Sunny Days Ahead Release Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Sunny Days Ahead release blog hop! You can check out the new release HERE! I have a project featuring the Luck & Hugs stamp set & coordinating dies.

SSS-Luck & Hugs

Just about everything on this card is embossed in clear embossing powder. Then I added some distress inks for added color. I also added a sentiment from the Reverse Mom Sentiment Strips and some April showers sequins for embellishment.

SSS-Luck & Hugs

Here’s a video to show you how I made this card.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop! Winners will be chosen over the weekend and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 29th of April.

Blog Hop Order:
Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Laura Bassen
Yana Smakula
Amy Rysavy
Heather Hoffman
Bibi Cameron
Gayatri Murali
Vicky Papaioannou
Preeti Chandran
Sidnie Des Jardins
JD Collins
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
ADDITIONAL INSPIRATION using previous released Simon branded products.
Amanda Korotkova
Debby Hughes
Karin Ä kesdotter
Yoonsun hur

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216 Comments

  • Reply
    Lauryne Cunningham
    April 25, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    I really love your card! The blue background is gorgeous- the die cut images really pop against it!

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      vennese Gordon
      April 26, 2020 at 2:25 am

      Wonderful colors!!!

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      Karen F
      April 27, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      I LOVE this card… Its gorgeous!

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    Karen Reeves
    April 25, 2020 at 2:30 pm

    I love watching your videos. This card is phenomenal. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing.

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    Michelle Sauve'
    April 25, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    Thanks for sharing, love the card.

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    Sharon Gullikson
    April 25, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    Your shading looks wonderful, both on the letters, and the background. VERY COOL LOOK!!!

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    Lee-Ann Kubinec
    April 25, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    Gorgeous design!!!

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    Jan D., FL
    April 25, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    Always an uplifting message from you. Thanks so much.

    Does your son cleanup after he cooks? Lol

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      Tammy Garrison
      April 25, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      Love it! Love your videos!

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    Kristie Goulet
    April 25, 2020 at 3:05 pm

    Such a great card! Always love your videos!

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      Tammy Garrison
      April 25, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      Love it! Love your videos!

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    Barbara Martin
    April 25, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    Laura, once again you hit it out of the park! Gorgeous card! And thanks for the laughs!

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    Denise Mlady
    April 25, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    Such a fun, cheerful card!

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      ELLEN SHULL
      April 27, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      Your card is great. I love how you turned a border stamp into a background stamp. I enjoyed your commentary about your dancing and Bo making lunch. I’m guessing there’s never a dull moment in your house!

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    Debbie Bonner
    April 25, 2020 at 3:24 pm

    Super bright happy card. Such fun, thanks.

  • Reply
    Penny Klie
    April 25, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    Great card… love everything about it! Your videos always leave me smiling… and sometimes hungry 🙂

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    Jody V
    April 25, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    Love your card. Cheery colors, just like your persona. Love your videos. Thank you for sharing.

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    joy meadows
    April 25, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    What a beautiful card, Laura! Loved your video, too.

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    Lori Kalmeyer
    April 25, 2020 at 3:38 pm

    I love your artwork and watching you create. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I appreciate too your videos covering everything and being brief!

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    Brenda in IN
    April 25, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    I never know how to use those strips so this is so inspiring. Thank you. Great ombre blending on the hugs and such a cute card. Loved the story about you son cooking.

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    Dana M
    April 25, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    Bright, happy and perfectly fabulous card! Fantastic!

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    Jennifer Sears
    April 25, 2020 at 3:55 pm

    Vibrant card. I cannot believe your amazing patience with stamping and embossing the square grid line! Paid off because it’s a beautiful background component.
    Love your humor and stories!

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    Meghan Kennihan
    April 25, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    I love the vivid colors! Just amazing design and background!

  • Reply
    Terri W
    April 25, 2020 at 4:10 pm

    What a pretty card!

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    Tina M
    April 25, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    As always, another fabulous card, love the colors and your videos always rock. Thanks fir all the inspiration you share’

  • Reply
    Nancy Dempsey
    April 25, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    Love your videos and love your stories! Great release!

  • Reply
    Dot Freel
    April 25, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    So colorful and pretty!

  • Reply
    Jeannie Boudet
    April 25, 2020 at 4:19 pm

    I just love your colorful cards!!!

  • Reply
    Cindy C.
    April 25, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    Thanks for sharing such charming card! I so enjoy seeing it.

