Let's get sketchy in May!

Use the sketch to create your next NND project.

You have until Friday, May 29, 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.

Get creative with this fun sketch. Use the center square to hold your favorite image or sentiment. Try using multiple colors or patterned papers for the layers behind it. Cards for any theme or occasion are welcome as long as they match the sketch. Don't forget you can turn the sketch sideways for more options

Danni's card features Newton's Blooms, Frames & Flags, and Spring Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #springcards, #yellowcards, #floralcards

Danni Bindel creates a bright yellow card that is just too cute. She combines papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad to create her layers. Her base panel has been die cut using the scallop-edged frame die from the Frames & Flags die set. Enjoying all this brilliant yellow is Newton from the Newton's Blooms stamp and coordinating die set in his pot of flowers! So cheerful and fun!

Debbie's card features A Dog's Life, Bright Basics, Pastel Basics, Bookmark II, Frames & Flags, and Puppy's Reading List by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #bookcards, #puppycards, #dogcards

Debbie Owens creates a darling card filled with books! She combines papers from the A Dog's Life, Bright Basics, and Pastel Basics paper pads to create her layers as well as the shelf of books using the Bookmark II die set. She also uses this die set for her vellum panel and the Frames & Flags die set for her striped banner. Enjoying all those books is the sweet puppy from the Puppy's Reading List stamp set. The shelf of books is a great way to use the sketch's horizontal panel!

Kelly's card features Newton's Book Club, New Retro, ......by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #bookcards, #catcards, #readingcards

Kelly Santi designs a bright, cheerful card just purr-fect for a book lover! She uses an image from the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set with papers from several paper pads: New Retro, Birthday Meows, and Meowy Christmas paper pads. She also uses the Frames & Flags die set for her layout. So adorable!

Amy's ocean card features Newton's Sand Dollar, Seaside, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #seasidecards, #oceancards,

Amy Tollner creates a darling ocean card using papers from the Seaside paper pad. Enjoying all those beach and ocean delights is Newton from the Newton's Sand Dollar stamp and coordinating die set. Amy also uses the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set. Such a fun, delightful card to get ready for the summer season!

Claire's card features Newton's Hanging Basket, Natural Basics, Bookmark II, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #springcards, #inspirationalcards

Claire Lamb makes a fun, inspirational card using the feline from the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp and coordinating die set. She keeps her color palette very earthy using papers from the Natural Basics paper pad. To create her vertical panel, she uses the A7 Frames & Banners die. For her horizontal panel, she uses the Bookmark II die which adds the fun stitching. So very cute!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 29, 2026.

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

We loved seeing all your colorful creations!

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Prize Winner!

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

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

Marcia's card features Roll With It by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #wintercards, #snowmancards

Marcia Harlamert is this week's lucky winner of the store credit, and she has designed a super sweet card featuring the Roll with It (retired) stamp set. The bright colors and candy cane paper really make this sentiment pop!

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

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

Inky Paws Challenge #251 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

Michelle's card features Snowfall, A Hug in a Mug, and Cup of Cocoa by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #hotchocolatecards, #wintercards, #coffee_lovers

Claire loves Michelle Harlamert's layout and how she uses the Snowfall die set for cookies! Michelle also uses the A Hug in a Mug die set with the Cup of Cocoa stamp and coordinating die set. A wonderfully designed card!

Danni's FAVE

Marcia's holiday card features Christmas Time Puppies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #puppycards

Danni loves the way Marcia Harlamert was able to use the colors for an adorable Christmas card. Marcia uses one of the little puppies from the Christmas Time Dogs stamp and coordinating die set to go with her teal, yellow, and purple card! Totally fun!

Debbie's FAVE

Claire's artsy card features Newton Dreams of London by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #popartcards

Debbie loves the Andy Warhol pop art feel to Claire Grantham's fun card. She also loves how Claire uses just the double decker bus image from the Newton Dreams of London stamp set. So artsy and cute!

Kelly's FAVE

Priscilla's tropical card features Retro Sun & Palms and Flip Flop by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #tropicalcards, #summercards, #beachcards

Kelly loves Priscilla's bright scene using the Retro Sun and Palms stencil and the cheerful beachy vibe with the Flip Flop stamp and coordinating die set. What a fantastic way of using the challenge colors!

Amy's FAVE

Becca's tropical card features Paradise Palms and Cozy Campers by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #tropicalcards, #summercards

Amy loves Becca's gorgeous background in the challenge colors. Becca's amazing background pairs beautifully with the Paradise Palms (retired) stamp set embossed in black and the lawn furniture from the Cozy Campers stamp (retired). A pretty slice of paradise!

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.

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Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 1