Monday, November 17, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 3

It's the third week of November!

There's still time to get Sketchy!

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.

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!

Inky Paws Challenge #245 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 October colors!

#inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking

Inky Paws Challenge #245 Prize Winner!

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

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

Beachcombernoni's card features a digital freebie by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #wintercard

Beachcombernoni is our lucky random winner this week with this darling card featuring one of the NND Digital Freebies. The challenge colors work wonderfully with this pair of mittens! So wintry and cute!

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

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

Inky Paws Challenge #245 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

Meghan's card features All Booked Up and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #dogcards

Amy just couldn't resist Meghan K.'s card with two of her favorites--books and a dog! Meghan's card is just so cute with the puppy from the All Booked Up stamp set. Amy also used the Framework die set to create her edging. Look closely at the spines of her larger books! So clever!

Claire's FAVE

Holly's holiday card features Farmyard and Bells & Holly by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #christmascards, #holidaycards

Claire really liked how Holly Gerdes used the red gingham paper from the Farmyard paper pad with the bells from the Bells & Holly stamp and coordinating die set. The combination is very creative and makes for a wonderful holiday card!

Danni's FAVE

Traci's holiday card features Heartfelt Holidays and Heart Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #holidaycards, #christmascards

Danni really liked how Tracie C. colored the Heartfelt Holidays stamp set (die cut with the Heart Frames die set) using the challenge colors as well as how the image stood out against the plaid background! The combination definitely makes for a wonderful holiday card!

Debbie's FAVE

Michelle's holiday card features Christmas Coffees by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #holidaycards, #christmascards

Deb loved the brightness of Michelle Harlamert's card! This super bright and festive card features three caffeinated beverages from the Christmas Coffees stamp and coordinating die set. The addition of the black frames and stripe makes everything pop!

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.

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Welcome Kelly Santi to our Inky Paws Challenge Inspiration Team!

A NEW member is about to get Inky Paws!

We are excited to be adding in a NEW inky paws challenge team member! The talented Kelly Santi will be joining our Inspiration Team and we are so excited to see what she creates each week! She will begin helping inspire you on starting with week 1 of our November sketch challenge on Monday, November 3rd

Here's a little bit more about Kelly below:

Kelly Santi

Blog: sandcastlestamper

Instagram: @createwithkas
YouTube: createwithkas

HI! I'm Kelly,, an avid card maker, papercrafter and love of bright beautiful colors I live in South Florida with my husband and our 4 kitties, 2 dogs. My favorite cards to create are ones that tell a story though the design and I love creating fun, whimsical cards that make people smile. When I'm not creating, I volunteer, love to read, and am always outdoors! I'm excited for this new journey with Newton's Nook Designs!

Thanks for stopping by today! Don't forget to stop by on Monday for fresh inspiration using our November Challenge sketch!

Monday, October 27, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #245 Week 4

It's Week 4 of our

October Challenge!

We have some fun colors to spark your creativity!

Holiday Red, Pop of Pink, Evergreen,

and Arctic Blue

You have until Friday, October 31, 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 our last week using these fabulous colors! Let's see what the Inky Paws Ladies have in store for you!

Claire's winter card features Snow Angel, Petite Snow, and Land Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstencils, #nndstamps, #thankyoucards, #wintercards, #catcards

Claire Lamb creates this playful card featuring the feline from the Snow Angel Newton stamp and coordinating die set. Claire creates a fun snowy scene for our little feline fellow using the Petite Snow stencil and the Land Borders die set. A super fun snowy card!

Danni's coffee card features Coffee Frame die by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nnddieset, #coffeecards, #coffeelovers

Danni Bindel creatures this fun coffee-themed card using the Coffee Frame die. A super fun and bold way to use the challenge colors!

Debbie's holiday card features Snow Angel, Petite Snow, Heartfelt Holidays, Evergreens, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstencils, #nndstamps, #nndpaperpads, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #catcards

Debbie Owens creates a fun snowy background using the Evergreens stencil with the Petite Snow stencil. She places this atop a polka-dotted panel using paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad. Enjoying this fun scene is the kitty from the Snow Angel Newton stamp set. The holiday sentiment is from the Heartfelt Holidays stamp set.

Amy's Christmas card features Christmas Cactus, Meowy Christmas, Fractured Layout, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nnddieset, #nndpaperpads, #holidaycards, #christmascards

Amy Tollner creates a very pretty holiday card by pairing the red striped paper from the Meowy Christmas paper pad with the flowers from the Christmas Cactus stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Fractured Card Layout die to add the Arctic Blue color and finishes with a sentiment on a banner using the Banner Trio die set.

Don't forget you now have until October 31, 2025 to get

creative with the the challenge colors:

Holiday Red, Pop of Pink, Evergreen, and Arctic Blue.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #245 Week 3

It's Week 3 of our

October Challenge!

We have some fun colors to spark your creativity!

Holiday Red, Pop of Pink, Evergreen,

and Arctic Blue

Here's some inspiration.

Can you believe we are over half way through October? Time is definitely flying! Have you started your Christmas cards yet? Our challenge colors are perfect to get you motivated to get your stash started! Already finished those holiday cards? Then how about using the colors to build your birthday stash? Let's see what the IPC team whipped up!

Amy's cocktail card features Christmas Cocktails, Meowy Christmas, and A2 Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cocktailcards

Amy Tollner features the argyle paper from the Meowy Christmas paper pad and uses the A2 Card Layout die to create her panels. She then adds not 1, not 2, not 3, but 5!, cocktails from the Christmas Cocktails stamp and coordinating die set. What holiday spirit! Cheers!

Claire's Christmas card features Wreath Pups, Basic Frames, and Christmas Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #puppycards, #dogcards, #Christmascards, #holidaycards

Claire Lamb creates this classic holiday card featuring the canine duo from the Wreath Pups stamp and coordinating die set. To design her card, she uses the Basic Frames die set with the polka dotted paper from the Christmas Basics paper pad. So much puppy cuteness!

Danni's birthday card features Birthday Time, Card Layout 4, Circle Frames, and Uplifting Wishes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards

Danni Bindel builds her birthday stash using papers from the Birthday Time paper pad with the Card Layout 4 die. She then uses the Circle Frames die set to create her center panels and adds a birthday sentiment from the Uplifting Wishes stamp set. Happy birthday to you!

Debbie's holiday card features Snowflake Oval, Snowflake, and Newton's Christmas Tree by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #christmascards, #holidaycards, #catcards

Debbie Owens creates a snowy background in Pink using the Snowflake stencil. She then adds the darling tree-trimming felines from the Newton's Christmas Tree stamp set. She then embosses a sentiment from the Snowflake Oval. So much furry cuteness!

Don't forget you now have until October 31, 2025 to get

creative with the the challenge colors:

Holiday Red, Pop of Pink, Evergreen, and Arctic Blue.

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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.

Inky Paws Challenge #245 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #245 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.

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Welcome Kelly Santi to our Inky Paws Challenge Inspiration Team!

Monday, October 27, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #245 Week 4

It's Week 4 of our

October Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #245 Week 3

It's Week 3 of our

October Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.