Showing posts with label Autumn Apples. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Autumn Apples. Show all posts

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's pumpkin-filled card features Pumpkin Tails, Autumn Woofs, Frames & Tags, Frames & Flags, Basic Frames, and Fence die Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #fallcards, #autumncards, #dogcards, #puppycards
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's pumpkin card showcases Fall Harvest, Autumn Oval, Autumn, Oval Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #fallcards, #autumncards, #catcards
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's spooky card features Haunted House, Spooky Line Street, and Spiderweb Oval by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #halloweencards
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's autumn card features Autumn Apples, Autumn, Basic Frames, and Card Layout 3 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #fallcards, #autumncards
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!

Deb's spooky card features Batty Newton, Count Newton, Flags & Tags, and Flying Bats by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #halloweencards, #catcards
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.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, June 15, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 3

 

Happy June!

We are celebrating friends this month!

You have until Friday, June 26, 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.  

Send a card to a friend! For this challenge, create a card to let a friend know you are thinking of them. Use your favorite colors and stamped images to create a friendship card for any season. Get well and encouragement cards are also allowed for this challenge theme.

Deb's patriotic card features Happy 4th, Stars & Stripes, Circle Frames, Frames & Flags, and Newton's 4th of July by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #patrioticcards
Debbie Owens creates a fun friendship card in patriotic colors. She uses papers from the Stars & Stripes paper pack with a sentiment from the Happy 4th stamp set. She uses dies from the Circle Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets, and her star attraction is our beloved Newton from the Newton's 4th of July stamp set. A super cute card!

Kelly's friendship card features Spring Heights, Basic Frames, Circle Frames, Lovely Hearts, Christmas Basics, and Birthday Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #puppycards, #dogcards
What do you do with your scrap papers?  You make a darling card like Kelly Santi does! She uses papers from the Lovely Hearts, the Christmas Basics, and the Birthday Time paper pads. She makes her layers using the Basic Frames and the Circle Frames die sets. She then showcases the puppies from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set. The overall effect is total cuteness!

Amy's cute card features Newton's Hanging Basket, Springtime, Cheerful Brights, and Fractured Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards
Amy Tollner uses the fun flower paper from the Springtime paper pad with the green glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. She creates her layout using the Fractured Card Layout die. Enjoying this floral backdrop is Newton from the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp and coordinating die set. Don't you love how cute she colored our beloved feline?

Claire's friendship card features Autumn Apples, Farmyard, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #applecards
Claire Lamb has a yummy card to share with a good friend. Amy uses the green paisley pattern paper from the Farmyard paper pad. She then die cuts a banner using the Basic Frames die set.  At last, she adds some yummy apple treats from the Autumn Apples stamp and coordinating die set ðŸ˜‹

Danni's friendship card features A Cozy Day, Frames & Flags, and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #readingcards, #catcards
Danni Bindel brings us this sweet and cozy card featuring the  A Cozy Day In stamp set. She uses the Frames & Flags die set to create her layers. Don't you love the lavender heart paper she uses?  It's from the Coffee House Stories paper pad.  Such a purr-fect way to read a book!

Don't forget you have until Friday, June 26, 2026.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

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.

Monday, September 8, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #244 Week 2

 

We are in week 2 of our September Challenge.   



 This month we challenge you to make either a Halloween or Fall card.  You can enter up to 4 times, so why not make a couple of each!


You until Friday, September 26, 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.  

Halloween or Fall cards can be used for many other occasions. Maybe a Halloween birthday card? Or possibly a missing you fall card. There are so many options. This week the IPC team went with lots of autumn cards with one spooky Halloween card for extra fun!

Amy's card features Autumn Apples, Autumn Meows, Fractured Card Layout, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #applecards
Amy Tollner is getting us ready for some yummy apple treats. She combines paper from the Autumn Meows paper pad using the Fractured Card Layout die . Her yummy treats are from the Autumn Apples stamp and coordinating die set. She embosses a sentiment on a banner created with the Frames & Flags die set. A caramel apple is sounding so good right now!

