Monday, August 31, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #256 Week 1

 

We're starting our September Challenge a bit early!


We couldn't wait to get an early start on our Fall and/or Halloween cards!
We can't wait to see your Fall and/or Halloween creations!

You have until Friday, September 25, 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:  We couldn't decide between fall and Halloween so we're choosing BOTH! Create a card with a fall and/or Halloween theme to join. Create a thank you using fall images and colors. Try creating a cute (or spooky) Halloween scene. This time of year is filled with frights and delights! Choose your favorite and enter today!


Deb's mini card features Halloween Time, Trick or Treat Puppy, Basic Frames, Frames & Flags, Halloween Postage, and Spooky by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #falloween, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #puppycards, #halloweencards
Debbie Owens kicks off the Falloween challenge with a mini-Halloween card measuring just 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches! She uses a die from the Basic Frames die set to create the mini base. She adds the spooky paper from the Halloween Time paper pad. She adds a moon using the Spooky Sky die set with a witchy-puppy from the Trick or Treat Puppy stamp set. She adds her sentiment (Halloween Postage stamps set) on a banner (Frames & Flags die set). Small but sweet!

Kelly's Halloween card features Batty Newton, Halloween Time, Basic Frames, and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #falloween, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards, #vampirecards
Kelly Santi is showcasing the very spooky feline from the Batty Newton stamp and coordinating die set. She created an easy background by selecting this spooky paper from the Halloween Time paper pad. To create her layers and little tag, Kelly uses dies from the Basic Frames and the Frames & Tags die sets.  Such a fabulous card!

Amy's coffee-themed card features Spooky Coffees, A7 Frames & Banners, Halloween Time, Card Layout 6, and Corner Flip by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #falloween, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards, #coffeelovers, #coffee_crafters
Amy Tollner combines Halloween with a trio of coffee mugs from the Spooky Coffees stamp and coordinating die set. Amy uses paper from the Halloween Time paper pad with dies from the Card Layout 6 and the Corner Flip die sets. Her empossed sentiment is on a fun banner from the A7 Frames & Banners die for the sentiment. Spookily delicious!

Claire's Halloween card features Spooky Sky, Cat Silhouettes, Oval Frames, Valentine Word Trio, and Petite Snow by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #falloween, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards
Claire Lamb is showcasing a black cat using the Cat Silhouettes die set. For her sky, she uses the Spooky Sky die set and distresses the scene amazingly! She pulls letters from the Valentine Word Trio die set to spell "BOO." She also used the Oval Frames die set and the Petite Snow stencil. Wowza!

Danni's fall cards features Autumn Postage Sampler, Postage Stamp Layout, and Autumn by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #falloween, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #fallcards
Danni Bindel opts to make an autumn card filled with so many fall images from the Autumn Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. She pulls paper from the Autumn paper pad with the Postage Stamp Layout die. Just love all the orange in Danni's card!  

Don't forget you have until Friday, September 25, 2026.

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Inky Paws Challenge #255 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 sketch!




Inky Paws Challenge #255 Prize Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive 
a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!
Holly's thank you card features Cycling Friends, Christmas Basics, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #thankyoucards, #friendshipcards
Holly Gerdes combines green papers from the Christmas Basics and the Pastel Basics paper packs to make a bright, fun backdrop for the critters from the retired Cycling Friends stamp and coordinating die set to enjoy!
Congrats to Holly Gerdes!  Don't forget to send us an e-mail at
 info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit! 

Inky Paws Challenge #255 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
Sandy's birthday card features Newton's Birthday Delights, Birthday Meows, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpapers, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #sketchchallenge
Amy loves the colorfulness of Sandy Bernstein's card as well as the overall cuteness!  Sandy uses the cloudy paper from the Birthday Meows paper pad with the towering cake image from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp set. She also uses the Card Layout 7 die to create the sketch design. So much cat cuteness!

Claire's FAVE
Jennifer's caffeine card features Puppy's Reading List, Coffee House Stories, and Coffee Silhouettes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #coffeelovers, #coffee_crafters, #coffeecard, #puppycard
Claire loves the colors and all the coffee vibes of Jennifer K.'s wonderful card. Jennifer uses papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad with the sweet scholar from the Puppy's Reading List stamp and coordinating die set. Of course, this little fellow likes coffee, so Jennifer adds a steaming mug using the Coffee Silhouettes die set. Such a fun combination of products!

Danni's FAVE
Holly's thank you card features Cycling Friends, Christmas Basics, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #thankyoucards, #friendshipcards
Danni loves how Holly Gerdes arranges her sentiments as well as the selection of papers from the Christmas Basics and the Pastel Basics paper packs. Enjoying all that bright green are two sweet critters from the retired Cycling Friends stamp and coordinating die set. 

Debbie's FAVE 
Priscilla's birthday card features Hula-Hoop Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards
Debbie loves how Priscilla turned the sketch and created a spotlight for our talented feline from the Hula-Hoop Newton stamp and coordinating die set. Such a wonderful idea!

Kelly's FAVE
Michelle's birthday card uses the Love Quarry stamp set by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycard, #masculinecard
Kelly really liked how Michelle Harlamert selected a pattern paper that worked so wonderfully with the Love Quarry stamp and coordinating die set!  It really looks like those big vehicles are hauling and pushing dirt around!  Great 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, August 24, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 4

 

Final Week for our 

Sketch Challenge


We have a great sketch to get your creative juices flowing!

Have fun using the Challenge Sketch!

You have until Friday, August 28, 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 sketch features a fun angled layout to use with or without the Card Layout 7 die. The IPC team has lots of different occasions to share with you.  Let's check them out!


Danni's pumpkin spice card showcases Card Layout 7, Circle Frames, Frames Squared, and Autumn Coffees by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #pumpkinspice, #coffeelovers, #coffee_crafts
Danni Bindel is gearing up for pumpkin spice season!  She uses the Card Layout 7 die with plaid paper from the Autumn paper pad. She adds a trio of coffees using the Autumn Coffees stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Circle Frames and the Frames Squares die sets to create her stitched circles.  Yum! 😋 

Debbie's Halloween card features Card Layout 7, Batty Newton, Halloween Time, and Count Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards

Debbie's Halloween card features Card Layout 7, Batty Newton, Halloween Time, and Count Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards
Debbie Owens creates an interactive element using the Card Layout 7 die with paper from the Halloween Time paper pad. She uses the Batty Newton stamp set to create her flying vampire kitty. Lift the center flap, and you'll find that little fellow taking a nap!  The kitty in the coffin is from the Count Newton stamp set. Such a creative way to showcase these spooky critters! 

Kelly's floral card features Tulips, Card Layout 7, Cherry Blossom, Happy Easter, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #springcards, #tulipcards, #floralcards
Kelly Santi designs a pretty spring card using the Card Layout 7 die with papers from the Happy Easter paper pack. She pulls the colors of the paper to shade her tulips from the Tulips stamp and coordinating die set. She places her sentiment from the Cherry Blossom stamp set on a stitched panel (Basic Frames die set). Love all those bright colors!

Amy's autumn card features Autumn Fields, Autumn, Frames & Flags, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #autumncards, #fallcards,
Amy Tollner was inspired to use the little scarecrow from the Autumn Fields stamp and coordinating die set. She uses paper from the Autumn Paper pad with the Card Layout 7 die. She embosses her sentiment on a banner using the Frames & Flags die set. The falling leaves paper looks fabulous with this little guy!

Claire's winter card features Card Layout 7, Snow Flurries, Oval Frames, and Cup of Cocoa by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #cocoacards, #coffee_crafters, #wintercards
Claire Lamb is looking to the future with this wintry card!  She pulls snowy papers from the Snow Flurries paper pack and cuts them using the Card Layout 7 die. She adds a couple mugs of hot chocolate from the Cup of Cocoa stamp and coordinating die set and adds her sentiment on a stitched oval (Oval Frames die set).  A perfect card for a cold, wintry day!

Don't forget you have until Friday, August 28, 2026.

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Monday, August 17, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 3

 

August Challenge


We have a great sketch to get your creative juices flowing!

Have fun using the Challenge Sketch!

You have until Friday, August 28, 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 sketch features a fun angled layout! Try using this sketch with our Card Layout 7 Die or cut the angles with a scissor or trimmer. Put a different image in each section or keep it simple with patterned papers and sentiments. All themes are welcome as long as the sketch is used.



Claire's floral card features Card Layout 7, Spring Blooms, and Fall Harvest by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sunflowers, #floralcards
Claire Lamb showcases the bouquet of flowers from the Fall Harvest stamp and coordinating die set. She coordinates her lavender flowers with papers from the Spring Blooms paper pack. For her designs, she uses the Card Layout 7 die. Such a wonderful way to showcase smaller images!

Danni's autumn card features Frames Squared, Card Layout 7, Autumn, and Pumpkin Tails by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #autumncards, #fallcards, #catcards
Danni Bindel is gearing up for fall with this sweet card featuring a trio of felines from the Pumpkin Tails stamp set. She showcases them with papers from the Autumn paper pad. She uses the Card Layout 7 die for her design with a stitched circle (Frames Squared die set) for her sentiment. Such a fun autumn card!

Deb's school card features Newton's Book Club, Never Enough Books, All Booked Up, Frames & Flags, Black & White Basics, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #bookcards, #schoolcards
Debbie Owens is getting ready for school with this book-filled card! She selects images with books from the Newton's Book Club, the All Booked Up, and the Never Enough Books stamp sets. She selects papers from the Black & White Basics paper pack to showcase these scholarly felines. She also used the Card Layout 7 for her layout with her sentiment on a banner (Frames & Flags die set). Love all those colorful books!

Kelly's retro card features Newton's Mix Tape, Party on, Card Layout 7, New Retro, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #retrocards
Kelly Santi is rockin' out with this darling card featuring Newton from the Newton's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die. She selects paper from the New Retro paper pack and uses the Card Layout 7 die for her layout. She pulls sentiments from the Party On stamp set. She uses a vellum stitched circle (Circle Frame die set) to highlight Newton with his mixed tape! Darling!

Amy's Halloween card features Trick or Treat Newton, Haunted House, Spooky Sky, Basic Frames, Halloween Time, Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #halloweencards, #catcards
Amy Tollner has created a card purr-fect for those candy-lovin' felines from the Trick-or-Treat Newton stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Haunted House die and the Spooky Sky die set to create some of the scene with paper from the Halloween Time paper pack finishing it off. She uses the Card Layout 7 die to create her layout with glitter paper for the framing (Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment). Her sentiment is on a stitched panel (Basic Frames die set). Hope those little trick-or-treaters don't get scared! 🙀

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Monday, August 10, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 2

 

August Challenge


We have a great sketch to get your creative juices flowing!

Have fun using the Challenge Sketch!

You have until Friday, August 28, 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 sketch features a fun angled layout! Try using this sketch with our Card Layout 7 Die or cut the angles with a scissor or trimmer. Put a different image in each section or keep it simple with patterned papers and sentiments. All themes are welcome as long as the sketch is used.




Amy's birthday card features Sky High Celebrations, Card Layout 7, and Birthday Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #dogcards
Amy Tollner uses balloon paper from the Birthday Meows paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. Enjoying all those balloons are two brave critters from the Sky High Celebrations stamp and coordinating die set. Such a celebratory card!

Claire's autumn card features Card Layout 7, Autumn, Pumpkin Tails, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #greetingcards
Claire Lamb uses plaid paper from the Autumn paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. Her trio of black kittens are having fun in a pumpkin patch. These little felines are from the Pumpkin Tails stamp and coordinating die set. She adds her sentiment on a stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set. Delightful!

Danni's sweet baby card features Loveable Laundry, Stitched Onesie, Circle Frames, Coffee Silhouette, Pastel Basics, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nnddies #nndpapers, #babycard
Danni Bindel is celebrating the birth of a wee little one. She uses polka-dotted paper from the Pastel Basics paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. That darling outfit is from the Loveable Laundry stamp set cut out using the Stitched Onesie die. She places it atop a scallop circle using the Circle Frames die set. She die cuts little hearts using a die from the Coffee Silhouette die set. So sweet!

Debbie's birthday card features Card Layout 7, Springtime, Cat Birthday Party, Newton's Birthday Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nnddies, #nndpapers, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards
Debbie Owens was also inspired to make a birthday card. For her card, she uses three lavender papers from the Springtime paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. She adds a trio of partying kittens from the Newton's Birthday Trio stamp set. Her final touch is the small bouquet of balloons from the Cat Birthday Party stamp set. Too cute!

Kelly's autumn card features Card Layout 7, Autumn Woofs, Pumpkin Tails, Fence, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nnddies #nndpapers, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #dogcards
Kelly Santi is also inspired by the upcoming season. She selects a fun puppy paper from the Autumn Woofs paper pad with the Card Layout 7 die. This paper looks amazing with the trio of puppies from the Pumpkin Tails stamp and coordinating die. She includes a fence using the Fence die which is a fun addition. She uses the Circle Frames die set to add her sentiment on!  So cute and creative!

Don't forget you have until Friday, August 28, 2026.

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