I Ate Him

I've got a card today for the Inky Paws Use Stripes challenge and the Stripes challenge at Seize the Birthday.  I'm always a little torn about this image and sentiment (poor birdie!) but Newton's so cute it's hard to resist him - so much so that I made two cards!

 

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper: (Dots & Stripes Sorbet 6x6, Dots & Stripes Fresh 6x6) My Favourite Things

Stamps:  (All from Newton's Birthday Flutter) Newton's Nook

Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Markers:  (R11, Y15, BG09, C1, C3) Copic) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo Rhubarb Crumble & English Mustard Crystal Drops) Tonic

Flower Background

I'm popping in today with a card for the colour challenge at Just Add Ink.  I used a Newton's Nook flower die to create the background with the flower in the upper left corner popped up for some extra dimension.  I layered the Paper Smooches sentiment 3 times and then covered it with Glossy Accents for some shine.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Dies:  (Hibiscus) Newton's Nook, (Happy birthday) Paper Smooches

Other:  (Glossy Accents) Ranger

Floating Kitty

 I've got a card today for the Just Us Girls (Float) and Seize the Birthday (Furry Friends) challenges.   Working through more patterned paper here.  Bit by bit I am determined to conquer it!  This is ancient paper from Hot Off the Press and seemed like the perfect background for naughty Newton floating off on a birthday balloon and the WPlus9 scalloped die gives it a bit of a cloud feel.

 

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper:  (Green Party Words, Purple Party Words) Hot Off the Press

Stamps:  (All from Newton's Birthday Bash) Newton's Nook

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Scalloped Rectangle) WPlus9, (Speech bubble) Paper Smooches

Markers:  (E33, E35, E37, 100) Copic

Other: (Nuvo Red Berry & Violet Galaxy Crystal Drops) Tonic

Birthday Balloon Kitty

 

I've got a card today for the Just Us Girls Animals challenge.  When I'm having a slow mojo day I find myself stamping images so that they're ready to colour and die cut when inspiration strikes.  This Newton's Nook kitty was sitting in the pile of stamped images on my desk and seemed like he was all ready to take on this challenge!  I cut a scalloped panel for the sky and stamped some Papertrey Ink clouds on it. I also die cut a matching cloud so I could pop one up on foam tape along with the kitty and the sentiment to create more of a visual triangle.  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Bashful Blue, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Cat rom Newton's Birthday Bash) Newton's Nook, (Cloud from Up Up and Away) Papertrey Ink, (Sentiment from Smitten Kitten) My Favourite Things

Inks:  (VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Scalloped rectangle) Winnie & Walter, (Cloud) Papertrey Ink

Markers:  (R11, R22, R32, C1, C3, C5) Copic

Have A Purr-fect Birthday!

 

I haven't played along with the Inky Paws challenge for a while but their current sketch was just what I needed to get a birthday card made for a friend.  She recently got a grey kitten so I thought a Newton's Nook kitty would be perfect for her.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (All from Newton's Birthday Bash) Newton's Nook

Ink:  (VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Markers:  (R11, Y02, YG03, BG23, BG09, E31, E43, C1, C3, C5) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

Better With Sprinkles

 Today's card is for CAS(E) This Sketch and I thought of this Newton's Nook stamp as soon as I saw it.  I'm not sure what I like better about this stamp - how adorable Newton is or how happy I'd be to stumble across a cat sized donut!  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Bermuda Bay) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Happy Hooray 6x6) Pebbles

Stamps:  (All from Newton's Donut) Newton's Nook

Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Markers:  (RV02, R11, R17, Y02, YR04, G05, BG01, E33, E37, C1, C3) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo English Mustard Crystal Drops) Tonic

Thanks A Latte!

 

I had some rare weekday craft time today and made a couple of cards.  This one is for 4 challenges - CAS Colours & Sketches, Just Add Ink (Thank You), Simon Says Wednesday challenge (Anything Goes) and Time Out (Inspiration Quote).  I'm seeing lots of skinny stripes on cards lately and and wanted to use some here but ended up using different sized ones instead.  It's such a simple way to add some colour to a design that I have a feeling it may start showing up on more of my cards (I'm always a little late to the trend parties!).

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry) Stampin' Up

Stamp:  (Cat from Newton Loves Coffee) Newton's Nook, (Sentiment from Latte Love) Essentials by Ellen

Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Tsukineko) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder: (Clear) Hero Arts

Dies:  (Speech bubble) XCut

Markers:  (R20, C1, C3, W1, W3) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

Sending Hugs

I haven't played along with the Newton's Nook Inky Paws challenge in ages so I figured it was time to give those stamps some love.  This image of Newton cuddled up on a giant ball of yarn was made for this sketch and, although this was not the paper I was originally looking for, I knew once I saw it that it was perfect.  Things came together quickly after that and I'm really pleased with the final result.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Rose Red, Basic Black) Stampin; Up

Patterned Paper:  Paper Pizazz

Stamps:  (All from Newton Unwinds) Newton's Nook

Inks:  (VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko,

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Stitched rectangle) Mama Elephant

Markers:  (R11, RV34, C1, C3, C5) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo White Crystal Drops) Tonic

Dachshund Through the Snow

Hi there!

It's been almost two weeks since I last posted.  Life has gotten super busy and sadly has left little time for card making so I was happy to finally get in a few hours this weekend.  A friend wants a dachshund card for Christmas and this week's CAS Colours and Sketches sketch gave me a perfect jumping off point.  This happy guy from Newton's Nook has a paper pieced scarf that matches the sentiment strip and he's merrily bounding through some Pebbles snow paper.  I coloured him with Copics and popped him up on foam adhesive.  Pretty straightforward and I appreciate the push from CASC&S to use something other than my usual circle or square.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Night of Navy) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Snowflakes & green from Snow Fun 12x12) Pebbles

Stamps:  (Dog & sentiment from Holiday Hounds) Newton's Nook, (Hat from Beast Friends) My Favourite Things

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Markers:  (R27, W1, W3, W5) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo White Crystal Drops) Tonic

Sweater Kitty

Hi there!

I have a card today for 3 challenges - CAS Colours & Sketches, Colour Throwdown and Simon Says Wednesday Anything Goes challenge.  I think this is the first time I've inked up this particular Newton's Nook kitty.  He's so adorable in his cozy little sweater!  The Newton stamp set actually comes with this same sentiment but the words are stacked and I needed them in a line.  Thankfully Neat & Tangled came to the rescue!  I ended up making two of the same card and just reversing the colours.  Slowly slowly the Christmas card stash is growing!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Textured white, light  blue) Bazzill, (Dark blue) Paperbilities, (Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Cat from Sweater Weather) Newton's Nook, (Sentiment from Winter Wishes) Neat & Tangled

Inks:  (VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Stitched circles) Heffy Doodle

Markers:  (B00, B29, C1, C3, C5) Copic

Glitter:  (Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss) Tonic

Other:  (Nuvo Oyster Grey Crystal Drops) Tonic

Lighting Up Newton

Hello there!

I've got a card to share for the Inky Paws sketch challenge.  This image of Newton tangled up in lights is one of my favourites for Christmas.  He's such an adorable little scamp!  And clearly I'm digging the "tangled up critters" theme as yesterday's reindeer got himself in a bit of trouble too!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Real Red, Old Olive, Basic Black) Stampin' Up!

Stamps:  (All from Newton's Holiday Mischief) Newton's Nook

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Die:  (Horizontal Stripes cover plate) Papertrey Ink, (Classic Rectangles Large) Spellbinders

Markers:  (R17, R32, YR04, Y06, G14, B29, V17, C1, C3, C5) Copic

Gems:  Recollections 

Ornamental Newton

Hiya!

I've got a card today for two challenges - Freshly Made Sketches and the colour challenge at Inky Paws.  I hope my design isn't too much of a stretch in terms of the sketch but I had fun putting it together.  How cute (and naughty!) is Newton hanging off of this Christmas bauble?  I used some tree branches from Sunny Studios for the ornament to hang on.  It's either the biggest Christmas tree and ornament ever or Newton has been shrunk to the size of a mouse!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Basic Black) Stampin' Up!

Stamps:  (Newton & sentiment from Ornamental Newton) Newton's Nook, (Tree branches from Holiday Style) Sunny Studios

Inks:  (VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko, (Gumball Green) Stampin' Up

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Markers:  (R17, R20, G14, C1, C3, C5) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

Gems:  Recollections

Yeti & Kitty

Hi there!  

I have two more cards to share today.  First up is for the Stripes challenge over at Just Us Girls.  I love this striped paper and used dotted paper from the same collection to paper piece the yeti's scarf.  I think he's definitely ready for the holidays with his hot cocoa, Santa hat and rosy cheeks!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertry Ink, (Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper: 

Stamps:  (Yeti & sentiment from Beast Friends) My Favourite Things

Ink:  (VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Copics: (W1, W3, W5) Copic

Die:  (Stitched Circle) Lil' Inker Designs

Gems:  Recollections

Next up is a card for the Simon Says Wednesday Anything Goes challenge.  Every once in a while I drift outside my CAS comfort zone and go a little crazy with the patterned paper.  I really had fun with this one and love how it turned out.  And how cute is Newton stalking that poor defenseless piece of cake!  Actually that's pretty much how I am whenever cake is involved...   Nom nom nom!!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertry Ink, (Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper: (Crush 6x6) We R Memory Keepers

Stamps:  (Cat & sentiment from Newton Loves Cake) Newton's Nook

Ink:  (VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Copics: (R000, BG01, C1, C3) Copic

Die:  (Stitched Circle) Lil' Inker Designs

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

Gems:  Recollections

Fetching You

Hello hello!

I've got a card for two challenges today - Addicted to Stamps and More (Anything Goes) and Time Out (Bright).  I realized my card stash is a little cat heavy so I've been trying to make a few more dog cards.  This one combines an adorable Newton's Nook pup with some bright and cheery Reverse Confetti paper.  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Cheerful & Kind 6x6) Reverse Confetti

Stamps:  (Dog & sentiment from Fetching Friendships) Newton's Nook

Ink:  (VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Speech bubble) Cut, (Pierced circle) Lil' Inker Designs

Gems:  Recollections

Dotty Meow

Hello hello!

I'm playing along today with two challenges - the Simon Says Wednesday challenge to make your own background and the Just Add Ink inspiration photo challenge.  I took my inspiration from the rainbow colours in the photo and pulled out my Hero Arts ink daubers to create this dotty rainbow background.  I chose this Newton's Nook image because the ball of yarn continues the round theme (and also because he's just so darn cute). 

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Bermuda Bay, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Kitty from Newton Unwinds) Newton's Nook, (Sentiment from Pawsome Sentiments) Honey Bee Stamps

Ink:  (VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Meow) Newton's Nook, (Dashed rectangle) Avery Elle

Ink Daubers:  (Pale Tomato, Orange Soda, Butter Cup, Field Greens, Tide Pool) Hero Arts

Markers:  (BG15, V000, C1, C3) Copic

Other:  (Nuvo Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

  

Pineapples & Kitties

Hello hello!

I've got 2 cards to share today for 5 challenges.  First up is for Freshly Made Sketches and The Colour Throwdown.  (The pierced rectangle looks black in this photo but is actually blue).  I love this EBE pineapple set - it's full of fabulous sentiments in fun mixed fonts.  I fussy cut the pineapple and popped it up on foam pads.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Pineapple & sentiment from Stay Golden) Essentials by Ellen

Ink:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko, (Sunkissed, Warm Sunshine, Parrot) Altenew

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Pierced rectangle) Lil' Inker Designs

Gems:  Recollections

Next is a card for CAS Colours and Sketches, Seize the Birthday (Anything Goes) and Inky Paws (Cute Animals).  I inked up an NBUS Newton's Nook stamp and coloured him with Copics.  The party hat is from a different set but what's a birthday celebration without a party hat right?  :)

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper:  (Little by Little 6x6) American Crafts

Stamps:  (Cat & sentiment from Newton Loves Coffee, Hat from Newton Loves Cake) Newton's Nook

Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Stitched rectangle) Lil' Inker Designs

Markers:  (V000, C1, C3, W1, W3) Copic

Gems:  Recollections