Inky Paws Challenge #242 - Color Challenge Week 3

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 3 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Cotton Candy Pink, Orange Sherbet, Turquoise, and Royal Blue.  You have until Friday, August 1st to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

To start this card I used the scalloped frame die from the A7 Frames and Banners Die Set to cut a piece of light blue cardstock.  I then used the Mugs Stencil with clear glitter paste to create a sparkling background!  Next, I used the rectangle stitched window frame die from the same die set to cut out the dark blue window frames.  

I then stamped out these gorgeous images from the Never Enough Books Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.  

Next, I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Never Enough Books Stamp Set, onto dark blue cardstock and white heat embossed.  I then fussy cut around the sentiment.

I assembled my card using dark blue cardstock for the base, popping up the images and sentiment with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen, a little glitter, and a few sparkling sequins!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Color Challenge using your Newton's Nook Designs products.  Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!

Inky Paws Challenge #242 - Color Challenge Week 2

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 2 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Cotton Candy Pink, Orange Sherbet, Turquoise, and Royal Blue.  You have until Friday, August 1st to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

To start this card I used the Tropical Leaves Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Kitsch Flamingo and Dried Marigold on smooth white cardstock to create the background.  I then die cut it using the Fractured Card Layout Die. 

I stamped out this adorable jeep from the Beach Bound Stamp Set, colored it with copic markers, and cut it out using the coordinating die set.

Next, I die cut a banner for the sentiment using the stitched fishtail banner die from the Banner Trio Die Set.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Beach Bound Stamp Set, in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!  I then blended on some Kitsch Flamingo around the edges.  

I assembled my card using light blue cardstock for the base, and popped up the jeep and sentiment banner with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card, I added a little glitter with a glitter pen and a few sparkling sequins!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Color Challenge using your Newton's Nook Designs products.  Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!

Inky Paws Challenge #242 - Color Challenge Week 1

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Cotton Candy Pink, Orange Sherbet, Turquoise, and Royal Blue.  You have until Friday, August 1st to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

To start this card I die cut piece of smooth white cardstock with the scalloped frame die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I then used the Bokeh Balloons Stencil Set with Distress Oxide Inks Tumbled Glass and Salty Ocean to create the background. 

Next, I stamped out the super cute image from the Birthday Roundabout and colored it with copic markers.  I die cut around the image using the largest scalloped circle die from the Circle Frames Die Set.

I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Birthday Essentials Stamp Set, onto dark blue cardstock and white heat embossed.  I then fussy cut around the sentiment.  

I assembled my card using dark blue cardstock for the base.  I popped up the Birthday Roundabout and sentiment with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card, I added some glitter with a glitter pen and a few sparkling sequins!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Color Challenge using your Newton's Nook Designs products.  Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!

Inky Paws Challenge #241 - Sunny Days Theme Week 4

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 3 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is Sunny Days Theme.  You have until Friday, June 27th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

To start this card I picked out the paper I wanted to use for my background from the Summertime Paper Pad, and die cut it using large zig zag frame die from the Frames and Tags Die Set.  I used the frame with 3 windows die from the same set to cut out the kraft paper windows.  

Next, I stamped out this super cute image of Newton, his sunglasses, and the shells from the Newton's Happy Meowr Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers and fussy cut them out.  I stamped the flip-flops from the Flip-Flop Life Stamp Set, colored them with copics as well, and cut them out with their coordinating die set.  I used the Sky Scene Builder Die Set to cut the sun out of smooth white cardstock, and blended on some Mustard Seed and Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide Ink.

I stamped the sentiment, which is from Newton's Happy Meowr Stamp Set, onto one of the kraft pieces left over from die cutting the windows.  I stamped it in brown pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!

I assembled my card using kraft paper for the base, and popped up the windows and images with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen and a little bit of glitter!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Sunny Days Theme using your Newton's Nook Designs products.  Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!

Inky Paws Challenge #241 - Sunny Days Theme Week 3

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 3 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is Sunny Days Theme.  You have until Friday, June 27th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

To start this card I die cut a piece of light blue cardstock with the scalloped frame die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I then used the Seashells Stencil with glitter paste to make a sparkling background!  

I stamped out the seashell image from the Seashell Roundabout and the girl from the Summer Moments Stamp Set.  I colored all of the images with copic markers.  I used the largest scalloped circle from the Circle Frames Die Set to cut out the image of the shells, and the Summer Moments Die Set to cut out the girl.

Next, I used a stitched fishtail banner die from the Banner Trio Die Set to cut out a piece of teal cardstock for my sentiment.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Seashell Roundabout, and white heat embossed.  

I assembled my card using a teal cardbase, and popped up the girl and sentiment banner with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen and a few sparkling sequins!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Sunny Days Theme using your Newton's Nook Designs products.  Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!

Inky Paws Challenge #241 - Sunny Days Theme Week 2

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 2 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is Sunny Days Theme.  You have until Friday, June 27th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

To start this card I die cut a piece of smooth white cardstock using the scalloped frame die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I then blended on some Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide Ink.  Next, I used the Sunscape Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Mustard Seed and Spiced Marmalade for the sun and sunrays, and Tea Dye for the sand.  I then splattered on some gold watercolor paint and set it aside to dry.

I stamped out this adorable image of Newton and his drink from the Aloha Newton Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.  The shells are from the Summer Moments Stamp Set.  I colored them with my copics as well, and cut them out with their coordinating die set.

Next, I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Aloha Newton Stamp Set, directly onto the background in brown pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!  I then used the Retro Sun and Palms Stencil Set to add in the seagulls using white pearl paste. 

I assembled my card using dark kraft paper for my cardbase, and foam tape to pop up Newton and his drink for some dimension!  

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen and a little bit of glitter!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Sunny Days Theme using your Newton's Nook Designs products.  Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!

Inky Paws Challenge #241 - Sunny Days Theme Week 1

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is Sunny Days Theme.  You have until Friday, June 27th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

To start this card, I picked out the cloud paper for my background from the Springtime Paper Pad and cut it to A2 size.  I then used the Lattice Die to cut a piece of smooth white cardstock and lightly blended on some Weathered Wood Distress Oxide Ink.

Next, I stamped out these gorgeous images from the Floral Delights Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

I then used the ticket shape die from the Framework Die Set to cut out a piece of white cardstock, and blended some Weathered Wood on it as well.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Floral Delights Stamp Set, in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!

I assembled my card, tucking the flowers into the lattice, and popping up the butterflies, bee, and sentiment with foam tape for some dimension! 

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen and a little bit of glitter!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Sunny Days Theme using your Newton's Nook Designs products.  Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!