Showing posts with label Birthday Woofs. Show all posts
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Monday, August 3, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 1

 

Welcome August!


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! 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.


Kelly's sweet card features Newton's Book Club, Birthday Meows, and Basics Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #catcard, #bookcard
Kelly Santi creates this adorable pastel card using the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Birthday Meows paper pack. Her stitched panel uses the Basics Frame die set. Such a delightful card!

Amy's Halloween card features Candy Corn, Banner Trio, Halloween Party, and Cheerful Brights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #Halloweencards, #catcards
Amy Tollner uses the Card Layout 7 die to create the sketch layout. She uses festive papers from the Halloween Party paper pack with the pink glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Cardstock Assortment. Amy adds the fun feline from the Candy Corn Newton stamp and coordinating die set. For her sentiment, she uses a die from the Banner Trio die set.  Scarily cute!

Claire's summer card features Card Layout 7, Summertime, Summer Moments, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #summercards, #beachcard
Claire Lamb designs a relaxing summer card featuring paper from the Summertime paper pack with the beach-lovin' lady from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Card Layout 7 die for the sketch as well as the Oval Frames die set for her sentiment. Darling!

Danni's birthday card features Card Layout 7, Birthday Woofs, Happy Birthday, and Dog Silhouettes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpapers, #birthdaycards, #dogcards
Danni Bindel creates a birthday card using the Card Layout 7 die with papers from the Birthday Woofs paper pad. She adds a trio of puppies from the Dog Silhouettes die set and uses the Happy Birthday die for her sentiment. Such a wonderful combination of products!

Debbie's chocolate card features Card Layout 7, Newton's Thanksgiving, Love & Chocolate, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #chocolatecards, #catcards
Debbie Owens uses the Card Layout 7 die with papers from the Love & Chocolate paper pad. She pulls the gluttonous feline from the Newton's Thanksgiving stamp set and does some cutting and pasting to create the plateful of chocolates. Her sentiment is placed on the Frames & Flags die set. A fun way to use the Thanksgiving stamp set!

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

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Monday, February 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Week 1


 

It's a new month 

which means a new challenge.

Use the sketch with your NND product(s)!

You have from Monday, February 2, 2026 to 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.  

Go right to the edges of your card with this sketch! Try using multiple colors or patterned papers for this fun layout. The center spot is perfect for a sentiment, image, or both! Cards for any theme or occasion are welcome as long as they match the sketch. Let's see how the IPC team used this fun sketch!

Kelly's sweet card features Puppy's Bubble Tea, Basic Frames, Lovely Hearts, Love & Woofs, and Meowy Christmas by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #puppycards, #teacards,
Kelly Santi puts a create twist on the sketch. For this delightful card, Danni uses the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Lovely Hearts, the Love & Woofs, and the Meowy Christmas paper pads.  She uses the  Basic Frames die set to create all those stitched layers.  Such a delightful card!

Amy's fun birthday card features Newton's Birthday Delights and Birthday Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #birthdaycards
Amy Tollner is bringing on the bright colors that make for a brilliant birthday card. She uses the multi-scope ice cream cone from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp and coordinating die set with a trio of birthday paper from the Birthday Party paper pad. So scrumptious!

Claire's taco Tuesday card features Newton Loves Tacos and Christmas Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #tacotuesday
Claire Lamb is ready for Taco Tuesday with this margarita-drinkin' feline from the Newton Loves Tacos stamp and coordinating die set!  She pulls papers from the Christmas Basics paper pad to create her panels. The simplicity is purr-fect!  Cheers!

Danni's birthday card features Dog Birthday Party, Birthday Woofs, Frames & Squared, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #birthdaycards, #dogcards
Danni Bindel is also celebrating a birthday with bright, fun colors and featuring one of the puppies from the Dog Birthday Party stamp set! She uses lots of coordinating papers from the Birthday Woofs paper pad and die cuts them with dies from the Frames Squared and the Framework die set!  Happy birthday, indeed!

Debbie's cat card features Petite Paw Prints, A Cat's Life, Cat-titude, and Cat Silhouettes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards,
Debbie Owens is sending some purr-fect wishes using papers from A Cat's Life paper pad. Peeking beneath her layers are some little paw prints using the Petite Paw Prints stencil. She showcases a sentiment from the Cat-titude stamp set. Her final touch is a black kitty using the Cat Silhouettes die set. A darling card for someone who loves cats!

Don't forget you have until Friday, February 27, 2026.

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Monday, November 24, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 4

 

It's the final days of November!

Time to Link Up!
Inky Paws Challenge #246-November 2025 Sketch; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #sketchchallenge
You have until November 28, 2025 to get creative with your NND products using this fab sketch!

You have from Monday, November 3, 2025 to Friday, November 28, 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.  

The IPC team members are feeling quite festive this week. They are celebrating either birthdays or the upcoming holiday season with these fabulous cards!

Amy's holiday card features Christmas Party, Essential Tags, Holiday Post, Frames & Flags, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #holidaycards, #christmascards 
Amy Tollner uses the A7 Frames & Banners die set to create her holiday scene. She uses festive papers from the Christams Party paper pad with the sweet stamp from the Holiday Post Stamp set & coordinating die set. In addition, Amy uses the Essentials Tag and the Frames & Flags die sets to complete her card!  Such a darling way to send holiday wishes!

Claire's holiday card features Gift Builder, Christmas Party, Essential Tags, and Christmas Greetings by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #holidaycards, #christmascards
Claire Lamb's card is filled with presents that she made using the Gift Builder die set with papers from the Christams Party paper pad. She let's her presents take center stage and adds a sentiment from the Christmas Greetings stamp set. The tag was made using the Essentials Tag die set. Love the pinks and greens on Claire's card!

Danni's birthday card features Pug Hugs, Gift Builder, Fancy Edges, Frameworks, and Birthday Woofs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #birthdaycards, #dogcards
Danni Bindel Designs a birtday card using the sweet puppy from the Pug Hugs stamp and coordinating die set. She mixes and matches papers from the Birthday Woofs paper pad. That little pink bow was created using a die from the Gift Builder die set for bow. To complete all her layers, Danni uses the, Fancy Edges and the Frameworks die sets. A wonderful card for a canine-lovin' friend!

Debbie's holiday card features 'Tis the Season, Essential Tags, Christmas Time Cats, Cat Christmas Tree, Christmas Party, and Gift Builder by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #holidaycards, #nndtonercardfront, #catcards
Debbie Owens makes this whimsical holiday card. She uses the 'Tis the Season toner card front for a touch of elegance and shimmer and pairs it with the playful kitties from the Cat Christmas Tree stamp set. She pulls papers from the Christams Party paper pad for her stripe-element as well as the little gift in the background (Gift Builder die set). Her sentiment is from the Christmas Time Cats stamp set for sentiment. She uses Essentials Tag die set for the tag. A fun mix of elegance and playfulness!

Kelly's birthday card features Puppy's Bubble Tea, Christmas Party, and Essentials Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #birthdaycards, #puppycards, #teacards
Kelly Santi makes a tea-riffic birthday card! She uses papers from the Christams Party paper pad for a darling mix of holiday colors and fun!  She then showcases the puppy from the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamp set. She uses the Essentials Tag die set. Such a darling way to celebrate a birthday in December!

Don't forget you now have until November 28, 2025 to get 
creative with the this sketch!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Monday, May 5, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #239 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 these gorgeous colors!


Inky Paws Challenge #239 Prize Winner!


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

Meghan's birthday card features Birthday Barks and Birthday Woofs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #dogcards, #puppycards
Meghan K. creates a darling birthday card features lots of cute canines. Her puppy paper is from the Birthday Woofs paper pad. And the stars of this card are a trio of puppies from the Birthday Barks stamp set. These pups sure know how to party!

Congrats to Meghan K!  Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

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

Inky Paws Challenge #239 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
Amy M.'s card features Frames & Tags and Never Enough Books by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #bookscards
Amy M. creates some shelves using the Frames & Tags die set and she places lots of books to read. Those pretty books are from the Never Enough Books stamp set. Love all the layers! A perfect card for a book lover!

Amy's FAVE
Amy I.'s card features Tides of Love and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #oceancards, #lovecards
Amy Isley creates the cutest underwater scene! Her beautifully colored creatures are from the retired Tides of Love stamp set. She adds a strip of purple polka dotted paper from the Bright Basics paper pad behind her scene for a pop of color.  Such a creative way to use the challenge colors!

Claire's FAVE
Arlene's card features Hare Mail by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #rabbitcard
Claire was drawn to the simplicity of Arlene L.'s darling card. Arlene's clean and simple design features the little rabbit from the retired Hare Mail stamp set. Wonderfully done!


Crystal's FAVE
Mindy's card features Spring Heights and Serene Stripes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #dogcards, #puppycards, #springcards 
Crystal likes the layout and design of Mindy's fun card!  Mindy uses the polka dotted paper from the Bright Basics paper pad. She then adds the next layer using the Serene Stripes stencil. The star attraction are those darling puppies from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set.  Wonderfully done!


Danni's FAVE
Tracie's card features Newton's Birthday Balloons by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards
Danni like the layout and coloring of Tracie C.'s sweet card.  The pretty flowered background looks lovely with the feline floating in the air. This little cat is from the retiring Newton's Birthday Balloons stamp set. A purr-fect way to send birthday wishes!

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, December 9, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #235-Week 2

 

  Welcome to the December 

Inky Paws Challenge!

For the month of December, 

we have fabulous theme that can work for any occasion!



You have 2 more weeks to get creative with this great theme--Year End, aka Anything Goes!

You have until Friday, December 20, 2024 (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.  

With so many holidays coming up--Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, New Year's, what will you be making in December?  Are you whipping up some last minute holiday cards, or do you need to churn out some thank you cards! This month we want to see what NND projects you make in the last few weeks of 2024. Looks like some of the ladies on the DT are having coffee cravings!  We also have a birthday card and a New Year card to inspire you!  

Amy's holiday coffee card features Christmas Coffees, Christmas Time, and A2 Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #holidaycards, #christmascards
Amy Tollner uses the A2 Card Layout 2 die to get the green border that looks amazing with the holly sprig paper from the Christmas Time paper pad.  Amy then adds eight mugs of Java Joe!  Those sweet mugs are from the Christmas Coffees stamp and coordinating die set.  So festive and fun!

Claire's holiday coffee card features Christmas Coffees and A2 Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #holidaycards, #christmascards,
Claire Lamb uses two of the same products as Amy, but look how fantastically different her card looks!  She lightly distresses the inlays in light green and light pink. Her Kraft border looks fabulous with the pinks and greens. She used the A2 Card Layout 2 die to create the border and inlays.  She then adds lots of cute mugs from the Christmas Coffees stamp and coordinating die set for this scrumptious-looking card!

Crystal's New Year card features Happy New Year and Bubbly by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #newyearcards
Crystal Minkler uses the mini-Happy New Year stamp to create this beautiful New Year card. She creates her pink background using the Bubbly stencil. The gold embossing and sequins add to the elegance!


Danni's birthday card features Birthday Barks, Postage Stamp Layout, and Birthday Woofs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #puppycards, #dogcards
Danni Bindel is back with another darling birthday card! This time she show cases the vertical trio from the Birthday Barks stamp and Coordinating die set. These sweet puppies are showcased with festive papers from the Birthday Woofs paper pad. Danni adds the border using the Postage Stamp Layout die.  The overall effect is total cuteness! 

Debbie's Java Joe card features Coffee Shop and Coffee Delights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards,
Debbie Owens is showcasing some of the newly released coffee products! She uses papers from the Coffee Shop paper pad to create a fun card design. She then adds the tower of mugs from the Coffee Coffee Delights stamp set and colors them similarly to the paper.  So cute!

Time is quickly passing, so be sure to link up before December 20, 2024. 

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Monday, November 18, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #234-Week 3

 

  Welcome to week 3 of our 

Monthly 

Inky Paws Challenge!

For the month of November

we have a versatile sketch to use!


You have two more weeks to get creative with this sketch and your NND products!

You have from November 4, 2024 to Friday, November 29, 2024 (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.  

The IPC design team has come up with some darling cards with several different themes. From caffeniated cuteness to farmyard fun, this sketch can be used for any occassion!  What will you create?  We can't wait to see!

Crystal's caffeinated card features Caffeinated Cats and A Cat's Life by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #catcards, #coffeelovers, #coffeecatcards
Crystal Minkler creates this colorful, caffeinated, cat card that will definitely perk up someone's day! She uses the full-panel image from the Caffeinated Cats stamp set and pairs it up with darling paper from the A Cat's Life paper pad.  So bright and cheerful!

Danni's sweet sheep card features Baa, Farmyard, Frames & Flags, Sky Scene Builder, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #birthdaycards, #farmcard, #sheepcard
Danni Bindel also used bright, cheerful colors for her birthday card! She combines several pattern papers from the Farmyard and uses the Frames & Flags die set to create her scallop edging. She adds two sweet sheep from the Baa stamp and coordinating die set.  She adds some clouds and a little heart using dies from the Sky Scene Builder and the Circle Frames die sets!  A sweet way to send baa-lated birthday wishes!

Deb's doggy birthday card features Birthday Barks, Birthday Woofs, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #doggycards, #birthdaycards
Debbie Owens was also inspired to create a birthday card. She goes with doggies from the Birthday Barks stamp set. She pulls coordinating paper from the Birthday Woofs paper pad and colors her puppies similarly as those on the paper. She uses the Basic Frames die set to create her vellum panel and little day!  Let's paw-ty, indeed!

Amy's fabulous fall card features Paw-tumn Newton, Tree Rings, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #autumncards, #fallcards, #catcards
Amy Tollner is rocking the autumn cards this month! This week she uses the amazing image from the Paw-tumn Newton stamp and coordinating die set and colors it so cutely!  For her center panel, she adds tree rings using the Tree Rings stencil and uses the scallop-edged die using the Framework die set. Her scattering of leaves adds such a pretty fall-flair!

Claire's fun Farmer card features Farmer Newton, Basic Frames, and Farmyard by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #catcards, #farmercards, #farmcard, #hellocards
Claire Lamb was inspired to use our darling Newton from the Farmer Newton stamp and coordinating die set. She distresses a serene backdrop and uses the stitched die from the Basic Frames die set. The black and white gingham paper from the Farmyard perfectly compliments the farming theme!  


Don't forget you have now have 2 more weeks to get creative with this sketch!

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