Today we're sponsoring and playing along with Ink hop:
This hop was put together by Simon Hurley to help promote and share the fun of being creative!
Simon is an awesome young crafter with his own blog and youtube channel! There are some awesome prizes too in this hop, including $25 store credit from us at Newton's Nook Designs! Make sure you check out the Inkclipse blog for details on how to win!
Simon is an awesome young crafter with his own blog and youtube channel! There are some awesome prizes too in this hop, including $25 store credit from us at Newton's Nook Designs! Make sure you check out the Inkclipse blog for details on how to win!
Let the cat out of the bag!
For our post in the hop today I thought I would share a card featuring one of our cute kitty stamp sets, Newton's Birthday Bash. If you're new to Newton's Nook Designs you might not know Newton yet but he is our big orange kitty and the inspiration for many of our popular kitty stamp sets! (You can follow us on instagram to see a ton of fun kitty pix of the "real" Newton.)
For this card, I used the image of the kitty in the bag and stamped it onto watercolor paper with black waterproof ink. I colored it with Inktense watercolor pencils and then carefully trimmed out the image, fussy cutting it by hand. If you don't like to cut by hand, this set does now have a coordinating die set so you can cut it easily with that too.
I wanted to make this card into a masculine birthday card so I kept the color palette simple, using teals and browns. I used some striped brown washi and a strip of subtle teal patterned paper. Then I added the cat to the white cardstock with a dimensional square and stamped the "let the cat out of the bag" and "it's your birthday" on each side of the image. These sentiments are also part of the Newton's Birthday Bash stamp set!
I love how this card turned out. It's simple and fun and will make a great birthday card!
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Love the colours of the card they all work well together, and the cat stamp is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteReally like your coloring and shading. The cat is so cute.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable Jen! so sweet...awesome colors!
ReplyDeleteSweet card!
ReplyDeletegreat card and wonderful colors!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card! Love the kitty cat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card Jen
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this! I think patterned paper makes everything better. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletePerfect masculine card! Thx for sharing Newton-inspired designs with us!
ReplyDeleteNewton is always such a cutie-patootie! Love your colour combo here! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card. I have a cat so really love cat cards. It started me thinking of using a mask to put my new set of cat stamps into things. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card. I have a cat so really love cat cards. It started me thinking of using a mask to put my new set of cat stamps into things. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe coloring is fantastic. I love your Newton stamps - I have two of my own 'Newtons' at home so I enjoy trying to color my stamps to reflect their coloring. Your stamps really capture a cat's personality. :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is so adorable and the colour combination is beautiful! The little kitty is so cute and I love how you have him nestled in the bag with the teal tissue paper, it really looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSweet card!!
ReplyDeleteReally cute card.
ReplyDeleteYou always amaze me with your creativity! What a wonderful project! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour card is extraordinary!
ReplyDeleteNot only is the cat adorable, but the colors are so rich!
Delightfully cute card:)
ReplyDeleteLove this--so cute and I like this color combo.
ReplyDeleteI really like the combination of patterned paper You used. The card is so cute.
ReplyDeleteThis is really adorable ... I don't think he wants to get out of the bag! lol Sweet design.
ReplyDeleteOM Geeezum! How cute!!! I absolutely adore this cutie pie! I can see this sentiment being used without the Happy Birthday for many occasions!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteAwwwwww this is adorrrrrrable! Thank you for sharing. I need to add that cute stamp set to my collection for sure!
ReplyDeletePretty coloring and such a cute little cat image!
ReplyDeleteNice layers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteTruly awesomely cute birthday card. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI really like the combination of patterned paper You used. The card is so cute.
ReplyDeleteNewton is so cute. He's always getting
ReplyDeleteinto the most fun trouble.
He looks great wrapped in the blue paper.
thanks for sharing.
LOVE your card. I have such a hard time with masculine cards and this is an awesome one for a male's birthday. I love how you coloured Newton with the Inktense pencils.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I think your color combinations are beautiful and the different PP are the perfect touch! TFS
ReplyDeleteSo adorable, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteJust too cute I love that cat must have stamp set
ReplyDeleteLove cats and this kitty is just awwwwwww-dorable!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable the little kitty in the bag is so so cute! I love all your coloring and shading! Tfs
ReplyDeleteThe patterns and colors work really well and I love how this can be for a male. Not to frilly.
ReplyDeleteOmg such an adorable card! Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card!! Love the masculine colors!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly achieved ur goal. It is adorable yet "mainly" love the color combination. And i need to add the adorable stop to my collection. Beautiful card. Amazing job
ReplyDeleteAdorable card.
ReplyDeleteCute card and adorable stamp, love the Newton images :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card?..love the" cat in the bag "stamp!
ReplyDeleteMost cardmakers don't seem to do the masculine cards but we need to send them too! Love the subdued colors and Newton is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove the card, love your cat! I'm a total cat crazy lady. What a great blog and great way to support a creative young man!
ReplyDeletesuper cute
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteThat little kitty is adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card. So sweet. Thanks for sharing in the hop.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! I love the color palette. It's one of my favorites.
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ReplyDeleteThis is super adorable. Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteReally cute! Fabulous coloring and design!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this card is so cute! Thanks to this Ink Hop I've found a new favorite stamp company!
ReplyDeleteI just love your cats... And this card is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteLove the kitty in a bag. My kitty always does this. Great coloring.. Great design. TFS
ReplyDeleteI just love your cats... And this card is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card. I like the coloring and color coordination.
ReplyDeleteSuper Adorable!!! Your kitty is sooooo CUTE!!
ReplyDeleteFun card, love the sentiment.
ReplyDeletesuch a cute card! Thanks for a great introduction to Newton's Nook!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute kitty! Congrats to Simon Hurley on his blog hop
ReplyDeleteCool colors for this fun card! Thanks, NND for sponsoring the hop!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and adorable!
ReplyDeleteCute Kitty. Love the card.
ReplyDeleteLove this fun card! Cute sentiment to go along with that darling Newton in a bag!
ReplyDeleteSo cute.
ReplyDeleteAwesome birthday card:-)
ReplyDeleteCute as can be! Thanks, Denise
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card!
ReplyDeleteSUPER SWEET CARD Jennifer!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the sentiment and the design!! Have a Fabulous Weekend!! =)
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNow how cute is that kitty in the paper bag?!!! I need some of those kitty stamp sets for my daughter......she would be in kitty heaven ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card!!
ReplyDeleteAww love the soft coloring and such a cute card!
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute! Love how simple and masculine it is even though it has such an adorable cat!
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute! Love how simple and masculine it is even though it has such an adorable cat!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card made with cat stamp. I have many friends that have cats and would be fun making them cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Nice color choices and composition!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card - thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! I love the brown and teal - and that little kitten in the bag is super cute.
ReplyDeleteI just love the colors in this card! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the kitty in the bag!
ReplyDeleteTeal and brown is one of my favorite color combos. Thanks for a great masculine card idea!
ReplyDeleteThat card with that adorable little kitty coming out of the
ReplyDeleteBag is so darn cute! LADYJS711@yahoo.com
Adorable kitty, love the color combo too!
ReplyDeleteI love this card. I think Newton & my cat have a lot in common! The colors r great & perfect for any guy. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww... what a fun card. it's PURRfect!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card, I love your little kitty. Great use of colours for a masculine card, too!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! lovelly color palette. :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute card. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the colors. Its exactly what a cat would do, just get in a bag and play.
ReplyDeleteNewton in a grocery bag, he reminds me of the time we had a cat that loved running into such a bag and have lots of fun with it....good memories.
ReplyDeleteYou made another wonderfull card again.
Oh Jennifer, this is awesome. Its so cute I can't stop smiling when I look at this! LOL
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute with the kitty peeking out of the bag. Love the color combo you used.
ReplyDeleteGreat design and I love how you kept it light hearted but muted colours for a guy. Those kitties are a handful!
ReplyDeleteThis card is awesome. And the cat is so cute.
ReplyDeletewow who let the cat out of the bag, very realistic & cute
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card!! Newton's coloring and the color choices on the card came together so well! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. The colors are awesome, I really like teal and brown together. An other color I appreciate with teal is gray, also suitable for a masculine card.
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card. The color combo is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card, love that sentiment too!
ReplyDeleteSuper CUTE card, love the color combination!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so darn cute! You have some of the best kitty cat designs in the market!
ReplyDeleteCuteness galore! Love this stamp set.
ReplyDeleteLove the coloring and the colors you chose!
ReplyDeleteA completely adorable card.You ALWAYS make the cutest cards.
ReplyDeleteSo cute.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and adorable!
ReplyDeleteAdorable cat card! Love love love!
ReplyDeleteHey, your kitty is so cute, ummm, both kitties are cute the card and the real one!! Love your blog!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Such amazing sweet card! <3
ReplyDeleteThis card is beyond adorable. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card with Newton your kitty!
ReplyDeleteADORABLE card!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE the bag filled with furry CUTENESS, LOVE the sentiment and colour combo too!!!
THANK YOU for sharing :)
Thanks for being a part of this cool hop!!
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