For A Friend
Hi readers! We’re back this month with the lovely & talented Laura Bassen using this brand spankin’ new Simon Says Stamp set: Friendship Butterflies, from our newest collection: Pure Sunshine! Laura definitely knows how to turn up the sunshine with this pretty sunrise of gorgeous colors using exclusive inks! Be sure to watch the video below for all the tips & tricks of how to make this fab card!
Enjoy!
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Thanks for reading today, and thanks to Laura for providing this fantastic inspiration!
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Fabulous, as allways!
The “not perfect” look on this card is perfect! Love the colors and multi-layered stitched butterflies.
wow this is stunning.. love the background and that gorgeous butterfly..
I like your card. I have a jar of embossing paste so I will definately try mixing ink pad colors with it. thanks for sharing.
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Wow Laura! Love this card, especially the die-cut butterflies & the extra string. Definitely an inspired decision.
Great card, Laura! Gotta try that technique!
Thank you for sharing how you made the beautiful background – will try this out with what I have. Am now following by email and blogger Karen x
Love the butterflies and the background is awesome….Thanks for technique!!
Love this happy card
You don’t babble your videos are great keep them that way see that you have invested in a craft sheet;)
I love this card– and I like the extra string! Good impulse and totally fun!
GORGEOUS Laura. A fun video to watch. I love the vibrant colors you used.
Wow this card just catches your eye, love the vibrant and gorgeous colors, fun background technique!!!
oh that bg is gorgeous! love the gradient colors! :)
Great card & video! TFS ;-)
This is very pretty! Love the shabby look.
This is so awesome! I really enjoy the videos!
Stunning, Laura!
Love it Laura!!! The thread hanging was a great addition!!!
Laura, you mentioned that the palette knife you were using came in a set of three, but the supplies link included w/video does not link to what you were using. Can you please source that set of knives?
Loved all aspects of the card. Thanks so much for sharing!
Gorgeous card! It’s the perfect Debbu Hughes/Laura Bassen mash-up!
Love listening to Laura in her video’s…she just cracks me up! This card is gorgeous, and made me glad I ordered the butterfly stamp set!
Beautiful card–love the effect of coloring the embossing paste with ink–great idea!
Cool technique and card – I will definitely have a go at colouring my embossing paste!
I love how the gradient worked out on the card. I’m loving those butterflies more and more! Lovely card. :)
so lovely, Laura! Fantastic as always!
Laura, your videos never fail to make me smile! Love this pretty card with the yummy colors and the stacked butterflies.
Thanks for the beautiful ideas to use with my new supplies.
I LOVE this card extra string and all:)!
I’d say that the “risk” that you took is paying off! I love the entire design with this fancy free style! No need to worry about the loose end!! You did an AWESOME job (as always), Laura!! Thanks for the smile:)
Beautiful card! I love the colours and can’t wait to try this technique. Thanks for the inspiration.
Such a sweet baby card. In love with the new Lawn Fawn releases!
Oops! Wrong post….. dang this tablet….. or it’s just me….
Wow, that embossing paste turned out amazing! I love this card!
Fabulous, love the use of coloured embossing paste :) (LOve to hear your “babble” too).
Once again, Laura provides me with giggles (dry wall, really?) and technique training…all at the same time. Then she produces this gorgeous creation. Amazing human being.
I love the butterflies on this card! What a difference the embossing paste makes!
What a gorgeous card, Laura! Love those fabulous colors and the way you stacked your butterflies off-centered! Always love watching you create and listening to your videos – makes me smile! :)
Love this card! The inking and texture on the stencil is so pretty!
Laura’s creations and videos are always a joy! Lovely new butterfly!
love. Love. LOVE the card; thanx for the inspiration today!
Fabulous and inspiring, as always, may have to buy embossing paste now!
Laura is always so innovative…I love this beautiful butterfly card, and the colored embossing paste is so pretty! Thanks for another great video, and for sharing new ideas with us!
I love this card, Laura! You rocked the ombre embossing paste look and I like those threads … :)
The color gradients are beautiful. Love the yellows and purples together. Butterflies are always fun.
Ι love this background! and the way color is changing.
Fabulous card, Laura! I love the gradient background.
This is such a pretty, cheerful card!
Wow! Great texture and color, always love Laura’s card
Beautiful card! Love the colors and textures!
Love the different paste colors, so easy to color with stamp pads!
It’s such a beautiful ..absolutely love the color gradient you have created using the paste and inks :)