Apr 14 2017

Fill Your Basket of Colorful Flowers!!!

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Easter is almost here and some may be filling their baskets with eggs while others fill a basket of colorful flowers!!! I love these colors and Spring look!!! Spring is my favorite Season and Easter is my favorite holiday!!!

I started with a Daffodil Delight card base! Then I took a piece of the Sending Love Designer Series Paper (5-1/4″ x 4″) and placed it on the card front diagonal. The look is super fun but sometimes I wonder if it just looked like I messed up and make it crooked. 🙂 I’ll take it!

Next, I took a piece of Whisper White (5″ x 3-3/4″) and adhered 2 pieces of grass die cut from the Basket Builder Framelits. When I placed the grass down, I just left the gap in the middle where I planned on putting the basket so you can’t actually see it! As for adhesive, I just ran some Snail along the bottom of the grass and stuck it down! I stamped the greeting in the upper left corner from the Basket Bunch Stamp Set. I used Basic Gray Ink and stamped twice before going back to the ink pad for that shadow look. Next, I added this to the card front diagonal and worked on the focal point!

For the focal point, I stamped the basket, flowers, and leaves (from the Basket Bunch Stamp Set) in Basic Gray Ink onto Whisper White scraps. I like to use gray for that softer look! I die cut out all of the pieces with the coordinating Basket Builder Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%). Die-cutting out the pieces before coloring is best so that if you cut them incorrectly, you haven’t wasted coloring time! For the coloring, I used the Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pens!

For the basket, I placed the handle on the back and secured the ends with a Stampin’ Dimensional on either side and one at the bottom. Don’t place a dimensional in the middle because you will want to stick your greenery down in the basket! I wrapped some Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine around the basket and and tied it into a bow and placed it on the card front! Now it’s time to assemble the flowers and greenery using Mini Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals. You can fill the basket as much as you want!

This card could be created for any occasion or season just by changing the greeting and colors! What is your favorite flower? Let me know in the comment below! Mine is a Peony but I do love all bright flowers! They make me smile!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 12 2017

I Love Bright Spring Flowers!!!

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

These bright Spring flowers on this card scream Spring!!! I just love it! It’s my favorite season for sure! Flowers are always my favorite to stamp on cards!!! This card is just so amazing!

I started with a Daffodil Delight card base. Then I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 4″) and stamped the flowers from the Basket Bunch Stamp Set in Basic Gray Ink. I like using gray for the more subtle look! Using the Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pens, I colored in the flowers! After blending the color, I went back in with the pencil and added some accents! I have really been loving the Watercolor Pencils! You can check out so more fun samples here, here, and here!

Now that I have the flowers colored, I layered this onto a piece of Melon Mambo measuring 4-1/8″ x 4-1/8″ and added it to the top of the card base! For the greeting, I stamped it in Basic Gray from the Basket Bunch Stamp Set. Then I punched it out with the Classic Label Punch! I added the greeting with some Stampin’ Dimensionals. Since the greeting is so skinny, I used some of the dimensional border and trimmed it to fit! To finish off the card, I wrapped some Old Olive Baker’s Twine around the card and tied it into a bow. TIP: Tie it into a double knot first so it is nice and tight around the card before tying the bow!

Do you love bright Spring Flower too or do they make your allergies flare up?? Let me know in the comments below!!!

Don’t forget that tomorrow is the last day to get in the Ink Pad Giveaway!!! Click here to learn more and click here to start shopping with the Hostess Code: FCCVREYF. I can’t wait to draw the winners name on Friday!!! I’m so excited!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 10 2017

The Sun is Setting on These Items….

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The Sun is setting on some of the Stampin’ Up! items we all love. While it is sad to see some of our favorites retire, it just means that there are TONS of fabulous new ones coming! These items are all while supplies last so don’t wait long!

You can view the Retired List in two way – PDF and Excel Spreadsheet!

