Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Newton's Nook Designs Falloween Release - Autumn Postage Sampler and Halloween Postage Sampler Stamp Sets + Coordinating Die

welcome back for another day of the spooky and cozy Newton's Nook Designs Falloween Release September release!


check out what we're working with today: Autumn Postage Sampler and Halloween Postage Sampler Stamp Sets + Coordinating Die

you can totally create a project life type spread, gift tags and, of course, cards! all of the new sets will be available for purchase on September 12th, right here
all of these new products are so fun!
and sooooo versatile!

my first card uses the adorable and sweet Autumn Postage stamp set with the Card Layout 5 Die that was revealed yesterday!

Happy Fall Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Fall, Autumn, Leaves, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Card Making, Die Cutting, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #leaves #cardmaking #cards #fall #autumn #diecutting

swoon - I love the colors and the color matching!
I stamped the images and then colored them in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. and of course, I added some details with a white gel pen! once eveyrthing was dry, I used the coordinating dies to die cut them out. 

Happy Fall Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Fall, Autumn, Leaves, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Card Making, Die Cutting, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #leaves #cardmaking #cards #fall #autumn #diecutting

I used a Distress Inks in Picked Raspberry, Abandoned Coral, Dried Marigold, Mustard Seed, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn to ink blend a standard card background. then I used the Falling Leaves Stencil and the same colors to add some tone-on-tone interest.
I also splattered a tiny bit of black splatters.
 
Happy Fall Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Fall, Autumn, Leaves, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Card Making, Die Cutting, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #leaves #cardmaking #cards #fall #autumn #diecutting
 
the sentiment was heat embossed in white onto black cardstock and then die cut with the small banner from the A7 Frames & Banners die set.
 
my next card uses the new too adorable spooky Halloween Postage Sampler stamp set!

Trick or Treat Postage Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Die Cutting, Halloween, Purple, Ghosts, Card Making, Handmade Cards #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #halloween #halloweencard #cardmaking #purple #cards

LOOOOOOVE this one!
I colored these images with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, too.
then after some details with a white gel pen, I die cut them out.
I used the paper from Halloween Meows for the base. and can you tell - I was totally digging the purple!

Trick or Treat Postage Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Die Cutting, Halloween, Purple, Ghosts, Card Making, Handmade Cards #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #halloween #halloweencard #cardmaking #purple #cards

then I used the Postage Stamp Layout Die Set with some soft purple cardstock. all of the little images were popped up with foam tape, and it was all set with some vellum behind the die! 
 
Trick or Treat Postage Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Die Cutting, Halloween, Purple, Ghosts, Card Making, Handmade Cards #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #halloween #halloweencard #cardmaking #purple #cards
 
the sentiment was heat embossed onto black cardstock, and then I used the coordinating die set to die cut it out! I also heat embossed some spiderwebs around a few of the frames! so fun!
a sprinkling of sequins finished the card!
 
Enter to Win a $25 Prize!
One lucky winner will receive a $25 prize to spend at 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 September 9 through Thursday September 11th. 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, September 11th at 9 pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Friday, September 12th.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Newton's Nook Designs Falloween Release - Autumn Coffees and Spooky Coffees Stamp Sets + Coordinating Dies, Card Layout 5 Die

welcome to day 1 of the spooky and cozy Newton's Nook Designs Falloween Release September release!


check out what we're working with today: Autumn Coffees and Spooky Coffees Stamp Sets + Coordinating Dies, Card Layout 5 Die

you can totally create a project life type spread, gift tags and, of course, cards! all of the new sets will be available for purchase on September 12th, right here
all of these new products are so fun!
and sooooo versatile!

my first card uses the adorable and FUN Autumn Coffees stamp set!

Pumpkin Spice Season Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Coffee Card, Newton's Nook, Autumn, Coffee, Card making, distress Inks, Ink blending, leaves #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #autumncard #cardmaking #coffee #coffeecard

you're in love, aren't you?
I knew it - I am too!

I stamped the images and then colored them in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. and of course, I added some details with a white gel pen! once eveyrthing was dry, I used the coordinating dies to die cut them out. 
 
Pumpkin Spice Season Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Coffee Card, Newton's Nook, Autumn, Coffee, Card making, distress Inks, Ink blending, leaves #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #autumncard #cardmaking #coffee #coffeecard

I used a Distress Inks in Uncharted Mariner, Peacock Feathers and Black soot to add color to the background. then I used the Falling Leaves Stencil to only add the leaves around the edges of the card.
I also used the stencil with some duo gel and black flock to add even more detail and texture! so fun!
 
Pumpkin Spice Season Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs, Coffee Card, Newton's Nook, Autumn, Coffee, Card making, distress Inks, Ink blending, leaves #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #autumncard #cardmaking #coffee #coffeecard
 
of course I splattered some white acrrylic ink and black soot around the edges too!
then I heat embossed the sentiment and fussy cut around it.

 
my next card uses the new too cute to spook, Spooky Coffees stamp set! eeeeep!

Sugar and Scream Halloween Card, Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Coffee, Coffee Cards, Card Making, Halloween, Die Cutting, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #cardmaking #coffee #coffeecard #halloween

LOOOOOOVE this one!
I colored these images with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, too.
then after some details with a white gel pen, I die cut them out.
I used the paper from Halloween Meows for the base. then I die cut out the frame from the Frames & Tags Die Set. I backed it with some vellum to help the images pop.
 
Sugar and Scream Halloween Card, Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Coffee, Coffee Cards, Card Making, Halloween, Die Cutting, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #cardmaking #coffee #coffeecard #halloween

then I die cut out some clouds and the moon from the Spooky Sky Die Set. I used Distress Inks in Iced Spruce and Lost Shadow. then I splattered white acrylic ink on top and added them to the scene!
the sentiment was heat embossed onto black cardstock, and then I used a banner from the Frames & Flags die set.

Sugar and Scream Halloween Card, Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Nook, Coffee, Coffee Cards, Card Making, Halloween, Die Cutting, #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #cardmaking #coffee #coffeecard #halloween
 
love how it came out!
 
Enter to Win a $25 Prize!
One lucky winner will receive a $25 prize to spend at 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 September 9 through Thursday September 11th. 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, September 11th at 9 pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Friday, September 12th.

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Simon Says Stamptember 2025 + Newton's Nook Designs

hello and happy Newton's Nook Designs + Simon Says Stamp collab day for Stamptember!


so exciting and fun!
I am in LOVE with this new set and it's totally up my alley since I spend most of my free time at a hockey rink! lol!

Warm Winter Wishes Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs and Stamptember, Simon Says Stamp, Winter, Card, Card Making, Ice Skating, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Card Making #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #simonsaysstamp #stamptember #wintercard #winter #iceskating #distressinks

adorable!!
I stamped and colored the images with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. of course I added some details with a white gel pen, too! then once it was all dry, I used the coordinating dies to die cut them out.


I used the Oval Frame Dies from Newton's Nook to create the ice rink...but you can't tell. BECAUSE when I was popping up the beige border...I didn't line up the corners correctly! lol! oooopsie!
anyway, I used Distress Oxide Inks in Blueprint Sketch, Mermaid Lagoon and Salvaged Patina for the ice. then I splattered the same colors on top.

Warm Winter Wishes Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs and Stamptember, Simon Says Stamp, Winter, Card, Card Making, Ice Skating, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Card Making #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #simonsaysstamp #stamptember #wintercard #winter #iceskating #distressinks

for the border, I used some beige cardstock and splattered some white acrylic ink on top, then popped it up around the pond (as mentioned...NOT in the original oval shape! lol).
Then I placed some of the snowflakes all around the scene! love them!

Warm Winter Wishes Card by Samantha Mann for Newton's Nook Designs and Stamptember, Simon Says Stamp, Winter, Card, Card Making, Ice Skating, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Card Making #newtonsnook #newtonsnookdesigns #simonsaysstamp #stamptember #wintercard #winter #iceskating #distressinks

I heat embossed the sentiment onto black carstock and cardstock I watercolored to match the scarves of the images, and combined them to add a little extra pizzazz to the sentiment! lol! 

hope you like it and be sure to grab this set if you like it! it's only available for a limited time and once it's sold out, it's gone!
enjoy!

Monday, September 1, 2025

Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #204 - Woodland Wonder

happy Monday!
let's start this week off with a NEW challenge over at the Lawn Fawnatics Challenge blog!


aw, this theme is so FUN and such a fun excuse to color up some woodland critters!


so cute, right?

Love You So Mush Card by Samantha M for Lawn Fawnatics Challenge blog, Lawn Fawn, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Woodland, Sequins, Birch trees, Card Making, Handmade cards #lawnfawnatics #lawnfawnaticschallenge #lawnfawn #distressinks #inkblending #cardmaking #mushrooms #fox

I stamped and colored the images from To My Fungi, Oh Gnome!, Fox Costumes Before 'n Afters, Scootin' By, On the Beach and Gleeful Gardens with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. then I added some details with a white gel pen and used the coordinating dies to die cut them out.
I just LOVE coloring mushrooms, and I knew I couldn't resist a chance to color a bunch of them up for this theme!
 
Love You So Mush Card by Samantha M for Lawn Fawnatics Challenge blog, Lawn Fawn, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Woodland, Sequins, Birch trees, Card Making, Handmade cards #lawnfawnatics #lawnfawnaticschallenge #lawnfawn #distressinks #inkblending #cardmaking #mushrooms #fox

I did lots of ink blending for the background of the card.
I die cut out three layers of grass with the Grassy Borders and used Distress Inks in Pine Needles, Mowed Lawn and Twisted Citron. then I used the Birch Tree Stencils and the same colors for the background. I also used the Ground Espresso, Vintage Photo and Fossilized Amber for the trees.

Love You So Mush Card by Samantha M for Lawn Fawnatics Challenge blog, Lawn Fawn, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Woodland, Sequins, Birch trees, Card Making, Handmade cards #lawnfawnatics #lawnfawnaticschallenge #lawnfawn #distressinks #inkblending #cardmaking #mushrooms #fox

I heat embossed the sentiment in white onto Black Licorice Cardstock. then I used fussy cut it out.
I finished the card off with a sprinkling of sequins to give it a more whimsical feel!

I really can't WAIT for you to play along! you could win a $25 gift certificate to Lawn Fawn!!!!
enjoy!

play along

 

Saturday, August 30, 2025

witching you a happy halloween!

hi there!
today I have a card up on the Lawn Fawn blog! and BONUS, I have a video for it too! you can check it out here or on my youtube channel!

Witching You a Happy Halloween Card by Samantha M for Lawn Fawn, Lawn Fawn, YouTube Video, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Halloween, Die Cutting, Video Card Making Cards, #lawnfawn #youtube #video #tutorial #cardmaking #distressinks #lawnfawn #cardmaking

I was so excited to use the new Knock Knock, Who's There? die on my card!
I started by stamping the images from Halloween Mice, You Autumn Know, Happy Howloween, Booyah and Bubbles of Joy. I colored in the images with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. I also added some details with a white gel pen! then, once the images were dry, I used the coordinating dies to die cut them out.

Witching You a Happy Halloween Card by Samantha M for Lawn Fawn, Lawn Fawn, YouTube Video, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Halloween, Die Cutting, Video Card Making Cards, #lawnfawn #youtube #video #tutorial #cardmaking #distressinks #lawnfawn #cardmaking

next up, it was time to make the background! I used a piece of white cardstock and did LOTS of ink blending. I used Squeezed Lemonade for the moon glow, and then Salvaged Patina, Peacock Feathers, Uncharted Mariner and Black Soot for the rest of the night sky.
I used Mowed Lawn, Twisted Citron and Pine Needles for the hills and grass. then I die  cut them out with the Grassy Border and Stitched Hillside Borders.


Witching You a Happy Halloween Card by Samantha M for Lawn Fawn, Lawn Fawn, YouTube Video, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Halloween, Die Cutting, Video Card Making Cards, #lawnfawn #youtube #video #tutorial #cardmaking #distressinks #lawnfawn #cardmaking

I knew I wanted to to make the 'door' of the scene in the sky, so I used the door frame in the middle-ish of the card and ran it through my die cutting machine. then once the rest of the mechanism was die cut and added, I began to put the rest of the images together for the card!

Witching You a Happy Halloween Card by Samantha M for Lawn Fawn, Lawn Fawn, YouTube Video, Distress Inks, Ink Blending, Halloween, Die Cutting, Video Card Making Cards, #lawnfawn #youtube #video #tutorial #cardmaking #distressinks #lawnfawn #cardmaking

some of the images were popped up with foam tape, and some were glued down directly. I combined two brooms from the Booyah set for the hidden mouse to ride!
I finished the card off by heat embossing the sentiment in white onto Black Licorice Cardstock.

be sure to check out the card up on the Lawn Fawn blog, and watch the video too!! :)
enjoy!