Newton's Nook Designs - A Purr-fectly Spooky Halloween Card

Hello everyone!

It’s Donna Idlet here sharing this cute Halloween card.  I had so much fun creating it using the adorable kitty from the NEW Cat Builder Die Set dressing him up for Halloween! I love how all the little details came together to create this fun and festive spooky scene.

I used the Cat Builder Die Set to create the cat.  I added a witch hat from the Halloween Postage Sampler.  I added the sparkly pink collar and tag using the Cheerful Bright Glitter Cardstock.  

To give the kitty even morepersonality, I added a piece of candy corn from the Candy Corn Newton Stamp Set, he cannot wait to eat it!

For the background, I the patterned paper is from the Halloween Time Paper Pad. The bright green paper covered in black bats makes the perfect frame for the darker Halloween scene.

I created the spooky sky using the NND Clouds Stencil. Then I added the moon and stars from the Spooky Sky Die Set. The black fence was created using the NND Fence Die, which helped ground the scene and gives the kitty a fun place to sit.

To finish the scene, I added pumpkins from the Fall Friends Die Set and some flying bats from the Halloween Postage Sampler. The “Happy Halloween” sentiment also comes from the Halloween Postage Sampler.

One of my favorite parts of this card is all the dimension! I used foam tape to pop up the cat, giving it a fun 3D effect and making it really stand out from the background. I took the second photo from an angle so you can see just how much dimension the card has.

I love how this little Halloween kitty turned out. Between the bright batty background, spooky moonlit sky, pumpkins, bats, and that adorable witchy cat, this card is full of Halloween fun!

Supplies Used

Cat Builder Die Set

Halloween Postage Sampler – sentiment, bats & witch hat

Fall Friends Die Set – pumpkins

Candy Corn Newton Stamp Set – candy corn

NND Clouds Stencil

NND Fence Die

Spooky Sky Die Set – moon & stars

Halloween Time Paper Pad

Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment

Newton's Nook Designs - New Release Blog Hop!

Hello everyone!

I had so much fun creating this bright and festive birthday card using the Birthday Greetings Stamp Set, Corner Flip Die Set, and Card Layout 6.

For this design, I let the colorful gift-patterned paper take center stage. I used Card Layout 6 to create the fun four-corner arrangement, adding coordinating blue cardstock and striped paper for contrast. The Corner Flip Die Set adds an interesting detail to the center of the design and gives the card a little extra dimension.

For the focal point, I stamped the “BIG Birthday Wishes!” sentiment onto blue cardstock and heat embossed it in white. The bold sentiment really stands out against the colorful background and pulls all the elements together.

I love how this card combines bright colors, playful patterns, and a classic birthday sentiment to create a fun card that is sure to make someone smile!

If you want a chance to win to win a $25 voucher for the Newton's Nook Designs Shop, hop on over to Instagram (list below) and leave a comment.  The winner will be randomly chosen from the posts on the hop so make sure to visit everyone for a chance to win!!!! 

Hop Line-up:
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@pocketful_of_rosie

@didlet
@larissaheskettdesigns
@sammann11
@2.sistersproject
@twiddlersnook

Newton's Nook Designs - Thanks a Latte

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

It’s Donna here, today I am sharing a fun coffee-themed thank you card featuring the big Thanks a Latte Die Set.  There’s nothing better than sending a little handmade appreciation! Today I’m sharing a fun coffee-themed thank you card featuring the Thanks a Latte Word Die as the focal point. I love how the bold die-cut sentiment stands out against the warm orange tone background.

 

The patterned paper is from the Coffee Shop Paper Pad, and I used the Fractured Frame Layout Die to create a modern, geometric design that adds lots of visual interest. To finish the card, I stamped, colored, and die cut the adorable little coffee cup from the Coffee Delights Stamp Set, adding the perfect finishing touch beneath the sentiment.

 

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

Newton’s Nook Designs - Happy Retro Birthday

Hello everyone!

I am sharing a cute retro rainbow birthday card.  If you love bold colors, a touch of retro flair, and adorable critters, this card checks all the boxes! Today’s card I am featuring the  Retro Mix Toner Front cards, Dog Birthday Party Stamp Set and die along with a couple of other fun products.

Here is how I created my card.

The background I used some foil from my stash to bring some shine to the background.  I used Newton’s Nook Designs Retro Mix Toner Front cards to achieve that bright, multicolor foil effect. 

To coordinate the sentiment, I also used the solid black toner sheet to foil and die cut the shadow layer of the “Happy Birthday” in a gorgeous purple. This ties everything together while still letting the background shine.

For dimension, I die cut the “Happy Birthday” sentiment multiple times from white card stock and stacked them. This gives that nice, chipboard-like thickness without adding bulk.

Next, I stamped and colored the adorable pups from the Dog Birthday Party Stamp Set, and die cut them from the coordinating die. I used pop dots to pop the dogs up slightly to sit right over the sentiment, creating a cohesive focal point.

To keep the background from overwhelming the design, I added a piece of vellum cut with the Basic Frames Die Set. This layer:

To finish off my card I added a few rhinestones from my stash. They catch the light beautifully and echo the sparkle of the foiled background without competing with it.

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

Retro Rubber Challenge Blog - Color Challenge

Hello everyone!

I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge blog and we have a new challenge, which is a color challenge. 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 take on the challenge.

My card is an A2 card using the Newton’s Nook Designs Cherry Blossoms stamp set, which was released April 2024.  I stamped, die cut and colored the cherry blossoms with alcohol markers.  For the background, I die cut the arches from Taylored Expressions.  The white panel of the arch I embossed with TE Cherry Blossoms embossing folder.  

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 May 15th to join the fun!

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

Hoppy Easter Card with Newton’s Nook Designs 🐰🥕

Happy Easter!!!

Today I’m sharing a fun and playful Easter card featuring some adorable bunny silhouettes and bright spring colors!

For this A2 card, I started by die cutting the top layer using the Postage Layout Die from Newton’s Nook Designs. I love how this design creates the look of sweet little postage panels—it’s perfect for building a scene!

To add color and pattern, I die cut the layout again using paper from the Happy Easter Paper Pack and inlaid the pieces into each section. The soft green polka dot pattern gives the card a fresh, springtime feel.

Next, I die cut the bunnies from chocolate cardstock using the Bunny Silhouette Die Set. The rich brown color really makes them pop against the bright background! I added fluffy tails using white flock from my stash for a soft, textured detail that brings the bunnies to life.  The sentiment is from the Springtime Bunny stamp set.

To finish off the design, I added a few carrots from the same die set, placing them across the panels for a fun and whimsical touch. The mix of bunnies and carrots keeps the card playful and balanced.

Thank you for stoppying by, for more inspiration, please stop by the Newton's Nook Designs blog.

Newton's Nook Designs - Happy Easter

Happy Easter!

Spring is in the air, and I couldn’t resist creating a bright and cheerful Easter card filled with color, sparkle, and a sweet little bunny from the February 2026 release! This design came together so beautifully and would be perfect for sending warm Easter wishes to family and friends.

I started with an A2 card base and created the top layer using a die from the Card Layout 6 die set. I absolutely love how this layout divides the card into fun sections—it’s perfect for showcasing different patterns and elements while keeping everything balanced.

For the patterned background, I used the Happy Easter paper pack from Newton’s Nook Designs. The soft pastel colors and playful egg patterns instantly set the tone for a festive spring card. 

The Easter eggs are the real stars of this card! I used the Easter Egg Builder Die Set to create layered eggs. The base layers were die cut directly from the patterned paper, while the top layers were cut from Cheerful Brights glitter cardstock. This added just the right amount of sparkle and dimension—because let’s be honest, a little glitter makes everything better!

For the focal point, I stamped and added the adorable bunny and sentiment from the Springtime Bunnies stamp set. The “Happy Easter” greeting sits perfectly in the center panel, tying the whole design together. 

Thank you so much for stopping by, for those of you who celebrate Easter have a wonderful Easter weekend with your family and friends.

Newton's Nook Designs - Newton’s Birthday Trio 🐱🎉

Hello everyone!

Today I am on Newton's Nook Designs blog sharing a fun and cheerful birthday card featuring Newton’s Birthday Trio. These sweet kitties are full of personality and perfect for birthday cards!

I colored the image with alcohol markers, keeping the look soft and playful. For the background and layers, I used pattern paper from the Birthday Time Paper Pad, which adds just the right pop of color. Both the image panel and the patterned paper were die cut using the Frames & Flags Die Set for a clean, finished look.

This card came together quickly and would be perfect for any cat lover’s birthday. Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Newton's Nook Designs - Love Cafe

Hello everyone!

Today I’m on the Newton's Nook Deigns blog sharing this sweet and cozy card featuring products that are perfect for coffee lovers and Valentine vibes alike.

For this card, I started with the Fractured Card Layout Die, which makes creating interest so easy. I love how this die breaks the card front into fun sections—perfect for showing off patterned paper without overwhelming the design.

I am using papers from the Love and Meow Paper Pad, choosing a mix of hearts, plaids, and XOXO patterns to create a playful and romantic feel. The pops of pink, red, and aqua pair beautifully with the coffee theme and really bring the card to life.

The adorable coffee cups are from the Love Cafe Stamp Set. I stamped and colored them to look warm and inviting—because who doesn’t love a cup of coffee shared with someone special? I added a few coffee beans for a fun little detail and extra charm.

For the sentiment, I stamped and embossed it, I used the Framework Die Set, which frames the saying perfectly and helps it stand out against the busy background. “Love is in the air and it smells like coffee” just makes me smile every time!

This card would be perfect for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or even just a “thinking of you” card for a fellow coffee lover.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this card inspires you to mix patterned papers, fun layouts, and a little coffee-themed love in your next project. 💕☕

Caffeinated Christmas Challenge #44

Hello everyone!

I am here playing along with the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge and Newton's Nook Designs is the sponsor.  If you have not played along with the Challenge, you will find all the details on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge.  

I have created a caffinated Christmas themed card using Newton's Nook Designs products:

My card is an A2 card.  I started by die cutting the frame from the NEWLY released Card Layout 3 Die using white cardstock from my stash.  I then die cut it again using NND Christmas Time Paper Pad and assembled it with the white frame.  I added this to the cardbase.  I then stamped, colored and die cut the Christmas coffee cups from the NND Christmas Coffees stamp set.  I added these to the card, using a pop dot to the center cup.  This set has an assortment of Christmas cups to use on any of your projects.  The Holiday Cheer is from NND Holiday Cheer Die Set, the shadow die I die cut using vellum, the words I die cut using NND Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock.  I finished off the card by adding some snowflake embellishments from my stash.

Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope you will play along with the Caffeninated Christmas Card Challenge.  For more inspiration, you can stop over at the Newton's Nook Blog and Instagram.  

Day 4 - Newton's Nook Designs 12 Year Celebration

 

Hello everyone!

It's Reveal Day 4 over at Newtons Nook Designs. Come join the design team to help NND to continue celebrating their Birthday! Today I am featuring the Birthday Postage Sampler and coordinating die set. Be sure to head over to the Newtons Nook Designs blog for more inspiration. The NEWLY released products will be available tomorrow Friday, July 18th.What's a new release without a prize, see details below on how you can win $25 store credit to the Newton's Nook Designs store.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

My card is an A2 card. I cut the strip panel at 4 x 5 1/2 and adhered it to the card panel.  I then die cut the Postage Stamp Die, ink blended the squares on the postage stamp die and stamped the words onto the panel and adhered this to the card. I stamped, colored and die cut the images from the Birthday Postage Sampler Stamp Set and used foam squares to add the images to the card.  To finish off the card I stamped the postage stamp onto the card with black ink.  

One lucky winner will receive a $25 prize 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 Monday July 14 through Thursday July 17th. 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, July 17th at 9 pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Friday, July 18th.

Want another chance to win? We will be having an instagram hop today!  Please join us over on Instagram on for details!

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

Newton's Nook Designs

Donna Idlet

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Diane Morales

Farhana Sarker

Amanda Wilcox

Thank you so much for stopping by, don't forget to come back tomorrow to join the Instagram Hop (@newtonsnook) for another chance to win a prize!!!

Day 3 - Newton's Nook Designs 12 Year Celebration

 

Hello everyone!

It's Reveal Day 3 over at Newtons Nook Designs. Come join the design team to help NND to continue celebrating their Birthday! Today I am featuring the Dog Birthday Party Stamp Set with the Coordinating Die Set, be sure to head over to the Newtons Nook Designs blog for more inspiration. The NEWLY released products will be available tomorrow Friday, July 18th.What's a new release without a prize, see details below on how you can win $25 store credit to the Newton's Nook Designs store.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

My card is an A2 card. I die cut the Card Layout 4 Die using cardstock from my stash, I die cut the Card Layout 4 a second time using NND Birthday Time Paper Pad. I then colored the images I wanted to use from the Dog Birthday Party Stamp Set and die cut them with the coordinating dies. I die cut some circles from the Circle Frames Die Set and used foam squares to add the colored images from the Dog Birthday Party Stamp Set. To finish off the card, I stamped the sentiment onto the panel and the smallest circle from the Frames Squared Die Set.

One lucky winner will receive a $25 prize 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 Monday July 14 through Thursday July 17th. 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, July 17th at 9 pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Friday, July 18th.

Want another chance to win? We will be having an instagram hop on Friday with a second prize! Please join us over on Instagram on Friday, July 18th for details!

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

Newton's Nook Designs

Donna Idlet

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Diane Morales

Farhana Sarker

Amanda Wilcox

Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back tomorrow for Day 4 of NND Birthday celebration!

Newton's Nook Designs 12 Year Celebration - Day 2

Hello everyone!

It's Reveal Day 2 over at Newtons Nook Designs. Come join the design team to help NND to continue celebrating their Birthday! Today I am featuring the Cat Birthday Party Stamp Set with the Coordinating Die Set, be sure to head over to the Newtons Nook Designs blog for more inspiration. The NEWLY released products will be available tomorrow Friday, July 18th.What's a new release without a prize, see details below on how you can win $25 store credit to the Newton's Nook Designs store.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

My card is an A2 card. I cut two different pattern papers from the Birthday Time Paper Pad measuring 4 x 5 1/2 for the background. I cut both pieces at a diagonal on my paper trimmer and added it to my card base. I then colored the images I wanted to use from the Cat Birthday Party Stamp Set and die cut them with the coordinating dies. I die cut a scallop circle from the Circle Frames Die Set, stamped the sentiment from the Circle Frames Die Set and pop the images onto the scallop circle and adhered it to the card base. I finished the card off by adding the party hats from the Circle Frames Die Set

One lucky winner will receive a $25 prize 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 Monday July 14 through Thursday July 17th. 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, July 17th at 9 pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Friday, July 18th.

Want another chance to win? We will be having an instagram hop on Friday with a second prize! Please join us over on Instagram on Friday, July 18th for details!

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

Newton's Nook Designs

Donna Idlet

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Diane Morales

Farhana Sarker

Amanda Wilcox

Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back tomorrow for Day 3 of NND Birthday celebration!

Happy Birthday Newton's Nook Designs 12 Year Celebration - Day 1

 

Happy Birthday Newton's Nook Designs!

It's Reveal Day 1 over at Newtons Nook Designs.  Come join the design team to help NND celebrate 12 amazing years!  Today I am featuring the Card Layout 3 and 4 Dies, Happy Birthday Die and the
Birthday Time Paper Pad. The NEWLY released products will be available tomorrow Friday, July 18th.What's a new release without a prize, see details below on how you can win $25 store credit to the Newton's Nook Designs store.

Here are my cards for your inspiration:

My card is an A2 card. I die cut the Card Layout 3 Die using NND Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock . I then die cut the Card Layout 3 Die again using the NEW Birthday Time Paper Paper Pad and assembled it with the glitter die outline. 

 

I die cut the Happy Birthday die also using the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock for the words and the background using cardstock from my stash. I added the card layout to a card base and poped the Happy Birthday words onto the top panel.

My second card is using the Card Layout 4 Die, which is also an A2 card.  I die cut the outline of the Card Layout 4 with some cardstock from my stash. I  die cut the Card Layout 4 Die again using the NEW Birthday Time Paper Paper Pad and assembled it with the outline. 

 

I die cut the Happy Birthday die also using cardstock from my stash and assembled it, and adhered it with pop dots onto the card layout and added the panel to the card base. 

These were so much fun creating.  If you need some quick cards for any occassion, these card layouts are perfect!

One lucky winner will receive a $25 prize 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 Monday July 14 through Thursday July 17th. 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, July 17th at 9 pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Friday, July 18th.

Want another chance to win? We will be having an instagram hop on Friday with a second prize! Please join us over on Instagram on Friday, July 18th for details!

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

Newton's Nook Designs

Donna Idlet

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Diane Morales

Farhana Sarker

Amanda Wilcox

Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back tomorrow for Day 2 of NND Birthday celebration!

Newton's Nook Designs - Sunshine & Smiles

 Hello everyone!

I am on the Newton's Nook Blog today featuring the Floral Delights Stamp Set.  I love the paper from the Spring Blooms Paper Pad, I created my background by using up some scraps I had.  

My card is an A2 card.  I created the background by using up scrap paperfrom the Spring Blooms Paper Pad.  I then die cut the vellum from the Oval Frames Die Set.  I adhered it to the card. 

I stamped and die cut the floral image from the Floral Delights Stamp Set, then colored them with alcohol markers and die cut from the coordinating die.  I used foam squares to the floral image and added it to the card.  

I then stamped the sentiment from the Floral Delights Stamp Set, I die cut it from the smallest die from the Basic Frames Die Set and adhered it to the card.  I added the butterfly from the Newton's Blooms Stamp Set to finish off the card.  

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

Newton's Nook Designs - April 2025 Release Day 2

 

Hello everyone!

Today Newtons Nook Designs is releasing another beautiful background die called Filigree Oval Frame Die. This is another die that is so versatile and can be used with so many images. Today, I am using the Newton's Blooms Stamp Set with the Fligree Oval Frame Die. For more inspiration, be sure to head over to the Newtons Nook Designs blog. What's a new release without a prize, see details below on how you can win $25 store credit to the Newton's Nook Designs store.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

My card is an A2 card.  I die cut the Filigree Oval Frame with white cardstock and added a white piece behind the Filigree Oval Frame and adhered the layers to the black card base.  I die cut the "hello" from the Filigree Oval Frame with black cardstock.  I used glossy accent to give it some dimension, after it dried I adhered it to the card.  I then stamped, colored and die cut the image from the Newton's Blooms Stamp Set  and added it to the card with foam squares.  I love this card, the image is so cute with the filigree frame.  

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 Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday April 17th. 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, April 17th at 9 pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Friday, April 18th.

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

Newton's Nook Designs

Donna Idlet

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Diane Morales

Farhana Sarker

Amanda Wilcox

Want another chance to win? We will be having an Instagram hop on Friday with a second prize! Please join us over on Instagram on Friday, April 29th for details!

Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back tomorrow for Day 2 of the release and lots more inspiration!