Monday, April 27, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 4

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Inky Paws Challenge #251; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws

Use the colors Magenta, Turquoise, Purple, and Bright Yellow!

You have until Friday, May 1, 2026 (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 have been super creative this week. There's so many ways to showcase these amazing colors. Let's check out this week's projects!

Claire's card showcases Never Enough Books, Oval Frames, Banner Trio, New Retro, and All Booked Up by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #puppycards

Claire Lamb creates a card perfect for any bibliophile. She uses the All Booked Up stamp and coordinating die set with the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set. To design her card she uses paper from the New Retro paper pack with the Oval Frames and the Banner Trio die sets. Don't all those books make you happy?!

Danni's card features Newton's Mix Tape, New Retro, A2 Card Layout 2, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #retrocards, #catcards

Danni Bindel creates a fun card using lots of papers from the New Retro paper pack and the A2 Card Layout 2 die. She adds the cute feline from the Newton's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set atop her circular panels made using the Circle Frames die set. Super fun!

Debbie's card features Newton's Rain Boots, Heartfelt Blooms, Circle Frames, Pastel Basics, and Petite Flowers by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #catcards, #justbecausecards, #springcards

Debbie Owens uses the Circle Frames die set with papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad to create all those pastel circles. For her background, she uses the Petite Flowers stencil to emboss subtle flowers for added texture. Her star attraction is the sweet image from the Newton's Rain Boots stamp set. Her sentiment is from the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set. So cute!

Kelly's creative card features Dainty Daisies, Naught Newton, Basic Frames, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #floralcards, #flowercards

Kelly Santi creates a very artistic card using the Dainty Daisies stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Basic Frames and the Circle Frames die sets for her layers. She pulls a sentiment from the Naughty Newton stamp to turn this stunning card into a get well card!

Amy's bright card showcases Puppy's Mix Tape, New Retro, Essential Tags, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #retrocards, #puppycards

Amy Tollner creates a bold, bright using the New Retro paper pack. To create her many layers, she uses the Framework and the Essential Tags die sets. Her star attraction is the music-lovin' puppy from the Puppy's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set. Such a darling card!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 1, 2026.

Monday, April 20, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 3

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Use the colors Magenta, Turquoise, Purple, and Bright Yellow!

Here's some inspiration.

Go BOLD with this fun color combo! Reminiscent of an 80's color palette, the bright colors in this challenge work great for birthday cards, thank you cards and more!

Amy's birthday card showcases Newton's Birthday Delights, Party On!, Retro Vibes, Card Layout 4, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndstencils, #catcards, #birthdaycards

Amy Tollner creates a darling birthday card using the Retro Vibes stencil set and the Card Layout 4 die for her backdrop. She then adds the festy felines from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp and coordinating die set with a birthday banner using the Frames and Flags die set and sentiment from the Party On! stamp set. So bright and brilliant!

Claire's rad card showcases Puppy's Mix Tape, Party On!, and Music Notes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndstencils, #musiccards, #puppycards

Claire Lamb creates a very CAS card sparingly using the Music Notes stencil for a fun backdrop for the sweet puppy from the Puppy's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set. She finishes with a sentiment from the Party On! stamp set. Totally adorable!

Danni's retro card showcases Party On!, Framework, and New Retro by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #birthdaycards

Danni Bindel creates a very bright and bold birthday card using papers from the New Retro paper pack with dies from the Framework die set. She uses a birthday sentiment from the Party On! stamp set for her focal point. The combination of patterns makes for a super retro vibe!

Debbie's tropical card features Newton's Happy Hour, Hibiscus, Circle Frames, Frames & Flags, Aloha Newton, Pastel Basics, and Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #tropicalcards, #catcards

Debbie Owens creates a fun tropical card using Hibiscus stencil and the Frames and Flags die set for her back panel. She uses the Circle Frames die set to create circles using paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad and the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. She adds the sweet kitty from the Aloha Newton stamp set with a sentiment from the Newton's Happy Hour stamp. A great combination of products!

Kelly's cheerful card features Spring Heights, Clouds, and Sea Border by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndstencil, #catcards, #springcards

Kelly Santi's bright sky using the Clouds stencil makes for an amazing background for the playful kitties from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set. Kelly also uses the Sea Border die set to make her grass. What a fantastic way to showcase the challenge colors!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 1, 2026.

