The Nickel Nook

Thursday, 15 March 2018

All Dressed Up - Challenge #79

Hello, my friends!

Today is the beginning of a new challenge at All Dressed Up!

The challenges are always Anything Goes but you MUST use an image from All Dressed Up.

There are freebies available at the challenge blog HERE! :o)

With Easter being just around the corner,
I've used the lovely "Easter Bunny" image,
which you can find HERE.

I coloured my sweet bunny in a light pastel green.
Then I did some simple die-cutting and layering,
also in pretty pastel shades.

Finally, I added some bling with a glittery bow,

some pretty pearls, and some sparkling Stickles.

Here's a closer look at the image:

One last look at the finished card:

Other Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock;

Color: Spectrum Noir Markers;

Dies: CC Designs;

Stickles: Diamond;

Ribbon: Celebrate It;

Bling: Crafts - Pearls.

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Head on over to the Challenge Blog and join the fun! :o)

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Here are all the links you'll need:

All Dressed Up Challenge Blog

All Dressed Up Etsy Shop

All Dressed Up Facebook Page

All Dressed Up Pinterest

Sunday, 11 March 2018

Whisker Graphics - Easter Treat Bags

Hello, my friends!

I'm back to share a fun project created with products from the Whisker Graphics Shop!

I'm also over on the Whisker Graphics Blog today.

You're going to want to go over there and subscribe in the sidebar, if you haven't already done so.

That way you won't miss what the rest of the DT shares,

and all the fun ways you can use these great products!

Here's what we're making today...some fun Easter treat bags!

I began by gathering the Whisker Graphics products I wanted to use.

I chose the Horizontal Striped Middy Biddy Bags in Aqua and Green.

Then I chose the matching Divine Twine Bamboo in Solid Green, and Aqua &White.

Finally, from the shop, I added two Large White Tags.

From my stash, I added some scraps of matching cardstock,

and some Easter printables from Gecko Galz (not shown).

Also in my stash, I found some coordinating inks and an Easter stamp.

I stamped the "Happy Easter" on each white tag.

I stamped it high on the tag because the bottom will be covered.

I threaded several strands of the twine through the hole in the tag,

and then tied a twine bow around them.

Finally, for each treat bag, I matted the printable with the matching cardstock.

Then I adhered everything in place on the bag front as shown in the photo.

There is room on the tag to add a name or message.

These bags are a great size to fill with some yummy goodies,

or perhaps a different kind of Easter gift!

Other Materials Used:

Easter Printables: Gecko Galz - Easter Wishes Collage Sheet;

Inks: Distress Ink - Peacock Feathers, Stampin' Up - Lucky Limeade;

Stamp: Amy R - Easter Blessings.

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This was so much fun...I'll be making lots more of these!
Just a simple change of paper and elements,
and it would be a brand new project.

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Thanks for stopping by!

I'll be back again soon with another project share!

Here are all the links you'll need:

Whisker Graphics Shop

Whisker Graphics Blog
Whisker Graphics Facebook

Wednesday, 7 March 2018

New Release at All Dressed Up - Pretty as a Picture

Hello, my friends!

Welcome to a New Release post for All Dressed Up!

Today I'm sharing a new image called "Pretty as a Picture",
which you can find HERE.

Isn't she SWEET?

I decided she was painting her garden in a rainbow.

Then I matted the card in rainbow layers.

Finally, I added some Stickles, and it was finished!

Materials Used:
Papers: Recollections - Cardstock;
Color: Spectrum Noir Markers;
Stickles: Diamond.

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Linking Up To:

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenges - March Challenge

Digistamps4Joy Challenge #146 - Anything Goes / Being Young

Let's Craft and Create Challenge #135 - Anything Goes / Easter

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #62 - Anything Goes

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Head on over to the blog to check out all the other wonderful new release images,

and see what everyone else has created! :o)

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Here are all the links you'll need:

All Dressed Up Challenge Blog

All Dressed Up Etsy Shop

All Dressed Up Facebook Page

All Dressed Up Pinterest

Monday, 26 February 2018

Simply Crafty SVGs - Glitter Glue Holder

Hello, my sweet friends!

First, I want to give you all a very heartfelt THANK YOU
for your very sweet and supportive comments on my happy news post yesterday!
I sure do appreciate your kindness and encouragment!
BIG thanks to all of you! <3

Okay...onto more fun...

Welcome to my very first post as a member of the

Simply Crafty SVGs Design Team!

I'll be here to share a fabulous cut file with you each month.

This month I'm sharing the wonderful Glitter Glue Holder,

which you can find HERE.

This is such a fun and practical project,

and it came together so quick and easy!

Wouldn't it make a great gift for all your crafty friends?

You'll want to use a double-sided paper for the side and back pieces.

The file cuts the holes and slits, and includes the circle reinforcements.

All the pieces are there to give it a completely finished look.

It's even beautiful from the back!

Here it is all full! Isn't it fabulous?

I have enough liquid pearls to fill another one!

I hope you try one of your own.

You can customize it to match your crafty space,

and the price can't be beat!

See you next month with another fun project! :o)

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Here are all the links:

Simply Crafty SVGs Shop

Simply Crafty SVGs Blog

Simply Craft SVGs Facebook

Sunday, 25 February 2018

Just A Little Bit of Happy News

Hello, my friends!

Some of you may remember this card.
I created it for FabScraps using the Wind Beautify Collection.

I just wanted to share that it's been published in my FAVORITE magazine!

This is the magazine:

It's the Spring 2018 issue, and it will be available everywhere very soon!
I know there are lots of you that will have it in your hands already!

I'm really quite thrilled about it!
The last time I was published it was in the UK and I never got my hands on an issue! lol
So this time it's real! ;o)
They also gave a lovely shout out to FabScraps!