Monday, March 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Week 1

Happy March!

Time to hop into a new challenge!

Use the theme-Spring Has Sprung- with your NND product(s)!

You have from Monday, March 2, 2026 to Friday, March 27, 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.

Celebrate Spring with bunnies, blooms and more! Create a card for a spring birthday, a cheerful hello or a card for Easter. Sunny spring blooms and cute critters are encouraged!

Kelly's Easter card features Card Layout 6, Happy Easter, and Easter Postage Sampler by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #springcards, #eastercards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Kelly Santi has two bright Easter cards featuring the newly released Card Layout 6 die with papers from the Happy Easter paper pack. Her cute little critters are from the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. So adorable!

Amy's spring card features Spring Pile Up, Easter Postage Sampler, Springtime, and A2 Card Layout 2 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Amy Tollner's spring card features the trio of critters from the Spring Pile Up stamp and coordinating die set with a little cottontail from the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the A2 Card Layout 2 die with tulip paper from the Springtime paper pad. Cuteness overload!

Claire's spring card features Card Layout 6, Happy Easter, and Newton's Peeps by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards

Claire Lamb creates a CAS card featuring the Card Layout 6 die with the zig-zag paper from the Happy Easter paper pack. She adds the sweet feline and a few chicks from the Newton's Peeps stamps and coordinating die set. Love the punny sentiment!

Danni's Easter card features Springtime Bunnies, Card Layout 6, Corner Flip, and Happy Easter by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #springcards, #eastercards, #bunnycards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper

Danni Bindel's Easter card features the Card Layout 6 die with papers from the Happy Easter paper pack. She also uses the newly released Corner Flip die which allows you to see the other side of the paper. Loving it! Danni is also showcasing four furry bunnies from the Springtime Bunnies stamp set. Such a sweet Easter card!

Debbie's spring card features Happy Easter, Cheerful Brights, Card Layout 6, Circle Frames, Hyacinth, and Newton's Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #springcards, #catcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Debbie Owens also features the Card Layout 6 die with papers from the Happy Easter paper pack and the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. She stamps the sentiment from the Hyacinth stamp set on a stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set. Her star attraction are those naughty kittens from the Newton's Blooms stamp set. Don't you love how her potted flowers match the paper!

Don't forget you have until Friday, March 27, 2026.

Inky Paws Challenge Winners #249

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 challenge sketch.

Inky Paws Challenge #250; #newtonsnookdesigns, #inkypaws, #cardchallenge

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Prize Winner!

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

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

Michelle's birthday card features Birthday Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #micecards, #birthdaycards

Michelle Harlamert creates a festive birthday card with fun papers paired with the cupcake-lovin' mice from the retired Birthday Mice stamp set. Too cute!

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

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

Inky Paws Challenge #249 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!

Kelly's FAVE

Irene's beach card features Summer Moments and Summertime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #summercards, #beachcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Kelly loves the bright, fun, cheerful colors Irene Smith uses on her summery beach card featuring a lady from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. The tropical print works amazingly with the pink-striped paper from the Summertime paper pad. Oh, the beach is calling!

Amy's FAVE

Jenni's birthday card features Loads of Blooms and Argyle by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #springcards, #birthdaycards

Amy loves the spring colors Jenni uses with the Argyle stencil. The added flowers and ribbon wonderfully compliment the lily-laden lady from the retired Loads of Bloom stamp set. A gorgeous spring card!

Claire's FAVE

Priscilla's summer card features Basketweave, Gingham, and Newton's Picnic by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #summercards, #catcards, #picniccards

Claire loves how Priscilla Joseph combines the Basketweave and Gingham stencils to create a perfect scene for the food-lovin' feline from the retired Newton's Picnic stamp set. Bon appetit!

Danni's FAVE

Tracy's card features A Dog's Life and Newton's Book Club by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #bookcards, #readingcards, #catcards, #nndstamps

Danni loves the paper that Tracy Grauer selects from the A Dog's Life paper pad combined with the kitty image from the Newton's Book Club stamp set. What a wonderful library!

Debbie's FAVE

Debbie loves the texture of Marcia Harlamert's masculine card. The paper selection works wonderfully with the barbeque from the retired Dad's BBQ stamp set. A fabulous Father's Day 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, February 23, 2026

Inky Paws Challege #249 Week 4

February Challenge

Final Week

Use the sketch with your NND product(s)!

