Inky Paws Challenge #242 - Sketch Challenge Week 2

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 2 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, August 29th 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 all of the papers I wanted to use from the Seaside Paper Pad.  I then used the awesome new Card Layout 4 Die to cut out the patterned papers and the gray border. 

Next, I stamped out this super cute image of Newton from Newton's Sand Dollar Stamp Set.  I colored him with copic markers and cut him out using the coordinating die set.

I then used the stitched fishtail banner die from the Banner Trio Die Set to cut out a navy sentiment banner.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from Newton's Sand Dollar Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.

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

For finishing touches on this card, I added glitter to the sand dollar with a glitter pen, glossy accents on Newton's nose and toe beans, and a few sparkling sequins!  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 #242 - Sketch Challenge Week 1

 Hi everyone!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is a Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, August 29th 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 all of the papers I wanted to use from the Coffee Shop Paper Pad.  I then used the awesome new Card Layout 4 Die to cut out the patterned papers and the teal border.  

I then used the Thanks a Latte Die Set to create the sentiment.  I used the shadow die to cut out a piece of brown cardstock and cut the sentiment out of teal cardstock to match my border.  

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

For finishing touches on this card, I added glitter with a glitter pen to the sentiment and a few sparkling sequins!  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 #242 - Color Challenge Week 4

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 4 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 die cut a piece of smooth white cardstock using the Postage Stamp Layout Die.  I then used Distress Oxide Ink Kitsch Flamingo to blend some pink onto the little rectangles, and adhered them, along with the postage stamp frame, to light blue cardstock for my background.

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

I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Succulent Garden Stamp Set, onto the top middle rectangle in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!

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

For finishing touches on this card, I added 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 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!