Circle Sayings Happy Birthday

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Hi readers! Happy Thursday! I’m always happy to welcome guest designer Laura Bassen back to the blog each month, not just because her cards are lovely, but also because her videos are so fun and silly! This video is of no exception, so be sure to pick up all of her expert tips and tricks on how she made this gorgeous card using Simon Says Stamp Custom Ink Pads, Circle Sayings Stamp set, and the Dot Circles die, but also get a giggle along the way!

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Thanks for reading today, and as always, thanks to the awesome Laura for being our guest!

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  1. A great card. Yaaa! I see my name is on the winners list so I have to send my info now. Thanks for the opportunity.

  2. Love Laura’s videos! Her cards are always gorgeous and she always makes it so much fun, you can’t help but giggle.

  3. Love your card, the colors are awesome! I had never heard of Press & Seal before, now I have to investigate.

  4. What a clever idea you did on this card! Who would have thought using that circle die that you could end up with a cool card like yours? Laura!!!! Didn’t know that Jennifer McGuire’s husband invented it. Cool!! Thanks for sharing.

  5. That Laura is such a talent!!! Of course her personality adds so much to her videos. I do love her idea with the circle Happy Birthday, very clever.

  6. Love the card and the commentary! Great point about cutting a stamp. Thanks for showing that

  7. Lovely card and the choice of colors are adorable. I just wish there was less idle talk during the video. It

  8. After watching your videos I always have a smile on my face. You explain your techniques so well and you are soooo funny. Keep doing what you’re do……Oh! love the card too, such beautiful colors.

  9. Laura – Thanks for starting my day with a great chuckle – I will CERTAINLY remember to always let a professional trim my bangs!
    But I also love this card – dang, guess I’m gonna have to have this set of stamps & dies, too!

  10. This card is gorgeous! I love Laura’s videos – she’s so entertaining to watch and I love her commentaries! And then I scrolled to the bottom and – woohoo! – saw my name as a blog candy winner! Very exciting – I will email you shortly – thank you!

  11. I love just about everything that Laura does. This creative card was no exception. Thanks for the inspiration.

  12. Love, Love, Love your card!!! I love how you used your dies and stamps, such great ideas!! I have never heard of using press-n-seal for die cutting, but I will check that out! I also had no idea that Jennifer’s hubbie invented it!! I can’t wait to tell my own that little fact!!

    Thanks Laura!!

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