Showing posts with label Count Newton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Count Newton. Show all posts

Monday, August 24, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 4

 

Final Week for our 

Sketch Challenge


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 to use with or without the Card Layout 7 die. The IPC team has lots of different occasions to share with you.  Let's check them out!


Danni's pumpkin spice card showcases Card Layout 7, Circle Frames, Frames Squared, and Autumn Coffees by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #pumpkinspice, #coffeelovers, #coffee_crafts
Danni Bindel is gearing up for pumpkin spice season!  She uses the Card Layout 7 die with plaid paper from the Autumn paper pad. She adds a trio of coffees using the Autumn Coffees stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Circle Frames and the Frames Squares die sets to create her stitched circles.  Yum! 😋 

Debbie's Halloween card features Card Layout 7, Batty Newton, Halloween Time, and Count Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards

Debbie's Halloween card features Card Layout 7, Batty Newton, Halloween Time, and Count Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards
Debbie Owens creates an interactive element using the Card Layout 7 die with paper from the Halloween Time paper pad. She uses the Batty Newton stamp set to create her flying vampire kitty. Lift the center flap, and you'll find that little fellow taking a nap!  The kitty in the coffin is from the Count Newton stamp set. Such a creative way to showcase these spooky critters! 

Kelly's floral card features Tulips, Card Layout 7, Cherry Blossom, Happy Easter, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #springcards, #tulipcards, #floralcards
Kelly Santi designs a pretty spring card using the Card Layout 7 die with papers from the Happy Easter paper pack. She pulls the colors of the paper to shade her tulips from the Tulips stamp and coordinating die set. She places her sentiment from the Cherry Blossom stamp set on a stitched panel (Basic Frames die set). Love all those bright colors!

Amy's autumn card features Autumn Fields, Autumn, Frames & Flags, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #autumncards, #fallcards,
Amy Tollner was inspired to use the little scarecrow from the Autumn Fields stamp and coordinating die set. She uses paper from the Autumn Paper pad with the Card Layout 7 die. She embosses her sentiment on a banner using the Frames & Flags die set. The falling leaves paper looks fabulous with this little guy!

Claire's winter card features Card Layout 7, Snow Flurries, Oval Frames, and Cup of Cocoa by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #cocoacards, #coffee_crafters, #wintercards
Claire Lamb is looking to the future with this wintry card!  She pulls snowy papers from the Snow Flurries paper pack and cuts them using the Card Layout 7 die. She adds a couple mugs of hot chocolate from the Cup of Cocoa stamp and coordinating die set and adds her sentiment on a stitched oval (Oval Frames die set).  A perfect card for a cold, wintry day!

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

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, September 29, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #244 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last
Inky Paws Challenge!

We loved seeing all your Fall and Halloween projects!


Inky Paws Challenge #244 Prize Winner!


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

Donna's Halloween card features Newton's Boo-tiful Night and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchalllenge, #halloweencards, #catcards
Donna is our lucky winner with this delightful card featuring this festive image from the Newton's Boo-tiful Night stamp set. She adds a fun starry pattern paper die cut using the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. Congrats!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #244 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
Jenn's Halloween card features Count Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchalllenge, #halloweencards, #catcards, #countnewton
Jenn Borjeson's amazing background caught Deb's eye. This fun background adds a nice spookily cute setting for her feline in his coffin. This little fellow is from the Count Newton stamp set. The added bats and spidery gate add to the spooky vibe of the card!

Amy's FAVE
Meghan's coffee card features Pumpkin Latte, Autumn, and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchalllenge, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #pumpkinspice, #autumncards, #fallcards
Amy loves Megham K.'s coloring and mix of papers on her pumpkin-spice card!  Meghan uses the retired Pumpkin Latte stamp set with papers from the Autumn paper pad. She also uses the pointed-square from the Frames Squared die set. A wonderfully designed autumn card!

Claire's FAVE
Mindy's fall card features Frames & Flags and Fall Harvest by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchalllenge, #fallcards, #autumncards, #catcards
Mindy Finnegan's watercolored background caught Claire's eye and with the trio of baskets from the Fall Harvest stamp and coordinating die set, Mindy's card couldn't be cuter! She creates a scallop edging using a die from the Frames & Flags die set. Such a darling card!

Crystal's FAVE
Sabra's fall card features Newton's Harvest Time and Autumn by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchalllenge, #autumncards, #fallcards, #catcards
Sabra Gerdes caught the eye of Crystal with her amazing mix of papers from the Autumn paper pad and her fun framing of the sentiment. Sabra colors the wheelbarrow and feline from the Newton's Harvest Time stamp and coordinating die set amazingly. Such a wonderful autumn card!

Danni's FAVE
Donna's Halloween card features Newton's Boo-tiful Night and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchalllenge, #halloweencards, #catcards
Donna is not only our lucky winner, but also Danni's FAVE! Her gorgeous teal background is just purr-fect for the black feline and his trio of Jack-'o'-lanterns from the Newton's Boo-tiful Night stamp set. She adds a starry background paper which is die-cut using the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. Such a wonderfully designed 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 will be on Fall Break from September 29, 2025 - October 3, 2025.  
We will be back on October 6, 2025 with a new challenge!



Monday, September 8, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #244 Week 2

 

We are in week 2 of our September Challenge.   



 This month we challenge you to make either a Halloween or Fall card.  You can enter up to 4 times, so why not make a couple of each!


You until Friday, September 26, 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.  

Halloween or Fall cards can be used for many other occasions. Maybe a Halloween birthday card? Or possibly a missing you fall card. There are so many options. This week the IPC team went with lots of autumn cards with one spooky Halloween card for extra fun!

