Wednesday, May 27, 2020

welcome little one!

hi again!
today I have a card up on the Lawn Fawnatics Challenge blog - and we've got baby fever over there! ha!
the current challenge is all about babies and celebrating Kelly Marie's new bundle of joy!

for my card, I created this sweet line of laundry!

Welcome Little One Card by Samantha Mann, Lawn Fawnatics Challenge, Lawn Fawn, Distress Inks, Oxide, Baby, Cards, handmade cards, stitching #lawnfawn #lawnfawnatics #babycard #baby #cards #distressinks

I used the images from Little Bundle and colored them in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers! once everything was dry, I fussy cut them out! 
I just love those little birds, I colored them like robins!
I colored all of the clothing in a rainbow order - offffffffff course I did! ha!

Welcome Little One Card by Samantha Mann, Lawn Fawnatics Challenge, Lawn Fawn, Distress Inks, Oxide, Baby, Cards, handmade cards, stitching #lawnfawn #lawnfawnatics #babycard #baby #cards #distressinks

when I 'strung the clothes on the line', I added some foam tape the bottom parts, so the top of the clothing was stitched on and flat, and the bottom is popped up! love that dimension! 

I used Distress Oxide Inks to ink blend the background in Seedless Preserves and Milled Lavendar. then I splattered some water on top! 
I colored all of the clouds from Starry Backdrops and glued them to create a 'sky'. 

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

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

forecast: blue skies ahead!

hello there!

today I have a card up on the Newton's Nook Designs blog, and it's all about that optimistic future! lol!

Forecast: Blue Skies Ahead Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Handmade Cards, Cards, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Umbrellas, stencil, cloudy sky #newtonsnook #distressinks #Inkblending #cards #umbrellas #standundermyumbrella #stencil #embossingpaste

I just love it!
I stamped and colored all of my images from Umbrella Pals and then colored them with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers! once they were dry, I used the coordinating dies to die cut them out! and of course...you know I couldn't resist adding a nod to rainbows with how I colored them! lol!

Forecast: Blue Skies Ahead Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Handmade Cards, Cards, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Umbrellas, stencil, cloudy sky #newtonsnook #distressinks #Inkblending #cards #umbrellas #standundermyumbrella #stencil #embossingpaste

for the background, I die cut out the rectangle from the Frames & Flags Die Set, and used the cardstock as a stencil to ink blend my sky! I used Distress Inks in Wilted Violet, Blueprint Sketch, Mermaid Lagoon and Peacock Feathers! then I splattered some water on top! 
I also added some texture with white embossing paste, and the Cloudy Sky Stencil

finally, I heat embossed the sentiment in white onto some black cardstock, and popped it up with foam tape! 
hope this card made you smile!
be sure to check it out on the Newton's Nook Designs blog, too!
enjoy!

Saturday, May 23, 2020

mine! mine! mine!

hello!!

today I have a card up on the Create a Smile Stamps blog!
have you checked out the new release that went live yesterday? it's ammmmmaaaazing!!

You're Mine Card by Samantha Mann for Create a Smile Stamps, Seagulls, Handmade Cards, Cards, Mine!, Stencil, Embossing Paste #createasmilestamps #cards #handmadecards #seagulls


be sure to check out this card (used with older stamps and stencils!) on the Create a Smile stamps blog!
enjoy!

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Get Cracking on Christmas: Happy Christmas!

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

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 for a chance to win!

this time, I used a bunch of some Paper Smooches stamps on my card!


Happy Christmas Card by Samantha Mann, Paper Smooches, Christmas, Cards, Card Making, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Get Cracking On Christmas, #papersmooches #christmas #cards #christmascard #distressinks #inkblending

so cute!
I used the Enchanted Elves stamp set for the images! then I colored in the images with Zig Clean Clear Real Brush Markers! once it was all dry, I fussy cut it out!
I love them!! they're sooo cute and whimsical!




Happy Christmas Card by Samantha Mann, Paper Smooches, Christmas, Cards, Card Making, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Get Cracking On Christmas, #papersmooches #christmas #cards #christmascard #distressinks #inkblending

I decided to create a snowy mountain scene! so I used the Mountains stencil from Newton's Nook! Fossilized Amber and Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Inks made the bottom of the mountains, and then I used some white sparkly embossing paste for the snowy caps!

I used Blueprint Sketch and Peacock Feathers for the sky! I splattered some white acrylic paint and water for the background and then used the same sparkly paste and a star stencil! 

the sentiment from Joyful Greetings was heat embossed in white onto black cardstock and then fussy cut out!

don't forget to comment on Jenn's blog post and play along, too, for a chance to win a prize!

enjoy!

Newton's Nook Designs May Release - Newton’s Flower Garden Stamp Set + coordinating dies

and just like that, we're on day 4 (the last day!) of Newton's Nook Designs' May release!



this release has totally got me giving alllll feelings of spring and happiness! 

oh how I love all of these new stamps, stencils and dies!! just wait until you see it all! but in the mean time, check out what we're working with today: Newton’s Flower Garden Stamp Set + 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 May 22nd, right here

I combined some stamps, dies and stencils to create this cute, summery scene today!

You Make Me Smile Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Stencil, Distress Inks, Embossing Paste, Just Because, Cards, Handmade Cards #newtonsnook #cards #distressinks #summer #handmadecards

Isn't that cute Newton's so fun! I love that he's in the pouncing position! so fun!
I used the Sunscape Stencil and some clear embossing paste (tinted yellow) to create the sun's rays in the background. and once that was dry, I used Spiced Marmalade Distress Inks to do a little orange ink blending between the rays! 

You Make Me Smile Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Stencil, Distress Inks, Embossing Paste, Just Because, Cards, Handmade Cards #newtonsnook #cards #distressinks #summer #handmadecards

to add color to the grass, I used Distress Oxide Inks in Lucky Clover and Cracked Pistachio, then I die cut out the layers with the Land Borders Die Set!

I popped up the top layer of grass, Newton and some of the butterflies with foam tape, then finished the card off with sequins!

Would you like to win the “Newton's Flower Garden 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 May 21st at 9pm EST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, May 22nd. 

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

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

To Bee or Not To Bee Blog Hop 2020

**this is my 2nd post of the day! to see my card for Day 3 of the Newton's Nook Designs Release, scroll down or click here!**


hello!

i'm so excited to be part of the To Bee Or Not To Bee Blog Hop! you should have arrived here from Nonni Niskanen's blog! if not, no worries, you can always start at the beginning, by clicking here!



bees are SO important to our life, and we wanted to celebrate them!! you can read all about World Bee Day and the reasons bees are amazing, here!

and check out these AMAZING sponsors!!!




Fantastic companies and artists are supporting the blog hop with incredible generosity. These are the prizes they have sponsored:


Giveaway:
Clearly Besotted Stamps, £20 e-Gift Card to the Store
Gerda Steiner Designs, $15 Gift Code to the Store
Jane’s Doodles, stamp set of winner’s choice
Lawn Fawn, $25 Gift Certificate to the Store
Newton’s Nook Designs, $25 Store Credit
Pretty Pink Posh, $30 Gift Certificate to the Store
STAMPlorations, $20 Gift Code to the store
STAMPlorations, “Bee” package: stencil, clear sticker pack and embellishments (this prize is available for commentator located in US or has US mailing address)
Uniko, ₤15 e-Gift Certificate to the Store
Your Next Stamp, $20 Gift Card to the Store


Milka is also giving away one Jane’s Doodles stamp set of winner’s choice to one lucky winner.
12 prizes will be given away to 12 winners.  

Giveaway is opened Worldwide (+18), except for minors.
For your chance to win, hop along blogs of the participating designers listed in blog hop list and leave comment on each blog hop stop (19 stops). After commenting, return back to Milka’s blog and add your name to InLinkz, but prior you do, please read Blog Hop details, terms, giveaway rules and privacy policy which are shared in Milka's blog post below InLinkz.

InLinkz opens on May 20th, 2020, 6 PM CEST.
InLinkz closes on May 27th, 2020, 11:59 PM CEST
Winners’ names will be announced on Milka’s blog on May 31st 2020 during the day.

Milka is also giving away Jane’s Doodles ‘Daisies’ stamp set to one lucky winner.
19 prizes will be given away to 19 winners. 
Giveaway is opened Worldwide (+18), except for minors.


For your chance to win, hop along blogs of the participating designers and sponsors listed in blog hop list and leave comment on each blog hop stop (24 stops). After commenting, return back to Milka’s blog and add your name to InLinkz, but prior you do, please read Blog Hop details, terms, giveaway rules and privacy policy which are shared in Milka's blog post below InLinkz.
InLinkz closes on May 31st 2019, 11:59 PM CEST. Winners’ names will be announced on Milka’s blog on June 3rd 2019 during the day.


There will be couple additional giveaways along the hop. Details about additional prizes and giveaway rules can be found on blogs that offers additional prizes.
so now, on to my card!


Every Little Thing is Gonna Bee Alright Card by Samantha Mann, World Bee Day, Create a Smile Stamps, Embossing Paste, Stencil, Watercolor, Bees, Cards, Handmade Cards, #bee #worldbeeday #cards #createasmile #watercolor

I used the cutest little bee stamp set ever: Best Bugs from Create a Smile Stamps

I seriously love the bee images on this set!! they're chubby and adorable! 
I colored all of the images with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then fussy cut them out!
the paintbrush is from the First Day of School! look how cute that bee is holding the brush!! ha!! 


Every Little Thing is Gonna Bee Alright Card by Samantha Mann, World Bee Day, Create a Smile Stamps, Embossing Paste, Stencil, Watercolor, Bees, Cards, Handmade Cards, #bee #worldbeeday #cards #createasmile #watercolor

I did actually watercolor the background with my Altenew watercolors! then, once it was dry, I used some white embossing paste and an older Vicki Boutin honeycomb stencil!


the sentiment was heat embossed in white onto a strip of black cardstock. I used a phrase from the Don't Worry, and I altered the 'bee' word with letters from the Tiny Letterings stamp set!


thank you SO much for hanging with me on World Bee Day!
next up on the hop is the super talented Sue Hadtead

below is the whole list of hop participants!

Newton's Nook Designs May Release - Hummingbird Stamp Set + coordinating dies

welcome back!
we're kicking off day 3 of Newton's Nook Designs' May release!



this release has totally got me giving alllll feelings of spring and happiness! 

oh how I love all of these new stamps, stencils and dies!! just wait until you see it all! but in the mean time, check out what we're working with today: Hummingbird Stamp Set + 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 May 22nd, right here

my card today uses some watercoloring with Distress Inks!

Humming Along, Thinking of You Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Distress Inks, Watercolor, Embossing Paste, Stencil, Glitter, Cards, Handmade Cards, #newtonsnook #watercolor #distressinks #cards #cardmaking #embossing paste

I love how this came out!
I used Distress Inks in Blueprint Sketch, Mermaid Lagoon and Peacock Feathers to create the watercolored background!
I smooched the watercolor onto my Kraft Mat and then spritzed with water. then I used a big brush to add the color in a big wash on the top right hand side of my card front. 

I used all the colors, from darkest to lightest! once it was dry, I added a second layer of the same colors in the same area, to increase the vibrancy!

Humming Along, Thinking of You Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Distress Inks, Watercolor, Embossing Paste, Stencil, Glitter, Cards, Handmade Cards, #newtonsnook #watercolor #distressinks #cards #cardmaking #embossing paste

I also used the Bold Blooms Stencil and some white embossing paste to add some texture to the bottom left corner of the card!

all of the images were colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then I used the coordinating dies to die cut them out!
I finished by adding some glitter to the hummingbird to make him shine!! LOVE that little guy!

Would you like to win the “Hummingbird 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 May 21st at 9pm EST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, May 22nd. 

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

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Newton's Nook Designs May Release - Monarchs Stamp Set + coordinating dies, Butterflies Stencil Set

hi there!
welcome to day 2 of Newton's Nook Designs' May release!


this release has totally got me giving alllll feelings of spring and happiness! 

oh how I love all of these new stamps, stencils and dies!! just wait until you see it all! but in the mean time, check out what we're working with today: Monarchs Stamp Set + coordinating dies, Butterflies Stencil 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 May 22nd, right here

I created a layout with this stamp set and stencil set! and it's just lovely!

Love You More Layout by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Scrapbook Layout, Gesso, Mixed Media, Machine Stitching, Sewing, Butterflies, Boy Layout, #newtonsnook #scrapbook #scrabooking #layout #scrapbooklayout #boylayout #mixedmedia #butterflies

I really love how this came out!
I stamped and heat embossed the butterflies in black onto vellum, then I used the coordinating dies to die cut them out!
then I used some paper that I had watercolored in rainbow to die cut out the butterflies too (no stamping on the watercolor!)
next, I sewed those 2 layers together!! LOVE that dimension! 

Love You More Layout by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Scrapbook Layout, Gesso, Mixed Media, Machine Stitching, Sewing, Butterflies, Boy Layout, #newtonsnook #scrapbook #scrabooking #layout #scrapbooklayout #boylayout #mixedmedia #butterflies

I also used the Butterflies Stencil Set on my background! I used the bottom stencil with some white embossing paste over the black gesso on my layout!
then I used the top layer of the stencil with some DecoFoil Transfer Duo Gel and Black Flock! I LOOOOVE the dimension and texture that adds! The transfer duo gel lets you add foil or flock to your image without heat!! just pressure! perfect for layouts!

Love You More Layout by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Scrapbook Layout, Gesso, Mixed Media, Machine Stitching, Sewing, Butterflies, Boy Layout, #newtonsnook #scrapbook #scrabooking #layout #scrapbooklayout #boylayout #mixedmedia #butterflies

I splattered black and white all over the layout, too! it's a very messy, mixed media-y layout! lol!
lastly, I stamped some of the phrases onto strips of white cardstock, and attached them to my photo!

Love You More Layout by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Scrapbook Layout, Gesso, Mixed Media, Machine Stitching, Sewing, Butterflies, Boy Layout, #newtonsnook #scrapbook #scrabooking #layout #scrapbooklayout #boylayout #mixedmedia #butterflies

I used a bunch of my supplies minimally to accent: some wood veneers and old Thickers for the title! 
it's the perfect layout to capture this (rare) moment of my little Menn showing each other love (and no wrestling!! ha!)

Would you like to win the “Monarchs 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 May 21st at 9pm EST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, May 22nd. 

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