Tag Archives: Technique Tuesday

Jan 14 2014

Technique Tuesday – Lollipop Card!!!

Posted on by

Happy Tuesday!!!! That means I have a fabulous Technique to share with you! This is a great way to use up some scrap pieces of cardstock that you have laying around and it is SUPER CUTE!

Lollipop Card, www.LaurasStampPad.comI love this card because of the bright colors and the fun that a lollipop brings!!! And this card is super simple…..besides the spacing of the lollipop circles which took me 3 times to finally get it right! 🙂

Supplies Needs: Crumb Cake Cardstock for card base, White Chalk Marker, scraps of white and various colors of cardstock, 1 inch Circle Punch, & Ribbon

I punched 11 different colors of cardstock with my 1 inch Circle Punch. You could do all shades of one color or lots of different colors! Then I took a 2 inch Circle Punched Piece (you could use any piece of scrap paper), find the center and then start attaching your circles. I held a pencil at the center point and made sure all of my circles touched that pencil point, this way I was sure I was going in a circle. I did have some troubles with my spacing which will vary depending on how many circles you use and all so I don’t have a spacing amount to share with you. I will say that when you start putting the circles down, don’t use a ton of adhesive in case you need to re-position. At the end which attaching it to my card, I added lots of dimensionals for extra adhesive and to POP it up! I added a little knot of ribbon around the lollipop stick (which is just cardstock). You could use a dowel rod but that will make it hard to mail. For the border, I used my Chalk Marker to add dash marks! I love how this adds a cute border without adding layers!!!! I hope you enjoyed this card and try it out! Be on the lookout for more great cards that use up your leftover scraps!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 8 2014

One Sheet Wonder Part 2

Posted on by

Yesterday I shared the One Sheet Wonder Technique with you all! You can check it out here! Here are a few more samples! One Sheet Wonder, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Once I had stamped all of the One Sheet of cardstock with the Daydream Medallion Stamps and cut up the pieces for each card, then I stamped and die-cut the flower pieces for all of the cards with the Floral Frames Framelits. Then I worked on the assembly part! Many of the cards have the added texture and color by brushing Baked Brown Sugar on the edges with a Sponge Dauber! Also, you will notice there are LOTS of banners so I stamped and cut out all of my banner tips too! TIP: When cutting your banner tips, its best to cut up in the middle (of the end of the paper) and then cut from the corner diagonally to that cut. This will make your banner tips equal length. Of course the sample on the right here is off. I made my original greeting banner with the tip above and then assembled that with the ribbon and just cut the Crisp Cantaloupe with an edge.One Sheet Wonder, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I love how the card on the left is so simple with the One Sheet Wonder piece on the bottom and some stamping on the card and then ribbon! TIP: Sticky Strip works best with the Ruffled Ribbon because it holds strong! These 3 cards were my favorites!!!

One Sheet Wonder, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I hope you have enjoyed these cards and this technique!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 7 2014

Technique Tuesday – One Sheet Wonder

Posted on by

Happy Tuesday!!!! That means I have a fabulous Technique to share with you! This is a great way to create lots of cards at one time using similar colors and style! You can try it out with lots of different images like flowers, doilies, animals, leaves, & shapes!

One Sheet Wonder, www.LaurasStampPad.com

One Sheet Wonder Grid, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Here are 6 of the 8 cards and box that were created with the One Sheet Wonder Technique! That’s right, one 8-1/2″ x 11″ sheet of stamped cardstocked created 8 cards and a decorated box!!!! I used the Daydream Medallion Stamp Set and stamped all over the sheet of cardstock and even used my sponge daubers to add a little color in between the stamped images to add a little rustic, less bold look! Then I cut the sheet of cardstock into all of the pieces that I need for each of the cards. (See the grid to the left for measurements.) After cutting up all the pieces for each card, I stamped and cut out the images with the Floral Frames Framelits which match this stamp set perfectly! Also, all of the colors used for these cards came from the NEW In-Colors – Crisp Cantaloupe, Baked Brown Sugar, Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana, and Pistachio Pudding!One Sheet Wonder, www.LaurasStampPad.com The In-Color Boutique Details were used on some of the flowers but you could also use Antique Brads, Pearls, Rhinestones, or even nothing! It is so great to do all of these cards in matching colors of cardstock and embellishments! I used a few different colors of the Ruffled Ribbon as well. You can pick which ever one is your favorite or use a little bit of each color!

I will be posting more tomorrow so you can see all of the samples and details of these fabulous cards created with just one sheet of stamped 8-1/2″ x 11″ sheet of cardstock!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 31 2013

Technique Tuesday – Lollipop Card

Posted on by

It is Tuesday and so I’m sharing a fabulous technique with you!!! This week it is adorable Lollipop Card!!! I love the colors and playfulness this card offers! Super fabulous!

Lollipop Card, www.LaurasStampPad.comI love how cute this lollipop is and it is fairly simple. I only say that because the wrapping of the Baker’s Twine around and around and around…..and around seems to go on forever! (And you all know me and my lack of patience 😉 )

Supplies Needed: Jumbo Sticky Rounds, Baker’s Twine, Cardstock, and Chevron Ribbon

Starting on the outside of the Jumbo Sticky Round, place your Baker’s Twine with the tail hanging off a bit (it will go to the back to hold the end in place). Keep laying the twine down in a circle moving closer and closer to the center. Around and Around and Around AND AROUND! In the center, you will cut it off and then smoosh the end into the center. Then peel the round off and push the end (beginning piece) to the back and place it on your card! I used cardstock for the stick but you could always use a popsicle stick or dowel  rod but that might not go in the mail as easy! I create the cute bow with the Chevron Ribbon to place at the base of the lollipop! The stitch marks around the edge of the card add a little design and texture without adding more layers or taking away from the lollipop! The colors used was Island Indigo, Whisper White, and Crumb Cake! Also, while this does use lots of Baker’s Twine, it is only $0.0038 per inch so you don’t have to feel bad! 🙂 I hope you enjoyed this technique and try it out!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 24 2013

Technique Tuesday – Mario Card

Posted on by

Happy Tuesday!!! You know what that means – Technique Time! This is the card that I created for my husband for his Birthday! Of course he is super special to me so I wanted to make sure I made a super special card for him! He is a huge gamer and LOVES Mario! With a few punches and some cardstock, this is what I have created!
Mario Card, www.LauasStampPad.comThis was the card was created with Early Espresso as the base and mustache! Pink Pirouette was used for his face and nose! Whisper White, Basic Black and Tempting Turquoise were used for the eyes with different Oval Punches. Real Red was used for the hat! Using my sponge daubers, I added the same color as the cardstock to the nose and hat to add dimension!

Mario Card, www.LauasStampPad.com

The mustache was the hardest part….getting the size correct and the bump bumps (wish there was a mustache punch 😉 )!! Also, I ran it through the Big Shot with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder for a little texture!

The inside of the card had a One Up and Power Up on the left side! Those were created with my Corner Rounder Punch and Circle Punches! The Happy Birthday Greeting came from the Bring On the Cake Stamp Set! I love stamping that image and coloring in all the letters!

My husband LOVED IT! He lite up like a little kid in a candy store and then said so is this a challenge? Remember his adorable card, he “stamped” for me? I think so!!! Can’t wait to see what else we create! You can create just about anything with Stampin’ Up stamps, punches, cardstock, and embellishments!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 17 2013

Technique Tuesday – Winter Wreath

Posted on by

Happy Tuesday!!! You know what that means – TECHNIQUE TIME! This week in the spirit of the Holidays and reality of crazy schedules, my technique is this fabulous kit!!!! The Festive Flurry Ornament Kit has everything you need to make these amazing snowflake ornaments which can be used on a present, strung as garland, or made into an amazing wreath like this!

Festive Flurry Ornament Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Festive Flurry Ornament Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.comThis kit contains everything you need to make 10 of these amazing snowflakes. The pieces are already pre-stamped, punched, and even scored for you. All you have to do is fold on the score lines and assemble with hot glue! I love how it is snowflakes so it can stay up all season long!!!! The picture on the left shows a more upclose look at the wreath. The largest snowflake is a white image on Crumb Cake paper, then you have a white image on blue paper, a glimmer snowflake and then silver one on top! Love Love Love the glimmer and bling on these snowflakes. The kit also comes with blue seam binding for you to use with each snowflake. Since I hot glued them to my wreath, I used it to hang my wreath on the hook (and made plenty leftover for another project!)!!! Get your kit today before the are gone by clicking here!!! So many fabulous ways to use and a quick and simple project for the Winter Season!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 10 2013

Technique Tuesday – Adding Texture!!

Posted on by

It is Tuesday and so I’m sharing a fabulous technique with you!!! This week it is these adding texture to your card! I love having a card that has a little bit more than just pieces of cardstock flat against each other. I love adding Dimensionals for some depth and other embellishments to add texture and effect!

For the Newlyweds, www.LaurasStampPad.com

I have added texture to this card in 3 ways! Can you find them???

1. I have used Pink Pirouette Cardstock on top of my Whisper White card base and again to back my stamped Whisper White piece. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals between the 2 layers of Pink Pirouette to give a little texture and shadow!

2. I stamped the branch image from the Thoughts & Prayers Stamp Set with my Old Olive Marker and Pink Pirouette Maker. Then using the flower image from the Punch Pack, I punched out Pink Pirouette Flowers and added those to the branch for a bigger, bolder looking flower! It makes the branch a little more full as well! I added some little pearls to the center of each one too! Gotta have a little bling!

3. I brushed the edges of the punched flowers with Pink Pirouette ink using a Sponge Dauber. This makes the flower have a shaded look and adds a variation of color.

I hope you try out some of these fabulous ways to add texture and depth to your cards! Easy to do and really creates a WOW factor to your project!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Dec 3 2013

Technique Tuesday – More Color Bursting Fun!

Posted on by

Happy Tuesday!!! So awhile back, I did a Technique Tuesday about the Starburst Technique or Color Burst! Check it out here! Well I have TWO more ways that you can Color Burst! You know once you find a Technique, you keep playing and crazy things happen! Check it out!

Starburst Stamping Technique, www.LaurasStampPad.com

While I super loved my Pink and Fabulous card, this one is probably my second favorite! I love the colors and the glimmer paper and the Technique! All you need to do is create a template. I used the cardboard piece that comes in a package of Designer Series Paper, punched out any size of Circle scrap paper and place it in the center. Then with a ruler draw lines from that center circle to the edge. Once you have all of your lines drawn, you will cut out every other section, like this:

Color Burst Templates, www.LaurasStampPad.com

You don’t have to worry that the center is not a perfect circle because that is where you will put your greeting or decoration on your card. Also, if you go in too far then it will be super flimsy and won’t hold up for lots of cards/projects! For the card above, I laid this template onto my card front and stamped the Festive Flurry snowflakes in Pool Party all over. Then I added thin pieces of Glimmer Paper. For the greeting, I used the Merry Little Christmas Stamp Set and Smoky Slate ink!

Now you can use this same template and do a completely different look by spritzing your card front like this one here!

Starburst Spritzing Technique, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Just lay your template down and spritz away with one color or many colors! I hope you have enjoyed this technique! Try it out and leave me a comment with your creation or which one you liked the most!

Happy Color Burstin’

~Laura

Nov 26 2013

Technique Tuesday – Nice & Simple Notepads!

Posted on by

It is Tuesday and so I’m sharing a fabulous technique with you!!! This week it is these adorable Notepads!

Notepads, www.LaurasStampPad.com

 I LOVE these super simple notepads! They make perfect gifts! I actually gave them to all of my Bridesmaids for part of their gift! Stampin’ Up sells our clear stamp cases 4 in a pack so it is super easy!!!!

Supplies You Will Need:  Clear Cases, Designer Series Paper, Jr. Legal Paper Pads (or Post-It Packs), Ribbon, and Sticky Strip

Take your Designer Series Paper and cut it down to 10-1/2 x 7″ and slide it into the clear front cover! (This is great for those pieces you have been holding onto forever for that perfect project or large scraps!) Add Sticky Strip to the back of your pad of paper and adhere that to the inside cover. (NOTE: If you are using Jr. Legal Pads, you will have to cut off a little over an inch to make it fit! I have found Post-It packs and various others that fit without cutting!) Then you can decorate the spine of your case with ribbon! Done!

The best thing about these is you can always add more paper once you run out so no need to throw it all away once it is gone! It is perfect to toss in your purse because the edges won’t get ruffled! Or you can put one by the phone and you will always be able to find it because of the clear plastic case and fabulous decorations! Make a few of these to have on hand for that last minute gift you might need this Holiday Season!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

 

Nov 19 2013

Technique Tuesday – Beautiful Bookmarks!

Posted on by

It is Tuesday and so I’m sharing a fabulous technique with you!!! This week it is these beautiful Bookmarks!

Bookmarks, www.LaurasStampPad.comThese bookmarks are super simple and inexpensive to create! They make great gifts for Teachers too! You can even have your children help decorate them to be apart of the gift and enjoy some crafting time together! I have created the regular Paper Bookmark and this new Ribbon Bookmark which I find super cute!

Supplies You Will Need: Ribbon (18-20 inches), Cardstock, Stampin’ Dimensionals, and Punches

Stamp your image onto a scrap piece of Whisper White cardstock and then punch it out with the 1-3/4” Circle Punch. Using the 2-3/8” Scallop Circle Punch, punch a piece of colored cardstock. Adhere the stamped circle to the scallop circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Next, you will adhere your decoration to your ribbon. Leave a little tail hanging on the bottom of your stamped decoration with the longer piece on the top!

For the Paper Bookmark: Decorate your piece of Whisper White cardstock with your stamps! Adhere to a piece of colored cardstock (2×4″)! Fold a piece of ribbon in half and staple it to the top of your bookmark!

Happy Stampin’ & Giftin’

~Laura