Basking in the Overlap

July 9, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this super simple thank you card featuring some oldies but goodies. When I look back over my card making life my most favorite cards are always the simplest ones so that’s what I’m gonna try to do more of: clean, simple, color.

SSS-Big Perfect Shapes & CZ 30 Days of Thankful

I used one of my favorites, but I can’t find it in the Simon Says Stamp shop anymore. It’s called Big Perfect Shapes, but you could easily just use any large solid shape that you might have. Doesn’t have to be a heart either.

SSS-Big Perfect Shapes & CZ 30 Days of Thankful

I used Simon Says Stamp inks which gave a beautiful, vibrant color as well as a show stopping overlap. To me, the overlap is what life it all about. For the sentiment I embossed a simple thank you from CZ 30 Days of Thankful.

SSS-Big Perfect Shapes & CZ 30 Days of Thankful

Here’s a video to show you how easy this card was to create.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great day!

Nautical Stripes

July 5, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these fun nautical themed projects over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Nautical Stripes Stencil, Anchor die and CZ 30 Days of Thankful set. You can check out the video HERE!

SSS-Nautical Stripes Stencil & 30 Days of Thankful

DESTASH UPDATE:
All destash boxes that I mentioned in my last post have been spoken for. I’ve been busy packing and mailing each one. I underestimated the interest by a LONG shot. I had well over 200 responses for 15 boxes. I felt bad to turn so many away, but hopefully in the future I can do this again. I wish I could give each and every one of you a box as a big thank you for your kind words and support.

Just a rainbow note…

June 29, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a fun little thank you using this Rainbows Elle-ments die set that I am head over heels in love with.

Avery Elle-Rainbows Elle-ments

As soon as I saw this die released by Avery Elle I knew I had to have it. I made a cute little thank you using sentiments from the Rainbow Wishes stamp set by Honey Bee Stamps.

Avery Elle-Rainbows Elle-ments

I used solid colored cardstock for each bow. For the sentiment I used Moonlight pigment ink and Versafine Onyx Black ink.

Avery Elle-Rainbows Elle-ments

I’ve been on a major purging streak and was wondering if you guys would be interested in these boxes of new and used products from my stash. These are medium sized flat rate boxes. I’m only asking for the $15 to cover the shipping. If you are outside of the U.S. shipping costs will be calculated. All of the boxes are full to the brim with a variety of brands. There is one box solely full of Papertrey Ink stamps and dies. If you are interested, please email me at lbassen@yahoo.com with any questions and to claim a box. I will give these away on a first come, first serve basis.

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Pinkfresh Studio June Washi Release Blog Hop

June 24, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Pinkfresh Studio for their June Washi Release Blog Hop! Check out the fun new products HERE.

Pinkfresh Studio-Rainbow & Eucalyptus Fantasy Washi

My first card features the gorgeous Eucalyptus Fantasy Washi tape & coordinating die set. You heard me right. There’s coordinating dies for the washi tape! How cool is that?

Pinkfresh Studio-Eucalyptus Fantasy Washi & Floral Cluster Stamp Set

For the background I flicked some Licorice Liquid Watercolor onto a cream card base. For the sentiment I used the Floral Cluster stamp set. I also added some jewels from the Essentials: Jewels Mix to the wreath.

Pinkfresh Studio-Eucalyptus Fantasy Washi & Floral Cluster Stamp Set

This next card uses some drop dead gorgeous Rainbow with Splatters Washi.

Pinkfresh Studio-Rainbow Washi & Adore Alpha Dies

For the sentiment I used the Adore Alpha dies with a coordinating embossed sentiment from Abstract Builder.

Pinkfresh Studio-Rainbow Washi & Adore Alpha Dies

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

GIVEAWAY!
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full June Washi release on the Pinkfresh blog, and on our IG feed.

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

Winners will be posted on Monday, July 1st on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE. Please check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Patterns with Strips

June 22, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this fun project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog showing how to create fun patterns using strips of paper. This is a great way to use up those scraps, and this would also work great with pattern papers.

SSS-Hello Darling

For the sentiment I used the Hello Darling stamp set. Check out how I created this card HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Bee Yourself

June 19, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects created using the latest July Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp called Bee Yourself.

