Tag Archives: Man Card

Jan 17 2026

Loveliest Tree…in every way!

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Nature stamp sets are classic! You can stamp with color for Spring and Summer or more neutral tones for Fall and Winter…..at least here in Illinois! 🙂 The Loveliest Tree Stamp Set is just perfect for all year long!

Loveliest Tree Stampin Up Stamp Set, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These cards are very similar in that they both use the same stamp set and embossing folder! I love the added texture and fun that the Forever Plaid Embossing Folder creates!

Mossy Meadow Cardstock (card base): 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Basic White Cardstock piece (layer): 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ and (sentiment) 2-1/4″ x 5/8″
Pecan Pie Cardstock (piece): 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
Cloud Cover Cardstock (strip): 3″ x 3/4″

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Fold the 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Mossy Meadow Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold in half to create the card base.
  2. Stamp the leaf image repeatedly in Old Olive ink on the Mossy Meadow card base!
  3. Stamp the tree on the 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ Basic White Cardstock. Place it and the Cloud Cover Cardstock strip inside the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder at the same angle and emboss!
  4. Cut the embossed tree into three sections: 1-1/2″ (top), 1″ (middle), and 2-1/4″ (bottom). Trim 3/4″ off the right side of the top piece. Trim 3/4″ off the left side of the middle piece. Trim 1/4″ off both sides of the bottom piece.
  5. Stamp the sentiment in Pecan Pie ink on the 2-1/4″ x 5/8″ piece of Basic White Cardstock.
  6. Punch a circle from the Pecan Pie Cardstock using the 1-7/8″ Circle Punch and cut the circle in half.
  7. Adhere the tree pieces in order to the card base. Adhere the half circle and the Cloud Cover strip, then add the sentiment strip with Stampin’ Dimensionals!
  8. Add 2025–2027 In Color Flat Pearls for a polished touch!

I hope you give this card a try with the Loveliest Tree Stamp Set or even any other stamp set!!! Check out the supplies below for easy ordering! Don’t forget that this month you earn Bonus Day Coupons for every $50 you order! I also offer Fabulous Friends Club Perks when you order $40 or more and Laura’s Free Gift of the Month when your order is $75 or more! Stack up all the deals!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jun 5 2025

Mountain Majesties!!!

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The May 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit was called Mountain Majesties!!! It was the perfect masculine card kit for the upcoming Father’s Day holiday! Just fabulous!!!

Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This is my favorite one from the set. There were 3 different card styles, 3 each for a total of 9 cards! The layers and texture for the cards created by cardstock and vellum layers for the mountains and hills are simple and yet majestic!

May 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is actually missing one of the layers. Oppps! Claire and I created this kit together and at the end we realized we had a green hill leftover. Now we will just use those pieces for something else instead! 🙂 Claire was very excited to create a Father’s Day card for Brad! Now we are all set!

Mountain Masculine Cards, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The added layer of the trees makes this one a favorite of mine too! As I created this card, I stamped the birds like the instructions showed but then when I added the greeting it covered them up! So then I added 3 more sets of birdies! I like it with more anyway! Happy Accident!

What did you think of this Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin Kit?!? Let me know in the comments below! Are you signed up for the June Kit?!? Click here to sign up before the 10th so you don’t miss out! Remember that you earn Stampin’ Up! Rewards with Paper Pumpkin too!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Feb 11 2025

Frosted Forest!!

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I really struggle with masculine cards but found the Frosted Forest to be super fun and fabulous for making some! What do you think?!?!

The shades of green and plaid really add to the fabulousness in this card! The paper is from the Seasons of Green and Gold Designer Paper! Perfect for the holidays and then also all year long for cards like this!

SUPPLIES & MEASUREMENTS:
~Thick Basic White Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”
~Basic White Cardstock – scrap for die cutting rectangle and tree
~Pecan Pie Cardstock – scrap for punching greeting
~Season of Green & Gold Designer Paper – 4” x 5 ¼” (plaid) and 2” x 5 ¼” (green speckles) and scraps for inside the card if you wish

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Fold card base in half. Adhere plaid Designer Paper piece to the card front. Then add the green speckles Designer Paper down the center of the card front.
  2. Die cut a Deckled Rectangle or cut a rectangle (3” x 4 ¼”) and adhere to the card front.
  3. On another piece of scrap Basic White, create the large tree using the masks and Blending Brushes only (no stamping). I used Pecan Pie Ink for the base/#1 mask. Garden Green Ink was used for the leaves/#2 mask and Mossy Meadow Ink for the accent leaves/#3 mask. Then die cut the tree using the coordinating Frosted Forest Dies. Add the tree to the rectangle using Stampin’ Dimensionals only in the leaves (not on the trunk).  
  4. Punch out a greeting label of your choice from Pecan Pie Cardstock and stamp a greeting of your choice onto it in Pecan Pie Ink. I used the Labeled With Love Punch. Adhere to the card front over the trunk using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  5. Embellish with Faux Glass Dots as desired!
  6. Stamp or decorate the inside of the card as you wish!

If you loved this card and want to see more using the Frosted Forest Bundle (stamps, dies, and masks), check out the Video Tutorial here! You can also get the full Class PDF Tutorial here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List
Frosted Forest Bundle (English)
[164137]
Frosted Forest Decorative Masks
[164350]
Season Of Green & Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
[164324]
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[102584]
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100702]
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133676]
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161717]
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
[161665]
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
[147111]
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
[147090]
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
[147089]
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
[147086]
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
[147085]
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
[147105]
Labeled With Love Punch
[163569]
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
[141897]
Faux Glass Dots
[164060]
Blending Brushes
[153611]
Take Your Pick
[144107]
Take Your Pick Crafter Tips
[161602]
Jul 8 2024

Z Fold Fun!!!

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Stampin’ Up’s Designer Series Paper is just something else in my opinion. The prints, the colors, the designs are all just amazing. Most of the time I don’t want to cut them up or sometimes even use them because I question if the project is good enough for this piece. Surely I’m not alone here?!? I created this Z Fold fun card to really showcase lots of the stunning paper!

Z Fold Fun Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper is so fun to create with. It includes the following colors Blackberry Bliss, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat.

Thoughtful Journey Designer Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I created this Z Fold card as you can see in the photo above. The card base is Pretty Peacock Cardstock measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″ and it is scored at 1-1/2″ and 5-1/2″. This creates the Z. Then using 1 piece of the 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper, cut the focal point measuring 4″ x 4″ and 2 additional strips measuring 2″ x 4″. These side strips could be thinner if you wish or if you would like a specific print.

The focal point designer paper was added to a piece of Mossy Meadow Cardstock measuring 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ and then added to the top Z fold, centered on the card front. Then simply add one strip of the Designer Paper to the left hand side on the Pretty Peacock Cardstock. The other strip of Designer Paper is added to the Basic White (4″ x 5-1/4″) Cardstock for the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! So Sincere Stamp Set, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here is the inside of this Z Fold Fun card! I used the So Sincere Stamp Set for the greetings. This style of card and even this exact design could be used for so many different occasions. I think it’s a great masculine card too and we all know how I struggle with those!

Check out the supply list below and you can shop directly from the photos for quick and easy shopping!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List
So Sincere Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162283]
Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163303]
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[150880]
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133676]
Pretty Peacock & Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic Ribbon
[162588]
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
[150083]
Blooming Pearls
[162238]
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Jun 21 2024

The Best There Is

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The May Paper Pumpkin Kit was called The Best There Is. I totally should have posted these weeks ago but #summerschedule. Things are crazy nowadays! I’m just glad I got it completed so I had Father’s Day cards ready to go!

The Best There Is Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

You all know how much I struggle with masculine cards so I love it when kits help me out! I also love it when Paper Pumpkin Kits prepare me for upcoming holidays! The woodgrain look of these cards is super fabulous and that tree stamp will be perfect for many occasions and seasons!

May 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I used the Father’s Day greeting on all of these cards so I could use them for friends and family! Again, the colors, woodgrain, and simplicity of these cards are nice and fun!

