Monday, November 27, 2017

Inky Paws Challenge #60 Reminder

Don't forget - There's still one week to play along with our latest inky paws Challenge!

Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge?
Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our theme challenge! 
Here'a a refresher of the challenge:  Add some Sparkle!


Today I have some more inspiration for this Challenge! 

Fox in Sweater Card by Andrea Shell | Sweater Weather stamp set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
Andrea Shell's card is such a delight! I love how she added that strip of green glitter! Andrea's card features Santa Paws Newton stamp set, Sweater Weather stamp and die set, and Starfield stencil.

Santa Kitty Card by Diane Morales | Santa Paws Newton stamp set  and Snowfall Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
I love how Diane Morales creates this shimmery rainbow background using Snowfall Stencil. She then colors Santa from Santa Paws Newton stamp and die set beautifully!

Santa Kitty Christmas Card by Zsofia Molnar | Santa Paws Newton stamp set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
Zsofia Molnar adds golden sparkle by embossing her sentiment from Sentiments of the Season stamp set. I love how she die cut the Cameo Frame out of gold paper to showcase her cute Santa from Santa Paws Newton stamp and die set.


Fox Holiday Card by Debbie Owens | Fox Hollow stamp set and Snowfall Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
Debbie Owens uses foil card stock to add sparkle to her card. She combines Fox Hollow stamp set, Sentiments of the Season stamp set, Snowfall stencil, and Pines and Holly die set.

Simply Wonderful Kitty  Card by Emily Lauritzen | Furr-ever Freinds stamp set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnook #handmade
Emily Lauritzen creates this beautiful, shimmery watercolored background. I love the silhouette cat from Furr-ever Friends stamp and die set. She also used the sentiment from the Beautiful Wings Stamp Set

I hope this project has inspired you to play along! Remember, you have until this Friday, December 1, 2017 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - view all the entries and see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!

Monday, November 20, 2017

Inky Paws Challenge #60

This biweekly challenge is a: 
Theme challenge

Create a project adding some Sparkle!

Are you ready to get your paws inky with us and play along to win a prize? We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20 store credit to our Newton's Nook Design online shop! We will also highlight our favorites from each challenge the following Monday, so all entries have a chance to be featured on this blog! 

You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, December 1, 2017 at Midnight CST. The winner and DT favorites will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky?

Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky? 
Grab your favorite NND stamps to play along and make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project. 

Here's some inspiration!

Need to get inspired? See what our Inspiration Team created with this challenge! 


Twas the night before Christmas by Debbie features Cosmic Newton and Newton's Curious Christmas by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Looks like Newton is spying on Santa!  Debbie Owens combines Cosmic Newton and Newton's Curious Christmas stamp sets and creates this fun, playful card!

Holly Jolly by Emily uses Snowfall stencil, Joyful Tags stamp set, Tags Time Two dies and Pines and Holly dies by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Emily Lauritzen brings us this elegant and  sparkly masterpiece!  Her amazing background uses Snowfall stencil.  She embosses Joyful Tags stamp set and die cuts them with Tags Time Two dies.  She then uses Pines and Holly dies to add the finishing touches.

Andrea Shell's shimmery background using Snowfall stencil is perfect for her wonderfully colored village! She showcases Snow Globe Scenes stamp set and combines the sentiment from Winston's Home for Christmas stamp set.  What a wonderful card, Andrea!

May Your Holidays Sparkle with Joy and Happiness by Diane features Newton Dreams of New York, Snow Globe Scenes, Sentiments of the Season by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Oh wow! Diane Morales brings us this amazing urban holiday scene by combining two stamp sets--Newton Dreams of New York and Snow Globe Scenes (and dies set)! The fabulous sentiment is from Sentiments of the Season. I love how Santa is flying over the cityscape on this tall card!

Merry Christmas by Zsofia features Santa Paws Newton and Snow Globe Scenes by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Zsofia Molnar delights us with this darling Santa Paws card! I adore the silver with the red and light blue!  She is showcasing Santa Paws Newton and  a sentiment from Snow Globe Scenes.


Inky Paws Challenge #59 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last Inky Paws Challenge here 
at the Newton's Nook Design blog!
This biweekly challenge was a Color Challenge!

Inky Paws Challenge #59 Winner!

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

Hoppy Christmas by Gail features Hoppy Days by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
I love how Gail has used  Hoppy Days stamp set for a Christmas card! What a clever way to stretch your stamps!

Congrats to Gail  Don't forget to send us an e-mail at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit! (It's easiest if you already have an account set up in our shop)

Inky Paws Challenge #59 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!


Zsofia's FAVE
Merry Christmas by Irene features Loveable Laundry by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Irene  creates a darling Christmas tag using Loveable Laundry stamp set!  The striped washi tape with the polka dotted onsie work perfectly together!

Diane FAVE
Sending joy for the holidays by Marianne features Newton's Holiday Mischief by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Marianne's pattern paper captures the challenge colors wonderfully!  I adore the stripes on her Newton from Newton's Holiday Mischief!  Just a delightful card!

Andrea's FAVE
Sending Warm Wishes by Lisa features Sweater Weather and Cameo Frame by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Lisa Bzibziak creates this fabulous tag featuring Sweater Weather stamp set and Cameo Frame die.
I love the plaid paper--so festive!


Debbie's FAVE
Dachshund through the Snow by Tracie features Holiday Hounds by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Tracie creates such a playful snowy night scene!  I love this dachshund from Holiday Hounds stamp dashing through those sparkly snowflakes!

Emily's FAVE
Here Comes Santa Paws by Sue features Santa Paws Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
The snowflakes on Sue's card provides a great textual element!  It really makes her spectacular coloring on Newton from Santa Paws Newton stamp set really pop!

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, November 13, 2017

Inky Paws Challenge #59 Reminder

Don't forget - There's still one week to play along with our latest inky paws Challenge!

Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge?
Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our theme challenge! 
Here'a a refresher of the challenge:  Colors:  Holly red, Pinecone brown, Fir green, and Black


Today I have some more inspiration for this Challenge! 

Here Comes Santa Paws by Andrea features Santa Paws Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Andrea Shell showcases Santa Paws Newton stamp set.  Her coloring is just amazing as well as her combination of elements! The gold thread and embossing add the perfect touch of shine!

Walking in a Winter Wonderland by Diane features Serene Silhouettes by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Diane Morales creates two amazing tags using Serene Silhouettes stamp and die set. I love how she uses the challenge colors in such a creative way!

Merry Christmas by Zsofia features Fireside Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Zsofia Molnar gives us a glimpse of these fur babies' cozy lives!  With the brick stenciled background and window, I can just imagine looking in at these Fireside Friends stamp set.  Just a delightful scene!

Merry Everything by Debbie features Around the House, Sentiments of the Season, and Pines and Holly by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Debbie Owens uses the chalkboard effect to create an elegant holiday card. She is showcasing Around the House stamp set (retiring), Sentiments of the Season stamp set, and Pines and Holly die set.

Here Comes Santa Paws by Emily features Snowfall stencil and Santa Paws Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Emily Lauritzen creates a delightful winter wonderland using Snowfall Stencil and Santa Paws Newton stamp and die set. I love the embossed snowflakes against the black background!

I hope this project has inspired you to play along! Remember, you have until this Friday, November 17, 2017 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - view all the entries and see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!

Monday, November 6, 2017

Inky Paws Challenge #59

This biweekly challenge is a: 
Color challenge

Create a project using the colors:  Holly red, pine cone tan, fir green, and black.

Are you ready to get your paws inky with us and play along to win a prize? We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20 store credit to our Newton's Nook Design online shop! We will also highlight our favorites from each challenge the following Monday, so all entries have a chance to be featured on this blog! 

You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, November 17, 2017 at Midnight CST. The winner and DT favorites will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky?

Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky? 
Grab your favorite NND stamps to play along and make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project. 

Here's some inspiration!

Need to get inspired? See what our Inspiration Team created with this challenge! 


Merry + Bright by Zsofia features Sentiments of the Season and Newton's Holiday Mischief by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Zsofia Molnar's chalkboard with the bold sentiment from Sentiments of the Season stamp set paired with the red and white striped background paper is just striking. Then her sweet Newton from Newton's Holiday Mischief stamp and die set adds the purr-fect touch for this festive holiday card!

Merry Christmas by Debbie features Naughty or Mice and Pines and Holly dies by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Debbie Owens features the new Naughty or Mice stamp set!  I love the circular layers with the festive  background paper. The added pines, pinecone and bow were die cut with Pines & Holly Die Set t and provide a nice finishing touch!


May your holidays sparkle by Emily features Pines and Holly, Seasons of Sentiments, and Santa Paws Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Emily Lauritzen creates a stunning wreath using the Pines & Holly Die Set. The chalkboard background with the embossed sentiment from Sentiments of the Season stamp set and the wonderfully colored Newton from Santa Paws Newton stamp and die set complete her stunning card!


Bring tidings of Cheer  by Andrea showcases Winston's Home for Christmas by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Andrea Shell showcases Winston from Winston's Home for Christmas stamp set.  I adore how she uses the fun, plaid paper as well as her amazing coloring skills!  The twine adds a nice final touch!

Happy Holidays by Diane features Festive Forest and Seasons of Sentiments by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Diane Morales brings us an amazing trio of Christmas trees using Festive Forest stamp and die set. She adds a bold sentiment from Seasons of Sentiments to complete her elegant holiday card!


Inky Paws Challenge #58 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last Inky Paws Challenge here 
at the Newton's Nook Design blog!
This biweekly challenge was a Sketch Challenge!

Inky Paws Challenge #58 Winner!

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

Did someone say cake! by Andrea features Newton Loves Cake by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Andrea W. used the cutest birthday sentiment paper to showcase the darling Newton from Newton Loves Cake stamp set feasting on some chocolate birthday cake!  The speech bubble is a fabulous touch! 


Congrats to Andrea W.!  Don't forget to send us an e-mail at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit! (It's easiest if you already have an account set up in our shop)

Inky Paws Challenge #58 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!


Emily's FAVE
Feline festive by Sherry features Newton's Birthday Bash, Newton's Holiday Mischief and Pines and Holly dies by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Sherry Carrigan cunningly combines Newton's Birthday Bash and Newton's Holiday Mischief stamp sets to make this darling festive card!  The added bow and holly from Pines and Holly dies make a nice finishing touch!  Wonderfully done!

Zsofia's FAVE
Happy Halloween by Tracie C. features Boo Crew and Fetching Friendship by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
 We love how Tracie C. creates a spooky Halloween card using the puppy from Fetching Friendship stamp set.  The little stamped images on the stripe are from Boo Crew stamp set. Super festive and fun!

Diane's FAVE
Be thankful by Sue T. features Autumn Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Sue T. combines autumn colors and elements to make this delightful card!  I love the two different washi tapes she uses as well as how she wonderfully colors the kitties like her real fur babies!  Her card features the Autumn Newton stamp set.

Andrea's FAVE

 Lynn Hayes' delights us with all the pink showcasing Newton's Birthday Bash stamp set. !  I love the rainbow colors on the stripe and her fabulous coloring!

Debbie's FAVE
Happy Holidays by Beverly Y. features Ornamental Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Beverly Y.'s festive holiday card features a naughty Newton from Ornamental Newton stamp set. I love the vertical striped paper paired up with the fun circular die. Then there is fun coloring of Newton!  Super festive!


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.