Monday, May 29, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #199

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a theme challenge.

Use the theme--rainbow.

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, June 9, 2023 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!

Pets leave paw prints on our hearts by Amy features Furr-ever Friends, Dog Silhouette, Petite Paw Prints, Circle Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #sympathycards, #dogcards, #rainbowcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Amy Tollner designs a sweet sympathy card for a loss of a pet. She uses the Petite Paw Prints stencil to make her rainbow of paw prints. She uses the scallop-edge die from the Frames & Flags die set. She stamps the sentiment from the Furr-ever Friends stamp set on a vellum circle (Circle Frames die set). Her final touch is the little silhouette Scottie from the Dog Silhouette die set.

Love is in the air and it smells like coffee by Claire features Love Cafe and Newton's Mug by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #coffeelovers, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking

Claire Lamb makes a striking caffeinated card using mugs from the Love Cafe stamps & coordinating die set and the Newton's Mug stamp and coordinating die set. The way she incorporates the colors on the cups with the table is brilliantly done!

You lift me up by Crystal features Newton's Umbrella, Clouds, Circle Frames, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #rainbowcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Crystal Minkler creates colorful clouds using the Clouds stencil which are just perfect for the calico kitty to float through. This darling feline is from the Newton's Umbrella stamp and coordinating set. She adds the uplifting sentiment on a stitched circle (Circle Frames die set). She uses a die from the A7 Frames & Banners die set to create her scallop-edging.

#create by Debbie features Frames & Flags, Frames Squared, Quatrefoil, Essential Alphabet, Newton's Crafty Cardio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Debbie Owens card showcases the feline from the Newton's Crafty Cardio stamp set. For her rainbow backdrop, she uses the Quatrefoil stencil and die cuts it with the scallop-edge die from the Frames & Flags die set. She die cuts her sentiment using letters from the Essential Alphabet die set. Deb uses a black card base and black layers to make the colors really pop. The layer behind the kitty was made using the fancy square die from the Frames Squared die set.

Thinking of mew by Diane features Heartfelt Meows and Heart Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #rainbowcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Diane Morales creates a super cute heart-shaped card using the Heart Frames die set. She adds the playful feline image from the Heartfelt Meows stamp set. Look closely at all the little toys in shades of the rainbow! Darling!

Use the challenge theme with your Newton's Nook Designs products.

Inky Paws Challenge #198 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #198 Prize Winner!

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

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

Winter Wishes by RStanton features Newton's Christmas Cuddles by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #christmascards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #holidaycards

RStanton watercolors the sweet feline couple from the Newton's Christmas Cuddles stamp set (retired). They look so cute with all the snowflake papers. A purr-fect way to send winter wishes to a loved one!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #198 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

The sea is calling by E. Coats by Tranquil Tides, Newton's Seashell, and Waves & Splashes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #oceancards, #summercards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

E. Coats creates a wonderful background for the kitty from the Newton's Seashell stamp set. She uses the Tranquil Tides stamp set and the Waves & Splashes stencil on blue panels to give the card a tranquil, watery look.

Amy's FAVE

Feeling slothy need coffee by Jennifer K by Slothy Coffee and Holiday Foliage by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #slothcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Jennifer K. creatively uses parts of the Holiday Foliage stencil to make a tropical background for her sweet sloth from the Slothy Coffee stamp and die set. Love the combination of colors used!

Claire's FAVE

You're never too old to play by Marianne features Newton Unwinds and Pawprints by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards, #cardchallenge

Marianne showcases this playful kitty from the Newton Unwinds stamp set with actual floss mimicking the stripes of the sketch. She uses the Pawprints stencil to create her pink paw prints behind the yarn. For even more fun, she stamps the balls of yarn on her card base. So cute!

Crystal's FAVE

Oh deer, Christmas is near by Traci C. features Festive Fawns, Christmas Time, and Plaid by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #wintercards, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Traci C. creates a red and green plaid background (Plaid stencil set) and then adds strips of paper from the Christmas Time paper pad to create a fun, festive backdrop for her sweet critters. These critters are from the Festive Fawns stamp and coordinating die set. A darling way to send holiday cheer!

Debbie's FAVE

Dandi93's card features Touchdown Tails by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #footballcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #bearcards

Dandi93 turns the sketch into a football field which is so clever. She then adds Winston from the Touchdown Tails (retired) stamp set who looks ready for the game to begin! Fabulous CAS 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, May 22, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #198 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's a refresher.

Use your NND products with the above sketch.

