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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.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Monday, May 4, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 1

 

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.


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Monday, March 30, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 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 spring creations! 

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Prize Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive 
a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Alisha's spring card features a digital freebie by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards
Alisa Howard designs this pretty spring card using one the NND digital freebies. Alisa colors her flower and lady pink to coordinate with the pink glittery paper as well as the pretty floral paper. Darling!
 
Congrats to Alisa Howard  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!

Amy's FAVE
Marcia's card features Puppy Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #dogcards
Amy fell in love with Marcia Harlamart's little dog from the retired Puppy Friends stamp set. Marcia colored him wonderfully and placed him in some grass surrounded by pretty, pastel papers. Wonderful card!

Claire's FAVE
Kathy Schweinfurth's Easter card features Bunny Tails by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #eastercards, #bunnycards
Kathy Schweinfurth's rainbow of bunnies had Claire falling in love! Kathy created those bunnies using the Bunny Tails stencil set. Don't you love those shiny little bunny tails?  Fabulously done!

Danni's FAVE
Christy's Easter card features Postage Stamp Layout, Frames & Flags, Easter Postage Sampler, and Happy Easter by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #eastercards
Danni loved Christy's card so much that she CASEd it! (Danni's card) Christy used the Postage Stamp Layout die for her design and placed the yellow basket weaved paper from the Happy Easter pack. She then used the Frame & Flags die for the scallop edging. Then she used a variety of images from the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set for all the panels. Absolutely darling!


Debbie's FAVE
Michelle Harlamart's spring card features Garden Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #micecards
The simplicity of Michelle Harlamart's card caught Debbie's eye. Michelle lightly distressed an area on which she places one of the darling mice from the retired Garden Mice stamp and coordinating die set. Such a pretty CAS card!

Kelly's FAVE
Carrianne Banul's spring card showcases Coffee House Stories, A Dog's Life, and Hoppy Greetings by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #eastercards

Carrianne Banul's use of color and the cute bunny caught Kelly's eye. Carrianne used the blue striped paper form the Coffee House Stories pad with the polka dotted paper from the A Dog's Life paper pad. The look striking together! She then adds the darling bunny from the retired Hoppy Greetings stamp and coordinating die set. Too cute!

The IPC Design Team will be taking a spring break. We will be back April 6 with some amazing colors to challenge you! 


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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Monday, March 2, 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
Marica's Father's Day card features Dad's BBQ by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #cardchallengewinners, #fathersdaycards, #masculinecards, #bbqcards, #nndstamps
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.



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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.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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