Feb 9 2017

Tasty Trucks & Cupcake Exhaust!!!

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

The Tasty Trucks Stamp Set from the Sale-A-Bration Promotion is super cute and can be turned into so many different looks – sweets, tacos, hot dogs, and any other type of delivery. Super cute! I got this idea of cupcake exhaust from a fabulous stamper friend, Mary Ellen Stites! I would follow this truck all over town! I love cupcakes!!!

For this card, I started with a Smokey Slate card base which is perfect because then you can use any colors for your truck! Then I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and stamped everything from the Tasty Trucks Stamp Set in Basic Gray Archival Ink! I like using gray over black because it is a softer look! I colored in everything with the Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pens!

I love the Watercolor Pencils because you can just outline or color in a bit and then take the Blender Pen and even out the color! I like to go in a circular motion and just swirl around till everything is colored in. If you would like certain spots to be darker, just go back in with pencil and add more color! I love it!! After coloring everything in, I tied some Silver Metallic Ribbon (Sale-A-Bration) around it. That ribbon is super fabulous and a little bling-y! Then I added the piece to the card front! Love it!!

I couldn’t stop with just one truck so here is another!!! I tied the ribbon into bow on this one and went up and down! Super fun!!

Here I colored with the Watercolor Pencils in 3 different ways – colored in (Coral), with the Blender Pens (Purple), and with an Aqua Painter (Blue). They are super easy to use and I have found that the color looks so even. Sometimes when using ink or markers with the Blender Pen or Aqua Painter, there can be streaks and lines on your project. With the pencils, there are no lines or streaks. It is just pure, rich color. You can always add in more details with the pencil after blending it together. You can even add more color by touching the Blender Pen or Aqua Painter to the tip of the pencil to pick up some color. There are so many fun ways to color with these! There are 13 pencils in the pack for just $16.00! That is a steal for so many colors, I think!

If you would like to see an up close and personal on the Watercolor Pencils, check out the Video Tutorial below or click here! Don’t forget to give this video a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe if you are new! I post a video every Tuesday and Thursday!

Do you like Watercolor Pencils, Markers, or Ink Pads for coloring in with Blender Pens and Aqua Painters? Let me know in the comments below!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Feb 7 2017

Technique Tuesday – Golden Letters!!!

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! I am super excited to share this amazing technique with you today! It is super fabulous and I’m in love! Check out this beauty!!!

Isn’t this card stunning?? The beautiful navy and white with a splash of gold and those letters! LOVE!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Greeting Stamp Set, VersaMark Ink, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Sponge Dauber

I started with a piece of Whisper White (4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″) and stamped the fabulous large greeting from the Double Take Stamp Set that is in the Occasions Mini Catalog! I stamped the congrats in Night of Navy Ink and then cleaned off the stamp. Then you will want to dry the image by going over it a bit with the Heat Tool just to make sure it is completely dry. Then I pounced over the image with the Embossing Buddy to reduce static. I took a Sponge Dauber and pounced in the VersaMark Ink and then onto the lower half of the greeting stamp. Once I added VersaMark to the bottom half, I stamped it over the greeting! It is pretty easy to line up the greeting to stamp again since it is a Photopolymer Stamp Set but if you aren’t sure of yourself, you can always use the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig. Once I stamped the greeting, I poured some Gold Embossing Powder over the greeting. If there is some powder higher on the letters than you wish, you can always push some of the powder off with your finger. Next, I set the powder with the Heat Tool. If you would like a basic heat embossing video tutorial, check that out here! Then I layered the greeting onto a piece of Night of Navy cardstock (4-3/4″ x 1-3/4″). I used a Whisper White card base and added some Floral Boutique Designer Paper (4″ x 5-1/4″). I placed a Gold Metallic Foil Doily in the center and then added the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I love this card so much and then had fun making this one too!!

For this card, I used the love from the Double Take Stamp Set and the Sending Love Designer Series Paper! I rounded the corners to soften the look with the Corner Rounder Punch. I also added a little gold heart from the Metallic Enamel Shapes. I thought this would be perfect to give my husband for Valentine’s Day but it is a little more lovey dovey and I tend to make a more cutesy card! We shall see! Maybe I’ll make 2!

If you would like to see this all in action, 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 a video every Tuesday and Thursday!

Which do you prefer – the Congrats Card or the Love Card? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Feb 3 2017

Sending Love!!!

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and this card is perfect! It isn’t specific lovely Valentine’s Day but yet still a warm thought of sharing your love with someone!!! I love it!!!

