Showing posts with label Fall Friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fall Friends. Show all posts

Monday, June 29, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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


We loved seeing all your friendship projects!


Inky Paws Challenge #253 Prize Winner!


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

Michelle's friendship card features Puppy Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #friendshipcards, #puppycards

Michelle Harlamert is showcasing one of the darling puppy images from the 
Puppy Friends (retired) stamp and coordinating die set. She designs a fun backdrop for him. Love how she adds the sentiment. Such a delightful card! Congrats!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #253 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 
Becca's card features BBQ Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #summercards, #friendshipcards, #nndstamp
Becca Yahrling created this fabulous easel card showcasing the BBQ Roundabout (retired) stamp set. Deb loves how Becca made a tablecloth with the BBQ print as well as how she cut out individual images to make plates of yummy food!  Super creative way to showcase this set!

Kelly's FAVE
Priscilla Joseph features Autumn Basics, Fall Friends, and Card Layout 3 on her card; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #fallcards, #friendshipcards, #autumncards
Kelly adores Priscilla Joseph's fall theme on her friendship card. Priscilla splendidly colors the image from the Fall Friends stamp and coordinating die set. She also picks the perfect mix of papers from the Autumn Basics paper pad which she uses with the Card Layout 3 die. Anyone else yearning for fall?

Amy's FAVE
Sandy's friendship card features Puppy Playtime, Corner Flip, Pastel Basics, and Card Layout 6 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #friendshipcards, #puppycards, #nndstamp, #nndpaper
Amy loves the glittery puppy Sandy Bernstein uses on her darling card. This little fellow is from the Puppy Playtime (retired) stamp and coordinating die set.  Sandy pairs him with papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. She uses the Card Layout 6 die in conjunction with the Corner Flip die set to create some dimension to her fabulous card!

Claire's FAVE
Melissa's friendship card features Banner Trio, Banner Trio, Hexagon Frames, Springtime, and Beekeeper Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #friendshipcards, #beecards, #catcards, #shapecards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper
Melissa Sunshine Honey Bee's hexagonal card caught Claire's eye as well as the popped up sentiment. Melissa uses the Hexagon Frames die set with papers from the Springtime paper pad. She stamps the bee house with a couple of bees from the Beekeeper Newton (retired) stamp set. As for the popped up sentiment, she pulls a die from the Banner Trio die set. Such a darling way to send happiness to a friend!

Danni's FAVE
Mindy's friendship cards features Farmyard, Cluck, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #farmcards, #friendshipcards, #chickencards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper
The darling mix of papers on Mindy Finnegan's card wins over Danni's heart! Those papers are from the Farmyard paper pad. She uses dies for the Frame & Flags die set to create her stitched panels. And the main attraction to her card are this trio of gossiping chickens from the Cluck stamp and coordinating die set. Too cute!


The IPC Design Team will be taking a short summer break. We will be back July 6 with some amazing colors to challenge you! 

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, September 23, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #232 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 Cozy Fall Theme with your NND products.

The IPC team has some amazing autumn cards that are filled with fall coziness. 
 

Danni's harvest card features Signs of Fall, Autumn, Basic Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmkaing, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #fallcards, #autumncards
Danni Bindel uses papers from the Autumn paper pad for a harvest twist. She creates her many layers by combining dies from the Basic Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets. She showcases the image from the Signs of Fall stamp and coordinating die set with her wonderfully coloring skills. Don't you just love all those pumpkins and gourds?  

Deb's falling leaves cards features Circle Frames, Autumn, Fall Harvest, and Autumn Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #catcards, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #fallcards, #puppycards
Debbie Owens also uses the Autumn paper pad with a focus on autumn leaves!  She pairs her papers with critters playing in the leaves. These furry friends are from the Fall Harvest and the Autumn Newton stamp sets. She makes her card into a circular shape card using the Circle Frames die set.  Time to go out and play in the leaves!

Amy's cozy room features Cozy Homes, Quatrefoil, Natural Basics and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #fallcards, #autumncards
Amy Tollner shows us the coziness inside of one's home on a cool autumn day. To create her background she uses the Quatrefoil stencil with a striped paper from the Natural Basics paper pad die cut using the zig-zag frame from the Frames & Tags die set.  All that fabulous furniture and accessories are from the Cozy Home stamp and coordinating die set. Such a cozy setting for a little nap!

Claire's harvest card features Tractor, Fall Friends, and Land Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #farmcards, #autumncards, #fallcards, #harvestcards
Claire Lamb showcases all the hard work of our beloved farmers. With a twilight background using the Land Borders die set, the little tractor from the Tractor die set is hard at work in the pumpkin patch. She uses a sentiment from the Fall Friends stamp set with the pumpkin die from the coordinating die set .  The whole card is a behind-the-scene look of the bounty of autumn!


