{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 66 ~ Bear Hugs ~ Creative Worship Stamps

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 sweet Christmas card featuring an adorable stamp from our wonderful Sponsor Creative Worship Stamps! This month's prize is a $20 gift code to Creative Worship Stamps! Yay!

As I often do, I started with my background. I don't currently have papers from Creative Worship Stamps but I did see some pretty plaid papers on their website that I've added to my wishlist. I did find a pretty snowflake pattern paper in my stash that I thought would work well with the cute bear stamp. I used the Say Cheese Classic Mouse Christmas 6x8 Paper Pad from Simple Stories. I cut it down to 3-3/4 x 5".

I went searching through my card stock to find one that coordinated with the color of these pattern papers. I settled on Mint Macaron from Stampin' Up. I cut my mat to 4 x 5-1/4". I adhered the layers and then adhered them to a white A2 top fold card base. I die cut a piece of the Mint Macaron card stock using the Christmas Ornament & Bulb Tag Die Set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps {now Creative Worship Stamps}. I ran the die cut ornament through my Big Shot using the Silent Snowfall Embossing Folder from Unity {no longer available}. The top of the ornament was die cut from a Silver Foil card stock from Stampin' Up that's been in my stash forever. And I finished it off with a little iridescent organdy bow.

The star of the card is the adorable bear in a snowflake mug from the retired Bear Hugs stamp set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps {now Creative Worship Stamps}. I stamped it and colored it with Copic markers. I fussy cut it leaving a white border around the image. I used a hole punch to start fussy cutting the handle on the mug. I decided to cut that on the line and I colored the edges with a black marker. I popped up the ornament on the card and also popped up the bear to finish off the card.

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 66 for the month of February. If you're interested in seeing a bunch 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

Spring into Christmas 2025 {BYSHC} Linky Party ~ Purrs & Cocoa ~ Not 2 Shabby

 Hello there crafty friend!

I'm sneaking in one last card for the Spring into Christmas 2025 {BYSHC} Linky Party! I had one more stamped image colored up from Spring Break and thought I'd make a quick card using a past Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch.

I stamped the adorable cocoa kitty from the Purrs & Cocoa stamp set from Sponsor Not 2 Shabby using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it up with Copic markers. I fussy cut the cocoa kitty leaving a white border around the edges.

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

Kitty: RV10, R20, N0, N2, N4

Marshmallows: C00, C2

Cocoa: E21, E23, E25

Mug: R20, R14, R27

Tree: YG11, G24, G46

I paired up the cute kitty with the retired Knit Picky 6x6 Paper Pad from Sponsor Lawn Fawn. I die cut the background layer using the largest die from the Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies} from Sponsor Unity Stamp Co. I trimmed the banner layer and green paper. I cut a fishtail for the one end and then used a corner rounder punch for the green paper.

My card was inspired by TOP Inky Inspiration Sketch 4. I love the CAS vibe of the sketch! I was going to leave my background white for more of a CAS card, but decided to use up some of my older papers. I've had these Lawn Fawn papers for years now. Time to finish it up!

I adhered all of my layers using iCraft UltraBond Adhesive from Sponsor Therm O Web and then adhered the panel to a white A2 top fold card base. I popped up the cocoa kitty using 3D Foam Squares, also from Therm O Web. I finished off the card with three confetti pieces from the Hologram Red Card Bling from Sponsor A Colorful Life Designs.

I have had SO much fun playing along with the Spring into Christmas 2025 {BYSHC} Linky Party! I hope that you'll stop by the Linky Party and check out the cards that have been linked up. Lots of fabulous inspiration!! Don't forget the Linky Party ends at 11:59pm PST tonight. Get those entries in! Have an ink-tastic day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 57 ~ Cup of Cocoa ~ Newton's Nook Designs

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 cute Christmas card featuring one of my most favorite stamp sets from our awesome Sponsor, Newton's Nook Designs! Newton's Nook Designs has generously offered up a $20 store voucher as a prize for the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 57 this month! So wonderful!!

I inked up a few of the cups from the Cup of Cocoa Stamp Set. It was so hard to just pick a few! I colored them up with Copic markers and die cut them using the coordinating Cup of Cocoa Die Set.

