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STAMPtember® Reverse Confetti

September 7, 2017

Hi there! I’m back and excited to share another STAMPtember® exclusive designed by Reverse Confetti called Celebrate Your Day.
This is such a fun stamp set full of great sentiments for celebrating. I was incredibly inspired by the amazing Nichol Spohr & Cathy Zielske using this gorgeous Radiating Rays stencil and have being dying to try this colorful technique.
First I embossed the celebrate sentiment in clear and then I blended distress inks using the Radiating Rays stencil. I added another coordinating sentiment from the Celebrate your Day set and finished it off with some Nuvo Jewel drops.
Here’s a video to show you how I made this card.

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more information and inspiration using this fun STAMPtember® exclusive by Reverse Confetti! Thanks so much for stopping by!

STAMPtember® Exclusive with Gina K Designs

September 6, 2017

Hi there! I’m back to share another fantastic STAMPtember® exclusive designed by Gina K Designs for Simon Says Stamp called Warmer With You. This is a class winter staple with the most cheerful little snowmen and a gorgeous wintery forest background.To begin I embossed the trees in clear and blended several distress inks ink Blueprint Sketch, Salty Ocean & Evergreen bough. I also blended a bit of Sapphire ink to the bottom. It gives such a rich, vibrancy to the background.
I stamped the images with Memento Tuxedo ink and colored them with copics. I embossed the sentiment in white onto a strip of black cardstock, and to finish it off I added some Rainbow Sparkle Jewels. I can’t stop using these colorful little beauties.
Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more beautiful projects showcasing this fun new STAMPtember® exclusive. Thanks so much for stopping by!

STAMPtember® 2017 Exclusive from Altenew!

September 5, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m excited to share a project featuring the latest STAMPtember® exclusive from Altenew called Fabulous You.I embossed the outline floral image from Fabulous You in the two corners with clear embossing powder. Then I used several Altenew inks to blend in the color.
For the sentiment I used the Bold Alphabet dies for the “hi” and then embossed a sentiment from Fabujous You in white onto a strip of black cardstock. I finished it off with a few Rainbow Sparkle Jewels.Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more gorgeous inspiration using this Fabulous You set. Thanks so much for stopping by!

STAMPtember® with Lawn Fawn

September 4, 2017

Hello there and happy STAMPtember®! Simon Says Stamp just released the first of many exciting exclusive sets designed for STAMPtember®. Today’s release is featuring the adorable Christmas Like No Otter stamp & die set designed by Lawn Fawn.I fell head over heels for these sweet Christmas otters. I also couldn’t wait to try my new Shadow Box die set so I combined the two for this fun Christmas shadow box card.
For the Shadow Box I used some Perfectly Plaid Winter pattern paper. I stamped the images with Memento and colored them with Copics. For the sentiment I trimmed it out with a craft knife and adhered everything with foam tape to the Shadow Box.
Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more information and inspiration using this adorable Chrismtas Like No Otter set. Thanks so much for stopping by!

STAMPtember® Blog Hop

September 2, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for a blog hop featuring their new STAMPtember® release.
I have a few project to share showcasing the Grid Play collection. I designed these sets and I’m absolutely giddy about the endless geometric patterns that you can create with them!
For my first card I stamped the Grid Play Grid background cling in Maliblue and then stamped the solid circle images with Maliblue, Scuba, High Dive and Deep Sea ink. I added a sentiment from the Live Well stamp set as well as a few Pixie Dust sequins.
My next card uses the Grid Play Stencil to create this colorful triangle pattern.I blended Lemon Chiffon, Melon, Hollyhock & Hot Mama ink over a clear embossed Grid backround. I added a sentiment from Live Well and a few Nuvo Jewel drops to finish it off.This last card features the Grid Play Alphas set.
First I stamped the Grid Background in Barely Beige. Then I stamped the colorful sentiment. I stitched a layer of acetate over the stamped panel and filled it with Iridescent Star confetti for a full card shaker.
Here’s a video to show you how I created these cards.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $50 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Winners will be chosen over the weekend and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Tuesday.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Debby Hughes
Amanda Korotkova
Vicky Papaioannou
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Amy Kolling
Nichol Spohr
Heather Hoffman
Amy Lee
Suzy Plantamura
Sarah Moerman
Justine Hovey

It’s STAMPtember®!!

August 31, 2017

Can you feel it in the air? It’s officially STAMPtember®! Woot Woot!!! It’s the best time of the year for us crazy card makers. This month is jam packed full of exciting new products, awesome giveaways & fantastic collaborations between so many great companies. To start off is the adorably fun & festive new release by Simon Says Stamp.
This card features the Carol Singers set. I’m in love♥ That bear with his guitar and how about the bunny who can barely breath through his scarf just slays me!As if it could get any cuter, this next card features several of the sweet Picture Book dies: Monkey, Panda, Chihuahua, Bunny & Labrador. I can’t even.
I added a sentiment from the Together set. I love, love, love the sentiments in this stamp set! I added a little Lawn Fawn pattern paper using the Card Curved Edge die.
This is just the tip of the iceberg people! There’s so much more to show you. There will be two blog hops this Friday & Saturday showcasing the incredible new release. You do not wanna miss it! I’ve linked the entire release below. Take a gander and prepare to be inspired by the talented designers in the next two days! You can more information on the Simon Says Stamp blog, too! Thanks so much for stopping by & happy STAMPtember®♥

Kindness Matters

August 31, 2017

Hi there! Just popping in to share a sweet & simple project featuring the Kindness Matters die along with the Baby Party Animals.I stamped all the images with Memento ink and colored them with Copics. Don’t they look so sweet holding hands?
For the sentiment I loosely colored a piece of cardstock with Copics and then die cut it using the Kindness Matters die. I also added some thin strips of pattern paper to the top and bottom of the card.I have a winner to announce from the Altenew August release blog hop.
Congratulations Becky Sennholtz!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Papertrey Ink-Stamp-a-faire

August 25, 2017

Hello there! Today I’m honored to join Papertrey Ink for their special Stamp-a-faire event. I’m sharing a project featuring the Mighty Bloom die.I used several scraps of Papertrey Ink cardstock that I have been hoarding for years now. I ran each scrap of cardstock through with the Mighty Bloom die along with some vellum cardstock.
Using my sewing machine I stitched a few vellum “petals” hear and there for a uniuqe and unexpected twists.
For the sentiment I used the Scripted stamp set along with one of the Scripted word dies.
Here’s a video to show you how I created this card.
Make sure and check out the Papertrey Ink blog to see more of their Stamp-a-fair event. It will be going on all weekend with incredible guest artists and fun challenges to participate in as well as prizes to win! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Picture Book Birthday

August 25, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the adorable Picture Book Bear & Fox. I accessorized these cute little critters for a birthday party using the Cuddly Critters Accessories stamp & dies set.You can see the full project & video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Altenew August 2017 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

August 23, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m joining Altenew for their August Blog Hop! If you’re following the hop then you should have arrived here from Vicky Papaioannou’s blog.My first card features the ultra fabulous Simple Shapes XL stamp set. It’s a geometric shape lover’s dream set!There are three different sizes of triangle images in the Simple Shapes XL set that I used to stamp each corner with Altenew Inks. For the sentiment I used one of the Envelope Liner die.My next card features the Striped Leaf Cover die.
How gorgeous is this Striped Leaf design? I popped it up over a panel smooshed with Distress Oxide inks and then added a sentiment from the Envelope Liner dies.
I also made a liner for my envelope with the Envelope Liner Die using some striped pattern paper to coordinate with my card.
Prizes:
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by Thursday, August 31st at 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on Saturday, September 2nd.