Jul 9, 2025 | Gallery, More Friend Cards |
I have so much fun news to share with you today — and you won’t want to miss any of it!
✨ 3-Day Two-Tone Cardstock Sale – Now – July 11!
If you love adding color and texture to your cards, this is your chance to stock up! For three days only, you can grab your favorite colors of Two-Tone Cardstock at a great price.
This cardstock is perfect for stamping, embossing, tearing, and more — with a beautiful smooth texture and a crisp white core for those fun techniques we all love. I have a feeling some colors will go fast, so you’ll want to get your order in early!
🎁 Ordering Special — Through Sunday! To make this sale even sweeter, I’m offering a little bonus just for you!
Place a $50 order (before tax & shipping, after any rewards) between now and Sunday, July 14, and I’ll send you a pack of the Strawberry Slush Gems as a thank you! 🍓✨ These little gems are so pretty and will add the perfect pop of sparkle to your summer projects.
During my recent Facebook Live, I created
three card ideas featuring this gorgeous cardstock and the
Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder — and I just love how they turned out!
Missed the Live? You can catch the replay on my
I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ Facebook Page or on YouTube above. A soft Pool Party birthday card with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder. LOL! VIDEO BLOOPER! In order to get two-tones on this card, cut two pieces of Pool Party Two-Tone Cardstock to 4 1/2 x 3 1/2. Layer the two pieces one on top of the other (one with the dark side up and one with light side up). Cut diagonally from corner to corner. Then adhere one light and one dark diagonal piece to the Basic White, then emboss.
A sunny Daffodil Delight Two-Tone “lots of love” card showing off a fun background technique — made extra special with that sanded bawhite-core cardstock peeking through!
A bold and cheerful HI card using Strawberry Slush Two-Tone Cardstock and the Party Dies Bundle!
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:
Sale: $8.00
Price: $10.00
Sale: $8.00
Price: $10.00
Sale: $8.00
Price: $10.00
Jun 30, 2025 | Gallery, More Friend Cards |
During my Facebook Live over on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ page, I shared two beautiful cards featuring products from the brand new Painterly Pears Suite Collection — the same suite I’ll be using in my July Card Class To Go!
Here is the recording from my FB Live. Watch how I create two beautiful cards with this suite! Also watch til the end as I share several new online products that will be released tomorrow, July 1. Lots of new things to love!
The first card is clean and simple but when you take a closer look, there is a lot to see! I started by stamping the background with the pear/branch stamp – Lemon Lolly ink onto the Lemon Lolly cardstock base. Next, I started the same image with Secret Sea ink onto a piece of Basic White cardstock – and then added color with the stamp that fill this in. I used Lemon Lolly to ink up the stamp, and added a touch of Calypso Coral and a sponge dauber. The rest of the card included several different white die cuts from the bundle – I treated the small flowers as embellishments and scattered them on the card front.
The next card showcases the gorgeous DSP! The pears, stems and flowers were cropped directly from the DSP. I don’t know about you but I sure love when we have DSP that does this! It makes creating these cards a snap! Also show here are the gems and ribbon from this new suite!
Don’t Miss Out — Register for My Perfectly Pears Card Class To Go!
🍐🎨Have you seen the brand new Painterly Pears Suite Collection? It’s fresh, soft, and simply beautiful — and it’s the star of my July Card Class To Go! You’ll create six gorgeous, pear-themed cards with this suite’s hand-painted designs and sweet sentiments.
Please email me with any questions!
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FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:
Jun 25, 2025 | Gallery, More Friend Cards |
I had such a wonderful time during my Facebook Live this week on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ page, and today I’m sharing a closer look at the four beautiful cards we created together using the brand new Peaceful View Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!®
This stamp set is so special — the silhouette of that sweet fence and tree makes for cards that are peaceful, heartfelt, and perfect for a variety of occasions. Whether you need to send a little kindness, a sympathy card, or just let someone know you’re thinking of them, Peaceful View is a wonderful choice. I used the word set, The Right Words for all of the sentiments on these cards. This is a new favorite set of mine -and seemed a perfect match with the Peaceful View!
ORDERING SPECIAL! place a $35+ order (after rewards) in my online store now through Sunday, June 29, and I’ll send you these 4 card kits for FREE as a thank you! 💛
👉 Shop here: lauramilligan.com/shop
If you missed the live, no worries — I’m sharing a closer look at these sweet projects right here!
A simple monochromatic Thinking of You card — featuring a textured background and circle die cut. I added a little twine and some embellishments for a finishing touch!
A classic arched window card that perfectly frames the stamped scene. This one is clean, simple, and so striking.
A heartfelt sympathy card, layered with coordinating designer paper and a soft wash of color, to let someone know you’re keeping them in your thoughts.
And my favorite — a bold, colorful sunset card! I used the Everyday Skies Designer Series Paper and stamped the tree image directly on it. This DSP is so gorgeous – and the pack contains so many striking sunsets to use along with the Peaceful View stamp set.
I love how each of these cards shows a different side of this stamp set — from soft and simple to rich and dramatic.
If you missed the Facebook Live, you can catch the replay HERE and stamp along with me!
As always, I love sharing ideas with you and hope these projects inspire you to get your stamps, ink, and paper out and create a little handmade kindness of your own.
Thanks so much for stopping by — and happy stamping!
Hugs,
Laura 💛🐝
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:
Jun 18, 2025 | Gallery, More Birthday Cards, More Congrats Cards, More Love Cards |
During my recent Facebook Live over on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ page, I featured the absolutely gorgeous Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection from Stampin’ Up! I had so much fun creating these two cards — each with a little different look, but both showcasing the stunning elements from this suite!
The first card is bold and beautiful — I love how the richly colored florals pop against the softly embossed background. That Designer Series Paper is one of my favorites in the collection… such pretty patterns and colors! A little ribbon, some die-cut blooms, and those sweet embellishments finish it off perfectly.
The second card is softer and serene — I used the coordinating dies to create a tone-on-tone look with a pop of crisp white. The sentiment, “You’ve been on my mind,” is perfect for sending a little love to someone special. And isn’t that stitched circle die cut darling?
I’m thrilled to share that the Gallery Blooms Bundle is the star of my next Beautiful Gallery Card Class to Go! This class is packed with elegant, timeless designs that showcase the versatility of this stunning bundle — from soft florals to charming countryside scenes. You’ll receive all the pre-cut supplies you need to create six gorgeous cards, along with a step-by-step PDF tutorial to guide you through each one. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned stamper, this class is the perfect way to add some gallery-worthy beauty to your card collection — right from the comfort of your own craft space!
Please email me with any questions!
VIEWING THIS POST BY EMAIL? To register, please EMAIL ME for a Registration Link!
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:
Jun 17, 2025 | Gallery, More Friend Cards, More Love Cards |
There’s just something so cheerful about a simple “hello” card — especially when it features beautiful blooms! Today I’m excited to share this soft and elegant card created with the Gallery Blooms Bundle by Stampin’ Up! I paired the detailed floral image with a clean design, crisp layers, and a soft pop of pink to let the flowers truly shine. A few black embellishments and bold sentiment give this card the perfect modern touch. It’s quick to create, but full of charm — a perfect project for your next crafting session!
I’m thrilled to share that the Gallery Blooms Bundle is the star of my next Beautiful Gallery Card Class to Go! This class is packed with elegant, timeless designs that showcase the versatility of this stunning bundle — from soft florals to charming countryside scenes. You’ll receive all the pre-cut supplies you need to create six gorgeous cards, along with a step-by-step PDF tutorial to guide you through each one. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned stamper, this class is the perfect way to add some gallery-worthy beauty to your card collection — right from the comfort of your own craft space!
DIMENSIONS:
- Basic White Thick Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
- Basic White Cardstock (layers): 3 3/4 x 5, 3 5/8 x 4 7/8
- Basic White Cardstock (circles): 2 3/8 each
- Basic White Cardstock (floral image): 3 x 4 1/2 (before cropping)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Adhere the two panels together with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Crop the two circles with the 2-3/8 Circle Punch. Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Stamp the floral image in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Color with Pretty in Pink and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends. Crop with the coordinating die. Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Adhere the “hello” sentiment with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Embellish with Black Neutral Matte Dots.
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:
Jun 13, 2025 | Gallery, More Friend Cards |
As I promised last week, I am sharing some new improved versions of the bookmarks I made during my Facebook Live! They are so fun to make! These are perfect for summer reading, marking a favorite recipe in a cookbook, a favorite passage in your Bible, little gifts for your book club members- really anyone who loves to read! Let your creativity soar and see what you come up with for your own bookmark!!!
Measurement is 11″ x 2″, scored at 1/2″ and 10 1/2″
First up – a personalized bookmark featuring the new Party Alphabet dies! Who wouldn’t want their own personalized bookmark!
This next one features the Beautiful Butterflies bundle. So perfect for summer!
How about a fun “frozen yogurt” popsicle for summer reading!!! I used the Beautiful Bokeh DSP and the So Swirly 3D embossing folder to create this raspberry treat! This was easy to create with the help of the Everyday Arches Dies!
This last one uses the Impressions Abloom Bundle – love the summery feel of this one!
I’d love to see what you create with this idea! Once I got started I couldn’t stop!
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:
