Monday, February 24, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February Challenge!

For the month of February

we have a fabulous sketch to play with!

You still have time to get creative with this layered sketch and your NND Products!

You have until Friday, February 28, 2025 (Midnight, CST) to play along. Each DT member will pick a favorite project to showcase, AND one RANDOM entry will win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Design online shop! The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project.

Here's some inspiration.

Birthday cards, St. Patrick's Day cards, spring cards, maybe a jump start to Christmas cards? What occasion will you be inspired to use? Let's check out what the IPC created:

Deb's Halloween card features Pumpkin Patch, Halloween Party, Frames & Flags, Trick or Treat Newton, and Trick or Treat Puppy by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #halloweencard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #catcards, #dogcards

Debbie Owens has skipped all the spring holidays and jumped right into Halloween! Her card base features the Pumpkin Patch stencil in shades of pink and oranges. She then pulls a trio of papers from the Halloween Party paper pad and adds black mats to each to break up the many different patterns. She die cuts her banner using the Frames & Flags die set. She then adds a duo of trick-or-treaters from the Trick or Treat Newton and the Trick or Treat Puppy stamp set. There's a lot going on in Deb's card, but all those different elements add up to a festive Halloween card!

Amy's Easter card features Newton's Peeps, Springtime, Spring Blooms, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #eastercards, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Amy Tollner is sharing her delightful Easter card filled with flowers, butterflies, and peeps! Her wonderful combination of papers come from the Springtime and the Spring Blooms paper pads . She uses the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set for her butterfly banner. Her start attraction is her gray tabby from the Newton's Peeps stamp and coordinating die set who seems to be delight with his basketful of peeps! A colorful way to celebrate Easter!

Claire creates her caffeinated card using Coffee Delights, Bright Basics, and A Dog's Life by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #coffeecards

Claire Lamb is using a favorite combination of colors-teal, read, and pink! {sigh!} She showcases the tower of mugs from the Coffee Delights stamp and coordinating die set. Her teal and red papers from the Bright Basics and A Dog's Life paper pads mimic the hearts and stripes on a couple of mugs! So much caffeinated cuteness!

Crystal's St. Patty's Day card showcases Newton's Pot of Gold, Circle Frames, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #stpatricksday, #stpatricksdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Crystal Minkler is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with this festive, green card! She features Newton from the Newton's Pot of Gold stamp set set atop three green pattern papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. Her circular vellum element was cut using the Circle Frames die set. Such a wonderful combination of patterns for this delightful card!

Danni's thank you card showcases Dainty Daisies, Bright Basics, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #thankyoucards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #daisycards

Danni Bindel's rainbow of pattern papers brightens one day! She pulls a slew of papers from the Bright Basics paper pad and cuts her main panel and banner with dies from the Frames & Flags die set. She adds a sprig of daisies from the Dainty Daisies stamp and coordinating die set to make a card fill with gratitude and cheerfulness!

Don't miss out on a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs. Link up by February 28!

Monday, February 17, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February Challenge!

For the month of February

we have a fabulous sketch to play with!

You still have time to get creative with this layered sketch and your NND Products!

Here's some inspiration.

Sketches can be used for all occasions. This week several IPC memberse showed their creativity with a farm theme! Let's check them out!

Danni's birthday card features Cocktail Mixer, Birthday Party and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycard, #catcard

Danni Bindel designs this festive birthday card using papers from the Birthday Party paper pad with cocktails from the Cocktail Mixer stamp and coordinating die set. Using the

Frames & Flags die set, she creates the scallop-edging and the banner! Time to celebrate!

Debbie's birthday card features Barn, Moo, Farmyard, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #farmcard

Debbie Owens is ready to party! She uses the cow and paisley papers from the Farmyard paper pad paired with the barn (Barn die set). For her sentiment, she uses the cow-partying sentiment from the Moo stamp set on a yellow banner (Frames & Flags die set). Have fun!

Amy's thank you card features Farmer Newton, Farmyard, and Frames and Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #farmcard

Amy Tollner creates a fun, farm-filled thank you card also using papers from the Farmyard paper pad. She showcases the our cute little farmer from the Farmers Newton stamp and coordinating die set. Doesn't her paisley banner (Frames & Flags die set) look amazing!

Claire's birthday card features Newton's Cupcake, A Dog's Life, and Coffee Shop by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcard, #birthdaycard

Claire Lamb is celebrating a birthday with a yummy cupcake! This giant cupcake is from the Newton's Cupcake stamp and coordinating die set. To complete her design, she pulls papers from A Dog's Life and the Coffee Shop paper pad. Love the beautiful teal color!

Crystal's birthday card features Farmyard, Frames & Flags, Cluck, Basic Frames, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycard, #farmcard

Crystal Minkler is celebrating a birthday with this colorful rooster from the Cluck stamp and coordinating die set. Like Debbie and Amy, Crystal pulls papers from the Farmyard paper pad to compliment her little feathery friend. Crystal uses dies from the Frames & Flags, and the Basic Frames, and the Circle Frames die set to create her many layers! So much farm fun!

We can't wait to see how you use the sketch!

You have until Febrary 28 to link up!

Monday, February 10, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 2

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February Challenge!

For the month of February

we have a fabulous sketch to play with!

You have 3 more weeks to get creative with this layered sketch and your NND Products!

Here's some inspiration.

Sketches can be challenging for some crafters. An easy way to use sketches is to pull out coordinating pattern papers for your layers. Now let's see how the IPC created their layers:

Crystal's Valentine's card features Newton's Sweetheart, Frames & Flags, Heart Frames, and Love & Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigsn, #catcard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #lovecards, #valentinescards

Crystal Minkler has a feline-filled Valentine's Day card that features this lovely feline duo. These sweet felines are from the Newton's Sweetheart stamp and coordinating die set. She pulls several papers from the Love & Meows paper pad to create her teal and red layers. She uses the Frames & Flags and the Heart Frames die sets to create her banner and heart. A darling way to send "love" messages!

Danni's fun farm card features Farmer Newton, Barn, Banner Trio, Frames & Tags and Farmyard by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigsn, #catcard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #farmcards

Danni Bindel takes to us out to the country with this darling farm card! She pulls a wonderful combination of papers from the Farmyard paper pad. She uses the Banner Trio and the Frames & Tags die sets to create the zig-zag edging and banner. Our darling feline farmer from the Farmer Newton stamp and coordinating die set is sporting cute denim bib overalls as he poses in front of his barn (Barn die). Cuteness overload!

Debbie's coffee card features Mugs, Coffee House Stories, Frames & Flags, and Newton's Reading List by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigsn; #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #catcard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas

Debbie Owens goes with a cat-ffeinated card by inking her background using the Mugs stencil. She then adds a combination of coffee-mugs and bookshelves using papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. She creates her lavender banner using the Frames & Flags die set. The start attraction is the little book-lovin' kitty from the Newton's Reading List stamp set. Coffee and a good book--a fab combination to "feline" fine!

Amy's Valentine's card features Newton's Sweetheart, Love & Meows, Lovely Hearts, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigsn, #catcard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #valentinescards, #catcards, #lovecards

Amy Tollner creates a bright bold Valentine's card with purple, pinks, and reds! She finds a romantic combination of papers from the Love and Meows and the Lovely Hearts paper pads. (Don't you love how the different pads can be mixed and matched? 😏) She then adds another feline couple from the Newton's Sweetheart stamp and coordinating die set. They are looking so cute with the glittery, red banner shimmering behind them! This banner was made using the banner die from the Frames and Flags. So sweet!

Claire's Valentine's card features Postage Stamp Layout, Valentine's Postage, Neutral Basics, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #valentinescards, #lovecards

Claire Lamb was also feeling the love with her Valentine's card. She goes with a Kraft card base paired with gray and red papers from the Neutral Basics and the Bright Basics paper pads. (Love this color combo!😻) She then adds a single postage stamp using the Postage Stamp Layout die and the envelope image from the Valentine Postage Sampler stamp set. Simply amazing!

We can't wait to see how you use the sketch with your Newton's Nook products! You have until Febrary 28 to link up!

Monday, February 3, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February Challenge!

For the month of February

we have a fabulous sketch to play with!

You have four weeks to get creative with this fun, layered sketch and your NND Products!

You have from Monday, February 3, 2025 to Friday, February 28, 2025 (Midnight, CST) to play along. Each DT member will pick a favorite project to showcase, AND one RANDOM entry will win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Design online shop! The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project.

Here's some inspiration.