  • Reply
    Karyn K Siemering
    April 25, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    Very fun,Bright and cheery!

  • Reply
    Barbara Tarayao
    April 25, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    Your cards actually cheer me up! This release was amazing!

  • Reply
    Cheryl
    April 25, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    A bright and happy card!

  • Reply
    Miesje Flach
    April 25, 2020 at 4:37 pm

    Your use of color always inspire me! This card is no exception.

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    Nancy R.
    April 25, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    “now kick, now kick, now kick, now kick. Now walk it by yourself, now walk it by yourself” – Cupid Shuffle!
    You always make me smile Laura! I love this card! So much about it is fabulous!
    Great new set by SSS!

  • Reply
    Jeanine Gonzalez
    April 25, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    I love the card. Really like that you embossed everything.

  • Reply
    Vicki dutcher
    April 25, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    You do make fun videos! And of course, amazing cards!

  • Reply
    Shar
    April 25, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    Your color choices are always stunning, Laura! Love the ombré orange to yellow HUGS on the blue background.

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    Robin Mayfield
    April 25, 2020 at 4:53 pm

    Love your colorful cards! The background turned out great!

  • Reply
    Deb L
    April 25, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    Lovely colorful cards

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    Karen Ramsey
    April 25, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    Even if your name wasn’t listed next to one of your cards, I would know it was yours!! They always make me so happy and this one is so bright and cheerful. I love it and I love your videos!!

  • Reply
    barbara lassiter
    April 25, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    Love to emboss and this card just might take care of that. The colors are superb and the card is beautiful. Fun video (as always) and fun blog hop!

  • Reply
    Lisa Achilles
    April 25, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    Love this card and I love your videos Laura. You always make me laugh.

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    Patty A Eifert
    April 25, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    That was a lot of work but soooooo worth it! Bright and beautiful as ever!! And about that delish lunch….you need to encourage your son to make some more meals so you have even more time to craft and create your awesome cards!!

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    Barbara Matthews
    April 25, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    Your card is gorgeous and I love when you share family stories. I am sure your family appreciates you more than you know. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

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    Mary Holshouser
    April 25, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    Can’t wait for sunny days – it’s raining and dreary
    today. Your card did brighten up my space
    when I saw it. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    Kim Salito
    April 25, 2020 at 5:28 pm

    I love your colorful cards.

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    Michelle v
    April 25, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    Beautiful card as usual. I think I’ll give this one a try today.

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    Cheryl (SheStamps)
    April 25, 2020 at 5:39 pm

    Lovely card. Thank you for the tutorial.

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    Janna Rice
    April 25, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    Laura, your work is as always inspiring! I like the idea of embossing the piece to give it an immense color look! You’ve hit the nail on the head using the vows of bling to highlight corners! Love it! Thanks for the work shared!

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    Carolyn
    April 25, 2020 at 5:52 pm

    This is another of your great cards! Thanks!. While I can appreciate how you did the background, it is labor intensive. Any chance of that stamp becoming a background stamp? It would be super cool!!!

  • Reply
    Barb
    April 25, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    I love the very graphic background and color choices on your card. The large hug is what we all need now. Very appropriate! Love it, Laura!!!

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    Joanne M Hoffmann
    April 25, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    Laura…what a phenomenal card! I love ALL the embossing and the color palette! I so enjoy hearing your family stories! So much I can relate to! Your video tutorial was wonderful!!

  • Reply
    Melanie Barrett
    April 25, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    Love your card! Thanks for the video showing how you made it!

  • Reply
    Michele Simons
    April 25, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    Your bright colors always cheer me up! Thanks for sharing!

  • Reply
    Lagene
    April 25, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    Awesome Sunny Days Ahead Release! Awesome creation! I love how your stamped and blended your background! Thanks for the video!

  • Reply
    Carol Dubois
    April 25, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    Love this card and have bought these stamps and dies. They are awesome.

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    Jodi
    April 25, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    Love the embossing! TFS!

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    Carol E. Wortman
    April 25, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    Love that rhat background so much! I love the bursty ( if thats a word tee hee) center which would showcase anything beautifull. Now add embossing and a hug. BOOM. Gorgeous!

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    Janet Durbin
    April 25, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    Such a bright, happy card! Fabulous!

  • Reply
    Sandra
    April 25, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    very pretty – you have such a great eye for colors!

  • Reply
    Ellen Bench
    April 25, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    I don’t know what I enjoy more, your jabboring or fun cards. Love watching you.

  • Reply
    Ann Tolman
    April 25, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    What a great card and tips! Thanks.

  • Reply
    SueB
    April 25, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    Very bright & colorful.

  • Reply
    Kathy Conway
    April 25, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    Also enjoy your comments and stamping projects. You Rock

  • Reply
    Ashlee Diane
    April 25, 2020 at 6:26 pm

    LOVE your pretty card!!

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    Sheri Kempke
    April 25, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    Love your color combo on this gorgeous card. I also love your Mom stories, brings back all those memories. My kids are grown, on their own. I miss them greatly, especially now. Hang in there, before you know it, they’ll be off on your own.

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    Robyn
    April 25, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    Very pretty card

  • Reply
    Lindar C
    April 25, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    Beautiful! I always enjoy your videos.

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    PHYLLIS FREESE
    April 25, 2020 at 6:36 pm

    I really like your card with the ink-blended word & flowers against that beautiful blue background.

  • Reply
    Tanya C.
    April 25, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    You are one of my favorite card designers! I love how you spend more time on the fun stuff. This card did not disappoint.

  • Reply
    Kimee Moore
    April 25, 2020 at 6:39 pm

    I love watching your videos!! Great information given concisely, yet listening to you is comfortable! Thanks for the great ideas!!

  • Reply
    Judy Inukai
    April 25, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    Super card. Thanks for the great video and the wonderful inspiration.

  • Reply
    Gabriella Bell
    April 25, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    I love your fun colors

  • Reply
    Lisa Byers
    April 25, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    Love those fabulous tropical colors!! The background is beautiful!!

  • Reply
    Sharon Beattie
    April 25, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    Love that background. When I first saw the card, I couldn’t figure out how you did it.

  • Reply
    Cindi Hansen
    April 25, 2020 at 7:26 pm

    Love this card!

  • Reply
    Christine Mun
    April 25, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    Beauteous color combo!!! AND the impersonation of your children’s food comments. HILARIOUS

  • Reply
    Nancy Roth
    April 25, 2020 at 7:35 pm

    As always, beautiful card and great video. Like doing ink blending instead of coloring.

  • Reply
    Sherry W
    April 25, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    I always love your cards – this one is no exception! It’s SO pretty!

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    Debby Green
    April 25, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    Love your cards, your videos and your mom rants. You always make me laugh.

  • Reply
    Madelyn B
    April 25, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    Beautiful card. Appreciate that you showed how to make a whole background with a small stamp.

  • Reply
    Anushree Vaish
    April 25, 2020 at 7:50 pm

    I love watching your videos…and your cards are super awesome!!

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    Cheryl Stauffer
    April 25, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    Wonderful card and the video was very informative.

  • Reply
    Dianne Vande Voort
    April 25, 2020 at 8:12 pm

    Beautiful cards!

  • Reply
    Karen Williams
    April 25, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    Great card and lovely colors! Thank you.

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    Mirella Rogan
    April 25, 2020 at 8:16 pm

    My goodness, this card just makes me want to put on a swimming suit, grab a drink or two (from the fancy glass & a paper umbrella kind), and run to the beach 😉 It screams summer holidays to me! 🙂

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    Claudia K Anderson
    April 25, 2020 at 8:23 pm

    Love love love this card! The hugs stamp with overlapping letters is so fun!

  • Reply
    Alma Dirpaul
    April 25, 2020 at 8:23 pm

    Your Card is stunning!!

  • Reply
    Jeanne Beam
    April 25, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    Absolutely awesome card! Love the colors.
    Thanks so much for sharing.

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    Cathy B
    April 25, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    What can I say that hasn’t already been said? I love, love, love to see a new video from you! Wish I had just a fraction of your talent. God’s blessings! And a big thank you to Simon says Stamp for another great release!

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    Barbara K
    April 25, 2020 at 8:31 pm

    This card is Beautiful! You took so much time and care doing all that embossing, oh my goodness. I am a huge fan of your cards love all the brings colors. Thanks for all the inspiration!

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    Mary-Anne V
    April 25, 2020 at 8:32 pm

    I love the stunning word against the blue background.

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    Merrill P
    April 25, 2020 at 8:39 pm

    The colours in the card make me think of a fresh new day.

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    Debbi Saturno
    April 25, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    Laura, you never fail to to surprise me! That huge stamp set and you pick the tiny
    little square strip. I love how your mind works! lol
    Love the card…fantastic!!

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    La Rae Prentice
    April 25, 2020 at 8:53 pm

    Bright and cheerful…just great for this time in our lives.

  • Reply
    DebbieC
    April 25, 2020 at 8:57 pm

    Very pretty card. Your stamp and embossing background (though time consuming) turned out great.

  • Reply
    Nandini Karmarkar
    April 25, 2020 at 8:57 pm

    Thanks for the amazing inspiration. I love the gorgeous colors and great sentiment. The new release is great. Especially the fabulous dies.

  • Reply
    Brenda L. Kuder
    April 25, 2020 at 9:01 pm

    Beautiful card! I love the colors!

  • Reply
    Alice Turak
    April 25, 2020 at 9:06 pm

    Colorful and expressive card. Thank you!

  • Reply
    Linda
    April 25, 2020 at 9:08 pm

    Love the card, as usual! : ) You crack me up!

  • Reply
    Vivian
    April 25, 2020 at 9:09 pm

    Love your work. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

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    Holly Lau
    April 25, 2020 at 9:10 pm

    As always, LOVE your designs! Your card is so cheerful and colorful, made me happy! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    Christine Miller
    April 25, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    Love that rainbow of flowers over the graphic background. You never fail to impress, and your videos are so much fun!

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    Lynne
    April 25, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    I love the background! I would never think to do that, thank you for the demo, beautiful card.

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    Laura Rozsonits
    April 25, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    Gorgeous card! You are always so creative with the use of stamps.

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    Cyndi Morris
    April 25, 2020 at 9:20 pm

    Love that card! What a fun background that square strip stamp makes. You made me crave an Awesome Blossom — but was it Chile’s or Outback Steakhouse? I know Outback had something like that, but it may have been called something else. Really doesn’t matter since restaurants are closed, but a girl can dream!

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    Ruthann Platzner
    April 25, 2020 at 9:28 pm

    Love watching your videos, they always make me smile. Embossing max 🙂

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    Lina M Pena
    April 25, 2020 at 9:30 pm

    As always your cards never disappoint. I love everything in the card, the colors. the design. You are so creative and funny. I love to watch your videos.

  • Reply
    Chandhini
    April 25, 2020 at 9:49 pm

    This card is so gorgeous, I can’t take my eyes off it. The colors go beautifully together.

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    Anne Sturgeon
    April 25, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    That large hug will go a long way in today’s 🌎. Love the colors and that background is spectacular!

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    Juanita
    April 25, 2020 at 10:27 pm

    This is a very nice card. TFS.

  • Reply
    Victoria Depew
    April 25, 2020 at 10:33 pm

    Love the card and your video – happy all around 😊

  • Reply
    Laura Corkill
    April 25, 2020 at 10:33 pm

    How fun is this card! Not only to look at, but the technique you used of stamping in clear and then going over that with those vibrant colors… WOW!!!

  • Reply
    Barbara-Jean
    April 25, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    Laura, your cards are always so vibrant! This one is no exception! Terrific! love the hugs die, too!

  • Reply
    BECCA YAHRLING
    April 25, 2020 at 10:35 pm

    Gorgeous card! Love that fun background.

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    Kitty
    April 25, 2020 at 10:39 pm

    What a cheery card! Great colors!

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    Deepa Lakshman
    April 25, 2020 at 10:41 pm

    I think we have the same ideas when it comes to girls trying hard with those Hair flicks. Thankfully my teenager is a boy but I have things coming my way in a few years. Keep telling your mom stories.
    Your card is wonderful. Love all the heat embossing.

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    Rita
    April 25, 2020 at 10:41 pm

    This is a beautifully vibrant colored card! Thanks for the tip on making your background.

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    Rosemary D
    April 25, 2020 at 10:57 pm

    Seriously fun card! So bright and cheerful!

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    nancy f
    April 25, 2020 at 11:00 pm

    Love the background. Thanks for sharing.

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    Maureen Reiss
    April 25, 2020 at 11:15 pm

    This is Gorgeous Laura!!! My kids are the same way about my cooking!! lol

  • Reply
    Carol McCready
    April 25, 2020 at 11:32 pm

    Fantastic card; love that blue background. Thank you for sharing the video.

  • Reply
    Karen M
    April 25, 2020 at 11:35 pm

    Such a fun colorful card! Thanks for the video showing your process.

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    Christine Polasko
    April 25, 2020 at 11:37 pm

    Love your card! First time watching you and hoping to see more videos of yours!

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    Kris Reeves
    April 26, 2020 at 12:17 am

    I’m just here to hear about your meals! 😉
    I so enjoy your videos and love to hear about your family life! Too funny!
    Love the card too!

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    Tonya
    April 26, 2020 at 12:20 am

    Love those vibrant colors!

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    Dee Earnshaw
    April 26, 2020 at 12:31 am

    fabulous card – LOVE all the embossing and clever technique for repeat embossing:)

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    Jane B.
    April 26, 2020 at 1:20 am

    What happy colors (and cards) for this Sunny Day release! Love your work…thanks for sharing your talent!

  • Reply
    Tami B
    April 26, 2020 at 1:48 am

    Such a pretty and sweet card. I really love the background.

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    Karen BuhoScrapper
    April 26, 2020 at 2:01 am

    Beautiful card!
    I love the faded background, it looks gorgeous!

  • Reply
    Barbara Koppelman
    April 26, 2020 at 2:01 am

    Love your card!

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    Karen p
    April 26, 2020 at 2:07 am

    Laura you are amazing! Your car is gorgeous. Love the background!!!

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    Cate
    April 26, 2020 at 2:32 am

    Beautiful card! That background is fantastic, you did such a great job, I thought it was designer paper!

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    Mary Webster
    April 26, 2020 at 2:37 am

    Love your cards and videos! This card is so bright and cheerful! Thank you for sharing your ideas and talents !

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      Andrea H
      April 26, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Fabulous card design, love the ombre shades through the stencil. We all need a hug at the moment to say “hand in there and we miss you” Thank you for sharing and being in the blog hop! XX XX

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    Tamala Priebe
    April 26, 2020 at 2:55 am

    So vibrant and beautiful.

  • Reply
    Sharon Taylor
    April 26, 2020 at 3:13 am

    What a beautiful title for a beautiful release. So many wonderful products and artists for us to follow. As an Australian 🇦🇺 I especially love the “Mum” die. A lot of the cards I used to make for my Mum, before she passed, had the top of the “O” cut out of them🙂 Thank you to SImon for the release and to you for the inspiration 💖

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    Carol Rietzke
    April 26, 2020 at 3:13 am

    That background was a crazy amount of work but it is stunning!

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    Teri Ives
    April 26, 2020 at 3:36 am

    Thanks for sharing. Beautiful work

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    Pat McCleary
    April 26, 2020 at 3:41 am

    You have such perseverance, doing all those border lines.Lovely results. I wish you were my neighbor! Of course, first you,d have to move back to the US. How long do you expect to be in Germany?

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    Kailash
    April 26, 2020 at 3:52 am

    Beautiful bright colors on a gorgeous card!

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    Carole Velez
    April 26, 2020 at 4:16 am

    Love, your style!

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    Candy Clay
    April 26, 2020 at 4:21 am

    As always a rainbow of beauty

  • Reply
    lynne morgan
    April 26, 2020 at 4:26 am

    you always give me ideas to use the not so significant stamps that i don’t know what do do with

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    Amy Cooley
    April 26, 2020 at 4:29 am

    Beautiful! The colors are so pretty. You’re brave to attempt that embossed background. It turned out great!

  • Reply
    Priya
    April 26, 2020 at 4:37 am

    beautiful card with lovely colours

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    Lalitha
    April 26, 2020 at 4:38 am

    Love the vivid colours and the background is great

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    Christine Charbonneau
    April 26, 2020 at 4:46 am

    Beautiful color combo Laura! Love what you did with the background of the card.

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    Tona
    April 26, 2020 at 4:47 am

    This is such a happy card!

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    Jo-Anne Tedford
    April 26, 2020 at 4:47 am

    Beautiful colors!

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    Gab
    April 26, 2020 at 5:28 am

    Love this blended background

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    Denise Bryant
    April 26, 2020 at 6:31 am

    Beautiful card! Love the colors and dimension!

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    Allison F
    April 26, 2020 at 6:32 am

    Love the colors and, as always, the fun video

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    Cheriese H
    April 26, 2020 at 6:50 am

    Such a lovely card – love that background!

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    Scraporcraft
    April 26, 2020 at 7:51 am

    Great video. So fun when it poppity pops! Nice use of the embossing.

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    Colleen H.
    April 26, 2020 at 8:14 am

    What a sweet, bright, and cheerful card! Great use of one of the border stamps to make a background. I seldom think to use them beyond as a border. Also, while watching the video, your sidetrack stories made me LOL – thanks for that added bit of joy!

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    Terrie D. (StarSpry)
    April 26, 2020 at 9:23 am

    What a great card! I love your ink blending and fun background you created. 🙂

  • Reply
    Jeanne Ragan
    April 26, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    Love it! Would not have thought to use that strip of squares like that! Gotta have it!

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    MandaLJ
    April 26, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    Love the background – the colour works so beautifully with the HUGS and the flowers.

  • Reply
    Pauline Godfrey
    April 26, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    Fabulous card Laura! Love the fun bright colours, great design, and as always love your videos!

  • Reply
    Deb Heinritz
    April 26, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Beautiful card, bright colors!

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    Susie Sonnier
    April 26, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    This card just makes me smile

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    Henriëtte
    April 26, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    A gorgeous card Laura.
    I love how you made the awesome background, clever use of the stamp.
    Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration, stay safe and have a wonderful Sunday.

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    Dhruvika
    April 26, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    Stunning card Laura… Beautiful colors and screaming so much energy.. I love watching your videos..

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    sally rinker
    April 26, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    lovely bright and cheery card

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    Heike Carlson
    April 26, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    What a beautiful cheerful card! Thanks for sharing.

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    Anna Swanson
    April 26, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    Such a happy card! As always, love your colors!

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    Megan N
    April 26, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    Love all your ink blending!

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    Pai
    April 26, 2020 at 5:13 pm

    so cheerful 🙂

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    Lynne Harvey
    April 26, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    Amazing as always! Love the video and commentary. Really nice stamp/die set too.

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    Annette Gordon
    April 26, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    Laura your card is stunning!b You have such great use of colours. And all your cards are so cheerful and happy. Your video’s and your positive attitude are always a pleasure to watch.

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    Subhashini S
    April 26, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    Love how you created the background, so creative. Great choice of colors. Love it.

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    Sandy Meyers
    April 26, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    Laura, Thanks for sharing your beautiful card. There is nothing I donut like about it. Although the embossing takes a while, it is not complicated. The texture you provide with the various elements is well worth the effort. I appreciate your use of color. I feel every card you make is a beautiful piece of art, and the recipient feels your love and value for them.

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    Ingrid B
    April 26, 2020 at 8:44 pm

    Lovin’ the POP of colour 😊

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    Ingrid B
    April 26, 2020 at 8:52 pm

    Pls note I misspelled my email address, so I am reposting 😊

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    Toni
    April 26, 2020 at 9:07 pm

    Your background turned out beautifully and the spacing was perfect! If only your cooking was as popular as your cards!! <3

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    Larissa Heskett
    April 26, 2020 at 9:10 pm

    SWOON!! This is BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE the Design!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

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    Judy Rutherford
    April 26, 2020 at 9:38 pm

    Great card (but aren’t they all???!!!) Love the whole thing – all the colors – just EVERY part of it. As always, thank you for the inspiration!

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    Debbie P
    April 27, 2020 at 12:01 am

    Wow love your card. The colours are fantastic. Thank you for the tips. Great release.

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    ava gavloski
    April 27, 2020 at 12:27 am

    Laura, great card. thanks for the video and you have inspired me to clear emboss and get my inks out,
    Bravo

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    Teri Terrific
    April 27, 2020 at 12:31 am

    Wow! When I saw the row of squares in the stamp set, I hadn’t thought of making an entire grid background; I LOVE that look! The colors you chose are so pretty. Thank you, Laura!

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    Luci
    April 27, 2020 at 12:39 am

    Everyone could use a hug……card.

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    Cupcake
    April 27, 2020 at 12:44 am

    Love the technique

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    Dorothy A
    April 27, 2020 at 1:10 am

    Beautiful card! And you did not disappoint! So glad for the video- always puts a smile on my face! And your tips are always helpful.

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    Laraine
    April 27, 2020 at 1:19 am

    Fabulous card! Love your videos!

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    Susan Carlson
    April 27, 2020 at 1:52 am

    Glorious card Laura! Love the color combo – it glows! Also, pretty sure the Bloomin Onion is from Outback Steak House – they still serve them here in Minnesota…Thanks for sharing your creativity – & entertaining stories!!!

