Tuesday, November 19, 2024

lloveable llamas!

hello!
today I'm super happy to share the card I have up on the Newotn's Nook blog today! it's a birthday card with the sweetest llama images you ever saw!

Have a Llama Fun Birthday Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Slimline, Slimline Card, Birthday, Birthday Card, Card Making, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Birthday, Card Making, #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #distressinks #inkblending #cardmaking #llama #birthdaycard #slimlinecard

see?
no lies!
I stamped the images from Loveable Llamas, Newton's Cupcake (the party hat) and Cycling Friends (the bunch of balloons) in black and then used the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers to watercolor them in! so many bright and happy colors - I also added some details with a white gel pen to each image once I was done.
all of the images were die cut with the coordinating dies, too.

Have a Llama Fun Birthday Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Slimline, Slimline Card, Birthday, Birthday Card, Card Making, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Birthday, Card Making, #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #distressinks #inkblending #cardmaking #llama #birthdaycard #slimlinecard

I used the Slimline Frames & Portholes die set to die cut out the slimline base of the card. then I used the Hills & Grass Stencil with Distress Inks in Mowed Lawn and Twisted Citron. I then used the Seedless Preserves, Blueprint Sketch and Mermaid Lagoon for the sky.

Have a Llama Fun Birthday Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Slimline, Slimline Card, Birthday, Birthday Card, Card Making, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Birthday, Card Making, #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #distressinks #inkblending #cardmaking #llama #birthdaycard #slimlinecard

I die cut out the 'llama' word with the Essential Alphabet die set in black to help make the sentiment pop!! then I simply stamped the rest of the sentiment around the big word!

I love how this card came out!
be sure to check out the card on the Newton's Nook blog, too!
enjoy!

Monday, November 18, 2024

Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #185 - Holiday Critters

happy Monday!
let's start this week off with a NEW challenge over at the Lawn Fawnatics Challenge blog!


the challenge this time is so easy, yet so FUN! you'll want to play along more than once!


as if I need any excuse to color up some Lawn Fawn critters! ha!


adorable!
I couldn't resist coloring up the pups from Furry and Bright and Joy to All! they're so cute, and some of my favorite critters from Lawn Fawn!
I used the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then added some details with a white gel pen. 

 
for the background, I did some ink blending along with the Birch Tree Stencils. I used Distress Oxide Colors in Uncharted Mariner and Cracked Pistachio. then I used the Snowflake Background Stencils and embossing paste in White AND Glitter to add some sparkly, snowy texture!
 

I die cut out the hills with the Stitched Hillside Borders and the Puffy Cloud Borders. I finished off the card by heat embossing the sentiment in white onto some Black Licorice Cardstock.

I really can't WAIT for you to play along! you could win a $25 gift certificate to Lawn Fawn!!!!
enjoy!

Friday, November 15, 2024

Fawny Holiday Week 2024

hi there!
today I'm joining in on the festive fun on the Lawn Fawn blog with the Fawny Holiday week!

I'm sharing a fun, winter-y themed card for the holidays, and bonus! there's a video! be sure to check it out on the Lawn Fawn blog, or on my youtube channel, here!

Season's Tweetings Card by Samantha M for Lawn Fawn, Fawny Holiday Week, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Platform Pop-Up, Interactive Card, Card Making, Stamps, Die Cutting, Christmas, Card Making, #lawnfawn #lawnfawndies #diecutting #christmascard #distressinks #inkblending #platformpopup #winterbirds

I stamped and colored the images with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then did lots of watercoloring! I stuck to a small color palette this time (no rainbows!), focusing on reds and greens, and browns and greys.
I used Winter Birds and Flappy Holiday stamp sets. once all of the images were colored, I added some details with a white gel pen, and then die cut them out with their coordinating dies!

Season's Tweetings Card by Samantha M for Lawn Fawn, Fawny Holiday Week, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Platform Pop-Up, Interactive Card, Card Making, Stamps, Die Cutting, Christmas, Card Making, #lawnfawn #lawnfawndies #diecutting #christmascard #distressinks #inkblending #platformpopup #winterbirds

then it was time to make the platform! I used the Platform Pop-up and Platform Pop-up Cloud Inserts dies to create this wintery tree scene! I cut it all out of white cardstock and then went to town ink blending! I used Mowed Lawn, Twisted Citron and Pine Needles for the leafy tree tops and then Vintage Photo and Fossilized Amber for the tree base itself.

before assembling the platform, I used the Woodgrain Backdrops stamp set to add the wood texture to the tree base! so FUN! then I splattered the wood with white acrylic ink and used some white gesso and a dry brush to add the snow capped canopy look! I really hope that came across!

I heat embossed the sentiment in white onto Black Licorice Cardstock and then used the Stitched Sentiment Banner die set to die cut out the large one, and just trimmed the smaller sentiment in a strip.

Season's Tweetings Card by Samantha M for Lawn Fawn, Fawny Holiday Week, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Platform Pop-Up, Interactive Card, Card Making, Stamps, Die Cutting, Christmas, Card Making, #lawnfawn #lawnfawndies #diecutting #christmascard #distressinks #inkblending #platformpopup #winterbirds

I love that this card can be folded flat for a standard sized envelope but still makes such a big impact when you pop it up!

be sure to check this fun card up on the Lawn Fawn blog as part of their Fawny Holiday week! so fun!
and check out the video too!
enjoy!

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Newton's Nook Designs November Release - A Hug in a Mug & Thanks a Latte Die Sets

it's day 3 of the Newton's Nook Designs November release!


check out what we're working with today: A Hug in a Mug & Thanks a Latte Die Sets

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 November 15, right here
all of these new products are so fun!
and sooooo versatile!

this November release is allllll about those coffee loving vibes!
my card uses the super sweet sentiment: A Hug in a Mug!

A Hug in a Mug Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Card Making, Coffee, Coffee Card, Handmade Card, sweater, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #cardmaking #sweater #coffee #coffeecard #cardmaking

I stamped the images and then colored them in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. once it was all dry, I added some details with a white gel pen and then used the coordinating dies to die cut them out. LOVE how bright, happy and FUN those lined up cups are! that's certain to brighten up anyone's day!
 
A Hug in a Mug Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Card Making, Coffee, Coffee Card, Handmade Card, sweater, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #cardmaking #sweater #coffee #coffeecard #cardmaking

I used the Basketweave Stencil on some cream colored cardstock with Vintage Photo and Antique Linen Distress Oxide Inks. then I splattered it around with some white acrylic ink! I wanted to give it a feel of a sweater and make it all warm and cozy!

A Hug in a Mug Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Card Making, Coffee, Coffee Card, Handmade Card, sweater, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #cardmaking #sweater #coffee #coffeecard #cardmaking
 
the sentiment was die cut out in black and then layered on top of some vellum! I finished the card by adding some strips of black and white cardstock from the Black & White Basics paper pad!

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Newton's Nook Designs November Release - Coffee Frame Die Set

welcome to day 2 of the Newton's Nook Designs November release!


check out what we're working with today: Coffee Frame Die Set

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 November 15, right here
all of these new products are so fun!
and sooooo versatile!

this November release is allllll about those coffee loving vibes!

Bit First Coffee Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Card Making, Coffee, Coffee Card, Die Cutting, Patterned Paper, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #coffee #coffeecard #cardmaking #diecutting
 
this is such a fun frame, with so many options! I used the new Coffee Shop Paper Pad for the card and I loooooove the colors!!!
I also used some navy paper for the frame and the sentiment! I love the BOLD of the navy against the cool aqua!

Bit First Coffee Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Card Making, Coffee, Coffee Card, Die Cutting, Patterned Paper, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #coffee #coffeecard #cardmaking #diecutting

I also used some scraps of paper I had already alcohol inked for the stripes on the coffee cups! such a pretty color to match the patterned paper!
I used white cardstock that inked up with Vintage Photo and Fossilized Amber Distress Inks for the 'coffee' inside the cups.


Bit First Coffee Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Card Making, Coffee, Coffee Card, Die Cutting, Patterned Paper, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #coffee #coffeecard #cardmaking #diecutting
 
then the entire frame and the cups were popped up with foam tape.

Enter to Win a $25 Prize!

One lucky winner will receive a $25 store credit to spend at Newton's Nook Designs online shop! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective blog posts featuring our new products this week. For a chance to win, leave comments on the Design Team Member Blog Posts (see list below) from Tuesday November 12th through Thursday November 14th. 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, November 14th at 9 pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Friday, November 15th.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Newton's Nook Designs November Release - Coffee Delights Stamp Set + Coordinating Die Set, Coffee Shop Paper Pad

welcome to the Newton's Nook Designs November release!


check out what we're working with today: Coffee Delights Stamp Set + Coordinating Die Set, Coffee Shop Paper Pad

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 November 15, right here
all of these new products are so fun!
and sooooo versatile!

this November release is allllll about those coffee loving vibes!
I used the new Coffee Delights Stamp Set for my card!

Take Life One Cup at a Time Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Coffee, Cups, Mugs, Tea, Card Making, Handmade Cards, Cards, Distress Inks, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #cardmaking #handmadecards #coffee #coffeecard

I stamped the images and then colored them in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. once it was all dry, I added some details with a white gel pen and then used the coordinating dies to die cut them out. LOVE how bright, happy and FUN those stacked cups are!
 
Take Life One Cup at a Time Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Coffee, Cups, Mugs, Tea, Card Making, Handmade Cards, Cards, Distress Inks, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #cardmaking #handmadecards #coffee #coffeecard

I used the Mugs Stencil and some Lost Shadow Distress Oxide Inks to create a subtle coffee related background. once that was done, I used the Basic Frames dies to die cut out the panel!

Take Life One Cup at a Time Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Coffee, Cups, Mugs, Tea, Card Making, Handmade Cards, Cards, Distress Inks, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #cardmaking #handmadecards #coffee #coffeecard
 
I also heat embossed the sentiment onto some black cardstock and then die cut it out with the Speech Bubbles die set. I popped up the sentiment and the cups with foam tape for some dimension. then I finished off the card with a sprinkling of sequins!

Enter to Win a $25 Prize!

One lucky winner will receive a $25 store credit to spend at Newton's Nook Designs online shop! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective blog posts featuring our new products this week. For a chance to win, leave comments on the Design Team Member Blog Posts (see list below) from Tuesday November 12th through Thursday November 14th. 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, November 14th at 9 pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Friday, November 15th.

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