Monday, August 11, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #243 Week 2

Welcome to Inky Paws August Challenge!

We have a super versatile sketch to get your creative juices flowing!

Use the sketch with your NND products!

You until Friday, August 29, 2025 (Midnight, CST) to play along. Each DT member will pick a favorite project to showcase, AND one RANDOM entry will win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Design online shop! The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project.

Here's some inspiration.

We are in week two of the current sketch challenge. This challenge coordinates purr-fectly with the Card Layout 4 die cut. This week the IPC design team have some different ideas of how to use the sketch. We have summer, autumn, and Halloween with a darling feline one! Check them out!

Claire's feline card features Card Layout 4, Cat Silhouettes, Circle Frames, and A Cat's Life by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #birthdaycards

Claire Lamb uses the speech bubble paper from the A Cat's Life paper pad with the Card Layout 4 die. She then adds a trio of black cats using the Cat Silhouettes die set. She stamps her sentiment on a stitched circle made using the Circle Frames die set. The black Silhouettes look stiking on the brightly colored paper! So cute!

Crystal's Halloween card features Newton's Boo-tiful Night, and Halloween Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards

Crystal Minkler was inspired to use a trio of papers from the Halloween Meows paper pad to create the sketch. She adds a little pumpkin patch from the Newton's Boo-tiful Night stamp and coordinating die set. Doesn't the kitty look so cute popping out of one of those Jack-o-lanterns? Great way to share some Halloween greetings!

Danni's card uses Autumn Basics, Card Layout 4, and Leaf Splendor by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #fallcards, #autumncards

Danni Bindel is gearing up for autumn using papers from the Autumn Basics paper pad with the Card Layout 4 die. She stamps and beautifully colors her leaves from the Leaf Splendor stamp and coordinating die set. Such wonderful autumn colors!

Deb's card features Card Layout 4, Spooky Roundabout, Haunted House, and Ghostly Good Times by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards

Debbie Owens is also getting in the mood for Halloween! Instead of using pattern papers, Deb heat embosses the image from the Spooky Roundabout stamp set. She then uses the Card Layout 4 die to create the white frame. She adds the haunted house using the Haunted House die. She adds the spooky feline ghost from the Ghostly Good Times stamp set. The black and white combo with a splash of yellow makes for a fun Halloween card!

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge

Amy Tollner is hanging on to summer with this darling beach card. She uses a trio of papers from the Seaside paper pad with the Card Layout 4 die. She adds her gray-striped tabby cat from the Newton's Sand Dollar stamp and coordinating die set. She stamps her sentiment on a little banner using the Banner Trio die set. A super cute way to enjoy the rest of summer!

Don't forget you now have until August 29, 2025 to get creative with this sketch!

Monday, August 4, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #243 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws

August Challenge!

For August, we have a super fun sketch to get creative with!

You have four weeks to get creative with your NND products using the sketch!

You have from August 4, 2025 until Friday, August 29, 2025 (Midnight, CST) to play along. Each DT member will pick a favorite project to showcase, AND one RANDOM entry will win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Design online shop! The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project.

Here's some inspiration.

This month we are using this fun sketch that can easily be created using the Card Layout 4 die! If you don't have this die, no worries. You can create this by cutting paper in a similiar pattern. This month's sketch can feature anything theme--seasonal, holiday, birthday, whatever you are inspired to make! Let's check out the IPC design team's ideas:

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmaking, #cardideas, #cardchallenge,

Amy Tollner creates a fun coffee-themed card using the Card Layout 4 die using a trio of papers from the Coffee Shop paper pad . Instead of an image, Amy chooses the big Thanks a Latte die set to create her sentiment. A fabulous card filled with coffee goodness!

Claire's birthday card features Card Layout 4, Happy Birthday, Birthday Time, Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmaking, #cardideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycard,

Claire Lamb embraces products from the new release. She uses the Card Layout 4 die with papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. She uses the Happy Birthday die set with paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. A fun way to make the sentiment the focal point of the card.

Crystal Minkler

(On a short break.)

Danni's card features Card Layout 4, A Cat's Life, and Newton's Cookie Jar by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmaking, #cardideas, #cardchallenge, #catcard,

Danni Bindel uses the Card Layout 4 die with a trio of papers from the A Cat's Life paper pad. She then adds a scalloped circle (Circle Frames die set) with the cookie-lovin' cat from the Newton's Cookie Jar stamp set. A great combination of NND Products!

Debbie's fall card features Card Layout 4, Autumn Meows, Autumn Apples by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmaking, #cardideas, #cardchalleenge, #autumncard, #applecards, #fallcards

Debbie Owens is getting ready for the upcoming season change. She uses the Card Layout 4 die with papers from the Autumn Meows paper pad. She adds a glossy apple with a fun sentiment from the Autumn Apples stamp set. Doesn't the kitty with apple paper pair well with the big apple?!

Don't forget you now have until August 29, 2025 to get

creative with the the challenge sketch.

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

We loved seeing all the different ways you were inspired to use our challenge colors!

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Prize Winner!

We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive

a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Jacinda's winter card features Frozen Fellowship by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #wintercards, #snowmencards, #snowcards

Jacinda creates this darling winter card featuring lots of sweet snow people from the Frozen Fellowship stamp set. She subtly uses some of the challenge colors on the little hats and scarves. Pairing this image with her wintry papers creates a magical scene!

Congrats to Jacinda! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit!

Inky Paws Challenge #242 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!

Crystal's FAVE

Leann's card features Floral Lace by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #onelayercard, #cardmakingideas,

Leann S. creates such a pretty and elegant one-layered card using the Floral Lace stencil. She adds a few gems to add a splash of sparkle! Such a wonderful way to blend the challenge colors!

Danni's FAVE

Deepti's card features Newton Scoots By by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #catcards

Deepti creates such a playful card using the our daring feline from the Newton Scoots By Stamp set (Retired). Deepti creates a wonderful sky by layering torn-strips of paper for a "rainbow" sky in the challenge sky. The little floating clouds adds a whimsical touch!

Debbie's FAVE

Marcia's card features Spring Heights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #dogcards, #puppycards

Marcia really embraces the turquoise colors with her different patterns of paper. She then adds a trio of puppies from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set. She pulls in the other challenge colors by shading in elements of the image. Such an adorable card!

Amy's FAVE

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas,

Ellen uses the challenge colors with the Seashells stencil to create a perfect background for this beach-lovin' feline! That cute kitty is from the retired Newton's Seashell stamp set. She pulls a sentiment and sand dollar from the retired Tranquil Tides stamp set. Such a fun oceany card!

Claire's FAVE

Amy's card features Valentine Postage Sampler and Postage Stamp Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #valentinescard, #lovecards

Amy embraces the challenge colors on this sweet Valentine's card. Amy uses the Postage Stamp Layout die and adds little "love" images from the Valentine Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. Such a fun way to embrace the challenge colors!

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, July 28, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws

our July Challenge!

For July, we have fun colors to play with!

Only a few more days to get creative with the colors, Cotton Candy Pink, Orange Sherbet, Turquoise and Royal Blue using your NND Products!

You until Friday, August 1, 2025 (Midnight, CST) to play along. Each DT member will pick a favorite project to showcase, AND one RANDOM entry will win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Design online shop! The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project.

Here's some inspiration.

Hope you enjoyed Newton's Nook Designs 12th Anniversary festivities. It looks like some of the IPC design team are still wanting to celebrate with all the new products! Whereas, Claire and Amy showcase some must-have sets! Let's check them out!

Deb's birthday card showcases Card Layout 4, Cat Birthday Party, Birthday Postage Sampler, Birthday Time, and Birthday Greetings by Newton's Nook Designs: #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnooksdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Debbie Owens whips up this cute birthday card using the Card Layout 4 Die with papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. She adds one of the felines from the Cat Birthday Party stamp with extra balloons from the Birthday Postage Sampler stamp. Her sentiment uses the Birthday Greetings Hot Foil Plate. Happy Birthday, indeed!

Amy showcases Succulent Garden and Postage Stamp Layout by Newton's Nook Designs: #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnooksdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardideas, #cardchallenge, #succulentcards, #plantcards

Amy Tollner uses the challenge colors to create some lovely succulents from the Succulent Garden and coordinating die set. She uses the Postage Stamp Layout die to arrange them wonderfully! Fabulous way to showcase the IPC colors!

Claire's coffee card features Newton's Mug and Coffee Delights by Newton's Nook Designs: #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnooksdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardideas, #cardchallenge, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #catcards

Claire Lamb goes with a CAS coffee design. Atop a lightly distressed background is our caffeine-lovin' Newton from the Newton's Mug Stamp and coordinating die set. What could be better than one cup of java Joe? How about 4 more mugs filled to the brim. Those darilng mugs of coffee are from the Coffee Delights stamp and coordinating die set. Great combination of sets!

Crystal's birthday card features Cat Birthday Party, Birthday Postage Sampler, Card Layout 3, Happy Birthday, and Birthday Time by Newton's Nook Designs: #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnooksdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Crystal Minkler is showcasing the newly released Card Layout 3 Die with papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. She pulls one of the festive felines from theCat Birthday Party stamp and coordinating die set with some helium-filled balloons from the Birthday Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. That big sentiment was made using the Happy Birthday die set. Super fun!

Danni's birthday card features Framework, Dog Birthday Party, and Birthday Time by Newton's Nook Designs: #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnooksdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #dogcards

Danni Bindel is showcasing some play puppies from the Dog Birthday Party stamp set. She is also featuring papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. She goes with a postage-edge using the Framework die set. The fun papers in this paper pad look good no matter how you die them!

Don't forget you now have until August 1, 2025 to get

link up your project for a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs

Monday, July 21, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws

July Challenge!

We have the colors Cotton Candy Pink, Orange Sherbet, Turquoise and Royal Blue to challenge you this month!

Here's some inspiration.

With Newton's Nook Designs celebrating their 12 years anniversary, several DT members created some darling birthday cards, but these colors aren't limited to birthdays. Check out Amy's coffee/reading card or Claire's Christmas card. These colors can be used for any occasion. What will you create?

Danni's birthday card features Cat Birthday Party, Card Layout 4, Circle Frames, and Birthday Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #NewtonsNookDesigns, #HandmadeCards, #HomemadeCards, #Stamping, #ClearStamps, #CardmakingIdeas, #papercrafting, #crafting, #greetingcards, #cards, #papercrafts, #cardmaking, #diecutting, #cardchallenge,

Danni Bindel is celebrating in style using the newly released birthday products! She showcases the new Card Layout 4 die with papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. She then stamps one of the cute kitten images from the Cat Birthday Party stamp set on a scallop-edged circle (Circle Frames die set). Aren't you just lovin' this new birthday release?!

Debbie's birthday card features Oval Frames, Birthday Meows, Birthday Oval, Newton Loves Cake, and Newton's Cupcake by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #NewtonsNookDesigns, #HandmadeCards, #HomemadeCards, #Stamping, #ClearStamps, #CardmakingIdeas, #papercrafting, #crafting, #greetingcards, #cards, #papercrafts, #cardmaking, #diecutting, #cardchallenge, ,#birthdaycards, #catcards

Don't have the new birthday products yet? Never fear, Debbie Owens creates a card using older, must have, birthday products! She creates her oval base using the Oval Frames die set and pulls the pink polka dotted papers from the Birthday Meows paper pad. She then stamps and colors the image from the Birthday Oval stamp set. She adds our favorite feline, Newton, from the Newton Loves Cake stamp set and finishes up with a sentiment pulled from the Newton's Cupcake stamp set. Fabulously festive!

Amy's coffee card features Never Enough Books, Mugs, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #NewtonsNookDesigns, #HandmadeCards, #HomemadeCards, #Stamping, #ClearStamps, #CardmakingIdeas, #papercrafting, #crafting, #greetingcards, #cards, #papercrafts, #cardmaking, #diecutting, #cardchallenge, ,#readingcard, #coffeecards, #coffeelovers

What could be nicer than reading a good book with a nice cup of coffee? Well, Amy Tollner captures the magic of a book and coffee! When uses the A7 Frames &Banners die set for her design. Look closely and you'll see subtle mugs of coffee created using the Mugs stencil. She uses images from the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set and places them on the different shelves. Let us know what good book you're reading!

Claire's Christmas card features Bells & Holly by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #NewtonsNookDesigns, #HandmadeCards, #HomemadeCards, #Stamping, #ClearStamps, #CardmakingIdeas, #papercrafting, #crafting, #greetingcards, #cards, #papercrafts, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, ,#christmascards, #holidaycards

Claire Lamb is showing her ongoing creativity. This week, she uses the challenge colors for a Christmas card. Yep, a Christmas card! She creates a beautiful one layer card showcasing the Bells & Holly stamp set. Don't you just love it! Why not pull out your holiday NND products and have a go using these colors!

Crystal's birthday card features Cat Birthday, Card Layout 3, Happy Birthday, and Birthday Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #NewtonsNookDesigns, #HandmadeCards, #HomemadeCards, #Stamping, #ClearStamps, #CardmakingIdeas, #papercrafting, #crafting, #greetingcards, #cards, #papercrafts, #cardmaking, #diecutting, #cardchallenge, ,#birthdaycards, #catcards

Crystal Minkler is showcasing the new birthday release! She uses the Card Layout 3 die set with a trio of papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. She then adds one of the festive felines from the Cat Birthday Party stamp and coordinating die set. Her final touch is the big, bold birthday sentiment using the Happy Birthday die. A wonderful way to celebrate a birthday!

Don't forget you now have until August 1, 2025 to get

creative with these colors!

Monday, July 14, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Week 2

July Challenge!

We have a super fun colors to get your creative juices flowing!

Use the colors: Cotton Candy Pink, Orange Sherbet, Turquoise and Royal Blue with your NND products.

Here's some inspiration.

This beautiful color combo is perfect for spring cards and more! Create a garden scene, try adding the colors to a birthday card or mix in a pet with brown fur! Let's check out what our Design Team created!

Crystal's card features Trick or Treat Newton, Framework, Haunted House, Spooky Sky, and Halloween Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #halloweencards, #catcards

Crystal Minkler shows her creativity with the challenge colors with this delightful Halloween card. She uses papers from the Halloween Party paper pad and die cuts using dies from the Framework die set. She then builds a scene using dies from the Haunted House and Spooky Sky die sets. Enjoying this spooky scene, Crystal uses a trio of felines from the Trick or Treat Newton stamp and coordinating die set. Cuteness overload!

Danni's card features Petite Flowers, Circle Frames, Oink, Frames & Flags, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #pigcards, #thankyoucards, #stencil

Danni Bindel uses the challenge colors with the Petite Flowers stencil to create the cutest backdrop for her little piglet from the Oink stamp and coordinating die set. She uses dies from the Circle Frames, the Frames & Flags, and the Banner Trio die sets. Such a cute way to send thanks!

Deb's beach card features Waves, Circle Frames, Seashell Roundabout, Banner Trio, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #beachcards, #catcards, #summercards

Debbie Owens creates a fun beachy scene with this CAS card. She lightly distresses waves using the Waves stencil. She then uses the challenge colors to distress a sunset over the ocean on a die cut circle (Circle Frames die set). She adds the darling feline from the Newton's Sand Dollar stamp set. She finishes her card with a sentiment from the Seashell Roundabout stamp set on a banner using the Banner Trio and the Frames & Flags die sets. What a fun way to enjoy one's day!

Amy's beach card features Beach Bound, Tropical Leaves, Fractured Card Layout, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #beachcards, #summercards

Amy Tollner uses pink and orange with the Tropical Leaves stencil to create such a fun backdrop for her blue jeep from the Beach Bound stamp and coordinating die set. To create her fun layout, Amy uses theFractured Card Layout die. She stamps her sentiment on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. What a fabulous pastel paradise!

Claire's flamingo card features Oval Frames, Flamingo Oval, and Seaside by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #summercards, #flamingocards, #friendshipcards

Claire Lamb uses the Flamingo Oval stamp set for her flock of flamingos! She frames them with a scallop oval using the eOval Frames die set. The blue and white striped paper from the Seaside paper pad adds a dramatic touch for this fun, flam-azing card!

Don't forget you now have until August 1, 2025 to get creative with these colors!

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Monday, August 11, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #243 Week 2

Welcome to Inky Paws August Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, August 4, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #243 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws

August Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Favorites

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, July 28, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws

our July Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, July 21, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws

July Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, July 14, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Week 2

July Challenge!

We have a super fun colors to get your creative juices flowing!

Here's some inspiration.