Mar 15 2016

Technique Tuesday – Botanical Gardens!!!

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know that means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! This one is super simple and yet super fabulous!!! Check this out!!!

Isn’t this card fabulous? You are probably looking at it thinking what’s the technique! It’s the Designer Series Paper! I used the Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper and Botanical Blooms Stamp Set but you are going to want the entire Bundle and Save 15% which includes the Botanical Builder Framelits as well! Love all of these products! Plus if you order it before the end of the month you will get a Sale-A-Bration item for FREE! Let’s get started!

The Botanical Blooms Stamp Set coordinates with the Designer Series Paper so you can stamp the leaf veins and centers of the flowers to add more texture and interest to the flowers. It really makes the paper POP! I love it! It goes from cute to WOWZA!!!

For the card above, I added the Designer Series Paper to a Hello Honey card base. Then I wrapped some Linen Thread around the card a few times and tied it in a knot! I like the jungle look that the thread gives! For the greeting, I used the Rose Wonder Stamp Set and stamped it in Cajun Craze. I punched out the Whisper White with the 2″ Circle Punch and layered it onto Mint Macaron punched out with the 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch. I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

If you would like to see this in action, check out my Video Tutorial below or by clicking here! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and subscribe to my channel – Laura’s Stamp Pad so you don’t miss out when future videos are posted!

Stay tuned for a lot more samples using the Botanicals Bundle!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 14 2016

Corrugated Creation!!!

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

So if you have been following me for even a week, you know I am IN LOVE with the Rose Wonder Bundle! I love the greetings and the flowers! You might look at it and think it’s flowers and girly. While I would agree, I like to think out of the box and see if I can create some Man Cards with it as well. I DID IT!!!

I started with a card base of Pear Pizzazz and stamped the leaf from the Rose Wonder Stamp Set (Bundle & Save 15%) in Pear Pizzazz. I also die cut some of the leaves from the coordinating Rose Garden Framelits and added those to the card front. I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere them. Then I added a strip of the Corrugated Kraft Paper. This paper is super fun because it adds texture to your project but it isn’t too bumpy and it cuts super easy with the Stampin’ Trimmer! It has a very masculine look to it as well! For the greeting, I stamped the label in Pear Pizzazz and the greeting in Crumb Cake and then die cut it with the Rose Garden Framelits! I added the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

I have done lots of cards with this bundle, you can check them out by clicking here, here, and here! Let me know which one your favorite is in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 9 2016

Hawaiian Birthday!!!

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

This card seems to scream fun, flirty, and Hawaiian. Is that a Hawaiian flower?? Either way I am in love with it and it’s PINK!!! I started this card off with a Melon Mambo card base. I layered a piece of Whisper White on top measuring 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8. Then I used some of the Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper (no longer available). You could always create some of your own paper like this with Sponge Daubers or the Watercolor Wash Stamp Set. This piece measures 4″ x 5-1/4″. I die cut the flowers from the Rose Garden Framelits. Of course, I used the Die Brush to help pop the image out of the framelits and pop all the paper out of the holes! I love that little tool! Check it out in action here! I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere the flowers to the card front and added a Rhinestone for a little bling!! For the greeting, I used the Rose Wonder Stamp Set (Bundle & Save 15%). I stamped the label in Basic Black and the greeting in Melon Mambo and then die cut it with the Rose Garden Framelits! I am in love with the Rose Wonder Bundle. The greetings, the flowers, the leaves…..I love it all!!! If you would like to see more samples, click here, here, and here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Mar 8 2016

Tempting Techniques – Sponged Roses!!!

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

Happy Tuesday!!! You know what that means! I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! It is super fabulous because it combines lots of things I love – flowers, bling, and sponge daubers!!! Woot Woot!

Look at this beauty!!! You can do this technique in any color you wish for that stunning look! Let’s get started!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Sponge Dauber, Rose Garden Framelits, Big Shot, Die Brush, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Rose Wonder Stamp Set

To get started, you will need to take a piece of scrap Whisper White cardstock and run it through the Big Shot with the rose image from the Rose Garden Framelits. Once that is die cut, you can use the Die Brush to pop it out of the framelit, pop out all the little pieces and get all the little “hairs” off. Now using the leftover outline of the image as a template, place it on a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. You can place it on there half off or in any corner. It is all up to you. Then with a Sponge Dauber and your color choice, POUNCE the ink onto your card. You won’t want to rub or brush because it could make your template move. For this sample, I used Wild Wasabi for the leaves and Rose Red for the flower. Just add the color all around and stop at the breaking point of the leaves and flower. It is okay if some spots look darker than others. The variation in color really looks fabulous once it is all complete. Now that you are done adding color to the cardstock, I then took the Wink of Stella Brush and added glitter to the entire rose.

