The Nickel Nook

Tools/Dies:

Other Materials:

Spectrum Noir Markers,

White, Turquoise, Red Cardstock.

I began by heat embossing the fabulous car image,

with the Black Detail Embossing Powder.

I colored the car image but a car like this needs chrome, right?

So I went in and heat embossed some details,

using the Silver Detail Embossing Powder.

I then fussy cut the car image out.

I stamped the map, from the Travel Mixed Media Set,

onto the turquoise cardstock.

I matted it with red cardstock and adhered it to the card front.

I stamped the sentiment onto white cardstock,

and matted it with red cardstock.

The car and sentiment were added to the card base with foam tape.

Well...there you have it...my final DT post!

Now head on over to the shop

and get in on some of the fabulous close out deals!

Also, make sure you follow the blogs of the very talented DT!

They'll continue to inspire you with all their fabulous work!

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Sand Dune Silhouettes Rubber Stamp Set, 00-940P6

Friday, 17 May 2019

Sparkle N Sprinkle - Sand Dune Silhouettes

Hello, my friends!

It's Friday, so it's a new post for Sparkle N Sprinkle!

I'm back to share another fun new stamp set called:
Sand Dune Silhouettes.

Here's the card I made:

Products Used from Sparkle N Sprinkle:

Stamps:

Sand Dune Silhouettes Digital Stamp, Digi 940BC

Embossing Powders:

Black Detail Embossing Powder, EP171

Coloring Mediums:

Nuvo Watercolor Pencils Brilliantly Vibrant, 520N

Ink:

Stampendous Embossing Ink, E1101

Adhesives:

Tools/Dies:

Watercolor Paper, WCPAP

Water Brush - Medium

Other:

Black cardstock card base.

1. Cut the watercolor paper down to measure 4" x 6".

2. Stamp and heat emboss the Silhouette design, using black embossing powder. I used the fence line and the birds.

3. Color the design using the watercolor pencils and a water brush, or a paint brush with water. Continue playing with the colors until you have it the way you want. Let it dry completely.

I colored my hills with grey. Then I used: yellow, orange, red, purple and blue. I blended all the colors together as I went. For the sand I used tan and brown.

4. When it's completely dry, stamp the sentiment along the bottom using black ink.

5. Finally, mount the card front onto a black cardstock base, using the tear-ific tape.

This was so much fun to make!

Just looking at this card helps me relax!

I hope it has the same effect on you! :o)

I'll be back next week with another Sparkle N Sprinkle project!

In the meantime, head over to the store and check it out!

You can take my code with you...it's: NancyDT10

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The Challenges are taking a break this month! :o)

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Sparkle N Sprinkle Monthly Creative Challenge Facebook

Nature of the Beach Stamp Set, 00-929P5

Thursday, 9 May 2019

Sparkle N Sprinkle - Let's Shellabrate!

Hello, my friends!

It's Friday, so it's a new post for Sparkle N Sprinkle!

This week I'm featuring the fun "Nature of the Beach" Stamp Set!
Here's the card I created with this set:

Products Used from Sparkle N Sprinkle:

Stamps:

Nature of the Beach Digital Stamp Set, Digi 929 BC

Embossing Powders:

Clear Embossing Powder, EP120

Coloring Mediums:

Nuance Jade Watercolor Powder, MNU004

Nuance Cerulean Blue Watercolor Powder, MNU011

Inks:

Stampendous Embossing Ink, E1101

Memento Dew Drop Ink - Bahama Blue, MD-100-012

Adhesives:

Tools:

Watercolor Paper, WCPAP

Here's How I Did It:

1. I began with a 6" X 4 1/2" piece of watercolor paper.

2. After treating it with the Static Free Bag, I used the embossing ink to stamp the larger starfish and shells randomly on the paper.

3. I covered it with the clear embossing powder, tapped off the excess, and heat embossed.

4. When it was cool, I sprinkled both the Jade and Cerulean Blue Nuance powders over the embossed images. I misted it with water. I turned my paper, sprinkled more powder, and added more water, until I was happy with the finished result.

I love the way the pigment catches in the embossing!

5. I stamped the sentiment, and a mini starfish, on a piece of white cardstock, using the Bahama Blue Memento Ink.

6. I adhered the card front to a white cardstock base, using the Tear-Ific tape.

7. I added the sentiment using foam tape.

This was a really fun card to create,

using a great combination of products!

I'll be back next week with another Sparkle N Sprinkle project!

In the meantime, head over to the store and check it out!

You can take my code with you...it's: NancyDT10

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The usual Challenges are both on a break for the month of May!
I'll let you know when the new one is up! :o)

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Sparkle N Sprinkle Monthly Creative Challenge Facebook

New You're My Hero Digital Set, Digi946JM

Thursday, 25 April 2019

Sparkle N Sprinkle - You're My Hero

Hello, my friends!

It's Friday, so it's a new post for Sparkle N Sprinkle!
Today I am featuring the New You're My Hero Digi Stamp,
from the April Release!
This Set is loaded with multiple images,
in both the pre-colored and black and white options.

