Hi there! Today I’m excited to be joining Simon Says Stamp for Day 2 of their Let’s Connect Release Blog Hop.
My project features the Spring Flowers. I embossed the background in clear onto white cardstock. Then I blended distress inks for color followed by splatters of water, Picked Raspberry, Mermaid Lagoon & white ink.
For the sentiment I used the Summer Flowers set, which is a beautiful collaboration with Gina K. Designs.
Here’s a video to show you how I created this card.
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 12th of August.
HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes
Amanda Korotkova
Caly Person
Heather Hoffman
Yoonsun Hur
Laurie Willison
Bobbi Lemanski
Betty Wright
Lin Brandyberry
Preeti Chandran
Dana Joy
Daniel West
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Karin Åkesdotter
174 Comments
Giselle D.
August 8, 2020 at 2:20 pmI absolutely love that background stamp! The colours you chose are so pretty.
Tina Anderson
August 9, 2020 at 2:51 pmGreat card! I love the background stamp.
Maria W
August 9, 2020 at 5:30 pmI love the rainbow resist inking! You’re very inspiring!
Karen Reeves
August 8, 2020 at 2:35 pmI love this card. Very colorful & I love the embossed stamped image.
Laurie Brown
August 9, 2020 at 4:37 amSweet card!! I love that background stamp!!
Lauryne Cunningham
August 8, 2020 at 2:37 pmGorgeous card! I love the flicks and the awesome colors! The Spring Flowers stamp is definitely on my wishlist!
Debbie
August 8, 2020 at 10:47 pmYou are Amazing! You always stay true to your style of cardmaking. Love everything you share. Thank you so much for you sharing your talents with the rest of us.
Julie Wexler
August 9, 2020 at 6:07 amThis is gorgeous as always– you know how to rock the rainbow! Emboss resist is one of my faves, and this stamp set is stunning for that! Thanks so much and be well.
Patty A Eifert
August 8, 2020 at 2:44 pmAnother beautiful card Laura! I loved the comment about Cathy Zielske! I like her style also…I think you to make a good team!
Wanda S Radler
August 8, 2020 at 2:52 pmLove, love, love this card. Beautiful ink blending and makes that floral BG stamp pop.
Rachel
August 8, 2020 at 2:59 pmLovely soft background pairs with the bold sentiment well!
NickiB
August 8, 2020 at 3:04 pmLove the rainbow colors and large “hello’!
Vivian
August 8, 2020 at 3:05 pmLove this card. Love the colors. Love how you blend.
Sonja
August 8, 2020 at 3:18 pmLaura I always love your cards & stories you share!
Mary
August 8, 2020 at 3:22 pmBeautiful card, this stamp is one of my favorites of this release so thanks for the inspiration! Left a long comment on your YouTube video…
Barbara Woodard
August 8, 2020 at 3:35 pmBeautiful card. Your card is one I want to make myself. Your video is so helpful
Helen S
August 8, 2020 at 3:39 pmYou make the best rainbow cards !
Joy Meadows
August 8, 2020 at 3:43 pmSuch a pretty card, Laura! Love the background stamp and that Hello is so nice.
Laura Slinger
August 11, 2020 at 4:36 amI love the simplicity and elegance of this card.
Denise Mlady
August 8, 2020 at 3:49 pmYour ink blending is always so beautiful! Such a pretty card.
Sara N
August 8, 2020 at 4:12 pmI love that stamp and your blending~!
Gail R
August 8, 2020 at 4:14 pmGreat card….and I love your sense of humor! Have been practicing my ink blending and need the “color choices coaching”.
Andi Walsh
August 8, 2020 at 4:31 pmLovely! Sometimes I forget about clear embossing. Will have to give it a shot. Wonderful background stamp!
Andi Walsh
August 8, 2020 at 4:38 pmOh my gosh! I’m back:) Just watched your video. Love your fun attitude, and if you and Cathie Z. were in the same room together it would be a hoot! Definitely two great creative minds with great attitudes!
Dana Joy
August 8, 2020 at 4:32 pmHey gorgeous. This card is fabulous. Now I need that background stamp. Sending hug!
Jan
August 8, 2020 at 4:40 pmI can just imagine opening an envelope and having these glorious colours and images jump out at you. What a beautiful, happy hello!
Natasha Vacca
August 8, 2020 at 4:56 pmI love these beautiful and bright colors!!!!!
Steffi H.
August 8, 2020 at 5:23 pmi love the soft color blending on your card.
Maria Giselle B.
August 8, 2020 at 5:25 pmI always love your color blending. Nice choice of colors. Love the background stamp you used.
dolly/scrapthat
August 8, 2020 at 5:26 pmIt’s lovely! so simple but so pretty! TFS
Kim Salito
August 8, 2020 at 5:26 pmI love this background stamp.
Tracy Chambers
August 9, 2020 at 3:32 amI always love your cards and am so inspired
Susan Richter
August 8, 2020 at 5:34 pmLove the rainbow blend!
Mary Holshouser
August 8, 2020 at 5:37 pmLove the mix of colors. The jumble of circles
gives the card movement. thanks for sharing
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Cindy Aguirre
August 8, 2020 at 5:41 pmBeautiful card! Love the colors. Thanks for the inspiration!
barbara lassiter
August 8, 2020 at 5:46 pmBeautiful! I love the background stamps in this new release!
Trina P.
August 8, 2020 at 5:47 pmSo pretty. Love rainbow colours.
Dee
August 8, 2020 at 5:48 pmLove it!
Jeanne Beam
August 8, 2020 at 5:53 pmSuch a gorgeous card! Love the background and the colors are amazing…
Thanks for sharing.
Candy Clay
August 8, 2020 at 5:55 pmI ordered that stamp already—so glad I did. The card is beautiful
Karen Walker
August 8, 2020 at 6:00 pmThat sentiment is just perfect for the gorgeous background!
Sue Bushman
August 8, 2020 at 6:15 pmLove the spring flowers background.
BECCA YAHRLING
August 8, 2020 at 6:17 pmSo very pretty! Love the white embossing.
Barbara Chmura
August 8, 2020 at 6:22 pmYou’re my rainbow, European crafty friend. I look forward to your videos and the happy rainbow vibes on each one. Love the card!!
Linda Grady
August 8, 2020 at 6:29 pmSuch a pretty card and floral image. Was checking out the colors blended with and I think a couple are missing, lol.
Miesje Flach
August 8, 2020 at 6:34 pmOh I love this and YEAH I ordered that background stamp!
Mirella Rogan
August 8, 2020 at 6:38 pmSo beautiful, Laura! Great colourful design, I love your ideas and inspiration!
Linda BL
August 8, 2020 at 6:41 pmWhat a bright, happy card!!! Love the background with all the color paired with that scripty sentiment.
Gayle Luker
August 8, 2020 at 6:41 pmBeautiful! Always love your commentary 😂
Sunshine HoneyBee
August 8, 2020 at 6:58 pmPretty colorful backgrounds.
Melissa
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Rachel Vass
August 8, 2020 at 6:58 pmOoh! That spring flowers stamp looks gorgeous. Such wonderful inspiration.
Sharon Beattie
August 8, 2020 at 7:01 pmWe called the mesamix Spaetzi when we lived over there. Our sons loved it.
Patt H.
August 8, 2020 at 7:08 pmBeautiful card, Laura! I love the colors & that awesome hello.
Lynn Conlon
August 8, 2020 at 7:12 pmThe colors are amazing. They all blend so nicely. Thanks for sharing.
Christine Miller
August 8, 2020 at 7:16 pmLove the rainbow blend over these sweet swirly, swishy flowers!
Robin Sobliros
August 8, 2020 at 8:10 pmGreat job as usual! I love watching your videos, you have such a bubbly personality!
Louanne Collins
August 8, 2020 at 7:21 pmLove your rainbow colors – pretty card!
Nancy Roth
August 8, 2020 at 7:21 pmWonderful card. I really need to do more emboss resist. Thanks for all your great videos.
Maureen Reiss
August 8, 2020 at 7:21 pmBeautiful blended rainbow goodness is what this card is!! Love it!!!
Diane
August 8, 2020 at 7:22 pmLovely card, beautiful colors! Thanks for the how-to.
Carol E. Wortman
August 8, 2020 at 7:30 pmThis is such a cheerful card! It reminds me of rainbow sherbet! What a pretty card. This stamp background is absolutely perfect for the emboss resist or direct stamping… just love it!
Barbara Walborn
August 8, 2020 at 7:31 pmLove that background stamp…with rainbow colors, of course!
Barbara-Jean
August 8, 2020 at 7:36 pmThe background stamp is great as is your coloring. the Gina K stamp really adds a wonderful touch!
Avra Williams
August 8, 2020 at 7:37 pmSo pretty!
Pennie Glasser
August 8, 2020 at 7:39 pmI love the designs and color!
Sheri Kempke
August 8, 2020 at 7:48 pmGreat card Laura–now you’re making me want strawberry lemonade too!
Cindyellen Robinson
August 8, 2020 at 7:58 pmSo pretty. Always rainbows.
Mary Ann Merrill
August 8, 2020 at 7:59 pmEasy peasy plus lovely. Killer combination.
Debbie B
August 8, 2020 at 8:05 pmLaura, your videos and cards always bring a smile to my day. please keep them coming.
Nandini Karmarkar
August 8, 2020 at 8:13 pmThis card is so beautiful! I really love the new background stamps. And this one is my favorite!
Tami Priebe
August 8, 2020 at 8:23 pmI love watching your videos!! Your card is gorgeous, thanks so much for sharing.
Becky A Nickles
August 8, 2020 at 8:25 pmI always click on Laura Bassan’s blog first as I just get such a chuckle out of her crazy comments! I do love the card creations as well.
Janet Durbin
August 8, 2020 at 8:31 pmThe background is everything, so well done!
Lindar C
August 8, 2020 at 8:35 pmSo pretty! What a fantastic release!
Cyndi Morris
August 8, 2020 at 9:01 pmLove that card. I love that gorgeous background stamp and your ink blending is beautiful. Just to make you feel better, the temperature here in north Texas is upper 90s, with a heat index over 100 (however, we do have AC).
Holly Lau
August 8, 2020 at 9:10 pmBeautiful card!! I love the colorful background with the big sentiment. So PRETTY!
Autumn Bell
August 8, 2020 at 9:11 pmYes, Laura! An ice cold strawberry lemonade is a must in the summer. I’m a HUGE fan of the rainbow. Thanks for sharing another amazing card. And enjoy the jars of peanut butter!
Pat Vilbaum
August 8, 2020 at 9:19 pmI love the emboss resist technique, especially with multi colors in the sponging! This is a beautiful Card and is very festive!
Lindarub
August 8, 2020 at 9:23 pmBeautiful card!
Paula Haller
August 8, 2020 at 9:27 pmBeautiful card! I love, love, love that background stamp and your combo of products work so well together. Of course, I always love your colorful touch.
Bunny Dobbie
August 8, 2020 at 9:29 pmLoving your rainbows as always. What a great way to incorporate it!
Melodie Freund
August 8, 2020 at 9:29 pmBeautiful card!
RobiW
August 8, 2020 at 9:32 pmSuch a great background stamp! I always love your coloring.
Jo-Anne Tedford
August 8, 2020 at 9:37 pmBeautiful but simple card! 😍
Sharon Gullikson
August 8, 2020 at 9:48 pmOh, how pretty. I like the white on the colorful background.
Candy T
August 8, 2020 at 10:01 pmLove that this is such and easy card but so pretty.
Gayle
August 8, 2020 at 10:05 pmBeautiful ink blending!
Ruth Standefer
August 8, 2020 at 10:14 pmReally like your card. I like this type of card. I’ve Además a few.
Megan N
August 8, 2020 at 10:22 pmI’m not sold on coke/Fanta mix! Have you had Apfelschorle? I recall enjoying that. I AM sold on your card, though!
Margaret R
August 8, 2020 at 10:28 pmAlways love to see your videos – so fun and instructive! I wish I could do ink blending as well as you!
Dorothy A
August 8, 2020 at 10:38 pmBeautiful card and very very entertaining video!!!
Suzi Metcalfe
August 8, 2020 at 10:40 pmMy favorite part of reading your blog is when it says, “Here’s a video. . . !” Then I get really excited! Love your work, your cards, your tutorials, your chatter! Love the chatter! This is awesome! I may do it ASAP! And that will have to be soon, because back surgery #8 coming up very soon. Maybe it will make me so much better I’ll be able to craft tons more, but just in case, I’d better get hoppin’! Thanks, dear!
Fonda Rush
August 8, 2020 at 10:45 pmI love this card, especially the great big sentiment!
Patricia Coleman
August 8, 2020 at 10:55 pmAbsolutely love your style and the huge sentiment! Thank you for sharing your creativity!!
Linda M Mazzola
August 8, 2020 at 11:06 pmAbsolutely love your card. The colors are beautiful and of course now I need that background stamp.
Susan
August 8, 2020 at 11:20 pmVery pretty card and that coke and orange drink sounds interesting!
Liz E
August 8, 2020 at 11:33 pmGorgeous coloring. I’m an email follower of yours and I SO look forward to your works of art!
Tracy Ventura
August 8, 2020 at 11:36 pmGorgeous card! I need that background stamp! Oh! The things I could do…
Anneleise Hampson
August 8, 2020 at 11:43 pmA great colourful card!
Ruby Marchand
August 8, 2020 at 11:43 pmVery pretty card.
Meghan Kennihan
August 8, 2020 at 11:51 pmGorgeous rainbow background! I LOVE this!
Jade
August 8, 2020 at 11:53 pmI love everything about this card! Terrific colors and design. Really nice!!!
Laurie Fleuette
August 8, 2020 at 11:57 pmLovely card! Thanks for showcasing that great background stamp.
Lois
August 9, 2020 at 12:05 amVery pretty. Love the background
Joyace Feheley
August 9, 2020 at 12:37 amAwesome card. Love your videos.
Becky Esposito
August 9, 2020 at 12:48 amLove this technique 💙
Shona Chambers
August 9, 2020 at 1:23 amI was inspired by you just the other day to do my first splatters on a card and loved the outcome. This is just gorgeous and you know how I feel about rainbow colours…..LOVE!!
Karen L Whitworth
August 9, 2020 at 1:45 amPretty card!
Ummekulsum Kutub
August 9, 2020 at 2:00 amGorgeous card!!! I love this technique of ink blending on white embossed background. The colors you have used go so beautifully together. Love it.
Katy
August 9, 2020 at 2:17 amThis was a very beautiful card and so easy to make!
Teri S.
August 9, 2020 at 2:49 amI agree with your thoughts about Cathy Z., Laura. While you both did a similar technique, yours still looks quite different. I really like the colours you chose to combine. I also think I have to add this background stamp to my wish list.
Dee Earnshaw
August 9, 2020 at 3:09 amsuch a cheerful colorful card, LOVE it – great technique:)
SueB
August 9, 2020 at 3:14 amLove your background. Quick yet elegant
Marisela Delgado
August 9, 2020 at 3:42 amSo beautiful, Laura. 😊
Marisela Delgado
August 9, 2020 at 3:51 amGirl,you are too funny! BTW, I am a salty friend. Being salty does not go over well with the church crowd, I am sad to say. It’s okay…..Jesus loves me……😊 haha haha haha
Monica Linerode
August 9, 2020 at 4:03 amBeautiful beautiful card. Thanks for sharing
Raina Astras
August 9, 2020 at 4:04 amThis is one of my favorites! I love the Gina K set and the Rose background stamp, such a beautiful combo. Great job!
Mary Kay Ross
August 9, 2020 at 4:15 amGorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous! The colors are so vibrant and I love the Hello font!!!!
Kym Maxwell
August 9, 2020 at 4:37 amAbsolutely gorgeous card!!! I love this BG stamp especially!!! I will send you some Country Time Strawberry Lemonade…..just need your address.
Debbie P
August 9, 2020 at 4:37 amBeautiful card. Love the new release.
Lisa A
August 9, 2020 at 5:07 amBeautiful card! Love the colors!
Athena Meacham
August 9, 2020 at 5:24 amLove your card! Thanks so much for the video and tips.
Kailash
August 9, 2020 at 5:57 amLove the bright colors!. Very pretty!
MoMo
August 9, 2020 at 6:15 amLove the technique and the color combo. Such an elegant and clean design.
Sheila
August 9, 2020 at 6:44 amLove these projects
Denise Bryant
August 9, 2020 at 7:12 amLove the Spring Flowers design and the colors! Beautiful card!
Beth Fralix
August 9, 2020 at 11:52 amABSOLUTELY AMAZING RELEASE!! Stunning card with the Roses background stamp! Can’t wait to get all the awesomeness!! God Bless & the Love of Christ to you all!!
Judy Inukai
August 9, 2020 at 12:05 pmBeautiful. I love our rainbow cards.
sabinevdk
August 9, 2020 at 2:08 pmVery pretty card!!! Love the colors as always!
Debbie W
August 9, 2020 at 2:49 pmLove this background die and card.
Tami B
August 9, 2020 at 3:04 pmYour designs are “classic”!
Kit A
August 9, 2020 at 4:01 pmI love it Laura! It’s a great card and terrific release.
Penny Peck
August 9, 2020 at 4:34 pmNeat card and unique
Lisa Byers
August 9, 2020 at 5:07 pmLove that colorful background!! Just beautiful!!!
Denise M Gutshall
August 9, 2020 at 5:20 pmI always love your cards for their simple design and rainbow colors! This card is no exception!
eleanor chua
August 9, 2020 at 5:22 pmLove the rainbow of flowers background.
Laura Budke
August 9, 2020 at 5:29 pmas always in typical Laura Bassen style, you made another beautiful card.
Pennee Hundley
August 9, 2020 at 6:18 pmI absolutely LOVE both of these products. The Spring Flowers Background Stamp, and the Summer Roses Stamp and Die set. What a beautiful blend of colors and texture! To make a fun, fabulous card for anyone and everyone!!! THANK YOU!
Nan
August 9, 2020 at 7:18 pmAmazing colors! The resist technique is fabulous with that lovely stamp!
Kristie Maynard
August 9, 2020 at 7:29 pmI love doing embossed resist! It’s kind of magical and look so beautiful. Love your card, thanks for sharing it with us.
Stay safe, stay healthy.
Merrill P
August 9, 2020 at 8:17 pmSuch a cheery card; nice job on the blending.
Retta Lutte
August 9, 2020 at 9:22 pmI love this background stamp! It’s really all you need besides a sentiment. I love Gina’s sentiment stamps and dies. They fit any style card!
Tammy Hanson
August 9, 2020 at 9:53 pmI just love listening to your videos. You are so funny. Love your cards too. Who wouldn’t love a rainbow??
Tiesha
August 9, 2020 at 10:39 pmLove this card, especially the colors. I also like the background stamp. I may just have to get it.
Beth Bice
August 9, 2020 at 10:45 pmJust found your YouTube channel and you make me laugh with every single post!
Sarah Mae Saulsbery
August 9, 2020 at 10:56 pmThe background stamp is very nice, and your card is lovely – even if your friend isnt sweet! LOL
Jill A Figley
August 9, 2020 at 11:07 pmBeautiful card, as usual Laura. Simple yet elegant, I love it! Thanks for sharing with us.
Scraporcraft
August 10, 2020 at 12:37 amNice option for coloring the background. Great idea share.
Monika Davis
August 10, 2020 at 2:51 amWhat a pretty card Laura… great background. Love the colors with the delicate background image. Thank you for the inspiration. Be safe and God bless!
Karen Hoskins
August 10, 2020 at 3:04 amVery pretty card. Thank you for sharing it.
Laurie Black
August 10, 2020 at 3:04 amBeautiful card! simple but so elegant
faith thomas
August 10, 2020 at 3:16 amLove the technique. Love the concise, quick video!
CAROL W BLAISDELL
August 10, 2020 at 4:04 amMy day is a happy one when there is a card (and VIDEO!) from Laura Basson in my inbox. Really cute card!
Larissa Heskett
August 10, 2020 at 5:16 amSWOON!! Such a BEAUTIFUL Card!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
Cheriese H
August 10, 2020 at 5:30 amadore this background stamp – and always look forward to your rainbow creations!
tina z
August 10, 2020 at 9:53 amwow, absolutely stunning!!
Chandhini
August 10, 2020 at 11:39 amStunning color choice, love the splatters
Subhashini
August 10, 2020 at 11:39 amLove this background stamp, emboss resist looks beautiful.
Susie Sonnier
August 10, 2020 at 1:27 pmIt’s a happy card!
Carol McCready
August 10, 2020 at 3:51 pmLove the colorful background you created.
amy bishop
August 10, 2020 at 5:19 pmI think this background stamp might be one of my favorites of the release & the rainbows make
me happy! Thanks.
Lara Read
August 10, 2020 at 6:44 pmLove this technique and card! thank you so much!
Lorraine Melin
August 10, 2020 at 7:54 pmVery pretty! TFS!
Brenda
August 10, 2020 at 8:31 pmLove this card! This whole release is so fantastic and almost all of it is now on my wish list!
Lori Lehnen
August 10, 2020 at 11:31 pmBeautiful!
Love your style,, very elegant looking.
Debby Green
August 11, 2020 at 1:55 amReally lovin’ your card, but not a peanut butter fan. Would gladly join you for some strawberry lemonade though! Love your sense of humor and your videos.
Kelly Ennis
August 11, 2020 at 2:49 amSuch great colors!
Stacey Kowbel
August 11, 2020 at 4:40 pmFantastic card! I love the ink blended background!
Debbi S
August 11, 2020 at 6:42 pmLove your interactive videos, as I yell JAR like you can hear me…lol.
The blending over top of that stamp is top notch beautiful, love it!
elizabeth
August 11, 2020 at 7:43 pmBeautiful. I love watching your videos and your sense of humor!
MandaLJ
August 12, 2020 at 1:20 amWhat a beautiful way to highlight that background stamp!
Connie Johnson
August 12, 2020 at 3:51 amBeautiful card Laura 🙂 Thanks for inspiring me!
Gab
August 12, 2020 at 12:43 pmThis is so pretty
Cath T
August 24, 2020 at 8:45 pmYour blending is always mesmerizing and soothing. Beautiful combo with the clear design. And I love that die cut Hello. (I’m with ya on the friends.)