Technique Tuesday – Curvy Corner Trio Punch!!!

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Happy Tuesday!!! You know what that means…..I have a fabulous technique to share with you today! Today it’s all about the Curvy Corner Trio Punch. Some tips and ideas on how to use this punch and the fun you can have with it!

Curvy Corner Trio Punch, www.LaurasStampPad.com

How beautiful and simple is that card? I love how those decorative corners allow more of the Calypso Coral to show through. It really stands out so much more! If you would like to see a sample using the other corner, click here! Let’s get started!

I started with a Calypso Coral card base. I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and punched all 4 corners with the Curvy Corner Trio Punch and then added it to the card front. Using a piece of the Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper (1-1/2″ x 5-1/4″) from the Sale-A-Bration Promotion, I placed that down the center. For the greeting, I used a piece of Whisper White (2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ and stamped the greeting from the Rose Wonder Stamp Set in Basic Black. Oh how I love the greetings in this set! Then I took one of the flowers from the Flowering Fields Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set and stamped it in the background in Calypso Coral. I stamped a few times before going back to the ink to give a lighter look and those various shades. I layered this piece onto Basic Black measuring 2-3/4″ x 1-3/4″. I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals! I love it!

Blessing To Me, www.LaurasStampPad.com

If you would like to see a Video Tutorial on the Curvy Corner Trio Punch, check it out below or click here! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Embossed Ends!!!

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Make A Wish, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is perfect for so many different occasions! I love all the layers and textures with the ribbon, embossing, Designer Series Paper, and punched greeting. Also, I look thinking out of the box on ways to use your embossing folder. I used the Confetti Embossing Folder from the Occasions Mini Catalog! It is a border folder with an oval in the center but don’t let that hold you back. I slide this piece of cardstock in diagonal on the end of the folder. How fabulous is that?

I started with a Melon Mambo card base. I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. I slide the end of the white paper into the Confetti Embossing Folder at an angle. Slide it in just to the point that hits the flat oval spot. You could do it straight across or diagonal. You could even do the top and bottom. I added some of the It’s My Party Designer Series Paper which I am in love with right now! The colors are so fabulous and it’s a 12″ x 12″ Stack! Woot Woot! Then I wrapped some of the Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine around the card twice and tied it into a bow. With Baker’s Twine, I always double knot it tight before tying the bow. I added this piece to the card front and then started on the greeting. I stamped the greeting from the Party Wishes Stamp Set in Melon Mambo onto a piece of scrap Whisper White. I punched it out with the 1″ Circle Punch. Then I stamped the greeting again in Basic Black onto another scrap piece of white. I cut out the WISH card and added little banners to the ends. I used some of the Stampin’ Dimensional border to the back of “Wish” and placed it on top of the Melon Mambo Wish. Then I punched out some Basic Black with the 1-1/4″ Circle Punch and layered it. I added the greeting to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Love it!!!

Embossed Bottom, www.LaurasStampPad.com

You can check out other fabulous ways to use this embossing folder in this video!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


A Nice Cuppa!!!

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Tea Cup, www.LaurasStampPad.com

While I don’t drink coffee or hot tea, I just knew I had to have the A Nice Cuppa Stamp Set and coordinating Cups & Kettle Framelits (Bundle & Save 15%) from the Occasions Mini Catalog! My parent’s both drink hot tea and coffee daily and the greeting World’s Greatest Mom is always needed! I love my parents! My favorite image is that little heart steam! I love it!! The other thing I super love about this set is the A Nice Cuppa Designer Series Paper Stack because the colors are so fabulous!!!

