Monday, May 4, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 1

Let's get sketchy in May!

Use the sketch to create your next NND project.

You have until Friday, May 29, 2026 (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.

Get creative with this fun sketch. Use the center square to hold your favorite image or sentiment. Try using multiple colors or patterned papers for the layers behind it. Cards for any theme or occasion are welcome as long as they match the sketch. Don't forget you can turn the sketch sideways for more options

Danni's card features Newton's Blooms, Frames & Flags, and Spring Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #springcards, #yellowcards, #floralcards

Danni Bindel creates a bright yellow card that is just too cute. She combines papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad to create her layers. Her base panel has been die cut using the scallop-edged frame die from the Frames & Flags die set. Enjoying all this brilliant yellow is Newton from the Newton's Blooms stamp and coordinating die set in his pot of flowers! So cheerful and fun!

Debbie's card features A Dog's Life, Bright Basics, Pastel Basics, Bookmark II, Frames & Flags, and Puppy's Reading List by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #bookcards, #puppycards, #dogcards

Debbie Owens creates a darling card filled with books! She combines papers from the A Dog's Life, Bright Basics, and Pastel Basics paper pads to create her layers as well as the shelf of books using the Bookmark II die set. She also uses this die set for her vellum panel and the Frames & Flags die set for her striped banner. Enjoying all those books is the sweet puppy from the Puppy's Reading List stamp set. The shelf of books is a great way to use the sketch's horizontal panel!

Kelly's card features Newton's Book Club, New Retro, ......by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #bookcards, #catcards, #readingcards

Kelly Santi designs a bright, cheerful card just purr-fect for a book lover! She uses an image from the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set with papers from several paper pads: New Retro, Birthday Meows, and Meowy Christmas paper pads. She also uses the Frames & Flags die set for her layout. So adorable!

Amy's ocean card features Newton's Sand Dollar, Seaside, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #seasidecards, #oceancards,

Amy Tollner creates a darling ocean card using papers from the Seaside paper pad. Enjoying all those beach and ocean delights is Newton from the Newton's Sand Dollar stamp and coordinating die set. Amy also uses the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set. Such a fun, delightful card to get ready for the summer season!

Claire's card features Newton's Hanging Basket, Natural Basics, Bookmark II, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #springcards, #inspirationalcards

Claire Lamb makes a fun, inspirational card using the feline from the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp and coordinating die set. She keeps her color palette very earthy using papers from the Natural Basics paper pad. To create her vertical panel, she uses the A7 Frames & Banners die. For her horizontal panel, she uses the Bookmark II die which adds the fun stitching. So very cute!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 29, 2026.

Inky Paws Challenge #251 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 colorful creations!

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Prize Winner!

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

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

Marcia's card features Roll With It by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #wintercards, #snowmancards

Marcia Harlamert is this week's lucky winner of the store credit, and she has designed a super sweet card featuring the Roll with It (retired) stamp set. The bright colors and candy cane paper really make this sentiment pop!

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

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

Inky Paws Challenge #251 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

Michelle's card features Snowfall, A Hug in a Mug, and Cup of Cocoa by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #hotchocolatecards, #wintercards, #coffee_lovers

Claire loves Michelle Harlamert's layout and how she uses the Snowfall die set for cookies! Michelle also uses the A Hug in a Mug die set with the Cup of Cocoa stamp and coordinating die set. A wonderfully designed card!

Danni's FAVE

Marcia's holiday card features Christmas Time Puppies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #puppycards

Danni loves the way Marcia Harlamert was able to use the colors for an adorable Christmas card. Marcia uses one of the little puppies from the Christmas Time Dogs stamp and coordinating die set to go with her teal, yellow, and purple card! Totally fun!

Debbie's FAVE

Claire's artsy card features Newton Dreams of London by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #popartcards

Debbie loves the Andy Warhol pop art feel to Claire Grantham's fun card. She also loves how Claire uses just the double decker bus image from the Newton Dreams of London stamp set. So artsy and cute!

Kelly's FAVE

Priscilla's tropical card features Retro Sun & Palms and Flip Flop by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #tropicalcards, #summercards, #beachcards

Kelly loves Priscilla's bright scene using the Retro Sun and Palms stencil and the cheerful beachy vibe with the Flip Flop stamp and coordinating die set. What a fantastic way of using the challenge colors!

