Enjoy the Pitter Patter of Puppy Feet With Newton’s Nook Designs

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How’s everyone doing today? I am so excited to share this cute card today, showcasing the newly-released Welcome New Dog stamp set and coordinating dies, along with the Petite Paw Prints Stencil, Oval Frames Die Set and Springtime 6×6 Paper Pad by Newton’s Nook Designs.

Since I was traveling for the past three weeks, I was not able to join the March release last week! I hope you were able to check out the new products and shopped til you dropped!

Here’s how I made this card:

  • Ink-blend a panel of Strathmore Bristol Smooth White Card Stock with Distress Oxide inks. I used Tattered Rose, Dried Marigold and Abandoned Coral.
  • Use Pixie Spray and spray the back of the Petite Paw Prints Stencil to add some light tack so that the stencil doesn’t shirt while you’re ink-blending the colors.
  • Adhere the ink-blended panel on some A2-size note card.
  • Use the second die from the Oval Frames Die Set to die-cut the scallop panel and use alcohol marker to color the sides. Adhere this panel on the card with tape runner
  • Use the 3rd die from the Oval Frames Die Set to die-cut some Springtime Paper Pad and foam-mount this piece on the scallop panel for added dimension.
  • Use the 3rd die again from the Oval Frames Die Set and the Land Border die (grass) to die-cut the grass and adhere on the card using tape runner.
  • Stamp the images from the Welcome New Dog stamp set and color the images in with alcohol markers.
  • Use the coordinating dies to cut them all out.
  • Adhere the colored images on the card front.
  • Use white gel pen to add some dots and lines on the perimeter of the scallop die-cut.
  • Finish the design by adhering the sentiment that was heat-embossed and set using the heating tool.

I hope you like my card today and got inspired. The supplies I used are listed and linked below. Thanks for stopping by!

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Hey Ewe! With CC Designs

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Good morning CC Designs fans!  I am back today sharing this cute, “just-because” circular card showcasing the Sheep Stamp Set and Sheep Outline Dies, along with the Circle Metal Die and Winter Border Metal Die.

I started by stamping the images on some Neenah solar white card stock and colored the images in with alcohol markers.  I used the Sheeps Outline Die to cut them all out.

The background was made by using the scallop die from the Circle Metal Die Set to die-cut some Strathmore Bristol Smooth white card stock that was ink-blended with distress oxide ink and some clouds stencil.  I used the same scallop die to die-cut some patterned paper and also used the Winter Border Metal Die Set to die-cut the grass hill and the trees.

Now that I have all of the components for my card, I am ready to assemble the circular card.  The background was adhered onto a circular card using tape runner.  I foam-mounted the grassy hill for added dimension and adhered the trees with liquid glue.  I also adhered the colored images and the sun to finish my scene.

To finish the card design, I stamped the sentiment on some black card stock with Versamark ink.  I sprinkled some white embossing powder and heat-set with my heating tool.  I fussy-cut the sentiment and adhered it onto the card panel with liquid glue.  Here’s another look at the card:

I hope you like this card today.  The supplies I used are listed and linked below.  Thanks for stopping by!

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2 Cards Featuring Easter Pirouette Stamp Set by LDRS Creative

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Hello everyone!  I was away for two weeks and I couldn’t wait to start creating today! I am back sharing two cute Easter cards, showcasing the Easter Pirouette stamp set and coordinating dies, along with the One Fine Day 6×6 Paper Pad that I mixed with a few older stamp sets (mentioned below) and the A2 Diagonal Stitched Layered Card Toppers Die Set by LDRS Creative.

The new LDRS release is to die for!  I honestly didn’t know which stamp set to feature for my cards today since they are all AMAZING, but since Easter is coming soon, I figured I’d share some Easter-themed cards!

I started by stamping the images on some Neenah Solar White card stock with Raven Hybrid Ink.  I colored the images in with alcohol markers and used the coordinating dies to cut them out.  I also die-cut another panel of Neenah solar white using the smallest die from the Diagonal Stitched Layered Frames and stamped the images from the Hoppy Egg Hunt (eggs) and A Day in the Park (tree) using Raven Hybrid Ink.  I colored them using alcohol markers and adhered the cute little chick to finish the scene. I matted this panel with some black card stock that I die-cut using the Diagonal Stitched Layered Frames. 

The colorful background was made by using the biggest die from the A2 Diagonal Stitched Layered Card Toppers Die set and the One Fine Day 6×6 Paper Pad that I adhered on an A2-size notecard.

I finished the card design by using some white gel pen for added texture.  Here’s another look at the first card:

For my second card, I also used the Finest Blooms Pirouette Stamp Set and coordinating dies with a few of my favorite layering Hybrid Inks –> Pink Tutu, Lipstick Jungle, Key Lime Pie, Peachy Keen, In Your Face Orange, Little Boy Blue and Bali Blue.

First, I prepared the background that I matted with some black card stock.  I stamped the images randomly from the Finest Blooms Pirouette stamp set using the hybrid inks I mentioned above.  I had so much fun mixing and matching the beautiful colors!

Next, I used the Finest Blooms Pirouette Coordinating Dies to die-cut the middle of the background panel.  The idea behind that is to in-lay the wreath that I stamped using the Finest Blooms Stamp Set with the Key Lime Pie Hybrid Ink and die-cut using the coordinating die.

I in-laid the wreath with foam-adhesive for added dimension and adhered the center die-cut with liquid glue.  I also adhered the cute little chick in the middle from the Easter Pirouette stamp set.  I adhered the card front on some A2-size notecard.

To finish my design, I stamped the sentiment from the Easter Pirouette Stamp Set using Watermark Ink on some black card stock.  I sprinkled some White Embossing Powder and used my heating tool to heat-set the sentiment.  I love that the sentiment also has a coordinating die to cut it out perfectly!  It really is worth the investment!  I added some foam adhesive and liquid glue on the sentiment and adhered on the card panel.  Here’s another look:

I hope you like my cards today and got inspired to shop the new LDRS Spring Release!  The supplies I used are listed and linked below for your convenience.  Thanks for stopping by today, and happy stamping!

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REVERSE CONFETTI MARCH RELEASE BLOG HOP

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It’s finally here –> the Reverse Confetti’s March Release Blog Hop and the whole gang is here to show you all the amazing projects we’ve put together to encourage you to shop! Remember, all of the products are available today! Don’t forget to leave a comment on the Blog and the Facebook Group before noon today to participate in the giveaway.

For my projects today, I am showcasing the Big Sun Confetti Cuts along with the Sending Smiles Stamp Set.

When I saw this Big Sun Confetti Cuts, I immediately thought about this card design below. I knew I wanted to create a card that is cheerful and this truly makes me smile!

Here’s how I made this card:

  • Prepare the background panel with the rainbow pattern paper and die-cut the middle using the Big Sun Confetti Cuts. Adhere some acetate sheet to create the shaker well.
  • Use the Big Sun Confetti Cuts again to die-cut some yellow card stock and in-lay the sun on the background panel. Adhere some foam adhesive and add some sequins as the shaker element to close the shaker well.
  • Use some white gel pen to add some dots and starbursts to the card front for added texture.
  • Finish the card design by adding the sentiment that was heat-embossed using the Sending Smiles stamp set.

My next project features the Egg Carton Confetti Cuts with the Springtime Sentiments Stamp Set, Sending Smiles stamp set (leaves), Eggstra Cover Panel and Circle of Wave Confetti Cuts.

Die-cut the background panel using the Eggstra Cover Panel and the Circle of Wave Confetti Cuts. Ink-blend the Circle of Wave Confetti Cuts with distress oxide inks and adhere both die-cuts on an A2-size notecard.

Use the Egg Carton Confetti Cuts and die-cut the egg carton on some white card stock, and the eggs with some pastel-color card stock. I wanted to add texture to the eggs so I used my watercolor brush and some Pumice Distress Oxide ink to add splatters on the eggs. Adhere the eggs with liquid glue and foam-mount the Egg Carton Confetti Cuts on the card front for added dimension. I finished the card design by adding the sentiment that was heat-embossed with my heating tool. Here’s another look:

I hope you got inspired and like my projects this week! Hop along with us and see all the amazing projects prepared by the entire team with our special guest designers! Don’t forget to leave a comment before noon today for a chance to win!

