RETRO RUBBER CHALLENGE BLOG - Gnome Worries

Hello everyone!

I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge blog and we have a new challenge which is a tic tac toe. 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.

Here is my card for your inspiration. The stamp set I used on my card is by Jaded Blossom called "Gnome Worries Bee Happy" stamp set that was released March 2021. The tag is by Jaded Blossoms also called Rounded Tag Die.

Here is how I put the card together:

• Created an A2 card measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.
• Created the layers using Photo Play paper called Tulla and Norbert Collection - Sweet as Honey and die cut the papers using GKD Master Layers 1.
• Stamped the image from Jaded Blossoms "Gnome Worries Bee Happy" Stamp Set and colored with alcohol markers.
• Die cut the tag using Jaded Blossoms Rounded Tag Die in black cardstock.
• Added some twine to attach the two tags.
• Assembled the card and for added touches, added glossy accents to the words and stickles to the bees.   
• Added sequins to finish off the card.

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Kat Scrappiness - I Chews You!

Hello everyone!

I am here with Kat Scrappiness with a card using the NEWLY released products Pawsome Dogs, Pawsome Dogs Sentiments, Dog Bone stencil, and Pawsome Boy 6x8 cardstock. This card would be wonderful to give to someone who loves dogs.

  

Here is how I created the card:

• A2 card measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.
• Used the Never Ending Rectangle Dies to Die cut the top layer, using the Pawsome Boy 6x8 cardstock.
• Die cut the middle layer using the Never Ending Rectangle die, die cut another piece of paper to add to the bottom of the layer to ground the dog.  
• Ink blended the background center layer with the Dog Bone stencil.
• Stamped, die cut and colored the image with copics from the Pawsome Dogs.
• Stamped the sentiment from the Pawsome Dogs Sentiments.
• Assembled the card.

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you have been inspired.

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

The Maker's Movement - Thank You!

Hello everyone!

I am here with The Maker’s Movement sharing a card using the NEWLY Released Thank You Stamp Set and coordinating die set Thank You Matching Die Set. The design paper is from the Maker's Movement Cloudy Day 6x6 Paper Pad.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

Here is how I created the card:

1. Card measures 4 1/4 x 4 1/4.  

2.  Stamped and die cut the square floral elements from the Thank You Stamp Set using the Crossover II die cutting machine.

3.  Stamped the thank you from the Thank You Stamp Set  using a dark grey ink and die cut it with the Thank You Matching Die Set using the Crossover II die cutting machine.

4. Assembled the card and finished it off by adding some purple pearls in the middle of the square elements.

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GINA K. DESIGNS -AUGUST 2022 RELEASE

The Gina K. Designs August 2022 Release is NOW available and can be found HERE.

Hello everyone!

I'm back today with two cards featuring the NEW "Frightful and Delightful" stamp set and coordinating dies illustrated by Beth Salaika and the "Square Starters" Stamp Set illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger. The Square Starters Stamp Set coordinates perfectly with the Master Layouts 3 die set.

My first card, I die cut the panels using Master Layouts 2.  I then used the Sassy Stripes stencil and did the reverse stenciling with GKD Inks (Tangerine Twist, Lucky Clover and Wild Lilac).  I then heat embossed the sentiment from the "Frightful and Delightful" stamp set and die cut it using the smallest circles from Master Layouts 3.  I then stamped and die cut the witches hat from the Frightful and Delightful stamp set and added it to the card.   The design is simple, but very colorful.  All products used are linked below.  

 

My second card features the "Frightful and Delightful" stamp set and coordinating dies.  I used Master Layouts 7 for the top panels.  I ink blended the clouds in the background using GKD inks (Wild Lilac and Black Onyx).  Stamped and die cut the ghost from the  Frightful and Delightful stamp set.  I stamped the sentiment from the Frightful and Delightful stamp set.  I stamped the stars to the panel and used some stickles to give the stars a shine.  Assembled the card. All products used are linked below.  Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

My third card features the "Square Starters" Stamp Set illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.  I used the  Beautiful Wings stamp set on this card.  I started off using the Master Layouts 1 for the layers. I then stamped the element from the Beautiful Wings stamp set and then stamped the sentiment from the Square Starters.  I embossed the top panel with the GKD Lattace.  I stamped and embossed the dragon fly from the Beautiful Wings stamp set and then added it to the card.  Assembled the card.  All products are linked below.  Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

 

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you have been inspired.

Gina K. Designs

August 2022 Release

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Newton's Nook Designs - Candy Corn a Vegetable?

Hello everyone!

I am here with Newton's Nook Designs featuring the Candy Corn Stamp set and die.  I used the Candy Corn Stencil (three layer) to create the background using Oxide ink.  I always wanted to use oxide inks on dark paper and this really turned out nice.  This mini stamp set is adorable....I love the sentiment!  

Here is how I created my card:

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

2.  Cut a piece of black cardstock at 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, used the Candy Corn Stencil (three layer) to create the background using Oxide ink.

3. Die cut the top panel using the Frames & Flags Die Set.

4. Stamped, die cut and colored the images from the Candy Corn Stamp set.

5. Stamped and heat embossed the sentiment from the Candy Corn Stamp set. with white embossing powder and die cut the sentiment with the stitched circle from the Circle Frames Die Set.

6.  Die cut a scalloped frame from the Circle Frames Die Set and used foam dots to pop the sentiment on top.

7. Assembled the card.

 Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back again soon.

GINA K. DESIGNS - AUGUST 2022 RELEASE

Hello everyone!

I am excited to be here sharing a couple of cards I created from the Gina K. Designs NEWLY August 2022 release, that is available NOW. I am using the NEWLY released "Frightful and Delightful" stamp set and coordinating dies illustrated by Beth Salaika and the "Square Starters" Stamp Set illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger. The Square Starters Stamp Set coordinates perfectly with the Master Layouts 3 die set.

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, also you can find a list of the whole release at the bottom of this post. 

Here are my cards for your inspiration:

My first card features the "Frightful and Delightful" stamp set and coordinating dies illustrated by Beth Salaika. I started off by die cutting the top panel with Master Layouts 1.  I ink blended the panel with GKD inks (Black Onyx, Tangerine Twist, Wild Dandelion and Wild Lilac) .  I then die cut all the elements I wanted to use from the Frightful and Delightful stamp set and colored with alcohol markers.  I then stamped the spiderweb and heat embossed it with white embossing powder.  Stamped the sentiment with black ink from the Frightful and Delightful stamp set and assembled the card. All products used are linked below.  Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

My second card I have created a shaker card which features the "Frightful and Delightful" stamp set and coordinating dies.  I used Master Layouts 5 for the window.  I ink blended the background with masking off  a circle for the moon.  I added the bats and the ghost to the back panel and added GKD Galaxy sequins on the inside of the shaker.  I ink blended the background using the Brick Wall stencil onto Soft Stone card stock using Slate ink.  I stamped the sentiment only using the "boo" portion of it.  Assembled the card. All products used are linked below.  Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

 

My third card features the "Square Starters" Stamp Set illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.  I stamped the square onto Layering Weight White card stock from the stamp set in GKD black onyx ink and heat embossed it with GKD clear embossing powder.  I used the ric rack stamp from the Square Starter stamp set and stamped it with GKD inks (Lucky Clover, Tangerine Twist and Wild Lilac) using my MISTI.  I die cut the panel with the smallest square die from the Master Layouts 3.  Stamped the sentiment from the Square Starters stamp set and die cut it using the smallest circles dies from Master Layouts 3.  Stamped the word "Halloween" onto black cardstock from the Square Starters stamp set, stamped with GKD embossing and watermark ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.  Die cut the word using GKD Sentiment Strips.  Assembled the card.  All products are linked below.  Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

My last card features the "Square Starters" Stamp Set illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.  I stamped the square onto Layering Weight White card stock from the stamp set in GKD black onyx ink and heat embossed it with GKD clear embossing powder and then die cut it using the Master Layouts 3 dies.  Masking off the sides, I used the GKD Brick Wall stencil and used the GKD blending brush to ink blend the stencil with GKD Soft Stone ink.  I stamped the sentiment from the Square Starters stamp set using Black Onyx ink.  Stamped and die cut the moth from Beautiful Wings stamp set illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.  For finishing touches I added some black pearls from the GKD Pearl Mix.  Assembled the card.  All products are linked below.  Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

 

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you have been inspired.

Gina K. Designs

August 2022 Release

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KAT SCRAPPINESS - #KSPawsomeDog INSTAGRAM HOP

Hello everyone!

Kat Scrappiness is over on Instagram today showcasing the NEW #KSPawsomeDog August 2022 newly released products with an Instagram Hop.

The design team will be sharing inspiration using the newest stamp sets, stencils and two fun Pawsome paper pads. Please leave a comment at each stop for a chance to win a $25 GC from Kat Scrappiness! You can find the beginning of the hop and all the details on the KS Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/katscrappiness/

Here is my card I am sharing on the hop.

Here is how I created the card:

• A2 card measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.
• Used the Never Ending Rectangle Dies to Die cut the top layers using the Pawsome Boy 6x8 cardstock.
• Stamped, die cut and colored the image with copics from the Pawsome Dogs
• Stamped the sentiment from the Pawsome Dogs Sentiments and die cut it using the KS Embossed Edged Dies.
• Assembled the card and finished the card off by adding some KS Paw Print embellishments.

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you have been inspired.

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

Kat Scrappiness - Pawsome Dog August 2022 New Release!

Hello everyone!

I am here with Kat Scrappiness, Inc., and the Design Team is featuring the Pawsome Dog August 2022 NEW release! I am showcasing two cards I created using the NEW Pawsome Dogs, Pawsome Dogs Sentiments, Paw Print stencil, and Pawsome Girl 6x8 cardstock.   All the products are listed below.  

What's a new release without a giveaway. Kat Scrappiness is giving away the Rainbow Bridge Sentiments Stamp Set, just leave a comment on the Kat Scrappiness blog and a winner will be chosen randomly and announced on KS Blog.

Here are my cards for your inspiration:

Here is how I created the card:

• A2 card measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.
• Created a rainbow clouds on the top layer, die cut the layer with the KS Embossed Edge Rectangle Dies.
• Stamped the images from the Rainbow Bridge Sentiments.  Colored the bridge with alcohol markers in rainbow order and added some paws from the Paw Print Stencil into the clouds.  
• Assembled the card and finished it off by adding some KS Multicolor Paw Print Sprinkles.

My second card, I am using the NEWLY released Pawsome Dogs, Pawsome Dogs Sentiments
Paw Print stencil, and Pawsome Girl 6x8 cardstock.

Here is how I created the card:

• A2 card measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.
• Used the Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Dies to Die cut the top layer using the Pawsome Girl 6x8 cardstock.
• Die cut the heart with the Double Stitched Heart Dies, die cut another heart with white card stock and ink blended the paws using the NEW Paw Print stencil. Stamped the sentiment in the center of the heart using the NEW Pawsome Dogs Sentiments Stamp Set.
• Stamped, die cut and colored the images with copics from the Pawsome Dogs
• Assembled the card and finished the card off by adding some KS Heart Sprinkles.

ALSO… For more inspiration be sure to check out the Instagram Hop (#kspawsomedog) starting at 12noon EST today August 20, 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.

Maker's Movements - I'm Here If You Need Me

Hello everyone!

I am here with The Maker’s Movement sharing a card using the NEWLY Released Everything Sucks Stamp Set and Floral Arrangement Stencil. Love all the flowers that surround the frame.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

Here is how I created the card:

1. Card measures 4 1/4 x 4 1/4.  

2.  Die the top layers and dry embossed the Floral Arrangement Stencil on the white layer.

3.  Stamped,  fuzzy cut and colored the frame from the Everything Sucks Stamp Set .  

4. Assembled the card and added some enamel dots onto the card.

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

NEWTON'S NOOK DESIGNS - August 2022 RELEASE - REVEAL DAY 4

Hello everyone!

It's the last day of revealing the August 2022 Halloween/Fall New Release. I hope you have been inspired. I love this release, Fall/Autumn is my favorite time of year to create cards. I love the oranges, browns and green colors. Today the design team is featuring some more Fall products. We have the "Harvest Haul" and Newton’s Crate" Stamp Sets with coordinating Dies. For more inspiration please visit Newton's Nook Design Blog to see what the design team has created.  Please visit the Newton's Nook Designs store tomorrow to see the whole release.

Here are my cards for your inspiration.

Here is how I created my first card:

• A2 card measuring 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2.
• Cut the top layer at 4 x 5 1/4.
• Inked the top layer to create a scene and added the trees from the Tree Line Stencil
• Stamped and die cut the images from the "Harvest Haul" stamp set and colored with alcohol markers.
• Stamped the sentiment from the "Harvest Haul" stamp set.
• Assembled the card.

Here is my second card using the "Newton’s Crate" Stamp Set.

 

Here is how I created the card:

• A2 card measuring 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2.
• Cute the background paper using the "Autumn" Paper Pad measuring 3 7/8 x 5.
• Die cut the frame from the Framework die set, added some vellum to the frame to mute the background paper.
• Stamped and die cut the images from the "Newton’s Crate" stamp set, colored with alcohol markers, and added the sentiment to the box.
• Assembled the card.

Would you like to win the “Harvest Haul” or the “Newton’s Crate” 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 August 18th at 9pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday August 19th.

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

Newton's Nook Designs

Donna Idlet

Ellen Haxelmans

Tina Herbeck

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Zsofia Molnar

Maria Russell

Farhana Sarker

Tatiana Trafimovich

Amanda Wilcox

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you have enjoyed the week of inspiration of the Halloween/Fall release.  I have had a great time designing my cards.  Please visit the store tomorrow for a closer look of all the new products.

NEWTON'S NOOK DESIGNS - August 2022 RELEASE - REVEAL DAY 3

Hello everyone!

It's Reveal Day 3 of the NEWLY released products that will be available on Friday, August 19th. The design team is featuring some Fall products today. We have the "Autumn Oval" Stamp Set that goes well with the Oval Frames Die Set. We are also featuring a new Fall paper pad call "Autumn" that is so nice...I love all the fall papers in this paper pad. For more inspiration please visit Newton's Nook Design Blog to see what the design team has created.

Here is how I created the card:

• A2 card measuring 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2.
• The "Autumn" paper pad is the bottom layer measuring 3 7/8 x 5.
• Die cut the Kraft frame with the Oval Frames Die Set.
• Stamped the image and sentiment from the "Autumn Oval" Stamp Set.
• Added the sequins from my stash and added the frame to the card base.
• Assembled the card.

Would you like to win the “Autumn Oval” Stamp Set? This stamp set 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 August 18th at 9pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday August 19th.

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

Newton's Nook Designs

Donna Idlet

Ellen Haxelmans

Tina Herbeck

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Zsofia Molnar

Maria Russell

Farhana Sarker

Tatiana Trafimovich

Amanda Wilcox

Thank you for stopping by, please come back tomorrow for more inspiration!

NEWTON'S NOOK DESIGNS - August 2022 RELEASE - REVEAL DAY 2

Hello everyone!

It's Reveal Day 2 of the NEWLY released products that will be available on Friday, August 19th. The design team is featuring "Halloween Pile" with coordinating Dies and "Spiderweb Oval" Stamp Sets.    For more inspiration please visit Newton's Nook Design Blog to see what the design team has created.

  

Here is how I created my first card:

• A2 card measuring 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2.
• Die cut the background paper with the  "Halloween Woofs" paper pad.
• Die cut the oval from the Oval Frames Die Set.
• Stamped and die cut the image from the "Halloween Pile" stamp set, colored with alcohol markers.
• Stamped the sentiment onto the oval from the Halloween Pile stamp set.
• Assembled the card.

My second card I created using the Spiderweb Oval Stamp Set:

• A2 card measuring 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2.
• Die cut the background with the Frames & Flags Die Set using the "Halloween Woofs" paper pad.
• Die cut the black frame with the Oval Frames Die Set, added acetate to create a shaker.
• Stamped the image and sentiment from the "Spiderweb Oval" Stamp Set stamp set.
• Added the sequins from my stash and added the frame to the card base.
• Assembled the card.

Another look at the card.

Would you like to win the “Halloween Pile” or the “Spiderweb Oval” 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 August 18th at 9pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday August 19th.

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

Newton's Nook Designs

Donna Idlet

Ellen Haxelmans

Tina Herbeck

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Zsofia Molnar

Maria Russell

Farhana Sarker

Tatiana Trafimovich

Amanda Wilcox

Thank you for stopping by, please come back tomorrow for more inspiration!