CAS-ual Fridays Stamps – Foxy

August 18, 2018August 17, 2018 | marialrussell

It is the second day of the August release by CAS-ual Fridays Stamps and the design team is showcasing the Foxy stamp set. Wowza! This stamp set is just amazeballs! I wish I can draw images like these! It is just so elegant.

I stamped my image on some Neenah solar white card stock and colored it in with Copic markers. I felt that this stamp set is just so beautiful that it doesn’t really need anything around it! It just speaks for itself! This is why I chose a white on white background.

Don’t you just love this image? I think this stamp set will also be perfect to create a fall-themed card. Here’s a little close-up:

I hope you like my project today. The August release stamps are available for purchase from August 17th. Please don’t forget to use my coupon code below when you place an order at the shop. Have a nice day and happy crafting!

It’s just not a party without a prize!!

Comment on each of the COMPANY Release Posts this weekend for your chance to win a prize!

Be sure you’re following on Instagram and then tell us here on this post how many times each day you check your IG.

Then, come back each day of the release for another chance to win.

One Lucky Commenter from one of the days will win a $50 gift code to the shop!!

SO EXCITED about the New Release, so please come back tomorrow for a look at the NEW Bushy Tailed and Fox Banner Fri-dies!! THANKS SO MUCHfor stopping by and I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! Happy shopping and happy crafting!

Check out the amazing design team’s projects today:

Jeanne Jachna

Larissa Heskett

Kimberly Bliss Rendino

Ashlea Cornell

Tracy Freeman

Lisa Bankes-Lahiff

Maria L Russell (you are here)

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps – Be A Unicorn and Unicorn Fri-Die

August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 | marialrussell

It is the first day of the August release by CAS-ual Fridays Stamps and the design team is showcasing the Be A Unicorn Stamp Set and Unicorn Fri-Die. I love, love, love this stamp set! We are also being featured Partner on the Scrapbook & Cards Today blog. SCT readers will have a chance to win this stamp set and the matching die. We also have a giveaway so please read below to see how you can enter.

I stamped my images on some Neenah Solar White card stock and colored them in with Copic markers. I die-cut the images with the coordinating die. For my first card,

I die-cut an A2-size piece of colored vellum that I bought from the craft store. I specifically chose this design because I thought it would go perfectly well with the Unicorn image. I adhered this piece onto my card base and stamped my sentiment using Versa-mark ink and heat-embossed it with some white embossing powder. I adhered the Unicorn onto my card. Here’s my first card:

I just love the simplicity of this card and the way the sentiment popped on the background. Here’s a little close-up.

For my second card, I wanted to create another simple card with a fun pastel-background. I masked my background using masking paper and used a clouds stencil to ink up my background. I used three new distress oxide inks for my pastel sky –> Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass and Dusty Concord. I adhered the scalloped frame from my stash and adhered the unicorn. To finish my design, I stamped the sentiment. Here’s my second card:

My friend is crazy about unicorns and she is going to love this birthday card. Here’s another look:

I hope you like my project today. The August release stamps are available for purchase from today. Please don’t forget to use my coupon code below when you place an order at the shop.

It’s just not a party without a prize!!

Comment on each of the COMPANY Release Posts this weekend for your chance to win a prize!

Be sure you’re following on Instagram and then tell us here on this post how many times each day you check your IG.

Then, come back each day of the release for another chance to win.

One Lucky Commenter from one of the days will win a $50 gift code to the shop!!

SO EXCITED about the New Release, so please come back tomorrow for a look at the NEW Foxy Set!! THANKS SO MUCHfor stopping by and I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! Happy shopping and happy crafting!

Check out the amazing design team’s projects today:

Jeanne Jachna

Larissa Heskett

Kimberly Bliss Rendino

Ashlea Cornell

Tracy Freeman

Lisa Bankes-Lahiff

Maria L Russell (you are here)

NND August Reveals – Day 4 – Halloween Trio, Candy Corn and Boo Hoo

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 | marialrussell

It is the last day of the August reveals by Newton’s Nook Designs. Are you loving it so far? You have a chance to win the Halloween Trio stamp set today 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!]

Today, the design team is showcasing three mini stamp sets –> Halloween Trio, Candy Corn and Boo Hoo with their coordinating dies and the Flying Bats stencil. Here’s what they look like:

Are you in the mood to create Halloween projects yet? These mini stamp sets are so ADORABLE! I can’t even pick a favorite. Here’s my first card with the Halloween Trio stamp set with the Flying Bats stencil.

The Halloween Trio coordinating dies also include a Trick-or-Treat sentiment die with two small bats.

Here’s my card showcasing the Candy Corn stamp set.

I added some glossy accents to the candy corn to make them pop. Here’s another look:

For my third project using the Boo Hoo stamp set, I wanted to create a very simple card. I think less is more in this case:

I think this stamp set is so funny!

Would you like to win the “Halloween Trio” 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 August 16th at 9pm EST to comment — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, August 17th.

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

Newton’s Nook Designs

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NND August Reveals – Day 3 – Hoppy Halloween

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 | marialrussell

It is the third day of the August reveals by Newton’s Nook Designs. Were you able to check out the first two days of the reveal? 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 our projects today, the design team is showcasing the Hoppy Halloween stamp set and coordinating dies. This is such an adorable stamp set.

I stamped my images on some Neenah solar white card stock and colored them in with my alcohol markers. I die-cut the images with the coordinating dies. I also die-cut the sentiment with a small die that is going to be showcased tomorrow (you got an early sneak peek, haha!).

On an A2 piece of Bristol Smooth white card stock, I used my scalloped circle frames die to die-cut my little windows. I inked up the negative space with my distress oxide inks. I adhered the frame and the colored background onto my card base. Here’s the card:

These bunnies are so adorable and I wanted to create a non-traditional Halloween card.

Don’t you just love those adorable bunnies? Here’s another look:

Would you like to win the “Hoppy Halloween” Stamp Set? This 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:

Newton’s Nook Designs

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NND August Reveals – Day 2 – Fabulous Frenchies

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 | marialrussell

It is the second day of the August reveals by Newton’s Nook Designs. I hope you were able to check out yesterday’s reveal. 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 our projects today, the design team is showcasing the Fabulous Frenchies stamp set and coordinating dies.

I stamped my images on Neenah solar white card stock and colored them in with my Copic markers. I die-cut the images with the coordinating dies. I always color more than one image so that when I need to use it for my project, I already have it colored and die-cut and all I have to do is think of a card design.

I inked up my background using my handmade stencil with Spun Sugar distress oxide ink. I wanted to create a different background for my card other than a blue sky. I also inked up the hill with Mowed Lawn distress oxide ink. I die-cut a scalloped border and adhered it on my card. I also adhered my cute little Frenchie. Here’s my card:

I used black and white wash tape to decorate both sides of my card. I love the simplicity of this card. I’m not sure why the shirt looks blue on the photo but it is actually dark gray. It’s been raining so much in Florida and I haven’t had much luck taking bright photos lately and I apologize for that.

This stamp set is a must-have! I can’t wait to show you my other card using this stamp set next week.

Would you like to win the “Fabulous Frenchies” Stamp Set? This 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:

Newton’s Nook Designs

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NND August Reveals – Day 1 – Classy Teachers

August 14, 2018August 13, 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 a stamp set for each reveal day so please read through til the end 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 our first day of August reveals, we are showcasing the Classy Teachers stamp set and coordinating dies. This stamp set is super special for me because my daughter is a teacher. Thank you so much Jen for creating this stamp set. Teachers work so hard and are often unappreciated. I think being a teacher is a noble career and words cannot express how proud I am of my daughter for being one.

To start, I stamped my images on some Neenah solar white card stock with my memento tuxedo black ink and colored them in with my alcohol markers (not Copics). Yes, I am currently working on a mobile design studio because I’m in the process of moving my entire overseas studio back home to FL (container is currently in Singapore, en-route to FL). I never realized how hard it was going to be not having my regular supplies. Even taking my project photos was a huge challenge. It was raining so hard for the last two weeks and it’s been gloomy. Anyways, I wouldn’t bore you with all of my crafting dilemma. Here is the first card:

Let me just say that the sentiment on this card is my favorite! Here’s another look:

For my second card, I wanted to create a cheerful card. My daughter is my ray of sunshine. She works so hard at school but still manages to call me after work to update me about her day and how her “kids” made her laugh or cry, etc.! She is AMAZING! Here is my second card:

I used the same sentiment on the second card because I think it is so true! Here’s another look:

I hope you like my cards today and got inspired. Would you like to win the “Classy Teachers” Stamp Set? This 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:

Newton’s Nook Designs

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Just A Little Hello

July 23, 2018July 22, 2018 | marialrussell

Howdy Kat Scrappiness fans! Maria here on the blog today with a simple card, showcasing the Crafter’s Essentials 1 die set. If you are waiting for this die-set, you are in luck because they are arriving back in stock next week! If you haven’t ordered this yet, you can now reserve it so that you don’t have to wait again.

To make things easier for me, I started out by choosing a sketch pattern from the Kat Scrappiness site (you can see this photo on the product sample). I downloaded this sketch and inserted this piece in the envelope with the dies so I can use them for my future projects. Sometimes, it is helpful to have it when you’re not feeling crafty! I am having one of those days since the majority of my supplies are currently loaded in a shipping container, en-route to our home in FL.

I die-cut some A2 size card stock with the rounded-edge rectangle die. I used the same die to die-cut a patterned paper.

I used the long strip die that is included in the set to die-cut another piece of some white card stock (slightly a different color from my card base). I also used the stars die to die-cut one pin pink, blue and yellow.

I stamped my images on some Neenah solar white card stock and colored it in with my Copic markers. I die-cut the image with the coordinating die. To finish my design, I stamped the sentiment using Versafine Onyx Black ink and used my belli-roll pen to add more details to the images. Here’s my card:

I love the simplicity of this card. I didn’t do a lot as you can tell, but it turned out really cute! This sketch is also perfect to create a “Welcome Baby” card. Here’s another look:

This Crafter’s Essentials 1 die setis definitely a must-have for any paper crafter. I think the little stitched star die is just the right size to add to your projects. I love the stitching details to it as well.

I hope you like my card today. Please don’t forget to use my coupon code “MARIA10” for 10% off your order at the shop. Don’t forget to check the clearance section too! I wish you all a wonderful day! Happy crafting!

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Newton’s Nook Designs 5 Year Celebration – Day 4

July 19, 2018July 14, 2018 | marialrussell

It is the last day of the July reveals and we are featuring 5 new mini stamp sets and 4 coordinating dies. They are so ADORABLE! Remember we are also doing a fun blog hop tomorrow with the design team and special guests!

You have chance to win a $20 Store Credit for each reveal day so please read through til the end 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 our last reveal day, the design team is showcasing 5 new mini stamp sets and 4 coordinating dies. They are called Pina Koala, Cat Treats, Flip-Flop Life, Vitamin Sea and Floaty Goat. Here’s what they look like:

Since we are featuring a ton of products this week, I will not have a step-by-step tutorial on how I made the cards. However, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel because I will posting video tutorials for most of the cards that you see today in the next few weeks.

Here’s my card showcasing the Pina Koala stamp set and coordinating dies. I also combined some images from the Aloha Newton stamp set.

Isn’t this card so adorable? I love that the Koala peeks through the window and the flowers and the pina-colada images I added gave it a whimsical look!

When I was designing this card, I was thinking about Jennifer and Jeff Jackson sipping through their drinks while they were on a cruise last month. I don’t have the courage to go on a cruise just yet but one of these days, I probably will.

For my second card, I used the adorable Cat Treats stamp set. A simple design but I’m happy how this turned out.

These images are so cute! Here’s a little close-up:

I hope you guys enjoyed all of the products we featured this week. Don’t forget to check out tomorrow’s blog hop to see more projects by the whole design team plus SPECIAL GUESTS!

Would you like to win a $20 store credit to Newton’s Nook Designs? ONE lucky comment will be chosen from each reveal day to win!

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, July 19th, at 9pm EST to comment — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, July 20th.

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

Newton’s Nook Designs

Maria Russell (you are here)

Tatiana Trafimovich

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Newton’s Nook Designs 5 Year Celebration – Day 3

July 18, 2018July 14, 2018 | marialrussell

It is day 3 of the July reveals and I know you will definitely love the two stamp sets we’re featuring today. You have chance to win a $20 Store Credit for each reveal day so please read through til the end 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 3, the design team is showcasing the Shark Frenzy and Flamingo Flock stamp set:

You will notice for today’s post, I have a similar card design for both cards I’m featuring today.

Here is my card showcasing the Shark Frenzy stamp set. I also used the Sunscape stencil to create my scene. I wanted to create another birthday card since I always send those out to my family and friends.

I also used the Frames and Flags die set.

I think this stamp set os so much fun and it has a lot of possibilities.

Here’s my card featuring the Flamingo Flock stamp set. This one is really cute. I wanted one flamingo to stand out above the crowd so I only colored one in pink. The rest were in gray.

I don’t have a ton of friends but the ones I do have just stand out above the crowd. They are what I call “my people”.

Here’s another look:

I hope you like my cards today and got inspired.

Would you like to win a $20 store credit to Newton’s Nook Designs? ONE lucky comment will be chosen from each reveal day to win!

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, July 19th, at 9pm EST to comment — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, July 20th.

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

Newton’s Nook Designs

Maria Russell (you are here)

Tatiana Trafimovich

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CAS-ual Fridays Stamps – Foxy

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps – Be A Unicorn and Unicorn Fri-Die

NND August Reveals – Day 4 – Halloween Trio, Candy Corn and Boo Hoo

NND August Reveals – Day 3 – Hoppy Halloween

NND August Reveals – Day 2 – Fabulous Frenchies

NND August Reveals – Day 1 – Classy Teachers

Just A Little Hello

Newton’s Nook Designs 5 Year Celebration – Day 4

Newton’s Nook Designs 5 Year Celebration – Day 3

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