DieCember® Release Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for Day 2 of their DieCember® Release Blog Hop! I’ve created a couple of projects featuring a few of their fun, new dies.

SSS-Birthday Wishes Circle, Winter Wishes Circle & Burst die

My first card uses the Birthday Wishes Circle die along with the Burst die.

SSS-Birthday Wishes Circle & Burst die

I used one of the Nested Circle dies to create a window opening to frame the Burst die cut. Behind the Burst I blended Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon & Blueprint Sketch. The Birthday Wishes was die cut with metallic gold cardstock.

SSS-Birthday Wishes Circle, Winter Wishes Circle & Burst die

This next card is uses the Winter Wishes Circle die along with the Burst die.

SSS-Winter Wishes Circle & Burst die

Everything is exactly as the first card except for this one I used warm tones for the blending: Candied Apple, Spiced Marmalade & Squeezed Lemonade.

SSS-Birthday Wishes Circle, Winter Wishes Circle & Burst die

Here’s a video to show you how I created these cards.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop. Winners will be chosen over the weekend and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, December 11th

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Debby Hughes
Laura Bassen
Nichol Spohr
Suzy Plantamura
Amanda Korotkova
Heather Hoffman
Vicky Papaioannou
Cheiron Brandon
Preeti Chandran
Anna-Karin Evaldsson

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146 Comments

  • Reply
    Jan Douglas
    December 6, 2019 at 2:06 pm

    Your cards are always so cheerful. Great release!!!

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      Susan Young
      December 6, 2019 at 11:55 pm

      Gorgeous colorful cards! Love the new burst die!

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    Larissa Pittman
    December 6, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    Beautiful cards.

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    Jan E
    December 6, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    …delightful!

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      Carla Hundley
      December 7, 2019 at 5:40 am

      Love this burst die!
      Really made a lovely
      background.
      Carla from Utah

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    Sarah Biswabic
    December 6, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    Your cards are Amazing! I love the Dies and the colors you used on your cards.

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    Lauryne Cunningham
    December 6, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    Awesome cards! I always love your ink blending and that Burst die looks fantastic on top!

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      Julie Jones
      December 6, 2019 at 10:37 pm

      I enjoy your videos Laura, love your humour. You always produce something beautiful, fun & colourful!

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    Kristie Goulet
    December 6, 2019 at 2:38 pm

    These are just gorgeous! LOVE!!!

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    Denise Mlady
    December 6, 2019 at 2:52 pm

    These cards are beautiful, love these new dies. Enjoy your visit from your Mom and daughter!!

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    Ana Korban
    December 6, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    I love your cards! Great inspiration for these dies! Thank you for sharing!!

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    Robin Ridpath
    December 6, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    Great cards! I love the burst die with your ink blending, beautiful!

  • Reply
    Teresa Doyle
    December 6, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    Very nice cards Laura, that Burst die is now a MUST HAVE die!

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    Germaine
    December 6, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    I love your use of the burst die! The rainbow background makes it pop. Sigh, another one to add to my list, lol

  • Reply
    Debbie Selby
    December 6, 2019 at 3:56 pm

    Your cards make me wish I had ordered the burst die with my recent order. Simple and Lovely

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    Mary Holshouser
    December 6, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    I love the bursts. I guess I’m in to
    explosions. Love the color blending.
    Great cards. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    Teresa Doyle
    December 6, 2019 at 4:20 pm

    Laura these are both so pretty and the colours behind the amazing burst die only ramps things up. So happy for you that your daughter and Mom are coming for Christmas.

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    JoAnn Burnham
    December 6, 2019 at 4:23 pm

    Love the Birthday wishes die and your lovely cards.

  • Reply
    Janet Durbin
    December 6, 2019 at 4:28 pm

    Great card, love the bright colors!

  • Reply
    Emma Sleppy
    December 6, 2019 at 4:28 pm

    Always love your colors and it’s amazing how you make something so simple, so great!

  • Reply
    Lynne Ingram
    December 6, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    Super fun cards, great new dies and a very understandable video. Thanks for all your inspiration.

  • Reply
    Katherine A Thisted
    December 6, 2019 at 4:40 pm

    As you like to say , these are gorgeous! thanks for the inspiration.

  • Reply
    Deb
    December 6, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    I do miss your videos when you don’t do them. You are so creative and fun.

  • Reply
    Cindi Flass
    December 6, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    Gorgeous cards! I love the colors!

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    Maureen Reiss
    December 6, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    Wow!!! FABULOUS cards!!! LOVE!!!!!!!

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    Angela
    December 6, 2019 at 4:55 pm

    Laura, these look INCREDIBLE! I have the Winter Wishes die but think I might need that burst as well. Beautiful job!

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    Mary Kay Ross
    December 6, 2019 at 4:59 pm

    OMGoodness! These are fantastic cards!!!! Love, love, love them!!!

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    JoSi
    December 6, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Thanks for these fantastic cards. Your video is great!

  • Reply
    Carol R.
    December 6, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    I love these cards, Laura. Thanks for sharing your talents. Enjoy the visit with your family! Happy Holidays!

  • Reply
    Candy T
    December 6, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    Easy way to make a great card! Very pretty

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    Lindar C
    December 6, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    Wow! Stunning cards! I have the Burst die on my list when it comes in stock again.

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    barbara lassiter
    December 6, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    Your videos are so much fun and the added bonus is we get to see you create some beautiful cards for inspiration. Is that supposed to be the other way around? Whatever, it works. Thanks and have a great Christmas with your family! How exciting that is!

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    Sharon Gullikson
    December 6, 2019 at 5:39 pm

    The die is so subtle, but WONDERFUL!

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    Nandini Karmarkar
    December 6, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    Wow! Thanks for the amazing inspiration. I love the new release. Especially the new word dies.

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    Jean Marmo
    December 6, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    Wow – these are just amazing!

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    Michal Blanchard
    December 6, 2019 at 6:30 pm

    Very interesting and creative design hete

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      Patt H.
      December 7, 2019 at 5:41 am

      Love these colorful cards , especially the exciting designs!

  • Reply
    Sheri K
    December 6, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    Love you beautiful cards, the Birthday and winter dies are amazing!

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    Karthikha Uday
    December 6, 2019 at 7:15 pm

    Ooh that’s so creative!! Love how you combined the dies, the design and the colors, as always!! You rock! 🙂

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    Kathy J in Ellicott City
    December 6, 2019 at 7:18 pm

    What beautiful cards!

  • Reply
    Dee Earnshaw
    December 6, 2019 at 7:47 pm

    fantastic cards – love both the warm and cool tones of ink blending – very elegant with the gold

  • Reply
    Talitha Wright
    December 6, 2019 at 7:56 pm

    Striking, colorful cards.

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    Jessie Scott
    December 6, 2019 at 8:05 pm

    Well now I just need that birthday die… I couldn’t think what to do with it! But I just got the sun burst die haha… So now I need it to complement it!

  • Reply
    Emma Sleppy
    December 6, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    Love the colors and your work NEVER disappoints!

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    Alice Zimmer
    December 6, 2019 at 8:15 pm

    I love the yellow/orange/red behind the Winter Wishes. Just stunning.

  • Reply
    Jean Chaney
    December 6, 2019 at 8:19 pm

    Such beautiful blending behind these pretty dies!

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    Susan McRae
    December 6, 2019 at 8:28 pm

    Totally fun design!

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    Marie
    December 6, 2019 at 8:32 pm

    I love these! great video

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    Anne Gozdowiak
    December 6, 2019 at 8:41 pm

    You’ve gone and done it again…these cards are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

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    Jo Ann McCullough
    December 6, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    I love your cards. They are always so right and cheerful.

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    Cyndi Morris
    December 6, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    When I first saw the gorgeous Burst die I wasn’t sure how I could use it — now I know! Your cards are beautiful.

  • Reply
    Emma H
    December 6, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    Really clever combination of those dies, love it

  • Reply
    LaRae Prentice
    December 6, 2019 at 9:07 pm

    Stunning with the bright, blended backgrounds.

  • Reply
    Sheri
    December 6, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    The colors behind the die cut are very eye catching!

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    Susie Sonnier
    December 6, 2019 at 9:30 pm

    HAPPY cards!!!!

  • Reply
    Joan Scherer
    December 6, 2019 at 9:38 pm

    Love the hombre background. Beautifully done.

  • Reply
    Steffi H.
    December 6, 2019 at 9:42 pm

    I love your background coloring.

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    Mirella Rogan
    December 6, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    Beautiful, Laura! I must say, I would probably personally swap the messages and the backgrounds, but pairing the burst with these circle sentiments is fab!

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    3kidmama
    December 6, 2019 at 10:28 pm

    Such a fun way to use this “sun ray” die. I’m also writing down the distress inks you’ve used on these blends. They look great together!

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    Dottie
    December 6, 2019 at 10:30 pm

    This is one of those days that shows off just about an occasion beautifully. I love how you used it in bright and fun ways. Thanks for inspiring me to use this die as well as you did.

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    Nancy Roth
    December 6, 2019 at 10:58 pm

    Beautiful cards as always. Love your videos!

  • Reply
    Rachel
    December 6, 2019 at 11:06 pm

    Beautiful blending, fun & bright cards

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    Larissa Heskett
    December 6, 2019 at 11:34 pm

    STUNNING Cards!! I LOVE the colors and Design!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!

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    Lisa R
    December 6, 2019 at 11:40 pm

    Great cards! Thank you for the video. I love getting the crafters perspective on why they do what the do. You’re awesome!

  • Reply
    Bonnie Eng
    December 6, 2019 at 11:43 pm

    Beautiful, radiant cards – They are just striking!

  • Reply
    renee milner
    December 6, 2019 at 11:46 pm

    Thanks for the video for how you made these gorgeous cards and for sharing the word “tittle”! 🙂

  • Reply
    Gloria H
    December 7, 2019 at 12:06 am

    Your cards put a smile on my face–love the colors!

  • Reply
    Laraine R
    December 7, 2019 at 12:10 am

    Fabulous cards! I debated on the burst die, now it is on reserve, so I will have to wait!

  • Reply
    Vicky C
    December 7, 2019 at 12:10 am

    Love the cards! Bright, beautiful, and eye-catching!

  • Reply
    Karen Walker
    December 7, 2019 at 12:12 am

    These are fabulous!

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    Brenda L. Kuder
    December 7, 2019 at 12:17 am

    Very pretty cards! I love the dies you used!

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    Linda M Mazzola
    December 7, 2019 at 12:19 am

    What a great use of that die. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

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    Miesje Flach
    December 7, 2019 at 12:31 am

    Daggum it Laura – I had not ordered the burst and now I have to! Love these cards!!!

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    Shirley N
    December 7, 2019 at 12:36 am

    Your cards are just striking. You are so creative with the new dies, always love your designs. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    Allison F
    December 7, 2019 at 12:37 am

    I always love your cards and videos. I already ordered the birthday wishes die. Now I want that burst die!

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    Amy
    December 7, 2019 at 12:38 am

    Love the ombre!

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    Jeannie H
    December 7, 2019 at 1:07 am

    Gorgeous cards!

  • Reply
    Allison F
    December 7, 2019 at 1:13 am

    Love your cards and videos. I already ordered the birthday wishes die. Now I want that burst die!

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    Jenny N
    December 7, 2019 at 1:50 am

    Beautiful cards. Love the products you have used from this Die-cember release.

  • Reply
    Rema DeLeeuw
    December 7, 2019 at 1:54 am

    Love the cards!

  • Reply
    Donna F Strickler
    December 7, 2019 at 2:10 am

    Love the background and beautiful but easy to make cards

  • Reply
    Anna Y
    December 7, 2019 at 2:26 am

    Such beautiful cards!

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    Meghan Kennihan
    December 7, 2019 at 3:02 am

    Gorgeous backgrounds! I LOVE that BURST!

  • Reply
    Colleen Howell
    December 7, 2019 at 3:06 am

    Love the cards, this is one of my favorite dies (birthday wishes)

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    Heather Nelson
    December 7, 2019 at 3:26 am

    Love the ombre backgrounds with the sunbursts. Fabulous!

    Fantastic Die-cember release with amazing creations! Thanks for sharing and your creativity!

  • Reply
    Nancy Stott
    December 7, 2019 at 3:37 am

    Love your colorful cards, Laura!

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    Karen F.
    December 7, 2019 at 3:39 am

    I love your color combinations for the backgrounds! Have a fabulous visit with your family and enjoy the holidays together!

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    Susan Baker
    December 7, 2019 at 3:40 am

    Wow, I can’t believe how cool that die is and how the warm and cool colors make it look so different! Way to go!!!

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    Jacki Bates
    December 7, 2019 at 3:51 am

    Love how you combined the burst die with the birthday and winter dies!

  • Reply
    Tona
    December 7, 2019 at 4:10 am

    Wonderful cards! I love that die as well as your great blending skills.

  • Reply
    Denise Bryant
    December 7, 2019 at 5:28 am

    Beautiful cards! Love the dies and your awesome color combos!

  • Reply
    Sophia
    December 7, 2019 at 5:41 am

    The backgrounds are beautiful! Love seeing ink blended backgrounds 🙂

  • Reply
    colleen moore
    December 7, 2019 at 6:47 am

    these dies rock

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    Cheriese H
    December 7, 2019 at 6:55 am

    gorgeous cards – love how simple these with the pop of colour!

  • Reply
    Michelle Sellers
    December 7, 2019 at 6:58 am

    Top shelf! Love them!

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    Linda BL
    December 7, 2019 at 8:07 am

    The Burst die is so delicate and adds a touch of elegance to the cards. Pairs so well with the word dies.

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    Merrill P
    December 7, 2019 at 8:26 am

    Both versions of the cards look great!

  • Reply
    Holly Lau
    December 7, 2019 at 9:06 am

    These are very beautiful cards!!

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    Geneviève
    December 7, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    You are a gem inspirational and always looking forward to the story that you share

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    Pai
    December 7, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    oh my word i love these!

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    Hannah Driscoll
    December 7, 2019 at 2:51 pm

    Oh my where to start. I think that you work way to hard on your die cuts!! You might need a different machine, just a thought. So creative! Such seamless blending! You brought a lump to my throat about your family and being together for Christmas. I am so excited for you and the true Christmas gift! I can’t imagine 3 December birthdays, yikes. My Grandmothers birthday was on Christmas eve. She made me promise if I had a baby in December I would pick a different month to celebrate their day. She said because she never had a real birthday. If she did get a birthday present it was always in Christmas paper so it didn’t seem like a birthday and everyone was so busy it wasn’t really her day. So, my thoughts are wow 3, no wonder you haven’t posted a video!!! But, you made the right choice!!Again, I am so happy for you and yours. Enjoy every moment and don’t sweat the small stuff. Godspeed for safe and easy travels for your family.

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    Stephanie
    December 7, 2019 at 3:15 pm

    These cards are beautiful, and you’ve sold me on that Burst die. I lived in Germany for many years, and I know exactly what you’re going through. It will help to have family there for Christmas. There’s a magazine called Deutsch Perferkt that can help you with learning die Sprache.

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    gabriele
    December 7, 2019 at 3:17 pm

    Love the cheerful colors you used in your cards

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    Chandhini
    December 7, 2019 at 3:24 pm

    Love the way you combined the sunburst die with wishes die.

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    Subhashini
    December 7, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    I like the way die cuts pop against bright blended BG.

  • Reply
    Jeanne Beam
    December 7, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    Such beautiful cards! Love the combination of the dies.
    Thanks so much for sharing…

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    Lagene
    December 7, 2019 at 5:31 pm

    Beautiful creations, great dies! Have fun with your family!!!

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    Franci Hebler
    December 7, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    Love the bright colours with the burst die. It looks great!

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    Anna Sigga
    December 7, 2019 at 6:43 pm

    These look amazing – love the colored backgrounds!

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    Robin Mayfield
    December 7, 2019 at 6:46 pm

    Your cards are always so bright and cheery, love the colors!

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    Mara
    December 7, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    So Beautiful!

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    Henriëtte
    December 7, 2019 at 7:34 pm

    This die is stunning Laura, just like the cards you made with it!
    Thank you so much for showing and have a wonderful Sunday.
    I’m so glad for you that you family is comming to you with Christmas, I wish you a very happy Christmas.

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    Marisela Delgado
    December 7, 2019 at 11:33 pm

    Girl, seriously, these are FABULOUS! You always rock it.

  • Reply
    Marisela Delgado
    December 7, 2019 at 11:36 pm

    Awesome cards!

  • Reply
    Arline
    December 8, 2019 at 12:27 am

    These cards are so bright and cheery. You inspire me as always!

  • Reply
    Lee Miner
    December 8, 2019 at 12:30 am

    Love the star rays and LOVE your color blending — still and always.

  • Reply
    DebbieP
    December 8, 2019 at 12:37 am

    Love both the dies you used and, as always, your cards are beautiful.

  • Reply
    Susan N
    December 8, 2019 at 2:02 am

    Beautiful, bright cards!

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    Lisa Byers
    December 8, 2019 at 3:08 am

    Laura, your cards are beautiful!! I love your use of this die. Your designs are gorgeous!!

  • Reply
    Louanne Collins
    December 8, 2019 at 3:32 am

    Love how you used the bursts! So many possibilities with that die! Great release!

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    Barby Schiedermayer
    December 8, 2019 at 3:42 am

    Wonderful and colorful, as always!

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    Cath Taylor
    December 8, 2019 at 5:10 am

    Wow–definitely a showstopper. For special occasions. Always love your videos; nobody does them better.

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    Amy Cooley
    December 8, 2019 at 5:11 am

    Awesome cards! I love this new die.

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    Sandra Bonagura
    December 8, 2019 at 5:46 am

    gotta love the bright colors! Well done!

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    Tammy Whitley
    December 8, 2019 at 6:52 am

    As always Laura, you never disappoint!!!! And as I suspected you would get a kind of sort of rainbow in you cards!!! LOL!!!

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    Jen Petersen
    December 8, 2019 at 7:56 am

    These cards are bursting with creativity! So lovely!

  • Reply
    Gab
    December 8, 2019 at 9:48 am

    You never disappoint Laura with your fun rainbow cards … these are so pretty

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    MBFairySky
    December 8, 2019 at 10:24 am

    Laura, my god, these cards are so beautiful! It looks like a treasure! So brilliant and full of good energy, we would hardly dare to touch them in real life!

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    MBFairySky
    December 8, 2019 at 10:26 am

    I love these designs that are similar and different at the same time! My favorite is the blue card, or the gray I don’t know lol

  • Reply
    Carrie Carver
    December 8, 2019 at 11:31 am

    Perfect! Love this release, and your designs are lovely. Thank you for sharing your talent.

  • Reply
    Deepa Lakshman
    December 8, 2019 at 11:49 am

    Love your cards. I learned the word tiddle from you long time back I haven’t forgotten it.

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    Julie Walker
    December 8, 2019 at 4:18 pm

    They make me feel happy! So bright and cheerful! I needed that! 😊

  • Reply
    Jodi Warren
    December 8, 2019 at 9:13 pm

    Great cards. Love how you combined all the products to look like they belong together. Great color combos also.

  • Reply
    Dana
    December 8, 2019 at 10:32 pm

    Wow these came out so pretty!!!

  • Reply
    Kelsey Thomas
    December 8, 2019 at 11:38 pm

    These are pretty! Love the ink blending.

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    Mary-Anne V
    December 9, 2019 at 3:16 am

    Those dies look so cool together…wonderful cards.

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    Dana M
    December 9, 2019 at 3:53 am

    Super fun and happy card designs – gorgeous!

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    Carol McCready
    December 9, 2019 at 5:28 am

    I love your cards. The colors are awesome. The more I see of that
    radiant die; the more I want it.

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    Karen L K
    December 9, 2019 at 6:13 am

    I love what you did with the burst die! Really nice with the color choices and sentiment over the burst die cut.

  • Reply
    Kristine Reeves
    December 9, 2019 at 6:18 am

    The burst is my favorite in this release!

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    Heidi Rees
    December 9, 2019 at 11:53 am

    What beautiful bright cards!

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    Laura Rogers
    December 9, 2019 at 8:54 pm

    Everything about these cards are amazing! The circle burst with the circle sentiments are a great combo. Also the warm and cool backgrounds go great with the burst die.

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    Connie L.
    December 9, 2019 at 10:44 pm

    Hi Laura 🙂 Love! Love! Love these CAS cards with the burst die! Gorgeous!!! Thanks for inspiring me 🙂

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    TRACEY LANDT
    December 10, 2019 at 2:13 am

    Absolutely stunning cards Laura. Keep up the fantastic work, I really appreciate that you share your videos with us.
    Many thanks
    T x

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    Shraddha
    December 10, 2019 at 6:02 am

    Such bright and cheerful cards! Love them!

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    Denise Ward
    December 11, 2019 at 11:02 pm

    Great cards!! I love how you have both a “cool-toned” and a “warm-toned” option. Seeing different color palettes of the same card shows how much color can affect the mood of a design, and this design would look great in ANY combination! Hope you are staying warm and happy in Germany and that you have a blessed Christmas!

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