Hop listing:

Reverse Confetti

Cheiron Brandon

Audrey Tokach

Becky Roberts

Maria Russell

Amy Rohl

Lisa Henke

Kelly Lunceford

April Antonio

Amy Kolling

Michelle Short

Joy Baldwin

Tiffany Pryce Russom

Andrea Shell

Rachel Alvarado

Dana Kirby

Susan Wymer

Heather Ruwe

Amy Tsuruta

Tricia Barber

Jenny Colacicco

Jeanne Jachna

Lien Leysen

COUNTDOWN TO CONFETTI – DAY 3 – BETTER WITH FRIENDS & PICNIC PALS

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It’s Countdown to Confetti Day 3 and I am super excited to share with you my projects today! Don’t forget that there’s a giveaway so read through the end of this post to find out how you can WIN.

For today’s reveal, we are showcasing the Better with Friends stamp set and coordinating confetti cuts with the Picnic Pals stamp set & coordinating confetti cuts.

For my first project, I also used the Dot to Dot stamp set.

Here’s how I made this card:

  • Stamp the images on some X-press it paper and color the images in with alcohol markers.
  • Use the coordinating confetti cuts to cut them out.
  • Use the Dot-to-Dot stamp set and randomly stamp the images with different dye inks on some A2-size panel of Neenah solar white card stock.
  • Matt this background panel with some mint pattern paper and adhere on an A2-size notecard.
  • Use a die from your stash to die-cut the grass panel. Since the background is already busy, I opted for white card stock and foam-mounted this panel.
  • Adhere the rest of the images on the card with both liquid and foam adhesive for added dimension.
  • Use some white gel pen to add more details to the images for texture.
  • Stamp the sentiment on some black card stock with VersaMark ink. Sprinkle some white embossing powder and heat-set with heating tool.
  • Finish the card design by adhering the sentiment.

For my second project, I am showcasing the Picnic Pals stamp set & coordinating confetti cuts with the Layered Mom With Frame Confetti Cuts and (one of my all-time favorite die) the Stitched Circle Cover Panel Confetti Cuts.

  • Die-cut the pink background panel using the Stitched Circles Cover Panel Confetti Cuts and adhere this panel on some A2-size white notecard.
  • Stamp the images on some X-press It card stock and color the images in with alcohol markers.
  • Use the coordinating dies to cut the images.
  • Die-cut the Frame from the Layered Mom with Frame Confetti Cuts and adhere with foam adhesive for added dimension.
  • Assemble the card by adhering the images with liquid and foam adhesive for added dimension.
  • Finish the card design by adding the sentiment that was stamped on black card stock and heat-set with heating tool.

I can’t wait to hop around and see all the wonderful projects prepared by the entire team! Leave a comment by noon central on March 7th for a chance to win. There will be a $15 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

Audrey Tokach

Maria Russell

Lisa Henke

Cheiron Brandon

Amy Kolling

April Antonio

Dana Kirby

Amy Tsuruta

Joy Baldwin

Jeanne Jachna

COUNTDOWN TO CONFETTI – DAY 2 – FRIENDLY FLORALS

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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!

For today’s reveal, we are showcasing the Friendly Florals Stamp Set.

I wanted to showcase the stamp set so beautifully so I decided to create a simple card.

I stamped the images on some A2-size Neenah solar white panel with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored the images in with alcohol markers. I adhered the panel on an A2-size Notecard.

I masked off the images and used my watercolor brush and splattered some black watercolor to the panel for added texture. I finished the card design by stamping the sentiment a few times to get a good impression. Here’s another look:

For my second project, .I am showcasing the Big Egg Cover Panel with Springtime Sentiments and Eggstra Cover Panel.

I started by die-cutting the background using the Eggstra Cover Panel on some patterned paper and adhered this background on an A2-size notecard.

Next, I created a fun shaker element by die-cutting the big egg using the Big Egg Cover Panel 7 times. I adhered them all together with liquid glue and added different colors of sequins as my shaker element. I closed the shaker by adhering some patterned paper.

