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

May 20 2016

Paper Pumpkin Flower Stamps!!!

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I don’t play with my Paper Pumpkin Stamp Sets much after I do the kit….it’s kind of sad isn’t it???? These sets are super fun and I love using them for the kit but then they go in a box and I forget about them! 🙁 I saw a sample similar to this one and just HAD to pull that stamp set back out of the box! I love it!!!! You can do this in soooo many different color combinations!

I started with a Whisper White card base and stamped the flower from the March Paper Pumpkin Kit in Tangerine Tango and the leaves in Cucumber Crush! I went across the card front diagonal and it totally looked like a twisted ribbon where it went wide every inch or so. The more I tried to fix it, the more it just looked the same only wider so I stopped. For the greeting, I used the same set and stamped it in Tangerine Tango. I punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch and the sponged the edges with Cucumber Crush and a Sponge Dauber! I wanted a little pop of color to off set the greeting. I added a little loop of Cucumber Crush Lace Trim behind the greeting and adhered it to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Love it!

This card is quick and simple and fairly cheap to create since there aren’t any layers, not a lot of adhesive and scraps of ribbon and cardstock can be used for the greeting! You can change the colors to make the recipient’s favorite color!!! I can’t wait to try purple!

What color would you use to create this card? Let me know in the comments below! If you want to see more samples of Paper Pumpkin, click here! If you would like to get your own Paper Pumpkin Kit, click here to get signed up for the June Kit!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Be sure to check out the Retiring Items before they are gone at the end of May!

May 2 2016

April Paper Pumpkin – Lovely Little Wreath!!!

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

Here are all of the goodies from the April 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit!!! Check out that Bonus Stamp Set!!! There are 18 images in that set and it’s greetings and flowers! SCREAM!!!! I love love love it! I was also super pumped about this wreath because I was in desperate need of a new wreath for the front door….it’s a little small but it works for me! 🙂

So my first worry with this kit was not having enough of the strips of leaves. I tend to get started wrapping them around and then getting about 3/4 done and running out. Let me tell you, there is no fear here! The leaves have adhesive on them already so it was super simple and I ended up having 10 or so strips left over when I was done! WOOT WOOT! I added the pretty flowers by folding them in half twice and adhering them on with the glue dots! Then I added the little chalkboard greeting and the ribbon. I realized (thanks to my downline) that I did the greeting wrong. The cord goes across the front and then you use the ends to knot it. Instead I looped the end into my ribbon loops and it was really long so I had to tie the ends together in the back to raise it up some. Ehh still works! 🙂 I love it!

After I tied the bow, I added a little loop of the ribbon on the back to hang it on my door hook! Isn’t it adorable???

Here is a photo on my door and here is another standing back father.

Is it too small? Be honest! Let me know in the comments below! I normally have a Stampin’ Up sign on the door as well so that my customers can easily find me for classes and all so that helps a little too!

After playing with this wreath, you could also buy a few refill kits and a larger foam wreath to create a bigger sized wreath. You could also use this wreath for in home decor like adding a pillar candle to the middle, hanging on the back of a chair at the dinner table, hanging on a door handle or along a staircase. Endless ideas with this adorable little wreath! I love it!!!

Be sure to get signed up for the May Paper Pumpkin Kit before May 10th. You can do so by clicking here! I can’t wait to see what this one will have…..any guesses? Graduation was last month. This month there was a Mother’s Day stamp so I’m going with Father’s Day/Man Cards! Leave your guesses in the comments below and I might give out a prize to all of the correct winner! 😉

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Be sure to check out the Retiring Items before they are gone at the end of May!

Apr 4 2016

Pocketful of Cheer!!!

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Look at all of these beautiful cards!!!!! I am loving the color combination of Bermuda Bay and Cucumber Crush!! The Pocketful of Cheer – March 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit arrived and I was super excited. You can see the reveal of the kit in this video! When it came time to make the kit, I realized I’m not really a big gift card giver so I don’t need that many. I do have some graduates this May that I will give giving either a gift card or cash and it would look super cute but what I really need is cards so that is what I made!

These 4 cards I created just like the instructions! I loved the look and enjoy just following along and not having to think when crafting sometimes. That is one of the reasons I love Paper Pumpkin!!! I don’t always have to come up with the ideas but I can mix it up if I want to! 🙂 I love the patterned paper with the flowers and the green pearls are super fabulous!!!

Then for my graduates, I created these little cards!!! I think the kit really meant for these cards to go with the other holders but I liked this better. I stamped the little note cards and adhered the pocket inside the envelope. How cool is that??? The envelope holds the card and the gift. It’s an all in one!!! LOVE IT!!! There were 4 of these!

Then I took all of the leftover pieces and some Whisper White cardstock and created tons of cards! How cute are these?!?!?! I stamped the flowers on the background and added some pieces. I cute the polka dot crumb cake piece from the other gift card holders. I used the Decorative Label Punch and Scallop Circle Punch for the greetings. Even the Cucumber Crush Baker’s Twine came in the kit!

Here are a few more that I created with the leftover pieces. After all of these everything was used up except 2 of the Crumb Cake Gift Cards Holders and 2 circle stickers. So I just created them into little pockets or gift card holders! The striped inside is super cool looking as well!

So from this 1 Paper Pumpkin Kit, I was able to get 13 Cards, 4 Gift Card Holders and Cards, and 2 Gift Card Holders. That is amazing!!! I only used my own Whisper White cardstock and Envelopes! I love it!!!

Be sure to sign up for the April Kit before April 10th because there is going to be a BONUS Stamp Set! That means 2 Stamp Sets, at least 1 ink spot, and the project inside for just $19.95 (plus tax, no shipping)!!! That is a steal!!! Click here to get started!

If you are a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, you can purchase refill kits of this kit so you can make samples like mine or have more gift card holders on hand! Click here to get yours today!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Tag Archives: My Paper Pumpkin

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!

Paper Pumpkin Flower Stamps!!!

April Paper Pumpkin – Lovely Little Wreath!!!

Pocketful of Cheer!!!