Monday, July 25, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #178 - Beach Theme Reminder Post

 Hi everyone!  This is an Inky Paws Challenge reminder post!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #178 - Beach Theme.  You have until Friday, June 29th 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 - Theme Challenge

Corgi Beach Stamp and Die Set, Slimline Frames and Portholes Die Set, Slimline Masking Circles and Squares Stencil Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #handmade

To start this card I die cut a piece of smooth white cardstock using the scalloped frame die from the Slimline Frames and Portholes Die Set.  I then used the square stencil from the Slimline Masking Circles and Squares Stencil Set with Distress Oxide Inks Salty Ocean, Tumbled Glass, and Tea Dye.  To create sand with more texture, I used glitter and gold embossing powder over the Tea Dye Ink.  I then splattered the background with gold watercolor paint.  

Next, I stamped out the adorable Corgis, shells, and sunglasses from the Corgi Beach Stamp Set.  I colored them with Copic markers, then cut them out using the coordinating die set.  

Corgi Beach Stamp and Die Set, Slimline Frames and Portholes Die Set, Slimline Masking Circles and Squares Stencil Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #handmade

Corgi Beach Stamp and Die Set, Slimline Frames and Portholes Die Set, Slimline Masking Circles and Squares Stencil Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #handmade

I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Corgi Beach Stamp Set, directly onto the background in black pigment ink, and clear heat embossed for some shine!  

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

Corgi Beach Stamp and Die Set, Slimline Frames and Portholes Die Set, Slimline Masking Circles and Squares Stencil Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #handmade

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen, glitter, and glossy accents!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a Beach 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, July 24, 2022

Joy to the Squirrel with Mid-Century Modern Background

 Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing a card I created using the new Mid-Century Modern #2 Stencil and the Clarence Christmas Stamp Set, illustrated by Dustin Pike, for The Rabbit Hole Designs!

Clarence Christmas Stamp and Die Set illustrated by Dustin Pike, Mid-Century Modern #2 Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc #therabbitholedesigns

To start this card I die cut a piece of smooth white cardstock and used Layer 1 of the Mid-Century Modern #2 Stencil with Distress Oxide Ink Weathered Wood.  I then used Layer 4 of the Mid-Century Modern #2 Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Salvaged Patina, Kitsch Flamingo, and Shaded Lilac to create a colorful background!

Next, I stamped this adorable image of Clarence with his wreath from the new Clarence Christmas Stamp Set, illustrated by Dustin Pike, colored it with Copic markers, and cut it out with the coordinating die set.  

Clarence Christmas Stamp and Die Set illustrated by Dustin Pike, Mid-Century Modern #2 Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc #therabbitholedesigns

I die cut a teal sentiment banner, stamped the sentiment, which is from the Clarence Christmas Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.  

I assembled my card using teal cardstock for the base, and adhered the image and sentiment banner with foam tape for some dimension!

Clarence Christmas Stamp and Die Set illustrated by Dustin Pike, Mid-Century Modern #2 Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc #therabbitholedesigns

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

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Sending Good Cheer

  Hi everyone!  I am up on the Pawsome Stamps blog today with this Christmas in July card that I created by combining the Monster Party and Beary Christmas Stamp Sets.  I just love all of the cute little monsters in the Monster Party Stamp Set and really wanted to use one on a Christmas card!

Monster Party Stamp and Die Set, Beary Christmas Stamp and Die Set, Special Delivery Stamp Set, Candy Stripes Stencil by Pawsome Stamps #pawsomestamps #handmade

To start this card I die cut a piece of smooth white cardstock and used the Candy Stripes Stencil with Distress Oxide Ink Candied Apple to create a holiday background. 

Next, I stamped out this adorable monster from the Monster Party Stamp Set, colored him with Copic markers, and cut him out with the coordinating die set.  I stamped the gifts, lights, and ornaments from the Beary Christmas Stamp Set, colored them, and cut them out using the coordinating die set

Monster Party Stamp and Die Set, Beary Christmas Stamp and Die Set, Special Delivery Stamp Set, Candy Stripes Stencil by Pawsome Stamps #pawsomestamps #handmade

Then, I die cut a piece of white cardstock and stamped the sentiment, which is from the Special Delivery Stamp Set, at the top in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!

I assembled my card using red glitter cardstock for the base, and adhered the layers together.  I then used foam tape of varying thickness to pop up the images for some dimension! 

Monster Party Stamp and Die Set, Beary Christmas Stamp and Die Set, Special Delivery Stamp Set, Candy Stripes Stencil by Pawsome Stamps #pawsomestamps #handmade

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen, glitter, and glossy accents!  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!  Be sure to visit the Pawsome Stamps online shop to pick up your favorite new stamp sets today!

Monday, July 18, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #178 - Beach Theme

 Hi everyone!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #178 - Beach Theme.  You have until Friday, June 29th 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 - Theme Challenge

Beach Barks Stamp and Die Set, Newton's Summer Vacation Stamp and Die Set, Retro Sun and Palms Stencil Set, Framework Die Set, Land Borders Die Set, Summertime Paper Pad by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #handmade

To start this card I die cut a piece of smooth white cardstock using the large postage stamp die from the Framework Die Set.  To create the background I used Layer 1 of the Retro Sun and Palms Stencil Set with Distress Oxide Inks Squeezed Lemonade, Spiced Marmalade, and Picked Raspberry.  I then used Layer 2 with black pigment ink and let it dry for a few minutes before splattering the background with gold watercolor paint.  I die cut a piece of kraft cardstock using the Land Borders Die Set, then splattered it with all different colors of watercolor paint to create the sand!  

I stamped this super cute doggie duo and shell from the Beach Barks Stamp Set, and the pail of sand from the Newton's Summer Vacation Stamp Set.  I colored them all with Copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die sets.  

Beach Barks Stamp and Die Set, Newton's Summer Vacation Stamp and Die Set, Retro Sun and Palms Stencil Set, Framework Die Set, Land Borders Die Set, Summertime Paper Pad by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #handmade

I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Beach Barks Stamp Set, directly onto the background in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!

I assembled my card using a patterned paper from the Summertime Paper Pad as my cardbase.  I popped up all of the images with foam tape for some dimension!

Beach Barks Stamp and Die Set, Newton's Summer Vacation Stamp and Die Set, Retro Sun and Palms Stencil Set, Framework Die Set, Land Borders Die Set, Summertime Paper Pad by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #handmade

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen, glitter, and glossy accents!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a Beach 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, July 17, 2022

What's that Sound?

  Hi everyone!  Today I am excited to share a card I created using the Retro Christmas Paper Pack and the Clarence Christmas Stamp Set, illustrated by Dustin Pike, for The Rabbit Hole Designs!

Clarence Christmas Stamp and Die Set illustrated by Dustin Pike, Retro Christmas Paper Pack by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc #therabbitholedesigns

To start this card I die cut a piece of patterned paper from the Retro Christmas Paper Pack for my background.  I then die cut a stitched scalloped oval out of white cardstock, splattered it with gold watercolor paint, and set it aside to dry.

Next, I stamped this super cute image of Clarence on his train from the new Clarence Christmas Stamp Set, illustrated by Dustin Pike, colored it with Copic markers, and cut it out with the coordinating die set.  

Clarence Christmas Stamp and Die Set illustrated by Dustin Pike, Retro Christmas Paper Pack by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc #therabbitholedesigns

I die cut a gray sentiment banner, stamped the sentiment, which is from the Clarence Christmas Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.  

I assembled my card using red glitter cardstock for the base, and layered the patterned paper and gold splattered oval.  I adhered the image and sentiment banner with foam tape for some dimension!

Clarence Christmas Stamp and Die Set illustrated by Dustin Pike, Retro Christmas Paper Pack by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc #therabbitholedesigns

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

Monday, July 11, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #177 - Sketch Challenge Reminder Post

  Hi everybody!  This is an Inky Paws Challenge reminder post!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #177 - Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, July 15th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!  I love the Newton's Nook Paper Pads and thought this challenge would be a perfect chance to use them!

Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge - Sketch Challenge

Aloha Newton Stamp and Die Set, Summertime Paper Pad, Frames and Flags Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #handmade

To start this card I picked out all of the papers I wanted to use from the Summertime Paper Pad and cut them to match the Sketch.  

Next, I stamped out this adorable image of Newton with his ukulele from the Aloha Newton Stamp Set.  I colored the image with Copic markers, and die cut it out using the coordinating die set.

Aloha Newton Stamp and Die Set, Summertime Paper Pad, Frames and Flags Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #handmade

I die cut a sentiment banner out of white cardstock using a fishtail banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I stamped the sentiment, which is also from the Aloha Newton Stamp Set, in bright pink ink to match the bright pink hibiscus flowers on the paper!

I assembled my card adhering all of the layers together, then used foam tape to adhere and pop up Newton and the sentiment banner.

Aloha Newton Stamp and Die Set, Summertime Paper Pad, Frames and Flags Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #handmade

For finishing touches on this card I added a few white gel pen accents, glossy accents on Newton's nose, glitter to the flowers, 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!

Sunday, July 10, 2022

From your Flaky Friend

  Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing a card I created using the new 1 Line Snowperson Stamp and the Retro Christmas Paper Pack by The Rabbit Hole Designs!

1 Line Snowperson Stamp, Retro Christmas Paper Pack by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc #therabbitholedesigns


To start this card I cut a piece of patterned paper from the Retro Christmas Paper Pack to 6" x 3.5" for my cardbase.  I then cut a piece of white cardstock to 5.75" x 3.25".  

