Build-A-Flower: Sakura Blossom

Hello! Today I’m joining Altenew to showcase the gorgeous new Build-A-Flower: Sakura Blossom set.Altenew-Build-A-Flower: Sakura BlossomTo begin I die several floral openings into cream cardstock using the largest floral die from the Sakura die set. Then, lining up the cream panel over a white cardbase, I stamped the floral detail with Frosty Pink.
Altenew-Build-A-Flower: Sakura BlossomI stamped the smaller flowers with Frosty Pink & Coral Berry and popped them up into the centers of the larger flowers. I also added a few leaves that were stamped with Bamboo. The sentiment was embossed in white onto Slate cardstock.
IMAltenew-Build-A-Flower: Sakura BlossomG_2313GIVEAWAY!
Leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog or/and Scrapbook Blog for a chance to win one of four $30 gift certificates. Winners will be announced on January 26th on both blogs. (Two winners chosen from the card blog post, two winners chosen from the scrapbook blog post.)

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

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-The Dog’s Woof

Hi there! Today I’m joining Mama Elephant to highlight the adorable new The Dog’s Woof stamp set & coordinating dies.Mama Elephant-The Dog's WoofTo begin I stamped the images from The Dog’s Woof with Memento ink and colored them with Copics. I can’t even handle these cute puppy faces! I added some of the accessories from the set with the party hats and balloons for a festive birthday card.
Mama Elephant-The Dog's WoofI embossed a sentiment in white from Scripty Birthday onto pattern paper by Pinkfresh Studio.
Mama Elephant-The Dog's WoofCheck out the Mama Elephant blog to see more projects featuring this fun new The Dog’s Woof set. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Altenew-Hey Gorgeous!

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Altenew blog.Altenew-Caps Bold Alphabet dies & Spring Shower Cover dieFor the background I trimmed strips of solid cardstock to 1/2″ strips and adhered them onto a card base. Then I die cut the Spring Shower Cover die onto vellum and adhered it over the stripes using spray adhesive. For the sentiment I used the Caps Bold Alphabet dies along with a coordinating sentiment embossed from the Layered Letters AFG stamp set. Altenew-Caps Bold Alphabet dies & Spring Shower Cover dieHere’s a video to show you how I created this card.
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MFT-You Are Loved

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project & video I have over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel.MFT-100% LoveableI blended distress inks onto the background and die cut the panel using the Die-namics Full of Heart die.MFT-100% LoveableFor the sentiment I using the 100% Loveable stamp set.MFT-100% LoveableYou can check out the video over on the My Favortie Things YouTube channel. Thanks so much for stopping by!


Mama Elephant-January Stampede

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


I’ve created a couple of projects from the new January release. My first card features the Pretty Lovely stamp set.
Mama Elephant-Pretty LovelyI stamped the bloom with Memento ink and colored it with Copics adding details with a white Gelly Roll pen and some shimmer with Wink of Stella. Then I used an oval die to frame the sentiment.Mama Elephant-Pretty LovelyNext is the sweetest little gift bag using the new Favor Bag Accessory-Dog dies.Mama Elephant-FBA DogHow adorable is that sweet little puppy face? I created the bag using the Favor Bag die and added the cute little sentiment from the Occasional Labels set.Mama Elephant-FBA Dog
 
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!

Laura Bassen
Vera Rhuhay
Pamela Ho
Amy Yang
Anna Kossakovskaya
Nichol Spohr


Limited Edition Valentines 2018 Card Kit

Hi there! Poppin’ in to share a couple projects from the fantastic new Limited Edition Valentines Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp.SSS-Limited Edition Valentines 2018 Card KitLook at these ADORABLE Llama stickers from the Crate Paper sticker sheet included in the kit. I popped them up over some Pebble pattern paper and added the Loopy Love Grossgrain ribbon by Doodlebug.
SSS-Limited Edition Valentines 2018 Card KitNext are some cutie pattootie valentines using the Foodie Friends stamp set.
SSS-Foodie FriendsI stamped the images with Memento and colored them with Copics.
SSS-Foodie FriendsThe fun imagery in the Foodie Friends stamp set was inspired by the So Punny collection by Doodlebug.
SSS-Foodie FriendsThis Limited Edition kit is available only while supplies last, but many items in the kit are also sold separately. Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more information. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friends Release Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for a Friends release blog hop. This is the second day so be sure and check out Day 1 for more amazing inspiration showcasing the Friends release.
SSS-Mum & Cosmo Flower Frame DiesI have a couple of projects featuring the Cosmo & Mum Flower Frame dies.
SSS-Mum & Cosmo Flower Frame DiesI blended distress inks on the background of each card using distress & oxide inks.
SSS-Mum Flower Frame DiesI embossed the sentiments in white onto a strip of black cardstock using the Many Thanks stamp set.
SSS-Cosmo Flower Frame DiesHere’s a 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. Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Debby Hughes
Nichol Spohr
Amy Rysavy
Kelly Latevola
Suzy Plantamura
Vicky Papaioannou
Heather Hoffman
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Barb Engler

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Altenew January 2018 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi there! Today I’m happy to be joining Altenew for their January Release Blog Hop. If you are following the hop then you should have arrived here from Kristina Pokazanieva’s blog. I have a couple of projects to share using a few of the new January release products.Altenew-Cube Cover Die, Caps Bold Alphas, Shattered Triangle & Simple Alpha diesFor my first card I used the Cube Cover die for the background. I adhered strips of solid colored cardstock behind the white Cube Cover die cut.Altenew-Cube Cover & Caps Bold Alpha diesFor the sentiment I used the Caps Bold Alphabet dies and added a sentiment from the Hug Me stamp set.Altenew-Cube Cover & Caps Bold Alpha diesMy next card features the Shattered Triangle die set. I think you already know how I feel about triangles, right? They are the love of my life:) I die cut several with solid colored cardstock and layered the “shattered” looking triangle die cuts over top of a few for a fantastic tone on tone textured look.Altenew-Shattered Triangle & Simple Alpha diesFor the sentiment I used the Simple Alphabet dies to spell out a simple thanks. Loving this simple and smaller font size.Altenew-Shattered Triangle & Simple Alpha diesPrizes:
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to SIX lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Monday, January 15th for a chance to win. Six winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 1/17/2018.

