Newton’s Nook Designs May Release – Day 1 – Newton’s Movie Night, Cascading Stars and Popcorn Stencils

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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 following products:

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Newton’s Movie Night and Coordinating Dies
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Cascading Stars and Popcorn Stencils

Here is my card:

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Here’s how I made it:

  • stamp the images on smooth white card stock, color and and die-cut the images using the coordinating dies.  I used the dies to die-cut the 3D glasses and the popcorn but I fussy-cut the main image.
  • Ink up an A2 size piece of Bristol smooth white card stock with distress oxide inks.  I used Victorian Velvet distress oxide ink.
  • I smooshed my Aged Mahogany distress oxide ink onto an acrylic block and used my distress sprayer to add water.  I then used my watercolor brush to splatter some color onto my inked up background.
  • I used the popcorn stencil and moonstone glimmer paste to add some glitter and shine on my background, using a palette knife.

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  • I used another die from my stash to die-cut the “wooden floors”.  I also used this die to die-cut the colored background.  I adhered both panels to my A2-size card base.

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  • I die-cut some diagonal frames in white and pink card stock and adhered them together, and stamped my sentiment.
  • I adhered all of the pieces onto the card.
  • I finished my design by adding some glossy accents to the 3D glasses.

 

Here’s a closer look:

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Would you like to win the “Newton’s Movie Night” 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, May 16th at 9pm EST to comment  — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, May 17th.

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

Newton’s Nook Designs

Amanda Bodine

Holly Endress

Ellen Haxelmans

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Zsofia Molnar

Naki Rager

Maria Russell

Andrea Shell

Tatiana Trafimovich

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Happy Mother’s Day with the Rabbit Hole Designs

| marialrussell

Hello The Rabbit Hole Designs fans!  It’s Mother’s Day and I hope everyone’s celebrating this day with their loved ones.  For today’s card, I am showcasing the We Are Family stamp set:

 

Here’s how I made the card:

  • stamp the images on some Neenah classic crest solar white card stock and color it in with alcohol markers (or any medium of your choice).
  • I used a small stamp set from my stash to create the grassy hill, inking it up using my make-up brushes and some Lawn Fawn Celery ink.
  • I also stamped the clouds with Memento Desert Sand ink and colored them with alcohol markers.
  • I used a small “Mom” die to die-cut the background.  I also die-cut a few more and layered them together to make the word “Mom” stand out on the card.

 

 

 

Here’s a closer look:

 

I have been really loving  some clean and simple designs lately.  I hope you like my card today.  Happy crafting!

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Have a Grande Day with Miss Ink Stamps

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It’s week 5 guest-designing for Miss Ink Stamps and for today’s card, I am showcasing the Java Joes stamp set and my Spectrum Noir TriBlend markers.  Here’s what the stamp set look like:

 

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I started by stamping my images on some Neenah classic crest 110 lb. solar white card stock  with Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink (this is an alcohol-friendly ink).  I colored my images in with my Spectrum Noir TriBlend Markers.   I used my make-up brushes with my Clouds stencil to add the clouds on the background.  I masked the bottom and used my make-up brushes again to add the color to make it look like grass.   I added the “pebble stones” by drawing them using the Brown Grey Blend Triblend Markers.

 

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Here’s a closer look at my card:

 

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I hope you like my card today!  Next Saturday will be my last post for Miss Ink Stamps.  Have a great day and happy crafting!

Mother’s Day Handmade Gifts with Xyron Glaminator and Xyron Metallic Transfer Foil

| marialrussell

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Good morning my crafty peeps!  I am so happy to announce that I am part of the Xyron Makers Program for 2019.   For today’s projects, I am sharing some handmade mother’s day gift using the new Glaminator Foil Laminator 9″ Machine by Xyron, Color Transfer Foil, the Xyron 1.5 X- Sticker Maker and the Mega Tape Runner.  Here’s what I got to play with:

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I started by creating my own artwork using a photo editing software.   I printed this artwork using my Canon Laser Printer – LBP6030w.

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Here’s a YouTube demo video on how I used the Xyron Glaminator Laminator 9″ Machine with the Xyron Metallic Transfer Foil.

I really LOVE how simple and easy it is to use the Glaminator machine and I really like the simplicity of the artwork I created below.

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To go with this handmade art, I created a mother’s day card.  I stamped the flower on some Neenah solar white card stock using different inks from Altenew.  I used the coordinating die to die-cut the image.

I stamped the Happy Mother’s Day sentiment on some black card stock using Versamark ink.  I sprinkled this with some white embossing powder and heat-set it using my heating tool.  I used my Xyron 1.5 Sticker Maker to add some adhesive to this piece and adhered the same to my card.

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I also adhered the flower image on the card using my Xyron Mega Tape Runner.

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Here’s my handmade card:

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I used some glossy accents to give the flower a little dimension.  I also used my sakura gel pen to add the dots to the center of the flower.  This card will house a gift card for my mom.   Here’s a closer look:

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Here’s how I wrapped the art work:

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I hope you like projects today.  If you would like to know more about the amazing Xyron Glaminator Machine, please click here for some detailed info.  The supplies I used are listed and linked below.  Have an amazing day and happy crafting!

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Buzzed with The Rabbit Hole Designs

| marialrussell

Hello The Rabbit Hole Designs fans!  The Rabbit Hole Designs is one of the super sponsors for the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog hop, so you will be seeing A LOT of coffee-themed cards from the design team this week.

For my project today, I am showcasing the Caffeinated Bee stamp set.

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Card recipe:

  • stamp the bee image on some Neenah classic crest solar white 110 lb card stock and color him in with alcohol markers (or any medium of your choice).
  • I used my Brother Scan N Cut 2 Machine to die-cut the image.
  • I used my Medallion Coverplate die to die-cut an A2 size panel with some white card stock.
  • I used a circle die to die-cut the middle piece of this panel and I inked up this small circle with some distress oxide inks and my hexagon stencil.  I adhered this piece on the card stock.
  • I used an alphabet die from my stash to die-cut the words #BUZZED on some black card stock.
  • I adhered the pieces on the card.
  • I used another branch die from my stash to die-cut the branch and leaves, coloring them with my alcohol markers.  I adhered the pieces on my card.
  • Lastly, I used foam adhesive to adhere my Caffeinated Bee.

Here’s a little close-up:

Since I have a white-on-white background, I used my Dandelion Yellow Nuvo Crystal Drops to add some pop of color to my card.  I hope you like my project today.  The Supplies I used are listed and linked below.

For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places.

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Coffee-themed Card with Miss Ink Stamps

| marialrussell

It’s week 4 guest-designing for Miss Ink Stamps and for today’s card, I am showcasing the Java Joes stamp set and my new love, Spectrum Noir TriBlend markers.  Here’s what the stamp set look like:

 

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I started by stamping my images on some Neenah classic crest 110 lb. solar white card stock  with Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink (this is an alcohol-friendly ink).  I colored my images in with my TriBlend Markers.  The video below will show you how I colored my card, using the markers.  I just love, love, love the new TriBlends.  You get 3 markers out of one and they blend so easily.  Spectrum Noir will be coming out with more colors soon and I highly recommend them.

Here’s my card:

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Incidentally, this week is the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and I am linking this card to the hop.   Miss Ink Stamps is one of the super sponsors for the hop and they have a coupon code for all our coffee-loving hoppers- use COFFEE20 to get 20% off your purchase in the Miss Ink Stamp Store until May 10th!

Here’s a closer look at my card:

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I hope you like my project today!  Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!

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Coffee Lover’s Blog Hop with The Rabbit Hole Designs

| marialrussell

Hello!  I belong to a few design teams who are participating in the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and this is my second post.  I am so excited for you to join me as I join the Coffee Loving Cardmakers for their Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.  I am joining in as part of the Rabbit Hole Designs.  This is their first time joining the hop and they are happy to announce that they are one of the super sponsors for this event.  In addition to the prizes being given away over on their blog page, The Rabbit Hole Designs will be doing some fun giveaways randomly on their blog so be sure  to come back each day of the HOP to see what they might be giving away just by leaving a comment on the blog post.  The entire design team will be sharing their projects featuring the full line up of Caffeinated Critters and the newly release Perfectly Blended sentiment and Sassy Sentiments stamp set, so be sure to visit the blogs and leave us some crafty love.  All of the stamp sets are available to purchase right now at the shop.

 

 

FREE SHIPPING 

on orders of $25 or more before taxes and shipping (applies to US orders only).  No code necessary, exclusions apply

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FREE WITH QUALIFYING PURCHASE*

*While supplies last all orders placed during the hop spending $35 or more before shipping and tax will receive this 2×3 inch stamp set titled Handmade Brew.

Please Note: A limited number of these stamp sets have been set aside for those wishing to purchase them.

 

For my project today, I am showcasing the Caffeinated Crab.  Since most of you are hopping along, I will keep this blog post short and go straight to the point.  Here’s my card:

 

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For more inspiration, updates and news, make sure to check out these awesome places:

 

Spring-Summer Coffee Lover’s Blog Hop with Kat Scrapiness

| marialrussell

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I am so excited to share with you today’s blog post!  It is that time of the year again where all coffee lover’s unite and start the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Amy Tsuruta and the rest of her amazing team responsible for facilitating this great hop!  I don’t know how you guys do it but you all rock!

Today I made a card showcasing the Layered Coffee Cup Die Set, and a bunch of other products available at  #KatScrappiness shop (www.katscrappiness.com).    THERE IS A SPECIAL COUPON CODE at the shop from today, May 3rd to May 10th only, use coupon code: “SPRINGCOFFEE” for 15% off your order).   THERE IS ALSO A GIVEAWAY!  Kat is a super sponsor and is giving away a $25 gift code from her shop, PLUS a flash price to win a surprise package with Kat Scrappiness products.

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I started out by die-cutting my coffee cup with the Layered Coffee Cup Die set on Neenah 110 lb solar white and Neenah desert storm card stock.  I used my alcohol markers to lightly colored the coffee cup to give it dimension.  I assembled the layered coffee cup and stamped my sentiment using the Let’s Get Caffeinated stamp set.

On a piece of Bristol smooth white card stock, I used my blending brushes to add some pastel colors with some Lawn Fawn inks and inked up my background.  I used a stamp set from my stash with some white pigment ink to create the “bokeh” effect on my card.

Using an angel wings die from my stash, I die-cut the piece with some iridescent vellum.  I adhered the wings to the cup and adhere this piece on my card base.  Here’s my card:

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The angel wings went perfectly well with the sentiment that I used.  To finish my design, I added some white jewels on my card.  Here’s a closer look:

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I hope you like my card today.  Thanks for stopping by and let’s get caffeinated! 🙂  The supplies I used are listed and linked below.

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The Rabbit Hole Designs May Release – Day 3 – Caffeinated Fox

| marialrussell

Hello and welcome to the release hop.  We are so excited for you to join us as we present to you our May release. The whole design team will be sharing projects featuring the Caffeinated Fox but since I didn’t get mine in the mail in time for the release, I will be using the Sassy Sentiments, the Perfectly Blended stamp set with the Caffeinated Rabbit.

 

We also have a GIVEAWAY so please be sure to scroll at the end of this blog post to find out how you can WIN.  Don’t forget to visit the participating blogs (links are indicated below) and leave us some crafty love.

 

Here’s is my first card:

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Card recipe:

  • start with an A2 size panel of Bristol smooth white card stock.
  • use rainbow-colored distress oxide inks and color the background using the mini ink blending tools.
  • use distress sprayer to spray some water on the colored background and pick it up with some paper towel to dry.
  • attach this colored background on an A2 size card base.
  • die-cut the sentiment strips using the banner dies on some white card stock.
  • stamp the sentiment using your MISTI stamping tool for some precision, on the banner strips.  I chose sentiments from the the Perfectly blended stamp set.
  • adhere the pieces on the colored background with some foam adhesive.
  • finish the design by adding some sparkling clear jewels from Kat Scrappiness.

 

Here’s a closer look:

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For my second project, I wanted to use the Caffeinated Rabbit again and create another clean and simple card.  Isn’t she cute?

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  • start by stamping the image on some Neenah solar white card stock and color the image in with some alcohol markers.
  • die-cut the image using Brother Scan N Cut 2 machine.
  • on another piece of Bristol smooth white card stock, use a painter’s tape to mask the card.
  • use the stars stencil to add color on the background  I used Mustard Seed distress oxide ink.
  • use a wonky border die to create the stitches on the background.
  • use moonstone glimmer paste to add some glitter on the stenciled background. Let it dry for about half an hour.
  • adhere the rabbit.
  • use a banner strip to die-cut a piece and stamp the sentiment from the Sassy sentiment stamp set.
  • adhere this piece on the foreground.

 

Here’s a closer look:

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I hope you like my cards today.  There will be free shipping on orders of $25.00 or more before taxes and shipping (US Orders Only). No code necessary, exclusions apply. Free Shipping ends May 10, 2019.

GIVEAWAY:

To celebrate day 3 of the release The Rabbit Hole Designs is giving away the stamp set Caffeinated Fox to One lucky winner.  Winner will be chosen at random from the comments left on participating blogs, so make sure to visit each stop and leave a comment. Leave comments by 11:59 pm PST MAY 2, 2019 on all participating blogs. Winner will be announced on The Rabbit Hole Designs blog May 3, 2019.

Here’s the order of the hop:

The Rabbit Hole Designs Blog
Katie Brooks
Maria Russell – (you are here)
Lynnea Hollendonner
Amanda Stevens
Martha Gomez
Lisa Golzbein 
MaryAnn Samuelson

For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places.

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