Newton's Nook Designs May Release | Day 3

It's the third and final day of the Newton's Nook Designs May Release! And as always on the final day, we have a fun set to share featuring the ever adorable Newton. This new stamp set is called Newton Scoots By and you guessed it...he is on a little scooter! Eeks how fun!

For my card, I created a step card. I was inspired to create this after recieving one as an Easter card from one of my dear friends....yes, you know who you are! I used her card as a template to create my own and I'm including a link below for you to download the template so you can create one too.

Hello Step Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Newton's Nook Designs Newton Scoots by Stamp and Die set

I recommend doing a test run on a scrap piece of paper before cutting into your good cardstock. After you have cut out your step card base, it's time to decorate it with patterned paper and/or cardstock.

To create the grass scene, I used Newton's Nook Designs Land Borders grass die and die cut three strips of green cardstock. I then adhered the adorable Newton on his little scooter using double sided foam adhesive.  The clouds are from the coordinating die set. I simply cut them from white cardstock. You could also stamp the with the coordinating stamp image if you desired.

Hello Step Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Newton's Nook Designs Newton Scoots by Stamp and Die set

Step Card Template and Instructions -  click here to download the Step Card Template and Instructions. 

I really love how this step card takes a simple scene card to a whole other dimension...both literally and figuratively! I hope I've inspired you to create one for your next card.

Hello Step Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Newton's Nook Designs Newton Scoots by Stamp and Die set

Now that you've learned how to create a step card, how would you like to win the Newton Scoots by Stamp Set?

Newton's Nook Designs Newton Scoots By Stamp set

To enter for your chance to win, all you have to do is comment on the Newton's Nook Designs blog and each of the Design Team blogs. One lucky winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. You have until Thursday May 11th at 9pm CST to comment and the winners will be announced on the Newton's Nook Designs blog on Friday, May 12th.

For even more inspiration and your chance to win, make sure to visit each of the awesome Design Team Blogs:


With today being the final day of the May Release Blog Hop, I wanted to remind you that all of the new stamp and die sets will be available in the Newton's Nook Design Store on Friday, May 12. And along with the three new stamp and coordinating die sets, they are also releasing a new die set to coordinate with Newton's Bookclub.

Newton's Nook Designs Newton's Book Club Coordinating Die Set


Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you have enjoyed the Newton's Nook Designs May Release Blog Hop!


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Newton's Nook Designs May Release | Day 2

Hello and thanks for stopping!  It's Day 2 of the Newton's Nook Designs May Release. Today we're traveling to the country of Italy with Newton as we feature the new stamp and coordinating die set -  Newton's Dreams of Italy. In this set, Newton travels to Rome, Venice and Pisa and along the way he enjoys a little pasta and a glass of wine! Keep reading to learn how the card I created came together and how to enter for you chance to win this new stamp set!How would you like to win the Newton Dreams of Italy Stamp Set?

When I saw this stamp set, I couldn't resist Newton as a gondolier! How cute is he?! I colored him using Prismacolor colored pencils and then blended it using a stump blender and gamsol. I then used the coordinating dies to die cut the image. Next, I die cut a circle from watercolor paper and stamped the sentiment.

Ciao Hello Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Newton's Nook Designs Newton Dreams of Italy Stamp Set

To create the water, I used my Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers and a water brush. I lightly applied the ink to the paper and then used the water brush to blend the ink. I then adhered Newton with a piece of double sided foam tape for a little dimension. I was originally going to have just a red frame behind the focal image. When die cutting, I often center the die cuts in the middle of a piece of 4.25 x 5.5 inch paper. This way, I don't waste any paper because I can cover the die cut in the center with a larger piece of paper to create a layered design.  However, while playing around with this design, I placed the entire piece behind the circle die cut just to see how it looked and I ended up liking it better. The die cut piece adds a little bit of texture and interest as compared to a plain piece of cardstock.

Ciao Hello Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Newton's Nook Designs Newton Dreams of Italy Stamp Set

I hope you enjoyed learning the little tips I shared about die cutting. You never know when you can use those scraps!

Now onto the fun stuff! How would you like to win the Newton Dreams of Italy stamp set?

Newton Dreams of Italy Stamp Set by Newton's Nook Designs

To enter all you have to do is comment on the Newton's Nook Designs blog and each of the Design Team blogs. One lucky winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. You have until Thursday May 11th at 9pm CST to comment and the winners will be announced on the Newton's Nook Designs blog on Friday, May 12th.

For even more inspiration and your chance to win, make sure to visit each of the awesome Design Team Blogs:


Just a reminder, the May Release will be available in the Newton's Nook Designs Shop on May 12.

Newton's Nook Designs May Release

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Newton's Nook Designs May Release | Day 1

Hello friends and welcome to Day 1 of the Newton's Nook Designs May Release! Today we're featuring Winston's Tee Time stamp and coordinating die set. In this set, the adorable Winston is on par to help you celebrate all the special men in your life who love the game of golf! And he's definitely on time for creating some fabulous Father's Day cards! Keep reading to learn how the card I created came together and how to enter for you chance to win this new stamp set!

For my card, I created a fun little scene for Winston as he goes for a hole in one. The stamped images are colored with Prismacolor colored pencils and then blended with Gamsol and a blending stump.

Dad You're A Hole In One Golf Father's Day Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Newton's Nook Designs Winston's Tee Time

Die Cut Masking - Sky and Grass Background:
Use Newton's Nook Designs Sky Border cloud die and cut a piece of scrap paper to create a mask. Position the mask onto your background cardstock color. Select a slightly darker ink color than the cardstock you are using and use an Ink Blending Tool.


Tap off the extra ink from the ink blending tool before applying it to your paper. This will help to avoid large ink splotches. Apply the ink by brushing upward from the mask onto the cardstock with a very light amount of pressure. Tapping off the excess ink and light pressure are the key to keeping the ink application even. Slide the mask down the paper and move it side to side to vary the position of the clouds and repeat the ink application process.


To create the grass, you're going to use the same technique as with the clouds. Begin by die cutting 2 strips of green cardstock using the Newton's Nook Designs Land Borders grass die.

Dad You're A Hole In One Golf Father's Day Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Newton's Nook Designs Winston's Tee Time

Cut another strip of grass from scrap paper to create a mask. Position the mask onto the green die cut strips and add ink using Mowed Lawn Distress Ink and and Ink Blending Tool. To avoid large splotches of ink, stamp off some of the ink before blending it onto the cardstock.

Dad You're A Hole In One Golf Father's Day Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Newton's Nook Designs Winston's Tee Time

This card is created from a piece of 5.5 x 11 inch blue cardstock folded in half. To create the circle opening in the card, I temporarily adhered the second layer of grass onto the card front, positioned the circle die over it and then die cut the circle piece. Make sure to have the card fully opened when die cutting the circle from it. (I just might have forgotten to do this the first time I was making this card, so I wanted to send out a little reminder if you want to try to make one of these yourself! LOL)

Dad You're A Hole In One Golf Father's Day Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Newton's Nook Designs Winston's Tee Time

Die cut another circle from blue cardstock. Add the die cut grass, the stamped flag and sentiment to it and then adhere this to the inside of the card.  Next, attach the other die cut grass pieces. To complete the scene add Winston and the golf ball to the card front with some double sided foam adhesive. 

Dad You're A Hole In One Golf Father's Day Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Newton's Nook Designs Winston's Tee Time

I hope you enjoyed learning about how this card came together! Now for some fun stuff! How would you like to win the “Winston’s Tee Time” Stamp Set?


To enter all you have to do is comment on the Newton's Nook Designs blog and each of the Design Team blogs. One lucky winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. You have until Thursday May 11th at 9pm CST to comment and the winners will be announced on the Newton's Nook Designs blog on Friday, May 12th.

For even more inspiration and your chance to win, make sure to visit each of the awesome Design Team Blogs:


Newton's Nook Designs May Release

PS...All of the new May Release products will be available on Friday, May 12 in the Newton's Nook Design Shop.
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Gina K Designs Foil Mates Inspiration Blog Hop Day 2

Hello friends and welcome to Day 2 of the Gina K Designs Foil Mates Inspiration Blog Hop! I sure hope you enjoyed all the wonderful ideas shared by the design team during Day 1.

If you're just joining the party, here's what you need to know: During the hop the Cast & Crew of Gina K Designs will be featuring loads of projects to inspire you to join the foil craze! As you visit each design team members blog, make sure you leave a comment for your chance to win a $50 Gina K Designs gift certificate! One lucky commenter will be selected at the end of the hop from a combination of all three days of comments.

Happy Birthday Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Gina K Designs Fancy Foils and Foil Mates

Today, I'm sharing two more birthday cards using the scraps from my Fancy Foils technique that I shared for my Day 1 Inspirations projects. However, for these I used a couple of different sentiments from the Birthday Essentials Foil Mates and the backgrounds were created using the Polka Party Foil Mates.

Happy Birthday Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Gina K Designs Fancy Foils and Foil Mates

I used the new Turquoise Sea Fancy Foils to do the foiling on this set. To die cut and mat the sentiments I used the Single and Double Stitched Rectangle Wafer Thin Die Set.
Happy Birthday Card by Juliana Michaels featuring how to use Gina K Designs Fancy Foils scraps and Foil Mates

If you want to create these cards, simply refer to the directions from Day 1 and just switch out the colors, Foil Mates and dies to achieve two totally new designs!
Happy Birthday Card by Juliana Michaels featuring how to use Gina K Designs Fancy Foils scraps and Foil Mates

Now it's time to head on over to the next stop on the hop and check out more amazing inspiration from the Gina K Design Team! Don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate.

Gina K
Cathy Tidwell
Chris Dayton
Donna Idlet
Juliana Michaels
Karen Hightower
Laurie Schmidlin
Melanie Muenchinger
Rema DeLeeuw
Sean Fetterman
Sheri Gilson
Susie Moore
Theresa Momber
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Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you're finding all kinds of inspiration as you hop along!
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Gina K Designs Foil Mates Inspiration Blog Hop Day 1

Hello friends and welcome to Day 1 of the Gina K Designs Foil Mates Inspiration Blog Hop! Gina K Designs recently partnered with Therm O Web to bring you a full line of great products including Foil Mates, Fancy Foils, Cardstock, Die Sets and more the coordinates beautifully with her cardstock and inks. As of today, the entire line of Foil-Mates products are available in the Gina K Designs Store.

During the hop, the Cast & Crew of Gina K Designs will be sharing loads of gorgeous inspiration samples to inspire you to join the foil craze! Make sure you leave a comment on each design team members blog for your chance to win! One lucky commenter will be selected at the end of the hop from a combination of all three days of comments to win a $50 Gina K Designs gift certificate!

For my inspiration projects, I'm sharing a fun technique to create a set of Happy Birthday Cards using Gina K Designs Fancy Foil scraps and Foil-Mates.

Happy Birthday Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Gina K Designs Birthday Essentials and Dots and Strings Foil Mates and Fancy Foils


Happy Birthday Cards using Gina K Designs Fancy Foil Scraps and Foil Mates


Begin by turning on your laminator and allow it to preheat at least 30 minutes. Cut a piece of Jelly Bean Green Cardstock to 4.25 x 5.5 inches and then trim one of the Dots & Strings Foil Mates to 4 x 5.25 inches.

Trim a piece of Jelly Bean Green Fancy Foil and place it on top of the Foil Mate with the colored foil side facing up. Put both of these inside a piece of folded parchment paper and feed it through your laminator. Once it comes out, allow it to cool briefly and then pull back the transfer sheet to reveal the gorgeous foiled design.

Hold onto that "scrap" of Fancy Foil though, you're going to use it to create another card!

Happy Birthday Cards using Gina K Designs Fancy Foil Scraps and Foil Mates by Juliana Michaels

Next, trim out one of the birthday sentiments from the Birthday Essentials Foil Mates. Select the largest double stitched oval die from the Nested Oval Dies Double Stitched Set and die cut the sentiment. Repeat the foiling process from above, but feel free to discard the leftovers from this. Die cut another oval from cardstock using the largest single stitched oval die from the Nested Oval Dies Single Stitched Wafer Thin Die Set.

To create the strip down the center, die cut two rectangles using the smallest single stitched rectangle from the Nested Rectangles Single Stitched Wafer Thin Die Set. Overlap them and adhere them to the center foiled card front.

Wrap a piece of Gina K Designs new Fancy Ribbon in White and Gold around the card front and secure in place. Adhere the die cut and foiled ovals. The final touch is to add a little bow.

Happy Birthday Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Gina K Designs Birthday Essentials and Dots and Strings Foil Mates and Fancy Foils

So now you're ready to create the second card. Do you still have that scrap of Fancy Foil?

Cut a piece of Therm O Web Toner Sheet to 4 x 5.25 inches, place the scrap of Fancy Foil and top of it, position this between a piece of parchment paper and run this through your preheated laminator. Peel off the transfer sheet to reveal the foiled design.

To create the rest of the design, follow the steps above. This time use a different sentiment from the Birthday Essentials Foil Mates and some circle dies from the Double and Single Stitched Circle Wafer Thin Dies. The final touch on this card will be the addition of a piece of Gina K Designs new Fancy Ribbon in Black and Gold.

Happy Birthday Cards using Gina K Designs Fancy Foil Scraps and Foil Mates by Juliana Michaels

I sure hope you enjoyed learning more about how to use up all that beautiful Fancy Foil! It would be a shame to let any of that go to waste in my book!

Now it's time to head on over and check out more amazing inspiration from the Gina K Design Team! Don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate.

Gina K
Cathy Tidwell
Chris Dayton
Juliana Michaels
Karen Hightower
Melanie Muenchinger
Rema DeLeeuw
Sean Fetterman
Sheri Gilson
Susie Moore
Theresa Momber

Thanks so much for stopping by and happy hopping!
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