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Monday, March 16, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Week 3

There's still time to create a spring project!

Use the theme-Spring Has Sprung- with your NND product(s)!

You have from Monday, March 2, 2026 to Friday, March 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.

Celebrate Spring with bunnies, blooms and more! Create a card for a spring birthday, a cheerful hello or a card for Easter. Sunny spring blooms and cute critters are encouraged! Let's check out how the IPC team interpreted the challenge!

Claire's Easter card features Easter Egg Builder and Blooms Oval by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nnddies, #eastereggs

Claire Lamb creates this amazing CAS Easter card using the Easter Egg Builder die set to create her five delightful Easter eggs. She adds a sentiment from the Blooms Oval stamp set. She adds some colorful splatters to add texture. Wonderfully done!

Danni's Easter card features Petite Flowers, Spring Roundabout, Circle Frames, Bunny Silhouettes, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #nnddies, #Eastercards

Danni Bindel creates an embossed background using the Petite Flowers stencil. Such a great way to stretch one's supplies! Danni then adds the spring image from the Spring Roundabout stamp set on a scallop-edged circle (Circle Frames die set). She adds an embossed pink bunny using the Bunny Silhouettes dies. She stamps her sentiment on a banner using the Banner Trio dies. Such a darling Easter card!

Debbie's Easter Card features Newton's Easter Basket and Lattice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nnddies, #eastercards, #catcards

Debbie Owens uses the Lattice die to create the lattice over her colorful background. She then adds the image from the Newton's Easter Basket stamp set to make for a super fun card. She backs her sentiment with orange glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. Such a super cute Easter card!

Kelly's St. Patrick's card features Newton's Lucky Clover, Christmas Time, and Christmas Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #stpatricksdaycards, #nnddies

Kelly Santi combines paper from the Christmas Time and the Christmas Basics paper pads to create a green/Irish tartan plaid which works brilliantly for a St. Patty's card. She features feline from the Newton's Lucky Clover stamp and coordinating die set. So cute and creative!

Amy's spring card features Newton's Rain Boots, Spring Blooms, Essential Tags, and Spring Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #nnddies, #floralcards

Amy Tollner creates a delightful spring card using Newton's Rain Boots stamp and coordinating die set with tulip paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad. She uses the Essential Tags die set for her big tag and a sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set.

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

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!

Monday, November 3, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 1

It's November!

Time to get sketchy!

You have four weeks 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!

Danni's Christmas card features Christmas Party, Christmas Time Cats, Frames & Flags, Gift Builder, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #christmascards, #holidaycards, #catcards

Danni Bindel creates this festive card featuring one of the felines from the Christmas Time Cats stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Frames & Flags die set with papers from the newly released Christmas Party paper pad. For her tag, she uses the Essential Tags die set and adds little bows using the Gift Builder die set. So much holiday fun packed in this card!

Debbie's autumn card features Autumn, Autumn Meows, Fancy Edges Tags, Pumpkin Tails, Autumn Fields, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #autumncards, #fallcards

Debbie Owens' cards definitely has some autumn vibes! That sweet scarecrow is from the Autumn Fields stamp set. She mixes papers from the Autumn and the Autumn Meows paper pads to create lots of texture. For her layers, she uses the Fancy Edges die set, the Circle Frames die set, and the Framework die set. Her sentiment is from the Pumpkin Tails stamp. Don't those autumn colors look fabulous!

Kelly's Christmas card features Essential Tags, Christmas Party, Christmas Time Dogs, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #dogcards, #puppycards

We are so excited to have Kelly Santi joining our team, and she has created this absolutely darling holiday card featuring this little canine from the Christmas Time Dogs stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Essential Tags die set to create her tag, papers from the Christmas Party paper pad as well as the Basic Frames die set. So bright, festive, and totally adorable!

Amy's birthday card features Heartfelt Woofs, Birthday Time, Heart Frames, Banner Trio, Essential Tags, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #birthdaycards, #puppycards, #dogcards

Amy Tollner is featuring lots of puppies on her birthday card. Her darling canines are from the Heartfelt Woofs stamp set and die cut using the scallop heart from the Heart Frames die set. She creates her tag using paper from the Birthday Time paper pad and the Essential Tags die set. Amy also uses the Banner Trio die set for her sentiment and the A7 Frames & Banners die set. A sweet way to send birthday wishes!

Claire's autumn card features Pumpkin Tails, Autumn, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #handmadecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stamping, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #puppycards, #autumncards, #fallcards

Claire Lamb is showcasing a trio of playful pups from the Pumpkin Tails stamp and coordinating die set, and they are looking so cute with all their pumpkins! To showcase these canines, Claire uses the brown gingham paper from the Autumn paper pad and the newly released Essential Tags die set. Cuteness overload!

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

creative with the this sketch!

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Week 3

There's still time to create a spring project!

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.

Monday, November 3, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 1

It's November!

Here's some inspiration.