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Laura Bassen

To Love Release

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using some of the new To Love Release by Simon Says Stamp. My first project features the new Dotted Hearts Embossing Folder. I used the Sweethearts Box die for the sentiment.

SSS-Dotted Hearts Embossing Folder, Sweethearts Box

I used the Sweethearts Box die for this next treat box. I used one of the heart dies to create a window in the box and backed it with acetate. I used the Exotic Blooms dies for the flower and added some red & white twine.
SSS-Sweethearts Box, Exotic Blooms B

You can check out a walk-through of the new To Love release HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by!


Concord & 9th Favorite Things Party

Hi there! Today I’m joining Concord & 9th for their C9 Favorite Things Party! The bundle I am featuring on my project is Primrose Garden. This has been one of my favorite sets from 2024 and one of my favorite Concord & 9th colors is Poppy. This happy red is one of the best reds around. It combines with anything and just elevates the mood of a card instantly.

C9-Primrose Garden

Concord & 9th is hosting an Instagram hop. You can join the hop HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!


A Gift Box of Cards

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects featuring the new December release with Concord & 9th. My first card features the Burst of Cheer Set.

C9-Burst of Cheer

My second card uses the new Cheerful Flowers set by Kristina Werner for Concord & 9th.

Kristina Werner for C9-Cheerful Flowers

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

Here is a look at the cute box I put together to hold six card & six envelopes. I used some 12 x 12 patter paper and followed a tutorial by Jennifer McGuire HERE.

Box of Cards

The first card in the box uses the Our House Die Set.

C9-Our House

This card features the Alpine Village.

C9-Alpine Village

This one is so fun using the Soda-Lighted set along with the Tea Blossom embossing folder.

C9-Soda-lighted

This last card uses the Tree Lot Inlay die along with the Festive Fun set for the sentiment.

C9-Tree Lot Inlay

Thanks so much for stopping by!


Ornate Star

Hi there! Today I’m sharing the project featuring the Ornate Star over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. I also added some shimmer vellum using one of the Nested Star dies. For the sentiment I used the Reverse Christmas Greetings sentiment strips.

SSS-Ornate Star, Reverse Christmas Greetings

You can check out the video of this project HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Be of Good Cheer

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a fun Cyber Monday special with Simon Says Stamp. The adorable Be of Good Cheer set designed by Tim Holtz is FREE with any $25 purchase or more of Tim Holtz products.

Tim Holtz-Be of Good Cheer

I made two cards featuring the cute snowman & Santa. I used the CZ Ornament die to create a shaker and added sentiment using the Reverse Christmas Greetings Sentiment Strips.

Tim Holtz-Be of Good Cheer

You can check out the live showing Tim Holtz’s new Cyber Monday special HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

DieCember® Party!

Hi there! Today I’m joining several talented designers in a huge DieCember® party to kick off the new release with Simon Says Stamp! I created a project with the new Woodland Treescape Die Set. I was amazed when I first saw this set. I think it is such a cool and unique new design that really draws the eye into this magical woodland scene.

SSS-Woodland Treescapes

I used one of the new Reverse Everyday EZ Strips for the sentiment.

SSS-Woodland Treescapes

You definitely want to check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for the full list of participants in the fun DieCember® party! Thanks so much for stopping by!

DieCember® 2024!

Hi there! The new DieCember® 2024 release is live and full of all things festive and fun! I have a couple of projects to share using some of these new products.

My first card features the Hanging Leaf Ring die. I used Warmest Wishes for the sentiment.

SSS-Hanging Leaf Ring, Warmest Wishes

My second card uses the Whirl Bay Leaves along with the Winter Cardinal. For the sentiment I used the Big Hannukah Words set.

SSS-Whirl Bay Leaves, Winter Cardinal, Big Hanukkah Words

You can check out a walk-through of the new DieCember® HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

The Greetery-Icing Collection

Hi there! Today I’m excited to share several projects showcasing the gorgeous new Icing Collection by The Greetery.
First up is a project featuring the Nordic Tree. For the background I used the Ribbon Frame and for the sentiment I used the Scripted Holiday Sentiments.

The Greetery-Nordic Tree

I also created a tag using the Nordic Tree die. It’s a perfect fit for a tall tag.

The Greetery-Nordic Tree

This card features the Nordic Birds. The detail is incredible! Of course I had to stack them in rainbow order. I used the Ribbon Maker: Crystal Strand Die to emboss the snowflake texture along the sides of the card. For the sentiment I used the Winter Crest set.

The Greetery-Nordic Birds

Next is the Inside & Out Holiday Tags. This is such a fun stamp that allows you to create eight tags at once. Here I embossed in gold, stamped tone on tone and black on cream for three different variations.

The Greetery-Inside & Out Holiday Tags

I used the new Ornamental Tags Die Set to create these individual tags. I also added some shading using the Inside & Out Tags Stencil. I felt pretty good about myself when my daughter walked in, saw these tags and said, “Mom, these are giving Anthropology!” I’ll take it!

The Greetery-Inside & Out Holiday Tags

Here is a tag on a small gift box. I used the Ribbon Maker: Crystal Strand Die with vellum to create a wrap for the box. I added the leaves using the Large Leaves: Magnolia Die.

The Greetery-Crystal Strand

Next up is the Frost Buds Die Set. This is so pretty in vellum. I used the Crystal Sequin mix to add some sparkly embellishments. For the sentiment I used the Scripted Holiday Sentiments embossed in silver and the tiny banner sentiment is white embossed on vellum.

The Greetery-Frost Buds

This next card uses the Frost Buds again along with the Scripted Holiday Sentiments. I love the subtle Nectar background for this.

The Greetery-Frost Buds

And lastly, but probably my favorite are these adorable Hey Honeycomb dies along with the colorful Honeycomb Balls Party Mix. I created these tags using some pattern paper and the Hey Honeycomb Holiday Stamp Set for the sentiments.

The Greetery-Hey Honeycomb

Giveaway!
The Greetery is giving away two $50 gift certificates.
Leave me a comment for your chance to win!
Comment deadline is Wednesday, 11/27 at 11:59pm EST.
Winners announced on The Greetery blog on Friday, 11/29 at 7am EST.

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Limited Edition Christmas Botanicals Holiday Tag Kit

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of tags using the new Limited Edition Christmas Botanical Holiday Tag Kit by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Holly Tag, Christmas Botanicals, Mistletoe and Berries Die Set

I used the Holly Tag die set to create the frames on both tags & the Winter Flurries Stencils to emboss texture to the cardstock inside the frames. One tag features the Mistletoe and Berries and the other the Aiden Snowflake Die. All of these products are included in the kit. I added the sentiment to both tags using the Christmas Botanicals Stamp Set.

SSS-Holly Tag, Christmas Botanicals, Aiden Snowflake Die

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for much more inspiration using this festive new Tag Kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!