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SSS-Creepy Cute Card Kit

September 16, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m excited a few projects created featuring the Creepy Cute Limited Edition Halloween Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp.
SSS-Halloween Special KitFor my first card I created a fun, Halloween shaker filled with the exclusive “Fright Night” seed bead pack included in the kit. I used a piece of the gorgeous plaid pattern paper by Pebbles for the background and the Creepy Cute stamp set for the sentiments & cat along with the coordinating Witch Cat die.
SSS-Halloween Special KitI also created a couple of festive favors using some of the Tim Holtz Halloween Kraft Papers included in the kit with the Lawn Fawn Pillow Box die.
SSS-Halloween Special KitTo dress up the favors I used some of the Tim Holtz Halloween Trimmings.
SSS-Halloween Special KitI also made some tiny tags with Kraft carstock and added a couple of adorable puffy stickers by My Mind’s Eye. Oh how I love me some puffy stickers?.SSS-Halloween Special KitIf you want this kit, please be sure to ACT FAST! There is a limited supply and once it’s gone.. it’s gone! This card kit is separate from our monthly series and is not part of a subscription.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

SSS-October 2017 Card Kit

September 13, 2017

Hi there! Popping in to share a couple of cards featuring the new October Card kit by Simon Says Stamp called Brushstroke Messages.
SSS-October 2017 Card KitFor this card I used one of the brushstroke images from the Brushstroke Messages set with Simon Says Stamp inks. Then I embossed the sentiment in white over top. I love this ultra clean & simple but yet colorful look.
SSS-October 2017 Card KitFor this next card I used some of the gorgeous pattern paper included in the kit by My Mind’s Eye.SSS-October 2017 Card KitI trimmed the pattern paper on an angle and popped it up adding a gold embossed sentiment from the Brush Stroke Messages set.SSS-October 2017 Card KitCheck out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more information about this gorgeous new kit! Thanks so much for stopping by!

STAMPtember® with Mama Elephant

September 12, 2017

Hello! Are you ready for the next STAMPtember® exclusive? It’s adorably awesome!!! The next collaboration set is designed by Mama Elephant for Simon Says Stamp called Rain or Shine and I’m in love.
STAMPtember® Mama Elephant-Rain or ShineI am giddy over how fantastic the Mama Elephant images work with the Lawn Fawn Scalloped Box Card Pop-up die. It was like they were meant to be together!
STAMPtember® Mama Elephant-Rain or ShineI also used the hills dies from the Shadow Box Card die to add some grassy hills for my critters to stand on. The box is made out of Lemon Chiffon cardstock and then hill out of Green Apple.
STAMPtember® Mama Elephant-Rain or ShineI stamped the images with Memento and colored them with Copics. I blended Picked Raspberry & Mustard Seed onto distress cardstock for the accent panels and stamped the sentiment with Versafine Onyx black ink.STAMPtember® Mama Elephant-Rain or ShineMake sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more information on this adorably sweet STAMPtember® exclusive by Mama Elephant. Thanks so much for stopping by!

STAMPtember® Tim Holtz

September 10, 2017

Hi there! I’m back with another fantastic STAMPtember® exclusive stamp & stencil set designed by Tim Holtz.STAMPtember® Tim HoltzI’ve created two cards using the diamond border stamp to create embossed backgrounds. I embossed one in clear and blended distress inks for a colorful, festive look and I embossed the other in gold onto kraft cardstock for a classic, elegant look.
STAMPtember® Tim HoltzI stamped and fussy cut the deer images and added bows to their necks with silk ribbon and red baker’s twine.
STAMPtember® Tim HoltzI embossed the sentiments in white and adhered some Studio Katia crystals to finish it off.
STAMPtember® Tim HoltzHere’s a video to show you how I created these cards.
Make sure and check out the Simon Say Stamp blog to see more amazing projects featuring this STAMPtember® exclusive by Tim Holtz! Thanks so much for stopping by!


STAMPtember® Neat & Tangled

September 8, 2017

Hello there! I’m back with yet another fantastic STAMPtember® exclusive designed by Neat & Tangled called Hello Pumpkin.
STAMPtember® Neat & TangledHow adorable are these images? Elena always designs the sweetest sets ever!!! I was even able to sneak in a teensy bit of rainbow on the scarf:) Gotta love that!
STAMPtember® Neat & TangledI stamped the images with Memento black ink and colored them with Copics. For the background I blended some soft Barely Beige & Maliblue.
STAMPtember® Neat & TangledFor more information and inspiration using this adorable Hello Pumpkin set check out the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!


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.
STAMPtember® Reverse Confetti-Celebrate Your DayThis 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.
STAMPtember® Reverse Confetti-Celebrate Your DayFirst 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.
STAMPtember® Reverse Confetti-Celebrate Your DayHere’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® 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.
SSS-Grid Play & Live WellI 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!
SSS-Grid Play & Live WellFor 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.
SSS-Grid Play & Live WellMy next card uses the Grid Play Stencil to create this colorful triangle pattern.SSS-Grid Play Stencil & Live WellI 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.SSS-Grid Play Stencil & Live WellThis last card features the Grid Play Alphas set.
SSS-Grid Play AlphasFirst 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.
SSS-Grid Play AlphasHere’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.
SSS-Carol SingersThis 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!SSS-Carol SingersAs 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.
SSS-Picture Book Monkey, Panda, Chihuahua, Bunny & LabradorI 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.
SSS-Picture Book Monkey, Panda, Chihuahua, Bunny & LabradorThis 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.SSS-Kindness Matters & Baby Party AnimalsI stamped all the images with Memento ink and colored them with Copics. Don’t they look so sweet holding hands?
SSS-Kindness Matters & Baby Party AnimalsFor 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.SSS-Kindness Matters & Baby Party AnimalsI have a winner to announce from the Altenew August release blog hop.
Congratulations Becky Sennholtz!

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.SSS-Picture Book BirthdayYou can see the full project & video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!