Signs of Autumn

It's another dreary, cool, and rainy day here. Hey! I am OK with that.  We need the rain and I was so tired of the heat. It's a good day to hunker down and craft. AS much as I am enjoying the rain, my thoughts and prayers are with all those in Florida dealing with the effects of Ian.

You still have one more week to play along with our fun sketch challenge at Inky Paws.

It's the time of year, where you will see me crafting with kraft, paper that is. Something about kraft paper just makes me think of fall and Thanksgiving. Today's card features "Signs of Fall", Autumn paper pack, and the "Argyll" stencil. all from Newton's Nook.

The musical inspiration seems like an obvious choice for a wet rainy Monday.

You have one more week for 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 October 7, 2022 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

 

Little Things

Happy Monday. Well fall did blow in on Thursday and the weather has been refreshingly cool. Something about being able to put on a sweater makes me happy. Thankful for these little things.

Today we start a new sketch challenge at Inky Paws. I decided to turn the sketch on it's head, being as I am partial to vertical cards.

Today's card uses lots of fun product from Newton's Nook. "Paw-tumn Newton", "falling leaves" stencil, and "fancy edges tag" die set,

I am not really familiar with this group- One Direction, but their song "Little Things" is just so sweet.

You have two weeks to play along at 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 October 7, 2022 at MN CST. The winners will be announced on the following Monday at  Inky Paws.

 

Cacti

Happy Monday! This summer has certainly flown by. Just two more weeks and we start the down the path of fall and winter. What a great summer I had! Lots of crafting drawing and time at the beach with family!

Today starts a new sketch challenge at Inky Paws! Pull out those oval dies and get to it folks!!

Today's card uses another new set from Newton's Nook- "Cultivated Cacti".  

Today's music inspiration is quite a bit off the beaten path. "Cactus" originally done by the Pixies, (no relationship to my Pixie!) but this is the cover by the great David Bowie.

You have one week left to join 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 August 26, 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.

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.

 

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.

Wish it would rain

 

Well be careful what you wish for! From sprinter to the dog days of summer in one foul swoop! I am writing this blog early before the heat sets in. I am looking at my card and think some raindrops wouldn't be the worse idea. I guess we are never happy with what we got huh?!!?

Today starts a new challenge at Inky Paws. What do you think of a sketch challenge? This is a good one with lots of possibilities. 

Today's card features "Loads of Blooms" and the "Springtime" paper pack all from Newton's Nook.

Today's musical inspirations is from the Temptations. It needs no further explanation.

You have two weeks 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.

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.

Seas the day

Good morning everyone! Hope you are doing well and spending lots of time crafting! I have been a crafting fool since I quit my job.

Today starts a new challenge at Inky Paws. Today we have an interesting sketch. I cannot wait to see how all of you interpret this sketch. I gotta say this one was tough for me and I went quite literally.

My card today features the "Seashell Roundabout" from Newton's Nook.  I kept my card very CAS and lots of pristine white space.

 

 

Musical inspiration is from Mr. Bobby Darin. This song is a favorite of mine!

You have two weeks to get a 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.