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Laura Bassen

Altenew 6th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 3 + Giveaway

April 4, 2020

Hi from Schwenningen, Germany! Today I’m excited to join Altenew for their 6th Anniversary Blog Hop.

Altenew-Line Art, Hope

I’ve created a very simple and colorful project featuring the Line Art stamp set.

Altenew-Line Art, Hope

I stamped one bloom repeatedly using Altenew inks and added a circle opening to frame the sentiment from the Hope stamp set.

Altenew-Line Art, Hope

Here’s a video to show how I made this card.

Prizes
Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners and one Altenew Academy class to 10 lucky winners. There are also 14 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:

Be sure to leave comments by 4/12/2020 for a chance to win one of 37 prizes! Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on 4/18/2020.

Blog Hop Order
Altenew Blog
Laura Bassen
Therese Calvird
LauraJane
Ellen Hutson LLC
Nathalie DeSousa
Seeka
Nenette S. Madero
Scrapbook & Cards Today
Sveta Fotinia
Ilda Dias
Craft Stash
Laurie Willison
Laura Volpes
Bumbleberry Papercrafts
Arjita Sepaha Singh
The Hedgehog Hollow
Jenny Colacicco

United We Craft Blog Party

April 4, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join many, many other talented card makers for the United we Craft Blog Party with Simon Says Stamp!

SSS-Stitching Panel die, Love & Valentines-Word Mix 2

I created another stitching card. This time with my favorite, beloved triangles. I used the Stitching Panel die by Simon Says Stamp and some yarn that I picked up at the drugstore. Of course, embroidery floss would work, too. I’m just having fun with the fuzzy texture of the yarn lately.

SSS-Stitching Panel die, Love & Valentines-Word Mix 2

For the sentiment I used the Love & Valentines Word Mix 2 stamp set. I mounted it on another vellum circle and popped it up onto the stitching panel.

SSS-Stitching Panel die, Love & Valentines-Word Mix 2

I attempted to get my family involved and catch the stitching on cards bug. My two daughters, Bailey & Emma, are always ready to try something crafty. The others, well, I tried, that’s all I can say:) I think the girls will want to try this again.

stitching together

Here’s a video to show you my attempt at getting the family crafty during this quarantine as well as how I created my card. Let me just say that my family is in rare form here. This is, what feels like, day 1,999 of being pent up in the house together, so we are loopy and sarcastic and please know that we do actually love each other…..I think:)

Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see a list of all the card makers joining the Blog Party! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Stitching Panel

March 31, 2020

Hi there! Today I have a fun card to share featuring the Stitching Panel die by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Stitching Panel, Just Because-Word Mix 2

I’ve had some pretty yarn sitting on my desk now, waiting to either be stitched on a card or made into pom poms. I haven’t really stitched on many cards, but I can see how it can easily become addicting. I have so many other patterns that I want to try. Pinterest has a plethora of stitching patterns and embroidery color inspiration.

SSS-Stitching Panel, Just Because-Word Mix 2

For the sentiment I used the Just Because Word Mix 2 stamp set. I used the Nested Circle dies to cut the sentiment as well as some vellum to mat the sentiment. The Stitching Panel die creates a rather large panel. I only used about half of it and carefully trimmed it smaller to be mounted on an Ivory card base. I highly recommend the Tool n’ One to help pop out the stitching holes.

SSS-Stitching Panel, Just Because-Word Mix 2

If you look closely you can see that I messed up a little bit on my pattern with a few of the white squares, but I probably shouldn’t point that out, right?:) By the way, I am very happy to report that my daughter’s chocolate chip cookies came out perfect. I kid you not, they looked like they were from a store. They are also long gone, but now I think she might have caught the baking bug. Is that good or bad? Oh boy! A moment on the lips, forever on the hips:) Thanks so much for stopping by!

Simple Masked Designs

March 29, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a few super simple graphic projects that use very limited supplies. You probably have everything you need to make these today!

SSS-Nested Circle Dies, Sentiment Strips-All Things Happy

I was inspired by some beautiful art that I’ve seen by Andy Westface and others on Pinterest HERE and HERE.

SSS-Nested Circle Dies, Sentiment Strips-All Things Happy

I created circle masks using the Nested Circle dies and blended the color using Altenew inks.

SSS-Nested Circle Dies, Sentiment Strips-All Things Happy

For the mountains I simply masked off the angles using post-it tape.

SSS-Nested Circle Dies, Sentiment Strips-All Things Happy

For the sentiments I trimmed some of the Sentiment Strips-All Things Happy.

SSS-Nested Circle Dies, Sentiment Strips-All Things Happy

For the card below I embossed a sentiment from the CZ Simple Sentiments No. 1 set.

SSS-Nested Circle Dies, Sentiment Strips-All Things Happy & Simple Sentiments No. 1

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

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alles Gute

March 27, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing my first German card. The sentiment means “All the Best”…at least I think that’s what it means. I have been known to get these things wrong from time to time:)

Stamp Corner - Stempel Set - Ich flieg auf Dich

I used the Ich flieg auf Dich stamp set from the Stamp Corner shop. Ich flieg auf Dich translates, “I’m flying on you”…which doesn’t really make sense, but sometimes things don’t really translate well. There are three German sentiments in this set. The one that I used actually says, “Alles Gute Kommt von Oben, which means, “Everything good comes from above”. I love that phrase, but I shortened it to fit the composition better.

Stamp Corner - Stempel Set - Ich flieg auf Dich

For the image I masked off the bear to make it look like he’s hanging over the hot air balloon basket. I masked off the heart balloon as well to blend the color using Spun Sugar & Worn Lipstick. I colored the rest with Copics and fussy cut the whole thing to pop up onto the background. The pattern paper is by Pinkfresh Studio as well as the enamel dots.

Stamp Corner - Stempel Set - Ich flieg auf Dich

Hope everyone is staying safe & healthy during this crazy time. Are you getting much crafty time in? I am having a hard time focusing with everyone home and trying to get these kids to do their homework. We spend 90% of our time translating the directions from German. It is a struggle and makes me appreciate the teachers so very much. Luckily math is math no matter where you are. Reading, however, is another ballgame. I am amazed at how quick the kids are picking up the language, though. Tonight is pizza night so that’s all that matters. Wishing you a wonderful weekend! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pinkfresh Studio March 2020 Essentials Slim Cuts Release Blog Hop

March 23, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m joining Pinkfresh Studio for their Essentials Slim Cuts Release Blog Hop.

Pinkfresh Studio-Slim Stitched Rectangles, Slim Edgers, Slim Diagonal Stripes, Adore Alpha Set, Classic Words die set

I made two long & slim cards using some of the new dies. My cards are 4″x 9″ long. My first card features the Slim Diagonal Stripes die. I die cut a panel of white cardstock & colored the inner diagonal stripes with Copics to create a colorful pattern inlayed into the die cut panel.

Pinkfresh Studio-Slim Stitched Rectangles, Slim Edgers, Slim Diagonal Stripes, Adore Alpha Set, Classic Words die set

My next card uses the Slim Stitched Rectangles & Slim Edger dies. For both cards I used the Adore Alpha dies for the sentiment. I added the “love” die cut on this card from the Classic Words die set.

Pinkfresh Studio-Slim Stitched Rectangles, Slim Edgers, Slim Diagonal Stripes, Adore Alpha Set, Classic Words die set

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, and IG feed.

Leave me a comment for your chance to win a $25 gift card!

Winners will be posted on Monday, March 30th on the GIVEAWAY PAGE. Please check that page & claim their prize within 2 weeks.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Easter Tulips

March 19, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this Easter themed project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Layered Tulips Stencil and the CZ He is Risen word die set.

SSS-Layered Tulips, CZ He is Risen

Hoping everyone is staying safe and healthy during this crazy time. We have done our fair share of napping and taking walks to occupy the time. I will say we’ve had two beautiful sunny days with blue skies and birds chirping. A sunny day always helps me. That and a little chocolate doesn’t hurt either:)
You can check out the video HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Altenew March 2020 Stamp/Die/Stencil Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

March 17, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m honored to be joining Altenew for their March Release Blog Hop. You can check out the new release HERE!

Altenew-Wildflower Doodles, Line Art

For my first card I created a wreath using a stamp from the new Wildflower Doodles stamp set. I’ve lost count how many wreaths I’ve made lately, but there’s so many gorgeous, leafy sets coming out lately that I can’t resist!

Altenew-Wildflower Doodles, Line Art

For the sentiment on the wreath I used the new Line Art set and embellished the wreath using Pinkfresh jewels.

Altenew-Fabulous Florets, Bold Caps Alpha dies

This next card uses the Fabulous Florets stamp set and for the sentiment used the Bold Caps Alpha dies.

Altenew-Line Art, Flower Arrangement

My third card features the Line Art stamp set and for the sentiment I used the Flower Arrangement set.

Altenew-Line Art, Flower Arrangement

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

Prizes:
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by 3/22/2020 for a chance to win.

Leave me a comment for your chance to win a $20 gift certificate. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 3/24/2020. 

Your next stop on the hop is the lovely Kelly Griglione!

Blog Hop Order:
Altenew Card Blog
Svitlana Shayevich
Laura Bassen
Kelly Griglione
Maryam Perez
Seeka
Jennifer McGuire
Nicole Watt
Lilith Eeckels
Amber Rain Davis
Justine Hovey
Nathalie DeSousa
Therese Calvird
Jaycee Gaspar
Altenew Scrapbook Blog
Nicole Picadura
Norine Borys
Virginia Lu
Reiko Tsuchida
Erum Tasneem
Amy Hill
Ashlea Cornell
Sveta Fotinia
Laurel Beard
Laurie Willison
Terri Koszler
Kymona Tracey
Emily Midgett

Hexagon Patterns

March 16, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m honored to be sharing this colorful, geometric project for Honey Bee Stamps.

Honey Bee Stamps-Hexagon Patterns

My project features the Hexagon Patterns-Honey Cuts. I die cut several shapes out of solid colored cardstock and adhered them together to make a fun design.

Honey Bee Stamps-Hexagon Patterns

For the sentiment I used the “hello” from the Threshold Card-Honey Cuts.

Honey Bee Stamps-Hexagon Patterns

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

March Free Bee!
Right now Honey Bee Stamps is offering an exclusive March Free Bee 3×4 stamp set FREE with purchases of $50 or more, while supplies last! No coupon code necessary. Item will be added to qualifying carts. More info HERE!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Heffy Friends Blog Hop

March 12, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Heffy Doodle for their Heffy Friends Blog Hop and showcasing some of their fun, new release products.

Heffy Doodle-Amazonian Leaves Dies, More Classic Sentiments, Circle Masquerade Stencil, Chimply the Best

My first card features the gorgeous Amazonian Leaves dies. I blended Pinkfresh Studio inks on the leaves for color and created a colorful wreath.

Heffy Doodle-Amazonian Leaves Dies, More Classic Sentiments

For the sentiment I used the More Classic Sentiments stamp set. I also adhered a few jewels in similar colors for bling.

Heffy Doodle-Amazonian Leaves Dies, More Classic Sentiments

This next card features the adorable Chimply the Best stamp set along with the coordinating dies. I stamped the images with Memento Tuxedo ink and colored with Copics.

Heffy Doodle-Chimply the Best, Circle Masquerade Stencil

I used the Circle Masquerade Stencil on the background and blended more Pinkfresh Studio inks.

Heffy Doodle-Chimply the Best, Circle Masquerade Stencil

GIVEAWAY!
To celebrate the new release Heffy Doodle will be giving away a £50 voucher to the Heffy Doodle Store! Make sure to comment on each stop in the hop to be entered for your chance to win. The winner will be selected randomly and announced on the Heffy Doodle blog on March 19th!

Blog Hop
Heffy Doodle Blog
Laura Bassen⟵you are here!
Mona Tòth
Ilda Dias
Jessica McAfee Mercer
Isha Gupta
Jessica Francisco
Koren Wiskman
Amanda Stevens
Jenn Gross
Kelly Faye Martin