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Monday, August 26, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #230 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 EggplantRaspberryApricot
Jade Green with your NND products. 

The IPC team has come up with lots of ideas showcasing these amazing colors. Check then out below:


Claire's Halloween card features Jar Hot Foil, Halloween Apothecary, Basic Frames, Pumpkin Latte, Newton's Boo-tiful Night, and Spiderweb Oval by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards
Claire Lamb uses the challenge colors with a Halloween twist!  Her trio of jars were created using the Jar Hot Foil Plate and Die with labels created using the Basic Frames Die Set and using sentiments from the Halloween Apothecary stamp set. For her orange jar, Claire uses the Pumpkin Latte stamp set.  For her purple jar, she uses the Newton's Boo-tiful Night stamp set, and for her green jar, she uses the Spiderweb Oval stamp set.  

Crystal's relaxing day card features Cozy House, Basic Frames, and Autumn by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #fallcards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler goes with a cozy theme using papers from the Autumn paper pad with the Basic Frames die set.  She features a raspberry-colored chair with a snuggly kitten from the Cozy Home stamp and coordinating die set. Such a darling scene!

Hang in there by Danni features Trailing Leaves, Newton's Hanging Basket, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #catcard
Danni Bindel showcases the Trailing Leaves stencil with a rainbow of colors. She creates the postage-edging using the Framework die set. Enjoying the fabulous background is our little Newton from the 
Newton's Hanging Basket stamp and coordinating die. A cute and fun way to use the IPC colors!

Deb's fall card features Pumpkin Latte and Pumpkin Patch by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #coffeelovers, #pumpkincards, #fallcards, #autumncards
Debbie Owens uses the colors with an autumn twist! She uses the Pumpkin Patch stencil to create her raspberry to orange background. She adds the pumpkin-laden lady from the Pumpkin Latte stamp set.  Anyone else ready for pumpkin-spice season?

Amy's purr-fect day card features Newton's Blooms, Butterflies, ,Oval Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #summercards, #springcards, #floralcards, #catcards, #butterflycards
Amy Tollner was inspired to create a fluttery, summer card using the Butterflies stencil set with the scallop-edged die from the Frames and Flags die set. She adds a vellum oval using the Oval Frames die set with the duo from the Newton's Blooms Stamp and die set playing in the flower pot!  Purr-fect day, indeed!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, August 30,  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

Monday, August 19, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #230

 

  Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a colors challenge.

Use the challenge colors Eggplant, Raspberry, Apricot, Jade Green with your NND products. 

Don't forget you can link up to 3 projects for each challenge!  


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 30, 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! 

Claire's ocean-side card features Palm Tree Line, Land Borders, and Summer Moments by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #oceancard, #beachcard
Need a tropical escape?  Claire Lamb will provide just that!  Her slice of paradise was created using the Palm Tree Line stencil with a spectacular sunset behind. She adds her sandy beach using the Land Borders die set.  She finds a perfect sentiment from the Summer Moments stamp set. Such a serene setting!

Crystal's birthday card features Cluck, Halloween Meows, Fractured Card Layout, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #chickencard, #birthdaycards, #birthdaycard
Crystal Minkler brings us another farm-themed birthday card! This week's card features a sweet hen from the Cluck stamp and coordinating die set. She has placed her on a panel from the Fractured Card Layout die. Crystal then finds the perfect paper with the challenge colors!  Both papers are from the Halloween Meows paper pad.  The fun-scallop edging was created using the Frames & Flags Die Set. Darling card, Crystal!

Trick or Treat by Danni features Candy Corn Newton, A2 Card Layout, and Halloween Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #halloweencard, #catcard
Danni Bindel is getting us ready for Halloween season with her card featuring papers from the Halloween Time paper pad in combination with the A2 Card Layout die.  Her kitty all deck out in his candy corn costume is from the Candy Corn Newton stamp and coordinating die set. Here's hoping he gets lots of treats!