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

Snowman Cup: B000, B00, C00, C2, YR23, YR04, R20, R14, R27

Snow Cup: C00, C2, R20, R14, R27, B000, B00

Back Cup: YG11, YG03, G14, Y11, Y15, R20, R14, R27, C00, C2, E21, E23, E25

I paired up these cute cups with the Christmas Time 6x6 Paper Pad. I used a few scraps in my papers. These all measure 1-1/8 x 1-1/8". The green card stock layer is New Leaf card stock from Papertrey Ink and it measures 4 x 5-1/4". My red layer is Pure Poppy card stock, also from Papertrey Ink, and it measures 4-1/4 x 5-1/2".

The sketch calls for a square in that center area but it just didn't look right with the cups so I die cut a circle from vellum card stock {also from Papertrey Ink} using a die from the Circle Frames Die Set, also from Newton's Nook Designs.

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 57 for the month of May. 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!

See ya next time.

Inky hugs,

Crystal

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Inky Paws Challenge #231 ~ Sketch Challenge Reminder

 Hello there crafty friend!

 There's still time to play along with the Inky Paws Challenge 231 - Sketch Challenge! You have until this coming Friday, September 13th to get your entries in for this fun challenge and a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Inky Paws Challenge #231 - Sketch Challenge

This just may be my most favorite sketch so far! I couldn't wait to make a Christmas card using this sketch!

This time I wanted to stick more closely to the sketch so I picked a cute cup stamp from the Cup of Cocoa Stamp Set for my focal image. I stamped the cup on a scrap of card stock and stamped the sentiment on a larger scrap. I die cut the sentiment using a circle die from the Circle Frames Die Set being sure there was a good amount of room for the cup on the left side.

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

Snowman: C00, C3, YR15, YR16, R14

Snow / Whipped Cream: C00, C3

Mug: R20, R14, R46

Candy Cane: C00, C3, YG11, G24, G46

Candies: R14, G24

I used a fun mix of papers from the Meowy Christmas 6x6 Paper Pad. The best thing about the papers in this paper pad is that you could literally pick any three papers and they will work perfectly with each other for a fun background.

I shared these measurements last week but wanted to share them again. I think it's easiest to start with a piece of pattern paper that measures 4 x 5-1/4", but for my card today I used scraps of pattern paper. I just didn't have enough full sheets of the pattern papers. So I cut my example above and used the pieces as a guide for my pattern papers. I placed them over my pattern paper scraps and just traced around the edges with pencil and trimmed the pattern papers. I adhered the pattern paper pieces together on a lightweight card stock and then adhered them to a white A2 top fold card base.

I was surprised to discover that I don't have the coordinating Cup of Cocoa Die Set so I fussy cut the cup on the line. Colored the edges of the fussy cutting with a Memento Tuxedo black marker to make it look nice and neat and then I popped it up on the card with foam tape. I finished off the card with three red rhinestones from the Rainbow Bling Rhinestones from Gina Marie Designs.

Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your Newton's Nook Designs products and create a project using the sketch. Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge! Can't wait to see your projects!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Inky Paws Challenge #209 ~ Color Challenge Reminder

 Hello there crafty friend!

 There's still time to play along with the Inky Paws Challenge #209 - Color Challenge! You have until this coming Friday, October 27th to get your entries in for the #209 Color Challenge and a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Inky Paws Challenge #209 - Color Challenge

Here's another look at the fun colors... Rusty Orange, Honey Yellow, Cornflower Blue, and Caramel Brown.

I couldn't help but use the Autumn 6x6 Paper Pad again since the colors worked so well for this color challenge. I cut the yellow pattern paper to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2" and the leaf paper was a scrap leftover from last weeks card. I die cut the leaf paper with the hill die from the Land Borders Die Set. I had a fun idea to make a peek-a-boo card so I die cut a circle in the front of my white A2 card base and in the yellow pattern paper using a circle die from the Circle Frames Die Set.

I also die cut two pieces of kraft card stock using the next largest die in the Circle Frames Die Set. And then I die cut the scalloped circles using the slightly smaller stitched circle die to get that opening. I framed the opening with the kraft circle on the front of the card and on the inside so the hole looked nice on the inside {didn't capture that in the photos though}. Next, I stamped the cut hot cocoa from the Cup of Cocoa Stamp Set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color up the hot cocoa:

Mug ~ B000, B41, B23, B66, Y11, Y15, Y38

Whipped Cream ~ C00, C1, C3

Cinnamon Sticks ~ E51, E34, E35

Chocolate ~ E51, E34, E35, E37

Heart ~ YR15, YR24, YR27

I die cut the hot cocoa cup using the stitched circle die from the Circle Frames Die Set. I was then able to place it inside the opening and adhere it in place. The sentiment and heart were also stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I trimmed the sentiment and adhered it to the card. I fussy cut the heart and cleaned up the edges real nice by coloring them with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker. And then I adhered the heart to the card, too. 

A look inside the card... I think I will probably add a sentiment inside. In the moment I just couldn't pick one.

Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your Newton's Nook Designs products and create a project with the color combo of Rusty Orange, Honey Yellow, Cornflower Blue, and Caramel Brown. Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge! Can't wait to see your projects!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Inky Paws Challenge #203 ~ Color Challenge ~ Christmas in July 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party

Hello there crafty friend!

It's time for a new Inky Paws Challenge... a Color Challenge! 

I sure hope that you'll join in the fun and play along with us with your Newton's Nook Designs products! You have until Friday, August 4th to get your entries in for the #203 Color Challenge and a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Inky Paws Challenge #203 - Color Challenge

How beautiful are these colors... Watermelon Red, Flamingo Pink, Parakeet Green, and Seafoam Blue.

Now these would be awesome for a fun Summer card... but I had another fun idea! 

I made a Christmas card for the Christmas in July 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party! Newton's Nook Designs is a sweet and amazing Sponsor of our linky party so I thought it would be fun to make a card for the new color challenge AND one for the Linky Party. I love this color combo for Christmas!

The Christmas in July 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party is a fun event filled with inspiration for your holiday card making. To play along just make a holiday card {winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, etc.} and share it on your social media. Then link it up with us at the {BYSHC} blog for a chance to win a prize. Easy peasy! And a great way to get ahead on those holiday cards! I hope you'll join us.

I stamped a few of the super cute cocoa mugs from the Cup of Cocoa Stamp Set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I stamped the snowman mug first on my 3-1/4 x 2-1/4" white card stock panel. I also stamped the snowman mug on a post it note and fussy cut it for a mask. I placed the mask on the snowman mug and then stamped the other two mugs on either side. I removed the mask and like magic it brought the snowman mug to the front of the mug trio. Masking is such a fun technique to add dimension to your card! This same trio of mugs can easily be achieved by stamping the snowflake mug and striped mug on the panel and then stamping the snowman mug on a scrap of white card stock. Next just die cut the snowman mug using the coordinating Cup of Cocoa Die Set and adhere it over the other two mugs. Here's a quick list of the Copic Markers I used to color up the cute mugs:

Snowflake Mug ~ R20, R17, C00, C1, C3

Snowman Mug ~ BG000, BG02, C00, C1, C3, YG11, G14

Candy Cane ~ C00, C1, C3, R20, R17 

Striped Mug ~ YG11, G14, BG000, BG02, R20, R17, C00, C1, C3

Heart ~ R00, R20, RV21

Ground ~ C1, C3

My card design was inspired by one of the past {BYSHC} Sketches... Sketch 7. This one is a favorite of mine. Such a classic card design. I used the dimensions noted in the sketch for my layers. I did alter the sketch a bit by turning the focal image and I added the ribbon. I love revisiting the sketches from our monthly challenges!

 I paired up this sweet trio of mugs with the Christmas Time 6x6 Paper Pad. The colors are so perfect for the color combo. I cut my layers and added a mat of Cucumber Crush card stock from my old stash of Stampin' Up card stock. I wrapped the card front with some white organdy ribbon and tied a pretty bow. And to finish off the card, I added a few pink enamel dots from my stash.

Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your Newton's Nook Designs products and create a project using the color combo of Watermelon Red, Flamingo Pink, Parakeet Green, and Seafoam Blue. Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge! Can't wait to see your projects!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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