STAMPTEMBER: Whimsy Stamps!

 

Hello friends!

I am thrilled upon thrilled to showcase

the new 2026 Stamptember collab!

This stamp and die set from Whimsy Stamps

together with Simon Says Stamp is an absolute delight!

If you like owls, then this one is a hoot for your collection :)

My card today is sharing the Owl-O-Ween clear stamp and die set

available until it sells out here on the Simon Says Stamp blog.

I paired it with these Whimsy Stamp products:

* Enchanted Forest die set

* Spiders and Web die set

* Grass Frames die set

Head on over to the blog for more inspiration and 

for shopping fun!

Happy Shopping &

thanks for stopping by!

~Kelly

Feelin' Batty! ~ IPC #256

Hi friends!

There's a new challenge at the Newton's Nook Designs

Inky Paws Challenge blog

and it's SO ADORABLE!

I am absolutely smitten with this month's inspiration photo,

the lil black kitty and fall feels with the pumpkin!

I had my card already to go before our trip

so it's a little batty :)

I went with a Halloween themed card

pulling from the overall feel of autumn/fall/H'ween vibe.

I used:

  * Batty Newton stamp set

  * Batty Newton outline die set

  * Halloween Time 6 x 6 paper pad

  * Frames and Tags die set

  * Basic Frames die set 

You can link your cards HERE on the blog!

Please check out the challenge rules and dates!

Thanks for stopping by,

Kelly

Cheerful florals - Week 4 IPC 255

 

Hi friends!

We're back with another week, another sketch for the 

Newton's Nook Designs IPC team!

Here is the sketch challenge for the entire month of August 

and you have until August 28 midnight CST to enter!

Use your favorite Newton's Nook Designs products

and you could be the winner of the $20 store credit

to do some shopping.

      I used:

* Tulips clear stamp and die set

* Card Layout 7 die

* Cherry Blossom clear stamp set (sentiment)

* Happy Easter 6 x 6 paper pack

* Basic Frames die set (sentiment)

Remember you can flip the sketch, 

turn it and be creative with the sketch!

Be sure to head HERE to link your cards

using the required sketch!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Kelly

 

Let's Party like it's 1980's! IPC #255

 

Hi friends!

We're back with another week, another sketch for the 

Newton's Nook Designs IPC team!

Here is the sketch challenge for the entire month of August 

and you have until August 28 midnight CST to enter!

Use your favorite Newton's Nook Designs products

and you could be the winner of the $20 store credit

to do some shopping.

For my card this week, I am going back to the 80's!

Totally for sure!

Like gag me with a spoon!

The products I used are:

* Newton’s Mix tape stamp set

* Newton's Mix tape die set

* Party On clear stamp set

* Card Layout 7 die

* New Retro party pack 6 x 6 paper 

* Circle Frame die

Remember you can flip the sketch, 

turn it and be creative with the sketch!

It's a PURRfect match to the Card Layout 7 die - on sale!

Scoop it up now so you can make those easy cards 

and take the guesswork out of your cardmaking!

Be sure to head HERE to link your cards

using the required sketch!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Kelly

3M August ~ Merry ELFmas!

Hi friends!

It's time for the 3M for August!

The 3 Musketeers is a card group of Jeanette, Barb and I who

stamp a mystery image, send it to each other 

(Angel Policies apply, so please check those!)

and then we make a card based on that ONE image.

This month, I sent Nice List from Avery Elle

with a little surprise - 

each of us has a different item the elf is holding!

I colored the elf with Olo Markers and used the Avery Elle scallop

die cut as an outline.  

The paper is from Recollections called Holiday Cheer.

Be sure to see what Jeanette and Barb have made

with their elves!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Kelly

 

1 + 12 = Crafty Bliss in '26! ~ August

Hi friends!

Welcome to 1 + 12 = Crafty Bliss in '26!

As you may have read from this post, I had a crazy card 

this month for my personal card challenge:  One Plus Twelve.

You can see here what it's all about!

This year, my 1 + 12 stamp is a Pinkfresh Studio set called 

Never Give Up

appropriate for me and the goals I have set for 2026.

There is actually a FUNNY story behind the making of this card!

The things we do for crafting, LOL!

I'll be sharing that soon and if you follow me on Instagram,

be sure to see my reels! :)

My friends Barb and Jeanette have joined the challenge 

again this year and we unwittingly picked Pinkfresh Studio!

You can see their cards on their blogs:  Barb and Jeanette ..

today or a day near today!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Kelly

Books and cats! IPC #255 - Week 1

 

Hi friends!

Happy August!

(for my 3M, check back tomorrow as today is a DT post!)

The Inky Paws Challenge #255

begins with a beautiful sketch that runs until August 28th

 and you have the chance to win a $20 store credit

 to shop at Newton's Nook Designs! 

 WOW!

This week, I am using 

Newton's Book Club stamps and dies.

For the cheerful paper, I used 

Birthday Meows 6 x 6 paper pad.

For the sketch, I die cut the paper 

in the design shape and doubled up the stack of books!

Be sure to link up your cards here on the challenge blog

and check out here how you can win!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kelly