GINA K. DESIGNS FEBRUARY 2022 RELEASE

Hello everyone!

I am here sharing some cards from the Gina K. Designs NEWLY release products from the February 2022 release. This is another fabulous release as always! I am using the NEWLY released "Forest Friends Addion" stamp set with dies illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger along with the "Forest Friends" stamp set released in December 2021. I am also using the NEWLY released "Baby Love" stamp set with dies illustrated by Debrah Warner.  

You can see more inspiration from the full release on the Gina K. Designs & StampTV Friends Facebook page. To see the full release, you can go HERE under the What's New section.

Here are my cards for your inspiration:

My first card I used the "Forest Friends" and "Forest Friends Addion" with dies stamp sets illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.  I love these stamp sets the images look so real and are so stinking cute!

Here is how I created the card:   

Card is an A2 measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.

Stamped and die cut the images.

Used colored pencils to color in the details.

Die cut the panels using Master Layouts 1.

Ink blended the back panel using GKD Heartfelt Stencil. 

Added the sentiment from Forest Friends. 

To finish off the card, die cut the heart from the GKD Double Stitched Ovals and added a rhinestone from GKD Micro Disco Ball.

Supplies used for these cards, Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.  Thank you for your support!

 

 

My second card I created using  "Baby Love" stamp set illustrated by Debrah Warner.  This is a great addition to the GKD products.  This set can be used for a boy or girl baby card.  I love all the images that are in this set.

Card is an A2 measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.

Stamped the background with the feet stamp.

Die cut the panel using Master Layouts 4.

Stamped and die cut then images and colored with Copics.

Die cut the oval pieces from GKD ML 1.

Stamped the sentiment from the Baby Love stamp set and added to the card.  

To finish off the card, added some rhinestones to the carriage from GKD Micro Disco Ball.

Supplies used for these cards, Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.  Thank you for your support!

Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope I have inspired you!

GINA K. DESIGNS 

NEW RELEASE FEBRUARY 2022

Newton's Nooks Designs - Retirement Products

Hello everyone!

Did you see that Newton's Nook Designs is having a retiring sale on their website? It's time to make room for new products so they are retiring select designs! These designs are available up to 40% off while supplies last so hurry to get your favorites before they're gone for good! 

I hope you have enjoyed all the retiring products featured this week on the Newton's Nook Design blog.  Today is the last day the design team will be sharing inspiration using some of their favorite products from our retiring list! Check out what I created today and don't forget to check the NND Blog each day this week for more fun inspiration!

Today I’m showcasing two stamps sets Fabulous Frenchies  and Toucan Party Stamp Sets.  I love these sets and hate to see them go.  You can go here to see the full list.

For my first card, I used the Fabulous Frenchies  Stamp Set, I stamped, die cut and colored the images with alcohol markers.  I used the A7 Frames & Banners Die Set for the frame and the background paper came from the Meowy Christmas Paper Pad.  I used the Speech Bubbles Die Set to stamp the sentiment from the Fabulous Frenchies.  

I assembled the card and finished it off by adding some details on the eyes and party hats with white gelly roll pen  and added some clear wink of stella onto the balloon.

For my second card I am using the Toucan Party Stamp Set.  I created a slimline card using the Slimline Frames & Portholes Die Set.  I stamped, die cut and colored the images with alcohol inks.  I dry embossed the blue layer with the Waves Stencil and the green layer I stamped the palm leaves for the background.  I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment and then added the toucans to the card.

I assembled the card and finished it off by adding some details on the toucans with white gelly roll pen.

Don't forget to visit the Retiring Products Category to see what is going away and grab your favorites before they are gone for good!

Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope you were inspired to want to create something with the retiring products.  Please come back again soon!.

RETRO RUBBER CHALLENGE BLOG #176 - Sketch Challenge

Hello everyone!

I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge blog and we have a new challenge, which is a fun sketch. Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get more inspiration, the design team has some wonderful creations!

The rules to play along with Retro Rubber Challenge is very simple, make sure the stamp you use on your project is at least one year or older. For more details on the rules, you can find them over on Retro Rubber Challenge blog.

I am using a stamp set from Avery Elle called Thanks Thanks (this set is retired on Avery Elle's store, but can be found in other online stores). The stamp set was released on December 16, 2019. This set is perfect for many thank you cards you may need.

Here is my card for your inspiration and how I put it together:

• Created an A2 card measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
• The design paper is from Echo Park Hello Valentine. 
• Cut top panel 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, The heart paper is cut at 2 1/2 x 4 1/4, the strips were cut from the smallest die in the KS Mini Slimline Stitched Robe Die which measures 1 x 3.5.
• Stamped the sentiment with black ink from the Avery Elle called Thanks Thanks Stamp Set.
• Assembled card and added some heart rhinestones from my stash.

Here is a list of supplies I used on my card, Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

Kat Scrappiness - Happy Birthday

Hello everyone! 

I am here with Kat Scrappiness sharing a slimline card I made using the newly released Birthday Essentials Dies and the Happy Birthday Sentiment die w/ Shadow and the 6x8 Birthday Essentials Paper Pad. The new Birthday release is so much fun!! I love the bright bold colors that makes a perfect birthday card.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

• Created a mini slimline card measuring 6″ x 3 1/2″ (6″ x 7″, scored at 3 1/2″).
• Die cut the top layer with KS Mini Slimline Cross Stitched die.
• Used a stencil to create the pattern in the background.  Used the KS Mini Slimline Card Set for the card base.
• Used the pattern paper from the  6x8 Birthday Essentials Paper Pad to die cut the presents from the Birthday Essentials Die Set.  The solid card stock for the ribbon and bow is card stock from my stash.
• Die cut the top layer from the KS mini slimline zig zag and the bottom layer I used the mini slimline Double Stitched Dies. Die cut the birthday hats from the Birthday Essentials Die Set, using a couple of patterns from the Birthday Essentials Paper Pad, assembled and added some clear nuvo drops to the blue hat and Diamond Stickles to the yellow hat.
• Die cut the Happy Birthday w/Shadow Die using only the word Birthday with black card stock.
• Stamped and heat embossed with white embossing powder Happy from the KS Koala-Ty Time stamp set (masked off the "Mother's Day").
• Added some sprinkles from the Mixed Candy Sprinkles.
• Assembled the card.

Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope you have been inspired. I hope you will stop by the Kat Scrappiness Blog and see all the inspiration from the design team.

Here is a list of supplies I used on my cards. Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

Newton's Nook Designs - Knead Kittens

Hello everyone!

I'm here with Newton's Nook Designs with a cute card from the Knead Kitten Stamp Set. The beautiful paper I used is from the  Love & Meows Paper Pad.  

Here is how I created my card:

1.  Card is an A2 card measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. 

2.  Cut the gray heart panel at 4 x 5 1/2, the strip paper measures 1 1/2 x 4 1/4, adhered to the card base.

3.  Stamped and colored the  kitten kneading the dough with Copic markers, my go to colors to color a gray kitten is C3, 5 and 7.

4.  Die cut the stitched hearts from solid card stock using the Heart Frames Die Set. Adhered it to the card panel and added the kitty to the smallest heart with foam squares.

5.  Stamped the sentiment from the Knead Kitten Stamp Set with black ink.

6.  Finished the card off by adding some heart embellishments from my stash..

Have you created your Valentine cards?  This would be a perfect card to send someone for Valentine's Day or just to someone to let them know you are thinking of them.  

Thank you for stopping by, please come back again soon!

KAT SCRAPPINESS - FEBRUARY 2022 BIRTHDAY ESSENTIALS NEW RELEASE!

Hello everyone!

I am here with Kat Scrappiness, Inc., and we have a new release for this month! I am showcasing two cards that I created using several of the NEWLY release products. What's a new release without a giveaway? Kat Scrappiness is giving away dies and paper pad from the new release. Leave a comment on the Kat Scrappiness blog and a winner will be chosen randomly and announced on KS Blog February 14th.

Here are my cards for your inspiration:

My first card:

•  Created a mini slimline card measuring 6″ x 3 1/2″ (6″ x 7″, scored at 3 1/2″).
•  Used the Balloon pattern paper from the released 6x8 Birthday Essentials Paper Pad for the background.
• Die cut the top layer from the KS mini slimline zig zag and the bottom layer I used the mini slimline Double Stitched Dies. Die cut the birthday hats from the Birthday Essentials  Die Set, using a couple of patterns from the Birthday Essentials Paper Pad, assembled and added some clear nuvo drops to the blue hat and Diamond Stickles to the yellow hat.
• Die cut the Happy Birthday w/Shadow Die with red and white card stock.
• Added some vellum so he hats and he sentiment would stand out.
• Assembled the card.

Here is my second card:

My second card:

• Created an A2 card from the released Layered Party Banner Coverplate.  
• Die cut the Cover Plate and my background using different patterns in the 6x8 Birthday Essentials Paper Pad.
• Created a flat shaker card, I save the packaging from my paper and dies which I used for the shaker.  I cut the plastic a little larger than an A2 size and adhered it to the back panel.  
• Added the mini ornate jewels embellishments, added the Layered Party Banner Coverplate panel to the shaker.  Added the banners cut from the strip paper and adhered them.  
• Finished the card by adding the Birthday Kisses w/Shadow Die.

ALSO… For more inspiration be sure to check out the Instagram Hop (#ksvalentinesrelease2022) starting at 12noon EST today February 5, 2022 there is a special prize to be given away over there as well.  Instagram hop will start @katscrappiness IG page. 

Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope you have been inspired. I hope you will stop by the Kat Scrappiness Blog and see all the inspiration from the design team.

Here is a list of supplies I used on my cards. Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

Newton's Nook Designs - Sweet Treats Blog Hop

Hello everyone!

I’m here with Newton's Nook Designs Team and we are hopping along today to share some great Sweet Treats, which is just in time for Valentines day! Make sure you scroll down to the bottom of this post to see the whole list and hop along and comment for a chance to win! 

I created these cute toppers using the Newton’s Nook Framework Die set. I used the stitched scalloped die in the set and scored it on the horizontal side. The cute images are from the newly released stamp set “Love Bots”. The design paper is also from the new release called “Love & Meows” 6x6 pad. I colored the images with copics.

Here is how I created my Valentine Treat Bags:

• Die cut the scallop edge die with Newton’s Nook Framework Die set using two pink card stock and a piece of red card stock.
• Scored each piece at 2 ½ inches. The topper measures 4 ½ x 1 3/8 (folded).
• Cut the design paper from the “Love Meows” paper pad at 1 ½ x 4 ¼ and added it to the scalloped topper.
• Added the 3 pieces of candy into the plastic zip lock bags, they measure 4 x 4 ¾ .
• Added some score tape on each side of the bag and adhered the toppers to each bag.
• Stamped and embossed the sentiments on black card stock with white embossing powder.
• Colored the images from the “Love Bots” stamp set and die cut them. For finishing touches I added some clear wink of stella to some of the images, glossy accents to hearts and the dog, and Black Nuvo drops to the eyes.
• Stamped and heat embossed the sentiments, using the sentiment strips from the A7 Frames & Banners Die Set.
• After everything dried, added the images and sentiments to the toppers.

 Love the robot girl and robot cat....beep my Valentine!

Another cute sweet treat that is perfect for a male.

Sweet Treats Blog Hop Giveaway!

Would you like to win a $25 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop?
We are giving them out to TWO lucky winners!

Here's how to win! Sweet Treats Blog Hop Prizes!
We will be choosing two lucky winners to win a $25 store credit for Newton's Nook Designs online shop! To enter, just leave comments on the Design Team Member and Guest blogs (see list below)! Two winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the blog hop. 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 Sunday, February 5th at 9 pm EST to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Monday, February 7th.

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below:

Newton's Nook Designs

Donna Idlet - YOU ARE HERE

Ellen Haxelmans

Tina Herbeck

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Zsofia Molnar

Maria Russell

Farhana Sarker

Tatiana Trafimovich

Amanda Wilcox

RETRO RUBBER CHALLENGE BLOG #175 - Love, Love, Love

Hello everyone!

I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge blog and we have a new challenge, which is an inspirational photo, which is make a card that celebrates "Love".  Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get more inspiration, the design team has some wonderful creations!

The rules to play along with Retro Rubber Challenge is very simple, make sure the stamp you use on your project is at least one year or older. For more details on the rules, you can find them over on Retro Rubber Challenge blog.

I am using a Trinity Stamp set called Falling For You 4x4 Stamp Set. The stamp set was released on January 27, 2021.  If you love coloring gnomes, Trinity has a collection of gnomes for every occasion.

Here is my card for your inspiration and how I put it together:  

• Created aa A2 card measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
• Stamped the background with Simon Says Stamps (SSS) Heart to Heart 6x6 Background stamp with VersaMark ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.
• Ink blend the background. 
• Die cut the panel with SSS A2 Thin Frames Wafer Dies.
• Die cut the Trinity Stamps Intertwined Heart Die set.
• Stamped and colored with Copics the Trinity Stamps Falling For You Stamp Set.
• Added glossy accents to hearts.
• Stamped and die cut the sentiment from the Falling For You Stamp set.
• Finished the card off by adding white gel pen to accent the image.  
• Assembled the card.

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Are you ready to play along? Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get some more inspiration!  Thank you for stopping by, you have until February 11th to join the fun!

Here is a list of supplies I used on my card, Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.