Showing posts with label Cherry Blossoms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cherry Blossoms. Show all posts

Monday, July 27, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 4

 

Happy July!

We have beachy colors to inspire you this month!

Pool Blue, Tangerine, Sunny Yellow, and White

You have until Friday, July 31, 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.  

Bring the beach to your craft room with these bright & beachy colors! Send sunny smiles to a friend or create a cheerful birthday card. Any theme is welcome as long as the challenge colors are used

Debbie's card features Spring Blooms, Floral Roundabout, Spring Haul, and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #flowercards #nndstamps, #nndpapers
Debbie Owens designs a fun card features a vintage truck from the Spring Haul stamp set. She showcases it with papers from the Spring Blooms and Basic Pastels paper pads. She uses the Floral Roundabout stamp set for her sentiment. For her circular element, she uses the Frames Squared die set. A fun way to use the challenge colors!

Kelly's floral card features Cherry Blossoms, Happy Easter, and Springtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #floralcards, #flowercards, #springcards
Kelly Santi creates this beautiful card using the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set. She uses papers from the Happy Easter and the Springtime paper pads. For her layers, she uses the Basic Frames die set.  So sweet and pretty!

Amy's sunny card features Newton's Blooms, Summertime, and A2 Card Layout 2 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards
Amy Tollner creates this sunny card using the A2 Card Layout 2 die for her design. She uses the sunny paper from the Summertime paper pad and adds the darling image from the Newton's Blooms stamp and coordinating die set.  So cheery and fun!

Claire's festive card features Basic Frames, Frames & Flags, Bright Basics, Stars & Stripes, Newton's 4th of July, and Happy 4th by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #july4thcards,
Claire Lamb creates a wonderful celebratory card. She pulls papers from the Stars & Stripes and the Bright Basics paper pack and uses dies from the Frames & Flags and the Basic Frames die sets. She uses the Happy 4th stamp set to create the background fireworks. Flying through those blooms is our very own Newton from the Newton's 4th of July stamp and coordinating die set.  A fun way to use these stamp sets!

Danni's floral card features Floral Delights, Oval Frames, and Lattice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #floralcards, #springcards, #flowercards
Danni Bindel creates a stunning card using the Lattice die atop a bold blue card base. She then adds the flowers from the Floral Delights stamp and coordinating die set and adds a scallop-edged oval (Oval Frames die set) for her sentiment. A gorgeous, CAS card!

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Monday, February 16, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Week 3

 

February Challenge

Week 3
Use the sketch with your NND product(s)!

You have from until 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.  

There are so many fun ways to use the February sketch. This week, the IPC team pulls out lots of different stamp sets to inspire you.  Let's check out their projects:

Danni's book card features Newton's Book Club and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #bookcards, #catcards
Danni Bindel uses the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. This wonderful combination makes for a card any bookworm in one's life!  

Debbie's summer card features Cheerful Brights, Summertime, and Newton's Happy Meowr by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #summercards, #catcards,
Debbie Owens uses the Newton's Happy Meowr stamp set with papers from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment and the Summertime paper pad. Her fun combination of products makes for a bright, sunny summer card!

Kelly's coffee card features Lovely Heart, Basic Frames, and Love Cafe' by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards ,#valentinescards,
Kelly Santi combines the Love Cafe' stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Lovely Hearts paper pad to create this heart-filled coffee card!  For her layers, she uses the Basic Frames die set.  Fabulous way to celebrate Valentine's Day!

Amy's spring card features Cherry Blossoms, Frames & Tags, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #springcards, #cherryblossoms
Amy Tollner uses the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. The combination makes for a beautiful spring card. She uses the little tag die from the Frames & Tags die set for her small sentiment. A wonderful way to send hello to a friend!

Claire's birthday card features Baa, Pastel Basics, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #birthdaycards, #sheepcards, #lambcards
Claire Lamb uses the Baa stamp and coordinating die stamps with papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. She adds her sentiment on a circle die cut using the Circle Frames die set. The soft pastels work wonderfully with the sweet lamb!

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

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Monday, March 17, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #238 Week 3

 

 Welcome to Inky Paws'  

March Challenge!

For March, we have a spring theme to play with!

You still have time to get creative with showers and flowers using your NND Products!

You until Friday, March 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.  

