This is my second post today. For the Simon Says Stamp Better Together Release Hop, please scroll down.
Hello there! I’m back again with Mama Elephant highlighting the beautiful Merci stamp set. Seriously, this is such a drop dead gorgeous sentiment set. I just love it so much.
I didn’t want to try and compete with this beautiful handwritten font, so I just kept it really simple and did a little multi-colored “smooshing” using some distress inks on watercolor cardstock. I popped the front panel up on Fog cardstock and added a silk ribbon bow to finish it off.
Make sure and check out the Mama Elephant blog to see more with this awesome new sentiment set.
In other news….have you heard about the newest Online Card Class, Clean & Simple Cardmaking 4, starting on Monday?
Here’s a little bit about the class:
Ever try a technique that ended up feeling just too complicated to use on a card (or worse multiple cards)? We’ve all been there! Happily, Online Card Classes is ready to help us take on that challenge with a little technique know-how!
Online Card Class instructors Kristina Werner, Jennifer McGuire, and Julie Ebersole are here Clean & Simple Card Making 4: Techniques Made Simple In this all-video class, they’ll be sharing ideas for embossing, die cutting, and more… all with a Clean & Simple twist that will make the techniques more approachable and useable than ever. And guess what? I’m one of the guest artists in this class! How fun is that?
And now, one of you has the opportunity to attend Clean & Simple 4 for free! That’s right—I get to give away one spot in this fantastic class. Just leave a comment on this post by Sunday, January 25th to be eligible! Class starts on Monday, January 26, 2015. Hope to see you there!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Doublestick Heaven 
What a fantastic card. Love the watercolored background.
Thank you for a chance to win a spot in the new class.
Love this water colour “framed look card!
Thanks for a chance to win a spot in the new online class!
Love the watercolored background.
Thanks for a chance to win a spot in the class!
I would love to win an online class. I enjoy learning new tips and tricks.
What a beautiful card! Thank you for the chance to win a spot to learn from the masters.
There wasn’t an OLCC I didn’t
Love! They are amazing. I would love to win a spot!
I really enjoy your blog. You always have grea ideas.
Love your card – so vibrant!
Congrats on your guest artist role in the new class! It looks like the class is going to be another good one. No surprise there! Thank you for the opportunity to win a spot.
I am loving your simple water color panels, letting the message pop. Do you dry yr panels, or “let God do it?” I would love to win a spot in the online card class. They are always great.
The watercolors looks fab behind that wonderful sentiment! I would love to win a spot in the class; thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the chance to win, love visiting your blog!
Of course I would love a chance to win a spot to take the newest Online card class! Especially if you are a guest teacher ; ) love your videos.
Love the card today. I can’t wait for the Online Card Class to start and I’m so happy to hear that you are part of it.
Love the card, Laura, and I’d love to win a sot in the new class. Thanks for the opportunity!
So pretty card :))) It would be so cool to participate in the class:)))
Your water coloring/card is lovely. Thank you for the chance at winning a spot in the new Online Class. You guys never disappoint.
I love, love, love these classes and learn so much. Can’t wait for it to start. I would be thrilled to win a class spot. Thank you for a chance.
Wow! What a beautifully simple card. I love how the scripted sentiment pops out against your smooshed background! Will have to try that technique.
This card is so lovely and beautiful!!! Thanks for the amazing opportunity to win!!!
I like the wonderful font of the sentiment and the powerful colors on your card.
Best regards, Synnöve
Your smooching just delights me! Thanks for all the sweet inspiration and this great chance to learn from some great gals!
You cards are always so amazing! 🙂
Love this card! So gorgeous!!! And thanks for the chance to win the class….I LOVE those classes and Clean and Simple is so appealing to me!
Susan
It would be wonderful to win a spot in this class! I’ve taken them before & always learn so much! Thanks for the opportunity! Good luck everyone!
I would really like to be able to join you in class! I love your styles, Laura!
I will love to come over and play! 🙂
Oh, how I would love to win a spot in this class! Thanks for the chance.
Beautiful Laura!!
Love to win a class with these talented artists!
Love your smooshing!
Stunning smooshing@! My smooshing never looks this good, I guess it’s my color choices! Thank you for giving away a place in this class – I’ve been wanted to take one of these classes for the longest time. Happy New Year!
Always love how stunning that smooshing technique looks!
Love your work!
Love your card!! (and that stamp set!) Can’t wait for class to start 😀
Beautiful card and sentiment. The class sounds like great fun!
This card is delightful. Love how you just ‘smoosh’ a little and it all looks great! Also, an extra treat for you to be a guest artist on the Clean and Simple #4 – looking forward to the class and also your sharing.
