{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 69 ~ Santa Paws Newton ~ 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 a sweet stamp from our wonderful Sponsor Newton's Nook Designs! One lucky winner will win a $20 gift code to Newton's Nook Designs!! Yippee!

 I inked up one of the adorable kitties from the Santa Paws Newton Stamp Set and die cut it using the coordinating Santa Paws Newton Die Set. I colored this cute stamp with Copic markers that are similar to the colors in the pretty papers I chose.

Copic Markers used:

Kitty: R00, R20, W0, W1, W3, W5

Santa Coat / Hat: C0, C2, R20, R14, R27

Belt: N1, N3, N6, Y15, Y28 

Bag: G000, G21, G82, G85

Presents: E30, E31, E33, R20, R14, R27, G000, G21, G82

I paired the cute kitty up with the Christmas Party 6x6 Paper Pad. There are SOOO many beautiful papers in the paper pad it was really hard to chose which ones I wanted to use. I narrowed it down to four that worked well together.

I die cut my card front panel using the scalloped die from the Circle Frames Die Set. I stamped the sentiment and then die cut it using the stitched circle die from the same set. To finish off the card, I popped up the Santa kitty and the sentiment using foam tape.

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 69 for the month of May. 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

Holly Jolly Everything Tag ~ A Little Ho Ho Ho ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

Today I'm sharing a sweet holiday tag I made with the adorable new A Little Ho Ho Ho stamp from Unity. I had a few people ask me how I made the sweet reindeer tags I shared earlier this month for Brown Thursday so I thought I'd make another with this cutie and also record it for a video.

I die cut the cute Santa using a die from the Make a Tag {die set}. I also die cut some papers from the Where Winter Lingers {paper pack}. 

You can check out my process video here... Offset Layers Tag | A Little Ho Ho Ho | Unity Stamp Co. or click on the video below.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color up this adorable Santa.

Skin: E000, E00, E000, R00, R20

Beard / Fur Trim: C0, C2

Hat: R20, R14, R29

Coat / Pants: R20, R14, R29

Boots / Mittens: N0, N2, N4

Tree: YG11, G24, G46

Baubles: R20, R14, R29

Holly & Berries: YG11, G24, G46, R20, R14, R29

Ground: C0, C2

I distressed the edges of the tag with some Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I trimmed the sentiment and adhered it directly to the tag. I used a 1/8" hole punch for the top of the tag. I tied some thick twine from my stash and added a cute little bow to finish it off. I think it turned out pretty cute. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 63 ~ Believe in the Magic, Santa ~ Angie Blom Digital 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 fun Christmas card featuring a cute digital stamp set from our awesome Sponsor Angie Blom Digital Designs! This month's prize is a $25CAD e-gift card to Angie Blom Digital Designs! Yippee!

I combined and resized the cute Santa and sentiment from the Believe in the Magic, Santa digital stamp set in a Word Document and printed it off onto white card stock. I colored up the Santa with Copic markers and fussy cut him on the line. I colored the edges of the fussy cutting with the edge of a black marker. This technique helps to make the fussy cutting look nice and neat.

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

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R00, R20

Hair / Mustache / Beard / Fur Trim: C0, C2

Hat / Coat / Pants / Bow: R20, R14, R29

Mitten / Belt: N0, N2, N4

Belt Buckle: Y11, Y15, Y28

Santa's Bag: E30, E31, E33

I paired up Santa with some fun papers from my stash... the Christmas 6x6 paper pad from Carta Bella. I was drawn to the colors in this paper pack. Not your typical color scheme and I love the Kraft, black and red. It works so nicely with Santa.

The background paper measures 5-1/2 x 4-1/4". The black paper measures 2-1/2 x 4-1/4". The paper strips were cut apart strips that were in the paper pack. They measure 5-1/2 x 1/4" {approximately}. I trimmed the sentiment and adhered it to the card to finish this one off.

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 63 for the month of November. 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

Membership Wednesday ~ October 2025 KOM Frost & Folklore ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

Happy Membership Wednesday! Today I'm sharing 3 SUPER quick tags I made using stamps from the October 2025 Kit of the Month membership from Unity. 

These were so quick guys! Once I figured out what I was going to do, that is! I stamped the three tag images with Black Amalgam ink on Kraft card stock. I used circle dies from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies} to die cut each of them.

I also die cut pattern paper from the gorgeous new I'll be Home for Christmas {paper pack} using a slightly larger die from the same nesting dies. I adhered them together, punched a hole in the top with a 1/8" circle punch and added some twine. 

I thought they needed something else so I tied a few bows from the iridescent ribbon I got from Unity years ago. I adhered those to the tags with glue dots. Done. Super quick and easy. And, of course, they could easily be jazzed up with some coloring and/or bling. But I love them just like this. 

Here's a quick look at this month's Kit of the Month membership!

These amazing tag stamps are also available separately in the With Love, From Me stamps.

That's it for me today! I hope you've been INKspired to play with your membership stamps! 

Have a wonderful day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 61 ~ Here Comes Santa ~ Crafty Stamp Co.

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 fun Christmas card featuring a super cute stamp and beautiful papers from our fabulous Sponsor Crafty Stamp Co! There are two prizes this month up for grabs... (2) $25 gift codes to Crafty Stamp Co!! Yay! I sure hope you can play along!

So this adorable stamp is actually a sneak peek of a new release that will be available for preorder October 20th!! I'm so excited for this new holiday release!! SOOO many adorable stamps! I'll be sharing another sneak peek later in the month. But back to today's card, I used the adorable Here Comes Santa stamp set. I inked this cutie up with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with Copic markers.

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

Santa: E000, E00, E11, R20, R14, R27, C0, C2, N4, N6

Sleigh: R20, R14, R27, E51, E23, E25, G24, G46

Tree: YG11, G24, G46, Y11, Y15

Presents: B000, B00, B02, E51, E23, R20, R14, R27

I paired up the sweet Santa with the wonderful Gingerbread Christmas 6x6 Paper Pack. I adore the colors in these papers. One of my most favorite color combos for Christmas! The background paper measures 5-1/2 x 4-1/4". The wide center strip measures 5-1/2 x 2". The skinny strip of red measures 5-1/2 x 1/8". And the pretty glitter paper measures 4-1/2 x 1-1/4". I adhered all of the papers to a white A2 top fold card base that I turned on the side for a landscape card. I popped up the sentiment and Santa with foam tape.

And then I finished off the card with a few red glitter enamel dots from my stash. Such a fun card to make! I am loving this new sketch!

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 61 for the month of September. 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!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Holly Jolly Santa ~ Christmas Joy Mugs ~ Angie Blom Digital Designs

Hello there crafty friend! 

I made a quick holiday card featuring the adorable Santa Mug from the Christmas Joy Mugs Digi Stamps along with the Christmas Joy Script Background Digi Stamp, both from Angie Blom Digital Designs.

 

My process:

• Combine and resize the Santa Mug and sentiment digis near the top of a Word Document
• Print off digis on white card stock
• Cut off top portion of the card stock
• Ink smoosh bottom portion of the card stock with Candied Apple and Lumberjack Plaid Distress Inks leaving some white space
• Dry background with heat tool 
• Print off the Christmas Joy Script Background digi

• Die cut background with the Wonky Stitched Rectangle die from Gina Marie Designs
• Adhere background to white A2 top fold card base
• Copic color Santa Mug digi
• Fussy cut Santa Mug and trim sentiment
• Pop up both on card with foam tape

Copic Markers Used

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R00, R20

Hair/ Mustache / Beard: C0, C2, C3

Handle / Rim: R20, R14, R27

Whipped Topping: W0, W1

Inspiration for my card came from the fun #TCH113 color challenge over at The Color Hues Challenge. A Santa card is just perfect for these colors!

I love making Christmas cards. They make my day brighter.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 57 ~ Santa Paws Newton ~ Newton's Nook Designs

Hello there crafty friend!

I'm back with one last card for the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 57 hosted in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group! Today I'm sharing another sweet holiday card featuring a cute stamp and fun papers from our wonderful Sponsor, Newton's Nook Designs.

I just adore Santa stamps for Christmas and the adorable Santa Paws Newton Stamp Set is one of my faves! I stamped the sweet Santa kitty with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it up with Copic markers. I die cut the kitty using the coordinating Santa Paws Newton Die Set.

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

Kitty: N0, N2, N4, YR21, YR15, R00, R20

Santa Costume: C00, C2, R20, R14, R27, N0, N2, N4, Y06, Y28

Santa Bag: C00, C2, C3

Gifts: R20, R14, R27, C00, C2, YG11, G24, G46, BG10, BG01

I paired up the sweet Santa kitty with the wonderful Meowy Christmas 6x6 Paper Pad. Such a fun mix of papers that worked just purr-fectly with this cute stamp! The smaller squares measure 1" squared and the larger square behind the kitty measures 2-1/8" squared.

I die cut a piece of Real Red card stock from Stampin' Up using the largest die from the Framework Die Set. I adhered the panel to a card base of Green Parakeet card stock from Papertrey Ink.

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 57 for the month of May. Tomorrow is the last day to enter the challenge! 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! I'm always blown away by the creations from the DT... they are amazingly talented cardmakers!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky hugs,

Crystal

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{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 56 ~ Hipster Christmas ~ Jaded Blossom

Hello there crafty friend!