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

Your next stop on the hop is Reiko Tsuchida!
Thanks so much for stopping by!


Pretty Pink Posh Turns 4!

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Pretty Pink Posh for Day 1 of their 4th birthday celebration blog hop! I have a couple of projects to share featuring a few of the new January release products.Pretty Pink Posh-Love Shaker DieFor my first card I used adorable Birthday Friends stamp set along with the coordinating dies.
Pretty Pink Posh-Birthday FriendsI used one of the Stitched Borders 1 dies to create the background, blending distress inks onto each “hill”. The images were colored with Copics and popped up with foam tape.
Pretty Pink Posh-Birthday FriendsThis next card features the Love Shaker die.Pretty Pink Posh-Love Shaker DieFor the background I used the Pretty Petunias stamp set and embossed in the images in clear and blended distress inks over for a dreamy, soft look. I die cut the Love Shaker die with White Glitter Cardstock and filled the shake with the new Iridescent Heart Confetti Mix.Pretty Pink Posh-Love Shaker DieI couldn’t get enough of that gorgeous Love Shaker die so I created one more, very clean and simple card using it.Pretty Pink Posh-Love Shaker DieI simply adhered half inch strips of solid colored cardstock onto a 3.5 x 5″ cardbase and popped up the positive parts of the Love Shaker die. I really love how it gives you a totally different, modern look using the positive parts instead of the negative.Pretty Pink Posh-Love Shaker DieNo party would be complete without guests, gifts and a party favor, right? During the celebration, save 10% off your order using the coupon code provided below.

PRIZES:
 Pretty Pink Posh will be giving away 2 $50 gift certificates to random comments left on the different stops every day! That’s right, they’re giving away a total of SIX $50 gift certificates!

Here’s the full blog hop order:

Laura Bassen←you are here!
Thanks so much for stopping by!


Holiday Faves & Winners

Hi there! Today I thought I would do something a little different than my usual. I thought I would share a few favorite little gifts I received from the holidays. I did this a few years back and people seemed to enjoy it. I know I always love to see what people get and are loving. First up…Amazing Grace Whipped Body Crème. My mom gave me this and it is amazing! I’ve been wearing Amazing Grace perfume for years and this has the same beautiful scent. It’s thick and creamy and perfection.IMG_2046Next is this “knock my socks off” beautiful Mud Pie butter dish. I bet you’d never guess that I LOVE butter dishes, ha! I have a few pretty ones that I use, but this one with it’s delicious glass knob just makes my heart go pitter patter💗This was another thoughtful gift from my mom:)
IMG_2059Ok, this next little number never leaves my purse. My sweet friend, Wida, gave me some of this NYX Butter Gloss a while ago and I used it all up. My sweet daughter surprised me with a new one for Christmas. The color I have is Crème Brûlée. It’s the perfect “go with everything” shade with a little bit of shine and the price can’t be beat. There are many other colors that I’d love to try someday, too.IMG_2073So you probably didn’t know that I love butter dishes and lip glosses, but I bet you DID know that I love chocolate, right? I don’t just love chocolate. I LOVVVVE chocolate, but not just any chocolate. Mama likes dark chocolate. I’ve never been a big caramel type of gal, but this pretty little box had an assortment and I tried the Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel and then I died and went to heaven. Only one problem. There were only three of those in the box. Man, oh man, oh man!
IMG_2081Next up, another thing that I love. I guess you could say that I love a lot of things. Is that good or bad? I love fun socks. Look at these pretty socks from the Loft with fun patterns & pretty colors. I especially love the ones on top with the skiers.
IMG_2101This next gift was a really special surprise from one of my design teams. Isn’t this jewelry box so pretty with my name etched into it? I would have never bought something like this for myself and everytime I look at it I just smile and am touched by the thoughtfulness of others.
IMG_2105Have I lost you yet? Are you enjoying this or wishing I would just shut up and share a card with you:) Ok, the last gift I have to share with you is this amazing print given to me by another one of my design teams. Yes, card makers really are the best of the best. This gorgeous print is by one of my new favorite artists, Helen Dardik. I absolutely love her effortless, colorful and truly unique style. If you don’t already, you should check out her feed on Instagram. Watching her paint is such a treat.
IMG_2130Now onto the good stuff:)
I have a couple of winners to announce.
The winner from my Altenew for a Year in Review blog hop is Aimee LaCroix-Slocum.

The winner from my Seasons Givings blog hop is Lisa Norstrom.

Since we’re on the topic of giveaways….how about another?
Leave me a comment telling me which gift that I shared today that YOU would love to receive. I am dying to hear. I’ll pick a winner or maybe a few to receive a very special prize💗

Thanks so much for stopping by!