Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge #229 Birthday!

 Hello Friends! I created a birthday card for the Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge #229 Birthday.

I am working on increasing my Newton's Nook Designs stamp collection, but for now Garden Mice is the set for this challenge! I found a few scraps on my desk that went together so cut them according to the current sketch at Tawny Owl Paperie. The mouse was cut using the matching die set and colored with Tombow ABT markers. I used a pack of enamel dots from Carta Bella as my color palette! The sentiment was typed on my computer and printed, then cut out using a banner from Unity Stamp Co. I punched a couple holes in the top and fed through some white grosgrain ribbon. Using foam adhesive, I attached it to the appropriate spot from the sketch, then added the cute mouse and butterfly. The enamel dots were just scattered around!

Be sure to check out the Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge and also the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch challenge!

{BYSHC} Falling for the Holidays 2023 Linky Party - I'm on a SCRAP ROLL!

 Hope you all aren't tired of my scrap backgrounds yet! I've got a ton of them on my desk at the moment! {BYSHC} Falling for the Holidays 2023 Linky Party has plenty of days left for more of them! :)

This set of scraps is from a literal bag of scraps! I was sent about 3 pieces of paper and a few sticker elements from the All Bundled Up pack by Carta Bella (circa 2014). I only had scraps and a few stickers left!

As with all the scrap backgrounds, I started with a piece of white cardstock. I added adhesive to that and then placed the strips of cardstock on that. I then die cut the entire panel with the scallops and rectangle nesting dies from *sponsor* Unity Stamp Co. I die cut the tag using a new-to-me die set from *sponsor* Newton's Nook Designs called Fancy Edges Tag Die. I then wrapped white bakers twine around the base and tied the tag to it. I used some foam adhesive to secure it to the card front. In order to place foam adhesive on the back of the tree sticker, I dusted it with powder (I used my anti-static powder because it was handy) to take away the stick! I then added the remaining stickers and some iridescent sequins to give a little sparkle! 

Looking at the finished product.....it seems a little busier than my usual, but it's festive and cheery and whoever receives it will love it I'm sure! :) 

Sketch 37 still going strong!

 Mid-September and Sketch 37 is still going strong! {BYSHC} are working hard to keep the year long process of Christmas card creating fun and exciting! 

Today's card (much like the last one) felt somewhat like a cheat! But.....it's perfectly ok to let the paper and embellishments do all the work!!

Started with a white card base, measured and cut the patterned paper according to the sketch! All papers and chipboard embellishment are from Carta Bella Home for Christmas. I used the scallops and squares nesting dies from Unity Stamp Co to cut out the sentiment and I also added some red foil enamel dots from Gina Marie Designs.

Doesn't need to be hard to be beautiful! And your family and friends will appreciate it either way! :)