway, I had to quickly package them up before I ate them all! I slipped one into a Gusseted Cellophane Bag with a piece of Spooky Night Designer Series Paper in the back. The Designer Paper measures 3″ x 2-3/4″. Using some Black Baker’s Twine, I tied it closed and into a bow! For the decoration on the front, I used the 2″ Circle Punch and the Cat Punch. The cat was punched out from some of the Spooky Night Designer Paper. I added the cat to the circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals and added the circle to the bag with Snail Adhesive. These were really simple, cute, and quick to whip up!

These cuties are my nieces who came to stamp class this past weekend so they got their treats in person!!!

Now, I know I mentioned Halloween Goodies for everyone so here you go!!! I am offering DOUBLE Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers to all of you!! All orders placed this weekend (Friday – Sunday) will earn Double Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers! Don’t forget about the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Special and of course all orders of $75 or more will earn my Free Stamp Set of the Month! It is your choice between Graceful Garden or Daisy Delight!!! Click here to start shopping!

Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday! Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Gusseted Cellophane Bags

[141704]

Spooky Night Designer Series Paper

[144610]

Cat Punch

[144666]

2″ Circle Punch

[133782]

Oct 26 2017

Quick & Simple Watercolor Christmas!!!

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This quick & simple Watercolor Christmas card is perfect for making multiples and yet super adorable and made with love!

I started with an Old Olive card base. Next, I took a piece of Very Vanilla measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. I stamped the greeting and trees from the Watercolor Christmas Stamp Set. The greeting was stamped in Cherry Cobbler Ink and the trees in Basic Gray Archival Ink. I like the softer look of gray than black. Then, I took the Old Olive Watercolor Pencil and added color to each tree. Using the Blender Pen, I smeared the color around and filled in the trees. Once I was finished with the trees, I added it to the card base. To finish it off, I added some Cherry Cobbler Double Stitched Ribbon around the top. See how simple that was? This card is perfect for making multiples this season!

Don’t forget there are only a few days left of the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Special. Also, orders over $75 will earn the Free Stamp Set of the Month from me. This month you get to pick from the Daisy Delight Stamp Set or Graceful Garden Stamp Set. You will also earn Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers once your order hits $40!

If you would like to see 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

Watercolor Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[144838]

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126966]

Cherry Cobbler 1/4″ Double-Stitched Ribbon

[144117]

Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140932]

Watercolor Pencils

[141709]

Blender Pens

[102845]

Oct 25 2017

The Perfect Fall Card!!!

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I feel like this is the perfect fall card. It’s got fall colors and it has that wonderful greeting.

I just love this greeting. It warms my heart and I love sending it to others. Of course, you could always change up the colors and designer paper for all year long! Just perfect!!! 🙂

I started with a Very Vanilla card base. Next, I layered on a piece of Cajun Craze measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. For the center piece, I cut the following pieces:

Early Espresso Cardstock – 2-3/4″ x 4″

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper – 2-1/2″ x 1-5/8″

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper – 1″ x 2″

Very Vanilla Cardstock – 2″ x 1-3/8″

Using the greeting from the Rose Wonder Stamp Set, I stamped the greeting in Cajun Craze Ink. I added a little knot of Crushed Curry Mini Chevron Ribbon to the smaller designer paper, adhering the ends to the back. To ensure my placement was even, I placed all of the piece on the Early Espresso cardstock. Then picking up one at a time, I adhered them down. Then I added this piece to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. You all know how much I love a little texture and those Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Don’t forget that this Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper is one in the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Special!! This special ends on October 31st. Click here to start shopping! If you order is $75 or more, you will earn this month’s Free Stamp Set. It is your choice between the Graceful Garden Stamp Set and the Daisy Delight Stampin Set.

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper

[144613]

Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140697]

Crushed Curry 3/8″ Mini Chevron Ribbon

[144197]

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[119684]

Oct 24 2017

Technique Tuesday – Creating a Glitter Window!!!

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know what that means! I have a fabulous technique to share with you! Today, we are creating a glitter window for the greeting to peek through!

Isn’t this card just stunning with those blues and that glitter and shine! I love it. The best part is that the glitter is contained and won’t flake off all over! Woot Woot! 🙂 Thank you to Julie Davison for the amazing idea! When I first say this, I knew I had to recreate it.

I started with a Night of Navy card base (4-1/4″ x 11″). Next I took a piece of Marina Mist (4″ x 5-1/4″) and die cut a circle using the Layering Circles Framelits. This circle can be in the middle or towards the top, it all depends on how much room you want for the bottom decoration. Then, I set this on the card front and traced a circle onto the navy card front. Using the scallop circle that is just a bit larger, I die cut that from the card front. You don’t have to use the scallop circle but it gives a little texture and cuteness to the inside!

Before completing the glitter window, I stamped the greeting on the inside. First, I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and placed it on the inside on the card. I closed the card and stamped the Peace on Earth from the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set through the hole in Marina Mist Ink. By stamping in the circle, you have perfect placement of your greeting. I added the little decoration to the top and bottom of the greeting in Night of Navy Ink! Once I stamped the greeting (and there were no mistakes) I adhered the white to the inside of the card!

Now for the glitter window, I used 2 squares of Window Sheet and 2 sheets of Adhesive Sheets. I placed a piece of adhesive sheet over each window sheet and covered 1 one of them in Dazzling Diamonds glitter. Then I pressed the two together. It’s okay if the glitter doesn’t go all the way to the edge perfectly because that will hidden anyway! Now to build the window, I added a little bit of Snail Adhesive around the navy circle and placed the window on top. Before adhering the Marina Mist, I tied some Metallic Silver Edge Ribbon around towards the bottom. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere this to the card front! For the decoration, I stamped the deer from the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set in Night of Navy. Using the coordinating Card Front Builder Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%), I die cut the deer and the trees. Then I added those to the card front!

This isn’t a card I would recommend making hundreds of for your Christmas card this season but it’s fun to make for a special few!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Carols Of Christmas Clear-Mount Bundle

[146037]

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter

[133751]

Window Sheets

[142314]

Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets

[144106]

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

Oct 19 2017

A Sweater on a Deer Isn’t So Weird!!!

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

A Sweater on a Deer Isn’t So Weird….or is it? You make the call!

Maybe not one I have ever seen in person but this one is super cute!!!

I started with a Garden Green card base measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″! Then, I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped some greenery around the top half. I used the Merry Patterns Hostess Exclusive Stamp Set and Garden Green Ink. You can earn this one for free with a $300 order or combine some orders with friends to get to $300. This offer ends October 31st! To get the variation in color, I simply inked it up and stamped twice and then went back to the ink pad. I love that simple technique!

Next, I took a piece of the Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper (2″ x 4″)and added it to the bottom portion. Then I stamped the deer from the Merry Patterns Stamp Set in Smoky Slate Ink. I used some Cherry Cobbler Double Stitched Ribbon to tie a knot around the overlap of paper. Then I added this to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. For the greeting, I took some scraps of Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler and layered them together. I stamped the greeting in Cherry Cobbler Ink and snipped the end in a diagonal. I added this to the card front on the right hand side! Simple and fabulous for the Holiday Season!

If you would like to see more samples using the Merry Patterns Stamp Set 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!!!

I posted another sample using this set yesterday! Click here to see that and stay tuned for one more! If you would like to earn this set, click here to start shopping! Don’t forget that orders over $75 will earn the Free Stamp Set of the Month from me. This month you get to pick from the Daisy Delight Stamp Set or Graceful Garden Stamp Set. You will also earn Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers once your order hits $40! I just love spoiling all of you!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Merry Patterns Photopolymer Stamp Set

[144973]

Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper

[144621]

Cherry Cobbler 1/4″ Double-Stitched Ribbon

[144117]

Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126973]

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131179]

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126966]

Oct 18 2017

‘Tis The Season!!!

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

‘Tis The Season…..for crazy schedules, time with family, counting our blessings, and cute cards like this one!!! This one is super simple but I just love how it turned out!

You might be looking at this greeting and wondering which set it is in. This greeting is from the Merry Patterns Stamp Set which can only be earned for FREE by a Hostess with a $300 party. This can be a single order, orders collected, or a stamp gathering! This promotion ends at the end of October! Stay tuned for more samples using this set tomorrow!

I started with a Real Red card base. Next, I took a piece of the Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper (3″ x 5-1/2″) and ripped both ends for a little texture! Then I took a piece of Whisper White (1-1/2″ x 5-1/2″). I stamped the first image with the “’tis the” in it in Old Olive Ink. Next, I stamped the patterned season in Real Red. This is all personal preference so try it out and see which you prefer. Stamp the green first and then the red pattern or stamp the red pattern and line up the green over the top. I go back and forth all the time on 2-step stamping and which way I prefer. Then to finish off the greeting, I stamped the greenery on the ends in Old Olive Ink. I stamped it twice each time before going back to the ink for that variation in color. All of these are layered flat (surprise, no dimensionals) to the card base! Simple and yet fabulous!

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Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126953]

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126949]

Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper

[144621]

Merry Patterns Photopolymer Stamp Set

[144973]

Oct 17 2017

Technique Tuesday – Creating a Glossy Greeting!!!

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fun technique to share with you today!!! Today, I’m creating a glossy greeting using Glossy Cardstock and some ink refills! I love the striped look!

This simple card has a major wow factor with that glossy striped greeting! This technique is perfect for a greeting or just a background! I got the inspiration for this card from Sandy Jacobson!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Next, I took a piece of Real Red (3-3/4″ x 5″) and ran it through the Big Shot in the Quilt Top Embossing Folder. Then, I layered it onto a piece of Emerald Envy (4″ x 5-1/4″) and placed a strip of Whisper White Classic Weave Ribbon across it. I secure the ends to the back side and added this to the card front!

Now for the greeting, I used Glossy Cardstock, a Baby Wipe, and ink refills! Simply fold up the baby wipe so it fits in your hand. Add drips of ink refill to the end. I have used both the rounded end and the layered end. The rounded end comes out more smooth and solid, whereas the other end is more streaky. It’s all up to you! I tried Real Red and Emerald Envy but the red came out pink and the overlap of the colors turned purple. I ended up just doing Emerald Envy for this card. Check out the Video Tutorial below to see blues! When I ran it across the Glossy Cardstock, I went lightly for a more white/streaky look or I pressed hard for a fuller coverage.

The cool thing is that this dries quickly. I used the greeting from the Watercolor Wishes Stamp Set and Memento Ink to stamp the greeting. Be sure to stamp carefully as it will want to slide around if you press at an angle! I punched out the greeting with the 2″ Circle Punch. I added this to a scallop circle die cut using the Layering Circles Framelits in Silver Glimmer Paper. The greeting was then added to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

If you would like to see this 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

Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[144687]

Whisper White 3/8″ Classic Weave Ribbon

[144159]

8-1/2″ X 11″ Glossy White Cardstock

[144240]

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[141401]

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

Silver Glimmer Paper

[135314]

Oct 12 2017

Using the Card Front Builder Framelit Differently!!!

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I fell in love with the Carols of Christmas Bundle back in August with Stampin’ Up! preleased it! Now I’m even more excited about using the Card Front Builder Framelit differently for even more looks! With this technique, you can use this framelit all year long! Thanks to Julie Davison for the inspiration and concept idea!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Next, I took a piece of Tangerine Tango (4″ x 5-1/4″) and placed the border framelit from the Card Front Builder Framelits in the middle, close to the top. I ran this through the Big Shot. Then I added the strip of Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper to the bottom portion and tied some Old Olive Chevron Ribbon around the overlap. After this was complete, I added this piece to the card base. I love how the white peaking through gives so much more to this card!!

For the greeting, I used the Layering Squares Framelits to die cut the squares. I went with Daffodil Delight and Whisper White. The greeting and dots are from the Painted Harvest Stamp Set and I used Old Olive and Tangerine Tango Ink. Of course, I added the greeting to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals for some texture. I finished it off with some Enamel Shapes! Great for fall or any occasion actually!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies

[144674]

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper

[144613]

Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set

[144783]

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126953]

Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126946]

Old Olive 3/8″ Mini Chevron Ribbon

[144196]

Oct 6 2017

Simple Sunflowers Are Pretty Too!

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!! I posted the most favorite fall card this season by my class attendees and by me! You can check it out here but simple is just as fabulous too!

This is one of those quick and simple cards that you can whip up in no time at all but yet it still looks stunning! Those sunflowers from the Painted Harvest Stamp Set are just amazing!!!

I started with a Crushed Curry card base! Next I took a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. I stamped the greeting from the Painted Harvest Stamp Set in the middle in Early Espresso Ink. Then I stamped the sunflowers in Crushed Curry Ink with Early Espresso centers. I just love that there is no real lining up the 2 images perfectly, just stamp and go. You also don’t have to worry about stamping off. It just simple stamping and adhering! Quick and simple to create! After adding this piece to the card front, I thought it needed a little bit more. I added a few Old Olive Enamel Shapes to finish it off! Which do you prefer – simple like this or more stepped up like this one??

Product List

Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set

[144783]

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131173]

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126974]

Brights Enamel Shapes

[141680]

Don’t forget about all the amazing specials going on this month!!!

October 1st through the 10th – Celebrate World Card Making Day with 15% off select stamp sets and Note Cards & Envelopes. Also, if you love Fast Fuse, now is the time to stock up!!! Click here for all of the details!

The entire month of October, you can Buy 3, Get 1 Free with select Designer Series Paper!!! Now is a great time to stock up. There are fall patterns, Christmas patterns and all occasion patterns! Click here to check them out and start shopping!!!

Every order of $75 or more (before shipping and tax), will earn the November Free Stamp Set from me! This month you get to pick from Graceful Garden or Daisy Delight!!! Send me a message with your preference after placing your order or when you send it to me!

Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday! Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Oct 5 2017

Distressing the Merry Music Designer Paper!!!

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

By distressing the Merry Music Designer Paper, it makes it look rustic and I love the texture!!! What do you think?!?!?!

I love the glitter and shine that goes with the distressed look. This is a rather simple Christmas card which is perfect for making multiples!!!

I started with a Crumb Cake card base. Next, I took a piece of Cherry Cobbler (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped the city image from the Night in Bethlehem Stamp Set in Cherry Cobbler Ink. Then I added this piece to the card front.

Now for the distressed technique! I simply took a piece of the Merry Music Designer Series Paper (2″ x 5″) and crumpled it up into a ball. Once I had it in a nice tight ball, I gently unrolled it back out. Be careful not to rip it as sometimes it gets soft and this designer paper is thinner. Next, I took a Sponge Dauber with some Early Espresso Ink and lightly brushed over the top. The ink picks up on the creases more for a nice distressed look. Once I had the look I wanted, I added adhesive on the back and placed it on the left side of the card. Be sure to just press it onto the paper all crinkled to keep that texture and distressed look!

Now for the greeting, I took a piece of Whisper White (1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″). I stamped the greeting in Cherry Cobbler Ink from the Night In Bethlehem Stamp Set. Next, I layered this onto a piece of Gold Glimmer Paper measuring 1-3/4″ x 3-3/4″. I added the greeting to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. To finish it off, I added a few Metallic Enamel Shapes for a little bit more bling!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Tag Archives: Holiday Mini Catalog

Halloween Goodies for Everyone!!!

Quick & Simple Watercolor Christmas!!!

The Perfect Fall Card!!!

Technique Tuesday – Creating a Glitter Window!!!

A Sweater on a Deer Isn’t So Weird!!!

‘Tis The Season!!!

Technique Tuesday – Creating a Glossy Greeting!!!

Using the Card Front Builder Framelit Differently!!!

Simple Sunflowers Are Pretty Too!

Distressing the Merry Music Designer Paper!!!