A Warm Hello!

Posted on

Winter is around the corner and while I am not happy about that, stamping winter stuff is still fun! I’m a summer girl all the way! This warm hello card is super cute and great for all winter long to send to a friend or family member! This card uses the Snowy Delights Bundle!

A Warm Hello Greeting Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Cardstock Measurements:
Crumb Cake Cardstock (card base): 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”
Basic White Cardstock (panel): 5” x 3”
Basic White Cardstock pieces (snowflakes): 2 at 4-1/4” x 4-1/4”
Pretty Peacock Cardstock (sentiment): 3/4” x 1/2”

Instructions:
1. Score the 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Crumb Cake Cardstock at 4-1/4” and fold it in half to create the card base!
2. Stamp the “Joy to the World” sentiment from the Snowy Delights Stamp Set repeatedly in Jet Black StāzOn ink on the 5” x 3” piece of Basic White Cardstock to create a background.
3. Die cut the largest snowflakes from 4-1/4” x 4-1/4” Basic White Cardstock using the Snowy Delights Dies. Color them messily with Cherry Cobbler and Smoky Slate (light and dark) Stampin’ Blends.
4. Stamp the sentiment in VersaMark ink on 3/4” x 1/2” Pretty Peacock Cardstock, sprinkle with white embossing powder, and heat emboss.
5. Assemble the card and decorate with Frosted Iridescent Dots as desired.

Snowy Delight Stampin' Up Bundle, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here is another sample using the Snowy Delights Bundle! Give them a try and send these cozy cards to those you love this Winter Season!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Alphabet Fun!!!

Posted on

Using letters on your card to create a fun greeting is super cool! The POP of the greeting stands out! Have you ever tried coloring the letters?!?! Check out these TWO alphabet fun cards!!!

Alphabet Fun, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Card Measurements:
Basic White Cardstock base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Basic White Thick Cardstock (large panel): 5” x 3-1/2”
Basic White Thick Cardstock (small panel): 4-1/2” x 3”

Instructions:

  1. Score 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Basic White Cardstock at 4-1/4” and fold in half to create your card base!
  2. Die cut the letters and apply a thin layer of glue to the back. Let dry until tacky.
  3. Place the letters on the smallest card panel. Ink blend and stamp over the letters and onto the panel.
  4. Remove the letters to reveal the “Thank you” sentiment. (Save the letters to make the second card.)
  5. Adhere the smaller card panel to the larger panel, then to the card base.
  6. Add embellishments.
Layered Letters Thank You Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Use the leftover letters to create this fun card! How fun is that to create 2 cards with 1 technique?! I love it! Will you be giving this alphabet fun technique a try?! Check out the supplies listed below so you can create this exact card!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List


Sweetest Christmas!

Posted on

When I think of Christmas, I think of family, food, and fun! Our Annual Christmas Cookies in Carrollton is by far my favorite tradition. This sweetest Christmas card just reminds me of that fun tradition and the joys around the holiday!!!

Sweetest Christmas Stampin' Up, www.LaurasStampPad.com

MEASUREMENTS:
Basic White Cardstock base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Basic White Cardstock for jars: 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
Real Red Cardstock for jar lids: 3″ x 3/4″
Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock (light side): 4-1/4″ x 3/4″
Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock (dark side): 4-1/4″ x 1-3/8″
Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper: 4-1/4″ x 1/2″

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Score 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold in half to create the card base!
  2. Stamp the jar images in Memento Black ink on 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock; stamp the snowman in Memento Black ink in one of the jars; stamp the sentiment in Garden Green ink in the other jar. Stamp the jar lids in Memento Black ink on 3″ x 3/4″ Real Red Cardstock. Cut out the
    jars and lids using the Sweet Jar Punch.
  3. Color the snow with the blue watercolor pencil. Use the Blender Pen to soften the coloring!
  4. Cut left edge of 4-1/4″ x 3/4″ Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock (light side) at an angle.
  5. Assemble the card and add Linen Thread.

Do you love to color?!?!? Is it relaxing for you?!?! I like it in small increments! I also sometimes struggle with watercoloring because it comes out different each time. My advice to myself and you is to just have fun and remember it is made with love, not perfection!

Check out the supplies used below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Extraordinary Flora!