Oh my I love these classes and would love to win a seat on this one! thank you so much for the opportunity to win!
I would live to win a spot in the OCC. I have taken a number of the classes, and they are excellent.
You certainly prove that simple is beautiful with this wonderful card…That might be a signal that Clean and Simple #4 is also Beautiful #4! Thanks for the chance to win a free spot…
Not only is that sentiment wonderful, but you are a whiz at that “smooshing”! Gorgeous! Congrats on being a teacher in the OCC!
Oh, Laura! This card is just my style! You are such an inspiration… always! Merci beaucoup! ♡
Thanks for a chance to win a spot in the card class….always enjoy your cards.
What a fabulous 1-layer card – the epitome of CAS.
I agree! Gorgeous sentiment and card! Sure! I’d love to win!
Lovely card — really showcases the beautiful handwritten sentiment — I love the ME sentiments like this! Can’t wait for the next OCC, too — thanks for the chance to win!
Gorgeous!
I signed up for class as soon as it was announced and can’t wait for Monday. For those who have never taken one of the Online Card Classes, they are awesome and you will come away with some cards you’ll be proud of and techniques you’ll use often!
Laura, I love the watercolor background and the bold sentiment!
Laura: You have become a favorite of mine. I love your originality and fun designs and really like to watch (and listen to) your videos. Your perky personality comes through and, by the way, I love the occasional inclusion of the kids! They make me smile. Maybe they could have an encore presentation on Valentine’s Day, Ground Hog Day or Any Other Day? LOL I must admit that I have used your cards on more than one occasion as a template for mine. Lookin’ forward to your participation in the class!
Laura, I just found you, and love your style! The framed watercolor is a new idea..thanks for the chance to win the class. I’d be so happy!
Love your background and bow! Thanks for the chance to win a spot in this wonderful-sounding class!
Agreed that the sentiment is just too pretty to have things cluttered around. Love how you did the card and that lovely thin ribbon bow adds to the elegance. Would love to win a spot in the class. Thanks for the chance.
Perfection.
What I wouldn’t give to have a tiny fraction of your talent. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to copy something you’ve done and nothing ever comes close to your’s.
Love love your SSS Feb cards!!!!
And would love love love to win an online class!!!
Oh I love, love, love this…and I’m already signed up for class. Looking forward to it!
This looks like a fabulous class, can’t wait.
I loooooove your card Laura! The watercolour background is so effective and that sentiment! I would love to do the new online card class, so thanks for the chance to win 🙂
You make it look so easy 🙂 Thank you for a chance 😉
Just lovely, Laura.
Your card is absolutely gorgeous! LOVE your watercoloring! ANd thank you for the chance to win, so excited about this class =D!!
Yay, the world is getting smaller 😉 As for that class, it sounds fantastico! CAS – oui. Techniques – auf jeden Fall.
What a beautiful card! I really like that watercolor background!!
Love the watercolor background! Thanks for the inspiration and for a chance to win a spot in the newest OCC!
You’ve highlighted this stamp set perfectly by letting the sentiment take center stage.
Really love all the OCC classes. Would love to win a spot.
Love the multicolored smooshing!
I love the clean and simple look. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Awesome card, Laura – I am just getting the hang of “smooshing”, so this will be a fun card to try! The sentiment stamped so crisply, too…wow 😊
Wonderful creation Laura and yes you were right to keep it simple and let the font stand out ! Thanks for the opportunity to possibly win a spot in the on line class!
I’m already signed up for the class but would love to get it for free…
Your cards are always colorful with the right balance of white space. You are my favorite clean and simple paper artist! Loved your Craftsy class and would love a spot in this class! Thanks for the opportunity!
Well, you are just the best smoosher ever! Thanks for a chance for a spot in the class…would love to take this one!
Love everything you do Laura! Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot in this class!
That sentiment is gorgeous and you did a great job of showing it off! Thanks for the chance!
I would love to win a spot in your class!
This card is gorgeous! Love, love, love it!
Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂
Beautiful card, love the smooshing! Thanks for the chance to win a spot in the class!
Thanks for the chance to win. The classes are so great!
I love OCC! Would be pleased as punch to take this class!
I’m already enrolled in the class but would love to get it for free! Lovely card, too!
Beautiful card Laura!
The watercolor background is perfect for that font. I’d love to win an OCC because these classes are so great.
I really enjoy your cards each day. Beautiful! Thanks for a chance to win.
The soft watercolouring is just lovely with that wonderful bold (and French!) sentiment, Laura … gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win a spot on the new OCC … they’re always amazing! Anita in France 🙂
Always am inspired by your cards! Thanks for the chance to win a spot in the new class
Apparently “smooshing” is a technique I need to give a try because this is fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win.
This new class sounds awesome! Thanks for a chance to win!
Gorgeous sentiment stamp set.
Simple and stunning!
Adorable watercolor background and a beautiful sentiment!
And I would really love to win a spot in the upcoming class! Thanks for the opportunity!
I can see you “smooshing” distress ink to create that gorgeous background! I can’t wait for this class to begin…I’d love to win my seat…thanks for a chance!
I really need to make about a million thank you cards (ok, I might be slightly exaggerating, lol) I love this one that you have done. so simple and yet so beautiful. I cant wait for the new class to start. I have taken so many classes, but get so much out of each class. and I love being able to talk with other card makers too. thanks so much for all you do!
Oh my. I’m loving this new release and have quite a few of the products winging their way over the Atlantic as I type this. I didn’t know about the new class and I’d love to win a place. I’ve heard great things about the classes but as it would take up a large piece of my craft budget I have yet to do one.
Love n hugs
Hazel xxx
Beautiful card! Beautiful sentiment! Thank you for sharing!
I love the online card classes and would love to take this one!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
LOVE your watercolored smoosh card! Thanks for the generous giveaway, sounds like an awesome class!
Beautiful card, love your technique here! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I am definitely not a watercolor crafter but this pretty card makes me want to try it again!! thanks for sharing.
Love your watercolor card!
And I’d love to take that class – it definitely looks like my kind of cardmaking (or what I’d like my cardmaking to be like, ha!). Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the large sentiment on this card and the loose watercolour look. thanks for the chance to win a spot.
these card classes are always so much fun!
I would love to win a spot in that class! Thanks for a chance!
That is such a pretty card!! The watercolor looks so beautiful and a lovely font with the sentiment! I would love to win a spot in the class – as would everyone else who has left a comment 🙂
Love your… wait! What? a free spot?… count me in!! =]
Really do love your card…
=] Michele
Gorgeous card Laura 🙂 And thanks for the chance to win a spot in the class!
Gorgeous card, Laura. This class is just what I need right now, card making has become a bit too overwhelming, so many wonderful techniques, so little time. Lots of fun to be had during this awesome class. Cheers!
Beautiful card! Already signed up for the card class…can’t wait!
Love the smooshing, Laura, and would also love to see you in class. 😉
That is such a lovely sentiment! Great job with the card!
Great card! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love your card!!! And Merci Beaucoup for the opportunity to win a spot in the Online card class
Hugs, Fran
Great card.
Love OCC, thanks for the chance.
Wow. That scripty font is gorgeous. Love seeing the smooshing technique in action!
love your technique! thanks for the chance to win!!!
Beautiful card! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love everything you do! Thanks for sharing
I love the watercolor! Such a beautiful card!
beautiful card!
Your card is gorgeous, I love that watercolor background. That is such a great
stamp set.
Thank you for the chance to win a spot in the clean and simple class.
All the OCC classes are spectacular, looking forward to this one too!
I love your Mama Elephant card! It’s so easy to recognize your beautiful signature style. Yes, you may randomly draw my name for the Online Card Class! Thanks for the chance to win.
Looks like a great class!
Oooh, ooh, ooh! Please let it be me! *jumping up and down waving my arms WAY in the back of the room* 😉
Gorgeous water coloring, it really made that big sentiment pop!! This new class is going to be so good, thanks for a chance to win a spot. 😉
love your watercolored background! Such a pretty font and the background set it off perfectly. Thanks for the chance at what sounds like a really fun class.
The class sounds awesome. The stamp is amazing and you did an amazing watercolor background.
So excited for this class!! And I love this watercolored look today. 🙂
I love the watercolor background, I’m intrigued about the “smooshing” would love to hear how you did it!
You know I love ink smooshing, and that pattern you created is so awesome!
What a beautiful card! Love the watercolor corners idea! Would love to win a spot in the next class! So enjoy your blog!!
beautiful Card! I would love a spot in this Fabulous class!
I love this french sentiment 😉 The card you made with it is beautiful as always!
Such a gorgeous, summery card and love that sentiment. Would absolutely love to win a spot in this class. Thanks so much for the chance to win!!
i am french. i really love this Merci beaucoup stamp!
I dig those card classes! Congrats on being part of the next one and thanks for such a lovely card idea!
Lovely card, I think I need that stamp set! Thanks for a chance to win a spot in the new class.
Laura, thanks so much for the giveaway! Would love to win a spot in this class, I’m so in love with all the water coloring techniques in the world of card making:)
With all the techniques I do, it would be like a new step to learn to make them into CAS cards. TFS
Smooshing never looked so stunning, Laura! A gorgeous background that truly lets the lovely sentiment play center stage. This online card class sounds fabulous. Crossing my fingers…
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Lovely card. I just love your work. And you’re so funny to listen to! Merci beaucoup!
Your watercoloring is gorgeous!! I would love for a chance to win a spot in the class!! I love listening to your voice! 🙂
very cute cards!
Your watercolor background is the perfect way to highlight that gorgeous stamp! I love the colors you used.
Superb background…love it. Thank you for the chance to win a spot. Keeping my fingers crossed…:)
Would love to win a spot in the class…sounds like fun!
Sounds like a great class. Online Card Classes are wonderful! And so are their instructors!
Beautiful card. I love Online Card classes thanks for the chance to win a spot.
Oh, this card is gorgeous! I love it!
And thanks for the chance to win a spot in the class — it looks fabulous!
The sentiment on your card looks almost too perfect to be a stamp. Gorgeous! Love the online card classes as well. Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot in the class.
Are you guest designing for this class? I’d love to take it!
Your water colouring looks awesome!!!
I would love to win a spot in the class.
Your cards are always so amazing! And I REALLY would love to win a spot in this class. Otherwise, I have to sit this one out.
Thanks for the class giveaway. I am sure it is going to be a blast!
Beautiful watercoloring, and great news about the new class! ‘Merci’ for the chance to win!
I love these online card classes. They are always so fun. Lucky girl, Laura, you get to be in the middle of it all.
I would love love 💘 to win a spot in this class. I really need to learn some techniques! Thanks for the chance to win!
I love your watercolor card Laura! The sentiment just pops off the card. I would love to win a spot in this next online card class – thanks for the chance!
I adore your clean and simple style. I love to learn some techniques to improve my cards. Love the one you did today.
The Clean and Simple classes are my favorite! Loved your Craftsy class too. Thanks for the chance to win. God bless.
I love how you smooshed, colored background looks framed. Simply beautiful.
Lovely background! I have done two online classes and thoroughly enjoyed them! Looking forward to the next!
Merci, I love your smoothing, Laura! Congrats on being a guest artist and would be thrilled to win a spot in this class. Kristina and Jennifer always do an awesome job with their classes.
I just love how you did your background Laura.
Great effect from the smooshing. I love the contrast between the crisp stamping of the sentiment and the soft edges of the background.
hello Laura, I love your cards and videos…. I know I will laugh a lot as soon as I see you add a new one …. and winning a class would be amazing !!! 🙂
The watercolor on this card is soooo pretty! I’d love to win a spot to this class! Thanks for the opportunity!
I just found your site today, and your cards are delightful. I need some inspiration thru these dark, cold winter days, and with you as a guest designer, I’m POSITIVE the winter doldrums will vanish quickly. I’d LOVE to win the gift of this online class!
Your cards are always amazing. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
I would love to win a spot in the class. Thanks for the opportunity!
Lovely card and sentiment! I love the online card classes too!
Beautiful! The coloring & sentiment are super!
How neat that Mama Elephant is also sponsoring a class. Love the card! Thanks for sharing.
Love the card!
You are right, the sentiment stamp is gorgeous! Thanks for offering the chance to win a spot in Jennifer’s class.
Laura I love your work! Your cards are always so clean and very vibrant. They are always so colorful and striking! No surprise you are a guest artist for the class! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the contrast of the soft watercoloring with the bold sentiment. Sounds like a great class- could use some help with techniques!
Great card. Love online card classes. Thanks.
This class looks awesome, I would LOVE to win a spot! Your card is beautiful, love the watercoloring!
Oh I would be thrilled to be able to attend this awesome class taught by such amazing women:) Thanks for the chance!
Thank you for the chance to win! Beautiful card
I always enjoy OCC I have taken many of them!!!!!
Nice card with a great background. Thanks for the chance to win
Sounds like so much fun! Thanks for the opportunity! Loooove your card!
Love the card classes! Thanks
Love love love your cards and your videos!!
Beautiful card! The sentiment is so crisp on the watercolor paper. I’m obviously using the wrong ink cause I never get this result! I’d love a spot in the class. Every OCC I’ve participated in has been outstanding!
Love this card, Laura. I’m so looking forward to this new class!
Marianne x
Love the water color, thanks for the opportunity to win a spot!
Love your card can’t wait for class to start…
Beautiful watercoloring. Love OCC!
Gorgeous card, Laura! Your sentiment really pops against the water colored background! I’m so excited that you will be teaching class again…see you there 🙂
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