Amy's FAVE

Becca's tropical card features Paradise Palms and Cozy Campers by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #tropicalcards, #summercards

Amy loves Becca's gorgeous background in the challenge colors. Becca's amazing background pairs beautifully with the Paradise Palms (retired) stamp set embossed in black and the lawn furniture from the Cozy Campers stamp (retired). A pretty slice of paradise!

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, April 27, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 4

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Inky Paws Challenge #251; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws

Use the colors Magenta, Turquoise, Purple, and Bright Yellow!

You have until Friday, May 1, 2026 (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.

The IPC team have been super creative this week. There's so many ways to showcase these amazing colors. Let's check out this week's projects!

Claire's card showcases Never Enough Books, Oval Frames, Banner Trio, New Retro, and All Booked Up by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #puppycards

Claire Lamb creates a card perfect for any bibliophile. She uses the All Booked Up stamp and coordinating die set with the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set. To design her card she uses paper from the New Retro paper pack with the Oval Frames and the Banner Trio die sets. Don't all those books make you happy?!

Danni's card features Newton's Mix Tape, New Retro, A2 Card Layout 2, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #retrocards, #catcards

Danni Bindel creates a fun card using lots of papers from the New Retro paper pack and the A2 Card Layout 2 die. She adds the cute feline from the Newton's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set atop her circular panels made using the Circle Frames die set. Super fun!

Debbie's card features Newton's Rain Boots, Heartfelt Blooms, Circle Frames, Pastel Basics, and Petite Flowers by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #catcards, #justbecausecards, #springcards

Debbie Owens uses the Circle Frames die set with papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad to create all those pastel circles. For her background, she uses the Petite Flowers stencil to emboss subtle flowers for added texture. Her star attraction is the sweet image from the Newton's Rain Boots stamp set. Her sentiment is from the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set. So cute!

Kelly's creative card features Dainty Daisies, Naught Newton, Basic Frames, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #floralcards, #flowercards

Kelly Santi creates a very artistic card using the Dainty Daisies stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Basic Frames and the Circle Frames die sets for her layers. She pulls a sentiment from the Naughty Newton stamp to turn this stunning card into a get well card!

Amy's bright card showcases Puppy's Mix Tape, New Retro, Essential Tags, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #retrocards, #puppycards

Amy Tollner creates a bold, bright using the New Retro paper pack. To create her many layers, she uses the Framework and the Essential Tags die sets. Her star attraction is the music-lovin' puppy from the Puppy's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set. Such a darling card!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 1, 2026.

Monday, April 20, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 3

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Use the colors Magenta, Turquoise, Purple, and Bright Yellow!

Here's some inspiration.

Go BOLD with this fun color combo! Reminiscent of an 80's color palette, the bright colors in this challenge work great for birthday cards, thank you cards and more!

Amy's birthday card showcases Newton's Birthday Delights, Party On!, Retro Vibes, Card Layout 4, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndstencils, #catcards, #birthdaycards

Amy Tollner creates a darling birthday card using the Retro Vibes stencil set and the Card Layout 4 die for her backdrop. She then adds the festy felines from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp and coordinating die set with a birthday banner using the Frames and Flags die set and sentiment from the Party On! stamp set. So bright and brilliant!

Claire's rad card showcases Puppy's Mix Tape, Party On!, and Music Notes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndstencils, #musiccards, #puppycards

Claire Lamb creates a very CAS card sparingly using the Music Notes stencil for a fun backdrop for the sweet puppy from the Puppy's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set. She finishes with a sentiment from the Party On! stamp set. Totally adorable!

Danni's retro card showcases Party On!, Framework, and New Retro by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #birthdaycards

Danni Bindel creates a very bright and bold birthday card using papers from the New Retro paper pack with dies from the Framework die set. She uses a birthday sentiment from the Party On! stamp set for her focal point. The combination of patterns makes for a super retro vibe!

Debbie's tropical card features Newton's Happy Hour, Hibiscus, Circle Frames, Frames & Flags, Aloha Newton, Pastel Basics, and Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #tropicalcards, #catcards

Debbie Owens creates a fun tropical card using Hibiscus stencil and the Frames and Flags die set for her back panel. She uses the Circle Frames die set to create circles using paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad and the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. She adds the sweet kitty from the Aloha Newton stamp set with a sentiment from the Newton's Happy Hour stamp. A great combination of products!

Kelly's cheerful card features Spring Heights, Clouds, and Sea Border by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndstencil, #catcards, #springcards

Kelly Santi's bright sky using the Clouds stencil makes for an amazing background for the playful kitties from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set. Kelly also uses the Sea Border die set to make her grass. What a fantastic way to showcase the challenge colors!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 1, 2026.

Monday, April 13, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 2

April brings bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Use the colors Magenta, Turquoise, Purple, and Bright Yellow!

Here's some inspiration.

Go BOLD with this fun color combo! Reminiscent of an 80's color palette, the bright colors in this challenge work great for birthday cards, thank you cards and more!

Kelly's birthday card features Heart Frames and Party On! by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards

Kelly Santi creates this dynamic card using cardstock in the challenge colors and heart dies from the Heart Frames die set. She adds a birthday sentiment from the Party On! stamp set. Her colors really pop against her black card base. Totally rad!

Amy's card features Cocktail Mixer, New Retro, Frames & Tags, and Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #celebrationcards, #cocktailcards, #nndpaper, #nndstamps

Amy Tollner creates a tropical drink paradise using the Cocktail Mixer stamp and coordinating die set with the funky paper from the New Retro paper pack. She uses the Frames & Tags die to create her card layout and uses bright pink glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. A fabulously tubular way to combine products!

Claire's birthday card features Card Layout 7, Bokeh, Cat Birthday Party, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #celebrationcards, #nndstamps, #nndstencils

Claire Lamb creates a delightful birthday card using the Bokeh stencil set with the Card Layout 7 die. She adds a trio of felines from the Cat Birthday Party stamp and coordinating die set atop vellum circles using the Circle Frames die set. Such an a-meow-zing card!

Danni Bindel

On a short break.

Debbie's card features New Retro, Banner Trio, Birthday Roundabout, Circle Frames, and Coffee Delights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #birthdaycards, #nndpaper, #nndstamps

Debbie Owens shows the versatility of the New Retro paper pack. She uses the funky black pattern paper and the Frames & Tags die to create her backdrop. She then adds a partial circle using the Circle Frames die set. She adds the tall stack of mugs from the Coffee Delights stamp set. She stamps the sentiment from the Birthday Roundabout stamp set on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. Love the angular elements paired with the circular ones!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 1, 2026.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 1

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Use the colors Magenta, Turquoise, Purple, and Bright Yellow!

Here's some inspiration.

Go BOLD with this fun color combo! Reminiscent of an 80's color palette, the bright colors in this challenge work great for birthday cards, thank you cards and more! If you've been eyeing the New Retro paper pack, you are in luck. Each designer has used this paper pack in very unique ways, Let's check them out!

Debbie's birthday card features Newton's Mix Tape, Circle Frames, New Retro, Card Layout 4, and Party On! by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #birthdaycards

Debbie Owens retro birthday card features Newton's Mix Tape stamp set atop a vellum circle (Circle Frames die set). She creates her card design using the Card Layout 4 die with papers from the New Retro paper pack. The sentiment is from the Party On! stamp set. Totally cute!

Kelly's party card features Newton's Mix Tape, Circle Frames, New Retro, Basic Frames, and Party On! by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Kelly Santi wants to party on with her tubular card! She, too, uses the Newton's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set a top a circle (Circle Frames die set) with papers from the New Retro paper pack. She creates the large tag using the Basic Frames die set. Her sentiment is from the Party On! stamp set. Party on!

Amy's coffee card features Never Enough Books, New Retro, Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards

Amy Tollner uses papers from the New Retro paper pack and the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment with the Card Layout 7 die. She then adds the overly tall stack of books from the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set with a cup of coffee on top! A gnarly way to use the challenge colors!

Claire's birthday card features Card Layout 6, Corner Flip, Newton's Mix Tape, New Retro, Party On!, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #birthdaycards

Claire Lamb creates a very dramatic card using papers from the New Retro paper pack with the Card Layout 6 and the Corner Flip die sets. She adds a black feline using the Newton's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set. She embosses her birthday sentiment from the

Party On! stamp set on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. Totally RAD!

Danni's puppy card features Puppy's Mix Tape, New Retro, Card Layout 7, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #dogcards, #puppycards

Danni Bindel pulls papers from the New Retro paper pack and uses the Card Layout 7 die. She uses the canine from the Puppy's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set for her star attraction atop a scallop-edged circle (Circle Frames die set). Her paper selection is quite bodacious!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 1, 2026 to use the challenge colors with your Newton's Nook Designs' products!

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Monday, May 4, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 1

Let's get sketchy in May!

Here's some inspiration.

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #251 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.

Monday, April 27, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 4

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, April 20, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 3

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, April 13, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 2

April brings bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 1

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Here's some inspiration.