Monday, June 28, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #151 Reminder

 

Don't forget - 

There's still time to play along with our latest Inky Paws Challenge!


Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge


Here'a a refresher.

Create a project using the theme-Summer




Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 



Stay cool by Debbie features Newton's Summer Vacation, Dog Days of Summer, Circle Frames, and Waves by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #catcards
Debbie Owens'  card shows a couple of fun ways to stay cool on a hot summer day.  She creates layers of bubbles beginning with the Bokeh Stencil set and texture paste. She uses the Waves stencil on a mint green background to create her watery backdrop which she then die cuts using the smaller circle die from the Circle Frames Die set.  She adds the kitty on his polka dotted floatie from the Newton's Summer Vacation stamp set and the puppy from the Dog Days of Summer stamp set.  She adds some enamel dots for some added bubbles. A fun way to stay cool!




Beach days are never ruff by Diane features Beach Barks, Circle Frames, and Sea Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #dogcards, #summercards
Diane Morales uses the Circle Frames die set to create her scallop-edged card base.  She adds a sandy landscape using the Sea Borders die set.  She adds the darling duo from the newly released Beach Barks stamp and cuts using the coordinating die set.  Don't you just love these puppies in their summer apparel!  Two seashells complete her darling card!



Hello summer by Sue T. features Speech Bubbles, Newton's Perfect Wave, and Tropical Fringe by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #summercards
Sue T. uses bright colors for her summer card!  She finds a starfish paper and a summertime Washi tape that are go perfectly with our favorite surfer--Newton!  He is from the Newton's Perfect Wave stamp and coordinating die set.  Sue stamps the sentiment from the Tropical Fringe stamp set and die cuts using the Speech Bubbles die set.  She shades the summer sentiment in the same summery colors!  Fabulous!






Happy 4th of July by Amy features Newton's 4th of July, Woodland Spring, Fireworks, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards
Amy Tollner showcases the newly released Newton's 4th of July stamp and die set on her slimline card that is bursting with holiday celebrations!  On her dark blue background, she adds shimmery fireworks using the Fireworks stencil.  Her grassy hills were made using the dies from the Land Borders die set.  She sprinkles in some flowers pulling from the Woodland Spring stamp and coordinating die set. She stamps the sentiment on the banner die in the Frames & Flags die set.  Don't you just love all the critters enjoying their Independence Day?  So fun!



You lift me up by Claire features Delightful Doxies and Masking Circles and Squares by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #dogcards, #summercards, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb's card will inspire you to grab your kite and go outside to play on the next windy day!  She creates a brilliant distressed background utilizing the Masking Circles & Squares stencils on a slimline card base.  She then adds two playful puppies from the Delightful Doxies stamp and coordinating die set.  The extra butterflies also look like they are enjoying themselves!  Wonderful design!   




I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, July 2, 2021 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, June 21, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #151

  Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a:

Theme Challenge





Use the theme--Summer with your Newton's Nook Designs products!


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, July 2, 2021 at Midnight CST. The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. 

Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky? 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! 


Enjoy life one wave at a time by Debbie features Newton's Perfect Wave, Wave, and  Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #summercards
 Debbie Owens uses the Waves stencil to create some waves for her surfing kitty from the Newton's Perfect Wave stamp set.  Uses the the Circle Frames die to create a focal point on which she stamps the sentiment.  Her colors of lime green, orange and teal provide a nice summery touch!



Diane Morales creates an underwater scene bursting with color!  She creates her watery world with the Waves & Splashes stencil. She then stamps the bold images from the Tranquil Tides stamp in beautiful colors and cuts them out using the coordinating die set. She stamps the sentiment on a small stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set.  Spectacular!




It's summer by Sue features Newton's Summer Treats, Summer Scoops, and Circle Frames die set Speech Bubbles by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #summercard
Sue T.'s adorable card is filled with summery treats!  She uses  the ice cream cone image from the Summer Scoops stamp set to create her backdrop and die cuts using the Circle Frames die set. She softens the look by adding vellum and frames it all with a pink scallop-edged circle using the aforementioned die set.  Enjoying all that ice cream is her cream and tan kitten from the Newton's Summer Treats stamp and die set. She uses the Speech Bubbles die set to stamp her sentiment. Her color palette of creams, tans, and pinks make for a scrumptious ice cream card!



 



Amy T. sets a beautiful summer scene for her gnome to explore!  She adds birch trees atop her pastel sky using the Forest Scene Builder die set.  She then adds grassy hills using the Land Borders die set.  She pulls the gnome on his mushroom from the Gnome Garden stamp and die cuts him using the coordinating die set.  She also pulls the wheelbarrow brimming with flowers from the same set.  Amy then adds flowers, butterflies, and birds using images from the  Gnome Garden and 
the Woodland Spring stamp and die sets.  What a fabulous way to spend a summer afternoon!



Claire Lamb also takes us under the sea, but this time there's manatees playing beneath the waves!  She creates her watery backdrop and adds sun rays filtering through the water using the Sunscape stencil. She uses the  Land Borders die set to create her sandy bottom.  Her star attractions are the duo of manatees from the Manatee-rific stamp and cut using the coordinating die set.  Don't you love how one of the sweet manatees is holding a heart?  {sigh!}



Use the theme--Summer.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #150 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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


This Biweekly Challenge was a Sketch Challenge. 





Inky Paws Challenge #150 Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!
I'm so fawned of you by Meghan K. features Deer Friend by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Meghan K.'s simple color palette and use of coordinating pattern paper make for a wonderful backdrop for her pair of sweet fawns from the Deer Friend stamp. She uses the coordinating die set to cut them out.  the little pink heart adds a nice touch of color to her darling card.

Congrats to  Meghan K.!  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 #150 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!


Claire's  FAVE
I'm so fawned of you by Meghan K. features Deer Friend by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Meghan K. was not only our lucky random winner this week, but also Claire's FAVE!  Again, her simple color scheme, interesting designs on the pattern paper make a sweet setting for the fawns from the Deer Friend stamp and coordinating die set!  Congrats, Meghan!



Debbie's FAVE
Life's better in flip-flops by Karen features Flip-Flop Life by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #summercards
Karen Guettler's use of rainbow colors on the black background really makes her card stand out!  She uses the  Flip-Flop Life to create her own rainbow pattern paper. Then she then white embosses the flip-flops on black and uses the coordinating die set.  On a black circle, she again white embosses the sentiment.  The white stitching on the black frames adds a nice touch!  



Diane's FAVE
Father's Day blessings by Christine features Newton's Birthday Balloons by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #fathersdaycards
Christine Miller uses the Newton's Birthday Balloon stamp and coordinating die set to create a darling Father's Day card.  She uses papers with stars, stripes and polka dots that add a fun, festive touch to her card.  Don't you love how she colored her sweet kitty!  Delightfully done!




Sue's FAVE
You're jaw-some by Karen features Shark Bites and Shark Frenzy by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #sharkcards
Karen Guettler's combination of Shark Bites stamp and coordinating die set and the Shark Frenzy stamp set makes for a truly JAW-some card!  She sets the scene using the  Shark Frenzy stamp set. Then she uses the little fish images from the  Shark Bites stamp set to create an underwater scene on which she stamps the sentiment and cuts into a circle. She adds the breaching shark on her other watery circle.  JAW-some job, Karen!



Amy's FAVE
Life's a picnic by Priscilla features Newton's Picnic and Basketweave by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #catcards, #cardmaking
Summer's here, and it's time for a picnic! Priscilla Joseph 's card will have you packing your basket with goodies.  She begins by creating her background using the Basketweave stencil. She adds a red & white plaid "blanket" before coloring the goodies from the Newton's Picnic stamp set.  Don't you love how Newton is digging in? Wonderfully done, Priscilla!


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 14, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #150 Reminder

 

Don't forget - 

There's still time to play along with our latest Inky Paws Challenge!


Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge


Here'a a refresher.

Create a project using the sketch below:






Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 


Catch the purr-fect wave by Claire features Newton's Perfect Wave, Land Borders, Sea Borders, and Frames Squares by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards
Claire Lamb provides us a beach scene that will have your yearning to take your own beach trip! She beings with the sun rays using the Sunscape stencil shining up from the waves die cut using the  Sea Borders die sets.  Using the Land Borders, she creates the sandy beach for her Siamese kitten to walk upon.  That darling kitty is from the Newton's Perfect Wave stamp and die set.  She stamps the sentiment on the sun using the circular die from the Frames Squared die set. She tucks it behind a wave making for a beautiful sunrise!  



The talk around the hen house by Debbie features Cluck, Framework,  Frames & Flags, and Speech Bubbles by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking
Using chicken and farm-themed papers, Debbie Owens creates a fun background setting for the trio of chickens from the Cluck stamp set. She then adds a speech bubble on a chicken-wire paper and die cut using the Speech Bubbles die set. On the same paper, she die cuts a banner for the rest of the sentiment using the small banner die from the Frames & Flags die set.  Like the postage-edged layer?  Deb uses the large die from the Framework die set.  This sketch is a fabulous way to use some of your fun pattern papers!




Let's Chill by Diane features Frames & Flags, Summer Scoops, Speech Bubbles, and Petite Snow by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #summercards
Summer is just around the corner, and Diane Morales gets us ready for the season with this scrumptious ice cream card! Set on a scallop-edged card base die cut using the large die from the Frames & Flags die set, Diane adds a white panel and a pink banner that she has lightly stamped the sprinkles and hearts from the Summer Scoops stamp set.  Her featured elements are the ice cream treats from same stamp set colored in yummy pastel colors. She die cuts her treats using the coordinating die set. She stamps the sentiment on a speech bubble die cut using the Speech Bubbles die set. For added texture, she uses the 
Petite Snow stencil on her white and yellow layers.  Deliciously done, Diane!




Let's Celebrate by Sue features Happy Little Thoughts, Newton's Valentine, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking 
Using the floral wreath from the Happy Little Thoughts stamp and die set is a brilliant way to incorporate the circle elements in the sketch.  Sue T. then adds two yellow birds using the bird from the Newton's Valentine stamp and cut using the coordinating  die set. She places these elements on a pink floral background with a green banner die cut with the large banner from the Frames & Flags die set. A beautiful way to celebrate today!




Let's be mermaids by Amy features Purr-maid Newton, Circle Frames, and Seashells by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards
Using cool colors, Amy Tollner takes under the sea for a delightful scene filled with the sweetest purr-maids!  On a teal card base, Amy adds purple shells using the Seashells stencil.  Look closely, and you'll spy a bit of glitter on those seashells!  She then adds two water-splattered distress circles die cut using the Circle Frames die set. Now to those sweet purr-maids!  They are from the Purr-maid Newton stamp and coordinating die set. Amy adds some extra underwater critters to complete her watery scene!  Delightfully done!



I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, June 18, 2021 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, June 7, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #150

 Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a:

Sketch Challenge


Use the sketch with your Newton's Nook Designs products!


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, June 18, 2021 at Midnight CST. The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. 

Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky? 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! 


Yee-haw by Claire features Newton Rides West, Speech Bubbles, and Land Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #carcards, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb plays with the Newton Rides West stamp and die set (retiring, so grab your set fast!) to create this fabulous western scene.   Her beautiful sunset and sandy desert ground, dievcut using the Land Borders die set, provide a wonderful backdrop for the horse-ridin' kitten!  She uses one of the speech bubbles from the  Speech Bubbles die set for the second circle of the sketch!  



 Debbie Owens uses coffee-themed papers for the rectangular elements of the sketch. She pulls the coffee-lovin' kitten in his big mug from the Newton's Mug stamp set for a circular element.  She, too, pulls a speech bubble for her second circle die cut using the Speech Bubbles die set. The little cat face on the mug and glossy accents are purr-fect touches for added interest!




