welcome back to day 2 of Newton's Nook Designs September Release!
you can totally use this to scrapbook, create a project life type spread, gift tags and, of course, cards! all of the new sets will be available for purchase on September 16th, right here!
both of my cards used watercoloring with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers, so let's check them out!
oh yeah! i used the dies to create the fun background - that's right! i used my dies to emboss onto the cardstock,not cut it!! it's a new (to me!!) technique, that i've been DIE-ing (get it?!) to try!! and i'm so glad i finally did!
once the images from the dies were all embossingonto the paper, i did some loose watercoloring and then popped up my bright blue owl! ha! finally, i stamped one of the sentiments down the edge of my card for a little unexpected fun!
my second card is super clean and simple, but has some fun gold foiling!
it's hard to tell in this photo, but the card front is woodgrain paper, and it's super texture-y and super perfect for this owl! after i watercolored the branch and leaves, i splattered some white acrylic paint on top and let it dry.
then i ran it through my laminator with some gold foil and boom: instant gold drops of awesomeness!! i LOVE how it looks!
i finished the card by stamping the sentiment on the inside and adding a few more of those gold flecked leaves! because...gold!!
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Your creations are very colorful and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely cute!!!! I love owls!!!
ReplyDeleteCute owl cards. I like your background using dies on the first and the addition of the gold foil on the second.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. Love how you colored the owls. TFS
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coloring
ReplyDeleteand the owls are
both so pretty!
Carla from Utah
Your owls, your cards, all adorable!!! Love this cute set.
ReplyDeleteYour use of the watercolors is so very pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh these are both fabulously done! Love the different styles!
ReplyDeleteThese owls are so cute.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! Love that leafy background on your first card and the beautifully colored owl! Pretty woodgrain background and awesome coloring on the owl on the second card also!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love those owls.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards:)
ReplyDeleteThose owls are darling.
ReplyDeleteLove how you even put one inside the card.
thanks for sharing.
Egads!!!!! LOVE both of these so much. <3 Your coloring.... gets.me.each.time!
ReplyDeleteThese are so SWEET!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards. Love the coloring, especially the pink little lady :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards. Love the coloring, especially the pink little lady :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards. The owls are so cute.
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards. The owls are so cute.
ReplyDeletewow! So cool! I didn't realize you embossed the branches on the first one before coloring - so fun! I love the subtle wood grain background on the second card! Both are such a HOOT!
ReplyDeleteThese are great.
ReplyDeleteHow cute!
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