SSS-BEE Yourself

I had so much fun playing with the gorgeous Shattered Glass Transfer Foil Sheets included in the kit. The results were show stopping!

SSS-BEE Yourself

For this card, to adhere the foil transfer sheet, I used skinny strips of score tape. For the bee image and sentiment I used the Bee Yourself stamp set that is also included in the kit.

SSS-BEE Yourself

This next card uses one of the custom foilable cards included in the kit. I only added foil to the rainbow image. I also popped up a couple of bees from Bee Yourself stamp set.

SSS-BEE Yourself

Both panels are popped up onto Fog card bases with a few clear sequins for embellishment.

SSS-BEE Yourself

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

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more inspiration using this fun kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!

My Favorite Things-Tropical Flowers

June 14, 2019

Hey there! I’m back again:) I know! It’s like no posts for days and then two videos in one day! It’s feast or famine around here, but today I’m sharing this colorful project over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel featuring the gorgeous, new Tropical Flower stamp set and coordinating Die-namics.

MFT-Tropical Flowers, Sweet Hello

For the sentiment I used the Sweet Hello Die-namics along with the Well, Hello stamp set. Check out the video showing how I made this card HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Studio Katia 3rd Birthday Blog Hop

June 14, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m excited to be a part of the Studio Katia 3rd Anniversary Blog Hop. You should have arrived from Heather Telford and Dana Gong is your next stop. If you get lost you can find the full hop list below or visit Studio Katia Blog!

Studio Katia-Birthday Balloons Duo

My project features the Birthday Balloons Duo Stencil. I blended distress inks for the color. The sentiment is from the It’s your Birthday stamp set, and I filled the shaker with Crystal Rainbow Sequins.

Studio Katia-Birthday Balloons Duo

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

GIVEAWAY!
To celebrate Studio Katia is giving away TWO $50 CAD Gift Certificates every day of the Blog Hop! Winners will be chosen randomly from comments left on Studio Katia Blog. You can also leave me a comment for your chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate.

To enter:
– Leave a comment on Studio Katia blog post
– Follow Studio Katia on Instagram
– Like Studio Katia on Facebook
– Subscribe to Studio Katia YouTube Channel
– All comments must be left by Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 21:59 PM EST.All winners will be announced on Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 on the Studio Katia Blog.

Ready to get hopping? Here’s the complete Blog Hop List:

Studio Katia
Ellen Hutson
May Sukyong Park
Heather Telford
Laura Bassen⟵you are here!
Dana Gong
Vicky Papaioannou
Amy Rysavy
Tracy Freeman
Jessica Frost Ballas
Amanda Bodine
Svitlana Shayevich
Isha Gupta
Emily Leiphart
Ilda Dias
Laurie Case

Rest & Refresh Release Blog Hop

June 8, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Rest & Refresh Release Blog Hop! I’ve got two cards to share with you featuring the Hexagon Element die.

SSS-Hexagon Element

For this first card I blended Distress Oxides on a panel, flicked with water and also flicked with smooshes Oxides and then die cut the panel using the Hexagon Element die.

SSS-Hexagon Element

For the background I flicked some Licorice Liquid Watercolor and popped the panel onto a Fog base. I adhered a gold metallic die cut hexagon onto the panel and popped up the blended hexagons with foam tape. For the sentiment I used the Hex Yeah set by Cathy Zielske.

SSS-Hexagon Element

For this next card I some of the leftovers from the first card. The blended hexagon outline die cut was adhered to a white panel and filled with a few of the gold metallic hexagons. That’s what ya call being thrifty AND nifty:)

SSS-Hexagon Element

For the sentiment I used the Big Friend die and added a few Sparkling Clear sequins for embellishment.

SSS-Hexagon Element

Here’s 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! Leave me a comment for your chance to win. Winners will be chosen over the weekend and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, June 12th. 

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes
Yana Smakula
Amanda Korotkova
Nichol Spohr
Yoonsun Hur
Vicky Papaioannou
Heather Ruwe
Bibi Cameron
Cheiron Brandon
Karin Äkesdotter