Mama Elephant-Tea with Friends

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the adorable Tea with Friends set. This set is so sweet and has me longing for some warm, sunny days to have a picnic outside, especially with a rainbow umbrella and a few furry friends:)!Mama Elephant-Tea with FriendsFor the subtle background I masked off the ground with post-it tape and blended Antique Linen and Mermaid Lagoon for the sky.
Mama Elephant-Tea with FriendsI stamped the images with Memento, colored them with Copics, die cut them with the coordinating dies and then finally popped them up with foam tape.Mama Elephant-Tea with FriendsYou can see more inspiration using the sweet Tea with Friends set over on the Mama Elephant blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!

‘Sup You Cheeky Monkey

Hello there or should I say ‘Sup you cheeky monkey😀I have a fun, little project to share with you featuring a few of my faves right now.
SSS-HeyI think you already know how I feel about the Picture Book Monkey and when I saw the “cheeky monkey” sentiment in the Hello You set I knew I it was destiny!
SSS-HeyFor the background I trimmed strips of cardstock to 1/4″ thick and adhered them together onto a small panel. I used one of the Hey dies for the ‘Sup, which worked perfectly with the embossed sentiment in Hello You.SSS-HeyRainbows and cheeky monkeys…you just can’t top that! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-Picnic with Friends

Hello! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the adorable Picnic with Friends stamp set along with coordinating dies.Mama Elephant-Picnic with FriendsFor the background I used the Tri Window Cover Creative Cut and blended distress oxide inks behind each window using Mermaid Lagoon, Cracked Pistachio & Twisted Citron. I colored the images with Copics and popped them up with foam tape. How sweet are these furry friends having a little picnic together?
Mama Elephant-Picnic with FriendsTo see more inspiration using this sweet Picnic with Friends set check out the Mama Elephant blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Love You Sassy Lass

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the a few new CZ design products. I used the Archie Alpha dies to spell out “love” & the Heartthrob stamp set for the winged heart image.Simon Says Stamp-Heartthrob & Archie AlphasFor the background I tried out the new Distress Resist Spray and after it dried I blended some Distress Oxide inks in Blueprint Sketch, Mermaid Lagoon & Cracked Pistachio. I also tried out the new-to-me Gemini Junior die-cutting machine. Check out the video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!


Waffle Flower Spring 2018 Release Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Waffle Flower for their Spring 2018 Release Blog Hop! I absolutely love the new designs as well as the variety of talented designers.
Waffle Flower-Limo Ride, Hello & Jungle BirthdayI have a few projects to share using some of the new Spring release. My first card features the Hello stamp set along the the Hello coordinating die.
Waffle Flower-HelloThese kiddos just stole my heart…not to mention the playful kitties❀ For the background I blended Distress Oxide inks in Blueprint Sketch, Mermaid Lagoon & Cracked Pistachio. I colored the images with Copics and popped them up with foam tape. Look at those rainbow striped pants!!! LOVE😍
Waffle Flower-HelloNext up is the fun Jungle Birthday stamp set along with coordinating dies. One word….MONKEYS!
Waffle Flower-Jungle BirthdayFor the background I blended more oxide inks in Candied Apple, Carved Pumpkin & Squeezed Lemonade and then splattered some water using my Distress Sprayer. I drew the strings that the monkeys are hanging from using my Copic Multiliner and a ruler. I colored the images with Copic and added a sentiment from the Enveloper Hello stamp set.
Waffle Flower-Jungle BirthdayBy the way, all three of these cards are a smaller 3.5″x 5″ size. This last card features the adorable Limo Ride stamp set and coordinating dies.
Waffle Flower-Limo RideDoesn’t get much better than a station wagon full of furry friends with party hats on and balloons, am I right? For the background I masked off a “road” and blended Black Soot ink along with Mermaid Lagoon for the sky. Images were colored with Copics and popped up with foam tape.
Waffle Flower-Limo RideGiveaway
To celebrate the blog hop, Waffle Flower is giving away 
$25 gift certificates to FIVE lucky winners. Leave comments along the hop by 11:59pm ET on 2/25/18 for your chance to win. Winners will be chosen at random and announced on the Waffle Flower blog on 2/28/2018.

Blog Hop order:
Waffle Flower
Laura Bassen←you are here!


MFT-Hooray Yappy Birthday!

Hi there! Just popping in to share a little sneak of this project that I have over on the My Favorite Things YouTube Channel featuring the Canine Companion set & Single Stitch Line Tag-Corner Rectangle Frame dies. I also used the Hooray die that is a free gift with $60 purchase.MFT-Hooray & Canine CompanionLeave me a comment for your chance to win a few MFT goodies:)
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Altenew-Wings of Hope

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Altenew blog featuring the beautiful Wings of Hope stamp set with coordinating dies.Altenew-Wings of HopeTo begin I stamped each of the floral & leaf images with Altenew inks. For each image I used two inks: a lighter and darker to give a soft, gradient look. I am absolutely in LOVE with the new ink colors: Green Meadows, Tea Party & Sweet Dreams and I combined several on this card.
Altenew-Wings of HopeI die cut the images with the coordinating dies and arranged them into a loose wreath type of design and then added an embossed sentiment, also from Wings of Hope. To finish it off I added some sparkling clear sequins.Altenew-Wings of HopeHere’s a video to show you how I created this card.

