Be Brave!

June 30, 2018

Hi there! Today I have a fun project to share featuring the Perforated Flaps dies by Simon Says Stamp. It’s actually a card within a card within a card, so it’s VERY special:)SSS-Perforated FlapsTo begin I used the largest Perforated Flap die on the front panel. I added some patter paper to the flap along with the adorable Picture Book Love Bear.
SSS-Perforated FlapsI embossed a sentiment from the Yes You Can stamp set along with stamping another coordinating sentiment below it. This card is going to my son who leaves soon for Germany to play hockey again this season.
SSS-Perforated FlapsBehind the Perforated Flap is a hidden, smaller photo card. I simply printed off a photo of my son and I  and added an embossed sentiment from Vacation Time that I die cut using the smallest Nested Talk Bubbles dies. Inside the photo card is a McDonalds gift card for him to buy some fries and think of his momma when he is away:)
SSS-Perforated FlapsHere’s a video to show you how I created this card within a card within a card.


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Mama Elephant-Book Worm

June 29, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this fun project over on the Mama Elephant blog featuring the adorable Book Worm set.Mama Elephant-Book Worm & 3D Pop Up CardTo create the fun box card I used the new 3D Pop Up Card Creative Cuts. I used Island Blue cardstock for the box & added panels of pattern paper to the sides.Mama Elephant-Book Worm & 3D Pop Up CardI stamped the adorable images from Book Worm in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them with Copics adding a few highlights with a white gel pen. Then I used the coordinating Book Worm Creative Cuts to die cut the images out and adhered them to acetate strips to pop up inside the box card.Mama Elephant-Book Worm & 3D Pop Up CardI added a sentiment from the Good Reads set to the front of the box card.Mama Elephant-Book Worm & 3D Pop Up CardAren’t these Book Worm set so cute? Perfect for all those book lovers, teachers, students or anyone who just loves cute critters with oversized glasses on:) Thanks so much for stopping by!


I Need a Vacation Right MEOW!

June 28, 2018

Hello there! Today I have a project to share that makes me smile! A kitty in a mermaid get-up with a major attitude about taking a vacay:)SSS-Surf's Up & Summer Cuddly CrittersFor the background I embossed the circle ocean scene from Surf’s Up. I masked off each section of the ocean scene and blended in distress inks for the color.
SSS-Surf's Up & Summer Cuddly CrittersI used a combinations of adorable images from Summer Cuddly Critters & Surf’s Up along with the most perfect sentiment ever! I finished it off with a few sequins in coordinating colors.
SSS-Surf's Up & Summer Cuddly CrittersAre you feeling like you might need a vacation right meow? Me toooo! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-Dandelion Wishes

June 27, 2018

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the Dandelion Wishes set.Mama Elephant-Dandilion WishesI used the Tri Window Cover Die to create the panel and blended distress inks in Blueprint Sketch, Mermaid Lagoon & Cracked Pistachio onto the background.
Mama Elephant-Dandilion WishesI colored the sweet images from Dandelion Wishes with Copics, added some accents with a white gel pen & used the coordinating dies to cut them out and pop them up onto the panel. This was a great way to use almost every single image in the stamp set.
Mama Elephant-Dandilion WishesCheck out the Mama Elephant blog to see more of the adorable Dandelion Wishes set. Thanks so much for looking!


Mama Elephant-Creativity is Contagious

June 25, 2018

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the Creativity is Contagious set.Mama Elephant-Creativity is ContagiousI embossed the large scripty sentiment in clear onto Arches watercolor paper. Then I painted over the embossed sentiment using Pinkfresh Studio liquid watercolors (yes, I’m definitely addicted:) I stamped the large sentiment again using Salty Ocean to add the shadow.
Mama Elephant-Creativity is ContagiousI die cut the entire panel with the largest of the Basic Rectangle dies to add the faux stitching edge and added a coordinating embossed sentiment along with a few sequins.
Mama Elephant-Creativity is ContagiousCheck out the Mama Elephant blog to see more of this fun Creativity is Contagious set. Thanks so much for stopping by!


Today is the Greatest

June 24, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects featuring the fun new Good Vibes stamp set from the awesome new Good Vibes release by Simon Says Stamp.SSS-Good VibesFor the backgrounds I used Pinkfresh Studio Liquid Watercolors on Arches Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper. If you’re wondering how I painted these backgrounds, check out this video.
SSS-Good VibesI embossed this fun image from Good Vibes over the gradient painted backgrounds.
SSS-Good VibesI embossed the fun “peace-sign fingers” on a Metallic Schoolhouse Red envelope to coordinating with the card.
SSS-Good VibesI think this card would work great for a birthday, graduation or many other types of celebratory occasions.  Everyone needs some good vibes now and then, don’t ya think? Thanks so much for stopping by!


Mama Elephant-Garden Frame

June 22, 2018

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the Garden Frame set.Mama Elephant-Garden FrameTo begin I embossed the Garden Frame in clear and blended distress inks for the color.
_MMama Elephant-Garden FrameG_3889I created a sort of unique shaker using one of the Basic Rectangles for the frame. I embossed the sentiment from Garden Frame and filled the shaker with Heart Confetti and Flamingo sequins.
Mama Elephant-Garden FrameCheck out the Mama Elephant blog to see more of the Garden Frame set.

I also have a winner to announce from my Altenew June Release blog hop giveaway. Congratulations knurse22!

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Good Vibes Release Blog Hop

June 22, 2018


Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for Day 2 of their Good Vibes release blog hop.
SSS-Dude & Center Cut Geometric BackgroundMy project features the Center Cut Geometric Background stamp along with the Dude word dies.
SSS-Dude & Center Cut Geometric BackgroundI embossed the center circle image from the Center Cut Geometric stamp in clear and then blended Simon Says Stamp inks for the color.
SSS-Dude & Center Cut Geometric BackgroundHere’s  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! Winners will be chosen over the weekend and posted on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Debby Hughes
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Yana Smakula
Yoonsun Hur
Amy Rysavy
Jean Manis
Vicky Papaioannou
Jenn Shurkus
Barb Engler
Lisa Addesa
Lea Lawson
Stephanie Low
Olga Direktorenko
Heather Ruwe


Mama Elephant-Good Reads

June 20, 2018

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the Good Reads set.Mama Elephant-Good Reads, Book Buddy-Bear & Dog, Bookmark ItI created a set of cutie patootie bookmarks using the Bookmark It-Creative Cuts.
Mama Elephant-Good Reads, Book Buddy-Bear & Dog, Bookmark ItI used the Book Buddies-Bear & Dog-Creative Cuts to create the dogs & panda. I embossed the sentiments from Good Reads in white and die cut them out using the speech bubble die from the Bookmark It-Creative Cuts.
Mama Elephant-Good Reads, Book Buddy-Bear & Dog, Bookmark ItCheck out the Mama Elephant blog to see more inspiration using the Good Reads set. Thanks for stopping by!