First Ever Tutorial...... Making Your Own Envelopes.........

          So as part of our term with The Paper Nest Dolls we had to do a tutorial. This made me a little nervous because I have never done ANYTHING like this before, so please be gentle. As most of you are aware, I am a member of YouTube but have absolutely NO CLUE how to do videos so my tutorial is going to be a blog tutorial.
          I chose to do a tutorial on how to make envelopes, something I do a lot for my cards because 1: it is really hard to find envelopes that fit my big cards that I like and 2: I can coordinate them with the cards I make, either with paper or embellishments.

Supplies Needed

8.5X11 or 12X12 piece of card stock

Ruler

Pencil

Scissors (sharp and small)

Scor Pad (I use Martha Stewart here)

Bone

Double-sided tape (I use Scor tape, because it is strong) or you can purchase envelope glue.

Picture 1a

Step 1: You start out by measuring the paper. I do like to use a medium weight card stock, it just holds up better with the folding, ect. This particular example I am making a card that is 5X5" square. For this a 8.5X8.5" piece of card stock is a good size as it gives a little bit of room for embellishments. See 1a.

Typical Measurements

5x5" - 8.5X8.5" card stock

5.5X5.5" - 8.75X8.75" card stock

6X6" - 9X9" card stock

Martha Stewart Envelope Attachment

Picture 1a - 1

Picture 2a.

Step 2: Although I am not a huge fan of the Martha Stewart Scor board, I DO LIKE the fact it has an envelope attachment that can help with the scoring of the card. I would scor all four corners at the 3.25" mark. Please 1a -1. You WILL have overlapping and that IS what you want. Next see 2a.

Picture 3a.

Step 3: Cut all the overlapping corners as shown in picture 3a.

Picture 4a

Step 4: Use the bone to get a nice tight fold on all four corners. See 4a.

Picture 5a

Step 5: Tape the edges of the card with the double sided tape. You want to be as close to the edge as you can WITHOUT going over so you don't tape the inside of the card shut. See 5a.

Voila! You have your envelope! You can make the decision as to how you would like to decorate the envelope, I am a minimalist type of girl so I do not do too much decorating. If you choose to use a paper that coordinates with the card you are doing, just keep in mind to go with a lighter colour so you can address it and it can be seen (if you are mailing). Or you can make a label with a shaped spellbinder if you would like, just make sure it is STRONGLY attached to the envelope..... hope you enjoyed this tutorial.... xo

The Paper Nest is Having a Contest!!!

.........and we want to see YOUR cards and projects made using Paper Nest Dolls stamps! 

How to Enter

• Create a card or other project using a PND stamp (can be either digital or rubber) and add it to the linky gadget on this post
• Your project must be posted on either your blog or online gallery so that it can be linked up

Contest Rules

• You may link up to a maximum of 2 projects
• New projects only, no backlinking, please
• You are welcome to combine your project with any other contests or challenges as long as your project is new
• Contest will run from May 15th - May 31stand winners will be announced here on the blog on June 3rd
• The design team will choose their three favorite cards/projects and the top three will each be randomly chosen one of the following prizes:

Copic Storage Bag! Holds just under 300 markers

Outside of bag

Inside of bag (markers not included)

* you DO get the storage cases though !*

Embellishment Pack

What's Included:

- 2 My Mind's Eye "Lost and Found" 6x6 Paper Pads

- Authentique 8x8  " Strong " Paper Pad

- 2 Sets of Prima flowers

- 1 Set of Petaloo Flowers

- Authentique Alphabet Stickers

- Chipboard Albums by Echo Park

$25 Gift Certificate

Good for both digital and rubber stamps in our online store!

We can't wait to see what you create!

Pearls Anyone??? Challenge at The Paper Nest Dolls......

          SO we are heading into our fourth challenge over at the Paper Nest Dolls Challenge blog. I am SUPER EXCITED about this challenge.....If you love pearls (and what girl doesn't?) then you will LOVE our newest challenge....... bring us your projects dazzled with pearls. We would love to see what you come up with and look forward to seeing your creations.
          I chose to use Bubble Bath Ellie for this challenge because 1) She is adorable and 2) you can be really creative with this stamp... or at least I think. You can find her here.
          So here is my card.... let me know what you think.... =)

          So with this card, the base is a 5.5X5.5" square made from Gina K Kraft card stock. I used Anthentique "Journey" Collection. I also used pale blue card stock to frame the image. I used the Spellbinders Hectagon shapes. The image was printed on Make it Crafty paper. The embellishments I used Mona Lisa cheese clothe. I also used Prima Say it in Pearls in Swirls White. I distressed the layers using the Tim Holtz distressing tool and Walnut Stain ink. I also used my favourite Liquid Pearls in Baby Blue and White Opal.
          The image was inked with Copic markers. The skin was inked with E000, E00, E11 and R20. The hair is done with E50, E51, E53 and E55. The bathtub was coloured with C0, C1, C3 and C5. I did some blending with 0. The bubbles were coloured with B000, B00, BG01 and BG02. The soap was coloured with E40, 41 and 42. Her little headband was inked with RV10, Rv11 and RV13. he remaining was coloured with YR04, Y16, RV21, G24 and B02. I also added the polka dots to the headband and the marking around the card with a Signo Uniball white gel pen.

          Now for the prize! Check it out! how awesome is that? A very good reason to join us for this challenge, along with showing us your mad skills.... Please see the blog for full rules on the sidebar...... Have tons of fun =)
We will be running biweekly challenges, starting on Mondays, and ending the Friday the week AFTER the challenge starts. A complete list of challenge rules/guidelines can be found on our sidebar. It is NOT required to use a Paper Nest Dolls image on your entry, although we will have freebies available soon and encourage you to take a look around our shop.

Sherri Baldy Art....... Simply Gorgeous.... =)

          I first noticed Sherri Baldy Art images quite a while ago while perusing Etsy for digital stamps but was a little intimidated at the time because I was just starting out with Copic markers. In fact, I had boughten a bunch of them and they sat there for about a year before I really "dived" in to the Copic world. Copic markers can be a little intimidating to say the least.

          So after using Copics {for a little over a year} and getting the hand of it somewhat I decided to buy some of Sherry Baldy's images {you can find them here} and have now started colouring them. They are SO MUCH FUN. Mind you, none of these images that I am posting on the blog post have actually made it to card status yet but I do have some ideas for them whenI find the time..... =)

Image 741

Copic Markers

Skin: E000, E00, E11 and R20

Hair: E21, E23, E25 and E27

The Rest: YG00, YG03, YG23, YG25, V12, V15, V17, Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17, YR07, RV63, RV66, E74, E77 and E79

Image 694 

Copic Markers:

Skin: E000, E00, E11 and R20

Hair: E30, E31, E33 and E35

Pants: BG01, BG02, BG05, YG23 and YG25

Shirt, Socks and Wings: YR04, YR07, RV000, RV23, and RV25

Shoes: E74, E77 and E79.

I also used Stickles on her wings =)

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Copic Markers

Skin: E000, E00, E11 and R20

Hair: E50, E51, E53 and E55

Outfit and Wings: BG000, BG01, BG02, BG05, BG07, YG03, YG23 and YG25.

I also added little pearly to her headband and Stickles to her wings.

          I would say one of my goals is to get certified in Copic markers. It is hard because there is not a lot offered here in Canada. I certainly hope to one day..... =)

          Let me know what you think, super cute huh?

Baby Showers Galore.....