You have from until Friday, February 27, 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.

We have a treat for you this week. The IPC design team uses the current sketch with 5 totally different themes. So no matter what season or holiday you are in the mood for, this sketch will be a great layout to inspire you!

Debbie's autumn card features Pumpkin Tails, Autumn Basics, and Autumn Woofs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpapers, #nnndstamps, #fallcards, #autumncards, #dogcards

Debbie Owens puts a twist on the sketch by making a horizontal card. Deb seems to have skipped a couple seasons with this darling fall card featuring a trio of pups from the Pumpkin Tails stamp set with papers from the Autumn Woofs and Autumn Basics paper pads. The horizontal format works great with longer images!

Kelly's Easter card features Springtime Bunnies, Circle Frames, Happy Easter, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpapers, #nnndstamps, #eastercards, #bunnycards

Kelly Santi is gearing up for Easter with her sweet card showcasing the newly released Springtime Bunnies stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Happy Easter paper pack. To create her layers, she uses the Circle Frames and Basic Frames die sets. Such a darling card!

Amy's St. Patty's Day card features A Dog's Life, and Lucky Dog by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpapers, #nnndstamps, #dogcards, #stpatricksdaycarsds, #stpattysdaycards

Amy Tollner is feeling lucky with this fun St. Patty's Day card featuring the puppy from the Lucky Dog stamp and coordinating die set with fun papers from the A Dog's Life paper pad. Love the yellow and greens together!

Claire's cookie and milk card features Newton's Cookie Jar, Circle Frames, and A Dog's Life by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpapers, #nnndstamps, #valentinescards, #catcards

Claire Lamb creates the sweetest kitty card featuring theNewton's Cookie Jar stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the A Dog's Life paper pad. She uses the Circle Frames die set for her sentiment. Don't those cookies look yummy!

Danni's birthday card features Uplifting Wishes, Birthday Party, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpapers, #nnndstamps, #birthdaycards,

Danni Bindel creates a fun, festive birthday card using a sentiment from the Uplifting Wishes stamp set as her focal point. She uses a trio of papers from the Birthday Party paper pad as well as the Circle Frames die set. Love the brightness of this b-day card!

Don't forget you have until Friday, February 27, 2026.

Monday, February 16, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Week 3

February Challenge

Week 3

Use the sketch with your NND product(s)!

Here's some inspiration.

There are so many fun ways to use the February sketch. This week, the IPC team pulls out lots of different stamp sets to inspire you. Let's check out their projects:

Danni's book card features Newton's Book Club and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #bookcards, #catcards

Danni Bindel uses the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. This wonderful combination makes for a card any bookworm in one's life!

Debbie's summer card features Cheerful Brights, Summertime, and Newton's Happy Meowr by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #summercards, #catcards,

Debbie Owens uses the Newton's Happy Meowr stamp set with papers from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment and the Summertime paper pad. Her fun combination of products makes for a bright, sunny summer card!

Kelly's coffee card features Lovely Heart, Basic Frames, and Love Cafe' by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards ,#valentinescards,

Kelly Santi combines the Love Cafe' stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Lovely Hearts paper pad to create this heart-filled coffee card! For her layers, she uses the Basic Frames die set. Fabulous way to celebrate Valentine's Day!

Amy's spring card features Cherry Blossoms, Frames & Tags, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #springcards, #cherryblossoms

Amy Tollner uses the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. The combination makes for a beautiful spring card. She uses the little tag die from the Frames & Tags die set for her small sentiment. A wonderful way to send hello to a friend!

Claire's birthday card features Baa, Pastel Basics, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #birthdaycards, #sheepcards, #lambcards

Claire Lamb uses the Baa stamp and coordinating die stamps with papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. She adds her sentiment on a circle die cut using the Circle Frames die set. The soft pastels work wonderfully with the sweet lamb!

Don't forget you have until Friday, February 27, 2026.

Monday, February 9, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Week 2

February Challenge

Week 2

Use the sketch with your NND product(s)!

Here's some inspiration.

Go right to the edges of your card with this sketch! Try using multiple colors or patterned papers for this fun layout. The center spot is perfect for a sentiment, image, or both! Cards for any theme or occasion are welcome as long as they match the sketch. Let's see how the IPC team used this fun sketch!

Claire's St. Patty's card features Newton's Lucky Clover, Lucky Dog, Christmas Basics, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #stpatrickscards, #stpattycards, #catcards

Claire Lamb is getting an early start on her St. Patty's Day cards. For her darling card she uses Newton's Lucky Clover stamp and coordinating die set with a sentiment from the Lucky Dog stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the green gingham paper from the Christmas Basics paper pad as well as the Circle Frames die set. Such a fun card!

Danni's cat card features Newton's Antics and A Cat's Life by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards

Danni Bindel creates a super cute feline card using the classic Newton's Antics stamp and coordinating die set. She uses an assortment of feline papers from the A Cat's Life paper pad to create the purr-fect card for a cat lover!

Debbie's card features Naughty Newton, Springtime, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards

Debbie Owens creates a fun feline card using the Naughty Newton stamp set. She matches the flowers from the pot with paper from the Springtime paper pad. She also uses striped papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. A super cute way to say, "Oops!"

Kelly's pizza card features Newton Loves Pizza, Love & Woofs, Lovely Hearts, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #pizzacards, #pizzaday, #catcards

Kelly Santi is celebrating National Pizza Day (Feb.9) with this yummy card! She uses the Newton Loves Pizza stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Lovely Hearts, the Love & Woofs, and the Bright Basics paper pads. Such a wonderful combination of papers for such an important day!

Amy's cow card features Moo, Farmyard, Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #cowcards, #farmards

Amy Tollner has a moo-velous cow card to share. She uses the Moo Stamp and coordinating die set with a trio of papers from the Farmyard paper pad. For a bit of sparkle she uses the yellow paper form the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. She adds a sentiment on a banner using the Frames & Flags die set. Absolutely delightful!

Don't forget you have until Friday, February 27, 2026.

Monday, February 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Week 1

It's a new month

which means a new challenge.

Use the sketch with your NND product(s)!

You have from Monday, February 2, 2026 to Friday, February 27, 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.

Kelly's sweet card features Puppy's Bubble Tea, Basic Frames, Lovely Hearts, Love & Woofs, and Meowy Christmas by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #puppycards, #teacards,

Kelly Santi puts a create twist on the sketch. For this delightful card, Danni uses the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Lovely Hearts, the Love & Woofs, and the Meowy Christmas paper pads. She uses the Basic Frames die set to create all those stitched layers. Such a delightful card!

Amy's fun birthday card features Newton's Birthday Delights and Birthday Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #birthdaycards

Amy Tollner is bringing on the bright colors that make for a brilliant birthday card. She uses the multi-scope ice cream cone from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp and coordinating die set with a trio of birthday paper from the Birthday Party paper pad. So scrumptious!

Claire's taco Tuesday card features Newton Loves Tacos and Christmas Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #tacotuesday

Claire Lamb is ready for Taco Tuesday with this margarita-drinkin' feline from the Newton Loves Tacos stamp and coordinating die set! She pulls papers from the Christmas Basics paper pad to create her panels. The simplicity is purr-fect! Cheers!

Danni's birthday card features Dog Birthday Party, Birthday Woofs, Frames & Squared, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #birthdaycards, #dogcards

Danni Bindel is also celebrating a birthday with bright, fun colors and featuring one of the puppies from the Dog Birthday Party stamp set! She uses lots of coordinating papers from the Birthday Woofs paper pad and die cuts them with dies from the Frames Squared and the Framework die set! Happy birthday, indeed!

Debbie's cat card features Petite Paw Prints, A Cat's Life, Cat-titude, and Cat Silhouettes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards,

Debbie Owens is sending some purr-fect wishes using papers from A Cat's Life paper pad. Peeking beneath her layers are some little paw prints using the Petite Paw Prints stencil. She showcases a sentiment from the Cat-titude stamp set. Her final touch is a black kitty using the Cat Silhouettes die set. A darling card for someone who loves cats!

Don't forget you have until Friday, February 27, 2026.

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Monday, March 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Week 1

Happy March!

Time to hop into a new challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Inky Paws Challenge Winners #249

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #249 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, February 23, 2026

Inky Paws Challege #249 Week 4

February Challenge

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, February 16, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Week 3

February Challenge

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, February 9, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Week 2

February Challenge

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, February 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Week 1

It's a new month

which means a new challenge.

Here's some inspiration.