Dec 7 2016

November 2016 Paper Pumpkin – Wonderful Winterland!!!

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The November Paper Pumpkin arrived and I was even more excited that normal (if that’s possible) because the box was different!!! It was this stunning two-toned blue beauty!!! Love it!!!! Then I opened it up and saw the amazing goodies inside which you can check out here in my Unboxing Video! It came with TWO ink pads!!!!

These are just so incredibly stunning. This is probably my favorite kit this year……although I can’t remember each kit but I LOVE THIS. These little cards are super easy to put together and look so amazing and real with the layers and dimension. First you will stamp the little trees in the stamp set over the trees die-cut out. It is super simple to do since the stamps are photopolymer! Also, add you greeting at this time as well. Then you will assemble each layer!

Did anyone else squeal at the mini Stampin’ Dimensionals in the kit??? I sure did! You know my love for them anyway but they are so little and adorable! Add Dimensionals to the white piece with trees and add it to the blue hill with 1 house (house on the left). Then add more Dimensionals to the back and add it to the blue hill with lots of houses (houses on the right). I placed my dimensionals so they weren’t directly on top of each other. So if I put one in the bottom corner on one layer, I put it up top on the next layer. Next you will stamp the snowflakes on the card front, add the vellum with the glue dots and then layer on your village scene! Finish it off with sequins and the Baker’s Twine!!!

I just love them so much! They look like a real village of beautiful houses in the winter time. That frosted look from the vellum, the sequin shine, and the dimension of the village! Best kit ever!!!! Then there is the cute blue envelopes as well!!! I totally sent these out already as some of my Christmas Cards!!! I finished this up this week! How about you? Do you send out Christmas Cards? Are you done yet? How many do you send out?? Let me know in the comments below! I would love to hear what you do! 🙂

You can sign up for the December Paper Pumpkin Kit HERE! Be sure to do so before the 10th! Paper Pumpkin also makes a great gift. You can sign up and get the December Kit to wrap and place under the tree or you can purchase a Subscription in 1,3,6, or 12 months so they can pick when they would like to receive the kits!!! Click here to get a subscription!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Don’t forget to shop the Year End Clearance Sale!!! Click here to check out the fabulous products!!!

Nov 2 2016

October 2016 Paper Pumpkin – Season of Gratitude

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Oh my goodness, check out these beauties!!! I have recently started playing more with Shaker Cards so I was excited to see this kit!!! Check out more shaker cards here and if you would like to see my excitement for this kit as I reveal it, click here! The sequins in this kit are just stunning!!!

Here are all of the goodies that came in the kit – stamps, Chocolate Chip Ink, card bases, envelopes, sequins, Baker’s Twine, and adhesives!!! Everything you need which is fabulous for beginners and lots of stamping fun which is perfect for any crafter!!

After stamping the crackle image on each of the colored squares, I adhered them to the card base and added the Adhesive Foam Stripes provided! Then I poured in the 3 sizes of gorgeous sequins!!! Then I placed the top (vanilla leaves) over the sequins with the window sheet over the open leaves.

I always am in need of Thank You Notes so I stamped all of my banners with the same greeting from the set. Even after tying all of the banners, I still had all of that Baker’s Twine left. How amazing!?!?!

Aren’t they fabulous??? I’m not even a huge fan of fall but, oh my goodness, the sequins have stolen my heart!

The coordinating envelopes have a fabulous matching inside. I am so in love! You totally do not want to miss another month of Paper Pumpkin! Click here to get signed up for the November Paper Pumpkin Kit! Once you are a subscriber, you can purchase past kits as well! Click here to check out those kits…including this fabulous one!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Oct 3 2016

Something Good To Eat!!!

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

The September Paper Pumpkin arrived and I was excited as always because I love seeing that orange box in the mailbox and the suspense of what is inside!!! You can see my excitement and all of the goodies inside here! All the goodies are in the photo above. I LOVE the test tubes. They are super cute and different than your typical treat bag or box. I was pumped!

Then I realized that none of the candy in the big bag that I bought for trick-or-treaters will fit into the test tube. Bummer. When giving treats to others, I try to always use prepackaged treats so this wasn’t going to work. I already had an idea for my Halloween treat so I decided to save these test tubes for Valentine’s Day (red hots, M&Ms, or Tic Tacs) or another project I have in mind (stay tuned). 😉 I stamped all of the witch’s pot and and scary cats in Pumpkin Pie Ink and used them for my Halloween Treats I planned on creating. Perfect!!! I was just using a “For You” tag!

My favorite thing from this whole set after the test tubes was the stamp set – a SUNFLOWER!!!! It is a 2 step stamping sunflower so you can get that yellow petal/brown center. I used the banners and the sunflower tags and stamped all over to create 8 greeting cards!!!

The pumpkin stamp was super fun to do as well….once I figured it out! I think this is right…..stamp the solid pumpkin image with the splits on the top. Then stamp the outline/lines on the bottom side and the stem on the top! I used Pumpkin Pie Ink and Garden Green Ink. These cards are perfect for the Fall. I plan on using them for my Thank You Notes to customers for their orders and just general thinking of you cards this Fall!

Here are all of the tags (minus the sunflower) that came in the kit. With so many, I was able to create tons of cards and treat bags. I am saving the gold border and black border tags for the test tube project or another project! I’m so excited I got 14 cards, tags for my treat bags and still lots of leftovers for another project! I love Paper Pumpkin even if I don’t make the intended project! Here are a lot more ways to use the tubes – check out this video! I think a Pumpkin Spice Mix would be fabulous! After all everyone seems to love pumpkin spice!

Don’t forget that you can get signed up for the October Paper Pumpkin Kit before the 10th using the Promo Code: BOGO and you will get your November Kit for FREE!!!! Click here to get signed up!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Aug 31 2016

August Paper Pumpkin – Bold Botanicals!!!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Aren’t these just beautiful??? This is not a color combination I would have come up with on my own but they look amazing together and are perfect for the upcoming fall season with still a little bright orange and blue in there. Thank you Stampin’ Up for not making me cry that summer is almost over. The August Paper Pumpkin Kit came with flower stamps for borders, corners, and just about anything as well as some greetings. The kit had Early Espresso as the ink pad. You can check out my full reveal of the kit here!

There are 3 full size cards and vanilla envelopes. I stamped the corner flower on the back flap and left bottom corner of the front. I LOVE that! I think that decorated envelopes are super fun but I typically don’t do it because then I have to worry about matching up all my cards and envelopes but Paper Pumpkin is all together! 🙂 The large corner flower stamp was stamped on each corner of the patterned paper to create that amazing background. The circle greeting fits perfectly in the middle. How cool is that???

The little wooden accent leaves are just precious as well!

These 3 cards are notecard style. You can still mail these cards but they are just a smidge smaller. I stamped the envelopes the same as the ones above. This card uses another flower stamp from the set that is perfect for framing your greeting….stamp on top and stamp on the bottom! LOVE IT! They are just so coordinating and fit perfectly.

The last 3 items are gift card holders/gift tags!!!

These little tags are the perfect size for a gift tag or a gift card holder. You can have these on hand for a last minute gift idea or a hostess gift for that upcoming BBQ or teacher gift. Simple and fabulous! I super love that “notebook” look on the little card inside!

I can’t wait to use the stamps from this kit over again! I love flowers! 🙂 If you would like to sign up to get your September Paper Pumpkin Kit, click here! Be sure to enter the PROMO CODE: BOGO and you will pay for September and get October for Free.

For more Paper Pumpkin samples, check out all of these!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Aug 13 2016

BOGO SALE!!!!

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Have you heard about Paper Pumpkin but haven’t tried it out yet??? Now is the time!!! New Subscribers can subscribe for Paper Pumpkin now and you will pay for September and get October for FREE!!!! Have no fear, this offer doesn’t end till October 10th so that means if you can sign up after September 10th and pay for October and get November for FREE!!! Just in the time for the Holidays!

Okay, so I know I mentioned the Holidays which just reminds us that we have no time for crafting BUT Paper Pumpkin is amazing because everything is in the box except scissors. You get a clear block in your first kit to use for future kits. Then each kit contains the supplies for the project, stamps, ink, and instructions. How simple is that? You can take this kit with you to work on while in the school line, sports practice or games, an oil change or girl’s night out. It is also perfect for gift giving for that someone that you aren’t sure what to buy because everyone needs cards! 🙂

Click here to sign up now! Be sure to enter the Promo Code: BOGO If you would like to check out past Paper Pumpkin kit, you can check those out here. Also, you will get a fabulous hand-stamped card from me every month as a Thank You for your order! Just a little bonus! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Aug 8 2016

Monday Madness!!!

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday Stampers!!! I’m back to work today after an amazing week at the lake with my family. It was an amazing week or relaxing, soaking up the sun (or trying to hide from it), and making memories. It was wonderful! I’m excited to back “in the office” this week because while the break was nice, I miss my creative outlet and stamping with all of my amazing stampers! Also, my Holiday Mini Catalog pre-order will be arriving tomorrow and I’m super giddy about that. Stay tuned…..I’ll be doing a Facebook Live video as well as a Unboxing Video on my YouTube. Click here to follow me on Facebook and here to follow me on YouTube.