          SO apparently you should not be drinking the water at my work place because EVERYONE is having babies...... Ashley and I just finished all of the wonderful gifts and cards for a total of 5 babies.... YES I said it 5, 4 boys and a girl. So instead of trying to arrange 4 different baby showers, I decided to make it one BIG HUGE baby shower. You are probably wondering why my numbers are off, 5 babies and 4 showers? Well one of our lovely co-workers decided to get it done in one shot and make both her husband's wish of 2 babies and her wish of one labour come true...... they had adorable twin boys..... {heart}. So without further ado, here comes the cuteness..... =)

          So this is obviously for one of the little boys who will be attending the baby shower for tons of snuggles...... I used Gina K Kraft card stock and it is an A2 size. The patterned paper is that of EP called Bundle of Joy Dots and Stripes pack. I used Versafine ink to stamp the Inkadinkado "Congratulations" sentiment. The Baby Feet were stamped with Stampin Up ink. This was a really quick card to whip up and super cute....

          I am so excited to meet the twins...... this A2 card was made with Gina K Kraft card stock and the patterned paper came from the EP Bundle of Joy Dots an.d Stripes pack. I used Thicker Stickers and covered them with Martha Stewart's glitter called Feldspar. The babies were made with a scalloped punch 2" size and a 1" circle. I added the eyes, hair and cheeks were done with Copics.... RV000.

          The only girl in the mix...... I have already met this little beauty and she will win the hearts of many I assure you. This is an A2 card made from Gina K Kraft card stock. I used EP Bundle of Joy by Alisha. The button is actually a wooden piece that I covered with the pattern paper and then I distressed it with Tim Holtz Walnut Stain ink. The sentiments, one from Pebbles and one from Verve were stamped with Versafine ink. Pretty simple and cute....... I think! =)

    

          This little card is for one of our paediatricians I work with. She just had her second little bundle of joy and I can not wait to meet him..... This little tear bear you may remember seeing a while back on my blog. I had made a pink one as well. Refer here for directions. Again the A2 card is made from Gina K's Kraft card stock and the patterned paper is from EP Bundle of Joy Dots and Stripes pack. The sentiment on the front is a computer generated one I came up with and on the inside it says congrats which was inked with Versafine ink. All of the cards were tied in together with the use of my favourite thing in the world.... the Signo Uniball white gel pen....
          These cards were so quick and easy and super cute to boot.... hope you enjoy them..... =)

Challenge # 3.... Embossing..... =)

          Welcome to the third challenge at The Paper Nest Dolls challenge blog. This challenge is all about embossing..... you heard me right....embossing.... However you can incorporate it in your project, we want to see it... =). You can visit the sideline of the challenge blog for the full rules, here. I used my favourite stamp of all times.....Boo Boo Bear {maybe cause I am a Paediatric nurse}. You can find her here!

          Of course I used Copic markers to colour this lovely little lady. Her skin is coloured in E000, E00, E11 and R20. I made her a red head with E11, E13, E17 and E18. Teddy is coloured with E40, E41, E42, E74, E77, E79 and R20. Her hat and shirt were coloured with C1, R39 and R46. The stethoscope was inked with RV21. I also added some shadowing to the table area with W00, W1 and W3. How cute is she?

          I used mulberry paper {the stuff used to make those cute fluffy little bears, see this post} in pink to frame the inked image. It was cut with the scalloped circle spellbinder and I dried embossed it with the Cuttlebug using the Spots & Dots folder.

          The sentiment is from Ninja Skills which I purchased from There She Goes stamps. It is heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Below you can see the kraft background behind the inked image. This was heat embossed with clear embossing powder using the Inkadinkado polka dot background stamp.

          I of course made the 5.5X5.5" square card using Gina K Kraft card stock. I used MME's Indie Chic "Saffron" patterned paper. I distressed the edges with Tim Holtz distressing tool and Walnut Stain ink. I also added faux stitching using the Signa Uniball gel pen in white. The rose is Spare Parts from the Paper Studio {thanks Christine =)}. I can't wait to see what all of you lovely little crafters will come up with for this challenge..... xo

          Not only do you get to join a fabulous challenge with us at The Paper Nest Dolls, but Christine does not disappoint with the prize package. Check out all the goodies you can win...... =) Good Luck!

          We will be running biweekly challenges, starting on Mondays,        and ending the Friday the week AFTER the challenge starts. A complete list of challenge rules/guidelines can be found on our sidebar. It is NOT required to use a Paper Nest Dolls image on your entry, although we will have freebies available soon and encourage you to take a look around our shop.

The Paper Nest's New Release Blog Hop....=)

Welcome to The Paper Nest Dolls' first 

"official" New Release Blog Hop!

Today the very talented and creative design team of The Paper Nest Dolls has put together this hop to share with you projects made using our 9 new stamps!

Top Row: Washboard Ellie, Bed Time Ellie, Bath Time Ellie

Middle Row: By Window Ellie, Flower Basket Ellie, Hippie Chick

Bottom Row: I Love Art, Old Time Owen, Ant Farm Owen

Digital versions of these stamps regularly sell for $3.00 each, but from today through Friday May 3rd you can get ALL 9 images for only $18 here in our shop!

I made a greeting card using the new Bath Time Ellie. You can find her here!

I was so excited when I was asked to do a project with the adorable stamp, Bath Time Ellie. How truly adorable is she really? You be the judge.....

Hello??? Is she not the cutest EVER? 

 I made this 5.5X5.5" square card out of Gina K card stock. I used Bazill Dark grey and very light pink card stock. The patterned paper was a scrap piece that I had laying around and unfortunately I can not remember who the designer was... =( I used Metal Stickers "photo tabs" for the 2 corners. I sewed all the sections together with white thread. I coloured the big pearls which were from the $ store which RV13. The white pearls are actually made from Liquid Pearls in white. {Remember when using the Liquid Pearls that you make this the last step of your card and let it dry thoroughly, if you lay the card flat to dry you will find they will look more like pearls instead of having a peak on them}. The image and background was cut using Spellbinder's Nestabilities Label 6.

The Copic markers I used are as follows:

Skin: E000, E00, E11 and R20

Hair: E50, E51, E53 and E55

Headband, housecoat and slippers: RV10, RV11, RV13 and RV14 {I also added the polka dots with a Signa Uniball white gel pen}

Pajamas and Teddy: C0, C1, C3 and C5

I apologize I do not have more pictures of this card, normally I would add a closeup, but the closeup's picture was blurry - =(

We couldn't host a blog hop without fun giveaways! One lucky winner will receive our entire set of new images, and one lucky winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to our shop!

Participants must comment on every stop of the hop and be a follower of our blog for a chance to win! We also encourage you to become a fan of our Facebook page!

Winners will be announced on Friday May 3rd over at

 The Paper Nest Dolls blog!

You're next stop is Kelly's blog

Here's the complete lineup:

The Paper Nest Dolls

Ashley

Nikki

Kelly

Valerie

Jasmina

Lori Ann

Katrina

Lydia

Thanks so much for hopping with us! :)

Old, New, Borrowed & Blue Blog Hop......

Welcome to Day 2 of the Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue Blog Hop!

Wedding bells will soon be ringing as the wedding season is almost here, and the design teams of Red Carpet Studio and The Paper Nest Dolls have teamed up to provide you with some beautiful wedding inspiration by creating projects using Paper Nest Dolls digital stamps! If you've just come across the hop and would like to start at the beginning, please visit Red Carpet Studio.

Red Carpet Studio is a movie-themed challenge blog that runs weekly challenges, alternating between layout and card challenges each week. All of their challenges are inspired by either a movie or aspect of Hollywood!

The Paper Nest Dolls is a brand new digital/rubber stamp shop that sells adorable stamps inspired by the designer's children. Their stamps are sold here and they just started a challenge blog as well! 

For my project today, I chose a lovely little image known as "The Wedding". I absolutely loved working with this image and of course my favorite color is blue so this was one of the projects that stood out for me.

This card is made from Gina K Kraft card stock. It is a square card measuring 5.5X5.5". I NEVER work with lace (something old) so this was a big step for me (in fact I did 2 cards with lace in the same day). I wanted to make this card really feminine so I thought the lace did just that. I used MME Lost & Found Portabello patterned paper. I also used Bazill pale blue glossy paper along with dark grey card stock too. I added Maya Road chipboard hearts (something new, to me) which were coloured with Copics and dazzled up with Diamond stickles. I also added some pearls and seam binding ribbon to tie it all together.
The Copic markers I used were: Skin E000, E00, E11 and R20. Hair: E50, E51, E53, E23 and E25. His outfit was done with N1, N3, N5, 110 and 0. Her outfit was done with BG0000, BG00, C1 and 0. Flowers and bow tie: BG02, BG05, BG07, YG23, and YG25 (with some Diamond Stickles)

The Paper Nest Dolls owner and artist, Christine, is very generously providing us with some blog candy from her online stamp shop and her brick and mortar scrapbooking store! To be eligible to win you must comment on every stop of both days of the hop. 

Two $20 Gift Certificates

Prima Flower Prize Pack

Ready for the next stop? It's Rochelle's blog! 

Red Carpet Studio
The Paper Nest Dolls
Ashley
Nikki
Rochelle
Katrina
Robin
Jasmina
Stephanie
Candice
Olga

Happy Hopping! :)

Happy Healing!!!

          So this card was completed for a co-worker who was a preceptor to a lovely little gal in her 4th year of nursing school. We all love Hailey a ton and we all pray that she will join our team when she is done in a month. Only time will tell. She was wonderful student... =)

          I chose Boo Boo Bear from The Paper Nest Dolls because I {heart} this image.... and it was perfect because we are Paediatric nurses so I thought it was very fitting, especially with the teddybear.

          I used Gina K Kraft card stock to make the 5.5X5.5" card. I used Basic Grey "Knee Highs' patterned paper. I also lined the patterned paper with black layering paper. I used seam binding ribbon, rhinestones and brads to add some flare to the card. There is also a charm that says "Made for You". The sentiment on the front is from Scrappy Moms and the inside sentiment is from Gina K.
          The Copic markers I used are as follows: E000, E00, E11, R20, E40, E42, E59, E55, E57, E74, E77, E79, C0, C1, RV23, RV25, RV29, R46, W00, W1, W3 and W5. Hope you like.. =) xo

Happy Happy Birthday Challenge.......

          First off, congrats to the winners of the last challenge: Jane, Katie, Katie and Lorianna!   

          Welcome to the 2nd challenge from The Paper Nest Dolls. This challenge's theme is birthday inspired.... you can never have enough birthday cards laying around..... I used Birthday Owen for this card to help inspire you.... I really hope you like it....

* I noted after posting that the colour is a little off, not too sure what is going on there, sorry*

          Isn't he cute? You can find him here. For the rules of all challenges and to join us, visit us at our blog!

Supplies Used:

Gina K Kraft card stock 5.5X5.5" Card

Gina K Black card stock

MME Stella & Rose patterned paper

Copic Markers

Seam Binding Ribbon

We will be running biweekly challenges, starting on Mondays, and ending the Friday the week AFTER the challenge starts. A complete list of challenge rules/guidelines can be found on our sidebar. It is NOT required to use a Paper Nest Dolls image on your entry, although we will have freebies available soon and encourage you to take a look around our shop!

          Have tons of fun with this challenge..... we look forward to seeing your submissions. xo

LOADS of Love..........

          So I decided to ink up this little baby..... her name is Washboard Ellie and she is available over at The Paper Nest store....... pick her up here! Isn't she ridiculously amazing??? I really enjoyed inking her up. I have a mild addiction to polka dots and with her hair tied up in the wrap reminds of back in the day when the pin-up girls would use handkerchiefs in their hair...... too cute.... =)

          The copic markers I used were for the skin: E000, E00, E11 and R20. Her hair is done with E50, E51 and E53. Her hair wrap and shirt are done in R37, R39 and R89. The rest was coloured in N0, N1, N3, N5, BG000, BG01, B18, B24, G28, E41, E42, E74 and E77. I added the polka dots with a Signa Uniball white gel pen. I also added bubbles with pearl accents.

          Gina K, of course, supplied the 5.5X5.5" card back in Kraft. I lined the Avelon patterned paper in black card stock and stitched it up with the sewing machine. I made the sentiment in Photoshop and added red ribbon to tie it together..... I absolutely love it.... hope you enjoy.... xo

Challenge Entered:

Color Me Creative: Red Challenge

2CuteInk...... A Little Cutie.......

        Designer Heidi from 2CuteInk needed some quick help so I decided to jump at the opportunity as she has some really cute stamps..... this particular card I made is using Soccer Birdie, which you can find here.

       
          I used Gina K Kraft card stock and made a 5.5X5.5" card. I lined all the paper using black layering card stock. Unfortunately the designer name of the patterned paper has eluded me but if I figure it out I will post it. I came up with the sentiment using Photoshop Elements.... The image is inked with Copics. The bird is coloured with Y11, Y13, Y15 and Y17. The beak in YR04 and YR07. The bow is coloured with RV32, ad RV34. I added some C1 to the soccer ball and used BG000 and BG00 to added some highlight around the image. Hope you like..... go visit 2CuteInk and take a look-see... xo

Pretty Pastel's Challenge........

          It has been a long while since I entered a challenge on any blog as of late. I just can't seem to get my stuff together to get anything posted. This card was actually made for a family of a special little girl that we lost last week. Her favourite colour is purple. She was a kind hearted spirit and I will miss her dearly..... Heaven has gained another angel....
        

          The digital stamp that I used was from the ever so talented Krista from Saturated Canary. This little cutie's name is Butterfly Baby and she is absolutely adorable, you can find her here. I fell in love with her the very first moment I saw her and had to have her.... She is printed on Make It Crafty paper. I used the circle spellbinders to cut the image out. Her skin is coloured with E000, E00, E11 and R20. Her hair is coloured in E50, E51, E53 and E55. The sleeper and wings are coloured in V000, V12, V15, RV32, and RV34. Her eyes are inked with BG000 and BG01. I added some dots with a Signa Uniball white gel pen and added some sparkle with Diamond Stickles...

          The card base is a 5.5X5.5" and is made of Gina K Kraft card stock. I wrapped the edges in some ribbon that I coloured with V12. The background paper is Gina K card stock in Mother of Pearl. Unfortunately I am unsure of the patterned paper but I know it is Hero Arts. The flowers are from Wild Orchids. The butterfly charm was bought at a bead store in Victoria, BC. I also added a "made for you" heart charm which I bought from Miriam's Crafting Supplies. The pearls are from an unknown source. I also coloured a lace paper doily in V12 and used it as a frame for the image. This card was a pleasure to make, although under sad circumstances. I hope it brings a little warmth to the family who have lost.....

Hope you enjoy xo.

Anything Goes Challenge.....

         I am so excited to announce that The Paper Nest Dolls is having their very first challenge on THEIR challenge blog. You can enter by going here..... Come and join us for our first of many challenges...... Check out the prize for this specific challenge.... how great are they?

          Here is the lovely card I chose to do for this challenge.......

          Isn't she adorable? This is "Bathtime for Piggy" and she is available here.....

Supply List:

MME Lost & Found 3: Ruby
MME Lost & Found 3: Ruby Embellishments
Metal Embellishments "Thanks"

MME Miss Caroline Dolled Up "Princess" pearl swirls

Gina K Innocent Pink Card Stock

Gina K Kraft Card Stock
Martha Stewart border punch

Copics

          Hope you have tons of fun with this challenge..... please see the challenge blog for all the rules..... xo