The Sea is (still) Calling

I love using this cover die because it makes for a fun watery backdrop.  I was inspired by the colors for the {PIN}spirational Challenge-Blue and Green, so I used Distress Oxide inks in varying shades of greens and light blues to create the "water". For the center panel, I used some forgotten embossing powder by Hero Arts--Sand which makes a fun sandy beach. I especially like the texture of it. At last, I added the furry feline. I like how it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, 

Debbie

Products:

Newton's Nook Designs

  * Newton's Seashell (retired) stamp set--2021

   *Newton's Summer Vacation (retired) stamp set (bucket)--2014

Cover die plate--unknown

Challenges:

{PIN}spirational Challenge #338  Blue and Green

Simon Says Monday Challenge-At the Beach

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge-Anything Goes

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #614 Something Beginning with B

   Beach, Bucket

I Spy with My Eyes Challenge #38-Something By the Sea

   Waves, seashells, but probably not a cat!

Double D 6/26 Tropical Challenge

 Inspired by the beach and seashells in the badge.

 

Shopping Our Stash Weekly Challenge #576 Summertime

  

The Sea is Calling

For this card, I tried my hand at embossing with a stencil.  This was a fun technique for making a sandy beach. Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Debbie

Products:

Newton's Nook Designs

  * Waves stencil

  * Seashells stencil (embossed with)

  * Basic Frames die set

  * Newton's Sand Dollar stamp set

  * Newton's Seashell (retired) stamp set for sentiment

Challenges:

* Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge #491

Simon Says Monday Challenge-At the Beach

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge-Anything Goes

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #614 Something Beginning with B

   Beach!

I Spy with My Eyes Challenge #38-Something By the Sea

   Waves, seashells, but probably not a cat!

 

Not Twelve Coffees

I adore the Unity Stamps chickens which includes this little gal! I paired it with some fun chicken paper.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Debbie

Products:

Unity Stamps--Don't Cluck with My Coffee

Echo Park--Chickens (6x6 paper pad)

Challenges:

Unity {show & tell} sketch Challenge 6.3-7.1

Simon Says Monday Challenge: Food and Drink

First Cup Challenges-Anything Goes

Paper Rocks Scissors June #17 Challenge-Anything Goes use Paper and/or Scissors

     I fussy cut the chicken and used pattern paper!

 

Sprinkled with Love

I am sharing a card that features donuts from the Sugar Rush Cardmaking bundle by Close to my Heart. I was inspired by the colors, sketch, and theme of the #IB393 challenge. 

Additional Challenges:

Simon Says Monday Challenge: Food or Drink

Creative Moments Challenge #283 Pastels or Brights

FarmQuest Grocery Challenge #30 Anything Goes Food and/or Drink

Thanks for stopping by!

Debbie

 

Wishing You the Best

I recently won store credit from AlteNew, and I purchased the Fruit & Flowers bundle. I fell in love with all the different fruits in the set. I gravitate towards cute and whimsical images, so this set is outside my normal comfort zone.  I like how it turned out!  Thanks for stopping by!

Products:

AlteNew

  Fruits & Flowers Layering die set

  Fruits & Flowers stamp set

Challenges:

FarmQuest Grocery Challenge #30--Anything Food and/or Drink

A Cut Above June Challenge-Anything Goes

Simon Says Monday Challenge-Food and/or Drink

 

Tune In

For this card, I went for a simple design. My husband loves to watch videos about cats on the TV while lounging on the couch with both of our cats snuggled in. Thus, the inspiration for the card!

Challenges:

Neglected Stuff June 2026 Challenge  Paper Smooches-Boob Tubes stamp set.  I've had this set for over 10 years!

Simon Says Masculine

Crafty Calendar June Challenge 'All About The Men/Boys'

Sweet Stampin' ~ Something For The Boys

Double Trouble-Challenge #218 3-2-1 Recipe "My Guy"  Masculine

  1. masculine-dad's day card (husband love's to watch TV and learn about cats)

  2. die cut--tag and stitched frame

  3. Scraps from my too large pile of scraps

Supplies/Materials:

Newton's Nook Designs

        Frames & Flags die set

        Frames & Tags die set

 Paper Smooches

        Boob Tubes stamp set

Lawn Fawn

        Happy Couples stamp set

My Mind's Eye

        Adventure paper pad

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Debbie

St. Patty's Day Card

 

I have a fun St. Patrick' Day card to share. This fun card uses Newton's Nook Designs, Newton's Lucky Clover stamp set with some green gingham paper from the NND Pastel Basics paper pad. I embossed the card base with an older embossing folder. I also used some gold glitter  paper from my stash. 

Challenges:

Simon Says Monday Challenge- A Bit O' Green

Challenge #335 - Glitter/Bling and/or St Patrick's Green + a Sentiment

Inspiration Station Challenge March 2026 - Inspiration Photo #83

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Debbie

Happy Brr-thday!

I have a fabulous snowy birthday card to share today. 

