Simon Says Stamp/ Newton's Nook Collaboration

As many of you know, we are in the midst of Stamptember at Simon Says Stamp. Every day SSS features a special stamp set by the best stamp companies around. Today is the collaboration of my favorite stamp company- Newton's Nook! 

 

The set is called "Warm and Cozy Wishes" and you can only get it at SSS and when the inventory is gone, that's it folks. So head on over to SSS to get this fun and sweet set.

Hey there pumpkin

 

I just love making Halloween cards, I think I have mentioned this a time or two before. LOL!!  The colors for the challenge at Inky Paws were perfect for a weener card.

There is still time to play along at Inky Paws for our fallish color challenge. Orange, lime green, black, and cream. We haven't had much action for this challenge and I don't understand. These are great colors. So much can be done with them. 

Today's card features the following product from Newton's Nook. The flying bat stenciled embossed on the back card stock, the jack-o-lantern stencil, a great new layering stencil from NN, and lastly "Newton's Perfect Pumpkin" stamp set.

Today's musical inspiration is called "A summer song" but really it's about the end of summer and fall starting. Perfect for this time of year.

You have one more week for our color challenge at Inky Paws.  We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20.00 Newton's Nook store gift certificate. Our favorite entries from each challenge will be highlighted the following Monday, so all entries have a chance to be featured on the blog.

The deadline to enter today's challenge is  Friday September 30, 2022 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

 

Spread a little of aloha

 

Happy Monday! Today starts a new challenge at Inky Paws. This is the card that almost wasn't. Last Sunday, I took a nasty spill in my studio. I smashed up my face, knees, hands, and broke my nose. The bruising was so bad that I thought it would last forever,  but I am looking better every day. I thankful that I didn't break any teeth or injure my eyes. 

I wasn't sure I would feel well enough to be creative, but sitting at my desk and being creative was the best medicine!

Turned on its head, my CAS card with lots of beautiful white space features Newton's Nook's "Aloha Newton" and the "Tropical Leaves" stencil.

Today's musical inspiration is just asking you to spread a little aloha around the world!

You have two weeks to sketch it out at Inky Paws.  Let's see you use some Newton's Nook stencils in unusual ways! We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20.00 Newton's Nook store gift certificate. Our favorite entries from each challenge will be highlighted the following Monday, so all entries have a chance to be featured on the blog. 

The deadline to enter today's challenge is  Friday August 26, 2022 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

Beach days!!!

That's what I am talking about!!  Make every day a beach day!! I am heading to the beach for two weeks this Weds. I have soooo been enjoying my summer off. Lots of beach days for me!!

You have one more week to play along with our "beach" theme at Inky Paws!

My card today features Newton Nook's- "Aloha Newton" and the "retro sun and palm stencil". Not sue if you can see it but I added some Wink of Stella glitter brush to the stencil. 

Today's musical inspiration is all about the beach!! YAY!!!!

You have one more week get your beach on at Inky Paws.  We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20.00 Newton's Nook store gift certificate. Our favorite entries from each challenge will be highlighted the following Monday, so all entries have a chance to be featured on the blog.

The deadline to enter today's challenge is  Friday July 29, 2022 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

Happy 4th of July!!!

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!! 

I hope you all have a spectacular 4th!!

Today starts a new challenge at Inky Paws!! A very fun and interesting sketch.

 My card features the fireworks stencil and "Newton's 4th of July" from Newton's Nook.

Your musical inspiration is from Dirks Bentley.

You have two weeks share your sketch at Inky Paws. We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20.00 Newton's Nook store gift certificate. Our favorite entries from each challenge will be highlighted the following Monday, so all entries have a chance to be featured on the blog.
The deadline to enter today's challenge is  Friday July 15, 2022 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

 

Thirty five years!

Today's card is for the dear husband. Thirty five years ago today it was hotter than blazes while I took my wedding vows!  I was married outside and the minister was 88 years. It was the wedding he performed.  I remember he called me Sarah through the whole service. Thank goodness the license had Susan on it or I would  have questioned whether I was really married!

You have one more week to join the sketch fun at Inky Paws!

My card today features the stamp sets "Newton's Sweetheart", "Heartfelt Love" and  the "petite hearts" stencil, all from Newton's Nook.

Today's musical inspiration is George! Love ya buddy!

You have more week to show us your sketch at Inky Paws. We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20.00 Newton's Nook store gift certificate. Our favorite entries from each challenge will be highlighted the following Monday, so all entries have a chance to be featured on the blog.
The deadline to enter today's challenge is  Friday June 3, 2022 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

A perfect day

After all the cold sprinter weather we have been having in the last week, I am praying for that perfect day. According to my weather app- today should be sunny and 65. One can only hope.

Today starts a new challenge at Inky Paws. A very springy color challenge. We would like you to use bubblegum pink, lemon yellow, spring green, and white in your creations. Such fun and vibrant colors that just make you want to smile and dance! Colors perfect for a new and perfect day!

Today's card features "Newton's Blooms" stamp set and the "petite flower" stencil all by Newton's Nook.

Here is the perfect musical inspiration for a perfect day. Hey! Who remembers Susan Boyle?

You have two weeks to get your spring colors on at Inky Paws. We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20.00 Newton's Nook store gift certificate. Our favorite entries from each challenge will be highlighted the following Monday, so all entries have a chance to be featured on the blog.
The deadline to enter today's challenge is  Friday May 20, 2021 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

Time to celebrate

Morning all! Hope you all are doing well and are getting in some crafty time! I am writing this blog ahead of tine as I am spending some quality time at Bethany Beach Delaware celebrating my SIL's birthday. Not sure the weather will permit some sunbathing on the beach, but I know some good dinners will be in the mix!

 There is still time to bulk up your birthday card stash, by creating a B-day card for our birthday challenge at Inky Paws.

Today's card features Newton's Nook's "Newton's Birthday Bash" and confetti stencil.

Your musical inspiration is another popular birthday song by Stevie Wonder.

You have one more week to celebrate with us at Inky Paws. We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20.00 Newton's Nook store gift certificate. Our favorite entries from each challenge will be highlighted the following Monday, so all entries have a chance to be featured on the blog.
The deadline to enter today's challenge is  Friday May 6, 2021 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

They say it's your birthday!

Happy Monday! Hope you all have a creative week! April is a busy month for me with birthdays! I have 5 birthdays to celebrate in April! You can never have enough b-day cards in your stash. 

This week's challenge at Inky Paws.  is just the challenge to boost your stash of birthday cards. We are hosting a birthday theme. How fun!

My card today was made especially for my niece Sarah. It features  Newton's Nook's "Newton Loves Cake".

Today's musical inspiration needs no introduction!

You have two weeks to celebrate with us at Inky Paws. We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20.00 Newton's Nook store gift certificate. Our favorite entries from each challenge will be highlighted the following Monday, so all entries have a chance to be featured on the blog.
The deadline to enter today's challenge is  Friday May 6, 2021 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

 

Celebrate

 Hey everyone! Happy Monday! What happen to spring? Is it ever going to come back? I am so tired of the cold weather! 

You have one more week to join us at  Inky Paws for our pistachio green, golden yellow, navy blue and white color challenge. 

 My card today features Newton's Nook's "Cupcakes stencil"  and "Newton's Cupcake". The cupcake stencil is so fun. It is a layered stencil that allows you to make your cupcake a variety of colors.

You have one more week to join us at  Inky Paws. We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20.00 Newton's Nook store gift certificate. Our favorite entries from each challenge will be highlighted the following Monday, so all entries have a chance to be featured on the blog.
The deadline to enter today's challenge is  Friday April 8, 2021 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

Boots are made for walking

 Hi everyone! February is creeping down and before you know it, it will be March and spring will be knocking at our door! Spring and spring colors have inspired my cards for the color challenge that Inky Paws is hosting. 

You have one more week to take a breath of spring and join us. Show us your yellow, spring green, pink, and white creations.

My card today features "Newton's Rain boots", the slim line shape stencils, and petite flower stencil. all from Newton's Nook.

Today song- well I couldn't resist!! "These Boots are Made for Walking" by Nancy Sinatra!

You have two weeks to get your springy colors on at Inky Paws. We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20.00 Newton's Nook store gift certificate. Our favorite entries from each challenge will be highlighted the following Monday, so all entries have a chance to be featured on the blog.
The deadline to enter today's challenge is  Friday February 25, 2021 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.