Purr-fect Day Card by Amanda Wilcox

Wishing You a Purr-fect Day Floral Card!

Hi friends! It's Amanda from Twiddler's Nook! I'm here to share this fun ink smooshed card with you today featuring some sweet floral goodies from Newton's Nook.

This card features:
Newton's Blooms Stamp Set
Newton's Blooms Die Set
Floral Roundabout Stamp Set
Frames & Flags Die Set

To start, I used the ink smooshing technique to create my background. You accomplish this by taking an acrylic block and inking it up with any ink pad you choose. Spritz that with water and smoosh it all over your paper. The less precise you are the better! Repeat until you have the color density you like. Use a heat tool between smooshes to help the ink layer instead of mixing together. It's really fun. I highly recommend trying this if you haven't before.

 

Next, I stamped images from Newton's Blooms and colored them with my copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut them out and set it all aside. From the Frames & Flags Die Set I cut a banner to stamp my sentiment on the left side. This leaves room for the image to overlap the banner when the card is assembled.

Last steps before assembly are to stamp the Floral Roundabout image using the same dark pink ink I used on the ink smooshed background and my sentiment. Then I tore the edge of the background panel for a more distressed look. I splattered the panel with unicorn watercolor for some sparkle and then popped the panel up on a white card base. To finish assembly I added the main image to the banner with liquid glue and then popped everything up with foam squares.

For finishing touches today I added a little glossy accents and stardust Stickles on different parts of the images. Things like ladybug dots, wings and kitty noses. These little things really make your card pop at the end. Totally worth the time.

I appreciate you sharing your time with me. Have a fabulous day!

To see more cards by me you can visit me over on my blog, Twiddler's Nook or Instagram at @twiddlersnook

NEW! 4th of July Collection + SALE!

Today I am sharing our NEW 4th of July products! This new mini release includes a 4th of July themed stamp set, two fun paper packs, and Firework toner card fronts! Read on to learn more and make sure to read all the way to the bottom of today's post for details on our SALE!

Celebrate and Sparkle!

Hello! Jen here today and I wanted to share a bit more about our NEW 4th of July products! Since it is America's 250th birthday this year we put together a fun little celebratory collection. The products in this collection are perfect for 4th of July and patriotic cards. When designing these products I wanted to also include a firework theme because I think the fireworks will also be great for other celebrations. Think anniversary cards, big birthdays, New Years cards and other celebrations all year long! 

I'm sharing a bit of inspiration I created below and we will have more from our Design Team next week!

First I'm sharing an American flag inspired card using the Stars & Stripes Paper Pack. 

As owner, I also personally design all of our products and when I was designing the  Stars & Stripes Paper Pack, I had the idea in mind that it would be fun to create a flag inspired piece of paper that could be used with our Card Layout 6 Die and Corner Flip Die! So that is exactly what I did and what I used on this card! I cut the frame out from kraft colored cardstock using the Card Layout 6 Die and then cut the paper with the stripes on one side and the stars on the other using the Corner Flip Die. In the center I stamped the sentiment from the Happy 4th Stamp Set. I love how this turned out! 

For my next card I used our Fireworks Paper Pack. This paper pack was a lot of fun to design. There are so many fun ways to create firework patterns! For this card I chose three of the patterns on a dark colored sky. I cut them out using our Card Layout 7 Die. Then I cut out a frame using the same die with a piece of yellow glitter paper from our Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock. Once I had the fun background assembled I stamped the Happy 4th of July, a firework burst and 1776 from the Happy 4th Stamp Set. I cut them out using various circles from our Circle Frames and Frames Squared Die Sets. This has such a fun celebration feel! 

Last I'm sharing a fun card featuring our Fireworks Toner Card Fronts. This toner pack is filled with options and it's super fun to try them all! Some of the designs (the ones that appear with black as the background) will foil the background the color of foil you choose. The others (the ones that appear with the fireworks in black) will add foil to the fireworks! For this card I used pieces that I had foiled using red and blue on the backgrounds and one that used silver for the fireworks! It's perfect to go with the sentiment "My favorite colors are red, white & you!" from the Happy 4th Stamp Set. To cut out the pieces I used our Card Layout 4 Die. 

I am going to have so much fun using these new fireworks toner panels! I can't wait to make cards for other celebrations! 

I hope you enjoyed my projects today! Everything is available to purchase now and you can use code 1776 for 17.76% off your order through June 11 at newtonsnookdesigns.com

Thanks for reading and stay tuned in the following weeks for more fun inspiration! 

-Jen

 

Birthday Tulips Card by Donna Idlet

Beautiful Tulip Birthday Card!

Today we are sharing gorgeous floral birtthday card by Donna!

This card features:
Tulips Stamp Set
Tulips Die Set
Birthday Roundabout
Spring Blooms Paper Pad
Banner Duo Die Set
Circle Frames Die Set
Framework Die Set

 

It’s Donna here sharing a cute tulip birthday card.  I am using the Tulips Stamp and die set.  These tulips are perfect for any occasion.  My card today is sending a beautiful birthday wish to a special person.

I stamped the tulips, colored with Olo markers and die cut the image using the coordinating Tulips Die Set.  I then paired it with paper from the Spring Blooms Paper collection for a soft seasonal touch.

 

The design is framed with the elegant Framework Die Set and accented with the Circle Frames Die Set to draw attention to the flowers and sentiment. A banner created with the Banner Duo Die Set adds the perfect finishing detail from the Birthday Roundabout sentiment, making this card ideal for celebrating birthdays with a cheerful spring-inspired style.

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

To see more cards by me you can visit me over on my blog, Creative Lady!

Always Paws for a Good Book Card by Diane Morales

Book Lovers Advice!
Today we are sharing a wonderful and happy card by Diane!

This card features:
All Booked Up Stamp Set
All Booked Up Die Set
Black & White Basics 6x6 Paper Pad
Fractured Card Layout Die
Frames & Flags Die Set

We love our books here in the Pacific Northwest. We adore our pets as well. The All Booked Up Stamp Set is a perfect combo of both of these.

To start this card I created the background using the Fractured Card Layout Die. I used my chose my favorite combination of paper, black, white with a splash of color. I used a baby blue card stock to add that splash of color. To mix things up I used the Black & White Basics 6x6 Paper Pad on the corner pieces to give the background some texture.

After assembling my background and setting it aside to dry, I worked on my image.I stamped out the image from All Booked Up. I colored my books, nothing too fancy, just some fun complementary colors. Once I finished, I cut my image out using the coordinating die. To assemble this card I adhered my fractured background onto a white card stock base. The banner that I created using the Frames & Flags Die Set along with one of the sentiments from the stamp set. I love to have some height on my cards, so I attached my image to the front of the card with foam tape. Finally, I added on my paw prints and a few enameled dots for flair. I love the way this card came out!

The Fractured Card Layout Die is one of my favorites and I would use it on every card if I could!

I hope you enjoyed my take on All Booked Up!
For other crafty inspiration you can find me on social media

Instagram - @2.sistersproject 

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Stay Crafty Everyone!

- Diane

Spring/Summer 2026 Coffee Hop Winner

Thank you to everyone for participating in the
Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Hop!

We really enjoy reading all of your comments!

The the winning blog and the comment were chosen using random.org

The winner of a $25 Store Credit from the Newton's Nook Designs blog is: Bunny

Congrats! Don't forget - you have 7 days from today to e-mail us at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $25 store credit! 

Dog Birthday Cards by NEW Team Member! Welcome Rosie!

We have a new addition to our Design Team!  
A big warm welcome to Rosie!

Jen here, popping in with a fun introduction! We are so excited to have Rosie Lopez joining our team! We recntly met Rosie at an event and instantly loved her! She is going to be a fabulous addition to our team and we can't wait to share her creative projects with you! Rosie is sharing a bit about herself below along with some adorable dog themed birthday cards! Enjoy!

- Jen

Hello Newtons Nook Fans!
I’m Rosie Lopez and I’ve been cardmaking since 2017. I live in the San Fransisco Bay Area in California with my husband and dog, Salem. We have 3 adult children and are newly empty nesters. I was a scrapbooker and decorative/memory planner before a planner friend gifted me a stamp kit. I fell hard and fast. One thing about me as a crafter, I can’t make just one card. I usually do small batch projects.

Blog: Pocketful of Rosie 

Instagram: @pocketful_of_rosie

Dog Themed Birthday Cards

I am so excited and honored to work with Newton’s Nook. I enjoy working with small businesses because of the feeling of community and belonging that comes with it.

The cards I created today feature:
Dog Birthday Party Stamp Set
Dog Birthday Party Die Set
Birthday Time Paper Pack
Frames & Flags Die Set

My dog, Salem is turning 14 in July so my project today is inspired by him. I used the Dog Birthday Party Stamp Set, it is so fun and whimsical. There are 8 images of celebrating dogs and I used them all on my project. I set up the stamps in my Misti and stamped it 3 times before coloring with my Olo markers. I die cut the images with the coordinating dies.

I used the Frames & Flags Die Set to die cut some of the sheets from Birthday Time Paper Pack.
I used the large scallop die to die cut the pattern paper. I used the small rounded rectangle from white cardstock and arranged the 8 dog images around the edge leaving a spot in the middle for the sentiment. I did pop the dogs up with foam tape for dimension. The sentiment was stamped with Versafine Onyx black ink in the center.

I layered the pattern paper panel on a top folding card base and then layered the scalloped paper and rounded rectangle.

I also created two bonus cards using the leftover images I colored. The bonus cards were created with all the same products. I just arranged them differently on the card base.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today, I hope you enjoyed my projects. I am looking forward to sharing more projects in the future.

- Rosie

Pocketful of Rosie

Hawaiian Happy Birthday Card by Samantha Mann

Tropical Vibes Birthday Card!

Today we are sharing this fun and tropical themed birthday card by Samantha!

This card features:
Aloha Newton Stamp Set
Aloha Newton Die Set
Birthday Oval Stamp Set
Music Notes Stencil
Music Stencil

I started by stamping the images from Aloha Newton and then using Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers to color them in! Once they were dry, I used a white gel pen to add some details. Then I used the coordinating dies to die cut out the images.

To create the background, I used Distress Inks in Picked Raspberry, Abanonded Coral and Dried Marigold. Then I used the Music Stencil and the same colors, but with a lot more pressure to add the subtle tone-on-tone look. I wasn't done there! Next, I used the Music Notes Stencil and some white embossing paste to add a few scattered music notes around the card. I complimented those music notes with the leaves and hibiscus flowers.

I finished the card by heat embossing the sentiment from the Birthday Oval stamp set. Then I added some foam tape and popped it up on the card. I also added foam tape to the newton image and hibiscus flowers. I hope this card makes you sing along to the happy birthday song!

To see more cards by me you can visit me over on my blog, Sam's Scrap Candy!