Monday, July 31, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #203 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 Challenge Colors--Watermelon RedFlamingo PinkParakeet Green, and Sea foam Blue with your NND products


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



Debbie Owens uses the challenge colors for a playful summer scene complete with the little puppies from the Beach Barks stamp set. She pairs them with papers from the Summertime paper pad. Using the scallop-edged oval from the Oval Frames die set, she creates a little swimming pool using the blue bubbly paper, again from the Summertime paper pad. She completes the card with a summer sentiment from the Seashell Roundabout stamp set.



Amy Tollner celebrates with some scrumptious summer treats using the Summer Scoops stamp and coordinating die set. She sets those treats on a confetti background using the Confetti stencil. To create the postage-edging, she uses the Framework die set. The sentiment was stamp on a banner using a die from the Frames & Flags die set.




Claire Lamb has created the cutest beach scene filled with furry felines from the Kitten Beach stamps and coordinating die set basking the day away! She creates her scene with a combination of dies from the Land Borders and the Sea Borders die sets. Don't you just love the pink sky?




Crystal Minkler creates a lovely red table on which Newton is enjoying a mug of java Joe! This little caffeinated feline is from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp set. Crystal creates her rounded-stitched layer using the Frames & Flags die set. The CAS design and the little splash of challenge colors makes for a delightful card!




Danni Bindel uses the challenge colors to create a beautiful floral garden. She creates her squared card base and layers using the Frames Squared die set. Those gorgeous flowers were made using the Floral Fringe stamp set. So pretty!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, August 4,  2023 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 24, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #203

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!


This is a color challenge.



Use the Challenge Colors--Watermelon Red, Flamingo Pink, Parakeet Green, and Sea foam Blue with your NND products

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, August 4, 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! 
Debbie Owens uses the Palm Tree Line stencil set to create a fun tropical scene complete with pink and red striped tree trunks!  She continues with the pink and red stripes by pulling strips of paper from the Love & Chocolate paper pad. She adds a pop of blue beneath the sentiment from the Summer Moments stamp set using dies from the Circle Frames die set. A fun, creative way to use the challenge colors. 



Amy Tollner's card is definitely fla-mazing!  Surrounded by those big tropical leaves created using the Tropical Leaves stencil, those cute, pink birds are from the Flamingo Oval stamp set, and they are looking marvelous. To create her many layers, Amy uses the Oval Frames and the Frames & Flags die set. Fabulously done!



Life is better with sprinkles by Claire features Newton's Donut by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #donutcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking
Like sprinkles? Then you are going to love Claire Lamb's card!  Using the mini images in the Newton's Donut stamp, Claire creates a tasty background of donuts and sprinkles. And guess who is enjoying those treats, our very own Newton from the same set cut using the coordinating die set.  The clean and simple style of Claire's card definitely showcases this stamp set wonderfully!



Have a cup of cheer by Crystal features Christmas Time and Cup of Cocoa by Newton's Nook Designs: #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #holidaycards, #coffeelovers, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler brings a festive holiday card using both polka dotted and plaid papers. Such a fun combination of papers from the Christmas Time paper pad. She showcases a trio of mugs from the Cup of Cocoa stamp set with blue and pink accents. So cute!



Sandy paws and salty kisses by Danni features Beach Barks, Bokeh, Framework, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #summercards, #newtonsnook, #puppycards, #dogcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel features the beach lovin' duo from the Beach Barks stamp and coordinating die set. They look so cute decked out in their beach gear!  Danni adds "bubbles" using the Bokeh stencil set. She makes a dark red frame using the Framework die set and a sentiment red circle using the  Circle Frames die set. So cool and fun!


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

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #202 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

All the amazing cards made selecting just one favorite very difficult!  





Inky Paws Challenge #202 Prize Winner!


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

Whatever floats your goat by Kristi H. features Floaty Goat by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #goatcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Kristi H.'s card is just darling with all the warm shades of yellow paired with the cool teal colors of the water! The pop of red on the little goats floaty adds to the charm. This sweet goat is from the retiring Floaty Goat stamp and die set (sold out). A fabulous way to celebrate some summer lovin'!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #202 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!