2017 Retiring List – PDF

2017 Retiring List – Excel

Again, the items are while supplies last so if you see something on this list but aren’t able to order it, it is because it is gone! 🙁 Click here to start shopping!

Let me know in the comments below which items you are sad to see go. I was close to tears when I saw the Decorative Label Punch. 🙁 That’s my favorite and if you have followed me on here for even a week, you know how much I use and love that punch!

Don’t forget that if your order is $50 or more and you use the Hostess Code: FCCVREYF, your name will be entered into a drawing for an entire Color Family of Ink Pads (10)!!! Woot Woot! This offer ends on Thursday at midnight with the winner’s name being drawn on Friday! Click here for all of the details!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 7 2017

Just Cut Off a Little Bit!!!

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This card may not seem any different than other cards but it is. I just cut off a little bit of the card front and let the focal point hang over. You can see a bit of the inside of the card which is super cool!

I got this card idea from fellow stamper, Terri Gaines! After seeing this idea I feel in love and did a few exactly like her’s and then changed it up a bit like this one! I used a different piece of the Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper and added Calypso Coral Enamel Shapes!

I started with a piece of Mint Macaron measuring 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″. Then I folded it like a regular card base and cut off 1″ from the front of the card. See…just cut off a little bit! This is the peek-a-boo part that we now get to see the inside of the card! Next, I added a piece of the Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper measuring 3″ x 5-1/4″ to the front panel. I didn’t do it in this sample photo but I did add a piece of Whisper White to the side of the card (4″ x 1-14″). This really makes the card POP more and your greeting on the inside is easier to read!

Now for the focal point! I cut a piece of Mint Macaron (3-1/4″ x 2-1/2″) and Whisper White (2-1/4″ x 2-1/2″). Using the Oh So Succulent Stamp Set, I stamped the large flower in Mint Macaron Ink. I stamped the outline in full strength and the solid flower stamp after stamping off once. Be sure you are stamping at the top of the Whisper White so there is room for the greeting down below! Next, I placed this onto Mint Macaron towards the top! Using the Whisper White Baker’s Twine I wrapped it around and tied it into a bow!

To finish it off, I added a few Calypso Coral Enamel Shapes. Terri used the White Perfect Accents! There are so many different options on colors to use depending on the piece of designer paper you choose! I added the focal point to the card by placing 3 Stampin’ Dimensionals along the left hand side and placing it on the card. You want to make sure the dimensionals don’t fall off the front part of the card and seal it shut!

I just love this card concept and plan on using it again for another card style! If you would like to see another sample using a similar concept, check out this one! Do you like making basic cards or ones where you just cut off a little bit or fancy folds? Let me know in the comments below!

Have an amazing weekend and I’ll see you next Monday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 6 2017

Today & Everyday, I Celebrate You!!!

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

I love this card for the bright colors and that amazing greeting, Celebrate You! This greeting is perfect for so many different occasions – Birthday, Graduation, Promotion, or just being fabulous on any given day! I love it!!!

I started with a Whisper White card base and stamped the scroll-y stars image from the Birthday Blast Stamp Set in Bermuda Bay Ink!!! Stamp one going to the left and the other going to the right! Next I took a piece of Crushed Curry (2″ x 6″) and White White (1-1/4″ x 5-1/2″)) and punched the ends with the Banner Triple Punch! It is best to punch before your stamp so you don’t end up punching your stamped image! I added the Crushed Curry piece to the card front and then layered on a Silver Metallic Doily! Next, I layered on a Real Red Circle punched out with the 2″ Circle Punch.

For the greeting, I stamped it in Real Red from the Birthday Blast Stamp Set! I added a few stars in Bermuda Bay as well! This banner was added to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! I finished off the card with a few Real Red Enamel Shapes! I love it!!! This card is perfect for any occasions but it also uses up some of your smaller scrap pieces of cardstock in different colors! You could also do a more simple version like this one too!

