Inky Paws Challenge #239 - Color Challenge Week 1

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Dusty Violet, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow, and Cocoa Brown.  You have until Friday, May 2nd 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 zig zag frame from the Frames and Tags Die Set.  I then used the Petite Flowers Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Squeezed Lemonade and Mustard Seed to create the background.  Next, I cut a piece of kraft paper using the frame with 3 windows die from the same die set.

I then stamped out these gorgeous images from the Hummingbird Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

Next, I cut out a small kraft tag using a die from the Frames and Tags Die Set.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Hummingbird Stamp Set, 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 hummingbird 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 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 #238 - Showers and Flowers Theme Challenge Week 4

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 4 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is Showers and Flowers Theme. You have until Friday, March 28th 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 tulip paper I wanted to use for the background from the Spring Blooms Paper Pad.  I then cut it out using the scalloped frame die from the Frames and Flags Die Set. 

I stamped these adorable images of Newton and the ducks from Newton's Rain Boots Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

To create the clouds, I cut a piece of smooth white cardstock using the Sky Borders Die Set, and blended on a little bit of Weathered Wood Distress Oxide Ink.  I then stamped the sentiment, which is from Newton's Rainy Day Stamp Set, directly onto the clouds with black pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!  

I assembled my card using a blue cardbase.  I popped up the images with foam tape for some dimension, and added in sparkling raindrops by die cutting light blue glitter paper using the Sky Scene Builder Die Set.

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen and a little glitter!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Showers and Flowers Theme 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 #238 - Showers and Flowers Theme Challenge Week 3

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 3 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is Showers and Flowers Theme. You have until Friday, March 28th 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 pink striped paper I wanted to use for the background from the Pastel Basics Paper Pad.  I then cut it out using the scalloped frame die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.

I stamped out the gorgeous floral oval from the Spring Blooms Oval Stamp Set and cute pup from the Rainy Day Doxie Stamp Set.  I colored all of the images with copic markers, then cut out the floral image with a scalloped frame die from the Oval Frames Die Set, and used the Rainy Day Doxie Die Set to cut out the pup.

I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Rainy Day Doxie Stamp Set, in the center of the oval with black pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!

I assembled my card using green cardstock for the base.  I adhered the layers together, popping up the pup with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen and a little glitter!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Showers and Flowers Theme 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 #238 - Showers and Flowers Theme Challenge Week 2

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 2 of Inky Paws Challenge!  It is Showers and Flowers Theme. You have until Friday, March 28th 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 papers I wanted to use from the Spring Blooms Paper Pad.  I used the scalloped frame die from the Frames Squared Die Set to cut the yellow plaid paper, and the second largest die in the Hexagon Frames Die Set to cut the flower patterned paper.  

Next, I stamped this gorgeous image from the Loads of Blooms Stamp Set.  I colored the image with copic markers and cut it out using the coordinating die set.  

I used the stitched fishtail banner die from the Banner Trio Die Set to cut a piece of green cardstock.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Spring Roundabout, and white heat embossed.

I assembled my card, cutting a piece of green cardstock with the largest die in the Frames Squared Die Set, for my base.  I adhered all of the layers together and popped up the image and sentiment banner 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 Showers and Flowers Theme 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 #238 - Showers and Flowers Theme Challenge Week 1

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is Showers and Flowers Theme. You have until Friday, March 28th 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 Spring Blooms Paper Pad.  I then used the Raindrops Stencil with glitter paste to create some showers on my flower background!

I stamped out this adorable image from Newton's Rainy Day Trio Stamp Set.  I colored the image with copic markers and cut it out using the coordinating die set.

Next, I die cut a piece of blue cardstock for the sentiment using a banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from Newton's Rainy Day Trio Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.  

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

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Showers and Flowers Theme 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 - Sketch Challenge Week 4

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 4 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Sketch Challenge. You have until Friday, February 28th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

This card is 5" x 7" and to start, I picked out the papers I wanted to use from the Springtime Paper Pad and Spring Blooms Paper Pad.  I cut the purple patterned paper to 5" x 3 1/4", the flower paper to 2 1/2" x 6", and the yellow pattern paper to 2 1/2" x 3".  I used a banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set to cut a piece of pink butterfly paper from the Springtime Paper Pad.  

Next, I stamped this super cute image of Newton and his peeps from Newton's Peeps Stamp Set. I colored the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

I stamped the sentiment, which is from Newton's Peeps Stamp Set, onto turquoise cardstock and white heat embossed. I then fussy cut around the sentiment. 

I assembled my card, adhering the layers together to match the sketch.  I cut the banner in half to make it long enough and adhered the next layer on top of it.  Then, I popped up the images with foam tape for some dimension!  

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen and a little glitter!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Sketch 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 - Sketch Challenge Week 3

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 3 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Sketch Challenge. You have until Friday, February 28th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

This card is 5" x 7" and to start, I picked out the papers I wanted to use from the Farmyard Paper Pad.  I cut the tractor paper to 5" x 3 1/4", the animal paper to 2 1/2" x 6", and the cow pattern paper to 2 1/2" x 3".  I used a banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set to cut a piece of patterned paper from the same paper pad.  

Next, I stamped this super cute image of Newton along with the haystack and corn from the Farmer Newton Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Farmer Newton Stamp Set, onto kraft paper in brown pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!  I then fussy cut around the sentiment. 

I assembled my card, adhering the layers together to match the sketch.  I cut the banner in half to make it long enough and adhered the next layer on top of it.  Then, I popped up the image of Newton with foam tape for some dimension!  

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