{BYSHC} Sketch #45 - Llama Greetings!

 The {BYSHC} Sketch #45 is going through the end of the month! The sponsor this month is Newton's Nook Designs! I've been trying to use the sponsor's product along with the sketch....the only semi-Christmas stamp I have from NND is this Llama! LOL So you use what you have! LOL

I started with a white card base and to that I added some patterned paper that's been in my stash forever! The piece I used was a scrap and was just enough paper to cover!  I did use an edge die from Pink Fresh Designs to create the center point. The llama (it's called Llama delivery, but has been retired; however I did just see one on eBay!) was stamped onto white cardstock and then cut with a tag die from Newton's Nook Designs called fancy edges tag die set. The sentiment is from Unity Stamp Co., looks to be no longer available. My apologies!

Happy May! {BYSHC} Sketch 45

 Happy May! With the beginning of a new month comes a new sketch and a new sponsor at {BYSHC}! This month's sponsor is Newton's Nook Designs! 

Today's card features a retired (and unfortunately no longer available) adorable Llama set! It's called Llama delivery. I started with the snowflake background which is kraft cardstock, Snowflake Frenzy  background stamp from Unity Stamp Co., versamark embossing pad and Gina K. Designs white embossing powder. After the embossing powder had been melted I die cut it and a piece of red scrap using a Pink Fresh Studio edge die from the set called classic edgers (which also appears to no longer be available). The plaid paper is from a 6x6 pad from PhotoPlay called Its a Wonderful Christmas. I stamped and die cut the llama and then colored with Tombow ABT markers. I added a vellum circle behind to break it up a bit and then stamped and die cut the sentiment! Added some foam tape and enamel dots from Gina Marie Designs.

This sketch runs through the end of the month! As I said at the beginning....Newton's Nook Designs is our sponsor for this month's prize! $20 gift card to spend in the store AND a 15% off coupon code! Use the code BYSH at checkout for 15% off all winter and Christmas items!

{BYSHC} Christmas in July Linky Party - Llama

 Hello again friends! How are we already half way through the {BYSHC} Christmas in July Linky Party?!?! 

My card today is again featuring some scraps that were left from other cards! Today I'm using a sketch from Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge blog!! Sketch #195 was from a few months ago. I print sketches and save them for when I'm stuck! LOL Sometimes you just need a visual!

Papers today are from Echo Park Gnome for Christmas paper pad. The sketch is below for reference! While there are no measurements on the actual sketch, my measurements are for the holly squares...2 3/8" square, with a 2 1/2" square mat, and the red rectangles...1 1/8" x 2 3/8", with a 1 1/4" x 2 1/2" mat. If not using a mat behind the patterned paper, just cut to the mat size! The llama (Llama Delivery, which happens to be no longer available) is from Newton's Nook Designs....one of our fabulous sponsors! If you go back through my blog, you'll see this cute guy A LOT!!! So I first die cut the llama and the gift, then stamped then colored with off brand alcohol markers. Die cut a vellum circle with Unity Stamp Co. scallops and circles nesting dies. Tied with some natural twine from Timeless Twine! Be sure to get your entries in before Friday at Midnight!

To see our FANTASTIC sponsor list, you can check out my day one post here!

More rainbows and Llamas!!

 Hey there friends! I was digging through some stuff in the “not perfect right now but will be later” pile and found this rainbow background I created some time ago and immediately thought “oooh rainbow for Newton’s Nook Inky Paws Challenge!”

Yes it’s the Llama again! But thinking this could be used for either birthday or baby!! I started with a white cardstock panel that I ink blended with rainbow colors. Then I ran it through my big shot to emboss the floral pattern. Die cut with Unity Stamp Co. scallops and rectangles nesting die set and then popped up the center. The llama was already stamped and die cut just needed coloring, which I did with my Tombow ABT markers. I then added some clear sequins that were a free gift from Unity and there ya go!!! Sometimes a background isn’t right until you find the right image or challenge!!

Inky Paws #199 Color Challenge!

 Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge this time around is rainbow! My favorite! First up is MORE LLAMA! It's really a good thing that I love this guy!! Still not bored with this cutie yet! LOL

Started with a piece of white cardstock. I taped an Overlapping Circles stencil from The Rabbit Hole Designs. I used the leftover ink from my blending brushes to create the rainbow effect! No extra ink was needed! Stamped and die cut the Llama Delivery set from Newton's Nook Designs and colored with my Tombow ABT markers. I loved the way that Tatiana colored hers with dots along the edge for a subtle coloring technique.....I will definitely be using it again! I die cut a vellum circle using Unity Stamp Co. Scallops and circles nesting dies. The sentiment is also from Unity Stamp Co. from a set called Gotta Love Sentiments.

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Inky Paws Color Challenge #197

Newton's Nook Designs sponsors a challenge every couple of weeks on their Inky Paws site! I've entered a few here and there! Challenges get you thinking! This one is a color challenge!

So fun!! I still only have one stamp set....luckily he's super versatile!

You guessed it! Llama Delivery stamps and dies again! LOL Still on the retired list (and sale) not sure for how much longer! Stamped with VersaFine Clair in Nocturne, colored with Tombow ABT markers. Didn't like how some of the coloring went together so I paper pieced a couple presents on his back! Added a bright yellow tag and some fun fibers I've had forever! I can always use a birthday card to 100!

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{BYSHC} Spring into Christmas Linky Party - Llama

 Welcome back to my blog! {BYSHC} are in full swing with our Spring into Christmas Linky Party!

My card today, as I stated in my first post of the party, was created from leftovers! 

From a previous DT card, I had the triangles. The Llama and sentiment (from Newton's Nook Designs Llama delivery) was stamped a bunch of times and I used only a few....so these were leftover! The {BYSHC} Sketch 29 was used for this card. Started with a white cardbase, cut the papers according to the sketch. The checked and tree papers are from Unity Stamp Co. (watercolor winter). While I'm not particularly happy with how this coloring looks in the photo.....it looks better in person and will be ready to go in December! Sometimes I think we are too hard on ourselves and don't focus on the fact that this was made by hand....not a machine.  There are no two like this!! It's Unique! 

^sketch 29 for reference!

Be sure to check out the list of sponsors (both Newton's Nook Designs and Unity Stamp Co. are on the list)! Get your entries in before the deadline on the 28th!!

Newton's Nook Challenge #195

 As promised, a card featuring my favorite Llama from Newton's Nook! LOL This time a Christmas Card!

I followed the sketch and cut a piece of double-sided paper. The squares are 2 1/2" and the strips are 1 1/4" x 2 1/2". The background paper I believe is an older SU set. The plaid and holly paper is from Home for Christmas by Carta Bella.  Colored the llama and package with Tombow ABT markers and then die cut them with the matching dies. Some twine from May arts and and some foam tape and there you go!!

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Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge #194

 Hey there! I'm back with another card for the Newton's Nook Inky Paws Color Challenge #194! As I said in my previous post.....I currently only have one stamp set! LOL So here is another cute entry using the retiring set Llama Delivery and the matching die set! This time it's a birthday card!

As I have said before, I save a lot of sketches! This one is from Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch #9 (it's attached). The paper (My Mind's Eye Good Vibes) is some I just purchased second hand and I thought it went perfectly with the birthday theme AND the colors in the challenge! I stamped and die cut the llama and colored with Tombow ABT markers. I added some eyelash twine that's been in my stash forever! Glitter enamel dots and the sentiment are both from Unity Stamp Co.