Monday, December 1, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #247

It's December!

Time to get bring on the

Holiday Sparkle & Shine!

You have THREE weeks to get creative adding sparkle & shine to your holiday projects!

You have from Monday, December 1, 2025 to Friday, December 19, 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.

December is the perfect time to add some bling to your crafts so bring out your glitters, foils, sequins and sparkle pastes to create a card with some shimmer and shine! Create a winter or holiday card with sparkly snowflakes or jump ahead and send a little New Year's cheer! A little bit of sparkle makes everyone happy! Let's see what bling the IPC team used!

Danni's holiday card showcases 'Tis the Season, Christmas Nap, Frames & Flags, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #Christmascards,

Danni Bindel creates a very scenic room filled with holiday magic! She uses gold foil with the present sheet from the 'Tis the Season Toner Card Fronts. She die cuts using the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. She then adds an oval frame (Oval Frames die set) with the little living room scene from the Christmas Nap stamp and coordinating die set. She adds her sentiment to a banner. Just love that orange, comfy chair!

Debbie's winter card showcases Snowman Postage Sampler, A Hug in a Mug, Snowfall, and Snow Flurries by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #wintercards, #coffeelovers, #snowmancards, #nndpaper

Debbie Owens creates a wintry CAS card using one of the little snowmen from the Snowman Postage Sampler stamp set. She places him on a layered snowflake created using the Snowfall die set. She adds another snowflake using the same die set. She selects a snowy paper from the Snow Flurries paper pad. Her last touch is die cutting the sentiment from the A Hug in a Mug die in a red foil. A darling way to add a bit of shine and sparkle!

Kelly showcases Forest Scene Builder, Snowman Greetings, and Snow Flurries by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #wintercards, #nndpaper, #snowmancard

Kelly Santi's bright purple and pink paper from the Snow Flurries paper pad makes for a gorgeous backdrop for her snowman from the Snowman Greetings stamp and coordinating die set. Kelly uses the Forest Scene Builder die set to add a trio of trees in the background. A breathtaking scene!

Amy's holiday card features Newton's Christmas Tree, Christmas Party, Cheerful Brights, Frames & Tags, and Card Layout 4 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #Christmascards, #catcards

Amy Tollner uses the trio of kitties from the Newton's Christmas Tree stamp and coordinating die set for the star attraction of her holiday card. She uses the Card Layout 4 die for her card design with the green glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment and the strings of light paper from the Christmas Party paper pad. She stamps her sentiment on a little tag created using the Frames & Tags die set. A magical scene to celebrate the season!

Claire's winter card features Snowfall, Snowman Postage Sampler, and Cheerful Brights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #wintercards, #nndpaper, #snowcard

Claire Lamb is back with her incredible distressing skills. She then adds lot of snowflakes using the Snowfall die set with some blue glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. For her sentiment, she uses the Snowman Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. A gorgeous way to wish for snow!

Don't forget you have until December 19, 2025 to add some glitter and shine to your holiday projects!

Inky Paws Challenge #246 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 the November Sketch.

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Winners; #newtonsnook, #inkypawschallenge

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Prize Winner!

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

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

Mary's autumn card features Autumn Apples, Autumn, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #autumncards, #fallcards

Mary M. Reiner autumn card is so cute with the mug of apple cider in the Autumn Apples stamp set. She combines it with a plaid paper from the Autumn paper pad. For her tag, she uses the big tag die in the Essential Tags Die set. A delightful card!

Congrats to Mary M. Reiner! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

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

Inky Paws Challenge #246 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

Jacinda's card features Puppy's Bubble Tea by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #puppycards,

Jacinda's darling shaker tag caught Claire's eye. Combined with the little puppy from the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamp and coordinating die set and the fun mix of papers makes this such a darling card!

Danni's FAVE

Cat's autumn card features Autumn Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #autumncard, #fallcard, #micecard

Danni really liked the embossing on Cat Craig's CAS card. The sheaf of wheat looks fabulous with the little mouse from the retired Autumn Mice stamp set. This is such a great interpretation of the sketch!

