Waffle Flower-October Release Blog Hop

October 5, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Waffle Flower for their October Release Blog Hop.Waffle Flower-Yippee & Pull-tab Tree dieI’ve created a couple of projects using a few of the new sets from the new release. My first card features the adorable Yippee stamp set & coordinating dies.
Waffle Flower-YippeeFor the background I blended Distress Oxides in Mermaid Lagoon & Cracked Pistachio. I also flicked a little bit of Aquamarine Liquid Watercolor. I colored the images with Copics and embossed the sentiment. To finish it off I added a few Colorful Confetti sequins.
Waffle Flower-YippeeThis next card used the Pull-tab Tree die & the Add-on die. Isn’t this the coolest thing ever? When you pull the tab the tree pops out and becomes full & round.
Waffle Flower-Pull-tab Tree dieFor the background I used some Lawn Fawn pattern paper. I die cut the tree parts and blended each of them with Distress Oxides in Twisted Citron & Mowed Lawn. After assembling the tree, which by the way, you can find a tutorial on assembly over at Waffle Flower, I added so Nuvo Jewel Drops for colorful ornaments.Waffle Flower-Pull-tab Tree dieIn this next photo I was attempting to show how the tree folds flat to go inside an envelope. Pay no attention to my alien-like finger, ha!
Waffle Flower-Pull-tab Tree dieI stamped a sentiment on the inside of the card using the Christmas Tree stamp set.
Waffle Flower-Christmas TreeGIVEAWAY!
To celebrate the blog hop, Waffle Flower is giving away $25 gift certificates to THREE lucky winners. You can leave comment on my blog and along the hop by 11:59pm ET on 10/8/18 for your chances to win. Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the posts on this blog hop and will be announced on the Waffle Flower blog on 10/10/2018.

To celebrate the new release, all orders placed by 11:59pm ET on 9/7/18 will receive a mysterious gift; Limited 1 per customer; While Supplies last.

 

Blog Hop Order:
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Yoonsun Hur

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Altenew Watercolor Brush Markers Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

October 4, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Altenew for their October blog hop featuring the brand new, amazing Watercolor Brush Markers. If you are following the hop then you should have arrived here from Rubeena Ianigro’s blog.Altenew-Watercolor Brush Markers, Bold Caps Alpha dies & SohcahtoaI’ve created a couple of projects using these new Watercolor Brush Markers and they are incredibly user friendly with vibrant, happy colors.
Altenew-Watercolor Brush Markers & Bold Caps Alpha diesFor this first card I simply painted loose stripes onto watercolor paper and then using the Caps Bold Alpha dies I created the “Love Wins” sentiment.
Altenew-Watercolor Brush Markers & Bold Caps Alpha diesThis next card uses one of my all time faves: Sohcahtoa.
Altenew-Watercolor Brush Markers & SohcahtoaI stamped the triangles using Versafine Onyx Black onto Arches paper and then simply colored them in with the Watercolor Brush Markers.
Altenew-Watercolor Brush Markers & SohcahtoaHere’s a video to show you how I created these cards.

Prizes
Altenew is giving away a $40 gift certificate to six lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Wednesday, October 10th for a chance to win. Six winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 10/12/2018.

You can also leave me a comment for your chance to win a $20 gift certificate.

Your next stop on the hop the lovely May Sukyong Park.
You can start the hop at the Altenew blog.

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Mama Elephant-Mini Milk Box 3D

October 3, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a few adorable little favor boxes featuring the Mini Milk Box 3D-Creatve Cuts by Mama Elephant.Mama Elephant-Mini Milk Box 3D-Creative CutsI had so much fun creating these using some Pinkfresh Studio pattern papers. I used some brads on the roof closer and enamel dots for the door knobs.
Mama Elephant-Mini Milk Box 3D-Creative CutsAs soon as emma saw these she was ecstatic and wanted to make one for her Polly Pockets:) For this one we just used a mini clothespin for the closer so it would be easer to open and close.
Mama Elephant-Mini Milk Box 3D-Creative CutsFor this box I used Lawn Fawn pattern papers. It’s the perfect size for a little chocolate!Mama Elephant-Mini Milk Box 3D-Creative CutsHere’s Emma with her box. Too bad she’s not that excited about it.
Mama Elephant-Mini Milk Box 3D-Creative CutsCheck out the Mama Elephant blog for more inspiration using this adorable Mini Milk Box. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-Flip Slider

October 2, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this fun project on the Mama Elephant blog featuring the Flip Slider Creative Cuts.Mama Elephant-Flip SliderFor this card I used the Yappy Woofmas stamp set for the images as well as the coordinating Yappy Woofmas Creative Cuts.
Mama Elephant-Flip SliderFor the sentiment I used the Oh Joy Halo Script Creative Cuts.
Mama Elephant-Flip SliderFor the background I used the Galactic Cover. On the inside of the pull tab I stamped a “surprise” sentiment from Meowy Woofmas.
Mama Elephant-Flip SliderHere’s a video to show you how I created this card.

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Make It Market Kit-Fairy Tale Christmas

September 30, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Papertrey Ink to promote their latest Make It Market Kit, “Fairy Tale Christmas” which will be released tomorrow, October 1st.Papertrey Ink-Make it Market-Fairy Tale Christmas KitThis first card features the Fairy Tale Christmas Stamp Set & Die Collection. I also used a piece of the Fairy Tale Christmas Patterned Paper Collection for the background.
Papertrey Ink-Make it Market-Fairy Tale Christmas KitI created a couple of matchbox book boxed using the Fairy Tale Christmas Die Collection.
Papertrey Ink-Make it Market-Fairy Tale Christmas KitI used the Fairy Tale Christmas Patterned Paper Collection that can be die cut with the coordinating dies.
Papertrey Ink-Make it Market-Fairy Tale Christmas KitI also added a few of the Miniature Mushrooms & Fairy Lights. These are so much fun!!!
Papertrey Ink-Make it Market-Fairy Tale Christmas KitThis next matchbox book box features more pattern paper along with one of the Small Bubbles to make a fun shaker on the front.
Papertrey Ink-Make it Market-Fairy Tale Christmas KitBoth of these boxes have magnetic closures. The tiny magnets along with the pretty sequins are all included in the Fairy Tale Christmas Trimmings kit.
Papertrey Ink-Make it Market-Fairy Tale Christmas KitThese are so cute to put a gift card in.
Papertrey Ink-Make it Market-Fairy Tale Christmas KitI also created a fun ornament using two of the Large Bubbles & one of the dies from the Fairy Tale Die Collection. I added an embossed sentiment from the Fairy Tale Stamp Set.
Papertrey Ink-Make it Market-Fairy Tale Christmas KitThe Fairy Tale Christmas Main Kit will be available for sale from October 1st at 10pm ET through December 1st 10pm ET or while supplies last at Papertrey Ink. It will not be available for sale after the December 1st deadline.

Visit the Papertrey Ink blog HERE for more detailed product information and photos!


Sunny Studio Stamps 3rd Birthday Blog Hop

September 28, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m joining Sunny Studio Stamps for a birthday blog hop. They are celebrating 3 years! Happy Birthday Sunny Studios!Sunny Studio Stamps-Alpaca Holiday & Sweater Vest DiesI have a couple of projects to share featuring a few of their new products. My first card features the Alpaca Holiday set.
Sunny Studio Stamps-Alpaca HolidayHow about that rainbow scarf, eh? LOVE! For the background I blended oxides onto Bristol paper and colored the images with Copics.
Sunny Studio Stamps-Alpaca HolidayThis next card features the Sweater Vest dies. You know how I love a good shape card. Here’s a festive one for those holiday gents in your life:)
Sunny Studio Stamps-Sweater Vest DiesTo begin I blended oxides in Twisted Citron & Lucky Clover onto white cardsock. Then I die cut the panel using the Sweater Vest dies. Then I ran it through using the Cable Knit Embossing Folder, which gave this awesome texture. I blended a little bit more over top of the embossing for more detail. I die cut the rest of the pieces including the v-neck, collar, bow tie and waistband. I completely forgot to snap a pick of the inside of the card where I stamped a holiday sentiment. Oh well, just imagine it. It’s really cute, ha!
Sunny Studio Stamps-Sweater Vest DiesCheck out the graphic below for a special birthday discount!Leave me a comment for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Sunny Studios!
Giveaway will run through Monday 11:59 pm PDT.
Winners will be announced on the Sunny Studio blog on Friday, October 5.


Limited Edition STAMPtember® Card Kit

September 27, 2018


The Limited Edition STAMPtember® Card Kit and it is SO MUCH FUN! I’ve created a few card using some of the contents starting with this super cute Preztel die. SSS-Pretzel Die & I Chews YouI die cut the pretzel and blended it with Scattered Straw & Vintage Photo. Then I took a white gel pen to add the dots for salt. I blended Blueprint Sketch & Mermaid Lagoon on the background and embossed a sentiment from the I Chews You stamp set that is also included in the kit.SSS-Pretzel Die & I Chews YouThis next little card uses the No Prob Llama Doodle Pop 3D Stickers by Doodlebug Design. There are three of these sweet sticker sets included in the kit.No Prob Llama Doodle Pop 3D StickersI blended Worn Lipstick, Spiced Marmalade & Squeezed Lemonade onto the background and simply popped the sticker onto the card. How sweet is this Llama with the glossy nose? This is a small little lunch note or gift card size.
No Prob Llama Doodle Pop 3D StickersOne last card using the gumball machine image from the I Chews You stamp set.SSS-I Chews YouI colored the image with Copics, adding some highlights with a gel pen. I die cut a circle window opening to frame the image onto Island Blue cardstock and embossed a sentiment, also from I Chews You.
SSS-I Chews YouCheck out the Simon Says Stamp blog for a fun reveal video and more info on the awesome new Limited Edition STAMPtember® Card Kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Altenew September 2018 Washi Tape Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

September 27, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Altenew for their September Blog Hop featuring several amazing new washi tapes. If you are following the hop then you should have arrived here from the Altenew Card Blog. Altenew-Painted Fantasy, Watercolor NebulaI have a couple of projects to share showcasing these fantastic new washi tapes. My first card features the Watercolor Nebula washi. Galaxy Backgrounds are so trendy right now and this is the easiest and quickest way to achieve a gorgeous galaxy night sky.Altenew-Watercolor NebulaFor the sentiment I die cut the word “yay” with gold glitter cardstock using the Caps Bold Alpha dies. I embossed a coordinating sentiment using Sentiments & Quotes.Altenew-Watercolor NebulaThis next card features the Painted Fantasy & Golden Edge washi tapes. Altenew-Painted FantasyI adhered the Painted Fantasy & Golden Edges tapes on an angle and then cropped off the panel. I adhered the panel onto a Scarlet Jewel card base. I embossed a sentiment from Cherished Memories in gold. Altenew-Painted FantasyHere’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 10/3/2018 for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 10/6/2018.

You can also leave me a comment for your chance to win a $30 gift certificate.

The next stop on the hop is the lovely Lilith Eeckels.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-Joy Ornaments

September 26, 2018

Mama Elephant-Joy OrnamentsHi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the Joy Ornaments set.
Mama Elephant-Joy OrnamentsTo create this card I die cut the letters into a white panel. I popped up the panel over colored cardstock, embossing the letters in white in the die cut openings. Then I stamped the ornament string and coordinating sentiment. I also added a decorative embossed detail in the center of the “o” that was die cut using a circle die.
Mama Elephant-Joy OrnamentsCheck out the Mama Elephant blog to see more inspiration using this fun new Joy Ornaments set. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-Little Snowman Agenda

September 24, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m joining Mama Elephant as they highlight the adorable Little Snowman Agenda set.Mama Elephant-Little Snowman AgendaFor the sentiment I used the new Color Me Letters set embossed in white onto Island Blue cardstock. I replaced the “o” in snow & love with adorable snowmen from the Little Snowman Agenda set. This Color Me Letters set is a not yet release set, but is free with a qualifying purchase. You can find out more about this promotion HERE.
Mama Elephant-Little Snowman AgendaI “really” thought I was being creative with this card until I saw Kryssi’s HERE. How did that happen, lol?! We must be on the same wavelength, I guess. Has this ever happened to you? Check out the Mama Elephant blog to see more Little Snowman Agenda.

I’ve got a winner to announce from my Pinkfresh Studio giveaway.
Congratulation Patt H.!!

Thank you all so much for your awesome feedback and encouragment!
It was very loud and clear that everyone likes videos & I will try to do more. “Try” being the key word:)

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