I finished the card design by adding some flowers that I put together using the Easter Cover Panel and the sentiment from the Springtime Sentiment stamp set. Heres another look:

I can’t wait to hop around and see what the other team members designed! Leave a comment by noon central on March 7th for a chance to win. There will be a $15 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

Audrey Tokach

Maria Russell

Lisa Henke

Cheiron Brandon

Amy Kolling

April Antonio

Dana Kirby

Amy Tsuruta

Joy Baldwin

Jeanne Jachna

COUNTDOWN TO CONFETTI – DAY 1 – SPRINGTIME SENTIMENTS & SENDING SMILES

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I am pleased to join the Countdown to Confetti Day 1 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 my first project, I am showcasing the Springtime Sentiments and Sending Smiles Stamp Set and coordinating dies, along with the Layered Mom & Frame Confetti Cuts.

I have also used the Dot to Dot stamp set which is, incidentally, a free with $60 purchase.

I have two projects to show you today and I am so excited to share them with you.

Here’s how I made this project:

  • Stamp the images on some Neenah solar white card stock using layering dye inks.
  • Use the coordinating dies to cut them out. Set this aside for now and prepare the background panel.
  • Cut some A2-size panel of some blue card stock and use the Dot-to-Dot stamp set to start randomly stamping the images on the panel with blue and white pigment inks. Let this panel dry and adhere on some A2-size note card.
  • Die-cut the frame from the Layered Mom & Frame Confetti Cuts and adhere with foam adhesive for added dimension.
  • Adhere the focal images using liquid glue. Add some foam adhesive to layer the flower.
  • Stamp the sentiment from the Sending Smiles stamp set on some black card stock with VersaMark ink and heat-set with the heating tool. Adhere the sentiment on the card and finish the design by adding some enamel dots.

I really LOVE the simplicity of the Sending Smiles stamp set. It’s so easy to stamp and layer! This stamp set is a must-have for sure!

For my second project, I am showcasing the Easter and Eggstra Cover Panel Confetti Cuts.

  • Prepare the background panel by die-cutting some white and yellow card stock using the Easter Cover Panel.
  • Use an embossing mat to dry-emboss the Eggstra Cover Panel Confetti Cuts on some white card stock.
  • Adhere the yellow scallop on some A2-size notecard.
  • Foam-mount the white Eggstra Cover Panel on the card for added dimension.
  • Die-cut the Easter Cover Panel with some pastel-color card stock and put it together by following the photo instruction below:
  • Adhere the egg die-cuts on the foreground with liquid glue and layer the flowers with foam adhesive for added dimension.
  • Ink-blend a panel of some Bristol smooth white card stock with some distress oxide inks.
  • Use the Happy Easter Confetti Cuts to die-cut the words and adhere on the card front with liquid glue.
  • Finish the design by using some white gel pen to add more interest to the words Happy Easter.

I can’t wait to hop around and see what the other team members designed! Leave a comment by noon central on March 7th for a chance to win. There will be a $15 Gift Certificate for one blog commenter and also one FaceBook commenter. Winners will be announced on the Reverse Confetti Blog and FB Group on March 7th at 5 PM CST. Make sure you pop over to the Reverse Confetti Blog for all the details!

Hop Listing

Reverse Confetti

Audrey Tokach

Maria Russell

Lisa Henke

Cheiron Brandon

Amy Kolling

April Antonio

Dana Kirby

Amy Tsuruta

Joy Baldwin

Jeanne Jachna

You’re Eggs-Traordinary with Crafty Meraki

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Hello Crafty Meraki fans!  I am back today to share with you this adorable card, showcasing the Don’t Worry Be Hoppy stamp set and Don’t Worry Be Hoppy Para-dies. 

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!

Pop-Up BIRTHDAY Card With Kat Scrappiness

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Hello everyone! I have been creating a lot of birthday cards lately and so I wanted to try this this technique inspired by Jennifer McGuire’s YT video tutorial, showcasing the Birthday Essentials die set with the Happy Birthday sentiment die with shadow by Kat Scrappiness

Here’s how I made the card:

  • Die-cut the candles from the Birthday Essentials die set on different color of card stock.
  • Assemble the candles using liquid glue.
  • 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.
  • Die-cut the sentiment using the Happy Birthday Sentiment Die with Shadow on some white and black card stock.  Adhere this on the card with liquid glue.
  • Finish the card design by adding the stars to the background.

I hope you like my card today.  The supplies I used are listed and linked below.  Thanks for stopping by and have an amazing day!

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