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Monday, September 7, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #256 Week 2

September Challenge

We can't wait to see your Fall and/or Halloween creations!

You have until Friday, September 25, 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 couldn't decide between fall and Halloween so we're choosing BOTH! Create a card with a fall and/or Halloween theme to join. Create a thank you using fall images and colors. Try creating a cute (or spooky) Halloween scene. This time of year is filled with frights and delights! Choose your favorite and enter today!

Kelly Santi creates a cute and delightful pumpkin patch scene. She uses the polka dotted paper from the Autumn Woofs paper pad with the Frames & Tags die set to create the base panel and adds the puppy in basket paper on top of it (Basic Frames die set). She then layers on some green grass with a fence (Fence die) in front. Behind her fence is a trio of puppies from the Pumpkin Tails stamp and coordinating die set searching for the right pumpkin. She stamps her sentiment on a stitched panel using the Frames & Flags die set. The bright colors adds playfulness to this fabulous card!

Amy Tollner combines some autumn products to create this darling card filled with pumpkins. She uses the Fall Harvest stamp and coordinating die set to create the basket with a feline popping his head up. Behind that kitty is a gorgeous oval filled with pumpkins. She creates her oval using the Autumn Oval stamp set and the Oval Frames die set. Framing everything is a pretty plaid paper from the Autumn paper pad with the scallop-edging using the Frames & Flags die set. Wonderfully done!

Claire Lamb creates this spooky card using some fabulous distressing skills for the eerie green backdrop. She uses the Spooky Line Street stencil to add some stars and ghosts, and she uses the Haunted House die to create this spooky mansion. The sentiment from the Spiderweb Oval stamp set is just perfect! Is anyone brave enough to enter?

Danni Bindel uses papers from the Autumn paper pad with the Card Layout 3 die which gives her card a warm, comfy feel. She adds a delicious-looking apple (Autumn Apples stamp and coordinating die set). She adds her sentiment on a stitched panel using the Basic Frames die set. A wonderful card to send to a loved one!

Debbie Owens creates a Halloween card with lots of batty friends. Atop her distressed background, she adds a cloud of bats (Flying Bats stencil) enjoying the sky with our very own Newton. She uses the Batty Newton and the Count Newton stamp set to create her vampire feline. She also uses the Flags & Tags die set to create the "toothy" edging! A spookily-cute Halloween card!

Don't forget you have until Friday, September 25, 2026.

Monday, August 24, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 4

Final Week for our

Sketch Challenge

We have a great sketch to get your creative juices flowing!

Have fun using the Challenge Sketch!

You have until Friday, August 28, 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: This sketch features a fun angled layout to use with or without the Card Layout 7 die. The IPC team has lots of different occasions to share with you. Let's check them out!

Danni's pumpkin spice card showcases Card Layout 7, Circle Frames, Frames Squared, and Autumn Coffees by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #pumpkinspice, #coffeelovers, #coffee_crafts

Danni Bindel is gearing up for pumpkin spice season! She uses the Card Layout 7 die with plaid paper from the Autumn paper pad. She adds a trio of coffees using the Autumn Coffees stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Circle Frames and the Frames Squares die sets to create her stitched circles. Yum! 😋

Debbie's Halloween card features Card Layout 7, Batty Newton, Halloween Time, and Count Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards

Debbie Owens creates an interactive element using the Card Layout 7 die with paper from the Halloween Time paper pad. She uses the Batty Newton stamp set to create her flying vampire kitty. Lift the center flap, and you'll find that little fellow taking a nap! The kitty in the coffin is from the Count Newton stamp set. Such a creative way to showcase these spooky critters!

Kelly's floral card features Tulips, Card Layout 7, Cherry Blossom, Happy Easter, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #springcards, #tulipcards, #floralcards

Kelly Santi designs a pretty spring card using the Card Layout 7 die with papers from the Happy Easter paper pack. She pulls the colors of the paper to shade her tulips from the Tulips stamp and coordinating die set. She places her sentiment from the Cherry Blossom stamp set on a stitched panel (Basic Frames die set). Love all those bright colors!

Amy's autumn card features Autumn Fields, Autumn, Frames & Flags, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #autumncards, #fallcards,

Amy Tollner was inspired to use the little scarecrow from the Autumn Fields stamp and coordinating die set. She uses paper from the Autumn Paper pad with the Card Layout 7 die. She embosses her sentiment on a banner using the Frames & Flags die set. The falling leaves paper looks fabulous with this little guy!

Claire's winter card features Card Layout 7, Snow Flurries, Oval Frames, and Cup of Cocoa by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #cocoacards, #coffee_crafters, #wintercards

Claire Lamb is looking to the future with this wintry card! She pulls snowy papers from the Snow Flurries paper pack and cuts them using the Card Layout 7 die. She adds a couple mugs of hot chocolate from the Cup of Cocoa stamp and coordinating die set and adds her sentiment on a stitched oval (Oval Frames die set). A perfect card for a cold, wintry day!

Don't forget you have until Friday, August 28, 2026.

Monday, August 17, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 3

August Challenge

We have a great sketch to get your creative juices flowing!

Have fun using the Challenge Sketch!

Here's some inspiration: This sketch features a fun angled layout! Try using this sketch with our Card Layout 7 Die or cut the angles with a scissor or trimmer. Put a different image in each section or keep it simple with patterned papers and sentiments. All themes are welcome as long as the sketch is used.

Claire's floral card features Card Layout 7, Spring Blooms, and Fall Harvest by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sunflowers, #floralcards

Claire Lamb showcases the bouquet of flowers from the Fall Harvest stamp and coordinating die set. She coordinates her lavender flowers with papers from the Spring Blooms paper pack. For her designs, she uses the Card Layout 7 die. Such a wonderful way to showcase smaller images!

Danni's autumn card features Frames Squared, Card Layout 7, Autumn, and Pumpkin Tails by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #autumncards, #fallcards, #catcards

Danni Bindel is gearing up for fall with this sweet card featuring a trio of felines from the Pumpkin Tails stamp set. She showcases them with papers from the Autumn paper pad. She uses the Card Layout 7 die for her design with a stitched circle (Frames Squared die set) for her sentiment. Such a fun autumn card!

Deb's school card features Newton's Book Club, Never Enough Books, All Booked Up, Frames & Flags, Black & White Basics, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #bookcards, #schoolcards

Debbie Owens is getting ready for school with this book-filled card! She selects images with books from the Newton's Book Club, the All Booked Up, and the Never Enough Books stamp sets. She selects papers from the Black & White Basics paper pack to showcase these scholarly felines. She also used the Card Layout 7 for her layout with her sentiment on a banner (Frames & Flags die set). Love all those colorful books!

Kelly's retro card features Newton's Mix Tape, Party on, Card Layout 7, New Retro, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #retrocards

Kelly Santi is rockin' out with this darling card featuring Newton from the Newton's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die. She selects paper from the New Retro paper pack and uses the Card Layout 7 die for her layout. She pulls sentiments from the Party On stamp set. She uses a vellum stitched circle (Circle Frame die set) to highlight Newton with his mixed tape! Darling!

Amy's Halloween card features Trick or Treat Newton, Haunted House, Spooky Sky, Basic Frames, Halloween Time, Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #halloweencards, #catcards

Amy Tollner has created a card purr-fect for those candy-lovin' felines from the Trick-or-Treat Newton stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Haunted House die and the Spooky Sky die set to create some of the scene with paper from the Halloween Time paper pack finishing it off. She uses the Card Layout 7 die to create her layout with glitter paper for the framing (Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment). Her sentiment is on a stitched panel (Basic Frames die set). Hope those little trick-or-treaters don't get scared! 🙀

Don't forget you have until Friday, August 28, 2026.

Monday, August 10, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 2

August Challenge

We have a great sketch to get your creative juices flowing!

Have fun using the Challenge Sketch!

Here's some inspiration: This sketch features a fun angled layout! Try using this sketch with our Card Layout 7 Die or cut the angles with a scissor or trimmer. Put a different image in each section or keep it simple with patterned papers and sentiments. All themes are welcome as long as the sketch is used.

Amy's birthday card features Sky High Celebrations, Card Layout 7, and Birthday Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #dogcards

Amy Tollner uses balloon paper from the Birthday Meows paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. Enjoying all those balloons are two brave critters from the Sky High Celebrations stamp and coordinating die set. Such a celebratory card!

Claire's autumn card features Card Layout 7, Autumn, Pumpkin Tails, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #greetingcards

Claire Lamb uses plaid paper from the Autumn paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. Her trio of black kittens are having fun in a pumpkin patch. These little felines are from the Pumpkin Tails stamp and coordinating die set. She adds her sentiment on a stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set. Delightful!

Danni's sweet baby card features Loveable Laundry, Stitched Onesie, Circle Frames, Coffee Silhouette, Pastel Basics, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nnddies #nndpapers, #babycard

Danni Bindel is celebrating the birth of a wee little one. She uses polka-dotted paper from the Pastel Basics paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. That darling outfit is from the Loveable Laundry stamp set cut out using the Stitched Onesie die. She places it atop a scallop circle using the Circle Frames die set. She die cuts little hearts using a die from the Coffee Silhouette die set. So sweet!

Debbie's birthday card features Card Layout 7, Springtime, Cat Birthday Party, Newton's Birthday Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nnddies, #nndpapers, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Debbie Owens was also inspired to make a birthday card. For her card, she uses three lavender papers from the Springtime paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. She adds a trio of partying kittens from the Newton's Birthday Trio stamp set. Her final touch is the small bouquet of balloons from the Cat Birthday Party stamp set. Too cute!

Kelly's autumn card features Card Layout 7, Autumn Woofs, Pumpkin Tails, Fence, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nnddies #nndpapers, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #dogcards

Kelly Santi is also inspired by the upcoming season. She selects a fun puppy paper from the Autumn Woofs paper pad with the Card Layout 7 die. This paper looks amazing with the trio of puppies from the Pumpkin Tails stamp and coordinating die. She includes a fence using the Fence die which is a fun addition. She uses the Circle Frames die set to add her sentiment on! So cute and creative!

Don't forget you have until Friday, August 28, 2026.

Monday, December 1, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 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 November Sketch.

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Winners; #newtonsnook, #inkypawschallenge

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Prize Winner!

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

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

Mary's autumn card features Autumn Apples, Autumn, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #autumncards, #fallcards

Mary M. Reiner autumn card is so cute with the mug of apple cider in the Autumn Apples stamp set. She combines it with a plaid paper from the Autumn paper pad. For her tag, she uses the big tag die in the Essential Tags Die set. A delightful card!

Congrats to Mary M. Reiner! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

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

Inky Paws Challenge #246 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

Jacinda's card features Puppy's Bubble Tea by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #puppycards,

Jacinda's darling shaker tag caught Claire's eye. Combined with the little puppy from the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamp and coordinating die set and the fun mix of papers makes this such a darling card!

Danni's FAVE

Cat's autumn card features Autumn Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #autumncard, #fallcard, #micecard

Danni really liked the embossing on Cat Craig's CAS card. The sheaf of wheat looks fabulous with the little mouse from the retired Autumn Mice stamp set. This is such a great interpretation of the sketch!

Debbie's FAVE

Meghan's Christmas card features Canine Christmas and Puppy's Cookie Jar by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #christmascards, #holidaycards, #dogcards, #puppycards

Debbie really likes how Meghan K. paper-pieced the cookie jar with the hounds tooth paper. Meghan combines lots of fun papers from the Canine Christmas paper pad and uses the little canine from the Puppy's Cookie Jar stamp set to make this festively fun holiday card!

Kelly's FAVE

Tracie's birthday card features Sky High Celebrations, Bookmark, Birthday Party, and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #birthdaycards, #puppycards, #catcards

Kelly loved how Tracie C. made a slimline card using the sketch, and that the tag is a bookmark (Bookmark die)! How clever! Tracie also wonderfully colored the sweet image from the Sky High Celebrations stamp and coordinating die set. Those cute critters look great with the papers from the Birthday Party paper pad. She also used the Frames & Tags die set for the sentiment. A darling way to send birthday wishes!

Amy's FAVE

Irene's card features Frames & Tags and Newton Dreams of New York by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #catcards, #newyorkcards

Amy loved Newton with his big red apple! Irene used the retired Newton Dreams New York stamp set to create this wonderful card! He is looking so good on his little tag created using a die from the Frames & Tags die set. Her stamped collage of images makes for a wonderful stripe! Such a darling CAS 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, September 7, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #256 Week 2

September Challenge

Monday, August 24, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 4

Final Week for our

Sketch Challenge

Here's some inspiration: This sketch features a fun angled layout to use with or without the Card Layout 7 die. The IPC team has lots of different occasions to share with you. Let's check them out!

Monday, August 17, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 3

August Challenge

Monday, August 10, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 2

August Challenge

Monday, December 1, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #246 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.