Claire's Halloween card features Count Newton, Frames & Tags, and Autumn Basics  by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards
Claire Lamb creates a dark, spookily cute card using the Count Newton stamps and coordinating die set. She uses the Frames & Tags die set to arrange her images with a polka dotted background using paper from the Autumn Basics paper pad.  Such a cute card!

Crystal's card features Cozy Home, Autumn, and Card Layout 3 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards,
Crystal Minkler creates such a warm, cozy scene using lots of papers from the Autumn paper pad with the Card Layout 3 die. She uses lots of images from the Cozy Home stamp and coordinating die set to create her fun scene!  Just lovin' that burnt orange chair!

Danni's card features Harvest Haul, Autumn, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards,
Danni Bindel uses brightly colored papers from the Autumn paper pad. She die cuts her layers using the Framework die set.  Her showpiece is her gray vintage truck from the Harvest Haul stamp and coordinating die set.  Anyone else ready to enjoy the colors of fall?

Debbie's card features Fall Roundabout, Paw-tumn Newton, Banner Trio, Autumn Meows, and Autumn Woofs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #catcards
Debbie Owens features lots of fun papers selected from the Autumn Meows and Autumns Woofs paper pads. She showcases the furry feline from the Paw-tumn Newton stamp set with a sentiment from the Fall Roundabout stamp set with a polka dotted banner using the Banner Trio die set. A super fun way to show gratitude towards a loved one!

Don't forget you now have until September 26, 2025 to get create a Halloween or Fall card! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

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. 


(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. 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, September 2, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #231

 

  Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a sketch challenge.

Use the challenge sketch with your NND products. 

Are you ready to get your paws inky with us and play along to win a prize? We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20 store credit to our Newton's Nook Design online shop! We will also highlight our favorites from each challenge the following Monday so all entries have a chance to be featured on this blog! 


You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, September 13, 2024 at Midnight CST. The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. 

Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky? Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project. 

Here's some inspiration!

Need to get inspired? See what our Inspiration Team created with this challenge!  

Crystal's trio of autumn cards features Pumpkin Latte, Circle Frames, and Autumn by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #pumpkinspice, #coffeelovers, #autumncards, #fallcards, #pumpkincards
Crystal Minkler is celebrating pumpkin spice season with a trio of fabulous latte cards! She creates her three cards using papers from the Autumn paper pad. She adds one of the latte ladies from the Pumpkin Latte stamp and coordinating die set atop a vellum circle using the Circle Frames die set. So yummy and cute!

Hello Friend! by Danni features Puppy Friends, Circle Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #puppycards, #friendshipcards,
Danni Bindel's card is filled with fresh, colorful cuteness! She pulls papers from the Springtime paper pad and pairs them with the darling puppy from the Puppy Friends stamp and coordinating die set. To complete her card, Danni uses dies from the Circle Frames die set and the Frames & Flags die set. So cute!

Autumn Greetings by Debbie features Autumn Apples, Autumn Greetings, Banner Duo, Black & White Basics, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #applecards, #autumncards, #fallcardsi
Debbie Owens creates an autumn card filled with yummy apple treats! She uses papers from the Black & White Basics paper pad with those yummy treats from the Autumn Apples stamp set. Her greeting is from the Autumn Greetings Hot Foil Plates on a banner using the Banner Duo die set. Deb uses the scallop-edge circle die from the Circle Frames die set for the vellum element. Black & white with a splash of yum!

Happy Anniversary by Amy features Newton Celebrates, Love & Meows, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #anniversarycards, #catcards, #lovecards
Amy Tollner's anniversary card is super cute with the trio of papers from the Love & Meows paper pad. To help you celebrate this special occasion is the champagne toasting Newton from the Newton Celebrates stamp and coordinating die set. Amy adds her sentiment on a stitched circle using a die from the Circle Frames die set. Cheers!

Claire's holiday cards features Scandi Christmas and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #christmascards, #holidaycards
Claire Lamb uses the Scandi Christmas stamp set to create the patterns on her trio of green papers. She uses the Frames & Tags die set to create her holiday tag. Such a creative way to showcase this fun sketch with a holiday twist!


Use the challenge sketch with your Newton's Nook Designs products.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter