Monday, April 24, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #196 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's a refresher:


Use your NND products with the theme--Birthday!



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

A birthday brew for you by Crystal features Newton Loves Coffee, Mugs, Circle Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards,#birthdaycards, #catcards, #cardmaking
Crystal O. Minkler creates a spectacular background in analogous colors using the Mugs stencil. She continues her use of greens and yellows with the latte cup that Newton is holding (Newton Loves Coffee stamp set).  Crystal uses the Circle Frames dies set and the Frames & Flags die set for her card design.  The fabulous colors and design makes this an amazing birthday card!


Oh cremini! I missed your birthday by Debbie features Fabulous Fungus and Garden Gnomes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #mushroomcards, #gnomecards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking
Debbie Owens features the little gnome (Garden Gnomes stamp set) on his big mushroom surrounded by more mushrooms from the Fabulous Fungus stamp set. She places them on a lightly distressed background and stamps the super fun sentiment.  The extra bit of jute adds a nice rustic touch!


Diane Morales creates this delicious masterpiece filled with yummy cupcakes.  On an oval-shaped base (Oval Frames die set), Diane uses the Cupcakes stencil set to create the pink and tan cupcakes.  The front and center is Newton with his paws in the frosting (Newton's Cupcake stamp and coordinating die set). Doesn't he look so sweet and innocent enjoying his birthday treat?  


Birthday wishes by Amy features Heartfelt Blooms, Heart Frames, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #shapedcards, #cardmaking
Amy Tollner creates this beautiful heart-shaped card using the Heart Frames die set.  She pairs it with the floral heart image from the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set.  Her beautiful and bright flowers are filled with the promise of spring.  For her sentiment, she adds a dimensional banner using a die from the Banner Trio die set. Until May flowers bloom, you can enjoy Amy's pretty ones!


Gnome-one deserves a better birthday than you by Claire features Fabulous Fungus, Gnome Garden, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #gnomecards, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb is also featuring the little gnome from the Gnome Garden stamp and coordinating die set. For her card, she places him in a window card (Oval Frames die set) filled with lots of mushrooms from the Fabulous Fungus stamp and coordinating die set.  Her bright colors are a nice contrast to Deb's more rustic ones.  Fabulous fungus, indeed!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday,  April 28, 2023 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, April 17, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #196

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a theme challenge.

Use the theme--Birthday

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, April 28, 2023 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! 

Crystal Minkler builds her card around the cutest little mushroom from the Fabulous Fungus stamp set. She places it on a circle (Circle Frames die set) and adds some grass beneath it. She then pulls papers from the Birthday Party paper pad and uses an assortment of dies from the Frames & Flags die set and the Frames Squared die set. Love how her red mushroom pulls out the splatter of red in the paper! Super fun and festive!

Time to celebrate by Debbie features Quatrefoil, Frames & Flags, Time to Celebrate, and Newton's Gift by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #cardmaking
Debbie Owens uses the Quatrefoil Stencil and distress ink in lavender for an elegant birthday background. She cuts it using the scallop-edged frame from the Frames & Flags die set. On a banner, she adds a sentiment from the Birthday Roundabout stamp set. Her feature element is the Siamese kitty from the Newton's Gift stamp set. A pretty way to send birthday wishes!

Happy birthday with sprinkles with you by Diane features Summer Scoops, Quatrefoil, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs;#inkypaws, #newtonsnooko, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking
Diane Morales's card is all about the ice cream! These yummy treats are from the Summer Scoops stamp and coordinating die set. She places them on a scallop-edged card base (Frames & Flags die set) which has been partially embossed and distressed using the Quatrefoil stencil. The added sprinkles are a fun touch balancing out Diane's card!

Time to celebrate by Amy features Holding Happiness, Birthday Roundabout, Birthday Oval, Confetti, Oval Frames, Frames & Flags, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking
Amy Tollner's card is bursting with birthday cuteness! Her scallop-edged layer (Frames & Flags die set) has pastel confetti (Confetti stencil) all over it! She adds a vellum oval (Oval Frames die set) embossed in white using the Birthday Oval stamp set. Front and center is one of the ladies from the Holding Happiness stamp and coordinating die set. Her sentiment from the Birthday Roundabout stamp set has been added to a banner (Banner Trio die set). The overall effect is an amazing birthday card!

Spec-taco-lar birthday wishes by Claire features Newton's Loves Tacos and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #tacocatcards, #catcards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb's birthday card with tacos, margarita, and cats is a perfect combination to celebrate a birthday! She distresses a trio of circles (Circle Frames die set) distressed in hues of lime green to place her elements from the Newton Loves Tacos stamps and coordinating die set. Her CAS style and vibrant colors are fabulously done!