Have a blast by Diane features Slimline Frames & Portholes, Sunscape, Sky Scene Builder, Cosmic Newton, and Birthday Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards
Diane Morales stretches the sketch into a slimline card. She uses the scallop-edged die from the Slimline Frames & Portholes die set to create her sky scene.  She uses the Sunscape stencil for the sun and rays. She adds some fluffy clouds using the Sky Scene Builder die set.  Newton from the Cosmic Newton stamp and die set looks fabulous in his lavender rocket ship!  Diane uses sentiments from the Birthday Roundabout stamp set. She finishes with some shimmery white stars!  




Heartfelt Thanks by Sue features Heartfelt Roses, Roses, and Heart Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #thankyoucards, #cardmaking
Sue T. creates a beautiful thank you card loaded with yellow roses!  She outlines the roses from the Heartfelt Roses stamp set in yellow and die cuts using the coordinating die from the Heart Frames die set.  She adds the roses from the Roses stamp and coordinating die set and colors them in shades of yellow.  She stamps the sentiment and die cuts using the rounded banner from the Banner Trio die set. The yellow polka dotted paper adds even more cheerfulness to this beautifully designed card!




Celebrate today by Amy features Woodland Spring, Circle Frames, Petite Flowers, Hills & Grass, Newton's Picnic, and Happy Little Thoughts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Amy T. creates this sweet card filled with spring flowers!  She uses the Petite Flowers stencil to create the pastel flower panel paired with glitter panel for a wonderful backdrop.  She uses the Circle Frames die set to create her two circular elements.  She uses the Hills & Grass stencil to distress the grass on the large circle before adding the sweet fawn from the Woodland Spring stamp and die set. For her scalloped-circle she adds the floral sprigs, also from the Woodland Spring stamp and die set.  She pulls a sentiment from the Happy Little Thoughts stamp set, and butterflies from the Newton's Picnic stamp and die set.  Wonderfully designed!


Use the above sketch.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #149 Winners

 Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

This Biweekly Challenge was a Color Challenge. 



Inky Paws Challenge #149 Winner!


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







Gnome one deserves a better birthday by Betty features Gnome Garden by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #newtonsnook
Betty T.'s sweet scene features the gnomes from the Gnome Garden stamp and die set. They look delightful in their colorful outfields with the lavender sky in the background!  Nicely done, Betty!


Congrats to  Betty T!  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 #149 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
Many thanks by Mary features Frames & Flags, Heart Frames, Heartfelt Bloom, and Thankful Thoughts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #newtonsnook
Mary R. colors the flowers from the Heartfelt Bloom stamp set in the challenge colors and die cuts using the scallop heart from the Heart Frames die set.  She die cuts a dark lavender scalloped rectangle using the die from the Frames & Flags die set. She adds a lighter lavender and dark mint layer and white embosses the sentiment from the Thankful Thoughts stamp set. She adds a trio of shiny hearts to finish off her delightful card!



Claire's FAVE
Without friends by Karen features Woof Pack by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #dogcards
Karen lightly colors the puppies from the \Woof Pack stamp set. Then she uses the challenge colors to add pops of color on the puppies' clothing!  The white embossed sentiment on a black banner that adds a nice dramatic touch! Fabulous!


Debbie's FAVE
I'm a little prickly by Meghan features Cuppa Cactus by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #coffeecards, #coffee_crafts, #coffeelovingcardmakers
Meghan K. creates a fun coffee-themed card using the Cuppa Cactus stamp and die set. She uses the challenge colors to great layers for her central focus those two cacti in their coffee mugs!  Don't you love how she repeatedly stamps the images for a fun patterned paper!  So cute!


Diane's FAVE
You brighten by life by Kristi features Flower Trio, Basketweave, and Daffodils by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #cardmaking
 We love how Kristi uses the Flower Trio die set with the challenge colors.  The flowers look amazing against the background made with the Basketweave stencil.  She pulls a sentiment from the Daffodils stamp set.  A beautiful way to utilize the challenge colors!




Sue's FAVE
Have a beautiful birthday by Anila features Roses by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #newtonsnook
Anila shows her creativity by coloring the flowers from the Roses stamp set and cut using the coordinating die set in shades of gray! She creates a graphic background using strips of pattern paper in the challenge colors. A few sequins add a touch of sparkle!  Such a striking 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.