Thursday, January 31, 2019

Happy Birthday Card by Tatiana Trafimovich

Happy Birthday Card with cat and martini by Tatiana Trafimovich | Newton Celebrates Stamp Set and Confetti Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

A Happy Birthday Cocktail!

Newton is ready to send cheers to a happy birthday on this card by Tatiana! She created this card using the fun image of the kitty in the martini glass from our Newton Celebrates Stamp Set.  She colored the image of the kitty, birthday hat and streamers using Tombow markers. Isn't it so cute how she added stripes to the kitty too? Then she trimmed the images out using the Newton Celebrates Die Set. For her card base she added a fun purple and blue confetti background using our Confetti Stencil with Distress inks to add a background that's perfect for a celebration! She finished out the card by adding the "happy" and "Birthday" onto the bottom. Both words are also included in the Newton Celebrates Stamp Set

Happy Birthday Card with cat and martini by Tatiana Trafimovich | Newton Celebrates Stamp Set and Confetti Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

Thank you for the fun card today, Tatiana! If you like this project you can see more of Tatiana's work over on her blog, Tatiana Craft and Art.

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Dog-Tor Who Card by Nakaba Rager

Doctor Who inspired Dog Card by Nakaba Rager | Woof Pack Stamp Set and Essential Alphabet Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

DOGtor Who?! 

Today we are sharing a fun Doctor Who inspired card by Naki! If you watch the tv series Doctor Who you will probably remember the episode wore 3D glasses. Naki was inspired by that episode as she created this fun dog card for a family member who also loves the show!

She started our with the large image of dogs from our Woof Pack Stamp Set. She stamped the image in a light color to create a softer edge and used colored pencils to color in all those fun dogs! Then she added on 3D glasses to each dog using the sunglass image and die cut from the Loveable Llamas Stamp Set and Die Set. She turned the sunglasses into 3D glasses by adding blue and red on each one. Then she finished off the card by creating  the word "DOGTOR" across the bottom using our Essential Alphabet Die Set.  This die set is perfect for creating just the right word for your card!

Doctor Who inspired Dog Card by Nakaba Rager | Woof Pack Stamp Set and Essential Alphabet Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
Even if you aren't familiar with the tv show, you'll have to admit this card is super fun! I think these dogs would make a great audience for a 3D movie too!

Thank you for the fun card today, Naki! If you like this project you can see more of Naki's work over on her blog, Notes from Naki. Stop by and say hello!

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Happy Purr-thday Card by Holly Endress

Happy Purr-thday Card by Holly Endress | Newton's Birthday Balloons Stamp set and Sky Borders Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

Happy PURR-thday!  

Today's card by Holly is PURRfect for a birthday! She colored that cute kitty floating into the sky with his bundle of birthday balloons from our Newton's Birthday Balloons Stamp Set. It's so cute how she added in the multiple shades of orange on the fur and the cute white gel pen accents. Then she cut the image out using Newton's Birthday Balloons Die Set to add it to her card. For her card base she created a fun cloudy sky using layers of clouds that were cut out with our Sky Borders Die Set. She added some fun blue watercolor behind them for a fun sky effect! She finished her card off with the "Happy Purr-thday" Sentiment along the bottom, also from the Newton's Birthday Balloons Stamp Set.

Thank you, Holly, for the adorable inspiration today! You can find more of Holly's creations and say hello to her over at her blog, Hollybeary Creations!

Monday, January 28, 2019

Foxy Winter Sweater Card by January Guest Designer Toni Maddox



Hi, everyone!  Toni of Frankie Helps Craft here with you for my last guest design post. Sigh.  I've had such a great time playing with NND products and sharing my creations with you. I'll miss you guys!  And thanks to Newton's Nook for having me as a guest designer.  It's truly been an honor!

Foxy Winter Sweater Card by January Guest Designer Toni Maddox | Sweater Weather Stamp Set and Evergreens Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

For my final card I combined a couple of my favorites I've used this month, the Sweater Weather set and Evergreens Stencil.  I started the card by masking and sponging Evergreens Stencil using Distress Oxides in Mowed Lawn and Shabby Shutters.  I stamped the sentiment in Versafine Onyx Black. Once that was dry (what a mess getting Versafine your embossing plate, trust me) I embossed the background using a sweater knit folder.  As a knitter, this makes me happy dance.

I colored up the  Sweater Weather fox, adding lots of details like fur lines using Copics and a white pigment pen. I added a few sequin snowflakes too for additional interest. Can you see I used a puffy snow embossing pen on the hat as well? I love this combo of texture, shine and color.

Foxy Winter Sweater Card by January Guest Designer Toni Maddox | Sweater Weather Stamp Set and Evergreens Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade


Thanks for joining me today! 

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Friday, January 25, 2019

Floral Pencil Coloring Tutorial Card by Ellen Haxelmans

Floral Pencil Coloring Tutorial Card by Ellen Haxelmans | Peony Blooms and Lovely Blooms Stamp Sets by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

Coloring flowers with Colored Pencils by Ellen

Today we have two fun coloring tutorial to share by Ellen! She's showing you step by step how she colored the flowers and leaves from the Peony Blooms Stamp Set and the Lovely Blooms Stamp Set.

Step by Step flower Coloring Tutorial: 

First of all I use Derwent Coloursoft pencils, these are the “copic markers” in a pencil formula. What I mean to say, is that they are made for blending. So if you want to add more details on your coloring, you should use other type of pencils.

Floral Pencil Coloring Tutorial Card by Ellen Haxelmans | Peony Blooms Stamp Sets by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

  • Picture 1 (left): I started with a stamped image of a flower from the Peony Blooms Stamp Set. To begin coloring, color the light and dark areas from your flower petals. I used a darker purple C240 and a soft pink C170. I try to use the lines of the illustration and color over them and make them longer with my pencils.
  • Picture 2 (center):This looks like I colored a lot more, but actually I colored with a little bit of a lighter color just above the purple (C260) and further I went with a light blue on areas that did need more highlights.
  • Picture 3 (right): Then I fill in all left over space with a pink pencil (C210) and went further in the dark areas with the C280.
Floral Pencil Coloring Tutorial Card by Ellen Haxelmans | Lovely Blooms and Peony Blooms Stamp Sets by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

  • Picture 4 (left): As last step I colored the dark petals from dark to light with C280 C330 and C300.
  • Picture 5 (center): The next flower is a lot more easy to color.  This is a small bloom from the Lovely Blooms Stamp Set. I used a red and a oranger color on the center of the flower ( C120 and C550).
  • Picture 6 (right): I did go lighter with the a softer orange and yellow (C080 and C040).
Floral Pencil Coloring Tutorial Card by Ellen Haxelmans | Lovely Blooms Stamp Sets by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

  • Picture 7 (left): The leaves are also more easy. These leaves are also from the Lovely Blooms Stamp Set. First I layered down the darker colors C400 and C500.
  • Picture 8 (center): Afterwards I used a in between green color C450.
  • Picture 9 (right): The last color is very bright C460. I color the complete leave with them and did go over it with a blender pencil to make the transition go smoother.
Once the flowers and leaves were all colored, Ellen created an awesome card using them. 
Here is a another look at the finished card:

Floral Pencil Coloring Tutorial Card by Ellen Haxelmans | Peony Blooms and Lovely Blooms Stamp Sets by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

Ellen clustered the flowers and leaves from the Peony Blooms Stamp Set and the Lovely Blooms Stamp Set over each corner of a purple panel. For the panel she used our stitched rectangle die cut from our Frames & Flags Die Set and added a quilted pattern over the top using another brands die set. She added in the custom sentiment using the "welcome" from our Loveable Laundry Stamp Set along with the custom sentiment "Noor" (the name of the baby) using our Essential Alphabet Die Set withe some glittery paper. 

I hope you enjoyed this card by Ellen today and learned a few tips about coloring with pencils! 

If you love this project by Ellen you can visit her over at her blog Crafty Ellen to see more of her beautiful creations!

Thursday, January 24, 2019

You're Snow Much Fun Card by Samantha Mann

You're Snow Much Fun Card by Samantha Mann | Moose Mountain Stamp Set and Petite Snow Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

Snow Much Fun!!

Today we are having some winter fun with Samantha! She created this fun winter scene featuring the moose from our Moose Mountain Stamp Set. She colored the snowsuit in a fun vibrant color palette of teal with pink and orange accents! So cute! Then she added some white get pen accents before cutting the moose image out using the coordinating Moose Mountain Die Set. She added the moose to a snowy hill that was cut out using our Land Borders Die Set with white cardstock. For the background she created a vibrant pink to orange ombre sky and then added snow over the top using our Petite Snow Stencil! So pretty! The sentiment "You're Snow much fun" fits perfectly tucked in the lower corner. 

You're Snow Much Fun Card by Samantha Mann | Moose Mountain Stamp Set and Petite Snow Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
What an adorable way to send some fun colors to someone on a cold winter day!

To say hello to Samantha and see more of her awesome creations, you can visit Samantha's Blog, Sam's Scrap Candy!

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Let your Dreams Take Flight Card by Andrea Shell

Let your Dreams Take Flight Card by Andrea Shell | Newton's Graduation, Newton Makes Plans and Uplifting Wishes Stamp Sets by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

Newton Dreams of Success!

Today we have a fun inspirational card by Andrea! She combined several stamp sets for an awesome card idea that will help stretch your creative juices! First, she used the image of the kitty wearing a graduation cap and holding up a diploma from our Newton's Graduation Stamp Set. She colored the kitty with copics, adding fun stripes. She created a sky and grass background for the kitty using distress oxide inks and added little hand drawn tufts of grass. Then she added a fun cloud in the sky containing three kitties from our new Newton Makes Plans Stamp Set. It looks like Newton is dreaming of being a doctor, traveling, and playing music! She added in the "let your dreams take flight sentiment from our Uplifting wishes Stamp Set!

Let your Dreams Take Flight Card by Andrea Shell | Newton's Graduation, Newton Makes a Plan and Uplifting Wishes Stamp Sets by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

What a fun way combine a few stamp sets together and to make a custom card that fits the recipient just right! 

Thank you for the clever inspiration today, Andrea! To see more beautiful projects by Andrea, you can visit her over at her blog, Blissfully Scrappy too!


Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Whooo Loves You Card & Video by Maria Russell

Guess Whooo Loves You Card by Maria Russell | Love Owl-ways Stamp Set and Pines & Holly and Points & Plumes Die Sets by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

Whooo Loves You?!

Today we are sharing some more adorable owl inspiration with this sweet love card by Maria! She used our new Love Owl-Ways Stamp Set and colored three of the sweet owls from the set in shades of brown, adding in pink for the balloon, candy heart and love litter. Then she trimmed out the owls using the coordinating Love Owl-Ways Die Set. For her card she created a fun dreamy setting for the owls. She started with a heart embossed background, then added a scalloped edge stripe of paper with fun tints of pink and splatters of ink on it. For the scalloped edge she used our Sky Borders Die Set. Then she added in some fun white branches using our Pines & Holly Die Set. She also added in a gold arrow for the owl to sit on using an arrow from our Points & Plumes Die Set. So adorable! She finished the card off using the sentiment from the  Love Owl-Ways Stamp Set on the bottom. 



Here's a video by Maria showing you how she created her card:



Thank you for the beautiful inspiration today, Maria! To see more beautiful projects by Maria, visit her over at her blog, Maria Russell Designs and don't forget to subscribe to her YouTube channel too!

Monday, January 21, 2019

Warm Winter Wishes Card by January Guest Designer Toni Maddox


Hi, everyone!  Toni of Frankie Helps Craft guest designing with you again this week!

Warm Winter Wishes Card by January Guest Designer Toni Maddox | Winter Memories Stamp Set and Evergreens Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

My card this time uses the Winter Memories silhouettes set. I love silhouettes as they allow me to go nuts on the background as I did here with a rainbow Evergreens tree backdrop. I sponged them using a variety of Distress Oxides. Isn't that fun?!

Originally I had intended to only stamp the silhouettes in Versafine Onyx Black but decided I wanted it to pop more so I embossed the figures. Love that shine. I left the sentiment and snowflakes plain black so they wouldn't compete too much with the couple. This will definitely brighten up someone's  winter day.

Warm Winter Wishes Card by January Guest Designer Toni Maddox | Winter Memories Stamp Set and Evergreens Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
Thanks for joining me today! See you next week! 

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Friday, January 18, 2019

New January Products Available + Blog Hop Winners

Are you ready to get your paws inky with our new products?

Winners from the blog hop are posted below - scroll down to see if you won

Our new products are now available at newtonsnookdesigns.com


January Blog Hop Winners!

Thank you to everyone for participating in our blog hop. We really enjoy reading all of your comments! Check out below to see if you won! The blogs and the comments were chosen using random.org.


From Reveal Day 1 - Winner of the 
Newton Makes Plans stamp set from Larissa's blogKaren Judy


From Reveal Day 1 - Winner of the It's a Plan stamp set from the Holly's blog: Lisa

From Reveal Day 2 - Winner of the Caffeinated Cats stamp set from the Maria's blog: Bunny


From Reveal Day 3 - Winner of the Love Owl-ways stamp set from the Zsofia's blog: Heidi


From Reveal Day 4 - Winner of the My Type and Candy Heart stamp sets from the Ellen's blog

Congrats to the Winners! Don't forget - you have 7 days from today to to e-mail us at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com with your full name and mailing address and the name of the set you won to claim your prize.

You can shop online now - our new release is up in the store!

Thursday, January 17, 2019

January Reveals - Day 4 - My Type & Candy Heart

January 2019 New Release by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook

Welcome to Reveal Day 4 for our January Release! Today is the last day our reveals for January and we have TWO adorable mini sets to share: My Type and Candy Heart! Both of these sets are perfect for cute Valentine cards! We also have a giveaway today so make sure you read all the way to the bottom of this post to see how to win!
 Typewriter Valentine Card by Jennifer Jackson | My Type Stamp Set and Tumbling Hearts Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

My Type

Perfect for Valentines and more, this cute little 2x3 stamp set includes a typewriter and type related sentiments that got just right together! The "xoxo" and "hello" images will fit onto the piece of paper in the typewriter image too.
My Type  | Mini Valentine Typewriter Stamp Set and Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook
Here's some info on the My Type stamp set:
  • 2 x 3 photopolymer stamp set 
  • Includes 4 stamps: 1 image and 3 words/sentiments
  • Coordinating My Type purr-fect die set (sold separately) includes 1 die
  • Available for purchase in our online shop starting Friday, January 18thCandy Valentine Cards by Jennifer Jackson | Candy Heart Stamp Set and Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

Candy Heart

Send a sweet Valentine greeting with this adorable 2x3 stamp set. This set features one candy heart image and lots of tiny messages that can be added inside to create a custom greeting for a friend or sweetheart.
Candy Heart  | Mini Valentine Candy Stamp Set and Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook

Here's some info on the Candy Heart stamp set:
  • 2 x 3 photopolymer stamp set
  • Includes 9 stamps: 1 image and 3 words/sentiments
  • Coordinating My Type purr-fect die set (sold separately) includes 2 dies
  • Available for purchase in our online shop starting Friday, January 18th

Our Design Team is sharing the love with these two cute mini sets! 

Check out all the awesome projects below from our Design Team below! Then, make sure to click through to all their blogs for details on their cards - you will find a few extra cards on some of the DT blogs and you might even find a fun video or two along the way! Make sure to comment on all the blogs for a chance to win! Details on the giveaway are at the bottom of today's post.