Crystal's reading card features Falling Leaves, Newton's Reading List, Cup of Cocoa, Autumn Reads, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #readingcards, #fallcards
Crystal Minkler's card has such richly colored leaves made using the Falling Leaves stencil.  She uses the Framework die set to create the postage edging as well as the center panel. Enjoying the season is our very own Newton from the Newton's Reading List stamp and coordinating die set who is also enjoying a nice mug of hot chocolate from the Cup of Cocoa stamp and coordinating die set. The sentiment from the newly released Autumn Reads stamp set ties everything together purr-fectly!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, September 27,  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

Monday, September 16, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #232

 


  Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a theme challenge.


Use the Cozy Fall Theme with your NND products. 

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, September 27, 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!
Danni's thankful card features Fall Friends and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #fallcards, #autumncards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas
Danni Bindel's CAS style is a perfect choice with this fall-filled image, Fall Friends stamp set. Her coloring is so pretty with all those autumn colors!  She creates a scalloped edge using a die from the Frames & Flags die set. So warm and cozy!

Deb's fall card features Oval Frames, A2 Card Layout 2, Autumn, and Newton's Harvest Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #fallcards, #autumncards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #catcards
Debbie Owens uses the A2 Card Layout 2 die to create her layout. She fills thosee pannels with an assortment of fall-themed papers from the Autumn paper pad.  She adds a vellum panel using the Oval Frames die set. Her warm and cozy element are the pair of furry friends from the Newton's Harvest Time stamp set. So cute!

Amy Tollner was also inspired to use the amazing image from the Fall Friends stamp and coordinating die set.  Amy adds beautiful autumn leaves using the Falling Leaves stencil.  She, too, adds a scallop edging using the Frames & Flags die set. An amazing combination of NND products!

Claire Lamb creates such gorgeous leaves using the Autumn Leaves die set with papers from the Autumn paper pad and the Natural Basics paper pad.  Don't you just love those gingham blue leaves?  {Sigh!}  Claire pulls a sentiment from the Fall Friends stamp set to complete her warm and cozy card!

Crystal's warm and cozy card features Cozy Home, Harvest Haul, Circle Frames, Frames & Flags, Basic Frames, and Autumn by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #fallcards, #autumncards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas,
Crystal Minkler pulls out the vintage truck from the Harvest Haul stamp set that is filled with harvest goodies.  She places it atop a circular element using the Circle Frames die set.  She creates layers using dies from the Basic Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets using gorgeous papers from the Autumn paper pad. She adds a sentiment from the Cozy Home stamp set. The end result is a gorgeous autumn card!

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

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, August 19, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #230

 

  Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a colors challenge.

Use the challenge colors Eggplant, Raspberry, Apricot, Jade Green with your NND products. 

Don't forget you can link up to 3 projects for each challenge!  


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, August 30, 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! 

Claire's ocean-side card features Palm Tree Line, Land Borders, and Summer Moments by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #oceancard, #beachcard
Need a tropical escape?  Claire Lamb will provide just that!  Her slice of paradise was created using the Palm Tree Line stencil with a spectacular sunset behind. She adds her sandy beach using the Land Borders die set.  She finds a perfect sentiment from the Summer Moments stamp set. Such a serene setting!

Crystal's birthday card features Cluck, Halloween Meows, Fractured Card Layout, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #chickencard, #birthdaycards, #birthdaycard
Crystal Minkler brings us another farm-themed birthday card! This week's card features a sweet hen from the Cluck stamp and coordinating die set. She has placed her on a panel from the Fractured Card Layout die. Crystal then finds the perfect paper with the challenge colors!  Both papers are from the Halloween Meows paper pad.  The fun-scallop edging was created using the Frames & Flags Die Set. Darling card, Crystal!

Trick or Treat by Danni features Candy Corn Newton, A2 Card Layout, and Halloween Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #halloweencard, #catcard
Danni Bindel is getting us ready for Halloween season with her card featuring papers from the Halloween Time paper pad in combination with the A2 Card Layout die.  Her kitty all deck out in his candy corn costume is from the Candy Corn Newton stamp and coordinating die set. Here's hoping he gets lots of treats!


Deb's friendship card features Plaid, Fall Friends, Fall Harvest, Frames & Flags, Basic Frames, and Framework  by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards #friendship, #thankfulcards
Debbie Owens opts for a lighter shade of jade for her card. She uses many die sets to create her many layers.  Her raspberry layer uses the Framework die set. She then uses a stencil from the Plaid stencil set for her pale jade layer die cut using the stitched frame with a vellum layer atop it. Both were made using the Basic Frames die set. She then features the Fall Friends stamp set with a kitty from the Fall Harvest stamp set. She places her sentiment on a banner using the Frames & Flags die set. Such a fun, cozy scene!

Nine lives by Amy features Newton's Reading List, Never Enough Books, Bright Basics, and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards
Newton is learning how to spend his 9 lives on Amy Tollner's darling card!  She uses papers from  the Bright Basics paper pad for her jade and eggplant colors. Then adds shelves of books using the Newton's Reading List stamp and coordinating die set and the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set. She creates her shelves using the Frames & Tags die set. A darling setting to spend a day reading!

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

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, October 16, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #209

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!


This is a color challenge.


Use the challenge colors- Rusty Orange, Honey Yellow, Cornflower Blue, and Caramel Brown-with your NND products


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, October 27, 2023 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! 

Happy paw-tumn by Amy features Paw-tumn Newton, Falling Leaves, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #fallcards, #autumncards, #cadrmaking, #catcards, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner designs a perfect autumn card with all those colorful leaves falling in her background. She used the Falling Leaves stencil and the Frames & Flags die set for her gorgeous background. She then adds the darling Newton peeking behind his blue milk can. This image is from the Paw-tumn Newton Stamp and coordinating die set. Fabulously done!



On a short break.  Will be back soon. 


Happy pumpkin spice season by Crystal features Pumpkin Latte, Autumn, Framework, and Land Borders; #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler uses the challenge colors for an autumn card with a splash of pumpkin-spiced coffee. For her background, she combines papers from the Autumn paper pad and uses several dies from the Framework die set and the Land Borders die set. Her star attraction is the lady from the Pumpkin Latte stamp and coordinating die set. I just love her blue jacket with all the autumn colors!



Danni's fall card features Autumn, Fall Friends, Frames & Flags, and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncards, #fallcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel was also inspired to use the Autumn paper pad for her background of leaves. She uses the Frames & Flags die set and the Frames Squared die set to create her different layers. She is featuring the Fall Friends stamp and coordinating die set. Those sweet fur babies look like they are enjoying a nice nap! Nicely done, Ms. Danni!



Be thankful by Debbie features Serene Stripes, Framework, Frames & Flags, Paw-tumn Newton, and Autumn Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #fallcards, #newtonsnook, #autumncards, #cardchallenge, #catcards
Like Amy, Debbie Owens was inspired to showcase the Paw-tumn Newton stamp set. She opted to use the Serene Stripes stencil to create her background which she cut using the scallop-edged frame from the Framework die set. She pulls a thankful sentiment from the Autumn Newton stamp set stamped on a banner (Frames & Flags die set). Isn't it fun to see the same image interpreted differently using the same colors? So fun!


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


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, September 12, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #181 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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


This Biweekly Challenge was a Theme Challenge!


Inky Paws Challenge #181 Prize Winner!

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




Happy fall by Andrea W. features Paw-tumn Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #sunflowercards, #autumncards
Andrea W. wonderfully colors the kitty from the Paw-tumn Newton stamp and die set. She frames her sweet kitty with his metal milk jug filled with sunflowers with a green gingham pattern paper.  Don't you love the little leaves peeking on the ground?  Fabulously done!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #181 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
https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/autumn-oval/
Christy Roberts' choice of Newton in a pile of leaves from the Autumn Harvest stamp and die set looks so cute with the colorful leaf paper from the Autumn paper pad tucked behind him. Christy uses the dies from the Frames & Flags die set to create her layers and banner.  A delightful card to celebrate autumn!



Diane's FAVE
Avra's card features Garden Mice and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #micecards, #autumncards, #cardmaking
Avra distresses a beautiful autumn background for her sweet mouse from the Garden Mice stamp and die set. She frames her mouse with an orange scallop-edged oval frame using the Oval Frames die set. She sprinkles on some golden sprinkles to finish her pretty card!



Sue's FAVE
Autumn greetings. Happy fall by Meghan features Harvest Tails, A7 Frames & Banners, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncards, #fallcards, #cardmaking
Meghan features the cutest raccoon and squirrel from the  Harvest Tails (retired) stamp and die set. Her sweet critters are enjoying some pumpkins and squash inside their brown oval frame (Oval Frames die set). Love the scallop-edged card base created using the A7 Frame  & Banners Die. Happy fall, indeed!



Amy's FAVE
Happy birthday by Priscilla Joseph features Fall Friends and Autumn Leaves by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #fallcards, #catcards, #dogcards, #autumncards, #embossedcards, #cardmaking
Priscilla Joseph's embossed background in those beautiful autumn colors really is eye catching and works wonderfully with the Fall Friends stamp and die set.  Don't those critters look contented as they take an afternoon nap?  She places a leaf using the Autumn Leaves die set next to her sentiment to finish off her lovely card. 



Claire's FAVE
Pumpkin is the spice of life by
Tracie C. showcases the Autumn Oval stamp set as a shaker card by cutting out the center of the oval.  What a great idea!  She then showcases her autumn pumpkins and leaves with a brown patterned oval frame using the Oval Frames die set and paper from the Autumn paper pad. Using the same pad of paper, she pulls a plaid paper that looks spectacular!

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.