SNEAK PEAK into the August Paper Pumpkin Kit. This is the stamp set that will come in the kit and it will be cards!!! I love the surprise of not knowing what is in the kit but after seeing this, I’m even more excited! Get signed up before August 10th to get this kit. Click here to get started! Also, don’t forget that you can use your July Bonus Bucks to purchase a Paper Pumpkin Subscription or any other Stampin’ Up items. Be sure to use your Bonus Bucks before they expire at the end of the month!

I thought I would also show off a little bit from a demonstrator event that I recently attended. You might have seen a few of these photos on my Instagram or Facebook! Vacation Stamp School is an event that is put on by fellow demonstrators for all of us to share, learn, and celebrate Stampin’ Up! I look forward to this event every year. The samples, techniques and idea are always amazing and inspiring! I can’t wait to try them out and share them with all of you! The photos above are from the event and showcase some of my Stampin’ Sisters – my upline Meg Loven, who I can’t thank enough for asking me to be a demonstrator over 12 years ago. She honestly changed my life for the better and I can so grateful for that!! 🙂 Mary Ellen Stites and Julie Davison are also amazing stampers who I look up to all the time. These 3 ladies did a lot to coordinate this amazing event. Love them!!! Also, those beautiful giant flowers were created by Mary Ellen and her amazing team! If you would like to join my stamp team – Fabulous Friends, have lots of fun at events, and have your life changed for the better, click here to join now or reach out to me here for more information and to answer any questions you might have!

I think that is enough randomness for this Monday! 🙂 We will be back to our regularly schedule program tomorrow with Technique Tuesday! Have an amazing day!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Aug 3 2016

What A Gem – July Paper Pumpkin Kit!!!

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

Look at all of these beautiful creations – 2 treat boxes with tags and tassels, 12 mini gift tags, and 7 regular sized cards!!!! When the July Paper Pumpkin Kit arrived, I opened it up (check that out here) and loved the colors, loved the bling, loved the stamp set…..but it was treat boxes. I don’t really care for treat boxes because I just don’t use them before they get tossed around and smashed or forgotten. So I made 2 of the boxes (1 of each style) and then let the creativity flow…….

Here are the boxes which are a super fun diamond shape and the tassels were actually VERY easy to make. That was another hesitation when I opened the box because I have attempted tassels before. I used the word attempted because it never worked. These were super easy, quick and turned out amazing!!!

These were super simple and fun to make. I got the inspiration from a Demonstrator gathering event I attended and they did a similar gift tag on the Thank You gifts! Thank you to Meg Loven for the idea!!! I will be giving gifts at my Birthday Celebration Stamp Class later this month and these will be perfect!!!! I used a 2-1/2″ x 5″ piece of cardstock for the card base. I punched out circles from the treat boxes and used the gift tags for the greetings and punched them out as well!!!

Then I made some full sized greeting cards with the stamps, tags, and twine. I added a little Rhinestone over the hole on the tag and it looks fabulous!!!

Here I used the background stamp to create texture on the card and then I took the gift tags and cut them in half and added gems and greetings! Punching out the boxes and cutting the tags in half gives you so much more product to work with and create just about anything!!! Of course, the little Enamel Shapes add the perfect bling and cover up those holes.

These are my favorite of all. Those copper polka dot banners are fabulous and the little bows are just precious! It scream baby girl to me!!! I love it!!! The best part is the triangles were already set, I just cut on the score lines of the boxes. The “little miss perfect” is from the Greatest Greetings Stamp Set.

For this card, I used the background stamp for the top and bottom and then cut stripes of the box for a little bling! I stamped on Very Vanilla cardstock for the greeting and gems! Love it!!!

I hope these projects have inspired you to get creative with your Paper Pumpkin Kits even if you don’t care for the initial project! 🙂 You can always see TONS of samples on Pinterest as well. Search July 2016 Paper Pumpkin, What a Gem, or Paper Pumpkin Alternatives. Lots of great ideas. Don’t forget that you can purchase refill kits of past kits! If you would like to get the August Paper Pumpkin Kit, be sure to sign up by August 10th. Click here to get started!

If you would like to see past kits, check out the samples here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jul 8 2016

June 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Banner Surprise!!!

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I am loving the bling and those shades of pink in the sequins!!! The Banner Surprise June 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit arrived and I was a little perplexed by it at first glance. Once I started playing with it, I had lots of fun! You can see the reveal of the kit here.

I created 8 total cards with only 2 of them using my own cardstock (Mint Macaron) and then I created a banner that says SUMMER!

I looked at Pinterest for some ideas with this kit since I thought I might branch out a bit. I saw a similar card to the one on the left side and just had to recreate it. I added the Washi Tape on each of the white lines and stamped the greeting on the crumb cake lines. My stamped images weren’t very straight but after I added the gold hearts and the To You I realized you couldn’t see they were crooked…..at least not as much. 🙂

I really tried to use lots of the gold alphabet letters so I got creative in the words I used!!!

Another tip on these cards. I actually placed a Mini Glue Dot on the back of the circle in the cellophane banner bag. I wanted the heart to stay upright and I didn’t want them moving all around. The little dot helps to keep them in place.

I had lots of leftover pieces so I created these 2 cards with a Mint Macaron card base. Love it!!!

Then I made this amazing SUMMER banner! I have a banner hanging in the doorway from my living room to the kitchen. I have a Spring/Summer one that has been up since about March and I thought this would be super fun and different! I love it!

I added the gold letter to the center of each circle and stamped the dots around the edge in Tip Top Taupe. I added a Mini Glue Dot to the backs of each circle to hold them in place in the banner cellophane bag! I used a spoon to add in the sequins to each of the banners and then sealed it with the Washi Tape.

I love it and the light catches all of the glittery pieces and shines so beautifully!!! Getting 8 cards and a banner out of one kit is super fabulous and I still have some supplies left over. These kits are so amazing and well worth the $19.95 (plus tax)! This kit also came with 2 ink pads – Mint Macaron & Tip Top Taupe.

I can’t wait to see what the July Kit is going to be!!! You can get your July Kit by clicking here! Of course, all of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers get a little gift from me each month as well! 🙂 Just a little bonus! Also, if you are a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, you can always purchase refill kits from past kits. Click here to check those out!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 9 2016

Paper Pumpkin for $5.00!!!

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

Have you always wondered what Paper Pumpkin is? Would you like to try it out for $5? Would you like stamps, ink, a clear block and a complete project with instructions for just $5? If you answered YES to any or all of these questions, then this offer is for you!!!

Stampin’ Up is offering New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers the June Kit for just $5.00 when you sign up between June 9th (5 p.m. MT) and June 10 (11:50 p.m. MT). Click here to get signed up and be sure to enter the Promo Code: ONEDAYDEAL

After you have entered the Promo Code, you will select Continue and fill out your information! Be sure to enter in my Demonstrator Information so you get a little gift from ME! 🙂 It is totally worth it for the stamps, ink, clear block and fabulous project inside with instructions! Don’t wait because this promo doesn’t last long – ends on Friday, June 10th at 11:50 p.m. MT.

I can’t wait to share the June Kit with all of you! If you would like to see past Paper Pumpkin Kits, click here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jun 3 2016

May 2016 Paper Pumpkin – Many Manly Occasions!

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

Look at these amazing Man Cards??? You all know I struggle with Man Cards because I love Pink and Flowers and Bling. The May 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Many Manly Occasions is perfect! The stamp set had lots of greetings for upcoming occasions like Father’s Day and Birthday. It also had lots of name stamps like Dad, Grandpa, Son, Brother, etc. Of course the timing was perfect with Father’s Day around the corner. I made enough of those for everyone and then I made the rest into Birthday cards!

All you had to do for these cards is add the Happy greeting which came in a scroll font and a block font and stamp the rest of the greeting (Father’s Day, Birthday, Name, decoration). I used the stars because they looked fun and manly. There was also a candle, arrow, cake, and hearts. These little images are perfect for the card or decorating the envelope. Once it is all stamped you can add the Pumpkin Pie corrugated background to the inside of the card. It was really easy to go and created a fun and textured look.

This is the block letter font for the Happy! You will also notice that there was 2 styles of the card base. One is like the above – rectangles with a straight greeting bar and the other is a diagonal greeting bar with triangles cut out!

The kit also came with Pool Party Epoxy Stars but I didn’t use them on these cards! I just liked them as is and so I thought I would save them for a different project!

Between my husband and I, we only have one Grandpa left. I always make sure to send cards for every occasion! 🙂

As always, these Paper Pumpkin Kits come with plenty of goodies. I was able to create these 2 cards with the leftovers. I added the Epoxy Stars to these. I even had to add some to the inside of the one card because I got an ink smudge in there. Opps! 🙂 Cute, simple and fabulous!

If you are a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, you can purchase Refills of this kit to have lots of Man Cards! Click here to get some refills! If you would like to get the June Paper Pumpkin Kit, click here! You need to be signed up before June 10th!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Tag Archives: My Paper Pumpkin

November 2016 Paper Pumpkin – Wonderful Winterland!!!

October 2016 Paper Pumpkin – Season of Gratitude

Something Good To Eat!!!

August Paper Pumpkin – Bold Botanicals!!!

BOGO SALE!!!!

Monday Madness!!!

What A Gem – July Paper Pumpkin Kit!!!

June 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Banner Surprise!!!

Paper Pumpkin for $5.00!!!

May 2016 Paper Pumpkin – Many Manly Occasions!