Typewriter Valentine Card by Amanda Bodine | My Type Stamp Set and Tumbling Hearts Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
Amanda created this sweet card, adding a typewriter in lime green and one in pink using our new My Type Stamp Set! She added two different messages to their paper sheets. How adorable! She also added in a lovely heart background using our Tumbling Hearts Stencil and a scalloped edge with our Frames & Flags Die Set

Valentine Card by Ellen Haxelmans | Candy Heart Stamp Set and Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
Ellen created this splendid Valentine card using hearts from the new Candy Hearts Stamp Set and coloring them in yellow, red and lime green! She created a custom sentiment using our Simply Seasonal Stamp Set. She cut out the yellow banner using our Frames & Flags Die Set and a scalloped rectangle using our Framework Die Set
Typewriter Valentine Card by Maria Russell | My Type and Candy Heart Stamp Sets by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
Maria created a whole row of typewriters in gorgeous bright pastel colors using our new My Type Stamp Set with circles of coordinating color behind them. She added words onto the typewriter papers using the tiny words from the Candy Heart Stamp Set. Such a cute idea! 
Valentine Card by Andrea Shell | Candy Heart Stamp Set and Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
This Valentine's Day card by Andrea is so cute! She created two rows of cute hearts in fun bright colors using our new Candy Hearts Stamp Set and coordinating die set. Then She added the Sentiment in the center in black from our new Love Owl-ways Stamp Set (revealed here yesterday). She also used our Framework Die Set for the scallop edged rectangle. 

Typewriter Valentine Card by Samantha Mann | My Type, Beautiful Plumage and Tourcan Party Stamp Sets by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
Samantha created this beautiful card that is perfect for sending a cheerful hello to a friend! She colored a yellow typewriter using our new My Type Stamp Set. Then she added some cut swirly feathers behind it using our Beautiful Plumage Stamp Set. She also added in some tiny flowers and vines using our Toucan Party Stamp Set. She finished out this lovely design by adding textured dots using our Bubbly Stencil
Valentine Card by Zsofia Molnar | Candy Heart Stamp Set and Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
This Valentine by Zsofia is pretty in pink! She added cute pink hearts using our new Candy Heart Die Set and embossed words on them with the coordinating Candy Heart Stamp Set. She also added an extra dimension with a lighter colored pink heart behind each one. So sweet and pretty!
Typewriter Valentine Card by Larissa Heskett | My Type and Sending Hugs Stamp Sets and Tumbling Hearts Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
This treat tote by Larissa is perfect for sharing valentine goodies! She created a tag for the tote using our Tag Times Two Die Set. She embellished the tag using the typewriter from the new My Type Stamp Set along with a heart and flower bouquet from the Sending Hugs Stamp Set. She also used our  Tumbling Hearts Stencil to create that lovely heart background on the tote!
Valentine Card by Tatiana Trafimovich | Candy Heart Stamp Set and Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
Tatiana created this cheery valentine using our new Candy Hearts Stamp Set and coordinating die set. She created a fun watercolored panel used the die set to cut lots of hearts out it. Then she layered it over a pink card base and embossed the little candy sentiments into each heart. What a creative way to use these new items!
Typewriter Love  Card by Naki Rager | My Type Stamp Set and Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
Naki created a card that has a pop-up typewriter on the inside! She used the typewriter from our new My Type Stamp Set and added in a blue paper coming out of it to hold the sentiment. What a fun surprise when you open the card! She also added in some cute little hearts on the top using our Tumbling Hearts Stencil
Valentine Card by Holly Endress | Candy Heart Stamp Set and Die Set and Tumbling Hearts Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
Holly created a fun valentine with candy that looks good enough to eat! She cut out those fun hearts using our new Candy Heart Die Set, using both heart dies to add that extra dimension on the side. She added the cute little candy sentiments to the hearts using our new Candy Hearts Stamp Set. For her card base, she added more white textured hearts using our Tumbling Hearts Stencil. What a fun Valentine!

Would you like to win both the “My Type” and “Candy Heart” Stamp Sets?
We will choose ONE lucky winner two win both of these mini stamp sets!

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 17th at 9pm EST to comment -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, January 18th.

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:
Newton's Nook Designs