I'm back with one last card for the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 56 hosted in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group! Today I'm sharing another cute holiday card featuring a fun stamp from our wonderful Sponsor, Jaded Blossom.

I inked up the cute Santa from the Hipster Christmas Stamp Set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and I colored him up with Copic markers. Isn't he just too fun and cute?! I love this stamp!

Here's a quick list of the Copics I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E51, E04

Hair: C00, C2, C3

Hat: R20, R14, R27, C00, C2, C3, N0, N2, N4, N6

Glasses: R20, R14, R27

I paired him up with the Winter Cabin 6x6 Paper Collection from Brutus Monroe. These papers have a lumberjack vibe and I thought they were fun to use with this hipster Santa.

I wanted to add a little layer between Santa and the paper but I didn't want to cover up the paper too much so I went with vellum card stock. I die cut a scrap piece using a circle die from the X Stitched Circle dies from Gina Marie Designs.

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 56 for the month of April. There's just a few days left to enter the challenge that ends on April 30th! 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! I'm always blown away by the creations from the amazingly talented gals on the DT!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky hugs,

Crystal

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{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 51 ~ Christmas Sugar Cookies ~ Jaded Blossom

Hello there crafty friend!

I'm back with one last card for the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 51 hosted in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group! Today I'm sharing a super cute Christmas card featuring an adorable stamp from our amazing sponsor, Jaded Blossom! 

I stamped the adorable Santa cookie from the Christmas Sugar Cookies stamp set from Jaded Blossom with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. And then I colored it up with my Copic markers.

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

Cookie Outline / Skin: E51, E21

Beard / Mustache: C00, C1

Eyes: B0000, B00

Hat: C00, C1, R20, R14

I paired up the adorable Santa cookie with the Sugar Plum papers from My Mind's Eye. I adore the colors in these papers!

The sweet sentiment is from the Christmas Village: Post Office stamp set also from Jaded Blossom. This is one of my favorite sentiments! The die cut circle is from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies} from Unity.

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 51 for the month of November. I have had so much fun with this sketch! 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! Lots of super creative inspiration this month from the design team.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky hugs,

Crystal

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Inky Paws Challenge #234 ~ Sketch Challenge {Week 1}

 Hello there crafty friend!

Who's up for a new challenge?! It's time to get our paws inky with a fun sketch challenge! I am always up for good sketch and this one is so fun! You have until Friday, November 29th to get your entries in for the #234 Sketch Challenge and a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Inky Paws Challenge #234 - Sketch Challenge

Another super fun sketch! I can't wait to see what you create with it!

I couldn't wait to ink up the adorable images in the Holiday Postage Sampler Stamp Set. It was so hard to choose just three though. I die cut the images using the coordinating Holiday Postage Sampler Die Set and then I colored up the cute images. 

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color up the stamps:

Santa: E000, E00, E11, C00, C2, R20, R14, R46

Stocking / Candy Cane: C00, C2, R20, R14, R46

Gift: YG11, G24, G46

Candles: C00, C2, Y11, Y15

Holly: YG11, G24, G46, R20, R14, R46

I die cut Stampers Select White card stock from Papertrey Ink using the Postage Stamp Layout Die. Using a small blending brush I blended a little bit of Mowed Lawn Distress Ink on the center of the postage shape. I paired up the cute stamps from the Holiday Postage Sampler Stamp Set with the beautiful papers in the Christmas Time 6x6 Paper Pad. The polka dot paper measures 5-1/2 x 4-1/4". The plaid layer measures 5-1/2 x 1-3/4". My layer of Pure Poppy card stock from Papertrey Ink measures 4-1/2 x 3-1/4".

Can you see the stenciled trees on the red? I used Candied Apple Distress Ink and blended over the Evergreens Stencil. The red layer just needed a little something and I like the interest the trees adds to the card stock. The sentiment from the Bells & Holly Stamp Set is heat embossed with Sugar Cube White Pigment ink from Taylored Expressions, Alabaster White Embossing Powder from Brutus Monroe and it's melted with a Wagner Precision Heat Tool.

Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your Newton's Nook Designs products and create a project using this awesome 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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Spring into Christmas 2024 {BYSHC} Linky Party ~ The List Guy ~ Unity Stamp Co.

 Hello there crafty friend!

I'm sneaking in another card for the Spring into Christmas 2024 {BYSHC} Linky Party! I had a fun idea using one of my favorite holiday stamps, The List Guy, from our wonderful Sponsor Unity Stamp Co. and I just HAD to make it!

I ink smooshed my background using Twisted Citron, Evergreen Bough, and Mowed Lawn Distress Inks on Stampers Select White card stock from Papertrey Ink. I let it dry completely overnight. I heat embossed the wonderful Christmas All Around Background stamp, also from Unity using Wow Clear Embossing ink and Glory Gold Embossing powder from Stampin' Up. I die cut the background using the largest die from the Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}. And then I just had to add some splatters. I used Apple Barrel White Acrylic paint and the Mowed Lawn Distress Ink for my splatters. I let it dry and then adhered it using iCraft UltraBond Adhesive from our wonderful Sponsor Therm O Web to a white A2 top fold card base.

I stamped The List Guy and colored him up with some Copic markers. I fussy cut him on the line except around the fuzzy white parts I left a bit of a white border around those. And then I cut the edges with my Tim Holtz Tonic Guillotine Comfort Paper Trimmer. I added a bunch of 3D Foam Squares from our wonderful Sponsor Therm O Web and popped Santa up on the card. 

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

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04

Beard / Fuzzy Trim: C00, C1, C3

Hat / Suit: R20, R14, R46

Belt: N0, N1, N3, N5, Y11, Y15, Y28

 

It took me a while to decide on a sentiment that would compliment the background and not be too big. I decided to go with the 'Merry Christmas' from the Gotta Love Sentiments, also from Unity. I heat embossed it on Green Parakeet card stock from Papertrey Ink. I also popped it up using the 3D Foam Squares.

I have had SO much fun playing along with the Spring into Christmas 2024 {BYSHC} Linky Party! So much fun that I just had to make another card. And I might have one more... it's not quite done yet so I'm not sure if I'll make the deadline. 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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Advent Calendar Day 14 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 14 of the 2023 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I'm revealing the Advent Calendar stamp on my YouTube channel each day and also have a short blog post. Do you have a favorite stamp yet from the 14 so far? I think the cute Santa, reindeer and dino are all my favorites!

But today's stamp is a close second! I love holly! Such a pretty stamp!

Inspiration for today's card comes from the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 34. I added a Gold Foil paper mat from Stampin' Up measuring 3-1/4 x 4-1/2" to the 3 x 4-1/4" focal piece.

No pattern papers for this card. I used Mossy Meadow card stock from Stampin' Up. I created my own pretty paper by stamping the holly a few times with Wow Clear Embossing ink and I added Ultra Fine Antique Gold Embossing Powder from Simon Says Stamp. I then melted the powder with my Wagner Precision Heat Tool. I did use the TE Anti Static Powder tool but still had some fly-away ep because I pressed too hard when I stamped the single holly and the powder stuck to the impressions left. So there's a few glittery spots of gold on the card stock, but it's ok. It's handmade! 

I also heat embossed the sentiment using the Day 2 stamp from the Advent Calendar. This card gave me a bit of trouble {check out my video below to see the madness!}, but I do love how it turned out.

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 14 stamp and my process in making this card here... Advent Calendar Day 14 | Unity Stamp Co.

Pretty sure there's still some Advent Calendars available if you didn't order one yet. Always happy to enable, crafty friends! LOL! I'll be back tomorrow for Day 15 of the 2023 Advent Calendar from Unity! Have an ink-tastic day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Advent Calendar Day 13 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 13 of the 2023 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I'm revealing the Advent Calendar stamp on my YouTube channel each day and also have a short blog post. We're passed the halfway mark with the Advent Calendar... are you enjoying the stamps so far? I am loving them!

A super cute Santa hat stamp is the next Advent Calendar stamp! I stamped the hat with Black Amalgam ink and colored it up with my Copic markers for a fun pop of red on a neutral background of paper layers. Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color the hat: C00, C1, C3, R20, R14, R46.

Inspiration for today's card comes from the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 33. I used the dimensions for the card front layer {4-1/4 x 5-1/2"} and the strip across the card {4-1/4 x 1"}. For the focal piece I used the two smallest dies from the Scallops & Squares {nesting dies} and for the middle layer I used the two smallest dies from the Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}. 

I paired today's Advent Calendar stamp with the comfy Getting Cozy {paper pack}. Love all the textures in this paper pack!

I fussy cut the Santa hat and made the edges all nice and neat by coloring the edges with a Memento Tuxedo black marker. I added some foam tape to the back of the hat and popped it up on the card. The Advent Calendar Day 2 sentiment was stamped with Pumice Stone Distress Oxide ink. I fussy cut it and adhered it to the card. Easy peasy.

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 13 stamp and my process in making this card here... Advent Calendar Day 13 | Unity Stamp Co.

Advent Calendars are still available if you didn't order one yet. Maybe Santa will bring you one for Christmas! I'll be back tomorrow for Day 13 of the 2023 Advent Calendar from Unity! Have an ink-tastic day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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