Decorative Envelope Duo by Ellen Haxelmans

Decorative Envelopes for Spring

When you give out handmade cards do you decorate your envelopes? Today Ellen has created two beautiful envelopes to inspire you to give it a try!

She started by adding a pattern across the envelope front using our Tree Line Stencil. This fun stencil has three rows of patterns that you can line up with the etching on the opposite rows. For her trees she used two shades of green for the tree tops and a brown for the tree trunks. Next, she added some paint splatters across the envelope front and added ink to the corners to give it a fun bit of texture. To finish it off, she cut out a green notched corner rectangle using our Frames & Tags Die Set and glued that to the front. This will be the spot where you can address the envelope. 

Next, she created a second envelope, using a similar design:

this time she added a tulip pattern across the envelope front using our Spring Garden Line Stencil. This fun stencil also has three rows of patterns that you can line up with the etching on the opposite rows. For this stencil you can choose from daffodils or tulips and Ellen chose to add pink tulips. Again, she added some paint splatters (pink this time) across the envelope front and added ink to the corners to give it a fun bit of texture. This time she cut out a pink notched corner rectangle using our Frames & Tags Die Set and glued that to the front. 

Finally, she added a few decorations to the back flaps too:

To create these fun little additions she cut out the tiny tags using our Frames & Tags Die Set and added little hearts that were cut out using our Speech Bubble Die Set. 

What a beautiful way to add some fun to your envelopes! Now what do we think she will put inside them?

To see more creations by Ellen, you can visit her over at her blog Crafty Ellen

You Arff the Best Card by Amanda Wilcox

You ARFF the Best!

Today we are sharing another fun dog themed card by Amanda.

Today she features those cute pups from our Puppy Friends Stamp Set. She stamped and colored the three dogs from the set and cut them out using the coordinating Puppy Friends Die Set. She also added gloss the the puppies noses for a fun finishing touch. 

For her card, she started with a white card base. She then cut out a fun postage edged rectangle from kraft colored paper using our Framework Die Set. She stenciled onto this fun panel using our Petite Paws Stencil with white texture paste. 

Next, she cut out a bright teal frame using our new Frames & Tags Die Set.  This frame has three windows and they perfectly separats all the cute puppies on her layout.  In the bottom window she also adds the "You ARFF the Best", stamped onto the small tag that was also cut using the new Frames & Tags Die Set. 

This fun puppy themed card would be perfect for sending a thank you or happy hello to a dog lover!

Don't forget to say hello to Amanda and see more beautiful cards by her over on her blog, Twiddler's Nook!

Rain or Shine Card by Samantha Mann

Rain or Shine!

Today we are brightening up a rainy day with this beautiful card by Samantha!

To create this cheerful card,  Samantha started by coloring the kitty with the umbrella from our Newton's Rainy Day Stamp Set. She colored the umbrella in rainbow colors and added cute pink cheeks and white gel pen accents to the coloring. The image was cut out using the coordinating Newton's Rainy Day Die Set. our So cute! 

She decided that her card would need more ducks so she stamped and colored the two more duckies from our Newton's Rain Boots Stamp Set and cut them out with the coordinating Newton's Rain Boots Die Set. 

Next, she created a gorgeous ink blended panel using several shades of blue ink. She cut it using our new Frames & Tags Die Set to create the fun framed border. 

For her card base, she used a white card front and then added textured raindrops to it using our Raindrops Stencil with white texture paste! What a great finishing touch!

We hope this cheerful card by Sam has brightened your day today! 

To say hello to her and see more of her beautiful creations you can visit her over on her blog, Sam' Scrap Candy! 

Spring/Summer 2024 Coffee Lovers Winner

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

We really enjoy reading all of your comments! Look below to see if you won! 

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: Kathy Mathre

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

You can also head over the Coffee Loving Papercrafters Blog for more winners!

NEW Products Available Now + Blog Winner!

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

Winners from the reveal day blog posts are posted below - scroll down to see if you won

Our new Back to Basics products are now available at newtonsnookdesigns.com

Release Week Winner

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.

Winner of the $25 Prize - Winner was randomly chosen from Zsofia's Blog: Denise Bryant

Congrats to the Winner! Don't forget - you have 7 days from today to to e-mail us at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your prize.

NEW! Back To Basics Release! Featuring the A2 Card Layout Die Set!

Today is our last reveal day for our March release. Today we are featuring our new A2 Card Layout Die Set! Read on to see more and get inspired with our team's creations! And make sure to read all the way to the bottom of today's post for details on how to enter our giveaway for a chance to win a $25 store prize! 

A2 Card Layout Die Set

Want to create stunning cards without the hassle of designing the layout? We've got you covered with our fabulous die set! It's designed layer perfectly onto A2 card front, offering you an effortless way to craft a quick, yet gorgeous card. Just pop out the shapes, and personalize with your favorite stamped image or message. Each cut-out rectangle features stitched edges, adding a perfect touch of finesse. Try cutting the shapes from different colors or using patterned paper to bring a splash of creativity to your layout!

Here's some info on the A2 Card Layout Die Set:

• Includes 1 large die, sized to fill the front of an A2 card.
• Available for purchase in our online shop starting Friday, March 22nd

Enjoy some inspiration from our Design Team!