Father's Day Cards, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These cards were all fairly easy to create. Claire and I had lots of fun creating them! It was nice that she then had a card to give Brad as well! I had Alex sign one of her cards as well! Just perfect! Now I need a refill kit so I can do birthday cards! LOL

Which card is your favorite from The Best There Is May 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit?!? Be sure to sign up for Paper Pumpkin so you can get the August Kit!!! If you want a kit sooner than that, be sure to check out the Stampin’ Up! Kit Collection which has LOTS to pick from!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List
Hello Hollyhocks Kit
[164458]
$14.00
The Scenic Route Travel Journal Kit
[163904]
$22.00
Expressions Of Kindness Kit (English)
[163905]
$23.00
Hooray For Honeycomb Kit
[163882]
$18.00
City Sights Kit
[163885]
$21.00
Light The Candles Card Kit (English)
[159332]
$22.00
One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
[137861]
$252.00
6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
[137860]
$130.50
3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
[137859]
$71.00
1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
[137858]
$24.00
Feb 20 2024

How Many Die Cut Pieces?!?!

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Normally I don’t like to die cut a lot. Punches are more my jam because it is quick and simple. Then a blue moon happens and I go crazy! LOL Count all the die cut pieces I used on this fabulous card! There are 14 all using the Gone Fishing Bundle.

Die Cut Pieces, www.LaurasStampPad.com

SUPPLIES & MEASUREMENTS:
Pebbled Path Cardstock – 5 ½” x 8 ½” and scrap for die cutting
Mossy Meadow Cardstock – scrap for die cutting (~4 ¼” x 5 ½”)
(2) Basic Vanilla Cardstock – 4” x 5 ¼” and scrap for die cutting

CARD INSTRUCTIONS:

Die cut Mossy Meadow Cardstock with the rounded edge rectangle one from the Gone Fishing Dies for the tackle box base and add to the card front. Die cut Basic Vanilla (4” x 5 ¼”) with the tackle box outline die and adhere to the Mossy Meadow. TIP: Use all of the vanilla rectangles for the greetings on other cards.

Stamp lures, fish, and greeting of your choice onto the scrap Basic Vanilla in Pebbled Path Ink, Calypso Coral Ink, Mossy Meadow Ink, and Boho Blue Ink. The long bobber was die cut with Pebbled Path, Basic White, and Pumpkin Pie Cardstock. The hooks were done in Pebbled Path Cardstock. Adhere these to the card front in the tackle box flat or with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

While this isn’t a card I would make a lot of, it was super fun to create for someone special! If you would like to check out more cards using the Gone Fishing Bundle, check out my entire tutorial here! You can also watch the video tutorial here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Aug 10 2023

Cupcakes For All!!!

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Cupcakes are my favorite! When I saw the Circle Sayings Stamp Set with a cupcake in it, I got excited! Here I created a card using the same concept but did one more feminine and one more masculine! Cupcakes For All!!!

Cupcakes For All Circle Sayings Stampin Up, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card can be created simple or stepped up! In the sample above, I used a Thick Basic White card base. Then I added a layer of cardstock that was embossed with the polka dots from the Basics Embossing Pack! You could also just do a colored cardstock base and no embossing for a simpler version!

Next, I die cut a rectangle with the Deckled Dies and stamped the cupcake all over it! Again, if you wanted a simple version, you could just cut a rectangle. The colors I used were Highland Heather and Fresh Freesia for the card on the left. The card on the right uses Pool Party and Lost Lagoon! Finally, I stamped the cupcake and greeting on Basic White and used the coordinating Circle Punch to punch it out! Simple and quick with a punch which is why this card is fun to make multiples of! The placement of the pieces on the card front is all up to you! Have fun with it! On the purple card, I added some Wink of Stella to the cupcake and some Iridescent Rhinestones!

Circle Sayings Stamp Set, www.LaurasStampPad.com

On the inside of the cards, I decorated with some more stamping! First, I stamped the Happy Birthday greeting in the darker color and then stamped off once for the cupcake so it was a lighter shadow! Don’t forget to stamp the envelopes too!!

