Inky Paws Challenge - Sketch Challenge Week 2

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 2 of Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, November 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 die cut a piece of smooth white cardstock using the curved edge rectangle die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I then used the Pumpkin Patch Stencil with Distress Oxide Ink Antique Linen to create the background.

Next, I stamped out these gorgeous images from the Pumpkin Latte 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 Pumpkin Latte Stamp Set, onto a piece of orange cardstock and white heat embossed.  I then fussy cut around the sentiment.

Next, I cut a strip of kraft paper to match the sketch, then assembled my card using an orange cardbase.  I popped up the main image 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 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 1

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  This is Week 1 of the Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, November 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 die cut a piece of kraft cardstock using the curved edge rectangle die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I then stamped this gorgeous image from the Heartfelt Fall Stamp Set in brown pigment ink and clear heat embossed.  I colored the image with my Zigs and then splattered on some gold watercolor paint.

I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Heartfelt Fall Stamp Set, onto a little piece of brown rectangle paper and cream heat embossed.  

Next, I cut a gold glitter strip of paper to match the sketch, then assembled my card using a brown cardbase.  I popped up the sentiment with foam tape for some dimension! 

For finishing touches on this card, I added a few gold sparkling sequins and a couple of leaf accents!  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 - Color Challenge Week 4

 Hi everybody!  This is the Monthly Inky Paws Challenge for October!  This is Week 4 of the Color Challenge.  The colors are Burnt Orange, Olive Green, Slate Gray, and Cream.  You have until Friday, November 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 scalloped frame die from the A7 Frames and Borders Die Set.  I blended on Distress Oxide Inks Crushed Olive, Hickory Smoke, and Black Soot, then splattered on some white paint to create the background.

I stamped out this super cute image of Newton from the Batty Newton Stamp Set.  I colored the image with copic markers, and cut it out using the coordinating die set.  I then die cut the house using the Haunted House Die, the awesome full moon using the Spooky Sky Die Set, and the grass using the Land Borders Die Set.  

Next, I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Batty Newton Stamp Set, onto a piece of gray cardstock and cream heat embossed.  I then fussy cut around the sentiment.

I assembled my card using a gray cardbase, and popped up the image with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen and glossy accents on Newton's nose and beans!  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 - Color Challenge Week 3

 Hi everybody!  This is the Monthly Inky Paws Challenge for October!  This is Week 3 of the Color Challenge.  The colors are Burnt Orange, Olive Green, Slate Gray, and Cream.  You have until Friday, November 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 zig zag frame from the Frames and Tags Die Set.  I then used the Pumpkin Patch Stencil with Distress Oxide Ink Antique Linen to create a subtle background. Next, I used the frame with three windows die, also from the Frames and Tags Die Set, to cut out the gray window frames.

I then stamped out these adorable mice and leaves from the Autumn Mice 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 Autumn Mice Stamp Set, onto a piece of gray cardstock and cream heat embossed.  I then fussy cut around the sentiment.

I assembled my card using a gray cardbase, and popped 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 and a few sparking 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 - Color Challenge Week 2

  Hi everybody!  This is the Monthly Inky Paws Challenge for October!  This is Week 2 of the Color Challenge.  The colors are Burnt Orange, Olive Green, Slate Gray, and Cream.  You have until Friday, November 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 picked out the olive polka dot paper from the Autumn Basics Paper Pad to use as my background.  I then die cut it, and the lighter gray frame using the A2 Card Layout Die Set.

Next, I stamped these super cute images from Newton's Boo-tiful Night Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers, and cut them out using the coordinating die set.  I also used Newton's Boo-tiful Night Die Set to cut out the moon and stars from cream colored paper.

For the sentiment, I die cut a piece of gray paper using the ticket shape die from the Framework Die Set.  I then stamped the sentiment, which is from Newton's Boo-tiful Night Stamp Set, and cream heat embossed.

I assembled my card using a gray cardbase, and popped 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 and a little glitter!  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 - Color Challenge Week 1

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #233 - Color Challenge.  The colors are Burnt Orange, Olive Green, Slate Gray, and Cream.  We are starting monthly challenges, so you have until October 31st 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 Argyle Stencil Set with Distress Oxide Inks Crushed Olive and Spiced Marmalade on cream colored paper.  I then used the Fractured Card Layout Die to cut the stenciled paper and a piece of gray paper as well.

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

I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Autumn Reads Stamp Set, onto gray paper and cream heat embossed.  I then fussy cut around the sentiment.

I assembled my card using a gray cardbase, and popped 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, 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 #232 - Cozy Fall Theme Reminder Post

 Hi everyone!  This is an Inky Paws Challenge reminder post!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #232 - Cozy Fall Theme.  You have until Friday, September 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 zig zag frame die from the Frames and Tags Die Set.  I used the Quatrefoil Stencil with Distress Oxide Ink Antique Linen to create a wall background.  I then used a piece of brown striped paper from the Natural Basics Paper Pad to create the floor.

Next, I stamped out all of these wonderful images from the Cozy Home Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers, in fall colors, and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Cozy Home Stamp Set, on brown cardstock and cream heat embossed.  I then fussy cut around the sentiment.

I assembled my card using a brown cardbase, and adhered some of 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 glossy accents!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a Cozy Fall Theme project using your Newton's Nook Designs products!  Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!