Be thankful.

Good day folks. What a sad week. The beloved Queen Elizabeth has died. My mom was such a fan,  you might even say she was her girl crush. Minutes after I heard she died, my brother called me to tell about her passing. We both said that mom was probably at the pearly gates waiting to welcome Elizabeth.

Today we have a new challenge for you at Inky Paws. the colors we would like you to use are orange, lime green, black, and cream. getting into those fall and Halloween cards. Expect a bunch of them from me in the next month or so!

Today's card uses "Beautiful Blossoms", the sentiment is from "Autumn Newton" and the speech bubble die set. All from Newton's Nook.

Today's musical inspiration is in honor of Elizabeth II. God bless the Queen.

You have two weeks to play along at 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 23, 2022 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

Tip toe.......

Hey I know a springtime card in the middle of summer!!! What's up with that huh?!!? I had this tulip stamp from Newton's Nook and I decided I wanted to use it. It needed some inky love. The "springtime" paper from NN was the perfect addition to this card.

You still have the rest of the week to play along with our clever sketch challenge at Inky Paws. Check out what others are doing, there are some clever ideas!

Your musical inspiration needs no introduction!!

You have one more week to play along with our sketch 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 July 15, 2022 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

 

Blue Botanicals take two

 

Happy Monday folks! What a rainy weekend we have had here in southeast Pa. But it was perfect to hunker down and craft, cook and binge watch shows. What are you all binge watching? The husband and I just starting "The Wire". I know that was on years ago, but I haven't seen it.

You still have one more week to play along with us at our "one layer" card challenge at Inky Paws. I have noticed that some folks who joined in have had more than one layer. One layer means just that. One piece of folded card stock. I know it is a challenge. I just love to pop things up!! If I can do it, so can you!!

I decided to go with a similarly colored schemed card from last weeks card.  My card features the "Floral Roundabout" from Newton's Nook. Again I added some texture (to replace the pop ups) by scoring lines on my card stock. Just like in food preparation, texture adds that extra something to a creation.

Now for your musical inspiration.

I couldn't help myself. So appropriate.

You have one more week to only use one sheet of card stock 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 17, 2022 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

Blue Botanicals

Happy Monday all!! I hope you are all enjoying your summer so far.  I am writing this blog a week in advance, because I am enjoying the week at Bethany Beach. My brother has a place. I am probably relaxing on the beach when you are reading this! 

Today starts a new challenge at Inky Paws. You will either love this or hate it!! LOL!! We are asking for a one layer card. I gotta admit this CAS gal did struggle a bit. I so like a popped up element on my cards!

The trick to a one layer card is to add some interest. I chose to add that bit of interest by using my score tool to create some score lines on my card. It took this card from blah to yah whoo!! My card today features stamp sets "Blooming Botanicals" and "Birthday Essentials" from Newtons Nook. 

All I can say "life is good today".

You have two weeks to only use one sheet of card stock 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 17, 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.

Coming up Roses

 Happy day to all of you! Today is a reminder day. You have till Friday to play along with our sketch challenge at Inky Paws.

Yes, I know this sketch seems to be a bit daunting, but I have faith in all of you. Show me the crafters you are!!

Today's card features "Heartfelt Roses" by Newton's Nook.

This song should be able to inspire you !!

You have one more week to share your sketch 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 April 22, 2021 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

Hello

 

Happy Easter Morning. I hope all of you had a blessed holiday if you celebrate. The DH and I kept a low profile. Just a nice dinner. 

 

 

Today starts a new challenge at Cupcake Inspirations. A bright color challenge of orchid, lime and yellow.

We are being sponsored by -

Varada Sharma

                                                 Prize: $10 Credit to the shop

 

 The "hello" black sentiment on my card was colored over with a black glaze pen. This gave the sentiment impact and a bit of depth and shine.

I must confess when I first made this card for the challenge, I forgot to look at what the challenge was and made the card with totally different colors.

 

You have two weeks to play along with our orchid, yellow, and lime color challenge at Cupcake Inspirations. Don't forget our sponsor Verada Sharma. 

Pink daffys

Hey there bunnies!  Pink daffodils?!!? Anyone??? I have never seen them. I just thought  they would be cute, but guess what? Yes Virginia there are pink daffys!!

You still have time to get a spring in your crafting over at Inky Paws.. The challenge goes until next Friday! 

Today's card features "Daffodils" and "Hop into Spring" from Newtons' Nook.

To get your creative juices hopping. Here is Simon and Garfunkle!

You have two weeks to get a spring in your step 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 March 25, 2021 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

Hi friend

Happy Monday folks! Today starts a new challenge at Cupcake Inspirations!

A very peaceful color challenge. We would like to see you use Iced mint, buttercup and blush. Colors for a soft dewy spring morning.

My card today features the "seamless floral panel" from Pinkfresh. Pinkfresh has the best floral stamps around.

You have two weeks to play along with our peaceful pastelly color challenge at Cupcake Inspirations! Come join the fun!