Monday, June 29, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 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 friendship projects!

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Prize Winner!

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

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

Michelle's friendship card features Puppy Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #friendshipcards, #puppycards

Michelle Harlamert is showcasing one of the darling puppy images from the Puppy Friends (retired) stamp and coordinating die set. She designs a fun backdrop for him. Love how she adds the sentiment. Such a delightful card! Congrats!

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

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

Inky Paws Challenge #253 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!

Debbie's FAVE

Becca Yahrling created this fabulous easel card showcasing the BBQ Roundabout (retired) stamp set. Deb loves how Becca made a tablecloth with the BBQ print as well as how she cut out individual images to make plates of yummy food! Super creative way to showcase this set!

Kelly's FAVE

Priscilla Joseph features Autumn Basics, Fall Friends, and Card Layout 3 on her card; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #fallcards, #friendshipcards, #autumncards

Kelly adores Priscilla Joseph's fall theme on her friendship card. Priscilla splendidly colors the image from the Fall Friends stamp and coordinating die set. She also picks the perfect mix of papers from the Autumn Basics paper pad which she uses with the Card Layout 3 die. Anyone else yearning for fall?

Amy's FAVE

Sandy's friendship card features Puppy Playtime, Corner Flip, Pastel Basics, and Card Layout 6 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #friendshipcards, #puppycards, #nndstamp, #nndpaper

Amy loves the glittery puppy Sandy Bernstein uses on her darling card. This little fellow is from the Puppy Playtime (retired) stamp and coordinating die set. Sandy pairs him with papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. She uses the Card Layout 6 die in conjunction with the Corner Flip die set to create some dimension to her fabulous card!

Claire's FAVE

Melissa's friendship card features Banner Trio, Banner Trio, Hexagon Frames, Springtime, and Beekeeper Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #friendshipcards, #beecards, #catcards, #shapecards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper

Melissa Sunshine Honey Bee's hexagonal card caught Claire's eye as well as the popped up sentiment. Melissa uses the Hexagon Frames die set with papers from the Springtime paper pad. She stamps the bee house with a couple of bees from the Beekeeper Newton (retired) stamp set. As for the popped up sentiment, she pulls a die from the Banner Trio die set. Such a darling way to send happiness to a friend!

Danni's FAVE

Mindy's friendship cards features Farmyard, Cluck, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #farmcards, #friendshipcards, #chickencards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper

The darling mix of papers on Mindy Finnegan's card wins over Danni's heart! Those papers are from the Farmyard paper pad. She uses dies for the Frame & Flags die set to create her stitched panels. And the main attraction to her card are this trio of gossiping chickens from the Cluck stamp and coordinating die set. Too cute!

The IPC Design Team will be taking a short summer break. We will be back July 6 with some amazing colors to challenge you!

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, June 22, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 4

There's one more week to

celebrate friends!

You have until Friday, June 26, 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.

This week the IPC design team has used a plethora of products to celebrate friendship! Let's check them out:

Kelly's friendship card features Basic Frames, Happy 4th, Stars & Stripes, Circle Frames, and Puppy's Bubble Tea by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #puppycards, #dogcards, #patrioticcards, #friendshipcards, #4thofjulycard

Kelly Santi's friendship card has a fun patriotic feel! She uses an assortment of papers from the Stars & Stripes paper pack. She then showcases the sweet puppy from the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamps and coordinating die set. To create her design, Kelly uses the Basic Frames die set to create the stitched panel for her sentiment from the Happy 4th clear stamp set. She also uses the Circle Frames die set for her vellum panel. So bright and festive!

Amy's friendship card features Coffee Delights, Heartfelt Coffee, Banner Trio, Coffee House Stories, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #coffeelovers, #friendshipcards

Amy Tollner is sending some coffee happiness to her friend. She showcases the Coffee Delights stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. She pulls a sentiment from the Heartfelt Coffee stamp set and stamps it on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. She opts for the Card Layout 7 die for her great card design. All those kitties in mugs makes one smile!

Claire's friendship card showcases Newton's Sand Dollar, Hills & Grass, Sunscape, and Waves & Splashes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndstencils, #catcards, #friendshipcards, #beachcards, #summercards

Claire Lamb is sending her friend a delightful beach card featuring Newton's Sand Dollar stamp and coordinating die set. Claire creates her beach scene using the Hills & Grass, Sunscape, and Waves & Splashes stencil. Looks like a wonderful beach to spend time with a friend!

Danni's friendship card features Newton Loves Pizza, Frames & Tags, and Black & White Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #pizzacards, #friendshipcards

Danni Bindel is sending a delicious slice of pizza to her friend! She is showcasing the Newton Loves Pizza stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Black & White Basics paper pad. She used the Frames & Tags die for her layout design. A super cute card to share with a friend!

Debbie's card features New Retro, Flamingo Flock, Heart Frames, Heartfelt Meows, and Card Layout 5 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcard

Debbie Owens feline-filled friendship card features the delightful Heartfelt Meows stamp set die cut using the Heart Frames die set. She pulls 6 coordinating papers from the New Retro paper pack and uses the Card Layout 5 die to create her colorful backdrop. So much furry cuteness!

Don't forget you have until Friday, June 26, 2026.

Monday, June 15, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 3

Happy June!

We are celebrating friends this month!

Here's some inspiration.

Send a card to a friend! For this challenge, create a card to let a friend know you are thinking of them. Use your favorite colors and stamped images to create a friendship card for any season. Get well and encouragement cards are also allowed for this challenge theme.

Deb's patriotic card features Happy 4th, Stars & Stripes, Circle Frames, Frames & Flags, and Newton's 4th of July by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #patrioticcards

Debbie Owens creates a fun friendship card in patriotic colors. She uses papers from the Stars & Stripes paper pack with a sentiment from the Happy 4th stamp set. She uses dies from the Circle Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets, and her star attraction is our beloved Newton from the Newton's 4th of July stamp set. A super cute card!

Kelly's friendship card features Spring Heights, Basic Frames, Circle Frames, Lovely Hearts, Christmas Basics, and Birthday Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #puppycards, #dogcards

What do you do with your scrap papers? You make a darling card like Kelly Santi does! She uses papers from the Lovely Hearts, the Christmas Basics, and the Birthday Time paper pads. She makes her layers using the Basic Frames and the Circle Frames die sets. She then showcases the puppies from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set. The overall effect is total cuteness!

Amy's cute card features Newton's Hanging Basket, Springtime, Cheerful Brights, and Fractured Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards

Amy Tollner uses the fun flower paper from the Springtime paper pad with the green glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. She creates her layout using the Fractured Card Layout die. Enjoying this floral backdrop is Newton from the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp and coordinating die set. Don't you love how cute she colored our beloved feline?

Claire's friendship card features Autumn Apples, Farmyard, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #applecards

Claire Lamb has a yummy card to share with a good friend. Amy uses the green paisley pattern paper from the Farmyard paper pad. She then die cuts a banner using the Basic Frames die set. At last, she adds some yummy apple treats from the Autumn Apples stamp and coordinating die set. 😋

Danni's friendship card features A Cozy Day, Frames & Flags, and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #readingcards, #catcards

Danni Bindel brings us this sweet and cozy card featuring the A Cozy Day In stamp set. She uses the Frames & Flags die set to create her layers. Don't you love the lavender heart paper she uses? It's from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. Such a purr-fect way to read a book!

Don't forget you have until Friday, June 26, 2026.

Monday, June 8, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 2

Happy June!

We are celebrating friends this month!

Here's some inspiration.

Danni's friendship card features Floral Roundabout, Pastel Basics, Circle Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #cardmakingideas, #friendship, #floralcards, #flowercards

Danni Bindel designs this sweet floral card using the Floral Roundabout stamp set with the Circle Frames die set. She uses papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad with the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. She places her sentiment on a banner and adds some enamel dies to complete her beautiful card!

Deb's friendship card features Fall Friends, Newton's Movie Night, Black & White, Frame & Flags, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #cardmakingideas, #friendship, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards

Debbie Owens creates this fun, friendship card using the Newton's Movie Night stamp and coordinating die set. She places this trio of felines on a red background using a die from the Framework die set. She adds a striped backdrop using papers from the Black & White Basics paper pad. She stamps a sentiment from the Fall Friends stamp set onto a banner made using the Frames & Flags die set. A few pieces of buttery popcorn finishes her fun card!

Kelly's friendship card features Summer Moments, Summertime, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #cardmakingideas, #friendship, #oceancards, #nndpapers, #nndstamps

Kelly Santi creates her bright, ocean scene using papers from the Summertime paper pad. She creates a few cutouts using the Circle Frames die set. Enjoying all the fun is one of the ladies from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. A wonderful way to showcase all the sea creatures on the paper!

Amy's friendship card features Heartfelt Blooms, Heart Frames, Banner Trio, Pastel Basics, and Card Layout 6 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #cardmakingideas, #friendship, #flowercards, #floralcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Amy Tollner creates this sweet and lovely card using papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad with the Card Layout 6 die. She then adds the floral heart using the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set with the Heart Frames die set. She creates a banner using the Banner Trio die set for her sentiment. A wonderful way to celebrate a friend!

Claire's friendship card features Flamingo Oval, Oval Frames, and Summertime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #cardmakingideas, #friendship, #flamingocards, #flamingo, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Claire Lamb creates this adorable card featuring all the flamingos from the Flamingo Oval stamp set. She adds a scallop border using the Oval Frames die set. At last, she surrounds her flock with the fun leaf paper from the Summertime paper pack. A fantastic way to showcase those pink birds!

Don't forget you have until Friday, June 26, 2026.

Monday, June 1, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 1

Happy June!

We are celebrating friends this month!

Here's some inspiration.

Send a card to a friend! For this challenge, create a card to let a friend know you are thinking of them. Use your favorite colors and stamped images to create a frienship card for any season. Get well and encouragement cards are also allowed for this challenge theme.

Claire's coffee card features Newton Loves Coffee by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #coffeecards, #coffeelovers, #coffee_crafts

Claire Lamb uses a trio of felines from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp die to create this delightful card! Her wonderfully designed card showcases her amazing coloring and distressing skills! Great job!

Danni's floral card features Dainty Daisies, Banner Trio, A2 Card Layout 2, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #springcards, #springcards

Danni Bindel creates a striking backdrop using the blue striped paper from the Bright Basics paper pad and adding a yellow dotted frame border using the A2 Card Layout 2 die. She places her spring of daisies from the Dainty Daisies stamp and coordinating die set atop it with her sentiment on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. So bright and cheerful!

Debbie's tea card features Pug Hugs, Puppy's Bubble Tea, Bubbly, Frames & Flags, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #coffee_crafts, #friendcards, #teacards, #puppycards

Debbie Owens creates a wonderful and bubbly card using the Bubbly stencil with the cute little puppy from the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamp set. She also adds a little bow from the Pug Hugs stamp set and dies from the Frames & Flags and the Circle Frames die sets. The shades of purples with the splash of lime green is a fun color combo!

Kelly's coffee card features Newton Loves Coffee, Coffee Shop, and Card Layout 6 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #coffeecards, #coffee_crafts, #catcards, #friendcards

Kelly Santi creates such a cute, caffeinated coffee card using papers from the Coffee Shop paper pad with the Card Layout 6 die. She features our beloved Newton from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp and coordinating die set. Hope he doesn't over-caffeinate with all those lattes!

Amy's pizza card features Card Layout 5, Frames & Flags, Bright Basics, and Newton Loves Pizza by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #friendcards, #pizzacards

Amy Tollner is showcasing our pizza-lovin' feline from the Newton Loves Pizza stamp and coordinating die set. She pairs him with fun papers from the Bright Basics paper pad and the Card Layout 5 die. For her sentiment, she uses the Frames & Flags die set. So cute!

Don't forget you have until Friday, June 26, 2026.

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Monday, June 29, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Favorites

The IPC Design Team will be taking a short summer break. We will be back July 6 with some amazing colors to challenge you!

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, June 22, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 4

There's one more week to

celebrate friends!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, June 15, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 3

Happy June!

We are celebrating friends this month!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, June 8, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 2

Happy June!

We are celebrating friends this month!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, June 1, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 1

Happy June!

We are celebrating friends this month!

Here's some inspiration.