tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55249575201473267412024-03-18T17:19:44.849-06:00The Nickel NookLiving Life With A Grateful Heart, A Creative Mind, and A Joyful Purpose!
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"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." (1 Thess. 5:11)Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.comBlogger1657125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-72103373356907676872024-02-26T19:10:00.000-06:002024-02-26T19:10:18.433-06:00Creative Scrapbooker Magazine - Spring 2024 Issue Hello, my friends!After taking a bit of a break from submitting, I'm thrilled to have some projects in the most recent issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine!First, I have very generously been given a full page for my Steampunk Envelope Album. I made this for Kate Crafts, and you can see the post HERE.I also have two other cards in this issue, also created for Kate Crafts.You can Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-50715656157883874832024-01-01T04:00:00.015-06:002024-01-01T04:00:00.143-06:00Mini Album Mania - January Challenge Happy New Year, my friends!Welcome to my first post of 2024!Can you believe we're beginning another year already?Where does the time go? ;o)It's time for a new Challenge at Mini Album Mania Challenge!Here's my mini album for this month:I used a Sizzix pennant die for my base.It measures 4 1/2" x 6".I cut 10 pennants from black cardstock.I used an old Echo Park Collection for all the Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-64352729036985813622023-12-24T00:00:00.038-06:002023-12-24T00:00:00.135-06:00Merry Christmas and Peace on Earth for Emerald Creek Craft SuppliesMerry Christmas, my friends!This is my last project this year, and it's for Emerald Creek Craft Supplies! The message is perfect, and something we should all be praying for! Here's my card:As with my last "stained glass" card,I began by heat embossing the image with black embossing powder.I then coloured the image in with the wonderful Kaleidoscope Watercolours.I fussy cut Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-79359189369392076852023-12-21T11:27:00.002-06:002023-12-21T11:27:56.092-06:00Pumpkin Season Tag for Emerald Creek Craft SuppliesHello, my friends!I'm back with another fun project for Emerald Creek Craft Supplies! There are only a few hours left in our Fall season,so I thought I better hurry and share this one now.It's really hard to believe that Winter begins later today here in Saskatchewan.Our weather, and view out the window, are definitely more Fall then Winter!Here's my tag:My tag base is cut from matboard, andNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-89476901261563046632023-12-15T00:00:00.001-06:002023-12-15T00:00:00.145-06:00Unique Art Expressions December Challenge - Christmas Hello, my friends!It's time for a new Challenge over at Unique Art Expressions.This is a fun, monthly challenge blog.Each challenge begins on the 15th of the month, and runs until the 12th of the following month.The twist of this challenge is that you can make and enter anything BUT a card!No cards allowed! :o)* * *This month our Challenge isDecember Challenge: Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-89491632269290908762023-12-14T00:00:00.018-06:002023-12-14T00:00:00.283-06:00Christmas Cards for Polka Art Studio Hello, my friends! Today I have another fun project for Polka Art Studio!I have made a collection of Christmas cards,using only two collections from the shop: Beige Bliss Decorative Papers Collection,and Beige Bliss Fussy Cuts Collection.The joy of using digital printable collections is that you can get started immediately!So you still have lots of time to get some Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-10665878120286915222023-12-12T04:00:00.001-06:002023-12-12T04:00:00.140-06:00Fall Scene Mixed Media Canvas for Emerald Creek Craft Supplies Hello, my friends!I'm back to share another Emerald Creek DT project with you today!I had so much fun putting this together, using great products from the shop!Here's what I made:Here's how I did it:I've had both this 6 x 6 canvas, and the leaf patterned tissue paper,in my stash for years. It was time to use them in a project. I began by tearing pieces of the tissue paper...with Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-5737659219206693692023-12-09T00:00:00.001-06:002023-12-09T00:00:00.138-06:00Stained Glass Christmas Card for Emerald Creek Craft Supplies Hello, my friends!I'm excited to be sharing my first DT project for Emerald Creek Craft Supplies! It's also my first Christmas card too!This was such a fun card to make, using my favorite combination of products:a pretty stamp, some gorgeous embossing powder, and rich creamy watercolour!Here's my card:I fell in love with this Stained Glass Stamp as soon as I saw it in the shop!&Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-70598939194797228422023-11-15T00:00:00.001-06:002023-11-15T00:00:00.149-06:00Unique Art Expressions November Challenge - Sweater Weather Hello, my friends!It's time for a new Challenge over at Unique Art Expressions.This is a fun, monthly challenge blog.Each challenge begins on the 15th of the month, and runs until the 12th of the following month.The twist of this challenge is that you can make and enter anything BUT a card!No cards allowed! :o)* * *This month our Challenge is November Challenge: Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-63949792310140713862023-11-01T04:00:00.074-06:002023-11-01T04:00:00.141-06:00Mini Album Mania - November Challenge Hello, my friends!It's time for a new Challenge at Mini Album Mania Challenge!A big THANK YOU to all that joined us for our very first challenge.It was lots of fun to see what you all made! Here's my mini album for this month:This mini was created from a kit that I won several years ago.All the materials were included, except for the cable ring.Even the pretty, handmade Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-38767774568481348962023-10-15T00:00:00.005-06:002023-10-15T00:00:00.137-06:00Unique Art Expressions October Challenge - Add Fruit Hello, my friends!It's time for a new Challenge over at Unique Art Expressions.This is a fun, monthly challenge blog.Each challenge begins on the 15th of the month, and runs until the 12th of the following month.The twist of this challenge is that you can make and enter anything BUT a card!No cards allowed! :o)* * *This month our Challenge is:Unique Art Expressions October Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-53125992962601233112023-09-15T00:00:00.004-06:002023-09-15T05:32:02.601-06:00Unique Art Expressions September Challenge - Add Birds Hello, my friends!It's time for a new Challenge over at Unique Art Expressions.This is a fun, monthly challenge blog.Each challenge begins on the 15th of the month, and runs until the 12th of the following month.The twist of this challenge is that you can make and enter anything BUT a card!No cards allowed! :o)* * *This month our Challenge isUnique Art Expressions August Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-43691783854007558602023-09-04T06:30:00.003-06:002023-09-04T06:30:00.142-06:00Fun New Junk Journal for Polka Art Studio Hello, my friends!Today I have a new journal project to share with you!This is my Fall/Autumn Memories Junk Journal for Polka Art Studio!Take a look: All three collections I used are so much fun!They could be used in so many creative projects!All the links are listed below the video.* * *Thanks for stopping by!I'll be back soon with another project to share!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-54165791120473321222023-09-01T04:00:00.006-06:002023-09-01T04:00:00.166-06:00Introducing Mini Album Mania - September Challenge Hello, my friends!Today I'm back to share another fun new venture!I've joined the Design Team at the Brand New Mini Album Mania Challenge!Most of you know that I love to make mini albums!My friend Leslie came up with this great idea to to start a mini album challenge.You can find all the rules over at the Challenge Blog.There are only six challenges a year, with about six weeks between Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-17558340768690304962023-08-24T00:00:00.001-06:002023-08-24T00:00:00.133-06:00Tuck Tags for Polka Art Studio Hello, my friends! Today I have another fun new project for Polka Art Studio!I am busy working on a full journal,which I hope to share with you next week. Today I want to share some sweet tuck tags that I made.These will be tucked into the finished journal.I had so much fun making these! Here they are:Although these all look like they have great dimension,they areNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-53491372713229764192023-08-15T00:00:00.004-06:002023-08-15T00:00:00.151-06:00Unique Art Expressions - August Challenge Hello, my friends!I'm happy to finally be sharing a new post with you today! It's been rather quiet around here lately but I hope to change that in the days head.Many of you know that I recently lost my brother..I needed to take a break from everything for a time.Then I decided to make some changes to my schedule and to my life.Today is one of the first changes.* * *I have joined the Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-49389715707586805992023-07-14T07:26:00.000-06:002023-07-14T07:26:59.438-06:00Art of Calligraphy Journal for Polka Art Studio Hello, my friends!I have a fun new project to share with you today!I actually made another talking video that explains what I've done.Have a look here: Products from Polka Art Studios used:Art of Calligraphy Scrapbook Papers;Vintage Grunge Paper Pack.* * * Find Polka Art Studio here:Polka Art Studio EtsyPolka Art Studio Facebook PagePolka Art Studio InstagramNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-58672532024453140132023-06-22T00:00:00.003-06:002023-06-22T00:00:00.148-06:00Another Shaped Bee Card for Printable Cuttable Creatables Hello, my friends!It's time for another fun project for Printable Cuttable Creatables!Sadly, this will be my final post as a Design Team member.I've made the tough decision to step down from the team.I'd like to thank Kristin, and the rest of the DT, for all the fun!It's been a fabulous year!For my final project, I have created another shaped card.If you Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-60213120576874642762023-06-06T00:00:00.001-06:002023-06-06T00:00:00.156-06:00Making a Shaped Card for Printable Cuttable Creatables Hello, my friends!I know things have been a little quiet around here lately, but today I'm happy to share a new project for Printable Cuttable Creatables!I'm going to share how I use these great cut files,along with Cricut Design Space, to make a fun shaped card!I've got lots of photos for you, as I took some screen shots along the way.I have used:Honey Bee SVG Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-8592878984186194112023-05-22T22:00:00.003-06:002023-05-23T08:10:21.157-06:00Printables Cuttables Creatables Design Team Blog Hop! Hello, my friends!Welcome to the Design Team Blog Hop for Printable Cuttable Creatables!You know the drill!Hop around to check out all the fun projects.Leave a comment on each one to be eligible for the prize!Don't worry - there are only a few! :o) Here's the entire list for you:Printable Cuttable Creatables BlogMorenaNancy KrisEllenShalon * * *AlsoNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-58578226878563545822023-05-07T00:00:00.071-06:002023-05-07T00:00:00.138-06:00Welcome Spring with Printable Cuttable Creatables Hello, my friends!It's time for a new project share for Printable Cuttable Creatables!I decided it was time to begin a Spring themed 8 x 8 album.Today I am sharing the title page that I have created for that album,using a combination of fun cut files from the shop.I have used:Welcome Spring Banner,(free file)Birds and Branches SVG Files,and Pretty Bird House SVG Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-55480820224309147212023-04-07T07:25:00.001-06:002023-04-07T07:25:13.878-06:00Easter/Spring Journal for Kate Crafts Hello, my friends!It's time for another fun project for Kate Crafts!Today I have a really fun new Easter/Spring Journal,using a lovely printable collection from Kate's Shop.To see the full journal, and hear me talk about it, head to my youtube.Here's the video: * * *Kate Crafts Products Used: Easter CollectionOther Materials Used:File Folder;Tea Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-67571253004617292772023-04-06T00:00:00.061-06:002023-04-06T00:00:00.228-06:00Slimline Easter Card for Printable Cuttable Creatables Hello, my friends!I'm back with another Easter Card for Printable Cuttable Creatables!Today I'm sharing how I combined a sweet print/cut image,along with a great cut file, to make a fun slimline card.I have used: Girl Bunny Holding Easter Egg File;and Happy Easter Title.(Free File)Here's the finished card:Isn't that cute?Here's how I did it:I think this sweet Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-1522187752026186932023-03-27T00:00:00.001-06:002023-03-27T00:00:00.222-06:00Beatrix Potter Tags for Rach and Bella Crafts Hello, my friends!I'm still busy working on my journal project for Rach & Bella Crafts!In the meantime, I have been making some additional journal bits.This time I am sharing some fun tags, using:The Works of Beatrix PotterThese would be lovely tucked into a Beatrix Potter journal,or even a Spring/Easter journal! Here they are:I used the tags from the kit, and Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5524957520147326741.post-17325132297959635832023-03-23T00:00:00.002-06:002023-03-23T00:00:00.249-06:00Happy Easter with Printable Cuttable Creatables Hello, my friends!It's time for another Easter project for Printable Cuttable Creatables!This time I've used a wonderful SVG file to make a fun Home Decor item for Easter.I have a cute stand that I use to display things like this,and change them up for the season. I have used:Happy Easter Digital Paper Pack;Woven Easter Basket SVG and Clipart;and Scroll Banners Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802813041770354976noreply@blogger.com0