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, don't they?
So I thought I would share a more generic Hero card.
It could be given to any of the heroes in our lives,
although I know mine will be going to my husband! ;o)

Products Used from Sparkle N Sprinkle:

Stamps:

Inks:

VersaMarker, PV-000-001

Embossing Powders:

Black Detai l Embossing Powder, EP171

Glitters:

Ultrafine Glitter Crystal Ice, G1058

Adhesives:

1/4" Tear-Ific Double Sided Tape, SAT16

Brushable Glue, SNS540

Tools/Dies:

Glitter Brush, SG1400

Other Supplies:

Cardstock - White, Yellow

1. I began by printing out the pre-colored star image, and the sentiment, on white cardstock. Then I gathered all my materials.

2. I trimmed my printed pieces to the sizes I wanted. Then I cut cardstock mats slightly bigger: first in yellow, and then in black.

3. I added the Tear-Ific tape around the outside edge of the yellow cardstock mats. I removed the paper from the tape, and covered the exposed adhesive with the Crystal Ice Glitter. I burnished it well with my finger. Then used the Glitter Brush to clean up all the extra bits.

4. On the top layer of the star image, I applied a generous layer of the Brushable Glue. Over that I sprinkled the Crystal Ice Glitter. I tapped off all the excess, and set it aside to dry. Once dry, I brushed it with the Glitter Brush to remove any left-overs.

5. I brushed the printed sentiment with the Static Free Bag. I went over the word "Hero" with the VersaMarker. I sprinkled it with the Black Detail Embossing Powder and heat set.

6. Use more Tear-Ific Tape to adhere all the layers together. Once it was all layered up, I used foam tape to mount the sentiment in place. Mount everything on a white cardstock card base.

Here's a close-up look at the embossed "Hero",

and all the pretty glitter.

The top layer of the stars sparkle beautifully!

Now it's a special card...worthy of our Heroes! :o)

I'll be back next week with another Sparkle N Sprinkle project!

In the meantime, head over to the store and check it out!

You can take my code with you...it's: NancyDT10

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However, before you go...there's more news!

SNS has a Challenge Blog with a monthly challenge.

The challenge is always Anything Goes IF you include

loose glitter, embossing powder and/or flocking!

OR you can use an SNS Stamp - digital or rubber!

Wait...there's more! lol

SNS also has a very active Monthly Creative Challenge on Facebook!

There are lots of other fun events going on too!

I look forward to sharing them with you! :o)

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Here are all the links:

Sparkle N Sprinkle Monthly Creative Challenge Facebook

New Botanical Ruffled Peony Rubber Stamp Set, 00-938P5

Thursday, 18 April 2019

Sparkle N Sprinkle - Where Flowers Bloom Card

Happy Friday, my friends!

Since it's Friday, it's a new post for Sparkle N Sprinkle!
This week I'm featuring another new set from the April Release.
It's a gorgeous flower set called Botanical Ruffled Peony!

Here's my card:

Products Used from Sparkle N Sprinkle:

Stamps:

New Peony Rubber Stamp Set Bundle, 00-930-938P20

Embossing Powders:

Clear Embossing Powder, EP120

Ebb Tide Embossing Powder, EP361

Ink:

Stampendous Embossing Ink, E1101

VersaFine Clair Ink - Charming Pink, VF-CLA-801

Adhesives:

Nuvo Crystal Drops - Party Pink, 690N

Embellishments:

Tools/Dies:

Other Products:

Celebrate It Ribbon, Foam Tape.

Here's what I did:

1. I began by heat embossing the Peony and the sentiment,

on a piece of 5" white cardstock, using the Ebb Tide embossing powder.

2. Then I went on to stamp the Peony on another piece of white cardstock, using the VersaFine Clair, Charming Pink Ink. I was only concerned with the flower itself.

3. I immediately sprinkled the stamped image with the clear embossing powder, and heat set it.

4. Then I fussy cut around the flower.

5. I then adhered the fussy cut flower into place, on top of the green embossed image, using foam tape.

6. I made a 5 1/2" side-fold card base from white cardstock.

7. I added a 5 1/4" pink cardstock mat to the front of it.

8. I adhered the card front in place.

9. I added a number of Party Pink Crystal Drops to the card front.

10. Finally, I added a sheer pink ribbon bow to the stem of the flower.

The Ebb Tide embossing powder is so lovely!

Look at all the beautiful colors in it!

One last photo that displays all the pretty shine!

I'll be back next week with another Sparkle N Sprinkle project!

In the meantime, head over to the store and check it out!

You can take my code with you...it's: NancyDT10

With that you can get 10% off your purchase! :o)

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However, before you go...there's more news!

SNS has a Challenge Blog with a monthly challenge.

The challenge is always Anything Goes IF you include

loose glitter, embossing powder and/or flocking!

OR you can use an SNS Stamp - digital or rubber!

Wait...there's more! lol

SNS also has a very active Monthly Creative Challenge on Facebook!

There are lots of other fun events going on too!

I look forward to sharing them with you! :o)

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Here are all the links:

Sparkle N Sprinkle Monthly Creative Challenge Facebook