Hi there! Today I’m excited to join many, many other talented card makers for the United we Craft Blog Party with Simon Says Stamp!
I created another stitching card. This time with my favorite, beloved triangles. I used the Stitching Panel die by Simon Says Stamp and some yarn that I picked up at the drugstore. Of course, embroidery floss would work, too. I’m just having fun with the fuzzy texture of the yarn lately.
For the sentiment I used the Love & Valentines Word Mix 2 stamp set. I mounted it on another vellum circle and popped it up onto the stitching panel.
I attempted to get my family involved and catch the stitching on cards bug. My two daughters, Bailey & Emma, are always ready to try something crafty. The others, well, I tried, that’s all I can say:) I think the girls will want to try this again.
Here’s a video to show you my attempt at getting the family crafty during this quarantine as well as how I created my card. Let me just say that my family is in rare form here. This is, what feels like, day 1,999 of being pent up in the house together, so we are loopy and sarcastic and please know that we do actually love each other…..I think:)
Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see a list of all the card makers joining the Blog Party! Thanks so much for stopping by!
31 Comments
Audja
April 4, 2020 at 2:40 pmI can’t imagine this time in our lives without paper crafting!
Christine
April 4, 2020 at 2:43 pmGreat card! I like stitching for cards so I will have to give these fabulous triangles a go. You did so well just to get your family to try it. To get mine to try would be like herding cats. Best of luck and stay well.
Jan Douglas
April 4, 2020 at 2:50 pmSuch a cute family. Made me smile.
Great cards, too.
Patt H.
April 4, 2020 at 3:43 pmA beautiful creation, Laura, & your daughters are beautiful too! So nice that they will craft with you
Of course, you have a talent for making things fun, (I can tell from your awesome videos!), so they will probably be happy crafters all their life! Thanks for sharing!
Helen
April 4, 2020 at 4:06 pmLaura, your sewn card is so lovely…I like what you’re doing with this die. Looks like your family is having fun with it, too. tfs – stay well.
Susan Wittwer
April 4, 2020 at 4:20 pmYour family is SO much fun. Great video and I love what you’re created!
Katherine Kloschinsky
April 4, 2020 at 5:59 pmOh My Gosh!!! Loved this little look into your family. Your children remind me of my own. Lots of sarcasm and silliness. Good for you on getting them all to do some crafting. I feel like my 3 boys would say no . . . even my daughter would be more willing to do something else rather than create a card. Both of your cards are beautiful and loaded with inspiration. I have not tried stitching on paper using ones of these dies yet. Long ago in scrapbook days, I did try my hand at stitching and always enjoyed the result, but not necessarily the time it took. Thanks again for sharing, this was definitely the rainbow in my day. Stay safe!
Susan R Opel
April 4, 2020 at 7:36 pmYou guys are so PUNCHY! And I so love Prison Break!
Henriëtte
April 4, 2020 at 8:08 pmAwesome family Laura, I love the video and how they “make cards”
Your card is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing, stay safe and have a wonderful weekend.
Jani Howe
April 4, 2020 at 8:27 pmIt’s so good to know that people are getting together as families, and doing projects together, at least for a while. Maybe we can all learn a lesson from this about the value of family. Bless you and your family, keep well and keep crafting!
Cathy B
April 4, 2020 at 8:54 pmThere is always a silver lining to every dark cloud, and having time (even if it’s too much time!) to do things like this is definitely a blessing in disguise. I enjoyed seeing your wonderful family – just think of all the memories you are making! Bless you, Laura, as you are a big source of inspiration for me.
Penny Klie
April 4, 2020 at 9:03 pmThanks for sharing your awesome family with us… sarcasm and silliness… perfectly normal! Love your cards… have not tried stitching… I’m so behind with what I want to try I will probably finish my crafting to do list in heaven… I mean it’s heaven right… so crafting should be there. Blessings!
Lynne G
April 4, 2020 at 10:07 pmHi from California. It was fun to see your family! I love that you’re a risk taker. Even though you weren’t sure what you wanted to stitch, you just decided to try something and went with it. Very cool!
Betty Cash
April 4, 2020 at 10:18 pmHi Laura, I loved the video with your family stitching. You obviously have a good time together. Your videos are among my favorites. Keep them coming and stay healthy!
Jan Smith
April 4, 2020 at 10:25 pmLoved your video Laura. Your family is wonderful and so full of fun, I can tell. I just love your work. You are an inspiration to me.
maria f.
April 4, 2020 at 11:40 pmHey Bo, way to be supportive of your family! Can tell you need more time at the rink 😉 Sending virtual hugs to the quarantined Bassens.
And thanks for the Netflix tip.
3kidmama
April 5, 2020 at 1:08 amHow did your family from Central Illinois end up in Germany???
Fun video – your kids and hubby ARE really good sports and the shenanigans made me laugh!
Suzi Metcalfe
April 5, 2020 at 1:08 amWell, I just wrote a long adoring note to you telling you way too much about our quarantine experience and how beautiful and young you look! And it got deleted, but an errant key touch! It was funny. Not as funny as the Bassen household, but it might have entertained you for a minute. Sorry. I was trying to return the favor. You (all of you) rock! Thank you for sharing!
Maureen Reiss
April 5, 2020 at 2:02 amThis was awesome!!!! Watching your video is like seeing my family!!! I knew there was a reason I liked you!!!! lol Great cards!!!!
Kelly Schirmer
April 5, 2020 at 3:58 amI love these cards and your family is the sweetest …and SO funny!
Jennifer
April 5, 2020 at 10:35 amMany thanks to you and Simon Says Stamp for inspiring me as we stay in and flatten the curve. 🏡💙
Pat Gasko
April 5, 2020 at 3:06 pmAdorable family and adorable card. Thanks for sharing your family and their crafty and crazy funny ways. Gave me a bright spot in my day.
Jenny del Castillo
April 5, 2020 at 8:20 pmHi Laura, I love your cards, they are a good source of inspiration for me. You have an amazing family, I enjoyed so much with your video, it is encouraging. Keep healthy.
Karen Kreider
April 6, 2020 at 3:16 amBeautiful stitched card! I’m so glad you showed us your family. I love when you talk about them during videos and to see them on camera and their personalities is awesome! Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and be well!
Bobbi's Treasure
April 6, 2020 at 3:49 amGreat way to pass time together! Love the colors.
Leanne Payne
April 7, 2020 at 5:29 amOh your family! love em. Thank you for the laughs. I won’t be taking up stitching on my cards but as always I loved your examples
Deepa Lakshman
April 8, 2020 at 10:48 pmI love your family. They are hilarious. Your cards are fabulous. I am not one for stitching but may try this if I have the patience.
Debbie P
April 10, 2020 at 1:41 pmThank you. Your family is fantastic.,your cards are beautiful. I will have to try a stitch card. Be healthy and be safe.
Debbie P
April 10, 2020 at 1:41 pmThank you. Your family is fantastic.,your cards are beautiful. I will have to try a stitch card. Be healthy and be safe.
Debbie P
April 10, 2020 at 1:42 pmThank you. Your family is fantastic.,your cards are beautiful. I will have to try a stitch card. Be healthy and be safe.
Teresa Johnson
April 11, 2020 at 1:43 amThis die reminds me of the plastic canvas patterns that I used to do years ago. I will have to get this die now, Thank you from North Dakota.