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NND August Release Day 2 – Halloween Pile + Spiderweb Oval + Giveaway

| marialrussell

It’s Day 2 of the August reveals by Newton’s Nook Designs! I hope you were able to check out yesterday’s reveal as well. You 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 of the reveals, we are showcasing the Halloween Pile Stamp Set + coordinating dies along with the Spiderweb Oval Stamp Set that goes along with the previously released Oval Frames Die Set.

For my first project, I started by die-cutting the pattern paper from the Halloween Meows Paper Pad and adhered the same on some A2-size, top-folding notecard. I stamped the images on some Neenah solar white card stock and colored them in with alcohol markers. I used the coordinating die to cut the image out.

The background was made by by doing the following steps –> (1) cover some Bristol smooth white card stock with some circle masking paper; (2) ink-blend this panel with some distress oxide ink; (3) use some distress sprayer to spray some water and pick up the excess with some paper towel; (4) remove the masking paper and use the same foam-blending tool to add some interest and texture to the moon; (5) remove the masking paper and adhere the ink-blended background to the card with foam-adhesive for more dimension.

Die-cut the grass panel using the Land Border Die on some black card stock and adhere to the foreground with liquid glue. Adhere the focal image on the card. Stamp the bats with some black ink.

Finish the card design by stamping the sentiment on the grass with Versamark ink. Sprinkle some white embossing powder and heat-set with the heating tool. Here’s another look:

The next project is really simple but I LOVE how it turned out! I die-cut the pattern paper from the Halloween Meows Paper Pad and adhered the same on some A2-size, top-folding notecard with liquid glue.

The focal image was stamped on some black card stock with Versamark ink. I sprinkled some white embossing powder on this and heat-set with the heating tool. I die-cut the focal image using the Oval Frame Die and used my precision snips to fussy-cut around the images. I foam-mounted this to the card for added dimension.

I finished the card design by foam-mounting the sentiment that I stamped and heat-set with heating tool and die-cut using the smallest oval die from the Oval Frames Die Set. Here’s another quick look:

Would you like to win the “Halloween Pile” or the “Spiderweb Oval” Stamp Set? 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 August 18th at 9pm ET to comment  — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, August 19th. 

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 (you are here)

Farhana Sarker

Tatiana Trafimovich

Amanda Wilcox

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NND August Release Day 1 – Franken Newton + Halloween Meows + Halloween Woofs Paper Pad + Stencil + Giveaway

| marialrussell

Hello and Welcome to the Newton’s Nook August 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 Franken Newton Stamp Set + coordinating dies, along with the Halloween Meows and Halloween Woofs Paper Pads with the Jack-O-Lantern Stencil.

I started by stamping my images on some X-Press It Blending Card and colored the images in with alcohol markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut them out.

I cut the pattern paper from the Halloween Meows Paper Pad with a rectangle die from my collection and adhered this panel on some A2-size, top-folding notecard.

Next, I die-cut the oval panel using the Oval Frames Die Set on some Bristol Smooth white card stock. I ink-blended this panel with some distress oxide ink and foam-mounted the same to the card for added dimension.

I die-cut the scallop circle again using the Oval Frames Die Set on some black card stock and used the Land Borders Die to create the grass for my scene. This was also foam-mounted to the foreground.

I felt like my scene needed more texture so I added the Birch Trees that I die-cut on some black card stock using the Forest Scene Builder Dies and adhered on the background with liquid glue. I added the colored images on the card with liquid and foam adhesive.

I finished the card design by stamping the sentiment and “eyes” from the Spooky Street Stamp Set with some black ink. Here’s another look at the card:

Would you like to win the “Franken-Newton” 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 August 18th at 9pm ET to comment  — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, August 19th. 

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 (you are here)

Farhana Sarker

Tatiana Trafimovich

Amanda Wilcox

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August CREATIVE HOP WITH REVERSE CONFETTI

| marialrussell

I am so happy to join Reverse Confetti’s Creative Hop where you’ll find a lot of AMAZING inspiration using products from the last release. Check out the hop listing below to see the wonderful projects prepared by the entire team.

For my project today, I am showcasing the Flower Builder Confetti Cuts along with the Little Bits Envie Confetti Cuts, Sunny Flower Stamp Set and Little Bits Sentiment Stamp.

