Small Stamps to Create a Focal Point with Gerda Steiner Designs Playful Kitten

Hello crafty friends! I am so excited to share these new kitten stamps. I love all critter stamps but Gerda Steiner kitties are a personal favorite. I love the cute round faces and the textured hair around the edges. So I was beyond thrilled when I found out there would be a clear set. For today's card I made the playful kitties the focal point by stamping a ring of hearts around them. For more on how to achieve a perfect circle of stamp check out my video.

This set was available for pre-order so I can't wait to see all the designs from Gerda's fans to start rolling in. Please 'like' Gerda Steiner Designs on Facebook or join the Gerda Steiner Designs Facebook group to share your creations.

Challenges:

Cute Card Thursday: Use a Sentiment

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday: Anything Goes

Inkspirational: Space (use of white space)

Rainbow Surfboards with Masking and Winston

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a card over at the Newton's Nook blog. I am using the Beach Party set to create a fun rainbow. I know it might seem a little early for such a summery card but I'm already getting excited for summer especially with some of the warm days we've been having. Check out my video for more on how I achieved this look.

Challenges:

Addicted to Stamp and More: Make Your Mark

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Anything Goes

Stretch Your Stamps: Using a Halloween Stamp on a Birthday Card

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a card that helps you to stretch your Halloween stamps. The adorable Tiger Kid that is available as a digital or rubber stamp may seem to be Halloween themed but if you think outside the box it can be used for a fun birthday card. Check out my video for more on how I created the overall look of this card!

I really love the way the orange pops off the blue greens of the card. I could see this card working for a girl or a boy. Who wouldn't want to get this little cutie in the mail?!

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday: Clean and Simple

Seize the Birthday: Make Your Own Background

Artsy Watercolor Backgrounds with Simon Says Stamp Pawesome

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a set of cards featuring some Simon Says Stamp exclusive stamps and dies. I colored these cute pets from the set as part of the Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge but recently added them to a card with a fun watercolor background. I used my Koi Watercolor Sketchbox for this. I really like the quality of these watercolors for the price. 

As you can see in the video the process of creating the background for these is really free and is just a great chance to play with color and get to know what your watercolors will do when you apply paint and water in different ways.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Create Your Own Background

MarkerPop: Anything Goes

Newton's Nook Designs April Release Garden Whimsy

Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing the Newton's Nook April release. The new Garden Whimsy is perfect for all the gardeners in your life.  Be sure to keep scrolling for more on how to win this set but first check out my video to see how I achieved the look of this simple masculine card.

Would you like to win “Garden Whimsy”?

This set 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 April 16th at 9:00 PM CDT to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday April 17th. 

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton's Nook Designs
Taheerah Atchia
Lydia Evans
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Crafty Math-Chick
Jess Moyer
Stephanie Muzzulin
Danielle Pandeline
Kimberly Rendino
Yukari Yoshioka
Nicole Picadura (Guest Designer)

Newton's Nook Designs April Release Fanciful Florals

Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing the Newton's Nook April release. The new Fanciful Florals is simply beautiful with stunning sentiments.  Be sure to keep scrolling for more on how to win this set but first check out my video to see how I achieved the ombre stamping on these note cards. The inks used include Hero Arts Ombre Inks and Hero Arts Shadow Ink Cubes.

Would you like to win “Fanciful Florals”?

This set 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 April 16th at 9:00 PM CDT to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday April 17th. 

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton's Nook Designs
Taheerah Atchia
Lydia Evans
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Crafty Math-Chick
Jess Moyer
Stephanie Muzzulin
Danielle Pandeline
Kimberly Rendino
Yukari Yoshioka
Nicole Picadura (Guest Designer)

Newton's Nook Designs April Release Delightful Doxies

Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing the Newton's Nook April release. I absolutely love today's set Delightful Doxies! How cute are these little pups? Be sure to keep scrolling for more on how to win this set but first check out my video on how I achieved this fun watercolor card. To get this unique watercolor panel I combined masking fluid with my Koi Watercolor Sketchbox.

Would you like to win “Delightful Doxies”?

This set 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 April 16th at 9:00 PM CDT to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday April 17th. 

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton's Nook Designs
Taheerah Atchia
Lydia Evans
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Crafty Math-Chick
Jess Moyer
Stephanie Muzzulin
Danielle Pandeline
Kimberly Rendino
Yukari Yoshioka
Nicole Picadura (Guest Designer)