Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Winnie & Walter for their 4th Birthday Bash Blog Hop!
I have a couple of projects to share with you using some of my favorite Winnie & Walter products. My first card features the gorgeous Scenery: Ticking Stripe Creative Screening.
I blended Distress Oxide inks in Mermaid Lagoon, Blueprint Sketch, Twisted Citron & Lucky Clover and added a sentiment using the Thanks die and an embossed sentiment from The Big, The Bold and You set.
This next card features the spectacular Cover Model: Do You See What I See?←That the name of the background cover die:) Isn’t is so pretty with the blended oxide inks? I used Worn Lipstick, Carved Pumpkin, Squeezed Lemonade, Candied Apple and Wilted Violet.
For the sentiment I used the In a Word: Hugs Cutaway along with an embossed sentiment from Sentimental: Birthday.
Here’s a video to show you how I made these cards.
Prizes:
Winnie & Walter will be giving away 4 $40 gift certificates to the Winnie & Walter shop.
Winners will be randomly chosen from all the comments left along each stop of the hop. Comments will close on February 28th 11:59 p.m. CST.
Blog Hop Order:
w&w blog
Rubeena Ianigro
Kelly Griglione
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Lea Lawson
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Heather Hoffman
Cheiron Brandon
Vanessa Menhorn
Amy Tsuruta
Laura Sterckx
Isha Gupta
Taheerah Atchia
Miriam Prantner
Keren Baker
Emily Leiphart
Gayatri Murali
Amy Kolling
Kate Capper
Laurie Willison
Crystal Thompson
Evelin Tee (instagram)
Thanks so much for stopping by!
153 Comments
Christine
February 16, 2018 at 7:17 amI love the bright patterns on the cards. That die is awesome.
BeverlyBL
February 16, 2018 at 7:22 amBeautiful cards. I love the patterns and colors on both.
Kristie
February 16, 2018 at 7:25 amThese are awesome! LOVE the designs!!!
Jan Elmore
February 16, 2018 at 7:26 amLaura, you are the wizard of beautiful blending & shading! Wowzer!
Marcia Scantlin
February 16, 2018 at 7:26 amLove that soft plaid.
tsurutadesigns1
February 16, 2018 at 7:42 amLOVE these…they’re both so very awesome.
Ruby N
February 16, 2018 at 7:55 amBeautiful colors and designs, Laura!
Tina
February 16, 2018 at 7:55 amYou are the master of stamping entertainment…you never disappoint, and you always showcase beautiful creations! Thanks for all you share to we wannabe Lauras😉
Patti Bailey
February 16, 2018 at 7:59 amLaura, these are two FABULOUS cards!!! LOVE how you used the Press N Seal for your 2nd card!! Thank you!!
Sue B
February 16, 2018 at 8:07 amGosh Laura, I really do LOVE these cards. I always love to see what you create and your sense of humor cracks me up!
Krystal Showalter
February 16, 2018 at 8:12 amI am loving the cover die “Do you see what I see”! Your cards are amazing, as always, and put a big smile on my face first thing this morning. Thank you for sharing them.
becab33324
February 16, 2018 at 8:18 amVery pretty! Love the ombre plaid.
Deepa Lakshman
February 16, 2018 at 8:21 amI agree with you on Shaun White and Tim Holtz.
I love the way you used the press and seal to get all the pieces not to move. Fabulous cards.
Sharon O
February 16, 2018 at 8:30 amBeautiful cards; both backgrounds are gorgeous! Happy Birthday, W & W!
Donna Walker
February 16, 2018 at 8:30 amAwesome cards! I always forget about the press-n-seal hack and it works so good 🙂
Mary Lehett
February 16, 2018 at 8:36 amLaura, your cards are so fun, colorful and creative. Thank you!
Mirella Rogan
February 16, 2018 at 8:46 amSuch fun cards, Laura, and the second one definitely has this huge WOW factor!
Shanna
February 16, 2018 at 8:47 amI love your ideas!
SarahC
February 16, 2018 at 8:54 amLove the colors. Love the cards. They are very eye catching and would appeal to everyone. TFS
Debbie Rupza
February 16, 2018 at 8:54 amFabulous cards! W&W has the best word dies, don’t they?
