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Laura Bassen

Craft Hour with Pinkfresh Studio

September 13, 2020

Hi there! Today I have a colorful project to share that I created with my talented friend, Jeff Lindberg. I joined Jeff for an episode of Craft Hour over on the Pinkfresh Studio’s YouTube channel.

Pinkfresh Studio-Sweet Blooms, Simply Diamonds die, Lea Ornate Uppercase, Heather Lowercase, Simply Sentiments-Hello

I asked Jeff beforehand what he would like to do, and he said, “Laura, teach me to blend like buttah:)” So that’s what we did! For the background we embossed the Sweet Blooms in clear and blended Pinkfresh Studio inks for the color. We added the Simply Diamonds die cut over the emboss resist and for the sentiment we used Lea’s Ornate Uppercase & Heather’s Lowercase Alpha dies. I added a coordinating embossed sentiment from the Simply Sentiments: Hello set.

Pinkfresh Studio-Sweet Blooms, Simply Diamonds die, Lea Ornate Uppercase, Heather Lowercase, Simply Sentiments-Hello

Here’s the Craft Hour Live replay if you haven’t seen it already. There were so many lovely familiar faces joining us live. I had the best time, but I’m not gonna lie, I was pretty nervous to do a live for the first time. Jeff was such a wonderful host. I’d join him again anytime.

Holly Jolly Cardinals

September 11, 2020

Hi there! Yesterday I shared this festive parade of rainbow cardinals over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel featuring the Holly Jolly Cardinals from the latest September release.

MFT-Holly Jolly Cardinals Die-namics

Slimline cards are so trendy right now, and a row of die cut cardinals was a perfect fit! I also used the Christmas Cardinals stamp set for the sentiment. You can check out the video HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Honey Bee STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

September 11, 2020

Hi there! I’m back with the next STAMPtember® Collaboration with Honey Bee Stamps called On My Mind.

Honey Bee STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

I embossed the floral wreath image in clear and the circular part in gold and then blended distress inks for color. For the background I adhered thick strips of cardstock for a warm fall base.

Honey Bee STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

I have a video of this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring this new STAMPtember® Collaboration. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Altenew Beauty of the Season Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

September 10, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m joining Altenew for their September release blog hop. If you are following the hop then you should have arrived here from Therese Calvird’s blog.

Altenew-Poinsettia 3D Die Set, Holiday Tag Stamp Set, Kindness Reminders

My first card featured the 3D Poinsettia die set.

Altenew-Poinsettia 3D Die Set, Holiday Tag Stamp Set

I trimmed strips of cardstock from the Gradient Cardstock sets to create a colorful background and added an embossed sentiment from the Holiday Tag Sentiments set.

Altenew-Poinsettia 3D Die Set, Holiday Tag Stamp Set

My next card features the Kind Reminders stamp, die & coordinating stencil set.

Altenew-Kindness Reminders

I stamped the bloom with Morning Frost ink and using the Kind Reminders stencil I blended the color using Altenew inks & the awesome Altenew blender brushes.

Altenew-Kindness Reminders

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

Giveaway:
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 9/15/2020 for a chance to win. 

Leave me a comment to win a $15 gift certificate. All winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 09/18/2020.

The next stop on the hop is Erum Tasneem.

My Favorite Things STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

September 10, 2020

Hi there! I’m back with the next STAMPtember® collaboration with My Favorite Things called Purrfect Friends. If you are a cat lover, this set is for you! I used every single kitty image in the set because they are too cute.

My Favorite Things STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

I stamped the images with Memento ink and then masked them off to blend distress ink on the background. I called the images with Copics and embossed the sentiment, also from Purrfect Friends. I framed the images using the Slimline Scallop Frame set.

My Favorite Things STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more inspiration using this adorable new STAMPtember® collaboration set.

Sugar Pea Designs STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

September 9, 2020

Hi there! I’m back with another adorable STAMPtember® collaboration with Sugar Pea Designs called Shiver Me Timbers.

SugarPea Designs STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

How cute are these little pirate images? Perfect for a little boy card. I stamped the images with Memento ink, colored with Copics and masked them off so that I could blend the background with Salty Ocean and Vintage Photo. By the way, the small ink blender brush by Pink & Main works like a charm for a smooth blend. I also flicked a bit of the ink on the background and made it into a shaker.

SugarPea Designs STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

You can see more gorgeous inspiration over on the Simon Says Stamp blog using this Shiver Me Timbers STAMPtember® collaboration set. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Lawn Fawn STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

September 7, 2020

Hi there! I’m back the newest STAMPtember® Collaboration featuring the adorable Seasons Tweetings set by Lawn Fawn.

Lawn Fawn STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

For the background I blended Ocean Breeze & Sparkling Rose followed by a few faint splatters.

Lawn Fawn STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

I stamped the images with Memento ink and colored with Copics. I can’t get over the little bird with the antler hat on! I also added glossy accents to the rainbow bulbs.

Lawn Fawn STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more inspiration using this cute new STAMPtember® Collaboration with Lawn Fawn. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Altenew STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

September 6, 2020

Hi there! I’m back with another STAMPtember® Collaboration featuring Altenew. The stamp set is called Framed Friendship.

Altenew STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

For the background I used one of the Geometric Builder Squares dies with several scraps of solid colored cardstock to create a colorful grid. I embossed the floral image from Framed Friendship in white onto vellum and the sentiment in white onto black.

Altenew STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

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

Gina K Designs STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

September 4, 2020

Hi there! I’m back with another STAMPtember® collaboration featuring the beautiful, new Snowflake Cascade set by Gina K. Designs.

Gina K Designs STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

I embossed the elegant snowflake borders in white onto Fog cardstock. Then I created a panel with strips of solid colored cardstock for the sentiment, which I also embossed in white. I love this clean and simple look for the holidays.

Gina K Designs STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

Thank you all for the sweet birthday wishes yesterday! I had a great day celebrating and eating way too much good food.

My oldest son, Boaz, surprised me with the most gorgeous roses. He was so proud of himself. He said, “Mom, that was my first time buying flowers. The flower guy was like, “Oh, do you have a special date today?” He’s becoming quite the Dapper Dan with these tight plaid pants though, don’t ya think? I love it! They are super stretchy pants. Just in case you were wondering:)

My daughter, Bailey, made the most delicious Triple Layer Chocolate Mousse Cake. It was a true labor of love, and I’m so happy there’s still some left over. You DEFINITELY need some stretchy pants to enjoy this cake:)

Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more gorgeous inspiration using this new Gina K Designs STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Studio Katia STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

September 3, 2020

Hi there! Today Simon Say Stamp is kicking off their STAMPtember® collaborations with Studio Katia. Today is extra, extra special though because today is Heidi’s birthday AND it’s also my birthday:) Don’t worry…I will definitely have some fries to celebrate and my daughter is busy making me a triple layer chocolate mousse cake so today is shaping up just dandy!

It’s a Buy one Get one FREE Special! 
 If you purchase the Floral Bunches stamp and die set, you will receive the Birthday Floral Bunches stamp and die set for free!🎉🎉

Studio Katia STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

My card features the freebie Birthday Floral Bunches stamp by Studio Katia. I embossed the floral bouquet in clear and blended distress inks for color.

Studio Katia STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

I added a few flicks of black, white & orange ink along with a some thin strips of solid & metallic cardstock on the cardbase. For the sentiment I used one of the Thinking of You Sentiment Strips.

Studio Katia STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more information on this new Studio Katia STAMPtember® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration! While you’re there make sure and wish Heidi the best birthday ever:) Thanks so much for stopping by!