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Laura Bassen

Pinkfresh Studio February 2020 Background Stamp Release Blog Hop

February 17, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Pinkfresh Studio for their Background Stamp Blog Hop. I have a couple of projects to share using two of these gorgeous new background cling stamp.

Pinkfresh Studio-Floral Shadow, Simple Blossoms, Diamond Tiles, Frame Builder: Botanical rectangles, Sentiment Suite: Hello

My first card features the Floral Shadow Stamp. I inked it up with Misty Coast & Rocky Slope ink for a subtle gradient gray backdrop.

Pinkfresh Studio-Floral Shadow, Simple Blossoms

I used the Simple Blossoms stamp set and coordinating dies for the blooms. For the sentiment I used the Layered Bouquet stamp set.

Pinkfresh Studio-Floral Shadow, Simple Blossoms

This next card uses the Diamond Tiles background stamp. I embossed it is clear onto white cardstock and blended several Pinkfresh Studio inks to add the color.

Pinkfresh Studio-Diamond Tiles, Frame Builder: Botanical rectangles, Sentiment Suite: Hello

I used the Frame Builder: Botanical Rectangle dies to frame the sentiment. For the sentiment I used the Sentiment Suite: Hello word die, which I die cut out of vellum and gold foil cardstock. I also added a few Pinkfresh Studio essential crystals for embellishment.

Pinkfresh Studio-Diamond Tiles, Frame Builder: Botanical rectangles, Sentiment Suite: Hello

Here is 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 Instagram feed.

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

Winners will be posted on Monday, February 24th on the GIVEAWAY PAGE. Please check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

You are Loved

February 13, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a simple little, could be Valentine, but doesn’t have to be project using some Simon Says Stamp products.

SSS-You are Loved & Bursting Hearts

For the background I used the Bursting Hearts stencil along with some of my favorite Distress Inks. For the sentiment I used the You are Loved word die with metallic gold cardstock and vellum. To finish it off I added a few Pretty Pink Posh Valentine jewels.

SSS-You are Loved & Bursting Hearts

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

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jane’s Doodles-Wild

February 12, 2020

Hi there! Today I have a project using the adorable Wild stamp set by Jane’s Doodles.

Jane's Doodles-Wild

This card required a lot of masking. I used full sticky post-it notes for my masking. While the images were masked I blended Cracked Pistachio & Mermaid Lagoon for the background. I also flicked the same colors over the blending.

Jane's Doodles-Wild

After blending, I removed the masks and colored the images with Copics as well as stamping the sentiment. I also added a few sparking clear sequins for a little bling.

Jane's Doodles-Wild

Check out the adorable new designs over at Jane’s Doodles! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Rainbow Hugs

February 5, 2020

Hello again! I’m back again with another video. Two in one day, go me:) This time I’m over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel featuring the Rainbow Bright & Big Hugs dies along with the Bitty Birthday Wishes & Well, Hello stamp sets.

MFT-Rainbow Bright & Big Hugs

You can check out the video HERE! Sending you big, rainbow hugs today:) Thanks so much for stopping by!

Be Kind

February 5, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the gorgeous Be Kind stamp set along with the Be Kind coordinating dies. These colors are my go-to cool tones of the distress inks: Twisted Citron, Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon & Blueprint Sketch.

SSS-Be Kind

You can check out the video HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Wedding Day Love

January 31, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a colorful wedding card featuring the Heart to Heart Background cling stamp by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Heart to Heart Background, All My Love

I embossed the background in clear and blended Squeezed Lemonade, Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry, Salty Ocean and Cracked Pistachio. The overlapping color created when you blend Spun Sugar into Squeezed Lemonade is my latest obsession. I love that fresh, peachy color so much.

SSS-Heart to Heart Background, All My Love

For the sentiment I use the Love 2 die & All my Love stamp set. I added a gold frame using one of the A2 Thin Frames.

SSS-Heart to Heart Background, All My Love

Wishing you a colorful weekend! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Love You Trio Window Shaker

January 30, 2020

Hi there! Just popping in today with a love you trio window shaker card using some of the goodies from the latest February Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp. Unfortunately the card kit is sold out, but everything that I used to make this card is sold seperately.

SSS-Trio Window Shaker

These shaker pouches by My Favorite Things are a shakers best friend, let me tell ya, and so easy to use with the Trio Window die. I did a simple emboss resist using the Window Frame stamp set and added color with distress inks.

SSS-Trio Window Shaker

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

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Love You Like a Good Nap

January 28, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the CZ I Still Do stamp set & coordinating dies. For the sentiment I used the CZ Love You Like stamp set along with the CZ Love You die.

SSS-CZ I Still Do, CZ Love You Like

Do you love a good nap like I do? It’s napping season here…rainy, snowy, gloomy. Who’s kidding who? Napping never goes out of season over here:) Sending you a big hug & good nap today! You can check out the video of this card HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pinkfresh Studio January 2020 Stamp & Die Release Blog Hop

January 24, 2020

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

PInkfresh Studio-Foliage Frame Inset, Sentiment Suite: you, Leafy Decor

My project features the Foliage Frame Inset die. I popped it up over a panel that was ink blended with Grassy Knoll, Aquamarine, Seaside & Sapphire ink.

PInkfresh Studio-Foliage Frame Inset, Sentiment Suite: you, Leafy Decor

I used the Sentiment Suite: You with vellum and gold foil cardstock. I also embossed a coordinating sentiment from the Leafy Decor stamp set.

PInkfresh Studio-Foliage Frame Inset, Sentiment Suite: you, Leafy Decor

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

GIVEAWAY!
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full stamp & die 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 Friday, January 31st on the GIVEAWAY PAGE. Please check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Pretty Pink Posh 6th Birthday Celebration

January 13, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m joining Pretty Pink Posh to celebrate their 6th birthday with a three day celebration.

Pretty Pink Posh-Love & Lg. Floral Hearts

I’ve created a couple of project featuring products from their January release. My first card showcases the Love stamp set & coordinating dies. I embossed the large “love” sentiment in clear and blended color with distress inks.

Pretty Pink Posh-Love

I added strips of various gray cardstocks to frame the “love” and embossed a coordinating sentiment from the Love stamp set.

Pretty Pink Posh-Love

This next card features the Large Floral Hearts stamp set & coordinating dies. I embossed the floral heart image in clear and blended distress inks for color.

Pretty Pink Posh-Lg. Floral Hearts

I created a shaker card and filled it with Sparkling Clear Sequins and Mini Iridescent Heart Confetti. I stamped & embossed sentiments from the Large Floral Heart stamp set.

Pretty Pink Posh-Lg. Floral Hearts

GIVEAWAY!
Pretty Pink Posh will be giving away 6 $50 gift certificates total during the three day celebration.
Here’s today’s blog hop order:
Kay Miller  
Debbie Olson
Yoonsun Hur  
Kelly Latevola
Ardyth Percy- Robb  
Caly Person