5 Ways in 5 Days FREE Crafty Series: DAY 1: Ink Blending

[@gayle1055]

Great cards and great Mama for getting your baby girl her puppy🐶. They are a lot of work but once trained they are too precious. Love his name. You will love having a lab. My daughter has one and her kids love him. Have fun 💙🐶

[@lynnlohne6578]

We really d need to see a picture of your daughter & her new puppy. Cards are beautiful. I always like clean & simple and the cool tone colors make me smile. Thanks for all the tips, too!

[@CraftyKiwiMama]

Gorgeous ink blending and lovely story of Emma's new puppy! xoxo

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

Laura I knew these cards were yours just from the picture. You have such a clear, Laura style. And I love them both, but the rectangle is my fav- probably because of the vellum leaf added to it. Thank you for all the tips you shared as well. And Happy Birthday to Emma. How fun to get a pup! My fav puppy tip, while house training if you take him out on a leash, always to the same spot, then he will learn to go in that spot (or area). Makes cleaning up the yard much easier. Good luck. 😊

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Laura definitely has a distinctive style!

[@clutterqueenie]

I had a Jack Russell that I named Hank because he reminded me of my brother. Enjoy your puppy, and thanks for your helpful videos!

[@K.Taylor56]

Wonderful cards and ideas Laura! Thanks for all your fabulous rainbow fun. Have fun with wee Hank! They are a handful for a while but it pays off in years and years of love !!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@lorispitzer8289]

Hi, Laura B aka Laura F - Loved this video. Will be ordering the eraser and the grid mat and the circle stencils. Love the results - your cards are CAS and fabulous!! A big hug for you for your efforts to housebreak your new granddog. SSS - Thank you for offering this. I have been at stamping / cardmaking for years and I am still learning new tidbits! Love this series!! xo - Lori S in PA

[@nancyprobst6311]

LOVE the cards! Enjoy your new puppy. How sweet is that!

[@kareneaton433]

Beautiful cards, congratulations on on new puppy. There are an amazing amount of great UTube videos on training new puppies. We are getting a new puppy in 2 weeks so I am getting prepared for lots less sleep too.

[@dianacathan1038]

Always so much fun with Laura!

[@shannonlundgrenphillipssmi9645]

I love when you sing... you make me so happy!!!

[@743linda]

Beautiful cards! Good luck with your new puppy❤️

[@kathyhutchinson3058]

Beautiful cards, good luck with the puppy.

[@kathygroff4526]

Love the colors and your tips for cleaning the brushes. These cards are so appealing and lovely with the shine and vellum! TFS, Laura, the puppy stories are so fun. 💌

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Cleaning is essential!

[@janewebb3477]

Ink blending tips by you Laura are always the best. Perfect placing of the stencils and such pretty color combos. Very pretty cards to brighten someone's day 😊😊💕

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Hope you try the techniques for yourself!

[@hong-chautran-hoang5664]

You sure do make card creation everything sooo incredibly effortless & fun! Your color combos are 'to die for' & as always, I live by Your #1 motto "Dimension is Life" ! (& yes, I sing it just like You!) Happy Crafting & much love from out West! 💜💙💚💛❤

[@SimonSaysStamp]

🎵 "Dimension is Life!" 🎶

[@norinemueller4588]

Congrats on your new puppy. Love the cards as always thank you

[@sonnels57]

Very fun stencils, will be very versatile for lots of techniques! Never a bad video when it’s Laura!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

That's what we think, too!

[@terrie1226]

Beautiful cards.......Thanks for sharing YOU & your stories and singing.

[@debbiebrewington7635]

You are fun!! Thank you!! BTW, Beautiful cards

[@kristineboydstun5539]

You are the master!! I love watching you create!! Thanks for your great commentary, and all your positive vibes!

[@barbaralassiter259]

These are beautiful and perfect examples of your blending skills and your love of graphic designs. When I need inspiration for a graphic look I know where to turn.🌈

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Awesome!!

