Monday, January 29, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #215 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 the challenge colors--Pink, Teal, Ice Blue, Cookie Dough Brown with your NND products.


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

Espresso your love by Claire features Coffee Silhouettes, Heart Frames, and Love Cafe by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #valentinescards, #lovecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Claire Lamb creates a card filled with coffee mug happiness! She uses the Coffee Silhouettes die set to create all those coffee cups and mugs. For her sentiment, she creates a Kraft heart using the Heart Frames die set and stamps a sentiment from the Love Cafe stamp set. What a fun card to espresso one's creativity!




Crystal Minkler's card showcases the delightful image from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp and coordinating die set. Crystal then pulls papers from the Love & Chocolate paper pad. She uses the Frames & Flags die set on the brown striped paper. She adds the pink and teal heart papers for a super playful card!



Anyone else in need of some spring flowers? Danni Bindel's card is blooming with some pink and teal ones! She uses the Newton's Blooms stamp and coordinating die set to create her central element. She frames her sweet feline with papers from the Love & Chocolate paper pad and die cut using the Framework die set. So fresh and beautiful!


Birthday brew for you by Debbie features Oink, Heartfelt Coffee, Frames Squared, Birthday Meows, and Newton's Birthday Bash by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #pigcards, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Debbie Owens features a litttle piglet from the Oink stamp set. This little fellow is enjoying some Java Joe for his birthday treat! Those little mugs were fussy cut from the Heartfelt Coffee stamp set. Using the Frames Squared die set, Deb makes a square card base. She adds the pink confetti paper from the Birthday Meows paper pad. A few teal confetti and birthday hat (Newton's Birthday Bash stamp set) add to the birthday theme!



Amy Tollner was also inspired to make a square card using the Frames Squared die set. She goes with a puppy theme using the Puppy's Reading List stamp and coordinating die set and the Petite Paw Prints stencil. Anyone else want to partner read with this sweet-little canine?



I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, February 2,  2024 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, January 22, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #215

 


  Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a color challenge.


Use the challenge theme--Pink, Teal, Ice Blue, Cookie Dough Brown with your NND 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, February 2, 2024 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! 

Joyful Greetings by Claire features Forest Scene Builder, Land Borders, and Scandi Christmas by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #wintercards, #holidaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb uses the challenge colors to create a serene, wintry forest scene. Her trees and pink birds were created using the Forest Scene Builder die set. For her snowy hills, she uses the Land Borders die set. She finishes with a sentiment from the Scandi Christmas die set. A beautiful scene!




Crystal Minkler uses the Caffeinated Cats stamp set and spotlights a few of the kitties using the Circle Frames die set. Her panel was die cut using the Framework die set to create the postage edging. So pretty and creative!



Danni Bindel showcases papers from the Love & Woofs paper pad using the Heart Frames and the Frames & Flags die set to create the many layers. She then features the darling puppy from the Puppy Heart stamp set. All those fun patterns make for such a playful Valentine's card!



Debbie Owens also features a Valentine's card. For her background, she uses the Tumbling Hearts stencil. She makes a jar using the Jar Hot Foil Plate & Die and fills it with converstation hearts using the Candy Heart stamp set. She pulls a sentiment from the Love & Chocolate stamp set. A super sweet card!




Need a mid-day pick up? Amy Tollner's coffee-themed cards is packed full of caffeinated cuteness! She creates her scallop-edged panel (Frames & Flags die set) using the Mugs Stencil. She creates her scallop-edged heart using the Heart Frames die set and stamps the Heartfelt Coffee heart-shaped image. She colors all those mugs and cups using the challenge colors. Her sentiment is placed on a banner using the Banner Trio die set.

Use the challenge colors with your Newton's Nook Designs products.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #214 Winners


Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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


Inky Paws Challenge #214 Prize Winner!


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

Melanie H. uses the Newton's Naptime stamp and coordinating die set to create her warm and cozy card. Her colorful blankets are just purr-fect for an afternoon nap!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #214 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
Stay warm and cozy by Becca features Newton's Hanging Basket and Cloudy Sky by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Becca Yahrling creates this bright card complete with Newton soaking in some sun rays!  She uses the Cloudy Sky stencil for some subtle clouds, and that feline in the hanging planter is from the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp set. 

Claire's FAVE
A cozy thank you by Tracy showcases Cozy Homes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cozycards, #catcards, #wintercards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Tracy Grauer's lavender room looks so inviting and relaxing! She uses the Cozy Homes stamp and coordinating die set to create her scene!  Just love the purple-dotted chair and the pretty lavender wall paper!


Crystal's FAVE
Cold weather brings together by Jennifer features Warm & Cozy, Fireside Friends, and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #dogcards, #cozycards, #wintercards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Jennifer K. combines sets to create this cozy den. She uses the Simon Says/Newton's Nook Designs Exclusive STAMPtember 2022 stamp set, Warm & Cozy Wishes, for the couch with the critters from the Fireside Friends stamp set.  How cute!  She adds a stack of books and a latte using papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. 


Danni's FAVE
Warm & cozy wishes by Kristi features Warm & Cozy Wishes, Cameo Frames, and Cultivated Cacti by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsook, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #dogcards, #catcards
Kristi H. was also inspired to use the  Simon Says/Newton's Nook Designs Exclusive STAMPtember 2022 stamp set, Warm & Cozy Wishes. Her purple couch is exquisite! She then decorates her room with a potted cactus using the Cultivated Cacti stamp and corrdinating die set. She frames her sentiment with a frame using the retired Cameo Frame die. 


Debbie's FAVE
We make a purr-fect blend by Meghan features Newton Loves Coffee and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #catcards, #christmascards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking
What's better on a wintry day?  A cup of coffee, and Meghan created a darling card with lots of java Joe!  She uses the several images from theNewton Loves Coffee stamp and coordinating die set and places them on a snowy background. She places her sentiment on a stitched circle using hte Circle Frames die set. 

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 moscurrent challenge here.

Monday, January 15, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #214 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 the challenge theme above with your Newton's Nook Designs' products!


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


Let's curl up by Amy features A Cozy Day, Cozy Home, A7 Frames & Banners, Christmas Time, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #wintercards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards
What better way to enjoy a snowy day?  Amy Tollner creates a cozy scene for her little lady and her felines. She combines 
A Cozy Day In stamp set and the Cozy Home Stamp and die set on her 5x7 card base. She creates her layers using the A7 Frames and Banners die set. The snowy background is paper from the Christmas Time paper pad. The Frames & Flags die set was used for sentiment banner. Anyone else want to curl up and enjoy a good book?



Piles of warm winter wishes by Claire features Penguil Pile and Snow Angel Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #penguincards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #wintercards
Claire Lamb's trio of penguins are staying warm in their scarves and hats while playing on a snowy, winter day. These sweet critters are from the 
Penguin Pile stamp and coordinating Dies. She adds some falling snowflakes on her distressed background using the Snow Angel Newton stamp set. 
So cute!


Cozy fires by Crystal features Sips & Stories, Fireside Friends, Frames & Flags, ad A Cat's Lilfe by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #puppycards, #catcards
Crystal Minkler creates a fabulous living room scene!  She combines the Sips & Stories stamp set with the Fireside Friends stamp set. She frames her sentiment and hangs it on the pawprint wall (A Cat's Life paper pad). The scallop-edged panel was created using the the Frames & Flags die set. Love this cozy scene!


I love you more than naps by Danni features Newton's Naptime, A Cat's Life, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking
Danni Bindel uses the napping feline from the Newton's Naptime stamp set and coordinating die set. This furry friend has the right idea all curled up on a pile of blankets.  To complete her card, Dannie pulls coordinating paper from the A Cat's Life paper pad. The Frames & Flags die set was used to make the scallop-edging on the main panel.  Sweet dreams!


Cover yourself in happiness by Debbie features A7 Frames & Banners and Never Enough Cats by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking
Debbie Owens' pile of cats is a purr-fect way to stay warm and cozy. These sweet furballs are from the Never Enough Cats stamp set. She uses the scallop-edged frame die from the A7 Frames and Banners Die Set to create her center panel. Such a fun way to spend a snowy day!




I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, January 19,  2024 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, January 8, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #214

 

  Welcome to another year of fablous challenges

 at Inky Paws! 

We are delighted to be opening the year with a theme challenge--Warm & Cozy!

This is a theme challenge.


Use the challenge theme--Warm & Cozy-- with your NND 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, January 19, 2024 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! 


Warm drinks by Amy features Cozy Home, Frames & Flags, and Serene Stripes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner designs a warm, cozy room filled with so much cuteness!  On her scallop-edge frame (Frames & Flags die set), she adds texture to her walls using the Serene Stripes stencil. She then pulls images from the Cozy Home stamp set and coordinating die set.  A perfect place to enjoy a cold, wintry day!


A big cup of thanks by Claire showcases Coffee Mug, Autumn, Pines & Holly, and Newton's Mug by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsook, #coffeelovers, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb creates this fabulous, warm & cozy, card using the green gingham paper from the Autumn Paper Pad. She uses the newly relased Coffee Mug Hot Foil Plate & Die set to create her coffee mug. For added texture, Clairea dds boughs of pines and holly (Pines & Holly die set). To complete her card, she adds a sentiment from the Newton's Mug stamp set.  


On a short break. 


Happiness is coffee & a good book by Danni features Frames & Flags, Circle Frames, Coffee House Stories, and Sips & Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel has a great way to spend a cold, wintry day--coffee, a good book, and a cuddly cat!  For her background, she pulls papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad which she die cuts using the Circle Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets.  That fabulous image is from the Sips & Stories Stamp set.  


Warm and cozy wishes by Debbie showcases the Cozy Home stamp set by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards
Debbie Owens was also inspired to use the Cozy Home stamp set. Her furry friends are enjoying the two an afternoon nap on the matching arm chairs!  She places the sentiment in a little frame which hangs proudly on the wall!


Use the challenge theme--Warm & Cozy--with your Newton's Nook Designs products.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter