Monday, February 28, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #168

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a

Sketch Challenge

Use the Challenge 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, March 11, 2022 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! 

You're lookin' shark today by Sue features Shark Bites, Shark Frenzy, and Waves  by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook,#cardmaking, #sharkcards
Sue T. is all about sharks with this fun, bold card in greens and blues! Creating textured waves using the Waves stencil, Sue stamps the image from the  Shark Frenzy stamp set and cuts it into a circle using the Circle Frames die set. She pulls another shark from the Shark Bites stamp and coordinating die set for her second circular element. She finishes with a the shark-y sentiment and a bit of twine.  So fun!


I'm here for you rain or shine by Amy features Newton's Rainy Day, Circle Frames, Raindrops, and Love & Meow  by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook,#cardmaking, #catcards
Amy Tollner gets us ready for some spring showers using the Newton's Rainy Day stamp and coordinating die set for her central element. On her large, stitched circle (Circle Frames die set), she adds some drops of rain using the Raindrops stencil. In the background, she adds paper from the Love & Meows paper pad. A delightful spring card!


You're out of this world by Claire features Cosmic Newton and Sky Borders  by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook,#cardmaking, #catcards, #outerspacecards
Claire Lamb has our beloved Newton from the retiring Cosmic Newton stamp set blasting off amid some puffy clouds (Sky Borders die set) into a glorious-looking Milky Way.  This card is definitely out of this world!


Embrace your inner kitten by Debbie features Circle Frames, Newton Unwinds, Sky Borders, Heartfelt Meows, and Love & Meows  by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook,#cardmaking, #catcards
 Debbie Owens shares a card filled with kitten cuteness!  She features the playful kitten from the Newton Unwinds stamp set atop a fun background made using papers from the  Love & Meows paper pad and teal scallops using the Sky Borders die set. She wraps twine around, then layers a scalloped circle (Circle Frames die set) stamped with the image from the Heartfelt Meows stamp set. She finishes with a little red heart. Darling!


There's gnome-one like you by Diane features Gnome Garden, A7 Banners & Frames, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #gnomecards, #cardmaking
Diane Morales uses the scallop-edged die from the A7 Frames & Banners die set to create her pattern paper card base. She adds a stitched circle (Circle Frames die set) with flowers subtly stamped in the background with the sweet gnome from the Gnome Garden stamp set enjoying nature on his mushroom!

Use the challenge sketch with your NND products.


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #167 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 #167 Prize Winner!

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



You're Ear-resistable by Meghan features Bitty Bunnies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #eastercards, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #bunnycards,
Meghan K. uses the Bitty Bunnies stamp and coordinating die set to create this ear-resistable card! From the ric-rac ribbon to the shaker element atop the pretty plaid pattern paper, Meghan's card is filled with cuteness!  Don't you just love those pink bunny tails?  


Congrats to Meghan K!  Don't forget to send us an e-mail at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit!

Inky Paws Challenge #167  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!


Diane's FAVE
Love is in the air by Dawn features Love Cafe by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards,
Dawn H. creatively uses the challenge colors with a coffee theme! She stamps the coffee beans from the 
Love Cafe stamp set for a colorful background. She adds a layered banner and adds the coffee mugs from same set and die cuts using the coordinating die set. Caffeinated cuteness!


Sue's FAVE
Life is a wonderful celebration by Papierelle features Bitty Bunnies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws; #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #kittencards
Papierelle utilizes some fabulous masking to create this amazing one-layer card showcasing the playful kitten from the Captivated Kittens stamp set. Kitten cuteness!


Amy's FAVE
Chillin' with my peeps by Dandi 93 features Newton's Peeps and Hoppy Halloween by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #catcards, #eastercards
Dandi93's 3-D card is filled with loads of peeps, and we just love it!  Using the kitten from the Newton's Peeps stamp and coordinating die set, Dandi adds a clutch of peeps milling about. For even more cuteness, she adds a bunny from the retiring Hoppy Halloween stamp set!  


Claire's FAVE
Thinking of you by Kristi features Retro Sun & Palms and Whispering Pines by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #tropicalcards, #cardmaking
Kristi uses the challenge colors to create this tropical paradise! She uses the Retro Sun & Palms stencil set to create the central element and pulls a sentiment from the Whispering Pines stamp set. She places this atop a fringed card base which makes a fabulous textured element!  



Debbie's FAVE
You quack me up by Arlene R. features Garden Mice and Newton's Rain Boots by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #springcards, #micecards, #duckcards
Arlene R. creates a delightful scene inside a shaded circle, which reminds me of a dandelion bloom! She combines the little duck from the Newton's Rain Boots stamp set with the little, tulip-climbing mouse from the Garden Mice stamp set. The sentiment she uses will definitely bring a smile to your face!  

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, February 21, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #167 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.

Use the colors Sunny Yellow, Spring Green, Taffy Pink, and White to create your NND project!


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

Diane Morales creates a striking card beginning with the scallop frame from the A7 Frames & Banners die set. She uses the Sea Borders die set to create the wavy background blocks. She frames her beautiful flowers from the Orchids stamp & die set with the little scallop frame from the Frameworks die set. She pulls a sentiment from the Heartfelt Roses stamp set. She completes her beautiful card with a couple of pearl dots. Wow!


Cute boots make everything better by Sue features Newton's Rain Boots, Petite Flowers, and Slimlime Masking Circles & Squares by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #catcards, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking
Sue T. calico kitty is looking so cute peeking from her rain boot!. This sweet kitten is from the Newton's Rain Boots stamp & die set. Sue arranges the kitten in front of her trio of distressed windows created using the Slimline Masking Circles & Squares  and the Petite Flowers stencils.  She scatters some pink baubles. Just adorable!


Enjoy the little moments of life by Amy features Garden Mice, Gnome Garden, Newton's Picnic, Petite Flowers, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking, #micecards
Amy Tollner's duo of mice will make you smile. Using the A7 Frames & Banners die set to create her scalloped element, she distresses pretty flowers in the background using the Petite Flowers stencil. She arranges the two mice from the Garden Mice stamp and die set around the 3-window frame and strategically places a ladybug and little butterflies pulled from the Gnome Garden stamp and die set and the Newton's Picnic stamp and die set (retiring). Sweetness!


You can never have too much happy by Claire features Flower Trio and Walking Woofs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb shows off her amazing distressing skills with her gorgeous background. She adds a duo of circles and embosses the sentiment from the 
Walking Woofs stamp set. She adds a floral arrangement around the circles using the Flower Trio die set. Just gorgeous!


You make ruff days better by Debbie features Circle Frames, Land Borders, Frenchie
Set atop a bright yellow gingham background, Debbie Owens showcases one of the French bulldogs from the retiring Fabulous Frenchies stamp set. She adds green hills and grass using the Land Borders die set. She adds some pretty yellow flowers from the Woodland Spring stamp set. She creates a fun shape card using the Circle Frames die set. Her final touch is putting the sentiment in a speech bubble using the Speech Bubbles die set. Simply adorable!



I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, February 25, 2022 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, February 14, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #167

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a

Color Challenge
Use the colors Sunny Yellow, Spring Green, Taffy Pink, and White to create your NND project!

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, February 25, 2022 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! 

Let it bloom by Diane features Heartfelt Roses, Heart Frames, Frames & Flags, and  Petite Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnooko, #valentinescards, #cardmaking
Diane Morales designs this beautiful card by creating a textured card base using the Petite Hearts stencil set and die cut using the scallop-edged die from the Heart Frames die set.  She adds a white-scalloped heart with the Heartfelt Roses image stamped and lovingly colored in the challenge colors. She adds a trio of banners using the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set.  A clean, beautiful card!



My heart smiles just thinking of you by Sue features Loads of Blooms,  Framework, Heart Frames,  Cloudy Sky, and  Petite Flowers by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Sue T. creatively combines stencil sets for her beautiful card. She distresses the Petite Flowers stencil in a pale pink. Then die cuts using the postage-edged die from the Framework die set.  She then die cuts a portion of a heart using the Heart Frames die set.  In that heart cutout, she has added textured clouds on a scallop-edged heart using the Cloudy Sky stencil.  Her umbrella-toting lady from the Loads of Blooms stamp and die set becomes her center piece to this beautiful card!



Happy blooming birthday by Amy features Loads of Blooms stamp, Frames & Flags, Circle Frames,  Bold Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #flowercards, #cardmaking
Amy Tollner distresses the background flowers using the Bold Blooms stencil die cut using the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. She adds the lady with a bouquet of tulips from the Loads of Blooms stamp and coordinating die set which she places on a vellum circle using the Circle Frames die set.  She matches her sentiment banner with her card base for a bright, refreshing card!  



Many thanks by Claire by Peony Blooms, Thankful Thoughts, and Argyle by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #flowercards, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb designs this gorgeous floral card! She uses the Argyle stencil to add texture to the background. She then adds her gorgeous flowers from the Peony Blooms (retiring) stamp and die set. She adds a bold sentiment from the Thankful Thoughts stamp set. A gorgeous use of the challenge colors!




Easter Blessings by Debbie features Spring Roundabout and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #eastercards, #cardmaking
Debbie Owens designs a shape card using the Circle Frames die set. She stamps the image from the Spring Roundabout stamp set and cuts it apart allowing room on the card base for the sentiment. She adds a yellow ribbon and bow with a splattering of sequins for sparkle. A sweet way to celebrate Easter!

Use the challenge colors Sunny Yellow, Spring Green, Taffy Pink, and White.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #166 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!





Inky Paws Challenge #166 Prize Winner!

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




Dog-gone it by Melissa features Banner Trio, Heartfelt Woofs, and Heart Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #puppycards, #cardmaking, #valentinescards
Melissa designs this darling puppy card. Atop a teal paw-print embossed background, she adds layered hearts using the Heart Frames die set. She stamps the puppy image from the Heartfelt Woofs stamp set on her top heart. She adds two banners for her sentiments which have been die cut using the Banner Trio die set. A delightful birthday card!


Congrats to Melissa!  Don't forget to send us an e-mail at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com
 to claim your $20 store credit! 

Inky Paws Challenge #166  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!


Debbie's FAVE
Cheers by Dawn features Flirty Flamingos and Slimline Frames & Portholes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #flamingocards, #cardmaking
Dawn showcases the Flirty Flamingos (Retired) stamp and die set with this tall slimline card. She uses the Slimline Frames & Portholes die set to cut the pink and white striped background.  Then she adds hearts in different tropical papers as well as glittery paper.  She adds a splattering of flamingos from the retired 
Flirty Flamingos  stamp and die set and the die cut cheers sentiment (Cocktail Mixer die set).  All of this makes for a pretty in pink flamingo card filled with love!


Diane's FAVE
What the cluck by Amy features Cluck, Banner Trio, Heart Frames & Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #chickencards, #cardmaking
Amy creates a shape card that is just amazing!  She features one of the roosters from the 
Cluck stamp set on a scallop-edged circle from the  Circle Frames die set. She then die cuts several hearts using the Heart Frames die set. She coordinates the colors to match the darling pattern paper.  She uses a die from the  Banner Trio  die set for her sentiment.  A very creative shape card to celebrate one's birthday!


Sue's FAVE
You're just my type by Priscilla features My Type and Tumbling Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #valentinescards
Priscilla Joseph uses the Tumbling Hearts stencil to create a graphic background for the typewriter from the My Type stamp set. She coordinates a pattern paper that looks like it's been type written. The little piece of paper with 'You're just my type" typed on it looks like it's been pulled from the machine! So cute!


Amy's FAVE
Thank mew by Kimberly features Heart Frames, Love & Meows, and Heartfelt Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #thankyoucards, #cardmaking
Kimberly's teal background and cascading hearts of different sizes is just darling!  She uses the Heart Frames die set to create her hearts as well as the Love & Meows paper pad. Her biggest heart has the image from the Heartfelt Meows stamp set. She lightly shades her kitties with red accents. A fabulous way to say, "Thank mew!"



Claire's FAVE
XOXO by Melissa features Circle Frames, Heart Frames, and Love & Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #treatbox, #valentinesbox
Melissa creates this fabulous heart-shaped treat box that is filled with yummy goodies!  She uses the Heart Frames die set to create the bases and adds the fun paper from the Love & Meows paper pad. She cuts a circular tag using the Circle Frames die set and uses the little heart from this set to allow the paper to show through!  A fun ribbon with little hearts adds a perfect accent to this Valentine's box.  Nicely done!


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, February 7, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #166 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 hearts!


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


You're totally my jam by Debbie features Knead Kittens, A7 Frames & Banners, Love Bites, Gingham, and Heart Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #valentinescards
Debbie Owens goes a bit rogue from her counterparts and uses some nontraditional Valentine colors for her punny card.  She uses the newly released A7 Frames & Banners die set to make her fuchsia scalloped layer and adheres it to her black card base. She then uses the Gingham stencil in a dark gray for her 'place setting'. She die cuts two hearts( Heart Frames die setand shades them in gray and fuchsia. Her main entree...I mean attraction is the little kitten from the Knead Kittens stamp set with his jelly jar sidekick from the Love Bites stamp set. A bit of Glossy Accents adds a bit of dimension and shine to her jam!  
Bon appétit

Happy Valentine's Day by Diane features Love Bots, Circle Frames, Heart Frames, Love & Meow,  and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #valentinescards, #shapecards,
Diane Morales' card is brimming with hearts!  Beginning with the Circle Frames die set, she creates her shaped card base. Then adds a layer of hearts from the Love and Meows paper pad. She continues by adding more hearts using the Heart Frames die set. On a wavy black banner (A7 Frames & Banners die set) she heat embosses the sentiment from the Love Bots stamp set.  Heart overload, and loving it!



You had me at mew by Sue features Newton's Sweetheart, Heart Frames, and Bokeh Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #lovecards, #catcards, #cardmaking
Sue T. is featuring this darling duo from the 
Newton's Sweetheart stamp and die set. Don't you love how their tails form a heart?  {sigh} She then adds a vellum heart die cut from the Heart Frames die set.  All of this is atop an ombre heart strip created using the Bokeh Hearts stencil.  Definitely romance in the air!


Happy Valentine's Day by Amy features Heartfelt Love, Heart Frames, A7 Frames & Banners, Petite Hearts, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #lovecards, #valentinescards, #cardmaking
Amy Tollner's card uses the 
Heartfelt Love stamp which always reminds me of a box of chocolate!  She embosses the image in white on her ombre' heart die which was cut using the scallop-edged die from the Heart Frames die set. She sets this atop an ombre' bed of hearts using the newly released Petite Hearts stencil and die cut using the scalllop-edged die from the A7 Frames & Banners die set.  Her embossed sentiment has been die cut using the round-edged die from the Banner Trio die set.  Pretty in pinks, indeed!


You're the best by Claire features A7 Frames & Banners, Heart Frames, and Heartfelt Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #valentinescards, #cardmaking, #lovecards
Claire Lamb goes all out with a super-sized shaker card using the 
A7 Frames & Banners die set.  How fun is this?  Behind all those sparkly sequins, you'll spy lots of hearts die cut using various dies from the Heart Frames die set.  Atop a vellum heart, she has added a trio of black mini banners with sentiments from the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set. Anyone else want to give this card a little shake?


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, February 11, 2022 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