So Happy You’re My Dad

June 16, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Big Perfect Shapes stamp set along with the Big Dad die. Just in time for Father’s Day:) Loving this gorgeous hexagon background using several delicious Simon Says Stamp inks.SSS-Big Dad & Big Perfect ShapesYou can see the full project & video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog!

I also have a winner to announce from my Pinkfresh Studio blog hop giveaway post.
The winner from my blog is Cyndi Morris!
You can see all of the winners listed over on the Pinkfresh Studio blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Mama Elephant-Summer Stampede

June 15, 2017
Hello, hello! Welcome to a very special Summer Release Stampede! We are thrilled to bring you this splashin’ release of 6 new stamp sets and 7 Creative Cuts dies!

The new release is live and available purchase at our store www.mamaelephant.com as well as at many of our retail partners around the world!

For 2 days only, a brand new straight slider set with any purchase over $60 is yours!
Mama Elephant-Grid Window & Little Girl & Boy AgendaMy project features several new fun products. For the background I used the Grid Window die. I die cut some cream card stock and popped it up onto a white card base.
Mama Elephant-Grid Window & Little Girl & Boy AgendaTo fill each window I used the sweet images from both the Little Girl Agenda & Little Boy Agenda stamp sets. I colored all the images with Copics and added an embossed sentiment from Good Times.
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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!
Since this is a special release, we’ve got to bring in some super special people to join our Design Team, right? I can’t think of a more stellar line-up than this right here!
Anna Kossakovskaya
Pamela Ho
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Nichol Spohr
Melania Deasy
Jennifer McGuire

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SSS-2017 July Card Kit

June 14, 2017

Hello there! Today I have a couple of cards to share featuring the latest July 2017 Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp called Summer Hello.SSS-Hello Summer Card KitFor this card I used the fun Bikini die along with several pieces of the Echo Park pattern paper included in the kit.
SSS-Hello Summer Card KitThe sentiments for both cards are from the SEA You Soon stamp set, also included in the kit.
SSS-Hello Summer Card KitThe Summer Hello card kit comes with a package of double sided foam strips along with Moonshine Confetti which are perfect for making fun shaker cards. I used more Echo Park papers here and added a few more Pretty Pink Posh sequins for color.SSS-Hello Summer Card KitCheck out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more information and lots more amazing inspiration using this fun Summer Hello Card Kit! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Altenew Stencil Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

June 13, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Altenew for their June release blog hop. If you are following the hop then you should have arrived from Erum Tasneem’s blog.
Altenew-Cube Builder & Graffiti Scribble StencilsI have a couple of projects to share featuring two of the gorgeous new stencils. This first card showcases the Graffiti Scribble Stencil. To create the background I blended in Arctic, Caribbean, Persian Blue & Sapphire ink over the Graffiti Scribble Stencil.
Altenew-Graffiti Scribble Stencil & Azalea StampI added some bright yellow blooms using the Azalea stamp set & coordinating dies. Then I embossed a sentiment from the Sentiments & Quotes stamp set.
Altenew-Graffiti Scribble Stencil & Azalea StampThis next card features the amazing Cube Builder Stencil. Literally, I’ve died and gone to Cube Builder Heaven!!! I used several Altenew inks to create this rainbow cube background.
Altenew-Cube Builder Stencil & Happy Birthday dieFor the sentiment I used the Happy Birthday die and added a few sparkling clear sequins.
Altenew-Cube Builder Stencil & Happy Birthday diePrizes:

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to FIVE lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog or/and Scrapbook Blog by Tuesday, June 20th at 11:59pm EDT for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on the Altenew Card/Scrapbook blogs on Thursday, June 22nd.

I am also giving away a $30 gift certificate to Altenew. Leave me a comment for your chance to win!

Your next stop on the hop is Enza Gudor!

Here is the blog hop order:

Altenew Card Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Altenew Scrapbook Blog
Sveta Fotinia
Sandra Dietrich
Yoonsun Hur
Erum Tasneem
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Enza Gudor
Agnieszka Malyszek
Lydia Evans
Kymona Tracey
Debby Hughes
May Sukyong Park
Terhi Koskinen
Svitlana Shayevich
Virginia Lu
Therese Calvird
Lilith Eeckles

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Hello from Me to You

June 12, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Neat & Tangled blog. I used a couple of Christmas themed stamp sets to create a very non-Christmas-sy card.Neat & Tangled-Scandinavial Prints Christmas & Journaling AlphasFor the background I stamped the solid triangle image from Scandinavian Prints Christmas repeatedly using Mama Elephant pigment inks. Using a MISTI helped me to get perfectly consistent spacing & alignment. Don’t you just love colorful triangle backgrounds? They make my world go ’round.
Neat & Tangled-Scandinavial Prints Christmas & Journaling AlphasFor the sentiment I used the Journaling Alpha dies and added an embossed sentiment from Happy Holidays. I also added a few clear droplets to finish it off.
Neat & Tangled-Scandinavial Prints Christmas & Journaling AlphasHere’s a video to show you how I made this card.
That’s all for today! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Purple Onion Designs-Happy Trails

June 8, 2017

Hi there! Today I have a couple of projects showcasing the adorably sweet release by Purple Onion Designs called Happy Trails.
Purple Onion Designs-Free SpiritsThis first card features a few stamps: Free Spirits, Buddy, Smokey & Journey Sentiment Set. I colored the images with Copics and blended the background with distress inks. I can’t get over these sweet images!
Purple Onion Designs-Free SpiritsThis next project features the VW Bus & Journey Sentiment Set.
Purple Onion Designs-VW BusI created a partially die cut window to frame the cute Bus using a Stitched Oval die with some pattern paper in the background.
Purple Onion Designs-VW BusJust wanted to make mention that these are unmounted red rubber stamps, not clear acrylic. They stamp beautifully, but require an extra step to make them cling. More information on that HERE. You can also see more amazing inspiration showcasing the new release over on the Purple Onion Designs blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-Celebration Balloons

June 3, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this fun project featuring the adorable Celebration Balloons set by Mama Elephant.Mama Elephant-Celebration BalloonsI paired the cute balloons with the critters from Up and Away. They look so sweet hanging from the balloons, don’t ya think? I colored everything with Copics and added some glossy accents to the balloons.
Mama Elephant-Celebration BalloonsFor the background I blended distress inks onto watercolor cardstock and then die cut the panel out using the Framed Tags-Chelsea Creative Cut. I used a multiliner pen to draw the balloon strings on and my big foam tape roll as a guide to get smooth curved lines.
Mama Elephant-Celebration BalloonsHow cute is that monkey? I mean, the bunny’s cute, too, but the MONKEY, gahhhh….I just love monkeys hanging from rainbow balloons, don’t you? Wishing you a wonderful day! Thanks so much for stopping by!

SSS-Hope Blooms dies

June 2, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this floral project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Hope Blooms stamp & dies.SSS-Hope Blooms diesCheck out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see the full project & video!

I also have a winner to announce from the Altenew blog hop giveaway.
Congratulations rhowell2!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pinkfresh Studio June Stamp Release Blog Hop

June 1, 2017

Hello, and welcome to Pinkfresh Studio’s June Stamp Release Blog Hop! Pinkfresh Studio is celebrating the June Stamp and Die release with an amazing Blog Hop filled with inspirations and we are so glad that you are here to join us!
Pinkfresh-Say it with FloralsMy first project features the Say it with Florals stamp set as well as the coordinating die. I just love this unique die and how some of the blooms are partially die cut into the window opening. I stamped the images using Altenew inks.
Pinkfresh-Say it with FloralsMy next card features the gorgeous Bright Side of Life die. How beautiful is this intricate design?
Pinkfresh-Bright Side of LifeFor the background I blended distress inks onto watercolor cardstock followed by some flicks of water.
Pinkfresh-Bright Side of LifeMy last card features the Unicorn Dreams stamp set along with the coordinating dies.
Pinkfresh-Unicorn DreamsI colored these fun images with Copics and added some Tonic Jewel drops for accents.
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We also have an awesome Giveaway for you! Leave a comment on everyone’s blog for a chance to win! Good luck!

Grand Giveaway on Pinkfresh Blog: Full June release stamps and dies.
Individual Blog: Winners get to choose one set of their favorite stamp and die.

The winners will be randomly chosen from all comments left on each of the participating blogs. Comments will close at 11:59 pm CST on Friday, June 9th, 2017 and the winners will be announced on Pinkfresh Studio’s blog on Friday, June 16th, 2017.

Blog Hop List:
Pinkfresh Studio
Laura Bassen←you are here!

SSS-Cool Panda

May 31, 2017

Hi there! Today I have a fun project to share featuring the Cool Panda set, which was part of the latest Cherished release with Simon Says Stamp.SSS-Cool Panda & Wonky HeartsHow can you not smile at a panda with a top hat on with a rainbow umbrella? I stamped the images with Memento ink and colored them with Copics.
SSS-Cool Panda & Wonky HeartsI used one of the Wonky Heart dies to cut a window opening for the panda to peek out from.
SSS-Cool Panda & Wonky HeartsMake sure and check out the Cherished Release Gallery for more inspiration using the new Cherished release. That’s all for today! Thanks so much for stopping by!