Inky Paws Challenge #162 - Sketch Challenge Reminder

 Hi everyone!  Here is an Inky Paws Challenge Reminder Post!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #162 - Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, December 3rd 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 5" x 7" cardbase out of blue cardstock.  I used silver glitter cardstock for the three strips of paper in the background, and I cut a piece of smooth white cardstock to 3" x 5" on which I blended Distress Oxide Inks Salvaged Patina, Tumbled Glass, Broken China, and Salty Ocean to create a background for my images.  After blending the inks I splattered the background with a little bit of white paint, and then used the Petite Snow Stencil with glitter paste for some sparkle!  After the glitter paste had dried, I cut a piece of white glitter cardstock to 1" x 5" and adhered it to the bottom portion of my background piece.

Next, I stamped images from the Serene Silhouettes Stamp Set in black pigment ink, and cut them out with their coordinating die set.  

I stamped the sentiment on black cardstock, white heat embossed, and fussy cut it out.  I then adhered a silver ribbon and bow to my 3" x 5" piece.

I assembled my card adhering the silver cardstock to the blue cardbase, and the background piece on top of the silver glitter cardstock.  I used foam tape to adhere and pop up the gorgeous silhouettes and sentiment for some dimension!  

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 #162 - Sketch Challenge

 Hi everyone!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #162 - Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, December 3rd 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 5" x 7" cardbase out of red cardstock.  I used gold glitter cardstock for the three strips of paper in the background, and I cut a piece of smooth white cardstock to 3" x 5".  I used Twisted Citron Distress Oxide Ink, and splattered gold watercolor on the 3" x 5" piece to create a background for my images.  After the watercolor had dried, I cut a piece of red and green plaid cardstock from the new Meowy Christmas Paper Pad to 1" x 5" and adhered it to the bottom portion of my background piece. 

Next, I stamped these super fun drinks from the Christmas Cocktails Stamp Set, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out with their coordinating die set.  

I stamped the sentiment in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed.  I then cut a small strip of red glitter cardstock, and a red glitter bow, using the Pines and Holly Die Set, and adhered them to my 3" x 5" piece.  

I assembled my card adhering the gold cardstock to the red cardbase, and the background piece on top of the gold glitter cardstock.  I used foam tape to pop up my festive cocktails and give some dimension!  

For finishing touches on this card I added white gel pen accents, glitter with a glitter pen, 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!

Merry Christmas Ornaments Card

 Hi everyone!  I am up on the Pawsome Stamps blog today!  I just love the beautiful ornaments in the Deck the Halls Stamp Set!  They are perfect for making Christmas Cards!

To start this card I cut a navy cardbase to A2 size.  I used a scalloped frame die to die cut a piece of smooth white cardstock on which I blended Distress Oxide Inks Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, and Blueprint Sketch.  I then splattered the ink blended background with silver watercolor.  

Next, I stamped these gorgeous ornaments and greens from the Deck the Halls Stamp Set and silver heat embossed.  I colored them with my Zigs and cut them out with their coordinating dies.  

After my ink blended background was dry, I stamped and white heat embossed the sentiment, which is from the Deck the Halls Stamp Set.  

I adhered the ink blended background to my cardbase, and used foam tape to adhere the ornaments and greens to give some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card I added white gel pen accents, and a few sparkling sequins from the Icicle Sequin Mix!  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!  Be sure to stop by the Pawsome Stamps shop to pick up your Deck the Halls Stamp Set and get started on those Christmas cards!

Inky Paws Challenge #161 - Color Challenge Reminder

 Hi everybody!  This is an Inky Paws Challenge reminder post!  You have until Friday, November 19th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!  This is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Red, Dark Green, Light Green, and Brown.  I love this little Mistle Toad and just had to use him for this challenge!

To start this card I cut a red cardbase to A2 size.  I used the scalloped frame die in the Frames and Flags Die Set to cut the green plaid paper from the awesome new Meowy Christmas Paper Pad.  I then used the smallest scalloped circle in the Circle Frames Die Set to cut a piece of paper bag cardstock.  

Next, I stamped the super adorable Mistle Toad image, colored it with Copic markers, and cut it out with the coordinating die.  