I am using the recently released products by Newton's Nook Designs:

Snow Flurries paper pad

Snowman Postage Sampler stamp set

Snowman Roundabout stamp set

Postage Stamp Layout die

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, 

Debbie

 

Challenges:

Sketch--TOP Inky Inspiration Sketch #38

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge-Sparkle and Shine

613 Avenue Create Dec. 2025-Sparkle & Shine

Double D Challenge--Santa and/or Snowman

Cards using the TOP Inky Inspiration Sketch #38--Part 1

 

I love a sketch that speaks to my creativity!  The TOP Inky Inspiration Sketch #38 is one of those!

Below are cards that were inspired by this sketch as well as other challenges for each card.

Card #1

Spreading Good Cheer

Paper:  Crafty Stamp Co.-Merry Latte

Dies:  Newton's Nook Designs-Banner Trio & Essential Tags

Stamps:  Paper Smooches-Giddy Gumdrops

Newton's Nook Designs-Christmas Coffees

Additional Challenges:

Colorful Options-December 2025

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Card #2

Happy Holidays

Products:

Newton's Nook Designs

Dies: Gift Builder & Essential Tags

Paper: Christmas Party 

Stamps: Heartfelt Holidays

 

Additional Challenges:

Simon Says-Use Dies

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge-Dec. Challenge Tags

The Paper Players #767--Gifting

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Card #3

Happy Howl-idays

Products:

Newton's Nook Designs

Paper: Canine Christmas

Stamps: Christmas Time Dogs &  Santa Paws Newton

Die: Postage Layout 

Additional Challenges:

We Love Stamping-December Red & Green Challenge

December Challenge-Santa 

The Paper Players #767--Gifting

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Inky Paws Challenge #247 Week 1

 

Inky Paws Challenge

Week 1 Inspiration

The holidays are upon us, and this month we are asking for some Holiday Sparkle & Shine on your Newton's Nook Projects for winter, Christmas, and even New Year!

You have until Friday, December 19, 2025 (Midnight, CST) to play along. Each DT member will pick a favorite project to showcase, AND one RANDOM entry will win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Design online shop!  

I decided to go with a winter card with a coffee (or hot chocolate) theme. I created the stripe using the blue/snowy paper from the Snow Flurries paper pad. I cut out several snowflakes using the Snowfall die set. I love the silver edging with the vellum inside!  I placed the snowman with his mug from the Snowman Postage Sampler stamp set. At last, I pulled out red foil paper and die cut the sentiment using the A Hug in a Mug die. I love the simplicity of the card with a touch of glitter and shine. 

Now's it your turn.  What will you create this month?

Link up at Inky Paws Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, 

Debbie

Additional Challenges:

Simon Says-Use Dies

TOP Inky Inspiration Sketch #33 Cards

 I am enjoying the new sketch at TOP Inky Inspiration.  

This sketch is perfect for using all the amazing papers in my stash.  

Additional Challenges listed below each card. 

Happy Bird-day

Products Used-

Newton's Nook Designs

Flirty Flamingos stamp set (retired)

Hills & Grass stencil

Circle Frames die set

A7 Frames & Banners die set (little banner)

Sunny Studio-Tropical Scenes stamp set

Carta Bella-Summer Lovin' paper pad (retired)

Krafty Chicks Challenge #771 Birthday

Moving Along With the Times Challenge #179 Birthday June

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Snappy Birthday

Masculine cards are really a challenge for me. For this card, I chose a shark because most boys I've known like sharks. I also used a more masculine color scheme. 

Products Used-

Newton's Nook Designs

Shark Bites stamp set (retired)

Banner Trio die set

Circle Frames die set

Carta Bella-Beach Boardwalk paper pad (retired)

Simon Says Monday Challenge-Masculine

Paper Shelter Challenge #641 Anything Goes with the Optional Twist of Masculine

Colorful Options: June 2025

I thought this paper selection worked perfectly with the blues and gold. 

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You Are Tea-rrific

Products Used-

A Jillian Vance Design- Afternoon Tea die set

Pixi Dust Designs-You're a Cute Tea

Cut It Up Challenge #331 Anything Goes

First Cup Challenge #3 June

A Cut Above Challenge June Anything Goes 

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Aloha!

Products Used-

Newton's Nook Designs

Aloha Newton stamp set (retired)

Waves stencil

Circle Frames die set

Summer Papercrafting-Place and Time paper pad

Sunny Studio-Tropical Scenes stamp set

{PIN}aspirational Challenge #326 June Summer Sky

The colors, flowers and including a sky inspired this card. 

Neglected Stuff (6/25) Challenge

I've had this paper pad in my stash for ages. I picked it up at a store like Michaels while I still lived in Utah, which was more than 7 years ago!  It's obviously been neglected as I still have it!  Yikes!

Four Seasons Challenge June Anything Goes

Inspired by the colors in first square as well as the Hawaiian theme.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, 

Debbie

Love Newton's Nook Designs products as much as I do?  Be sure to check out the current Inky Paws Challenge for details on how to win a $20 store credit to add some NND products to your stash!

Link up at Inky Paws Challenge