Monday, May 12, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #240 Week 2

Welcome to Inky Paws

May Challenge!

We have a super versatile sketch to get your creative juices flowing!

Use the sketch to get inky with your Newton's Nook Designs products!!

You until Friday, May 30, 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.

Here's some inspiration.

There's so many possible themes you can use with this sketch! Maybe an underwater scene or maybe a mountain scene. Let your imagination take flight just like the DT ladies did!

Debbie's birthday card features Farmyard, Autumn Basics, Framework, Barn, and Cluck by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycard, #farmcard

Debbie Owens was inspired to make a sassy chicken card! She combines papers from the Farmyard and the Autumn Basics paper pads using dies from the Framework die set. Instead of a circle, she uses the Barn die set, and the star attraction is an awfully cute chicken bum from the Cluck stamp set. LOL!

Amy's birthday card features Newton Loves Cake, Birthday Meows, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Amy Tollner's bright, cheerful birthday card is filled with feline cuteness! For her card, she uses the Newton Loves Cake stamp and coordinating die set and colors the cake to match the paper from the Birthday Meows paper pad. She also uses the Circle Frames die set. Darling!

Claire's Be Happy card features Heartfelt Honeycomb and Hexagon by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #beecards, #friendshipcards

Claire Lamb is buzzing with bees! She uses the Heartfelt Honeycomb stamp and coordinating die set in conjunction with the Hexagon Frames die set. Such a creative take on the challenge sketch!

Crystal's Halloween card features Trick or Treat, Frames & Flags, Circle Frames, and Halloween Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards

Crystal Minkler is getting her Halloween stash started with this spookily cute card! For her card she uses papers from the Halloween Party paper pad with Frames & Flags and Circle Frames die sets. That cute little feline vampire is from the Trick or Treat Newton stamp and coordinating die set. Just love all the bats in the background!

Danni's floral card features Cheerful Brights Glitter, Pastel Basics, Frames & Tags, Circle Frames, and Lilac by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #springcards, #thankyoucards

Danni Bindel captures the scent of spring with this beautiful card! She uses the Lilac stamp and coordinating die set. She uses papers from the newly released Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock pad and the Pastel Basics paper pad with dies from the Frames & Tags and the Circle Frames die sets. Just love all the lavendar!

Don't forget you now have until May 30, 2025 to get creative with these colors!

Monday, May 5, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #240 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws

May Challenge!

For May, we have a fun sketch that
you can use for any occasion!

You have four weeks to get creative with this sketch using your NND Products!

You have from Monday, May 5, 2025 to Friday, May 30, 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.

Here's some inspiration.

This month's month sketch is super versatile as you will see with the IPC DTs projects. Are you inspired to make summer cards, Father's Day cards, Halloween, or maybe even a Christmas one!

Danni's puppy card features Fetching Friendship, A Dog's Life, Circle Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcard, #dogcards, #puppycards

Danni Bindel was inspired to make this delightful puppy card using the Fetching Friendship stamp set. She selects papers from the A Dog's Life paper pad and uses the Circle Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets to create her multiple layers. Love that this pup has a stash of tennis balls!

Debbie's Christmas card features Canine Christmas, Christmas Puppies, Oval Frames, and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #christmascards, #dogcards, #puppycards

Debbie Owens is inspired to create a Christmas card. She uses papers from the Canine Christmas paper pad and die cut using the zig-zag frame die from the Frames & Tags die set. She then pulls out the Christmas Puppies stamp set and selects the same puppy as on the paper. Since this is a taller image, Deb opts to use an oval(Oval Frames) instead of a circle from the sketch. Good job getting a jump start on your Christmas stash with this adorable card!

Amy's spring card features Little Lilies, Spring Blooms, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcard, #lilycards, #springcards, #flowercards

Amy Tollner decides on a floral card filled with spring freshness. She pulls papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad and layers them on her chartreuse green card base. She uses the Circle Frames die set for her stitched circle on which she has placed some sweet lilies of the valley using the Little Lilies stamp and coordinating die set. So pretty!

Claire's spring card features Spring Heights, Frames Squared, Pastel Basics, and Spring Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #puppycards, #dogcards, #springcards

Claire Lamb uses the sketch for this playful card spotlighting this delightful puppy trio from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set. For her background, Claire uses papers from the Spring Blooms and the Pastel Basics paper pads and adds her sentiment in a little stitched circle from the Frames Squared die set. The pink and green combination looks so pretty together!

Crystal's Christmas card features Holiday Postage, Framework, Circle Frames, and Meowy Christmas by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #christmascards, #holidaycards

Crystal Minkler is also adding to her stash of Christmas cards with this festive holiday card. She pulls a trio of pattern papers from the Meowy Christmas paper pad and uses the Framework die set to create her scallop-edged frame. She adds a stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set. The little wreath and sentiment are from the Holiday Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set and add to the festivitity and charm of this pretty card!

Don't forget you now have until May 30, 2025 to get

creative with this sketch!

Inky Paws Challenge #239 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

Inky Paws Challenge at the Newton's Nook Designs blog!

We loved seeing all the different ways you were inspired to use these gorgeous colors!

Inky Paws Challenge #239 Prize Winner!

We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive

a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Meghan's birthday card features Birthday Barks and Birthday Woofs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #dogcards, #puppycards

Meghan K. creates a darling birthday card features lots of cute canines. Her puppy paper is from the Birthday Woofs paper pad. And the stars of this card are a trio of puppies from the Birthday Barks stamp set. These pups sure know how to party!

Congrats to Meghan K! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit!

Inky Paws Challenge #239 Favorites

Our Inky Paws Challenge Inspiration team has chosen a few of their favorite challenge entries from this challenge! If you see your card below, contact us if you'd like to get a "favorite" badge for your blog!

Debbie's FAVE

Amy M.'s card features Frames & Tags and Never Enough Books by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #bookscards

Amy M. creates some shelves using the Frames & Tags die set and she places lots of books to read. Those pretty books are from the Never Enough Books stamp set. Love all the layers! A perfect card for a book lover!

Amy's FAVE

Amy I.'s card features Tides of Love and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #oceancards, #lovecards

Amy Isley creates the cutest underwater scene! Her beautifully colored creatures are from the retired Tides of Love stamp set. She adds a strip of purple polka dotted paper from the Bright Basics paper pad behind her scene for a pop of color. Such a creative way to use the challenge colors!

Claire's FAVE

Arlene's card features Hare Mail by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #rabbitcard

Claire was drawn to the simplicity of Arlene L.'s darling card. Arlene's clean and simple design features the little rabbit from the retired Hare Mail stamp set. Wonderfully done!

Crystal's FAVE

Mindy's card features Spring Heights and Serene Stripes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #dogcards, #puppycards, #springcards

Crystal likes the layout and design of Mindy's fun card! Mindy uses the polka dotted paper from the Bright Basics paper pad. She then adds the next layer using the Serene Stripes stencil. The star attraction are those darling puppies from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set. Wonderfully done!

Danni's FAVE

Tracie's card features Newton's Birthday Balloons by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Danni like the layout and coloring of Tracie C.'s sweet card. The pretty flowered background looks lovely with the feline floating in the air. This little cat is from the retiring Newton's Birthday Balloons stamp set. A purr-fect way to send birthday wishes!

Thank you for playing!

Thanks again to everyone who entered - It's really so much fun to look through all the entries and see everyone's ideas! If you didn't win this time, we hope you'll play along again next time! You can always find our most current challenge here.

Monday, April 28, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws'

April Challenge!

There's still time to join!

Use the colors: Dusty Violet, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow, and Cocoa Brown!

You have until Friday, May 2, 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.

Here's some inspiration.

This beautiful color combo is perfect for spring cards and more! Create a garden scene, try adding the colors to a birthday card or mix in a pet with brown fur! Let's check out what our Design Team created:

Crystal's card features Newton's Peeps, Frames Squared and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #eastercards

Crystal Minkler slips in one more darling Easter card using the challenge colors. For this card she uses the sweet image from Newton's Peeps stamp and coordinating die set and sets him a top a trio of scalloped squares cut using the Frames Squared die set. The heart-dotted papers are from the Pastel Basics paper pad. Such a delightful Easter card!

Danni's card features Roses, Lattice, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #thankyoucards

Danni Bindel is showcasing the newly released Lattice die. She places some gorgeous purple roses from the Roses stamp set climbing up the lattice. For her sentiment, she uses the diminsional banner from the Banner Trio dies. A lovely way to say thank you!

Debbie's card features Fractured Card Layout, Newton's Birdbath, and Spring Heights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcard, #catcard

Debbie Owens has combined a couple stamp sets to create this playful card. She uses the kitty from the Newton's Birdbath stamp set with the kitten duo from the Spring Heights Stamp set. She places these clambering critters on a background using the Fractured Card Layout die. A super fun way to combine stamp sets!

Amy's card features Spring Blooms Oval, Oval Frames, Pastel Basics, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards

Amy Tollner brings us this gorgeous spring card featuring the Spring Blooms Oval stamp set with a scallop-edged frame (Oval Frames die set). She places this on yellow-striped paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad which has been die cut using the postage-edged die from the Framework die set. Just love the brightness of this lovely card!

Claire's card features Postage Stamp Layout, Floral Delights, and Daisies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards

Claire Lamb uses her creativity by making a checker board using the rectangles from the Postage Stamp Layout die. She strategically placed them and then die cuts some yellow and some purple daisies using the Daisies die set. She then adds her sentiment from the Floral Delights stamp set. What a fantastic way to use the Daisies die set with the challenge colors!

Don't forget you have until May 2 to get creative with these colors!

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws'

April Challenge!

Our color challenge continues!

Use the colors: Dusty Violet, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow, and Cocoa Brown!

Here's some inspiration.

Claire Lamb's card is filled with delightful bubbles! She uses the feline from the Newton's Bubble Tea stamp set and coordinating die set along with the canine from the Puppy's Bubble Tea and coordinating die set. Both are so adorable drinking their colorful beverages. She adds more texture to her card by using the Bubbly stencil along with the A2 Card Layout 2 die. Such a fun way to use the colors!

Crystal's Easter card uses Easter Postage Sampler, Postage Stamp Layout, Happy Easter, and Bunny Tails by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #eastercard, #springcard, #bunnycard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Crystal Minkler creates the cutest Easter card by using the Bunny Tails stencil set to create her background of bunnies! All those lavender tails-too cute! She then creates three postage stamps by using the Postage Stamp Layout die and cutting them apart. She adds a trio of images from the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set on distressed backgrounds. Her final touch is the sentiment using the Happy Easter die. Absolutely adorable!

Danni's spring card uses Frames & Tags, Newton's Rain Boots, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards

Danni Bindel uses the kitty from the Newton's Rain Boots stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Frames & Tags die set to create her layout with papers from the Bright Basics paper pad. Newton looks so cute in his yellow boot!

Debbie's Easter card features Spring Blooms, Easter Postage Sampler, Circle Frames, Spring Roundabout, Frames & Tags, and Daffodils by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #eastercards, #springcards

Debbie Owens creates the sweetest Easter card using images from the Easter Postage Sampler and the Daffodils stamp sets. She places them on a distressed scalloped circle (Circle Frames die set). The papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad coordinate wonderfully together. Deb then pulls a sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set and stamps it on the banner made using the Frames & Flags die set. Just too cute!

Amy's spring card features Birdhouse Greetings, Trailing Leaves, and A2 Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Amy Tollner creates this spring-filled card by using the Trailing Leaves stencil which she die cuts using the A2 Card Layout 2 die to give her card extra texture. She then uses the birdhouse images from the Birdhouse Greetings stamp and coordinating die set. Love her subtle use of yellow, lavender, and brown!

Don't forget you have until May 2 to get creative with these colors!

Monday, April 14, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #239 Week 2

Welcome to Inky Paws'

April Challenge!

We have the prettiest colors to inspire you this month!

Use the colors: Dusty Violet, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow, and Cocoa Brown!

Here's some inspiration.

Amy's Easter card features Hop Into Spring, Pastel Basics, and Fractured Card by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #spring, #springcards, #eastercard, #bunnycard

Amy Tollner uses the Fractured Card Layout die to create this sweet Easter card. The green gingham paper comes from the Pastel Basics paper pad. Her central element is one of the darling bunnies from the Hop Into Spring stamp and coordinating die set. A great use of the challenge colors!

Claire's Easter card features Easter Postage Sampler, Spring Blooms Oval, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #spring, #springcards, #eastercards

Claire Lamb designs this darling CAS card using the little images from the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and die set. She places them on the stitched panel (Basic Frames die set). Using the zig-zag die from the Frames & Tags die, Claire pulls the green paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad for her background panel. She adds spring sentiment using the Spring Blooms Oval stamp set. Absolutely darling!

Crystal's spring card features Spring Haul, Circle Frames, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #spring, #springcards

Crystal Minkler's use of yellow gingham and lavender heart papers (Pastel Basics paper pad) work wonderfully together. She aligns them on a Kraft card base. She then adds a Kraft scalloped-circle using the Circle Frames die set. At last, she adds her green vintage truck from the Spring Haul stamp and coordinating die set. Love all those pretty flowers in the truck's bed!

Danni's birthday card features Postage Stamp Layout and Baa by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #spring, #springcards, #birthdaycards, #sheepcards

Danni Bindel creates a baa-thday card using the trio of sweet sheep from the Baa stamp and coordinating die set. She creates a purple border using the Postage Stamp Layout die, and then fills the panels with yellow or green papers. A bright way to send birthday greetings!

Deb's Mother's Day card features Best Mom Oval, Spring Blooms Oval, Hop Into Spring, Pastel Basics, Frames & Flags, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #spring, #springcards, #mothersdaycards, #bunnycards

Debbie Owens uses the challengle card for a flowery Mother's Day card. She uses papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad for her background die cut using the scallop-edge die (Frames & Flags die set). She then uses the Oval Frames die set to create the oval panels. Those beautiful flowers are from the Spring Blooms Oval stamp set with a sentiment from the Best Mom Oval stamp set. She completes her card with the cute bunny from the Hop Into Spring stamp set. Darling!

Don't forget you have until May 2 to get creative with these colors!

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Monday, May 12, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #240 Week 2

Welcome to Inky Paws

May Challenge!

We have a super versatile sketch to get your creative juices flowing!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, May 5, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #240 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws

May Challenge!

For May, we have a fun sketch that you can use for any occasion!

Here's some inspiration.

Inky Paws Challenge #239 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

Inky Paws Challenge at the Newton's Nook Designs blog!

Congrats to Meghan K! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

Inky Paws Challenge #239 Favorites

Thank you for playing!

Thanks again to everyone who entered - It's really so much fun to look through all the entries and see everyone's ideas! If you didn't win this time, we hope you'll play along again next time! You can always find our most current challenge here.

Monday, April 28, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws'

April Challenge!

There's still time to join!

Here's some inspiration.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws'

April Challenge!

Our color challenge continues!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, April 14, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #239 Week 2

Welcome to Inky Paws'

April Challenge!

We have the prettiest colors to inspire you this month!

Here's some inspiration.

For May, we have a fun sketch that
you can use for any occasion!