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Monday, March 28, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #170

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a

Color Challenge

Use the colors: Pistachio Green, Golden Yellow, Navy Blue, and white on your project.

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 8, 2022 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! 

You are simply the best by Claire features Best Mom Oval, Oval Frames,
Claire Lamb creates this spectacular shaker card featuring products from the March release. She colors the flowers from the Best Mom Oval stamp set in blues and yellows and adds the scallop-edged oval (Oval Frames die set). She pulls the yellow polka-dotted paper from the Springtime paper pad for her card base.  Just so pretty!



You are loved by Debbie features Oval Frames, Best Mom Oval, A7 Frames & Banners, and Newton's Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #springcards
 Debbie Owens also showcases products from the March release. She colors the flowers from the Best Mom Oval stamp set in bold yellows and blues and frames it with a white scalloped frame Oval Frames die set). She then adds the kittens from the Newton's Blooms stamp set with the sentiment stamped on the mini banner from the A7 Frames and Banners die set. Love all the flowers!


{On a short break} 



Squeeze the day by Sue features Lemon Twist and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Sue T. uses the Lemon Twist stamp set.  She stamps the image multiple times on her card base and bolding colors the lemons in the challenge colors. She die cuts the base using the postage-edged die from the Framework die set. What an amazing card!



Easter Blessings by Amy features Hop Into Spring, Petite Flowers, Frames & Flags, Spring Roundabout, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #eastercards, #cardmaking, #springcards
Amy Tollner uses the Petite Flowers stencil to create her yellow, floral background die cut using the scallop-edged frame from the Frames & Flags die set. She adds the sweet bunny from the Hop Into Spring stamp and die set on a vellum circle (Circle Frames die set). She pulls a sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set placed on a banner (Frames & Flags die set).  Delightful!

Use the colors: Pistachio Green, Golden Yellow, Navy Blue, and white with your NND products.

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Inky Paws Challenge #169 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 Theme Challenge!


Inky Paws Challenge #169 Prize Winner!

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



Bonnie Lynn creates a wonderful card using the Cuppa Cactus stamp and coordinating die set. The faux stitching around the edges adds a nice touch.  Nicely done, Bonnie!

Congrats to Bonnie Lynn!  Don't forget to send us an e-mail at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit!

Inky Paws Challenge #169  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!

Amy's FAVE
Plant smiles by Irene features Newton's Peeps, Garden Whimsy, and Winston's Honeybees by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards
Irene creates a spectacular 3D card that will win over any gardener's heart!  She pulls the little flowers from the Garden Whimsy (retired) stamp set and Winston's Honeybees (retired) stamp set to create rows in her garden.  Then she has the super cute Winston (Garden Whimsy) giving the flowers a bit of water. She finishes with little birdies from the Newton's Peeps stamp set. Wow!


Claire's FAVE
You make me smile by Andrea features Newton's Flower Garden by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking
Andrea W. designs this sweet spring scene. The combination of striped and floral papers provide for a pretty spring backdrop for the butterfly-chasing Newton from the Newton's Flower Garden stamp and die set. Love the extra butterflies that she adds!


Debbie's FAVE
Thinking of you by Erin features Cozy Campers by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking
Erin pulls the table and chairs image from the Cozy Campers stamp set and showcases it on her pretty card. The flower in the vase coordinates wonderfully with the floral paper in the background. A simply elegant card!


Jennifer's FAVE
It's your birthday by Amy features Cluck by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycard, #cardmaking
Amy creates a fun birthday card using the Cluck stamp set.  She thinks outside the box by coloring the chickens in unique pastel colors that work wonderfully!  Super fun and creative!


Sue's FAVE
Just because by Karen features Little Lilies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #lilycards, #springcards
Karen stamps the lilies from the Little Lilies stamp set to create her pretty backdrop.  The white sentiment on black really pops!  She sprinkles on some baubles to finish her stunning 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.

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Monday, March 21, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #169 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.

Use the theme-Spring!


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

Sending piles of spring time smiles by Amy features Spring Pile Up stamp and die set, Newton's Easter Basket stamp and die set, Bitty Bunnies stamp and die set (butterflies), and Frames & Flags die set by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #eastercard, #cardmaking
Amy Tollner's fluffy clouds (Clouds stencil) look spectacular behind her trio of Easter critters from the  Spring Pile Up stamp and coordinating die set. Use hides some eggs and a little chick in her luscious green grass (Land Borders die set) from the Newton's Easter Basket stamp and die set. Flittering about are butterflies pulled from the Bitty Bunnies stamp and die set. All of this is on a scallop-edged frame using the Frames & Flags die set. A card sure to bring smiles to a loved-one's face!