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

Diane Morales' card is filled with spring blooms! She pulls the lavender floral paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad and die cut using the postage-edged frame from the Framework die set. Those two sweet kitties are from the Newton's Blooms stamp and die set are looking so cute in their blue pot and all those colorful flowers!

Amy Tollner's sassy feline needs coffee right meow! 😺 Amy places her kitty from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp and die set on a scalloped-oval (Oval Frames dies set). Behind her oval is a trio of wonderful papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. All the caffeine and cats are sure to win over someone!

Claire Lamb's creative thinking resulted in this rainbow of beauty! She distresses stripes of paper in rainbow hues and continues those colors onto her die cut flowers using the Flower Trio die set. She then stamps the sentiment from the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set. A fabulous way to use the sketch and get more out of one's dies!

Crystal O. Minkler would make for a purr-fect anniversary or Valentine's card! She pulls papers from the Love & Meows paper pad and adds her lovely feline couple from the Newton's Sweetheart stamp and coordinating die set. To give her card more texture, she creates a scallop-edged vellum oval (Oval Frames die set) and a scallop-edged frame using the Frames & Flags die set. Cuteness overload!

Debbie Owens also was in a caffeinated mood! For her card, she pulls coordinating papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad to compliment the glass coffeemaker from the Time for Coffee stamp set. For her sentiment, she cuts a stitched oval (Oval Frames dies set) and stamps the birthday sentiment. Caffeinated cuteness!

I hope these projects have inspired you to play along! Remember, you have until this Friday, May 26, 2023 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!

Monday, May 15, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #198

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a sketch challenge.

Use the above sketch with your NND products!

You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, May 26, 2023 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!

Spring is here by Diane features Kitten Beach, A7 Frames & Banners, Spring Blooms, Newton's Bloom and Spring Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #kittencards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking

Diane Morales uses the A7 Frames & Banners die set to make this bold and delightful card. For her the sketch panels, she takes the tulip paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad and carefully cuts the panels and adheres to the green card base. She then adds the relaxing kitten in his chair from the Kitten Beach stamp and coordinating die set with tuffs of grass (Newton's Blooms stamp and die set). She pulls her spring sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set. So cute!

Amy Tollner pulls papers from the A Cat's Life paper pad to make a playful backdrop for her yarn-lovin' feline from the Newton Unwinds stamp and coordinating die set. She creates a gray oval using the Oval Frames dies set on which she stamps her sentiment. Love the playfulness of this card!

You lift me up by Claire features Clouds and Delightful Doxies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #puppycards, #dogcards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking

Claire Lamb takes a more artistic approach to the sketch by creating clouds stacked high into the sky just perfect for her little friend and his kite. This little puppy is from the Delightful Doxies stamp and coordinating die set. For those layers of clouds, Claire uses the Clouds stencil. Love this whimsical take on the sketch!

Bring on the merry by Crystal features Christmas Trimmings, Meowy Christmas, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking

Crystal Minkler uses all three of the little ladies from the Christmas Trimmings stamp and die set for her trio of holiday cards! She pulls a trio of coordinating papers from the Meowy Christmas Paper Pad to create the bright, festive backgrounds and adds one of the ladies on a green scalloped oval (Oval Frames dies set) on each card. Bring on the merry indeed! Be sure to grab the retiring Christmas Trimmings stamp set before they are sold out!

You're one in a melon by Debbie features Frames & Flags, Summertime, and Newton's Watermelon by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #summercards, #felinecards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking

Debbie Owens was inspired to create a summery card filled with watermelon colors! She adds a white scalloped frame (Frames & Flags die set) onto a lime-green card base. Then she creates her panels with papers from the Summertime paper pad. The pink and green stripes work wonderfully with the little watermelon-lovin' feline from the Newton's Melon stamp set. A scrumptiously refreshing card!

Use the challenge sketch with your Newton's Nook Designs products.

Inky Paws Challenge #197 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #197 Prize Winner!

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

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

Wishing you a purr-fect day by Christy features

Christy creates this darling summer card showcasing a very happy Newton from the Newton's Summer Vacation stamp and coordinating die set practicing his snorkeling skills in the family's fish tank! To make this darling card, Christy used the Circle Frames die set along with the yellow polka dotted paper from the Springtime paper pad and a banner using the Banner Trio die set for the sentiment.

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

Inky Paws Challenge #197 Favorites

Debbie's FAVE

Whatever floats your goat by Jennifer K. features Floaty Goat by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges

Jennifer K. also used the challenge colors for a summery card. Her card features the goat from the retiring Floaty Goat stamp set enjoying a day relaxing at the pool. The dashed-concentric circles resembled the rippling waves after splashing in a pool. So refreshing and fun!

