Boo Crew Cute...Inky Paws Challenge #3 (Newton's Nook Designs), Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: We're Going Dotty

A few weeks back, the talented, creative Kim (Joyful Creations with Kim) shared a charming series of cards (waiting while you take a peek) featuring a new-to-me stamp company, Newton’s Nook Designs.  A casual stroll over to that site, and that was it: smitten!  My visit just happened to coincide with their September release blog hop, and after a delightful round of oohing and ahhhing about the DTs blogs, leaving my oft-wordy comments as I journeyed, something fabulous happened:  I won a set of Boo Crew!   From the first peek of those adorable Halloween-costume clad critters, to welcoming them to my collection, they have been a daily smile maker! 

The stamp set arrived just shortly after Jen shared Inky Paws (love that name!) Challenge #3.

Previously, I've mentioned  that across the hall from me, a handful of remarkable people work with special needs students, and their interactions are nothing short of heart-warming and inspiring.  Magic does happen when these caring souls connect with the young folks.  So, my musing began: Halloween + new stamps + wonderful sketch + people who I so enjoy giving cards to = ideas sparked.  Two evenings of creation later, and I’m ready (as usual - nearly at the wire of entering!) to share my own Boo Crew set.

Time to let the pictures do the talking…

First on the runway:  Boo Crew Bear, sporting mummy-wear with a bit of flair; and since he's wearing polka-dots, he's heading off to Simon Says Wednesday's Challenge: We're Going Dotty  Little bear is water-coloured with distress markers, and nestled in a MCT frame and flower…

Second up, is Boo Crew Bunny, sporting a vampire cape and teeth, again water-coloured with distress markers.  A thought-bubble tells us exactly what he’s thinking…

 Third comes Boo Crew kitty, clad in a stunning white ghost costume, and tip-toeing through a wee spill of candies.  The purple arrow reveals that the mini-folder opens up (I have a teeny clothes peg holding it close for the photo shoot) – where sweet little messages can be written, like “boo”!

Finally, Boo Crew owl, having fun playing dress-up with a witch’s chapeau, with some shimmery gray paper in the background. The stitched double layer tag is from MCT, as is the sentiment burst. 

Here’s a couple photos of pairings…

And the group  together...

Jen – hope I did justice to the Boo Crew set – and THANK YOU  again for sending them my way. I'm excited to share these with the Educational Assistants later this month (if I can wait that long...)

Their debut accomplished, I have more plans for them next week, when I begin creating the “10 Day Countdown to Halloween" mini-calendar for my niece.   And the sweet doxxie – watch for her ‘big reveal’ coming soon…

Thanks so much for dropping by; your visit adds sparkle to my day!