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Monday, September 7, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #256 Week 2

 

September Challenge


We can't wait to see your Fall and/or Halloween creations!

You have until Friday, September 25, 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:  We couldn't decide between fall and Halloween so we're choosing BOTH! Create a card with a fall and/or Halloween theme to join. Create a thank you using fall images and colors. Try creating a cute (or spooky) Halloween scene. This time of year is filled with frights and delights! Choose your favorite and enter today!



Kelly's pumpkin-filled card features Pumpkin Tails, Autumn Woofs, Frames & Tags, Frames & Flags, Basic Frames, and Fence die Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #fallcards, #autumncards, #dogcards, #puppycards
Kelly Santi creates a cute and delightful pumpkin patch scene. She uses the polka dotted paper from the Autumn Woofs paper pad with the Frames & Tags die set to create the base panel and adds the puppy in basket paper on top of it (Basic Frames die set). She then layers on some green grass with a fence (Fence die) in front. Behind her fence is a trio of puppies from the Pumpkin Tails stamp and coordinating die set searching for the right pumpkin. She stamps her sentiment on a stitched panel using the Frames & Flags die set. The bright colors adds playfulness to this fabulous card!

Amy's pumpkin card showcases Fall Harvest, Autumn Oval, Autumn, Oval Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #fallcards, #autumncards, #catcards
Amy Tollner combines some autumn products to create this darling card filled with pumpkins. She uses the Fall Harvest stamp and coordinating die set to create the basket with a feline popping his head up. Behind that kitty is a gorgeous oval filled with pumpkins. She creates her oval using the  Autumn Oval stamp set and the Oval Frames die set. Framing everything is a pretty plaid paper from the  Autumn paper pad with the scallop-edging using the Frames & Flags die set. Wonderfully done!

Claire's spooky card features Haunted House, Spooky Line Street, and Spiderweb Oval by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #halloweencards
Claire Lamb creates this spooky card using some fabulous distressing skills for the eerie green backdrop. She uses the Spooky Line Street stencil to add some stars and ghosts, and she uses the Haunted House die to create this spooky mansion. The sentiment from the Spiderweb Oval stamp set is just perfect!  Is anyone brave enough to enter?

Danni's autumn card features Autumn Apples, Autumn, Basic Frames, and Card Layout 3 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #fallcards, #autumncards
Danni Bindel uses papers from the Autumn paper pad with the Card Layout 3 die which gives her card a warm, comfy feel. She adds a delicious-looking apple (Autumn Apples stamp and coordinating die set). She adds her sentiment on a stitched panel using the Basic Frames die set. A wonderful card to send to a loved one!

Deb's spooky card features Batty Newton, Count Newton, Flags & Tags, and Flying Bats by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #halloweencards, #catcards
Debbie Owens creates a Halloween card with lots of batty friends. Atop her distressed background, she adds a cloud of bats (Flying Bats stencil) enjoying the sky with our very own Newton. She uses the Batty Newton and the Count Newton stamp set to create her vampire feline. She also uses the Flags & Tags die set to create the "toothy" edging! A spookily-cute Halloween card!

Don't forget you have until Friday, September 25, 2026.

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Monday, August 10, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 2

 

August Challenge


We have a great sketch to get your creative juices flowing!

Have fun using the Challenge Sketch!

You have until Friday, August 28, 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:  This sketch features a fun angled layout! Try using this sketch with our Card Layout 7 Die or cut the angles with a scissor or trimmer. Put a different image in each section or keep it simple with patterned papers and sentiments. All themes are welcome as long as the sketch is used.




Amy's birthday card features Sky High Celebrations, Card Layout 7, and Birthday Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #dogcards
Amy Tollner uses balloon paper from the Birthday Meows paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. Enjoying all those balloons are two brave critters from the Sky High Celebrations stamp and coordinating die set. Such a celebratory card!

Claire's autumn card features Card Layout 7, Autumn, Pumpkin Tails, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #greetingcards
Claire Lamb uses plaid paper from the Autumn paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. Her trio of black kittens are having fun in a pumpkin patch. These little felines are from the Pumpkin Tails stamp and coordinating die set. She adds her sentiment on a stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set. Delightful!

Danni's sweet baby card features Loveable Laundry, Stitched Onesie, Circle Frames, Coffee Silhouette, Pastel Basics, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nnddies #nndpapers, #babycard
Danni Bindel is celebrating the birth of a wee little one. She uses polka-dotted paper from the Pastel Basics paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. That darling outfit is from the Loveable Laundry stamp set cut out using the Stitched Onesie die. She places it atop a scallop circle using the Circle Frames die set. She die cuts little hearts using a die from the Coffee Silhouette die set. So sweet!

Debbie's birthday card features Card Layout 7, Springtime, Cat Birthday Party, Newton's Birthday Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nnddies, #nndpapers, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards
Debbie Owens was also inspired to make a birthday card. For her card, she uses three lavender papers from the Springtime paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. She adds a trio of partying kittens from the Newton's Birthday Trio stamp set. Her final touch is the small bouquet of balloons from the Cat Birthday Party stamp set. Too cute!

Kelly's autumn card features Card Layout 7, Autumn Woofs, Pumpkin Tails, Fence, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nnddies #nndpapers, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #dogcards
Kelly Santi is also inspired by the upcoming season. She selects a fun puppy paper from the Autumn Woofs paper pad with the Card Layout 7 die. This paper looks amazing with the trio of puppies from the Pumpkin Tails stamp and coordinating die. She includes a fence using the Fence die which is a fun addition. She uses the Circle Frames die set to add her sentiment on!  So cute and creative!

Don't forget you have until Friday, August 28, 2026.

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 2

 

Happy July!

We have more beachy colored projects to inspire you!

Pool Blue, Tangerine, Sunny Yellow, and White

You have until Friday, July 31, 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.  

Bring the beach to your craft room with these bright & beachy colors! Send sunny smiles to a friend or create a cheerful birthday card. Any theme is welcome as long as the challenge colors are used

Claire's summer card features Summer Moments, Stars & Stripes, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #summercards, #beachcards
Claire Lamb creates a wonderful beach scene just right for our beachgoer from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Framework die set to create the postage edging. The blue and white striped paper from the Stars & Stripes paper pack adds a nice watery feel to her beautiful card.

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps
Looks like DanniBindel is ready for happy hour! She creates her design using the Card Layout 4 die with each panel using a color of the challenge. She places a delicious cocktail in each panel using the Cocktail Mixer stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Circle Frames die set to create a circle for her sentiment. Is it time to partake?!

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps
Debbie Owens is using the colors for a fun birthday card. She uses the Cloudy Sky  stencil to create her blue sky. And flying in those clouds are two critters in a balloon bouquet. Those little critters are from the Sky High Celebrations stamp set. To finish off her card, Deb using dies from the Basic Frames and the Bookmark die set along with a sentiment from the  Birthday Oval. Hope those guys hang on tightly!

Kelly's beach card showcases Retro Sun & Palms, Aloha Newton, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #beachcard, #catcard, #alohacard, #nndstamps, #nndstencil
Kelly Santi creates a bright tropical scene for this sweet feline from the Aloha Newton stamp and coordinating die set. To create this fabulous scene, Kelly uses the Retro Sun & Palms stencil set to create the skyline in the challenge colors. For her stitched panel, she uses a die from the Basic Frames die set. Love the brilliant colors!

Amy's birthday card features Birthday Postage Sampler, Bokeh Balloons, and Postage Stamp Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycard, #nndstamps, #nndstencil
Amy Tollner designs a bright and festive birthday card using the Postage Stamp Layout die for her layout design. She uses the  Bokeh Balloons stencil set to create a fun background just perfect with the little elements from the Birthday Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. Just love the all the birthday goodies!

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Monday, June 8, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 2

 

Happy June!

We are celebrating friends this month!

You have until Friday, June 26, 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.  

Send a card to a friend! For this challenge, create a card to let a friend know you are thinking of them. Use your favorite colors and stamped images to create a friendship card for any season. Get well and encouragement cards are also allowed for this challenge theme.

Danni's friendship card features Floral Roundabout, Pastel Basics, Circle Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #cardmakingideas, #friendship, #floralcards, #flowercards
Danni Bindel designs this sweet floral card using the Floral Roundabout stamp set with the Circle Frames die set. She uses papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad with the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. She places her sentiment on a banner and adds some enamel dies to complete her beautiful card!

Deb's friendship card features Fall Friends, Newton's Movie Night, Black & White, Frame & Flags, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #cardmakingideas, #friendship, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards
Debbie Owens creates this fun, friendship card using the Newton's Movie Night stamp and coordinating die set. She places this trio of felines on a red background using a die from the Framework die set. She adds a striped backdrop using papers from the Black & White Basics paper pad. She stamps a sentiment from the Fall Friends stamp set onto a banner made using the Frames & Flags die set. A few pieces of buttery popcorn finishes her fun card!

Kelly's friendship card features Summer Moments, Summertime, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #cardmakingideas, #friendship, #oceancards, #nndpapers, #nndstamps
Kelly Santi creates her bright, ocean scene using papers from the Summertime paper pad. She creates a few cutouts using the Circle Frames die set.  Enjoying all the fun is one of the ladies from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. A wonderful way to showcase all the sea creatures on the paper!

Amy's friendship card features Heartfelt Blooms, Heart Frames, Banner Trio, Pastel Basics, and Card Layout 6 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #cardmakingideas, #friendship, #flowercards, #floralcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers
Amy Tollner creates this sweet and lovely card using papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad with the Card Layout 6 die. She then adds the floral heart using the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set with the Heart Frames die set. She creates a banner using the Banner Trio die set for her sentiment. A wonderful way to celebrate a friend!

Claire's friendship card features Flamingo Oval, Oval Frames, and Summertime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #cardmakingideas, #friendship, #flamingocards, #flamingo, #nndstamps, #nndpapers
Claire Lamb creates this adorable card featuring all the flamingos from the Flamingo Oval stamp set. She adds a scallop border using the Oval Frames die set. At last, she surrounds her flock with the fun leaf paper from the Summertime paper pack. A fantastic way to showcase those pink birds!

Don't forget you have until Friday, June 26, 2026.

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Monday, May 11, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 2

 

Let's get sketchy in May!



Use the sketch to create your next NND project.

You have until Friday, May 29, 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.  

Sketches are so fun and can be used for any occasion. So how will you combine your papers, stamps, and sentiments?  Let's see what the IPC design team whipped up up to get your creative juices flowing! Remember you can turn the sketch to make a horizontal card!

Deb's birthday card showcases Birthday Time, Frameworks, Frames & Flags, Birthday Essentials, and Birthday Barks by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #birthdaycards, #puppycards,
Debbie Owens creates a delightful birthday card using papers from the Birthday Time paper pad with dies from the Frameworks and the Frames & Flags die sets. Those playful puppies are from the Birthday Barks stamp set. She pulls a larger sentiment from the Birthday Essentials stamp set. The overall effect is a festive and fun birthday card!

Kelly's birthday card features Newton Loves Coffee, Coffee Shop, Circle Frames, Frames & Flags, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #coffee_crafts, #coffeecards, #coffeelovers, #birthdaycards

Kelly Santi has designed a wonderful caffeinated card featuring our darling feline from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp and coordinating die set. She pulls an assortment of papers from the Coffee Shop paper pad and uses dies from the Circle Frames, Frames & Flags, and the Basic Frames die sets to create those fun layers. A brew-tiful birthday card!

Amy's Mother's Day card features Floral Delights, Best Mom Oval, Frames & Flags, Spring Blooms, and Cheerful Brights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #floralcards, #flowercards, #mothersdaycards
Amy Tollner celebrates her mom with this beautiful floral card! To create her wonderful card features flowers from the Floral Delights stamp and coordinating die set paired with papers from the Spring Blooms paper pads and the Cheerful Bright Glitter Cardstock Assortment. Amy uses a sentiment from the Best Mom Oval stamp set as well as the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set. Don't you love the bright yellows in her card!

Claire's boba tea card features Newton's Bubble Tea, Birthday Time, Pastel Basics, Bookmark II, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #bobateacards, #teacards, #coffee_crafts, #catcards
Claire Lamb's black kitty from the  Newton's Bubble Tea stamp and coordinating die set is looking darling with the pink and teal papers from the Birthday Time and the Pastel Basics paper pads. To create her layers, Clair uses the Bookmark II and the A7 Frames & Banners die sets. The addition of sweet hearts is a wonderful touch to this sweet card!

Danni's cookie card features Newton's Cookie Jar, Bright Basics, Frames & Flags, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #cookiecard, #catcard,
Danni Bindel delights with all her brightly pattern papers from the Bright Basics paper pad. She pairs these fun colors with the sweet feline from the Newton's Cookie Jar stamp set. To create these fun layers, Danni uses dies from the Frames & Flags and the Framework die set. Adorable!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 29, 2026.

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Monday, April 13, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 2

 

April brings bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Inky Paws Challenge #251; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws

Use the colors Magenta, Turquoise, Purple, and Bright Yellow!

You have until Friday, May 1, 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.  

Go BOLD with this fun color combo! Reminiscent of an 80's color palette, the bright colors in this challenge work great for birthday cards, thank you cards and more!

Kelly's birthday card features Heart Frames and Party On! by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards
Kelly Santi creates this dynamic card using cardstock in the challenge colors and heart dies from the Heart Frames die set. She adds a birthday sentiment from the Party On! stamp set. Her colors really pop against her black card base.  Totally rad!

Amy's card features Cocktail Mixer, New Retro, Frames & Tags, and Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #celebrationcards, #cocktailcards, #nndpaper, #nndstamps
Amy Tollner creates a tropical drink paradise using the Cocktail Mixer stamp and coordinating die set with the funky paper from the New Retro paper pack. She uses the Frames & Tags die to create her card layout and uses bright pink glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. A fabulously tubular way to combine products!

Claire's birthday card features Card Layout 7, Bokeh, Cat Birthday Party, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #celebrationcards, #nndstamps, #nndstencils
Claire Lamb creates a delightful birthday card using the Bokeh stencil set with the Card Layout 7 die. She adds a trio of felines from the Cat Birthday Party stamp and coordinating die set atop vellum circles using the Circle Frames die set. Such an a-meow-zing card!


On a short break.

Debbie's card features New Retro, Banner Trio, Birthday Roundabout, Circle Frames, and Coffee Delights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #birthdaycards, #nndpaper, #nndstamps
Debbie Owens shows the versatility of the New Retro paper pack. She uses the funky black pattern paper and the Frames & Tags die to create her backdrop. She then adds a partial circle using the  Circle Frames die set. She adds the tall stack of mugs from the Coffee Delights stamp set. She stamps the sentiment from the Birthday Roundabout stamp set on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. Love the angular elements paired with the circular ones!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 1, 2026.

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