Monday, January 31, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #166 - Heart Theme

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #166 - Heart Theme.  You have until Friday, February 11th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop! 

Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge - Heart Theme

Love Owl-ways Stamp and Die Set, Clouds Stencil, Slimline Frames and Portholes Die Set, Banner Trio Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

To start this card I used the scalloped frame die from the Slimline Frames and Portholes Die Set to cut a piece of smooth white cardstock.  I used the Clouds Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Antique Linen, Kitsch Flamingo, and Shaded Lilac to create a colorful cloudy sky background!

Next, I stamped the adorable owls from the Love Owl-ways Stamp Set, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out using the coordinating die set

Love Owl-ways Stamp and Die Set, Clouds Stencil, Slimline Frames and Portholes Die Set, Banner Trio Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

I used the stitched fishtail banner die from the Banner Trio Die Set to cut a piece of blue cardstock on which I white heat embossed my sentiment from the Love Owl-ways Stamp Set

Love Owl-ways Stamp and Die Set, Clouds Stencil, Slimline Frames and Portholes Die Set, Banner Trio Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

I assembled my card adhering my colorful cloudy background to a blue cardbase, and popping up the images and sentiment banner with foam tape for some dimension! 

Love Owl-ways Stamp and Die Set, Clouds Stencil, Slimline Frames and Portholes Die Set, Banner Trio Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

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

Sunday, January 30, 2022

You Mean the World to Me Card

 Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing a card I created using the new Flower Whale and Friend - Scripty Stamp Sets by The Rabbit Hole Designs!

Flower Whale Stamp and Die Set, Friend - Scripty Stamp Set, Splish Splash Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc

For this card I used the Splish Splash Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Salvaged Patina, Tumbled Glass, and Salty Ocean to create a gorgeous teal and blue background!

I stamped out the beautiful new Flower Whale Stamp and fish, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out with the coordinating die set.  

Flower Whale Stamp and Die Set, Friend - Scripty Stamp Set, Splish Splash Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc

Next, I die cut a teal banner on which I stamped a sentiment from the new Friend - Scripty Stamp Set and white heat embossed.

I assembled my card using teal cardstock for the base.  I used foam tape to pop up the sentiment banner, fish, and the Flower Whale for some dimension!

Flower Whale Stamp and Die Set, Friend - Scripty Stamp Set, Splish Splash Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc

For finishing touches on this card I added white gel pen accents and a few sparkling sequins!  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!

Monday, January 24, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #165 - Sketch Challenge Reminder Post

 Hi everyone!  This is a reminder post for Inky Paws Challenge #165 - Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, January 28th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge - Sketch Challenge
Beautiful Blizzard Stamp Set, Frames and Flags Die Set, Banner Trio Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

To start my card I cut a piece of blue cardstock to 6 1/2" x 5" for my cardbase.  For the layers, I cut a piece of silver glitter cardstock to 4 3/4" x 3 1/4", and a piece of smooth white cardstock to 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" on which I blended Distress Oxide Inks Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, and Blueprint Sketch.  I then splattered my ink blended piece with white paint and set it aside to dry.  I used the stitched fishtail banner from the Frames and Flags Die Set to cut a piece of silver glitter cardstock.  

After the white paint on my ink blended piece had dried, I stamped these absolutely gorgeous snowflakes from the Beautiful Blizzard Stamp Set and white embossed.  I used the stitched fishtail banner from the Banner Trio Die Set to cut a blue banner on which I white heat embossed the sentiment.  I cut the banner down using the same die for a better fit on my card, then white heat embossed the edges.

Beautiful Blizzard Stamp Set, Frames and Flags Die Set, Banner Trio Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

With all of the pieces ready, I assembled my card layering the cardstock and popping up the sentiment banner with foam tape for some dimension!  

Beautiful Blizzard Stamp Set, Frames and Flags Die Set, Banner Trio Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

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!

Sunday, January 23, 2022

Clarence & Clarice Valentine Card

 Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing a Valentine card I created using the new Clarence & Clarice - Love Stamp Set by The Rabbit Hole Designs!

Clarence & Clarice - Love Stamp and Die Set, Valentine Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc

For this card I used the Valentine Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Spun Sugar, Kitsch Flamingo, and Candied Apple to create a background.  I then splattered the background with gold watercolor paint.

I love these adorable images of Clarence & Clarice from the new Clarence & Clarice - Love Stamp Set and couldn't wait to use them!  I stamped them out on Copic friendly white paper, colored them with my markers, and cut them out with their coordinating dies.  

I assembled my card using pink cardstock for the base, and foam tape to pop up Clarence & Clarice for some dimension!

Clarence & Clarice - Love Stamp and Die Set, Valentine Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc

For finishing touches on this card I added white gel pen accents and glitter to the heart!  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Coffee and Gingerbread Cards

  Hi All!  I'm over on the Pawsome Stamps blog today with these two CAS cards I created by combining the Coffee Besties and Gingerbread Lane Stamp Sets!

Coffee Besties Stamp and Die Set, Gingerbread Lane Stamp and Die Set, Peppermint Sequin Mix, Sparkling Mint Sequin Mix by Pawsome Stamps #pawsomestamps #handmade

To start these cards I cut two A2 cardbases, one red glitter cardbase, and one teal cardbase.  I then die cut two white background pieces.  

I stamped out the images I wanted to use from the Coffee Besties Stamp Set, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out with the coordinating die set.  I then stamped out the adorable gingerbread girl and boy, and a candy cane, from the Gingerbread Lane Stamp Set, colored them, and cut them out with their coordinating dies.  I white heat embossed a snowflake from the Gingerbread Lane Stamp Set onto the pink coffee cup, and replaced the straw in the polka dot coffee cup with a candy cane!

Coffee Besties Stamp and Die Set, Gingerbread Lane Stamp and Die Set, Peppermint Sequin Mix, Sparkling Mint Sequin Mix by Pawsome Stamps #pawsomestamps #handmade

Coffee Besties Stamp and Die Set, Gingerbread Lane Stamp and Die Set, Peppermint Sequin Mix, Sparkling Mint Sequin Mix by Pawsome Stamps #pawsomestamps #handmade

Coffee Besties Stamp and Die Set, Gingerbread Lane Stamp and Die Set, Peppermint Sequin Mix, Sparkling Mint Sequin Mix by Pawsome Stamps #pawsomestamps #handmade

Coffee Besties Stamp and Die Set, Gingerbread Lane Stamp and Die Set, Peppermint Sequin Mix, Sparkling Mint Sequin Mix by Pawsome Stamps #pawsomestamps #handmade

I die cut two dark gray cardstock banners on which I white heat embossed the sentiments, one from the Gingerbread Lane Stamp Set, and one from the Coffee Besties Stamp Set.  

I assembled my cards, adhering the white backgrounds to the cardbases, and then adhering the images and sentiment banners to my cards with foam tape for dimension!

Coffee Besties Stamp and Die Set, Gingerbread Lane Stamp and Die Set, Peppermint Sequin Mix, Sparkling Mint Sequin Mix by Pawsome Stamps #pawsomestamps #handmade

For finishing touches on these cards I added white gel pen accents, glitter with a glitter pen, glossy accents, and a few sparkling sequins from the Peppermint and Sparkling Mint Sequin Mixes!  I hope you enjoyed my cards today!  Don't forget to head on over to the Pawsome Stamps online shop to pick up your Coffee Besties and Gingerbread Lane Stamp Sets today!

Monday, January 17, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #165 - Sketch Challenge

 Hi everyone!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #165 - Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, January 28th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge - Sketch Challenge
Snow Angel Puppy Stamp and Die Set, Festive Fawns Stamp and Die Set, Snowfall Stencil, Frames and Flags Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

To start my card I cut a piece of smooth white cardstock to 6 1/2" x 5" on which I blended Distress Oxide Inks Salvaged Patina, Kitsch Flamingo, and Shaded Lilac.  I then splattered white paint on my ink blended panel.  After the paint had dried, I used the Snowfall Stencil with glitter paste to create a sparkling snowy background!

For the layers, I cut a piece of teal cardstock to 4 3/4" x 3 1/4", and a piece of white glitter cardstock to 4 1/4" x 2 3/4".  I used the stitched fishtail banner from the Frames and Flags Die Set to cut a piece of white glitter cardstock.  

Next, I stamped this super cute image from the Snow Angel Puppy Stamp Set, colored it with Copic markers, and cut it out with the coordinating die.  I also stamped the bird from the Festive Fawns Stamp Set, colored it, and cut it out with the coordinating die as well.  

Snow Angel Puppy Stamp and Die Set, Festive Fawns Stamp and Die Set, Snowfall Stencil, Frames and Flags Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

I used the smallest banner die in the Frames and Flags Die Set to cut a piece of teal cardstock on which I white heat embossed the sentiment from the Snow Angel Puppy Stamp Set.  

With all of the pieces ready, I assembled my card layering the cardstock and popping up the pup, bird, and sentiment with foam tape for some dimension! 

Snow Angel Puppy Stamp and Die Set, Festive Fawns Stamp and Die Set, Snowfall Stencil, Frames and Flags Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen, and glossy accents to the pup's nose and bird's beak!  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!

Sunday, January 16, 2022

Thank you for being Mermazing!

 Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing a card I created using the Harley - Merbunny Stamp Set by The Rabbit Hole Designs!

Harley - Merbunny Stamp and Die Set, Overlapping Circles Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc

For this card I used the Overlapping Circles Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Salvaged Patina, Tumbled Glass, and Salty Ocean to create a gorgeous teal and blue background!

I stamped the super cute Harley - Merbunny Stamp, colored it with Copic markers, and cut it out with the coordinating die.  

Next, I die cut a dark gray circle on which I stamped a sentiment from the Harley - Merbunny Stamp Set and white heat embossed.

I assembled my card using dark gray cardstock for the base.  I used foam tape to pop up the sentiment circle and Harley - Merbunny for some dimension!

Harley - Merbunny Stamp and Die Set, Overlapping Circles Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc

For finishing touches on this card I added white gel pen accents and a few sparkling sequins!  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!

Monday, January 10, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #164 - Color Challenge Reminder Post

 Hi everyone!  This is an Inky Paws Challenge reminder post!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Candy Red, Cream, Cocoa Brown, and Pewter Gray.  You have until Friday, January 14th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challnge - Color Challenge

Bookmark Die Set, All Booked Up Stamp and Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

I decided to create two bookmarks because I thought these colors were perfect for a vintage book look!  I started by die cutting the two bookmarks out of cream color cardstock using the new Bookmark Die Set. I then inked the edges of the bookmarks with Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink.  

Next, I stamped these super cute images from the new All Booked Up Stamp Set, colored them with Copic markers and cut them out with the coordinating die set.  

Bookmark Die Set, All Booked Up Stamp and Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

I die cut the paw and the sentiment using the Bookmark Die Set, and inked both with Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink.  

I adhered my images and sentiment directly onto the bookmarks, and finished them with brown and cream ribbon!

Bookmark Die Set, All Booked Up Stamp and Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

For finishing touches on my images I added accents with a white gel pen, and glossy accents to their cute little noses!  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!

Sunday, January 9, 2022

Clarence & Clarice Love Card

 Hi everyone!  Today I am excited to share a card I created using the new Clarence & Clarice - Love Stamp Set by The Rabbit Hole Designs!

Clarence & Clarice - Love Stamp and Die Set, Love - Scripty Word with Shadow Layer Dies, Valentine Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesigns #therabbitholedesignsllc

For this card I used the Valentine Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Spun Sugar, Kitsch Flamingo, and Worn Lipstick to create a background.  I then splattered the background with gold watercolor paint.

I stamped this super cute image of Clarence & Clarice from the new Clarence & Clarice - Love Stamp Set.  I colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out with the coordinating die.  

Next, I die cut the word "Love" with the Love - Scripty Word with Shadow Layer Dies, using red glitter cardstock for the shadow.

I assembled my card using red glitter cardstock for the base.  I used foam tape to pop up the sentiment and Clarence & Clarice for some dimension!

Clarence & Clarice - Love Stamp and Die Set, Love - Scripty Word with Shadow Layer Dies, Valentine Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesigns #therabbitholedesignsllc

For finishing touches on this card I added white gel pen accents and a few gold embellishments!  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Cup of Tea Holiday Card

  Hi everyone!  I am up on the Pawsome Stamps blog today sharing this holiday card I created using the Cup of Tea Stamp Set!

Cup of Tea Stamp and Die Set, Gingerbread Land Stamp and Die Set, Snowflake Flurries Stencil by Pawsome Stamps #pawsomestamps #handmade

To start this card I cut a piece of smooth white cardstock on which I blended Distress Oxide Inks Salvaged Patina, Tumbled Glass, and Salty Ocean.  I then splattered my ink blended panel with white paint, and used the gorgeous Snowflake Flurries Stencil with glitter paste to create a snowy winter background!

