Laura Bassen

Limited Edition Easter Card Kit

March 3, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project featuring the new Limited Edition Easter Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp. My project uses the Pinwheel Stencil along with the Distress Oxide cubes included in the kit.

SSS-Pinwheels stencils, Bouncy Happy Easter

Using the Delicate Lattice stencil in the kit, I embossed the panel of Ivory cardstock and tied a ribbon using the Robin’s Egg ribbon included. For the sentiment I used the Bouncy Happy Easter die that was blended with the same Distress Oxide cube colors as the Pinwheel panel.

I have a video showing how I created this project
as well as a walk-through of the Limited Edition Easter Card Kit HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Beautiful Moments Release Blog Hop

February 28, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Beautiful Moments blog hop. My project is featuring the Basket Bunny, Retro Daisies stencil and CZ Good Greetings 1.

SSS-Basket Bunny, Retro Daisies, CZ Good Greetings 1

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Leave me a comment for your chance to win!
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, March 4th.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Heather Hoffman
Suzy Plantamura
Cathy Zielske
Jennifer McGuire
Laura Bassen⬅you are here!
Amy Rysavy
Mindy Eggen
Miriam Prantner
Alberto Gava
Kath Stewart
Betsy Green
Mary Reiner
Nicki Baxley
Savannah O’Gwynn

Country Basket Bouquet

February 27, 2026

Hi there! Popping in to share a project using the Country Basket Bouquet die set that just came out in the Beautiful Moments release with Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Country Basket Bouquet, CZ Good Greetings 1

For the sentiment I used the CZ Good Greetings 1 stamp set. I manipulated the sentiment to follow the arch along the basket handle using my Mini MISTI. I also added a few tiny gem stickers in the centers of the tiny yellow blooms.

Check out the Beautiful Moments Collection HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Beautiful Moments Release

February 25, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using some of the new Beautiful Moments release by Simon Says Stamp.

My first card uses the Heart Cookies Embossing Folder & Cutting Dies. For the sentiment I used the CZ With Love Die with vellum and matte gold cardstock.

This next card features the Whirl Butterflies Die Set. I die cut the butterflies out of white cardstock and blended color using Pawsitively Saturated Inks.

For the sentiment I used the He is Risen Die with white and mint cardstock. I also added a few Peach Bellini embellishments.

You can check out the Beautiful Moments Collection Reveal HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Watercolor Bouquet

February 23, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Watercolor Bouquet Card Kit. I also used the Basic Brushstroke Greetings for the sentiment.

You can check out the video of this card HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Lots of Hearts

February 19, 2026

Hi there! Yesterday I shared this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Lots of Hearts set. I added a sentiment using the CZ Little Banners die set.

You can check out the video of this project HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pretty Pink Posh-February Release

February 10, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of cards featuring the Pretty Pink Posh February Release. My first card features the Decorative Easter Egg Die, which I die cut out of Buttercream cardstock. For the sentiment I used the Large Easter Shadow Die with Matte Gold cardstock. I embossed one of the Easter Banner Greetings in gold onto a vellum banner using the Banner Greetings 3 Dies. The background cardstock is Nectar and Sorbet along with a few Dew Drops for embellishment. I love this clean and simple look for an Easter card.

Pretty Pink Posh-Decorative Easter Egg, Large Easter Shadow, Easter Banner Greetings

This next card was part of a video hop celebrating the February release. My card is using the adorable Chick Shaker Die.

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Heart Suite

February 5, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Heart Suite set.

You can check out the video of this card HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Fun Circle Patterns

January 30, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a card creating a fun, circle pattern using the Basic Circle Shapes dies by Simon Says Stamp. For the sentiment I used the CZ Basic Trio Dies. I also added some enamel dots and dew drops for embellishment.