Showing posts with label Holiday Post. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holiday Post. Show all posts

Monday, February 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 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 the challenge colors. 


Inky Paws Challenge #248 Prize Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive 
a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!
 
Jenn's Valentine's Card features Newton's Book Club by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #catcards, #valentinescards
Jenn Borjeson creates a delightful Valentine's card filled with lots of hearts. She adds one of the darling felines from the Newton's Book Club stamp set for her focal point and adds a great sentiment for Valentine's Day!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #248 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 Valentine's Day card features Puppy's Cookie Jar by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #valentinescard, #puppycards
Debbie really likes Jennifer K.'s CAS style featuring the cute canine from the Puppy's Cookie Jar stamp set. The added smiling face heart was a wonderful touch for a Valentine's Day card. Fabulously done!

Kelly's FAVE
Kathy's card features Bookmark II, Frames & Flags, Coffee Silhouettes, and Never Enough Books by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #readingcards
Kelly loved how Kathy used card stock to create this beautiful stack of books. The added little coffee cup is a super cute touch. To create this fabulous card, Kathy used the Bookmark II, the Frames & Flags,  Coffee Silhouettes die sets. She adds the perfect sentiment from the Never Enough Books stamp set. Wonderfully done!

Amy's FAVE
Priscilla's holiday card features Holiday Post and Paw Prints by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #holildaycards, #christmascards
Amy loved the cute image and Priscilla's coloring of the image from the Holiday Post stamp and coordinating die set. Add in the paw print background using the Paw Prints stencil and the paw print embossing, Priscilla's card is filled with texture as well as holiday delight!

Claire's FAVE
Debbie's Valentine's Day card features Heart Frames and Newton's Antics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #catcards, #valentinescards
Claire loves the card Debbie B. created by distressing her background and combining stamped images and little glitter stickers. To create her card, Debbie used images from the Newton's Antics stamp set and the Heart Frames die set. So sweet!

Danni's FAVE
Tracy's card features Bright Basics and Puppy's Reading List by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #puppycards
Danni loves the layout and fun embossing on Tracy's darling card. Tracy designed her card using paper form the Bright Basics paper pad and the puppy image from the Puppy's Reading List stamp and coordinating die set. Definitely a delightful 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.



Posted by at 2 comments:
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Monday, December 8, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #247 Week 2

 

December Challenge

Time to get bring on the 
Holiday Sparkle & Shine!

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.  

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!

Debbie's snowy card features Snowman Postage Sampler, Land Borders, Basic Frames, Cheerful Brights Glitter, Essential Tags, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #wintercards, #snowmancards, #snowycards
Debbie Owens has creates a playful winter scene using lots of little snow people from the Snowman Postage Sampler stamp set. To create this wintery scene, Deb uses the Basic Frames die set to create the window. She then uses the blue glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment for her sky as well as the  Land Borders die set for her snow. She adds some snowflakes using the Snowfall die set. At last, she modifies the tag from the Essential Tags die set for her sentiment. A glittering winter wonderland!  

Danni's holiday card features Holiday Post, Basic Frames, and Christmas Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #christmascards, #catcards, #puppycards
 Kelly Santi captures the thrill of mailing handmade cards to loved ones in her darling card. She cleverly combines the sweet image from the Holiday Post stamp and coordinating die set with the cityscape paper from the Christmas Time paper pad.  Can't you just imagine all those cards being delivered to all those houses?  And the smiles those cards will bring?  

Amy's winter card features Snowflake Oval, Snow Flurries, Cheerful Brights Glitter, Oval Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #wintercards, #snowycards
Amy Tollner designs a very snowy card filled with sparkle and shine!  Her snowy background paper is from the Snow Flurries paper pad with a glittery stripe using paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. She adds scallop-edging to both using the Frames & Flags die set. She die cuts a scallop-edged circle using the Oval Frames die set and white embosses the snowflakes and sentiment using stamps from the Snowflake Oval stamp set.  Just love all those beautiful shades of purple!

Claire's Christmas card features Gift Builder, Christmas Greetings, Basic Frames, and Cheerful Brights Glitter by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #christmascards
Claire Lamb designs this festive card filled with a rainbow of packages using the Gift Builder die set with glitter papers from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. Her stitched panel was made using the Basic Frames die set. For added cuteness, Claire adds snowflakes to coordinate with her packages and a sentiment from the Christmas Greetings stamp set. A spectacular CAS Christmas card!

Danni's holiday card features Holiday Postage Sampler, Postage Stamp Layout, Christmas Basics, and Cheerful Brights Glitter by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #Christmascards
Danni Bindel designs this beautiful Christmas card in traditional red and green.  She uses glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment with the striped paper from the Christmas Basics paper pad. She takes advantage of the Postage Stamp Layout die for her card layout and fills those openings with an assortment of holiday iconic symbols from the Holiday Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. A spectacular sheet of holiday postage stamps with a bit of sparkle and shine for the season!

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

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
Posted by at No comments:
Labels: , , , , , , , , ,

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!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
Posted by at No comments:
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Monday, September 4, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #205 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 stripes in your projects!



Inky Paws Challenge #205 Prize Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive 
a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!
Sending joyful wishes by Tracie C. features Holiday Post by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #christmascards, #holidaycards
Tracie C. creates a super cute holiday card featuring the Holiday Post stamp and coordinating die set. the traditional red and green colors and the stripes make this a festive, fun card!


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

Inky Paws Challenge #205 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
Claire loved how Ellen used stripes to make house siding.  Placing the hanging basket outside the window is a fabulous idea.  That cute basket including our darling Newton is from the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp set.  A creative way to showcase this stamp set!


Crystal's FAVE
Sending joyful wishes by Tracie C. features Holiday Post by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #christmascards, #holidaycards
Tracie C. is not only our lucky random winner, but also Crystal's fave this week!  Tracie used the Holiday Post stamp and die set with traditional holiday colors and fun stripes! A super fun way to bring on the holidays!


Danni's FAVE
Hey there pumpkin by Kristi H. features Newton's Boo-tiful Night and Halloween Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #halloweencards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Kristi H. fun Halloween scene caught Danni's eye.  Kristi uses papers from the Halloween Meow paper pad to create her layers.  Then showcases Newton with his trio of pumpkins from the Newton's Boo-tiful Night stamp and coordinating die set.  The little bit of fog by the grass is a fabulous touch!



Debbie's FAVE
Riding by to say Happy Birthday by Danielle features Cycling Friends, Confetti HFP, and Birthday Greetings HFP by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danielle's use of the positive and negative print of the Confetti Hot Foil Plate  was a fabulous way to add her diagonal stripes.  She showcases the cycling image from the Cycling Friends stamp and die set with a sentiment that includes the use of the Birthday Greetings Hot Foil Plate. A fabulous way to use the foil for a festive card!



Amy's FAVE
Treat yo' self by Marianne features Summer Treats by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Marianne's rainbow of stripes caught Amy's eye.  Add in the ever darling Newton from the Newton's Summer Treats stamp set and you've got a fabulous card.  The sentiment on the black circle adds a nice touch of contrast.  Super fun!

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.
Posted by at No comments:
Labels: , , , , , , ,

Monday, March 6, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #192 Winners




Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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




Inky Paws Challenge #192 Prize Winner!


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

Amy's birthday card showcases Newton's Antics and Birthday Party paper pad by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Amy's cute birthday card is filled with birthday delights!  She creates three panels showcasing different papers from the Birthday Party paper pad. On a small oval frame (Oval Frames die set), she stamps the sweet kitty from the Newton's Antics stamp set. A bit of twine pulls it all together!  What a fabulous way to send birthday greetings!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #192 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
Mary Reiner creates a festive holiday scene using papers from the Love & Meows paper pad. The patterns and colors work beautifully for a Christmas card.  She then lightly stamps some snowflakes in the background.  Her star attractions are the puppy and kitten from the Holiday Post stamps and the coordinating die set. So fun!


Diane's FAVE
Melanie's card features Easter Lily by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #eastercard, #springcard
Melanie H.'s choice of colors compliment her white lilies spectacularly!  Those beautiful flowers are from the Easter Lily stamp and die set. Such an elegant take on the challenge sketch!  

 
Amy's FAVE
Espresso your love by Jennifer K. features Coffee House Stories and Love Cafe' by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #puppycards, #cardmaking
Jennifer K. creates a darling puppy card filled with caffeine!  She pulls papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad and pairs them with the coffee cups from the Love Cafe' stamp set. So cute!



Claire's FAVE
Lucky you're my friend by Kristi H. features Newton's Pot of Gold by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #stpatricksdaycards, #cardmaking, #catcards
Kristi H. celebrates St. Patrick's Day with this sweet kitty from the Newton's Pot of Gold stamp set. The shamrock and plaid papers work splendidly with our little leprechaun-kitty!  Such a sweet scene! 



Crystal's FAVE
You're tweet by Jenni Shamblin features a Newton's Nook Designs' freebie; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #birthdaycards
Jenni Shamblin's soft spring colors with the pop of red is really eye-catching!  This sweet birdie is a Newton's Nook Designs' digital freebie. The red enamel dots and touch of twine are nice touches to this darling 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.
Posted by at 1 comment:
Labels: , , , , , , , ,
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)