Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Friend Like You release blog. My project features the Sensational Seashells Embossing Folder and Die Set. For the sentiment I used the CZ Smile Stamp and Die Set.
Here is a video showing how I created this card.
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Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 2nd of July.
HOP ORDER:
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Nina-Marie Trapani
Laura Bassen
Cathy Zielske
Barbara Tarayao
Heather Hoffman
Keisha Charles
Mindy Eggen
Heather Ruwe
Yana Smakula
Caryn Davies
Maura Hibbitts
Allison Frazier
Tracy Ware
Revati Panickar
Michelle Langley
72 Comments
Emily A.
June 28, 2025 at 7:22 amWhat a fun card, Laura.
Lauryne Cunningham
June 28, 2025 at 7:27 amI love all the colors and texture on your card- it definitely made me smile!
Charlene Kroells
June 28, 2025 at 8:02 amLove your card and Frankie.
Lisa Achilles
June 28, 2025 at 8:17 amLove the card Laura and all the colors you chose.
Joann Bedsaul
June 28, 2025 at 9:05 amLove your colorful shell card!! The white accents are great! Nothing like having a furry helper!! Thanks for sharing!
Tammie J.
June 28, 2025 at 9:08 amThe shells design is so unique and colorful. Very fun!
Maureen Reiss
June 28, 2025 at 10:06 amI love it!!!! Doodles and all!!!!!
Debbie
June 28, 2025 at 10:36 amFrankie I like the colors lay out of your shells on your card !
Robin Mermer
June 28, 2025 at 11:03 amLove this card and how you used up those ever-accumulating scraps of cardstock! Enjoyed the video and all the tips you gave -the details you did with the Copics and white pen really enhanced the shell details. Your sense of humor always makes me smile – thank you for being you!
Denise Bryant
June 28, 2025 at 11:04 amLove the details in these beautiful shells! Great colors too!
Linda Kleback
June 28, 2025 at 11:17 amSuch a fun card!
Pauline Godfrey
June 28, 2025 at 12:06 pmSo fun! love the colourful shells.
Melanie
June 28, 2025 at 12:07 pmLove your playful, colorful card, Laura!
Gayle I.
June 28, 2025 at 12:12 pmLovely creation; the colors and textures are gorgeous.
Janice Stovall
June 28, 2025 at 12:35 pmLaura! I love this card! It would be PERFECT to give my beach loving bestie!!
Kim Lundstrom
June 28, 2025 at 12:37 pmLove your colorful shells!
Meghan Kennihan
June 28, 2025 at 12:43 pmI LOVE your colorful shells! Gorgeous card!
Monika Davis
June 28, 2025 at 1:14 pmLove those colorful seashells!
Shirley Conner
June 28, 2025 at 1:22 pmLove everything you did with this card ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ana Lopez
June 28, 2025 at 1:26 pmThis is so so pretty! Love all the soft colors
Cynthia P-C
June 28, 2025 at 2:23 pmLove the beach theme of this card. Very pretty.
Avra Williams
June 28, 2025 at 2:24 pmVery pretty color palette!
Linda Price
June 28, 2025 at 2:58 pmI always enjoy watching your videos. You make me smile with all your comments, and I much appreciate the directions you give to show how you made your card. Very pretty colors-seashells can be whatever colors you want!
Patty A Eifert
June 28, 2025 at 3:46 pmI LOVE THIS CARD!!! I love how you embossed them and added color with your copic markers. Hilarious how you forgot the blue one down in the corner! White gel dots for the win!
Von Marie
June 28, 2025 at 3:53 pmSo stunning!! I love those shells and that polka dot one really caught my eye.
Melissa Leftrick
June 28, 2025 at 4:00 pmLove all different colors of shells! So cute
shawna
June 28, 2025 at 4:36 pmI’m in love with your cards. You really took your time on these
Stephanie Lathrop
June 28, 2025 at 4:56 pmLove the colors so calming.
Veronica Hunt
June 28, 2025 at 5:27 pmThis card came out so bright and clear. Stunning! Love all those shells.
Kathy j in Ellicott City
June 28, 2025 at 5:37 pmGreat card!
Connie Hostak
June 28, 2025 at 6:25 pmI just love all the texture on these seashells! Pretty card.
Lori Spitzer
June 28, 2025 at 6:35 pmAnother *ding! ding!* WINNER from Ms. Bassen! Love it!!
Lori S in PA
Lori A. Riegel, Ph.D.
June 28, 2025 at 6:56 pmGreat texture on those dies, I like the colors you chose.
Evelyn S Williams
June 28, 2025 at 8:18 pmLove the sea shells
Wendy Nicola Jackson
June 28, 2025 at 8:25 pmGorgeous design Laura. LOVE all the cardstock colours and the little details you’ve added. Gorgeous as always xoxo
Sharon Gullikson
June 28, 2025 at 8:54 pmYour shells are so cute and colorful. I love the look.
Pam Foy
June 28, 2025 at 9:08 pmSuch a colorful summer card!
Jaime Wheat
June 28, 2025 at 9:47 pmWhat a fun shell card! I love the colors used
Orit Viderman
June 28, 2025 at 10:13 pmBeautiful cars, with a lovely summer vibe .
Marisela Delgado
June 29, 2025 at 12:46 amHi, Laura! Such a beautiful card.
Mary Brown
June 29, 2025 at 5:05 amBeautiful colors!
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Carol Perry
June 29, 2025 at 7:34 amThanks for the Pinterest tip! Great card and the extra doodling. It definitely made the shells pop. Your humor cracks me up. I don’t have a furry friend on my desk but I can only image what I’d look like crawling under my desk just to fetch a glue top. Not pretty. lol. Have a great Sunday
Lynn Chan
June 29, 2025 at 8:06 amLove the textured shells! 🙂
Nancy K Rodeberg
June 29, 2025 at 8:43 amYour attention to the embossed details really makes this pop even more…not to mention your great choices of color! Beautiful summertime card!
Bridget N
June 29, 2025 at 9:22 amLove your colorful card! TFS 🙂
Lynn Stevens
June 29, 2025 at 9:40 amSuch FUN seashells and so colorful
Rosemary D
June 29, 2025 at 10:16 amLovely card! So colorful and fun.
Jenn Borjeson
June 29, 2025 at 10:32 amSuch a fun card – LOVE all the shells!!!
Leslie Longoria
June 29, 2025 at 12:32 pmThis card made me smile. Sold on this embossing folder/die set and love the colors and the comic markers did bring it together nicely. Enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.
Jeanne Rice
June 29, 2025 at 12:36 pmBright cheerful card. Love the colors.
Anna Given
June 29, 2025 at 2:23 pmLove the use of the colourful shells and the smile die
Mary-Anne V.
June 29, 2025 at 4:10 pmWonderful card filled with these fantastic shells.
Melissa SunshineHoneyBee
June 29, 2025 at 8:07 pmYour creation makes me smile.
Shannon Bettis
June 29, 2025 at 10:12 pmSuch a cute card! Love this product & this release! Your videos always make me smile❤️
Nandini Karmarkar
June 29, 2025 at 10:43 pmVery pretty card
Brenda K
June 29, 2025 at 11:17 pmFun, colorful card with all those sea shells! These are a great release!
Olivka
June 30, 2025 at 3:14 amLove the happy colors. Lovely card. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Ann H
June 30, 2025 at 7:07 amFun card!
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Jacqueline
June 30, 2025 at 8:35 amI love it! The embossing folder & dies I didn’t know I needed until this!
Donna Moran
June 30, 2025 at 8:47 amLove this bright, colorful card. The “Smile” is perfect!
Mel H
June 30, 2025 at 11:04 amGorgeous card. This release, especially Cathy’s items, is just awesome.
Donna Phelan
June 30, 2025 at 1:02 pmBeautiful card! Those seashells are sensational….truly!
Stephanie
June 30, 2025 at 2:09 pmProjects that use up scraps AND include sea shells? Count me in!!!
Stacey Kowbel
June 30, 2025 at 2:54 pmFantastic card! I love all the colours you used for your shells! It’s certainly going to make someone smile!
Alexandra Y
June 30, 2025 at 3:10 pmBeautiful!
Angie F
June 30, 2025 at 3:51 pmSuch fun!!
Tee Hall
June 30, 2025 at 4:23 pmYour card showcases the beautiful new seashells embossing folder & die set perfectly! Gorgeous card.
Lori
June 30, 2025 at 7:01 pmColorful shells are so pretty!
Jade
June 30, 2025 at 7:39 pmI love your shells. They remind me of summer and the beach.
Kristi F
July 1, 2025 at 1:24 amLove this! The shells look great!