Inky Paws Challenge #196 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #196 Prize Winner!

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

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

 

Becky Yahrling creates a pretty scene using a trio of coordinating floral papers.  All those flowers are a perfect playground for the little mouse from the Garden Mice stamp and coordinating die set to play with her butterfly.  Becky adds a birthday sentiment using one from the Spring Blooms Oval stamp set.

Congrats to Becky Yahrling!  Don't forget to send us an e-mail at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit! 

Inky Paws Challenge #196 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!

Crystal's FAVE

Christy's card is just delightful with all the bright balloons!  She uses the balloon paper from the Birthday Party paper pad which she cuts using the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set.  Her large polka-dotted shaker balloon is made using the Balloon Shaker die set.  Super cute and festive!

Debbie's FAVE

Marianne knows how to celebrate birthdays with this pair of shaker cards.  The graphic background compliments the cocktails (Cocktail Mixer stamp and coordinating die set).  Also love the slimline design!  "Cheers!"

Diane's FAVE

Jennifer K.'s cocktail card caught the attention of Diane!  The graph paper paired with the green striped paper from the Canine Christmas paper pad compliment each other nicely for the backdrop of this martini-lovin' feline from the Newton Celebrates stamp set. Jennifer's coloring of the feline is fabulously done!

Amy's FAVE

All the puppies on Tracy's card warmed Amy's heart!  Tracy pairs the image from the Heartfelt Woofs stamp set with papers from the Love & Woofs paper pad.  She uses the Heart Frames die set to create the heart layers! Just love all the hearts!  Super fun!

Claire's FAVE

Becky's card is filled with cupcake yumminess! She uses the Cupcake stencil set to create the sweet background which she cuts using the postage-edge die from the Framework die set. She creates a mini-shaker element using the same die set before adding the star attraction...Newton with a very large cupcake! He is from the Newton's Cupcake stamp and die set. The fun sentiment is from the Newton's Birthday Balloons stamp set. Scrumptiously cute!

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.

Inky Paws Challenge #135

This biweekly challenge is a:

Sketch Challenge

Create a project using this 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, November 6, 2020 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! 

 Becky Noelle fun interpretation of the sketch showcases the little spider image from the Spooky Street stamp set. Set on a black-scalloped frame die cut using the Frames & Flags die set, she adds a white cobweb using the Spiderweb stencil on a white-splattered black background.  She uses a circle die from the Circle Frames die set and pulls her frame apart at a diagonal.  She adds the sentiment from the Batty Newton stamp set.  Doesn't that spider look darling hanging hanging from the black twine!  Eeek!

Crystal Komara's brightly colored birthday card is sure to delight the recipient . On a purple-scalloped frame cut using the Frames & Flags die set , Crystal adds rainbow-colored paper set on a diagonal.  Using the Balloon Shaker die set, she stamps the bold sentiments from the Birthday Essentials stamp set in the center of the balloons and adds color-coordinating sequins!  Let the celebrations begin!

 Debbie Owens use of the dotted line embossing folder and string pattern paper provide a fabulous background to showcase the feline from the Newton Unwinds stamp set on his giant ball of yarn!  She die cuts her pattern paper using the rounded-corner die from the Frames & Flags die set to give her panel a stitched look.  The little ball of yarn below the sentiment is a fun, playful touch!  

Diane Morales uses bright, bold stripes against a black card base to make a striking Halloween card.  Her black card base has been die cut using the scalloped-frame from the Frames & Flags die set. She die cuts her white circle using the Circle Frames die set and stamps the sentiment. Her trio of costume-clad felines from the Newton's Costume Party stamp set and coordinating die set look ready for a night of trick-or-treating!

Sue T.'s Halloween card is sure to spook. For her diagonal stripes, Sue uses a combination of Halloween paper and Washi tape in traditional Halloween colors--orange and black.  She then adds the Spooky Roundabout image from the Spooky Roundabout stamp set and die cuts using the large circle die from Circle Frames die set.  She then stamps an additional roundabout and fussy cuts the ghosts out.  She adds them to her card with some foam tape to have them pop up!  How fun!

Create a project using the above sketch.

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Inky Paws Challenge #121

This biweekly challenge is a:

Theme Challenge

Create a project using the theme--Birthday.

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, April 24, 2020, 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. Remember you can only link up 3 different projects to be eligible for the prize. 

Here's some inspiration!

