Monday, November 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #258 Week 1

 

Time to Get Sketchy!


We have a fun, funky sketch to inspire you this month!

We can't wait to see how you use
 this month's sketch!



You have until Friday, November 27, 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 (Newton's Nook Designs products are required.) before you link up your project.

Here's some inspiration: This playful sketch will inspire your creativity! Try using patterned paper on the trio of angled rectangles! Try using the center rectangle to showcase an image or put a different image in each section! There are so many options to try! All themes are welcome as long as the sketch is used.




Debbie's Halloween card features Arched Frames, Torn Edges, Halloween Woofs, Spiderwebs, Spiderweb Oval, Halloween Postage Sampler, Count Newton, Trick or Treat Puppy, Trick or Treat Newton, and Halloween Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper

Debbie's Halloween card features Arched Frames, Torn Edges, Halloween Woofs, Spiderwebs, Spiderweb Oval, Halloween Postage Sampler, Count Newton, Trick or Treat Puppy, Trick or Treat Newton, and Halloween Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper
Debbie Owens makes a fun, interactive Halloween card filled with spooky cuteness!  Debbie uses the Arched Frames and the Torn Edges die sets for her three panels. She continues by using papers from the Halloween Woofs and the Halloween Time paper packs. She fills her card with images from the Spiderweb Oval, the Halloween Postage Sampler, Count Newton, the Trick or Treat Puppy, the Trick or Treat Newton stamp sets.
She all uses the Spiderwebs die set. All these products add up to a wonderful Halloween card!

Kathy's birthday card features Cake Builder, Birthday Accessories, Frames & Flags, Circle Frames, and Birthday Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #birthdaycards, #nndpaper, #nnddies
Kathy Schweinfurth creates a birthday card filled with yummy birthday cakes!  She uses the Cake Builder and the Birthday Accessories die sets with papers from the Birthday Time paper pack with dies from the Frames & Flags and the Circle Frames die sets.  The combination of products makes for a scrumptious birthday card!

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Amy birthday card features Dog Birthday Party, Birthday Woofs, Framework, and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #birthdaycards, #dogcards, #puppycards
Amy Tollner creates the cutest puppy card using the Dog Birthday Party stamp and coordinating die set in combination with papers from the Birthday Woofs paper pad. She also uses dies from the Framework and the Frames Squared die sets.  A perfect card for the dog-lover in one's life!

Claire's holiday card features Postage Stamp Layout, Holiday Postage Sampler, and Arched Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nnddies, #holidaycards, #christmascards
Claire Lamb is gearing up for the holiday season with this darling card featuring images from the Holiday Postage Sampler stamps and coordinating die set and framed using the Postage Stamp Layout die. She uses the Arched Frames die set for her stitched Kraft panel.  Absolutely delightful!

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Inky Paws Challenge #257 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 projects using the challenge colors!




Inky Paws Challenge #257 Prize Winner!


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


Marcia's winter card uses Snowmen Postage Sampler by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #wintercards, #snowmencards

Marcia created this delightful wintry card using the challenge colors. She showcases a trio of snowmen from the Snowman Postage Sampler stamp set. Congrats!

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 #257 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
Holly's autumn card features Autumn Dogs and Autumn Leaves by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #autumncards, #puppycards, #dogcards

Who could pass up this amazing puppy card?  Not our DT Amy!  She loves how Holly Gerdes creates a multi-fold card showcasing a pack of puppies from the Autumn Dogs and coordinating die set. To complete her autumn card, Holly pulls papers from the Autumn Leaves paper pack. Wonderfully done!

Claire's FAVE
Jacinda's Christmas card features Christmas Cocktails by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #christmascards, #cocktailcards
Claire loves Jacinda's layout out and how she uses the challenge colors with the Christmas Cocktails stamp and coordinating die set. The way Jacinda uses the colors for different cocktails...fabulous idea!  I'll take one of each, please!


Debbie's FAVE 
Becca's winter card features Christmas Coffees by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #coffeecards, #coffee_lovers, #snowmencards, #wintercards
Becca Yahrling's distressed background caught Debbie's eye. Such a fun way to showcase the challenge colors, especially with the embossing. Becca showcases the little snowman mug from the Christmas Coffees stamp set and heat embosses the sentiment in white.  So festive and fun!

Kathy's FAVE
Inkami's pumpkin spice card features Pumpkin Latte by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #coffeecards, #pumpkinspicecards, #autumncards, #coffee_lovers
Kathy really liked how Inkami uses the challenge colors for our latte-lovin' lady from the Pumpkin Latte retired stamp set. She continues the cuteness by randomly stamping her background. A perfect way to celebrate pumpkin-spice season! 