Debbie's FAVE

Meghan's Christmas card features Canine Christmas and Puppy's Cookie Jar by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #christmascards, #holidaycards, #dogcards, #puppycards

Debbie really likes how Meghan K. paper-pieced the cookie jar with the hounds tooth paper. Meghan combines lots of fun papers from the Canine Christmas paper pad and uses the little canine from the Puppy's Cookie Jar stamp set to make this festively fun holiday card!

Kelly's FAVE

Tracie's birthday card features Sky High Celebrations, Bookmark, Birthday Party, and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #birthdaycards, #puppycards, #catcards

Kelly loved how Tracie C. made a slimline card using the sketch, and that the tag is a bookmark (Bookmark die)! How clever! Tracie also wonderfully colored the sweet image from the Sky High Celebrations stamp and coordinating die set. Those cute critters look great with the papers from the Birthday Party paper pad. She also used the Frames & Tags die set for the sentiment. A darling way to send birthday wishes!

Amy's FAVE

Irene's card features Frames & Tags and Newton Dreams of New York by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #catcards, #newyorkcards

Amy loved Newton with his big red apple! Irene used the retired Newton Dreams New York stamp set to create this wonderful card! He is looking so good on his little tag created using a die from the Frames & Tags die set. Her stamped collage of images makes for a wonderful stripe! Such a darling CAS 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, November 24, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 4

It's the final days of November!

Time to Link Up!

Inky Paws Challenge #246-November 2025 Sketch; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #sketchchallenge

You have until November 28, 2025 to get creative with your NND products using this fab sketch!

You have from Monday, November 3, 2025 to Friday, November 28, 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.

The IPC team members are feeling quite festive this week. They are celebrating either birthdays or the upcoming holiday season with these fabulous cards!

Amy's holiday card features Christmas Party, Essential Tags, Holiday Post, Frames & Flags, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #holidaycards, #christmascards

Amy Tollner uses the A7 Frames & Banners die set to create her holiday scene. She uses festive papers from the Christams Party paper pad with the sweet stamp from the Holiday Post Stamp set & coordinating die set. In addition, Amy uses the Essentials Tag and the Frames & Flags die sets to complete her card! Such a darling way to send holiday wishes!

Claire's holiday card features Gift Builder, Christmas Party, Essential Tags, and Christmas Greetings by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #holidaycards, #christmascards

Claire Lamb's card is filled with presents that she made using the Gift Builder die set with papers from the Christams Party paper pad. She let's her presents take center stage and adds a sentiment from the Christmas Greetings stamp set. The tag was made using the Essentials Tag die set. Love the pinks and greens on Claire's card!

Danni's birthday card features Pug Hugs, Gift Builder, Fancy Edges, Frameworks, and Birthday Woofs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #birthdaycards, #dogcards

Danni Bindel Designs a birtday card using the sweet puppy from the Pug Hugs stamp and coordinating die set. She mixes and matches papers from the Birthday Woofs paper pad. That little pink bow was created using a die from the Gift Builder die set for bow. To complete all her layers, Danni uses the, Fancy Edges and the Frameworks die sets. A wonderful card for a canine-lovin' friend!

Debbie's holiday card features 'Tis the Season, Essential Tags, Christmas Time Cats, Cat Christmas Tree, Christmas Party, and Gift Builder by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #holidaycards, #nndtonercardfront, #catcards

Debbie Owens makes this whimsical holiday card. She uses the 'Tis the Season toner card front for a touch of elegance and shimmer and pairs it with the playful kitties from the Cat Christmas Tree stamp set. She pulls papers from the Christams Party paper pad for her stripe-element as well as the little gift in the background (Gift Builder die set). Her sentiment is from the Christmas Time Cats stamp set for sentiment. She uses Essentials Tag die set for the tag. A fun mix of elegance and playfulness!

Kelly's birthday card features Puppy's Bubble Tea, Christmas Party, and Essentials Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #birthdaycards, #puppycards, #teacards

Kelly Santi makes a tea-riffic birthday card! She uses papers from the Christams Party paper pad for a darling mix of holiday colors and fun! She then showcases the puppy from the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamp set. She uses the Essentials Tag die set. Such a darling way to celebrate a birthday in December!

Don't forget you now have until November 28, 2025 to get

creative with the this sketch!

Monday, November 17, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 3

It's the third week of November!

There's still time to get Sketchy!

You have until November 28, 2025 to get creative with your NND products using this fab sketch!

Here's some inspiration.

This month's sketch is super fun with the tag element! The IPC team shows how versatile this sketch is for any occassion. Let's check out their creativity!

Danni's holiday card features Essential Tags and 'Tis the Season by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #Christmascards, #holidaycards

Kelly Santi uses the poinsettia toner card front from the 'Tis the Season Toner set in a rainbow of colors which makes for a fabulous background as well as an accent on a tag! She the uses the Essential Tags die set to create her tag. Her cute puppy is from a retired Newton's Nook Designs STAMPtember set, but any NND image would look spectacular on this glimmery card!

Amy's birthday card features Cheerful Brights Glitter, Birthday Time, Newton's Cupcake, Essential Tags, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #cupcakecards, #catcards

Amy Tollner has created a purr-fect birthday card filled with so much cupcake yumminess! She uses the yellow glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment with papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. She adds Newton from the Newton's Cupcake stamp and coordinating die set. Boy, doesn't he look happy with all the sugary delights surrounding him! To make her card, Amy uses the Essential Tags die set as well as the Frames & Flags die set. Enjoy!

Claire's holiday card features Christmas Time Cats, Christmas Party, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #catcards

Claire Lamb is showcasing two of the festive felines from the Christmas Time Cats stamp and coordinating die set, and boy, are they looking ready for Santa! She uses the bright striped paper from the Christmas Party paper pad as well as the Essential Tags die set. Keep believing little guys!

Danni's Thinking of You card features Little Lillies, Spring Blooms, Framework, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #thinkingofyoucards, #springcards

Danni Bindel creates a bright and cheerful card using the Little Lillies stamp set. The bright teal paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad looks fabulous those pale pink blooms! To create her card, Danni uses the postage-edge die from the Framework die set as well as the Essentials Tags die set for her tag. A beautiful way to beat the gloominess of fall and winter!

Debbie's pet sympathy card features Love & Woofs, Frames & Flags, Furr-ever Friends, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #lossofpetcards, #dogcards, #petsympathycards

Loss of a pet is so difficult, but Debbie Owens has created a sympathy card just right for a grieving pet owner. Her card features papers from the Love & Woofs paper pad which has been die cut using the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. She places her sentiment and puppy from the Furr-ever Friends stamp set on a tag cut using the Essentials Tags die set.

Don't forget you now have until November 28, 2025 to get

creative with the this sketch!

Monday, November 10, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 2

It's the second week of November!

Let's get Sketchy!

You have until November 28, 2025 to get creative with your NND products using this fab sketch!

Here's some inspiration.

This month's sketch is super fun with the tag element! The possibilities are endless. Let's check out how the IPC team used the sketch! We are super excited to have Kelly joining our team, too!

Debbie's Thanksgiving card features Newton's Thanksgiving, Autumn Woofs, Autumn, Tags Essential, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaperpads, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nnddies, #thanksgivingcards, #autumncards, #piecards, #pumpkinpie

Debbie Owens is showcasing this chubby feline from the Newton's Thanksgiving stamp set. Looks like this little guy has eaten a bit too much pumpkin pie! To create her card, Debbie uses the Tags Essential and the Frames & Flags die sets with papers from the Autumn and the Autumn Woofs. Too cute!

Kelly's Christmas card features Sky High Celebrations, A2 Card Layout 2, and Christmas Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaperpads, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #christmascards, #holidaycards, #puppycards, #catcards

Kelly Santi creates this super vibrant Christmas card! That mountain of presents with the trio of curious critters is from the Sky High Celebrations stamp and coordinating die set. Kelly uses the A2 Card Layout 2 Die and papers from the Christmas Party paper pad. A super fun way to use this darling stamp set!

Amy's Christmas card features Holiday Haul, Christmas Time, Frames & Flags, Essential Tags, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaperpads, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #christmascards, #holidaycards,

Looks like Amy Tollner has been doing a lot of holiday shopping ! She uses the Holiday Haul stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Christmas Time paper pad for her darling card! In addition, she uses dies from the Frames & Flags, the Essential Tags, and the A7 Frames & Banners die sets! Has anyone started their holiday shopping yet?

Claire's autumn card features Essential Tags, Autumn Fields, and Autumn by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaperpads, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #autumncards, #fallcards, #scarecrowcards

Claire Lamb is celebrating the beauty of fall with the delightful scarecrow from the Autumn Fields stamp and coordinating die set. She uses brown and golden yellow papers from the Autumn paper pad as well as the Essential Tags die set. What a beautiful fall scene!

Danni's coffee card features Autumn, Circle Frames, Autumn Coffees, Frames & Flags, Fancy Edges Tags, and Gift Builder by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaperpads, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #coffee_crafters, #coffeelovers, #autumncards, #coffeecards

Danni Bindel is celebrating fall with some pumpkin spice coffee drinks! Her card features drinks from the Autumn Coffee stamp set with papers from the Autumn paper pad. Danni also used a variety of dies from the Circle Frames, the Frames & Flags, the Fancy Edges Tag, and the Gift Builder die sets to create her different layers! Cheers to pumpkin spice season!

Don't forget you now have until November 28, 2025 to get

creative with the this sketch!

Monday, November 3, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 1

It's November!

Time to get sketchy!

You have four weeks to get creative with

your NND products using this fab sketch!

Here's some inspiration.

This month's sketch is super fun with the tag element! The possibilities are endless. Let's check out how the IPC team used the sketch! We are super excited to have Kelly joining our team, too!

Danni's Christmas card features Christmas Party, Christmas Time Cats, Frames & Flags, Gift Builder, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #christmascards, #holidaycards, #catcards

Danni Bindel creates this festive card featuring one of the felines from the Christmas Time Cats stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Frames & Flags die set with papers from the newly released Christmas Party paper pad. For her tag, she uses the Essential Tags die set and adds little bows using the Gift Builder die set. So much holiday fun packed in this card!

Debbie's autumn card features Autumn, Autumn Meows, Fancy Edges Tags, Pumpkin Tails, Autumn Fields, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #autumncards, #fallcards

Debbie Owens' cards definitely has some autumn vibes! That sweet scarecrow is from the Autumn Fields stamp set. She mixes papers from the Autumn and the Autumn Meows paper pads to create lots of texture. For her layers, she uses the Fancy Edges die set, the Circle Frames die set, and the Framework die set. Her sentiment is from the Pumpkin Tails stamp. Don't those autumn colors look fabulous!

Kelly's Christmas card features Essential Tags, Christmas Party, Christmas Time Dogs, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #dogcards, #puppycards

We are so excited to have Kelly Santi joining our team, and she has created this absolutely darling holiday card featuring this little canine from the Christmas Time Dogs stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Essential Tags die set to create her tag, papers from the Christmas Party paper pad as well as the Basic Frames die set. So bright, festive, and totally adorable!

Amy's birthday card features Heartfelt Woofs, Birthday Time, Heart Frames, Banner Trio, Essential Tags, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #birthdaycards, #puppycards, #dogcards

Amy Tollner is featuring lots of puppies on her birthday card. Her darling canines are from the Heartfelt Woofs stamp set and die cut using the scallop heart from the Heart Frames die set. She creates her tag using paper from the Birthday Time paper pad and the Essential Tags die set. Amy also uses the Banner Trio die set for her sentiment and the A7 Frames & Banners die set. A sweet way to send birthday wishes!

Claire's autumn card features Pumpkin Tails, Autumn, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #puppycards, #autumncards, #fallcards

Claire Lamb is showcasing a trio of playful pups from the Pumpkin Tails stamp and coordinating die set, and they are looking so cute with all their pumpkins! To showcase these canines, Claire uses the brown gingham paper from the Autumn paper pad and the newly released Essential Tags die set. Cuteness overload!

Don't forget you now have until November 28, 2025 to get

creative with the this sketch!

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Monday, December 1, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #247

It's December!

Here's some inspiration.

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #246 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, November 24, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 4

It's the final days of November!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, November 17, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 3

It's the third week of November!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, November 10, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 2

It's the second week of November!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, November 3, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 1

It's November!

Here's some inspiration.