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Monday, April 29, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #222


  Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a sketch challenge.
Use the challenge 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, May 10, 2024 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! 
Squeal by Danni features Bright Basics, Frames & Tags, and Oink by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #pigcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel creates a darling farm-themed card by combining papers from the Bright Basics paper pad and the ever cute pigs from the  Oink stamp and coordinating die set.  To create the zig-zag panel and the multi-panel frame, she uses the Frames & Tags die set. Squeal, indeed!


Happiness is coffee and a good book by Debbie features Never Enough Books, Newton's Book Club, Serene Stripes, Frames & Tags, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking, #catcards, #cardchallenge
Debbie Owens creates a darling book case using the Frames & Tags die set. She uses the Serene Stripes stencil to create subtle stripes within the bookshelves.  She adds images from the Never Enough Books stamp set to place on the shelves.  At last, there's the gray tabby snuggled on a shelf enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee.  This sweet feline is from the Newton's Book Club stamp set. She places the whole scene on a gold card panel cut using the Basic Frames die set.

Happy Mother's Day by Amy features Frames & Tags, Cherry Blossoms, Pastel Basics, and Best Mom Oval by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #mothersdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner is getting ready for Mother's Days using a sentiment from the Best Mom Oval stamp set. She uses papers from the Pastel Basics Paper Pad to create the pretty layers then adds the beautiful cherry blooms from the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set.  She uses the Frames & Tags die set to create the multi-panel.  So pretty!

You're plant-astic by Claire features Frames & Tags and Succulent Garden by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #succulentcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb also uses the Frames & Tags die set to create her multi-panel frame. She distresses the little panels in shades of yellow and green.  She them uses a slew of plants from the Succulent Garden stamp and coordinating die set to cover the bottom of the panel.  For even more texture, she adds a speckled layer cut using the zig-zag die from the Frames & Tags die set.  

Warm & Cozy Wishes by Crystal showcases Frames & Tags, Cozy Homes, Circle Frames, and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler pulls papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad for her cozy room.  She creates her book cases using the Frames & Tags die set. Enjoying the cozy chair is the sweet, orange tabble from the Cozy Home stamp and coordinating die set. Crystal then stamps her sentiment on a stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set. So cute!

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

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
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Inky Paws Challenge #221 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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



Inky Paws Challenge #221 Prize Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive 
a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!
Helen F.'s watercolored background is a perfect setting for these courageous critters as they float across the sky. These sweet critters are from the Sky High Celebrations stamp set. A super cute birthday card!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #221 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
Just Jingle's CAS card featuring the newly released Floral Delights stamp set is just beautiful.  Great job with all the masking!


Danni's FAVE
Meowy Christmas by Maria Giselle B. showcases Newton's Stocking by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcard, #christmascard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Maria Giselle B.'s card uses papers in a super creative way.  She adds a swinging stocking from the Newton's Stocking stamp and coordinating die set. Just darling!


Debbie's FAVE
Amy creates a super sweet background using the little flower stamp from the Garden Mice stamp set. She then pulls the little tulip climbing mouse from the same set.  Wonderful coloring of the tulip and mouse!


Amy's FAVE
Papierelle's card is so creative with the texture background and the little snowman from the Frozen Friends stamp set. She then pulls the rabbit from the Woodland Picnic stamp set and exchanges the apple for a mug of hot chocolate and adds a little mitten.  Darling!

Claire's FAVE
Christine MilleFlorr showcases the Floral Fringe stamp set using the challenge colors. Her pastel florals are just so pretty. She adds her image to a scalloped card base using the scallop-edge die from the Frames & Flags die set. So pretty!

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, April 22, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #221 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--Dusty Blue, Moss Green, Golden Yellow, and White.


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


Crystal's birthday card features Newton's Birthday Balloons, Pastel Basics, and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking
Crystal Minkler uses polka-dotted papers in the challenge colors for this delightful birthday card! Her papers are from the Pastel Basics paper pad and have been cut using the Frames & Tags die set. Her amazingly colored kitty is from the Newton's Birthday Balloons set. So cute!



Danni Bindel was also inspired to use papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad to create her layers. She used the Basic Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets. Enjoying this sweet, country setting is the darling Holstein cow from the Moo stamp and die set!


Debbie Owens creates a CAS floral card showcasing the Dainty Daisies stamp set. She distresses the stitched panel (Basic Frames die set) and adds some Washi tape and twine to finish off this pretty card!



Eek!! Amy Tollner designs this squeakily cute card showcasing a pair of mice from the Birthday Mice Stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the blue polka dotted paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad as well as dies from the Frames and Tags die set. Darling!



Claire Lamb was also inspired to create a CAS card using the Dainty Daisies stamp set. She stamps the daisy image several times on her distressed background. Such a clever way to use this image and add texture!



I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, April 26,  2024 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, April 15, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #221

 

  Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a color challenge.
Use the challenge colors--Dusty Blue, Moss Green, Golden 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, April 26, 2024 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! 


Feeling under the weather by Crystal features Newton's Umbrella, A Cat's Life, Sky Borders, Sky Scene Borders, and Land Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler's card shows the craziness of spring weather! She creates her cloudy sky using the Sky Scene Builder and Sky Borders die sets. She pulls paper from the A Cat's Life paper pad to create the sky and grass using Land Borders die set. Enjoying those spring winds is a little kitty from the Newton's Umbrella stamp and coordinating die set. Super cute!


