Monday, August 30, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #156

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a:

Sketch Challenge



Use the above sketch!



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, September 10, 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 your day by Debbie features Winston's Lake House, Mountains, Petite Clouds, and Snow Globe Scenes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #outdoorcards, #cardmaking  
 Debbie Owens creates this cozy outdoorsy scene!  For her lower horizontal element, Deb creates a lake with some cattails for Winston and his pal from the Winston's Lake House stamp set to paddle about in. When they get tired, they can return to their cabin also from the Winston's Lake House stamp set with the mountains (Mountains stencil) and pine forest (Snow Globe Scenes stamp set) in the background.  
 Floating above those mountains are lots of puffy clouds (Petite Clouds stencil).  What a little piece of paradise!



You're my favorite treat by Diane showcases Frameworks, Trick or Treat Kittens, and Sky Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #halloweencards
Diane Morales is showcasing the newly released Trick or Treat Kittens stamp and coordinating die set. This fluffy kitten is sure to become a Halloween favorite!  She creates the postage-edge base layer using the Frameworks die set. For her sketch stripe, she creatively uses the Sky Borders die set for her scalloped stripes.  The lavender, black and splash of orange make for a darling Halloween card!



May all your dreams come true by Sue features Naptime and Cascading Stars by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #stenciling
Sue T. creates this sleepy card showcasing the napping Newton from the Newton's Naptime stamp set. As her sweet kitten catches some zzz's on a pile of pastel blue blankets, stars in the background gently fall about. Those stars were created using the Cascading Stars stencil. Anyone else want to snuggle up with this little calico?  



Thank you by Amy features Peony Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcard, #cardmaking, #floralcards
Amy Tollner showcases the Peony Blooms stamp and coordinating die set to create this elegant card!  The combination of polka dots, stripes, and touches of gold add up to a perfect backdrop for Amy's softly colored and very beautiful peonies!  



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On a bright and sunny day (Sunscape stencil), under peaceful teal waves (Sky Borders die set) awaits...

Hope your day doesn't bite by Claire features Shark Bites, Sky Borders, and Sunscape by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #sharkcards, #stenciling, #cardmaking
a very hungry shark (Shark Bites stamp and die set) just waiting to jump out at you!  Yep, Claire Lamb creates an interactive shark card that might have you scared to open your mail!  Thanks, Claire, for showing how to use the Inky Paws sketch to make an interactive card!  

Use the above sketch!


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #155 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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


This Biweekly Challenge was a Color Challenge!




Inky Paws Challenge #155 Prize Winner!

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






A home is not a home by Kelsey features Newton's Book Club by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking
Kelsey Thomas is our lucky winner with this fun bookmark sporting our book-lovin' feline from the Newton's Book Club stamp set. Just love the polka-dotted paper and the books colored in the challenge colors!  What a perfect way to mark a book!  

Congrats to Kelsey Thomas!  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 #155  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
Happy blooming birthday by Ishani features Loads of Bloom by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #springcards
Ishani uses the challenge colors for a bold, eye-catching background!  The bicycling lady with her basket filled with colorful flowers from the Loads of Bloom stamp and coordinating die set looks amazing.  The little splash of red and the white-outlined clouds are wonderful touches to this lively card! 



Debbie's FAVE
Sea you at the beach by Meghan K. features Summer Moments by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #cardmaking
Megan K. features a perfect summer scene on a teal Polaroid atop a fun checkered background.  Her picture frame features the lounging lady from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. The large yellow sun with the yellow enameled dots work wonderfully with this image and her polka-dotted beach bag!  A CAS-style card with lots of texture!  



Diane's FAVE
Hello there by Karen features Retro Sun & Palms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #tropicalcards, #cardmaking
Karen Guettler Carson uses the Retro Sun & Palms stencil to create this amazing scene in the challenge colors. Such a clean, crisp, creative card that utilizes the stencil in a fabulous way!  So pretty and elegant!  Just love it!



Sue's FAVE
You're the pick of the patch by A. Rose features Newton's Boo-tiful Night and Tropical Leaves by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #halloweencards, #catcards, #cardmaking
A. Rose shows how to celebrate Halloween in a tropical setting!  So clever!  Her pumpkins from the Newton's Boo-tiful Night stamp and die set look so festive in teal, and the tropical leaves using the Tropical Leaves stencil add the tropical feel!  So creative and fun!



Amy's FAVE
Have a be-witch-ing good time by Nubble LIght Designs features Witchy Newton and Flying Bats by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards, #halloweencards
Nubble Light Designs uses teal to make her bats using the Flying Bats Stencil!  {squeal!} Don't they look amazing with the yellow kitty in her green boot from the Witchy Newton stamp and die set.  Just love how these colors make such a wonderful Halloween 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, August 23, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #155 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 colors--teal, yellow, green, and white.




Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 
Meow-ing in the rain by Claire features Newton's Rainy Day Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking,
Claire Lamb features a trio of kittens playing in the rain!  Claire uses the Newton's Rainy Day Trio stamp and coordinating die set to create this rainy delight!  The mirror image of the boots and paws in the water puddle is a genius idea!  Anyone else feeling like singing with these sweeties?  :)



Pina koala by Debbie features Pineapple, Tropical Leaves, Pina Koala, Frames Squared, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #tropicalcards
Sweet and cuddly is the koala bear in  Debbie Owens' card!  She uses the Tropical Leaves and the Pineapple stencil sets to create layers of tropical goodness for the koala from the Pina Koala stamp set. She uses dies from the Frames Squared and the Frames & Flags die sets for her various fun layers.  Twine and sequins are added for extra fun! Sweet!



Meow's the time to celebrate by Diane features Confetti and Newton's Cupcake by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards, #birthdaycards
Diane Morales provides a delightful card to celebrate a birthday!  Beginning with a scallop-edged card base cut using dies from the  Frames & Flags die set, she adds lots of confetti by using the Confetti stencil. She tops her card off with Newton enjoying some frosting. This darling feline is from the 
Newton's Cupcake stamp and cut using the coordinating die set. Time to celebrate!



Happy birthday to mew by Sue features Newton's Cupcake, Cupcake, and Speech Bubbles by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards, #birthdaycards
Sue T. also brings us a birthday-inspired card! She, too, features the frosting-lovin' kitten from the Newton's Cupcake stamp and coordinating die set. Her wavy cupcake wrapper is super fun!  More cupcakes are added using the Cupcake stencil set and cut out with the large die from the Speech Bubbles die set.  Scrumptious!



You're unbeLEAFable by Amy features Tropical Fringe and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #tropicalcards
Want to visit the tropics?  Amy Tollner's card brings the beauty of the tropics without leaving home! She uses the challenge colors with the Tropical Fringe main image for a slice of paradise!  She opts for a square base by using dies from the Frames Squared  die set. A splattering of sequins adds a sparkly touch to this tropical card!



I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, August 27, 2021 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, August 16, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #155

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a:

Color Challenge


Use the colors--teal, yellow, green, and white.



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, August 27, 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! 


When life gives you lemons by Claire by Lemon Twist by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb shows us how what happens when life gives you lemons...a fabulous card!  With a partially distressed teal background, she adds a trio of lemons using the Lemon Twist stamp and coordinating die set.  She adds a sprinkling of yellow sequins for added zest!  A very refreshing card!



Meow's it going by Debbie features Hills & Grass, Captivated Kittens, and Sky Scene Builder by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking
 Debbie Owens creates a fun background using the Hills & Grass stencil. She distresses some wavy stripes in the challenge colors and then cuts them into 1/2 inch stripes to create a fun design. She then adds clouds using the dies from the Sky Scene Builder die set. She adds the playful kitten from the Captivated Kittens stamp set.  Such a fun, colorful card!



Ride with the waves by Diane features Newton's Perfect Wave, Tropical Leaves, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #tropicalcards, #cardmaking, #catcards
Diane Morales applies the challenge colors on her leafy backdrop created using the Tropical Leaves stencil. Don't they look fabulous?  The little kitten sports a pink bikini with her tropical surfboard. This feline is from the Newton's Perfect Wave stamp and coordinating die set. She stamps the sentiment on a circular panel die cut using the Circle Frames die set.  So, so cute!



Make a wish by Sue T. features Hummingbird and Basketweave by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #newtonsnook, #birdcards, #stencil
Sue T. gives us some natural beauty with her hummingbird and flowers!  She uses the Basketweave stencil to create a nice subtle backdrop. The beautiful hummingbird colored in the challenge colors is from the Hummingbird stamp and coordinating die set and is enjoying a bit of nectar from the yellow flowers.  The bold sentiment from the Birthday Essentials stamp set is a fabulous way to wish someone a happy birthday!  Wonderful CAS card, Sue!



Mahalo by Amy features Aloha Newton, Tropical Leaves, Circle Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #tropicalcards
Amy Tollner also inspires with her use of the Tropical Leaves stencil. Her leaves make a perfect background for her white kitten from the Aloha Newton stamp and coordinating die set. These colors work wonderfully for all those tropical flowers and leaves!  Amy also uses the Frames & Flags die set for her banner and the Circle Frames die set on which she adds her kitten. A piece of tropical paradise!

Use the colors--teal, yellow, green, and white.


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #154 Winners

  

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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


This Biweekly Challenge was a Theme Challenge--Use Stripes! 






Inky Paws Challenge #154 Prize Winner!

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





You ARF the best by Vanessa features Puppy Playtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #dogcards, #cardmaking
Vanessa shares this playful puppy card using the Puppy Playtime stamp set. Her paisley embossed background is a fun way to showcase her two puppies and her trio of colorful stripes are so bright and fun!

Congrats to  Vanessa!  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 #154  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
You ARF the best by Vanessa features Puppy Playtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #dogcards, #cardmaking
Vanessa creates another darling puppy card. This one won our hearts with the bright colors and uniquely designed paper using the smaller elements from the Puppy Playtime stamp set.  She again adds two playful pups from the same set with fun stripes behind them.  And those cute bones!  Nicely done, Vanessa!


Claire's FAVE
Have a fin-tistic birthday by Priscilla by Mermaid Crossing and Tropical Fish by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #oceancards, #mermaid, #embossing
Priscilla awed us with how she combined the Tropical Fish (retiring) stencil set with a stripe stencil that makes it look like sunlight is filtering through the water!  Wow!  She then leaves her mermaid from the Mermaid Crossing (Retired) stamp and die set outlined in blue.  Very stunning, Priscilla!



Debbie's FAVE
You're Jaw-some by Sandi features Shark Bites by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #sharkcards, #cardmaking
Sandi brings us a bold, graphic shark card featuring a scarily cute shark from the Shark Bites stamp and coordinating die set. We liked her use of blue stripes in the backdrop as well as those little sharks circling around.  Fabulously done, Sandi!



Diane's FAVE
Hope your day doesn't bite by Karen features Serene Stripes and Shark Bites by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #newtonsnook, #sharkcards
Karen also uses a scarily cute shark from the Shark Bites stamp and coordinating die set.  We love her creative use of the Serene Stripes stencil for her ocean and her bold yellow and blue colors!  Very eye-catching, Karen!



Sue's FAVE
Thanks for caring for me by A. Rose features Newton's Sick Day by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards, #nursecards
A. Rose's sweet card to thank our healthcare professionals caught our eyes with its CAS style.  The wavy red and white striped circle behind the feline nurse is a creative way to add stripes, and Newton is looking stunning in his professional healthcare attire.  This fun image is from the Newton's Sick Day stamp set.  Great work, A. Rose!


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, August 9, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge ##154 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 Stripes on your NND project!





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


What's the scoop by Amy features Summer Scoops and Slimline Frames & Portholes by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #summercards
Amy Tollner brings us a colorful ice cream card. She combines the Slimline Frames & Portholes and the  Slimline Frames & Windows  die sets to create the layers. She incorporates her stripes with her choice of the colorful plaid paper.  In two of the porthole windows, she adds bowls of vanilla ice cream with sprinkles. These scrumptious treats come from the Summer Scoops stamp and coordinating die set. So fun!



Happy purr-thday by Claire features Confetti, Newton's Cupcake, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb uses a teal striped background to showcase her cupcake lovin' kitten!  She continues by die cutting her center piece using the rounded square die from the Frames & Flags die set. On this she uses the Confetti stencil over a partially water colored layer.  Alas, she adds her black kitten from the Newton's Cupcake stamp and coordinating die set. Don't you love how Claire adds the lines in her cupcake line?  Just darling!




A note of thanks by Debbie features Classy Teachers, Newton's Book Club, & Slimline Frames & Windows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #thankyoucards, #cardmaking
 Debbie Owens brings us a touch of school!  She uses primary writing pattern paper for her stripes which she die cuts using the Slimline Frames & Windows  die set.  She adds them atop a black scalloped rectangle die cut using Slimline Frames & Portholes die set. She pulls two of the studious kittens from the Newton's Book Club stamp set.  Don't you love the pops of red against the black and white?  So cute!



Deepest wishes by Diane features Scuba Newton and Grasses & Hills by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #catcards
Diane Morales takes us under the sea with her fun wavy stripes!  She uses the Hills & Grass stencil to create her distressed waves. She adds the adventurous Newton in his scuba gear from the Scuba Newton stamp and coordinating die set. A fabulous way to add stripes!  



Beach days with you are never ruff by Sue features Beach Barks by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #summercards, #dogcards
Sue T. makes monochromatic stripes and adds them to her rounded corner rectangle which was cut using a die from the Frames & Flags die set.  She adds a pair of playful puppies from the Beach Barks stamp and coordinating die set. Her stamps her sentiment on a speech bubble cut using the Speech Bubbles die set. Don't these puppies look adorable in their sea foam green and teal  beachwear?  So, so cute!

I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, August 13, 2021 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter