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Monday, May 18, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 3

There's more time to get crafty with May's sketch!

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.

A good sketch allows for so many possiblities-papers, stamps, stencils as well as different themes and occasions. Let's check out what the IPC team created for your viewing pleasure!

Kelly's oceanside card features Newton's Sand Dollar, Sea Borders, Circle Frames, and Seaside by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardsketchchallenge, #summercards, #catcards, #oceancards

Kelly Santi offers this creative take on the sketch showcasing Newton from the Newton's Sand Dollar stamp and coordinating die set. She pulls fun ocean-themed papers from the Seaside paper pad. To create her layers, Kelly uses dies from the Sea Borders and the Circle Frames die set. Super cute!

Amy's puppy card features Say Woof, Dog Silhouettes, Essential Tags, A Dog's Life, Frames & Flags, and Cheerful Brights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndpaper, #puppycards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Amy Tollner features a pack of puppies on her darling card. Starting with an assortment of papers from the A Dog's Life paper pad, Amy uses dies from the Essential Tags and the Frames & Flags die sets. Amy adds some glitter to her card by die cutting two puppies using the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment with the Dog Silhouettes die set. She pulls her card together using the glitter sentiment from the Say Woof stamp set. Such a wonderful card for any dog lover!

Claire's coffee card features Thank A Latte, Coffee Shop, Bookmark II, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardsketchchallenge, #coffee_crafts, #coffeelovers, #thankyoucards

Claire Lamb creates great coffee theme card showcasing the Thanks A Latte die set. She pairs the sentiment with a trio of papers from the Coffee Shop paper pad. To make her layers, she uses dies from the Bookmark II and the A7 Frames & Banners die set. A wonderful way to send thanks to a loved one!

Danni's kitty card features Newton's Antics, A Cat's Life, an Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardsketchchallenge, #catcards, #felinecards

Danni Bindel uses a classic cat stamp set called Newton's Antics stamp with the coordinating die set. That sweet kitty is looking so cute with all the feline papers from the A Cat's Life paper pad. Danni uses the Frames & Flags die set to create some of her layers! Love the bright cuteness of this card!

Debbie's summer card features Seaside, Black & White Basics, Circle Frames, Summer Moments, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardsketchchallenge, #summercards, #oceancards

Debbie Owens creates a wonderful ocean card sporting papers from the Seaside and the Black & White Basics paper pads. She uses the Circle Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets to create her many layers. Deb features one of the lovely ladies from the Summer Moments stamp set. A wonderful summer card!

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

Monday, February 9, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Week 2

February Challenge

Week 2

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.

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.

Monday, August 18, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #243 Week 3

The August Inky Paws Challenge Continues!

Get creative with this fun sketch using

your NND Products!

You until Friday, August 29, 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.

With August passing so quickly, several IPC members have harvesting and autumn on the mind. Check out these fun cards as well as the fun celebatory feline card and the pizza-loving feline one! So many ways to use the sketch for any occasion!

Crystals' autumn card features Card Layout 4, Autumn Reads, and Autumn Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdsesigns, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #fallcards

Crystal Minkler is getting ready for the season change with this beautiful fall card. She uses the Card Layout 4 die with papers from the Autumn Meows paper pad. Don't you just love all those autumny colors? She then adds a stack of must-read books from the Autumn Reads stamp and coordinating die set. Anyone else ready for cooler weather and a good read?

Danni's card features Card Layout 4, A Cat's Life, and Newton Loves Pizza by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #pizzacards

Danni Bindel creates a super cute card featuring the pizza-lovin' feline from the Newton Loves Pizza stamp and coordinating die set. She pairs him up with papers from the A Cat's Life paper pad and uses the Card Layout 4 die for creating the sketch. A super fun way to send happy thoughts!

Debbie's card features Farmyard, Farmer Newton, Card Layout 4, and Cluck by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #farmcards, #birthdaycards

Debbie Owens showcases the ever cute Newton from the Farmer Newton stamp set with a little chicken from the Cluck stamp set. To continue the farm theme, Deb pulls a trio of papers from the Farmyard paper pad. To create the sketch, she uses the Card Layout 4 die. Don't you just love those red overalls!

Amy's card features Cluck, Tractor, Circle Frames, Card Layout 4, Farmyard, Cheerful Brights Glitter by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #farmcards

Amy Tollner also creates a darling farm-themed birthday card using a trio of papers from the Farmyard paper pad. She adds a little rooster from the Cluck stamp and coordinating die set a top her green tractor (Tractor die set). A bit of sparkle is added using paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter cardstock with the Card Layout 4 die. She finishes up with her sentiment stamped on a stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set. Nothing fowl about this card!

Claire's by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #celebratecards

Claire Lamb's card is all about cats! Her card features the speech paper from the A Cat's Life paper paper with a trio of black cats created using the Cat Silhouettes die set. To finish her design, Claire uses the Card Layout 4 die and the Circle Frames die set. A purr-fect card for any feline lover!

Don't forget you now have until August 29, 2025 to get

creative with the sketch.

Monday, August 4, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #243 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws

August Challenge!

For August, we have a super fun sketch to get creative with!

You have four weeks to get creative with your NND products using the sketch!

You have from August 4, 2025 until Friday, August 29, 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 we are using this fun sketch that can easily be created using the Card Layout 4 die! If you don't have this die, no worries. You can create this by cutting paper in a similiar pattern. This month's sketch can feature anything theme--seasonal, holiday, birthday, whatever you are inspired to make! Let's check out the IPC design team's ideas:

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmaking, #cardideas, #cardchallenge,

Amy Tollner creates a fun coffee-themed card using the Card Layout 4 die using a trio of papers from the Coffee Shop paper pad . Instead of an image, Amy chooses the big Thanks a Latte die set to create her sentiment. A fabulous card filled with coffee goodness!

Claire's birthday card features Card Layout 4, Happy Birthday, Birthday Time, Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmaking, #cardideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycard,

Claire Lamb embraces products from the new release. She uses the Card Layout 4 die with papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. She uses the Happy Birthday die set with paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. A fun way to make the sentiment the focal point of the card.

Crystal Minkler

(On a short break.)

Danni's card features Card Layout 4, A Cat's Life, and Newton's Cookie Jar by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmaking, #cardideas, #cardchallenge, #catcard,

Danni Bindel uses the Card Layout 4 die with a trio of papers from the A Cat's Life paper pad. She then adds a scalloped circle (Circle Frames die set) with the cookie-lovin' cat from the Newton's Cookie Jar stamp set. A great combination of NND Products!

Debbie's fall card features Card Layout 4, Autumn Meows, Autumn Apples by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmaking, #cardideas, #cardchalleenge, #autumncard, #applecards, #fallcards

Debbie Owens is getting ready for the upcoming season change. She uses the Card Layout 4 die with papers from the Autumn Meows paper pad. She adds a glossy apple with a fun sentiment from the Autumn Apples stamp set. Doesn't the kitty with apple paper pair well with the big apple?!

Don't forget you now have until August 29, 2025 to get

creative with the the challenge sketch.

Monday, May 19, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #240 Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws

May Challenge!

You still have time to get creative with this month's sketch!

The May sketch can be used with any occasion card!

You until Friday, May 30, 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.

Have some scraps of pattern papers lying around? Need some birthday cards? Use this month's sketch to whip up some fun birthday cards! Let's see what the IPC DT has created this week.

Amy's new home card features Newton Loves Boxes, A Cat' Life, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #newhome

Amy Tollner designs the cutest card to congrat friends on their new home. And what could be cuter than a kitty in a box? This cute image is from the Newton Loves Boxes stamp and coordinating die set. Amy pairs the image with a trio of coordinating papers from the A Cat's Life paper pad. She also used the Circle Frames die set. So cute!

Claire's birthday card features Sky High Celebrations, Frames Squared, Birthday Party, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Claire Lamb designs this delightful birthday card using the Sky High Celebrations stamp and coordinating die set. The curly que paper from the Birthday Party paper pad is a festive background and pairs nicely with the polka dotted paper from the Bright Basics paper pad. For her stitched circle, Claire uses the Frames Squared die set. Celebrating in style!

Crystal's birthday card features Newton Loves Cake, Frames & Flags, Circle Frames, and Birthday Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Crystal Minkler is also bringing us a festive birthday card. She chooses the cake-loving feline from the Newton Loves Cake stamp and coordinating die set. She selects papers from the Birthday Meows paper pad. She uses the Frames & Flags and the Circle Frames die sets for her stitched elements. Just love all those kitties with their birthday hats!

Danni's card features Newton's Reading List, Frames & Flags, Bright Basics, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #readingcards

Danni Bindel uses a trio of polka dotted papers from the Bright Basics paper pad that make for a darling setting for the book-loving feline from the Newton's Reading List stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Frames & Flags and the Circle Frames die set for her stitched manners. Darling!

Deb's Halloween card features Halloween Meows, Bright Basics, Frames & Tags, Basic Frames, and Candy Corn Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #halloweencards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards

Debbie Owens designs this festive Halloween card using papers from the Halloween Meows and the Bright Basics paper pads. She then adds the feline in his candy corn costume that coordinates with the background paper. This sweet image is from the Candy Corn Newton stamp set. She uses the Frames & Tags and the Basic Frames die sets to create her stitched elements. Trick-or-treat, indeed!

Don't forget you now have until May 30, 2025!

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Monday, May 18, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 3

There's more time to get crafty with May's sketch!

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.

Monday, August 18, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #243 Week 3

The August Inky Paws Challenge Continues!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, August 4, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #243 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws

August Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, May 19, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #240 Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws

May Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.