woohoo! you did it!

**this is my 2nd post of the day! to see my card that's up on the Lawn Fawn blog, scroll down, or click here!**

hello there!
today I have this card up on the Create a Smile Stamps blog!

it's sooo cute!
be sure to check it out to see how it came together!
enjoy!

feeling a little squirrely

well hello there!

today I have a card up on the Lawn Fawn blog, and bonus! I have a video for it, and you can check it out here!


I used the Center Picture Window Die Set to create a FUN, 3D scene inside this card!

bam! so much fun!
I colored all of the images from Let's Go Nuts and Big Acorn with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, and then used the coordinating dies to die cut them out! then I die cut out pieces of white cardstock with the Center Picture Window dies and went to town ink blending! ha!

I also ink blended the clouds, die cut with the Puffy Cloud Borders, to look fall with Abandoned Coral and Dried Marigold!

the sky was ink blended with Distress Oxide Inks in Blueprint Sketch, Mermaid Lagoon and Salvaged Patina!

I did the same thing for the front and back of the card - to tie it all in!

be sure to check out the card on the Lawn Fawn Blog, and also to check out the video on my YouTube channel for ALLLLL the details! ha!
enjoy!

a toucan of my appreciation!

today I have this fun, 3D card up on the Lawn Fawnatics blog! 

of course, I was playing along with current Lawn Fawnatics Challenge - 3D cards! and I made this card using the Center Picture Window Die Set! it was my first time using this die set.  I was intimidated at first, but after following along with the release day video, I was able to easily create this card! And I’m so glad I did because I love this little card that packs a BIG punch!


I did a LOT of ink blending on this card - I used Distress Inks In Mowed Lawn, Pine Needles and Twisted Citron to ink blend both sides of the large die from Center Picture Window, as well as the  inside mechanism! I think my fingers were green for 2 days! ha!
Then I used the Tropical Leaves Background stencil set to use the same greens I had ink blended with previously, but with more pressure, over all of the areas I had previously ink blended! lol!



 
I love those birds in the Toucan Do It stamp set! they’re so cute, and combined with the Tropical Leaves stenciled background - it’s a match made in heaven! I colored all of the images with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, and then die cut them out with the coordinating dies!


I didn’t use any of the included die parts inside the window, instead I used the tree branches from the stamp set to add the 3D elements inside the window! 


 

I also decorated the front and back of the card with extra leaves, birds and flowers!

be sure to check out the card on the Lawn Fawnatics Challenge blog, and to play along!
enjoy!

Newton's Nook Designs August Release - Signs of Fall + Coordinating Dies, Heartfelt Fall

**this is my 2nd post of the day! to see my Get Cracking on Christmas Card, scroll down or click here**

somehow we're at the last day of Newton's Nook Designs' August release!

 

 

oh how I love all of these new stamps, stencils and dies!! just wait until you see it all! I'm swooning!

but in the mean time, check out what we're working with today: Signs of Fall + Coordinating Dies, Heartfelt Fall!
you can totally create a project life type spread, gift tags and, of course, cards! all of the new sets will be available for purchase on August 20th, right here! 

I am still loving having all the fall feels with this release!

my first card uses the new Signs of Fall stamp set!

I started by colored all of the images with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, then using the coordinating die to die cut them out!

I decided to add the Fence Die behind the image, to create the illusion of scene.

I also added some texture to the background of the card with the Falling Leaves Stencil and white embossing paste! 

my second card uses the gorgeous, and beautiful Heartfelt Fall stamp set! swoon!

this may be my favorite card of the release! I colored the leaf images with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, and then splattered some white acrylic ink on top. then I die cut it out with the Heart Frames Die Set. next, I die cut some leaves with the Flower Trio Die Set and Autumn Leaves Die Set, and add color with coordinating Distress Ink colors! (and also splattered acrylic ink on top!)

the sentiment was heat embossing on black, and the die cut out with the Banner Trio Die Set. and the entire card base is a very soft and subtle grey!

I used the Houndstooth Stencil and some glittery, starry embossing paste to add some sparkle to the front! the sentiment was added to the card with the Banner Trio Die Set. and the heart shaped window was made with the Heart Frames Die Set!

Would you like to win the “Signs of Fall” or the “Fall 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 August 19th at 9pm ET to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, August 20th.

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

Newton's Nook Designs
Tina Herbeck
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Zsofia Molnar
Farhana Sarker
Tatiana Trafimovich
Samantha VanArnhem
Amanda Wilcox

Get Cracking on Christmas - Tis the Season to Sparkle

hello!!!

today I'm joining Jenn Shurkus as she continues to Get Cracking on those Christmas cards!! I'm sooooooooo excited to be joining her since I'm still in the Christmas card-making mode! ha!!

be sure to join in the Christmas fun!!
if you create a project, share it on social media with the tag: #getcrackingonchristmas and comment on Jenn's blog!
as an added bonus...Jenn will be doing a live event on her YouTube channel Friday, August 27th at 8:00p ET
www.youtube.com/jennshurkus

ok, let's get onto my card!
I used some of my favorite stamps and stencils from Create a Smile Stamps!

so cute!

who's ready for some sparkle?! lol!

I used the awesome Clear Letters and Lettering Alpha stamp sets from Create a Smile to create the custom phrase.

I used Distress Oxide Inks in Picked Raspberry, Abandoned Coral, Dried Marigold and Tattered Rose to create the ink blended background. then I used splattered some white acrylic ink and water on top!

once it was dry, I used the Snowflake Stencil and some sparkly paste to add the shiiiiine! lol!

and finally, I added some tiny stars to complete the sparkle!

don't forget to comment on Jenn's blog post and play along, too! 
enjoy!

Newton's Nook Designs August Release - Fall Friends + Coordinating Dies, Heartfelt Gourds

I, for one, am ready for some of the fall feels of Newton's Nook Designs' August release!

 

oh how I love all of these new stamps, stencils and dies!! just wait until you see it all! I'm swooning!
but in the mean time, check out what we're working with today: Fall Friends + Coordinating Dies, Heartfelt Gourds!
you can totally create a project life type spread, gift tags and, of course, cards! all of the new sets will be available for purchase on August 20th, right here! 

ohhhh fall, I can't wait for fall!
my first card uses the adorable and cute Fall Friends set!
and I made it a unique shape card!

I started by colored all of the images with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, then using the coordinating die to die cut them out!
aren't they so cute! I love those friends napping together on the porch!

then I die cut out a 'sunset' with the Circle Frames Die Set, and ink  blended with Fossilized Amber, Mustard Seed and Squeezed Lemonade. 
isn't that card shape so fun?!

I used the Speech Bubbles Die set for the sentiment, and colored it in yellow to pop!

my second card uses the beautiful Heartfelt Gourds stamp set!

and I made a shaker!!
it's been a hot minute since I made one! I ink blended the gourd images in Seedless Preserves, Picked Raspberry and Dried Marigold. then I splattered some water on top! and my shaker was ready to add the shakkerrrr bits! lol!

I used the Houndstooth Stencil and some glittery, starry embossing paste to add some sparkle to the front! the sentiment was added to the card with the Banner Trio Die Set. and the heart shaped window was made with the Heart Frames Die Set!

Would you like to win the “Fall Friends” or the “Heartfelt Gourds” 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 August 19th at 9pm ET to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, August 20th.

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

Newton's Nook Designs
Tina Herbeck
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Zsofia Molnar
Farhana Sarker
Tatiana Trafimovich
Samantha VanArnhem
Amanda Wilcox

Newton's Nook Designs August Release - Count Newton & Trick or Treat Kittens + coordinating Dies

trick or treat?
it's time for day 2 of Newton's Nook Designs' August release!

get ready for the some halloween fun and crisp air, fall leaves and gorgeous gourds!

 

oh how I love all of these new stamps, stencils and dies!! just wait until you see it all! I'm swooning!
but in the mean time, check out what we're working with today: Count Newton & Trick or Treat Kittens + coordinating Dies!
you can totally create a project life type spread, gift tags and, of course, cards! all of the new sets will be available for purchase on August 20th, right here! 

I am totally feeling the halloween-vibes with these new products!
remember that amazing 3 part Candy Corn Stencil set from yesterday? I'm using it on today's card featuring the kitties and candy from Trick or Treat Kittens!

I started by colored all of the images with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, then using the coordinating dies to die cut them out!

I used the stencil with Picked Raspberry, Dried Marigold and Iced Spruce! love those colors for candy corns! then I splattered some water on top!

I used the Speech Bubbles Die set for the seniment, and colored it in yellow to pop!

my second card uses the Count Newton stamp set, and I'm in love with that guy and those cute fangs!! ha!!

and, I couldn't resist adding a rainbow of tombstones! and also - some subtle glitter with the Spiderwebs Stencil!!

I also used the Clouds Stencil and some grey ink to add a halloween-y feel! and i just couldn't resist adding some water drops and white acrylic paint drops!

lastly, I heat embossed the sentiment with white onto some black cardstock and then fussy cut out around it!

Would you like to win the “Count Newton”  or the “Trick or Treat Kittens” 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 August 19th at 9pm ET to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, August 20th.

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

Newton's Nook Designs
Tina Herbeck
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Zsofia Molnar
Farhana Sarker
Tatiana Trafimovich
Samantha VanArnhem
Amanda Wilcox

Newton's Nook Designs August Release - Brooms & Boos + coordinating Dies, Candy Corn Stencil

 **this is my 2nd post of the day! to see my 3D card for the newest Lawn Fawnatics Challenge blog, scroll down, or click here**

boo! it's time for the Newton's Nook Designs' August release!
get ready for the some halloween fun and crisp air, fall leaves and gorgeous gourds!

 

oh how I love all of these new stamps, stencils and dies!! just wait until you see it all! I'm swooning!
but in the mean time, check out what we're working with today: Brooms & Boos + coordinating Dies,  Candy Corn Stencil!
you can totally create a project life type spread, gift tags and, of course, cards! all of the new sets will be available for purchase on August 20th, right here! 

I am totally feeling the halloween-vibes with these new products!
(especially that stencil - which you'll be seeing more of throughout the week!)

I started by colored all of the images with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, then using the coordinating dies to die cut them out!
aren't those witches just the cutest things ever!
I really had a hard time choosing a sentiment too, they're ALL the best!!

for the background, I used the Cascading Stars Stencil and Black Soot Distress Ink! I was going to add glitter to the stars, but I really liked them matte and stark against the white!

then I kept the color scheme simple and eye catching with pops of yellows and oranges!
I also die cut out the a circle from the Circle Frames Die Set using vellum, and then crinkled it all up in my hand to add some texture! then I flattened it out, and that's what is behind the witch and sentiment! so fun!

lastly, I heat embossed the sentiment onto some yellow cardstock in black.

Would you like to win the “Brooms & Boos”  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 19th at 9pm ET to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, August 20th.

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

Newton's Nook Designs
Tina Herbeck
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Zsofia Molnar
Farhana Sarker
Tatiana Trafimovich
Samantha VanArnhem
Amanda Wilcox