Showing posts with label Heartfelt Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heartfelt Holidays. Show all posts

Monday, December 4, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #212 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 colors, Pine Bough GreenChristmas RedKraft, and Blackwith your NND products


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


Happy Holidays by Danni features Newton's Stocking, Christmas Time, Holiday Greetings, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #holidaycards, #catcards, #christmascards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel showcases the Newton's Stocking stamp and coordinating die set. She does some paper piecing of the stocking to coordinate with the plaid paper in the background.  All those spectacular papers come from the Christmas Time paper pad. She die cuts her holiday sentiment in black using the Holiday Greetings die set. She uses the Framework die set to make all those fancy-edged layers. Darling!


Season's Greetings by Debbie features Framework, Hardwood, Holiday Foilage, Holiday Greetings, and Fireside Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcard, #dogcard, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking
Debbie Owens showcases the sweet trio of napping critters from the Fireside Friends stamp set. Those cuddling critters are placed in front of a gold holiday foliage panel (Holiday Foliage Hot Foil Plate). For her background, Deb uses the Hardwood stencil (retiring) on black and cut using the postage-edged frame die (Framework die set). Her golden sentiment uses the Holiday Greetings Hot Foil Plate. What a cozy scene!


Amy Tollner uses a trio of mice from the Naughty or Mice stamp and coordinating die set for her festive holiday slimline card. Her trio of panels uses plaid paper from the Meowy Christmas paper pad.  To make her layers she uses dies from the Slimeline Frames & Portholes and the Slimline Frames & Windows die set.  The glittery green paper looks fabulous!


Joyful Tidings by Claire features
Claire Lamb designs her own background using the sentiments from the Scandi Christmas stamp set.  Doesn't it look fabulous?  She then uses the Pines & Holly die set to create a gorgeous wreath.  For her sentiment, she uses the little banner die from the A7 Frames & Banners die set with a sentiment from the Heartfelt Holidays stamp set.  A fabulously designed holiday card!


Meowy Catmas by Crystal features Newton's Stocking, Circle Frames, and Meowy Christmas by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking
Crystal Minkler also uses the Newton's Stocking stamp for her darling holiday card.  She places her stocking on a stitched circle (Circle Frames die set) using the zigzag paper from the Meowy Christmas paper pad. She embosses the white sentiment on a black panel.  Simply speCATular!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, December 8,  2023 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, November 27, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #212

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!


This is a color challenge.


Use the challenge colors, Pine Bough Green, Christmas Red, Kraft, and Blackwith 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, December 8, 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! 

Merry Christmas by Crystal features Christmas Time, Heartfelt Holidays, Heart Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking
Danni Bindel's card is filled with holiday greenery!  She pulls the holly and pine bough paper from the Christmas Time paper pad and places it on a Kraft scallop-edged panel (Frames & Flags die set). She then colors the image from the Heartfelt Holidays stamp set and adds a Kraft heart frame (Heart Frames die set). For her black element, she uses a black card base.  So elegant and festive!


Happy Holidays by Debbie features Holiday Greetings, Scandi Christmas, Meowy Christmas, and Pines & Holly; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Debbie Owens creates a CAS card featuring the reindeer from the Scandi Christmas stamp set.  She creates a striped panel by adding the houndstooth paper (Meowy Christmas paper pad). She adds green pine boughs using the Pines & Holly die set. Her gold sentiment was created using the Holiday Greetings Hot Foil plates. Simple, but elegant.


Happy Howl-idays by Amy features, Happy Howl-idays, Canine Christmas, Frames Squared, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #dogcards
Amy Tollner creates a darling card featuring a duo of puppies!  These sweet puppies are from the Happy Howl-idays stamp and coordinating die set. She places them on a houndstooth background using papers from the Canine Christmas paper pad and cut using the stitched square frame from the Frames Squared die set. A Kraft, scallop-edged panel (Frames & Flags die set) paired with a green ribbon completes this cute card!


It's the most wonderful time of the year by Claire features Main Street Christmas and Petite Snow by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb uses the Main Street Christmas stamp and coordinating die set to create this amazing card!  For her red element, she uses the Petite Snow stencil and distresses in red for a wonderful sunrise as Santa flies away.  She adds a touch of green with her holiday tree peeking from the window!  Wonderfully done!


May your holidays be filled with all the joys of the season by Crystal features Holiday Haul, Christmas Time, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler colors the vintage truck from the Holiday Haul stamp and coordinating die set in shades of black. (Love it!)  She pairs her truck with papers from the Christmas Time paper pad. She frames her truck with a vellum oval using the Oval Frames die set.  So fun and festive!


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

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #210 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

We loved all the different interpretations using the challenge sketch!



Inky Paws Challenge #210 Prize Winner!


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

Season of Joy by Amy T. features Time for Coffee, Christmas Roundabout, Frames & Flags, Heartfelt Holidays, Heart Frames, and Christmas Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnoook, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardchallenge, #cardmkaking
Amy Tsuruta uses the sketch for a festive Christmas card with a twist of coffee!  This card features the Time for Coffee stamp and die set for the little latte.  She showcases the heart from the Heartfelt Holidays stamp set with the scallop-edge die from the Heart Frames die set. All those coordinating papers are from the Christmas Time paper pad. She used the Frames & Flags die set to create the stitched edging and the banner which includes the sentiment from the Christmas Roundabout stamp set.


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

Inky Paws Challenge #210 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!


Claire's FAVE
May your days be furry and bright by Jennifer K. features Canine Christmas and Puppy Present by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #puppycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #christmascards, #holidaycards
Jennifer K. also uses the challenge sketch with a coffee mug twist. She uses papers from the Canine Christmas paper pad.  She showcases the little puppy from the Puppy Present stamp set on a little tag.  Darling card!


Crystal's FAVE
Merry Christmas by Becca features Festive Fawns and Ornamental Wishes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #christmascards, #wintercards, #holidaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Becca Yahrling creates this darling winter scene featuring the Festive Fawns stamp set. She adds fabulous papers along with an embossed background. She adds a sentiment from the Ornamental Wishes stamp set. Such amazing colors!


Danni's FAVE
Hope your fall is loads of fun by Rick features Newton's Harvest Time and Tree Line by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncards, #fallcards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Rick Adkins designs this stunning autumn card. He uses the Newton's Harvest Time stamp and die set to create not only the focal point, but also for the stamped background.  For even more fun, he created a row of autumn trees using the Tree Line stencil.  Spectacular!


Debbie's FAVE
May your home by Rick features Holiday Heights, Santa Paws Newton, Christmas Nap, and Meowy Christmas by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #christmascards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #holidaycards, #cardchallenge
Melfving76 creates this amazing card featuring the Holiday Heights stamp set and the Santa Paws Newton stamp set. Her unique take on the sketch is fabulous. She adds a sentiment from the Christmas Nap stamp set and a sentiment from the Meowy Christmas paper pad. Super creative!


Amy's FAVE
Take delight in the small things by Jennifer K. features Coffee House Stories, Hummingbird, Love Cafe, and Warm & Cozy Wishes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Jennifer K. creates a card filled with coffee and cats!  She selects papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. She adds some mugs of coffee from the Love Cafe stamp set.  She adds a perfect sentiment from the Hummingbird stamp set.  For even more fun, she adds a kitty from the Warm & Cozy Wishes (Simon Says Stamp Collaboration 2022) stamp set.  So cute!

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 moscurrent challenge here.

Monday, November 21, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #187

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a

Theme Challenge.

Use the theme--holiday.

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, December 2, 2022 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! 

May your holiday happiness reach new heights by Diane features Snowflake Oval, Oval Frames, Holiday Heights, and Slimline Frames & Windows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #christmascards, #holidaycards, #catcards, #wintercards, #cardmaking
 Diane Morales uses non-traditional colors for her oval-shaped holiday card.  To make her shape, she uses the Oval Frames die set which frames the snowflakes from the Snowflake Oval stamp set. She then adds a pink, yes pink!, Christmas tree with the two mischievous kittens from the Holiday Heights stamp and coordinating die set.  She adds a big teal banner with the sentiment using a die from the Slimline Frames & Window die set.  So cute!



Merry Christmas by Amy features Snowfall, Framework, Forest Scene Builder, Frames & Flags, Holiday Heights, and Land Borders by Newton's Nook; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #puppycards, #wintercards, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardmaking
Amy Tollner continues the non-traditional colors for her holiday card.  Her pastel background comes alive with the added snowflakes (Snowfall stencil) and the white wintry trees (Forest Scene Builder die set).  She uses the Land Borders die set for her ground. She, too, uses the Holiday Heights stamp and die set, but Amy chooses the puppy image from this set.  She places her sentiment on a banner (Frames & Flags die set) and uses the Framework die set for the postage-stamp edging.  Her added birds and squirrel (Forest Scene Builder die set) completes her amazing card!



Joyful tidings by Claire features Christmas Tree Line and Heartfelt Holidays by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardmaking
Need more non-traditional holiday colors?  Then you are going to love Claire Lamb's bright rainbow of holiday trees!  Using the Christmas Tree Line stencil, Claire adds rows of trees in bright hues of the rainbow.  She then adds a trio of sentiments from the Heartfelt Holidays stamp set. The white embossing on black really pop against the bright colors!  A sprinkling of sequins completes this festive card!



Bright and merry by Debbie features Poinsettia Blooms, Music, and Joyful Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #christmascards, #cardmaking
Debbie Owens breaks the team's non-traditional colors trend!  She goes with the more classic red & green colors using the Poinsettia Blooms stamp set.  (This set is retiring and is only $7.49!  Be sure to grab your set before they are gone!) She adds her poinsettias on a gold foiled musical score using the Music stencil.  She continues the gold with her embossed sentiment on black using the Joyful Tags stamp set. Simply gorgeous!

Use the theme-- with your NND products!

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #179 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 colors-Black, Pink, Green, and Gray.


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

You're one in a melon by Amy features Framework, Newton's Melon, Summertime, Frames & Flags, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards, #summercards
Amy Tollner showcases the little kitten from the Newton's Melon stamp and die set enjoying a juicy slice of watermelon.  She pulls the watermelon paper from the Summertime paper pad and die cuts it using the postage-edge die from the Framework die set. She die cuts a scalloped circle (Circle Frames die set) and lightly distresses in pink and green. For her sentiment, she heat embosses it in white on the black banner (Frames & Flags die set).  A scrumptious way to use the challenge colors!



Happy Holidays by Claire features Sky High Celebrations, Land Borders, Heartfelt Holidays, and Holiday Home by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards, #dogcards, #christmascards, #holidaycards
Claire Lamb moves us away from the sweltering heat of summer with this snowy card featuring a tall stack of presents and some mischievous critters from the Sky High Celebrations stamp and coordinating die set.  She adds rolling hills of snow using the Land Borders die set and adds snowflakes (Holiday Home stamp set) to her green background.  She pulls a sentiment from the Heartfelt Holidays stamp set.  Such a fabulous way to use the challenge colors!



So glad you're part of my flock by Debbie features Flamingo Ovale and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs;#inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #flamingocards
 Debbie Owens showcases a flock of flamingos from the Flamingo Oval stamp set. She adds a gray gingham paper and die cuts her layers using the Oval Frames die set. Her black card base adds a nice dramatic touch to her fun card!



Wishing you and your new kitten fun times ahead by Diane features Welcome New Cat and Frameworks by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking
Diane Morales uses the challenge colors to celebrate the arrival of a new kitten!  She creates her card base by die cutting it with the postage-edge die from the Framework die set.  She then adds her sweet kitten and all her needed accessories from the Welcome New Cat stamp and die set.  Don't you just love that little pink mouse?  



Humming along, thinking of you by Sue features Hummingbird by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #birdcards
Sue T. creates an elegant card using the challenge colors. Set atop an embossed background, Sue adds her beautiful bird from the Hummingbird stamp and die set enjoying some nectar from her pretty pink flowers.  Such a lovely card!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, August 12, 2022 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, November 22, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #162

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a:

Sketch Challenge





Use the Sketch above to create your NND project!


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, December 3, 2021 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! 


Have yourself a merry little Cocktail by Diane features Christmas Cocktails, Confetti, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #christmascards, #newtonsnook, #cocktailcards
Ready for some holiday cocktails?  Diane Morales' card will definitely get you ready for some holiday merriment!  Her background created using the  Confetti stencil gives her card a fun, party feel. She continues by adding banners in coordinating colors using the Frames & Flags die set. No party is complete without festive drinks? So she uses the Christmas Cocktails stamp and coordinating die set to add a trio of drinks. Merry cocktail to everyone!



May your Christmas bring you joy, love and laughter by Sue features Framework, Snow Much Cheer, and Snowfall Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #christmascards, #wintercards, #snowmancards, #cardmaking
Sue T. creates a wintry wonderland to bring good wishes to your holiday season!  She uses the Snowfall Roundabout stamp set to create her custom pattern paper. She adds it to the postage-edge base layer die cut using the Framework die set. Her snowy couple from the Snow Much Cheer stamp and coordinating  die set look amazing in the soft pastel colors!  What a fabulous way to wish someone joy, love, and laughter!  



Get into the holiday spirit by Amy features Christmas Cocktails, Meowy Christmas, and Pines & Holly by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cocktailcards, #cardmaking
Need another card to get you into the holiday spirit?  Amy Tollner's bright card might inspire you to reach into your liquor cabinet to duplicate her delicious-looking cocktails!  Using a plaid paper from the Meowy Christmas paper pad, she adds a trio of cocktails from the Christmas Cocktails stamp and coordinating die set. She die cuts the shimmery red bow from the Pines & Holly die set. Don't you just love the yellow and red together?  Cheers to you!



Joyful tidings by Claire features Winter Birds, Heartfelt Holidays, and Bubbly by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardmaking, #birdcards
Using tree branches to mimic the sketch, Claire Lamb features a duo of beautiful birds from the Winter Birds stamp and coordinating  die set. She uses the Bubbly stencil to add a subtle design to her wintry skyline with some snowflakes gently falling.  She selects the "Joyful Tidings" sentiment from the Heartfelt Holidays stamp set to send her holiday message!  Just so beautiful!



Happy holidays by Debbie features Dairy Christmas and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #christmascards, #cardmaking
Set amidst soft pastel papers, Debbie Owens showcases the farm critters from the Dairy Christmas stamp set. She uses the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set for her base layer, then mixes and matches papers for a sweet holiday card! Happy holidays, indeed!

Use the Sketch above.


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