Hi 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!
Altenew January 2018 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
January 10, 2018
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.
For 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.
For the sentiment I used the Caps Bold Alphabet dies and added a sentiment from the Hug Me stamp set.
My 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.
For the sentiment I used the Simple Alphabet dies to spell out a simple thanks. Loving this simple and smaller font size.
Prizes:
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!
January 10, 2018
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.
For my first card I used adorable Birthday Friends stamp set along with the coordinating dies.
I 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.
This next card features the Love Shaker die.
For 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.
I couldn’t get enough of that gorgeous Love Shaker die so I created one more, very clean and simple card using it.
I 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.
No 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:
Holiday Faves & Winners
January 6, 2018Hi 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.
Next 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:)
Ok, 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.
So 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!
Next 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.
This 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.
Have 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.
Now 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!
Hello Hot Mama
January 5, 2018Hello there to all my hot mamas out there💗 I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Stacked Diamonds & Hello Beautiful Gorgeous dies from new Friends release.
You can check out the full project & video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Seasons Givings Blog Hop
December 31, 2017
Happy New Years everyone! Today I’m honored to join several lovely crafters for a Seasons Givings blog hop. This is a HUGE hop with a giveaway offered by each individual on each stop of the hop. I just want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU for all your love & support throughout the year and for the many, many comments that you leave. I am so grateful that you choose to stop by my little blog time and time again💗
I have a fun little New Years project that I created using the Simple Numbers dies by Simon Says Stamp. I used my Silhouette to create the little rectangle windows and backed each number with colored cardstock.
I made a fun, slider feature so that you can pull & reveal the “8” for “2018”. I added an embossed sentiment using the Jumbo Stripes stamp set.
And now for the giveaway! Everything below is brand new. I often accumulate doubles of things with my design work and this was the perfect opportunity for me to pass it along to a loving home:) Here is what is included in the giveaway:
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Leave me a comment for your chance to win the above prize package.
Comments will close on January 5th and I will announce the winner on my blog on January 6th.
Here is the full blog hop list:
SSS-Flip Over Hello
December 29, 2017Hi there! Today I’m sharing this card over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Flip Over Hello die. I’m in love with this awesome die! I used it along with the Nested Circled dies and added a sentiment from my favorite CZ Design Hello You.

You can see the full project & video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!









