Jun 4 2020

Memories & More!!!

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

You all know I love flowers but you have to check out these fun Memories & More Cards & Envelopes as well as the Card Collection for the Flowers For Every Season! These are just stunning! You can create cards or scrapbook with these amazing products!!

While I started out as a scrapbooker, I do much more card making now! When the Memories & More Card Collections came out a few years ago, I sort of passed them up because I don’t scrapbook much anymore. I thought they were fabulous and cute for quick and simple scrapbooking though. THEN it all changed when Stampin’ Up started creating card & envelope packs to coordinate and that brought out a whole new ball game. These cards make amazing, quick, and simple cards that are fabulous! You could also use these cards as a little tag to write a note on when dropping off something to a friend. There are endless possibilities. I will be posting samples that I created next week. Today, you get to see what these products are!

To see the Flowers For Every Season Memories & More Cards & Envelopes completely, 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

Flowers For Every Season Memories & More Cards & Envelopes

[153101]

$11.00

Flowers For Every Season Memories & More Card Pack

[153058]

$11.00

Jun 2 2020

2020-2022 In Colors!!!

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Drum Roll Please……..revealing the NEW 2020-2022 In Colors from Stampin’ Up!!!! I am super in love with these colors. I have been playing with them for a few weeks now and I’m sure you can guess my favorite!!!

2020-2022 In Colors, www.LaurasStampPad.com

My favorite color is Magenta Madness FOR SURE!!! I’m sure you could all guess that already. Now after playing with the colors, I’m loving Just Jade and Misty Moonlight A LOT too! I will be posting lots of samples using these colors in the coming weeks so stay tuned!

I will be posting all of the Designer Series Paper Reveals for the New Catalog so stay tuned!!! You can check out the Ornate Garden Designer Paper here!

To see this 2020-2022 In Colors Designer Paper completely, 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

2020–2022 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153070]

$11.50

2020–2022 In Color 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock Assortment

[153074]

$9.00

Apr 30 2020

Cutting For Cards!!!

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Today, I’m sharing another one of Laura’s Quick Tips! This one is all about cutting for cards! I feel like I needed to share this forever ago since it’s the first step in card making! So here we go….

Cutting For Cards, www.LaurasStampPad.com

A few things that I use for cutting for my cards are the Stampin’ Up Stampin’ Trimmer and a ruler! I use the Stampin’ Trimmer to get that nice smooth straight cut. A regular medium sized card is just a piece of cardstock cut in half either way. You can cut at 4-1/4″ along the 8-1/2″ side or cut at 5-1/2″ along the 11″ side. This will create a 4-1/4″ x 11 card base to fold in half or a 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base cut in half. The majority of my card layers are done in 1/4″ increments. So I would layer on a piece of cardstock or designer paper on the front measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ which is a 1/4″ in from the card base. Eighth of an inch is just too crazy to do all of the time in my opinion!

If you would like a little card cutting cheat sheet, you can get it for FREE when you sign up for my mailing list. Click here to join my mailing list for tips, ideas, promotions, and more!!

Check out the video below or click here to see this all in action as well as a few more tips! 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

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[115320]

$8.75

Ornate Style Cling Stamp Set

[152572]

$21.00

Apr 28 2020

Tip for the April Paper Pumpkin Kit!!!

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I think this is a record for me creating my Paper Pumpkin Kit in the same week it arrived! Woot Woot! Thanks to my “Daily Dose of Stampin’ Therapy” Facebook lives where I enjoy stamping and chatting with all of you! Click here to go join in the fun!! Here is the April Paper Pumpkin Kit!

April Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This one is the tricky card that had me stumped for a while. Finally I….or should I say with Brad’s help….figured it out!!! It is a Z fold card and originally I thought it should fold where the white and green print meet. I was wrong! The green/white panel is the card base “inside”. Then you fold that middle score line over to create a card. It will be too long and go beyond the card back. Next, fold on the far left score line back towards the front to create the Z fold! I hope that all makes sense. If not, just watch the video below! 🙂

Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The greeting on that back panel is AMAZING! I really had a hard time covering it up because I love it so much. It says, “Life’s greatest blessings begin and end with family. It is in families that we learn to love, teach what is most important, and grow together in love and laughter. Grateful for you, happy to be yours! <3

Paper Pumpkin Monthly Card Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This is the second card that is super fun with the tree! I love those leaves/flower petals! I did find that there are not enough pearls for every yellow dot on each card. BUT I found a fun solution for running out. I was able to take the Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker and color some of my Pearls for the same look! PERFECT!!!

Be sure to sign up for the May Paper Pumpkin Kit to join in the fun and have a great project to do for an afternoon or evening or morning or whenever! These kits come with everything in them so anyone can do it!

Check out the video below or click here to see all of these tips in action for the April Paper Pumpkin Kit! 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

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

[144585]

$4.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137858]

$21.00

Apr 23 2020

Get Them Now!!!

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Stampin’ Up’s NEW catalog is coming out in June! That means we need to make room for new stuff by retiring some of the current products!!! These items that are retiring are while supplies last so get them now!!

The 2018-2020 In Colors will be retiring in June. These supplies are while supplies last so they could be gone sooner! Blueberry Bushel, Call Me Clover, Grapefruit Grove, Pineapple Punch and Lovely Lipstick are the color names! My favorite is Lovely Lipstick and I’ll be sad to see it go. I just love shades of PINK! If you have the ink pad, be sure to grab an Ink Refill so you can enjoy the color for even longer!!! Grab some coordinating cardstock, ribbon, and other fun embellishments too!

Another tip is that Stampin’ Up retires all of the designer paper in the catalog. There has been a time or 2 where they keep one pack again for another year but otherwise all of them go. Grab your favorites now before they are gone. You can also check out my One Sheet Wonders for great ways to use the paper!

Check out the video below or click here to see all of these products! 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

In Color 2018–2020 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[146973]

$9.00

In Color 2018–2020 Stampin’ Write Markers

[147159]

$15.00

2018-2020 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[149618]

$11.50

2018-2020 In Color Buttons

[149608]

$7.50

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147140]

$7.50

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[147179]

$3.75

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147138]

$7.50

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[147176]

$3.75

Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147141]

$7.50

Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[147180]

$3.75

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147142]

$7.50

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[147181]

$3.75

Call Me Clover Stampin’ Pad

[147139]

$7.50

Call Me Clover Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[147178]

$3.75

Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147281]

$9.00

Call Me Clover Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147282]

$9.00

Pineapple Punch Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147280]

$9.00

Grapefruit Grove 1/8″ (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

[146954]

$6.00

Call Me Clover 1/8″ (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

[146951]

$6.00

Blueberry Bushel 1/8″ (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

[146950]

$6.00

Apr 21 2020

16 Favorite Products!!!

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday! To keep the celebration of my 16 years with Stampin’ Up going, I’m sharing my 16 Favorite Products!!! This has been an annual tradition for a few years now and I find it so interesting to see what they are! You can check out past years here and here!

16 Favorite Products, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These are my favorite products that I’m loving right now! What are some of yours?? Let me know in the comments below!

~Stampin’ Shammy – I use this so much and it’s AMAZING!!!
Champagne Rhinestones – Bling Bling in a fun, fabulous shade!!!
~Peaceful Moments Stamp Set – I love the greetings and that fabulous font!!!
Under My Umbrella Stamp Set – It’s perfect for Spring! Beautiful!!!
~Umbrella Builder Punch – Of course you have to get the coordinating punch!!!
Best Dressed Designer Series Paper – The flower side is just stunning!!!
~Take Your Pick Tool – This thing is so handy and makes crafting easy!!!
Ornate Style Stamp Set – That corner image is perfect for ALL Cards!!!
~Ornate Layers Dies – These are perfect for greetings, decoration, and more!!!

Lovely Lipstick & Daffodil Delight – These are my 2 favorite colors right now!!!
~Label Me Lovely & Label Me Fancy Punches – I grab for these for almost every card! Layering them and cutting them is super fun!!!
Stampin’ Blends…..ALL OF THEM! I am really starting to enjoy coloring because of these amazing markers!!!
~Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon & Petal Pink Metallic Edge Ribbon – Both of these are so beautiful and fun to use for any card occasion!!!

To see this all 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

Simply Shammy

[147042]

$8.00

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Ornate Style Bundle

[154119]

$52.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$7.50

Daffodil Delight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Ruched Ribbon

[151311]

$7.50

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad

[147140]

$7.50

Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147281]

$9.00

Call Me Clover Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147282]

$9.00

Pineapple Punch Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147280]

$9.00

Peaceful Moments Bundle (English)

[153824]

$52.00

Label Me Lovely Punch

[151296]

$18.00

Label Me Fancy Punch

[151297]

$18.00

Under My Umbrella Bundle (English)

[153786]

$30.50

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Best Dressed 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[151319]

$11.50

Petal Pink 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon

[151194]

$7.00

Apr 16 2020

Die Cutting Rectangles!

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I have another fabulous one of Laura’s Quick Tips to share with you today! I have received this question a few times lately so I thought I would share it on here too! If one person has it as a question, I’m sure many others do too! Today, I have tips for die cutting rectangles!!!

Die Cutting Rectangles, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Many times when die cutting rectangles, squares, or any image with a long straight line and the image doesn’t cut very well. There are also many times it cuts perfectly fine which is a win! 🙂 If you have this happen to you, my tip is to run it through at a diagonal. This allows the die cutting machine to apply pressure on a smaller section with each crank through, rather than hitting a long line at the same time. Also, it is really hard to crank it through when a solid line is going through at once. When you place it in at a diagonal, it goes through smoother and easier which is fabulous!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Cross Of Hope Dies

[145654]

$27.00

Cutting Plates

[150815]

$11.00

Precision Base Plate

[139684]

$25.00

Apr 14 2020

Snail Adhesive Tips!!!

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Good morning everyone!!! Today, I’m sharing one of Laura’s Quick Tips! These Snail Adhesive tips are sure to make your crafting experience easier! After all Snail adhesive is the glue holding your projects together so let’s start off on the right foot! 😉

Snail Adhesive Tips, www.LaurasStampPad.com

First off, Snail adhesive has a base and a refill piece. Be sure to save that base piece (the black side which is not shown in the above picture) because after you have that you only need to purchase refills! Getting a refill is cheaper to purchase each time!

Now for a few tips for when your Snail Adhesive isn’t working! Sometimes it is because it needs to be advanced for the adhesive to show and therefore grab onto the cardstock. Then there are times when the clear tape breaks and the adhesive rolls no longer advances at all. Simply lay the clear strip on your project and press and then pull the strip up! This will lay down a strip of the adhesive. Now you don’t have to throw it away and waste adhesive!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Snail Adhesive Refill

[104331]

$4.50

Apr 2 2020

Ornate Garden Designer Paper!!!

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Yesterday, Stampin’ Up! pre-released a new Suite that is coming out in the New Catalog in June. It’s so excited to get new product early! The Ornate Garden Designer Paper is stunning with it’s foil accents!

Ornate Garden Designer Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

You all know how much I love flowers so these prints are totally up my alley! They are fun Spring colors – Terracotta Tile, Early Espresso, Mint Macaron, and Old Olive. There is also a NEW In-Color called Bumblebee which is exciting. I’m guessing this is one of those beautiful shades of yellow but more details coming on that!

Click the supplies listed below to get your hands on these fabulous New Products!!! I also have a Virtual Stamp Class showcasing these products available for all of you! During this crazy time when we can’t stamp together in person, you can still stamp with me any time of the day in the comfort of your home! Click here to purchase the Ornate Garden Virtual Stamp Class!!!

To see this Ornate Garden Designer Paper completely, 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

Ornate Garden Suite Collection (English)

[154153]

$136.75

Ornate Style Bundle

[154119]

$52.00

Ornate Thanks Bundle (English)

[154115]

$46.75

Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder

[152725]

$9.00

Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper

[152488]

$15.00

Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack

[152479]

$7.00

Gilded Gems

[152478]

$7.00

Mar 26 2020

Try Out Double Stamping!

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

You all know how much I love flowers so the more the better, right?!? Check out this fun double stamping technique to have more flowers on your card!!!

I started with a Pretty Peacock card base and layered on another piece that was embossed with the Basket Weave Embossing Folder. This adds subtle texture to the card. Next, I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 3″ x 3-1/2″. This is the piece I am going to double stamp on with the Tags In Bloom Stamp Set! Be sure to stamp with the label centered and the flowers in the upper left corner. Then flip the piece around and line up the label to stamp again for flowers on the other side. Photopolymer stamps makes this super easy!

I colored in the flowers with Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends! Then for the greeting, I used the stamps from the Tags In Bloom Set and punched it out with the coordinating Label Me Lovely Punch. I added it to the label with Stampin’ Dimensionals for a fabulous layered look! Next, I layered it onto some Daffodil Delight and added it to the card front. I went for an off set look just to go with someone different!

For the inside of the card, I added some flowers and another greeting from the Tags In Bloom Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set. Don’t forget that Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st! This set is super fun and fabulous so I highly recommend it!!! 🙂

To see this double stamping in action check out the video tutorial 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!!!