Diane's FAVE

Enjoy the little moments by Avra features Garden Mice and Spring Garden Line by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #micecards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking

Diane loved Avra's ink blending on this sweet spring card. Avra used the Spring Garden Line stencil to create a garden filled with golden daffodils just perfect for the little mouse and butterfly from the Garden Mice stamp and coordinating die set to play in.

Amy's FAVE

Amy loved how Helen F. used the Newton from the Newton's Donut stamp set to peek through the flora created using the Floral Fringe stamp set. Helen also adds in a shaker element and an embossed panel to get her card texture and movement! For her sentiment, she pulls one from the Lilac stamp set. Love it!

Claire's FAVE

Thanks a bunch by Dayna features Dainty Daisies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking, #shapedcards

Claire loves the combination of plaid and flowers on Dayna A.'s darling card. Dayna creates a circle card base (inspired by our very own Diane) and partially covers it with blue and yellow plaid paper. She then adds the sprig of daisies from the Dainty Daisies stamp and coordinating die set. She sprinkles a few little yellow blooms for balance for a beautifully designed card!

Crystal's FAVE

I'm a little prickly before my coffee by Melanie H. features Cuppa Cactus by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking

Melanie H.'s CAS design and punny sentiment made this fabulous card Crystal's favorite. Melanie partially and subtly distresses the background in the challenge colors, then adds a bold cactus from the Cuppa Cactus stamp set in a blue and yellow mug. The sentiment is definitely punny and may be very appropriate for some people in our lives! 😊

Thank you for playing!

Monday, May 8, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #197 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's a refresher.

Use the colors--Royal Blue, Olive Green, Sunshine Yellow, and White.

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

Debbie Owens uses the Floral Lace stencil to create her amazing distressed background in the challenge colors. She adds a sprig of yellow roses from the Roses stamp set with a sentiment banner (Frames & Flags) beneath. She creates the square card base using the Frames Squared die set. The subtle floral lace compliments the roses wonderfully!

Diane Morales was also inspired to use yellow roses on her design. Diane opts for the Heartfelt Roses stamp set that has been placed on layers created using the Heart Frames die set. For added texture, she uses the Serene Stripes stencil on her blue card base. She pulls the dimensional banner from the Banner Trio die set for her sentiment. A beautiful heart-shaped card!

Amy Tollner's card is bursting with tulips! On a scallop-edged frame (Frames & Flags die set), Amy makes fluffy clouds (Clouds stencil) and a garden of tulips using the Spring Garden Line stencil. She then showcases one of the ladies from the Loads of Blooms stamp and coordinating die set who has been enjoying a day of picking tulips from her garden. Also enjoying the tulips are two little butterflies from the Newton's Birdbath stamp and coordinating die set. Amy pulls the Mother's Day sentiment from the Mom & Dad stamp set and stamps it on a banner from the Banner Trio die set. A pretty way to send love to one's mother!

Claire Lamb creates the most amazing rainy day scene! She uses the trio of puddle-stomping cats from the Newton's Rainy Day Trio stamp and coordinating die set. The reflection of this trio is spectacularly done as is the rain! She pulls sentiments from the Newton's Umbrella stamp set. Anyone else want to take coloring classes from Claire? 😺

Crystal O. Minkler's vintage blue truck from the Spring Haul stamp set is filled with pretty yellow flowers. Her green and white gingham blanket is a great way to incorporate green into her design. Crystal uses the yellow gingham paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad for the card base. The Frames & Flags die set was used for the sentiment, and the Circle Frames die set for the circular elements. A beautiful way to enjoy a spring day!

I hope these projects have inspired you to play along! Remember, you have until this Friday, May 12, 2023 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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Monday, May 29, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #199

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Here's some inspiration!

Inky Paws Challenge #198 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #198 Favorites

Thank you for playing!

Monday, May 22, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #198 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's a refresher.Use your NND products with the above sketch.

Monday, May 15, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #198

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Here's some inspiration!

Inky Paws Challenge #197 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #197 Favorites

Thank you for playing!

Monday, May 8, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #197 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's a refresher.Use the colors--Royal Blue, Olive Green, Sunshine Yellow, and White.

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

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

Here's a refresher.

Use your NND products with the above sketch.

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

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

Here's a refresher.

Use the colors--Royal Blue, Olive Green, Sunshine Yellow, and White.