Create a Smile Stamps - April 2023 Release

hi there!
today I'm so excited to share my cards for the Create a Smile stamps April 2023 release!
all of the sets are so cute and fun and you can see them all here!

my first card uses the new Dream Big stamp set!

it's so dreamy and beautiful and the combinations you can create are endless! wow!
I used the moon image as my main dream catcher image! and then I couldn't help but color all of the beads and feathers in a rainbow pattern! of course!

for the background, I used Distress Inks in Blueprint Sketch, Mermaid Lagoon and Salvaged Patina with some ink blending. then I used the same colors and added some watercolor texture on top! I think it adds a very whimsical and dream-like feel!

I heat embossed the sentiment in white on black cardstock and then fussy cut out around it! I also popped it up for some dimension.

my next card uses the suuuuuuuper cute Whaley Great stamp set!

this set is so cute and adorable and I think it just might be my favorite under water ocean critter set ever! adorable!

I colored all of these images in with Copic Markers and then fussy cut them out! I also added some details with a white gel pen!

I used Distress Inks in Wilted Violet, Blueprint Sketch, Mermaid Lagoon and Salvaged Patina along the edge of a card front. then I splattered some white acrylic ink on top. I popped up some of the critters with foam tape and then tore the edge of my card front and popped that up with foam tape!

I finished off the card with some sequins in the water!

be sure to check out the rest of the DT's projects and the new stamps, stencils and dies here!
enjoy!

treat yourself!

hello!

today, I'm starting off the weekend right, with this cute, card up on the Create a Smile Stamps blog! ha!

it totally makes me laugh! and also, it makes me wish I was on a beach somewhere with that drink! no alcohol needed, but I wouldn't say no....ha!!
check out the full card on the Create a Smile Stamps blog, if you want!
enjoy!

Create a Smile Stamps March 2020 Release!

hello and hi!

today is the Create a Smile Stamps March release - and it's awesome!!! 
filled with funny, beautiful and unique images!! there is literally something for everyone in this release! ha!

my first card uses the new Slices Stencil!

I love it!
I used Distress Inks in Picked Raspberry, Abandoned Coral, Dried Marigold and Pumice Stone to ink blend through the stencil! then I splattered some water and ink color on top! love that background!

I created the sentiment by combining a phrase from the Don't Worry set and some numbers I die cut from the Cherry Numbers die set! 
such a pretty, happy card to lift someone's spirits!

my second card uses the adoooooooorable new Ting-a-Ling stamp set!!!

I just LOVE that bike image!! and it's so versatile because you add any image in the basket of the bike!! just so cute!!

I decided to add an adorable little cat image, fussy cut it out, and then popped it up over some crumpled up vellum!
the background also has a large polkas-dotted washi strip! I think the yellow really pops and makes it happy!

my last card uses the goooooooorgeous new Very Cherry stamp set!! swoon - it's sooooo pretty!

right?!
I used Copics to color the images, then fussy cut them out! I added them to the card front with foam tape for some pop! 
I used some light grey cardstock, and added a little ink blending in the corner with Pumice Stone. then I splattered some white acrylic paint, water and ink color too! 

finally, I finished the card with a sentiment from the Just Saying Hello set! 
I really love how that card turned out, it makes me smile! and I am NOOOOOOOOT a flower colorist! ha!

be sure to check out the Create a Smile Stamps Instagram to see so much inspiration from this release and more! 
enjoy!

Create a Smile Stamps February 2020 Release!

hello!!!

I'm so excited to share some of the new February Create a Smile Stamps release with you!!
there are SO many stamps and stencils being released, and they're all so creative and FUN!

my first card uses the beautiful Magnolia stamp set!

swoon! love those images SO much! 
coloring flowers is NOT my strong suit, and I even went with soft colors - another thing outside of my comfort zone!! but I still like how this came out!
I colored all of the images with Copic markers and then fussy cut them out with a small white border!

for the background, I used a wide, dry paintbrush, and some black gesso! love the brushstrokes! 
also, all of the flowers were popped up with foam tape!
then I heat embossed the sentiment in white using the Just Saying Hello stamp set! 

my second card combined the new Pepperific stamp set and Look Here stencil!

so FUN!!!!
I decided to color the pepper like a yellow pepper, just for fun! and then I thought, well I might as well go all in and use some dark blue cardstock for the base! I love the combination of the complimentary colors here! it really helps the yellow pop!!

and speaking of the yellow, I accented some of the arrows that I used with the stencil and embossing paste, with some of the chevron shapes from the Sending Sunshine Enamel Stickers! such a fun little detail!

my last card was created with both the Quill & Ink stamp set and perfect Splotch Stencil!

looooooooooove!!!!
eeeeep! I used Distress Inks in Seedless Preserves, Picked Raspberry and Dried Marigold to ink blend that splotch! then I colored the ink bottle in the same colors! 
I popped up the bottle and the quill with foam tape! 

I also splattered some water and ink color around the big stenciled area! and finished it off with some white gel pen accents to the images!

I hope these cards have you inspired! be sure to check out the Create a Smile Stamps blog so you can see all of the other AMAZING and inspiring creations by the DT!!! 
and be sure to grab your favorite items here, in the shop!

enjoy!

Create a Smile Stamps March 2018 Release!

hello and happy Friday!

today we're excited to say that the Create a Smile Stamps March release is live and ready for YOU!
I've created a couple cards that uses the some of the new sets...want to see them?

my first card was inspired by the Reading Rainbow!

see? literally a reading rainbow! ha!!
I used the previously released Focal Point Stencil and some clear glitter embossing powder to add texture and interest to the background! LOVE the glitter look with the rainbow!

the book image is from the new Superpowers stamp set, and the rainbow image is from the new Swooshes stamp set!! this is totally going to be my new favorite stamp set! it's so versatile!
I colored all of the images with copics and then popped the sentiment over that starry patterned paper!

my second card uses that ADORABLE, chubby little unicorn! (also from the Superheros stamp set)

the sentiment is from the new All About You stamp set!! LOOOOOVE those phrases that can be used with ANY stamp set!! 

to add to the shine, glitter and overall unicorn-ness of this card, I used lots of of the Clear Sparkling Star Sequins from Pretty Pink Posh, too!! LOVE this card!! ha!

I hope you're inspired to check out the rest of the DT's creations with the new stamps! be sure to head over to the Create a Smile Stamps store to stock up on all of these new sets!
enjoy!

Sweet Stamp Shop March 2018 Release!

**this is my 2nd post of the day! to see Newton's Nook last day of releases, scroll down or click here!**

hello!!
what an exciting day! so many releases, so little time! BUT SO MUCH CUTENESS! lol!!
this time, I'm showing off the amazing March release for Sweet Stamp Shop!

oh yeah, it's fantastic!
planner heavy, cute heavy and SO MUCH FUN heavy! lol!

I just *fell in love* with that Elk Folk Love mini set! and it's actually the freebie this month if you buy the bundle!!

I LOVE how he pops here on this card! the background was blended with Distress Inks and then I used a heart stencil and did more ink blending on top!
I popped up the image with foam tape and heat embossed the sentiment from the older Because We Care stamp set!

the other stamp set that just had me heart eye-ing everything is the I'm Busy set! those little pups got me all googly for them! ha!
this little happy camper is soooo sweet!! and for me, it's PERFECT because my little Menn camp a lot in cub scouts!! 

I also LOVE that little painter!! eeee!! PERFECT for accetning my painty backgrounds, don't you think? consider my soul fed!! LOVE these guys!!

make sure to head over to the Sweet Stamp Shop site to grab these goodies AND SO MUCH MORE while you can!!
enjoy!

Newton's Nook Designs March Release - Uplifting Wishes Stamp Set + Balloon Shaker Die

hi hi hi!

hello and welcome to day 2 of Newton's Nook Designs March release!

and oh my gosh you guys...this release is so completely amazing! I'm in LOVE with each new set, and I can't wait for you all to see it, too! it's so celebratory and FUN!
today we're showing off the Uplifting Wishes Stamp Set + Balloon Shaker Die! 
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 March 16th, right here!

here's my first card:

oh yeah, rainbow action!

I used the Balloon Shaker Dies to create this focal point, but I didn't make it a shaker! I used some Distress Ink colors in rainbow to watercolor the edge of the balloon, and heat embossed the sentiment in the center!

the background was created with white embossing paste and the SUPER FUN new Bubbly Stencil!! 

for my second card, I did something **really** fun! 

hello gorgeous vellum balloons!

I scribbled some varying shades of Copic Marker colors onto strips of vellum. then spritzed the vellum with some Rubbing Alcohol and LOOK AT THIS GORGEOUSNESS!

*swoon* so pretty!

then I used the dies to cut out the balloons, oh and also the Sky Borders Die for the clouds at the top of the card! SOOOOOOOOOO in love with this card!

Would you like to win the “Uplifting Wishes Stamp Set” 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 March 15th at 9pm EST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, March 16th. 

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

Juliana Michaels

Naki Rager

Maria Russell

Jennifer Timko

Tatiana Trafimovich

Sweet Stamp Shop February 2018 release

**this is my 2nd post of the day! to see day 4 of Newton's Nook Designs Release week, scroll down, or click here!**

hello again!!
it's an incredible day...it's Sweet Stamp Shop's February release, and I am in LOVE with it!

eeeee!!
my favorite stamps sets are the Face of Love and Pour Decisions sets!! but they're seriously ALL amazing, and so versatile!
the illustrations on the Face of Love set are just INCREDIBLE!! 

I colored all of the images with Copic Markers! and then I made this card:

eeeek!! such an ADORABLE card for Valentine's Day, or an anniversary, or just because!
I did some Distress Ink blending with Picked Raspberry and Dried Marigold to create the background and then popped up the two heads! so sweet!

here's my card with Pour Decisions...LOVE!

I started with a piece of white cardstock, ink blended around the edges with Distress Oxide Black Soot, and then used some white gesso, to add the bright whiteness to the middle of the card!
LOOOOOOOVE these fruity drinks!!!! I'll take one of each please! ha!

the last card I made with this release uses the Weather Plans set:

which is just ADORABLE!
I looooove those clouds!!

anyone else get down to some 80's music every once in a while?! this song was totally stuck in my head the whole time I was making this card! ha ha! LOOOOOOVE this!!! 

So what's your favorite set being released? Let me know, I want to know! ha!
you can check out all of the new sets here!
enjoy!

Reverse Confetti January Sketch For You To Try

hello! what a fun day!

today i have this card up on the Reverse Confetti blog! I am playing along with the January SFYTT!
here's the fun sketch:

LOVE it!
I did the totally 'sam' style with this sketch, and used various mixed media things to incorporate the sketch!
ok ok ok, here's my card:

yay! 
those CUTE little cheetahs from the new Heart Spots stamp set just steal the show! I colored them with Copics, then used the coordinating dies to cut them out! then I added some whimsy to the images with details with the white gel pen!
oh yeah! and the sentiment is from the new Heart Filled Sentiments set!

I used Distress Inks in Spiced Marmelade, Mustard Seed and Squeezed Lemonade to blend the circle area, then a thin lined stencil with white embossing paste to be the green rectangle part of the sketch!
the sentiment banner is represents the grey rectangle and my splatters and sequins are the tiny yellow dots of the sketch!

The sketch link list will be open from the 1st until noon CST on the 29th. Click here to link up!

Reverse Confetti stamps and/or Confetti Cuts are required to win.  This is a way we get to thank our customers for using our stamps.  Anyone is welcome to play, though!

You may enter as many times as you wish.

There will be a winner each month and that person will receive a $20 gift certificate to the Reverse Confetti store and claim the title of ‘Fetti Fave. The winner of SFYTT will be posted on the Reverse Confetti blog at the end of the month.

enjoy!

Newton's Nook Designs Holiday Release - Stylish Stockings + coordinating Die AND Reindeer Roll Call

i'm so excited for this week! 
join us for today's Day 3 of Newton's Nook Designs Holiday Release?!!

are you guys are going to FREAKING out with this release?! I am!
this month's release is all about the holidays!!! It's so fun!!
today the whole team is showing off the SStylish Stockings + coordinating Die  AND Reindeer Roll Call! whew!! 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 October 20th, right here!

I had SO MUCH fun making my cards!

for my first card, I used that AWESOME Stylish Stockings stamp set and coordinating dies! 

I stamped the images with Distress Oxide Inks and did the 'rock and roll' technique to add the two colors! then i used the coordinating dies to die cut them! 

i used white embossing paste and the Snowfall Stencil to create the fun, dimension onto the white cardstock base! 

then i used my sewing machine to add a 'banner' strip along the top to hang the stockings from! 

i used the new Reindeer Roll Call stamp set for my second card!

I started by using a strip of vellum and cut it in the shape of a banner! then i colored all over it with copics and spritzed with rubbing alcohol to create that fun, abstract-watercolor look! 

i used the little images in the set, stamped them in grey and then stitched on the vellum banner!! 

Would you like to win the “Stylish Stockings or Reindeer Roll Call” Stamp Set?

Each of these stamp sets 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 October 19th at 9pm CST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, October 20th. 

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

Newton's Nook DesignsAmanda Bodine
Holly Endress
Ellen Haxelmans
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Juliana Michaels
Naki Rager
Maria Russell
Jennifer Timko
Tatiana Trafimovich