Hello friends! Love is in the air over at Simon Says Stamp💗 Their new LOVE release just went live and I couldn’t wait to share a couple of projects using some of my favorites with you.
It’s no secret that I adore the Picture Book dies by Simon Says Stamp. There are getting to be quite a few now and I love every single one of them. Just when you thought they couldn’t get any cuter…they did! The Picture Book Unicorn and Love Bear are completely irresistible.
I used some Pebbles pattern papers from my January Card Kit along with one of the Nested Circle dies to frame the Picture Book cuties. I added an embossed sentiment from the Best Friends set.
For the Picture Book Unicorn I used more Pebbles pattern paper and a sentiment from the CZ Design Yay set. For fun I added an embossed sentiment on the inside of the card also from the Yay set and die cut with one of the Nested Circle Dies. I’m so tempted to make about ten more of these unicorns in every color of the rainbow🌈
Not sure what it is about these sweet Picture Book Dies but they just make me smile! I’ve got a few more projects to share using more of the new LOVE release coming on Saturday so stay tuned for a fun blog hop!
Check out the fun, new LOVE release below. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Mama Elephant-Pretty Lovely
January 24, 2018Hello! I’m back again with Mama Elephant highlighting the Pretty Lovely stamp set.
To begin I adhered several strips of cardstock onto a small panel and then I embossed the bloom image from Pretty Lovely in white onto the stripes.
Using the Mini MISTI I stamped the sentiment onto the panel and onto the cardbase and then popped up the striped panel finishing it off with sparkling clear sequins.
You can see more amazing inspiration using this set over on the Mama Elephant blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Mama Elephant-Fly With Me
January 22, 2018Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the adorable Fly With Me stamp & die set.
To begin I masked off the background using post-it tape and blended in distress inks in mermaid lagoon & cracked pistachio. I also flicked a bit of mermaid lagoon using a wet brush.
I stamped the images with Memento ink, colored them with Copics, die cut them with the coordinating dies and then popped them up with foam tape. Loving the sweet accessories that you can add such as the bow tie, ball cap and adorable little birdies.
Visit the Mama Elephant blog to see more inspiration using this sweet new set.
I also have a few winners to announce from previous giveaways.
The winner from my Altenew January Blog Hop giveaway is Kris Reeves.
I have three winners to announce from my Holiday Faves post.
Congratulations Kilcha Goos, Krissy F & Cyndi Morris.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Build-A-Flower: Sakura Blossom
January 17, 2018Hello! Today I’m joining Altenew to showcase the gorgeous new Build-A-Flower: Sakura Blossom set.
To 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.
I 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.
GIVEAWAY!
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
January 17, 2018Hi there! Today I’m joining Mama Elephant to highlight the adorable new The Dog’s Woof stamp set & coordinating dies.
To 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.
I embossed a sentiment in white from Scripty Birthday onto pattern paper by Pinkfresh Studio.
Check 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!
January 16, 2018Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Altenew blog.
For 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.
Here’s a video to show you how I created this card.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
MFT-You Are Loved
January 16, 2018Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project & video I have over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel.
I blended distress inks onto the background and die cut the panel using the Die-namics Full of Heart die.
For the sentiment I using the 100% Loveable stamp set.
You can check out the video over on the My Favortie Things YouTube channel. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Mama Elephant-January Stampede
January 15, 2018
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.
I 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.
Next is the sweetest little gift bag using the new Favor Bag Accessory-Dog dies.
How 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.

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Laura Bassen
Vera Rhuhay
Pamela Ho
Amy Yang
Anna Kossakovskaya
Nichol Spohr
Limited Edition Valentines 2018 Card Kit
January 14, 2018
Hi there! Poppin’ in to share a couple projects from the fantastic new Limited Edition Valentines Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp.
Look 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.
Next are some cutie pattootie valentines using the Foodie Friends stamp set.
I stamped the images with Memento and colored them with Copics.
The fun imagery in the Foodie Friends stamp set was inspired by the So Punny collection by Doodlebug.
This 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
January 13, 2018
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.
I have a couple of projects featuring the Cosmo & Mum Flower Frame dies.
I blended distress inks on the background of each card using distress & oxide inks.
I embossed the sentiments in white onto a strip of black cardstock using the Many Thanks stamp set.
Here’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!








