Nov 8 2016

Technique Tuesday – Christmas Shaker Card!!!

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

Happy Tuesday everyone!!! I hope you are having an amazing week! Halloween is behind us, Thanksgiving is near and Christmas is right behind that!!! It’s never to early to get started on your cards for all of these holidays so I’m sharing another fabulous one today!!! Shaker cards are soooo much fun and so popular right now. Even the October Paper Pumpkin Kit was shaker cards. You can check that out here as well as another sample here!

Isn’t this card super festive and fun!?!?!?! If only you could shake it through your screen to really enjoy all the excitement!!! Let’s get started on this fabulous fun!!!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Silica Gel, Re-Inkers, Tin of Tags Stamp Set, 2″ Circle Punch, Window Sheet, Foam Adhesive Strips

I started with a Whisper White card base. Then I took a piece of Emerald Envy (4″ x 5-1/4″) and punched a 2″ Circle out. Place the cardstock in the punch from the top and go all the way in and then center it side to side. Now place your Emerald Envy rectangle onto the card base centered as if you were going to place it down, pop the punched circle back in the hole and hold it in place while you remove the rectangle. This is so you can find the spot on your card base for your shaker pieces so you don’t have to do it on the emerald piece and flip it over. Now you will want to trace the punched out circle with a pencil. I lightly trace out farther rather than close to the circle so I am wide enough and the adhesive doesn’t show in the window. Now that you have your traced circle, place the Foam Adhesive Strip around your pencil mark. If you traced right next to the circle, make sure your adhesive strip is out farther than that circle. Now you can fill the open hole with all the goodies you wish to shake around. You can use punched pieces, sequins, or silica gel colored to match your project.

The Silica Gel beads are those little packets that come in purses or shoes or computers to keep moisture out. I placed a few of them into a dish (old embellishment container or plastic container and add a few drops of re-inker to color them. I used Emerald Envy Re-Inker and Cherry Cobbler Re-Inker. Allow them to dry before adding them to your project. I usually put them by the vent or in front of a fan. Once they are ready you can pour some into the open area.

Now you will want to decorate your Emerald Envy card front before place it over your shaker pieces. I added a piece of Presents and Pinecones Designer Series Paper and then tied some of the Cherry Cobbler Silky Taffeta Ribbon around it. I used the 2″ Circle Punch to punch out the greeting after I stamped it from the Tin of Tags Stamp Set! I love this stamp set as it has so many amazing greetings for tags and cards!! You will need to place a piece of Window Sheet on the back side to cover the circle punch. This will create that seal and window for your goodies to show through. Now you can pull the adhesive off of the circle and place the Emerald Envy piece on top. For the final touch, you will want to place small piece of the Adhesive Foam Strips or Stampin’ Dimensionals on each of the corners. Just lightly pull up the corner and place it in there. I like to do this at the end because it is easy to add in. Also, I think it would be very hard to have sticky on the 4 corners and the center circle and try to line it all up while not letting it stick in one spot before I’m ready. Less sticky showing at one time is best! 🙂

If you would like to see this all in action as it can be a bit confusing to type out the instructions, check out the Video Tutorial below or click here! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe if you are new! I post every Tuesday and Thursday and you won’t want to miss out! 🙂

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Nov 7 2016

Forever Evergreen Project Kit!!!

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

When I first looked at the Holiday Mini Catalog and saw the Forever Evergreen Project Kit, I was like I need those!!!! The trees look perfect for decoration on an end table or buffet for the holidays!!! I’m not exactly sure when I’m going to display mine but we shall see. There are so many goodies in the kit and all of the trees are die-cut and scored so that is super handy! You can see the full reveal of the kit and the goodies here!

I’m not going to lie, I think it took me almost an hour to pop out all of the die cut pieces….which some of the images should probably be stamped before popped out so it is easier to line them up. It wasn’t all that hard but I think it would have been easier! 🙂 Also, there is so much leftover cardstock around the trees. I just had to save it for future projects because look at all of that. Here is one card that I used a lot of it on!