Monday, April 13, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 2

April brings bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Use the colors Magenta, Turquoise, Purple, and Bright Yellow!

Here's some inspiration.

Go BOLD with this fun color combo! Reminiscent of an 80's color palette, the bright colors in this challenge work great for birthday cards, thank you cards and more!

Kelly's birthday card features Heart Frames and Party On! by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards

Kelly Santi creates this dynamic card using cardstock in the challenge colors and heart dies from the Heart Frames die set. She adds a birthday sentiment from the Party On! stamp set. Her colors really pop against her black card base. Totally rad!

Amy's card features Cocktail Mixer, New Retro, Frames & Tags, and Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #celebrationcards, #cocktailcards, #nndpaper, #nndstamps

Amy Tollner creates a tropical drink paradise using the Cocktail Mixer stamp and coordinating die set with the funky paper from the New Retro paper pack. She uses the Frames & Tags die to create her card layout and uses bright pink glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. A fabulously tubular way to combine products!

Claire's birthday card features Card Layout 7, Bokeh, Cat Birthday Party, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #celebrationcards, #nndstamps, #nndstencils

Claire Lamb creates a delightful birthday card using the Bokeh stencil set with the Card Layout 7 die. She adds a trio of felines from the Cat Birthday Party stamp and coordinating die set atop vellum circles using the Circle Frames die set. Such an a-meow-zing card!

Danni Bindel

On a short break.

Debbie's card features New Retro, Banner Trio, Birthday Roundabout, Circle Frames, and Coffee Delights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #birthdaycards, #nndpaper, #nndstamps

Debbie Owens shows the versatility of the New Retro paper pack. She uses the funky black pattern paper and the Frames & Tags die to create her backdrop. She then adds a partial circle using the Circle Frames die set. She adds the tall stack of mugs from the Coffee Delights stamp set. She stamps the sentiment from the Birthday Roundabout stamp set on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. Love the angular elements paired with the circular ones!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 1, 2026.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 1

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Use the colors Magenta, Turquoise, Purple, and Bright Yellow!

Here's some inspiration.

Go BOLD with this fun color combo! Reminiscent of an 80's color palette, the bright colors in this challenge work great for birthday cards, thank you cards and more! If you've been eyeing the New Retro paper pack, you are in luck. Each designer has used this paper pack in very unique ways, Let's check them out!

Debbie's birthday card features Newton's Mix Tape, Circle Frames, New Retro, Card Layout 4, and Party On! by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #birthdaycards

Debbie Owens retro birthday card features Newton's Mix Tape stamp set atop a vellum circle (Circle Frames die set). She creates her card design using the Card Layout 4 die with papers from the New Retro paper pack. The sentiment is from the Party On! stamp set. Totally cute!

Kelly's party card features Newton's Mix Tape, Circle Frames, New Retro, Basic Frames, and Party On! by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Kelly Santi wants to party on with her tubular card! She, too, uses the Newton's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set a top a circle (Circle Frames die set) with papers from the New Retro paper pack. She creates the large tag using the Basic Frames die set. Her sentiment is from the Party On! stamp set. Party on!

Amy's coffee card features Never Enough Books, New Retro, Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards

Amy Tollner uses papers from the New Retro paper pack and the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment with the Card Layout 7 die. She then adds the overly tall stack of books from the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set with a cup of coffee on top! A gnarly way to use the challenge colors!

Claire's birthday card features Card Layout 6, Corner Flip, Newton's Mix Tape, New Retro, Party On!, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #birthdaycards

Claire Lamb creates a very dramatic card using papers from the New Retro paper pack with the Card Layout 6 and the Corner Flip die sets. She adds a black feline using the Newton's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set. She embosses her birthday sentiment from the

Party On! stamp set on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. Totally RAD!

Danni's puppy card features Puppy's Mix Tape, New Retro, Card Layout 7, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #dogcards, #puppycards

Danni Bindel pulls papers from the New Retro paper pack and uses the Card Layout 7 die. She uses the canine from the Puppy's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set for her star attraction atop a scallop-edged circle (Circle Frames die set). Her paper selection is quite bodacious!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 1, 2026 to use the challenge colors with your Newton's Nook Designs' products!

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 4

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, April 20, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 3

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, April 13, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 2

April brings bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 1

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Here's some inspiration.