I used the stitched fishtail banner die in the Banner Trio Die Set to cut a piece of red cardstock for my sentiment.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Heartfelt Holidays Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.  

With all of my pieces ready, it was time to assemble my card!  I adhered the green plaid paper to the red cardbase, and the paper bag scalloped circle to the green plaid.  I then used foam tape to adhere and give dimension to the sentiment banner and the Mistle Toad!  

For finishing touches on this card I added white gel pen accents, glitter to the bow and berries, 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!

Warm and Cozy Hugs Mini Slimline Card

 Hi everyone!  I am up on the Pawsome Stamps Blog today with this cozy winter mini slimline card for the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!

To start I die cut a piece of green glitter cardstock for my cardbase, and a piece of red glitter cardstock for my next layer.  I then die cut red cardstock and used the Candy Stripes Stencil with white pigment ink to create the background.  

Next, I stamped out my images from the Beary Christmas Stamp Set, Coffee Besties Stamp Set, and the peppermint candy from the Gingerbread Lane Stamp Set.  I colored all of the images with Copic markers and cut them out with their coordinating dies.  I stamped and white embossed a snowflake from the Gingerbread Lane Stamp Set onto the coffee mug. 

I die cut a green banner on which I stamped and white heat embossed one of the sentiments from the Beary Christmas Stamp Set.

I adhered all of my layers and images with a combination of liquid glue and foam tape.  For finishing touches I added glitter with a glitter pen, white gel pen accents, and glossy accents on the bear's nose and peppermint candy!  Thank you and I hope you all enjoy the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  Head on over to the Pawsome Stamps shop to pick up all of your new release favorites!

Inky Paws Challenge #161 - Color Challenge

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Red, Dark Green, Light Green, and Brown.  You have until Friday, November 19th 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 cut a piece of paper bag cardstock to A2 size for my cardbase.  I then cut a piece of red plaid cardstock from the super awesome *new* Meowy Christmas Paper Pack to 2 1/2" by 5 1/2" and adhered it to the top portion of my card.

Next, I stamped out the beautiful Heartfelt Holidays image, colored it with Copic markers, and cut it out using the largest scalloped heart die from the Heart Frames Die Set.  I die cut the red glitter bow, and a couple of leaves and pine boughs using the Pines and Holly Die Set.  I colored the leaves and pine boughs with Copic markers, and adhered the heart, bow, and greens to my card with liquid glue.

I cut a banner out of green cardstock using a die from the Banner Trio Die Set.  I stamped a sentiment from the Heartfelt Holidays Stamp Set and white heat embossed.  I then adhered the sentiment banner to my card using foam tape for some dimension.

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen, glitter and glossy accents, 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 #160 - Cozy Plaid Theme Reminder

  Hi everyone!  This is an Inky Paws Challenge reminder post!  You have until Friday, November 5th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #160 - Cozy Plaid Theme.  I love curling up with a blanket and a book in the fall so I thought this stamp set went perfectly with the theme!

I started this card by cutting a piece of paper bag cardstock to A2 size for my cardbase.  Next, I die cut a piece of smooth white cardstock with the large postage stamp die from the Framework Die Set.  I taped off the top portion of my white cardstock and inked up the bottom portion with Antique Linen Distress Oxide Ink.  I placed the Hardwood Stencil over it, and used Vintage Photo to make the floor!  I then taped off the floor, and used Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide Ink with Plaid #1 from the Plaid Stencil Set, and Mustard Seed with the Plaid #2 stencil from the set. 

Next, I stamped these adorable kitties with their books from Newton's Book Club Stamp Set, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out with the coordinating die set.  

I used the fishtail banner die from the Slimline Frames and Windows Die Set to cut a white banner.  I stamped the sentiment in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed it for some shine!  I inked the edges of the banner with Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide Ink.

I assembled my card by adhering the background to the paper bag cardbase, and used foam tape to adhere the sentiment banner and my images for some dimension!  

For finishing touches on this card I added white gel pen accents, glitter with a glitter pen, and glossy accents to the kitty's glasses and their noses!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a Cozy Plaid Theme project and your Newton's Nook Designs products!  Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!