Then you can add the die cut rose. I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere the rose on. This is the perfect glue!! Now you can add any greeting that you would like. I really think this card is perfect for all occasions! I used the Rose Wonder Stamp Set (Bundle & Save 15%). I stamped the frame and greeting in Basic Black and die cut it with the Rose Garden Framelits! I added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Love it!!!

If you would like to see this in action, check out my Video Tutorial below or click here! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it!!!

What color would you make your rose??? I think I want to do a Melon Mambo one next or maybe Elegant Eggplant!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Feb 29 2016

Wildflower Fields!!!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

It is always good to have some quick and simple card ideas for this style of card! You can whip this card up in no time at all. I started with a Lost Lagoon card base. Then I layered some Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper (3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″) from Sale-A-Bration onto a piece of Blackberry Bliss (4″ x 5-1/4″). That small bit of Blackberry Bliss is just enough to make it pop! I love it! I tied some Calypso Coral Seam Binding around this piece and then added it to the card front! For the greeting, I used the Rose Wonder Stamp Set which has some of the best greetings ever! I love that set! I punched it out with the 2″ Circle Punch and layered it onto a Blackberry Bliss 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle! I attached the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

This card style could be used for many different occasions. You could make up lots of them and leave the greeting off to stamp as you need them!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Feb 25 2016

Pop of Color!!!

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

You know how I love me some Black and White with a pop of color…..especially when it’s PINK! Check out this beauty using the Botanical Builder Framelits!!! I love it and it’s really simple. You could always change the color to be your favorite color as well!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Then I used 3 pieces of cards – Basic Black (3″ x 4″), Melon Mambo (4″ x 2″), and Whisper White (3″ x 4″). I ran the Whisper White piece through the Big Shot with the Botanical Builder Framelit. You will place the framelit along the 4″ side and make sure that the solid leaves are on the outside. Once you have cranked it through, you can use the Big Shot Die Brush to help pop out the cardstock and brush away all of the little pieces of cardstock. Now is the when you will want to stamp your greeting on. I used the Happy Birthday Everyone Hostess Stamp Set with Melon Mambo Ink. Then you will place your Melon Mambo cardstock behind the Whisper White, popping through on those leaves. You will notice that the die is curvy and not straight across so your Melon Mambo pops out in spots that it shouldn’t. I just held the Melon Mambo behind my Whisper White and trimmed those spots showing with my Paper Snips! Then add adhesive to the back of your greeting piece and attach the Melon Mambo. Now you can adhere your black and white pieces to your card base. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals…of course! 🙂 First place your black piece down and then your white since the white can overlap. Also, be sure to not place any dimensionals real close the lower edge of the white piece so that it lays flat on top of the black. You are all done now!!!

Here I did another sample using Elegant Eggplant! It doesn’t POP as much but I do love it! If you would like to see this in action, check out my Video Tutorial below or click here! Don’t forget to subscribe because I will be posting a lot more videos using the Botanical Builder Framelits soon!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Feb 24 2016

Shabby Chic Roses!!!

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I have been having so much fun with the Rose Wonder Stamp Set and coordinating Rose Garden Framelits (Bundle & Save 15%)! I really wanted to make a card like this with Blushing Bride and Gold and after assembling it, I thought it needed some lace for that rustic look. It really isn’t my style but I do like how it turned out!!

I started with a Blushing Bride card base. I stamped the Watercolor Wash Stamp Set in Blushing Bride onto Very Vanilla Cardstock measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. I adhered this piece to the card front. Using the Rose Die from the Rose Garden Framelits, I die cut Gold Foil Paper. I love using the Die Brush to pop out all of those little pieces. It works like a little miracle!!!! I adhered the rose to the card front with the Fine Tip Glue Pen! To finish it off, I added some Venetian Crochet Trim in a knot around the card. For the greeting, I used the Rose Wonder Stamp Set. I punched it out with the Large Oval Punch and layered it onto a Scallop Oval in Blushing Bride! I added the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals! 🙂

What do you think – love it? Not your style? Light Pink and Gold is fabulous?? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Feb 23 2016

Technique Tuesday – Easter Lamb!!!

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know what that means!!!! I have a fabulous…and adorable…technique to share with you today!!! This little Easter Lamb is just precious!!! When I first saw him in the Occasions Mini Catalog, I knew I had to have him! My favorite holiday is Easter so that is perfect. Plus I thought you could omit the Easter greeting and use it for Baby, Baptism, and Children’s Birthday Cards!!! He’s just so cute!!!

