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Laura Bassen

New Villainous Potion

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project featuring the gorgeous new distress color by Tim Holtz called Villainous Potion. Such a rich purple color that pairs perfectly with every other color and is also fantastic for the Halloween season.

SSS-XL Greetings 3

I trimmed panels of white cardstock to blend the Villainous Potion on one end and the rainbow on the other. For the sentiment I used the XL Greetings 3 set, embossing it in white onto vellum and adding a few raindrops for embellishment.

SSS-XL Greetings 3

I made a fun, little reel of my project over on Instagram HERE! Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more inspiration. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Waffle Flower October Blog Hop

Welcome to Waffle Flower’s October 2021 Release Day! I’m happy to be hopping with the folks from Waffle Flower to show you all the fun new stuff awaiting you on the Waffle Flower website! This month, we’re bringing you fun shaker card supplies along with new additions to our oversized word series!

Waffle Flower-Slim Shaker Circle Die, Oversized Happy

My first card features the Slim Shaker Circle Die Set. I used three sizes of circles to create three shaker windows. I used the Shaker Covers that fit each window and filled them with clay heart embellishments.

Waffle Flower-Slim Shaker Circle Die, Oversized Happy43

For both cards I used the Oversized Happy stamp & die set. On the card above I used white glitter cardstock and below I used holographic cardstock.

Waffle Flower-Shaker Circle Die, Oversized Happy

For this card I used the Shaker Circle Die to create my shaker window. I adhered strips of solid colored cardstock behind for a pop of stripes.

Waffle Flower-Shaker Circle Die, Oversized Happy

Giveaways:
For today’s hop, Waffle Flower is giving away $25 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners. You can leave a comment on this blog and along the hop by 11:59pm EDT on Monday October 18th, 2021 for your chances to win. Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the posts in this blog hop and will be announced on the Waffle Flower Blog on Friday 10/20/2021.
There are more giveaways to enter on Instagram including 1 winner to receive the entire release! Follow us at @waffleflowercrafts so you don’t miss out! 

Waffle Flower Blog
Cathy Zielske
JJ Bolton
Laura Bassen
Galina Filippenko
Dana Kirby
Rachel Arribas
Rebecca Keppel
Arjita Singh
Vicky Papaioannou
Channin Pelletier
Nichol Spohr
Jeanne Jachna

Globies Grid Cover

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a cute little shaker card featuring the Globies Grid Cover by Mama Elephant.

Mama Elephant-Globies Grid Cover, Holiday Word Banners, Lil Toy Machine

I fell in love with the Globies Grid Cover when I saw Rina’s gorgeous card. I loved how she filled the shaker with mini stars and little critters so I was inspired to try something similar.

Mama Elephant-Globies Grid Cover, Holiday Word Banners, Lil Toy Machine

I blended distress inks behind each globe for a subtle rainbow background. I used the adorable little critters from the Lil Toy Shop set to add to each globe along with mini iridescent star confetti.

Mama Elephant-Globies Grid Cover, Holiday Word Banners, Lil Toy Machine

For the sentiment I used the Holiday Word Banners. I love this soft, non-traditional holiday look for a change, but this could easily be adapted for a more traditional holiday look as well. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Let’s Get Crafty

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Honey Bee Stamps YouTube channel featuring the Let’s Get Crafty stamp & coordinating Honey Cuts.

Honey Bee Stamps-Let's Get Crafty

I stamped several pencils with Intense Black ink and colored them with Copics. I popped them onto a cream panel. For the sentiment I used the Crafty Stamp & Honey Cuts.

Honey Bee Stamps-Let's Get Crafty

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

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jane’s Doodles-Warm Hugs

Hi there! Today I’m joining Jane’s Doodles for a blog hop featuring the adorable, new Warm Hugs stamp set.

Jane's Doodles-Warm Hugs

I stamped the images with Intense Black ink and colored them with Copics. For the background I blended & flicked distress inks in warm, fall colors. I also flicked some white ink and embellished with clear sequins.

Jane's Doodles-Warm Hugs

GIVEAWAY!
Leave me a comment for your chance to win a Jane’s Doodles stamp set of your choice.
Winner will be announced on Monday on Jane’s Blog!
Jane’s Doodles is also offering a 25% off Sale (Friday-Sunday), no code needed!

Blog Hop Order:
Marion
Milka
Katerina
Claudia
Bobbi
Katja
Tinne
Janine
Amanda
Hanh
Laura
Yana
Jane’s Doodles blog

Peace on Earth Release Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Peace on Earth Blog Hop! You can check out the amazing new release HERE!

SSS-Holiday Sprigs, Joyous Christmas

Both of my projects feature the Holiday Sprigs Stamp, Die & Stencil Set. I absolutely love having a coordinating stencil to color in the images. For these sprigs I used Celery & Limelicious ink.

SSS-Holiday Sprigs, Joyous Christmas

For the sentiment on the card above I used the Joyous Christmas word die with vellum & Matte Gold. For embellishments I used Glacier Jewels.

SSS-Holiday Sprigs, CZ Merry & Bright

For this card I used the CZ Merry & Bright word die with Lipstick Red & White Glitter Cardstock. I embellished with a rainbow assortment of crystals. Below is a video showing how I created these holiday cards.

Make sure and follow along to see more amazing inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by!

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Nina-Marie Trapani
Caly Person
Laura Bassen
Nichol Spohr
Jennifer McGuire
Cathy Zielske
Debby Hughes
Yana Smakula
Lisa Addesa
Suzy Plantamura
Amy Rysavy
Sidnie Des Jardins
Heather Ruwe
Keisha Charles
Bibi Cameron
Barb Engler
Cheiron Brandon
Mindy Eggen

Sending Christmas Blessings

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this holiday themed project over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel featuring the Nativity Silhouette Die-namics.

My Favorite Things-Nativity Silhouette Die-namics, Iconic Christmas, A2 Circle STAX Die-namics

I used the A2 Circle STAX Die-namics to create a graphic frame to the nativity scene. For the sentiment I used the Iconic Christmas Stamp Set. You can check out the video HERE!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Peace on Earth Release

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects from the newest Peace on Earth release by Simon Says Stamp. You can check out the fun, new products HERE!

SSS-Vintage Christmas Station Wagon, CZ Merry Hot Foil Plate, Reverse From All of Us

My first card features the gorgeous CZ Merry Hot Foil Plate along with the Vintage Christmas Station Wagon die set. I added a coordinating sentiment using one of the Reverse From All of Us Sentiment Strips.

SSS-Vintage Christmas Station Wagon, CZ Merry Hot Foil Plate, Reverse From All of Us

My next card features the Laurel Leaves Background Plate. I die cut the cover plate onto cream cardstock and backed it with acetate to create a full card shaker filled with the new sequin mixes: Midnight Sparkle & Autumn Sky.

SSS-Large Rejoice, Laurel Leaves Background Plate

For the sentiment I used the Large Rejoice word die with Soft Navy and Matt Gold Cardstock.

SSS-Large Rejoice, Laurel Leaves Background Plate

I have a reveal video of the Peace on Earth release over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. You can see it HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Limited Edition STAMPtember® 2021 Kit

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project featuring products from the latest Limited Edition STAMPtember® 2021 Kit.

SSS-Birthday Bash, Party Candles Stencils

I used the Party Candles stencil set included in the kit with distress inks. I had to use a lot of postit tape to mask off each candle, but it was worth it for the rainbow colors.

SSS-Birthday Bash, Party Candles Stencils

For the sentiment I used the Birthday Bash stamp set with versafine onyx black ink. I popped up the blended panel onto a fog cardbase and added a few raindrops for embellishment.

SSS-Birthday Bash, Party Candles Stencils

Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more amazing inspiration using this fun, new kit! Thanks so much for stopping by!