Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Anything Goes - Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Simon Wednesday Challenge 


This week ANYTHING GOES

 at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Featuring products by PENNY BLACK

You do not have to use the featured company to join in.

If you have some of their product in your stash?

We would LOVE to see them used.

Here is my take on this challenge.


This week I decided on a shaped card.

 I am using the Honey Bee Hexagon Solid Stack Dies.

 I die cut out a piece of Cotton Candy Card Stock by Simon Says Stamp.

My card features the Enliven Clear Stamp by Penny Black.

I am doing thing a little different by stamping directly on to Cotton Candy Card Stock.


 Then I outlined some of my buds and the flowers in using my Spectrum Noir Classique Markers.

I also colored in the stems of the flowers gray.

This simple detail gave me the pop of color I was needing.

 Next, I created a card base and a background layer using the same Hexagon Die set.

Finally, I created a banner using the Lawn Fawn Everyday Sentiment Banner Dies.


The smallest banner was perfect for the sentiment that came with the stamp set.

 For the finishing touches on this card, I used a Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay Sparkle Pen.

 A quick swipe on the flowers to add some up-close bling.

A little bit of Diamond Stickles between the stems adds a finishing touch.



That completes my take on ANYTHING GOES

I almost forgot the good news!


The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away

a FABULOUS $25 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! 

All you must do is take out your crafty supplies, make something following this week’s prompt,

 and add a link in the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post!

You can join 5 times so you could have 5 chances to win! How AWESOME is that!!

All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win!

 

Good Luck to everyone!

 

Like the products I used.

I have direct links to everything below.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sending HUGE Hugs

Stay Safe and Stay Crafty

Diane



 

SUPPLIES USED:

Enliven Clear Stamp by Penny Black

 Hexagon Solid Stack Dies by Honey Bee

Everyday Sentiment Banner Dies by Lawn Fawn

Cotton Candy Card Stock by Simon Says Stamp

#120 White Card Stock by Simon Says Stamp (for creating my background)

Black Black8 Card Stock by Simon Says Stamp (card base)

Onyx Black Versa Fine Ink by Tsukineko

Spectrum Noir Classique Markers

Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay Sparkle Pen

Diamond Stickles

Do you use Instagram?

 

If so please add  #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too.

 

Monday, April 26, 2021

Inky Paw's Challenge - Sketch Challenge

 


HAPPY MONDAY!

Who is ready for a NEW Inky Paws Challenge?

Check out this challenge!


Using the above sketch, I came up with this card.


I knew that I wanted to use the Winston Takes Flight Stamp Set.

I knew that I wanted to use the Sky Boarder Die to create white clouds.

That is when I decided I would have a blue sky, just two different shades of blue.

This would create the center element in the sketch.

I die cut out the sizes I wanted for a card front and a smaller size for the insert behind the clouds.


Using the Clouds Stencil, I inked up “clouds” using Chipped Sapphire and Stormy Sky Distress Ink.

When my ink was dry, I layered up my two pieces and admired my cloudy sky.

Next, I added on my white fluffy cloud I created.

Finally, I attached Winston and the banner.


For my airplane colors I went with a more vintage vibe.

I felt that this style of color would stand out against all the blue and white.

That completes my take on the fun sketch

Now it is your turn.

 Show us your take on this fun challenge.

 DON’T FORGET

Share your projects by using the link in

the challenge picture above.

You could be chosen as

 OR


to receive a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

using random.org

Do you use Instagram?

Tag us using!

#inkypawschallenge

#newtonsnook

#newtonsnookdesigns

Thanks so much for dropping by.

 

STAY SAFE AND STAY CRAFTY.

 

DIANE

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Sending Hugs - Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

 



This week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

We are SENDING HUGS

Featuring products by IMPRESSION OBSESSION

You do not have to use the featured company to join in.

If you have some of their product in your stash?

We would LOVE to see them used.

Here is my take on this challenge.


I just love anything with a kitty on it! 
For this super cute stamp, I had to create a background.
I decided on the “miss you” tile from the 
Using the tile stamp I brick stamped a background using Versamark Onyx Black Ink.


Once I was confident that the ink was dry, I die-cut out a card base 
using Rectangle Basic Set by Memory Box.
I selected some bold colors of Spectrum Noir Classique Markers 
and colored in my kitty.
To add some interest in the back I used white gel pen 
and added on some polka dots.

I die cut out my Kitty and a foam backer 

using Basic Square Wafer Dies by Simon Says Stamp.

 To finish out my card, I placed my kitty and foam backer to the front of my card.

I then adhered my card front to a folded card base created

 with Black Black8 Card Stock by Simon Says Stamp


That completes my take on Sending Hugs.

I almost forgot the good news!

The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away

a FABULOUS $25 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! 

All you must do is take out your crafty supplies, make something following this week’s prompt,

 and add a link in the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post!

You can join 5 times so you could have 5 chances to win! How AWESOME is that!!

All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win!

Good Luck to everyone!

 

Like the products I used.

I have direct links to everything below.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sending HUGE Hugs

Stay Safe and Stay Crafty

Diane




 

SUPPLIES USED:

 Kitty Hugs Stamp Set by Impression Obsession

Just Miss You Stamp Set by Simon Says Stamp.