See what I mean??? I love it!!! Let’s get started!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Easter Lamb Stamp Set, Blender Pens, Archival Basic Black Ink, and Ink Pads of your choice

I started off by stamping the Easter Lamb Stamp in Archival Basic Black onto Whisper White cardstock. You will want to use this ink or Stazon Black Ink because these won’t run when you are coloring. Then I took the Blender Pens and little touched them into the ink to color in the scene! I used Pear Pizzazz for the grass. I used Blushing Bride for the ears and cheeks. I used Chocolate Chip for the hooves. I used Pool Party for the background. I will say it was all really easy and fun except for the background. I really struggled with that on each one because it came out different each time. You really need a light touch and be okay with random streaks. 🙂

I really like how this one turned out and I think I like the grass colors just on the sprigs and not all filled in. They are both super cute though. I layered the lamb onto Pool Party cardstock. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back. I added a small piece of Whisper White Seam Binding and just added dimensionals on top to hold it in place. I placed this onto a piece of So Saffron. I did use some of the Sale-A-Bration Artistically Yours Designer Series Paper but there wasn’t enough to make multiples. I put it all onto a Whisper White card base!

If you would like to see this in action, check out the video below or click here!!! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and Subscribe so you don’t miss out on future videos!

Do you send out Easter Cards? How would you use this stamp set? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Feb 22 2016

On Your Special Day!!!

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The more I look at this card, the more I love it! This card is perfect to have on hand for those random occasions that you might not have a greeting for like Confirmation, Baptism, getting a Promotion, the Anniversary of something special. This card could also be used for the occasions we are all familiar with as well like wedding, and birthday. Everyone needs to know that they are special and mean the world to someone because it’s so very true! I feel like I need to go make 10 more of this card now! I love it!!!

I started with a Crumb Cake card base. I took a piece of the Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper measuring 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ and layered it onto Rose Red measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Sometimes that smaller little border makes the greatest look on a card. I’m don’t typically like to cut in anything besides 1/4″ and 1/2″ but every once in a while it just needs it! 🙂 I layered this onto the card front and started on the greeting. I stamped the greeting from the Botanicals For You Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set in Rose Red onto Whisper White cardstock and punched the banner tips with the Banner Triple Punch. I layered it onto a piece of Garden Green and added it to the card. I wanted a little something to pop out and add texture so I punched out some hearts with the Itty Bitty Accents Punch. I adhered the hearts with Stampin’ Dimensionals. You could always change up the accents to be stars or flowers or just a few pearls or rhinestones. It’s all up to you!

Don’t forget that your leftover pieces of the Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper can be used a for a quilt card! You can check out how to do that here! Love it!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Feb 19 2016

Fabulous Friday

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!!! I know that Valentine’s Day was last weekend but I thought I would share with you the card I created for my Sweetheart! We have this little toy that we have named Bluepy and he hide him around my Stamp Room. Once I find him, I hide him and then my husbands finds him and hides him. It goes on and on. I thought that would be fun to make for his Valentine’s Day Card! So here it is!!!

I think it turned out really good! I used Pacific Point Cardstock. The eyes were created with a 3/4″ Circle Punch and 1/2″ Circle Punch. The face was created with a 2-1/2″ Circle Punch and then 1″ Circle Punch and 1-1/4″ Circle Punch. I used the Tree Punch for the ears. I used the Corner Rounder Punch for the body and the legs! The hearts are from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack!

I have told you how much I love the greetings from the Rose Wonder Stamp Set and I thought they went very well for this card as well! The Happy Valentine’s Day greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes!

Now I have a fabulous TIP that I would like to share with you!!! I have shown you how I love the Photopolymer Stamps the best because they stick to the clear blocks perfectly and you can see through them! I don’t like that they stain though! I was given a fabulous tip from a fellow stamper and it works amazingly! When you receive you stamps, ink them up really well in a light color like Pink Pirouette. Ink and Stamp and Ink and Stamp. Get that ink all over the stamp. By doing this, you are pre-staining it in a light color so that when you use Real Red or Melon Mambo, it won’t stain in that color. It totally works and I had to share with all of you!!! Enjoy!

Of course it isn’t a Friday without the Weekly Deals!!!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Tag Archives: Occasions Mini Catalog

Technique Tuesday – Botanical Gardens!!!

Corrugated Creation!!!

Hawaiian Birthday!!!

Tempting Techniques – Sponged Roses!!!

Wildflower Fields!!!

Pop of Color!!!

Shabby Chic Roses!!!

Technique Tuesday – Easter Lamb!!!

On Your Special Day!!!

Fabulous Friday