NND March Release Day 4 – Fabulous Fungus + Giveaway

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I am a bit bummed because today is the last day of the reveals. I hope you were able to join us since Monday.  You also have a chance to win the stamp set being revealed each day so please read through til the end of the blog post to find out more info.  [Just a little important note:  I know some of you had difficulties finding the comments section.  If you would like to leave a comment to participate in the giveaway, the “comments section” will only be ever visible when a single post on Word Press is being viewed. Please click on this particular blog post and you will be able to leave a comment below.  Thank you!]  

For the final day, we are showcasing the Fabulous Fungus Stamp Set + Coordinating Dies.

I started by stamping the images a few times on some Bristol Smooth White Card Stock using Versamark Ink and sprinkled some white embossing powder. I heat-set the images using the Heat Gun and die-cut with the coordinating dies.

I colored the images in with Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and set them aside to dry for about half an hour while I work on the background.

The scallop panel was die-cut using the Frames & Flags Die Set and ink-blended with Salvaged Patina and Bundled Sage Distress Oxide Ink. I adhered this panel onto the notecard with foam adhesive for added dimension.

I used my paintbrush and some water with the Prima Mixed Media Pastel Dreams Watercolor Confections to add splatters for more texture. I finished the card design by adding the sentiment that was heat-set and die-cut using the Frames & Flags Die Set.

Would you like to win the “Fabulous Fungus” Stamp Set?  This stamp set will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

Here’s how to win: Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday March 23rd at 9pm ET to comment  — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, March 24th. 

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton’s Nook Designs

Donna Idlet

Ellen Haxelmans

Tina Herbeck

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Zsofia Molnar

Maria Russell

Farhana Sarker

Tatiana Trafimovich

Amanda Wilcox

NND March Release Day 3 – Spring Blooms Oval + Giveaway

| marialrussell

Hello and Welcome to the Newton’s Nook March Release Day 3. I hope you were able to join us since Monday.  You also have a chance to win the stamp set being revealed each day so please read through til the end of the blog post to find out more info.  [Just a little important note:  I know some of you had difficulties finding the comments section.  If you would like to leave a comment to participate in the giveaway, the “comments section” will only be ever visible when a single post on Word Press is being viewed. Please click on this particular blog post and you will be able to leave a comment below.  Thank you!]  

For Day 3, we are showcasing the Spring Blooms Oval Stamp Set that coordinates with the previously released Oval Frames Die Set.

The background was once again made by using the Prima Mixed Media Pastel Dreams Watercolor Confections. This time I used the pink, orange and yellow color combinations with a flat paintbrush. I also used the Heat Gun to speed up the drying process and adhered the background panel on some top-folding notecard.

The image was stamped using some memento tuxedo black ink and die-cut using the Oval Frames Die Set. I colored the images in using Spectrum Noir TriBlend Brush Markers.

Sine I want the background colors to show, I used my precision snips to cut the middle and foam-mounted this focal image onto the card for added dimension.

The sentiment was stamped onto some black card stock that was die-cut using the smallest die from the Circle Frames Die Set and adhered with liquid glue. I finished the design by adding some Ranger Ink Twinkle Stickles Glitter Glue for added texture and interest.

Would you like to win the “Spring Blooms Oval” Stamp Set? This stamp set will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

Here’s how to win: Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday March 23rd at 9pm ET to comment  — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, March 24th. 

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton’s Nook Designs

Donna Idlet

Ellen Haxelmans

Tina Herbeck

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Zsofia Molnar

Maria Russell

Farhana Sarker

Tatiana Trafimovich

Amanda Wilcox

NND March Release Day 2 – Newton’s Umbrella and Rainy Day Doxie + Giveaway

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Hello and Welcome to the Newton’s Nook March Release Day 2. I hope you were able to check out yesterday’s reveal.  You also have a chance to win the stamp set being revealed each day so please read through ’til the end of the blog post to find out more info.  [Just a little important note:  I know some of you had difficulties finding the comments section.  If you would like to leave a comment to participate in the giveaway, the “comments section” will only be ever visible when a single post on Word Press is being viewed. Please click on this particular blog post and you will be able to leave a comment below.  Thank you!]  

For Day 2, we are showcasing the Newton’s Umbrella + Coordinating Dies with the Rainy Day Doxie + Coordinating Dies.

I started by stamping the images from Newton’s Umbrella and Rainy Day Doxie with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored the images in with alcohol markers and used the Coordinating Dies to cut them out.

The background for this card was made by using a flat watercolor brush and my FAVORITE, Prima Mixed Media Pastel Dreams Watercolor Confections. Aren’t the colors to die for?! I basically just swiped the colors and used my Heat Gun to speed up the drying process. I adhered this panel on some top-folding notecard.

Next, I used the Land Border Die to die-cut two strips and foam-mounted this onto the card for added dimension. I adhered the focal image also with foam adhesive and liquid glue to secure it in the middle.

I finished my card design by stamping the sentiment from the Uplifting Wishes stamp set with some Versafine Claire Nocturne Ink.

The next project is exactly the same process, except that I added the Spring Blooms Pattern Paper onto the background, before adhering the watercolor panel. I only used the blue color from the Prima Mixed Media Pastel Dreams Watercolor Confections.

The texture was added using some “watered-down” Aged Mahogany Distress ink.

I finished the card design by adding the sentiment that was stamped on some back card stock with Versamark Ink, and heat set with the Heat Gun. I used the Banner Trio Die to die-cut the strip and adhered to the card with liquid glue.

Would you like to win the “Newton’s Umbrella” or “Rainy Day Doxie”Stamp Sets?  We will choose ONE lucky winner for each stamp set!

Here’s how to win: Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday March 23rd at 9pm ET to comment  — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, March 24th. 

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton’s Nook Designs

Donna Idlet

Ellen Haxelmans

Tina Herbeck

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Zsofia Molnar

Maria Russell

Farhana Sarker

Tatiana Trafimovich

Amanda Wilcox

NND March Release Day 1 – Spring Haul, Spring Garden Line & Quatrefoil Stencils with Spring Blooms Paper Pad + Giveaway

| marialrussell

Hello and Welcome to the Newton’s Nook March Release. I am so excited to show off the new products by Newton’s Nook Designs.  You also have a chance to win the stamp set being revealed each day so please read through til the end of the blog post to find out more info.  [Just a little important note:  I know some of you had difficulties finding the comments section.  If you would like to leave a comment to participate in the giveaway, the “comments section” will only be ever visible when a single post on Word Press is being viewed. Please click on this particular blog post and you will be able to leave a comment below.  Thank you!]  

For Day 1 of the reveals, we are showcasing the Spring Haul Stamp Set and Coordinating Dies, along with the Spring Garden Line Stencil, Quatrefoil Stencil and the Spring Blooms Paper Pad.

You will be seeing A LOT of watercolor backgrounds this week for my projects. My all-time favorite watercolor to use is the Prima Mixed Media Pastel Dreams Watercolor Confections. With that in mind, I started by adding some water to a trimmed panel of watercolor card stock measuring 3 1/4 x 5 inches. I added the colors orange and yellow to compliment the focal image.

Next, I used the new Spring Blooms Paper pad and trimmed to A2-size to adhere on the top-folding notecard. I adhered the background with liquid glue.

I stamped the images on some Neenah solar white card stock and colored the images in with alcohol markers. I used the coordinating die to die-cut and adhered on the focal panel with liquid glue. Easy, peasy! Here’s another look:

I am so in-love with this next project. I trimmed a panel of Neenah solar white card stock measuring 4 x 5 1/4 inches. I used some washi tape to temporarily adhere the stencil and started with the leaves/stalks using some blending brush and some green dye ink. I followed the same procedure with the pink tulips using some pink dye ink and let is dry for a few minutes.

Next, I used a blending brush with the Clouds Stencil and inked up the background with Tattered Rose Distress Oxide inks. I also made sure to angle the stencil so the clouds looks more realistic, instead of having straight lines!

To add some texture, I watered down some Aged Mahogany Distress Ink and used the brush to splatter some colors on the background. Once the panel was dry, I adhered it onto some top-folding notecard and stamped the sentiment from the Uplifting Wishes Stamp Set. Here’s another look:

Would you like to win the “Spring Haul” Stamp Set? This stamp set will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

Here’s how to win: Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday March 23rd at 9pm ET to comment  — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, March 24th. 

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton’s Nook Designs

Donna Idlet

Ellen Haxelmans

Tina Herbeck

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Zsofia Molnar

Maria Russell

Farhana Sarker

Tatiana Trafimovich

Amanda Wilcox

Seas the Day with Newton’s Nook Designs

| marialrussell

I am so happy that you are here today and I’m also on the Newton’s Nook Designs blog sharing this card today, showcasing some of my favorite retiring stamps and dies. They are selling really fast so grab them while you can.

For my project today, I am showcasing the Manatee-rific Stamp Set along with the Tranquil Tides Stamp Set and Coordinating Dies.

Here’s how I made this card:

    • prepare the background panel by die-cutting some masking paper with a circle die from your stash. Adhere this on some Bristol smooth white card stock measuring 4 x 5 1/4 inches.
    • ink-blend this panel with Squeezed Lemonade, Salvaged Patina and Shaded Lilac Distress Oxide Inks until the colors blended really well.
    • use the splashes and bubble stamps from the Tranquil Tides Stamp Set and stamp it randomly on the background using some dye inks that are similar in color with the background. [Designer tip: by using similar colors, this will create a seamless design.]
    • adhere the focal images on the card with liquid glue.
    • stamp the sentiment using black ink.
    • finish the card design by adding some light pink pearls for added texture.

    I hope you like this card today and got inspired. Don’t forget to check out all of the retiring stamps, dies and stencils by Newton’s Nook Designs. The supplies I used are highlighted and linked within the context of this blog post. Where available, I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and inspiration. Thank you for stopping by, and have an amazing day!

    Welcome Home with LDRS Creative

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    Hello my crafty friends.  Maria here on the blog with you today!

    I am so happy I got to play around with a few of the newly released stamp sets by LDRS Creative.  For this project, I am showcasing the Sunny Days Ahead Stamp Set along with the  Home Stamp Set and A LOT of my favorite LDRS Hybrid inks. 

    If you need the specific colors to replicate this card, here’s what I used –> Soft Kisses, Lipstick Jungle, Dan-D-Lion, Little Boy Blue, Key Lime Pie, Tangerine Dream, In Your Face Orange, Coffee Bean, Marina Madness, Dark Wash Jeans, Boysenberry Blast, Parisian Purple and Grape Ape.

    To get started, I trimmed a panel of some Neenah Solar White Card Stock measuring 5 1/4 X 4 inches.  I started stamping with the pink house on the right hand side and worked my way down to the purple one at the bottom.  I really didn’t have any design in mind when I started stamping the images.  I just worked my way through and added more images here and there.

    The great thing about using this Sunny Days Stamp Set is that the possibilities are endless!  You can create so many different scenes using this set!  I had so much fun layering and stamping the tiny images to fill up the whole scene.  I then adhered the focal panel on some A2-size notecard.

    Lastly, I stamped the sentiment from the Home Stamp Set on some black card stock with watermark Ink.  I sprinkled some White Embossing Powder then used my heating tool to heat set.  I trimmed the sentiment using my precision snips and adhered onto the card with liquid glue.   Here’s another look:

    I hope you like this card today and got inspired. The supplies I used are highlighted and linked within the context of this blog post. Where available, I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and inspiration. Thank you for stopping by, and have an amazing day!

    You Color My World with Kat Scrappiness

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    I am so glad that you joined me today! It feels like spring is just around the corner and I can already see some pops of color in my garden.

    For my project today, I am showcasing the Wreath Die, Everyday Brush Strokes Stamp Set and the Pearl Mixes by Kat Scrappiness [Ballerina, Peach, Bumble Bee, Mint Green, Caribbean Blue and Frosted Grape].

    Here’s how I made this card:

    Simple yet classy! I hope you like this card today and got inspired. The supplies I’ve used have been linked on each product name as highlighted above. Where available, I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and inspiration. Thank you for stopping by, and have an amazing day!

    Have a Mice Birthday Card with Newton’s Nook

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    I have a very simple (watercolor background) birthday card today, featuring the Birthday Mice stamp set + coordinating dies along with the Frames & Flags Die Set and Circle Frames Die by Newton’s Nook Designs.

    Lately, I have been inspired to create simple cards and this one below did not disappoint!

    Here’s how I made this card:

    • create the background by simply using some flat watercolor brush and spread some water on some watercolor paper.
    • start adding the colors doing a swiping motion back and forth. In case you’re wondering, I used Prima Pastel Dreams Watercolor.
    • add some texture to the background by diluting some Aged Mahogany Distress Ink with water and add the splatters.
    • leave the background panel to dry or use your heat gun if you can’t wait.
    • die-cut the watercolor panel using the scallop die from the Frames & Flags Die Set and adhere on a top-folding white card base.
    • adhere the focal image on the card.
    • stamp the sentiment on the black circle die-cut with versamark ink and heat-embossed with the Heating Tool/Gun.
    • finish the card design by using some white gel pen to add some dots for added texture and interest.

    I hope you like this card today and got inspired. Below, you will find links to the supplies used to create this project. Where available, I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and inspiration. Thank you for stopping by, and have an amazing day!

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    Doodle Flowers with LDRS Creative

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    Is anyone else excited for Spring?! I am back today to share yet another just-because card, featuring products by LDRS Creative.

    I am so happy that I got to play with the beautiful Doodle Flower Dies, along with the All Occasions Word Dies from the November release.

    I don’t know what it is but even though LDRS Creative has a ton of flower dies released in the past, each set has an amazing array of floral and greenery that are so unique and beautiful, I just can’t get enough of them!  This Doodle Flower Die Set is another example!  I love that you can look at the back of the packaging too and see how you can just put them together!  Even a beginner paper-crafter will have no issues assembling the flowers!

    I started by die-cutting the flowers and greenery using the Doodle Flower Die Set with a bunch of scraps that I already have in my stash.  I adhered and assembled the flowers together with liquid glue and set them all aside to dry while I work on the card background.

    The card background was made by die-cutting the gold card stock first, using the medium die from the A2 Diagonal Stitched Layered Card Toppers and adhered on some A2 size notecard with liquid glue.  I also used the smaller die from the same A2 Diagonal Stitched Layered Card Toppers to die-cut the Lily Toner Collection paper pad.  I foam-mounted this on top of the gold background for added dimension.

    Adhering the floral pieces were easy as I only used liquid glue to layer them up.  Lastly, the sentiment was die-cut using the All Occasions Word Dies on some black and white card stock, and adhered on the card with glue.  I finished the card design by adhering some Lovely Watercolor Enamel Dots for added interest.  Here’s another look:

    I hope you like this card today and got inspired. Below, you will find links to the supplies used to create this project. Where available, I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and inspiration. Thank you for stopping by, and have an amazing day!

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