Soak Up The Sun

Hi everyone! Today over on the La-La Land Crafts blog we are creating cards with a "Tropical" theme. Thinking back to when I visited Hawaii and the turtles that swam in the waters inspired me to create this card: 

I made a slimline card featuring the adorable penguin from the Just Chill stamp set. (All products and links are below) I stamped, embossed and colored her up using Copic markers. For the scalloped layer I used the second to largest die from the Scalloped Rectangles die and did partial die-cutting technique.

Using Distress Oxide Inks and the Summer Is Here Layering Stencil I created an ocean background. I made a sandy shore layer to stamp and emboss the sentiment. The turtle was fun to create. I colored it using Copic markers and added the eyes using a black gel pen.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you like my card and that I inspired you to create today. Have a great day :)

Products Used:

Just Chill Clear Stamp Set

Sea Turtle Die

Summer Is Here Layering Stencil

Scalloped Rectangles Dies

Double Stitched Hills Border Die

Copic Colors:
Turtle- YG91, YG93, YG97, E27, E25, E23, E21

Penguin- T9, T7, T5, T3, T1, T0, RV00, RV0000

Innertube- RV55, RV52, RV10, BG01, BG0000, YG06, YG11, Y06, Y02, Y00

Distress Oxide Inks:

Faded Jeans, Broken China, Peacock Feathers, Salvaged Patina, Brushed Corduroy, Antique Linen

Have a Dog-gone Great Day!

Hello my crafty friends! Today over on the La-La Land Crafts blog we are featuring projects using the LLLC background stamps or stencils. Here is what I created:

I created a card using the Wood Planks background stamps. I thought it made the perfect wood floor accent for my card! The adorable pups are from the Pardon My Frenchie Clear stamps. (Product list and links below) First I stamped, embossed and colored up the adorable pups using Copic markers. For the background panel I cut out a rectangle from the Spring Has Sprung paper pack to use for wallpaper. For the molding I used the Build-A-Frame Stitched Large Die. 

To decorate the wall I created a picture frame and stamped another pup and sentiment. For a finishing touch I added the ball cut from the Double Stitched Circles die. I layered this panel onto a scalloped rectangle and adhered to a 4in x 5.5in card base. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day :)

Products Used:

Pardon My Frenchie Clear Stamps

Wood Planks Background Stamps

Spring Has Sprung Paper Pack

Double Stitched Rectangles Die

Build A Frame Stitched Large Die

Scalloped Rectangles Die

Double Stitched Circles Die

Copic Colors:

Fur- E43, E42, E41, E40, W00

Ears- E42, E41, E04, RV00

Ball- B26, B23, B24, B21

Newton's Nook Designs June Release Day 4

 

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share the reveals for Day 4 of the Newton's Nook Designs June Release. Today we have two new roundabout stamp sets! Here is what I created:

Using the new BBQ Roundabout I stamped, embossed and colored up the images with Copic markers. This is such a fun summer themed stamp set! I cut it out using the scalloped circle from the Circle Frames Die that coordinates perfectly with the Roundabout stamps. For the background layer I used the Gingham Stencil to dry emboss and add texture. 

I cut a layer of red checkered patterned paper and trimmed it with black cardstock. I stamped and embossed the sentiment to create a fun summer BBQ themed card!

For my second card I stamped and embossed the new Seashell Roundabout stamp and sentiment onto the scalloped rectangle from the Frames & Flags Die Set with gold embossing powder. I then colored up the seashells using very light colors of Copic markers. 

To add a finishing touch I added some tinted flatback pearls. I really like how this card turned out with the pastel color scheme :)

Would you like to win the “BBQ Roundabout” or the “Seashell Roundabout” Stamp Set? We will choose ONE lucky winner for each 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 June 17th at 9pm ET to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, June 18th. 

Newton's Nook Designs
Ellen Haxelmans
                            Tina Herbeck ** You are HERE!
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Zsofia Molnar
Maria Russell
Farhana Sarker
Tatiana Trafimovich
Samantha VanArnhem
Amanda Wilcox

Newton's Nook Designs June Release Day 3

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share with you the Day 3 reveals for the Newton's Nook Designs June Release. Today we have 2 new stamps and coordinating dies. Here is what I created:

 

I created a slimline card featuring 2 of the images from this new Kitten Beach stamps. Using the scalloped layer from Slimline Frames & Portholes Die I ink blended a sandy beach background. I stamped, embossed and colored the images using Copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating dies. 

I framed the images using the window from the Slimline Frames & Windows Die. I stamped and embossed the sentiment using gold embossing powder with the banner die from the Banner Trio Die set.

For my second card I stamped, embossed and colored up these pups from the new Beach Barks stamps and cut it out with the coordinating die. For the background I ink blended an ocean background onto the scalloped rectangle from the Frames & Flags Dies. 

Using the Waves Stencil I added some sparkle with Nuvo Glimmer Paste. For the sandy beach I cut out a layer using the Land Borders Die and ink blended it using Distress Inks. 

Finally I stamped and embossed the sentiment. I just adore these new stamps. They are just the cutest!! I hope you will hop along to see all the fantastic projects by the design team :)

Would you like to win the “Kitten Beach” or the “Beach Barks” Stamp Set? We will choose ONE lucky winner for each 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 June 17th at 9pm ET to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, June 18th. 

Newton's Nook Designs
Ellen Haxelmans
                            Tina Herbeck  ** You are HERE
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Zsofia Molnar
Maria Russell
Farhana Sarker
Tatiana Trafimovich
Samantha VanArnhem
Amanda Wilcox

Newton's Nook Designs June Release Day 2

 

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share with you the Day 2 reveals for the Newton's Nook Designs June Release!  Today we are featuring two new stamps and coordinating dies along with a layering Retro Sun & Palms Stencil! Here is what I created:

For my first card I created a serene scene using the new Summer Moments stamp set and coordinating dies. I stamped, embossed and colored them using Copic markers. For the blue ocean and sky background I used Distress Oxides inks along with the Clouds Stencil and Waves Stencil. I added some Nuvo Glimmer Paste to the waves to give it a sparkly finish.

For the sand I cut a strip out with the Land Borders Die and inked it up with Distress Inks and ink splatter. Then I stamped and embossed the sentiment. I love the little tote bag and seashell images that come in this set as well!

For my second card I used the new Retro Sun and Palms Stencil. I inked up the stencil off center and used blues for the water and pinks, yellows and oranges for the sun. I love how this retro stencil takes me back to the '80s and is reminiscent of the OP brand. Using black ink I used the palm trees and birds over the top. 

Then I colored up the kitty from the new Newton's Seashell stamp with Copics and used the coordinating die to cut him out. I embellished with some iridescent sequins and colored up some sand below the kitty. 

 Would you like to win the “Summer Moments” 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 June 17th at 9pm ET to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, June 18th. 

Newton's Nook Designs
Ellen Haxelmans
                           Tina Herbeck ** You are HERE
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Zsofia Molnar
Maria Russell
Farhana Sarker
Tatiana Trafimovich
Samantha VanArnhem
Amanda Wilcox

Newton's Nook Designs June Release Day 1

 

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share with you the Newton's Nook Designs Day 1 reveals for the June release. Today we are featuring 2 new stamp sets and coordinating dies along with a Fireworks Stencil. Here is what I created:

For my first card I used the new Newton's 4th of July stamps and dies and the new stencil. I stamped, embossed and colored up this cutie using my Copic markers. I cut him out using the coordinating die. For the background I ink blended using Distress Inks and stenciled over it with the new Fireworks stencil and Nuvo Glimmer Paste. To create the shaker I used a circle die to cut the opening on my scalloped layer from the Frames & Flags Die. I added the window and filled it using some sparkly iridescent sequins and popped up the layer using double sided adhesive foam tape. 

I stamped and embossed the sentiment onto the front panel and embellishes with some of the stamped stars. It's super hard to take pics of shaker cards but I hope you can see how shimmery sparkly this shaker is!!

For my second card I stamped, embossed and colored up this adorable cheeseburger using Copic markers. This little stamp set is perfect for a BBQ invitation or to give to a friend that loves to grill or eat burgers! I inked the background of the panel using Distress Inks.

I used the Slimline Frames & Portholes die to create the scalloped layer. I used some fun and colorful striped paper for the bottom panel of my card. This card was quick and easy to create! I hope you like it!

Would you like to win the “Newton’s 4th of July”  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 June 17th at 9pm ET to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, June 18th. 

Newton's Nook Designs
Ellen Haxelmans
                       Tina Herbeck ** You are HERE
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Zsofia Molnar
Maria Russell
Farhana Sarker
Tatiana Trafimovich
Samantha VanArnhem
Amanda Wilcox

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day :)

Thinking of You

Hi everyone! Today on the La-La Land Crafts blog we are featuring projects using the theme: "Sympathy/Thinking of You". I created a card featuring this sweet little bird from the A Little Note Clear Stamps set. 

To stamp this little bird I first used a light ink color for the outline to give a no-line coloring effect. I then used a variety of blue and gray inks in my stash to stamp inside the outline. To add more detail I  added shading with Copic Markers.

I stamped the birdhouse die using gray ink and the Wood Plank stamp. Then I ink blended the background on the scalloped rectangle. I cut out the vines in light green cardstock and inked over them with Distress Inks. I added the sentiment and for a finishing touch I added some light blue gemstones.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you like my card. Have a great day :)

Products Used:

A Little Note Clear Stamps

A Little Note Outline Dies

Scalloped Rectangles Die

Wood Plank Background Stamps

Large Birdhouse Dies

Leafy Vine Die

Colors Used:

Bird - blue and gray Inks and Copics BG72, BG11, BG10, BG70, C00, E42, E41

Distress Inks: Peacock Feathers, Broken China, Speckled Egg, Salvaged Patina, Peeled Paint, Bundled Sage

 

Sending You A Birthday Pug

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing this card over on the Newton's Nook Design's Blog featuring the oh so cute Pug Hugs stamp set.

I stamped and heat embossed the images. The adorable balloons with the hearts are from the Delightful Doxies stamp set. I colored them all using Copic Markers. I cut them using my Scan 'n Cut but there are coordinating dies available for these images. For the background I cut out the scalloped rectangle from the Framework Die set. Then I ink blended it using Distress Inks in Peacock Feathers, Salvaged Patina, Broken China and Tumbled Glass.

 I thought it would be so cute to add the balloons and some twine for the strings. I popped them up using double sided foam tape. For a finishing touch I added some iridescent sequins and also added  sparkle marker over the balloons and birthday hat.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you like my card. Have a great day :)

Products Used:

Pug Hugs Stamps

Framework Die Set

Delightful Doxies Stamps

Today Is Going To Be Pawesome

Hi everyone! This week on the La-La Land Crafts Blog we are featuring projects using the theme "For the Boys". Masculine cards are hard LOL! I am slowly building my stash of LLLC goodies and decided to color up these cutie pie chihuahuas for my card.

The stamp set is called Ay Chihuahua (all links below). I went with teals, blues and browns and left out all the sparkle LOL! This card I think would be good for any dog lover. I love the square frame die that adds a geometric feel to build your scene around.

All the items I used are linked below as well as the ink and marker colors. Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a great day :)

Products Used:

Ay Chihuahua Clear Stamp Set

Linked Squares Die

Poodles of Love Clear Stamp Set

Stump With Twig Die

Leafy Vine Die

Spring Has Sprung Paper Pack

Copic Colors:

Fur- E43, E42, E41, E40, W00

Ears- E01, RV00

Stump- E49, E47, E44, E43, E31, E30

Branch- YG93, YG63, YG67

Distress Inks:

Background- Bundled Sage, Salvaged Patina, Speckled Egg

Leaves- Forest Moss, Peeled Paint, Bundled Sage