Thursday, October 16, 2014

Newton's Nook Designs October Release - Day 4


Welcome back to the fourth day of Newton's Nook Designs October Release. Haven't the sets been AMAZING?!!  The awesomeness continues today with everyone's favorite kitty making his Christmas debut with 'Newton's Curious Christmas':


SOOOO many cute images in this set!  I was really drawn to the one with Santa's sleigh so I used it to make this card:


I tried to brayer the background, but after the mask moved on two different attempts I got tired of wasting paper and decided to create the background with lots of sponging instead.  With Newton & the moon masked I sponged Tempting Turquoise - Pacific Point - Brilliant Blue - Eggplant Envy - Night of Navy to create the sky.  Then I masked the sky and sponged So Saffron and Summer Sun to create the moonglow.  Then I cut several thin strips of Really Rust and punched them with a scalloped border punch and aligned them up to make the roof shingles (that was rather tricky, LOL).  And lastly I colored Newton with Copic markers in his signature ginger hues and cut him out and paper pieced him on the roof (I wanted his tail to stick out).   

Then I got playful and created this card in conjunction with Tuesday's 'Holiday Hounds' set:


Hee hee hee!  The happy-go-lucky dachshund 'innocently' marking the poor snowman with Newton peering from behind to witness the event and wonder if his doxie friend will make the 'Nice List' (hee hee hee I amuse myself!)  The snowman is completely covered in iridescent glitter (SOOOO sparkly in real life!) and his earmuffs are topped with red flock.  This was a fun card to make and I hope I didn't offend anyone with my quirky sense of humor.  :)


Challenge Entered:

Would you like to win 'Newton's Curious Christmas'?
This set will be given away to ONE lucky winner!!

Here's how to win:

Comment on the NND blog and Design Team and Guest blogs (see list below)!  One winner will be chosen at random from the collective blogs listed below.  Make sure you check out each blog and comment for your chance to win.  You will not know which blog will be chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning!  You have until Friday, October 17th at 9 pm Central Daylight Time to comment -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Saturday, October 18th.

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:


Newton's Nook Designs
Taheerah Atchia
Lydia Brooke
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Crafty Math-Chick
Shellye McDaniel
Jess Moyer
Stephanie Muzzulin
Danielle Pandeline
Tessa Wise
Heather Hoffman (Guest Designer)

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog to see what I created for you.  I really do enjoy doing it.  Next stop on the hop is Shellye McDaniel I am sure she has created something spectacular for you to see - Enjoy!  Happy Hopping!

~ Crafty Math Chick

33 comments:

Sue D said...

Very cute--I like the roof shingles you created.

Indy's Designs said...

Love the sponged background! Moving on to your 2nd card...all I can say is LOL! You are so creative!!

deb c said...

OMG! I just adore the second card!! I know a lot of folks on my list that would get a huge kick out of it!! That just made my day!! Thanks!!

Lynndee said...

OMGsh, I can't stop laughing!! Your cards are fabulous! Thanks for sharing!

Yuki said...

Super cute cards! Love how combined the 2 stamp sets for the second card, such a perfect little scene! :)

Beth H. said...

Beautiful cards! I love all the texture on the roof. Very creative!

Lucy E. said...

Cute, cute cards! Love the dog and cat together!

Mary-Anne V said...

Very cute shingles on the first and wonderful scene on the last.

cghundley said...

Great cards and
the second one is
too cute! Yellow
snow...
Carla from Utah

Unknown said...

adding the shingles to the roof was such a creative idea! And I love the playfulness of the 2nd card. I bet your dog thought it was pretty funny, too!

KT Fit Kitty said...

Cute, cute, cute! Love both cards! This is my favourite set of the new releases! Newton is so adorable!

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

Love the cat sitting on the roof on the first--and your sense of humor on the second :).

Chris L.

Anonymous said...

Love the way you combined the two sets together. Covered both bases - cat and dog.
thanks for sharing a cute card.

Kris B said...

Wonderful cards! I also have better luck with sponging then a brayer. The "shingles" are a fun touch! And the yellow snow! Hilarious! Love it!

Lyn said...

Two gorgeous cards and how clever are those tiles. Love this set <3

Jennifer Jackson said...

I love the scalloped roof on the kitty card - so adorable! And the second card makes me smile- The kitty and the doxie look like they're up to trouble!!

Jen Moyer said...

Love these cards. I can't pick a favorite.

Heidi said...

Both cards are adorable. Love the little scene you created in the second.

Vicki said...

Great cards. I really like the 2nd one as well....cute sense of humor.

Jean Bullock said...

Oh, these cards are so colorful and cute. I have a lot of friends who would love to receive these cards.

Tammy Schenzel said...

OMG that second card is so cute. I love the way the snowman turned out.

Emily Lauritzen said...

Ha! That pup looks so pleased with himself! Love these cards so much!! <3

Denise Bryant said...

such fun cards.... love the Newton with the snowman! My favorite!

D- said...

Cute, cute, CUTE! Love your cards. Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Larissa Heskett said...

WOQWOOOOWOWOWOWOWWW!! I LOVE THESE CARDS!! The Peeing in the Snow is HILARIOUS!! OMG OMG OMG!! smiling and laughing!! =) THANKS for the SWEET comments ALL week!! =) You sure now how to make a Girl feel GOOD!! =) Super Woman~ Not sure about that, but I will be TOTALLY ambidextrous by the time I get this Cast off!! LOL!! =) THANKS AGAIN for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)

Larissa Heskett said...

WOWOWOWOW!! I LOVE This CUTE CARD Design!! Such a FUN Idea!! LOL!! =) THANKS AGAIN for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)

Shellye McDaniel said...

Okay that roofline is SO COOL! What a creative idea! Love 'em both!

Lydia said...

Great cards! Nearly spat my coffee out looking at the second one... AWESOME ! hehehe still giggling now!

sweet art designs said...

Both cards are wonderful. Your talent shows...I am jealous! Thank you for sharing with us at the Glory of Christmas. - Myrna DT

Pink Unicorn said...

Lovely cards, I particularly like the sky and the shingled roof is fabulous. Thanks for playing with us at the Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge! Karola, DT

Meighan Wheller said...

Wow fabulous cards! Love them both! Your fun snowman card is perfect for our challenge at Holly Jolly. Love all the sparkle on the snowman. Thanks for sharing with us and we hope you will join us again soon. Meighan DT

Helen said...

Love all of these! A really cute Tic Tac holder and I love the snow puppy.

Thanks for joining us at The Glory of Christmas challenge.

Helen x

Helen said...

Another great, fun card.

Thanks for joining us at The Glory of Christmas challenge.

Helen x