Inky Paws Challenge #255 - Sketch Challenge Week 3

 Hi everyone!  It is Week 3 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, August 28th 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 Halloween Time Paper Pad and cut it using the Card Layout 7 Die.  I used the same die again to cut the frame using a piece of purple glitter cardstock from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. 

Next, I stamped these super cute images of the kitties dressed up for Halloween from the Trick or Treat Newton Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set. I die cut a piece of black cardstock using the Haunted House Die and put yellow glitter cardstock from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment behind it for the lights in the house.  I then die cut the full moon using the die from the Spooky Sky Die Set.

For the sentiment I die cut a piece of black cardstock using the smallest rectangle die from the Basic Frames Die Set.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Trick or Treat Newton Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.

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

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen, glitter, and glossy accents to the kitties' noses!  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 #255 - Sketch Challenge Week 1

  Hi everyone!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is a Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, August 28th 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 Halloween Party Paper Pad and cut them using the Card Layout 7 Die.  I used the same die again to cut the frame using a piece of pink glitter cardstock from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. 

Next, I stamped this super cute image of Newton dressed up to Trick or Treat as a piece of candy corn, and a couple of extra candy corn pieces, from the Candy Corn Newton 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 black cardstock.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Candy Corn Newton Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.

I assembled my card using black cardstock for the base, and popped up the images 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 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 #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 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 #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!

Inky Paws Challenge #251 - Color Challenge Week 2

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 2 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Magenta, Turquoise, Purple, and Bright Yellow.  You have until Friday, May 1st 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 New Retro Paper Pack and die cut it with the large zig zag frame die from the Frames and Tags Die Set.  I then die cut a piece of purple cardstock with the frame with 3 windows die from the same die set.

Next, I stamped out all of these super fun drinks from the Cocktail Mixer Stamp Set.  I colored them with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

I used the "cheers!" die from the Cocktail Mixer Die Set for the sentiment.  I die cut it 3 times using pink glitter cardstock from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment and glued the words together in layers to create some dimension.

I assembled my card using purple cardstock for the base and popped up the images with foam tape.

For finishing touches on this card I added a bit of glitter 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 #251 - Color Challenge Week 1

 Hi everyone!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Magenta, Turquoise, Purple, and Bright Yellow.  You have until Friday, May 1st 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 New Retro Paper Pack.  I also chose the yellow glitter cardstock from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment for the frame. I then die cut the papers using the Card Layout 7 Die.

I stamped out the book and coffee images from the Never Enough Books Stamp Set, colored them with copic markers, and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

Next, I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Never Enough Books Stamp Set, onto pink cardstock and white heat embossed.  I then fussy cut around the sentiment.

I assembled my card using pink cardstock for the base, popping up the images and sentiment with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card I added a bit of glitter 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 #250 - Spring Has Sprung Theme Week 4

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 4 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is Spring Has Sprung Theme.  You have until Friday, March 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 picked out the patterned papers I wanted to use for the background from the Happy Easter Paper Pack and also chose the pink glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment.  I die cut all of the papers using the Card Layout 3 Die, using the pink glitter paper for the frame.  

Next, I stamped out all of these super cute images from the Springtime Bunnies Stamp Set.  I colored them with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.  

For the sentiment I used the Happy Easter Die Set.  I die cut a piece of gray cardstock using the shadow die and pink glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment for the sentiment itself.  

I assembled my card using gray cardstock for the base and popped up the images 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, glossy accents on bunnies' cute little noses, and a few sparkling sequins!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project with a Spring Has Sprung Theme using your Newton's Nook Designs products.  Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!