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Monday, September 30, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #232 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 cozy, fall cards!

Inky Paws Challenge #232 Prize Winner!


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

Marcia's fall card features Autumn Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Marcia Harlamert creates a monochromatic card filled with autumn fun!  Marcia pairs several fall-themed papers with the sweet mouse from the Autumn Mice stamp and coordinating die set. Super cute!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #232 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!


Danni's FAVE
Arlene features Paw-tumn Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards
Arlene R.'s simple design showcases the wonderfully colored image from the Paw-tumn Newton stamp set which made it Danni's FAVE. Just love the bright autumn colors! 


Debbie's FAVE
Jenni's autumn card features Loads of Bloom by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Jenni Shamblin's use of texture caught Debbie's eye. From the embossing to the jute bows, Jenni's card is so warm and cozy. She pairs the texture with the lady on her bike from the Loads of Blooms stamp set. Jenni colors her flowers in oranges and yellow to give it an autumn flair!

Amy's FAVE
Melissa's pumpkin Latte card features Pumpkin Latte and Plaid by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #pumpkinspicecards, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #pumpkinspice
Melissa's coffee-cup shaped card was Amy's favorite!  The coffee sleeve with the pretty plaid created using the  Plaid stencil coordinates wonderfully with the latte-toting lady from the  Pumpkin Latte stamp and coordinating die set. It's definitely time for a PSL!

Claire's FAVE
Amy's cozy card features A Cozy Day and Houndstooth by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #reading
Amy Isley subtle use of the Houndstooth stencil combined with the little girl from the 
A Cozy Day In stamp set won over Claire.  Such a warm, cozy scene just purr-fect for a cool, autumn day!

Crystal's FAVE
Inkami's fall card features Deer Friend by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #deercards
Inkami's no-line coloring and CAS Design caught Crystal's eye.  The sweet deer from the Deer Friend stamp set paired with the pretty plaid design paper is a wonderful combination!

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 starting October 7, 2024.  We are changing from a bimonthly challenge to a monthly challenge to give participants more time to play with the inspirational badges.  The IPC design team will continue bringing you weekly inspiration to get your creative juices pumping! 

Monday, October 30, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #209 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 colors!



Inky Paws Challenge #209 Prize Winner!


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

Hope your day is as special as you are by Angy Hughes features Dainty Daisies, Houndstooth, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #floralcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Angy Hughes' beautiful shaker card showcases blue daisies using the Dainty Daisies stamp and die set. She creates the beautiful background using the retiring Houndstooth stencil.  She stamps her sentiment on a white stitched frame using a die from the A7 Frames & Banners die set.  Beautiful card!


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

Inky Paws Challenge #209 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!

Amy's FAVE
Happy Birthday by Jenni S. features Llama Delivery by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Jenni S.'s sweet card features the retired Llama Delivery stamp and die set.  The zigzag paper makes for a wonderful background.  A wonderful and cute card!


On Break.  Will be back soon!
Claire's FAVE


Crystal's FAVE
Wishing you a beautiful day by Jennifer K. features Bold Blooms and Monarchs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #floralcard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Jennifer K. creates a beautiful floral card using the challenge colors. She uses the retired Bold Blooms stencil and the Monarchs stamp set . Such a wonderful combination of products!


Danni's FAVE
Season's Greetings by Jacinda features Poinsettia by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #christmascards, #floralcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Jacinda uses the beautiful autumn colors for this gorgeous Christmas card featuring the retiring Poinsettia Blooms stamp set on a Kraft card base.  Fabulously done!


Debbie's FAVE
Make the moose out of life by Dandi93 features Moose Mountain by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #wintercard, #cardmaking
Dandi93 makes a fabulous CAS card featuring the retired Moose Mountain stamp and coordinating die set. By placing her papers at an angle, her little moose has a wonderful path to snowboard down!  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, August 29, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #180 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 Sketch Challenge!






Inky Paws Challenge #180 Prize Winner!

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



Happy Halloween by Kristi H. features Halloween Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #halloweencards, #cardmaking
Our lucky winner, Kristi H., showcases the Halloween Trio stamp set.  Her choice of fun pattern papers and a distressed evening setting for her critters makes for a fun, playful Halloween card!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #180 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
Thank you by Donna H. features Porch Swing Friends and Peony Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Donna H. elected to use the Porch Swing Friends stamp and coordinating die set for her amazing card.  Her beautiful coloring and white space on the image really catches one's eye.  Paired with the rustic wood grain paper and trio of brads, her card delights with its country charm.  To make it a thank you card, she pulls a sentiment from the Peony Blooms  retired stamp set.



Debbie's FAVE
Home made by Irene features Made from Scratch, Fancy Edges Tag, and Holiday Home by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #holidaycards
Irene's card will have you reaching for your baking tools to whip up some holiday treats!  Using the Made from Scratch stamp and coordinating die set, she uses the rolling pins for the sketch's horizontal stripe.  Having the other utensils around the oval edge draws the eye to the sentiment.  She also created a sweet matching tag using the Fancy Edges Tag die set and the Holiday Home stamp set.  



Diane's FAVE
Happy birthday to you by Jenny features Birthday Party, Birthday Oval, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking
Jenny's use of bold, bright colors makes her card so cheerful and perfect to celebrate a birthday! She uses the Oval Frames die set to create her scalloped oval frame using paper from the Birthday Party paper pad. She uses another fun paper from the same pad for her horizontal stripe.  She wonderfully colors the birthday elements from the Birthday Oval stamp set in those bright, cheerful colors!



Sue's FAVE
Hello sunshine by Amy features Framework, Sunflower Days, and Houndstooth by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncards, #cardmaking
Amy Tsuruta's clean, crisp card with its subtle coloring makes for such a fresh, beautiful card. She creates the white postage-edged frame using the Framework die set and attaches to a white card base.  She continues with the white on white with her use of the white ribbon.  On her oval, she creates a light blue background using the Houndstooth stencil. She lightly shades the sprig of sunflowers from the Sunflower Days stamp and die set. Her white on black sentiment makes for a nice pop of contrast.  



Amy's FAVE
Dayna's card features Newton Loves Tacos by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #newtonsnook, #catcards
Dayna had the brilliant idea of making our taco-lovin' Newton from the Newton Loves Tacos stamp and die set into a spinning element!  How fun and clever!  Her choice of paper with its Mexican textile-like patterns works amazingly well with this Newton image.  Fantástico!

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, April 12, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #146

               Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a:

Color Challenge--


Use the colors--orange, yellow, green, and white.


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, April 23, 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! 




Hope your day is loads of fun by Debbie features Newton Cleans Up, Houndstooth, and Slimline Masking Circles & Squares by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #catcards, #birthdaycard
 Debbie Owens uses the  Newton Cleans Up stamp set to create a fun birthday card!  She uses the challenge colors with the Slimline Masking Circles & Squares stencil set and Houndstooth stencil to create a trio of squares with a fun pattern. She then adds the overworked kitties from the  Newton Cleans Up stamp set on each square.  She pulls the happy birthday sentiment from the Newton Loves Cake stamp set and combines it with the loads of fun sentiment to pull her fun card together!



Diane Morales uses the challenge colors to create a fabulous background using the Plaid stencil. She then adds a white circular element using the Circles Frames die set and subtly embosses the Floral Roundabout image from the  Floral Roundabout stamp set. She adds grass using the Land Borders die set . She then adds the sweet goat from the Bleat stamp and die set for her main attraction. She adds "You're the G.O.A.T" sentiment on an orange banner and heat embosses the remaining sentiment on the green grass.  A lovely way to celebrate a G.O.A.T friend!


Thanks so much by Sue T. features Blooming Botanicals,  Daffodils, and Slimline Masking Circles and Squares by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #springcard
Sue T. uses the Blooming Botanicals stamp set to create her white embossed background.  She then uses the Slimline Masking Circles and Squares stencils to go back and distress a trio of circles in green to create a lovely scalloped element down her card. She then layers on the beautiful yellow  and orange flowers from the Daffodils stamp set and die cut using the coordinating die. A black banner with embossed sentiment adds a dramatic touch to this very elegant card!



Squeeze the day by Amy features Lemon Twist, Slimline Frames & Portholes, Slimline Frames & Windows, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
Amy T. inspires with this refreshing citrus card!  Beginning with a bright yellow card base, she adds a white scallop-edged layer using the  Slimline Frames & Portholes die set. She then splatters with yellow, orange and green. She adds a bright yellow frame using the Slimline Frames & Windows die set. In those trio of windows, she adds a slices of lemon, orange, and lime using the Lemon Twist stamp and die set.  Her sentiment was stamped on the ticket using the die from the Framework die set.  The little slivers of peeling add a fun, festive element to this spectacular card!




Warm wishes by Claire features Peony Blooms and Winter Birds by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb brings us this elegant card showcasing the Peony Blooms stamp set.  She lightly distresses yellow on her amazing pattern paper.  She adds the wonderfully colored flowers from the  Peony Blooms stamp set. She pulls the sentiment from the Winter Birds stamp set and embosses it in white on black card stock.  She adds gold sequins for a bit of glitz.  Seriously, wow!


Use the colors--orange, yellow, green, and white.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, December 14, 2020

Inky Paws Challenge #138 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
Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 

Here'a a refresher.

Create a project using the sketch below:






    We are sad to announce this will be Crystal Komara's last card as a DT member.  She has truly been inspiring with her amazing creativity, and hopefully we can have her back for a surprise guest appearance.  We wish her much happiness in 2021!  
If snowflakes were kisses by Crystal features Houndstooth, Beautiful Blizzard and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #winter, #cardmaking
Crystal Komara's white and teal colors make for a beautiful winter card! Her teal scallop-edged layer is die cut using the Frames & Flags die set. She adds a light-teal gingham paper and uses the Houndstooth stencil to create her vertical panel.  She embosses the large snowflakes from the Beautiful Blizzard stamp and die set and adds a gem in each center.  A bit of matching twine finishes her soft and lovely card!  




Puppy and plaids, oh my!  Diane Morales uses grays, black and red that are a perfect combination for this puppy from the Christmas Puppies stamp set in his red boot!  She uses the Circle Frames die set for her circle elements. Don't you just love the little bone and the gingham bow! A wonderful way to send holiday greetings to your dog-lovin' friends and family!



Baby it's cold outside by Sue T. features Frozen Friends and Snowfall Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #winter, #cardmaking
Sue T. uses creams and neutrals for this amazing winter card! She adds a cream layer die cut using the scallop-edged frame die from the Frames & Flags die set on a Kraft card base. She then embosses all those snowflakes using the Snowfall Roundabout stamp set and die cuts the circles using the Circle Frames set. Paper with a musical score sets you up to begin singing when you see the sentiment "Baby, it's cold outside!"  The snow couple from the Frozen Friends stamp set adds a fabulous playful touch to this elegant setting. 




Wishing you a happy holiday by Becky features Christmas Trimmings by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #christmas, #cardmaking
 Becky Noelle turns the sketch to create this scene of holiday "chaos!"  On a white card base, she embosses a white brick wall. The stripe on the sketch becomes the floor created using pattern paper.  For her trio of circles, she uses the three ladies from the Christmas Trimmings stamp and die set. A fun way to interpret the sketch and bring holiday smiles!
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Dashing by with holiday cheer by Debbie features Festive Fawns and Frames & Flags die set by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #christmas, #cardmaking
Debbie Owens coordinates winter-themed papers with the sleigh-pulling deer from  Festive Fawns stamp set. She uses the Frames & Flags die set on the snowflake paper to create the scallop edges.  Using dies from the Circle Frames set, she creates a trio of circles in coordinating papers.  A bit of jute twine and silver dots embellish this delightful card!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, December 18, 2020 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - view all the entries and see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here

Monday, September 28, 2020

Inky Paws Challenge #133

This biweekly challenge is a:
Theme Challenge




Create a project using the theme:  Autumn

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 9, 2020 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! 



With the striped backdrop cut withe scallop-edged die from the Frame & Flags die set, Diane Morales creates a serene scene with her yellow truck from the Farming Fun stamp and die set taking center stage on a circle frame using the Circle Frames die set. She fills the bed of the truck with a giant pumpkin from the Harvest Tails stamp and die set. She uses the Land Borders die set to create a small green hill. She adds extra pumpkins and leaves fluttering around her card using the smaller elements from the Paw-tumn Newton stamp and coordinating die set. She stamps the "Welcome Autumn" sentiment from the Fall Roundabout stamp set on the rounded banner die in the Banner Trio die set. A fun way to bring in the new season!



Fall blessings by Sue T. features Circle Frames and Fall Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Sue T. creates a circle card on Kraft card stock using the Circle Frames die set. She stamps the fall circular image from the Fall Roundabout stamp set on four different colored papers. She cuts them in strips and reassembles them in a circle which makes for a fabulous backdrop.  She cuts a dark brown strip with scallop-edges and heat embosses the "Fall Blessings" sentiment. She uses dimensional tape to create dimension for a fabulous fall card!



Every year by Becky features Fancy Edges Tag, Fall-ing for You, and Falling Leaves by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Becky Noelle is back with her spectacular use of stencils!  For this card, she uses the Falling Leaves stencil on a wood veneer paper.  After she uses many colored distress inks for her leaves, she hand draws the veins on each leaf!  Gorgeous!  She then uses the Fancy Edges Tag die set to create a vellum tag with the poem from the Fall-ing for You stamp set embossed in white. She adds stitching to the bottom of her tag and jute for her bow at the top.  Don't you just love the mix of textures and rich colors?!



Take delight in the small things by Crystal features Hummingbird and Slimline Frames & Windows by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
Crystal Komara uses gold foil paper die cute from the Slimline Frames & Windows die set to create her trio of windows. In the background, she uses goldenrod yellow gingham for a country feel. She uses Copic markers to color the sweet bird from the Hummingbird stamp and die set and stamps multiple stems of flowers and arranges them up her vertical card. A beautiful autumn card with a touch of golden elegance!




Happy Paw-tumn features Houndstooth, Paw-tumn Newton, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook
 Debbie Owens begins her card with a steel-gray base.  Using the Houndstooth Stencil, she distresses uses a light brown which coordinates with the center of her flowers. She die cuts this layer using the postage-edge die out of the Framework die set. She adds her autumn image from the Paw-tumn Newton stamp set. She adds olive green ribbon and stamps the sentiment on a die-cut banner from the Banner Trio die set.  A sweet country fall card!


Create a project using the theme Autumn.
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