Inky Paws Challenge #71

This biweekly challenge is a:

Color challenge

Create a project using the colors:
Green, Orchid, Violet and Periwinkle Blue

Are you ready to get your paws inky with us and play along to win a prize? We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20 store credit to our Newton's Nook Design online shop! We will also highlight our favorites from each challenge the following Monday so all entries have a chance to be featured on this blog! 

You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, May 11, 2018 at Midnight CST. The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. 

Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky? Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project. 

Here's some inspiration!

Need to get inspired? See what our Inspiration Team created with this challenge! 

Emily Lauritzen brings us this breathtaking wedding card!  Her use of the Floral Lace stencil using the teal and purples is just beautiful. She then embosses the Wedding Frills stamp and sentiment and uses the coordinating die. The splash of green leaves and lace provide the perfect finishing touches!

Zsofia Molnar brings us this stunning card that showcases the Beautiful Plumage stamp and die set. I love how the colors of this week's challenge work perfectly with the peacock image. Zsofia embellishes this beauty with some shimmer and Nuvo drops!

Andrea Shell's soft cloudy background is the perfect setting for her colorful balloon from the Balloon Shaker die set. I love how she creates the swirling colors for her balloon and the bold white embossed sentiment from the very versatile Uplifting Wishes stamp set!

Debbie Owens' card has a bubbly feel to it!   Using the Bubbly Stencil, she creates a fun background that works coordinates with the pattern paper. She adds  Newton from the Newton's Birthday Balloons stamp set and adds a sentiment from the Birthday Essentials stamp set. The little circles on the present and added sequins are great touches to finish the card!

Diane Morales brings us a healthy dose of spring flowers!  Using the Lovely Blooms (retiring) stamp set, Diane stamps some leaves in the background before adding the colorful blooms.  She then adds a little banner using the Birthday Essentials stamp set. So elegant and cheerful!

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Inky Paws Challenge #70 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last Inky Paws Challenge at here at

 the Newton's Nook Designs blog! This Biweekly Challenge was a SKETCH Challenge!

Inky Paws Challenge #70 Winner!

We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Billie's sweet card reminds me of picnicking in a field of sunflowers!  Billie uses one of Newton's Nook Designs free digital images, Bloom, to create this darling card!

Congrats to Billie! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit! (It's easiest if you already have an account set up in our shop)

Inky Paws Challenge #70 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!

Diane's FAVE

Irene's card is definitely full of cattitude! We just love how Irene uses different Newton images to create this fun card using Newton's Antics and Newton's Costume Party stamp sets. The darling mouse and sentiment are purr-fect additions!

Emily's FAVE

Marianne brings us a preview of summer fun with this a-meow-zing card!  Creating the fabulous water using Waves stencil, she then adds these summer-lovin' felines from Newton's Summer Vacation stamp set. 

Zsofia's FAVE

Sue T.  creative use of the sketch really caught our eyes!  We just love her trio of toucans from Toucan Party stamp set and her fabulous coloring!  Just darling!

Andrea's FAVE

Milene creates a beautiful ink-blended background and wonderfully colored images from

Newton Dreams of Italy stamp set. This is so delightful! 

Debbie's FAVE

Candice's summery treats make our mouths water!  We love how she stamped her background, adds the bright yellow frame before placing those treats from Summer Scoops stamp set on it!  This is so summery and fun!

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.

Inky Paws Challenge #70 Reminder

Don't forget - There's still one week to play along with our latest Inky Paws Challenge!

Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge? 
Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our Sketch Challenge! 

Here'a a refresher.  It's a SKETCH Challenge:  Use the sketch below.

Today I have some more inspiration for this Challenge! 

Diane Morales uses the sketch in such a fun way by using sentiments on either side of the sweet kitties from the  Newton's Sweetheart stamp. Then there's her sweet background with the floating hearts. She used the  Tumbling Hearts stencil. So sweet!

Emily Lauritzen brings us this darling romantic card featuring Newton's Sweetheart stamp set and the Happy Little Thoughts stamp and die set. Just love the floral wreath around the sentiment and the sweet newly weds!

Zsofia Molnar brings us this amazing masculine card!  Using the Splendid Stags die set, she cuts the stag and mirror stag image out of the gilttery gold paper. It looks wonderfully!  Then she embosses the sentiment from Deer Friend stamp set in gold.  Her use of the plaid paper provides the perfect backdrop!


Andrea Shell brings us these gorgeous blooms from the  Lovely Blooms stamp and die set. Love the pastel colors against the Kraft paper. The twine and splattering of sequins are perfect touches for this amazing card!

Debbie Owens uses Newton Dreams of Italy stamp set to create this tourist card. Looks like Newton has hung pictures of famous Italian attractions from his latest adventures!  Makes me want to go traveling!

I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, April 27, 2018 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - view all the entries and see more inspiration on our inky paws Challenge here! 

Inky Paws Challenge #70

This biweekly challenge is a:

Sketch challenge

Create a project using the above sketch.

Are you ready to get your paws inky with us and play along to win a prize? We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20 store credit to our Newton's Nook Design online shop! We will also highlight our favorites from each challenge the following Monday so all entries have a chance to be featured on this blog! 

You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, April 27, 2018 at Midnight CST. The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. 

Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky? Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project. 

Here's some inspiration!

Need to get inspired? See what our Inspiration Team created with this challenge! 

Diane Morales brings us this card "jam" packed with cuteness! Using  the Love Bites stamp set and die set, Diane serves up three types up jam and a happy slice of toast!  Just delightful!

I just love when an artist cleverly combines stamps sets, and Emily Lauritzen has done just that! Her card combines Newton's Costume Party and Newton's Birthday Bash stamp sets. I love how Newton is wearing the shark costume as he floats to the surface on a balloon!  Seriously how fun is this shaker card!  Emily also uses the Frames & Flags die set which is becoming a DT favorite!

Zsofia Molnar uses red gingham paper that reminds me so much of a table cloth which works perfectly with the Love Bites stamp set. I love the Kraft background and the sweet way Zsofia colors those delicious donuts!

Andrea Shell delights with this sweet card featuring some delectable drinks from Cup of Cocoa stamp set. I love the pastel colors and combination of papers. Super sweet!

Debbie Owens takes us to the wild west with Newton Rides West stamp set! The subtle stamped background, brads, and touch of twine add masculine touches to this cutie!

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Inky Paws Challenge #69 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last Inky Paws Challenge at here at

 the Newton's Nook Designs blog! This Biweekly Challenge was a THEME Challenge.

Inky Paws Challenge #69 Winner!

We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

 Debbie Rossman uses Warm and Cozy, a Newton's Nook Designs free digital image, to create this sweet card. The distress edges and the heart-paper layer are fabulous touches to make this a great way to wish someone Happy Birthday!

Congrats to Debbie Rossman! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit! (It's easiest if you already have an account set up in our shop)

Inky Paws Challenge #69 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

Irene creates a wonderful CAS birthday card using  Newton's Birthday Bash stamp set. Just love her use of the bright green, especially her watercolored background behind Newton!  Simply adorable!

Diane's FAVE

Arlene's CAS card has all the elements purr-feclyt aligned to create this amazing card using Newton's Birthday Bash stamp and die set. Love how she used the die cut to create the dimension as well as the twine!

Emily's FAVE

Claire creates this fabulous birthday card. We love the black background with the white-embossed sentiment, and then there is the added stitching!  What a fabulous way to show case this sweet kitty from Newton Loves Cake stamp set. 

Zsofia's FAVE

Marianne creates this amazingly designed tri-card that's packed full of fun details! We love 

 love how she made a tri-fold card design with a die cut window using Newton's Birthday Bash stamp and die set as well as her gold embossed elements!  Super festive and fun!

Andrea's FAVE

Candice Fisher won us over with this fairy tale card. Pairing Knight's Quest stamp and die and 

Once Upon a Princess stamp and die set, Candice creates a scene, no make that a story, that delights the audience!  Fabulously done! 

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.

Inky Paws Challenge #69 Reminder

Don't forget - There's still 5 days to play along with our latest Inky Paws Challenge!

Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge? 
Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our Theme Challenge! 

Here'a a refresher.  It's a THEME Challenge: Birthday!

Today I have some more inspiration for this Challenge! 

Debbie Owens has Newton flying high above those little houses on the background paper!  How fun! Debbie's card features Newton's Birthday Balloons stamp set, Birthday Essentials stamp set, and Frames & Flags die set.

Diane Morales's trio of tags for these darling gift bags are so bright, festive, and super fun.  Diane combines the Holding Happiness  and Uplifting Wishes stamp set with the Tags Time Two die set. Such a delightful trio!


Emily Lauritzen's bright background mimics the inspiration cake wonderfully!  Using sentiments from Newton's Birthday Bash and Uplifting Wishes stamp sets, Emily demonstrates the power of only words!  To really make everything pop, she layers with black paper using Frames & Flags die set.

Zsofia Molnar also mimics the layers of the cake in the inspiration, and wow!  Isn't this just the most magical card? Zsofia used Believe in Unicorns stamp for those darling unicorns!  This is definitely going to make someone's birthday special!

 Andrea Shell's gorgeous, yet playful card is purr-fectly designed!  Using Birthday Essentials and Newton's Birthday Bash stamp sets. She creates the textured edge, Andrea uses
 the Confetti stencil. Lovely!

I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, April 13, 2018 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - view all the entries and see more inspiration on our inky paws Challenge here! 

Inky Paws Challange #69

This biweekly challenge is a:

Theme challenge

Create a project using the theme:  Birthday!

Are you ready to get your paws inky with us and play along to win a prize? We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20 store credit to our Newton's Nook Design online shop! We will also highlight our favorites from each challenge the following Monday so all entries have a chance to be featured on this blog! 

You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, April 13, 2018 at Midnight CST. The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. 

Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky? Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project. 

Here's some inspiration!

Need to get inspired? See what our Inspiration Team created with this challenge! 

Debbie Owens delights with this soft, sweet birthday card.  The festive papers work purr-fectly with the Newton Loves Cake stamp set. In addition, she uses the Frame & Flags  and Balloon Shaker die sets.

Diane Morales coordinates two stamps set to create this darling card!  The martini glass is from the Cocktail Mixer stamp and die sets and is paired wonderfully with those cute olives from the Love Bites stamp set.  Diane also uses the Land Borders die set.

Emily Lauritzen creates such a fabulous background using the new Bubbly stencil. Her transparent cloud is a perfect touch for Newton from the Newton's Birthday Balloons stamp and die set as he sails by with a birthday wish. Emily also uses the Frames & Flags die set to frame her delightful creation!

Zsofia Molnar has the right idea on celebrating a birthday. The bright, colorful striped background works wonderfully with those delicious-looking drinks from the Cocktail Mixer stamp set. Cheers!

 Andrea Shell beautifully showcases the new Holding Happiness stamp and die sets. I am in awe of how she colored her transparent balloons!  Her background pattern paper pulls all the colors together wonderfully. Andrea also uses the Frames & Flags die set.

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