All Posts By

Laura Bassen

Concord & 9th Color Release

July 9, 2020

Hi there! Just popping in to share the news that the Concord & 9th Color Release is finally available for purchase HERE! There are 22 new inks & matching cardstocks in the most gorgeous colors.

Concord & 9th-Color Release

These new inks are delicious. They are different than other inks I’ve used. They have a firmer pad and are juicy, but not too juicy. When they dry, the ink smooths out like butter. Some of these hearts were only stamped once. The darker shades stamp so vividly. I find the bleeding minimal and the stamped impression to be pleasantly sharp.

Concord & 9th-Hey Bestie, Tall Type Alphas

My project here uses all 22 new ink colors. I stamped each one with a small heart from the Hey Bestie stamp set. For the sentiment I used the Tall Type Alpha dies with gold glittered cardstock.

Concord & 9th-Hey Bestie, Tall Type Alphas

I shared this video a few days ago, but never posted it on my blog showing how I created this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Big Birthday Wishes

July 8, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these two simple, birthday themed projects over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel featuring some of their latest July release products.

My Favorite Things-Big Birthday Wishes Die-namics, Frosted Cupcake Die-namics, All the Cupcakes

I used the Big Birthday Wishes Die-namics, Frosted Cupcake Die-namics & All the Cupcakes stamp set. You can check out the video HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hello Summer Release Blog Hop

July 6, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Honey Bee Stamp for their Summer Release Blog Hop. You can check out their fun, summer release HERE!

Honey Bee Stamps-Diamon Thin Frames, Gear Up, Friend

I’ve created two projects featuring the Diamond Thin Frames-Honey Cuts.

Honey Bee Stamps-Diamon Thin Frames, Gear Up

I die cut the diamond with several colors of cardstock and adhered them together. For the sentiment I embossed the Hello from Gear Up.

Honey Bee Stamps-Diamon Thin Frames, Gear Up

For this next card I used more diamonds created with all of the pieces left over. I trimmed one diamond into fourths and adhered it onto the corners.

Honey Bee Stamps-Diamon Thin Frames, Friend

For the sentiment I used the Friend-Honey Cuts with a coordinating sentiment embossed from the Farm Fresh Flowers stamp set.

Honey Bee Stamps-Diamon Thin Frames, Friend

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

GIVEAWAY!
Honey Bee Stamps will be offering a $25 Gift Card for each day as a giveaway. Leave me a comment to be entered to win.

Hop Order:
Honey Bee Stamps
Laura Bassen
Joy Baldwin
Carol Hintermeier
Channin Pelletier
Kelly Lunceford
Lisa Mensing
Laurie Willison
Leanne West
Seeka
Becky Roberts
Yasmin Diaz
Kelly Latevola


A Pocket Full of Happiness

July 3, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project featuring some fun, new stamp sets from a brand new company called A Pocket Full of Happiness. This company was started by my very talented friend, Zsoka Marko. I think her designs are fantastic and I’m excited for her as she starts this new journey.

A Pocket Full of Happiness-Mosaic Circle Builder, Mix that Font

My project features a new set called Mosaic Circle Builder. To stamp he mosaic design I used Pinkfresh Studio inks: Mint, Ocean Breeze, Mermaid Cove and Sparkling Rose.

I created a shaker card by die cutting a circle window using a Hero Arts circle die and filling it with Pink Moonstone sequins. For the sentiment I used another new stamp set called Mix That Font.

A Pocket Full of Happiness-Mosaic Circle Builder, Mix that Font

Here’s a short, little video to show how I created this card.

I hope to feature more new sets soon! Make sure and check out Zsoka’s new shop, A Pocket Full of Happiness, HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pup Notes

June 30, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a few puppy themed cards that I created as a hostess gift for a couple who had us over for pizza last Friday. They run a shelter project finding homes for rescue dogs in Crete. They actually have seven dogs in their home now, so needless to say, my kids were in heaven.

SSS, Lil Critters Dachsund, CZ Chunky Love You

I used some new dies from the Send Happiness release featuring the Lil Critters Dachshund & CZ Chunky Love You. For the background I just trimmed some strips of cardstock and adhered them on an angle. I also used some Sunny Studios pattern paper for the back of the Chunky Love You die cut.

SSS-Lil Critters Schnauzer, CZ Chunky Love You

This next card features the Lil Critters Schnauzer and CZ Chunky Love You dies. I used more Sunny Studios pattern paper on the background. I die cut a circle window frame using one of the Nested Circles dies. For the backing of the Chunky Love You die cut I used Pinkfresh Studio pattern paper.

SSS-Picture Book Labrador, CZ Happy Days

This last card uses the Picture Book Labrador die with a sentiment from the CZ Happy Days stamp set. I added more strips of solid colored cardstock for the background.

Now all I need now is to get invited to dinner by a couple who owns a monkey shelter, lol! Then I would be in absolute heaven hanging with all the moneys, and could make a pack of monkey cards for the hostess. Not that I don’t love dogs. I love dogs, cats, monkeys and french fries:) Thanks so much for stopping by!

Send Happiness Release Blog Hop-Day 2

June 28, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Send Happiness release blog hop.

SSS-Scallop Borders, CZ Happy Days, Leafy Branch, Reverse Happy

I’ve created two projects using some of the new release goodies. My first card uses the Leafy Branch die.

SSS-Leafy Branch, CZ Reverse Happy

I die cut it with white cardstock and then colored the inner parts of the leaves with Copics. I layered four of the Leafy Branch die cuts for dimension and inset the colored pieces onto a Fog panel. For the sentiment I die cut one of the CZ Reverse Happy Sentiment Strips with one of the Sentiment Label dies.

SSS-Leafy Branch, CZ Reverse Happy

For my next card I used one of the Scallop Borders dies and die cut some rainbow colors of cardstock. I was so inspired by Shari’s rainbow scallop card that I couldn’t live another day without trying a rainbow scallop.

SSS-Scallop Borders, CZ Happy Days

For the sentiment I used the CZ Happy Days stamp set. I embossed the sentiment in white onto black and used the coordinating CZ Happy Days dies to cut the rectangle out.

SSS-Scallop Borders, CZ Happy Days

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

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop. Winners will be chosen over the weekend and posted on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 1st of July.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Debby Hughes
Laura Bassen
Heather Hoffman
Sidnie Des Jardins
Vicky Papaioannou
Emma Williams
Laurie Willison
Bobbi Lemanski
Caly Person
Betty Wright
Lin Brandyberry

Stronger Together

June 27, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m joining Justine Hovey along with many other talented designers in a hop called Papercrafters Unite Against Racism. The goal of this hop is to come together to stand behind our crafty sisters and brothers of color, not just in the art industry, but also to show our support in the never-ending fight for equality all over the world.

SSS-Stronger Together, Pinkfresh Studio-Colorblock Rainbow Die

My project features the Color Block Rainbow die by Pinkfresh Studio. I die cut it with white cardstock and colored each arch with Copics.

SSS-Stronger Together, Pinkfresh Studio-Colorblock Rainbow Die

For the sentiment I used the Stronger Together stamp set by Simon Says Stamp with Versafine Onyx Black ink.

SSS-Stronger Together, Pinkfresh Studio-Colorblock Rainbow Die

The next designer on the Instagram hop is Lisa Harrolle. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pinkfresh Studio + Altenew “Celebrate” Collaboration Blog Hop Details + Giveaway

June 26, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Pinkfresh Studio & Altenew for a collaboration blog hop featuring the Celebrate Us stamp & die set.

Pinkfresh Studio & Altenew Collaboration-Celebrate Us

To begin I blended some Pinkfresh Studio inks on a panel using Sparkling Rose, Apricot, Sunshine & Passion Fruit. I also flicked a little Bubble Gum liquid watercolor over the blending.

Pinkfresh Studio & Altenew Collaboration-Celebrate Us

I embossed the Pop Out Diamonds in white onto Fog cardstock and used the Simple Diamonds die. I embossed the bloom from Celebrate Us in clear and blended more Pinkfresh Studio inks for color. For the sentiment I used the Celebrate Us die set with glittered gold and vellum.

Pinkfresh Studio & Altenew Collaboration-Celebrate Us

GIVEAWAYS:
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog.
Leave me a comment for your chance to win a $15 gift card!
Winners will be posted them on July 8th on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE. Check that page to claim your prize within 2 weeks.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Send Happiness Release

June 26, 2020

Hi there! Popping in to share a couple of projects from the latest Send Happiness Release by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-CZ Chunky Happy, Lil Critters Boston Terrier, Reverse Happy

My first card features the adorable Lil Critters Boston Terrier die. For the sentiment I used the new CZ Chunky Happy die along with one of the Reverse Happy sentiment strips. I also added a few new sequins: Summer Sunset & Blue Lagoon.

SSS-CZ Chunky Happy, Lil Critters Boston Terrier, Reverse Happy

For my next card I used the Scallop Border dies for the background.

SSS-Scallop Borders, Etched Flower Buds, Beautiful Butterflies

For the flowers I used the new Etched Flower Buds die. I embossed the “Thinking of You” sentiment onto Slate cardstock from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set.

SSS-Scallop Borders, Etched Flower Buds, Beautiful Butterflies

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for a fun release reveal video as well as more inspiration showcasing the Send Happiness release. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Home Sweet Home

June 25, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project featuring the new Home Sweet Home stamp set that is included in the latest July Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Home Sweet Home

I created two rows of buildings for a sweet little street. Then I die cut a circle in the Sea Glass panel to tie in the cute airplane with banner flying behind.

SSS-Home Sweet Home

All of the images were colored with Copics and the clouds were stamped with Sea Glass ink. I embossed the banner in white onto black cardstock for a pop of contrast.

SSS-Home Sweet Home

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more information and inspiration using the July Card Kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!