Danni's FAVE
Deepest wishes by Danielle features Scuba Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #catcards, #scubacards, #cardmaking, #cardchallengeDanielle's amazing underwater scene is a scuba diver's paradise! Danielle colors Newton and the underwater wonders (Scuba Newton stamp and coordinating die set) amazingly! Fabulously done, Danielle!



Debbie's FAVE
Jennifer K.'s underwater scene caught Debbie's eye. Jennifer creates a tranquil watery scene just right for the two manatees from the retiring Manatee-rific stamp and die set. The little shadows of fish in the background and the added seaweed add to the charm of Jennifer's card.


Amy's FAVE
Dandi93 delights us with her fabulously colored trio of felines. She creates a beach scene filled with furry friends from the Newton's Summer Vacation stamp and coordinating die set. From taking in some rays to rafting in the waves, Dandi's card captures the spirit of summer in her box card!



Claire's FAVE
Marianne's beach card showcases two cats from the Newton's Summer Treats stamp and coordinating die set enjoying some gelato on an Italian beach. Marianne captures the movement of the water with her textured waves using the Waves stencil. A little slice of summer paradise!



Crystal's FAVE
Meghan's vibrant colors captured the attention of Crystal. Meghan selects the reading lady from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set and designs a perfect beach setting for her to read a book. Such an amazing book mark!


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 moscurrent challenge here.

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #202 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 theme--Summer Lovin'!


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


You are CLAW-some by Danni features Summertime, Circle Frames, Frames & Flags, Framework, and Kitten Beach by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcard, #summercards, #beachcards

Danni Bindel's darling card will have you yearning for a beach adventure! Danni uses a variety of papers from the Summertime paper pad for her many layers. She die-cuts her paper selection using dies from the Circle Frames, the Frames & Flags, and Framework die sets. Her star attraction is the beach-lovin' kitten and his crab pal from the Kitten Beach stamp and coordinating die set.




Ready for some summer camping? Debbie Owens has created a secluded campsite! With shadowy mountains (Mountains stencil) in the background, Deb abstractly adds some beach front for her little camper and flamingo from the Cozy Campers stamp set. Pulling that trailer is a vintage station wagon from the Beach Bound stamp set. This scene was die cut using the stitched frame from the Frames & Flags die set. Deb pulls the sentiment from the Newton's Summer Vacation.



Need to beat the heat? Amy Tollner's card is filled with yummy summer treats! Amy uses the A7 Frames & Banners die set to create her bright, pink card base. She then adds the ice cream paper from the Summertime paper pad. Enjoying some refreshing treats are two felines from the Newton's Summer Treats stamp and coordinating die set. These little fellows have scooped up several scoops of Amy's delicious ice cream!



Claire Lamb has created a summer greenhouse filled with pretty succulents. With some creative masking, Claire uses the pots from the Bunny Hop stamp set. She then plants a variety of succulents from the Succulent Garden stamp set in her pots. Hanging out with those plants is a darling black kitty from the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp set. A fabulous way to combine sets!



Crystal Minkler's little lady is enjoying some summer flowers. Crystal uses the Frames Squared die set to create her scallop-edging using papers from the Springtime paper pad. Her green-striped grass (Land Borders die set) is just right for her lady to walk upon. This sweet lady is from the Loads of Blooms stamp and coordinating die set.


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along! Remember, you have until this Friday, July 21 2023 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 10, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #202

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!


This is a theme challenge.




Use the Summer Lovin' Theme with your NND products

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 21, 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! 

You make me smile by Danni features Newton's Flower Garden, Springtime, Circle Frames, and Land Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #summercard, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel's trio of butterflies has captured the attention of a sweet, gray tabby kitty from the Newton's Flower Garden stamp and coordinating die set. She uses papers from the Springtime paper pad for her cloudy sky and green striped grass (Land Borders die set) and frames everything with the bright yellow polka dotted paper.  She uses the Circle Frames die set for her center layers.  Fun fact: The very first Inky Paws Challenge started on July 26, 2013, and Danni used that first sketch for her first IPC inspirational card!



