Deck the Halls With Inky Paws Blog Hop!

 

Welcome to the BLOG HOP! It has been so amazing to be a part of this wonderful Deck the Halls with Inky Paws celebration! I have loved Newton's Nook from the very beginning and I truly think I always will! Today I have two cards to share with you showcasing some amazing holiday products from Newton's Nook!

I created this slimline card using the Christmas Tree Line Stencil. I used a couple of different greens to stencil the tree and then used warm brown tone for the tree trunks. A bit of yellow for the stars tops off every other tree!

To add a bit of decor to the tree, I stenciled with VersaMark ink and then heat embossed using colorful embossing powders.

Finally, a strip of glitter paper and a simple stamped sentiment strip complete the card.

But, that's not all, folks! I have a second card to share with you today using one of my all time favorites, the Beautiful Blizzard stamp set. 

To create this design I stamped and embossed the snowflakes on a white panel and then used blending brushes to create the blue background. I used a few water drops to add an even snowier look and then spritzed the entire panel with shimmer spray to make it SPARKLE!

So much shimmer! Love that! The sentiment is an amazing die that comes in the Main Street Christmas die set. There are actually THREE great word dies in that set along with the coordinating dies for the Main Street Christmas stamp set. It's amazing. I think I said that already. But it is. For reals. 

Not only is there a TON of inspiration, but we also have an amazing sale to share with you AND a chance to win a Gift Certificate! 

Deck the Halls with Inky Paws SALE!

$5 off every $30 You Spend!
That means $5 off $30, $10 off $60...up to $25 off $150!*
No Coupon Needed
Now through Sunday, December 11th!
*Maximum $25 discount per order.

Enter to Win! Deck the Halls with Inky Paws Hop Prizes!
We will be choosing two lucky winners to win a $25 store credit for Newton's Nook Designs online shop! To enter, just leave comments on the Design Team Member and Guest blogs (see list below)! Two winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the blog hop. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Sunday, December 11th at 9 pm EST to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Monday, December 12th.

Deck the Halls with Inky Paws Blog Hop List:

Newton's Nook Designs
Jennifer Timko
Jenn Shurkus
Jennifer Ingle
Amy Tsuruta
Donna Idlet
Ellen Haxelmans
Tina Herbeck
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Zsofia Molnar
Maria Russell
Farhana Sarker
Tatiana Trafimovich
Amanda Wilcox

I cannot thank you enough for visiting me today! I wish you a very Happy Holidays and an absolutely wonderful New Year! 

Falalalala

 So, this stencil thing is pretty real. And pretty awesome. This entire image was colored using, you guessed it... STENCILS and INK! I know, right? I used the Under the Christmas tree stamps, dies, and stencils from Pinkfresh Studio to create the image and then simply stamped and embossed the sentiment on a strip of cardstock to finish the look.

These layering stencils are seriously just amazing. I had so much fun creating this tree! I used a bit of gold ink to add some shine and sparkle to the decorations, too! 

If you haven't jumped onto the current stencil trend, I highly recommend giving it a shot! It is so easy to do and the results can be absolutely amazing! 

Heads up: The links in this post are affiliate links. It doesn't cost you anything extra, but if you choose to purchase from that link, I do get a share of the sale. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Just a Touch of Sparkle

 I pulled out an older Altenew stamp set for this one. When I saw older....I mean like.... from their first year. LOL! But... you GUYS! It's the Boston skyline and I rarely get that in a stamp or anything else, so this ha always been one of my favorites. I used some color blocking based on a Jennifer McGuire technique video for the design and I really like how it came out.

I stamped an embossed the image in white and then used blending brushes to apply the ink, masking off a strip for the sentiment. I pulled the sentiment from the Concord & 9th Christmas Cottage stamp set, as I have always loved Christmas time in the city and it just suited this card so well. 

And then, what did I pull out? None other than good old fashioned Stickles! I added just a touch of sparkle to the card to finish it off. It sparkles. It makes me happy. The end.

I hope you have a super terrific day!

Season of Wonder

 So, I made this card and then I was so excited about it I just had to post it before the stack that I have waiting to be posted. It happens, what can I tell ya?

Here's the thing...since I took a super long break from crafting, a few trends have emerged on the technique side and I am trying to learn some new things and do different stuff. Stencils are EVERYWHERE now. Like... they are huge. And hot foiling seems to be pretty big, too. Sooooo...I decided to pull out some of my new Pinkfresh Studio goodies and practice a bit of both of those things! 

I used the absolutely gorgeous Wintry Forest stencil set with some distress inks to create this scene. Now, folks, understand that I often struggle with color choices. I am not super great at brining a bunch of colors together, but I was SO HAPPY with this color combination. Seriously. I love it so much. It makes me happy. For the final stencil, I used VersaMark ink and then heat embossed the snow onto the branches to complete the look. 

The sentiment is hot foiled using the Thrill of Hope hot foil plate set along with the coordinating dies. I cut the sentiment several times and stacked them to give it depth. 

No joke. This is one of those cards that I just kept looking at and thinking... whoa! I made that! LOL! Don't you love it when that happens? Drop a link to a project you are particularly proud of in the comments and I'll come check it out!

Have a great day!

We Need a Little Christmas, Right this Very Minute

 We need a little Christmas NOW!

Okay, so I know some of you would prefer to wait a bit, and that's cool, but I had to start on Christmas cards, at least. 

Also, now that song is in your head and that's fun, sooo......

I did lots of things on this card. I don't often do lots of things, but for this one, I did lots of things. I started by stamping and embossing this wicked cool Simon Says Stamp Star to Star background in gold. I kind of love it. I then used the Simon Says Stamp Peace Hope Love Stencil and did some blending with Hero Arts bubblegum ink. That gorgeous medallion is die cut twice, once in black for the 'underneath' part (that's the technical term, naturally), and once from gold cardstock. A bit of foam tape raises the gold over the black.

Finally, the sentiment is an older Simon Says Stamp Joyeux Noel die cut from a nice bright pink cardstock.

I love that this card mixes fun stuff from several collections. I always appreciate when I can use supplies I've had around for awhile along with some of the newer stuff to create new looks.

And thus, we begin with the holiday cards of 2021. Yes, my friends, it has begun. Don't worry too much, though...I will have some others mixed in there, too. I promise.

Have a wonderful day! 

Stamp of Approval - Candy Cane Lane Blog Hop

Hello, friends! I am excited to be guest designing for the Stamp of Approval Candy Cane Lane Collection. Stamp of Approval is a collection of products (stamps and dies) that work fabulously together but they’ll also work incredibly well with supplies you already own. They are released quarterly and sell out SUPER FAST. To be the first to know when they go for sale, make sure you are on the wait list.. You’ll get the link to purchase one day before it goes for sale publicly!

I have created some super fun projects using this kit! I had SO many ideas when it arrived, I cannot even TELL you!!!

Ummm... that deer head, though?! FOR REALS, right?! And I was so excited to have the added pattern stamps to add that unique touch to this classic design! I absolutely love this stamp set and will certainly be pulling it out often for my winter and holiday cards!

I super love these tag dies! Are they not PERFECT for gift topping?! And these holiday word dies are perfect over that fun, candy stripe stamped background! These came together fairly quickly, too, so they are great if you have lots of tagging to do!

This collection will be officially available to the public on 22 September, so GET READY!!!! HOWEVER, if you are on a StampNation member, you get the sale link on the morning of the 21st and if you are on the wait list, you get that sale link an hour after the StampNation members! So, GET ON THAT WAITLIST, folks!

I hope you will head on over to Catherine Pooler's blog to check out the entire hop and all of the amazing inspiration, along with the collection, itself! You will NOT be disappointed with this box of goodness! I am the last stop on the blog hop for today! Thank you for hopping with us!

Have a Happy!

It's the FINAL DAY of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps release party!!!