This card was created in Pacific Point and Pumpkin Pie! You can see more of the scroll-y start image. I used a 2-1/2″ Circle from the Layering Circles Framelits and one of the small doilies. After I made so many of the cards up above, I had lots of the small doilies in the pack left over. Just cut one in half and place part of it at the top of the circle and the other half on the lower part of the circle! Two great samples using the same basic style. Which one do you prefer? Let me know in the comments below!

Don’t forget about my Ink Pad Giveaway that I have! It runs through the April 13th and every $50 order using the Hostess Code: FCCVREYF will get your name in the drawing. You can see all of the details on this giveaway here and check out the Video about it below! Click here to start shopping!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 5 2017

It’s an Egg-Stra Special Easter!!!

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

Easter is just around the corner and this card is perfect!!! This is my favorite holiday of the year so to me it is an Egg-Stra Special Easter! 🙂 How cute is that greeting!?!?!? I just love it!!!

I don’t typically send a lot of Easter cards but I do send a few and like to make treat bags for my nieces and nephews! The Basket Bunch Bundle is perfect for Easter but I have been making SO MANY OTHERS too. Check out yesterday’s fabulous post! I have even more amazing samples coming soon too!

I started with a Wild Wasabi card base. Then I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 2″ x 5 1/2″ and stamped the grass from the Basket Bunch Stamp Set in Wild Wasabi Ink all along bottom. I stamped the Easter eggs and bunny in Basic Gray Ink so I could watercolor them and for the softer look. There are lots of great images in the stamp set to decorate your card with! The Watercolor Pencils are super fun for coloring all of these beauties! I used the Blender Pens for a nice even look of color! I just love all the bright colors!

Next, I took a piece of Rich Razzleberry (3-1/2″ x 5-1/2″) and ripped the top and bottom for a little texture. Depending on how much you rip off, you could start with a 3-1/4″ wide piece or smaller. I added this piece to the card front and tied some Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine around and into a bow! For the greeting, I stamped it from the Basket Bunch Stamp Set onto Daffodil Delight and punched it out with the Duet Banner Punch! Of course, I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

Do you like to make Easter Cards or Easter Treats??? Another more important question…..Do you like Peeps? I feel like you either love them (ME) or hate them (my husband)? Which side are you on?? Let me know in the comments below!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Apr 3 2017

I love the Birthday Bright Project Kit!!!!

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Looks at those little black bows! PRECIOUS!!! I just love this Birthday Bright Project Kit! It has soooo much goody in it and the cards and tags are perfect to have on hand all year long!!! The coordinating Birthday Bright Stamp Set works perfectly with this kit but it’s great to have on hand for other projects too!

This kit comes with 4 of each of the items shown above plus this amazing large gift box! You can see all the contents in my unboxing video here! Now I will show each individual piece!!!

This is my favorite of the 3 cards!!! I love that it is a shaker card and that beautiful confetti is amazing!!! This card was super simple, just make sure you stamp before you assemble. It is really hard to stamp on cardstock that is popped up with dimensionals! 🙂 I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere the silver glimmer birthday greeting! I just love!!!

This card is so colorful and amazing! Believe it or not, I actually read and followed directions on this kit! The picture directions really help as I am more of a visual person! My tip for this one, don’t add adhesive all the way across the banner because you want it to float in the middle and not stick down! 🙂 Also, there are tons of enamel shapes so have fun with them and put them all over!!!

This was my least favorite of the 3 cards. I really struggled with all those little triangles. First you fold them over the string and it feels like there is a million and one of them! Then some of mine kept popping open! I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen and adhered them closed and adhered them to the card front. Then I placed the large clear block over them over night to get a strong hold. That worked perfectly!

These are my favorite tags because those little bows are just so small and precious! They came already made too! Super simple tags to create!!!

I love these little tags too! I love that they look like presents and the Baker’s Twine ties to the top bow! Adorable!

These were the most intricate of the tags! The hardest part for me was opening those honeycombs…..without smashing them! Oh how that was a task! 🙂 I love the details and layers and cute design!!!

I hope you enjoyed all of these projects from the Birthday Bright Project Kit! It is super fun and comes with so much product! I hope you get one and enjoy it as much as I did!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 28 2017

Technique Tuesday – Peek-A-Boo Designer Paper!!!

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know that means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! Today, I’m sharing the Peek-A-Boo Designer Paper Technique. I love this one so much because you can see both sides of the Designer Paper and you don’t have to pick which side to use!!! 🙂

How beautiful is this card?!?!? I love that it is simple but still has a great wow factor! Love it!!!

I started with a Sweet Sugarplum card base. Then for the Peek-A-Boo Designer Paper Technique, I used a piece of Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Along the long 5-1/4″ side, find the middle (2-5/8″) and cut in 2″. Now I just folded the triangles back from the corner of the Designer Paper to the that cut line! It’s as simple as that!!! I did add a little bit of Snail Adhesive to hold my triangles back and in place!

To complete the card, I took a piece of 2-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ Whisper White and adhered it to the back of the Designer Paper on the side with the Peek-A-Boo. Just add a little bit of Snail Adhesive to the back of the Designer Paper, place the corners of the Designer Paper on the edge of the Whisper White and press down. Now you can add this to your card base!!! You can have the Peek-A-Boo portion on the right or left or top or bottom!

That is all up to you! I added the greeting from the Rose Wonder Stamp Set in Sweet Sugarplum Ink. I thought the card needed a bit of a pop so I stamped the flower from the Flower Shop Stamp Set in Calypso Coral Ink. Next, I punched it out with the Pansy Punch and added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I finished it off with a White Perfect Accent in the middle of the flower! These things are perfect for flower centers! I love them!!! For the final touch, I put some Linen Thread around the card and tied it into a bow! Perfect!!!

I love how you don’t have to hide one side of the Designer Series Paper for this card!!! It’s perfect for all those amazing pieces of paper you have been saving because you love both sides! To see this all in action, check out the Video Tutorial below or click here!!! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new! I post every Tuesday and Thursday on YouTube!

Don’t forget that Sale-A-Bration ends this week (March 31st)! Stock up on those items and enjoy all the freebies!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 23 2017

My Picks for the Stampin’ Up Starter Kit with the Sale-A-Bration Promotion!

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Today, I thought I would share my picks for the Stampin’ Up Starter Kit during the Sale-A-Bration Promotion! This was actually really hard for me to pick so I totally understand why it might be hard for you as well!! Here is what I came up with…..

During Sale-A-Bration, you can join Stampin’ Up! (and my Fabulous Friends Team) for just $99.00 (plus tax)! You get free shipping ($10 value), $125 in any product you wish, AND 2 Stamps Sets of your choice (any dollar value, $104 value). That’s a $239 value for just $99!!! There is no obligation once you sign up. You can do as little or as much as you wish as a demonstrator – enjoy the discount yourself and never sell to others, place orders for you and your friends, or create a business. Whatever you wish you do, you can do! That’s the best part of it all! Click here to join now!

So now here are my picks for the Stampin’ Up Starter Kit for the seasoned stamper that has the basics! The stamper who has been having fun for years but decided to enjoy that discount. Maybe you just couldn’t pass up this amazing deal!

~My 2 FREE Stamp Sets: Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set and Beautiful You Stamp Set – both great sets with greetings and images! You can go with Clear like I did or pick the Wood Style!

~For the $125 in product: Lift Me Up Bundle (Stamp Set & coordinating Framelits), So In Love Bundle (Stamp Set & coordinating Framelits), Falling In Love Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Metallic Enamel Shapes, & Fine Tip Glue Pen

These products total $124.25 so technically I’m letting $0.75 go so you could always change things out to get exactly $125.00 I love the bundles because you are saving 10% and who doesn’t like discounts on top of deals! I sure love a great deal!

Now I did my picks for the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit for the beginner stamper who is just getting started and wants it ALL!

~My 2 FREE Stamp Sets: Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set and Beautiful You Stamp Set – both great sets with greetings and images! You can go with Clear like I did or pick the Wood Style!

~For the $125 in product: Stampin’ Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Bone Folder, Tin of Cards Stamp Set, Basic Black Archival Ink Pad, 2016-2018 In-Color In Pad Collection, 2016-2018 In-Color Cardstock Collection, Whisper White Cardstock, Clear Block D, Clear Block A

This is a little mix of paper, stamps, ink and a few accessories! You could always omit the Tin of Card for more inks or Stampin’ Scrub & Mist. That’s the cool thing! You can mix and match to what you want/need the most!

You could always go the Big Shot and some dies or even an album, Project Life Card Collections, and other memory keeping items! What would you pick out for your Starter Kit?? Let me know in the comments below! If you would like to Join Stampin’ Up and enjoy all the amazing benefits and this fabulous deal, click here for more information and remember to do it before March 31st when this offer ends!

If you would like to see all of this in action, check out my Video Tutorial below or click here! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 22 2017

Happy Birthday, Gorgeous!!!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Not only does this card have beautiful flowers on it but the greeting – Happy Birthday Gorgeous is just amazing!!! I love these colors too!!! Now let’s get started!

I started with a Daffodil Delight card base. Then, I layered on a piece of Melon Mambo measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. For the focal point, I used a piece of Whisper White (3-3/4″ 5″). Using the Avant Garden Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set, I stamped the flower in Daffodil Delight Ink and Melon Mambo Ink. I stamped some of them in full strength and some stamped off. This gives that variation of color and the illusion that some are up front and others in back like a bouquet or field of flowers! I did the same with the stem and leaves in Wild Wasabi Ink. For the centers of the flowers, I used Basic Black and used the stamped off look on the lighter flowers! Another great tip is to make the images fall off the paper so that it looks like the pattern continues!

Now you can add this piece to the card front on top of the Melon Mambo layer! For the greeting, I stamped Happy Birthday Gorgeous in Basic Black from the Beautiful You Stamp Set in the Occasions Mini Catalog. I punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch and punched out another one in Melon Mambo. I cut the pink one in half and added a piece to the top and bottom of the greeting for that perfect layered look. Click here for a video tutorial. Next, I placed a piece of White Organza Ribbon folded in half on the back of the greeting and secured it with some Stampin’ Dimensionals and added it to the card front. I am loving this card!!!

Don’t forget that you can get the Avant Garden Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set for FREE with a $50 order till the end of March! Sale-A-Bration is an amazing time to stock up and enjoy getting those items on your wish list because you get to pick a free item with every $50 you spend. As a Hostess or with an order of $250 or more, you earn an additional $25 in Hostess Benefits too!!! If your wish list is long, joining Stampin’ Up if the way to go for sure. You get $229 in product for just $99.00 (plus tax, free shipping)! How amazing is that?!?!?!?! Click here for more information or reach out to me if you have any questions! There are no obligations once you join to do parties or sell to friends. You can do what you would like as a demonstrator! You have nothing to lose!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Laura Borchert ¤ Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator ¤ Laura@LaurasStampPad.com

Tag Archives: Occasions Mini Catalog

Fill Your Basket of Colorful Flowers!!!

I Love Bright Spring Flowers!!!

The Sun is Setting on These Items….

Just Cut Off a Little Bit!!!

Today & Everyday, I Celebrate You!!!

It’s an Egg-Stra Special Easter!!!

I love the Birthday Bright Project Kit!!!!

Technique Tuesday – Peek-A-Boo Designer Paper!!!

My Picks for the Stampin’ Up Starter Kit with the Sale-A-Bration Promotion!

Happy Birthday, Gorgeous!!!