What color combination would you use to create this card? Let me know in the comments below and I hope you create a card like this one! After all, cupcakes for all!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List
Circle Sayings Bundle (English)
[161355]
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
[161598]
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
[141897]
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
[158130]
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Jul 20 2023

Exploring In Color!!!

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I realized I never shared the May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Exploring In Color! There have been many times I come back to my blog to look at a past kit so I thought I would still share this one even though it’s long overdue!

Exploring In Color May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This kit was very masculine and full of nature scenes. Honestly, the cards were so beautiful as is, I didn’t want to cover the scene! A simple greeting and some Linen Thread was perfect to create a quick and simple card. Many of the colors used in these cards are the NEW 2023-2025 In Colors – Wild Wheat, Boho Blue, Moody Mauve, Pebbled Path, and Copper Clay!

Father's Day Card May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit, www.LaurasStamPad.com

This kit came at the perfect time because I created many of them with a Father’s Day greeting! I like to send out Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards to lots of men and women in my life so this kit was perfect for adding to my stash to send out!

May Paper Pumpkin Kit 2023 - www.LaurasStampPad.com

I am not sure that I have a favorite from this kit. All of them were about equal! Which one is your favorite?!?! Did you use them for Father’s Day Cards or just masculine cards?! Let me know in the comments below!

If you would like to get signed up for Paper Pumpkin, CLICK HERE!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 8 2023

Gone Fishing!

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Summertime calls for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors, right?!?! I love the outdoors but allergies and mosquitoes also love me so we try to find a balance! This month I am creating with the Gone Fishing Bundle and having lots of fun! These cards are fabulous, masculine, and perfect for lots of different man occasions!!! Join in the fun with the Online Card Class!

Let's Go Fishing Online Card Class, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I really struggle with masculine cards so I like to create and entire class dedicated to that. This time I went with the Let’s Go Fishing Suite from the NEW Annual Stampin’ Up! Catalog! The outdoorsy feel and rich color combinations are just perfect! This class will be offered in person (June 29th) and online (June 19th). If you wish to participate in the Online Class, check out all the details and ways you can stamp along here!

Gone Fishing Stampin' Up Stamp Set, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here is one of the samples we will be creating in the card class! You will notice some New In-Colors like Pebbled Path and Wild Wheat as well as some classics of Mossy Meadow and Basic Vanilla! I have to admit I haven’t stamped with Basic Vanilla in what feels like ages. It seems all of the designer papers have used Basic White! It was nice to switch it up for a change!

I hope to see you online or in person to stamp these fabulous fishy cards using the Gone Fishing Bundle later this month! Click here for all the details!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List
Gone Fishing Bundle (English)
[161542]
Let's Go Fishing 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161534]
Twisted Rope 3 D Embossing Folder
[161545]
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
[147111]
Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad
[161648]
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Jun 16 2022

Father’s Day Cards!!!

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Father’s Day is this coming Sunday so let’s be sure to spoil all of the men in our lives as we honor them for their love, guidance, and support! This card is awesome for any designer paper you might have. It also works for many different occasions too!

Father's Day Cards, Artfully Composed, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Isn’t this the perfect look for a Father’s Day card?!? Even a birthday or retirment card! The strips of Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper measure 1-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ and there are endless options with double sided paper! You could use 2 different sheets of paper from the pack or 4 different sheets. This is also the perfect card for when you love both sides of the paper and just can’t decide which one to use! Just use both sides!

I stamped off for the leaves in Pear Pizzazz Ink and used Evening Evergreen Ink for the greeting so it would POP! I did the same on the inside with some leaves in the corner and Happy Father’s Day in the center! You could always flip flop the greetings if you wanted to!

Check out the supplies listed below if you would like to recreate these cards! This video tutorial has all of the details and measurements so be sure to check that out as well! Also, another big shout out of Happy Father’s Day to all the men this weekend! Enjoy your day and know that you are appreciated!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List
Artfully Layered Cling Stamp Set (English)
[157752]
Celebrating You Cling Stamp Set (English)
[158028]
On The Horizon Cling Stamp Set (English)
[157770]
Artfully Composed 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[157750]
Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131201]
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
[147104]
Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad
[155576]
Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[155574]