Connie
February 16, 2018 at 9:04 amBoth cards are beautiful. The HUGS card really pops.
my crazy craft life
February 16, 2018 at 9:31 amLovely cards, thank you for the inspiration!
Janis in ID
February 16, 2018 at 9:42 amYour ink blending is always so fabulous! Beautiful cards!!
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Marian
February 16, 2018 at 9:59 amBeautiful. Such pretty colors.
Lea Lawson
February 16, 2018 at 10:18 amOh Laura – for one, your cards are just AMAZING. LOVE them so much. Two – I had no idea that Jennifer McGuire’s husband invented press & seal, so I totally learned something new! AND – Shaun White does look a bit like Tim Holtz now that he has cut his hair!! I didn’t even think about it until you mentioned it!
Teresa
February 16, 2018 at 10:22 amI enjoy hearing about your family, as I watch you make beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing. I always look forward to your videos. I like the blue and green card. It would be great to send to a guy.
mildredmildew
February 16, 2018 at 10:28 amLaura, you are the ink blending queen. Your ink blended cards are soooo beautiful. I wish I could do like you!
Sue D
February 16, 2018 at 10:30 amPretty and colorful cards. Love the plaid on the first one.
Becky Green
February 16, 2018 at 10:41 amWOW, Laura!!! GORGEOUS CARDS!!! 😉 You’re FABULOUS!!! 😉 (That’s the part I don’t like either, pulling off the backing. LOL) 😉
kerenbaker
February 16, 2018 at 11:06 amGorgeousness! That coverplate is one of my favourites too. Love that you’ve used the negative like that! x
Pam Marchand
February 16, 2018 at 11:09 amLoved Loved both your cards….have to say love the last the best. Thanks so much for showing us how to use products in a fun way and a cute way. Love your videos they ALWAYS make me feel good and me smile a lot.Thanks again.
sue
February 16, 2018 at 11:16 amLoving the colors and the way this makes me think of trying different techniques!
keelalagirl
February 16, 2018 at 11:23 amHear me sing this….GOOOOORGEOUSSSS! Love these soft cards. Fabulous designs. Always love your style ♥
Pooja
February 16, 2018 at 11:44 amWonderful cards !
Debbie Scassera
February 16, 2018 at 12:13 pmAmazing cards! Your color choices are always beautiful.
Karthikha Uday
February 16, 2018 at 12:37 pmWoww! I’m in love with these fabulous cards! The backgrounds are just amazing!
Lisa A creations
February 16, 2018 at 12:43 pmLoving both cards! Always perfect ink blending. Those Distress Oxide inks are fabulous.
Kelly Griglione
February 16, 2018 at 12:51 pmHey Laura!! Loved watching you create with the w&w supplies! Your gradient plaid is amazing and the sentiments perfectly placed. And I have to admit until I watched your video I was hoping there was some magic press and seal type of way to pop all those diamonds up 😂 rats! Maybe I’ll take my chances removing the strips first, cut a few, and pray it doesn’t turn into a hot mess, because I’d love to try this. Hmm, yes, Shaun White could definitely be Tim’s cousin!
Maureen Reiss
February 16, 2018 at 12:57 pmI love these Gorgeous cards!!! And yes Shaun White reminds me of Tim Holtz too!!
JmB
February 16, 2018 at 1:03 pmLove these cards. Geometrics make me happy. Thanks for sharing.
Lindar C
February 16, 2018 at 1:19 pmStunning cards, I love W&W
Jeanie Reese
February 16, 2018 at 1:34 pmYour color choices really bring these cards to life! Beautiful!
Liz Reeves
February 16, 2018 at 1:38 pmI love these ideas💌
Karen Freeman
February 16, 2018 at 1:40 pmLove, love love these cards. The die is to die for as well. Your videos are fantastic and fun. Thanks for sharing.
Patty Beers
February 16, 2018 at 1:46 pmI love these cards especially the beautiful plaid look. Not sure if I want to do that gluing bit on the other but they are both beautiful.
cyndi morris
February 16, 2018 at 1:57 pmLove, love that cover die. Beautiful coloring, beautiful cards. Thanks for the Press ‘N Seal tip. I’ve used it for placement of die cuts, but using it to keep things together after die cutting is genius!
joy meadows
February 16, 2018 at 2:04 pmLove these cards! Winnie & Walter really hit it out of the park this time. The distress oxide inks are fabulous.
Kathy
February 16, 2018 at 2:13 pmAlways a big fan of plaid. Both your cards are great!
Tracy S.
February 16, 2018 at 2:29 pmLove your cards, and by the way, I thought the same thing about Shaun White and Tim Holtz!
Daria Z.
February 16, 2018 at 2:42 pmLove, love, love the “hugs” card! But both cards are fabulous, as usual.
mj
February 16, 2018 at 3:24 pmBeautiful cards. I love your trick with the press and seal. I thought you placed them one by one.
Patt H.
February 16, 2018 at 3:35 pmSuch luscious colors on both cards! Love these gorgeous creations, especially the awesome design!
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 3:52 pmYour cards are beautiful ! I love how you play with little bits and pieces, the result is always stunning.
In addition to being a master at card creation, you also have an fantastic voice ! I hope you will give the chance to hear you sing again in a future video, so we will get amazing card inspiration listening great music…
Kristina CraftyPaws
February 16, 2018 at 4:28 pmGreat graphic backgrounds. Love your CAS style!
Marisela Delgado
February 16, 2018 at 4:28 pmYou always make such beautiful cards and your use of color just blows me away.
Teresa Godines
February 16, 2018 at 4:36 pmWonderful shading of color. Thanks for the inspiration
Sheri K
February 16, 2018 at 6:08 pmI’m with you Laura on loving the distress oxides–I just ordered the new ones! This new release, especially the die and stencil you used are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 6:19 pmLove your cards and the new dies.
Laurie B
February 16, 2018 at 7:12 pmI love everything you do. The colors you use always look amazing.
Kirsty Vittetoe
February 16, 2018 at 7:33 pmLove your gorgeous creation!
Fikreta
February 16, 2018 at 7:51 pmSo wonderful cards!
Maggie B
February 16, 2018 at 8:18 pmYour cards are gorgeous, as always, Laura and I’m already over the moon for the Cover Model: Do You See What I See? die. Stunning, absolutely stunning. Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you have an awesome weekend. ~HUGS~
#kindnessmatters
Anushree Vaish
February 16, 2018 at 8:26 pmBeautiful cards….big hug to u for such awesome Inspiration!!
Karen in Florida
February 16, 2018 at 8:47 pmOMG!!! The card you did with “do you see what I see?” is amazing! I love the Distress Oxides and will be starting my collection of the new colors soon. Did Jennifer’s husband really invent the Press N Seal?
Tell him I said “Thanks!” I love that stuff! 🙂
Jennifer Forster
February 16, 2018 at 9:23 pmSo pretty – love Hugs and how you blended these colors!
Cathy Lillie
February 16, 2018 at 9:35 pmFantastic cards, Laura! Your tutorials are always fun, educational, and entertaining! Thanks for the press and seal tip!
Tracy Boyd
February 16, 2018 at 9:53 pmGreat cards! Love your videos…totally “get” what you’re throwing down. Can’t believe all the foam you used for that card, turned out amazing!
Tommie
February 16, 2018 at 10:09 pmAbsolutely beautiful, I love your style you never disappoint!
Amy Cooley
February 16, 2018 at 10:19 pmWow, love these backgrounds. The colors are just amazing!
Lindsey
February 16, 2018 at 10:30 pmGorgeous cards! And I love the font on the does!! 🙂
Stanlee
February 16, 2018 at 10:39 pmBeautiful colors and cards.
Terrie D.
February 16, 2018 at 10:44 pmYour cards are great! I really love the backgrounds 🙂
Andrea Shell
February 16, 2018 at 10:53 pmGorgeous cards! Your ink-blending is always spectacular!
Karen @ MisplacedMojo.com
February 16, 2018 at 11:51 pmBoth cards are just stunning! The 2nd card totally has the wow factor but the 1st card can’t be underestimated with its gorgeous soft plaid goodness 🙂 Love them both!
Caren Char
February 17, 2018 at 3:37 amGorgeous gorgeous cards!
Nicki W.
February 17, 2018 at 3:51 amI always watch your videos. You teach me new techniques but I just love listening to you talk! Awesome cards.
Nanette Higney
February 17, 2018 at 4:44 amLove a good giveaway! Beautiful projects., Laura!
Deepti Aggarwal
February 17, 2018 at 4:54 amBeautiful cards Laura.. I love bright and happy colours…
mandalj
February 17, 2018 at 5:09 amThe beautiful backgrounds of these cards are just amazing!
Isabel Z
February 17, 2018 at 6:07 amI love blog hops because they inspire me to create!!!
Marty Harris
February 17, 2018 at 7:21 amMy first reaction upon seeing the cutaway card was “How did she ever do that????”, so thank you so very much for the video. Your cards are both so original and beautiful.
Phyllis Freese
February 17, 2018 at 8:48 amBoth these rainbow cards are so pretty and the sentiments you used on them are bold & fantastic. I’m always amazed at your creations.
Deb A.
February 17, 2018 at 9:26 amYour designs are always so great!
joyce m
February 17, 2018 at 9:29 amAs usual, great cards. You are such an inspiration.
Megan N
February 17, 2018 at 10:21 amI kept telling myself I didn’t *need* Distress Oxides in my life. And I just caved and ordered a few :-/ They truly look like blend like buttah! And the dimension behind the cover plate design really does make it pop. You commit to your vision and go for it, girl!
NatQuebec
February 17, 2018 at 10:35 amLovely colorful cards as usual, you have great ideas 😍
BarbGhig
February 17, 2018 at 11:53 amOh my gosh, Laura…your plaid pattern is so GORGEOUS!!! Love your hexie card, too…both are fabulous and super inspiring! Thanks for being part of the hop!
Ruth Gauss
February 17, 2018 at 12:03 pmYour cards (and videos) are always a treat!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
susie sonnier
February 17, 2018 at 12:12 pmHappy Birthday Winnie & Walter!!!
Greta H
February 17, 2018 at 12:28 pmYou are just so amazing, Laura! I had to giggle watching you put on all the little pieces of foam tape–only you would do that! 2 incredible wonderful cards & now I know for sure to include those products in the order I’m about to place at W&W! Thank you for always inspiring me! PS–love that you sing the name of the cover plate–just as I did in my head when I first saw it!
Annalisa
February 17, 2018 at 1:01 pmThe queen of rainbows and shapes returns! 😀 I love how you made your own plaid with just a few colors and stencils. And that…I keep wanting to say hexagon, because the three diamonds make a hexagon, but whatever it’s called, that one…other background was so worth every fiddly little bit of pulling off foam tape, because it’s gorgeous. I love seeing you create, because it’s relatively visually simple, but always so effective. Thanks for sharing with us!
Sandy S.
February 17, 2018 at 1:26 pm“Hugs…it’s your day” is a fun birthday message.
kgbair2
February 17, 2018 at 2:09 pmLove your style! And I always get a kick out of watching your videos, you are so fun!
Kathy J in Ellicott City
February 17, 2018 at 2:14 pmBeautiful cards! Love the backgrounds you did!
Crimson Owl Creations
February 17, 2018 at 3:02 pmWow! This is AMAZING! I LOVED your video! It makes me want to go out and grab some Press & Seal immediately! I love the technique, and the HUGS card is my favorite! Gorgeous!
Take Care!
Michele
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February 17, 2018 at 3:27 pmCheerful as your usual..
Iris M Soscia
February 17, 2018 at 4:14 pmSo pretty – love the patterns and the soft colors.
Debbie B
February 17, 2018 at 4:44 pmBeautiful cards Laura! I love your ink blending! You are the queen! Don’t ever stop your rainbow colors! They are the BEST!
lorraine turner
February 17, 2018 at 4:48 pmAbsolutely love both designs, but my utmost favourite has to be ‘Can You See What I See?’ die and what you did with this die to create such a fabulous design using the Distressed Oxides. I just loved how you had to sing every time you mentioned the name of the die (LOL!) Just brilliant, love video tutorials like this where you learn something new, thank you Laura. :O)
CathyL
February 17, 2018 at 5:04 pmLove the pretty colors and background patterns, Laura!
gabriele
February 17, 2018 at 5:37 pmI love…just love both of the cards you made. I would just love to be the recipient of either card!
Toni C
February 17, 2018 at 8:09 pmI love your videos! 🙂 As soon as I saw this die I thought of you! Awesome card. And I just have to mention, I have finally managed to get some Press n Seal here in Australia! Woo!
Jan B
February 17, 2018 at 9:17 pmFabulous, crazy colourful cards. Thank you for sharing Laura! Love my W&W products.
Cynthia Johnson
February 17, 2018 at 10:53 pmI love these cards! I would have never guessed how you did the second one. I’m so glad I watched the video. Of course, I watch all your videos.
Carol K
February 17, 2018 at 11:04 pmbeautiful cards, stunning backgrounds for the lovely sentiments
Kris Reeves
February 17, 2018 at 11:09 pmYes, that is crazy but I love it!
Caly
February 17, 2018 at 11:30 pmThese cards are amazing, Laura! Love them so much!!!
mccartd31
February 17, 2018 at 11:48 pmman I love your stuff! your colors are my colors.
Denise Bryant
February 18, 2018 at 12:11 amFabulous cards! Love the colors and details! Love the cover die you used on your 2nd card…. awesome!
raggiodiluce82
February 18, 2018 at 3:50 amWow! Beautiful cards!!! Love the gorgeous colours!!!
Lisa Scanlon
February 18, 2018 at 7:41 amLooks like a lot of work went into the Card so that makes this a masterpiece for someone to receive and ADMIRE!
Annette G
February 18, 2018 at 8:33 amThey are all beautiful but the hug card with the pop up background and beautiful colours is my absolute favourite. Thanks for the video on how you did that and sharing your knowledge and talent with us.
Joy
February 18, 2018 at 8:56 amLovely cards, the backgrounds are gorgeous.
Cheryl Evans-Holbrook
February 18, 2018 at 10:11 amBeautiful cards…. where can I find the Distress Oxide Ink Swatch Chart? Thank you.
Leslie Kiley
February 18, 2018 at 2:31 pmI love your backgrounds so much! Not just the great colors you picked but the amazing techniques you use. Great job.
Denise Ward
February 18, 2018 at 4:53 pmLove the cool plaid you created!!! As I watched the video I was nervous with you as you inked over the one color but it turned out beautifully!! (I love the mix of blues and greens! Such a fresh mix of colors!) Your other “Hugs” card is just as fabulous!! I love the dimensional element in this one, even though I know it was a bit time-intensive. Thanks so much for sharing both of these creative designs!!
Christi
February 18, 2018 at 6:56 pmnowI won’t be able to un-see the Shaun White/Tim Holtz resemblance!!
Pai
February 18, 2018 at 7:12 pmyou blend inks like no one else!
Mary
February 18, 2018 at 7:13 pmLaura, I so enjoy your tutorials and creative, colorful cards.
Mary-Anne V.
February 18, 2018 at 9:28 pmWow these cards are awesome…love the trick with the Press and Seal.
shartl
February 19, 2018 at 12:48 amThese are both amazing and I really like the geometric die cut design so much! Thanks for the press and seal tips.
Louisa Mochizuki
February 19, 2018 at 2:09 amLaura, I love your cards. I don’t get tired of your color combinations. I could watch you create all day. Thanks for sharing your creativity 😊💕
Beth Holt
February 19, 2018 at 9:49 amThese were so much fun to watch you make! I love that you mention Jennifer McGuire’s husband every time you use press and seal. It is a tidbit of information that I share with anyone who will listen too! LOL!
Kathy W
February 19, 2018 at 12:13 pmAmazing cards! I had exactly the same thought about Shaun White and Tim Holtz!
swldebbie
February 19, 2018 at 1:21 pmThese are both fabulous, Laura and I’m going to check out the video when I get home from work tonight. I really love the pink/yellow one – such gorgeous colors.
Trina P.
February 19, 2018 at 2:21 pmSpeechless… in complete awe of these gorgeous cards. Love that second card and how you created it. Great tips.
Larissa Heskett
February 19, 2018 at 2:24 pmSQUEAL!! AWESOME Cards!! I LOVE the Designs and the Colors!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Janie S.
February 19, 2018 at 8:17 pm2 gorgeous cards in your own special inimitable style! I could take a class from you in perfect blending. Just beautiful Laura. I will come back to watch your video…
Kristin McCann
February 19, 2018 at 9:10 pmNow I must have both of the stencils ASAP. I love this idea. Thanks so much for sharing
Janie S
February 19, 2018 at 9:13 pmOkay… l watched the video and yes I will buy that die that is not a die but I still do not see how the press and seal works? It is across the front? The sticky cubes are on the back? It’s a good thing my rewind works! Really beautiful result!
Oliev
February 20, 2018 at 2:42 amAwesome cards!
Dee Earnshaw
February 20, 2018 at 8:24 amstunning cards – thanks for the ideas:)
themeltedmarshmallowblog
February 20, 2018 at 8:58 amGorgeous cards, you are the master (or mistress even) of blending.
Tammy B
February 20, 2018 at 12:25 pmGreat cards! I’ve been watching the Olympics so much that I haven’t been checking out my favourite blogs! The Canadian women’s hockey team goes for gold against the Americans tomorrow night! Should be a good game. Go Canada! 🇨🇦
preeti d.
February 20, 2018 at 2:21 pmGorgeous cards that warm my heart & made me smile 🙂 thanks for the awesome tutorial! Love watching you create & all the humor. *blessings*
Linda
February 21, 2018 at 4:00 amlove….love….love these cards!
Heather Innusa
February 21, 2018 at 7:44 amLove these cards!!! You are too right – all that tedious foam taping is totally WORTH IT!!! LOVE!
maria f.
February 21, 2018 at 9:07 amWell better write Press n Seal on my US shopping list – what a lifesaver! But, ready for this… squirrel … what caught my eye most as I drooled over your inking video was the awesome spinning globe your ring on your right hand made when you were making your circles 😉
Shay
February 21, 2018 at 1:56 pmYour cards are simply awe-inspiring! I can never get enough of seeing *anything* you make and you are such a joy to watch–you make me smile every time I watch your videos. Thank you so much for joining in on the hop. 🙂
Marjorie Dumontier
February 21, 2018 at 4:09 pmThis is such a fabulous set of cards !
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Lynne Jardine
February 21, 2018 at 4:15 pmWow, your backgrounds are amazing!!
fitkitty1
February 21, 2018 at 5:40 pmLaura, you always amaze and dazzle me with your ink blending! Gorgeous!
Berina
February 23, 2018 at 4:31 pmWow! Laura these are stunning!! I love your color combinations.
Gilda (McStamper)
February 23, 2018 at 8:27 pmGreat cards. Love the backgrounds you designed.
Karen
February 24, 2018 at 11:31 pmWhat a great tip about using the Press ‘n Seal for your cool technique with this fun die!
judie90
February 25, 2018 at 6:04 amBeautiful colourful cards!
Daria
February 25, 2018 at 8:38 amBeautiful cards! Thank you for the video.
Jill M
February 25, 2018 at 12:59 pmLove the cards, thanks so much for sharing your ideas! I get great inspiration from you and love your fun thoughts, you always make me smile. I have to try out the “do you see what I see”
D.Ann C
February 25, 2018 at 5:17 pmI’m besotted by that fabulous background for your hugs card!! (insert heart eyes here!!)
pat smith
February 25, 2018 at 11:31 pmI enjoyed the video. Love both cards, and my favorite actually was the one using the stencil. I had not seen the Press & Seal used like you did on the 2nd card. Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Christina
February 26, 2018 at 8:39 amLOVE these two cards! Your backgrounds are fabulous.
erica1ab
February 26, 2018 at 11:48 amI couldn’t wait to get to your stop on the hop because I KNEW I would love your cards! (I always do *crazy fan girl here and not ashamed to admit it, lol!*)
whichcraft2create
February 28, 2018 at 12:08 pmLove the beautiful soft backgrounds you created. Your cards are fabulous!