Let’s get started on this fabulous card! I used a Whisper White card base and adhered a piece of Bermuda Bay measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ onto the front. I cut a piece of the A Nice Cuppa Designer Series Paper into a 2″ x 5-1/4″ strip and added that to the card front. Using the Deco Labels Framelits, I die cut Whisper White cardstock for the focal point! The little mug was die cut in Bermuda Bay with the Cups and Kettle Framelits. The heart steam was die cut in Melon Mambo. I stamped the heart from the A Nice Cuppa Stamp Set in Bermuda Bay onto the mug and the greeting in Tip Top Taupe over top! Also, I stamped the tea bag in Tip Top Taupe onto Tip Top Taupe cardstock. Then I die cut that out as well. I placed the end of the Linen Thread on the back of the tea bag and placed a Stampin’ Dimensional over the end. The other end of the Linen Thread is placed behind the cup. I adhered the mug to the frame with Stampin’ Dimensionals also. The little steam was adhered with the Fine Tip Glue Pen. I love it!!! This card is perfect for just about anyone – those who love coffee, tea, or any other beverage in a mug. It would be perfect for someone who is sick and needs a little pick-me-up or just a little note to brighten anyone’s day!

If you would like to see all of the image in the Cups & Kettle Framelits and more on this set, check out the Video Tutorial below or by clicking here! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Technique Tuesday – 3 Step Stamping!!

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Happy Tuesday everyone!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you. Three Step Stamping, Masking, and Flowers make this technique oh so amazing!!! Check this out!!!

Layered Flowers, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These colors scream SUNSHINE and BRIGHTER DAYS!!! I think it is the perfect card for a Sympathy, Just Because, or Get Well Soon because it is so bright and cheery! It would make a great card for any occasion though! This card uses the What I Love Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set! You can earn this set for FREE with a $50 order.

This card just needs stamps and ink and cardstock like any other card. I started with two pieces of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and 3″ x 4-1/4″. Add a little dab (little) of Snail Adhesive to the back of the smaller one and place it in the center of the larger one. We will be stamping over the 2 layered pieces at the same time. Now using the What I Love Stamp Set, I stamped the flowers randomly all over the layered paper. I used Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie, and Daffodil Delight for the 3 flower images. You will notice that the flower stamps have a little arrow. That arrow is to help you line up your images. Take note of where that arrow is every time you stamp and lining up the next one will be easier. For example, if you stamp the first one (the online image in the darkest ink) with the arrow pointing up, be sure to stamp the next two images with the arrow pointing up. The second stamp is the full solid flower which is stamped in a lighter shade or a stamped off image of the first color. The third stamp is the smaller solid image and this one can be just about any color – lighter, darker, or totally different. Don’t worry if you images aren’t lined up completely because I found that with the rounded edges and flower look, it’s okay to be off. It creates sort of a watercolor look and that’s okay! Remember you stamped projects are make with love, not perfection and you are your biggest critic. 🙂 Once you are done stamping, you will separate the two white pieces and layer the smaller one onto a piece of Tangerine Tango measuring 3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″. You can place the larger layer onto your card front of Daffodil Delight. I added some Daffodil Delight Cotton Ribbon to the smaller piece and adhered it down with Stampin’ Dimensionals. For the greeting, I used the Rose Wonder Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog. This stamp set is AMAZING! It has flowers and some of the most beautiful greetings for all occasions. I love the font. I love the sayings. I love this stamp set. Get your’s now so you can play along with me in all the samples I’m creating with it. I stamped the greeting onto Whisper White and punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch. I layered it with a Daffodil Delight punch as well (tutorial on that here). I added the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals as well! Love it!

If you would like to see the 3-Step Stamping in action, check out the Video Tutorial below or by clicking here! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and let me know what color combination you would use for your card!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Valentine’s Day Love!

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Valentine's Day, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so now is the time to start working on those sweet cards and goodie bags! I love Valentine’s Day because it is a day that I can share my love for everyone. I like to do it all year long but this day is even more special! This card is quick and simple and fairly gender neutral.

I started with a Whisper White card base and added a strip of Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper! The Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack is perfect for Valentine’s Day but it also has lots of great prints for all occasion cards too! I added some Silver Baker’s Twine along the top and tied in a bow! For the greeting, I used the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set in Rose Red. I punched out the greeting with the Word Window Punch and layered it onto a Washi Label Punch from Blushing Bride cardstock. I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Simple and fabulous! I love it!

Do you send out Valentine’s Day Cards? Let me know in the comments below!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Wink of Glitter!!!

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Oh my goodness, I’m in heaven with the NEW Wink of Stella Pen!!! I just want to carry that pen around with me everywhere and add that perfect amount of sparkle and shine to EVERYTHING! Watch out, Brad. The whole house is going to shine and I’m not talking about doing a deep clean! 🙂 Check out this beauty!!!
Birthday Cake, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Okay so this photo doesn’t show the shine but it is a fabulous and adorable card!!!

Glitter Cake, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Check that out!!! The cake is all glittery AND the Pink Stripes! I love it and squeal each time I look at this card. I think I have squealed each time I’ve shown this card to others as well! LOVE!!!!

So for this adorable card, I started with a Mint Macaron card base. I cut out a piece of the It’s My Party Designer Series Paper measuring 4″ x 2″. You can get 18 of these pieces from one sheet of 12″ x 12″ paper! Then I cut a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 3-1/4″ and this piece I stamped on. I used the Party Wishes Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog. The greeting was stamped in Mint Macaron and I used my Melon Mambo & Tip Top Taupe Markers for the cake! You will notice it more in the first photo that the cake looks beautifully swiped with pink icing. This is not a technique but just sorta happened. I will say be sure to swipe left and right across the stamp and not in a swirl pattern or anything because you will be able to tell. I layered the Designer Series Paper and stamped white piece onto the card front. I added the Whisper White Cotton Ribbon around the card front and over the spot where the paper comes together. For the little candles, I used the Party Wishes Stamp Set and coordinating Party Punch Pack (Bundle & Save 15%). I colored the candle with a Mint Macaron and Crushed Curry Marker and then punched them out. You can add as many candles as you wish! I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to add them to the cake! You only need a small small amount of glue! To finish off the card, I added glitter with the Wink of Stella Pen. I just brushed it over the cake and over the pink stripes! It is so stunning! I love it! Here is another up close photo!
Wink of Stella, www.LaurasStampPad.com

If you would like to see this all in action and shine, check out the Video Tutorial below or by clicking here! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss any future videos!

To see more samples using the Party Wishes Stamp Set, check it out here and here!

Happy Glitterin’

~Laura


Incredible Ice Cream Cone!!!

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Ice Cream Cone, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This is sweet enough to eat! YUM!!!! This card is perfect for telling someone you are thinking of them or to brighten their day! It would also work for a Birthday too! I used the Honeycomb Happiness from the Sale-A-Bration Promotion! You can earn this stamp set for FREE with a $50 order!

I started with a Mint Macaron card base and added a strip of Basic Gray cardstock across the middle. Then I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock measuring 2″ x  4″ and punched the corners with the Curvy Corner Trio Punch! I love that little detail on the corner and I think I will be using this punch a lot now! I stamped the ice cream cone and greeting with the Basic Gray Archival Ink so I could color in the cone! I used the Aqua Painter and some ink to color in the cone and ice cream. I did the cone in Tip Top Taupe and the ice cream in Mint Macaron. It was almost too cute to cover with the little Honeycomb Embellishements! When you add the Honeycomb, you can attach it completely like this sample and hand deliver the card or only attach the one side and add a little message in the card about pulling off the other side of adhesive and stick it down after mailing it. I attached the whole tag to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Just adorable! I can’t wait to play with the little chick from that same stamp set!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Technique Tuesday – Confetti Fun!!!

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Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today!! We will be coloring on an embossed image and it is so much fun!!! Check this out!

Sponged Embossed Confetti, www.LaurasStampPad.com

How cute…or manly….is this card? I think this would make a great Man Card and many would probably say a Man Card isn’t described as cute. 🙂 You could use any combination of colors to match the occasion. You could do school colors for a graduation card, wedding colors for wedding or the recipients favorite color for Birthday, Just Because, or Thank You!!! I love it!!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Embossing Folder, Sponge Daubers, Ink Pads

I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and ran it through the Big Shot in the Confetti Embossing Folder from the Occasions Mini Catalog! Then I took my Sponge Dauber and Ink Pads and lightly brushed over the embossed portion. I went in a circular motion to keep in little sections but you could always go back and forth or whichever way you like best. I used Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, and Cucumber Crush for this card! Then I placed it onto a Cucumber Crush card base. Since the center is smooth in this folder, I used my Oval Framelits for the greeting! I stamped the greeting from the Party Wishes Stamp Set in Pacific Point. I stamped it on Whisper White and layered it onto Pumpkin Pie. You could always just stamp the greeting directly onto the embossed piece! The greeting is attached to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! How simple is that? I love it!

Colored Confetti, www.LaurasStampPad.com

If you would like to see this in action, check out the Video Tutorial below or by clicking here! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on any future videos!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Quilted Love!!!

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Quilted Wedding Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I have done lots of Quilted Cards in the past. You can check one of them out here! It is a great way to use up those little scraps that you have leftover after doing other cards! This card uses the Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog! Let’s get started!!!

I started with a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock measuring 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″. I cut my strips of Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper into 3/4″ strips but you can do it with all different sizes as well. They can be any length. There are lots of different ways to create a quilt card. You can do either a “V” or an “X”, just diagonal stripes or the 3 strips like I did above! You will add adhesive to the back of your strip and then place it on your cardstock. It doesn’t matter where you begin, it can be in the middle or off to the side. For the one above, I placed one down and then 2 others, then turn and add 3 more strips. I placed a small space between each one but you can place them side by side too! There are lots of variations to this card and there is no right or wrong way. You will work your way out doing 3 strips and then turning after each section until you hit the edge. Once you have a few strips down, just trim off the ends and then re-use that strip in another section of the card. Once it was all complete, I added it to a piece of Rose Red measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and then placed it on a Crumb Cake card base! For the greeting, I used the Petite Pairs Stamp Set and punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch. I punched another one in Garden Green and layered it behind the greeting with this technique here! I added the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals of course! You can place it over any boo boos you made or over the center of your crosses or anywhere you would like! I thought it needed a little ribbon or something so I added a little Whisper White Baker’s Twine bow! I love it!!!

If you would like to see this technique 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!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura


Technique Tuesday – It’s My Party!!!

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Happy Tuesday!!! This is a fabulous day because it’s Tuesday! The Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Promotion begin today and today is my first class of the year!!! WOOT WOOT!!! Let’s get this party started!!!

Birthday Cupcakes, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Check out this amazing card!!!! Cupcakes – CHECK! Cupcakes – CHECK! I love it so much!!! I love every product in the It’s My Party Suite from the Occasions Mini Catalog! The colors, the products, the fun is all so fabulous! So let’s get started on this beauty!

I started with a card base of Whisper White. Then I took a piece of the It’s My Party Designer Series Paper measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″ and layered it onto Crushed Curry measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. I added that to my card base. For the greeting, I used the Party Wishes Stamp Set and stamped Happy Birthday in Mint Macaron on Whisper White. I stamped the cupcakes from the Party Wishes Stamp Set onto scrap Whisper White. I colored them with a Melon Mambo and Tip Top Taupe Marker. Then I punched out the cupcakes with the Punch Party Pack (Bundle & Save 15%). It is super quick and simple to pop those little suckers out. Also, a full Stampin’ Dimensional fits on the back! WOOT WOOT! I added three of the cupcakes to the greeting piece and layered it onto Melon Mambo cardstock. I added the greeting piece to the card with more Stampin’ Dimensionals! You know how much I love those things! 🙂 To finish off the card, I added a few Crushed Curry dots from the It’s My Party Enamel Dots pack! They add a little pop of color and texture!

If you would like to see more items in the It’s My Party Suite from the Occasions Mini Catalog, check out my Video below or by clicking here!!! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe so you know where to go when you need ideas, tips, and product reveals!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura