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Laura Bassen

Straight-Up Rainbow

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this fun project over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel featuring more of their latest March release.

MFT-Straight-Up Rainbow, Scripty Smile, Little Birthday Notes

I used the Straight-Up Rainbow die set and for the sentiment I used the Scripty Smile die along with a coordinating embossed sentiment from the Little Birthday Notes stamp set. You can check out the video HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pumped-Up Alphabet

Hi there! Just popping in with a couple of fun projects from the latest My Favorite Things March release featuring the Pumped-Up Alphabet stamp set.

MFT-Pumped Up Alphabet & BB Birthday Buds

I stamped the word “hugs” using the Pumped- Up Alphabet set and paired it with the adorable elephant from BB Birthday Buds. I embossed a coordinating sentiment from the Little Birthday Notes stamp set.

MFT-Pumped Up Alphabet & BB Birthday Buds

I couldn’t resist one more super simple “hooray” card using the Pumped-Up Alphas.

MFT-Pumped Up Alphabet & Little Birthday Notes

I used some Altenew inks and embossed a coordinating sentiment from the Little Birthday Notes set.

MFT-Pumped Up Alphabet & Little Birthday Notes

Check out the fun, new products from the March release HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Lucky to Know You Release Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Lucky to Know You release blog hop. You can check out the fun new release HERE! I have colorful wreath project to share using the Leaves Stencil set.

SSS-Leaves Stencils & Just Because Word Mix 2 stamp set

I blended the leaves with distress inks and for the sentiment I used the Just Because Word Mix 2 stamp set & coordinating die. For embellishment I added some Rainbow Sparkle Jewels.

SSS-Leaves Stencils & Just Because Word Mix 2 stamp set

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

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop. Leave a comment for your chance to win!
Winners will be chosen over the weekend and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, March 11th.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Debby Hughes
Laura Bassen⟵you are here!
Yoonsun Hur
Amanda Korotkova
Yana Smakula
Amy Rysavy
Bibi Cameron
Gayatri Murali
Vicky Papaioannou
Emma Williams
Karin Äkesdotter
Preeti Chandran
Sidnie Des Jardins
JD Collins
Anna-Karin Evaldsson

She Gnome

Hi there! Today I have a project to share with you featuring some of the new products from the Lucky to Know You release by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-She Gnome & Reverse Happy Birthday Sentiment Strips

I used the adorable She Gnome die set along with the Sentiment Strips All Things Happy. I also used some Lawn Fawn Really Rainbow pattern paper.

SSS-She Gnome & Reverse Happy Birthday Sentiment Strips

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

You can see a fun reveal video of the Lucky to Know You release HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Basic Square designs

Hi there! Today I’m sharing another geometric experiment using the Basic Square die set by Simon Says Stamp. I die cut several squares using solid colored cardstock and then trimming those squares into triangles.

SSS-Basic Squares & CZ All the Thanks

For the sentiment I used the CZ All the Thanks stamp set and embossed it in white onto black cardstock.

SSS-Basic Squares & CZ All the Thanks

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

Wishing you a wonderful leap year day! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Bold Hello

Hi there! Just popping in to share a project using the Bold Hello die by Simon Says Stamp. This cute little die was included in the latest March Card Kit.

SSS-Bold Hello

I die cut a bunch of hellos using solid colored cardstock and then popped them up on an angle and framed it using some Fog cardstock.

SSS-Bold Hello

This is a great way to use up some of those scraps, although, the more I try to use up my scraps, the bigger my scraps grow. How does this happen? It’s one of life’s great mysteries:) Thanks so much for stopping!

Circle Patterns

Hi there! Today I have a fun project to share with you that was inspired by a painting I saw on Instagram. The artist’s name is Angela Johal and below is her glorious acrylic masterpiece.

I wanted to try and adapt this onto a card. Wasn’t sure if it was possible, but I was going to try. I used 12 different shades of solid colored cardstock along with the Nested Circle dies to create the rings.

SSS-Nested Circle Dies, CZ Love You

For the sentiment I used the CZ Love You dies. If you look closely you can see that some of the rings…well, almost all of the rings are not matching up precisely. This bothers me to no end:) I don’t think I’ll be able to rest until I can get this idea with a cleaner result, but I am loving where this is headed.

SSS-Nested Circle Dies, CZ Love You

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

That’s all for today! Thanks so much for stopping by!

The Stamping Village Birthday Fest

Hi there! Today I’m joining Pinkfresh Studio for The Stamping Village Birthday Fest. We are showcasing the new Happy Birthday stamp set, which is a fun collaboration between 12 different stamp companies within The Stamping Village. $5.00 from every Happy Birthday stamp set will benefit The Dreaming Zebra Foundation. They supply schools & organizations with free art & music materials to further art education. I love that so much!

Pinkfresh Studio-The Stamping Village Birthday Fest

I’ve created two projects featuring the Happy Birthday stamp set. For this first one I stamped the cake pedestals and cakes in pastel rainbow colors. I added jewels to top each cake off some rainbow bling. For the sentiment I used the Essentials: Classic words die set.

Pinkfresh Studio-The Stamping Village Birthday Fest

This next card uses some beautiful pattern paper from the latest My Favorite Story 6 x 6 Paper Pack. I stamped a layered cake along with the sentiment from the Happy Birthday stamp set.

Pinkfresh Studio-The Stamping Village Birthday Fest

I also added a gold glittered bow using the Flower Bouquet and a Bow Die Cut Set along with more of the crystals from the Essentials: Crystals Mix.

Pinkfresh Studio-The Stamping Village Birthday Fest

You can check out the video HERE and follow along the hop to see the other creations by the rest of The Stamping Village! Thank so much for stopping by!

–VIDEO HOP LIST–
Jennifer McGuire
Altenew
Avery Elle
Concord & 9th
Dare 2B Artzy
Gina K. Designs
Hero Arts
Lawn Fawn
LDRS Creative
Picket Fence Studio
Pink & Main
Pinkfresh Studio – You are here!
Studio Katia