Here’s how I made this card:

  • die-cut the Little Envelope using the Little Bits Envie Confetti Cuts with some Neenah solar white card stock.
  • place the envelope inside your stamping tool and start stamping the dots from the Sunny Flower stamp set with some yellow dye ink.
  • cut the insert using some yellow card stock measuring 2 5/8 by 2 5/8. Place this piece inside the cut-out. [Designer tip: I didn’t stamp the inside as this is where I’ll write my note].
  • stamp the sentiment on the little envelope using the Little Bits Sentiment Stamp Set with some black ink. This stamp set is a must-have for sure!
  • die-cut the flower and leaves using the Flower Builder Confetti Cuts on some pink, yellow, orange and green card stock.
  • assemble the flowers and adhere on the little envelope with liquid glue. [Designer tip: make sure you are not adhering the flower covering the opening so that your recipient can open and close the envelope.]

I really LOVE the latest release by Reverse Confetti. I hope you like my project and got inspired! Below, you will find links to the supplies used to create this project(s). 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.

Remember that you will get a FREE STAMP SET on orders over $60.00!!!! Don’t forget to hop along and check out more inspiration from the entire team. Thanks for stopping by and have an amazing day!

Here’s the hop listing:

Reverse Confetti

Andrea Shell

Sandhya Iyer

Maria Russell (you are here)

Lisa Henke

Lien Leysen

Angela Simpson

Amy Kolling

Heather Ruwe

Tricia Barber

Dana Kirby

Joy Baldwin

Jeanne Jachna

April Antonio

Amy Tsuruta

Colleen Beamish

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LDRS Summer Release Project Inspiration

| marialrussell

I have a project inspiration to share with you today, featuring products from the summer release by LDRS Creative. It was honestly really tough to choose which one to feature first. However, I decided to include some of the projects that I have previously made in case you are looking for more inspiration.

For the card below, I am showcasing the beautiful Dahlia Layering Dies along with the Ginkgo Leaves Die, A2 Diagonal Layered Stitched Toppers Die, Diagonal Stitched Layered Frames Die and the Peppermint Stick Stencil.

Here’s how I made this card:

I love how this card turned out. Here are a few more projects that I recently made using products from the LDRS Summer Release.

The card above features the Big Word Die Thinking of You. I used the amazing LDRS Hybrid Inks to color the letters in rainbow order.

This card above features the cute Cave Kiddos Stamp Set, Cave Kiddos Coordinating Dies, Cave Dwelling Stamp Set, Cave Dwelling Coordinating Dies, Hawaiian Vacation Stamp Set and Hawaiian Vacation Coordinating Dies.

The card above is a sneak peek of what I am featuring tomorrow on the LDRS Inspiration Blog, featuring the Cave Kiddos Stamp Set along with the Happy Me, Happy You 4×4 stamp set and Sentiment Stack Die II. You have to check it out to see more inspiration made by the design team.

I hope you like these projects and got inspired. Below, you will find links to the supplies used to create these projects. 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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NND JUNE Release Day 4 – Newton’s Kite

| marialrussell

I am a bit bummed because it’s the last day of the June reveals by Newton’s Nook Designs! Were you able to hop along with us for the first three days? Which one is your favorite so far? Remember that you 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 4, we are showcasing Newton’s Kite Stamp Set + Coordinating Dies that I paired up with the previously-released Circle Frames Die Set along with the Land Borders Die Set, Sky Scene Builder Die Set and Banner Trio Die.

I started with the background panel by ink-blending it with distress oxide ink. I used some white gouache that I diluted with water and used watercolor brush to add some splatters to the background for added texture. I adhered this panel on some A2-size notecard.

Next, I die-cut the window by using one of the dies from the Circle Frames Die Set and foam-mounted this onto the card. I added the grass that I die-cut using the Land Borders Die Set, and the clouds from the Sky Scene Builder Die Set.

The focal image was stamped on some X-Press It Blending Card and colored with alcohol markers. I used the coordinating die to cut the image out and foam-mounted to the focal panel.

I finished the card design by adding the sentiment that I heat-embossed and die-cut using one of the dies from the Banner Trio Die Set. Here’s another peek at the card:

Would you like to win the “Newton’s Kite” 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 June 16th at 9pm ET to comment  — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday June 17th. 

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

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NND JUNE Release Day 3 – Dog Park

| marialrussell

It’s Day 3 of the June reveals by Newton’s Nook Designs! Are you enjoying the reveals so far? Remember that you 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 Dog Park Stamp Set + Coordinating Dies that I paired up with the previously released Pawprint Shaker Die Set and Furr-Ever Friends Stamp Set.

The background panel was ink-blended using distress oxide inks. I used the Pawprint Shaker Die Set to die-cut the window and foam-mounted the paw-print for added dimension.

The focal images was stamped on some X-Press It Blending Card and colored with alcohol markers. I used the coordinating die to cut the images out and adhered onto the card with liquid glue.

I stamped the paw-prints and hearts on the background using dye inks, and finished the card design by adding the sentiment. Here’s another look at the card:

Would you like to win the “Dork Park” 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 June 16th at 9pm ET to comment  — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday June 17th. 

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

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NND JUNE Release Day 2 – FLAMINGO OVAL

| marialrussell

It’s Day 2 of the June reveals by Newton’s Nook Designs! I hope you were able to check out yesterday’s reveal as well. You 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 of the reveals, we are showcasing the Flamingo Oval Stamp Set that goes perfectly with the previously released Oval Fames Die Set that I also paired with the Tropical Leaves Stencil.

The background panel was die-cut using scallop die from the Frames & Flags Die Set. I used the Tropical Leaves Stencil and some texture paste for added interest and texture. Once the panel was dry, I adhered it onto some white A2-size notecard.

I stamped the Flamingo Oval image on some X-Press It Blending Card and colored the images in with alcohol markers. I used the Oval Fames Die Set to cut the oval and also used precision snips to cut out the middle of the images. I foam-mounted this onto the card for added dimension.

The sentiment was stamped on white card stock and coloring the word “THANKS” with some yellow markers. I added this onto some black card stock and adhered on the card with foam-adhesive. I finished the card design by adding some gold pearls. I love mixing pinks with white and gold! Here’s another look at the card:

Would you like to win the “Flamingo 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 June 16th at 9pm ET to comment  — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday June 17th. 

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

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Here Today, Gone to Maui with LDRS Creative

| marialrussell

Hello LDRS fans!  Summer is here and tanning season officially started, yay!  To celebrate, I am sharing this fun “just-because” card showcasing the Gone to Maui Exclusive Craft Kit, along with the Ocean Waves 6×6 Stencil, Under the Sea 6×6 Stencil and a few of my favorite LDRS Hybrid inks.

The Gone to Maui Exclusive Craft Kit is limited edition and only available while supplies lasts so grab them now before they are gone.  The kit is packed-full of awesome crafting goodies!

The images were stamped using Raven Hybrid Ink 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.

The background panel was ink-blended using the Ocean Waves Stencil, Under the Sea stencil with LDRS Blender Brushes and Iced Tea, Bali Blue and Little Boy Blue Hybrid inks.  I waited for this panel to dry for a few minutes and adhered on some A2-size notecard.

I foam-mounted the images on the focal panel and finished the card design by stamping the sentiment with Raven Hybrid Ink.  Here’s another look at the card:

I hope you like my card today and got inspired.  Below, you will find links to the supplies used to create this project(s). 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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NND JUNE Release Day 1 – BEACH BOUND, SUMMERTIME PAPER & PALM TREE STENCIL

| marialrussell

Hello and Welcome to the Newton’s Nook June 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 Beach Bound stamp set and coordinating dies, along with the Summertime Paper Pad and Palm Tree Stencil.

I started by stamping my images on some X-Press It Blending Card and colored the images in with alcohol markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut them out.

The background panel was die-cut using scallop die from the Frames & Flags Die Set. I used the Waves Stencil and some textured paste for added interest. Once the panel was dry, I adhered it onto some white notecard.

I die-cut the oval background using the Oval Frames Die Set. I ink-blended this panel using the Sunscape Stencil with distress oxide inks. I used the same scallop die to die-cut the oval panel to make it look more cohesive, then added to the card front with liquid glue.

I finished the card design by adhering the focal image, along with drawing a few birds and adhering the sentiment. Here’s another look at the card:

Would you like to win the “Beach Bound” 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 June 16th at 9pm ET to comment  — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday June 17th. 

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

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