Monday, July 26, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #153 Reminder

 

Don't forget - 
There's still time to play along with our 

latest Inky Paws Challenge!


Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge


Here'a a refresher.

Create a project using this fabulous sketch!






Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 

Have a blast by Sue features Newton's 4th of July,  Fireworks, and Fancy Edges Tag by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #4thofjulycards, #cardmaking, #catcards
Sue T. showcases the Newton's 4th of July stamp and coordinating die set in a fun, unique way.  She uses this set as a way to celebrate someone's birthday. Using pastel colors and the Fireworks stencil, Sue creates a soft, festive background in pinks, oranges, and green.  She continues those colors on Newton with his sparklers!  So cute!  She uses the Frames & Flags die set for her embossed background and the Fancy Edges Tag die set for her banner!  Thanks, Sue for showing how to stretch our stamps!



Sun's out, buns out by Amy features Circle Frames, Frames Squared, Frames & Flags, Hardwood, Gingham, BBQ Roundabout, Buns Out by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #newtonsnook, #summercards
Amy Tollner's card will have you planning your next BBQ!  She creates a picnic table background using the Hardwood stencil. She then mimics a table cloth using the Gingham stencil and die cutting with the smaller square die from Frames Squared die set.  She stamps the image from the BBQ Roundabout stamp set on red and die cuts the "plate" using the scallop-edged circle from the Circle Frames die set.  He star of the picnic is the scrumptious hamburger from the Buns Out stamp and coordinating die set. Doesn't he look stunning in his shades?  Using the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set, Amy creates her banner and stamps the sentiment.  A perfect picnic!



Witch way to the candy by Claire features Hoppy Halloween by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #halloweencards
Claire Lamb packs her Halloween card with tons of fun using only one stamp set! 
 Using the Hoppy Halloween stamp set, Claire stamps the little candy images repeatedly on her base.  This is a fabulous way to utilize those small images and make your own pattern paper!  She then stamps one of the sweet bunny images from same stamp set and cuts with the coordinating die.  Don't you love the way she colored her bunny!  To finish, she white embosses the sentiment on her black banner! 



Shell-ebrate by Debbie features Newton's Seashell, Seashell Roundabout, Circle Frames, Frames Squared, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards, #summercards
 Debbie Owens takes us to the beach filled with seashells!  She begins by using the Seashells stencil. She adds her next layers using dies from the Frames Squared die set and the Frames & Flags die set.  For more beach fun, she stamps the image from the Seashell Roundabout stamp set and die cut using the scallop-edged die from the Circle Frames die set.  Enjoying all the seashells is Newton from the Newton's Seashell stamp.  She adds an extra banner with the sentiment.  Deb's color palette is beautiful and gives her card a very beachy feel!



Sun's out, buns out by Diane features Sky Scene Builder, Buns Out, Frames Squared, Frames & Flags, and Waves by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #cardmaking
Diane Morales' card is sure to brighten your day with a smile and a giggle!  Her square card base uses the large die from the Frames Squared die set. On her base, she adds bright blue waves using the Wave stencil. She adds her vertical banner using a die from the Frames & Flags die set.  For her center elements, Diane pulls out the Sky Scene Builder die set to add the sun and clouds.  She pulls it altogether with the hamburger image from the Buns Out stamp and coordinating die set. So much cuteness!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, July 30, 2021 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay!  See more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here



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Click here to enter

Monday, July 19, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #153

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a:

Sketch Challenge


Use the 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, July 30, 2021 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! 

Snappy birthday by Sue features Shark Bites, Shark Frenzy Framework, and Fancy Edges Tag by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #sharkcards
Sue T. showcases sharks in her "frightful" card!  She creates her postage-edged background using the Framework die set. For her black banner, she notches the bottom using a die from the Fancy Edges Tag die set. In the circular panel, Sue has stamped the Shark Frenzy stamp set.  Don't you love how she has used another shark from the Shark Bites stamp and die set? It looks like he is jumping out to say "Snappy Birthday!"  Such fun!




