Featured Blogger- Laura Bassen
For those new to my blog, on the first Monday of each month, I feature one of the bloggers that I follow. When I read blogs, I always enjoy getting to know the person BEHIND the blog. Whether it be a crafty blogger, a lifestyle blogger or a fellow young single gal- I love putting away the formalities and having a “conversation” with a blogger I enjoy.
Today I have a special treat to share…..I’m bringing the Featured Blogger feature to you (albeit a week late), but I believe it’s well worth the wait. If you regularly hop around blogs, or watch updates from some of the big companies, you’ll recognize the lady I’m honored to bring to the blog today. Please join me in giving THE Laura Bassen a huge welcome!
Laura asked me if she could do the interview in video form and of course I couldn’t resist saying yes. Have you seen her videos? They are so fun to watch and trust me, you’ll be rolling from laughter at this one as she was interviewed by her hubby. Here’s the questions she will be answering in the video….
Tell us about your blog. When and why did you start it?
Where did the name of your blog come from?
How did you get introduced to paper crafts and/or cardmaking?
If you could meet anyone in the crafting world, who would it be?
For those new to cardmaking, what tips or suggestions would you give?
What products would you consider a “must have” for a crafter?
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time (besides crafting)?
You have a free Friday night, how would you spend it?
You get to spend an unlimited amount at three stores, which stores would you pick?
I’m sure that many of you have visited Laura’s blog in the past, but in case you haven’t, be sure to take a peek. Her cards are absolutely G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!
I hope that you enjoyed this feature and are just as inspired by this gal as I have been. Want to recommend a blogger, or yourself, for a future Featured Blogger post? Leave a comment with the blog link and you never know- you just might hear from me!
Oh my! This was hilarious! Great video interview! LOVE Laura and her hubby! haha
What fun!
Now we know why Laura’s cards are CRAZY CRAZY good!!!
WOw! That was totally entertaining. That makes me like her even more!!!
I have been a follower of Laura’s blog for quite awhile now, and I ***LOVE*** her work and her videos–amazingly funny! Thanks for featuring her!
So funny to watch, her hubby is so sweet to help her :)
I’ve been a huge fan of Laura’s forever! She is so talented and funny and yes, I was busting a gut watching her with her hockey player! What a great up close and personal with one of the best in the business :)
HAHA what a HOOT this was!! How on earth did Laura keep a straight face through this!!??!! Thanks Laura and hubby ;)
Lol! Such a fun and hilarious video! Laura and her hubbie are too sweet and fun! Loved it!
Oh. My. Word. How funny was this! Laura Bassen is an awesome artist! This was a fun way to get to know her.
I thought for sure her blog name had something to do with hockey sticks! Never even thought of tape! Hilarious! Thanks for the fun!
My favorite part – how happy they seem together! Sounds like her husband is paying attention to Laura’s cardmaking passion. Really adorable!
Oh, my goodness – I can’t stop laughing! You look so cute, Laura – and your hubby is a RIOT!! That was really fun! :)
Oh, that was too funny! What a fabulous interview!
How absolutely wonderful it was to see how much your husband is involved with your hobby! He knew all the big names. It’s not to common to see this plus he is hilarious! Both of you should do more videos. I have always loved watching you Laura, and now I can add your husband to the list! Great video!! Thanks for the laughs :) Ciao
What a FUN interview! I’m not surprised that Laura would come up with such a unique idea…I think it’s so sweet that he knows everyone’s name, too! Thanks, Paulina…I really enjoyed it!
Oh my stars…this was hilarious! Isn’t it awesome that those two met, and now we get to see them together, being fabulous?? Apparently ‘creativity’ runs in the Bassen family. Day brightened immensely! Thank you, Laura, Paulina and especially, Bobby Clobber!!
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LOL…super fun interview!
That was fun! Thanks for sharing… Laura is one of my favorite papercrafting peeps. I just love her work and her fun personality!
Laura’s husband is such a good sport! I think I knew almost all the things about her, including her love for french fries and chocolate!
Hilarious. What a fun video. Thanks Laura and Paulina.
Laura – your hubby is a keeper – haven’t laughed that much in a long time!
Thanks for this super cute and fun video, “Pretty–Pink– Posh” ( as Bobby Clubber calls you so fondly)!! It is no wonder that Laura stamps like no other…she has that Bobby Clubber on her side!
I laughed the entire time! Hilarious! Laura is funny herself, but the two of them!! I’d love to meet them! Laura is on my bucket list, I’d love to meet her! Great interview and hilarious video!
What a riot! I just love Laura, her amazing work, and her videos (this one included).
Such a hilarious interview! Thanks for featuring her Paulina. Laura is such a darling – I enjoyed knowing about her (thanks to her hubby for a lively laughter filled questionnaire) and definitely love her work.
OMG that was the best interview I have ever seen. I thought my hubby was crazy I don’t know how she could keep as straight faced as she did. It was an awesome interview and I loved it. Those two must be an awesome couple to hang with. Thanks so much for having her interviewed.
Hahaha! Oh, Laura, you guys make a great pair!
Oh, Lord, that was hysterical! Now everyone in the world can see why I tried to adopt this family!! Hugs, Darnell
That was absolutely gorgeous!! Wonder if he does tv work for a living?? Must be alot of fun in the Bassen Household.
I’ve always suspected it, now I’m certain. There’s a plaque over the Bassen’s front door saying “Win or lose – do it with heart”. That’s my Laura!
My fave two actors in the video… Laura’s eyebrows and Clobber Jr. gettin’ his moment in the limelight!
Ha, ha…this video started my day off with laughter! Great fun! Love Laura’s work….and that interviewing Bobby Clobber was something else!
Glad somone else has a husband that’s as goofy as mine!
Life in the Bassen household must be a barrel of fun. Wild horses couldn’t drag my husband in front of a camera to do that. Hats off to DH for a really fun video. Even Capt Somebody photobombing. What a hoot. Thanks! You’d be on my list of famous bloggers I’d love to meet, Laura. Where’d Fadora come from, eh? My parents grew up in Galesburg. Over the years I’ve had lots of relatives living all over IL, including Pekin. Still have some in Bloomington, and DS in Chicago, where I’ll be in a couple of days. So, it tickles me you live in IL. Love your blog.
Hilarious!
LOL – hilarious, bravo to you both :)
I love Laura’s work. I’m so looking forward to see the video. Unfortunately I can’t view it on my phone. Can anyone give me the direct youtube url, please? I searched both Laura’s and Paulina’s channel for the video.Not able to find it :(
Vithya, her video was made just for my readers, so it’s not visible on her channel. (I’m not sure if this will change later….) Here’s the direct link to view the video: http://youtu.be/LkkZ1XhOd9I
Enjoy!
What a hoot … just when I thought I could not like Laura even more!! So glad to have seen this video interview. The Bassen’s sure have set the bar high for your next featured blogger!!
oh my! That interview was so much fun!! Thank you for bringing this to us!
How did Laura keep a straight face!!! Love what she creates and loved her fun video too!
Fabulously funny video! I love how Laura incorporates her family into her videos. She and Julie E are the 2 crafters that can truly make me laugh and brighten my day. I should have known that her husband was a hoot too – would love to be a fly on the wall in that house – I’d bust a seam for sure!!
I can’t stop laughing! Laura and her husband are moving to the top of my Hope to Meet Someday list!
Hilarious!!!!! (Falling out of chair)
That was great! What a fun couple and so great to get to know a litttle more about Laura. I don’t know how she kept from cracking up at her hubby..so fun.
she is always funny, but together are hilarious! What a fun home thirs must be!TFS Paulina
Laura has always seemed so real to me… this just confirms what comes across less directly in her videos!! This is one amazingly fun family!!
You always make me laugh…thanks for your joyousness.