Dec 24 2013

Technique Tuesday – Mario Card

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Laura's Stamp Pad

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!
This 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!

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 December 17, 2013 by Laura's Stamp Pad

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!

This 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 December 10, 2013 by Laura's Stamp Pad

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!

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 December 3, 2013 by Laura's Stamp Pad

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!

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:

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!

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 November 26, 2013 by Laura's Stamp Pad

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

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 November 19, 2013 by Laura's Stamp Pad

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

These 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

Nov 12 2013

Technique Tuesday – Thankful Treat Bags

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Laura's Stamp Pad

It is Tuesday and so I’m sharing a fabulous technique with you!!! This week it is this adorable Treat Bag which was created from the Thankful Tablescape Simple Created Kit!

Supplied Needed: Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit – Napkin Pouches, small strip from the Menu Cards, piece from the Chocolate Chip Roll, piece from the Tangerine Tango strips, piece from the roll of Birch Paper, and Chalkboard Banner Tag & Sticky Strip

All you need to remember for the scoring on the bag (napkin pouch) is 2-1/2″!!!!

As you can see in the photo above, you will place the Napkin holder at 2-1/2″ inches on your Stampin’ Trimmer and score! Then you will do that on either sides of the main piece as well! Here is a photo showing you where the score lines are!

The small box (purple lines) are the original score lines on the Napkin Holder. The pink lines are the score lines that I created going 2-1/2″ out from each purple line! I hope this makes sense! Then all you do is add Sticky Strip (best adhesive for boxes) to the 2 small outside tabs and assemble your box! I stapled mine shut but you could always use adhesive or leave it open! I think took a few other pieces from the kit to create my banners and add the tag!

These boxes are perfect for a Thanksgiving Hostess Gift, goody bag to take leftovers home in, or any other type of treat bag for that special someone!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Nov 5 2013

Technique Tuesday – Gift Card Holders

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Laura's Stamp Pad

It is Tuesday and so I’m sharing a fabulous technique with you!!! This week it is these adorable Gift Card Holders!!! Now is the time to start making a few of these to decorate that Gift Card before giving it this Holiday Season (or all year long)!!!

These are SUPER simple and easy but adorable! I recently asked for tips on what you would like to see on my blog and someone asked me to post about making multiples and how long it takes for a project! So here it comes……

Supplies Needed: Solid sheet of cardstock, Designer Series Paper, Sticky Strip, and Velcro

Taking one sheet of 8-1/2” x 11”, cut at 3-1/2” along the 11” side (you can get 3 out of one sheet of cardstock)! Score your card at 2-1/2” from one end and 2” from the other end. Optional: Using your corner rounder punch, round the corners on the 2” end. Cut 3 pieces of Designer Series Paper – 3-1/4” x 1-3/4”, 3-1/4” x 2-1/4”, and 3-1/4” x 3-3/4”. This is a great chance to use some scrap pieces of your Designer Series Paper or the Paper Stacks that are found in the Holiday Mini Catalog, like this sample! Using the corner rounder punch, punch just the 2 corners on the 1-3/4” piece of Designer Series Paper. Fold your cardstock on the score lines to create your gift card holder, using sticky strip on the sides of 2-1/4” side of cardstock to adhere it together. Attach the Designer Series Paper to the top flap, bottom pocket, and back side. Attach a small piece of Velcro to the flap to hold it closed! Optional: Punch out a piece of cardstock and stamp a greeting or image on it. I didn’t actually time myself on this one but I would say you can create 3 (since that’s one sheet of cardstock) in about 5 minutes! I will have to actually time myself on the next batch! 🙂

I hope you enjoy these and try it out! I have been making millions of these!

Happy Giftin’

~Laura

Oct 22 2013

Technique Tuesday – Pop-Up Ornaments!

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Laura's Stamp Pad

It is Tuesday and so I’m sharing a fabulous technique with you!!! This week it is Pop-Up Ornaments!!

So you are probably thinking…..This doesn’t look like an ornament! This is the ornament all closed up and it would look amazing as a tag for a present. You could put the year and the person’s name on it! (I remember as a kid fighting over which ornament was mine or one of my siblings.) After seeing this adorable tag, you will slide the little bauble up the string and POP!!!!

Then you will slide the bauble back in place to hold the ornament tight together and you can hang it on your tree!!! The cool part is it is super simple to create! I got this idea from a fellow stamper – Tami White! I love sharing ideas with others!!!

Here is what you will need: Five 3 x 3″ squares and Two 1.5 x 1.5″ squares of cardstock, a bauble or bead of some sort and some ribbon.

Each of your 3 x 3″ squares will need to be scored at 1.5″ on both sides and only one diagonal. It should then fold in half both ways (up and down & side to side) and then for diagonal. You will then stamp on both sides of your pieces of cardstock. For the one above, I stamped Night of Navy and Silver with the Festive Flurry Stamp Set randomly on one side. On the other side, I stamped one snowflake in Cherry Cobbler in the center of each square using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig. By stamping each one in the center, when you assemble, you will get that complete Cherry Cobbler snowflake on the sides as shown above. You could always stamp randomly on both sides, or even use Designer Series Paper (or Glimmer Paper!!! I thought about that and want to try it out soon). After you are finished stamping, I added that brushed look to all of the edges (front and back) with my sponge daubers! Now it is time to fold and assemble. You will fold on all score lines to get a crease and then fold in half with the diagonal points going in. I know that probably doesn’t make much sense so I hope these pictures helps!

I hope you enjoy these amazingly adorable ornaments and share them with all of your friends and family during the Holidays! If you have any questions when you try this out for yourself, I would love for you to reach out me. Post in the comments below and I will respond!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Oct 15 2013

Technique Tuesday – Starburst

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Laura's Stamp Pad

It is Tuesday and so I’m sharing a fabulous technique with you!!! This week it is this StarBurst Technique!!!!

Okay this card is the most AMAZING card I think I have ever created (in my almost 10 years of stamping). It is SO me – Pink and it says Fabulous!!! I got this technique from a fellow stamper – Ramona Simpson! It is super simple but when going all the way around can take 2 minutes or so. 🙂

Supplies Needed: 2 Ink Pads, Sponge Daubers, and 2 scraps of paper (one for a circle, and one as you edge for inking)

You will see I punched a circle out and put a little dab of Snail on the back to hold it in place on my cardstock (not a lot because you will be pulling this back off). I put a dot in the center of my circle so I could line my other scrap piece of paper (you can use the cardboard piece that comes in the back of a package of Designer Series Paper since it’s thicker and stronger for reusing over and over) up with that dot each time I was going around to make my color burst. To get started you will put your scrap piece down and take your inside color (might not always be the darker one) and sponge dauber starting on the circle and rubbing down the scrap paper (only half way). Then you will take your second color and starting at the end of the first color, rub down to the end of the cardstock. Once you have done both colors, you will move your scrap forward (lining it up with the dot) and repeat. Do this all the way around or just on the top half of your cardstock for a sunrise/set or moon look. When you are finished going around you may have a few white areas towards the edge of your cardstock, just lightly dauber those with the coordinating color to fill in. I can’t wait to do it in a Purple next! I did another sample…..but then my husband informed me it is backwards. The light blue should be in the middle and the dark blue should be on the outside. Either way I think it looks cool! Right??

Please share in the comment what colors you want to try!

Happy Color Burstin’

~Laura

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Tag Archives: Technique Tuesday

Technique Tuesday – Mario Card

Technique Tuesday – Winter Wreath

Technique Tuesday – Adding Texture!!

Technique Tuesday – More Color Bursting Fun!

Technique Tuesday – Nice & Simple Notepads!

Technique Tuesday – Beautiful Bookmarks!

Technique Tuesday – Thankful Treat Bags

Technique Tuesday – Gift Card Holders

Technique Tuesday – Pop-Up Ornaments!

Technique Tuesday – Starburst