Use the challenge theme using your Newton's Nook Designs products. 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #195 Winners


Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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




Inky Paws Challenge #195 Prize Winner!


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

Coffee is always a good idea by Teri features Newton Loves Coffee and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #catcards
Teri Kellum's caffeinated card with an orange Newton is too cute!  Teri uses the Newton Loves Coffee stamp and coordinating die set for her caffeinated kitty.  She uses two coordinating papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad.  A wonderful way to use the Inky Paws Challenge sketch!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #195 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
Coffee is always a good idea by Teri features Newton Loves Coffee and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #catcards
Teri Kellum is back as Claire's favorite!  Again the coffee-theme with the orange caffeinated cat is too cute!  Teri uses the Newton Loves Coffee stamp and coordinating die set and the Coffee House Stories paper pad to make this delightful card!


Crystal's FAVE
Hoppy Easter by Becky features Hop Into Spring and Bitty Bunnies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #eastercards, #bunnycards, #cardmaking
Becky's vibrant colors really caught Crystal's eye!  The fun striped paper and bright rectangles make a  wonderful background for the bunnies from the Bitty Bunnies and the the Hop into Spring stamp set. The little flowers on the bunnies'ears are so cute!


Debbie's FAVE
Cinco de meow by Dayna features Newton Loves Tacos and Cultivated Cacti by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking
Dayna A.'s taco cat card won over Deb's belly...um...I mean eye! She uses the little taco image from the Newton Loves Tacos stamp and the flowers from the Cultivates Cacti stamp set to create some custom pattern paper. A brilliant way to use those little stamps in your sets.  Then there's her taco-lovin' kitty from the Newton Loves Tacos stamp and coordinating die set.  So fun and festive!


Diane's FAVE
Have a purr-fect birthday by Dandi93 features Newton's Christmas Cuddles, Winston's Birthday, and Newton's Birthday Bash by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycard, #catcards, #cardmaking
The CAS style of Dandi93's card stood out to Diane.  On a shimmery lavender card base, she adds four panels complete with birthday elements from the Newton's Christmas Cuddles (retired) stamp set for the row of gifts, the Winston's Birthday stamp set (retired) for the balloon, and the Newton's Birthday Bash stamp set for kitty, sentiment, and party hat. Such a cute card and combination of birthday images!


Amy's FAVE

Bark less, beach more by Kathy K. features Corgi Beach by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #beachcards, #dogcards, #cardmaking
Kathy K.'s water-lovin' puppies won over Amy's heart!  Her pretty, water-color ocean background is a perfect setting for the little corgis from the Corgi Beach stamp and coordinating die set.  A fun summer take using the Inky Paws sketch!  (Now if summer will only arrive!)

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, April 10, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #195 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's a refresher.




Use your NND products with the sketch above. 


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

Ridin' into another year by Claire features Beach Bound and Land Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #beachcards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb's sandy background created using inks and the Land Borders die set will have you yearning for a road trip of your own!  She uses two of the beach-bound vehicles from the Beach Bound stamp and coordinating die set.  A fabulous and creative way to use the current IPC sketch!



May your days be filled with beauty by Crystal features Loads of Blooms, Circle Frames, Sky Scene Builder, and Spring Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #floralcards, #cardmaking
Crystal O. Minkler uses papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad for her background.  Riding through those beautiful daisies is one of the ladies from the Loads of Blooms stamp and coordinating die set. She places the little lady on a vellum, scallop-edged circle (Circle Frames die set). Don't you love how she adds the clouds and sun to her spring scene using the Sky Scene Builder die set?  



Happy Haunting by Debbie features Franken-Newton, Count Newton, Spooky Streets, Spiderweb Oval, and Spooky Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #halloweencards, #cardmaking, #catcards
Debbie Owens takes a break from spring and starts on her Halloween cards!  For her spookily cute card, she uses two of the images from the Franken-Newton stamp set.  She pulls additional scary elements
 from the Count Newton stamp set (Jack-o-lantern bucket, big tombstone), the Spiderweb Oval stamp set (spider), and the Spooky Street stamp set (haunted house and little tombstone).  She places all the elements on papers from the Halloween Meows paper pad and adds a sentiment from the Spooky Roundabout stamp set.  Spook-tacularly cute!


Thinking of ewe by Diane features Spring Blooms, Baa, Land Borders, and Speech Bubbles by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook,#springcards, #thinkingofyoucards, #cardmaking,#sheepcards
Diane Morales creates a mini slimline card measuring 3 1/2" x 6 1/4", and it's packed with spring cuteness! She uses papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad which pair wonderfully with the lambs from the Baa stamp and coordinating die set.  Behind those lambs is a little grass to nibble on which was created using the Land Borders die set.  Not sure how or where to add your sentiment?  Use Diane's idea of a speech bubble which was created using the Speech Bubbles die set.  A super fun, spring card!



Spec-taco-lar birthday wishes by Amy features Newton Loves Tacos and Birthday Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #tacocards, #cardmaking
Amy Tollner goes with a birthday theme featuring two of our darling cats from the Newton Loves Tacos stamp and coordinating die set!  Aren't they just too cute?  She pulls papers from the Birthday Party paper pad giving her card a fun, fabulous, fiesta vibe!  


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday,  April 14, 2023 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, April 3, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #195

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!


This 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, April 14, 2023 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 make me happy when skies are gray by Claire by Newton's Umbrella and Rainy Day Doxie by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcard, #dogcard, #cardmaking, #springcard
Claire Lamb's rainy panels look amazing and are perfect for our two new friends with their bright, yellow umbrellas.  These sweet critters are from the new release.  The darling puppy is from the Rainy Day Doxie stamp and coordinating die set. The little  feline is from the Newton's Umbrella stamp and coordinating die set. So much fun on a rainy day!



May your spring be filled with sunshine and blooms by Crystal features Spring Blooms and Spring Haul by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking, #truckcards
Crystal Minkler is showcasing the newly released Spring Blooms paper pad and 
the Spring Haul stamp and coordinating die set. Crystal's beautiful card might inspire you to load up your own truck with tons of flowers for your garden!  So fresh and pretty!


Morel Support by Debbie features Fabulous Fungus, Quatrefoil, Slimline Frames & Windows, and Garden Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #mushroomcards, #micecards, #cardmaking
Debbie Owens is showcasing the newly released Fabulous Fungus stamp set and the Quatrefoil stencil. The rustic colors and patterns work wonderfully together as does the little mouse with his mushroom from the Garden Mice stamp set. She uses the Slimline Frames & Windows die set for her two stitched squares. Fabulous combination of products!



May your spring be filled with sunshine and blooms by Diane features Spring Blooms, Spring Haul, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking, #truckcards
Diane Morales was also inspired to showcase the newly released Spring Blooms paper pad and the Spring Haul stamp and coordinating die set.  She showcases her truck with a vellum circle (Circle Frames die set) tucked under it.  Such a pretty and cheerful card!  


Chase your dreams by Amy features Captivated Kittens, Gnome Garden, Land Borders, and Springtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking,#springcards
Amy Tollner features two playful kittens from the Captivated Kittens stamp and coordinating die set.  Amy selects the petite clouds paper from the Springtime paper pad for two of her panels.  She adds some grass using the Land Borders die set for her kittens to play on.  Her other panels feature lots of butterflies for the kittens to catch.  Amy adds additional "toys" for the kittens using the smaller images from the Gnome Garden stamp and die set.  Such a playful and fun card!


Use the challenge sketch using your Newton's Nook Designs products. 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #194 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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



Inky Paws Challenge #194 Prize Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive 
a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!
Seas the day by Katrina features Tranquil Tides by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #oceancard, #cardmaking
Katrina uses the Tranquil Tides stamp set with the challenge colors for a lovely pastel card filled with ocean delights!  Such a creative way to use the colors!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #194 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're tweet by Jennifer K. features the digital bird freebie by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking, #birdcards
Jennifer K. designs this darling spring card using strips of pattern paper for her background and the bird digital freebie for her main attraction.  The added leaves and flowers add to this pretty, spring card!


Claire's FAVE
Spring is here by Becky features Dainty Daisies and Spring Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #floralcards, #springcards, #daisycards
Becky's daisies from the Dainty Daisy stamp and coordinating die set are colored wonderfully, and they look so good against the diagonally striped background. She adds a spring sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set. So bright and cheerful!


Crystal's FAVE
Hare mail by Von Marie features Bunny Tails and Hare Mail by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #bunnycards, #cardmaking, #eastercards
Von Marie's fluffy bunny tails (Bunny Tails stencil set ) make for the cutest background for the lavender envelope.  The little bunny poking its nose out of the green envelope (Hare Mail stamp and coordinating die set) is so, so cute!  Fabulously done!


Debbie's FAVE
Here's to you by Danielle features Confetti, Petite Paw Prints, Newton Celebrates, and Heart Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #catcards,
Danielle's little feline from the Newton Celebrates stamp and coordinating die set is celebrating in style! To create the celebratory scene, Danielle uses the Petite Paw Prints stencil set and the Confetti stencil set. She also uses the Heart Frames die set.  Such a fun combination of products for a birthday card!


Diane's FAVE
Sending you sunshine & smiles by Becca features Spring Blooms Oval by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #floralcards, #springcards, #cardmaking
Becca creates an easel card that is so pretty and fresh.  She showcases the Spring Blooms Oval stamp set and colors the flowers so prettily. Fabulously designed 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.