Monday, April 25, 2016

Mother's Day Card with Mint Owl Studio and Stencil Brushes

Mother's Day Card by Jess Gerstner for Mint Owl Studio

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a mother's day card featuring Mint Owl Studio. I wanted to use the stencil brushes I recently acquired because I heard you could get some fun inking effects with them. I used the flowers from Love for Mom and a whole bunch of different sequins. For more on how I got this look check out the video link below.


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Mother's Day Card by Jess Gerstner for Mint Owl Studio


Thursday, April 21, 2016

Newton's Nook Designs April Release Tag Sampler

Neon Tag Card by Jess Gerstner for Newton's Nook Designs

Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing the Newton's Nook Designs April Release. This set is called Tag Sampler and coordinates perfectly with the Tags Times Two die set that you may already own from our Christmas tag release. I just love how one set of dies will be getting so much use. Unfortunately I was not able to finish this video in time for the release but you can subscribe to my channel to see it soon. I used my MISTI to line up all the tags to build a background and then use my Hero Arts Ombre Ink pad to color the tag and the matte in the background. I love how you can add a pop of color with almost no effort by running your ink pad on cardstock. Also keep reading to find out how to win this set!


Would you like to win the “Tag Sampler” Stamp Set?
This set will be given away to ONE lucky winner
Here's how to win: 
Comment on the NND blog and Design Team 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 21st at 9pm CST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, April 22ndNote: If you have already ordered this stamp set and you win, you may replace it with any in stock item of equal value. 


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

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Newton's Nook Designs April Release Winston's Honeybees


Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing the Newton's Nook Designs April Release. This set is called Winston's Honeybees and is a brand new 4 by 4 stamp size. I decided to take advantage of the punny theme of the set and pair the stamps with honey lip balm. I have a video tutorial to show you how to make this simple gift. Also keep reading to find out how to win this set!



Would you like to win the “Winston’s Honeybees” Stamp Set?
This set will be given away to ONE lucky winner
Here's how to win: 
Comment on the NND blog and Design Team 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 21st at 9pm CST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, April 22ndNote: If you have already ordered this stamp set and you win, you may replace it with any in stock item of equal value. 


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



Monday, April 18, 2016

Mint Monday featuring Class Act from Mint Owl Studio


Hello crafty friends! Today I have a thank you card featuring Mint Owl Studio. I wanted to make something fun and graphic so I stamped the pencil image from Class Act in a circle and did some copic coloring. Check out the video for more detail.


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Saturday, April 16, 2016

Space Background for GSD Outta This World Blog Hop


Hello crafty friends! Welcome to the Gerda Steiner Designs Outta This World Blog Hop. Today we are showing off two new sets being released with a fun space theme. I have a video sharing how to make a galaxy background which will work great for both sets. Be sure to keep reading to find out more about how to win and where to hop for more inspiration.


On today's card I created a space background with some Distress Inks and layers of paint and water flicks with Perfect Pearls for the stars. I also created some aliens flying around in little space ships with Copic coloring and Glossy Accents. For more details be sure to check out the video.



Now about those awesome prizes! Comment on each blog stop. The more comments the better your chance to win. Three random comments from along the blogs will win one of three gift certificates. There will be a $25, a $15, and a $10 gift certificate up for grabs. All comments must be made by Sunday April 17th at 11.59 pm PST Keep scrolling to see the hop order and stamp set reveals.


Here's the hop order: