3M: You're a Mean One .........

.... Mr. Grinch!

The three words that best describe you are as follows
And I quote
"Stink, stank, stunk!"

Hopefully this Grinch isn't so bad :)

Hi friends!

It's the December round of 3 Musketeers 

and wow, it's been 11 years!

The 3M is a trio of cardmakers (Jeanette, Barb & I)

and we trade off months of sending a mystery image to create with.

You can see it here moving on my YouTube short -

and that's our newest rescue, as of now, unnamed so we call him kitty :)

This month is Jeanette and she sent us this adorable

Grinch from Crackerbox Stamps.

I made a quick shaker card using sequins for snow ~

easy peasy!  

I'll definitely have to send this one to my granddaughter :)

You can see the talented duo of the group and

 see what they made with The Grinch!

Jeanette's card here and Barb's card here.

Thanks for stopping by!
~Kelly

Added to:

Addicted to Stamps and More - Christmas

Shopping our Stash - Forever Young

12 Months of Christmas - Cmas AG

Week 2: Inky Paws Challenge #247

 Hi friends!

I am happy to share another inspiration card

from the current Inky Paws Challenge

@ Newton's Nook Designs.

This week, I am inspired by the light blue sky

and snowflakes and created a sending you joy card.

Here is the inspo:

This is one of my FAVORITE Newton's Nook Designs stamp sets!

This is Holiday Post clear stamp set and matching outline die.

I paired it with the 6 x 6 patterned paper pad Christmas Time.

Remember, the NND paper pads are great for mix and match, too!

Be sure to stop in here to link up your sparkle and shine

cards before December 19, 2025!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kelly

Added to: 

Artful Journey - Winter

Die Cut Divas - Christmas/Winter

Inky Paws Challenge #247

 Hi friends!

I can't believe we are in December!

2025 has been a whirlwind, magical year

but honestly, I'm blinking and we are in a new month.

And .....

we have a new challenge at Inky Paws Challenge blog 

with Newton's Nook Designs.

Here is the inspiration photo to be used through-out

the month and duration of the challenge:

You have from Monday, December 1, 2025 to Friday, December 19, 2025 (Midnight, CST) to play along. Each DT member will pick a favorite project to showcase, AND one RANDOM entry will win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Design online shop!  The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday.  Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project. 

And my card!

 I used the Snow Flurries paper pad makes for a gorgeous backdrop for the snowman from the Snowman Greetings 

stamp and coordinating die set. 

 I also used the Forest Scene Builder die set 

to add a trio of trees in the background.

My inspiration was the purples and snowflakes!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Kelly

Snow Flurries!

 Hi friends!

It's SO HOT here in Florida!

I'd be glad to trade anyone for my beach side ocean waves 

sunshine view for your snow and winter!

Lucky for me, 

I get to play with paper snow!

I'm sharing a white rainbow card for an Instagram hop

with a theme of rainbows.

The premise is to create a mostly 75% white card 

with a splash of 25% or less rainbow!

I used the cute polar bear from Photoplay Paper stamps & dies

as well as a blended ink background using distress oxide inks.

I was going for an Aurora Borealis look

and added a splash of white ink snow splatter.

The sentiment is from Concord and 9th but matched perfectly!

I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving in the US!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Kelly

Entered to:  Ellibelle's Corner - Something bright for Christmas

The Holly and the Ivy Christmas - Anything Goes Cmas

Stamping Senstaions - Christmas

12 months of Christmas

Week 4 with Newton's Nook Designs!

 

Hi friends!

It's week 4 with Newton's Nook Designs 

Inky Paws Challenge!

This month is a fun sketch challenge:

For my festive card this week,

I chose Puppy's Bubble Tea stamps and dies.

I have A LOT of birthdays in December

so I'm getting a head start! :)

I started with a base card using Christmas Party paper pad 6 x 6

and love how it's versatile enough for the holidays and birthdays!

If you'd like to see the mini REEL on Instagram

 it's here!

and

Link up your cards here on the Inky Paws Challenge Blog!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Kelly

Santa!

 

Hi friends!

It must be Santa!

I just adore this clear stamp set from Whimsy Stamps!

The sweet look on Santa's face with his bag of toys

is just dreamy <3

It's hard to believe 

the. holidays. are. already. here!

But I do know that the man from the North Pole 

will be here in 35 days!!!!

It's been a whirlwind here for our family and

honestly .......

I don't even know what day of the week it is most of the time!

Just keep it movin', that's my motto!

For this card, I used Santa at the door clear stamps

and colored it with my prismacolor markers.

I also added a die cut Drippy Frame Die for the falling snow.

This is a great staple die to have in your collection ~

it's perfect for oooey gooey at Halloween,

snow in the winter,

frosting for the birthdays!  

Endless FUN!

You can see this card and others here on my Instagram

and keep an eye out for an upcoming REEL! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kelly

Entered to: Crafty Gals - Tis the Season

The Paper Funday - Merry and Bright

The Holly and Ivy Challenge #196 - AG

Try it On Tuesday - Get Ready for Christmas

Unicorn Challenge - Christmas/Winter

Inky Paws Challenge - Week 2

 Hi friends!

I'm back with week 2 of the Newton's Nook Designs

Inky Paws Challenge for November.

This month, the challenge features a wonderful sketch ~

a great springboard idea for your cardmaking!

I once again used these fun products from NND

to create a bright, cheerful birthday card.

I had fun with this one!

Here is the monthly November challenge:  sketch

And my card:

I started with Newton' Nook Designs 

Sky High Celebrations stamp and die set

stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink 

and colored with my prismacolor markers.

I used the festive Christmas Party 6 x 6 paper pad

for my base and flipped the paper 'inside out' to create a duel look!

This is a great hack if you have a double sided paper

and want to use BOTH pretty sides!

But, you will see 2 of each design in the 24 paper pack.

To create the 'flip side', I used the A2 Card Layout die 

and finally popped up the for dimension.

Finally,

The inside of the card holds a special message:

Happy Birthday!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kelly

And Everything Nice with Simon Says Stamp!

 Hi friends!

The holidays are upon us!

It's time to start working on those Christmas cards

and no better time like the present!

Simon Says Stamp has a new release and I am beyond honored 

to be part of the creative process again this month.

The And Everything Nice collection is a beautiful addition

to the Sugar And Spice collection from last month!

Here is my card using the new Retro Wreath set .

What I love so much about this holiday wreath is

it's actually one you can use all year long!

The sentiments are perfect for thinking of you, hello, 

happy holidays and more!

For this card, I wanted a rustic country charm Christmas look

and picked kraft, red and green.

I stamped the background with a SSS red rubber stamp

called Hand Lettered Friends.

The retro wreath is colored with my prismacolor markers

and popped up on foam for added dimension.

Here is the collection - head over and see the new goodies!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kelly

Entered to:  CRAFT Challenge - Christmas

Craft Rocket Challenge - Christmas

Time Out Challenge - Favorite Holiday

New Inky Challenge - Week 1

Hi friends!

Today starts the new Inky Paws challenge for November.

This month we bring you a sketch challenge,

challenge #246!

                               And here is my card featuring

these Newton's Nook Designs products:

Christmas Time Dog clear stamps

Christmas Time Dog die cuts

Essential Tags die set

Christmas Party 6 x 6 paper pad

And here is my card for this week!

Now it's your turn!

Head over to the Inky Paws Challenge blog and link up

your projects here.

Have a PAW-tastic day!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Kelly

Exciting News! ~ getting my paws inky!

 Hi friends!

The secret is out of the bag!

I'm delighted to be joining the Newton's Nook Designs

Inky Paws challenge team :)

Thank you, Jen for the invite to join the talent ~ 

I am beyond excited!

Newton's Nook Designs has such a fun variety of cat and dog

stamps and so much more - 

paper, dies, and cuteness overload!

You can find them here in the shop

and be sure to stop in the NND Inky Paws blog

to see the creative inspiration from the team.

Thanks for stopping by!
~Kelly

Rainbow Palette with Whimsy Stamps!

 Hi friends!

Today I'm sharing a rainbow themed card 

where the requirements are MOSTLY white 

with a splash of rainbow somewhere on the card.

I am delighted to use the Paint and Palette die set

from Whimsy Stamps.

I wanted SO BADLY to add splatters and splotches

but it's not in the allowed parameter's of the card so ...

next time!

Products used:   Paint and Palette die set

Painter Panda (sentiment)

Thanks for stopping by!
Kelly

Halloween - CoCo!

 

Well hiya friends!

Today I'm sharing a Halloween card 

from the Craft-o-Ween IG hop.

My friend Tammy created a hop group for creators

who purchased the Spellbinders 13 Days of Craftoween Kit

and wow!  

It's a fun one!

You can see all the days so far here on my Instagram :)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE surprises 

and opening one each day has been a lot of fun.

Even if you don't send Halloween cards (like me)

they are versatile enough to make them into other designs.

But, each of the cards I've made so far will be donated

on Wednesday to the Free Little Library.

My card is based on this week's AAA Cards Challenge 

"Follow the Leader" by Karen.

Her cards is a CAS card with a center focal point and sentiment

so I added the stenciled clouds, ink blended in an oval stencil shape.

Then added the haunted house to the center with a wee bat,

keeping this very simple!

Normally, my cards are bananas, I know! :)

Thanks for stopping by!
~Kelly

Also, entering to:  A Cut Above Challenge - Use a die cut

Neglected Stuff Challenge ~ Stencils (oval and cloud stencil)

Simon Says Stamp - Add some texture

Stamps and Fun!  - Halloween

Christmas Cheers!

Hi friends!

If you celebrate, Christmas is 2 months away!

And I am SURE you are all on Santa's nice list :)

I wanted to share a fun card I created for the current

Inky Paws Challenge @ Newton's Nook Designs.

It's a wonderful color challenge and such dreamy colors!

I had a pile of itty bitty papers and scraps on my desk

and added them in a creative away to create a whole card :)

Using the Simon Says Stamp and NND Stamptember collab

"Happy Paw-lidays" and colored him with my prismacolor markers.

You can see the REELS here on Instagram!

And my card 🠋

We have several amazing rescue cats that now live with us

for various reasons #rescuecatsrock !

So this one will be a terrific card for the vet assistants 

that we just LOVE so much at our vet!

Head over to the Inky Paws Challenge blog and link up your 

cards inspired by the color challenge, too!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kelly

Also linking to these challenges:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - AG

We love to Create - AG

52 Christmas Card Throwndown - 30 minutes (see my reel above!)

Send A Smile 4 Kids - AG