Showing posts with label Inky Paws Challenge Week 3. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inky Paws Challenge Week 3. Show all posts

Monday, September 14, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #256 Week 3

 

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 IPC blog the following Monday. Make sure to check the challenge rules page before you link up your project. 

Here's some inspiration:  The DT has some fun cards to share this week.  Whether you need inspiration for Halloween or Autumn, we have a little of both. Enjoy!


Amy's Halloween card features Halloween Postage Sampler, Halloween Meows, and Postage Stamp Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper
Amy Tollner creates a sweet, spooky card using lots of images from the Halloween Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. She frames her little Halloween elements using the Postage Stamp Layout die. To create a spooky background she uses the batty paper from the  Halloween Meows paper pad. A super cute Halloween card!

Claire's Halloween card features Ghostly Good Times by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards
Claire Lamb creates a swirly chartreuse and green background that is spookily amazing!  She adds lots of spooky ghosts using the Ghostly Good Times stamp and coordinating die set. The subtle stars add dimension.  An amazing CAS card just perfect for Halloween!

Danni's Autumn card features Heartfelt Fall, Autumn Meows, Heart Frames, and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #thinkingofyoucards
Danni Bindel creates a gorgeous layered card using a combination of papers from the Autumn Meows paper pad and dies from the Heart Frames and the Frames Squared die sets.  She colors the leaves and acorns on the Heartfelt Fall stamp set amazingly!  A wonderful card for a loved one.

Debbie's Autumn card features Autumn, Autumn Meows, Autumn Coffees, and Newton's Crate by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #catcards, #coffee_lovers, #coffeecrafters
Debbie Owens creates a lovely latte card which includes a pocket for a gift card! She uses papers from the Autumn and the Autumn Meows paper pads which work wonderfully together. She then stamps a coffee mug from the Autumn Coffees stamp set onto the crate from the Newton's Crate stamp set. A wonderful pumpkin-spice latte card!

Kelly's Falloween card features Spring Heights, Batty Newton, Clouds, Pumpkin Tails, Frames & Flags, Basic Frames, and Aloha Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards, #autumncards, #catcards
Kelly Santi uses the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set with a Falloween twist! She creates her gray sky using the Clouds stencil which gives her cloud a spooky feel. She uses the Basic Frames die set to create her central panel. She adds the duo of climbing cats from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set and colors the leaves in autumn colors. She adds some bats using the Batty Newton stamp and coordinating die set. For more  autumn fun, she adds pumpkins from the Pumpkin Tails stamp and coordinating die set as well as tiny flowers from the Aloha Newton stamp and coordinating die set. At last, she stamps her sentiment on a stitched panel using the Frames & Flags die set. Thanks, Kelly, for showing how to stretch our stamp sets!

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Monday, August 17, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 3

 

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.



Claire's floral card features Card Layout 7, Spring Blooms, and Fall Harvest by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sunflowers, #floralcards
Claire Lamb showcases the bouquet of flowers from the Fall Harvest stamp and coordinating die set. She coordinates her lavender flowers with papers from the Spring Blooms paper pack. For her designs, she uses the Card Layout 7 die. Such a wonderful way to showcase smaller images!

Danni's autumn card features Frames Squared, Card Layout 7, Autumn, and Pumpkin Tails by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #autumncards, #fallcards, #catcards
Danni Bindel is gearing up for fall with this sweet card featuring a trio of felines from the Pumpkin Tails stamp set. She showcases them with papers from the Autumn paper pad. She uses the Card Layout 7 die for her design with a stitched circle (Frames Squared die set) for her sentiment. Such a fun autumn card!

Deb's school card features Newton's Book Club, Never Enough Books, All Booked Up, Frames & Flags, Black & White Basics, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #bookcards, #schoolcards
Debbie Owens is getting ready for school with this book-filled card! She selects images with books from the Newton's Book Club, the All Booked Up, and the Never Enough Books stamp sets. She selects papers from the Black & White Basics paper pack to showcase these scholarly felines. She also used the Card Layout 7 for her layout with her sentiment on a banner (Frames & Flags die set). Love all those colorful books!

Kelly's retro card features Newton's Mix Tape, Party on, Card Layout 7, New Retro, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #retrocards
Kelly Santi is rockin' out with this darling card featuring Newton from the Newton's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die. She selects paper from the New Retro paper pack and uses the Card Layout 7 die for her layout. She pulls sentiments from the Party On stamp set. She uses a vellum stitched circle (Circle Frame die set) to highlight Newton with his mixed tape! Darling!

Amy's Halloween card features Trick or Treat Newton, Haunted House, Spooky Sky, Basic Frames, Halloween Time, Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #halloweencards, #catcards
Amy Tollner has created a card purr-fect for those candy-lovin' felines from the Trick-or-Treat Newton stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Haunted House die and the Spooky Sky die set to create some of the scene with paper from the Halloween Time paper pack finishing it off. She uses the Card Layout 7 die to create her layout with glitter paper for the framing (Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment). Her sentiment is on a stitched panel (Basic Frames die set). Hope those little trick-or-treaters don't get scared! 🙀

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

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Monday, July 20, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 3

 

Happy July!

We have beachy colors to inspire you this month!

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

Danni's birthday card features Sky High Celebrations, Framework, Birthday Party; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #dogcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers
Danni Bindel designs a bright, sunny birthday card featuring the critters from the Sky High Celebrations stamp set. She uses paper from the Birthday Party paper pad with the Framework dies to create the panels. Love her colorful piles of presents!

Debbie's summer card features Floral Delights, Bright Basics, Summertime, Sky Scene Builder, and A2 Card Layout; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #summercards
Debbie Owens creates a fun, sunny day card featuring papers from the Bright Basics and the Summertime paper pads. She uses the A2 Card Layout for her design. She stamps a sentiment from the Floral Delights stamp set for sentiment and adds a sun and cloud using the Sky Scene Builder die set. A fun way to use the challenge colors!

Kelly's party card features Naughty Newton, Circle Frames, Springtime, Happy Easter, and Coffee Shop by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards
Newton from the Naughty Newton stamps and coordinating die set might have partied a bit too much on Kelly Santi's card!  She uses dies from the Circle Frames die set and the Basic Frames die set to create her many layers using a delightful mix of papers pulled from the Springtime, he Happy Easter, and the Coffee Shop paper pads. Such a fun card!

Amy's coffee card features Newton's Reading List, Coffee Shop, and Card Layout 5; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #coffee_lovers, #coffeecards
Amy Tollner uses the Card Layout 5 die with papers from the Coffee Shop paper pad to create a wonderful background for the feline from the Newton's Reading List stamp and coordinating die set. What could be better than coffee, cats, and a good book?

Claire's card features Cozy Home and Basic Frames; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #dogcards
Claire Lamb designs a relaxing CAS card showcasing images from the Cozy Home stamp set on a stitched panel using the Basic Frames die set. Claire has such a knack of creating such clean, crisp and wonderful cards!

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Monday, June 15, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 3

 

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.

Deb's patriotic card features Happy 4th, Stars & Stripes, Circle Frames, Frames & Flags, and Newton's 4th of July by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #patrioticcards
Debbie Owens creates a fun friendship card in patriotic colors. She uses papers from the Stars & Stripes paper pack with a sentiment from the Happy 4th stamp set. She uses dies from the Circle Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets, and her star attraction is our beloved Newton from the Newton's 4th of July stamp set. A super cute card!

Kelly's friendship card features Spring Heights, Basic Frames, Circle Frames, Lovely Hearts, Christmas Basics, and Birthday Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #puppycards, #dogcards
What do you do with your scrap papers?  You make a darling card like Kelly Santi does! She uses papers from the Lovely Hearts, the Christmas Basics, and the Birthday Time paper pads. She makes her layers using the Basic Frames and the Circle Frames die sets. She then showcases the puppies from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set. The overall effect is total cuteness!

Amy's cute card features Newton's Hanging Basket, Springtime, Cheerful Brights, and Fractured Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards
Amy Tollner uses the fun flower paper from the Springtime paper pad with the green glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. She creates her layout using the Fractured Card Layout die. Enjoying this floral backdrop is Newton from the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp and coordinating die set. Don't you love how cute she colored our beloved feline?

Claire's friendship card features Autumn Apples, Farmyard, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #applecards
Claire Lamb has a yummy card to share with a good friend. Amy uses the green paisley pattern paper from the Farmyard paper pad. She then die cuts a banner using the Basic Frames die set.  At last, she adds some yummy apple treats from the Autumn Apples stamp and coordinating die set ðŸ˜‹

Danni's friendship card features A Cozy Day, Frames & Flags, and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #readingcards, #catcards
Danni Bindel brings us this sweet and cozy card featuring the  A Cozy Day In stamp set. She uses the Frames & Flags die set to create her layers. Don't you love the lavender heart paper she uses?  It's from the Coffee House Stories paper pad.  Such a purr-fect way to read a book!

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

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Monday, May 18, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 3

 

There's more time to get crafty with May's sketch!



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.  

 A good sketch allows for so many possiblities-papers, stamps, stencils as well as different themes and occasions.  Let's check out what the IPC team created for your viewing pleasure!

Kelly's oceanside card features Newton's Sand Dollar, Sea Borders, Circle Frames, and Seaside by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardsketchchallenge, #summercards, #catcards, #oceancards
Kelly Santi offers this creative take on the sketch showcasing Newton from the Newton's Sand Dollar stamp and coordinating die set. She pulls fun ocean-themed papers from the Seaside paper pad. To create her layers, Kelly uses dies from the Sea Borders and the Circle Frames die set.   Super cute!


Amy's puppy card features Say Woof, Dog Silhouettes, Essential Tags, A Dog's Life, Frames & Flags, and Cheerful Brights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndpaper, #puppycards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner features a pack of puppies on her darling card. Starting with an assortment of papers from the A Dog's Life paper pad, Amy uses dies from the Essential Tags and the Frames & Flags die sets.  Amy adds some glitter to her card by die cutting two puppies using the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment with the Dog Silhouettes die set. She pulls her card together using the glitter sentiment from the Say Woof stamp set. Such a wonderful card for any dog lover!

Claire's coffee card features Thank A Latte, Coffee Shop, Bookmark II, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardsketchchallenge, #coffee_crafts, #coffeelovers, #thankyoucards
Claire Lamb creates great coffee theme card showcasing the Thanks A Latte die set. She pairs the sentiment with a trio of papers from the Coffee Shop paper pad. To make her layers, she uses dies from the Bookmark II and the A7 Frames & Banners die set. A wonderful way to send thanks to a loved one!

Danni's kitty card features Newton's Antics, A Cat's Life, an Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardsketchchallenge, #catcards, #felinecards
Danni Bindel uses a classic cat stamp set called Newton's Antics stamp with the coordinating die set. That sweet kitty is looking so cute with all the feline papers from the A Cat's Life paper pad. Danni uses the Frames & Flags die set to create some of her layers!  Love the bright cuteness of this card!

Debbie's summer card features Seaside, Black & White Basics, Circle Frames, Summer Moments, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardsketchchallenge, #summercards, #oceancards
Debbie Owens creates a wonderful ocean card sporting papers from the Seaside and the Black & White Basics paper pads. She uses the Circle Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets to create her many layers. Deb features one of the lovely ladies from the Summer Moments stamp set. A wonderful summer card!

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

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