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    Daria Zender
    April 27, 2020 at 2:31 am

    Bold, bright and beautiful!!

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    Ruby Marchand
    April 27, 2020 at 2:35 am

    THE CARD IS PERFECT. l LOVE THE STAMP AND IT IS NOW ON MY WISH LIST

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    Jean Marmo
    April 27, 2020 at 3:12 am

    Gorgeous background!

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    Sue D
    April 27, 2020 at 3:32 am

    Sweet and colorful card design.

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    Heather DePasquale
    April 27, 2020 at 3:38 am

    Beautiful colors and wonderful HUGS die. Thanks Laura!

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    Lonya Mathys
    April 27, 2020 at 3:58 am

    I always love your cards and videos. I also loved your Mom rant!

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    karenajo
    April 27, 2020 at 4:23 am

    Beautiful card and rainbow colors! Thanks for the great inspiration!

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    Tammie Koehnen
    April 27, 2020 at 5:15 am

    Gorgeous card Laura! You inspire me ❤️

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    Anne Mitchell
    April 27, 2020 at 5:55 am

    I was expecting a lovely and colourful card from you as always!

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    Denise Ward
    April 27, 2020 at 6:48 am

    This card is sensational! I definitely don’t think I’d have the patience to emboss the background, but you’ve definitely made a winning design! I also enjoy the tip about cutting the sequins to tuck them into just the right spots!!
    Hugs to from Pennsylvania!!

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    Rovive Ro Love
    April 27, 2020 at 7:07 am

    What a bright cheery card! I’d love to recreate it!!

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    Maylynn Cupp
    April 27, 2020 at 7:33 am

    I love this card and your personality tyfs

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    Loly Borda
    April 27, 2020 at 7:35 am

    I think your stamped background is perfect! And of course those colors together, wow! TFS

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    Barb Housner
    April 27, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    such patience stamping that background, it is a very beautiful card
    thanks for sharing

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    Karthikha Uday
    April 27, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    Ooh this is sooo beautiful! Love the colors and the background! <3

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    Beverly Jordan
    April 27, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    Love the BRIGHT colors and gorgeous design of the layers!!! So many great tips about cutting the sequins and having patience to emboss!! Good info and inspiration!

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    Jody Green
    April 27, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    Hats off to you! That took a lot of patience to do that background. The card is so fun and cheerful.

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    amy bishop
    April 27, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Laura, your videos are some of my favorites. I love when crafters get chatty & have fun with their card videos. And the card colors are stunning! Thanks.

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    Annette Reed
    April 27, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    This is very pretty. I love all the embossing and ink blending.

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    Karen Walker
    April 27, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    Great card, and your trademark fabulous color combination!!!

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    Paula Haller
    April 27, 2020 at 8:49 pm

    This is gorgeous! I love the rainbow of colors against that vibrant blue background.

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    Judy Parker
    April 27, 2020 at 10:22 pm

    Awesome card Love the colors and how bright they are thanks for sharing

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    Lee Miner
    April 27, 2020 at 11:33 pm

    Love ;this card — so cheery, gorgeous color choices, so immaculately made. How do you keep things so tidy!!

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    Mary Lehett
    April 28, 2020 at 2:58 am

    Laura, I love to watch you create a card. Your tutorials and cards are a colorful delight.

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    Teri S.
    April 28, 2020 at 3:20 am

    Laura, I always enjoy your videos & chuckle at some point or other. I understand how food enters into everything as I am a foodie, at least that’s what I’ve been told most of my life. lol Love your card & I have to remember to use some border stamps to create backgrounds. I’m really liking the beautiful blends of cool colours in the background & then the summery warm tones on top of it.

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    Erica Kennedy
    April 28, 2020 at 3:20 am

    I love the bright colors. I’m taking an on-line class & you are one of the guest. The stories she tells as she crafts, are so funny and the way you describe things.
    Great job.

    Erica K.

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    Jenny N
    April 28, 2020 at 4:03 pm

    Fablous card, loving the colours and a great video.

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    Kathy Dippner
    April 29, 2020 at 2:53 am

    Beautiful card! I love the orange-y colored hugs against the blue background. Complimentarys are awesome.

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    Mendy Crumpton
    April 29, 2020 at 2:54 am

    Love what you created. That background is outstanding.

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    Marisela Delgado
    May 16, 2020 at 4:47 am

    So pretty!

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