Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

We loved seeing all your friendship projects!

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Prize Winner!

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

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

Michelle's friendship card features Puppy Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #friendshipcards, #puppycards

Michelle Harlamert is showcasing one of the darling puppy images from the Puppy Friends (retired) stamp and coordinating die set. She designs a fun backdrop for him. Love how she adds the sentiment. Such a delightful card! Congrats!

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 #253 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!

Debbie's FAVE

Becca Yahrling created this fabulous easel card showcasing the BBQ Roundabout (retired) stamp set. Deb loves how Becca made a tablecloth with the BBQ print as well as how she cut out individual images to make plates of yummy food! Super creative way to showcase this set!

Kelly's FAVE

Priscilla Joseph features Autumn Basics, Fall Friends, and Card Layout 3 on her card; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #fallcards, #friendshipcards, #autumncards

Kelly adores Priscilla Joseph's fall theme on her friendship card. Priscilla splendidly colors the image from the Fall Friends stamp and coordinating die set. She also picks the perfect mix of papers from the Autumn Basics paper pad which she uses with the Card Layout 3 die. Anyone else yearning for fall?

Amy's FAVE

Sandy's friendship card features Puppy Playtime, Corner Flip, Pastel Basics, and Card Layout 6 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #friendshipcards, #puppycards, #nndstamp, #nndpaper

Amy loves the glittery puppy Sandy Bernstein uses on her darling card. This little fellow is from the Puppy Playtime (retired) stamp and coordinating die set. Sandy pairs him with papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. She uses the Card Layout 6 die in conjunction with the Corner Flip die set to create some dimension to her fabulous card!

Claire's FAVE

Melissa's friendship card features Banner Trio, Banner Trio, Hexagon Frames, Springtime, and Beekeeper Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #friendshipcards, #beecards, #catcards, #shapecards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper

Melissa Sunshine Honey Bee's hexagonal card caught Claire's eye as well as the popped up sentiment. Melissa uses the Hexagon Frames die set with papers from the Springtime paper pad. She stamps the bee house with a couple of bees from the Beekeeper Newton (retired) stamp set. As for the popped up sentiment, she pulls a die from the Banner Trio die set. Such a darling way to send happiness to a friend!

Danni's FAVE

Mindy's friendship cards features Farmyard, Cluck, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #farmcards, #friendshipcards, #chickencards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper

The darling mix of papers on Mindy Finnegan's card wins over Danni's heart! Those papers are from the Farmyard paper pad. She uses dies for the Frame & Flags die set to create her stitched panels. And the main attraction to her card are this trio of gossiping chickens from the Cluck stamp and coordinating die set. Too cute!

The IPC Design Team will be taking a short summer break. We will be back July 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.

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a:

Sketch Challenge

Use the sketch.

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, July 30, 2021 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!

Snappy birthday by Sue features Shark Bites, Shark Frenzy Framework, and Fancy Edges Tag by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #sharkcards

Sue T. showcases sharks in her "frightful" card! She creates her postage-edged background using the Framework die set. For her black banner, she notches the bottom using a die from the Fancy Edges Tag die set. In the circular panel, Sue has stamped the Shark Frenzy stamp set. Don't you love how she has used another shark from the Shark Bites stamp and die set? It looks like he is jumping out to say "Snappy Birthday!" Such fun!

The sea is calling by Amy features Circle Frames, Frames Squared, Frames & Flags, Newton's Seashell, Seashell Roundabout, and Seashells by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #summercards, #cardmaking

Amy Tollner showcases Newton from the Newton's Seashell stamp and coordinating die set amid piles of beautiful seashells! One layer of seashells uses the Seashells stencil in hues of pinks, purples, and teals. She continues with another layer of shells using the Seashell Roundabout stamp set embossed in white on a distressed background in the same hues. She die cuts this using the scallop-edged die from the Circle Frames die set. To finish her card, she die cuts a white layer using the smaller square die from the Frames Squared die set. She uses the larger banner die from the Frames & Flags die set to cut her purple banner on which she white heat embosses the sentiment. A fabulous way to capture the feel of the ocean!

Saddle up and celebrate by Claire features Frames Squared die set Newton Rides West stamp and die set Land Borders die set by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #westerncards

Claire Lamb takes us to the West with her wonderfully designed card! She creates a unique background using the smaller elements from the Newton Rides West stamp set. She adds her lime green banner on which is her fun sentiment. For her square element, she elects to use the "fancy" square die from the Frames Squared die set. She distresses a beautiful sky then adds her sandy ground with the help of the Land Borders die set. Her star attraction is Cowboy Newton in his brown Stetson hat and coral bandana from the Newton Rides West and coordinating die set. (This set is retiring so be sure to get yours before they are gone!) Don't you just love how small images can make such amazing backgrounds? Nice job, Claire!

Debbie Owens uses several die sets with different pattern papers for this bright summery card. Using the postage-edged die from the Framework die set, she die cuts her base layer with a plaid-like design. Her yellow banner uses the large banner die from the Frames & Flags die set. She follows up with a grassy paper perfect for a picnic which is die cut using the rounded-square die from the Frames Squared die set. Using the BBQ Roundabout stamp set, she creates her own pattern paper and colors the images in colors matching her base layer. This is die cut using the scallop-edged die from the Circle Frames die set. Her watermelon lovin' bear comes from the Woodland Picnic stamp set. This sketch lends itself so well with NND dies, and is great way to use up some papers from your stash!

The sea is calling by Diane features Frames & Flags, Newton's Seashell, and Seashells by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #summercards

Like Amy, Diane Morales takes us to the beach with this amazing card! She uses the Seashells stencil and creates her background in pastel hues. She die cuts using the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. She adds her pink banner again using the banner die from same die set. For star attraction, she adds Newton Newton's Seashell stamp and coordinating die set. The overall effect is a wonderfully designed card!

Use the sketch above.

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