From birthday cards to graduation cards, how will you use the IPC theme-showers & flowers?  Need some inspiration, check out what the IPC team created!

Crystal's spring card features Cherry Blossoms and Postage Stamp Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #flowercards
Crystal Minkler uses the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set in such a creative way. Using the Postage Stamp Layout die, she creates six panels filled with the cherry blossoms. Such a beautiful way to celebrate spring!

Dannie's spring card features Spring Blooms, Spring Heights, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #flowercards
Danni Bindel's darling puppy card is filled with cuteness. She uses two, blue pattern papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad with dies from the Basic Frames die set to create her brilliant layers. She then uses the puppies from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set who are too cute with their gardening tools and pot of flowers!

Debbie's spring card features Heartfelt Blooms, Floral Delights, Spring Blooms, Plaid, Petite Flowers, and Newton's Flower Garden by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #flowercards, #catcards

Debbie Owens uses two stencils, Petite Flowers and Plaid, to create her pink and green backdrop. She adds a spring of pink daisies from the Floral Delights stamps set, which she tucks behind the Quatrefoil panel created using paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad. Enjoying all the fresh flowers is the darling feline from the Newton's Flower Garden stamp set. Deb adds a sentiment from the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set for her final touch. So cute!

Amy's spring card features Rainy Day Doxie, Spring Blooms Oval, Pastel Basics, Oval Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #flowercards, #dogcards, #puppycards
Amy Tollner's shower and flower card is so pretty with the pink, yellow, and orange color combo! She uses the pink striped paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad with the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. Amy then stamps and colors all those gorgeous flowers from the Spring Blooms Oval stamp set framed with the scallop-edged oval (Oval Frames die set). The little Doxie in his bright yellow raincoat is from the Rainy Day Doxie stamp and coordinating die set, and he is looking absolutely adorable on this fab card!

Claire's spring card features Cherry Blossoms and A2 Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #flowercards
Claire Lamb was also inspired to use the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set. Claire uses the A2 Card Layout with her Kraft paper to create her panels. She lightly splatters this to add some texture that is just right for her sprigs of cherry blossoms. Just love the pink and Kraft together!

Don't forget you now have until March 28, 2025 to get 
creative with the theme-Showers & Flowers. 

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Monday, May 20, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge Reminder #223

 

Don't forget - 
There's still time to play along with our 

latest Inky Paws Challenge!

  
Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge

Here's a refresher.

Use the challenge theme--Friendship!



Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 

Deb's friend card showcase Newton Loves Tacos, Frames Squared, Frames & Tags, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #catcards, #friendshipcards, #friendship, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Debbie Owens features two feline friends enjoying some tacos and margaritas!  Those sweet felines are from the Newton Loves Taco stamp set and they are set a top papers from the Bright Basics paper pad.  Deb uses the Frames Squared and the Frags & Tags die set to create her square card and the little panels.  Hope these little fur balls enjoy their outing!

 

Amy's friendship card features Newton's Rainy Days, Basic Frames, Banner Trio, Springtime, and Raindrops by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #friendshipcards, #catcards, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner's card shows the true nature of friendship!  Here little critters are sharing an umbrella on a rainy day. They are from the Newton's Rainy Day stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Basic Frames die set to create her plaid panel using papers from the  Springtime paper pad. For her big banner she creates raindrops using the Raindrops stencil and teh Banner Trio die set.  


Claire's friendship card features Cherry Blossoms, Quatrefoil, Newton's Birdhouse, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #friendshipcard, #floralcard, #springcard, #cherryblossoms, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb creates an elegant friendship card using the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set. She places these spring blooms on a distressed background using the Quatrefoil stencil which she die cuts using the stitched frame from the Basic Frames die set. She pulls a friendship sentiment from the Newton's Birdhouse stamp set. A gorgeous way to celebrate friendship!


Crystal's friendship card features Sip & Stories, Frames & Flags, Circle Frames, and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #friendshipcards, #reading
Crystal Minkler designs a wonderful friendship card with good coffee, books, and a furry friend. Set atop papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad and die cut using the Frames & Flag die set, Crystal adds two good friends from the Sip & Stories stamp and coordinating die set on a stitched circle using theCircle Frames die set.  What a way to share a day with a good friend!


Danni's friendship card features Newton's Rainy Day, Sky Scene Builder, Basic Frames, Frameworks, and Springtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #springcards, #friendshipcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel also showcases the Newton's Rainy Day stamp and coordinating die set. Her sweet friends share an umbrella a top the raindrop paper from the Springtime paper pad. She die cuts her paper with the stitched banner die from the Basic Frames die set. Her bottom panel is filled with clouds and is cut using the Frameworks die set.  For added fun, Danni adds some white puffy clouds using the Sky Scene Builder die set.  So much cuteness!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, May 24,  2024 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!

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Monday, May 6, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #222 Reminder

 

Don't forget - 
There's still time to play along with our 

latest Inky Paws Challenge!

  
Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge

Here's a refresher.


Use the challenge sketch.


Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 


Danni's birthday card features Frames & Tags, Pastel Basics, and Newton's Bubble Tea by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #teacards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcard
Danni Bindel's sweet kitty from the Newton's Bubble Tea stamp and coordinating die set is enjoying some refreshing tea. She uses the Frames & Tags die set to create the frame and shaker element with the green polka dotted paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad peeking through.  So cute!


Debbie's birthday card features Newton Loves Coffee, Frames & Tags, and Time for Coffee by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards
Debbie Owens showcases a pair of kitties enjoying some java Joe!  She combines images from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp set with coffee appliances from the Time for Coffee stamp set.  She uses the Frames & Tags die set to create the brown frame which looks amazing against the teal card base!

Amy Tollner creates a darling indoor window scene using the Frames & Tags die set. She uses images from the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set.  She pulls papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. The dark blue looks great with the brown frame and pastel books!

Claire's book and kitty card features Frames & Tags and Newton's Book Club by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #bookcards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb creates shelving using the Frames & Tags die set. Enjoying those rows of shelves are two sweet kitties from the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set. Don't you love how the top image fits purr-fectly inside the frame?  The peach and brown looks amazing together too!

Hello by Crystal features Cherry Blossoms and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #floralcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler watercolors some pink on her background then uses the Frames & Tags die set to create the zigzag edging. She adds the frame before adhering those gorgeous flowers from the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set. She adds a little tag with a bit of jute for a bow!  Beautiful!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, May 10,  2024 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #222


  Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a sketch challenge.
Use the challenge 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, May 10, 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! 
Squeal by Danni features Bright Basics, Frames & Tags, and Oink by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #pigcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel creates a darling farm-themed card by combining papers from the Bright Basics paper pad and the ever cute pigs from the  Oink stamp and coordinating die set.  To create the zig-zag panel and the multi-panel frame, she uses the Frames & Tags die set. Squeal, indeed!


Happiness is coffee and a good book by Debbie features Never Enough Books, Newton's Book Club, Serene Stripes, Frames & Tags, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking, #catcards, #cardchallenge
Debbie Owens creates a darling book case using the Frames & Tags die set. She uses the Serene Stripes stencil to create subtle stripes within the bookshelves.  She adds images from the Never Enough Books stamp set to place on the shelves.  At last, there's the gray tabby snuggled on a shelf enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee.  This sweet feline is from the Newton's Book Club stamp set. She places the whole scene on a gold card panel cut using the Basic Frames die set.

Happy Mother's Day by Amy features Frames & Tags, Cherry Blossoms, Pastel Basics, and Best Mom Oval by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #mothersdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner is getting ready for Mother's Days using a sentiment from the Best Mom Oval stamp set. She uses papers from the Pastel Basics Paper Pad to create the pretty layers then adds the beautiful cherry blooms from the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set.  She uses the Frames & Tags die set to create the multi-panel.  So pretty!

You're plant-astic by Claire features Frames & Tags and Succulent Garden by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #succulentcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb also uses the Frames & Tags die set to create her multi-panel frame. She distresses the little panels in shades of yellow and green.  She them uses a slew of plants from the Succulent Garden stamp and coordinating die set to cover the bottom of the panel.  For even more texture, she adds a speckled layer cut using the zig-zag die from the Frames & Tags die set.  

Warm & Cozy Wishes by Crystal showcases Frames & Tags, Cozy Homes, Circle Frames, and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler pulls papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad for her cozy room.  She creates her book cases using the Frames & Tags die set. Enjoying the cozy chair is the sweet, orange tabble from the Cozy Home stamp and coordinating die set. Crystal then stamps her sentiment on a stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set. So cute!

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

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