Rectangle Basic Set by Memory Box

Basic Square Wafer Dies by Simon Says Stamp

#120 White Card Stock by Simon Says Stamp (for stamping my background)

Black Black8 CardStock by Simon Says Stamp

Onyx Black Versa Fine Ink by Tsukineko

Spectrum Noir Classique Markers

White Gel Pen by Uni-Ball Signo

Fun Foam (pop up the layer)

 

Do you use Instagram?

 

If so please add  #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too.

 


Monday, April 19, 2021

Inky Paw's Challenge 146 - Color Challenge

 

Hello Inky Paws Fans!

We are at the halfway point of this current challenge.

Here is my take on these amazing challenge colors.


For some reason when I saw the challenge colors, I thought tropical.

I started this card by using some bold yellow card stock.

The Frames Squared Die Set is my die of choice for this card.

On top of this I stenciled on the Tropical Leaves Stencil

using Versamark and clear embossing powder.


This is an aspect of the card that you cannot really see in photos,

but it adds a nice up-close element and texture for the recipient of the card.

My stamp set of choice for this card is the Tropical Fringe.

Pineapples and tropical flowers that are perfect for the challenge colors.

Once my coloring was done, I stamped in my sentiment in the center

and added some details with a Gel Pen.

Finally, I die cut out my stamped piece and a piece of foam using

the Scalloped Edge Square from the Frames Squared Die Set.

I glued the two pieces together and attaching them to the front of my card.

That is my take on the challenge colors.

   Now it is your turn!

 Show us your take on this fun challenge.

 DON’T FORGET

Share your projects by using the link in

the challenge picture above.

You could be chosen as



OR


to receive a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

using random.org

Do you use Instagram?

Tag us using!

#inkypawschallenge

#newtonsnook

#newtonsnookdesigns

Thanks so much for dropping by.

 STAY SAFE AND STAY CRAFTY.

 

DIANE





Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Clean and Simple - Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

 

We are keeping it CLEAN AND SIMPLE

Featuring products by Hero Arts

You do not have to use the featured company to join in.

If you have some of their product in your stash?

We would LOVE to see them used.

Here is my take on this challenge.

 


For my card, this week I chose the Hero Arts Florals Lotus Stamp and Die Combo.

I just love the huge size of the Lotus Flower and BONUS….

this stamp set come with dies!

Since we are doing clean and simple, I decide on only one type of card stock, 

one embellishment, and the stamp set I chose.


Using my markers, I colored my Lotus Flowers in my favorite bold earthy colors.

After I finished my flowers, I die-cut the flowers out and staged them

on my card base made from Neenah Desert Storm Card Stock.

Once I got my arrangement right, I stamped on my sentiment

and permanently adhered that lotus flowers to the front.


 Finished this card with some sparkle from

the Simon Says Stamp Autumn Sequins Mix.

That completes my take on CLEAN AND SIMPLE

 

I almost forgot the good news!


The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away

a FABULOUS $25 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! 

All you must do is take out your crafty supplies, make something following this week’s prompt,

 and add a link in the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post!

You can join 5 times so you could have 5 chances to win! How AWESOME is that!!

All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win!

Good Luck to everyone! 

Like the products I used?

I have direct links to everything below.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Stay Safe and Stay Crafty

Diane


 

 

SUPPLIES USED:

Hero Arts Florals Lotus Stamp and Die Combo

Neenah Desert Storm Card Stock

#120 White Card Stockby Simon Says Stamp (for stamping my flowers)

Simon Says Stamp Autumn Sequins Mix.

Onyx Black Versa Fine Ink by Tsukineko

Spectrum Noir Classique Markers

 


Do you use Instagram?

 

If so please add  #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too.


Monday, April 12, 2021

Inky Paw's Challenge 146 - Color Challenge

 

  Hello Inky Paws Fans!    

We have a NEW challenge coming your way.

It is color challenge time!



HERE IS MY TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE.


I just love the color challenge!

 I been on a quest to use up my scraps of paper.

The larger pieces of scraps I been turning into backgrounds.

I used the Plaid Stencil Set for this background.



MY colors of choice were Mowed Lawn and Carved Pumpkin Distress Oxide.

Once I inked up the stencil on the yellow cardstock an idea for a card was formed.

In my mind plaid = farm = animals.

Newtons Nook has a bunch of cute animal stamp sets to choose from.

I settled on the Bleat Stamp Set.

I colored my goat in a light gray color and added a pop of pink on the collar.

To create a background for my goat I used the Floral Roundabout Stamp Set.

I stamped out my stamp with Versamark and heat set with white embossing powder.


Since I am using the Floral Roundabout Stamp Set,

the Circle Frames Dies are a must to cut out my background shape.

Goats love grass!

I created a base of “grass” for my goat using the Land Boarders Die Set.

I also stamped part of my sentiment on my “grass” with white embossing powder.

 To finish out my card, I attached my Goat onto the front of my card using some foam tape.

Pops of colors were created with flowers from the Bleat Stamp Set.

Finally, I created an orange banner with my sentiment for the top of the card.

That is my take on the challenge colors.


Now it is your turn!

 Show us your take on this fun challenge.

 DON’T FORGET

Share your projects by using the link in

the challenge picture above.

You could be chosen as

 


OR



to receive a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

using random.org

Do you use Instagram?

Tag us using!

#inkypawschallenge

#newtonsnook

#newtonsnookdesigns

Thanks so much for dropping by.

 

STAY SAFE AND STAY CRAFTY.

 

DIANE