I started with a Whisper White card base. I took the 4 heart image from the Sealed with Love Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog and stamped it in Night of Navy Ink along the top and bottom of the card front. It is really easy to line up the hearts because it is a photopolymer stamp set and you can see through the stamp. Then I added a piece of Sending Love Designer Series Paper to the middle of the card (2″ x 5-1/2″). You can get 3 of these cards from 1 sheet in the Designer Series Paper Stack. I have done lots of these cards but with different patterns and each one looks just as fabulous! For the greeting, I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 1″ x 5-1/2″ and punched the ends with the Banner Triple Punch! You want to punch before you stamp so that you aren’t punching off part of your stamped image. I stamped the hearts in Navy and the greeting in Real Red Ink. Some of the cards, I stamped one greeting and 2 hearts and some I did 2 greetings and 3 hearts. I added the greeting banner to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a little texture! I love it because it’s quick, simple, and yet created with so much love!

I did another Valentine’s Day card yesterday and did a Video Tutorial on both of these. You can check that out here! Do love Valentine’s Day as much as me? Do you send cards for the holiday? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Feb 2 2017

Designer Paper Block Card!!!

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I love Valentine’s Day because I love showing my love to those around me…including all of you! I hope that you know I truly care about all of you and I greatly appreciate you reading my blog, commenting, and sharing! Thank you all!!! I wish I could send you all a card but I would need all of your addresses! 🙂 So please know I love you all and wish you all the happiness!

For this card, I actually made it into a square but it still fits into a regular Whisper White Medium Envelope! For the card base, I cut a 4-1/4″ x 8-1/2″ which makes a 4-1/4″ square! Then I cut some pieces of the Sending Love Designer Series Paper into 2″ squares! The awesome thing about this is that it uses up every bit of the piece of paper because it is a 6″ Paper Stack! You can get 9 squares from each sheet! For the card above, I used the same sheet of paper front and back!

For this card, I used 2 different pieces of paper and used both front and back. I really struggled with how to do this one above because I didn’t know if it should be red and red and white and white or flip flopped. I think either way it would have turned out about the same but I sure struggled. 🙂 For the greeting, I stamped it in Real Red Ink from the Sealed with Love Stamp Set onto Whisper White. Then I die cut the circle and scallop circle out with the Layering Circle Framelits! I added the greeting to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals right in the middle. I love it!!!

If you would like to see this in action as well as another sample using the Sealed with Love Stamp Set and coordinating Sending Love Designer Paper, 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! I post every Tuesday and Thursday.

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 31 2017

Technique Tuesday – Debossed Dots!!!

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know what that means!!! I have a fabulous technique to share with you today – de-bossing and polka dots!!!! Super fabulous and fun for any occasion!!!

Isn’t this card amazing? I love polka dots! You could change up the colors for a more masculine card! Let’s get started!!!

SUPPLIES: Celebrations Duo Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Happy Celebrations Stamp Set, Stampin’ Pierce Mat

I started with a Watermelon Wonder card base. Then I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and ran it through the Big Shot with the Celebrations Duo Embossing Folder in the middle. The Celebrate and Happy both de-boss the cardstock and then when you stamp over the top, the greeting will POP! I love it!! I have found that stamping over the top of the de-bossed image turns out the best when you stamp on top of the Stampin’ Pierce Mat. This mat has some gives for the cardstock to press into rather than a hard surface. I used the Happy Celebrations Stamp Set to stamp the polka dots all over and make the greeting pop! I went with Watermelon Wonder Ink, Tangerine Tango Ink, and Daffodil Delight Ink. I stamped the dots all over the cardstock, some in full strength and some as the stamped off shade of ink. For this card, I highly recommend going back to the ink pad each time and if you want the lighter shade, then stamp off onto a scrap piece of paper rather than on the card. The reason for this is because if you fall half off the cardstock, it makes the second stamp image have a line on it. Also, if you stamp over the celebrate greeting, the second stamp will have the letters in a darker ink so to avoid this, just go to the ink pad each time! 🙂 Be sure to stamp the dots with firm even pressure. Since the stamps are photopolymer, you can see when the paper and ink touch so sometimes you need to rock it a bit gently!

After all of the dots were complete, I wrapped some Gold Metallic Thread around the card a few times and tied a knot on the backside. I added this piece to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Then for the little greeting of “Your Day”, I stamped it in Tangerine Tango Ink onto Whisper White and layered it onto Tangerine Tango! I used the Banner Triple Punch to add the banner tips. I added the greeting to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I love it and think I should do some blues and greens next!!! What colors would you use for this card? Let me know in the comments below!

If you would like to see all of this in action, check out the Video Tutorial below or click here! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it and subscribe if you are new!! I post a video every Tuesday and Thursday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 26 2017

Hello Love!!!

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

When I attended Stampin’ Up! OnStage in November, we got to play with lots of new product and these 3 little Valentine’s cards were just a few of the projects we got to create!!! These are simple, adorable and just perfect for sharing a little love note!!! The base of each of the cards is a 3″ x 6″ piece of Sending Love Designer Series Paper! The card above has a little 2-3/4″ square of Whisper White with the stamped greeting from the Sealed with Love Stamp Set in Mint Macaron Ink. The adorable little arrow was die cut in Real Red cardstock using the coordinating Love Notes Framelits (Bundle & Save 10%)! Then with a little bit of Emerald Envy Baker’s Twine, I tied a bow and added it to the arrow with a Mini Glue Dot!

This one is super fabulous especially with that extra little wooden heart from the Sending Love Embellishments! I stamped the little watercolor wash image from the Sealed with Love Stamp Set in Mint Macaron Ink. The greeting was stamped in Real Red Ink. The heart and arrow were die cut from the Love Notes Framelits. I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere them to the card. That glue is amazing for little things like this.

How adorable is that mini envelope??? That was created with the Love Notes Framelits and Sending Love Glassine Sheets! Just precious!!! The little note inside was created with the framelits and coordinating Sealed with Love Stamp Set to get those little hearts along the top! I added a little Emerald Envy Baker’s Twine around the envelope and tied it into a bow!

I hope these little love notes gave you inspiration for Valentine’s Day or just to have on hand to share with those you love all year long! Also, today I’m sharing with you my Unboxing and Reveal of my New Big Shot!!!! I am super excited to have a 2nd Big Shot to use for myself and at my events! This Big Shot also has the new Multi-Purpose Platform! Check out my excitement in the video 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!! I post videos every Tuesday and Thursday!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 25 2017

All the Pink Balloons!!!

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

You all know my love for Pink and Bling!!!! I love this card that was created with the Balloon Adventures Bundle!!! You can see more samples using this bundle here, here, here, and here!!!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Then I took a piece of Blushing Bride measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″ and added it to the card front! Now for the main focus of fabulous-ness!!! I took a piece of Melon Mambo cardstock measuring 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ and placed the Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits die over the top of it. I ran it through The Big Shot and popped it out with the Big Shot Die Brush! I love how you can use this this die to a pop-up insert in your card or a beautiful front like this one! I stamped the banner and greeting in Basic Black from the Balloon Adventures Stamp Set. For the balloons, I used the dies from the set to cut out Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper. I added the pieces to the balloons with the Fine Tip Glue Pen. I saved the dots from the one balloon and used them to dot the last balloon. You could always use the stripes for the third balloon too! Simple and fabulous!!! I love the layers and texture from this card!

What color scheme would you use for this – pinks? blues? black and gold?? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 24 2017

Technique Tuesday – Balloon Pop Out Card!!!

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today. The cool thing about this technique is the Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits do all the hard work and you just get to enjoy the POP UP!!!!

This card looks fairly basic on the front but it’s the inside that has the MAJOR WOW factor! I love it! Also, check out that adorable little charm!!! Let’s get started!

I started with a Crushed Curry card base!!! For the front, I cut a piece of the Party Animal Designer Series Paper (4-3/4″ x 3-3/4″) and tied some Emerald Envy Taffeta Ribbon around it and into a bow! Then I took a piece of Whisper White (3″ x 2″) and stamped the confetti from the Balloon Adventures Stamp Set in Crushed Curry. I stamped the greeting in Pacific Point Ink. I added the greeting to the card front. For the Party Animal Charm, I attached it with some Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine! Now for the inside, I cut a piece of Whisper White measuring 5″ x 7-1/2″ and scored it in the middle at 3-3/4″. Then take the Balloon Pop Out Thinlits (Bundle & Save 10%) and line up the center with the center score line of the thinlit. This is super simple since the thinlit has a distinct center and the little triangle on the bottom to help find the center. Run it thought the Big Shot and it creates the perfect Pop Out! Before folding the score line, you will want to do all of the stamping. Give firm even pressure on the stamping so it comes out clean even with the score lines.

I stamped the 3 styles of balloons from the Balloon Adventures Stamp Set in Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango, and Emerald Envy. The greeting was stamped in Pacific Point Ink. Once you are done stamping, you can fold on the score lines in mountain/valley fold. I added Snail Adhesive on the far outside panels. With the card all the way open, I place the right side down. Then I folded the mountain/valley all the way down and closed the card on top of it. I always find it best to close the card to seal the second side rather than just laying it flat. This way there isn’t an uneven pop out and it will close smoothly!! I added the little decoration on the ends by cutting pieces of the Party Animal Designer Series Paper measuring 1/2″ x 4-1/2″ and adhering them down. The pop out is so much fun but these pictures don’t do it justice at all.

You can see this all in action n the Video Tutorial below or click here! If you liked the video, be sure to give it a thumbs up! Don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. I post videos every Tuesday and Thursday!!!

If you would like to see more samples using the Balloon Adventures Bundle, check them out here, here, and here! The best part is when you purchase this bundle, you get to pick out a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 19 2017

Lace & Doilies!!!

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Normally this vintage/rustic look isn’t my thing but I am loving this so much!!! The Delicate Details Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set is so much fun to create backgrounds, edges and so much more!!! Even better, the stamp set was FREE with a $50 order! I love Sale-A-Bration!!!

I started with a Pool Party card base! Then I took a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock (4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″) and stamped 2 of the doilies from the Delicate Details Stamp Set in Craft White Ink. I love that the stamps are photopolymer because you can add as many of the lace images to the same block and stamp them together! Be sure to allow the white ink to dry since it is craft ink! Once it was dry, I added a Lace Doily. These doilies are AMAZING! They are white on one side and vanilla on the the other side. These doilies are also a bit thicker than the Delicate White Doilies so you can color them too!! They are fabulous! Then I tied some Linen Thread around the cardstock a few times for a little texture and fun! I added this piece to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals so it looks smooth over the thread! For the greeting, I stamped it from the So In Love Stamp Set in Pool Party Ink. I inked up the Happy and stamped it, then cleaned it and inked up Anniversary and stamped it. I love masking greetings to make it fit! Then I die cut it with the Stitched Shapes Framelits. I love these framelits for that amazing texture edge with no effort or extra layer. After cutting it out, I stamped the leaf image in Crumb Cake Ink. I took a loop of Pool Party Satin Stitched Ribbon and laid it on the back of the greeting and secured it with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Then I added the greeting to the card front! To finish it off, I tied a little knot of Linen Thread into a bow and attached it with a Mini Glue Dot! I just love how this turned out!

If you would like to see this all in action, check out the Video Tutorial below or click here! Don’t forget to give this a thumbs up if you liked it and be sure to subscribe if you are new!! If you would like to see the other card shown in the video, click here!!!

You can earn the Delicate Details Stamp Set for FREE with every $50 order you place from now till the end of March! You can check out all of the items you can pick for free here – Sale-A-Bration! Start shopping here!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jan 17 2017

Technique Tuesday – Diagonal Backgrounds!!!

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! You all know that means I have a fabulous technique to share with you!! Today we are using those scraps that you all have on hand…..come on, I know I’m not the only one with scraps! Check out this beauty!!!

I love the combination of foil and cardstock in this background!! These are the two paper scrap bags that had the most in them so I went with it! I cut the Pool Party into 1/4″ strips and the Silver Foil Paper into 1/2″ strips. Love it!!! Thanks to Stampin’ Up! for showing this amazing technique!

I started with a Pool Party card base! Then I took a piece of Whisper White (4″ x 5-1/4″) and placed the scrap strips on it diagonally. I cut the Pool Party into 1/4″ strips and the Silver Foil Paper into 1/2″ strips but you can always do any size of strips you wish! There is no right or wrong way to do this technique. That is the fabulous thing about this! I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere the strips because it was easy and I didn’t have to worry about the width of the Snail Adhesive. Just place the strips down and trim off the ends. You can then use the cut off pieces again on the ends!

After you are all done with the background, add it to the card base and decorate!!! For the greeting, I stamped it from the Suite Sentiments Stamp Set onto Whisper White. Then I die cut it with the Stitched Shapes Framelits (coming back soon, stay tuned). I love that fabulous stitching for the texture and pattern without an additional layer!!! 🙂

But I couldn’t stop there! I added some loops of Metallic Silver Thread to the back to the back of the greeting and secured it with some Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Look at that shine!!! I just love this! You could do this technique with Cardstock, Designer Paper, Glimmer Paper, or Foil Paper. There are so many options! Whatever you have scraps of, use them for this fabulous design!!! Go all out and have fun!

If you would like to see this all in action, 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!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Tag Archives: Video Tutorial

Tasty Trucks & Cupcake Exhaust!!!

Technique Tuesday – Golden Letters!!!

Sending Love!!!

Designer Paper Block Card!!!

Technique Tuesday – Debossed Dots!!!

Hello Love!!!

All the Pink Balloons!!!

Technique Tuesday – Balloon Pop Out Card!!!

Lace & Doilies!!!

Technique Tuesday – Diagonal Backgrounds!!!