Amy's card features Autumn Apples, Autumn Meows, Fractured Card Layout, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #applecards
Amy Tollner is getting us ready for some yummy apple treats. She combines paper from the Autumn Meows paper pad using the Fractured Card Layout die . Her yummy treats are from the Autumn Apples stamp and coordinating die set. She embosses a sentiment on a banner created with the Frames & Flags die set. A caramel apple is sounding so good right now!

Claire's Halloween card features Count Newton, Frames & Tags, and Autumn Basics  by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards
Claire Lamb creates a dark, spookily cute card using the Count Newton stamps and coordinating die set. She uses the Frames & Tags die set to arrange her images with a polka dotted background using paper from the Autumn Basics paper pad.  Such a cute card!

Crystal's card features Cozy Home, Autumn, and Card Layout 3 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards,
Crystal Minkler creates such a warm, cozy scene using lots of papers from the Autumn paper pad with the Card Layout 3 die. She uses lots of images from the Cozy Home stamp and coordinating die set to create her fun scene!  Just lovin' that burnt orange chair!

Danni's card features Harvest Haul, Autumn, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards,
Danni Bindel uses brightly colored papers from the Autumn paper pad. She die cuts her layers using the Framework die set.  Her showpiece is her gray vintage truck from the Harvest Haul stamp and coordinating die set.  Anyone else ready to enjoy the colors of fall?

Debbie's card features Fall Roundabout, Paw-tumn Newton, Banner Trio, Autumn Meows, and Autumn Woofs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #catcards
Debbie Owens features lots of fun papers selected from the Autumn Meows and Autumns Woofs paper pads. She showcases the furry feline from the Paw-tumn Newton stamp set with a sentiment from the Fall Roundabout stamp set with a polka dotted banner using the Banner Trio die set. A super fun way to show gratitude towards a loved one!

Don't forget you now have until September 26, 2025 to get create a Halloween or Fall card! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #228 Winner

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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





Inky Paws Challenge #228 Prize Winner!


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

Michelle's Christmas card features Roll With It by Newton Nook Designs;  #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #holiday cards, #christmascards

Michelle Marlamert creates this darling Christmas card with the cutest holiday papers. She pairs them with the darling image from the Roll With It stamp set. The black edging makes every element just pop!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #228 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 summer card features Floaty Goat by Newton's Nook Designs;  #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #summercard
Jennifer K. selects such cute papers that have such a summer feel, which work amazingly
with the retired Floaty Goat stamp set. Such a darling summer card!

Amy's FAVE
Becca's holiday card features Naughty or Mice by Newton's Nook Designs;  #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #holidaycards, #christmascards

Becca uses beautiful pastel colors on her holiday card with pretty pattern paper. She colors her mouse from the retired Naughty or Mice stamp set in the same pastel colors making her card just too adorable!


Claire's FAVE
Sandi's coffee card features Newton Loves Coffee and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs;  #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #catcards
Sandi uses a fabulous color combo-green and browns-for her card!  She uses the coffee-lovin' feline from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp set paired with coordinating papers from the Coffee House Story paper pad. And yes, coffee is always a good idea!


Crystal's FAVE
by Newton Nook Designs;  #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking
MindyGo selects the cutest combination of papers form the Farmyard paper pad to showcase her red vintage truck from the Harvest Haul stmp and coordinating die set. Such a darling way to welcome in the upcoming season!


Danni's FAVE
Kristi's Halloween card features Halloween Time and Count Newton by Newton's Nook Designs;  #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #halloween cards
Kristi is getting us ready for Halloween with this spook-tacular card! She uses our favorite kitty from the Count Newton stamp and coordinating die set and places him on an assortment of papers from the Halloween Time paper pad. The overall effect is filled with Halloween cuteness!


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, March 25, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #219 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 with your NND products


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


Amy's hello card features Monarchs, Springtime, Spring Blooms, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #butterflycard, #hellocards, #springcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking

Amy Tollner showcases these lovely Monarch butterflies from the Monarchs and coordinating die set. She layers papers from the Springtime and the Spring Blooms paper pads. She stamps her sentiment on a little banner using a die from the A7 Frames and Banners die set. Beautiful!

Claire's Halloween card features Halloween Pile and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #halloweencards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #puppycard, #catcard
Claire Lamb showcases the retiring Halloween image from the Halloween Pile stamp and coordinating die set. She creates an amazing distressed nighttime sky! She stamps her sentiment on the fancy square using a die from the Frames Squared die set. So cute!


Crystal's birthday card features Fabulous Fungus, Circle Frames, and Birthday Party; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #mushroomcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler uses the sketch to make this fabulous birthday card featuring the Fabulous Fungus stamp set. She uses the Circle Frames die set to create her circular elements. Papers from the Birthday Party paper pad add lots of birthday fun!

Danni's spring card features Loads of Blooms and Springtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel uses papers from the Springtime paper pad that look amazingly with the tulip-laden lady from the Loads Of Blooms stamp set and coordinating die set. Bring on the tulips!

Debbie's Halloween card features Halloween Woofs, Count Newton, Framework, Labels, Spiderweb, and Halloween Apothecary by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonnook, #halloweencards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardmaking
Debbie Owens was also inspired to create a Halloween sketch using the sketch. She uses papers from the Halloween Woofs paper pad and uses the postage-edged die from the Framework die set. She adds some silver spider webs using the Spiderweb Hot Foil Plates & Dies.  She adds her sentiment using the Halloween Apothecary stamp set on a label using the Labels Hot Foil Plates and Dies. The star attraction is the feline from the Count Newton stamp set. Hauntingly cute!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, March 29,  2024 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter