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Laura Bassen

Limited Edition Christmas Botanicals Holiday Tag Kit

November 25, 2024

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!

Limited Edition Home for the Holidays Card Kit

November 20, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple projects using the new Limited Edition Home for the Holidays Card Kit. My first card uses the Rainbow Splash Swiss Dot Embossing Folder for the background on a panel of Desert Storm cardstock. Then I layered a panel of Simple Stories pattern paper along with the adorable Festive Snowman. For the sentiment I used one of the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Christmas Stickers.

SSS-Festive Snowman, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

For this card I featured the Layered Rosettes Stencil & Die Set. I used a Nested Circle Die to create a frame and the Swiss Dot Embossing Folder on the background. For the sentiment I used the Home for the Holidays Stamp Set. I adhered a clear & red sequin for the center of the rosette.

SSS-Layered Rosettes

You can check out a video walk-through of this new Limited Edition Card Kit HERE! Also be sure to check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more amazing inspiration. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Manger Scene

November 12, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a cute little holiday card using the adorable Manger Scene Die Set by Erin Lee Creative. I created a circle frame using a nested circle die with white cardstock onto a cream base. For the sentiment I used the Vintage Christmas Stamp Set with black ink. I curved the sentiment using my MISTI so that it followed the curve of the design.

Erin Lee Creative-Manger Scene, Vintage Christmas

This is such a sweet little nativity scene. I did add some subtle accents to the critters and the baby Jesus with a black pen for the eyes and some copics for a rosy cheek and some shading. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Festive Fun Blog Hop

November 9, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Festive Fun Release Blog Hop.

SSS-Gingerbread Man & Thread Plaid Embossing Folder, CZ Holiday Stack & Happy Combos

My project features the new Gingerbread Man Embossing Folder along with the Thread Plaid Embossing Folder. For the sentiment I used both the CZ Holiday Stack & CZ Happy Combos.

SSS-Gingerbread Man & Thread Plaid Embossing Folder, CZ Holiday Stack & Happy Combos

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

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Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Leave me a comment for your chance to win!
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 13th of November.

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Nina-Marie Trapani
Laura Bassen
Cathy Zielske
Barbara Tarayao
Mindy Eggen
Heather Ruwe
Keisha Charles
Yana Smakula
Alberto Gava
Lorraine Aquilina
Tracy Ware
Barb Engler
Jessica Vasher
Daniel West

Festive Fun Release

November 6, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple project using the new Festive Fun Release by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Abundant Leaf Background, Scripty Peace

My first card features the Abundant Leaf Background along with the Scripty Peace die. I used glossy accents for the berries.

SSS-Abundant Leaf Background, Scripty Peace

My next card features the new Forest Ring die. I added some enamel dots for color along with some red and white twine.

SSS-Forest Ring, CZ Holiday Silhouettes

For the sentiment I used the CZ Holiday Silhouettes stamp set.

SSS-Forest Ring, CZ Holiday Silhouettes

I have a walk through of the new Festive Fun release HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cute Ornament Cards with Mama Elephant

October 31, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of cute projects featuring some of the Mama Elephant October release.

Mama Elephant-Serenity Ornament, Fala Llama, Banner Greetingsr

My projects feature the Serenity Ornament Creative Cuts. I added the cute Llama from the Fala Llama set and the sentiment from the Banner Greetings.

Mama Elephant-Serenity Ornament, Paolo's Merry Wishes

For this card I created two ornaments with one peeking Hank the Tank’s cute face❤️ For the sentiment on this one I used Paolo’s Merry Wishes.

Mama Elephant-Serenity Ornament

You can check out the video of these projects HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Fanciful Joy

October 30, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a card using the Christmas Cheer Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Fanciful Joy, Twinkling Stars embossing folder

For my background I used the Twinkling Stars Embossing Folder. Then I created a stripped up panel with solid colored cardstock. I die cut two circle openings to frame the Joy sentiment using the Fanciful Joy die with vellum and Champagne cardstock. I added a Reverse Winter sentiment strips along with some clear sequins.

SSS-Fanciful Joy, Twinkling Stars embossing folder

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more amazing inspiration using this Christmas Cheer kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!