Here are all three of the trees looking fabulous!!! My husband did the kit with me. He did all of the trees which was fairly simple since they are already scored. You will fold them in half and add adhesive, place the next one on top folded in half. You will keep stacking them up until they are all in place and then add adhesive and bring the top around to the bottom to create the full circle. I added a Mini Glue Dot to the top and bottom to secure them so that maybe at the end of the season I can pop it open and store them flat. We shall see if that works!

This was the easiest tree because it is just ribbon and garland wrapped around it. This is the biggest tree and to be honest I think I would put the ornaments on the biggest tree because there are tons of those and you would be able to use more on the big tree. I wasn’t changing it after I had it all complete though. I also mistakenly added a small star to the big tree so I had to put the big star on one of the smaller trees!

I used a Hot Glue Gun for the start to secure the pieces together as well as to secure it to the top stick in the center of the tree.

This tree is probably my favorite. I hot glued all of the pieces together to each other and then to the tree. I placed the red berries and the laced pine cone piece down onto the Silicone Mat and then I added hot glue to the back of the stamped pine cone and pressed it over the 2. I added a little more hot glue to add the bow and let it all cool. Once it was cooled, I added some hot glue to the back and placed it on the tree. Stamping the garland was super easy and I glued each of them together by overlapping a half circle. I attached it to the back of the tree on top with a little adhesive and then wrapped it around and attached it to the bottom with a little adhesive. Love it!

This is probably my least favorite tree. The hardest part of this entire kit was assembling those little red ball ornaments. I think I broke 3 of them. You peel off the two backs and bring them around to stick to each other but before be sure to place a loop of linen thread in the top. Sounds easy…..but remember these are little delicate balls of tissue type paper so you can squeeze them and when you press them together, don’t smash it. Oh my goodness, it stressed me out! This tree did turn out super cute. I did 9 of each of the ornaments on this tree and it wasn’t even half of all of them given in the kit. There are TONS!!!! If I am able to store them flat and enjoy this kit again next year, I can create all new ornaments! Look at all of the leftovers!

This baggie has all of the leftover pieces from the kit. There is tons of ribbon, ornaments, hooks and so much more! I love that Stampin’ Up always give you plenty of supplies!!! If you would like to order your Forever Evergreen Kit, click here! Don’t forget to get the coordinating Forever Evergreen Stamp Set! Let me know what you think of it if you get it or let me know what you think of mine in the comments below!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Nov 1 2016

Technique Tuesday – Christmas Pines!!!

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! I hope you are having an amazing week so far! Today I’m going to show you the beautiful Christmas Pines Stamp Set and how real looking it is!!! I love it!

I just love how real the pine branches and pine cones look!!! The branches are 2 step stamping and the pine cones are 3 step stamping! It does take a little practice but no worries, you got this!!! I have faith in you! 🙂

I started with a Garden Green card base! Then I took a piece of Very Vanilla (4″ x 5-1/4″) and started by stamping the pine branches in the upper left corner. I used the Christmas Pines Stamp Set for all of the image. First I stamped the wider needle image in Garden Green Ink (stamped off once) and then I stamped it with the skinnier needle image in Garden Green Ink (full strength). Even if the needles don’t match up perfectly, it is okay because it just makes for a fuller branch. Also, always remember that it is stamped with love and not perfection! 🙂 The image is large so be sure to press in the middle of the branch as well for a nice even image. Now for the pine cones, I used Chocolate Chip Ink for all 3 images. I prefer to use one ink pad for my multi-step stamping because it reduces supplies needed but it also has a nice gradual look rather than one color popping more than the others. I started with the smooth solid image, stamped off twice and then onto my cardstock. Then I took the diamond pine cone image, inked it in Chocolate Chip, stamped off once and then on top of the solid image. You will line things up with the bubble part on the top and the ripples along the sides. Now for the final image (the triangle pine cone image), you will ink it in Chocolate Chip and stamp it full strength. You can see the diamonds through the stamp to help line things up as well as the top and sides like before. For the greeting, I took a 1-3/4″ x 3-1/2″ strip of Cherry Cobbler and added banner tips to the end. You can use the Banner Triple Punch or scissors. If you use scissors, cut straight up in the center and then diagonal from the corner to that middle line. Then I took a 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ strip of Very Vanilla and stamped the greeting from the Christmas Pines Stamp Set in Cherry Cobbler Ink. I added the banner tips to this piece as well and layered it onto the cherry banner. If you need to trim off some on the length you can do so to make them match. I added the greeting to the lower right corner of the card. Then I added some of the Gold Twine from the Baker’s Twine Trio Pack around the top a few times and tied the knot in the back. I added this piece to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals to give a little texture to the card and for a smooth look since the twine is wrapped around. Now you are all done!!!

