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Laura Bassen

DieCember® Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their DieCember blog hop and I’m featuring the Mountain Horizon die along with the CZ Just Sayin’ die.

SSS-Mountain Horizon, CZ Just Sayin'

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 December 10th.

Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Nina-Marie Trapani
Laura Bassen
Suzy Plantamura
Nichol Spohr
Mindy Eggen
Sandi MacIver
Keisha Charles
Melissa Phillips
Emma Williams
Lorraine Aquilina
Rachel Alvarado
Barb Engler
Dana Joy
Carol Hintermeier
Trina Pham

DieCember® is Here!

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of project from the brand new DieCember® Release with Simon Says Stamp.

My first project features several new products. Starting with the background I used the Dazzle Snowflakes Embossing Folder with one of the Rainforest cardstock panels from the new Card Fronts Set 2. For the greenery I used the Pointy Pine Sprigs along with the Splendid Snowflakes, Sweet Songbird and CZ Sending Warm Hugs.

SSS-CZ Sending Warm Hugs, Pointy Pine Sprigs, Sweet Songbird, Splendid Snowflakes

This next card features the Love Celebration Plate along with the Bouncy Happy Birthday for the sentiment.

SSS-Bouncy Happy Birthday, Love Celebration Plate

You can check out the walk-through of the new DieCember® collection HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Snowflake Rosette

Hi there! Just popping in to share this fun, new Snowflake Rosette die set that is, for a limited time, FREE with any purchase of Tim Holtz branded products of $30 or more at Simon Says Stamp.

Sizzix Snowflake Rosette, CZ Little Banner Basics

I made a quick, little reel to show how I created this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Nativity Window Card

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a fun, see-through, window card featuring The Nativity die along with the A2 Arches dies by Simon Says Stamp. For the sentiment I used the CZ Holiday Duo die set.

SSS-The Nativity, A2 Arches, CZ Holiday Duo

Here is a quick, little reel to show how I created this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

The Greetery-Christmas Gallerie Collection

Hi there! Today I’m joining The Greetery to help introduce the gorgeous, new Christmas Gallerie Collection.

First up is a set of cute tags using the new Little Linked Labels stamp set, embossing folder & coordinating die.
I love that you can dry emboss or heat emboss in gold, white or simply stamp with black or tone on tone ink onto solid colored cardstock for many different looks.

The Greetery-Little Linked Labels

Here is a video showing how I created these tags & labels.

Next up is the Large Linked Labels stamp set, embossing folder & die. These have the same idea as the ones above but a larger size which is perfect for labeling handmade gifts, but also packages, envelopes and more. You can also see that I added a few bows in the photo using the new Regency Bow No. 2 die set.

The Greetery-Linked Labels

This next card uses several new sets mixed with previously released. For the background I layered one of the new Capsule Filigree Borders onto one of the Capsule Basics die cuts. Behind the Capsule Filigree die cut is a green panel that was embossed using the Shortbread Shapes: Snowflakes Embossing Folder. The bloom die cut is featuring the new Bigger Holiday Botanicals: Amaryllis die set. I used the new Regency Bow No. 2 die set for the bow. For the sentiment I used the Rosemal Reflections stamp and die set.

The Greetery-Capsule Filigree Borders

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

This next card mixes old and new as well. For the background I used Diamond Ribbons Die. I used the Capsule Basics Dies for the two oval panels and stamped the greenery using the new Capsule Collection Holiday Borders Stamp Set. For the bloom I used the new Bigger Holiday Botanicals: Poinsettia die set. I used the Capsule Quick Tags for the sentiment and the Hang it Up die for the matte gold hanger on top.

The Greetery-Bigger Holiday Botanicals-Poinsettia

This last card features the Shortbread Shapes: Snowflake Embossing Folder & Die. The detail on this embossing folder is incredible. I added a bow using the new Regency Bow No. 2 die and for the sentiment I used the Scripted Holiday Sentiments Stamp & Die Set.

The Greetery-Shortbread Shapes-Snowflake

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

GIVEAWAY!
The Greetery is giving away two $50 gift cards.
Leave comments along the hop for your chance to win.

Comment deadline is Friday, 11/21 at 6:00am EST.
Winners will be announced on The Greetery blog by 9:30am on Friday 11/21.
(shortly before the new products go live)

Blog Hop
Caly Person 
Dana Kirby
Kelly Lunceford
Laura Bassen⬅︎you are here!
Laurie Willison
Melissa Phillips
Wanda Guess
The Greetery

Gift Giving Kit

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project using the fun, new Limited Edition Gift Giving Kit by Simon Says Stamp. My project features the All Wrapped Up Embossing Folder & coordinating All Wrapped Up Die. For the sentiment I used the Wrapped with Love stamp set and die cut it using one of the Basic Shapes Circled dies.

SSS-All Wrapped Up, Wrapped in Love

You can check out the video & walk-through of this fun, new kit HERE! You can also find more inspiration using this kit over on the Simon Says Stamp blog.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

November Release with Concord & 9th

Hi there! Today I’m sharing several cards featuring the new November release with Concord & 9th.
There are videos for each of these cards with much more detail over on the Concord & 9th YouTube channel.
I walked through each amazing bundle in detail. There are so many fun options to add stitching detail to your projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

And Everything Nice Release Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their And Everything Nice release blog hop. My project features the CZ Tree Plate along with the CZ Holiday Trio 1 dies. I added a sub sentiment using one of the CZ Reverse Typed Christmas sentiment strips.

SSS-CZ Tree Plate, CZ Holiday Trio 1

Here is a video showing how I created this project.

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 the 12th of November.

Simon Says Stamp Blog  
Nina-Marie Trapani
Cathy Zielske
Heather Hoffman
Jennifer McGuire
Laura Bassen
Barbara Tarayao
Mindy Eggen
Miriam Prantner
Heather Ruwe
Bibi Cameron
Yana Smakula
Jean Doeringsfeld
Betsy Green
Maura Hibbitts
Amanda Fitterer