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NND JUNE Release Day 1 – BEACH BOUND, SUMMERTIME PAPER & PALM TREE STENCIL

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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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JUNE CREATIVE HOP WITH REVERSE CONFETTI

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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.

June is Pride Month so I am honoring this occasion by showcasing A Beautiful Day Stamp Set with Coordinating Confetti Cuts, along with the Folklore Cover Panel Confetti Cuts and Large Rainbow Circle Confetti Cuts.

Here’s how I made this card:

  • stamp the sentiment on some black card stock with Versamark ink. Sprinkle some white embossing powder and heat-set with heating tool.
  • use paper trimmer to trim the sentiment and adhere on the focal panel.
  • adhere the butterflies using tape runner.
  • finish the card design by adhering some gold pearls for added texture and interest.

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

Cheryl Espie

Heather Ruwe

April Antonio

Maria Russell (you are here)

Andrea Shell

Lisa Henke

Anita Madden

Lien Leysen

Amy Kolling

Dana Kirby

Tricia Barber

Jeanne Jachna

Joy Baldwin

Amy Tsuruta

Colleen Beamish

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Sea You At the Beach with Newton’s Nook Designs

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Summer is here and what better way to celebrate it than going to the beach with family and friends! I am back today sharing this beautiful beach-themed card, showcasing the Summer Moments Stamp Set + Coordinating Dies and Sunscape Stencil along with the following Die Sets –> A7 Frames and Banners, Oval Frames, Frames & Flags and Sea Borders and Land Borders Die Set.

Here’s how I made this card:

  • stamp the image(s) on some Neenah Classic Crest Solar white card stock.
  • color images in with alcohol markers (or any medium of your choice).
  • die-cut the image(s) using the coordinating die.
  • die-cut the scallop frame twice using the Frames & Flags die set. Use the Land Border Die to die-cut the sand hill and color this piece using alcohol markers. Draw some dots for added texture and interest.
  • use the oval die from the Oval Frames die set to die-cut the window. Use the same Oval die and the Sea Borders to die-cut the waves on some blue card stock. I did this twice and adhered them together with liquid glue.
  • adhere the scallop panel on some A2-size notecard.
  • ink-blend the oval die-cut using some distress ink and the Sunscape Stencil. Adhere the waves with liquid glue. Adhere this piece on the card.
  • foam-mount the sand hill and the stamp image(s) on the card for added dimension.
  • finish the card design by stamping the sentiment with Versafine Onyx Black ink. Here’s another look at the card:

I hope you like this 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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Foiled Flowers with Crafty Meraki & DecoFoil

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Maria here on the blog with you and I hope everyone’s looking forward to the weekend!

Have you ever looked at your beautiful dies and thought “I really need to make these die-cuts extra special!” so instead of ink-blending them, I thought I’d do some foiling and make them extra sparkly!

For my project today, I am showcasing the Mila Meraki Flora Para-Dies, along with the CM Pagoni Mania Background A2 Para-Dies and CM Ivory Opal Gems.

I started by cutting some DecoFoil Toner Sheets measuring 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches and also cut DecoFoil Transfer Sheet in Mystic Rainbow.  I placed the foil on top of the toner sheet and run it through my laminator.

Next, I die-cut the foiled panel a few times using the Mila Meraki Flora Para-Dies.  The photos can’t even justify how beautiful they really look in person!

I die-cut the background panel using the CM Pagoni Mania Background A2 Para-Dies with some Creamy Rose Card Stock.  I adhered this panel on some A2-size, top-folding notecard.  I also die-cut the word “hello” using a die from my collection.

I adhered the foiled flowers onto the focal panel with liquid glue and foam-mounted the “hello” sentiment for added dimension.  I finished the card design by adhering some CM Ivory Opal Gems for added texture and interest.  Here’s another look at the card:

I hope you like this card today as much as I do.  Check out the new and exclusive Crafty Meraki Dies available now at the shop.  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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You Guac My World with Kat Scrappiness

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Hello KS fans! I have a fun card to share with you today, showcasing one of my favorite older KS stamp set called You Guac My World, along with the Double Stitched Rectangle Die Set, Congrats Word Die with Shadow, Stencil & Ink Blending Brushes, Fishtail Banner Dies and the Falling Stars 6×6 Stencil.

Here’s how I made this card:

  • Prepare the background by ink-blending a panel of Neenah solar white card stock measuring 4 x 5 1/4 inches, using the Stencil & Ink Blending Brush with the Falling Stars 6×6 Stencil and pink dye ink.
  • Using the same stencil, apply some Lime Chroma Glaze and Stencil Pal to spread the paste all over the background. Set this aside to let it dry for about 2 hours.
  • Stamp the image on some Neenah solar white card stock and color the images in with alcohol markers. Use Brother Scan N Cut machine or precision snips to cut the image out.
  • Once the background panel is dry, adhere the same on some A2-size notecard.
  • Die-cut the pink frame using the Double Stitched Rectangle Die Set on some pink card stock.
  • Foam-mount the frame on the card for added dimension.
  • Die cut the word “Congrats” on some Apple Green and White card stock using the Congrats Word Die with Shadow. Adhere them together with liquid glue.
  • Foam-mount the Congrats die-cut onto the card so that it is the same height with the frame.
  • Adhere the focal image using foam adhesive.
  • Add glossy accents to the Avocado image.
  • Die-cut some Apple Green Card Stock using the smallest die from the Fishtail Banner Die Set. Stamp the sentiment on this piece with Versamark ink and heat-set with heating tool.
  • Foam-mount the sentiment strip on the card to finish the design.

I hope you like this simple 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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Thinking of You with LDRS Creative

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I have been enjoying creating clean and simple cards and today’s project is super easy, you can create this in less than 30 minutes!

For today’s card, I am showcasing the Finest Blooms Pirouette Stamp Set and Finest Blooms Pirouette Coordinating Dies, along with the A2 Stitched Layered Card Toppers Die Set with the following Hybrid Inks –> Pink Tutu, Key Lime Pie and Raven.

I started by die-cutting some Beige, Pink and White card stock using the A2 Stitched Layered Card Toppers Die Set.  I adhered the layers on an A2-size notecard, and foam-mounted the white card stock for added dimension.

Next, I stamped the images with Raven Hybrid Ink on some Neenah Solar White Card Stock and colored the images in with alcohol markers.  I used the Finest Blooms Pirouette Coordinating Dies to cut them all out.  The leaves and flowers were stamped using Pink Tutu and Key Lime Pie Hybrid Inks.

I finished my design by foam-mounting the images on the card for added dimension and stamping the sentiment with Raven Hybrid ink.  Here’s another look:

I hope you like my project 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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Clean and Simple Card with Crafty Meraki

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Hello my crafty friends!  I hope everyone’s excited for the weekend!

Sometimes, creating a clean and simple card is just what I needed to relax and get rid of stress.  Coloring is very therapeutic and the perfect stamp set to color today is the Hug in a Mug stamp set that I am pairing with the Dancing Feathers Background A2 Die.

I started by stamping the images on some X-Press It Blending Card and colored the images in with alcohol markers.   I used my precision snips to cut the image out since I didn’t have the coordinating die.

I wanted some texture to the background so I die-cut some Neenah Classic Crest card stock using the Dancing Feathers Background A2 Die.  I adhered this panel on some A2-size notecard and added the focal image with liquid glue.   I finished the design by adding the sentiment that I heat-set with my heating tool.  Here’s another look at the card:

I know this card is really simple, but I love how this turned out.  I hope you like it too.  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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COUNTDOWN TO CONFETTI – DAY 3 – Love Wins

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Thank you for stopping by today and joining me for the Countdown to Confetti Day 3 by Reverse Confetti. We have lots to show you and there is also a GIVEAWAY so please read through the end of this post to find out how you can WIN!

For today’s reveal, we are showcasing the Love Wins Stamp Set and Love Wins Coordinating Confetti Cuts. I also used the Head in the Clouds Cover Panel. A portion of sales will be made to both Human Rights Campaign and The Trevor Project.

This is one of my favorite stamp sets from the latest release. I think it’s really beautifully-illustrated and is another must-have for any stamper/card-maker.

The images from the Love Wins Stamp Set were stamped on some X-Press It blending card stock and colored with alcohol markers. I die-cut the images using the Love Wins coordinating dies.

Next, I prepared the background panel by using the Head in the Clouds Cover Panel to die-cut some 110 lb. Neenah Solar White Card Stock. I foam-mounted the positive die-cut on some A2-size notecard and ink-blended the negative using some clouds stencil and light blue dye ink. I adhered this panel with liquid glue.

I die-cut the grass border panel using the Nuts About You Confetti Cuts (retiring) and foam-mounted to the card for added dimension. I adhered the colored images with either foam adhesive and liquid glue. Here’s another look:

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow as we showcase more products from the May release! I have more in store for you!

I can’t wait to hop around and see what the other team members designed! Leave a comment by noon central on May 7th for a chance to win. There will be a $25 Gift Certificate for one blog commenter and also one FaceBook commenter. Make sure you pop over to the Reverse Confetti Blog for all the details!

Hop Listing

Reverse Confetti

Cheryl Espie

Audrey Tokach

Maria Russell

Lisa Henke

Anita Madden

Amy Kolling

Dana Kirby

Jeanne Jachna

Amy Tsuruta

Colleen Beamish

COUNTDOWN TO CONFETTI – DAY 2 – A Beautiful Day, Roses & Wildflowers

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Thank you for stopping by today and joining me for the Countdown to Confetti Day 2 by Reverse Confetti. We have lots to show you and there is also a GIVEAWAY so please read through the end of this post to find out how you can WIN!

Brace yourselves because we have A LOT to show you! For today’s reveal, we are showcasing the A Beautiful Day Stamp Set, A Beautiful Day Coordinating Confetti Cuts, along with the Roses Stamp Set, Roses Coordinating Confetti Cuts, Wildflowers Stamp Set and Wildflowers Coordinating Confetti Cuts.

For my first project, I also used the beautiful Folklore Cover Panel.

Simplicity is the key component for this first project. The background was die-cut using the Folklore Cover Panel Confetti Cuts and adhered on a top-folding notecard.

The images from the A Beautiful Day Stamp Set were stamped on some Bristol Smooth White card stock with Versamark ink, and heat-set with heating tool. I used some distress oxide inks to blend the colors on each butterfly, then used the A Beautiful Day Coordinating Confetti Cuts to die-cut the images.

I foam-mounted the die-cut images on the card panel for added dimension and finished the design by adhering the sentiment that was heat-embossed on some black card stock.

For my second project, I am showcasing the Roses Stamp Set and Roses Coordinating Confetti Cuts.

I die-cut the background panel using the Roses Confetti Cuts with some pattern paper. I adhered this panel with liquid glue on some top-folding notecard. I watered down some white paint and used the brush to splatter some on the background panel for added interest.

The images from the Roses Stamp Set were stamped on some X-Press It Blending Card and colored with alcohol markers. I used the coordinating die to cut it out and adhered on the card front with foam adhesive for added dimension. I finished the design by adding the sentiment strip. Here’s another look:

For my third and last project for the day, I am showcasing the Wildflowers Stamp Set and Wildflowers Coordinating Confetti Cuts, along with the Outlined Frame Cover Panel.

I die-cut the some Neenah solar white card stock using the Outlined Framed Cover Panel and adhered this on some blue top-folding notecard.

Next, I stamped the images from the Wildflowers Stamp Set on some X-Press it Blending card and colored the images in with alcohol markers. I used the Wildflowers Coordinating Die to die-cut the image and adhered on the card with liquid glue.

I finished the card design by stamping the sentiment and used some white gel pen to draw dots to the images for added texture. Here’s another look:

I can’t wait to hop around and see what the other team members designed! Leave a comment by noon central on May 7th for a chance to win. There will be a $25 Gift Certificate for one blog commenter and also one FaceBook commenter. Make sure you pop over to the Reverse Confetti Blog for all the details!

Hop Listing

Reverse Confetti

Cheryl Espie

Audrey Tokach

Maria Russell

Lisa Henke

Anita Madden

Amy Kolling

Dana Kirby

Jeanne Jachna

Amy Tsuruta

Colleen Beamish