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Monday, February 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 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 challenge colors.

Inky Paws Challenge #248 Prize Winner!

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

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

Jenn's Valentine's Card features Newton's Book Club by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #catcards, #valentinescards

Jenn Borjeson creates a delightful Valentine's card filled with lots of hearts. She adds one of the darling felines from the Newton's Book Club stamp set for her focal point and adds a great sentiment for Valentine's Day!

Congrats to Jenn Borjeson! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

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

Inky Paws Challenge #248 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

Jennifer K's Valentine's Day card features Puppy's Cookie Jar by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #valentinescard, #puppycards

Debbie really likes Jennifer K.'s CAS style featuring the cute canine from the Puppy's Cookie Jar stamp set. The added smiling face heart was a wonderful touch for a Valentine's Day card. Fabulously done!

Kelly's FAVE

Kathy's card features Bookmark II, Frames & Flags, Coffee Silhouettes, and Never Enough Books by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #readingcards

Kelly loved how Kathy used card stock to create this beautiful stack of books. The added little coffee cup is a super cute touch. To create this fabulous card, Kathy used the Bookmark II, the Frames & Flags, Coffee Silhouettes die sets. She adds the perfect sentiment from the Never Enough Books stamp set. Wonderfully done!

Amy's FAVE

Amy loved the cute image and Priscilla's coloring of the image from the Holiday Post stamp and coordinating die set. Add in the paw print background using the Paw Prints stencil and the paw print embossing, Priscilla's card is filled with texture as well as holiday delight!

Claire's FAVE

Debbie's Valentine's Day card features Heart Frames and Newton's Antics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #catcards, #valentinescards

Claire loves the card Debbie B. created by distressing her background and combining stamped images and little glitter stickers. To create her card, Debbie used images from the Newton's Antics stamp set and the Heart Frames die set. So sweet!

Danni's FAVE

Tracy's card features Bright Basics and Puppy's Reading List by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #puppycards

Danni loves the layout and fun embossing on Tracy's darling card. Tracy designed her card using paper form the Bright Basics paper pad and the puppy image from the Puppy's Reading List stamp and coordinating die set. Definitely a delightful 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, June 9, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #241 Week 2

Welcome to Inky Paws June Challenge!

We have a super fun summer theme--Sunny Days!

Use the theme, sunny days, with your Newton's Nook Designs products!

You until Friday, June 27, 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 days are heating up, so it's time to cool off in your craft room. What will you create with our Sunny days theme? Will you create a scene with some sunshine? Or are you inspired to create a card with sunny day activities? We can't wait to see how you interpret our Sunny Days theme! Now let's peek at what the IPC design team's cards.

Danni's summer card features Newton's Happy Meowr,, A2 Card Layout, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #summercard, #catcards

Danni Bindel's bright yellow card is just too cute. She is featuring the thirsty feline from the Newton's Happy Meowr stamp and coordinating die set. She designs her card using the A2 Card Layout 2 die with the briliant yellow paper from the Bright Basics paper pad. So bright and cheerful!

Deb's flip-flop card features Flip-Flop Life, Summertime, Framework, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #summercards, #flipflops

Debbie Owens's card features the perfect shoes to wear on a nice, sunny day. Those fun sandals are from the Flip-Flop Life stamp set. Deb compliments her flip-flops with flip-flop paper from the Summertime paper pad. How fun! She also uses the Framework and the Basic Frames die sets for her layers.

Amy's summer card features Aloha Newton, Summer Moments, Sunscape, Retro Sun & Palms, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #summercard, #beachcard, #catcard

Amy Tollner creates her very own sun using the Sunscape stencil. Enjoying all those sun rays is the Hawaiian feline from the Aloha Newton stamp and coordinating die set. Amy also used the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set for those little shells and sentiment as well as the Retro Sun & Palms stencil for the seagulls. The scalloped edging was made using a die from the Frames & Flags die set for her panel. A wonderful beach scene!

Claire's summery card features Daisies, Oval Frames, Filigree Oval, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcard, #summercard, #hellocard

Claire Lamb's sprig of daisies look darling on the oval panel. Those daisies were made using the Daisies die set. Claire pulls the yellow, gingham paper from the Bright Basics paper pad and creates her ovals using the Oval Frames die set. She pulls the hello die from the Filigree Oval die set. Such a fresh pretty card!

Crystal's summer card features Sunflower Days, A2 Card Layout, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #floralcard, #summercard

Crystal Minkler was also inspired to used the yellow papers from the Bright Basics paper pad. Don't all those patterns look fabulous in the windows created using the A2 Card Layout die set. Crystal features those amazing sunflowers from the Sunflower Days stamp and coordinating die set. Another bright and sunny card!

Don't forget you now have until June 27, 202 to get creative with our Sunny Days theme!

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

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.

Monday, February 24, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February Challenge!

For the month of February

we have a fabulous sketch to play with!

You still have time to get creative with this layered sketch and your NND Products!

You have until Friday, February 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.

Birthday cards, St. Patrick's Day cards, spring cards, maybe a jump start to Christmas cards? What occasion will you be inspired to use? Let's check out what the IPC created:

Deb's Halloween card features Pumpkin Patch, Halloween Party, Frames & Flags, Trick or Treat Newton, and Trick or Treat Puppy by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #halloweencard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #catcards, #dogcards

Debbie Owens has skipped all the spring holidays and jumped right into Halloween! Her card base features the Pumpkin Patch stencil in shades of pink and oranges. She then pulls a trio of papers from the Halloween Party paper pad and adds black mats to each to break up the many different patterns. She die cuts her banner using the Frames & Flags die set. She then adds a duo of trick-or-treaters from the Trick or Treat Newton and the Trick or Treat Puppy stamp set. There's a lot going on in Deb's card, but all those different elements add up to a festive Halloween card!

Amy's Easter card features Newton's Peeps, Springtime, Spring Blooms, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #eastercards, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Amy Tollner is sharing her delightful Easter card filled with flowers, butterflies, and peeps! Her wonderful combination of papers come from the Springtime and the Spring Blooms paper pads . She uses the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set for her butterfly banner. Her start attraction is her gray tabby from the Newton's Peeps stamp and coordinating die set who seems to be delight with his basketful of peeps! A colorful way to celebrate Easter!

Claire creates her caffeinated card using Coffee Delights, Bright Basics, and A Dog's Life by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #coffeecards

Claire Lamb is using a favorite combination of colors-teal, read, and pink! {sigh!} She showcases the tower of mugs from the Coffee Delights stamp and coordinating die set. Her teal and red papers from the Bright Basics and A Dog's Life paper pads mimic the hearts and stripes on a couple of mugs! So much caffeinated cuteness!

Crystal's St. Patty's Day card showcases Newton's Pot of Gold, Circle Frames, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #stpatricksday, #stpatricksdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Crystal Minkler is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with this festive, green card! She features Newton from the Newton's Pot of Gold stamp set set atop three green pattern papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. Her circular vellum element was cut using the Circle Frames die set. Such a wonderful combination of patterns for this delightful card!

Danni's thank you card showcases Dainty Daisies, Bright Basics, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #thankyoucards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #daisycards

Danni Bindel's rainbow of pattern papers brightens one day! She pulls a slew of papers from the Bright Basics paper pad and cuts her main panel and banner with dies from the Frames & Flags die set. She adds a sprig of daisies from the Dainty Daisies stamp and coordinating die set to make a card fill with gratitude and cheerfulness!

Don't miss out on a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs. Link up by February 28!

Monday, February 3, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February Challenge!

For the month of February

we have a fabulous sketch to play with!

You have four weeks to get creative with this fun, layered sketch and your NND Products!

You have from Monday, February 3, 2025 to Friday, February 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.

This sketch has so many fun layers just perfect for using stencils or patterened paper. Plus it can be used for any occasion! What are you in the mood to create--coffee-themed cards or maybe a romantic Valentine's card? Stuck? Let's check out the IPC team for some ideas:

Claire's coffee card features Love Cafe, Frames Squared, and Coffee Shop by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards

Claire Lamb creates this coffee-themed Valentine uses papers from the Coffee Shop paper pad with the coffee mug image and sentiment from the Love Cafe stamp and coordinating die set. She places her mugs on a fancy square using the Frames Squared die set. All the brown with a touch of pink and red looks amazing!

Crystal's lucky dog card features Lucky Dog, Frames & Flags, Oval Frames, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stpatricksdaycards, #puppycard, #dogcard, #luckycard

Crystal Minkler is getting an early start on her St. Patrick's Day cards, and this one is filled with green! She uses papers different patterned green papers from the Bright Basics paper pad. She then creates a vellum oval using the Oval Frames die set. She places the puppy from the Lucky Dog stamp and coordinating die set atop the oval. Doesn't this little fellow look amazing in his top hat? Crystal also uses dies form the Frames & Flags die set to create her banners. Wonderfully done!

Danni's baby card features Pastel Basics, Loveable Laundry, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #babycards, #babyshowercards

Danni Bindel goes all yellow with this darling baby card! She uses different pattern yellow papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad to create her layers. She also uses the Frames & Flags die set to create her scallop edging and little banner. In the middle of all the yellow is a little onsie with a little ducky on it! So sweet! This little onsie is from the Loveable Laundry stamp set. Cuteness overload!

Debbie's new fur baby card features Meow, Welcome New Cat, Basic Frames, Banner Trio, and A Cat's Life by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #newkittencard, #catcards, #kittencard

Debbie Owens is welcoming a new fur baby to one's family! Her card is filled with different patterns starting with the card base which is showing the Meow stencil in orange. She continues by using different pattern paper from the A Cat's Life paper pad. She uses the Basic Frames die set and Banner Trio die set to create a couple of those layers. She then showcases the little gray fur baby along with some kitty toys from the Welcome New Cat stamp set. Anyone else ready to go adopt a kitten?

Amy's birthday card features Newton Loves Cake, Birthday Party, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #birthday

Amy Tollner's bright, festive card is celebrating someone's birthday! She pulls colorful papers from the Birthday Party paper pad that work beautifully with her royal blue card base. She uses the Frames & Flags die set to create her glittery banner. She features an orange tabby enjoying his multi-tiered cake. This cute fellow is from the Newton Loves Cake and coordinating die set.

You have until February 28, 2025 to get creative with this sketch. Remember you can create & link up to 4 cards!

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Monday, February 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #248 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.

Monday, June 9, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #241 Week 2

Welcome to Inky Paws June Challenge!

We have a super fun summer theme--Sunny Days!

Here's some inspiration.

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!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #239 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.

Monday, February 24, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, February 3, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.