Paddle Your Worries Away...

Happy day everyone. Today I created a card for the Newtons Nook Design challenge. I seen Amy T. create a card for the challenge and loved the sketch so figured I would play along too. Thanks Amy for inspiring me. 

This card was creating using NND: Winton's Lake House stamp set and Sea Borders Die. 

I love this little sentiment but I would in more situations say Pray your worries aways. My husband and I actually love being in a boat. So this card was fun to create. I colored the images with Copic sketch markers and used a little foam adhesives to give it some dimension.

You can play along too with the Newton's Nook Challenge #126 HERE.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have an awesome Wednesday!

Peony Blooms...

Well hello everyone.. I am back with you once again today with another card. I was in a crafty mood so I created this Newton's Nook Designs: Peony Blooms cards. 

A little Copic coloring for me today and a bit of fussy cutting. The things we love to do... right? I used some misc embossing folder on one of my alcohol ink backgrounds. Are you getting tired of my alcohol ink backgrounds yet? I might need to change it up a bit. LOL 

If you read this tonight.. have a great night.

If you read this tomorrow.. Have a great day!

Thanks for stopping by.

You're Worth It....

Happy Tuesday everyone. I hope you all are enjoying your week so far. It was so hot this weekend, which was so nice and then it cooled right off. The wind was blowing yesterday and there was a chill in the air. But I have to say that I loved it.

While it was cool out I decided to create a card for the Newton's Nook Designs challenge. Red, Teal Green and White. My card is a little wild with color but hope it meets the challenge. LOL I got a little carried away.

I created this card using Newton's Nook Designs: Holding Happiness and Peony Blooms stamp sets.

The background was created using Tonic Studio: NUVO Shimming Powders. I know I used that technique the other day but it is a fun background to create so I did it again. Plus they are so simple to do and messy, which is fun. I could not resist.

The images are colored with Copic Sketch makers and I actually hand trimmed and added to my card using Scotch foam to give them some dimension. Another simple card to create.. I know I say that all the time but it really was easy. I hope you think so too.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have an awesome day!

Christmas Houses....

More Christmas cards YES.... are you making Christmas cards too? Do you pull out some of your older sets or do you just use all newly releases stuff? I have lots of favorites and this die is one of them.

I created this card using Neat & Tangled: Warm Winter Scene Cover Plate, Newton's Nook Designs: Petite Snow Stencil and various pretty MFT designer paper. The sentiment is from Hero Arts: Christmas Word Fancy Die. 

I stenciled the background first and then die cut the Neat & Tangled: Warm Winter Scene Cover Plate many times and pieced together this little winter wonderland. Seriously love this die. LOL Simple card just lots of die cutting. I think I will make more with all the left overs I had. 

Well that is all for today.

Thank you for stopping by.

BOO.... Trick or Treat

Happy Friday everyone. The day we all have been waiting for is here. Time to start planning for the weekend right? I have no idea what my husband and I are doing but whatever it is I am sure it will be fun. 

Again, I am in a Halloween mood. I blame it on all the Instagram post. Lots of Halloween going on and well I had to jump on the band wagon too. Today I am getting crafty with Newton's Nook Designs: Halloween Trio stamp and die set, My Favorite Things: Star Celebration stencil and Ranger Oxide Inks: History Smoke, Black Soot and Wilted Violet. 

These little critters are too fun and they have that cute BOO sign, I mean come on super cute right? I had this last year and never used it so here ya go. I am breaking out all those unused stamps. When I had my business I just did not have the time. But now I do.....

The images are colored with Copic Sketch markers. The background is a stencil with some Copic opaque splatter here and there. I embossed the sentiment on some black card-stock and die cut with Pink & Main new Sentiment Strip Dies (very handy) a must have if you ask me. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Birthday to You...

Happy Friday everyone. Are you ready for the weekend? Is your weather nice and sunny? We have some great weather here in CA and I am sure we can find some time for the beach this weekend... I am hopping. 

I just created this card using Newton's Nook Designs: Uplifting Wishes stamp set and Peony Blooms stamp set. I was looking through my stamps looking for some that I have not used yet or not in a while. Sometimes when you see a stamp set you can imagine your card and well that is how this one came together. 

I colored these pretty flowers with watercolors. The watercolor set I used is just a cheap set I found at Hobby Lobby for 10 bucks. I really like the colors in this set. Just shows that you don't need to spend a lot to get a pretty result. 

I embossed the sentiment on some vellum and adhered with NUVO glue pen. It is the only glue that shows the least on vellum. 

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

HUGS!

Sprinkles are Better...

Happy Sunday... yes it is Sunday and I am posting. I have not posted on a Sunday in such a long time but this past week I was just in a crafty mood and well I have cards to share. Plus I am trying to use stamp sets that I have not even opened yet and this is one of them.

I created this card using Newton's Nook Designs: Newton's Donut stamp and die set. Now how many time have you eaten a donut on Sunday? I have too many to count. LOL

The background was created using Ranger Ink: Alcohol inks and water. It is the same technique that I talked about yesterday. If your wondering go back a post and check out the youtube video I shared. I told you that I was hooked. haha

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a blessed day.

See you tomorrow right here on my blog.

Smell Like Christmas...

Well I have to say that I miss the smell of snow. It is just clean and crisp but I do not miss having to live in the snow. It is just the beauty of the snow that I miss and love so. Living in California it just does not seem like winter here. It has been cold but do not know if that counts. Not complaining just missing the snow so why not create my own snow on a card right?

I love these sweet images from Neat & Tangled: Stay Cool and Holiday Baking. The background was created using Newton's Nook Designs: Petite Snow and Evergreens stencils. I used Distress Oxide inks and colored with Copic sketch markers. 

Pretty simple... don't you think? It did not take long to create at all. How much do you love to create your own backgrounds? I think it is awesome and fun... get's that creative thinking going right?

Well that is all for today.

I know I am posting late but just now getting to my craft room.

Thanks for stopping by.

More You...

Happy Wednesday... I am having a slow start to my day. I did not sleep well last night but am starting to get my act together now. I was wondering if it was going to happen. Do you ever just have those type of nights and then it leads to a tough morning of ok lets go already. 

My dog does not have the same problem as me because he just wants to play all day. You know I am a housewife but I am now thinking I am just a playmate for my dog. He is way to spoiled. haha

Well today I did get a card started. I am playing with some of the Ranger alcohol inks. They came out a while ago and now back in demand. Interesting how things fade and come back. I love the affect you get when you use multiple colors. I also used Newton's Nook Designs: Toucan Party stamp set along with MFT Stamps: More Essential Sentiments stamp set and Reverse Confetti: All Framed Up die set. I colored this sweet image with Copic sketch markers. The sentiment is embossed using NUVO Clear Mark and Lawn Fawn: White embossing powder.

Well that is all for today.

I am thinking it is coffee time... heehee

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LOVE You...

Today I have gone neon with these fun products...

1. Paper Smooches: Best Buds Stamp Set
2. Newton's Nook Designs: Toucan Party Stamp Set
3. Newton's Nook Designs: Tropical Leaves Stencil
4. My Favorite Things: Stitched Square Scallop Frames Die-namics

You can get these fun stamps and stencil in our store HERE.

Today I am posting on the Drive By Crafts blog HERE. Do you follow our Drive By Crafts blog yet? I hope that you will. I have a great design team and they are full of talent. Head on over and check it out. 

Head on over and get all the details about this neon card. It was fun to make and we sell all the products used to make this card at www.drivebycrafts.com. Let me know if you are looking for something that you do not see in my store. I might be able to help.. :) 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Have an awesome day.

Make sure to shop... www.drivebycrafts.com

Prickly Before My Coffee...

Wednesday already? Funny how each day is just a blink of an eye. Just another reminder to make each day a special one and live it to it's fullest. 

I started making this card yesterday but had to let the Glossy Accents and Stickles dry. It was a little humid yesterday so I just let it dry all night. Nothing more do to put to adhere it to my card base. Easy Peasy.. 

I created this card for the awesome Summer Coffee Lovers Blog hop still going strong. It is so exciting to see all the people who link up. I have tried to comment on everyones blogs but I just can not keep up. I am trying.. If anything I get a quick look and what an inspiration it has been. 

I just love these cool Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks. If you have stopped by before you will have seen I have used them in my last few cards and I am just getting started. Plus this adorable stamp set from Newton's Nook Designs is a big hit. I have seen it all over the web. We have them in stock and ready to ship. Just click on the picture link below and it will take you directly to it.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a fantastic day.

Deck the Halls with Inky Paws Blog Hop...

Happy Friday everyone.. I am so excited to be a part of the Newton's Nook Designs: Deck the Halls with Inky Paws Blog Hop. It is that time of year that we spread even more cheer. Today I am playing with Newton's Nook Designs: Holiday Smooches and Newton's Christmas Cuddles. I did all the coloring with ZIG clean color real brushes. I thought I would give it a try and have to say that I really love the way it came out.

Deck the Halls with Inky Paws Blog Hop

Newton's Nook Designs

Sandy Allnock

Amy Kolling

Stephanie Klauck

Virgina Lu

Tatiana Trafimovich

Annette Allen

Lydia Evans

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Crafty Math-Chick

Jess Gerstner

Stephanie Muzzulin

Danielle Pandeline

Nina-Marie Trapani

Kimberly Rendino

Yukari Yoshioka

Bonus Stamp Release!

Newton's Nook Designs is also having a Bonus Stamp Release Today! Make sure you check out their NEW Whispering Pines stamp set. This set is up for sale in their online shop starting today!

We will be choosing two lucky winners to win a $10 store credit for Newton's Nook Designs online shop! To enter, just leave comments on the Design Team Member and Guest blogs (see list above)! Two winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the blog hop. 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 Sunday, December 6th at 9 pm CST to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Monday, December 7th.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great weekend.

Newton's Nook Designs Guest Designer..

Second Post Today.. Click HERE for Chameleon Pens/Lawn Fawn Hop

Happy Monday everyone. 

Today is my last post guest designing for Newton's Nook Designs.

Today I am playing with Newton's Nook Designs: Holiday Smooches. This set is so adorable I just can't get enough. The background is created with watercolors. You know me and my untraditional holiday colors. That is just how I roll. heehee that might have sounded funnier in my head.

Thank you so much Jennifer from Newton's Nook Designs for letting me part of the team this month. I had a blast guest designing and playing with these fun stamps. If you are new to Newton's Nook Designs click here and check out these adorable stamps. Make sure to also check out there awesome blog HERE the DT is amazing. 

Head on over to the Newton's Nook Design Blog HERE and leave me some of that fabulous bloggy love. 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Happy Crafting.

Newton's Nook Designs Holiday Release...Guest Designer

2nd Post today.. Click HERE for MarkerPop!

And so we have it... today is the final day of sneak peeks for Newton's Nook Designs Holiday Release. Today I am playing with Newton's Nook Designs:  Fox Hallow. Don't you just love these little cuties? aww I totally do. Good News the release is tomorrow so you can load up those carts and wait for that happy mail to arrive. 

Would you like to win the new “Fox Hallow” stamp set? This prize will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

Here's how to win:

Comment on the NND blog and Design Team and Guest blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective blog release 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, October 15th at 9pm CST to comment -- winners will be announced on the Newton's Nook Design blog post on Friday, October 16th.

Newton's Nook Designs

Lydia Evans

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Crafty Math-Chick

Jess Gerstner

Stephanie Muzzulin

Danielle Pandeline

Nina-Marie Trapani

Kimberly Rendino

Yukari Yoshioka

Anette Allen - Guest Designer YAY that's me

So happy to have been a part of this fun release.

Thanks for stopping by.

Newton's Nook Designs Holiday Release Day 3...Guest Designer

Welcome to another fun sneak peek of Newton's Nook Designs Holiday release. I am having a blast inking up these cuties. Today I am playing with Newton's Nook Designs: Newton's Christmas Cuddles. How adorable is this kitty sticking out of the gifts.. being a little mischievous I think...

Would you like to win the new “Newton's Christmas Cuddles” stamp set? This prize will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

Here's how to win:

Comment on the NND blog and Design Team and Guest blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective blog release 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, October 15th at 9pm CST to comment -- winners will be announced on the Newton's Nook Design blog post on Friday, October 16th.

 

Newton's Nook Designs

Lydia Evans

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Crafty Math-Chick

Jess Gerstner

Stephanie Muzzulin

Danielle Pandeline

Nina-Marie Trapani

Kimberly Rendino

Yukari Yoshioka

Anette Allen - Guest Designer

Thank you so much for stopping by.
I hope you are enjoying this fun release from Newton's Nook Designs.

Have a blessed day.

Newton's Nook Designs Holiday Release... Guest Designer

Yay for another day of guest designing for Newton's Nook Designs. Today we are showing Newton's Nook Designs: Festive Flamingos. What a fun release.. don't you think? These flamingos just make me smile. I also thought that they would look so fun as gift tags so here ya go. This will make for a bright fun gift. I know a little untraditional in colors but why not?

Would you like to win the new “Festive Flamingos” stamp set? This prize will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

Here's how to win:

Comment on the NND blog and Design Team and Guest blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective blog release 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, October 15th at 9pm CST to comment -- winners will be announced on the Newton's Nook Design blog post on Friday, October 16th. 

Newton's Nook Designs

Lydia Evans

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Crafty Math-Chick

Jess Gerstner

Stephanie Muzzulin

Danielle Pandeline

Nina-Marie Trapani

Kimberly Rendino

Yukari Yoshioka

Anette Allen - Guest Designer YAY that's me...

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hope you are enjoying all the sneak peeks.

We still have more to show tomorrow.

Newton's Nook Designs Holiday Release... Guest Designer

So excited to be guest designing this month for Newton's Nook Designs. I am even more excited to be a part of the new release. So lucky you today I am sharing the very new Newton's Nook Designs: Holiday Smooches. I fell in love with this set right away and I have to say so fun to color. I just love these little polar critters not to mention the cute sentiments.

Would you like to win the new “Holiday Smooches” stamp set? This prize will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

Here's how to win:

Comment on the NND blog and Design Team and Guest blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective blog release 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, October 15th at 9pm CST to comment -- winners will be announced on the Newton's Nook Design blog post on Friday, October 16th.

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below and comment for a chance to win.

Newton's Nook Designs

Lydia Evans

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Crafty Math-Chick

Jess Gerstner

Stephanie Muzzulin

Danielle Pandeline

Nina-Marie Trapani

Kimberly Rendino

Yukari Yoshioka

Anette Allen - Guest Designer (yay that's me)

Thanks for stopping by.
Make sure and stop again tomorrow for another fun sneak peek.

Happy Crafting.

Happy News...

So excited to share that I am this months Guest Designer at Newton's Nook Designs.

See you on October 12th to share the new release..

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Day.