Inky Paws Challenge #232 - Cozy Fall Theme

Hi everyone!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #232 - Cozy Fall Theme.  You have until Friday, September 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 used the Falling Leaves Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Candied Apple, Spiced Marmalade, and Mustard Seed to create a gorgeous fall background!

Next, I stamped out this adorable image from the Fall Friends Stamp Set.  I colored the image with copic markers and cut it out using the coordinating die set.

I die cut the sentiment using the word dies in the Fall Friends Die Set.  I cut the words and heart out 3 times and layered them together to create dimension.

I assembled my card using a brown cardbase and popped up the image with foam tape!

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen, glossy accents, and a few sparkling sequins!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a Cozy Fall 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 #209 - Color Challenge

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #209 - Color Challenge.  The colors are Rusty Orange, Honey Yellow, Cornflower Blue, and Caramel Brown.  You have until Friday, October 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 kraft paper using the scalloped frame die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I then used the Falling Leaves Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Mustard Seed and Spiced Marmalade to create a gorgeous autumn background!

Next, I stamped this super cute image of Newton, and the extra pumpkin and leaf, from the Paw-tumn Newton Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers, and cut them out with the coordinating die set.

Using a banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set, I cut out a blue sentiment banner.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Paw-tumn Newton Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.

I assembled my card using blue cardstock for the base.  I 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 and glossy accents on Newton's cute little 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!

Newton's Nook Designs Featured Guest Post

 Hi everybody!  This week Newton's Nook Designs is featuring their IPC Challenge Design Team all week on their blog!  All week the IPC Design Team members will be sharing inspiration using some of their favorite Newton's Nook Designs products!  Check out what I created today and don't forget to check the NND Blog each day this week for more fun inspiration!

I started this card by die cutting a piece of kraft cardstock with the scalloped frame die from the Frames Squared Die Set.  I used the Falling Leaves Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Candied Apple and Mustard Seed to create the background.

Next, I used the small stitched frame die from the Frames Squared Die Set to cut a piece of cream colored cardstock.  I then stamped the sentiment from the Fall-ing for You Stamp Set in brown pigment ink and clear heat embossed.

I stamped the images of the lady with the coffee cup, pumpkin, and leaves from the Pumpkin Latte Stamp Set.  I colored them with copic markers, and cut them out using the coordinating die set.  I stamped the large coffee cup image from the Fall-ing for You Stamp Set, colored it with copics as well, and fussy cut it out.

I assembled my card, die cutting a brown cardbase using the large stitched frame die from the Frames Squared Die Set.  I adhered the layers together 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.  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!  Don't forget to visit Newton's Nook Designs online shop to see the products I used today and find more favorites!

Inky Paws Challenge #181 - Fall Theme Reminder Post

 Hi everyone!  This is an Inky Paws Challenge reminder post.  This is Inky Paws Challenge #181 - Fall Theme.  You have until Friday, September 9th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

I started this card by die cutting a piece of kraft cardstock with the scalloped frame die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I used the Falling Leaves Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Candied Apple and Mustard Seed to create the background.

I stamped the image from the Signs of Fall Stamp Set, colored it with copic markers, and cut it out with the coordinating die.  I then stamped the "pumpkin patch" sentiment with arrow onto the sign.  Next, I stamped the image of the lady with pumpkins from the Pumpkin Latte Stamp Set.  I colored her with copics as well, and cut her out using the coordinating die set.  

I used the stitched fishtail banner die from the Banner Trio Die Set to cut a sentiment banner.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Fall Roundabout Stamp Set, and cream heat embossed.  

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

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen and a few sparkling sequins!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a Fall 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 #159 - Sketch Challenge Reminder

  Hi everyone!  Here is an Inky Paws Challenge Reminder Post!  This is Inky Paws Challenge #159 - Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, October 22nd 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 5" x 7" cardbase out of paper bag cardstock.  I then cut a 2" x 7" strip out of smooth white cardstock on which I used the Pumpkin Patch Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Spiced Marmalade and Peeled Paint.  Next, I cut a piece of kraft cardstock to 3" x 5".  I used the small stitched square die from the Frames Squared Die Set to cut a piece of smooth white cardstock on which I used the Falling Leaves Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Mustard Seed and Barn Door.  

Next, I stamped out this adorable image from the Autumn Newton Stamp Set, colored it with Copic markers, and cut it out with the coordinating die set.  The scene looked like it needed a little something, so I decided to add the bird from Newton's Birdbath Stamp Set, and cut it out with its coordinating die.  

For the sentiment, I used the largest stitched circle in the Frames Squared Die Set to cut a piece of paper bag cardstock.  I gold heat embossed the sentiment which is from the Autumn Newton Stamp Set. 

I then adhered all of my layers together, using different thicknesses of foam tape to adhere the sentiment circle and images!

For finishing touches on this card I added glitter with a glitter pen, accents with a white gel pen, and glossy accents to their cute 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 #158 - Color Challenge

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Orange, Brown, Teal, and Kraft.  You have until Friday, October 8th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!  This is such a great Fall color combo, and I am so excited to use it!

To start this card I cut a piece of teal cardstock to 8.5" by 3.5" for my cardbase.  I used the same teal cardstock to die cut the windows using the Slimline Frames and Windows Die Set.  I used the scalloped frame from the Slimline Frames and Portholes Die Set to cut a piece of Kraft cardstock.  Using the Falling Leaves Stencil, I blended Distress Oxide Inks Spiced Marmalade, Peacock Feathers, and Vintage Photo to create a gorgeous fall background on the Kraft cardstock!  

Next, I stamped out these super cute mouse images from the Autumn Mice Stamp Set, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out using their coordinating die set. 

I cut a piece of teal cardstock for my sentiment using a die from the Slimline Frames and Windows Die Set.  I stamped the sentiment in brown pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!  Here are a couple of close-ups!

With all of my pieces complete, it was time to assemble my card!  I adhered the Falling Leaves background to the teal cardbase, and used foam tape to pop up the teal windows.  I then adhered all of my images and sentiment with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card 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!

Newton's Nook Designs Stamptember Exclusive!

 Hi everyone!  I am so excited to share this card with you today as it is featuring the Newton's Nook Designs/Simon Says Stamp Stamptember Exclusive collaboration stamp set, Talk Turkey!  It is available only at Simon Says Stamp!  Get them while supplies last!

To start this card I cut a 8.5" x 3.5" orange cardbase.  I used the Slimline Frames and Windows Die Set to cut orange windows as well.  I then used the scalloped frame in the Slimline Frames and Portholes Die Set to cut a piece of smooth white cardstock.  Using the Falling Leaves Stencil, I blended Distress Oxide Inks Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, and Candied Apple to create a colorful fall background!

Next, I stamped out all of these adorable images from the Newton's Nook Designs/Simon Says Stamp Stamptember Exclusive collaboration stamp set, Talk Turkey!  I LOVE this stamp set!  The pup with the turkey on his head really makes me laugh!  I colored all of my images with Copic markers and fussy cut them out.

I used a banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set to cut a dark kraft colored banner.  I gold heat embossed the sentiment and the edges of the banner as well!  Here are some close-ups!

Now it was time to assemble my card!  I adhered my Falling Leaves background to the orange cardbase, and used foam tape to pop up the orange windows.  I then used liquid glue to adhere the sentiment banner, and foam tape to adhere and give dimension to all of my images!  

For finishing touches I added accents with a white gel pen, glitter, glossy accents, and a few color coordinating sequins!  I hope you enjoyed my card today, and be sure to visit Simon Says Stamp to get your Talk Turkey Stamp Set today while supplies last!

Autumn Newton

 Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing a card I created for Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge #135 - Sketch Challenge.  I thought this stamp and stencil went perfectly together so I had to create a card with them!

This is a 5"x 7" card.  I started the background by inking the NND Falling Leaves stencil on Kraft paper with Distress Oxide Inks Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, and Barn Door.  I mounted my background on chocolate color glitter cardstock, and used the same cardstock for the bottom paper strip.  For the top paper strip, I used an Autumn orange color glitter cardstock.

Next, I used the largest smooth edged stitched circle from NND Circle Frames die set to cut out a piece of white cardstock.  I then stamped out the adorable image of Newton playing in a pile of leaves, and a few single leaves as well from NND Autumn Newton stamp set.  I colored all of the images with Copic markers, and cut them out with their coordinating dies.  I stamped the sentiment in brown pigment ink and clear heat embossed.  I used foam tape to adhere the stitched circle, Newton, and falling leaves to my card!

Copic colors used for Newton:

• YR0000, YR000, YR20, T1, YR31 - stripes
• Ears - R00, R11, R20
• R11

Leaves:

• Y08, Y17, YR04, YR07
• YR04, YR07, YR09, R05, R27, R46

To finish off this card I added glitter to the falling leaves and glossy accents on Newton's nose!  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!

Newton's Nook Designs Pick-a-Pumpkin

 Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing a card I made for Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge #133 - Autumn Theme.  This card is a little different for me (obviously not with the amount of glitter!), but I made this card without using my markers!

To start this card I cut a piece of orange glitter cardstock to 8.5" by 3.5".  I then used the scalloped frame from NND Slimline Frames and Portholes die set to cut a piece of white cardstock.  I used the NND Falling Leaves stencil with my favorite glitter paste on the scalloped white cardstock to make a background of beautiful glittering leaves!  I then used the same orange glitter cardstock to cut the windows with the NND Slimline Frames and Windows die.

Next, I stamped out the pumpkin images using the now retired NND Pick-a-Pumpkin stamp set.  For the purple pumpkins I used Simon Says Stamp Deep Purple Ink, and for the teal pumpkin I used Simon Says Stamp High Dive Ink.  I then used the NND Pick-a-Pumpkin die set to cut out the pumpkins, stems, and faces.  For the green pumpkin stems I blended Distress Oxide Inks Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, and Lucky Clover.  I used liquid glue to adhere the faces and stems, and then popped all of the pumpkins up on foam tape for some dimension!

I actually did not add anything else to finish off this card as it is already very beautiful and glittery without adding more to it!  Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my card today!