Take Life One Cup at a Time

 

I found so many challenges that inspired this card.  I decided to use the Inky Paws current sketch to showcase the Newton's Nook Designs Coffee Delights stamp set.  I used papers from the NND Black & White Basics and the Lovely Hearts paper pads. To make the banner, I used the Banner Trio dies from NND.  I colored the coffee mugs in shades of red, grays and blacks using Copic Markers.  I love how this turned out.  Here are the challenges that inspired this card:

Time Out Challenge #282

Besides the red and white, I was inspired to include patterns in my card.

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #611

I love this color combo!  I had to play with them!

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie Challenge #201-Hearts Galore

I used heart papers in my design.

This is the Inky Paws Sketch I used to create the layout.  I think this layout works so well different pattern papers.  I'm on the IPC design team, so I hope you will be inspired to link up your NND creation!  Inky Paws Challenge

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, 

Debbie

6 Spooky Trick or Treaters

I am just loving these new "little" Halloween critters. They are from the new release by Newton's Nook Designs--Trick or Treat Puppy and Trick or Treat Newton. I used NND Halloween Party paper pad as well as dies from the Framework die set. I pulled the sentiment from the NND Spooky Roundabout stamp set.  The hardest part making the card was choosing which critters to use! The fun 6-frame border die is from Your Next Die--Fun With Squares.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, 

Debbie

Challenges I'm entering this card includes:

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge

October 2024 Anything Goes

(Loved all the trick or treaters on the mood board.)

If You Give A Crafter a Cookie

#197-October-Boo! Eek!

Halloween Theme inspired

 

Toucan Card

I have a tropical card to share today using the AAA Cards Challenge Sketch.  This sketch has become a favorite!  I used Newton's Nook Designs retired Toucan Party stamp set with the retired Hibiscus Stencil set. The sentiment is from the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set. I added a pop of yellow with the yellow frame. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, 

Debbie

If You Give A Crafter a Cookie Challenge #94-July Aloha

Inspiration Station #63--This picture reminds me of tropical paradise--so I added Hibisucs flowers in pink (inspired by flip-flops) with a tropical tocan that I can imagine seeing while taking a tropical hike in this tropical paradise!

AAA Cards Challennge #268 Sketch

 

Inky Paws Challenge #225

 

Today starts a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Use this fabulous sketch with your NND products!

One lucky participant will win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs!  You have until Friday, June 21, 2024 at Midnight CST to link up your project using the challenge sketch!

Here's my inspiration:

My two cards today use papers from the Summertime and Bright Basics. I cut the dotted paper with the  Basic Frames die set and then I used the same die to cut the sunshine paper.  I put them together and cut them into three pieces. I exchanged the center pieces, so I could make coordinating cards.  (This is a way you can save on your pattern papers!). I adhered them to the white card base.  Then I cut the vellum scallop-edged circles using the Circle Frames die set. I wanted more depth to my card, so I used the Sky Scene Builder die set to cut the sun and clouds.  I arranged a cloud and sun behind the vellum and adhered.  I stamped the sentiment on another cloud and added it with 3D tape on top of the vellum.  The star attraction is the every cute Newton from the  Newton's Happy Meow! stamp set.  I fell in love with this image the moment I saw him.  I mean--the fish has sunglasses on!  How fun!  I popped this image up with 3D foam tape.  That's it! Two super fun cards!

Now it time for you to use the above sketch!  Can't wait to see what you make!

Hugs,

Debbie

Link up at Inky Paws Challenge

Additional Challenges:

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie Challenge #193 You are My Sunshine

NND--Trick or Treat

I wanted to slip in a Halloween card before going off to do school work. This card was inspired by Candy Corn with a splash of white-distressed black.  I created the postage-stamped frame using the Framework die by Newton's Nook Designs.  I used tape to mask, so I could create the orange and the yellow stripes using Distress Ink.  I added the distressed flag using the Frames & Flags die set. I simply cut off one end. For my tag, I used NND's Fancy Edges die set. I used my Perfect Layers tool to create a black edge for my tag which I distressed with white ink to give it a smokey look. I stamped the bunny image from the Hoppy Halloween stamp set. I masked the image and distressed the background using yellows and oranges. To finish my card, I added some orange stars and twine.  (I was going to take another photo of this card, but my hubby liked it so much that he had already "stolen" and sent it out!)

Challenges for this card:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge--Halloween

Creative Knockouts Challenge #320--Halloween

International Art & Soul Challenge #69--Halloween

If you Give a Crafter a Cookie Challenge #128

Mahalo

I was playing with acrylic paints again. Today I played with hot colors. I pulled out the Aloha Newton stamp set by Newton's Nook Designs. I also used NND's dies sets:  Frames & Flags and Framework. I colored my image with Spectrum Noir markers. 

I really like how this turned out.

Thanks for stopping by!

Debbie

Challenges:

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie Challenge #99

Tuesday Throwdown #402 Heatwave (use hot colors)


Happy Little Stampers--July Anything Goes with Dies Challenge

Cards in Envy Challenge--On the Beach

CIC336--Lawn Fawn

Another week has flown by!  Another challenge has begun at Cupcake Inspirations.  This week we have some fun colors--navy, green, and white.  We have a fabulous sponsor--Lawn Fawn!  They have some of the cutest products!  So hoping you will check out the other Sweeties' projects and join in the fun!  May you have a wonderful long weekend!  Debbie

Products Used:
Pattern Paper--Echo Park
Dies--My Favorite Things
Stamps--Lawn Fawn--Party Animals & A Good Apple
Markers--Spectrum Noir
Glossy Accents

Challenges:  

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie Challenge #26

Just Us Girls--#309

Creative Corner Challenge--Back to School

Moving Along with the Times Challenge #3--Cute Animals

CIC#293--Doodle Pantry

This week at Cupcake Inspirations it's all about Snow Friends!  I am just loving those little snow dudes in the inspiration photo!  We have a wonderful sponsor--Doodle Pantry.  I used Snowmen Pile Up.  These guys are having the time of their life!  I hope you will join us for some snowy fun-link up here!  ~Debbie

Challenges for this card:

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie Challenge #9

{PIN}spirational Challenge #131 Snowflake

Try Stampin' On Tuesday Challenge #200-Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #261 Polka Dots

Love-gingerbread girl and snowdude

Here's another Valentine's Day card.  This card uses a several Paper Smooches products:  love die cut, Giddy Gumdrops stamp set, and Swanky Snowdudes.  The paper is Echo Parks' Head Over Heels pad.  I used several more dies:  Sizzix (large hearts), Lawn Fawn (small hearts), and Simon Says-border die.  I love that the snow dude found his princess charming--the gingerbread girl!  :)
~Debbie


Challenges:

Shopping Our Stash Challenge #182--Thrice as Nice 
Use three or more pattern papers

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie Challenge #8

Kathy's Waffle Sketch Challenge-December "Nice and Easy"