The sea is calling by Amy features Circle Frames, Frames Squared, Frames & Flags, Newton's Seashell, Seashell Roundabout, and Seashells by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #summercards, #cardmaking
Amy Tollner showcases Newton from the Newton's Seashell stamp and coordinating die set amid piles of beautiful seashells!  One layer of seashells uses the Seashells stencil in hues of pinks, purples, and teals.  She continues with another layer of shells using the Seashell Roundabout stamp set embossed in white on a distressed background in the same hues.  She die cuts this using the scallop-edged die from the Circle Frames die set.  To finish her card, she die cuts a white layer using the smaller square die from the Frames Squared die set. She uses the larger banner die from the Frames & Flags die set to cut her purple banner on which she white heat embosses the sentiment.  A fabulous way to capture the feel of the ocean!




Saddle up and celebrate by Claire features Frames Squared die set Newton Rides West stamp and die set Land Borders die set by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #westerncards
Claire Lamb takes us to the West with her wonderfully designed card!  She creates a unique background using the smaller elements from the Newton Rides West stamp set.  She adds her lime green banner on which is her fun sentiment.  For her square element, she elects to use the "fancy" square die from the Frames Squared die set. She distresses a beautiful sky then adds her sandy ground with the help of the Land Borders die set. Her star attraction is Cowboy Newton in his brown Stetson hat and coral bandana from the Newton Rides West and coordinating die set.  (This set is retiring so be sure to get yours before they are gone!)  Don't you just love how small images can make such amazing backgrounds?  Nice job, Claire! 



 Debbie Owens uses several die sets with different pattern papers for this bright summery card. Using the postage-edged die from the Framework die set, she die cuts her base layer with a plaid-like design. Her yellow banner uses the large banner die from the Frames & Flags die set.  She follows up with a grassy paper perfect for a picnic which is die cut using the rounded-square die from the Frames Squared die set.  Using the BBQ Roundabout stamp set, she creates her own pattern paper and colors the images in colors matching her base layer. This is die cut using the scallop-edged die from the Circle Frames die set.  Her watermelon lovin' bear comes from the Woodland Picnic stamp set. This sketch lends itself so well with NND dies, and is great way to use up some papers from your stash!  




The sea is calling by Diane features Frames & Flags, Newton's Seashell, and Seashells by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #summercards
Like Amy, Diane Morales takes us to the beach with this amazing card!  She uses the Seashells stencil and creates her background in pastel hues. She die cuts using the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. She adds her pink banner again using the banner die from same die set. For star attraction, she adds Newton Newton's Seashell stamp and coordinating die set. The overall effect is a wonderfully designed card!




Use the sketch above.


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #152 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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


This Biweekly Challenge was a Colors Challenge. 




Inky Paws Challenge #152 Prize Winner!

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





You make life sweet by Fikreta features Cat Treats by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #newtonsnook
Fikreta showcases the donut image from the Cat Treats stamp set.  She stamps four doughnuts and colors each one in a challenge color.  She places them atop a plaid pattern paper that coordinates wonderfully!  So very yummy!

Congrats to  Fikreta!  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 #152 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
Another birthday by Kristi features Cluck by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #farmcards
Kristi H. creates a darling CAS card featuring the Cluck stamp and die set.  She uses a paneling pattern paper to give her card a nice barn-like feel.  She adds a few shelves on the wall with a hen roosting on one.  Below is a handsome rooster with a chick.  So cute and clever!



Sue's FAVE
Sanding you sunny smiles by Cat Craig features Kitten Beach by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook,  #summercards, #cardmaking, #catcards
Cat Craig's CAS card is filled with summer playfulness! She showcases the kitten from the Kitten Beach stamp and coordinating die set. She distresses a patch of sand in the lower corner of her card and balances it with the sand-colored banner at the top with the fun sentiment.  Fabulous use of the challenge colors!




Amy's FAVE
The sea is calling by Kimberly features Seashells, Summer Moments, and Retro Sun & Palms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #cardmaking
Kimberley Curphey creates a stunning tri-fold card that is full of summer delights.  She uses the Seashells stencil with the challenge colors to create her beautiful background. She then uses the Retro Sun & Palms stencil set to create the sunset. Enjoying this summer scene is one of the ladies from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. Just stunning!



Claire's FAVE
Meet me at the lake house by Jennie features Winston's Lake House by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Jennie M. designs a beautiful sunset for her cabin from the Winston's Lake House stamp and die set. She uses vellum to heat emboss her cabin and cattails in white.  For her duck and lily pad, she heat embosses them on vellum in gold.  Such a dramatic way to use this set.  Wonderfully done, Jennie!



Debbie's FAVE
You make life sweeter by Karen features Love & Chocolate by Newton's Nook Designs; #nkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Set upon a ink splattered backdrop, Karen Guettler Carlson adds lots of scrumptious macarons from the Love & Chocolate stamp set in the challenge colors.  She does a bit of masking to make a tower of them.  With a few sequins for sparkle, this is a just a delicious card!


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, July 12, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #152 Reminder

 

Don't forget - 
There's still time to play along with our 

latest Inky Paws Challenge!


Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge


Here'a a refresher.

Create a project using the colors-

Red, Pink, Yellow, and White.






Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 


Have a purr-fect day by Diane features Retro Sun & Palms and Kitten Beach by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #summercards
Diane Morales showcases two newly released products on this spectacular summer card!  She uses the 
Retro Sun & Palms stencil set to create the sunset framed with the palm tree silhouettes. Then she adds the kitten image from the Kitten Beach stamp and coordinating die set.  Doesn't he look darling with his little crab friend?  




Beach days by Sue features Beaches & Barks and Waves & Splashes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #puppycards, #dogcards, #cardmaking, #summercards
Sue T. also uses a newly released stamp.  She opts for the puppies from the Beach Barks stamp and coordinating die set.  She adds some subtle pink waves on her embossed background using the Waves & Splashes stencil set.  She stamps her sentiment on a speech bubble die cut using the Speech Bubbles die set. Those puppies wearing their beach gear are sure to brighten anyone's day!




Butterfly Kisses by Amy features Heart Frames, Monarchs, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Amy Tollner designs a beautiful butterfly card by combining butterfly sets. She uses the Heartfelt Butterflies stamp set and die cuts using the Heart Frames die set. She stamps the sentiment in red and die cuts using the Frames & Flags die set.  She adds the fluttering butterfly from the Monarchs stamp and die for an extra touch of elegance. Beautiful!




Sanding you a sunny day by Claire features Kitten Beach and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcard, #summercards, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb also chooses the newly released Kitten Beach stamp and coordinating die set to feature on her playful card!  She distresses her sunset in reds, pinks, and yellows. Then she adds her sandy beach die cut using the Land Borders die set.  This is all scaled down using the scallop-edged die from the Frames Squared die set.  Don't those kittens from the Kitten Beach stamp set look darling playing on the beach?  So cute!


Make every day a beach day by Debbie features Retro Sun & Palms, Banner Trio, Newton's Perfect Wave, Aloha Newton, Land Borders, Manatee-rific, and Newton's Summer Vacation by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #summercards
Debbie Owens combines the Retro Sun & Palms stencil set with the Newton's Perfect Wave stamp set. She places the sweet kitten against a sunrise sky. The palm tree silhouettes from the Retro Sun & Palms stencil set have been black embossed. She adds small elements from the Manatee-rific (seashell) and Newton's Summer Vacation (beach pail) stamp set. She stamps the sentiment from the Aloha Newton stamp set on a banner die cut from the Banner Trio die set.  

I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, July 16, 2021 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay!  See more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, July 5, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #152

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a:

Color Challenge


Use the colors-Red, Pink, Yellow, and White.



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, July 16, 2021 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! 

Celebrate by Diane features Slimline Frames & Portholes,  Fireworks,  and Newton's 4th of July by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #4thofjulycards, #summercards, #catcards, #dogcards
Diane Morales' sweet critters  in their festive wagon know just how to watch fireworks!  These sweet image is from the Newton's 4th of July stencil and coordinating die set.  She places them in the center of her three panel card base die cut from the Slimline Frames & Portholes die set.  In the other windows, you'll see blooms of fireworks created using the Fireworks stencil.  An amazing way to celebrate the 4th of July!




