Monday, June 1, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 1

Happy June!

We are celebrating friends this month!

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.

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.

Inky Paws Challenge #252 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 creative projects using the sketch.

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Prize Winner!

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

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

Crystal's card features Puppy's Reading List by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #puppycards

Crystal Irwin delightful card featuring the studious canine from the Puppy's Reading List stamp set is just so cute! Crystal adds lots of details, such as the stitching, prints, colored jute, that add so much texture to her sweet card!

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

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

Inky Paws Challenge #252 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!

Danni's FAVE

Arlene's card features Cocktail Mixer by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #cocktailcards

Danni loves the bold striking colors of Arlene's card featuring the margarita image from the Cocktail Mixer stamp set. That delicious-looking drink really stands out! Cheers!

Debbie's FAVE

Kristi's card features Newton's Kitchen by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #catcards,

Debbie loved the clean crispness of Kristi H.'s card featuring the chef Newton from the retired Newton's Kitchen stamp set. The combination of papers gives her card an elegant-restaurant vibe. Wonderfully done!

Kelly's FAVE

Carrianne's card Love & Meows and Smitten Kittens features by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #kittencards

Kelly loves Carrianne Banul's cute design and lovely color combo. Carrianne uses the retired Smitten Kittens stamp set with a fabulous selection of papers from the Love & Meows paper pad. Such a wonderfully designed card!

Amy's FAVE

Sabra's card features Umbrella Pals, Springtime, and Birthday Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers,

Amy loved Sabra Gerdes's darling umbrellas from the retired Umbrella Pals stamp and coordinating die set. In addition, Sabra mixes and matches papers from the Springtime and the Birthday Party paper pads to create this bright, fun card!

Claire's FAVE

Tracie's card features Chicken Scratches by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #chickencards

Claire loves how Tracie paired the trio of chickens from the retired Chicken Scratches stamp set with the fence. In addition, the paper selection has such a country vibe. Such a darling 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.

Monday, May 25, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 4

It's May and it's time for a sketch challenge!

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. Now let's take a peek at the IPC teams' cards.

Amy's card features Newton's Book Club, Coffee House Stories, Cheerful Brights, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #catcards, #bookloverscards

Amy Tollner creates a bright, cheerful card just purr-fect for the book lover in one's life. She uses one of the feline images from the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. She adds a bit of sparkle using the lavender paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment and makes it into a banner using the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set. Fabulously fun!

Claire's birthday card features Newton's Birthday Trio, Birthday Time, Bookmark II, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #catcards, #birthdaycards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Claire Lamb uses the Newton's Birthday Trio stamp and coordinating die set to send birthday wishes to a loved one. She uses a trio of festive papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. To create her panels and banner, she uses dies from the Bookmark II and the A7 Frames & Banners die sets. Such a darling card!

Danni's floral card features Little Lilies, Frames & Flags, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #flowercards, #floralcards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper

Danni Bindel opts for a floral card using the flower image from the Little Lilies stamp and coordinating die set. She adds papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad with dies from the Frames & Flags die set. Just love how she uses just lavender and greens to create such a beautiful card!

Debbie's birthday card features Newton's Mix Tape, Music Notes, Pastel Basics, Banner Trio, Cocktail Mixer, and Newton's Bright Birthday by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Debbie Owens couldn't decide whether to make a feline or a canine card, so she made one of each. For her feline birthday card, she uses the music-lovin' Newton from the Newton's Mix Tape stamp set. She adds more musical touches using the Music Notes stencil to create her backdrop. She creates a banner using the yellow-striped paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad. Her finishing touches include a margarita from the Cocktail Mixer stamp set and a birthday hat from the Newton's Bright Birthday stamp.

Debbie's birthday card features Puppy's Mix Tape, New Retro, Pastel Basics, Retro Mix Toner Fronts, Banner Trio, and Cocktail Mixer by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #puppycards, #birthdaycards, #cocktailcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

For her canine version, Deb uses the puppy from the Puppy's Mix Tape stamp set with a margarita from the Cocktail Mixer stamp set. She uses the yellow-striped paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad as well as papers from the New Retro paper pack. That pink shimmery panel uses a Retro Mix Toner Front. Her banner uses a die from the Banner Trio die set. Two wonderful birthday cards for someone 21 years or older!

Kelly's floral card features Bright Basics, Springtime, Tulips, Easter Postage Sampler, Essential Tags, Basic Frames, and Sea Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #floralcards, #tulipcards, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

For our final card this week, Kelly Santi is showcasing tulips from the Tulips stamp and coordinating die set as well as the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating set. Don't you just love how you can mix and match different stamp sets for a wonderfully unique card? She uses papers from the Bright Basics and the Springtime paper pads. She uses dies from the Essential Tags, the Basic Frames, and the Sea Borders die sets. A bright and beautiful card filled with such lovely tulips!

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

Monday, May 18, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 3

There's more time to get crafty with May's sketch!

Use the sketch to create your next NND project.

Here's some inspiration.

A good sketch allows for so many possiblities-papers, stamps, stencils as well as different themes and occasions. Let's check out what the IPC team created for your viewing pleasure!

Kelly's oceanside card features Newton's Sand Dollar, Sea Borders, Circle Frames, and Seaside by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardsketchchallenge, #summercards, #catcards, #oceancards

Kelly Santi offers this creative take on the sketch showcasing Newton from the Newton's Sand Dollar stamp and coordinating die set. She pulls fun ocean-themed papers from the Seaside paper pad. To create her layers, Kelly uses dies from the Sea Borders and the Circle Frames die set. Super cute!

Amy's puppy card features Say Woof, Dog Silhouettes, Essential Tags, A Dog's Life, Frames & Flags, and Cheerful Brights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndpaper, #puppycards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Amy Tollner features a pack of puppies on her darling card. Starting with an assortment of papers from the A Dog's Life paper pad, Amy uses dies from the Essential Tags and the Frames & Flags die sets. Amy adds some glitter to her card by die cutting two puppies using the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment with the Dog Silhouettes die set. She pulls her card together using the glitter sentiment from the Say Woof stamp set. Such a wonderful card for any dog lover!

Claire's coffee card features Thank A Latte, Coffee Shop, Bookmark II, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardsketchchallenge, #coffee_crafts, #coffeelovers, #thankyoucards

Claire Lamb creates great coffee theme card showcasing the Thanks A Latte die set. She pairs the sentiment with a trio of papers from the Coffee Shop paper pad. To make her layers, she uses dies from the Bookmark II and the A7 Frames & Banners die set. A wonderful way to send thanks to a loved one!

Danni's kitty card features Newton's Antics, A Cat's Life, an Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardsketchchallenge, #catcards, #felinecards

Danni Bindel uses a classic cat stamp set called Newton's Antics stamp with the coordinating die set. That sweet kitty is looking so cute with all the feline papers from the A Cat's Life paper pad. Danni uses the Frames & Flags die set to create some of her layers! Love the bright cuteness of this card!

Debbie's summer card features Seaside, Black & White Basics, Circle Frames, Summer Moments, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardsketchchallenge, #summercards, #oceancards

Debbie Owens creates a wonderful ocean card sporting papers from the Seaside and the Black & White Basics paper pads. She uses the Circle Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets to create her many layers. Deb features one of the lovely ladies from the Summer Moments stamp set. A wonderful summer card!

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

Monday, May 11, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 2

Let's get sketchy in May!

Use the sketch to create your next NND project.

Here's some inspiration.

Sketches are so fun and can be used for any occasion. So how will you combine your papers, stamps, and sentiments? Let's see what the IPC design team whipped up up to get your creative juices flowing! Remember you can turn the sketch to make a horizontal card!

Deb's birthday card showcases Birthday Time, Frameworks, Frames & Flags, Birthday Essentials, and Birthday Barks by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #birthdaycards, #puppycards,

Debbie Owens creates a delightful birthday card using papers from the Birthday Time paper pad with dies from the Frameworks and the Frames & Flags die sets. Those playful puppies are from the Birthday Barks stamp set. She pulls a larger sentiment from the Birthday Essentials stamp set. The overall effect is a festive and fun birthday card!

Kelly's birthday card features Newton Loves Coffee, Coffee Shop, Circle Frames, Frames & Flags, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #coffee_crafts, #coffeecards, #coffeelovers, #birthdaycards

Kelly Santi has designed a wonderful caffeinated card featuring our darling feline from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp and coordinating die set. She pulls an assortment of papers from the Coffee Shop paper pad and uses dies from the Circle Frames, Frames & Flags, and the Basic Frames die sets to create those fun layers. A brew-tiful birthday card!

Amy's Mother's Day card features Floral Delights, Best Mom Oval, Frames & Flags, Spring Blooms, and Cheerful Brights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #floralcards, #flowercards, #mothersdaycards

Amy Tollner celebrates her mom with this beautiful floral card! To create her wonderful card features flowers from the Floral Delights stamp and coordinating die set paired with papers from the Spring Blooms paper pads and the Cheerful Bright Glitter Cardstock Assortment. Amy uses a sentiment from the Best Mom Oval stamp set as well as the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set. Don't you love the bright yellows in her card!

Claire's boba tea card features Newton's Bubble Tea, Birthday Time, Pastel Basics, Bookmark II, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #bobateacards, #teacards, #coffee_crafts, #catcards

Claire Lamb's black kitty from the Newton's Bubble Tea stamp and coordinating die set is looking darling with the pink and teal papers from the Birthday Time and the Pastel Basics paper pads. To create her layers, Clair uses the Bookmark II and the A7 Frames & Banners die sets. The addition of sweet hearts is a wonderful touch to this sweet card!

Danni's cookie card features Newton's Cookie Jar, Bright Basics, Frames & Flags, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #cookiecard, #catcard,

Danni Bindel delights with all her brightly pattern papers from the Bright Basics paper pad. She pairs these fun colors with the sweet feline from the Newton's Cookie Jar stamp set. To create these fun layers, Danni uses dies from the Frames & Flags and the Framework die set. Adorable!

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

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Monday, June 1, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 1

Happy June!

We are celebrating friends this month!

Here's some inspiration.

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #252 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, May 25, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 4

It's May and it's time for a sketch challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, May 18, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 3

There's more time to get crafty with May's sketch!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, May 11, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 2

Let's get sketchy in May!

Here's some inspiration.