Summer Seashells Card Set by Rosie Lopez

Summer and Seashells Card Set!

Today we are sharing these beautiful beachy watercolored cards by Rosie!

These cards feature:
Seashell Roundabout Stamp Set
Circle Frames Die Set

Hi again! I am kicking off some summer crafting with this sweet set of seashell cards. I focused on using the Seashell Roundabout Stamp Set. I knew right away I wanted to emboss and watercolor this stamp. I gold or silver heat embossed on watercolor paper six times. I wasn't exactly sure how the water coloring would go, so I made lots of panels in case I messed something. I centered the stamp at the middle top third of the watercolor panel.

 

Then I picked some Tombow Dual Brush Markers in pastels. I choose a light blue, lavender, pink, coral, tan, mint, orange and yellow. I also picked some coordinating cardstocks in the same color pallet. I did a couple different techniques for the watercolor. 

First, I used the marker direct to paper and colored half the shell. Then I went in with a wet brush and moved the color around. That worked out nicely and I repeated with a couple different color ways. 

 

Then I tried coloring parts of the shell and using a larger brush I wet the shell, not really paying attention to the lines in each shell. Less precise painting and more loose water. Then I scribbled patches of ink over shells and negative space. I used less colors here and was careful with the orange and lavender being too close to each other.

Then I used a fine mist sprayer and sprayed from a distance. I had to spray a few times until I had some water pooling in the wells of the embossing. I let that air dry. I really like how flowy and organic the watercolor looked here but it dried back very light. While the paper was still cold (not pooling wet) , I went back and added some darker accents to the shells for some dimension. Because the paper was a little damp, the extra color just blended in nicely. I let all the panels dry overnight before turning them into cards. 

For the cards, I used Circle Frames to cut out the embossed image or I die cut circles from the colored cardstock to layer. I trimmed and matted some panels down too. I also used every sentiment in the stamp set. I heat embossed on the coordinating cardstock or directly on the panel. The rest was easy assembly! I ended up liking all my watercolor panels and turned them all into cards. I think this would make a great gift-giving set. 

Thanks for joining me today, I hope this gives you some summer inspiration and challenges you to bring out those watercolor markers!

To see more cards by me you can find me on Instagram at @pocketful_of_rosie.

It's Happy Meowr Somewhere Card by Samantha Mann

A Tropical Happy Meowr Card!
Today we are fun, rainbow and tropical-themed card by Samantha!

This card features:
Frames & Tags Die Set
Cocktail Mixer Stamp Set
Cocktail Mixer Die Set
Newton’s Happy Meowr Stamp Set
Newton’s Happy Meowr Die Set
Hibiscus Stencil Set

I started by stamping the images from Newton’s Happy Meowr and the Cocktail Mixer stamp sets. Then I used 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 some light grey cardstock. Then I used some white embossing paste and the Hibiscus Stencil Setto add a little bit of tropical whimsy and fun! Also, the subtle addition of the texture is so cool!

Then I die cut out the frame from white cardstock using the Frames & Tags Die Set, which was popped up with foam tape!
I finished the card by heat embossing the sentiment in white. It's a combination of sentiments from
Cocktail Mixer and Newton’s Happy Meowr. It's was so fun to combine these stamp sets!

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

You're a Treasure Card by Zsofia Molnar

Warm Summer Vibes and Sweet Seashells Card!

Today we are sharing this beautiful and summery card by Zsofia!

This card features:
Seashells Stencil
Newton's Sand Dollar Stamp Set
Newton's Sand Dollar Die Set

Hexagon Frames Die Set
 

It is Zsofi here today with a cute summer card using the adorable Newton's Sand Dollar Stamp Set. These days I am rediscovering my stencils and different stencil techniques, so I will show you how you can create an ombre textured look with what you already have. Let’s dive in.

I started with a piece of kraft cardstock, secured the Seashells Stencil with a removable adhesive spray and applied 3 shades of Ditress Oxide inks with a blending brush: Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmelade and Worn Lipstick. Before removing the stencil I added a layer of Astro Paste Frostbite. It dries clear and gives a glittery texture. I removed the stencil and set
the panel aside to dry.

Then I stamped and coloured the Newton's Sand Dollar Stamp with Copic markers. I die cut it with a die from the Hexagon Frames Die Set and used the one size bigger die to create a mat: I cut that scalloped hexagon twice from coloured cardstock, and simply cut one of them at the stitching with scissors. In this way I had an in-between layer, I love how it turned out!

For the sentiment I used two lines from the same stamp set: one I white heat embossed on a thin strip of black cardstock, the other I stamped in black on coloured cardstock together with a shell, which I coloured quickly with Copics. Then I die cut this with the smallest Hexagon Frames Die and trimmed off the stitching. I added a black layer under it, which I cut with the same die.
After assembling this very dimensional card, I used a white gel pen to add some details and used glossy accents on the shell.

 

 
I hope you like this summer card and got inspired to rediscover your stencils and stacking dies.
Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you soon!

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

Newton's Blooms and Daisies Card by Samantha Mann

Thanks a Bunch Card!

Today we are sharing this pretty, floral thank you card by Samantha!

This card features:
Card Layout 3 Die Set
Newton’s Blooms Stamp Set
Newton’s Blooms Die Set
Dainty Daisies Stamp Set
Dainty Daisies Die Set

I started by stamping the images from Newton’s Blooms and Dainty Daisies. Then I used 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 Pine Needles, Mowed Lawn and Twisted Citron to ink blend in an ombre pattern. Then I used the Card Layout 3 Die Set and used it to die cut from some white cardstock. I popped the frame up with foam tape for some dimension.

I made sure to make a big bunch of daisies behind the kitties playing in the pot of daisies! I just love the pops of color agaisnt that green background.
I heat embossed the sentiment from Dainty Daisies in white onto some black cartdstock. Then I trimmed it into a banner.

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

Party On! Puppy Card by Larissa Heskett

80's Puppy Birthday Card!

Larissa here today to share a Bright and Happy Birthday Card FULL of personality!! I LOVE these NEW products, and I hope I INSPIRE you to create some Birthday Cards for some SPECIAL recipients!!

This card features:
Frames & Flags Die Set
Music Notes Stencil
Puppy's Mix Tape Stamp Set
Puppy's Mix Tape Die Set
Retro Mix Toner Card Fronts
Party On! Stamp Set

I started by foiling the NEW Retro Mix Toner Card Fronts using some Therm O Web Deco Foil in Mystic Rainbow!! TIP: SAVE that negative foil sheet for another project!! Then I cut the foiled sheet down to create the thin panel!

 

Next, I created my card panel by inking with some Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink in the center of the panel! Then I used the NEW Music Notes Stencil to ink with some Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink! I applied some of the ink darker to have some of the music notes POP for more contrast! I adhered the thin foiled sheet panel to the left-hand side of the card panel and added some Black Soot Distress Paint splatters! I sat the panel aside to dry!!

I stamped and embossed the NEW Puppy's Mix Tape image using Versa Fine Black Onyx Ink and embossed with WoW Clear Gloss Embossing Powder!! Then I colored the image with Copic Markers!

Purple: V00, V06 & V15   

Pink: RV00, RV52 & RV55


Grey: N0, N3 & N6      

Turquoise: BG10, BG45 & BG49  

   


Then I die cut the Image out using the coordinating NEW Puppy's Mix Tape Die Set!

I wanted the image to "DANCE" so I adhered an action wobbles pop-up spring from Pear Blossom Press and the image wobbles back-n-forth like he's DANCING to the Beat! SQUEAL!! It's such a FUN interaction for the recipient!! 

Next, I stamped and embossed the sentiment from the NEW Party On! Stamp Set using WoW Clear Embossing Ink and embossed with WoW Bright White Embossing Powder onto some turquoise cardstock!! Then I die cut the sentiment out using the banner die from the Frames & Flags Die Set! Then I adhered the banner underneath the image with some foam tape for some dimension!!

I finished off the design with some iridescent rhinestones and I LOVE the way they sparkle and shine tying in the shimmer and shine of the foiled panel!! 
I hope I've INSPIRED you today on how you can combine SEVERAL of the NEW Products together to create some one of a kind SPECIAL Birthday Cards!!

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today! 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Weekend!

To see more cards by me you can visit me over on my blog, Larissa Heskett Designs!

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