I started by stamping the images on some X-Press It Blending Card Stock and colored the images in with alcohol markers. I die-cut the images using the Don’t Worry Be Hoppy Para-dies.
The background was ink-blended using a clouds stencil with Salvaged Patina and Vintage Photo Distress Oxide inks. I stamped the grass images a few times on the background with some green dye ink and adhered this panel on some A2-size notecard.
Next, I die-cut the clouds using a die from my collection and adhered those and the rest of the images on the focal panel. I finished the design by using some white gel pen to add texture and interest to the images. Here’s another look:
I hope you like my simple card today. The supplies I used are listed and linked below. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!
Dry-emboss an A2-size panel using an embossing folder from your stash. Adhere this panel on an A2-size notecard.
Prepare the pop-up feature by following Jennifer McGuire’s tutorial, cutting some white card stock measuring 4 1/4 x 5. Score the card stock at 3/4, 1 3/4. 3 1/4 and 4 1/4. Adhere this panel on the front of the card.
Adhere the candles on the pop-up panel with liquid glue.
Use white gel pen to draw some starbursts to the candle’s flame for added texture.
To create the grass, I used the same circle die and the Land Borders Die Set. I ink-blended this panel with some distress ink and foam-mounted to the card.
Adhere the focal image on the card with foam adhesive for dimension.
Stamp the little “ants” with some black ink.
Finish the card design by stamping the sentiment and adding some flowers for more texture and interest.
I hope you like my project today. Don’t forget to check out all the retiring products on the Newton’s Nook online store to get your favorites before they are gone for good. The supplies I used are listed and linked below. Thanks so much!
To make the card, I placed the stamps from the Never Stop Dreaming Stamp Set inside my stamping tool and stamped the images on some Neenah Solar White Card stock using Raven Hybrid Ink. I stamped the images with the help of the Stampendable Stamping Tool to get some really good impression. I colored the images in with alcohol markers and used the Never Stop Dreaming Dies to cut them all out.
The background is a pattern paper from a previously released Exclusive Craft Kit that I die-cut using the A2 Stitched Layered Card Toppers Die Set. [Side note: y’all need to check the Exclusive Craft Kit as they are packed-full of crafting goodies that you can use over and over again]. I used my white gel pen to draw dots and starbursts to the background for added texture and interest. I adhered this panel on some A2-size notecard. Since the paper is 6×6, I cut the extra using the In the Grass Border Dies. I adhered the grass panel to the background panel with some 1/8 inch double-sided tape. Other than that, I didn’t really need to do anything else since the background already has everything to create my scene.
Next, I adhered all of the images on the card with glue. Since I needed the sentiment to stand out on the card, I stamped it on some black card stock using Watermark Ink. I sprinkled some White Embossing Powder and heat-set with my heating tool. I cut the sentiment using the Fiskars Paper Trimmer and adhered on the card with double-sided adhesive. I finished my design by using some white gel pen to draw dots and stars on the background for added texture and interest. I also used some Stickles to add some shine to the moon. Here’s another look at the finished card:
I hope you like my card today and got inspired. The supplies I used are listed and linked below. Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!
Hello and Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Did you see that Newton’s Nook Designs is having a retiring sale on their website? It’s time to make room for new products so they are retiring select designs! These designs are available at up to 40% off while supplies lastso hurry and get your favorites before they’re gone for good!
All throughout this week, the NND Design Team will be sharing inspiration using some of our favorite products from the retiring list! Check out what I created today and don’t forget to check the NND Blog each day this week for more fun inspiration! Take advantage of this sale because there’s a TON of AMAZING products right now that you can purchase with a huge discount.
stamp the images on some Neenah solar white card stock and color the images in with alcohol markers.
die-cut the images using the coordinating dies.
die-cut the background panel using the scallop die from the Frames & Flags Die Set and Love & Meows 6×6 Paper Pad. Matt this piece with some red card stock for a little dimension and adhere on an A2-size notecard.
adhere some acetate sheet behind this panel and add foam adhesive to create the shaker well.
in-lay the colored image on this panel with liquid glue.
add some clear sequins with a few heart enamels as the shaker element and adhere this panel on the card front.
stamp the sentiment on some black card stock with versamark ink and sprinkle with white embossing powder. Use heating tool to heat-set the sentiment.
fussy-cut the sentiment with precision snips and adhere on the card.
finish the design by adding the bow (die-cut using the bow die from the Baby Bib Die Set) with liquid glue.
I am super bummed that this stamp set is retiring. Don’t forget to check out all the Retiring Products Category by Newton’s Nook to see what is going away and grab your favorites now before they are gone for good! Here is a direct link to the retiring products page: http://bit.ly/NNDretiringProducts. The supplies I used are also listed and linked below. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you like my project!
Hello everyone! I am super excited to share my very first blog post here as a member of the Crafty Meraki design team! Since Valentine’s Day is fast-approaching, I figured it’s only appropriate to share a fun Valentine’s Day Card!
To make the card, I started by stamping the images on some Neenah Solar White Card Stock. I colored the images in with alcohol markers and used the coordinating dies to cut them all out.
Next, I prepared the slimline background panel by inking up some Strathmore Bristol smooth white card stock with distress oxide inks. I also used a stencil from my stash for added interest. I cut some leftover stamp packaging and added some tape on all sides and adhered the 3 sides first to create a pocket. I added some confetti as my shaker element and adhered the top to close the shaker. I love that even though this is a flat shaker card, the shaker bits inside move freely creating a fun, interactive element.
I die-cut the Outside the Box Slimline Die on some Neenah solar white card stock and adhered on the focal panel with foam tape. I added the colored images on the foreground with liquid glue.
The sentiment was stamped with Versamark ink on some black card stock that I heat-set with my heating tool. I finished the design by using some white gel pen to add some dots and stars for added texture and interest. Here’s another look at the card:
I hope you like my card today and got inspired! To be able to purchase the items I featured today, click on the “highlighted” products to take you to the online store . Thanks for stopping by!
I am so happy to join Reverse Confetti’s February Creative Hop where you’ll find a lot of AMAZING inspiration using products from the January release. Check out the hop listing below to see the wonderful inspiration by the entire team.
cut an A2-size pattern paper and adhere to an A2-size notecard.
create the shaker well by die-cutting another pattern paper and some Neenah solar white card stock using the Bubbles Confetti Cuts die.
adhere some acetate sheet on the back of the yellow pattern paper and in-lay the Bubbles die cut.
add some foam adhesive to create the shaker well.
add some black, yellow and clear sequins as shaker elements.
adhere the focal panel on top to close the shaker.
add the focal images on the card with glue.
stamp the sentiment from the Valentine Sentiments stamp set on some black card stock with Versamark Ink. Sprinkle some white embossing powder and heat-set with heating tool.
fussy-cut the sentiment using precision snips and adhere to the card front.
finish the card design by adding some Stickles to the wings for added texture and interest.
Don’t you just love how cute these bugs are? I like that the Bubbles Confetti Cuts kind of look like honeycomb.
Don’t forget to hop along and check out more inspiration from the team. Here’s the hop listing:
I started by die-cutting the cover panel using the Layered Balloon Coverplate Die on some Neenah solar white card stock. I also die cut the balloons included in the Layered Balloon Coverplate Die set on some Bristol smooth white card stock and used some distress oxide ink to ink-blend the die-cuts.
I adhere the balloons with liquid glue and created a shaker well, by adding acetate sheet to the back of the die-cut panel and foam adhesive. I used the rainbow sprinkles as my shaker element and adhered the panel on some A2 size notecard.
I die-cut the words Make A Wish on some white and black card stock and added to the focal panel with liquid glue. I finished my card design by adding some stars and dots to the balloons using white gel pen.
I die-cut the Zig Zag Rectangle Die on some Neenah solar white card stock and used the Distressed Edge Rectangle Dies to cut the window. I also used the same Distressed Edge Rectangle Die to cut the notecard so that when I adhered both panels together, it would create the window. I added some acetate sheet on the back.
The candles were die-cut in different colors or card stock and adhered together with liquid glue. I finished the design by adding the sentiment and yellow stars for interest and texture.
I hope you like my cards today. The supplies I used are listed and linked below. Thanks for stopping by!
Welcome to the C.C Designs Crazy Critters February Social Media Hop! Hop along for your chance to WIN 1 of 2 $15 G.C to the store! We will pull one comment from CC Designs Instagram Account and one from the collective blog comments from each design team member’s blog. We are celebrating the arrival of 3 NEW Critter stamp sets in the C.C Designs Store. The Design Team has been giving you previews all week and now we are sharing our BEST inspirations for release day to encourage you to shop and create with CC Designs.
For my critter today, I am showcasing the adorable Oxolotl stamp set and coordinating dies.
I have to admit, I didn’t have any idea what this cute critter look like in real life so for coloring purposes, I did a little Google search. This cute critter is called the Peter Pan of Salamanders and is racing for extinction. So sad! Here’s what it looks like:
Here’s how I made the card:
stamp the images on some X-press It card stock and color the images in with alcohol markers
use coordinating dies to cut them out.
ink-blend an A2-size panel of Strathmore Bristol smooth white card stock with distress oxide inks in Peacock Feathers, Salvaged Patina and Vintage Photo.
cut out some plastic packaging and add tape on all four sides.
adhere 3 of them to the ink-blended panel and add some confetti sequins as the shaker element, then close the top. This created a flat shaker card.
adhere the flat shaker onto an A2-size notecard.
use a die from your stash to create the water scene. I colored some of the die-cuts with alcohol markers.
adhere on the front panel with glue.
add the cute critters on the card.
finish the design by adding the sentiment.
Here is the full line up on Instagram. You can leave comments there too:
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