Create a Smile Stamps January 2018 Release!

hello!
I'm so excited for today!
today is the official release of the new January stencils, dies and stamp set for Create a Smile! 
I think I used every product at least once on my cards! so let's dive in!

my first card uses the one of the new stencils as well as the new Hello Times Two die!

so happy and fun! 
so fun fact: the rainbow colors are actually the reverse of the stencil! i used my Distress Oxide ink pads and smeared them all over the top of the stencil. then I spritzed it with water and placed it down on my cardstock! I used a paper towel to pat down any excess water/color and then lifted up the stencil! soooooo pretty!

I die cut the 'hello' 5 times and glued them together to add height. then heat embossed the sentiment from Just Saying Hello (an older stamp set) which just works perfectly together! 
I finished off the card with some Pretty Pink Posh sequins! 

my second card is just as fun!
I used the new Lucent Landscapes stamp set (which is soooooo pretty!), as well as the new Postage Edge Circles Dies and the other new stencil being released! 

eeep! so fun!
to start, I stamped the landscape image in Cracked Pistachio and Twisted Citron Distress Oxide inks onto a piece of white cardstock.
Then I colored in the houses and trees with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. once it was dry, I did some more Distress Ink blending right on top of the images!! and it worked so well!

I heat embossed the sentiment from Friends Like You (an older set), and then used the You Times Two die to add the sentiment!
the background was created with the big polka dotted stencil and some light grey mist! 

hope you're inspired by this new release!
we can't wait to see what you all make! 
enjoy!

being awesome!

hello!!

today I have this *fun* card up on the Newton's Nook Designs blog!
it had been a hot minute since I used the ADORABLE Believe in Unicorns stamps and coordinating dies! so I had to remedy that situation ASAP! lol!

so sweet! so rainbow-y! love it!
I used the Sky Borders Dies to create a mask/stencil kind of thing with white cardstock, and created my rainbow sky! I used various Distress Oxide Ink colors and a blending tool to do the rainbow-ing! :) then I used the Frames and Flags dies to add the scalloped edge to the cardstock!

I colored in the image with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then added some glitter to the horn and heart!
lastly, I used the Waves Stencil and some white embossing paste to add texture to the background! LOVE how that looks!

hope this card has you inspired to get some crafting done!
enjoy!

oh happy day!

i always always always think of this scene from Sister Act when I hear/see/say "oh happy day"! ha ha ha!! and now it's stuck in my head all over again! :)

anyway! with that being said, today I have this FUN card up on the Lawn Fawnatics Challenge blog! 

i was inspired by the latest Mood Board challenge, I seriously LOVE this mood board, swoon!
have you played along yet?

everything is from the Hello Sunshine stamp set! the balloons were stamped with Word Lipstick and Candied Apple Distress Oxide Inks using the 'rock and roll' technique. then I fussy cut them out and popped them up with foam tape!
the balloon strings and sentiment are heat embossed in black for a punch of color!

to create the background, first I mixed two little dabs of white embossing paste. one was mixed with Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink and the other was mixed with Blueprint Sketch Distress Oxide Ink. once they were mixed well, I used my craft knife and spread the colors directly onto my cardfront. no stencil used!! I even mixed the two colors together a little. LOVE the way the sky looks in real life! it has dimension and texure, which makes it different from ink blending!

anyway, be sure to check my card out on the Lawn Fawnatics Challenge blog and play along with the latest challenge! :)
enjoy!

so (panda) beary special!

hello and happy day!
today I am sharing the cutest Reverse Confetti card I made with my son in mind! :)

aw!
he's currently all about the pandas! he did a report on them for school in 2nd grade, and ever since, he's been in love with them! and this card is just for him!

I colored the panda's from Miso Happy with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then fussy cut them out!

for the background, I used a piece of mint patterned paper the newly released Forever My Love 6x6 paper pad and then added shading with Distress Oxide Inks in Cracked Pistachio and Twisted Citron right on top of the pattern! 
then I heat embossed the sentiment in black and added some sequins to finish off the card! 

head on over to the Reverse Confetti blog to get all the details and the scoop on the latest and greatest in Reverse Confetti!
enjoy!

big ol' alligator tears!

hello!
today I have a card up on the Create a Smile Stamps blog! 
it's soooo sweet, and little sad! ha!

I love it!
be sure to check it out *here* if you are interested in learning more!
enjoy!

Newton's Nook Designs January Release - Newton’s Sweetheart Stamp Set + coordinating Die

we made it!
it's the last reveal day of Newton's Nook Designs January 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!
today we're focusing on Newton’s Sweetheart Stamp Set + coordinating 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 January 19th, right here!

guys this set is so sweet and lovey!

all of the images were stamped and die cut out! I colored them with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then added some highlights and details with my white gel pen! you know I love that!

my little cat couple was then popped up with foam tape!

I cut the card front on an angle and then stamped a phrase a some of the smaller images from the sets with Distress Oxide Inks and did coordinating ink blending to add the sweet rainbow!

you know I can't resist a rainbow!

my second card uses gooooooooooold!! ha!

to create the background, I used the new Tumbled Hearts Stencil, and some white embossing paste, but only on the left half of the card!

then I used Heidi Swapp Gold Color Shine and sprayed it in the bottom corner of the card and sprinkled some over the whole thing!

the sentiment was partially heat embossed in white onto a strip of black cardstock, and then used the 'meow' die from Newton Unwinds Coordinating Die set (LOVE that little, scripty phrase!) and die cut it out 5 times in white cardstock, and once win gold, glitter paper!

it just adds that little bit of FUN!

Would you like to win the “Newton’s Sweetheart” 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 January 18th at 9pm EST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, January 19th. 

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

Newton's Nook Designs

Holly Endress

Ellen Haxelmans

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Juliana Michaels

Naki Rager

Maria Russell

Jennifer Timko

Tatiana Trafimovich

Newton's Nook Designs January Release - Deer Friend Stamp Set + coordinating Die

hello there!
we're starting day 3 of Newton's Nook Designs January 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!
today we're focusing on Deer Friend + coordinating 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 January 19th, right here!

my first card has that cute little bambi deer! (I call him that because he looks so wobbly on his cute little legs! ha!)

all of the images were stamped and die cut out! I colored them with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then added some highlights and details with my white gel pen!

guys, I really, really LOVE these deer!

I used the Land Borders Die Set along with Lucky Clover, Twisted Citron and Cracked Pistachio Distress Inks to create the green hills! then I splattered on some color and clean water to add texture!

lastly, I stamped some of the little images in a light grey ink in the background!

my second card features the other two little fawns in the set, all cuddled up cozy to each other!

LOOOOOOVE this card!

That sky was created with Picked Raspberry, Seedless Preserves and Mustard Seed Distress Inks! pretty, right? swoon!

then I popped the deer up with foam tape and added some of the cute little branches for a pops of green!

Would you like to win the “Deer Friend” 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 January 18th at 9pm EST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, January 19th. 

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

Newton's Nook Designs

Holly Endress

Ellen Haxelmans

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Juliana Michaels

Naki Rager

Maria Russell

Jennifer Timko

Tatiana Trafimovich

Newton's Nook Designs January Release - Sending Hugs Stamp Set + coordinating Die

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

hi hi hi!

so excited to be celebrating day 2 of Newton's Nook Designs January 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!
today we're focusing on Sending Hugs Stamp Set + coordinating 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 January 19th, right here!

yay! let's get into day 2!

my first card uses the adorable owl from tho set!

all of the images were stamped and die cut out! I colored them with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then added some highlights and details with my white gel pen! you know I love that!

the branch image is from What a Hoot! LOVE how versatile all of these sets are! they work so well together!

I used the Sky Borders Die Set along with Salty Ocean and Peacock Feathers Distress Inks to create the cloudy sky! then I splattered on some color and clean water to add texture!

that sleepy owl is just TOO CUTE holding the coffee!

my second card features Newton and I seriously LOVE that little heart shape, so he's holding it along with the teddy bear by his feet!

to create the background, I used the Darling Hearts Die as a stencil then did ink blending in many Distress Oxide Inks to create the rainbow feel!

I layered some white embossing paste with the new Tumbled Hearts stencils and selectively added some hearts in various sizes around the card! it's so FUN!

then I heat embossed the sentiment in white onto a banner of black cardstock.

Would you like to win the “Sending Hugs” 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 January 18th at 9pm EST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, January 19th. 

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

Newton's Nook Designs

Holly Endress

Ellen Haxelmans

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Juliana Michaels

Naki Rager

Maria Russell

Jennifer Timko

Tatiana Trafimovich

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!