[@nedamn1337]

I love listening to you 🤩🤩🤩 Great creations! 💚💚💚

[@barbw8972]

Fantastic card designs and great tips! Congrats on the puppy! (And thanks to SSS for introducing me to different designers through this series… so wonderful!)

[@SimonSaysStamp]

We're so glad to hear that, Barb!

[@cindyolson5264]

You are great. I love your art. The adheisive remover is my favorite.

[@dinabaughman8731]

I use the Dollar Tree silicone make up brush cleaner for my brushes.

[@susancarlson2547]

Love this blending video!!! Colorful & great reminders & ideas!!!

[@sherylbrady4113]

I enjoy your videos always upbeat and very informative. Good luck with the puppy.

[@patriciapuchelt4663]

yei for puppies!!! beautiful cards :)

[@Louisianagirl_1126]

Thank you for sharing. Puppies can be a hand full until trained just keep him on a schedule. He’ll get it in no time. LOVE the cards.

[@lisaheld439]

an amazing video (as all of Laura's are). Puppies...God made them so adorable so you can't get angry with them when they make a mess (and they always do) But total worth it. And thank you SSS for these wonderful videos by all these amazing creative people.

[@SimonSaysStamp]

You're welcome!

[@BarbGhig]

Absolutely gorgeous cards, Laura! Happy Birthday to Emma...I hope she has many years of companionship with her new fur baby!

[@bettyvasquez326]

Laura you are a gem 💎 love your blending technique. Fabulous 😘

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Hope it helps you blend better, too!

[@pamelazimin4326]

Love this video❤️ Thank you so much🤗

[@TRsPlace]

Great cards! And I just got a 9-week-old kitty! Cyn...a... Bug. Because I thought cinnamon was too long of a name that they gave him. 😁 Always enjoy your videos, always! 💛TR

[@dfmlees]

Beautiful Laura, I love them.

[@jafountain3177]

Great way to start the week! Well done SSS and Laura Bassen, great tips about priming your blending brushes something I didn't know. I too love the Laura Bassen jingles and stories. I'm so happy that Emma got Hank the puppy, well deserved for a lifetime of memories and bond like no other. Gorgeous cards as usual, Laura never disappoints!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

She's a gem!

[@lindalincks6187]

Great video!! Love those little brushes!! Thank you for sharing with us!! Good luck with the new puppy!!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Glad you learned from Laura!

[@henriette9969]

Awesome video Laura, I love the cards you made. Great tips on the way. I also love puppies, raising a puppy is like raising a child only the biggest pitfall is that they are so darn cute. Thank you so much for sharing, stay safe and have a wonderful day too.

[@maryespeland9627]

Love these! Great colors. Simple.

[@MsDonnnG]

Wow! Wow! Wow! I always love a Laura video but learned so many new tips today! Thanks for creating and sharing! Fabulous creations and so much inspiration!!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

So glad to hear you got some new ideas!

[@laurahans4042]

I really love the smaller brushes. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Glad you like them!

[@Cards4Cancer]

So many amazing tips in this video. The cards are just perfection. I'll say a prayer for the puppy Mom, cause we all know you do all the work. We do NEED to see a pic of Hank.

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Glad the tips inspired you, Karla!

[@jafountain3177]

Go to Laura Bassen’s Instagram page and you’ll see Hank, he’s ham. ♥️

[@marianhillier4847]

What an a great video - first time catching one of your videos and I really enjoyed your commentary - you made it fun to listen and watch you create. I love golden retrievers - beautiful dogs. - luckly little girl!!

[@LindaParkerTutorials]

Just subscribed - I love your lovely chatty demonstrations 🐕

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Great to hear!

[@karenondes9033]

I am loving the blender brushes. They are way better than daubers for sure!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Yes they are!

[@BlaSussCreations]

These cards are so pretty!

[@liane_kelly]

Okay, you got me,,,i need more brushes? Great card ideas, love the geometric styles in rainbow hues.

[@lisaspiers5723]

Your cards always make me happy:). These are so pretty, clean and simple. Good luck with Hank! Just like babies they grow fast so soak up all the puppy love you can get!

[@jackiejohnson7158]

Thanks Laura! Pretty 😊

[@Rheddhedd]

Love watching you work, Laura! As for that puppy - they are the best! We have 2 Goldens and we lived through puppyhood! Training, training, training! 🐾❤️🐾❤️

[@Sylvia.Torres]

Love these card ideas! ❤

[@nancyandjohnrodeberg1788]

Love your awesome graphic edge with the blending!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Yes, normally ink blending feels "freer." We love how Laura "contains" it.

[@roxannetellini26]

Good luck with little Hank.

[@marylehett1127]

Love your cards and tutorial.

[@aquinyc]

This video is packed with tips and tricks! Love these colorful cards. Congrats on your new puppy! Laura

[@neenmach]

Puppies are great! You’ll have so much fun with Hank. Just make sure to train him, you’re going to have to show us a picture of him. happy Birthday to your daughter! And I love your cards, they’re so colorful. Thanks

[@Deneen31]

Love your cards and how fun a new puppy for Emma 😊 we had a lab who lived to be 16 her name was Emma and she was the best dog. My girls grew up with her. Congrats on Hank!

[@missscrapworkshop]

Great tips and beautiful cards. Thanks ☺️

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Our pleasure!

[@CreativeIbby]

Great video Laura! Awesome tips

[@Jessicavasher]

Great cards! Simple and easy to replicate!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Absolutely!

[@k9crazyWpg]

Lovely cards and congrats on your new fur baby! Happy Birthday to your daughter.

[@2mickj]

Gorgeous cards, LB! Love your blending & techniques. Goldens Rule! 🐕💛

[@paolapapili8160]

Soooo beautiful cards!! Thanks a lot for the tips!!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Have fun crafting!

[@TatianaPCarvalho]

Laura you are such a present! My birthday is coming up this week and I got the week off and these videos couldn't come at a more perfect time. 💖

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Fantastic! Happy birthday!

[@TatianaPCarvalho]

@@SimonSaysStamp Thank you so much! You guys make my days! 💝

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

Your cards are always so fresh looking! I love them. Congrats on the puppy... so fun!

[@annesturgeon5399]

Great tips for brushes and the cards came out so great! Thanks for sharing!

[@bellaandrews864]

Love the cards. Love the tips. Especially love your puppy, Hank story. I can already tell he is one lucky boy.

[@marcyschneider4141]

Beautiful cards, Laura, as always. Love the blender brushes! Your video was fabulous, thank you.

[@Bunny_the_Rabbit]

Lovely brushes. I really like that they have a protective cap to keep the bristles nice. They seem to make blending so easy. I would love to try a set. Good luck with your puppy. You'll feel like a zombie for a while. It won't last too long. Watch Hank's weight. Set rules on snacks. They are a lovely breed. We have a Hank at our house too. But he's a cardinal that lives outside with his wife Hazel. They are so easy to take care of.

[@mpbailey18]

Always love your videos!!

[@paulienvandenbosch3857]

Beautiful cards Laura!! Puppies are so adorable and yes, they require lots of, guidance - patience and snuggles

[@ArtsyIslandGirl]

I need that brush scrubber! It’s so adorable 💕

[@handiscandi]

You're adorable. I love your cards, obviously - no words - gorgeous every time; but I love the stories. I am an LCSW and am all about the personal narrative - the story. You warm my heart every time. Thank you for the inspiration - on all levels.

[@patriciabethke4142]

Beautiful cards, thanks for sharing how you made these cards and tips. So your videos are so enjoyable to watch.

[@aliscraps-allisonbunt]

Beautiful cards as always. How's Hank going? They get separation anxiety very easily. A couple of suggestions - have a radio or music going softly during the night. Have an item of clothing with 'humans scent on it in his bed. Even a tick tock clock as its a bit like their mums beatingheart.. Does he have a toy with his parents or siblings scent on it, that's also good if you could get that from the farm lady. It is very tough when they are babies, it's like raising a human all over again, sleepless night, cleaning up poop 😀 but like having a baby, it's totally worth the ride. Enjoy!