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

 Want to hold a Zoom birthday party?   Debbie Owens shows how to capture the Zoom spirit using a plethora of Newton images.  Starting at the top left, you will spy Newton from the Newton Rides West stamp set with a flirty feline from the Newton's Perfect Wave stamp set to the right.  Those little palm trees are from the Paradise Palms stamp set. Moving to the next row, you'll see Newton from the Newton Celebrates stamp set giving a birthday toast.  For a bit of musical entertainment, there's a feline from the Aloha Newton stamp set. On the bottom row, you'll see a British kitty from the Newton Dreams of London stamp set.  Finally, there's a furry friend from the Newton Dreams of New York stamp set. With the whole gang together, how could you not have fun at this virtual birthday party?

Diane Morales splashes a bit of blue water coloring on her card to create her ocean scene. She uses the Scuba Newton stamp and die set to add coral, seaweed, and fish for Newton to enjoy as he swims by to wish someone a happy birthday! Such a fun way to celebrate a birthday while still social distancing!

Sue T. use of sparkly gold paper provides the perfect elegant accents for her birthday card. Using the Bubbly stencil, she adds some golden bubbles as the cork is popped off the champagne bottle from the Wine A Little stamp set.  Sue does a bit of fussy cutting from the kitty the Newton Loves Cake stamp set.  Instead of enjoying a layered cake, this feline goes for a more sophisticated way to celebrate!  She adds a golden cheers die cut using a sentiment from the Cocktail Mixer die set.  Cheers!

 Becky Noelle creates this amazing card using a clear card base and deco-foiling balloons from the Balloon stencil in a rainbow of colors!  She adds the playful pooch from the Paw-some Birthday stamp and die set with his tall stack of presents worthy of anyone celebrating a special birthday!  

Crystal Komara uses complementary colors, purple and yellow, that will definitely brighten someone's special day!  For her background she adds shades of purples as well as little puppy prints using the Say Woof stamp set. She adds yellow grass with more fun prints. She adds two sweet puppies from the Fabulous Frenchies stamp and die set. Don't you just love those little party hats and the bow tie?  The big balloon shaker uses the Balloon Shaker die set. The purple sentiments inside come from the Birthday Essentials stamp set and the Paw-some Birthday stamp set.  A bright and brilliant card!  

Create a project using a Birthday Theme!

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Inky Paws Challenge #100

It's our 100th Challenge!!!!

Celebrate with us and get your paws EXTRA inky! 

For this special challenge we are hosting 4 link ups! 

That means 4 chances to win! 

Here's the details: Choose your favorite challenge & play it again!

Pick any of our previous Color, Sketch or Theme challenges and play it again! Just decide on your favorite and add it to your post along with your entry matching the previous challenge: color, sketch or theme! There will be three link-ups below, so you enter your project into the category you have chosen! You can find images of all the previous collections in the Pinterest board here, or look through our previous challenges on the blog pages. 

Bonus link-up: Choose your favorite NND product! To make things even more fun, we've added a favorite product challenge link-up too! Just pick your favorite NND stamp, stencil, or die set and use it on your project to participate! Don't forget to tell us why it's your favorite when you write up your blog post! 

Can't decide on a favorite? You are welcome to choose more than one type of challenge and play multiple times! We are allowing up to 3 entries per participant into each category! If you decide to combine challenges, please only enter it into ONE link-up category.

Are you ready to get your paws inky with us and play along to win a prize? For this special 100th celebration we are giving away $100 in prizes! We will chose one RANDOM entry to win a $25 store credit to our Newton's Nook Design online shop from each of the four link-up categories! 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, June 28, 2019 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!  

 Bobbi Lemanski chose IPC#47 for her favorite color challenge.  She created an amazing background in the challenge colors then stamped and die cut the cocktails from the Cocktail Mixer stamp and die set. using the same colors. She popped the images up using dimensional tape. Using sentiments from the Birthday Essentials stamp set, she completes this festive birthday card!

IPC#4 Sketch

Debbie Owens chose sketch IPC#4 in honor of the first time she participated in an Inky Paws Challenge!  For her card, she used the Seashell stencil with distress ink and matte texture paste.  She die cuts using the Land Border die set.  For her middle stripe, she blends shades of blue and and cuts using the Sea Borders die set. She layers to create a river between the seashore and die cuts using the rounded-edge die from the Framework die set.  She adds the goat from the Floaty Goat stamp set and stamps the sentiment from the Newton's Summer Vacation stamp set.

Diane Morales chose IPC#27--Kraft Paper and Sparkle--because it was her very 1st Inky Paw Challenge. To begin her card, she used the scalloped-edged die from the Framework to create her base. She embosses the panel in gold using the flower image the Newton's New Year stamp set. She then cuts out the balloon shape using the Balloon Shaker die. She embosses the sentiment from the Uplifting Wishes stamp set and places it behind her kraft panel using dimensional tape. She then colors and the kitty from the Newton's New Year stamp and die cuts it using the coordinating die.

Sue T. chose the IPC#15--Add a Little Sparkle--as her favorite theme challenge.  She lightly blends a portion of her base, then adds her calico kitty from Newton Cleans Up stamp and die.  This little feline has been having too much fun with the glitter which Sue cleverly adds to her card base.  Adding the "Oops" sentiment from the Naughty Newton stamp set pulls this clever card together!

Becky Noelle selected IPC#33--Ombre'--as her favorite past challenge. She creates her ombre' effect using the Tropical Leaves stencil on a dark gray card base. She then uses the "Smile" sentiment from the Uplifting Wishes stamp set. She spatters some white to pull this amazing card together!

Please note due to new GDPR rules and to protect your right to privacy, InLinkz now requires you to verify your email on your first entry (starting on our blog with Challenge #98). Verifying only takes a few seconds and you need to do it only once. After verifying your email, you can add links to all InLinkz link parties without the need for re-verification.

Option 1: Pick your favorite previous IPC COLOR CHALLENGE and enter it again below!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Option 2: Pick your favorite previous IPC SKETCH Challenge and enter it again below!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Option 3: Pick your favorite previous IPC THEME Challenge and enter it again below!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Option 4: Pick your your Favorite NND Product and create a project with it! Enter below!

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Inky Paws Challenge #83

This biweekly challenge is a:

Sketch Challenge

Create a project using the above 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, October 26, 2018 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! 

Diane Morales uses nontraditional colors to create this cute and delightful Halloween card!  She begins by creating her background and using the centerpiece from the Frames and Flags die set. She then dies her grass from the  Land Borders die set and stamps the sentiment. For her main attraction she colors this trip of critters from the Halloween Trio stamp and die set in teal, orange and lime green!  Her final touch is those spooky bats flying through the sky!  Spook-tacular!

Emily Lauritzen creates this woodsy card by using the Tree Rings stencil and gold ink and cuts using Frames and Flags  die set. She then embosses in gold the sentiment from the Wine a Little stamp set. She stamps and colors the wine bottle and glass on kraft paper and colors. To finish she adds a pattern paper stripe and black ribbon & bow.  Fabulous!

Sue T. wows with this bright, striking card. She cuts her white polka dotted background using the Framework die. Using the sentiments from the Candy Corn stamp set she stamps a background on orange card stock. , She then stamps and colors the Candy Corn in a circular fashion. She uses the  Trick or Treat die from Halloween Trio die set for her sentiment.  Her card is so Halloweenish!

Becky Noelle combines stencil sets to create this gorgeous autumn card. She creates her main background by using the Pumpkin Patch stencil. She then uses the Tree Rings stencil which she stamps the sentiment from the Falling-for You stamp set. She adds a strip of ribbon for her stripe and adds a twine bow.  Wow, so pretty!

Debbie Owens creates this delightful birthday thank you card by creating the background using the Bubbly stencil, Distress Ink and texture paste and cuts it using the Framework die set. She adds a lavender squiggle stripe. She stamps the sentiment from the  Thankful Thoughts stamp set on yellow paper and die cuts using the Balloon Shaker die set. For the cake, she combines elements from the Cat Treats and Newton Loves Cake stamp sets.  Fun!

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Inky Paws Challenge #71

This biweekly challenge is a:

Color challenge

Create a project using the colors:
Green, Orchid, Violet and Periwinkle Blue

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, May 11, 2018 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! 

Emily Lauritzen brings us this breathtaking wedding card!  Her use of the Floral Lace stencil using the teal and purples is just beautiful. She then embosses the Wedding Frills stamp and sentiment and uses the coordinating die. The splash of green leaves and lace provide the perfect finishing touches!

Zsofia Molnar brings us this stunning card that showcases the Beautiful Plumage stamp and die set. I love how the colors of this week's challenge work perfectly with the peacock image. Zsofia embellishes this beauty with some shimmer and Nuvo drops!

Andrea Shell's soft cloudy background is the perfect setting for her colorful balloon from the Balloon Shaker die set. I love how she creates the swirling colors for her balloon and the bold white embossed sentiment from the very versatile Uplifting Wishes stamp set!

Debbie Owens' card has a bubbly feel to it!   Using the Bubbly Stencil, she creates a fun background that works coordinates with the pattern paper. She adds  Newton from the Newton's Birthday Balloons stamp set and adds a sentiment from the Birthday Essentials stamp set. The little circles on the present and added sequins are great touches to finish the card!

Diane Morales brings us a healthy dose of spring flowers!  Using the Lovely Blooms (retiring) stamp set, Diane stamps some leaves in the background before adding the colorful blooms.  She then adds a little banner using the Birthday Essentials stamp set. So elegant and cheerful!

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