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SSS-Happy Easter

April 16, 2017

Hi there! Just popping in to wish everyone a very Happy Easter!SSS-Happy EasterFor this card I embossed Happy Easter sentiment several times in clear creating a background pattern and then masking off rays I blended in distress inks.
SSS-Happy EasterI die cut the cross image from He is Risen and added the arched sentiment from Happy Easter. I used the Nested Circle dies to create the arch for the sentiment.
SSS-Happy EasterTo finish it off I added some Nuvo Jewel drops. These are my latest addiction. I can’t get enough of their translucent sherbert-y color. Sending Easter Blessings your way today! Thanks so much for stopping by!

SSS-May 2017 Animation Card Kit

April 13, 2017

Hi there! Today I have a fun project to share using the awesome new May Animation Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp.SSS-May 2017 Card KitThis card kit includes a fun stamp set exclusively designed for Simon Says Stamp by Uchi’s Desgins, and it allows you to create animated images when you slide it being the grid lined acetate paper. This is truly unique and the result is absolutely hypnotic!
SSS-May 2017 Card KitThere are some gorgeous designer papers included as well by Illustrated Faith. I created a layered window opening using the Nested Circle dies.
SSS-May 2017 Card Kit
Here is a video to show you how I created this animated slider card.
Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more details about this fun new card kit.

I also have a winner to announce from my Altenew blog hop post.
Congratulations Nancy Penir!

Mothers, Fathers & Florals Release Blog Hop

April 7, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp & several talented designers to showcase their new Mothers, Fathers & Florals release.SSS-Star Flower & Big MomI was inspired by Kristina Werner’s shaker card here and wanted to try a jumbo version showcasing the Star Flower background cling.
SSS-Star Flower & Big MomI embossed the Star Flower in clear and blended two inks from the Morning Sun cube set along with Lemon Zing.
SSS-Star Flower & Big MomI added a sentiment using the Big Mom die along with a coordinating embossed sentiment from Mom and Dad Icon stamp set.
SSS-Star FlowerI used a different color combination on this one with High Dive, Mint Candy & Jellybean. The sentiment is from the Big U stamp & die set. I filled both circle shakers with lots of different sequins from Simon Says Stamp & Pretty Pink Posh.
SSS-Star FlowerHere’s a video to show you how I created my card.

Giveaway!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a prize package worth over $25 to every stop on the hop.
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Tuesday, April 11th.

Here’s the full blog hop order:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Kristina Werner
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Shari Carroll
Nina Marie Trapani
Yana Smakula
Debby Hughes
Nichol Spohr
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Heather Hoffman
Heather Ruwe
Suzy Plantamura
Amanda Korotkova
Virginia Lu

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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SSS-Artsy Flower Parts

April 4, 2017

Hi there! Today I have little sneak of a project I’m sharing over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Artsy Flower Parts & Handlettered Encouragement stamp sets. This is a fun pattern on pattern design with some masking. It’s a one-layer wonder!SSS-Artsy Flower PartsCheck out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see the full project & video! Thanks so much for stopping by!

SSS-Spring Seeds Shaker Tags

March 30, 2017

Hi there! Today I’ve got a trio of colorful shaker tags featuring the Spring Seeds set by Simon Says Stamp.SSS-Spring Seeds Shaker TagsAren’t these fun Easter themed tags? Thinking about using these for some cute little Easter basket gifts. I used on of the Large Tag dies to create my tags. I colored the images with Copics and blended distress inks on the outer tag.
SSS-Spring Seeds Shaker TagsI filled the shaker tags with some Rain, Meadow and Clear sequins and added a sweet bow on top using the Perfect Bow dies.
SSS-Spring Seeds Shaker TagsThat’s all for today! Thanks so much for stopping by!

SSS-Suzy’s In Full Bloom Watercolor Paintables

March 28, 2017

Hi there! Just popping in to share a sunny little card with you today:) I had some fun coloring one of Suzy’s In Full Bloom Watercolor Paintables.SSS-Suzy's In Full Bloom Watercolor PaintablesI used Copics instead of watercolors because I’m a watercoloring chicken. Then I fussy cut the whole thing out and popped it up onto a panel that I blended distress inks onto.
SSS-Suzy's In Full Bloom Watercolor PaintablesThe sentiment is from Hope Blooms. I added a few sparkling clear sequins and that’s all she wrote!
SSS-Suzy's In Full Bloom Watercolor PaintablesMy girls love to grab these watercolor prints and just have fun & color. I think they would make a great gift for teen girls or any age for that matter. Thanks so much for stopping by!

SSS-Funny Food

March 24, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Funny Food stamp & die set. Two words…french fries! That’s all you need to know:)SSS-Funny FoodTo see the full project & video head over to the Simon Says Stamp blog.

I also have a winner to announce from my Altenew giveaway here.
Congrats Sylvia Ruthven!

SSS-April 2017 Card Kit

March 13, 2017

Hi there! The latest April card kit by Simon Says Stamp called “Wild And Colorful” has gone live and is SO FUN!SSS-April 2017 Card KitThe Wild Cuddly Creatures stamp set included in the kit is super duper cute! I masked off the animals using full sticky post-it notes and blended some Maliblue & Scuba ink in the background. Then I colored the images with Copics and added some google eyes for fun.
SSS-April 2017 Card KitThis Lawn Fawn pattern paper that is also included in the kit makes my heart go pitter patter:) I die cut an oval window using one of the Hero Art infinity oval dies and then added an embossed sentiment using the Tilted Banner Sayings set and coordinating die.
SSS-April 2017 Card KitThe kit also includes some fun Action Wobble Springs which I couldn’t wait to try.
SSS-April 2017 Card KitThere’s a gorgeous piece of Royal Purple cardstock included in the kit which I embossed one of the sentiments from the Wild Cuddly Creatures stamp set.
SSS-April 2017 Card KitI couldn’t resist showing you how this cute little elephant wobbles with the Action Wobbler adhered behind it. Here’s a little 5 second video.

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more details and information about this Wild and Colorful card kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!

SSS-New Beginnings Release Blog Hop

March 10, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their New Beginnings release blog hop! So many fun & happy new products including delicious new ink colors!!
SSS-Hope BloomsMy project features the new Hope Blooms stamp set & coordinating stencil.
SSS-Hope BloomsI’m SO excited about all the fun things you can do with this coordinating Hope Blooms stencil! I used it to color the images in with ink blending.
SSS-Hope BloomsThis was a perfect opportunity to showcase the yummy new ink colors. I used Rose Apple, Clementine, Lemon Zing, Dusty Sage, Seafoam, Winter Sky & Velvet Orchid.
SSS-Hope BloomsHere’s a video to show you how I created this card.
GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop. Winners will posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on March 14th.

Here’s the blog hop order:

Laura Bassen←you are here!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

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