Happy Easter to my favorite peeps by Claire features A7 Banners & Frames and Newton's Peeps stamp and die set by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #eastercard, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb is also sending some Easter wishes. For her card, she uses the A7 Banners & Frames die set to create her pretty distressed background. She then adds lots of peeps enjoying their day with a duo of black kitties. This images are from the Newton's Peeps stamp and coordinating die set.  Just precious!


Just a little note by Debbie features Garden Mice and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws,#newtonsnook, #springcard, #micecards
Debbie Owens uses one of the mice from the Garden Mice stamp set with a combination of floral papers for her spring-themed card.  Using dies from the Circle Frames die set, she creates the layers that are just perfect for the butterfly-chasing mouse to run through! (More spring cards on her blog.)


You are loved by Diane features Floral Roundabout, Heartfelt Essentials, Circle Frames, and A7 Banners & Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards
Diane Morales creates a bright, bold spring circle card showcasing the Floral Roundabout stamp set. She uses the Circle Frames die set to create the shape and then uses the tiny wavy banner from the A7 Banners & Frames to stamp the sentiment from the Heartfelt Essentials stamp set. Love all those pretty spring colors!


You brighten my life by Sue features Frames & Flags die set, Daffodils stamp set, and Hop into Spring by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #eastercards, #cardmaking
 Sue T. combines the Daffodils stamp set shaded in pretty pink with the bunny from the Hop into Spring stamp and die set who is enjoying his very own daffodil!  She creates white layers using the Frames & Flags die set and adds the sentiment on a circle die cut using the Circle Frames die set. Darling!



I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, March 25, 2022 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
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Monday, March 14, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #169

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a

Theme Challenge

Use the theme-Spring!

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, March 25, 2022 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! 
A sweet spring hello by Amy Tollner features Woodland Spring stamp and die set, Floral Lace stencil, Slimline Frames & Portholes die set, and Slimline Frames & Windows die set by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking
 Amy Tollner sends sweet spring wishes with this darling card. Using the Slimline Frames & Portholes and Slimline Frames & Windows die sets, she creates layers for her card. Using pretty pastel colors and the Floral Lace stencil, she creates a subtle background for her woodland critters from the Woodland Spring stamp and die set.  Her addition of the floral bouquets around the corners adds even more spring freshness!


Hippity Hoppity Easter's on It's Way by Claire Lamb features Circle Frames die set, Bunny Tails stencil set, and Spring Pile Up stamp set by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb creates a pastel rainbow of bunnies using the Bunny Tails stencil set.  Don't you just love all those fluffy bunny tails?!  She pulls a sentiment from the Spring Pile Up stamp set and die cuts using the Circle Frames die set.  A darling way to send Easter greetings!


I'm here for you rain or shine by Debbie Owens features Newton's Rainy Day Trio stamp set, Umbrella Pals stamp set, Sky Builder die set, Circle Frames die set, Frames Squared die set, and Raindrops stencil by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking
  Debbie Owens showcases the trio of kittens in their rainbow attire from the Newton's Rainy Day Trio stamp set.  Behind them are some spring showers  (Raindrops stencil) with some sunshine peeking out behind the cloud (Sky Builder die set). She stamps a sentiment form the Umbrella Pals stamp set on the little cloud.  She uses the Frames Squared and Circle Frames die sets to create the card base and circular elements.  A fun, bright way to support a loved one!


Welcome spring by Diane Morales features A7 Banners & Frames, Petite Flowers stencil, Hummingbird stamp and die set, and Spring Roundabout stamp set by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking
Diane Morales sets her bright, colorful flowers from the Hummingbird stamp and die set on a light gray backdrop of little petite flowers (Petite Flowers stencil). She frames all with the large die from the A7 Banners & Frames die set.  She stamps a sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set. A gorgeous way to welcome spring!


Thinking of you by Sue T. features Floral Roundabout stamp set and Garden Mice stamp and die set by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking
An argyle embossed background provides texture to Sue T.'s spring card. Using the floral image from the Floral Roundabout stamp set, Sue cuts a trio of squares and colors in shades of yellow and blue and frames each with a dark blue border. With his own yellow and blue daisy, the little mouse from the Garden Mice stamp and die set continues the floral theme.  Sue embosses the sentiment on a little blue banner. A delightful way to send some happy thoughts to a loved one!

Use the theme-spring-in your NND project!


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
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Inky Paws Challenge #168 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 Sketch Challenge!



Inky Paws Challenge #168 Prize Winner!

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




You'll always be the best in show for me by Donna features Terrific Terriers by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #dogcards, #puppycards, #cardmaking
Donna sets her terrier duo from the Terrific Terriers stamp set on a mix of fun puppy-themed papers that are perfect to showcase their first prize in show!  So cute and fun!

Congrats to Donna!  Don't forget to send us an e-mail at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit! 

Inky Paws Challenge #168  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!

Sue's FAVE
Lucky that you're my friend by Christy features Newton's Pot of Gold by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #stpatrickscards, #catcards
Christy's card is just in time for St. Patrick's Day!  On a backdrop of clovers, Newton from Newton's Pot of Gold stamp set is guarding his pot of gold!  A darling way to celebrate!



Amy's FAVE
Always paws for a good book by Melissa features Frameworks, All Booked Up, Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #booklovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking, #puppycards
Melissa's card is sure to win over all the book and puppy lovers of the world!  She combines the Woof stencil and Coffee House Stories paper pad to create a fabulous backdrop for her sweet puppy from the All Booked Up stamp and die set. She places the sentiment on a ticket die cut from the Framework die set. Pawsitively adorable!


Claire's FAVE
The talk around the hen house by Debbie features, Cluck by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #farmcards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking
Debbie has a fabulous take on the sketch!  Using the Cluck stamp and die set, Debbie adds some "chicken coopish" papers and a bit of twine for a nice barnyard feel!  Wonderfully done!


Debbie's FAVE
Coffee makes you sharper by Dayna features Cultivated Cacti and Cuppa Cactus by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking, #cacticards
Dayna's cacti card is so bright and cheerful with the cacti repeatedly (Cultivated Cacti stamp set) stamped in the background. Dayna then showcases the two cacti from the Cuppa Cactus stamp and die set with the fun sentiment. The bright yellow, lime green, and splash of orange is so pretty!


Diane's FAVE
Oh crop! It's pasture your birthday by Debbie features Farming Fun by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking
Another card from Debbie caught our eye with the pretty color combination and the horizontal stripes that look like rows of crops. Her little green tractor from the Farming Fun stamp and die set is putting along on a beautiful cloudy day!  A fun way to send belated 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.

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Monday, March 7, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #168 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.

Use the challenge sketch!


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


Thanks a bunch by Sue features Dainty Daisies, Bold Bloom, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking
Sue T.'s flowery card is sure to brighten anyone's day! Using the Bold Bloom stencil and Circle Frames die set, Sue creates her circle element that looks amazing in the soft yellow. She then adds a sprig of daisies using the Dainty Daisies stamp and coordinating die set. For even more texture, she has embossed lines tinted in yellow on the card base. Love it!


Paws & enjoy the moment by Amy features Puppy Friends, Newton's Picnic, Butterflies, Sunscape, and Circle frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook,#cardmaking, #puppycards, #dogcards, #springcards
Sunshine, butterflies, and a puppy, Amy Tollner's card couldn't get cuter! Using the Sunscape stencil and Circle Frames die set, Amy makes a spring setting for her puppy and butterfly friend from the Puppy Friends stamp and die set. She even throws in an extra friend using the butterfly from the Newton's Picnic stamp and die set. Those sweet pink and purple butterflies are made using the Butterflies stencil set. Don't they compliment her sweet spring scene?  So cute!



Happy purr-thday by Claire features Newton's Birthday Balloons and Sky Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook,#cardmaking, #birthdaycards, #catcards
 Claire Lamb's fabulous, feline card is utterly adorable!  Using the Sky Borders die set, Claire makes pretty puffy clouds which look amazing against her pinkish-purple sky. Her little Siamese kitten from the Newton's Birthday Balloons stamp and die set will bring smiles as he delivers his special purr-thday message. 

 

Happy 4th of July by Debbie features Newton's 4th of July, Fireworks, Circle Frames, and A7 Frames & Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook,#cardmaking, #catcards, #4thofjulycards
Debbie Owens skips spring and gets us ready to celebrate the 4th of July using the patriotic cat image from the Newton's 4th of July stamp set with fireworks (Fireworks stencil) booming in the background. She continues the festive theme with red, white, and blue papers die cut using the Circle Frames die set. Pulling the mini-banner die from the A7 Frames & Borders die set, she stamps the 'celebrate' sentiment. Super festive and fun!


Home is wherever we go together by Diane features Sunscape, Cozy Campers, Land Borders, and Slimeline Windows & Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Diane Morales's bright, cheerful backdrop (Sunscape stencil) makes a perfect setting for the retro-trailer from the Cozy Campers stamp and coordinating die set. Tucked behind the camper is some spring grass die cut using the Land Borders die set. She stamps the sentiment on a banner die cut using the Slimeline Windows & Frames die set. A darling card for camping friends or someone moving into a new house!



I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, March 11, 2022 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
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