Next, I stamped the 1 Line Snowperson image and sentiment onto the white cardstock in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!

1 Line Snowperson Stamp, Retro Christmas Paper Pack by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc #therabbitholedesigns

I then added on some flaky glitter to the bottom of my card to go along with the sentiment! 

1 Line Snowperson Stamp, Retro Christmas Paper Pack by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc #therabbitholedesigns

For finishing touches on my card I added a pink cheek to the snowman!  This card was so fun and easy to make!  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!

Saturday, July 9, 2022

Christmas in July - From our Home to Yours

  Hi everyone!  I am up on the Pawsome Stamps blog today with this Christmas in July card I created by combining the Cup of Tea and Tweet Birdie Stamp Sets!  

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

To start this card I die cut a piece of smooth white cardstock with a scalloped slimline die.  I blended on Distress Oxide Inks Salty Ocean and Tumbled Glass then splattered the background with white paint.  After the paint had dried, I used the beautiful Snowflake Flurries Stencil with glitter paste to create a sparkling, snowy background!  I then die cut white glitter paper to create snowy hills!

Next, I stamped out these gorgeous images from the Cup of Tea and Tweet Birdie Stamps Sets, colored them with Copic markers, and die cut them using their coordinating die sets.  

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

Using a fishtail banner die, I die cut a sentiment banner out of dark blue cardstock, stamped the sentiment, which is from the Gingerbread Lane Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.  

I assembled my card using dark blue cardstock for the base, and foam tape to pop up the images and sentiment banner for some dimension!  

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

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen, and glitter to the leaves and birdhouse!  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!  Be sure to visit the Pawsome Stamps online shop and pick up your new favorite stamp sets today!

Monday, July 4, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #177 - Sketch Challenge

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #177 - Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, July 15th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!  I just love the Newton's Nook Paper Pads and thought this challenge would be a perfect chance to use them!

Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge - Sketch Challenge

Newton Loves Coffee Stamp and Die Set, Coffee House Stories Paper Pad, Frames and Flags Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #handmade

To start this card I picked out all of the papers I wanted to use from the Coffee House Stories Paper Pad and cut them to match the Sketch.  

Next, I stamped out this super cute image of Newton with his coffee cup from the Newton Loves Coffee Stamp Set.  I added the heart, which is included in the set, to the coffee sleeve so it would match the paper that Newton is on!  I colored the image with Copic markers, and die cut it out using the coordinating die set.

Newton Loves Coffee Stamp and Die Set, Coffee House Stories Paper Pad, Frames and Flags Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #handmade

I die cut a sentiment banner out of kraft cardstock using a fishtail banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I stamped the sentiment, which is also from the Newton Loves Coffee Stamp Set, in brown pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!  

I assembled my card adhering all of the layers together, then used foam tape to adhere and pop up Newton and the sentiment banner.

Newton Loves Coffee Stamp and Die Set, Coffee House Stories Paper Pad, Frames and Flags Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #handmade

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen, glossy accents on Newton's nose, 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!

Sunday, July 3, 2022

Joy to the Squirrel

 Hi everyone!  Today I am excited to share a card I created using the new Mid-Century Modern #2 Stencil  and the Clarence Christmas Stamp Set, illustrated by Dustin Pike, for The Rabbit Hole Designs!

Clarence Christmas Stamp and Die Set illustrated by Dustin Pike, Mid-Century Modern #2 Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc #therabbitholedesigns

To start this card I cut a piece of smooth white cardstock to 5.75" x 3.25" and blended on Distress Oxide Inks Salty Ocean and Tumbled Glass.  I then splattered the background with white paint.  After the paint had dried, I used the new Mid-Century Modern #2 Stencil to create a glittery snowflake background!  The Mid-Century Modern #2 Stencil is 4 layers, and I used Layer 1 with pearl white stencil butter, and layer 4 with glitter paste.  To complete the background, I die cut snowy hills out of white glitter paper!

Next, I stamped this super cute image of Clarence making a snow squirrel from the new Clarence Christmas Stamp Set, illustrated by Dustin Pike, colored it with Copic markers, and cut it out with the coordinating die set.  

Clarence Christmas Stamp and Die Set illustrated by Dustin Pike, Mid-Century Modern #2 Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc #therabbitholedesigns

I die cut a dark blue sentiment banner, stamped the sentiment, which is from the Clarence Christmas Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.  

I assembled my card using dark blue cardstock for the base, and adhered the image and sentiment banner with foam tape for some dimension!

Clarence Christmas Stamp and Die Set illustrated by Dustin Pike, Mid-Century Modern #2 Stencil by The Rabbit Hole Designs #therabbitholedesignsllc #therabbitholedesigns

My card is very glittery so for finishing touches on my card I just added some white gel pen accents.  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!