House Mouse Designs Bubble Popper

 Hello everyone!  Today I am sharing a card I created for the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #334 - Anything Goes with the option of Bright Cheerful Colors, and Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes showcasing Tim Holtz products.  I was so excited to use the gorgeous new Kitsch Flamingo color on this card!!

To start this card I cut a piece of aqua glitter cardstock to A2 size for the cardbase.  Next, I used the large postage stamp die from Newton's Nook Designs Framework die set to cut a piece of smooth white cardstock.  I thought that NND Bokeh stencil set would go perfectly with this stamp, and I am so happy with the way it came out!  For Layer 1 of the stencil set I used the new Distress Oxide Ink Kitsch Flamingo, and for Layer 2 I used Distress Oxide Ink Squeezed Lemonade.  I then adhered my stenciled piece to my aqua glitter cardbase.    

Next, I used the smaller frame die, also from NND Framework die set, to cut a piece of Copic Friendly white paper, and a piece of aqua glitter cardstock.  I stamped out the super cute House Mouse Designs image Bubble Popper, featuring Amanda and Maxwell on the inside frame piece, and colored it with Copic markers.  I then adhered it directly to my stenciled piece, and used foam tape to pop up the aqua frame for some dimension!  

Colors used for Amanda:

• Fur - E53, E35, E57
• Skin - E50, E51
• Nose,Cheek, Ear - E93

Maxwell:

• Fur - E31, E33, E35
• Skin - E50, E51
• Nose,Cheek, Ear - E93

Bubbles:

• RV52, RV55, RV66
• Y000, Y02, Y06, Y08
• BG01, BG02, BG05, BG07

Shadows:

• N1, N3

For finishing touches on this card I added glitter to the bubbles, and glossy accents to their cute little noses!  Thank you all so much and I hope you enjoyed my card today!

Inky Paws Challenge #142 - Use Watercolors Reminder

 Hi everybody!  Don't forget you have until Friday, February 26th to get your entries into Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge for a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #142 - Use Watercolors!

To start this card I die cut a piece of watercolor cardstock using the scalloped edge die from NND Slimline Frames and Portholes die set.  I used Mission Gold watercolors to create a galaxy background, then flicked white gouache mixed with a tiny bit of water on the background to create the stars.  I die cut a hill and grass using NND Land Borders die set, which I also used watercolors on.  

Next, I stamped the super cute images from NND Cosmic Newton stamp set onto smooth white cardstock with black pigment ink and clear heat embossed.  I colored all of the images with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers, and cut them out with the coordinating die set.  

I used liquid glue to adhere the galaxy background to a black shimmer cardbase, and to adhere the hill to the background as well.  I stamped the sentiment in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed.  I then attached the grass to my background with foam tape.  I used foam tape to pop up all of the kitty images, and liquid glue to attach the stars and planet. 

Colors for Telescope Newton:

• Newton - Pale Orange, Light Brown
• Nose and Ears - Blush
• Chest - Pale Gray
• Collar - Cobalt Blue
• Telescope - Pink, Gray, Light Blue
• Stand - Beige, Light Brown

Rocket Ship Newton:

• Newton - Pale Orange, Mustard
• Nose, Ears, Cheeks - Tea Rose
• Rocket Ship - May Green, Pink, Gray, Yellow, Orange

Astronaut Newton:

• Newton - Pale Orange, Beige
• Nose and Cheeks - Tea Rose
• Ears - Tea Rose, Blush
• Suit - Violet, Pink, Gray, Orange, Red, Yellow, Persian Green, Light Blue
• Helmet - Light Blue

Stars:

• Yellow and Orange 

Planet:

• Red

For being a novice with Zigs and Watercolors I was super happy with the way this card came out!  All I did for a finishing touch was add some glitter to the stars.  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project using Watercolors and your Newton's Nook Designs products.  Make sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!

Inky Paws Challenge #142 - Use Watercolors

 Hi everyone!  We have a new Inky Paws Theme Challenge for you this week!  It is to Use Watercolors!  I am so excited about this challenge because it was a challenge for me as well.  I love my Copics, but using watercolors for the cards in this challenge have made me want to use them even more now!  I already have planned more projects using them.  So whether you already love using watercolors, or it is a challenge for you as well, please join us over on the Inky Paws Challenge blog!  You have until Friday, February 26th 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 largest stitched square die to cut the smooth white cardstock, and the smaller stitched square die to cut a piece of kraft cardstock, both from NND Frames Squared die set.  I then used NND Pawprints stencil on the white cardstock with pink and blue pearl watercolors, combining them in the center to create the purple, and set it aside to dry.  

Next, I stamped the super cute image of Newton, and the coffee beans, from the new NND Newton's Mug stamp set.  I also stamped the muffin image from NND Love Bites stamp set.  I stamped all the images in brown pigment ink and clear heat embossed.  I colored them in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, and cut them out with their coordinating dies.  I used a little flower image from NND Happy Little Thoughts stamp set to create the flowers on the mug.  

