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Monday, December 22, 2025

Inky Paws Challange #247 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 sparkle & shine on your holiday projects.

Inky Paws Challenge #247 Prize Winner!

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

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

Kelly's card features Frames & Flags, Snow Flurries, Cheerful Brights, and Festive Forest by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #holidaycards, #christmascards

Kelly Davis features a trio of holiday trees using the retired Festive Forest die set. To add lots of sparkle, she uses the lavender paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. She uses the Frames & Flags die set for her different layers and adds the snowy paper from the Snow Flurries paper pad. Such a gorgeous holiday card!

Congrats to Kelly Davis! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

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

Inky Paws Challenge #247 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!

Danni's FAVE

Jennifer's card features Christmas Nap by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #holidaycards, #christmascards

Danni loves how Jennifer K. used the image from the Christmas Nap stamp set with the gold glitter paper making for a beautiful CAS card! This serene scene is just precious!

Debbie's FAVE

Tracie's card features Oval Frames and Holiday Haul by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #vintagetruckcards

Tracie C. creates a gorgeous sparkly and snowy background that Debbie just loves! Tracie uses the Oval Frames die set for her many layers and showcases the vintage truck from the Holiday Haul stamp and coordinating die set. So much sparkle!

Kelly's FAVE

Meghan's card features Newton's Candy Cane and Christmas Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #catcards

Kelly loves the bright and festive papers that Meghan uses from the Christmas Party paper pad on this delightful card. Meghan showcases the little feline from the retired Newton's Candy Cane stamp set. Such a playful holiday card!

Amy's FAVE

Maria's card features Newton's Stocking by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #catcards

Amy loves how Maria Giselle uses reversed sequins for her feline's stocking! Seriously how clever is this! This fun little critter is from the Newton's Stocking stamp set. Fabulous way to add sparkle and shine to a holiday card!

Claire's FAVE

Mindy's holiday card features Main Street by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #holidaycards, #christmascards,

Mindy F.'s cleanly designed card caught Claire's eye. She uses the retired Main Street Christmas stamp set on a beautiful pastel background. She frames it with a glitter lavender paper that adds so much sparkle. Such a wonderful holiday 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.

The IPC Design Team wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season. We will be back on January 5, 2026 with a new challenge and lots of inspiration!

Monday, December 15, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #247--Final Week of 2025

December Challenge

We are counting down the final days of the 2025 IPC Challenge!

You have until December 19 to get creative adding sparkle & shine to your holiday projects!

You have until Friday, December 19, 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.

It's hard to believe that we are in our final days of the 2025 Inky Paws Challenge year! It's been so fun providing inspiration each month showcasing ways to use your Newton's Nook Designs projects. For our final 2025 challenge, the IPC team has created some amazing holiday cards as well as several snow-filled ones! Let's check them out:

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #

Kelly Santi snowy card is so cute with the spinner element. She showcases two snowy papers from the Snow Flurries paper pad and uses the Basic Frames die set to create her stitched layers. She then uses the darling kitty from the Snow Angel Newton stamp and coordinating die set and adds a spinner to make the kitty look like he's making snow angels! Such a fun idea!

Amy's holiday card features Santa Paws Newton, Christmas Party, Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment, and A2 Card Layout 2 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #holidaycards, #Christmascards

Amy Tollner is using a holiday classic stamp set, Santa Paws Newton stamp and coordinating die set, for her fun card. She creates her card design using the A2 Card Layout 2 die with the green paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. She then uses the holly paper from the Christmas Party paper pad to add lots of holiday ambience! Love the little touches of blue to accent this darling card!

Claire's snowy card features Let It Snow, Snowfall, and Pines & Holly by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #wintercard, #snowycards

Claire Lamb creates this stunning card using only dies! She creates her snowflakes using the newly released Snowfall die set. For her greenery, she uses the Pines & Holly die set. The sentiment is cut using the Let It Snow die. Claire's addition of white splatters and sparkly dots on the snowflakes adds lot of texture! Wonderfully done!

Danni's holiday card features Heartfelt Holidays, Heart Frames, Banner Trio, Frames & Tags, and Christmas Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #Christmascards

Danni Bindel creates this elegant holiday card using the Heartfelt Holidays stamp set (Heart Frames die set) with coordinating paper from the Christmas Time paper pad. She creates her scallop border using the Frames & Tags die set. She places her sentiment on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. Love all the holiday foliage!

Debbie's winter card features Falling Snow Toner Card Front, Cheerful Bliss Glitter, Snow Flurries, Let It Snow, Bookmark, Frames & Flags, Holiday Postage Sampler, and Snowfall by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #wintercard, #snowycards

Debbie Owens' card is filled with sparkle and shine! She pulls the lavender glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment and adds a layer using the snowy paper from the Snow Flurries paper pad. She then uses the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. She creates a tag using the Bookmark die set on which she adds the silver snowflakes from the Falling Snow Toner Card Front and Snowfall die set. The sentiment is from the Let It Snow die. Her final touch is the addition of the snow globe from the Holiday Postage Sampler stamp set. Just love the snow globe on a snowy card!

Don't forget you have until December 19, 2025 to add some glitter and shine to your holiday projects!

Monday, December 1, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #247 Week 1

It's December!

Time to get bring on the

Holiday Sparkle & Shine!

You have THREE weeks to get creative adding sparkle & shine to your holiday projects!

You have from Monday, December 1, 2025 to Friday, December 19, 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.

December is the perfect time to add some bling to your crafts so bring out your glitters, foils, sequins and sparkle pastes to create a card with some shimmer and shine! Create a winter or holiday card with sparkly snowflakes or jump ahead and send a little New Year's cheer! A little bit of sparkle makes everyone happy! Let's see what bling the IPC team used!

Danni's holiday card showcases 'Tis the Season, Christmas Nap, Frames & Flags, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #Christmascards,

Danni Bindel creates a very scenic room filled with holiday magic! She uses gold foil with the present sheet from the 'Tis the Season Toner Card Fronts. She die cuts using the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. She then adds an oval frame (Oval Frames die set) with the little living room scene from the Christmas Nap stamp and coordinating die set. She adds her sentiment to a banner. Just love that orange, comfy chair!

Debbie's winter card showcases Snowman Postage Sampler, A Hug in a Mug, Snowfall, and Snow Flurries by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #wintercards, #coffeelovers, #snowmancards, #nndpaper

Debbie Owens creates a wintry CAS card using one of the little snowmen from the Snowman Postage Sampler stamp set. She places him on a layered snowflake created using the Snowfall die set. She adds another snowflake using the same die set. She selects a snowy paper from the Snow Flurries paper pad. Her last touch is die cutting the sentiment from the A Hug in a Mug die in a red foil. A darling way to add a bit of shine and sparkle!

Kelly showcases Forest Scene Builder, Snowman Greetings, and Snow Flurries by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #wintercards, #nndpaper, #snowmancard

Kelly Santi's bright purple and pink paper from the Snow Flurries paper pad makes for a gorgeous backdrop for her snowman from the Snowman Greetings stamp and coordinating die set. Kelly uses the Forest Scene Builder die set to add a trio of trees in the background. A breathtaking scene!

Amy's holiday card features Newton's Christmas Tree, Christmas Party, Cheerful Brights, Frames & Tags, and Card Layout 4 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #Christmascards, #catcards

Amy Tollner uses the trio of kitties from the Newton's Christmas Tree stamp and coordinating die set for the star attraction of her holiday card. She uses the Card Layout 4 die for her card design with the green glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment and the strings of light paper from the Christmas Party paper pad. She stamps her sentiment on a little tag created using the Frames & Tags die set. A magical scene to celebrate the season!

Claire's winter card features Snowfall, Snowman Postage Sampler, and Cheerful Brights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #wintercards, #nndpaper, #snowcard

Claire Lamb is back with her incredible distressing skills. She then adds lot of snowflakes using the Snowfall die set with some blue glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. For her sentiment, she uses the Snowman Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. A gorgeous way to wish for snow!

Don't forget you have until December 19, 2025 to add some glitter and shine to your holiday projects!

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!

Monday, November 17, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 3

It's the third week of November!

There's still time to get Sketchy!

You have until November 28, 2025 to get creative with your NND products using this fab sketch!

Here's some inspiration.

This month's sketch is super fun with the tag element! The IPC team shows how versatile this sketch is for any occassion. Let's check out their creativity!

Danni's holiday card features Essential Tags and 'Tis the Season by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #Christmascards, #holidaycards

Kelly Santi uses the poinsettia toner card front from the 'Tis the Season Toner set in a rainbow of colors which makes for a fabulous background as well as an accent on a tag! She the uses the Essential Tags die set to create her tag. Her cute puppy is from a retired Newton's Nook Designs STAMPtember set, but any NND image would look spectacular on this glimmery card!

Amy's birthday card features Cheerful Brights Glitter, Birthday Time, Newton's Cupcake, Essential Tags, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #cupcakecards, #catcards

Amy Tollner has created a purr-fect birthday card filled with so much cupcake yumminess! She uses the yellow glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment with papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. She adds Newton from the Newton's Cupcake stamp and coordinating die set. Boy, doesn't he look happy with all the sugary delights surrounding him! To make her card, Amy uses the Essential Tags die set as well as the Frames & Flags die set. Enjoy!

Claire's holiday card features Christmas Time Cats, Christmas Party, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #catcards

Claire Lamb is showcasing two of the festive felines from the Christmas Time Cats stamp and coordinating die set, and boy, are they looking ready for Santa! She uses the bright striped paper from the Christmas Party paper pad as well as the Essential Tags die set. Keep believing little guys!

Danni's Thinking of You card features Little Lillies, Spring Blooms, Framework, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #thinkingofyoucards, #springcards

Danni Bindel creates a bright and cheerful card using the Little Lillies stamp set. The bright teal paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad looks fabulous those pale pink blooms! To create her card, Danni uses the postage-edge die from the Framework die set as well as the Essentials Tags die set for her tag. A beautiful way to beat the gloominess of fall and winter!

Debbie's pet sympathy card features Love & Woofs, Frames & Flags, Furr-ever Friends, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #lossofpetcards, #dogcards, #petsympathycards

Loss of a pet is so difficult, but Debbie Owens has created a sympathy card just right for a grieving pet owner. Her card features papers from the Love & Woofs paper pad which has been die cut using the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. She places her sentiment and puppy from the Furr-ever Friends stamp set on a tag cut using the Essentials Tags die set.

Don't forget you now have until November 28, 2025 to get

creative with the this sketch!

Monday, November 10, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 2

It's the second week of November!

Let's get Sketchy!

You have until November 28, 2025 to get creative with your NND products using this fab sketch!

Here's some inspiration.

This month's sketch is super fun with the tag element! The possibilities are endless. Let's check out how the IPC team used the sketch! We are super excited to have Kelly joining our team, too!

Debbie's Thanksgiving card features Newton's Thanksgiving, Autumn Woofs, Autumn, Tags Essential, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaperpads, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nnddies, #thanksgivingcards, #autumncards, #piecards, #pumpkinpie

Debbie Owens is showcasing this chubby feline from the Newton's Thanksgiving stamp set. Looks like this little guy has eaten a bit too much pumpkin pie! To create her card, Debbie uses the Tags Essential and the Frames & Flags die sets with papers from the Autumn and the Autumn Woofs. Too cute!

Kelly's Christmas card features Sky High Celebrations, A2 Card Layout 2, and Christmas Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaperpads, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #christmascards, #holidaycards, #puppycards, #catcards

Kelly Santi creates this super vibrant Christmas card! That mountain of presents with the trio of curious critters is from the Sky High Celebrations stamp and coordinating die set. Kelly uses the A2 Card Layout 2 Die and papers from the Christmas Party paper pad. A super fun way to use this darling stamp set!

Amy's Christmas card features Holiday Haul, Christmas Time, Frames & Flags, Essential Tags, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaperpads, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #christmascards, #holidaycards,

Looks like Amy Tollner has been doing a lot of holiday shopping ! She uses the Holiday Haul stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Christmas Time paper pad for her darling card! In addition, she uses dies from the Frames & Flags, the Essential Tags, and the A7 Frames & Banners die sets! Has anyone started their holiday shopping yet?

Claire's autumn card features Essential Tags, Autumn Fields, and Autumn by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaperpads, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #autumncards, #fallcards, #scarecrowcards

Claire Lamb is celebrating the beauty of fall with the delightful scarecrow from the Autumn Fields stamp and coordinating die set. She uses brown and golden yellow papers from the Autumn paper pad as well as the Essential Tags die set. What a beautiful fall scene!

Danni's coffee card features Autumn, Circle Frames, Autumn Coffees, Frames & Flags, Fancy Edges Tags, and Gift Builder by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #nndpaperpads, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #coffee_crafters, #coffeelovers, #autumncards, #coffeecards

Danni Bindel is celebrating fall with some pumpkin spice coffee drinks! Her card features drinks from the Autumn Coffee stamp set with papers from the Autumn paper pad. Danni also used a variety of dies from the Circle Frames, the Frames & Flags, the Fancy Edges Tag, and the Gift Builder die sets to create her different layers! Cheers to pumpkin spice season!

Don't forget you now have until November 28, 2025 to get

creative with the this sketch!

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Monday, December 22, 2025

Inky Paws Challange #247 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #247 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.

The IPC Design Team wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season. We will be back on January 5, 2026 with a new challenge and lots of inspiration!

Monday, December 15, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #247--Final Week of 2025

December Challenge

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, December 1, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #247 Week 1

It's December!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, November 24, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 4

It's the final days of November!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, November 17, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 3

It's the third week of November!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, November 10, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 2

It's the second week of November!

Here's some inspiration.