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Laura Bassen

So Grateful for You

July 31, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing another project using some of the fun new products from the Friendly Frolic release by Simon Says Stamp.SSS-Leafy Frame & Uplifting SentimentsTo begin I blended distress inks onto bristol paper. Then I took a few of the Pinkfresh Studio Liquid Watercolors and flicked Key Lime over the Twisted Citron, Aquamarine over the Mermaid Lagoon and Sapphire over the Blueprint Sketch. I love how this turned out. I die cut these ink blended panels using the Leafy Frame die, creating two leafy frames to layer.
SSS-Leafy Frame & Uplifting SentimentsFor the sentiment I used the Uplifting Sentiments. Then I flicked Licorice watercolor over the white card base. I adhered the green leafy frame panel flat onto the card base and popped up the blue leafy framed panel with foam tape for dimension. To finish it off I added a few sequins in like colors using the Chameleon & Pool Party sequin mixes.
SSS-Leafy Frame & Uplifting SentimentsThat’s all for today! Thanks so much for stopping by!


Friendly Frolic Release Blog Hop

July 28, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for day 2 of their Friendly Frolic release blog hop. You can check out the awesome new release HERE!
SSS-Picture Book Dinos & Yes You CanMy card featured the adorable new Picture Book Dino, Brontosaurus & Stegosaurus dies. For the background I embossed the new Diamond Pattern Background stamp and blended Distress Oxides in Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon & Blueprint Sketch.
SSS-Picture Book Dinos & Yes You CanHere’s a video to show you how I created this card.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Yana Smakula
Debby Hughes
Yoonsun Hur
Amy Rysavy
Jean Manis
Heather Ruwe
Vicky Papaioannou
Lisa Addesa
Lea Lawson
Cheiron Brandon
Mindy Baxter
Marge Yoon


School Bus Messages

July 25, 2018

Hi there! Have you seen the AWESOME new Friendly Frolic release by Simon Says Stamp? It’s so fun and I couldn’t wait to make a school bus shape card using the School Bus Messages set.SSS-School Bus MessagesTo begin I stamped the school bus image from School Bus Messages with Gina K’s Amalgam ink, which is amazing! Then I colored the bus with copics. I die cut the bus using the coordinating School Bus Messages die. I die cut another bus outline to adhere to the back to create the shape card.
SSS-School Bus MessagesI added a couple of cutie patootie critters to the bus using the Picture Book Monkey & Chihuahua dies. I gave the monkey a bow tie using the Cuddly Critters Accessories die set. I also added glossy accents to the bus lights.
SSS-School Bus MessagesHere’s a video to show you how I created this little shape card.


There’s more cuteness where this came from. Check out the Friendly Frolic release HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pom Pom Heaven!

July 23, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of fun projects using the awesome Birthday Bash Kit by Queen & Co. I fell head over heels in love with this kit as soon as I saw the pom poms!!! So many pom poms in three different sizes and in rainbow colors, too!Queen & Co.-Birthday Bash KitSo I’ve created two clean and simple birthday cards using the kit.
Queen & Co.-Birthday Bash KitFor this first card I die cut an oval frame using one of the Stitched Oval dies and then stamped a sentiment from the stamp set included in the Birthday Bash Kit. Then using glossy accents, I adhered mini pom poms around the oval frame. So simple, yet perfect as can possibly be!
Queen & Co.-Birthday Bash KitThis next card was inspired by one I saw on the inspiration sheet that was included in the kit.
Queen & Co.-Birthday Bash KitI die cut the ice cream cone using one of the dies that is included in the kit and then adhered the pom poms to create a three scoop ice cream cone WITH a cherry on top! Seriously, I can’t even with these pom poms!
Queen & Co.-Birthday Bash KitHere’s a video to show you how I created these cards.


Hope you enjoyed! Thanks so much for stopping by!


Purple Onion Designs-Anniversary Sale

July 18, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of project for the Purple Onion Designs Anniversary sale.
Purple Onion DesigsnMy first card features several adorable critters: Bella, April, Dotty & Pecan. These adorable images always steal my heart.Purple Onion Designs-Bella, April, Dotty & PecanI colored all the images with Copics, fussy cut them and popped them up onto the ink blended backgrounds. I used Tumbled Glass, Old Paper & Crushed Olive Oxide inks on the background and also die cut a few hills using the Landscape Trio dies. Then I die cut the entire panel using the scalloped rectangle from All Prettied Up.
Purple Onion Designs-Bella, April, Dotty & PecanThis next card features these sweet little fairies: Goldie & Flint. Both cards feature sentiments from the Essential Thoughts Sentiments Set.
Purple Onion Designs-Goldie & FlintI blended more oxide inks on the background using Tumbled Glass, Blueprint Sketch & Wilted Violet followed by flicks of water. Then I die cut a circle frame using one of the Nested Circle Dies. I added a few Crystal Reflection sequins to finish it off.
Purple Onion Designs-Goldie & FlintThere’s many more adorable images to see over at the Purple Onion Designs shop and they are 25% off for just a few more days! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mandy’s Flowers-August Card Kit

July 13, 2018

Hi there! The August Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp just released and it is gorgeous! I have a project to share featuring the beautiful Mandy’s Flowers stamp set included in the kit.SSS-August 2018 Card KitFor the background I used a piece of Bo Bunny Early Bird pattern paper, included in the kit.
SSS-August 2018 Card KitI stamped the circle floral frame image from Mandy’s Flowers and colored it with Copics. I used circle dies to create a window opening into the pattern paper as well as die cutting the circle part of the floral frame image. I stamped the flowers again and fussy cut them to piece onto the frame. The sentiment is also from Mandy’s Flowers.
SSS-August 2018 Card KitTo finish it off I added a few drops using the Bubble Gum Blush Nuvo Crystal Drops included in the kit. Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more info on this beautiful new kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!


Pinkfresh Studio July Release Blog Hop

July 9, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Pinkfresh Studio for their July release blog hop. You can check out the awesome, new July release HERE!
PInkfresh Studio-Home for the Holidays & A Day in the CityI’ve created two projects featuring the Cityscape die. This die coordinates perfect with both A Day in the City & Home for the Holidays stamp set.
PInkfresh Studio-A Day in the CityFor my first card I embossed several of the images from A Day in the City in white onto aqua cardstock. I stamped the buildings onto white cardrstock, colored them with copics and paper pieced them onto the aqua panel.
PInkfresh Studio-A Day in the CityThis next card features the Home for the Holidays stamp set.
PInkfresh Studio-Home for the HolidaysI turned this card into a shaker and colored the images with copics.PInkfresh Studio-Home for the HolidaysHere’s a video to show you how I created these cards.

GIVEAWAYS:

Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the entire July release to one lucky commenter.

You can also leave me a comment for your chance to win a $25 giftcard. 

Winners will be posted on Sunday, July 15th on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE. Please check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks. 

Here is the blog hop order:
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Hey You Surprise!

July 6, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring a few new sets from the Good Vibes release.SSS-Everett Solid Letters & Perforated FlapsFor the background I embossed the Center Cut Geometric Background stamp, and for the sentiment I used the Everett Solid Letter dies along with Vacation Time. I used one of Perforated Flap dies to hide a gift card to the front of the card. Check out the full project and video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!