 Special Guest-Jen Jackson's FAVE
Jennifer K's coffee card features Dog Builder, Coffee Silhouettes, Coffee Shop, and Newton's Mug by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #coffeecards, #coffee_lovers, #dogcards, #puppycards
Jen really loves Jennifer K's use of the challenge colors on her mugs as well as her adorable puppy. Jennifer uses the Coffee Silhouettes die set as well as the Dog Builder die set with a bit of coffee paper from the Coffee Shop pad and sentiment from the Newton's Mug (retired) stamp set. A wonderfully designed card!

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, October 26, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #257 Week 4

 

Final Week to Play with Our Autumn Colors!


We are so excited to play with these rich, vibrant colors!
We can't wait to see how you use
 Dusty Lavender, Teal, Pumpkin Orange, and Rust!

You have until Friday, October 30, 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 (Newton's Nook Designs products are required.) before you link up your project.

This week the IPC team have created some fun, unique projects for autumn and Halloween. Let's check them out!


Claire's coffee card features Halloween Accessories, Torn Edges, Autumn Leaves, Dog Builder, Fall Friends, Thanks a Latte, and Coffee Silhouettes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #nndpaper, #nnddies, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #thankyoucards, #dogcards, #autumncards
Claire Lamb has built the cutest puppy using the Dog Builder die set with a latte using the Coffee Silhouettes die set. She adds pumpkins and fall foliage using the Halloween Accessories and the Fall Friends die sets. For her background, she uses the teal leaf paper from the Autumn Leaves paper pack. She adds a vellum panel to break up the background using the Torn Edge Frames die set and uses the Thanks a Latte die set for her sentiment. Such a wonderful combination of products!

Debbie's Halloween card features Halloween Woofs, Card Layout 6, Halloween Greetings, and Spiderwebs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #nndpaper, #nnddies, #halloweencards
Debbie Owens boldly uses the challenge colors for her Halloween card. Using the Card Layout 6 die, she adds spooky panels using paper from the Halloween Woofs paper pad. She adds a spiderweb using the Spiderwebs die set beneath her frame and adds the Trick or Treat sentiment using the Halloween Greetings die set. A fun, unique way to use the colors!

Kathy's autumn bookmark features Autumn Leaves, Bookmark II, and Autumn Reads by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #nndpaper, #nnddies, #nndstamps, #bookmarks, #autumncards
Kathy Schweinfurth uses the Bookmark II die set to create her beautiful bookmark. She pulls images from the Autumn Reads stamp set which is a perfect set to make bookmarks. For added fun, Kathy adds a coordinating bookmark using the Autumn Leaves paper pack and finishes with a colorful tassel!  Lovin' it!


Kelly's Halloween card features Batty Newton, Oval Frames, Spiderweb Oval, Card Layout 4, and Halloween Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #nndpaper, #nnddies, #nndstamps, #halloweencards, #catcards
Kelly Santi is showcasing Newton in his vampire costume from the Batty Newton stamp and coordinating die set. She adds a bright background using the plaid paper from the Halloween Meows paper pad. To create her layout, Kelly uses the Oval Frames die set with a sentiment from the Spiderweb Oval stamp set. She also uses the Card Layout 4 die for the background panels. Delightful!

Amy's autumn card features Autumn Cats, Autumn Dogs, Autumn Leaves, and A2 Card Layout 2 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #nndpaper, #nnddies, #nndstamps, #autumncards, #fallcards, #catcards, #dogcards
Amy Tollner  uses the colorful leaf paper from the Autumn Leaves paper pack with a group of helpful critters from the Autumn Cats stamp and coordinating die set and the Autumn Dogs stamp and coordinating die set. Her teal frame (A2 Card Layout 2 die) really makes this little scene pop!  Wonderfully done!

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Monday, October 19, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #257 Week 3

 

Fall Colors 

to Inspire You!


We are so excited to play with these rich, vibrant colors!
We can't wait to see how you use
 Dusty Lavender, Teal, Pumpkin Orange, and Rust!


You have until Friday, October 30, 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 (Newton's Nook Designs products are required.) before you link up your project.

Here's some inspiration: Enjoy the deep fall colors of orange rust and add in a pop of teal and purple! It's the perfect palette to stretch your fall crafting! There are so many ways to use these amazing colors. Let's see what the IPC team designed this week!


Amy's autumn coffee card features Autumn Coffees, Autumn Leaves, Essential Tags, and A2 Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncard, #fallcards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #coffeecards, #coffeecrafters
Amy Tollner creates a bright autumn card with a coffee theme!  She uses the A2 Card Layout die with papers from the Autumn Leaves paper pack. She then creates a lavender tag using the Essential Tags die set on which she adds a trio of delicious-looking lattes from the Autumn Coffees stamp and coordinating die set. Wowza!  