You GUYS!!!! It's the last day of the July CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Release party!!! That means the new stamps are gonna be in the store mighty soon! Don't forget that you can save 15% on your order in the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Store by using the code JINGLE2016.

But first... ! We have two more sets to show you today!



Yup! Once again, CAS-ual Fridays Stamps has created not one, but TWO gorgeous Hanukkah stamp sets! You guys... I would venture to say that CFS is the leader in fabulous Hanukkah designs! For reals. I used both sets to create this card. That sentiment is going to be my go-to this year for the Hanukkah cards I need to create for my Jewish friends!

Be sure to check out the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog to see even more fabulous designs AND to find out when the the new stamps are available in the store!!! WOOT! WOOT! Pssst! Sometimes that button gets pushed a little early. *wink* *wink*

Have a Happy!

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Release DAY 3!

YAY! Are you guys having a blast so far? I certainly am! We have two more awesome stamp sets from the new CAS-ual Fridays Stamps July release to share with you today!!!

Today we are showcasing one of my absolute FAVORITE stamp sets from this release! It's called Partridge in a Pear Tree and I LOVE it!!!



I stamped this super cute stamp and masked off the present on the bottom so I could 'plant' my tree at the bottom of my card. I colored with copics and stamped the solid bird in place. Isn't this image SO FUN?! I seriously love it! For reals.

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Our second new release is the Starlequin stamp set. First of all... BEST NAME EVER. For REALS. Secondly, I love how this can totally be used both for holiday and for every day designs. I combined it with another favorite stamp set for my card today!

Now you simply MUST head on over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog to check out what the Girl Fridays have created with these amazing new sets! You are going to LOVE the creative ideas everyone came up with!

Have a Happy!

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps RELEASE WEEK!

You GUYS! It's CAS-ual Fridays Stamps RELEASE WEEK! I am so excited to share a TON of new stamps with you this week! And we are starting with some AMAZING sets!

Start making your lists! And don't forget that you can save 15% in the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Store when you use the code JINGLE2016! Have you seen the new remodel over there? It is AMAZING!!!

And now for the first new stamp sets... 

Today we are introducing two new stamp sets and a fabulous new set of dies. These DIES, you guys!!!! For reals, though.

This card was created using the super pretty new Snowy Sayings stamp set. I stamped the border with Brilliance ink, so it has wonderful shimmer! The sentiment is overstamped in a dark grey that works so well with that blue! 

And this one. THIS ONE!!! These DIES, you GUYS! I know. I already said that. It bears repeating. For reals. This is the Bring on the Flakes stamp set and the Funky Flakes Fri-dies and all I can tell you is that you need them both. The end. 

'Cept that wasn't really the end quite yet. Because you have GOT to see what the team has created with these stamps and dies! Head on over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog to check out the complete sets and to see what the Girl Fridays have created! It's good stuff, folks. Good. Stuff.

Have a Happy!

I'm Only Jingling Half Way

If you are on Facebook at all, I'm sure you've seen this popular holiday meme circulating it's way around the interwebs.

Well, as I'm sure you can tell, I particularly love this one. *wink* *wink* When I saw these super adorable Holiday Grumplings stamps from Taylored Expressions, I simply HAD to have them. And this, naturally, was the first card I created with this set. And I love it. Lots. And lots. And a little bit of lots.



Ummm... and lots. I colored that little critter with Spectrum Noir markers and added a strip of Pinkfresh Studio patterned paper along the edge for some color. A small bit of gold tape made for a perfect accent banner at the top of the card. I didn't want to do too much because... you know... only jingling HALF WAY.



I got to play a little this weekend. Lots of time in the studio and I loved it! Since I started my new job I've had less time to create, which is okay, but I do love being able to dive in and just have some fun!

Have a Happy!

Gobble! Gobble!

Hello, friends! It's time for another awesome Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge! This week want to see your Thanks and Thanksgiving cards! U.S. Thanksgiving is coming up, so if you live here, this is a great time to make a card for someone special. If you are outside of the U.S., it's totes cool, yo. We all need fabulous Thank You cards in our stash! The Design Team is showcasing Simon Says Stamp Exclusives today, so you are in for a TREAT!



I decided to have a little fun with this one. I created my own turkey using the leaves from the Simon Says Stamp One With Nature Set and then added a fun sentiment from the Thanksgiving Table set. I used all Simon inks for this one, too. I absolutely LOVE my Simon inks! For reals.



Now it's YOUR turn! One lucky challenge participant will win a $50 Gift Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store! WHAT?! Yup. I know you want to GOBBLE up that prize! (Heh-heh... see what I did there?....yeah...okay, moving on....)

I can't wait to see your creative Thanksgiving and Thank You cards! 

Have a Happy!

Peace and Happiness

I mentioned how much I LOVE the new Create Joy release from Simon Says Stamp, right? Well, I am mentioning it again. Because, you guys... FOR REALS, I love it. And this wreath die. I love this wreath die LOTS! I pulled out some glitter papers to create a super fun and super sparkly design! Because: GLITTER!



I die cut the wreath four times, once in each of the colors, and then reassembled the pieces to create my sparkly finished wreath. I then heat embossed the sentiment on vellum so that the wreath could shine through while still standing out enough to be seen.



I used the Ring Wreath die and the absolutely AMAZING So Very Merry Stamp set. I seriously love this sentiment set! They are gorgeous and some can be easily used outside of holiday stamping, as well! LOVE versatility.

Have a Happy!

A Deer of an Ornament

I have a super fun tutorial up over on the Spellbinders blog today! Head on over to check out this neat ornament created with embossing folders and dies! See you there!



Have a Happy!

Let's Celebrate!

So, I love this sketch from the current Retro Sketches Challenge. But I sorta reversed it. Because that's what I do. This is why I can't use sketches. I have an inability to follow them. HA! BUT...I have been dying to play with this awesome new Glass Effects Die from Spellbinders®! Seriously, you guys. I really love this die! I combined it with the gorgeous Snowflake Bliss Die Set for my graphic Christmas card.



I used some pretty flocked papers as the background to add both warmth and texture. The gold adds a festive shimmer while keeping the entire design classic in nature. I kind of love how this one came together. These dies, you guys!!!! For REALS! I seriously love them. Amazeballs, I tell ya! Amaze.balls.



You GUYS! These colors, and that soft, flocked texture just make me happy. It's like a hug. A hug on a card. *sigh* So, that's my card for today! I hope it feels like a hug to you, too. A shiny happy hug. Well, now that just sounds kind of weird, but whatevs. K. Moving on....

I am also linking this up to the ShowCASe your style challenge!

Have a Happy!

Supplies:

Dies: Spellbinders® Glass Effects Die Set, Snowflake Bliss Die Set
Specialty Papers: DCWV Flocked Papers, DCWV Glitzy Papers
Cardstock: Crafter's Companion Ultra Smooth White
String: May Arts Irridescent White String
Label: Cosmo Cricket Punch Me Stickers

Warm Wishes from Adorable Snowmen

It's not really all that cold around here yet. Mornings have generally been in the 50's...sometimes just under, and the days are still in the 60's, sometimes over! BUT, this snowman was too cute to wait for frigid temps! I just love him!



Oh, for the LOVE of all things adorable! I used the Avery Elle Be Jolly stamp set along with the coordinating Avery Elle die to create my own tag! I just added a hole to the hat and pulled some shiny May Arts string through it for a super cute look! The patterned paper is from the Avery Elle The Everyday Collection 6x6 paper pad, with which I am currently having a very hot love affair. For reals, though. It's steamy.


The snowy hill is Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock (GO! GET SOME! NOWISH!) in pearl. It is SOOO pretty in real life! I cut the hill using the Avery Elle Custom Panels die set. This is SUCH a useful set of dies. I can't say that enough! The image and the banner are colored with Spectrum Noir pens. I wanted my banner to be a perfect match, so I just colored white cardstock to get the right look! Love that! I used my blender pen to remove color from the scarf to create the polka dots. I REALLY love polka dots!

I was inspired to create this card by the Avery Elle TAGS challenge! So fun!

Also... before you go, I do have a question...I have been torn on my photos as of late. Do you guys prefer the straight on, no props photos or these slightly angled with minimal props shots like the one above? I just can't decide which I like better! I'd love to know your thoughts and which you are more likely to PIN! :) Thanks for your thoughts! You guys super rock!

Have a Happy!

Crafter's Companion and CardMaker Magazine Blog Hop Time!

Good Morning, friends!  Today we have a super fun blog hop with lots of inspiring cards from Crafter's Companion and CardMaker Magazine!  Not only are there lots of amazing cards along the way, but a great prize opportunity, as well, so stick around, eh?



Gold and white.  *sigh*  I just love it!  Absolutely gorgeous, simple, happy colors!  I pulled out my Crafter's Companion Christmas Magic stamp set and my gold Delicata ink for this one and I just love how it turned out!



I dry embossed the background with the awesome 6x6 Let it Snow Embossolicious folder from Crafter's Companion.  I love how deeply these folders emboss!  So much happy texture!

NOW... this is the awesome prize you could win!  Ummm... yup.    That's pretty daggum fabulous, if I do say so, myself!  It includes two six marker sets (reds and browns), Christmas Seasons stamp set, Mistletoe Moments Embossing Folder, and a one year digital subscription to CardMaker Magazine!)

To enter, head on over to the Crafter's Companion Facebook page, find the post with this photo and fill in the entry form!  Your next stop on the hop is Latisha Yoast!

Here is the full hop list so you can visit everyone!

CardMaker

Kendra Wietstock

Mary Dawn Quirindongo

Stacy Morgan

Khristen Foss

Laurel Beard

Chrissie Tobas

Alice Golden

Stacy Harper Watson

Denise Coulter

Christiana Reuling

Michelle Woerner

Roxanne O'Brien

Trena Brannon

Leah Lucescu

Rosemary Dennis

Tenia Nelson

Stephanie Severin

Jennifer Ingle

Latisha Yoast

Taylor Usry

Crafter’s Companion

Have a Happy!

Wishing You Eight Happy Nights

The Holidays are officially upon us and up first this year is Hanukkah!  (Yes, for reals... it starts the night before Thanksgiving this year.)  SOooo... if you are Jewish or if you have Jewish friends and you want to give them their holiday cards in a timely fashion, it's time, dude.  It's time.



I created this fun (and super easy to mail) Hanukkah card using some FABULOUS stamps from CAS-ual Fridays stamps!  It's up on their blog today, too, actually!  YAY!!!!  I stamped the background repeatedly to cover the entire panel in a light ink and then overstamped with dark blue ink to achieve the layering without additional bulk.  To add just a bit of pizzaz I heat embossed Stars of David over each candle in silver.  I kinda love that.  Just sayin'.



I really kind of love this card.  It's simple, but super pretty and it just makes me smile!  I like to smile.  It feels better than that other stuff.. you know... like scowling and such.  Just sayin'.

I hope you have a fantabulous day with an extra ray of sunshine today!

Have a Happy!

*CAS-ual Fridays 8 HAPPY NIGHTS Clear Stamps *Tsukineko Memento Ink Pad SUMMER SKY Blue *Memento Dew Drops SORBET SCOOPS Ink Pads *Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad NAVY Blue Mid-Tone 2013 af234 *Versamark WATERMARK Rubber Stamp Emboss Chalk Resist INK PAD *Tsukineko Embossing Powder SILVER Emboss *May Arts SILVER Metallic String *Crafter's Companion 50 PACK ULTRA SMOOTH PREMIUM WHITE CARDSTOCK 752252 *Bazzill WHIRLYPOP Card Shoppe Heavy Weight 8.5 x 11 Cardstock *Precision Heat Embossing Emboss Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200 *Fiskars Compact STAMPING PRESS Stamp Entire Project at Once! 02958 *Hero Arts Rubber Stamp CLEAR ACRYLIC BLOCK 2 x 1.5 Cleardesign

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