I then stamped out one of the teapots, avoiding inking up the window, and the super cute snail and hedgehog from the Cup of Tea Stamp Set.  I stamped the wreath, tree, and string of light from the Gingerbread Lane Stamp Set.  I colored all of the images with Copic markers, and cut them out with their coordinating dies.  

Cup of Tea Stamp and Die Set, Gingerbread Land Stamp and Die Set, Snowflake Flurries Stencil by Pawsome Stamps #pawsomestamps #handmade

I decided on dark gray for a cardbase, so I die cut a dark gray banner for the sentiment, which is from the Gingerbread Lane Stamp Set.  I white heat embossed the sentiment and the edges of the banner as well!

I assembled my card adhering my background to the cardbase, and snowy hills to the background.  I then used foam tape to pop up all of my images and the sentiment banner.

Cup of Tea Stamp and Die Set, Gingerbread Land Stamp and Die Set, Snowflake Flurries Stencil by Pawsome Stamps #pawsomestamps #handmade

For finishing touches I added accents with a white gel pen, glitter, and glossy accents.  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!  Stop by the Pawsome Stamps shop to pick up your new Stamp Sets and Stencils today!

Monday, January 3, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #164 - Color Challenge

 Hi everyone and Happy New Year!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Candy Red, Cream, Cocoa Brown, and Pewter Gray.  You have until Friday, January 14th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge - Color Challenge
Newton's Mug Stamp and Die Set, Love Cafe Stamp and Die Set, Time for Coffee Stamp Set, Frames and Flags Die Set, Circle Frames Die Set, Mugs Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

To start this card I cut a piece of smooth white cardstock to A2 size.  I used Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink to ink up the edges for my cardbase.  I then used the scalloped edge die from the Frames and Flags Die Set to cut a piece of cream colored cardstock.  I used the Mugs Stencil with Vintage Photo to create the background.  I used the largest smooth stitched circle from the Circle Frames Die Set to cut a piece of cardstock and inked it up with Vintage Photo.  

Next, I stamped out the super cute image of Newton and the coffee beans from the Newton's Mug Stamp Set, and the coffee cups from the Love Cafe Stamp Set.  I colored all of my images with Copic markers and cut them out with their coordinating dies.  

Newton's Mug Stamp and Die Set, Love Cafe Stamp and Die Set, Time for Coffee Stamp Set, Frames and Flags Die Set, Circle Frames Die Set, Mugs Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

I cut a banner for my sentiment using a banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I used Distress Oxide Ink - you guessed it! - Vintage Photo, to stamp the sentiment from the Time for Coffee Stamp Set, and to ink the edges of the banner as well. 

I assembled the layers of my card using foam tape to pop up the images and sentiment banner. 

Newton's Mug Stamp and Die Set, Love Cafe Stamp and Die Set, Time for Coffee Stamp Set, Frames and Flags Die Set, Circle Frames Die Set, Mugs Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade

For finishing touches on my card I added accents with a white gel pen, and glossy accents.  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!

Sunday, January 2, 2022

You Were Born to Sparkle!

 Hi everyone!  I am so excited to announce that I will be joining The Rabbit Hole Designs as a Social Media Ambassador!  

Harley - Merbunny, You - Scripty Stamp Set, You - Scripty Word with Shadow Layer Dies, Corner Mandala Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs

For this card I used the Corner Mandala Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Salvaged Patina, Tumbled Glass, and Salty Ocean to create a background. 

I stamped the super cute Harley - Merbunny Stamp, colored it with Copic markers, and cut it out with the coordinating die.  

Next, I die cut the word "You" with the You - Scripty Word with Shadow Layer Dies.  I then die cut a black cardstock banner and white heat embossed a sentiment from the You - Scripty Stamp Set

I assembled my card using blue glitter cardstock for the base.  I used foam tape to pop up the sentiments and Harley - Merbunny for some dimension!

Harley - Merbunny, You - Scripty Stamp Set, You - Scripty Word with Shadow Layer Dies, Corner Mandala Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs

For finishing touches on this card I added white gel pen accents and a few sparkling sequins!  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!