Inky Paws Challenge #252 - Sketch Challenge Week 1

 Hi everyone!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  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 Seaside Paper Pad.  The card measures 5" x 6.5".  The turtle pattern paper is cut to 5" x 3", the sand dollar paper is cut to 2.5" x 5.5", and the red crab paper is cut with the small banner die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.  I cut a piece of smooth white cardstock to 2.5" x 3", then blended on Distress Oxide Inks Speckled Egg and Tumbled Glass, and splattered the piece with the same colors as well.

Next, I stamped out this adorable image from Newton's Sand Dollar 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 Sand Dollar Stamp Set, directly onto the paper in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!

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

For finishing touches on this card I added glitter to the sand dollar, 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 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 #243 - Sketch Challenge Week 2

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 2 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, August 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 all of the papers I wanted to use from the Seaside Paper Pad.  I then used the awesome new Card Layout 4 Die to cut out the patterned papers and the gray border. 

Next, I stamped out this super cute image of Newton from Newton's Sand Dollar Stamp Set.  I colored him with copic markers and cut him out using the coordinating die set.

I then used the stitched fishtail banner die from the Banner Trio Die Set to cut out a navy sentiment banner.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from Newton's Sand Dollar Stamp Set, and white heat embossed.

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

For finishing touches on this card, I added glitter to the sand dollar with a glitter 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 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!