If you would like to see 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

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Oct 31 2016

Warm Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses!!!

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

I love how embossing folders can create such amazing cards on their own! Add a little greeting and some accents and you are golden! I also love how easy it is to pop a piece of cardstock into a folder and run it through the Big Shot. No lining up, hoping it doesn’t move, and popping it out!

For this card, I started with a Rich Razzleberry card base! Then I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and ran it through the Big Shot in the Softly Falling Embossing Folder. I added some Silver Satin Ribbon across the cardstock and adhered the ends on the back side. If I recreated this card, I would probably place the ribbon down a bit farther so the greeting wasn’t so high up. You can place it anywhere you would like – middle, top, or bottom! For the greeting, I stamped it from the Tin of Tags Stamp Set in Rich Razzleberry Ink. Then I punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch. I also punched out another one in Silver Foil Paper. I cut the silver label in half and placed half on the top portion of the greeting and the other half on the bottom portion of the greeting. You can see that in action here!

I added the greeting to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a little more texture and dimension. Love it!!! This card would be perfect any time throughout the holiday season or winter season! Do you send Christmas cards, New Year’s cards, Winter cards or none at all? Let me know in the comments below!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Oct 27 2016

Designer Tin of Cards!!!

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Check out these amazing cards in the Designer Tin of Cards Kit!!! I kind of like how this card kit has a big array of colors using the different patterns from the Designer Series Paper Packs! There are some regals, brights, and subtles! I LOVED the Tin of Cards from last year. You can check that out here. I knew I needed this kit as well. After all the little tin is super cute and I feel like I need to collect them all! Last year it was mint and white and this year it is navy and white!!!

Isn’t it amazing??? I love it! There are dividers in the kit so you can stamp the titles from the Designer Tin of Cards Stamp Set on them and create the perfect tin of cards to keep yourself or give as a gift!!!

There is a category for all of the cards you need throughout the year!!!! Now onto the cards in the Designer Tin of Cards Kit!

This set of cards uses the pattern/theme from the Moroccan Designer Series Paper (part of the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Special!). I stamped the greetings from the Designer Tin of Cards Set. I adhered the sequins on with the Fine Tip Glue Pen!

I really really like these cards. There is something about that simple navy and white look with a little touch of gold! So beautiful!!! This set of cards uses the style from the Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper (part of the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Special).

I love these cards because of the bright colors. I am realizing I really need some of the Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper (part of the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Special), which is what this style is from.

These cards use the Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Paper theme and they are perfect for graduation, wedding, engagement, and so much more!

Which one is your favorite??? Let me know in the comments below! I really enjoyed making these cards and love the samples. The hardest part was trying the bows onto the paper clips but the rest was super easy and fun!!!

If you would like to see the unboxing and reveal of this kit, check that out here or click below! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it! Be sure to subscribe if you are new as I post every Tuesday and Thursday!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Oct 21 2016

Fall is in the Air!!!

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Fall is here and there is no denying it! Let’s just hope it stays Fall and doesn’t become the next season…..oh how I don’t like winter at all. In the mean time, I’m trying to enjoy the sun, warm fall days, crisp morning, and the beautiful colors of trees!!! This card is made with the Totally Trees Stamp Set from the Holiday Mini Catalog which has every type of try for every location and occasion! It is super fun and perfect for a man card too! If you would like to see more samples, check them out here and here!

I started with a Cajun Craze card base. This color is one that I only really use during the Fall. It’s the perfect fall color. Then I took a piece of Very Vanilla (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped the trees along the bottom from the Totally Trees Stamp Set. I did the base in Chocolate Chip and then the circles in Garden Green, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, and Crushed Curry. I wanted a more subtle look so I stamped off once with each of them before stamping onto my cardstock. This gives a lighter look so it isn’t so bold. I added a piece of Burlap Ribbon along the top. I added a bit of adhesive in the middle to hold it down since I knew the greeting would cover any sticky that might come through. I placed some Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back side to hold the ends down. I really like using dimensionals when I have ribbon on the back side of my cardstock because the dimensionals give it a smooth look rather than a bumpy one when using Fast Fuse or Snail. Since the ribbon is wide, I just used the dimensional border and placed a long piece over the top. I added more dimensionals along the back and adhered it to the card base. For the greeting, I stamped it from the Tin of Cards Stamp Set in Chocolate Chip Ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock. I punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch. Then I punched another one out in Garden Green and layered it behind by cutting it in half and placing one piece above and one below for a nice layer. You can check out this video on how to do that here. I added the greeting to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals as well….again for that smooth look and because dimensionals sink into the ribbon and around it rather than just sitting on top! Now you have the perfect fall card!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend enjoying the Fall weather and don’t some of your favorite things! See you back here on Monday!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Oct 20 2016

Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer!!!

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

I just love this card because the reindeer is so adorable and the blingy nose on Rudolph is fabulous!!! This is also one of the cards in my Cut For Christmas offer!!! Super fun and simple which is great for this time of the year!!! Now let’s get started!!

I started with a Crumb Cake card base and folded it in half to create the card base. Then I stamped the Reindeer image from the Cookie Cutter Christmas Stamp Set all over the front of the card bases in Early Espresso Ink. I usually start somewhere around the middle but not exactly in the middle. Then stamp above and below that image until you fall off the top and bottom of the cardstock. Then move over to the right and stamp the image to where it isn’t even with the line you just created but instead they are off set. Continue this pattern until the entire front is covered. Be sure that you are falling off the card front so it looks like the pattern continues.Then don’t forget to stamp one more reindeer on a piece of Whisper White and punch it out with the coordinating Cookie Cutter Builder Punch (Bundle & Save 10%). Then punch out some Red Glimmer Paper with the 1/2″ Circle Punch and I adhered it to the punched out reindeer. I used a Stampin’ Dimensional but you could adhere it flat rather than popped up if you wish. For the greeting, I used one from the Cookie Cutter Christmas Stamp Set and stamped it on the left hand side of a piece of Whisper White cardstock (3-4/” x 4-1/4″) in Real Red Ink. Then layer it onto Real Red cardstock (1″ x 4-1/4″). I wrapped some Black Baker’s Twine around twice and tied it into a bow. You could always do a knot whichever you prefer! Then I added this piece to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Again you could use Snail Adhesive but if you use dimensionals it will look smoother where the twine is. If you use Snail, just be sure it holds tight on both sides of the twine. I finished it off by adding the punched out reindeer to the card to the right of the greeting. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to make him pop and stand out more!

To see the Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle and all the fun ways you can use, check out the Video Tutorial below or click here. Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe if you are new!!! I have created a lot with this Bundle which you can check out here and the rest will be posted soon. Stay tuned!

If you would like to make this card quickly, you can check out my Cut For Christmas offer where I do all of the cutting and you just have to stamp and assemble. Check out more information here – Cut For Christmas!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Oct 18 2016

Technique Tuesday – Shaker Cards!!!

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! I hope you are having an amazing week so far. If not, I hope this super fun card will make it better. Shaker cards are so much fun and sure to brighten anyone’s day!!!

Aren’t the little fish adorable?? When you add in the little blue “beads” that shake all over it’s even better!!!! Thank you to Rachel Chamberlain for the fun idea of coloring Silica Gel to add to your shaker cards! Now let’s get started!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Jar of Love Stamp Set, Everday Jars Framelits, Re-Inker, Silica Gel, Adhesive Foam Strips, Window Sheets