You make me smile by Danni features Spring Blooms, Newton's Flower Garden, and A2 Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel utilizes the A2 Card Layout die to create the outline on her card. She continues by adding the yellow floral and the green gingham papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad with a cloudy sky in the center. She showcases the playful kitty from the Newton's Flower Garden stamp set and Coordinating die set.  So sweet!


I Be-LEAF in you by Debbie features Newton's Hanging Basket, Basic Frames, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Debbie Owens utilizes papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad to create her background for the adventurous feline from the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp set.  She used the Basic Frames die set for the blue striped banner. The contrast of stripes and polka dots make for a fun, playful card!


Amy Tollner uses the Clouds and the Hills and Grass stencils to create her peaceful background scene which she die cuts using the zigzag frame die from the Frames and Tags die set. Enjoying this serene scene are little blue birds from the Birdhouse Greetings and coordinating die set.


You are always on my mind by Claire features Basic Frames, and Newton's Birdhouse by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb distresses a soft, pretty background for her playful feline.  She uses the Basic Frames die set to add a unique take on her background, and that little feline "terrorizing" the birds is from the Newton's Birdbath stamp and coordinating die set.

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

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
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Inky Paws Challenge #220 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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



Inky Paws Challenge #220 Prize Winner!


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

Happy purrth-day by Kristi H. features Newton's Hanging Basket and Newton's Birthday Balloons by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #catcards, #cardchallenge
Kristi H. uses coordinating polka dotted papers that work purr-fectly with the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp set. What a fabulous way to send birthday wishes!

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 #220 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!

Claire's FAVE
Just a little note by Anita features Garden Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #mousecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Anita Madden's use of the red polka dotted paper with the little mouse from the Garden Mice stamp set caught the eye of Claire. In addition, Anita colored the mushroom and mouse amazingly! Wonderfully done!

Crystal's FAVE
Celebrating you by Just Jingle features Time for Coffee and Quatrefoil by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallnegeJust Jingle uses Quatrefoil stencil to create a fabulous setting for her coffee elements from the Time for Coffee stamp and coordinating die set. The mug adds a splash of polka dots. A super cute CAS card!


Danni's FAVE
Happy purrth-day by Kristi H. features Newton's Hanging Basket and Newton's Birthday Balloons by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #catcards, #cardchallenge
Kristi H. is not only our random winner, she is also Danni's FAVE card! Again the contrast of her polka dotted papers and her sweet kitty from the Newton's Hanging Basket make for a darling card. Kristi adds in a sentiment from the Newton's Birthday Balloons stamp set to make a purr-fect birthday card!

Debbie's FAVE
Happy Birthday by Becca features Hedgehog Hollow by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #birthdaycards, #cardchallenge, #hedgehogcards
Becca Yahrling white polka dotted paper looks amazing with the retired Hedgehog Hollow stamp set. The sentiment stamped background and the black edging adds the right amount of contrast to showcase this sweet critter!

Amy's FAVE
April 8, 2024 by Melissa features Cosmic Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #eclipsecards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Melissa celebrates the solar eclipse with this amazing card using the retired Cosmic Newton stamp and coordinating die set. Look closely and you'll see the cutest littlle polka dotted clouds. A wonderful way to capture a memory!

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, April 8, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #220 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 theme with your NND products. 


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

Claire's birthday card features Pastel Basics, Basic Frames, and Newton's Birthday Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #felinecards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb uses the newly released Basic Frames die set to design her darling birthday card. She uses the blue and purple polka dotted papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad to create her background layers to showcase the trio of sweet kitties from the Newton's Birthday Trio stamp set and coordinating die set. Super cute!


Crystal's birthday card features Frames & Tags, Newton's Bright Birthday, Bright Basics, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #felinecards, #cardmaking, #catcards, #birthdaycards, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler was also inspired to create a birthday card!  She uses the newly released Frames and Tags die set and the Circle Frames die set with the primary and secondary colored polka dotted papers from the Bright Basics paper pad. Her trio of felilnes is from the Newton's Bright Birthday stamp and coordinating die set. So much cuteness!


Danni's coffee-themed card features Pastel Basics, Basic Frames, Thankful Thoughts, Frames & Flags, and Coffee Silhouettes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel selects the Pastel Basics paper pad to create her mugs of coffee from the Coffee Silhouettes die set. She uses the Basic Frames die set and the Frames & Flags die set to create her background layers. She pulls the sentiment from the Thankful Thoughts stamp set. A fun way to send a hug to a loved one!

Deb's birthday card features Newton's Bright Birthday, A2 Card Layout, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Deb's birthday card features Newton's Birthday Trio, A2 Card Layout, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Like some of her teammates, Debbie Owens was inspired to create birthday cards using the newly released Bright Basics paper pad. She creates vertical strips using the A2 Card Layout die set. Each card features a trio of kittens celebrating in style!  Her first card features the Newton's Bright Birthday stamp set while the second card features the Newton's Birthday Trio stamp set.  Not sure with trio is having the most fun!


Amy's mouse card features Garden Mice, Newton's Birthday, Autumn, Frames & Tags, Basic Frames, A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #micecards, #friendshipcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner pulls papers from the Autumn paper pad to create a beautiful palette of colors for her playful mouse from the Garden Mice stamp and coordinating die set. Amy then adds butterflies using the Newton's Birdbath stamp and coordinating die set. To create her many layers including the sentiment banner, Amy uses the Frames and Tags die set, the Basic Frames Die Set, and theA7 Frames and Banners die set. Too cute!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, April l2,  2024 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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