Deb's friendship card features Plaid, Fall Friends, Fall Harvest, Frames & Flags, Basic Frames, and Framework  by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards #friendship, #thankfulcards
Debbie Owens opts for a lighter shade of jade for her card. She uses many die sets to create her many layers.  Her raspberry layer uses the Framework die set. She then uses a stencil from the Plaid stencil set for her pale jade layer die cut using the stitched frame with a vellum layer atop it. Both were made using the Basic Frames die set. She then features the Fall Friends stamp set with a kitty from the Fall Harvest stamp set. She places her sentiment on a banner using the Frames & Flags die set. Such a fun, cozy scene!

Nine lives by Amy features Newton's Reading List, Never Enough Books, Bright Basics, and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards
Newton is learning how to spend his 9 lives on Amy Tollner's darling card!  She uses papers from  the Bright Basics paper pad for her jade and eggplant colors. Then adds shelves of books using the Newton's Reading List stamp and coordinating die set and the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set. She creates her shelves using the Frames & Tags die set. A darling setting to spend a day reading!

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 #229 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

Inky Paws Challenge  at the Newton's Nook Designs blog! We loved seeing all your amazing birthday cards!



Inky Paws Challenge #229 Prize Winner!


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

Melissa's birthday card features Birthday Roundabout, Banner Trio, Circle Frames, and Birthday Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Melissa (Sunshine Honey Bee) features the Birthday Roundabout stamp set with papers from the Birthday Party paper pad. Such a fun, festive birthday combination. She also uses the Circle Frames and the Banner Trio die sets to complete her cute card!

Congrats to Melissa (Sunshine Honey Bee)!  Don't forget to send us an e-mail at
 info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit! 

Inky Paws Challenge #229 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
Irene's birthday card features Narly Mermaids, Winston's Birthday, and Seashells by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
The little fish with their birthday hats will definitely bring a smile to one's face! Irene showcases the retired Narly Mermaids stamp set with little hats from the Winston's Birthday stamp set. Her watery background filled with seashells (Seashells stencil) makes for a fun background!

Claire's FAVE
Mugdha's birthday card features Sending Hugs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Mugdha sends a trio of critters each holding a special gift to the birthday person!  Mugdha's CAS style showcases these furry friends from the retired Sending Hugs stamp and coordinating die set wonderfully! 

Crystal's FAVE
Kristi's birthday card features Newton Loves Coffee and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #coffeeloveres, #coffeecards
Coffee and a kitty are a purr-fect blend especially on Kristi's darling birthday card! She pairs Newton from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp and coordinating die set with a trio of papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad.  Caffeinated cuteness!


Danni's FAVE
Vicki's birthday cards features Birthday Barks, A2 Card Layout 2, and Birthday Woofs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Vicki showcases the trio of puppies from the Birthday Barks stamp and coordinating die set with the fun papers from the Birthday Woofs paper pad.  She uses the A2 Card Layout 2 die to create her card layout.  Just love how wonderfully she colors her puppies as well as that extra little balloon floating about!



Debbie's FAVE
Meghan's birthday card features Cluck by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
The three little hens in their little windows look so cute!  Meghan continues the cuteness with the chicken wire embossing and the multiple sentiments.  Those cute chickens are from the Cluck stamp and coordinating die set. Adorable!

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.

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #229 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 birthday with your NND products. 

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



Amy's birthday card features Newton Loves Coffee, A2 Card Layout, and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking, #birthdaycards, #coffeecards, #coffeelovers
Amy Tollner's card showcases a perfect blend for a birthday card! She uses the caffeine-lovin' feline from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. She uses the A2 Card Layout die set to create her layout. Super cute!


Claire's birthday card features Birthday Barks and Bokeh Balloons by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking, #birthdaycards, #puppycards
Claire Lamb uses the trio of puppies from the Birthday Barks stamp set atop a beautifully distressed stripe. Look closely, you spy some birthday balloons on her stripe made using the Bokeh Balloons stencil set. Raise the roof, indeed!