Claire's autumn card features Autumn Dogs, Autumn Cats, Autumn, Oval Frames, Banner Trio, and Fall Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncard, #fallcards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #dogcards, #catcards
Claire Lamb features a furry critter from the Autumn Dogs stamp and coordinating die set and one from the Autumn Cats stamp and coordinating die set. She frames them on oval layers using the Oval Frames die set. She selects the plaid paper from the Autumn paper pack and adds her sentiment from the Fall Friends stamp set on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. Just too cute!

Debbie's autumn card features Autumn Leaves, Torn Edge Frames, Halloween Basics, Fall Roundabout, and Newton's Boo-tiful by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncard, #fallcards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge,
Debbie Owens combines leaf paper with polka-dotted paper from the Autumn Leaves and the Halloween Basics paper packs. Those rugged edges were made using the Torn Edge Frames die set. Deb showcases the feline with his colorful pumpkins from the Newton's Boo-tiful Night stamp set. Her sentiment is from the Fall Roundabout stamp set. Such a fun, colorful card!

Kathy's autumn card features Autumn Leaves, Autumn Dogs, and Postage Stamp Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncard, #fallcards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #dogcards
Kathy Schweinfurth's autumn card features a trio of puppies from the Autumn Dogs stamp and coordinating die set. She places each pup on a postage stamp using the Postage Stamp Layout die.  To pull everything together, she uses the pretty leaf paper from the Autumn Leaves paper pack.  Delightfully done!


Kelly's card features Newton's Book Club, Frames & Tags, Frames & Flags, Sea Borders, Forest Scene Builder, Autumn Woofs, and Lovely Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Kelly's card features Newton's Book Club, Frames & Tags, Frames & Flags, Sea Borders, Forest Scene Builder, Autumn Woofs, and Lovely Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Kelly Santi uses the challenge colors to create a bright scene featuring Newton on his pile of books. This sweet feline is from the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set. To create her lovely scene, Kelly uses several die sets: Frames & Flags, Frames & Tags, Sea Borders, and Forest Scene Builder set.Kelly also uses papers from the Autumn Woofs & Lovely Hearts paper pads. Such a creative way to mix and match products!


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Monday, October 12, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #257 Week 2

 

Fall Colors to Inspire You!


We are so excited to play with these rich, vibrant colors!
We can't wait to see how you use
 Dusty Lavender, Teal, Pumpkin Orange, and Rust!

You have until Friday, October 30, 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 (Newton's Nook Designs products are required.) before you link up your project. 

Here's some inspiration: Enjoy deep the deep fall colors of orange rust and add in a pop of teal and purple, or choose one color to dominate as members of the design team did this week!



by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #nnddies, #autumn card, #fallcards
Kelly Santi is embracing the rust color this week with this gorgeous card featuring the vintage truck from the Harvest Haul stamp and coordinating die set. Using dies from the Basic Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets with papers from the Autumn Leaves and the Christmas Basics paper packs, Kelly creates a wonderful fall card!


Amy's fall card features Autumn Postage Sampler, Autumn Basics, and Postage Stamp Layoutby Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #nnddies, #autumn card, #fallcards
Amy Tollner embraces the pumpkin orange using the little hearts paper from the Autumn Basics paper pad. She adds a pop of teal with the frame using the Postage Stamp Layout die. She adds little autumn images from the Autumn Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set.  Such a delightful autumn card!

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #nnddies, #autumn card, #fallcards
Claire Lamb is also bringing on the orange with the gingham paper from the Autumn paper pack. She uses the newly released Arched Frames die set to set her sweet feline on. This little guy is from the Cat Builder die set. She uses the Halloween Accessories and the Fall Friends die sets to create her pumpkin patch. And the sweet sentiment is from the Pumpkin Tails stamp set. A wonderful way to celebrate the autumn season!

Debbie's cozy card features Autumn Leaves, Cozy Home, and Never Enough Books by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #autumn card, #fallcards
Debbie Owens embraces the teal from the challenge using papers from the Autumn Leaves paper pack. She creates a lovely scene using the Cozy Home and the Never Enough Books stamp sets. She adds the other challenge colors with her books and chair!  Such a darling scene!

Kathy's Halloween card features Cat Builder, Halloween Accessories, Spooky Sky, and Halloween Greetings by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nnddies, #halloweencards, #catcards
Kathy Schweinfurth embraces the dusty lavender color of the challenge as well as the newly released dies! Kathy begins with the Cat Builder die set and uses accessories from the Halloween Accessories die set to create that candy-lovin' feline. Kathy uses the Spooky Sky die set for her scary sky and the Halloween Greetings die set for the sentiment. Such a fabulous use of the challenge colors for a Halloween card!



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