[@vickidavis4207]

A great teaching video! It's so fun to watch Laura do her ink blending magic. Thanks for this new series. 💖

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Happy to offer it!

[@kellyfragoso374]

Fantastic video Thank you

[@DancesWifHooves]

Short and sweet and oh so fun! I'm thrilled to see such a nice set of blending brushes released by one of my favorite stamping companies and hope it encourages even more people to get hooked on the wonderful world of blending brushes and their many benefits!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Aw, yay!!! bit.ly/3rD69os

[@SCCSpirit]

Love the new blending brushes from Simon - so many colours. Great blending tutorial Laura. And thank you Simon for this great series.

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Our pleasure! Glad you like the brushes!

[@charylhodges470]

😊 I always enjoy your videos, especially hearing about Emma's puppy. I saw on FB here in South Carolina several animal shelters are packed with kittens and puppies. A lot of times these animals have to be transported up north for homes.

[@gracecamou6096]

Gorgeous cards! 💕💕💕

[@lorispitzer8289]

Hi, Grace - Love to see your work, too!! You and Laura are two faves!!

[@Nan8able]

Great tips! Simply beautiful cards! Welcome to your card making family Hank!

[@Jan-dm7wj]

Love these cards❣️Also love watching you create.

[@anitatrippi7072]

Great video! Thanks Laura❤️

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Laura is always a winner!

[@jerryclark9418]

Really pretty cards Laura. My granddaughter got a golden for her birthday in June. He is really growing.

[@dorasanchez5075]

The blended colos are really pretty. I'm going to try your technique even though I only have a few of the Oxide Ink pads. I'll make it work. Thank you

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Have fun, Dora!

[@handmadehomemades]

I just love her little jingles 🎵🎶🎵 I find myself doing them when I’m crafting, and I’m convinced they make my cards look better!!! Oh, and I LOVE the new brushes!

[@danielleklaiss4336]

I do too!! I always find myself singing "I'm working my way through the rainbow order!" 🌈 💜

[@SimonSaysStamp]

We're so glad! Singing while you craft is the best! bit.ly/3rD69os

[@monkeyheadbonkers9303]

Wow. The extras added to these backgrounds are just gorgeous. I'll be doing this. Love the vellum behind the words. And good luck with the pup. They are so hard. Worth it, but hard. Like having babies all over again 😂

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Glad you're enjoying the classes!

[@lornaassmus9189]

The cards are gorgeous! I’m so happy you were able to get Emma the puppy, every child should have a dog!

[@tiffanihawkins]

Pretty cards!

[@leeminer1939]

So excellent!!

[@mariskaritfeld]

Beautiful cards and great techniques with the stencils! The color combos are very unique, love that! 💗

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Hope it inspires you to try it for yourself!

[@rebeccanielson]

Thanks for all the tips (especially about using new blending brushes). Love the colors you used for the ink blending also. Congratulations on your new addition to the family, Hanks a great name 😊

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LindaBellangelkisses]

Such awesome backgrounds and the jingles are a perfect added touch TFS!!!!!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

We're glad it inspired you, Linda!

[@cl-wc9kd]

Theses cards are beautiful!!

[@patriciadee2804]

Great cards.

[@juliecameronandrews9837]

Wrap a ticking clock in a fuzzy blanket. It sounds like mama’s heartbeat.

[@audreypeterson1939]

Love the rectangle card, really a pretty effect. Vellum vine makes it, thanks for the idea to use vellum die cut behind sentiment! I have cut my eraser down to nothing I use it so much, should be called magic eraser. Good luck with Hank, puppies are quite a challenge but so worth it, especially Goldens!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Hope you have lots of new ideas to add to your crafting!

[@lisafoss1555]

Hoping you are enjoying the puppy. They are a handful but definitely worth the experience….