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Laura Bassen

Spellbinders-Special Delivery & Open House

July 31, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using some of the new holiday products from Spellbinders. My first card featured the adorable Special Delivery Etched Dies from the Tis the Season Collection.

Spellbinders-Special Delivery Etched Dies from the Tis the Season Collection

On the background I used the String Lights Hot Foil Plate onto Ivory cardstock and the created some aqua hills using the Color Block Scenic Scape Etched Dies. The sentiment is from the the Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips Glimmer Hot Foil & Die Set.

Spellbinders-Special Delivery Etched Dies from the Tis the Season Collection

My second card features the Open House Door Base Etched Dies from the Open House Collection.

Spellbinders-Open House Door Base Etched Dies from the Open House Collection, Open House Topiary

I added the String Lights again to the background and the topiaries are from the Open House Topiary Etched Dies. The sentiment is again from the Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips Glimmer Hot Foil & Die Set.

Spellbinders-Open House Door Base Etched Dies from the Open House Collection, Open House Topiary

Such fun, classic holiday cards stepped up with gold foil. I had so much fun creating these! Make sure and check out the other new released products over at Spellbinders. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Geometric Builders Hearts

July 30, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project featuring the Geometric Builders Hearts die set.

SSS-Geometric Builders Hearts

I used several scraps of solid colored cardstock. I designed this die set several months ago and I’m giddy with how fun and easy they are to put together. These little dies are perfect to use with a mini die cutting machine, too. I use the Altenew Mini Blossom and love it.

SSS-Geometric Builders HeartsB6962

For the sentiment I used the Thinking of You Sentiment Strips. I used one the Sentiment Label Dies to cut out the sentiment strips and pop it up on to the Ivory panel.

SSS-Geometric Builders Hearts

These dies were part of the Make Magic Release with Simon Says Stamp. You can check out the fun, new products HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jane’s Doodles-What the Fig

July 29, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m joining Jane’s Doodles for a new release hop featuring the gorgeous What the Fig stamp set.

Jane's Doodles-What the Fig

I stamped several of the images from What the Fig using Intense Black ink and masking paper to layer the images without having to fussy cut.

Jane's Doodles-What the Fig

I colored the images with Copics. I added some subtle dots to the figs using the colorless blender marker. I embossed the sentiment in white, popped the panel onto a vintage cream base and added a few raindrops, sequins & moonstones for embellshments.

Jane's Doodles-What the Fig

GIVEAWAY!
Leave me a comment for your chance to win one stamp set of your choice from Jane’s Doodles!

Jane’s Doodles is also having a 30% sale from Thursday July 29th – Friday July 30th.

Blog Hop
Ekaterina
Milka
Marion
Bobbi
Katja
Tinne (new member)
Michelle (guest)
Laura (guest)
JD blog

5 Ways in 5 Days-Ink Blending

July 26, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m excited to be a part of the 5 Ways in 5 Days Free Summer Series with Simon Says Stamp. I’m kicking off Day 1 with Ink Blending.

SSS-Circle Masks, CZ Swoopy Thank You

I’m featuring the gorgeous new exclusive Simon Says Stamp Ink Blender Brushes. They come in two sizes, have little protective caps on them with rainbow colored handles and an adorable paw print logo design.

You can check out the video showing everything HERE! Make sure and stop by the Simon Says Stamp blog each day this week for more fantastic summer inspiration!

Pinkfresh Studio July Stamp, Die, Stencil, and Hot Foil Release

July 26, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m joining Pinkfresh Studio for their July Release. There are so many gorgeous, new products in this release. My first card features the new Happy Blooms Stamp Set, Stencil Set & Coordinating Die.

Pinkfresh Studio-Happy Blooms, Perfect Sentiments

I stamped the blooms with Misty Coast and then blended in the color using the Happy Blooms Stencils. For the sentiment I used the Perfects Sentiments Hot Foil Plate along with the coordinating dies. For embellishment I used the Gold Metallic Pearls.

Pinkfresh Studio-Happy Blooms, Perfect Sentiments

This next card features the Sweet Friend Floral Hot Foil Plate along with the Coordinating Stencils & Dies.

Pinkfresh Studio-Sweet Friend Floral, Slimline Heart Builder, Perfect Sentiments

For the background I used the new Slimline Heart Builder Stencil Set. I foiled the Sweet Friend Blooms in gold and used the stencils to add the color. I used another sentiment from the Perfect Sentiments hot foil & die set and added more Gold Metallic Pearls for embellishment.

Pinkfresh Studio-Sweet Friend Floral, Slimline Heart Builder, Perfect Sentiments

Here’s a video to show you how I created these cards.

GIVEAWAYS:

Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.

They will also be giving away a total of TEN $25  gift cards along the hop. As per usual with blog hops – the winners will be picked from the comments.

Winners will be posted on August 3 , 2021 on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE. Please check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Make Magic Release Blog Hop

July 24, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for Day 2 of their Make Magic Release Blog Hop. You can check out the amazing new release HERE!

SSS-Sexy Hexies, Reverse Sunshine and Rainbows Sentiment Strips

My project features the Sexy Hexies die set. These geometric little hexies make my heart go pitter patter! This is a great set to use those scraps of solid colored cardstock. For the sentiment I used one of the Reverse Sunshine and Rainbows Sentiment Strips.

SSS-Sexy Hexies, Reverse Sunshine and Rainbows Sentiment Strips

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

GIVEAWAWY!
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 28thth of July.

HOP ORDER:

Simon Says Stamp Blog   
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes
Bibi Cameron
Keisha Charles
Emma Williams
Vicky Papaioannou
Yoonsun Hur
Mindy Eggen
Barb Engler
Norine Borys
Sandi MacIver
Tina Smith
Adelle Emery

Make Magic Release

July 21, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using the amazing new Make Magic Release by Simon Says Stamp. You can check out the new products HERE!

SSS-Build a Xylophone, Rainy Days, Sunburst die

My first card features the Build a Xylophone die set. This die set made me smile so big because I had a play xylophone just like this when I was a child. I loved it so much with the rainbow colors.

SSS-Build a Xylophone

I used solid colored cardstock along with some metallic silver cardstock for the metal looking parts, and for the sentiment I used the Xylophone stamp set.

SSS-Build a Xylophone

My second card uses the Sunburst die for the background with Ivory cardstock.

SSS-Rainy Days, Sunburst die

I used the adorable Rainy Days die set with one of the Reverse Sunshine & Rainbows sentiment strips for the sentiment.

SSS-Rainy Days, Sunburst die

Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see the reveal video! Thanks so much for stopping by!

New Prize Ribbon Distress Color

July 17, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project using the gorgeous new Prize Ribbon Distress color.

SSS-Organic Fruits, Tim Holtz Prize Ribbon Distress Ink6726

I blended Prize Ribbon onto Bristol paper along with a little Salvaged Patina.

SSS-Organic Fruits, Tim Holtz Prize Ribbon Distress Ink

For the images I used the Organic Fruits stamp, die & stencil set. I embossed the sentiment in white and added some bubbles for embellishment.

SSS-Organic Fruits, Tim Holtz Prize Ribbon Distress Ink

I created a short little Reel of this card HERE!

Also, have I mentioned over here that Emma got a puppy for her birthday? She sure did. She wanted to name him after her grandpa Hank. He is the cutest thing and brings so much joy to our family. Needless to say, I haven’t made a card in a week. I feel like I just had a newborn baby. Wishing you a wonderful day. Thanks so much for stopping by!