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Laura Bassen

New! Holy Kit for the Holidays

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project using the new Holy Kit by Simon Says Stamp. This is a special religious edition called Stained Glass Christmas!

SSS-Stained Glass Christmas, Arched Christmas Star die,

My project features the Arched Christmas Star die. I inlaid solid colored cardstock and adhered it onto a vellum panel. For the sentiment I used the Stained Glass Christmas stamp set with Nocturne Versafine Clair Ink.

SSS-Stained Glass Christmas, Arched Christmas Star die,

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more inspiration and information on this new Holy Kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!

So Very Merry Card Class

Hi there! Today Online Card Classes is announcing their new So Very Merry card class. I am so honored to join them along with a few of my favorite crafters.

Another unique thing about this class is that Kristina has designed some fabulously festive new products to use in the class.

You can purchase the products to play along or you can also purchase the class and use the products that you already have. The choice is completely up to you!

All of the new products are listed below. You can register for the class HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pretty Pink Posh-October Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m joining Pretty Pink Posh for their October Blog Hop.

Pretty Pink Posh-Christmas Light Garland, Large Joy Shadow

My first card features the Christmas Light Garland & Large Joy Shadow die sets. I used a white gel pen to add the reflection on the light bulbs, which were cut from solid colored cardstock. The Joy die was cut with vellum and matte gold.

Pretty Pink Posh-Christmas Light Garland, Large Joy Shadow

My second card features the Fringe Tree & Holiday Ornaments for the sentiment.

Pretty Pink Posh-Fringe Tree, Holiday Ornaments

I added some enamel dots for ornaments on this fun and fringy tree.

Pretty Pink Posh-Fringe Tree, Holiday Ornaments

GIVEAWAY!
Pretty Pink Posh is giving away 3 $50 gift certificates.
Winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop.
Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PST on 10/22/2024.
Winners will be announced on the Pretty Pink Posh blog.

Blog Hop Day 1
Pretty Pink Posh blog 
Nichol Spohr
Laura Bassen
Cathy Zielske
Mindy Eggen
Debbie Frank
Raquel Arribas
Lea Lawson
Zsofia Molnar
Leanne West

Sweet Wishes Release Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Sweet Wishes release blog hop.

SSS-Bunch of Candles, Reverse Everyday Sentiments

I have two projects using the Bunch of Candles die along with the Reverse Everyday Sentiment Strips.

SSS-Bunch of Candles, Reverse Everyday Sentiments

I also added some Prism Dazzling Gems for embellishment.

SSS-Bunch of Candles, Reverse Everyday Sentiments

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

GIVEAWAY!
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 16th of October.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Laura Bassen
Nichol Spohr
Cathy Zielske
Barbara Tarayao
Mindy Eggen
Miriam Prantner
Bibi Cameron
Cheiron Brandon
Heather Ruwe
Keisha Charles
Karin Åkesdotter
Kath Stewart
Barb Engler
Betsy Green

New Sweet Wishes Release

Hi there! Tonight the new Sweet Wishes release with Simon Says Stamp went live and it is full of so much holiday and winter goodness!

My first project uses the Halloween House embossing folder along with the Trick or Treat Ghosts dies. I am not a big ghost fan, but I couldn’t resist these cute little ghosts in their costumes.

SSS-Halloween House, Trick or Treat Ghosts

On the inside of the card I stamped a sentiment from Halloween Friends with the new Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad. That thing stamps like a dream!

SSS-Halloween Friends

This next card features the Village Snowman along with one of the Reverse Winter Wishes sentiment strips.

SSS-Village Snowman, Reverse Winter Wishes

I have a reveal video walking through the new Sweet Wishes release HERE! Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more information! Thanks so much for stopping by!

C9 October Release

Hi there! Today the October Release with Concord & 9th just launched and I had the privilege of showcasing it. I am sharing my projects here, but you can also check out the videos of these new bundles over on the Concord & 9th youtube channel.

First up is the Afternoon Tea Stamp & Dies. These are so fun. If you are a tea or coffee lover then you will love these. I love the mixture of patterns that you can create. Video HERE.

C9-Afternoon Tea

Next is the Cottage Charm Stencil Pack. Here I used the stencil as a pattern on the teapot and then again as a background to the bookshelf. Video HERE.

C9-Cottage Charm

Next up is the Feathered Friends Stamp & Dies. This is another classic Turnabout design by Concord & 9th that I used on the card on the left. Video HERE.

C9-Feathered Friends

Next is two new embossing folders. The one on the left is Charming & the right is Tea Blossom. Video HERE.

C9-Embossing Folders

Next is probably my favorite and it’s called On Display. It allows you to create a pop-up bookshelf and fill it with different accessories including a kitty! Video HERE.

C9-On Display

Lastly, for the book lovers, the True Story Stamp & Dies. This allows you to create a book shape card showing the spines of the books. Video HERE.

C9-True Story

Check out all of these new products over on the Concord & 9th website! Thanks so much for stopping by!

The Homespun Holiday: Nutcracker Parade Kit

Hi there! Today I’m sharing my final project using the new Holiday release by Poshta Design. Today we are introducing the Homespun Holiday: Nutcracker Parade Kit. All of the new products being shared today will be available on our website Saturday (10/5) at Noon EDT.

The Homespun Holiday: Nutcracker Parade Kit includes:

  • 46-piece die set
  • zippered project bag
  • 2 all-purpose Needles in a handy storage tube
  • printed inspiration guide for easy reference
  • exclusive access to an instructional video
  • 5 yards of white crochet thread
  • 5 rolls of 5″ x 36″ felt
  • 4 panels of 5” x 9” felt (Cocoa, Tundra, Peach Puff, and Inkwell)
  • 9 skeins of embroidery floss
  • 5 colors of beads
  • 5 colors of sequins (in two sizes)
  • compartmented bead storage container

*die cut machine and fiberfill stuffing not included in the kit*

This kit retails for $170 and qualifies for free domestic shipping.

Poshta Design-Nutcracker Parade Kit

My nutcracker uses a lot of the Make Merry color story felt that I chose to work with. I love the bright red and yellow and look at those blue seed beads for the eyes.

Poshta Design-Nutcracker Parade Kit

There are so many variations and ways to customize these nutcrackers. Check out Lizzy’s blog to see so much more inspiration and also be sure to leave a comment on her blog for a huge giveaway!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Winter Pinecone, All Aglow, and Holly Jolly Dies

Hi there! I’m back again with more projects featuring the new release with Poshta Design. All of the new products being shared today will be available on our website Saturday (10/5) at Noon EDT.

Poshta Design-Winter Pinecone Details

My first project features the Winter Pinecone Details Die (retails for $44 – coordinates with the Basic Egg Die which retails separately for $12) creates a generously sized pinecone that is perfect for ornaments and wreaths.

Poshta Design-Holly Jolly Die

Above is the Holly Jolly Die (retails for $15) is a standalone holly sprig. I added some red seed beads to the centers of the berries for a little holiday bling.

Poshta Design-All Aglow Die

Lastly I used the All Aglow Die (retails for $32). Check out the Poshta Design blog for more fun variations using this All Aglow Die. Thanks so much for stopping by!