Danni's birthday card features Farmer Newton, Harvest Haul, Cluck, Frames & Flags, Basic Frames, Circle Frames, and Farmyard by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking, #birthdaycards, #farmercards, #farmcards

Danni's birthday card features Farmer Newton, Harvest Haul, Cluck, Frames & Flags, Basic Frames, Circle Frames, and Farmyard by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking, #birthdaycards, #farmercards, #farmcards
Crystal Minkler has pulled a slew of NND products for this farm-filled birthday card!  On the front, Crystal uses papers from the Farmyard paper pad with several sets of die for her many layers:  Frames & FlagsBasic Frames die set, and Circle Frames. She adds the hard-working farmer from the Farmer Newton stamp and coordinating die set who has filled his pick-up truck from the Harvest Haul stamp and coordinating die set with his harvest produce.  If that wasn't enough cuteness, Crystal adds a trio of hens from the Cluck stamp and coordinating die set with a funny pun!  Super adorable!


Danni's birthday card features Bright Basics, Newton's Bright Birthday, Frames & Tags, and Hexagon Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #catcards
Danni Bindel brings on some brightness with this brilliant birthday card!  She uses papers from the  Bright Basics paper pad with dies from the Frames & Flags die set and the Hexagon Frames dies for her different layers. Adding to the festivities is the trio of kitties from the Newton's Bright Birthday stamp and coordinating die set. The overall effect is bold and bright birthday wishes!


Deb' s birthday card features Honeybee Newton and Heartfelt Honey by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking, #birthdaycards, #catcards
Debbie Owens uses soft colors for her birthday card. She adds the honey-comb heart from the Heartfelt Honey stamp set with a bit of distressing for her background.  She then adds the very brave kitty from the Beekeeper Newton stamp set with his honey bee keeper.  The punny sentiment is a perfect finishing touch!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, August 16,  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

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #229

 

  Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a theme challenge.


Use the challenge theme, Birthday, 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 16, 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! 

Amy's birthday card showcases Bleat, Fractured Card Layout, and Birthday Party by Newton Nook Designs;  #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #birthdaycard, #goatcards
Amy Tollner is showcasing the newly released Fractured Card Layout die set for this darling birthday card. She pulls the cupcake paper from the Birthday Party paper pad to coordinate with her teal card base and frame.  Looks like the little goat from the Bleat stamp and coordinating die set has already begun sampling those yummy cupcakes!  

Claire's birthday card showcases Birthday Mice, Confetti, Speech Bubbles, and Oval Frames by Newton Nook Designs;  #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #birthdaycards, #mousecards, #micecards
Claire Lamb uses the Oval Frames die set to create an oval opening in her card base. She distresses a rainbow-like background with subtle confetti showing through it. (Confetti Stencil) Enjoying that festive setting is a pair of sweet mice from the Birthday Mice stamp and coordinating die set. Claire embosses her sentiments on black paper and uses a speech bubble (Speech Bubbles die set) for her happy birthday sentiment.  So colorful and fun!

Crystal's birthday card features Newton's Heart, Newton's Birthday Delights, Fractured Card Layout, and Birthday Meows by Newton Nook Designs;  #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #birthdaycards, #catcards
Crystal Minkler is also featuring the newly released Fractured Card Layout die set. She then selects coordinating papers from the Birthday Meows paper pad. This makes for a festive backdrop for her sweet kitty from the Newton's Heart and coordinating die set.  Claire paper-pieces the heart which is so clever and super cute!  She completes her card with a present from the Newton's Birthday Delights and coordinating die set and her sentiment on a small banner.  Darling!


Danni's birthday card features  Farmyard, Frames & Flags, Farming Fun, by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel brings us a country birthday card filled with some vintage equipment from the Farming Fun stamp set.  She uses the Frames & Tags die set to design her card along with papers from the Farmyard paper pad.  A perfect way to celebrate a belated birthday!

Deb's birthday card features Cycling Friends, Oval Frames, Frames & Flags, and Springtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallengeDebbie Owens uses pink and teal for this cute card. She embosses her frame and die cuts it with the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. She then pulls the pink striped paper from the Springtime paper pad and uses the Oval Frames die set. She places the bicycling trio from the Cycling Friends stamp set atop her oval.  A bit of twine, and ta-dah a sweet birthday card!


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

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter