Newton’s Nook Designs | Fall Harvest

Hello! As the leaves turn golden and the air cools, I find myself embracing the charm of the fall season. Today, I am showcasing the Newton’s Nook Designs Fall Harvest stamp set on two friendship cards of the same design.

Newton's Nook Designs | Fall Harvest

To create the focal images, stamp the Fall Harvest images with Versafine on Arches Cold Press watercolor paper and heat set. Color the image with watercoloring medium of choice. Once dry, cut the images with the dies in the coordinating set. (Check out my “Resources for Watercoloring Stamped Images” HERE.)

Newton's Nook Designs | Fall Harvest

To create the card backgrounds, cut PhotoPlay Fall Plaids papers (now discontinued) and add to A2-size card bases.

Glimmer foil the sentiment in the Autumn Greetings set with Copper foil on white cardstock (I used Taylored Expressions Sugar Cube, as it is not stark white). Cut panel with die in the Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables set and attach to card base.

Newton's Nook Designs | Fall Harvest

Newton's Nook Designs | Fall Harvest

Assemble the focal images and add to the cards with dot and foam adhesive.


Spellbinders | Cruising into Christmas Cheer

Get ready to smile, because here comes Santa… in gnome form! As the holiday season draws near, we’re steering into the festive spirit with a card featuring the Spellbinders Gnome Drive Holiday die set, part of the Gnome Drive Collection. The charming gnome dressed for Christmas has taken the wheel of a red velvet sports car.

Spellbinders | Gnome Drive Holiday

I paired the Gnome Drive Holiday set with a glimmer-foiled sentiment from the Glitter Wishes set in gold, cut with a snowbank die in the Warm Wishes Camper set. As I discussed in this post – “Prepping for Christmas Card Making” – this set of sentiment foil plates was one of my most used.

To create texture, I dry-embossed gray cardstock with the Stargazer folder for the background and added it to a card base. Note: unless otherwise stated, my cards are A2-size.

Once the gnome, car, package, and tree assembly were in place, I embellished the card with snowflakes cut from white glitter foam.

Spellbinders | Gnome Drive Holiday

Spellbinders | Gnome Drive Holiday

Looking for Halloween inspiration from the Gnome Drive Collection? Check out this post.

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Blooming Pomegranate | Spellbinders August 2023 Large Die

Hello! Today, I am sharing a thank you card showcasing the Spellbinders August 2023 Large Die of the Month kit – “Blooming Pomegranate.” This die set includes 23 dies that allow you to create a captivating botanical illustration of a pomegranate. Yesterday I shared a project created with the Small Die of the Month kit HERE.

Spellbinders August 2023 Large Die

For the botanical illustration, I chose teal, dark orange, dark red, yellow-gold, and white cardstock after looking at pomegranate illustrations online.

  • To begin, dry-emboss Waterfall cardstock with Scattered Fall embossing folder and trim to A2-size; add to card base.
  • Next, cut Large Die of the Month pieces from a variety of cardstock colors and assemble.
  • Next, glimmer foil the sentiment from Mini Everyday Sentiments in copper on Snowdrift cardstock. Cut with a banner die in the sentiment set.
  • Finally, add the card elements to the dry-embossed base by adhering the fruits and greenery. Finish by embellishing with white flowers.

Spellbinders August 2023 Large Die

You can find more Large Die of the Month inspiration on the Spellbinders blog HERE.



Breezy Swing | Spellbinders August 2023 Small Die of the Month

Hello and happy August! I am delighted to share a card created with the Spellbinders August 2023 Small Die of the Month kit titled “Breezy Swing.” With this 15-piece die set, you can create a card suitable for a variety of occasions. Find more details and inspiration on the Spellbinders blog HERE.

Spellbinders August 2023 Small Die of the Month

I chose teal, dark orange, and yellow-gold cardstock colors to represent the change of seasons, from summer to fall in the Northern Hemisphere. The warm tones of orange and yellow evoke the anticipation of autumn’s golden hues.

  • To begin, dry-emboss Beeswax cardstock with Tiny Dots embossing folder and trim to A2-size; add to card base.
  • Next, cut Small Die of the Month pieces from a variety of cardstock colors and assemble.
  • Next, glimmer foil the sentiment from Sentiments for Everyday in teal on Snowdrift cardstock. Cut sentiment with On Cloud Nine die and cut additional clouds.
  • Finally, add the card elements to the dry-embossed base by adhering the woman on the swing assembly and clouds. Finish by embellishing with floral clusters.

Spellbinders August 2023 Small Die of the Month


Santa’s Barbie Makeover: A Pink-Tastic Twist on Holiday Magic!

Hello! Santa, always one to embrace the spirit of joy and playfulness, has joined the Barbie craze. In a nod to the vibrant world of the new Barbie movie, Santa has traded his traditional red suit for a stylish pink ensemble. With a touch of pink adorning his hat and suit, Santa effortlessly blends his timeless magic with the trendy allure of Barbie, bringing a delightful surprise to the holiday season.

Santa's Barbie Makeover: A Pink-Tastic Twist on Holiday Magic!

I previously shared a card showcasing the Spellbinders Santa’s Here die set, on which he is wearing traditional garb, HERE.

Santa's Barbie Makeover: A Pink-Tastic Twist on Holiday Magic!