craft projects

Every Year I Fall For You

| marialrussell

I am super excited to share this post today because it is my first post as a design team member for Newton’s Nook Designs (“NND”).

Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I decided to start my projects early.  I wasn’t really sure in the beginning what images I wanted to use for the card so I had stamped out a couple of NND images on Neenah solar white card stock, using my stamping tool and colored the images using my Copic markers. I ended up not using the other images I colored and I have set it aside for a future project in mind. I die-cut the images with my die-cutting machine using the coordinating dies.

 

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For my card, I am showcasing the “What A Hoot stamp set and What A Hoot Die Set” and for my sentiment, I used “Fall-ing For You stamp set“. I did a little bit of masking so that I only use the words “every year, I fall for you”. I think it turned out perfectly!

 

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Here is the card. The supplies I have used are listed and linked below. I hope you like my card and somehow got inspired to create something beautiful today.  For cute stamp set and dies, please visit http://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com, and share your creations with us on Instagram (using hashtags, #newtonsnookdesigns, #NND) or share it on NND’s Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/NewtonsNookDesigns/).

Have an amazing day!

 

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You Melt My Heart – CDD January Mood Board Challenge

| marialrussell

It is my turn today to share my card for the Craftin’ Desert Diva’s (CDD) January Mood Board challenge #CDDMonthly.  Below you will find the inspiration photo.

 

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Here is my rendition of the challenge.  I am showcasing the Chilly stamp set by CDD, Picture Frame Dies and I also used the CDD shimmer sequin mix.

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I started out with an embossed-resist technique with my white embossing powder and heat-set it to dry.  I used spun sugar and shaded lilac distress inks to achieve the colors, to match the mood board inspiration photo.   I then colored my images using my Copic markers.  I finished off the design of the card by adding glossy accents to the heart, eyes and nose, and used my liquid appliqué to add details to the beanie.  I hope you like my card.

 

If you would like to participate and join in the fun, create a card using the inspiration photo and share your projects on the CDD Facebook Group Gallery or share your projects on Instagram using the hashtag #CDDMonthly.  You have the whole month of January to participate.  Tara will announce the winner on the CDD Facebook group.

 

The supplies I’ve used are listed and linked below.  Have a wonderful day!

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Holiday Spirits Christmas Card

| marialrussell

Hello everyone! It’s Maria here with you today and I will be showcasing a lot of items from Kat Scrappiness. For my card, I have used the Avery Elle Holiday Spirits stamp set and Holiday Spirits Dies, with DCAM 8×8 Bricked Wall Stencil and Deck the Halls sequin Mix.

Here is the card:

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The process video below will not show any Copic coloring because I wanted to keep the video as short as possible. You will, however, see how I stenciled the background and assembled the card.

 

I hope you found the video helpful and got inspired today. The supplies I have used are listed and linked below. Happy holidays!

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Winter Scene Christmas Card

| marialrussell

Is everyone ready for Christmas? To tell you the truth, I’m not. This year, I am way behind the shopping and all the other things that I need to do before Christmas. The only thing I was able to do last weekend was to at least take the fall décor down and put the Christmas décor up. I am waiting for my kids to arrive so we can all decorate the tree. But enough about my procrastination!

I was listening to some Christmas music today and got inspired to create this Winter Scene Christmas card, showcasing the Winter House Scene Die and Merry Christmas script die by Gina Marie Designs, available at Kat Scrappiness. This die is a must-have! You can easily mass-produce the card below. I promise you, it’s really easy. Please watch the process video below to see how I made the card.

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Here’s the process video:

 

 

I hope you got inspired today. Supplies are listed and linked below in case you are interested to purchase them.

Have a wonderful day!

 

 

The Greeting Farm – Let’s Mingle

| marialrussell

I am super excited to finally be able to share my projects! I am guest designing again for The Greeting Farm.  I have shared these two adorable Christmas cards with a process video below, showcasing Let’s Mingle stamp set and dies by The Greeting Farm.  I love these little mice!   Aren’t they adorable?

 

Here are the cards:

 

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Here’s the process video:

 

 

I hope you got inspired today! Have an absolutely, amazing day!

 

We Go Together Like Cocoa & Marshmallows

| marialrussell

We go together like cocoa and marshmallows! Need I say more? I am back to share with you two projects that I have finished today for my entry to the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop (link here: http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/2016/12/2017-winter-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/). I used this adorable free digital stamp that JessicaLynnOriginal had provided for those who would like to participate in this hop. Click here to get yours (https://www.jessicalynnoriginal.com/instant-stamp-download-jessicalynnoriginal-coms-merry-christmas-snowman-marshmallow-relaxing-digital-rubber-stamp/).

 

Here is a cute Christmas tag that I have made to go with my hot cocoa mix stocking stuffer:

 

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Here’s the card below.  Isn’t he adorable?  In case you were wondering, I used the new KatScrappiness Jingle All the Way script die.

 

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I hope you all got inspired today to join this fun hop. Thank you again, Amy Tsuruta and her team for putting together this amazing hop! You guys are amazing!

Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop ~ Not2Shabby DT Participation

| marialrussell

Happy Friday everyone! I apologize in advance for bombarding your emails with my posts today.  I belong to a couple of design teams, and we are participating in the Winter Coffee Lover’s Blog Hop. If you would like to know more about the hop, please click on this link: http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/2016/12/2017-winter-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/

 

Not2ShabbyShop is one of the super sponsors for this blog hop. If you would like to check out the coffee-themed stamps at the shop, we have a special coupon code for you all today to get a 15% discount off your order during the duration of the hop, from December 9 to 16, 2016. Use coupon code “COFFEE”. Here is the link to the shop where you can find all of the coffee-themed stamps

http://www.not2shabbyshop.com/category-s/161.htm

 

I have a process video for you today and I will show you how I made this cute Christmas card, showcasing “Beary Christmas” stamp set and dies by Neat & Tangled. I love this stamp set!

 

Here is the card:

 

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Here is the process video on how I made the card:

 

 

I hope you all got inspired today. Thank you for stopping by!

Newton Loves Coffee ~ Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

| marialrussell

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It’s that time of the year again and I am so excited to be participating in the “Winter Coffee Lover’s Blog Hop”.  I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Amy Tsuruta and the rest of her team responsible for facilitating this great hop!  I don’t know how you guys do it but you all absolutely rock!

Today I have made a card showcasing products from the #KatScrappiness store, as a Design Team member.  Incidentally, today is also Kat’s birthday so there is a sale at the shop for all Halloween/Fall/Christmas category for 15% off (no coupon code necessary).  The promo is valid from today until December 11, 2016 (ends at midnight PST).  Here is the link to the shop http://www.katscrappiness.com/?aff=21  You will also get a free bag of jingle bells for every order  during this time frame.

I started out by stamping my image using my stamping tool with memento tuxedo black ink on Neenah Solar White card stock. I colored Newton and the coffee image using my Copic markers W1, W2 and W5, R00, R29 and R39.

I wanted to use warm Christmas colors for this card so I die-cut the front panel using my Gina Marie wonky stitches nesting dies, and the Bo Bunny 6×6 Paper Pad Merry & Bright Collection. Red and Beige just goes so well together.

I also used a wreath die that I recently purchased and embellished it with the new Deck the Halls sequin mix by Kat Scrappiness. I love this new sequin mix.

I finished off the design by adding the snowflake sequin on the coffee mug and Santa hat for Newton. I hope you like my card. Check out the new sequin mixes and script dies available at the shop – they are amazing! The supplies I’ve used are listed and linked below.

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If you would like to participate in the hop, please click on this link: www.coffeelovingcardmakers.com

Have an amazing day!

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Build-A-Snowman ~ Handmade Christmas Tags

| marialrussell

Christmas is here before you know it and I wanted to make some handmade Christmas tags to put on my presents this year.  I wanted to use this cute die set that I purchased from KatScrappiness called “build-a-snowman” by Cheery Lynn Designs.

 

Aren’t they adorable?

 

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Here is the process video if you would like to replicate them.  You don’t have to use the same dies that I have used. You can get inexpensive stickers at the Dollar store or any craft store to make handmade tags.

 

I hope you got inspired today.  Supplies I’ve used are listed and linked below:

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