Sun's out, Buns out by Debbie features Dad's BBQ, Sky Scene Builder, and Buns Out by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge,
Summer isn't summer without a fun BBQ with yummy hamburgers, and Debbie Owens captures the spirit of a good BBQ with this fun card.  She repeatedly stamps the little hamburger image from the Dad's BBQ stamp set to create stripes. She then adds the shimmery sun (Sky Scene Builder die set) behind her star attraction--a big cheeseburger in paradise. This fun image and punny sentiment is from the mini-stamp set, Buns Out.  



Make every day a beach day by Amy features Aloha Newton, Retro Sun & Palms, Frames & Flags, and Land Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #summercards
Amy Tollner's little feline has found a slice of tropical paradise for her nap in the hammock.  For her scene, Amy has used the Retro Sun and Palms stencil set for the gorgeous sunset along with the Land Borders die set for her golden sandy beach.  That sweet feline is from the Aloha Newton stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set



Hello summer by Claire features Jar, Fireflies, Flamingo Oval, and Land Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Have you ever experienced the beauty of fireflies? Claire Lamb's twilight card captures the beauty of them!  She distresses a vibrant background for her fireflies using the newly released Fireflies Hot Foil Plates & Dies. She then places her jar (Jar Hot Foil Plate and Die) in the deep green grass created using the Land Borders die set and pulls the sentiment from the Flamingo Oval stamp set. Claire has definitely captured the essence of summer!



Just a little note by Crystal features Garden Mice, Frames & Flags, Land Borders, and Spring Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #micecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler shares a summer card filled with garden delights, including two gray mice!  These little critters are from the Garden Mice stamp and coordinating die set. She places them on floral background papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad. Look closely and you'll see the green gingham grass (Land Borders die set)!  So cute!  For her sentiment, she stamps it on a banner die cut using the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set.


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

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #201 Winners


Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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





Inky Paws Challenge #201 Prize Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive 
a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!
You're one in a melon by Firketa features Newton's Melon by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #summercards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking
Fikreta's kitty from the Newton's Melon stamp set has the right idea on staying cool this summer.  He is looking fabulous on the sparkly blue oval eating that large slice of watermelon  A wonderful way to use the challenge sketch, Fikreta!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #201 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!

Crystal's FAVE
Have a mice day by Mary H. features Birthday Party and Birthday Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #micecards,
Mary H. is celebrating with these  darling mice from the 
Birthday Mice stamp set. Her paper selection from the Birthday Party paper pad creates such a bright, playful background for the mice to enjoy that deliciously colored cupcake!


Debbie's FAVE
Happy surf day by Kristi features Newton's Perfect Wave and Love & Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #beachcard, #summercards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Kristi created a horizontal card using the sketch which is filled with ocean vibes!  She uses the female feline surfer from the Newton's Perfect Wave stamp and  coordinating die set who is sporting a very cute blue bikini!  Kristi coordinates the red striped paper (Love & Meows paper pad) with her red flowers on the surf board!  The red, white, blue color scheme is both "beachy" and patriotic!



Diane's FAVE
Sanding you a sunny smile by Kristi features Kitten Beach by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #kittencards, #catcards, #cardchallnge, #cardmaking, #summercards
Melanie H. brings us another darling beach scene!  For her beach-lovin' feline, she pulls from the Kitten Beach stamp and coordinating die set. She adds a crab who also wants to play with his new furry friend. Her subtle beach and pastel papers add to the "beachy" vibe of her card!


Amy's FAVE
Fluttering by with a happy hello by Jennifer K. features Bold Blooms and Monarchs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #butterflycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards
Jennifer K. uses the challenge sketch to take us to a garden where two butterflies from the Monarchs stamp and die set are enjoying the flowers created using the retiring Bold Blooms stencil.  Her pastel palette is gorgeous!


Claire's FAVE
Relax * Read * Repeat by Robin S. features Newton's Book Club and Pawprints by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking,
Robin Stanton won over Claire's heart with the kitten atop those pastel books.  This little feline is from the Newton's Book Club stamp set, and he is look good with the paw print background created using the Pawprints stencil.  The pattern papers and pastel color scheme add to the overall cuteness of the 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 moscurrent challenge here.