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Laura Bassen

Dahlia Stem

Hi there! Today I have a super simple project to share featuring the Dahlia Stem die by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Dahlia Stem

I trimmed strips of solid colored cardstock and adhered them to a panel to create this colorful background.

SSS-Dahlia Stem

I adhered four Dahlia Stem die cuts together with spray adhesive for dimension and embossed a sentiment from CZ Simple Sentiments No. 1.

SSS-Dahlia Stem

These clean and colorful cards are always my favorites! Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Mama Elephant-The Birthday Bash Wiper Surprise

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this fun, interactive card over on the Mama Elephant blog featuring The Birthday Bash stamp set.

Mama Elephant-The Birthday Bash, Wiper Surprise

To begin I stamped the image from The Birthday Bash as well as Little Chickie Agenda onto bristol paper with Versafine Onyx Black ink. I colored the images using Zig Clean Color Markers.

Mama Elephant-The Birthday Bash, Wiper Surprise

Using the Wiper Surprise-Creative Cuts I created this interactive card. For the background I stamped some smaller confetti images from Party Animals using Mama Elephant pigment inks.

Mama Elephant-The Birthday Bash, Wiper Surprise

For the sentiment I used the Birthday Messages stamp set along with one of the Sentiment Strips-Creative Cuts. I embossed the sentiment in white onto Island Blue cardstock.

Mama Elephant-The Birthday Bash, Wiper Surprise

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

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Thanks so much for joining me, and have a wonderful day!

Yoga Girlfriends

Happy Friday! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog as part of their new “Funny Friday” series. I’m featuring the Yoga Girlfriends stamp set by Art Impressions.

Art Impressions-Yoga Girlfriends

Head over to the Simon Says Stamp blog to see the video of how I created this card. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!

Mama Elephant-Cupcake Wishes

Hello again! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the Cupcake Wishes set.

Mama Elephant-Cupcake Wishes

I used some Lawn Fawn pattern paper for the background panel and added a sweet bow using the Stitched Gift Tags-Creative Cuts.

Mama Elephant-Cupcake Wishes

I stamped the images from Cupcake Wishes with Memento Tuxedo ink and colored them with Copics.

Mama Elephant-Cupcake Wishes

Check out the Mama Elephant blog to see more inspiration using the adorable Cupcake Wishes set. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Limited Edition Easter 2019 Card Kit

Hi there! Hippity hoppin’ in to share the latest Limited Edition Eggstra Sweet Easter 2019 card kit by Simon Says Stamp!

SSS-Nested Eggs, Eggstra Sweet Easter

For my first card I went to town with the Nested Egg dies. I layered the negative eggs using solid colored cardstock. This card really has fantastic dimension, but it is thick. I’m not gonna lie. I had to try it though. I just wanted to see what it would look like. I love how it looks, but this would have to be a hand delivered card I think. For the sentiment I used the Eggstra Sweet Easter stamp set.

SSS-Nested Eggs, Eggstra Sweet Easter

This next card uses the Jelly Bean background cling stamp. I used Fresh Mint ink onto Sea Glass cardstock. Then I stamped the image from Esggstra Sweet Easter and colored it with Copics.

SSS-Nested Eggs, Eggstra Sweet Easter

I fussy cut the image out and popped it up with foam tape onto the jelly bean background. The sentiment is also from Eggstra Sweet Easter, and the sequins are Lucky Shamrock.

SSS-Eggstra Sweet Easter

I couldn’t resist and Easter Egg shape card using the Nested Egg dies. I also used some of the Echo Park pattern paper included in the kit along with one of the Darice Mini Carrots. The sentiment is from Eggstra Sweet Easter.

SSS-Nested Eggs, Eggstra Sweet Easter

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more inspiration using this fun new Limited Edition Easter 2019 Card Kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-Wish Upon a Star

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the adorable Wish Upon a Star set.

Mama Elephant-Wish Upon A Star

To begin I blended Tumbled Glass onto a panel and then used the Starburst Cover-Creative Cut to create the stars. I stamped the images from Wish Upon a Star with Memento ink and colored them with Copics.

Mama Elephant-Wish Upon A Star

For the sentiment I used Everyday Greetings and finished it off with a little bit of black and white baker’s twine tied to the side.

Mama Elephant-Wish Upon A Star

Check out the Mama Elephant blog to see more inspiration using the Wish Upon a Star set. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-Birthday Messages

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the Birthday Messages set.

Mama Elephant-Sweet Feline, Birthday Messages

I used the Sweet Feline-Creative Cuts to make the adorable kitty tag holder and the Bookmark It-Creative Cuts for the tag. I used some Lawn Fawn Really Rainbow & Really Rainbow Scallops pattern papers and added rosy cheeks to the kitty with Spun Sugar and a detail blending tool.

Mama Elephant-Sweet Feline, Birthday Messages

For the background I used some polka dotted vellum and added an embossed sentiment from Birthday Messages.

Mama Elephant-Sweet Feline, Birthday Messages

Check out more inspiration using the Birthday Messages set over on the Mama Elephant blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-The Birthday Bash

Hi there! Today I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting The Birthday Bash stamp set and coordinating creative cuts.

Mama Elephant-The Birthday Bash

To begin I blended Tutti Frutti & Orangeade pigment ink onto the background. I stamped the image from The Birthday Bash with Memento ink and colored with Copics.

Mama Elephant-The Birthday Bash

For the sentiment I used Celebration Balloons with a coordinating embossed sentiment from Birthday Messages. I also added some black and white striped pattern paper to the bottom of the card by My Favorite Things.

Mama Elephant-The Birthday Bash

Check out the Mama Elephant blog to see more inspiration using The Birthday Bash set. Thanks so much for stopping by!