Posted on

I have been having so much fun with the Extraordinary Flora Stamp Set, coordinating Dies and Washi Tape! Unfortunately the Washi Tape keeps going unavailable because you all are loving it so much too! Don’t worry though because I am sharing two fun projects using just the stamps and dies!

Extraordinary Flora Bundle, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the Congratulations Card, check out the tutorial below!

MEASUREMENTS:
Lost Lagoon Cardstock scrap piece: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Very Vanilla Cardstock base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Very Vanilla Cardstock panel: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Very Vanilla Cardstock scrap piece: 3-1/2″ x 6″
Very Vanilla Cardstock strip: 3/8″ x 2-1/2″

INSTRUCTIONS:
~ Score 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Very Vanilla Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold in half to create the card base!
~ Stamp floral images in Pecan Pie ink on the 3-1/2″ x 6″ Very Vanilla Cardstock scrap piece. Then die
cut the floral images and adhere a few of them to the card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
~ Next, stamp the floral image from Extraordinary Flora twice in Lost Lagoon ink on the 4″ x 5-1/4″ Very Vanilla Cardstock panel. Color the floral images using a Blender Pen and Lost Lagoon ink. Adhere the panel to the card. TIP: Squeeze your closed ink pad to create a pool of color in the lid. If you prefer to keep your ink pad clean, press a Clear Block into your ink pad and use that as your color palette! Dip your Blender Pen in the ink and let the coloring begin!


~ Then die cut the largest square shape from the 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ Lost Lagoon Two-Tone Cardstock scrap piece using Stylish Shapes Dies. Next, cut down the top and bottom to 1-3/4″ so that the stitched edge shows only on the sides. Adhere it to the card using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals!
~ Stamp the sentiment in Pecan Pie ink on the 3/8″ x 2-1/2″ Very Vanilla Cardstock strip. Adhere it to the Lost Lagoon piece.
~ Stamp floral images in Pecan Pie ink on the 3-1/2″ x 6″ Very Vanilla Cardstock scrap piece. Die cut the floral images and adhere a few of them to the card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals!

I just love flowers and these Extraordinary Flora cards make me happy! You could create this same card in a different color too! Which color would you use? Let me know in the comments below! I think Highland Heather would be stunning!

Check out all of the supplies listed below and click ADD ALL TO CART for quick and simple shopping! Just for you I added in the Washi Tape even though it isn’t used in these cards but you are going to want it because it’s fabulous too!!! Don’t forget that orders of $40 or more earn you Fabulous Friends Club Perks! Woot Woot!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List


Sunrise Sailing!!

Posted on

We have been sailing through this summer with lots of fun, swimming, and family time! It’s been the best and I’m going to be a bit sad when school starts! I’m also back and forth on wanting the routine of school and enjoying our whatever schedule we have now! I can want both, right?!?! Well back to stamping for a bit this morning with the Sunrise Sailing Bundle!!!!

Sunrise Sailing Bundle, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card uses the Sunrise Sailing Bundle!

MEASUREMENTS:
Basic White Cardstock scrap piece: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
Basic White Cardstock sentiment: 1/2” x 3” and 2-1/4” x 3-3/4”
Fresh Freesia Cardstock card base: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”
Fresh Freesia embossed layer: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”

INSTRUCTIONS:
~ Fold Fresh Freesia Cardstock in half at 4-1/4” to create a 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” card base.
~ Emboss Fresh Freesia Cardstock using the Sunrise Sailing Hybrid Embossing Folder.
~ Blend Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, and Pretty in Pink ink on Basic White Cardstock. Die cut the ship pieces and birds.
~ Make a tag shape by trimming off the corners from 2-1/4” x 3-3/4” Basic White Cardstock using Paper
Snips Scissors. Adhere the tag to the card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
~ Adhere the small ship to the card; adhere the large ship with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
~ Stamp the sentiment in Balmy Blue ink on a piece of 3/8” x 2-3/4” Basic White Cardstock. Adhere it to the card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
~ Embellish with Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems as desired.

I hope you enjoyed this fun tutorial on using Blending Brushes to create a fun background! Here is another fun sample using the same Sunrise Sailing Bundle and creating a fun background with Blending Brushes!

Blending Brush Background, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Shop the supplies used for these cards below!!! Don’t forget that you will earn Stampin’ Rewards any time your order is over $20!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Baby Wipe Bells!!!

Posted on

The Baby Wipe Technique has been around forever it seems. I have done it various times over the years and love the look! Here I created Baby Wipe Bells for this beautiful holiday card! What do you think?!?!

Baby Wipe Technique on Christmas Bells, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The Baby Wipe Technique is super easy and only requires a Baby Wipe and Ink Refills in any color that you would like! Simply fold the baby wipe to create 4-6 layers. This gives it enough squish to hold ink and press into the stamp. Next, add drips of color from the ink refills randomly all over, filling in all the white spots. For these bells, I used Real Red, Old Olive, and Cinnamon Cider. This is now your ink pad.

The first few images might come out a little odd or fabulous! It just depends. The more you use this “ink pad” the more the colors bleed together and mix for a fun look! I stamped the bells onto Shimmery White Cardstock for a little extra shine and because this cardstock is a hint thicker.

For this card, I used the Frosted Gingerbread Suite!!! You could try out this technique and use other images from the stamp set like the ornament and snowflake too!

Stampin' Up Cinnamon Cider, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside of the card, I actually used Cinnamon Cider rather than the typical Basic White or Very Vanilla. Have you ever tried this?!?! Super cool and I think I’m going to try it more often!

If you would like to see this card in action, click here to watch! If you would like to recreate this card, check out the supplies listed below. Click Add All To Cart for quick and simple shopping!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Carousel Cards!!!

Posted on

Happy Technique Tuesday!!! Wowza it’s been a long time since I have said that! I have had so much fun with these Carousel Cards!!! They are super cute and still fit into a regular envelope! BONUS! They are a work of art and the perfect display piece for anyone to enjoy!

Halloween Carousel Card, Frightfully Cute Stampin Up, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I did some for Halloween but then an all occasion one as well which you can see down below! There are 4 basic measurements for the pieces and then just decorate as you wish!

The “card base” is a 4-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ piece of designer series paper. Score along the 4-1/2″ side at every inch. This gives you four 1 inch panels and then 1/2″ at the end for adding adhesive. I like to use Tear and Tape for projects like these! Fold on all of the score lines and then with the piece laying flat, fold it over and adhere it together to create a long square tube. The pattern that you would like to show is the one that is on the inside of your tube. The pattern on the outside will be covered with the decorations!

Next you will need 4 pieces of cardstock measuring 4-1/4″ x 2-3/4″. These can be all the same color or different colors. As you can see in one of the cards above, I used Highland Heather and Pumpkin on it, alternating each panel! These panels will be adhered to each of those 4 sides of the square tube. All adhered on the left side with the right side hanging off. Now you have your card and it’s time to decorate!

The last 2 pieces measure 4″ x 2-1/2″ and 4″ x 1/2″ and that covers the small side panels and center panels. Then you can decorate as you wish with greetings, stamping, ribbon, die cuts, embellishments! So many possibilities are endless!

Carousel Card Using Stampin' Up Product, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This feels super confusing so I feel like it is much easier to understand via video so check it out here! I hope you try out the Carousel Cards Technique and feel free to share it with me! I would love to see what you come up with!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Rainbow Snowflakes?!?

Posted on

Disclaimer: Still not a fan of winter! LOL I sure have been stamping a lot lately with snowflakes and wintery themes as I’m working on my Christmas Cards. One of them is this gorgeous Rainbow Snowflakes Card!!! What do you think?

Rainbow Snowflakes, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I just love the bright colors….surprise, surprise. 🙂 Also, this card is fairly simple to create with few layers and minimal stamping! The die cutting and poking out can make a person go crazy though! LOL

I started with a Bermuda Bay card base and then layered on a piece of that AMAZING Rainbow Glimmer Paper. This stuff is so beautiful and brings happiness to my life for sure! Each sheet is ombre of purple, blue, green, pink, orange, and yellow. Since this piece is only 4″ x 5-1/4″, you can pick which colors you use for your card! You can see 2 different color combinations with the samples here!

So Many Snowflakes Dies, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Next, I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock (3-3/4″ x 5″) and die cut 3 snowflakes using the So Many Snowflakes Dies. Try to leave a small little spot to put a greeting. I went super small since I used a greeting from the Itty Bitty Christmas Greetings Stamp Set! After die cutting the snowflakes, I delicately popped out the two smaller ones.

Check out the photo above and below these words. In the sample above, all of the pieces popped out from the snowflake center so I added Fine Tip Glue Pen to the edges and glues them off set to the coordinating one. The center is just hanging there. In the sample below, the snowflake centers stayed in and I added a Stampin’ Dimensional to the center to hold them in place and popped the snowflake in the middle. There was no intention on these 2 options, it just happened and I went with it!

Rainbow Glimmer Snowflakes, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I added the Whisper White cardstock to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. This gives that 3D look and makes it pop more! The greeting was stamped in Bermuda Bay from the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set. I did it on a piece of scrap Whisper White as to not mess us my super cute snowflake piece after all of that work. You can always use your favorite punch or just snip the ends diagonal. Then I finished off the card with some Rhinestones for additional bling!

Tis the Season, Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card would be perfect for any occasion throughout the Winter season so leave off the greeting till you need a card and then add it on!

Snowflake Wishes, www.LaurasStampPad.com

For the inside of the card, I simply stamped some snowflakes and a greeting from the Snowflake Wishes Stamp Set in Bermuda Bay! Click here for one click shopping for the items used in this Rainbow Snowflakes cards!!!

REMINDER: Christmas is right around the corner. Let your friends and family know what you want with a Stampin’ Up List! Fill this out and pass it out to anyone who asks! All of my contact information is on there for them to reach out and place an order for you or order online! I have already had fun being an elf this year and helping some with early shopping!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Create Fall Colors!

Posted on

Happy Tuesday……Technique Tuesday at that!!! Fall is in full swing and one of the amazing things about it is all of the beautiful colors! Today, I’m going to show you how to create Fall colors in your stamping projects too!!!

Create Fall Colors, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card uses the Rooted in Nature Stamp Set but really any stamp with leaves, trees, or any Fall image would work!! The technique is super fun and simple but note that each time it will come out differently….kind of like watercoloring! That part sometimes drives me nuts as I love the look and want to do it again but it comes out a bit different!

To get started you need to place your image on the table face up! Next, pick out your favorite Fall colors. I used Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, and Early Espresso. I found that inking up the entire image in the lightest color (Crushed Curry) helped give the stamp a nice all over coverage and you didn’t have to worry about missing a spot. Then, using a Sponge Dauber, I lightly dabbed ink in each of the other colors randomly on the stamp. Starting with Early Espresso on the tree trunk as well as 2 little spots with branches up in the tree. This kind of gave a green look on the stamped image but that still works!

Continuing on with each of the other colors, dab a little bit of ink all around. I did find that I needed to really focus on where I was dabbing each time so I didn’t always hit the same spot. This is what happens when you talk while stamping or try to multi-task. LOL Once you have all of your colors on, it’s time to stamp it down onto the cardstock.

Fall Colors, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Like I mentioned before, each time you stamp it will come out differently! Also, be sure to clean the stamp after each time since you won’t want to contaminate your Crushed Curry Ink Pad. The card below was actually stamped quickly a second time which resulted in a fabulous look just a bit lighter. This made all the hard work I did for the one image work for me again! 🙂

Fall Card Creations, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I used greetings from the same Rooted in Nature Stamp Set and layered this piece on Cajun Craze or Cherry Cobbler! The card bases are all Crumb Cake! To add some texture to the cards, I used some of the Early Espresso Faux Suede Ribbon and some of that soft cheesecloth type ribbon from the Forever Greenery Ribbon Pack. I love them all even though there is just a bit of difference in each!

I hope you try out this fun technique to create Fall colors on your next project! If you would like to see the list of supplies I used, check that out below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Creating An Easel Card!!!

Posted on

Happy Tuesday!!!! I have a fabulous technique to share with you all today!!! Woot Woot! I’m creating an easel card today that is perfect for a Wedding or Anniversary. You could always change up the colors and sentiment for any occasion though!

Creating An Easel Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I got the idea for this card from the fabulous stamper, Kim Peck at a recent virtual Stamping Event! I decided to change up the colors and the designer paper for a new look!

Pop Up Easel Card, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This card is super simple to create! It uses very minimal supplies actually! Any time you have leftover scraps of designer series paper, this is the perfect card to make. Add a little stamping and some embellishments to hold the easel up and you are golden! The best part is that it still folds up nice and perfectly for a regular sized envelope! Woot Woot!

Love & Laughter Forever After, www.LaurasStampPad.com

To see this Easel Card in action, check out the video below or click here. Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List