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Laura Bassen

Spook Up Some Fun-Halloween Card Kit

September 17, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using the latest Limited Edition Halloween 2019 Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Limited Edition Halloween 2019 Card Kit

One of my favorite things in the kit was the Tim Holtz Creepy Eyes! They are just so fun! For this card I used some of the Happy Halloween pattern paper included in the kit.

SSS-Limited Edition Halloween 2019 Card Kit

I embossed a sentiment from the Spook Up Some Fun stamp set onto Burnt Orange cardstock. To frame the sentiment panel I blended Fired Brick distress ink onto Burnt Orange cardstock to make it a shade darker.

SSS-Limited Edition Halloween 2019 Card Kit

For this next card I used more Happy Halloween pattern paper along with some of the Happy Halloween Ephemera included in the kit.

SSS-Limited Edition Halloween 2019 Card Kit

I threaded one of the Tim Holtz Halloween Typed Tokens onto Black Jute for accent. I love this “Be my Boo” sentiment:)

SSS-Limited Edition Halloween 2019 Card Kit

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for a fun walk through reveal video along with more inspiration using this Limited Edition Halloween Card Kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant 7th Anniversary Stampede Day 2

September 16, 2019

Welcome to a very special Mama Elephant Design Team blog hop! We are celebrating 7 years this month with a fantastic new holiday release along with our amazing friends!

 Here is the promotional flyer for this year’s celebration. We’ve added an extra freebie tier this time around!

You can shop the newest release which is LIVE in our store now!

www.mamaelephant.com
Mama Elephant-Snow Angels, Written in the Snow

My project features the Snow Angels stamp set along with the coordinating dies. I colored the images with Copics. For the background I masked off the edges with painters tape to make a clean frame. Then I blended distress inks in Cracked Pistachio & Mermaid Lagoon. I also flicked on Mermaid Lagoon and white ink for a snowy look. I stamped the large “believe” from Written in the Snow with Ocean ink and added a few sequins for embellishment.

Mama Elephant-Snow Angels, Written in the Snow



That’s not all! To celebrate this special Anniversary release, Mama Elephant is giving away ten $25 gift certificates to our store!!! That is 10 winners!!! Winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the 3 day Stampede. You have up to 4 chances to qualify to win!

 » 1. Leave a comment on this blog post «
» 2. Like/share us on Facebook: facebook.com/mamaelephant «
» 3. Follow/tweet us on Twitter: twitter.com/heymamaelephant «
» 4. Follow/leave a comment for us on Instagram: instagram.com/mamaelephant «
(Each action qualifies for one entry, max 4 entries per stampeder please!)
Here are the designers for today. Please make sure to visit each of them and leave some kind words and comments!
Amy Yang » www.sharingnewlove.blogspot.com
Mette Witus » www.mettewitus.home.blog
Elaine Wakeling » www.pinkpeppermintcards.blogspot.com
Laura Bassen » www.laurafadora.com
Francine Vuillème » www.1001cartes.ch
Laura Volpes » www.abitofmycrafts.blogspot.com
Krstina Werner » www.kwernerdesign.com/blog
Mama Elephant » www.mamaelephantblog.com

Thank you and Happy Stampeding!

Mama Elephant STAMPtember® Collaboration-Snow Kittens

September 16, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project using the latest STAMPtember® Collaboration with Mama Elephant called Snow Kittens.

How cute are these stacked kitties? For the background I used the Hillside Cover die and blended distress inks as well as flicking some inks & white ink for a snowy, hilly look.

Mama Elephant STAMPtember® Collaboration-Snow Kittens

I colored the images with Copies and embossed the sentiment in white onto Tropic Teal cardstock. I stamped a few snowflakes with Fresh Mint ink and for embellishment I added a few Lucky Shamrock sequins.

Mama Elephant STAMPtember® Collaboration-Snow Kittens

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more inspiration using this adorable new STAMPtember® Collaboration. Thanks so much for stopping by!

The Stamping Village Holiday Fest

September 13, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m honored to share these projects over on the Pinkfresh Studio YouTube channel for a very special video hop! 12 companies that make up The Stamping Village have created this collaborative Holiday Seals stamp set and 100% of the net profits go to The Dreaming Zebra Foundation.

The Stamping Village-Holiday Seals

You can check out the video HERE & make sure to stop by each video on the hop for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate from each company! Thanks so much for stopping by!

STAMPtember® Collaboration with PinkFresh Studio

September 10, 2019

Hi there! Popping in with another STAMPtember® Collaboration with PinkFresh Studio called Partial Cut Floral Frames.

PinkFresh Studio-STAMPtember® Collaboration-Partial Cut Floral Frames

I used the Color Block die to created all the triangular panels and then stamped each one with the large floral image in the Partial Cut Floral Frames stamp set. I used coordinating inks by Altenew for each panel.

PinkFresh Studio-STAMPtember® Collaboration-Partial Cut Floral Frames

For the sentiment I used one of the Basic Label Frames by Pinkfresh Studio and added a few sequins for embellishment.

PinkFresh Studio-STAMPtember® Collaboration-Partial Cut Floral Frames

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more gorgeous inspiration using the STAMPtember® Collaboration with PinkFresh Studio! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Lawn Fawn STAMPtember® Collaboration-Snow Bunnies

September 6, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a fun little project using the latest STAMPtember® Collaboration with Lawn Fawn called Snow Bunnies.

Lawn Fawn STAMPtember® 2019 Collaboration-Snow Bunnies

I used the Center Picture Window Card dies to make this little interactive card. For the sentiment banner on the front of the card I used one of the dies from the Double Slider Surprise die set.

Lawn Fawn STAMPtember® 2019 Collaboration-Snow Bunnies

I stamped all the images from Snow Bunnies with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them with Copies. I also added some drops of snow using the White Blizzard Nuvo drops.

Lawn Fawn STAMPtember® 2019 Collaboration-Snow Bunnies

For the snowy hills on the front & sides of the card I used the Shadow Box Card dies.

Lawn Fawn STAMPtember® 2019 Collaboration-Snow Bunnies

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more inspiration using this adorable Snow Bunnies STAMPtember® Collaboration set. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Color Crush Blog Hop

September 5, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join The Stamp Market for their Color Crush Blog Hop. We are featuring their gorgeous new ink pads and coordinating cardstock colors. You can check out the new Color Crush products HERE!

The Stamp Market-Color Crush Release

I’ve created a couple of projects using the new inks & cardstocks. These new colors are to die for! I love every single one. I stamped out all of the new inks to make a swatch chart. When they dry, they are as smooth as a baby’s bottom:)

The Stamp Market-Color Crush Release

My first card uses a bunch of stamped balloons from the Time to Celebrate stamp & die set.

The Stamp Market-Color Crush Release

For the background I stamped the Perfect Polka Dots with Sea Glass ink. I added the “yay” sentiment on the balloon using the Balloon Builder stamp set.

The Stamp Market-Color Crush Release

For this next card I used the Color Block die with several of the new cardstock colors.

The Stamp Market-Color Crush Release

For the sentiment I used the Big Hi die.

The Stamp Market-Color Crush Release

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

Check out these talented artists to see more amazing inspiration using the new Color Crush products:
Thurstonpost
Carissa Wiley
Carly Tee Miner
Laura Fadora
Scattered Confetti
Wanda
Caly Person
Steffi Ried
Nichol Spohr
The Stamp Market

Colorado Craft Company STAMPtember® Collaboration-Lovely Legs

September 3, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project using the VERY 1st EXCLUSIVE STAMPtember® Collaboration with the Colorado Craft Company called Lovely Legs!

Colorado Craft Company STAMPtember® Collaboration-Lovely Legs

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with Copics.

Colorado Craft Company STAMPtember® Collaboration-Lovely Legs

I stamped the sentiment onto a Fog panel and popped it up on top to frame the image. I also popped another Fog strip on bottom. Using the Diagonal Stripes background stamp I added a pop of pattern to the bottom of the card.

Colorado Craft Company STAMPtember® Collaboration-Lovely Legs

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more inspiration using this fun, new collaboration stamp set. Thanks so much for stopping by!

STAMPtember® Blog Party

September 2, 2019

Hi there & happy STAMPtember®! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for a special STAMPtember® Blog Party! You can check out the amazing new release HERE!

SSS-Floral Bundle & Friend

I’ve created a couple of projects featuring the Floral Bundle die along with the Friend die.

SSS-Floral Bundle & Friend

For this first card I created a colorful background by adhering strips of solid colored cardstock onto a panel. This really makes the white Floral Bundle die cut pop. I feel like I’ve done this same look every week, but you know what they say? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

SSS-Floral Bundle & Friend

For this next card I went ultra simple. I simply die cut the Floral Bundle die onto a kraft card base.

SSS-Floral Bundle & Friend

For the sentiment I used the Friend die cut again, but this time without the shadow outline behind. I added a few enamel dots for a bit of color.

SSS-Floral Bundle & Friend

Make sure and check out the STAMPtember® Party over on the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more amazing projects created using the new release. Thanks so much for stopping by!