How would you like to win the beautiful Sakura Blossom stamp & die set? I LOVE this set & created a card with it HERE. I have one to giveaway😀 Leave me a comment for your chance to win!
Thanks so much for stopping by!


Mama Elephant-The Bunny’s Hop

Hi there! Today I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting The Bunny’s Hop stamp set.
Mama Elephant-The Bunny's Hop
I had some fun combining images from The Cat’s Meow & The Dog’s Woof along with The Bunny’s Hop. I stamped the images with Memento ink and colored them with Copics.
Mama Elephant-The Bunny's HopFor the background I used a piece of Lawn Fawn pattern paper and die cut the window into it using one of the Framed Tags-Chelsea Creative Cuts. For the sentiment I used the “hugs” from the Tri Window Cover Creative Cut set.Mama Elephant-The Bunny's HopTo see more inspiration using The Bunny’s Hop set visit the Mama Elephant blog.

I also have a winner to announce from my Altenew February 2018 Release Blog Hop giveaway.
Congratulations JoAnneR!

Thanks so much for stopping by!


w&w 4th Birthday Bash Blog Hop Celebrating Love and Friendship


Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Winnie & Walter for their 4th Birthday Bash Blog Hop!Winnie & Walter-Cover Model: Do You See What I See? Cutaway & Scenery: Ticking Stripe Creative ScreeningsI have a couple of projects to share with you using some of my favorite Winnie & Walter products. My first card features the gorgeous Scenery: Ticking Stripe Creative Screening.
Winnie & Walter-Scenery: Ticking Stripe Creative ScreeningsI blended Distress Oxide inks in Mermaid Lagoon, Blueprint Sketch, Twisted Citron & Lucky Clover and added a sentiment using the Thanks die and an embossed sentiment from The Big, The Bold and You set.
Winnie & Walter-Scenery: Ticking Stripe Creative ScreeningsThis next card features the spectacular Cover Model: Do You See What I See?←That the name of the background cover die:) Isn’t is so pretty with the blended oxide inks? I used Worn Lipstick, Carved Pumpkin, Squeezed Lemonade, Candied Apple and Wilted Violet.Winnie & Walter-Cover Model: Do You See What I See? CutawayFor the sentiment I used the In a Word: Hugs Cutaway along with an embossed sentiment from Sentimental: Birthday.Winnie & Walter-Cover Model: Do You See What I See? CutawayHere’s a video to show you how I made these cards.

Prizes:
Winnie & Walter will be giving away 4 $40 gift certificates to the Winnie & Walter shop.
Winners will be randomly chosen from all the comments left along each stop of the hop. Comments will close on February 28th 11:59 p.m. CST.
Blog Hop Order:
w&w blog
Rubeena Ianigro
Kelly Griglione
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Lea Lawson
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Heather Hoffman
Cheiron Brandon
Vanessa Menhorn
Amy Tsuruta
Laura Sterckx
Isha Gupta
Taheerah Atchia
Miriam Prantner
Keren Baker
Emily Leiphart
Gayatri Murali
Amy Kolling
Kate Capper
Laurie Willison
Crystal Thompson
Evelin Tee (instagram)

Thanks so much for stopping by!


Mama Elephant-February Stampede

Welcome to the Mama Elephant Design Team blog hop!
Our newest release is now live and available for purchase in the store!

My project features The Bunny’s Hop stamp & die set. How adorable are these bunnies?
Mama Elephant-The Bunny's HopI stamped the images with Memento and then colored them with Copics. I used the “Easter” die from The Bunny’s Hop and added the “Happy” from the Labeled Messages.
Mama Elephant-The Bunny's HopI used the Inside Pop-Fence Creative Cuts on the inside of the card and added a few images from The Bunny’s Hop.Mama Elephant-Inside Pop-Fence Creative CutsHere’s a little peek at the inside of the card.
 
To celebrate the new release, Mama Elephant is picking 3 winners to win their choice of stamp set! Winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the Stampede. You have up to 4 chances to qualify to win!

» 1. Leave a comment on this blog post «
» 2. Like/share us on Facebook: facebook.com/mamaelephant «
» 3. Follow/tweet us on Twitter: twitter.com/heymamaelephant «
» 4. Follow/tweet us on Instagram: instagram.com/mamaelephant «
 
Each action qualifies for one entry, max 4 entries per stampeder please!
Now let’s get on with the Stampede with our amazing designers!

Nichol Spohr
Laura Bassen
Anna Kossakovskaya