I used a banner die from NND Frames and Flags die set to cut out a piece of white cardstock. I stamped the sentiment from NND Newton's Mug stamp set in brown pigment ink and clear heat embossed.  I inked the edges of my cardbase, die cut kraft square, and sentiment banner all with brown pigment ink.  

After the pawprints had dried, I assembled my card.  I adhered the card layers together with tape runner, attached the coffee beans with liquid glue, Newton in his mug and the sentiment banner with thin foam tape, and the muffin with regular thickness foam tape. 

Zig colors used for Newton:

• Pale Orange, Beige
• Nose and Ears - Tea Rose, Blush

Mug:

• S. Almond Pink, Peach Pink

Muffin:

• Light Brown, Brown
• Light Blue, Cobalt Blue
• Red

Coffee Beans:

• Brown, Dark Brown

For finishing touches on this card I used yellow glitter stickles for the flower centers, and added a few sparkling crystals!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project using watercolors and your Newton's Nook Designs products.  Make sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!

House Mouse Designs Love Treat

 Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing a card I made for the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #333 - Anything Goes with the option of Love, and Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Love is in the Air.  This stamp is so cute and I just had to color that big heart!

I started this card by die cutting a piece of Copic friendly white paper with the stitched rectangle die in Newton's Nook Designs Frames and Flags die set.  I then stamped the super cute image of Mudpie and Amanda snacking on a heart treat, and colored the image with Copic markers. 

After I finished coloring, I found some blue cardstock that matched the colored heart pretty well, and die cut it with the postage stamp die from NND Framework die set.  I used NND Tumbling Hearts stencil with Broken China Distress Oxide Ink to create a background on the blue cardstock.  I then mounted my card onto a blue glitter cardbase.

Copic colors used for Mudpie:

• Fur - E21, E23, E25
• Skin - E50, E51
• Ear, Nose, Cheek - E93

Amanda:

• Fur - E53, E35, E57
• Skin - E50, E51
• Ear, Nose, Tongue, Cheek - E93
• Mouth - N5

Heart:

• B0000, B000, B00, N0, N1
• R05, R24, R46

Shadows:

• N0, N1, N2, N3

For finishing touches on this card I added glitter to the "LOVE" sentiment, and glossy accents to their cute noses, mouth, and tongue.  I also added a few sparkling crystals!  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!

Inky Paws Challenge #141 - Sketch Challenge Reminder

 Hi everybody!  Don't forget you have until Friday, February 12th to get your entries into Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge for a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #141- Sketch Challenge!

I was so excited I got use some of Newton's Nook Designs awesome new products on this card!!  I knew I really wanted the heart to stand out, but also wanted a pretty background, so I used NND Floral Lace stencil with glitter paste on white cardstock.  After my background had dried I adhered it to a 5" x 7" navy cardbase.  Next, I stamped the beautiful new NND Heartfelt Roses image in gray ink and colored it with Copic markers.  I then used the largest scalloped heart die from the awesome new NND Heart Frames die set to cut out my image, and the largest stitched heart die to cut out the navy heart.  

I cut a 4 3/4" x 2" strip of pink cardstock and stamped the sentiment from NND Heartfelt Roses stamp set in navy colored ink.   I added the ribbon and bow, and used liquid glue to adhere the sentiment strip to my card.  I then adhered the heart to my card with foam tape for some dimension!

Copic colors used for Flowers:

• RV00, RV21, RV23

Leaves:

• YG01, YG07, YG17

This card is nice and sparkly already with a glitter paste background so to finish it off I just added a few pieces of silver confetti!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Sketch Challenge using your Newton's Nook Designs products.  Make sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!

Inky Paws Challenge #141 - Sketch Challenge

 Hi everyone!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #141 - Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, February 12th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop! 

This stamp is so cool because it fills your card front and is perfect for any coffee or tea lover!  To start this card I cut a kraft cardbase to 5 1/2" x 4 1/4 inches.  I used the large postage stamp die from NND Framework die set to cut a piece of Copic friendly white paper.  I then stamped the awesome NND Caffeinated Cats image onto my paper, colored it with Copic markers, and adhered it to my cardbase.  

Next, I cut a 4 1/4" x 1 1/4" strip of kraft cardstock and stamped the sentiment from NND Newton Loves Coffee stamp set in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed.  I added the ribbon and bow, and used liquid glue to adhere the sentiment strip to my card.  I then used NND Darling Hearts die set to cut a red glitter heart, and attached it to my card with foam tape for some dimension!

Copic colors used for Kitties:

• E30, YR000, YR20, YR21, N1
• Ears - R00, R11, R20
• Noses - R11

Cups:

• BV31, BV01, BV02, BV04
• RV10, RV13, RV14
• R00, R11, R20, R22
• R05, R27, R46
• Y000, Y02
• YG01, YG03, YG06, YG17
• G20, G21, G24
• BG10, BG11, BG23, BG15
• B00, B01, B02, B05
• E11, E13, E15
• E23, E25, E29
• N2, N3

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