Inky Paws Challenge #254 - Color Challenge Week 4

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 4 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Pool Blue, Tangerine, Sunny Yellow, and White.  You have until Friday, July 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 picked out the sun and clouds paper I wanted to use for the background from the Summertime Paper Pad.  I then used the A2 Card Layout 2 Die to cut out the bright yellow frame.

Next, I stamped this beautiful image of the kitties in the flower pot, along with the other small images, from Newton's Blooms Stamp Set.  I colored all of the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

I stamped the sentiment, which is from Newton's Blooms Stamp Set, onto bright yellow cardstock with brown pigment ink.  I clear heat embossed for some shine and fussy cut around the sentiment.

I assembled my card using bright yellow cardstock for the base, and popped up the images (except for the grass) and sentiment with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card I added some glitter, glossy accents on the kitties noses, 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 #254 - Color Challenge Week 3

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 3 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Pool Blue, Tangerine, Sunny Yellow, and White.  You have until Friday, July 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 picked out the papers I wanted to use for the background from the Coffee Shop Paper Pad and cut them using the Card Layout 5 Die.  I then used the same die to cut out the yellow frame.

Next, I stamped this super cute image of Newton with his books from Newton's Reading List Stamp Set.  I colored the image with copic markers and cut it out using the coordinating die set.

I stamped the sentiment, which is from Newton's Reading List Stamp Set, directly onto the front of the book with black pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!

I assembled my card using blue cardstock for the base, and popped up the image with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card I added some glitter, 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 #254 - Color Challenge Week 2

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 2 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Pool Blue, Tangerine, Sunny Yellow, and White.  You have until Friday, July 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 Bokeh Balloons Stencil Set with smooth white cardstock and blended on Distress Oxide Ink Squeezed Lemonade for Layer 1 and Spiced Marmalade for layer 2.  I then die cut a piece of blue cardstock using the Postage Stamp Layout Die.

I stamped all of these super cute images from the Birthday Postage Sampler Stamp Set.  I colored them with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

For the sentiment I used the "Birthday Wishes" postmark from the Birthday Postage Sampler Stamp Set.

I assembled my card using blue cardstock for the base, and popped up the images with foam tape for some dimension.  

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen and some 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 #254 - Color Challenge Week 1

 Hi everyone!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Pool Blue, Tangerine, Sunny Yellow, and White.  You have until Friday, July 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 Confetti Stencil with smooth white cardstock and blended on Distress Oxide Inks Squeezed Lemonade, Spiced Marmalade, and Salty Ocean.  I then cut it out using the Card Layout 4 Die.  I used the same die again to cut the frame using a piece of orange glitter cardstock from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment.  

Next, I stamped out this super cute image of Newton and the party hat from the Newton Celebrates Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

I then used the stitched fishtail banner die from the Banner Trio Die Set to cut a piece of blue cardstock.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Newton Celebrates Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.

I assembled my card using blue cardstock for the base, and popped up the image and sentiment banner with foam tape for some dimension.  

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen, glitter, 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 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 #253 - Friendship Cards Theme Challenge Week 4

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 4 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is Friendship Cards Theme Challenge.  You have until Friday, June 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 picked out the paper I wanted to use for the background from the Coffee House Stories Paper Pad and cut it using the Card Layout 7 Die.  I then used the same die to cut out the kraft frame. 

Next, I stamped this cute coffee mug image from the Coffee Delights Stamp Set.  I colored it with copic markers and cut it out using the coordinating die set.

For the sentiment, I cut a piece of dark brown cardstock using the stitched fishtail banner die from the Banner Trio Die Set.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Heartfelt Coffee Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.  

I assembled my card using dark brown cardstock for the base, and popped up the image and sentiment banner 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 with a Friendship Theme 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 #253 - Friendship Cards Theme Challenge Week 3

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 3 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is Friendship Cards Theme Challenge.  You have until Friday, June 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 picked out the floral paper I wanted to use for the background from the Springtime Paper Pad and cut it using the Fractured Card Layout Die.  I used the same die to cut out the green glitter frame.  The green glitter cardstock is from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. 

Next, I stamped this super cute image of Newton, and a couple of extra leaves, from Newton's Hanging Basket 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 Newton's Hanging Basket Stamp Set, directly onto the white cardstock I used in the center.  I stamped it in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!

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

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 with a Friendship Theme 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 #253 - Friendship Cards Theme Challenge Week 2

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 2 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is Friendship Cards Theme Challenge.  You have until Friday, June 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 picked out the papers I wanted to use for the background from the Pastel Basics Paper Pad and cut them using the Card Layout 6 Die.  I used the same die to cut out the white frame.

Next, I stamped out this beautiful image from the Heartfelt Blooms Stamp Set.  I colored the image with copic markers and cut it out using the largest scalloped heart die in the Heart Frames Die Set.

I then used the stitched fishtail banner die in the Banner Trio Die Set to cut a piece of light purple cardstock.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Heartfelt Blooms Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.  

I assembled my card using light purple cardstock for the base, and popped up the heart and sentiment banner with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen, some glitter and glossy accents, and a few sparkling sequins!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project with a Friendship Theme 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 #253 - Friendship Cards Theme Challenge Week 1

 Hi everyone!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is Friendship Cards Theme Challenge.  You have until Friday, June 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 picked out the papers I wanted to use for the background from the Bright Basics Paper Pad and cut them using the Card Layout 5 Die.  I used the same die to cut out the white frame.

Next, I used the Newton Loves Pizza Stamp Set to stamp out this adorable image of Newton enjoying a huge piece of pizza!  I colored the image with copic markers and cut it out using the coordinating die set.

I then used the small banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set to cut a piece of black cardstock.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Newton Loves Pizza Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.

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

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen, glossy accents on Newton's nose and toe beans, and a few sparkling sequins!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project with a Friendship Theme 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 #252 - Sketch Challenge Week 4

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 4 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, May 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 picked out the papers I wanted to use for the background from the Coffee House Stories Paper Pad.  The card measures 5" x 6.5".  The book shelf paper is cut to 5" x 3", the Newton reading paper is cut to 2.5" x 5.5", and heart pattern paper is cut to 2.5" x 3".  The purple glitter paper is from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment and is cut with the small banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set. 

Next, I stamped out this super cute image of Newton on a stack of books from Newton's Book Club Stamp Set.  I colored the image with copic markers and cut it out using the coordinating die set.

I stamped the sentiment, which is from Newton's Book Club Stamp Set, onto purple cardstock and white heat embossed.  I then fussy cut around the sentiment.

I assembled my card according to the sketch, using purple cardstock for the base, and popped up the image and sentiment with foam tape for some dimension!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #252 - Sketch Challenge Week 3

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 3 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, May 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 picked out the papers I wanted to use for the background from A Dog's Life Paper Pad.  The card measures 5" x 6.5".  The word pattern paper is cut to 5" x 3", the dog pattern paper is cut to 2.5" x 5.5", the paw print paper is cut to 2.5" x 3", and the green paw and heart pattern paper is cut with the small banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set. 

Next, I cut out the dogs using yellow glitter cardstock from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment and the Dog Silhouettes Die Set.

For the sentiment, I used the smallest tag die in the Essential Tags Die Set to cut the white paper on which I stamped the sentiment, and a piece of yellow glitter cardstock from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment as well.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Say Woof Stamp Set, onto the white tag in gray pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!

I assembled my card according to the sketch, using light blue cardstock for the base, and popped up the images with foam tape for some dimension!  I then added a paw print bow to the tags.

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 #252 - Sketch Challenge Week 2

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 2 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, May 29th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!  I made this card for my Mom for Mother's Day!

To start this card I picked out the papers I wanted to use for the background from the Spring Blooms Paper Pad.  The card measures 5" x 6.5".  The yellow gingham paper is cut to 5" x 3", the floral pattern paper is cut to 2.5" x 5.5", and cloud pattern paper is cut to 2.5" x 3".  The yellow glitter paper is from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment and is cut with the small banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set. 

Next, I stamped out these gorgeous images from the Floral Delights 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 Best Mom Oval, directly onto the cloud pattern paper and white heat embossed.

I assembled my card according to the sketch, using kraft cardstock for the base, and popped up the images with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card I added some glitter 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!