Newton’s Nook Designs October Release – Day 3

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 | marialrussell

It is the third day of the October reveals by Newton’s Nook Designs. Were you able to check out the first two days of the reveal? Which one is your favorite so far? You have a chance to win each stamp set during release week so check out the details I have indicated at the end of this blog post. [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 third day, the design team is showcasing the Holiday Stockings stamp set (NOTE: you can cut these images using the Stylish Stockings Die Set), and the Ornamental Wishes with the Ornament Shaker Die. Here’s what they look like:

For my first project, I stamped the images on some smooth white card stock and colored them in with my alcohol markers. I die-cut the images using the Stylish Stockings die set. I die-cut another piece of white card stock using a square die from my stash to create the windows for my card. I embellished the stocking with Stardust Stickles and set them aside to dry.

I die-cut the Merry and Bright sentiment using the Holiday Greetings Die set, featured on the first day of the reveals. Here’s my card:

I absolutely ADORE the images on the stockings! I can’t even pick a favorite because they are all so cute! This stamp set is a must-have for your holiday cards. Here’s another look:

For my second project I used the Ornament Shaker Die with some silver glittered card stock. I used the double-sided adhesive foam to create my shaker well and used some sequins from my stash. I die-cut the top piece of the ornament with gold glittered card stock and used a bow punch from my stash. I also die-cut some pine boughs with white card stock to decorate my ornament.

To finish my card design, I die-cut the “Happy Holidays” sentiment using the Holiday Greetings die set and adhered these pieces on my card.

This Ornament shaker die is another must-have for sure! Wouldn’t you just love receiving a holiday card with this shaker ornament?

Which one is your favorite from today’s reveals? I would love to know.

Would you like to win the “Holiday Stockings” or the “Ornamental Wishes” Stamp Set? Each 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 October 18th at 9pm EST to comment — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, October 19th.

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

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Newton’s Nook Designs October Release – Day 2

October 16, 2018October 14, 2018 | marialrussell

It is the second day of the September reveals by Newton’s Nook Designs. I hope you were able to check out yesterday’s reveal. You also have a chance to win each stamp set during release week so check out the details I have indicated at the end of this blog post. [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 our projects today, the design team is showcasing the Nutcracker Squeak stamp set and coordinating dies with Caroling Newton stamp set and coordinating dies. Here’s what they look like:

I stamped my images on some neenah solar white card stock and colored them in with my Copic markers. I die-cut the images using the coordinating dies. I also die-cut the trees and the snow hills using the Forest Scene Builder dies and the Land Border dies. Here’s my first card:

I absolutely LOVE the Forest Scene Builder dies. Nt only did it come with the birch trees but I also came with little birds and Pine trees. Here’s a little close-up:

Don’t you just love the little mice? They are so adorable and super cute!

For my second card, I also used the Music stencil and covered their beanies with stardust glitter.

Would you like to win the “Nutcracker Squeak” Stamp Set or the “Caroling Newton stamp set? Each stamp set will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

Here’s how to win:

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

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Newton’s Nook Designs October Release – Day 1

October 15, 2018October 14, 2018 | marialrussell

It is that time of the month where the entire design team get so excited to show off the new stamps, dies and stencils by Newton’s Nook Designs. You also have a chance to win a stamp set for each reveal 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 first day of the reveals, we are showcasing the Winter Memories stamp set and dies with two new stand-alone dies that you are absolutely going to LOVE – the Forest Scene Builder dies (my favorite because I LOVE birch trees), the Holiday Greetings Dies (another favorite), with three new AMAZING stencils. Heres what they look like:

I started out by stamping my images on Neenah solar white card stock with versafine onyx black ink. I die-cut the images with the coordinating dies. I die-cut the rest of my elements using the Forest Scene Builder dies and Land Border dies. I colored the birds die-cut with my Copic markers. Here’s my first card:

I am so bummed that my lighting didn’t really show the glittered “snow” on my card. When I was making this card, it was hurricane season in Florida. I used some diamond glittered card tsock to create my snow hills. Here’s a little close-up:

I love the silhouette images on this stamp set.

For my second card, I used my Nuvo Moonstone glitter paste and the Evergreen stencil.

I wish you can see this card in person. The glittered/snowy trees the background is really pretty. Here’s a little close-up:

Would you like to win the “Winter Memories” 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 October 18th at 9 pm EST to comment — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, October 19th.

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

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National Coffee Day Blog Hop with Newton’s Nook Designs

September 29, 2018September 28, 2018 | marialrussell

Happy National Coffee Day! Today the Newton’s Nook Design Team is hosting a blog hop to celebrate! You can visit all the Design Team Member’s blogs and leave comments for a chance to win! You can also visit the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today for another big blog hop and a chance to win more prizes!

For my project today I am showcasing the Slothy Coffee stamp set and its coordinating die. This stamp set was just released this month!

I started out by stamping my image on some smooth white card stock and colored him in with my Copic markers. I die cut the image with the coordinating dies. I used an oval die to create the window on my card base and used the same oval die set to create my oval frame.

I stamped my card base with some fall leaves using some light gray ink. I also die-cut the leaves and acorn with the Autumn Leaves die set. I adhered all of my elements to the card. Here’s what I created:

I finished the design by using my white gel pen to add some details to the coffee cup. I really LOVE this stamp set! Here’s a little close-up:

The Autumn Leaves die set is a must-have for your fall projects too!

I hope you like my card today. Would you like to win a $25 store credit to Newton’s Nook Designs online shop? We will choose one lucky winner from our Hop!

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 Sunday, September 30th at 9pm EST to comment. Winners will be announced on an NND blog post on Tuesday, October 2nd so please check back to see if you’ve won!

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

Newton’s Nook Designs

Put On A Tutu & Twirl with CAS-ual Fridays

September 23, 2018September 23, 2018 | marialrussell

Hello CAS-ual Fridays fans! I’m back today with a simple inspirational card, showcasing the Tutu stamp set.

Tutu Stamp Set

I started out with some Bristol smooth white card stock and inked in up with Squeezed Lemonade and Wild Honey distress oxide inks. I blended the colors together and sprayed it with water using my distress spray bottle. I dabbed it dry with paper towel.

I used a snowflake stencil from my stash and applied my Nuvo Glimmer paste using my palette knife. I let it dry for about half an hour.

I stamped my little ballerina with my Jet Black ink and colored the image with my Copic markers. I fussy-cut the image with my scissors and adhered this piece with some foam adhesive.

I just LOVE the sparkly effect of the glimmer paste taking on the color underneath. I finished my design my stamping my sentiment with Versafine Onyx black ink. Here’s a little close-up:

I added some sparkling clear jewels on my little ballerina too. I am giving this card to a friend of mine. Her granddaughter is now taking ballet lessons and I think she’s going to love this card.

I hope you like my card today. Don’t forget to use my coupon code below for 15% off your order. Also check out the retiring stamps sale because once they are gone, it will not be restocked anymore.

Thank you for stopping by and happy crafting!

STAMPtember Collaboration with Simon Says Stamp and Newton’s Nook Designs

September 23, 2018September 17, 2018 | marialrussell

Today Newton’s Nook Designs is featured on the Simon Says Stamp site with an EXCLUSIVE stamp set that was designed just for the 2018 STAMPtember celebration! You can purchase the new Hello Beautiful Stamp Set and coordinating die sets today at Simon Says Stamp. Remember, these items are ONLY available through Simon Says Stamp while supplies last!

Today I am sharing two projects I created using this stamp set. Here’s what they look like

I started out by stamping my images on some smooth white card stock and I colored them in with my Copic markers. I fussy-cut the image with my precision scissors. For my first card below, I also used the Everglade Collage Wafer Dies by Simon Says Stamp and an older stamp set by Newton’s Nook called Newton’s Autumn. I stamped the leaves on some white card stock, colored them in with my Copic markers and die cut the leaves using the coordinating dies. I adhered the leaves on my collage frame.

I cut an A2 size piece of some Bristol Smooth white card stock and inked it up with Tumbled Glass distress oxide ink. I used my Darice Cats embossing folder to add some cute texture to this colored background. I die-cut some white card stock with the Everglade Collage Wafer Dies and adhered this piece onto my colored and embossed background.

I assembled my card by adhering my foreground to my card base. Here’s my first card:

I couldn’t help but add that cute bow from my all-time favorite Pines & Holly die set by Newton’s Nook Designs. Here’s a little close-up:

Also added some blue enamel dots from my stash and used my white gel pen to add more details to the card to finish the design. Here’s another look:

For my second card, I created a simple one-layer birthday card using the cute images from the stamp set.

I added the balloons from the Fabulous Frenchie stamp set by Newton’s Nook. Here’s a little close-up:

Also used my white gel pen to add more details to the little pups and to the balloons to give it a whimsical touch. To finish my design, I used glossy accents to make the balloons shine!

I hope you like my projects today. Please visit Simon Says Stamp to purchase this exclusive stamp set. Thank you for stopping by and happy crafting!

Happy Thanksgiving with Newton’s Nook

September 18, 2018September 19, 2018 | marialrussell

Hello again Newton’s Nook fans! Did you manage to hop along with the team last week for the September product release? They are available at the shop now. Which one was your favorite? To be honest, I can’t really pick one!