Shell-ebrate by Sue features Seashell Roundabout,  Bokeh,  Fancy Edges Tag, and  Banner Trio  by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #summercards
Sue T. creates a tag using the Fancy Edges Tag die set to showcase the challenge colors. Set atop an embossed card base, she stamps the newly released Seashell Roundabout stamp image on her tag.  To add color, she uses the Bokeh stencil set to add the red, pink, and yellow accents.  Wow, doesn't that look fab!  For her sentiment, she stamps it on the rounded corner banner using the Banner Trio die set.  Again, wow!




Bake, Stir, Sprinkle, Mix by Amy features Slimline Frames & Portholes, Made From Scratch, Slimline Frames & Windows,  Slimline Masking Circles & Squares,  and Tumbling Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #bakingcards
Amy Tollner creates a baking sensation using several key ingredients!  She begins with a slimline card base and mixes dies from the Slimline Frames & Portholes and the Slimline Frames & Windows die sets to create her layered card base in white card stock and pink glitter paper.  She whips up a pretty pink background using the Slimline Masking Circles & Squares stencil set and the Tumbling Hearts stencil.  She sprinkles images from the Made From Scratch stamp and die set to finish her masterpiece!





Wishing you oceans of happiness by Claire features Summer Moments by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb creates a spectacular ocean and beach background by hand to place her ladies from the Summer Moments stamp set.  What a perfect scene to relax and enjoy a summer day!  Amazingly done, Claire!  Anyone else want to visit her beach? 




Girls just wanna have sun by Debbie features Slimline Frames & Portholes die set,  Retro Sun & Palms stencil set,  Summer Moments stamp set, and Sunscape by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #summercards
 Debbie Owens designs a slimline card filled with the three lady images from the Summer Moments stamp set enjoying some summer sunshine!  She uses the Slimline Frames & Portholes die set to create her three windows. Then uses the Retro Sun & Palms and the Sunscape stencil sets to create the sun within the circular windows!  She keeps everything else white to give her card a clean, fresh background!  Beautiful!




Use the colors-Red, Pink, Yellow, and White.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #151 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 #151 Winner!
We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!





Happy Summer by Papierelle features Woodland Picnic and Newton's Birdbath by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Papierelle's two connoisseurs are enjoying some refreshing fruity treats!  Papierelle uses the kitty image from the Newton's Birdbath stamp set peeking over a delicious looking margarita instead of a birdbath!  So clever!  Then adds Winston from the Woodland Picnic stamp set enjoying some  cool watermelon!  A delicious way to enjoy a hot, summer day!


Congrats to  Papierelle!  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 #151 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
Life's better at the beach by Amanda features Retro Sun & Palms stencil set Summer Moments stamp and die set by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Amanda creates a wonderful summer scene using the Retro Sun & Palms stencil set to set the scene.  She places one of the lady images from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating  die set next to shimmering water, which looks amazing!  A perfect way to spend a summer evening! 




Diane's FAVE
Happy birthday with sprinkles on top by Karen features Summer Scoops by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #summercards
Karen Guettler Carlson wows with her ice cream cones from the Summer Scoops stamp and coordinating die set.  Her simple, clean design showcases these images superbly, and the strip of pink on the edge and the extra sprinkles are great touches!  




Sue's FAVE
Happy birthday by Karen features Flip-Flop Life by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #summercards
Karen Guettler Carlson is back with another fabulous card!  She packs a whole lot of summer using the mini Flip-Flop Life stamp and  coordinating die set in a grid pattern!  She colors the flip-flops in rainbow colors making her card bright and cheerful!  Delightful!




Amy's FAVE
Have a corgeous summer by Fikreta features Corgi Beach by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #dogcards, #summercards
Fikreta creates this fabulous ocean scene filled with big waves just right for this puppy from the Corgi Beach stamp set!  Fikreta cleverly makes her card with a sliding feature to show off the puppy's surfboard moves!  A fabulous card to celebrate the summer season!




Claire's FAVE
Aloha by Charlotte features Aloha Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #summercards
Charlotte E. designs this relaxing summer scene by hand drawing her background scene. She then uses the napping kitten from the Aloha Newton stamp set.  Her no-line coloring is amazing! Anyone else want to join Newton at this resort?


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.