I started with a Pool Party card base. Then I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and stamped the largest jar from the Jar of Love Stamp Set in Basic Black Ink. Then I die cut out the center of the jar with the “soda can” looking image from the Everyday Jars Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%). Then stamp your greeting on the bottom of the cardstock below the jar. I used the greeting from the Party Wishes Stamp Set. Now you will place this white cardstock onto your card base in the center, set the die cut piece back in the open hole and hold it in place. While holding the die cut piece in place, remove the outside piece (the one with the jar and greeting on it). Now you will need to trace around the “soda can” piece in that exact spot. This is to ensure perfect placement of the shaker pieces. If you added everything to the back of the white cardstock, then it would be difficult to line up the card base and you can flip over the white piece once you have added your shaker items. Now that you have your template on the card base, place the Adhesive Foam Strip around the image over your pencil template. Now you can fill the area with your shaker goodies. For the sample shown, I added some fish from the Jar of Love Stamp Set which were stamped in Tangerine Tango and die cut out with the framelits. I also added some Silica Gel beads. These are the little packets that come in show boxes and purses that say “Do Not Eat” on the packet. I placed a few of them into a dish and added a drop of Bermuda Bay Re-inker to color them. Allow them to dry before adding them to your project. I usually put them by the vent or in front of a fan. Once they are ready you can pour some into the open area. For the top piece, you will need to place a piece of Window Sheet over the open jar cut out on the back side of the Whisper White cardstock. Now it is time to place it over your card base. I then added some Bermuda Bay Baker’s Twine around the top and placed a Stampin’ Dimensional on each of the 4 corners to secure them down. You can always add the dimensionals before placing it down but I like to do it after so I don’t have so many sticky pieces when working on the perfect placement. 🙂 How fun is that???

If you would like 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!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Oct 13 2016

All Things Candy Cane Lane!!!

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

Look at these adorable cards!!! Can you tell the difference between the 2??? Let me know in the comments below if you found it before reading on!!!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Then I took a piece of the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper (3-3/4″ x 5″) and layered it onto Real Red cardstock (4″ x 5-1/4″). Now for the fun part….adding ribbon! For the card on the left side, I added some White Organza Ribbon and tied it into a knot. Then I had this fabulous idea to add some of the Candy Cane Lane Designer Washi Tape down the center of the ribbon.

It totally fits and looks amazing as you can see in the card on the right. How fabulous is that?!?! It really wasn’t that difficult to tie but it is a smidge chunkier of a knot! Just be sure to press it down well and I think you will be fine for mailing it out. For the greeting, I used the 2″ Circle Punch and 1-3/4″ Circle Punch. I stamped the greeting from the Candy Cane Christmas Stamp Set in Real Red and Crumb Cake Ink. I layered the punches and added them to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals!!!

These samples are quick, simple and yet super fabulous! I am in love with the Candy Cane Lane Suite from the Holiday Mini Catalog! Do you love it too??? If you would like to see lots of the products from the suite and samples using the product, 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!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Oct 12 2016

Razzle Dazzle!!!

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Laura's Stamp Pad

This color combination is AMAZING!!!!! Oh my goodness, the Paisley Suite is bringing out a whole new Laura and I am loving. The colors in this suite are ones I don’t like and ones I would never think to put together but they are just stunning!!! Here are a few other samples using this suite, check them out here, here, and here!

For this card, I started with a Rich Razzleberry card base. I cut a piece of Very Vanilla (4″ x 5-1/4″) and Petals & Paisley’s Specialty Designer Series Paper (1-1/2″ x 5-1/4″). I stamped the images from the Paisleys & Posies Stamp Set. The greeting was stamped in Night of Navy and the flowers in Rich Razzleberry. I added the designer paper to the top of the vanilla and added the Rich Razzleberry Ribbon along the line of the 2 papers. I added this to the card base and thought it needed a little bit more. Enamel Shapes are the perfect little accents and pops of color to finish off a card. I love it! These colors are so rich and beautiful!!!

Do you like the Paisley Suite from the Holiday Mini Catalog as much as me?? What is your favorite suite? Let me know in the comments below!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Tag Archives: Ribbon

Technique Tuesday – Christmas Shaker Card!!!

Forever Evergreen Project Kit!!!

Technique Tuesday – Christmas Pines!!!

Warm Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses!!!

Designer Tin of Cards!!!

Fall is in the Air!!!

Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer!!!

Technique Tuesday – Shaker Cards!!!

All Things Candy Cane Lane!!!

Razzle Dazzle!!!