For my project today, I am showcasing the Newton’s Thanksgiving stamp set and coordinating dies.

Since this card is all about Thanksgiving, I wanted to create a fall scene today. I started by stamping the image on some smooth white card stock and colored it in with my Copic markers. I will also be inking up my Bristol smooth white card stock with some distress oxide inks.

I inked up my background with Tumbled Glass and Tattered Rose distress oxide inks. I have been LOVING this color-combo lately for a fall sky. I used vintage photo distress oxide to splatter some dots on my background, and blotted it dry with my paper towel. I used a scallop die from my stash to cut a position of this card stock to create a little window.

I adhered my colored background onto my card base and inlaid the frame. I added some fun elements to create my fall scene.

To finish my design, I added the “happy” sentiment from a die that I have from my stash with some foam adhesive. Also used my white gel pen to add some interest to the card. Here’s a close-up:

I completely ADORE this stamp set. If you haven’t picked it up yet, please visit the shop before they sell out.

I hope you like my card and got inspired. The supplies I used are listed and linked below. Happy crafting!

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Forever Friends with Kindred Stamps

September 15, 2018September 15, 2018 | marialrussell

Maria here on the blog today with this cute fall card featuring the Forest Friends stamp set. I absolutely adore the images on this set. They are perfectly sized for an A2 size card.

To start, I stamped my images on some Neenah solar white card stock with Memento Rich Cocoa ink and colored them in with my Copic markers. I fuzzy-cut the images with my precision scissors.

I cut another A2 size piece of some Bristol smooth white card stock and inked it up with my distress oxide inks using my mini ink blending tools. I used Tumbled Glass and Tattered Rose. I smooshed my Vintage photo distress oxide ink onto an acrylic block, sprayed it with water and used my watercolor brush to spritz the color on my background.

I die-cut the white frame, trees and the label die to start assembling my card. I adhered the frame first with some foam adhesive. I added the rest of the elements to decorate the card. To finish my design, I stamped the sentiment onto my card.

This Forest Friends stamp set is so versatile. I think you can also use these images to create a cute Christmas card. Here’s another look:

I hope you like my card today. Please visit Kindred Stamps to purchase the Forest Friends stamp set that I used today. If you are also into pop-culture stamps, Kindred has a ton of them available at the shop. Thanks for stopping by and have a nice day!

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Newton’s Nook Designs September Release – Day 4

September 13, 2018September 8, 2018 | marialrussell

It is the last day of the September reveals by Newton’s Nook Designs. Were you able to check out the first three days of the reveal? Which one is your favorite so far? You have a chance to win each stamp set during release week so check out the details I have indicated at the end of this blog post. [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 last day of the reveal the design team is showcasing one 4 x 6 stamp set and TWO mini stamps and dies – the Thankful Thoughts stamp set, Tea-Rex stamp set and coordinating die and the Slothy Coffee stamp set and coordinating die. The “slothy” cracks me up! What a perfect name for this stamp set!

This is going to be a long blog post since we are featuring three stamp sets today so please be patient 🙂

I cut an A2 size piece of Bristol Smooth white card stock and inked up my background using some sponge daubers and the new Pumpkin Patch stencil. I used Wild Honey and Mowed Lawn distress oxide inks.

This stencil is so cute and a definite must-have for fall projects! This stencil will also be perfect to use on a scrapbook layout!

I used an oval die to die-cut the window on my card base. I also used the same oval dies to die-cut an oval frame for my card. I covered my inked up background with some vellum and adhered the frame with some foam adhesive. I die-cut the leaves and acorn using the Autumn leaves die set to adorn my card.

To finish my design, I stamped the sentiment using the Thankful Thoughts stamp set with Versafine Vintage Sepia ink. Here’s a little close-up:

I love the details on the Autumn Leaves. I colored the leaves with distress oxide inks and the acorn with my Copic markers.

For my other projects I colored the images once again with my Copics. For the tags, I used the Fancy Edges Tag die set.

I stamped the background with Fog ink. The coffee cup is from Newton Loves Coffee stamp set and Spooky Street stamp set.

This tag will go with a gift set that I am sending to a friend of mine who loves drinking tea. I think it is so adorable!

Here’s my Slothy coffee card:

Here’s a cute tag with the Slothy Coffee again.

Whew! I am now going to make myself a cup of coffee! That’s it for today! I hope you like my projects. Would you like to win the “Thankful Thoughts” Stamp Set? We will choose ONE lucky winner to WIN this 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 September 13th at 9pm EST to comment — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, September 14th.

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

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Happy Thanksgiving with Newton’s Nook

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