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.

Card by Amanda using the new A2 Card Layout Die Set and Pastel Basics Paper Pad. Additional products used: Tulips Stamp Set, Tulips Die Set and A7 Frames & Banners Die Set

Card by Donna using the new A2 Card Layout Die Set, Frames & Tags Die Set and Pastel Basics Paper Pad. Additional products used: Newton's Birthday Delights Stamp Set and Newton's Birthday Delights Die Set

Card by Diane using the new A2 Card Layout Die Set and Pastel Basics Paper Pad. Additional products used: Birthday Mice Stamp Set and Birthday Mice Die Set

Card by Samantha using the new A2 Card Layout Die Set and Bright Basics Paper Pad. Additional products used: Balloon Shaker Die Set, Cloudy Sky Stencil and Birthday Essentials Stamp Set

Card by Tatiana using the new A2 Card Layout Die Set. Additional products used: Cupcakes Stencil Set, Birthday Essentials Stamp Set

Card by Zsofia using the new A2 Card Layout Die Set and Pastel Basics Paper Pad. Additional products used: Newton's Birthday Balloons Stamp Set and Newton's Birthday Balloons Die Set

Card by Larissa using the new A2 Card Layout Die Set and Newton's Bright Birthday Stamp Set.

 Additional products used: Birthday Woofs Paper Pad

 

Card by Ellen using the new A2 Card Layout Die Set and Frames & Tags Die Set, Pastel Basics Paper Pad and Bright Basics Paper Pad. Additional products used: Love Café Stamp Set and Coffee Silhouettes Die Set

Enter to Win a $25 Prize!

We will be choosing one lucky winner to win a $25 store credit for 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 Tuesday March 19 through Thursday March 21. 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, March 21st at 9 pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Friday, March 22nd. 

Newton's Nook Designs
Donna Idlet
Ellen Haxelmans
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Zsofia Molnar
Diane Morales
Tatiana Trafimovich
Amanda Wilcox

NEW! Back To Basics Release! Featuring the Basic Frames Die Set!

Welcome back to release day! We hope you are enjoying our back to basics release this month! Today we are featuring our new Basic Frames Die Set and our Newton's Bright Birthday Stamp Set! Read on to see more and get inspired with our team's creations! And make sure to read all the way to the bottom of today's post for details on how to enter our giveaway for a chance to win a $25 store prize! 

Basic Frames Die Set

This set of basic frames is a must-have for crafting A2 sized cards. Pick the shape and size that speaks to you, or mix and match several for unique card designs! Why not pair it with our other frame dies for more creative possibilities? The largest die in this set is designed to fit snugly inside the biggest frame die in our Frames & Flags Die Set, Framework Die Set, and Frames & Tags Die Set. Happy crafting!

Here's some info on the Basic Frames Die Set:

• Includes 6 decorative stitched rectangle die shapes
• Available for purchase in our online shop starting Friday, March 22nd

Newton's Bright Birthday Stamp Set

Newton and his gang are throwing a birthday bash so grand, the cake might just need its own fire department! This 4 x 4 stamp set promises to deliver grins and radiant birthday cheer. Better check your smoke alarms, because these cards are going to shine brighter than a supernova!

Here's some info on  Newton's Bright Birthday:

• 4 x 4 photopolymer stamp set
• Includes 6 stamps: 3 images and 3 sentiments
• Coordinating Newton's Bright Birthday purr-fect die set (sold separately) includes 3 dies
• Available for purchase in our online shop starting March 22nd

Enjoy some inspiration from our Design Team!

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.

Card by Tatiana using the new Basic Frames Die Set, Pastel Basics Paper Pad and Newton's Bright Birthday Stamp Set. 

Card by Donna using the new Basic Frames Die Set, Newton's Bright Birthday Stamp Set and Bright Basics Paper Pad. 

Card by Samantha using the new Basic Frames Die Set, Bright Basics Paper Pad and Newton's Bright Birthday Stamp Set. 

Card by Diane using the new Basic Frames Die Set, Bright Basics Paper Pad and Newton's Bright Birthday Stamp Set. 

Card by Amanda using the new Basic Frames Die Set, Pastel Basics Paper Pad, and Newton's Bright Birthday Stamp Set. Additional products used: Confetti Stencil

Card by Larissa using the new Basic Frames Die Set, Newton's Bright Birthday Stamp Set and and Frames & Tags Die Set. Additional products used: Birthday Woofs Paper Pad and Banner Trio Die Set

Card by Ellen using the new Basic Frames Die Set, Newton's Bright Birthday Stamp Set, Bright Basics Paper Pad and Frames & Tags Die Set. Additional products used: Land Border Die Set, Cloudy Sky Stencil

Enter to Win a $25 Prize!

We will be choosing one lucky winner to win a $25 store credit for 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 Tuesday March 19 through Thursday March 21. 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, March 21st at 9 pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Friday, March 22nd. 

Newton's Nook Designs
Donna Idlet
Ellen Haxelmans
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Zsofia Molnar
Diane Morales
Tatiana Trafimovich
Amanda Wilcox