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Laura Bassen

Hey Bestie Release Blog Hop

January 11, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for Day 2 of their Bestie & Love You More Release Blog Hop.

I created a couple of cards featuring the Thanks on a Line dies along with the CZ Miss You Missy stamp set & dies.

SSS-CZ Miss You Missy & Thanks on a Line

This card features the CZ Miss You Missy stamp & die set. I used strips of solid colored cardstock on the background and embossed the sentiment in white onto black.

SSS-CZ Miss You Missy

I posted one of these Thanks on a Line cards the other day and I had so many people asking how I made it, so I have a video to show you how easy it is.

SSS-Thanks on a Line

Here is a quick video to show you how I created these cards.

GIVAWAY!
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 the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 15th of January. 

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog   
Debby Hughes
Laura Bassen
Yana Smakula
Yoonsun Hur
Amanda Korotkova
Amy Rysavy
Bibi Cameron
Gayatri Murali
Marge Yoon
Vicky Papaioannou
Emma Williams
Crystal Thompson
Preeti Chandran

Thanks on a Line

January 9, 2020

Hi there! Just popping in to share a fun project using the Thanks on a Line die from the latest Bestie release by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Thanks on a Line

This card was SO easy to make and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the simple, graphic look to it. The secret to getting the layers lined up evenly is to align them with a grid mat. I used my grid mat and spaced each one 1/2″ apart to make it consistent. You could so easily customize this for many seasons and occasions by changing the colors.

SSS-Thanks on a Line

Check out the Bestie release HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

I Really Miss Your Face

December 31, 2019

Hi there! I’m back with another project featuring more of the Love You More collection by Simon Says Stamp. I fell in love with this adorable kitty from the Pawsome Love stamp set.

SSS-Pawsome Love & You Are

For the background I embossed the You Are background cling stamp. For the sentiment I used on of the Cheeky Love Sentient Strips & filled the shaker with some Love You sequins.

SSS-Pawsome Love & You Are

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

Wishing you a wonderful New Years Eve. Thank you so much for taking time to stop by my little ol’ blog, YouTube channel or Instagram this year. I appreciate your support and kind words so very much. Here’s to a fantastic 2020 filled with lots of color and inspiration! Hugs all around:) I’d give you all a piece of chocolate if I could.

Rainbow Heart

December 30, 2019

Hi there! I’ve got a fun project to share with you featuring the Rainbow Heart die by Simon Says Stamp. This die was from the latest Love You More release. I’ve been patiently(not so patiently) waiting to get my hot little hands on this Rainbow Heart die.

SSS-Rainbow Heart die, Love & Valentines Word Mix 2

For the sentiment I used another new Love & Valentines Word Mix 2 stamp & die set. The sentiments in this set are so SUPERB & you can stamp & die cut at least eight sentiments in one shebang! Gotta love that.

SSS-Rainbow Heart die, Love & Valentines Word Mix 2

Here’s a video to show you how easy it is to put this card together.

I’ve got another project using more goodies from the Love You More collection coming up tomorrow so stay tuned! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cropped Frames

December 30, 2019

Hi there! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. It’s been so nice having the family all together for the holidays. I haven’t made a card is weeks. Today I finally cleaned my desk off and I’m playing catch up sharing these projects from my latest feature over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. I used the A2 Thin Frames along with the CZ Thank You & Proud of You. You can check out the video HERE!

SSS-A2 Thin Frames & CZ Thank You, Proud of You

There were several questions about the glue holder that I’ve been using in my latest videos. It’s from the Make it by Marko shop on Etsy. I also have Mermaid Stamp Shammy Case, which I love, too!

Hoping to make a few cards today using the latest Love You More collection. Because of the holidays it was late getting to me over here in Timbuktu. I’m excited to play with it now that I can see my desk. Here’s to hoping for a productive day:) ha! Fingers crossed! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Unicorns & Rainbows

December 18, 2019

Hi there! Just popping in with a sweet little card I made for a friend’s birthday. It was so nice to take a breather from the holiday cards and color some unicorns & rainbows:)

Lawn Fawn-A Little Sparkle & Rain or Shine

I have a serious soft spot for anything Lawn Fawn & immediately fell in love with this unicorn from the A Little Sparkle stamp set. The rainbow is from the Rain or Shine set and the scallop border is from the Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Frames.

Lawn Fawn-A Little Sparkle & Rain or Shine

I blended Peacock Feathers & Worn Lipstick on the background and colored the images with Copics. Sending you unicorn & rainbow hugs today:) Hope your day sparkles. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Big Smiles & Huge Hugs

December 10, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel featuring a few of the latest December release goodies. This first card uses the Smile Maker stamp set & Big Smile die. The Big Smile die is free with a $60 purchase. You can find more about that HERE. I filled the shaker with these cute sprinkles.

MFT-Big Smile & Smile Maker

This next card features the Huge Hugs die. I filled the shaker with these super adorable foam balls.

MFT-Huge Hugs

You can check out the video HERE. You can also check out the latest December release HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pinkfresh Studio Essentials 3 Release Blog Hop

December 9, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Pinkfresh Studio for their Essentials 3 Release Blog Hop.

Pinkfresh Studio-Ornate Banner, Classic Word Dies, Fancy Diagonal Stripes, Ornate Oval Frame, Classic Holiday Words,

I’ve created a couple of projects uses these fun, new dies. This first card features the Ornate Banner die set.

Pinkfresh Studio-Ornate Banner, Classic Word Dies

I layered two banners. The smaller banner has strips of solid colored adhered on a diagonal. For the sentiment I used the Classic Words die set along with a coordinating embossed sentiment from the Scripted Bold Sentiments 1 set.

Pinkfresh Studio-Ornate Banner, Classic Word Dies

This next card features the Fancy Diagonal Stripes die. I used Ivory cardstock for the die cut and adhered it over a white card base.

Pinkfresh Studio-Fancy Diagonal Stripes, Ornate Oval Frame, Classic Holiday Words

I layered a frame over the stripes using the Ornate Oval Frame die.

Pinkfresh Studio-Fancy Diagonal Stripes, Ornate Oval Frame, Classic Holiday Words

For the sentiment I used the Classic Holiday Words die set and adhered some rainbow embellishments using the Essentials Crystals Mix.

Pinkfresh Studio-Fancy Diagonal Stripes, Ornate Oval Frame, Classic Holiday Words

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

GIVEAWAY!
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full Essentials 3 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, Dec 16th on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE. Please check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

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