Inky Paws Challenge #241 - Sunny Days Theme Week 2

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 2 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is Sunny Days Theme.  You have until Friday, June 27th 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 piece of smooth white cardstock using the scalloped frame die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I then blended on some Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide Ink.  Next, I used the Sunscape Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Mustard Seed and Spiced Marmalade for the sun and sunrays, and Tea Dye for the sand.  I then splattered on some gold watercolor paint and set it aside to dry.

I stamped out this adorable image of Newton and his drink from the Aloha Newton Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.  The shells are from the Summer Moments Stamp Set.  I colored them with my copics as well, and cut them out with their coordinating die set.

Next, I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Aloha Newton Stamp Set, directly onto the background in brown pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!  I then used the Retro Sun and Palms Stencil Set to add in the seagulls using white pearl paste. 

I assembled my card using dark kraft paper for my cardbase, and foam tape to pop up Newton and his drink for some dimension!  

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen and a little bit of glitter!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Sunny Days 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 #202 - Summer Lovin' Theme

 Hi everyone!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #202 - Summer Lovin' Theme.  You have until Friday, July 21st 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 piece of smooth white cardstock using the scalloped frame die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I then used the Retro Sun and Palms Stencil Set to create the background.  For the sun I blended Distress Oxide Inks Squeezed Lemonade and Picked Raspberry.  For the palm trees I used black glitter paste to give them some sparkle!

Next, I stamped out these gorgeous images from the Aloha Newton Stamp Set, colored them with copic markers, and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

  

After the palm trees were dry, I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Aloha Newton Stamp Set, directly onto the background in black pigment ink.  I clear heat embossed the sentiment for some shine!

I assembled my card using teal cardstock for the base.  I used the Land Borders Die Set to cut a piece of gold glitter paper for the sand, 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 glossy accents on Newton's cute little nose!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a Summer Lovin' Theme project 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 #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!

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.

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.

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!

Inky Paws Challenge #155 - Color Challenge

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Teal, Yellow, White, and Green.  You have until Friday, August 27th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!  Don't you just love this color combo?

To start this card I cut a teal A2 size cardbase.  Using the scalloped frame die from the Frames and Flags Die Set I cut a piece of smooth white cardstock on which I used the Tropical Leaves Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, and Salvaged Patina.

I used the largest smooth stitched circle die in the Circles Frames Die Set to cut a piece of smooth white cardstock on which I blended Twisted Citron and Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide Inks. 

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

I used a banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set to cut a piece of teal cardstock on which I white heat embossed the sentiment and the edges of the banner.  

With all my pieces complete, I assembled my card.  I adhered my leafy background to the teal cardbase, and the stitched circle to the background.  I then used thin foam tape to adhere the sentiment banner, and foam squares to pop up Newton for some dimension!  

Copic Colors used for Newton:

• T0, T1, T2
• Ears - R01, R11, R20
• Cheeks and Nose - R11

Teal:

• B00, BG53, BG45

Yellow:

• Y000, Y02, Y06, Y08

Green:

• YG01, YG03, YG09
• YG01, YG03, YG17
• YG21, YG23, YG25

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