This sketch has so many fun layers just perfect for using stencils or patterened paper. Plus it can be used for any occasion! What are you in the mood to create--coffee-themed cards or maybe a romantic Valentine's card? Stuck? Let's check out the IPC team for some ideas:

Claire's coffee card features Love Cafe, Frames Squared, and Coffee Shop by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards

Claire Lamb creates this coffee-themed Valentine uses papers from the Coffee Shop paper pad with the coffee mug image and sentiment from the Love Cafe stamp and coordinating die set. She places her mugs on a fancy square using the Frames Squared die set. All the brown with a touch of pink and red looks amazing!

Crystal's lucky dog card features Lucky Dog, Frames & Flags, Oval Frames, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stpatricksdaycards, #puppycard, #dogcard, #luckycard

Crystal Minkler is getting an early start on her St. Patrick's Day cards, and this one is filled with green! She uses papers different patterned green papers from the Bright Basics paper pad. She then creates a vellum oval using the Oval Frames die set. She places the puppy from the Lucky Dog stamp and coordinating die set atop the oval. Doesn't this little fellow look amazing in his top hat? Crystal also uses dies form the Frames & Flags die set to create her banners. Wonderfully done!

Danni's baby card features Pastel Basics, Loveable Laundry, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #babycards, #babyshowercards

Danni Bindel goes all yellow with this darling baby card! She uses different pattern yellow papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad to create her layers. She also uses the Frames & Flags die set to create her scallop edging and little banner. In the middle of all the yellow is a little onsie with a little ducky on it! So sweet! This little onsie is from the Loveable Laundry stamp set. Cuteness overload!

Debbie's new fur baby card features Meow, Welcome New Cat, Basic Frames, Banner Trio, and A Cat's Life by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #newkittencard, #catcards, #kittencard

Debbie Owens is welcoming a new fur baby to one's family! Her card is filled with different patterns starting with the card base which is showing the Meow stencil in orange. She continues by using different pattern paper from the A Cat's Life paper pad. She uses the Basic Frames die set and Banner Trio die set to create a couple of those layers. She then showcases the little gray fur baby along with some kitty toys from the Welcome New Cat stamp set. Anyone else ready to go adopt a kitten?

Amy's birthday card features Newton Loves Cake, Birthday Party, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #birthday

Amy Tollner's bright, festive card is celebrating someone's birthday! She pulls colorful papers from the Birthday Party paper pad that work beautifully with her royal blue card base. She uses the Frames & Flags die set to create her glittery banner. She features an orange tabby enjoying his multi-tiered cake. This cute fellow is from the Newton Loves Cake and coordinating die set.

You have until February 28, 2025 to get creative with this sketch. Remember you can create & link up to 4 cards!

Inky Paws Challenge #236 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

We loved seeing all the different ways you were inspired to use the challenge colors!

Inky Paws Challenge #236 Prize Winner!

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

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

by Newton's Nook Designs, #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmkaingideas,

Creationsbysuzann uses the pug paper from the Love & Woofs paper pad with a sentiment from the Heartfelt Woofs stamp set. The overall effect is total cuteness, especially how she frames one of the pugs in a "Polaroid" frame.

Congrats to Creationsbysuzann! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit!

Inky Paws Challenge #236 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

Claire loves how Deekshita uses the challenge colors for her ice cream images! These sweet images are from the Summer Scoop stamp set. The added heart-scallop border adds such a delicate touch.

Crystal's FAVE

Crystal loves how Jennifer K. used the challenge colors with a coffee theme! Jennifer used the Coffee Frame die with the Love Cafe stamp set. The added clouds and mini hearts add the perfect Valentine touch!

Danni's FAVE

Danni loves the little pizza slices background that Ellen creates to showcase the pizza-lovin' kitty from the Newton Loves Pizza stamp set. Such a creative way to use the challenge colors!

Debbie's FAVE
Debbie loves Papierelle's total CAS card! Papierelle captures the challenge colors on this snowy card using the retired Moose Mountain stamp set. The added snowflakes and ridges of snow adds great texture to this fab card!

Amy's FAVE
Amy loves Sapphire's light coloring on the trio of kitties as well as the use of the tags. Those darling cats are from the retired Newton's Kitchen stamp set. Sapphire also uses the Petite Paw Prints stencil on her card base for more kitty fun!

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, February 24, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, February 17, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, February 10, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 2

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, February 3, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Inky Paws Challenge #236 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #236 Favorites

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.