Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 35 ~ November Girl ~ Unity Stamp Co.

 Hello there crafty friend!

Today I'm sharing some inspiration for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 35 in the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group. I inked up an oldie but a goodie stamp from my stash... the beautiful November Girl from Unity.

I had stamped this beauty probably last year but the project I wanted to use her for went in a different direction. She was perfect for my card today though. I used paper scraps from my stash to make my background. These papers are from the plaid papers I used earlier in the month for this card... HERE. I thought I'd use some of the scraps for my card today.

Here's a look at the fun sketch for Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 35. The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. I used the measurements on the sketch for my card today.

I colored up November Girl with similar colors to the papers but with a pop of blue and teal. I had fun coloring this one with my Copic markers.

Here's a list of the Copic Markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11

Hair: C0, C5, C7

Bird: Y11, Y15, B000, B91

Sprig: R14, G82, G94

Hat / Mittens / Boots: E21, E23, E25

Jacket: BG10, BG70, BG72, BG75

Sweater: Y15, Y38

Jeans: B91, B93, B95, B97

Pumpkins: YR20, YR15, YR68, UR27, BG000, BG01, BG72, E21, E25, G82, G94

Scarf: YR20, YR15, R14, R37

I stamped the sentiment, trimmed each of the words and adhered them to the card. I fussy cut November Girl and popped her up with foam tape. And then I finished off the card with brown enamel dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Inky Paws Challenge 244 ~ Fall Halloween Theme Challenge {Week 3}

Hello there crafty friend!

 Sharing some more inspiration for week 3 of the Inky Paws Challenge #244 - Fall/Halloween Theme Challenge! You have until Friday, September 26th to get your entries in for the challenge and a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Inky Paws Challenge #244 - Fall/Halloween Theme Challenge

My daughter and I are already trying to figure out when we'll decorate for Halloween. So it seemed only right to make a Halloween card for this weeks inspiration post.

I stamped the adorable kitty with the stack of jack-o-lanterns from the Newton's Boo-tiful Night Stamp Set. I die cut it using the coordinating dies from the Newton's Boo-tiful Night Die Set. And then I colored it up with my Copic markers.

Copic markers used:

Kitty: C0, C2, R00, R20

Jack-o-lanterns: YR000, YR21, YR15, RV10, RV02, RV14, Y11, Y08, E21, E25

Crow: N2, N4, N6

I also stamped the Spiderweb Oval Stamp Set on white card stock and die cut it using a die from the Oval Frames Die Set. I blended Black Soot Distress Ink around the edges keeping it darker around the edge and lightening my touch into the center. I die cut three bats using the bat die from the Newton's Boo-tiful Night Die Set.

I trimmed the argyle papers from the Halloween Party 6x6 Paper Pad to 4 x 5-1/4" and adhered it to a white A2 top fold card base. I adhered the oval to the card along with the bats. And then I popped up the kitty and the sentiment with foam tape.

Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your Newton's Nook Designs products and create a card using this month's fun Fall/Halloween theme. Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge! Can't wait to see your projects!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Holiday Anya 13 ~ Preview Day 3 ~ The Greeting Farm

 Hello there crafty friend!

It's the final day of previews at The Greeting Farm for the September release! Today we're introducing HOLIDAY ANYA 13... today's super sweet stamp set includes the adorable Anya with a couple cool penguins and bunch of accessory stamps! All so super cute and fun!

I stamped Anya with her cute penguin friend, the tree, the gifts, and the pine sprigs with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them all with Copic markers. Fussy cut each of them on the line {except for the pine sprigs} and then colored the edges with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker making the edges nice and neat.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R00, R20

Hair: Y21, YR23, YR24

Hair Band: YG11, G24, G46, R20, R14, R27

Bow: R20, R14, R27

Coat: C0, C2, YG11, G24, G46, N2, N4, N6

Skirt: R20, R14, R27

Boots: E21, E25, E18

Penguin: N2, N4, N6, R00, R20, YR20, YR15, C0, C2, Colorless Blender

Penguin Coat: R20, R14, R27, C0, C2, G24, G46

Tree: YG11, G24, G46, Y11, Y08, YG11, G24, R20, R14, R27, B000, B00, E21, E25, E18

Gifts: R20, R14, R27, E21, E25, E18, YG11, G24, G46

I paired up Anya with the Sweater Weather 6x6 Paper Collection from Brutus Monroe. I used oval dies from Newton's Nook Designs called Oval Frames for all my ovals. The embossing folder I used behind Anya is from Spellbinders and it's called Nordic Noel.

Anya is popped up with foam tape. I adhered the tree to the gifts and then popped those up with foam tape too. I adhered the sprigs to the card and they needed a little something so I added a few confetti pieces from A Colorful Life Designs called Hologram Red Card Bling. Please note: one sentiment contains a small typo - no worries! You'll receive the corrected version as a downloadable digital file. So I printed the sentiment, trimmed it, and then adhered it directly to the card. 

The release goes live in the store on Monday the 15th at 12am EST! Woohoo! Be sure to come back then for the release Blog Hop!! One lucky winner will receive a $50 gift card to The Greeting Farm. All you have to do is comment on the hop! Yay!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Quick Holiday Cards ~ All is Merry ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

Today I'm sharing two really quick holiday cards that I made using the awesome new All is Merry stamps from Unity. This fab set has a HUGE sentiment along with a bunch of cute holiday themed stamps. I love it!

First up is a classic red and green with a splash of gold. I had fun coloring the ornaments. I even added a bit of shine with a white gel pen. Copic markers used: R20, R14, R27, Y15, Y28.

I die cut the stamped panel using a die from the Scallops & Squares {nesting dies}. I extended the string for the middle ornament with a 0.03 Copic pen. I paired up this one with the Season Starter {paper pack}. All of my layers are adhered to a white A2 top fold card.

And card number two with the adorable angel! So cute! I die cut this one with the same square die. And I colored the angel with just a few Copic markers: {skin} E000, E00, E11; {hair} Y11, Y15; {wings} B000, B00; {dress} B000, B00, Y15, Y28.

I paired up the angel with the Star of Bethlehem papers from Hobby Lobby. And I finished off this one with a few enamel dots from my stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Amelia the Bunny ~ Preview Day 2 ~ The Greeting Farm

 Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 2 of previews at The Greeting Farm for the fabulous September release. AMELIA THE BUNNY is not just the cutest bunny stamp set, it's the comfiest one! LOL! My daughter loves bunnies so I'm always looking for the cutest bunnies to add to my collection... I adore these sweet buns!

I inked up all three of the bunnies for my card, but could only fit the two on my card with all of the other stamps I used. I stamped all the images with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them up with Copic markers that coordinated with the colors in my papers. 

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Chair Bunny: W0, W1, W2, R00, R20, C0, C2

Chair Bunny Head Band: W2, W5

Chair: YR20, YR21, YR15

Knitting / Yarn: BG000, BG01

Flower: YR20, YR23, YR15, BG000, BG01, W1, W3, W5, Y15

Blanket Bunny: C0, C2, W0, W2, W3, W5, R00, R20

Blanket Bunny Head Band: YR000, YR15

Blanket: BG000, BG01, YR000, YR20, YR15, W0, W1, W3

Pillow: BG000, BG01, YR000, YR20

Duck: YR000, YR20, YR21, YR15

Mug: YR20, YR15

I paired up the cute buns with Fall papers in my stash. Unfortunately, they are from a company that is no longer in business. I die cut the papers using the Card Layout 3 Die from Newton's Nook Designs. And adhered all of my layers to a white A2 top fold card that I turned on the side for a landscape card.

I fussy cut all of the colored images and colored the edges with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker. I adhered all the images on the bottom of the frame building my little scene. I popped up the trimmed sentiment using foam tape to finish off my card.

I'm playing along with the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 646.

Such a fun card to make! Be sure to stop by the TGF blog to see all the makes from the design team. The release goes live in the store on the 15th at 12am EST.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Wicked Anya 2 ~ Preview Day 1 ~ The Greeting Farm

 Hello there crafty friend!

It's the first day of previews at The Greeting Farm for the amazing September release! Three fabulous stamp sets releasing this month!! I'm so excited! Be sure to check out The Greeting Farm blog each day this week! The previews start today with WICKED ANYA 2! An amazing set with everything a witch desires!

I stamped Anya and all the magical elements with Memento Tuxedo black ink and colored the images up with Copic Markers. I fussy cut them all on the line and colored the edges of the fussy cutting with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker making the fussy cutting all nice and neat. 

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04

Hair: Y21, YR23, YR24

Hair Ties: YR15, YR68, YG11, G82, V12, V06

Hat: N0, N2, N4, N6, YG11, G82, V12, V06, V17, YR20, YR15, YR68, Y38

Earrings: V000, V12, V06, V17

Wand: E21, E25

Shirt: YR20, YR15, YR68, YG11, V12, V06, V17, C0, C2

Skirt: YG11, G82

Boots: N2, N4, N6

Book: C0, C2, YR20, YR15, V12, V06, V17

Stars: Y11, Y15

Candle: V000, V12, V06, V17, Y11, Y15

Bottles: N0, N2, E21, E25, YR20, YR15, YR68, YG11, G82, V000, V12

Cauldron: N0, N2, N4, N6, YG11, G82

I paired up this fun set of stamps with some Halloween papers from Unity called Haunted Hues {paper pack}. I had originally planned on making a portrait card but I wanted to use so many of the fun stamps, I had to turn the card for a landscape card. I remembered I had a Cobweb die from Tim Holtz in my stash so I die cut a piece of black card stock and added that fun piece to the top left corner.

I adhered all of the elements directly to the card except the heat embossed sentiment and Anya. Both of those are popped up with foam tape. I adhered the panel directly to a white A2 top fold card base that I turned on the side for a landscape card.

This fab new Anya with all the magical elements will release in the store on the 15th at 12am EST. Come back tomorrow for preview day 2.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 35 ~ Hexes & Hugs ~ Unity Stamp Co.

 Hello there crafty friend!

Today I'm sharing some inspiration for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 35 in the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group. I inked up the cute yet grumpy monster from the Hexes & Hugs stamps from Unity for a fun Halloween card.

I had this cute monster stamped and fussy cut already on my desk from a project that didn't happen. Sooo... I thought I'd use it for a Halloween card. I started with my background. I pulled out the Haunted Hues {paper pack} and cut some layers for my card. I adhered them all together and decided to flip the sketch to see how it would look. 

Here's a look at the fun sketch for Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 35. The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. I used the measurements on the sketch for my card today and as I mentioned above, I flipped the sketch.

I colored up the witch monster and the crescent moon with Copic markers and used a Memento Tuxedo Black marker to color the edges of my fussy cutting. Doing this neatens up the fussy cutting. I die cut a circle from black card stock using a die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}. I popped up the circle on the card with foam tape.

Here's a list of the Copic Markers I used:

Witch Monster: B000, B91, B93

Eyes: Y11

Hair: N2, N4, N6

Hat: YR20, YR15, YR68, N2, N4, N6, Y15

Dress: YR20, YR15, YR68

Broom: E11, E25

Pumpkin: YG11, YG03

Moon: Y11, Y15

I stamped the sentiment, trimmed it and adhered it to the card. Another Halloween card for my stash! I'm having so much fun with this sketch! I hope you can find time to play along. Have an ink-tastic week!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 35 ~ Spore the Love ~ Unity Stamp Co.

 Hello there crafty friend!

Today I'm sharing some inspiration for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 35 in the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group. I inked up the super cute 'shroom from the Spore the Love stamps from Unity. It's also available in the July 2025 KOM called Feelin' Fall the Things.

As been my habit of late, I started with the background for this card. I just received the Spore the Love Coordinating {paper pack} in an order and I couldn't wait to use them! Since it's a new paper pack I didn't use scraps... but now that I've cut into these papers, I do have some scraps. Haha! 

Here's a look at the fun sketch for Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 35. The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. I used the measurements on the sketch for my card today.

Since I cut into the Spore the Love Coordinating {paper pack} it was only natural that I ink up the adorable 'shroom from the Spore the Love stamps! I LOVE this cutie!! I stamped the mushroom with Black Amalgam ink and colored it up with Copic markers. I fussy cut the 'shroom leaving a white border and popped it up on the card with foam tape.

Here's a list of the Copic Markers I used:

'Shroom: W0, W2, W3, YR14, E17

Flowers: Y11, Y15, YR20, YR23, YR15

Greenery: BG10, BG72

I stamped the sentiment, trimmed it and popped it up on the card with foam tape. And then I finished off the card with a few enamel dots from my stash. I'm having so much fun with this sketch! I hope you can find time to play along. Have an ink-tastic week!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 61 ~ Here Comes Santa ~ Crafty Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's time for a new sketch challenge over in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group! Today I'm sharing a fun Christmas card featuring a super cute stamp and beautiful papers from our fabulous Sponsor Crafty Stamp Co! There are two prizes this month up for grabs... (2) $25 gift codes to Crafty Stamp Co!! Yay! I sure hope you can play along!

So this adorable stamp is actually a sneak peek of a new release that will be available for preorder October 20th!! I'm so excited for this new holiday release!! SOOO many adorable stamps! I'll be sharing another sneak peek later in the month. But back to today's card, I used the adorable Here Comes Santa stamp set. I inked this cutie up with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with Copic markers.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Santa: E000, E00, E11, R20, R14, R27, C0, C2, N4, N6

Sleigh: R20, R14, R27, E51, E23, E25, G24, G46

Tree: YG11, G24, G46, Y11, Y15

Presents: B000, B00, B02, E51, E23, R20, R14, R27

I paired up the sweet Santa with the wonderful Gingerbread Christmas 6x6 Paper Pack. I adore the colors in these papers. One of my most favorite color combos for Christmas! The background paper measures 5-1/2 x 4-1/4". The wide center strip measures 5-1/2 x 2". The skinny strip of red measures 5-1/2 x 1/8". And the pretty glitter paper measures 4-1/2 x 1-1/4". I adhered all of the papers to a white A2 top fold card base that I turned on the side for a landscape card. I popped up the sentiment and Santa with foam tape.

And then I finished off the card with a few red glitter enamel dots from my stash. Such a fun card to make! I am loving this new sketch!

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 61 for the month of September. If you're interested in seeing a bit more inspiration for this sketch, check out the amazing inspiration from the design team over on the {BYSH} Cardmakers blog!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 60 ~ Juniper Girl ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

I'm back with one last card for the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 60 hosted in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group! Today I'm sharing a vintage style holiday card featuring beautiful papers and a lovely stamp from our wonderful Sponsor, Unity Stamp Co.

I adore the vintage vibe of the North Pole Collection {paper pack}. I wanted to pair these wonderful papers up with a sweet Angie Girl... it's been quite a long time since I inked up one of the girls. I chose Juniper Girl. I think she's just lovely.

I cut and die cut all of my papers from the North Pole Collection {paper pack} and adhered them to a vanilla card base. I used scraps for the center panel so the height of each one may be a smidge different but the width on all four is 2-3/4". I wanted a Christmas sentiment so I went looking through my other Angie Girl stamps and found this one from the December Girl stamps. I stamped it on a scrap of paper from the paper pack and adhered it to the center panel. And then I added foam tape to the back of both and popped it up on the card.

I stamped Juniper Girl with Black Amalgam ink and colored her up with Copic markers. I fussy cut the image leaving a border around the edges and then adhered her to the card with a mix of foam tape {for the right edge of the tree hanging off of the center panel} and liquid glue.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11

Hair: E00, E11, E25

Hat / Scarf / Mittens: RV000, RV02, C0, C2

Coat: E0000, E81, E43

Pants: E11, E33

Shoes: E000, E11, E15

Cup: G000, G24, G46, C0, C2

Tree: G000, G24, G46, E11, E25

Ornaments: RV10, RV21, RV02, RV29

Snow: C0, C2

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 60 for the month of August. There's just a few days left to enter the challenge! If you're interested in seeing a bit more inspiration for this sketch, check out the amazing inspiration from the design team over on the {BYSH} Cardmakers blog! I'm always blown away by the creations from the DT... they are amazingly talented cardmakers!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 35 ~ Halloween Scraps Cards

 Hello there crafty friend!

I hope you're having a great day! Today I'm sharing my first card for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 35 in the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group. I inked up a couple fun Halloween stamps in my stash.

And I found some fun Halloween papers in my stash {from my days DTing with Scrapping for Less... way back when - sadly, they are retired} that I think I'm going to try to use up over the next couple of weeks. There wasn't a lot left. I used the larger pieces for these two cards.

For my first card I inked up a cute kitty stamp from Sunny Studio Stamp called Scaredy Cat. This cute stamp came in the kit that the papers came in so I thought I'd use it. It's really cute and it looks like it's on sale along with the coordinating dies over at Sunny Studio Stamps.

I fussy cut the kitty on the line {except around the whiskers} and then colored the edges with a black marker. I popped up the cat and the sentiment on the card with foam tape. I finished off the card with a few glitter enamel dots that had also come in the kit.

Here's a list of the Copic Markers I used: 

Cat: C0, C2, N0, N2, N4, N6, R00, R20

Cat Eyes: YG11, YG09

Pumpkin: YR20, YR15, YR68

Pumpkin Face: Y11, Y15

Here's a look at the fun sketch for Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 35. The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. I came up with this card design when I was using up scraps. You can check out the original card here... February Scraps Cards. I'm excited to use up some scraps!

And for my second card, I inked up the adorable gnome witch from the Witch Way stamps from Unity Stamp Co. She's one of my favorite Halloween stamps. I inked her up with Black Amalgam ink and then colored her with Copic markers. I fussy cut this one too coloring up the black edges with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker and avoiding the white edges of her curls.

Here's a quick list of the Copics I used for the gnome witch:

Skin: E000, E00, E11

Hair: C0, C2

Hat: YG11, YG09, V12, V15, V17

Dress: YR20, YR15

Shoes: N0, N2, N4, N6

Cauldron: V12, V15, V17, N2, N4

Broom: E11, E25, N2, N4

I popped up the gnome witch and sentiment again with foam tape. And then I finished off the card with some green enamel dots that were also in that old SFL kit. I think this will be a really fun sketch to play with for the next four weeks! Lots of possibilities and we can use up some scraps! I hope you can find time to play along. I can't wait to see what you create. Have an INKredible week!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal