Inky Paws Challenge #240 - Sketch Challenge Week 1

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is a Sketch Challenge.  You have until Friday, May 30th 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 from the Spring Blooms Paper Pad.  This is a 5" x 7" card, so I cut the purple lattice paper to 5" x 2 1/4" and the tulip patterned paper to 3 1/2" x 5 3/4".  I used a stitched circle die from the Circle Frames Die Set to cut out the turquoise lattice paper.  

I stamped out this gorgeous image from the Little Lilies Stamp Set, along with the two lily bells.  I colored the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.  

Next, I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Little Lilies Stamp Set, onto green cardstock and white heat embossed.  I fussy cut around the sentiment.

I assembled my card using a green cardbase, and adhered the layers together to match the sketch. I 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 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 #239 - Color Challenge Week 4

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 4 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Dusty Violet, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow, and Cocoa Brown.  You have until Friday, May 2nd 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 yellow striped paper for my background from the Pastel Basics Paper Pad.  Then, I die cut it using the large postage edged die from the Framework Die Set.

I stamped out this beautiful floral image from the Spring Blooms Oval.  I colored the image with copic markers and cut it out using the largest scalloped oval die from the Oval Frames Die Set.

Next, I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Spring Blooms Oval, in the center with black pigment ink, and clear heat embossed for some shine!

I assembled my card using kraft paper for the base, and popped up the oval with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen, a few sparkling sequins, and a little purple bow!  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 #239 - Color Challenge Week 3

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 3 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Dusty Violet, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow, and Cocoa Brown.  You have until Friday, May 2nd 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 Distress Oxide Inks Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn with the Trailing Leaves Stencil on smooth white cardstock.  I then cut out the stenciling with the A2 Card Layout 2 Die to create the background.  

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

I then stamped the sentiment, which is from the Birdhouse Greetings Stamp Set, onto green cardstock and white heat embossed.  I fussy cut around the sentiment.

I assembled my card using green 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 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 #239 - Color Challenge Week 2

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 2 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Dusty Violet, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow, and Cocoa Brown.  You have until Friday, May 2nd 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 chose the green plaid paper for my background from the Pastel Basics Paper Pad.  I then die cut it, and a piece of purple cardstock, using the Fractured Card Layout Die.  

I then stamped out this adorable bunny from the Hop Into Spring Stamp Set.  I colored the image with copic markers and cut it out using the coordinating die set.

  

Next, I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Hop Into Spring Stamp Set, onto purple cardstock and white heat embossed.  I then fussy cut around the sentiment.

I assembled my card using purple cardstock for the base and popped up the image with foam tape 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 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 #239 - Color Challenge Week 1

 Hi everybody!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Dusty Violet, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow, and Cocoa Brown.  You have until Friday, May 2nd 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 zig zag frame from the Frames and Tags Die Set.  I then used the Petite Flowers Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks Squeezed Lemonade and Mustard Seed to create the background.  Next, I cut a piece of kraft paper using the frame with 3 windows die from the same die set.

I then stamped out these gorgeous images from the Hummingbird Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

Next, I cut out a small kraft tag using a die from the Frames and Tags Die Set.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Hummingbird Stamp Set, in brown pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine.  

I assembled my card using kraft paper for the base and popped up the windows and hummingbird with foam tape 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 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 #238 - Showers and Flowers Theme Challenge Week 4

 Hi everyone!  This is Week 4 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is Showers and Flowers Theme. You have until Friday, March 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 tulip paper I wanted to use for the background from the Spring Blooms Paper Pad.  I then cut it out using the scalloped frame die from the Frames and Flags Die Set. 

I stamped these adorable images of Newton and the ducks from Newton's Rain Boots Stamp Set.  I colored the images with copic markers and cut them out using the coordinating die set.

To create the clouds, I cut a piece of smooth white cardstock using the Sky Borders Die Set, and blended on a little bit of Weathered Wood Distress Oxide Ink.  I then stamped the sentiment, which is from Newton's Rainy Day Stamp Set, directly onto the clouds with black pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!  

I assembled my card using a blue cardbase.  I popped up the images with foam tape for some dimension, and added in sparkling raindrops by die cutting light blue glitter paper using the Sky Scene Builder Die Set.

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen and a little glitter!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Showers and Flowers Theme 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 #238 - Showers and Flowers Theme Challenge Week 3

 Hi everybody!  This is Week 3 of the Inky Paws Challenge!  It is Showers and Flowers Theme. You have until Friday, March 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 pink striped paper I wanted to use for the background from the Pastel Basics Paper Pad.  I then cut it out using the scalloped frame die from the Frames and Flags Die Set.

I stamped out the gorgeous floral oval from the Spring Blooms Oval Stamp Set and cute pup from the Rainy Day Doxie Stamp Set.  I colored all of the images with copic markers, then cut out the floral image with a scalloped frame die from the Oval Frames Die Set, and used the Rainy Day Doxie Die Set to cut out the pup.

I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Rainy Day Doxie Stamp Set, in the center of the oval with black pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!

I assembled my card using green cardstock for the base.  I adhered the layers together, popping up the pup with foam tape for some dimension!

For finishing touches on this card, I added accents with a white gel pen and a little glitter!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Showers and Flowers Theme Challenge using your Newton's Nook Designs products.  Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!