Showing posts with label Inky Paws Challenge Week 4. Show all posts
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Monday, October 26, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #257 Week 4

 

Final Week to Play with Our Autumn Colors!


We are so excited to play with these rich, vibrant colors!
We can't wait to see how you use
 Dusty Lavender, Teal, Pumpkin Orange, and Rust!

You have until Friday, October 30, 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 (Newton's Nook Designs products are required.) before you link up your project.

This week the IPC team have created some fun, unique projects for autumn and Halloween. Let's check them out!


Claire's coffee card features Halloween Accessories, Torn Edges, Autumn Leaves, Dog Builder, Fall Friends, Thanks a Latte, and Coffee Silhouettes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #nndpaper, #nnddies, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #thankyoucards, #dogcards, #autumncards
Claire Lamb has built the cutest puppy using the Dog Builder die set with a latte using the Coffee Silhouettes die set. She adds pumpkins and fall foliage using the Halloween Accessories and the Fall Friends die sets. For her background, she uses the teal leaf paper from the Autumn Leaves paper pack. She adds a vellum panel to break up the background using the Torn Edge Frames die set and uses the Thanks a Latte die set for her sentiment. Such a wonderful combination of products!

Debbie's Halloween card features Halloween Woofs, Card Layout 6, Halloween Greetings, and Spiderwebs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #nndpaper, #nnddies, #halloweencards
Debbie Owens boldly uses the challenge colors for her Halloween card. Using the Card Layout 6 die, she adds spooky panels using paper from the Halloween Woofs paper pad. She adds a spiderweb using the Spiderwebs die set beneath her frame and adds the Trick or Treat sentiment using the Halloween Greetings die set. A fun, unique way to use the colors!

Kathy's autumn bookmark features Autumn Leaves, Bookmark II, and Autumn Reads by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #nndpaper, #nnddies, #nndstamps, #bookmarks, #autumncards
Kathy Schweinfurth uses the Bookmark II die set to create her beautiful bookmark. She pulls images from the Autumn Reads stamp set which is a perfect set to make bookmarks. For added fun, Kathy adds a coordinating bookmark using the Autumn Leaves paper pack and finishes with a colorful tassel!  Lovin' it!


Kelly's Halloween card features Batty Newton, Oval Frames, Spiderweb Oval, Card Layout 4, and Halloween Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #nndpaper, #nnddies, #nndstamps, #halloweencards, #catcards
Kelly Santi is showcasing Newton in his vampire costume from the Batty Newton stamp and coordinating die set. She adds a bright background using the plaid paper from the Halloween Meows paper pad. To create her layout, Kelly uses the Oval Frames die set with a sentiment from the Spiderweb Oval stamp set. She also uses the Card Layout 4 die for the background panels. Delightful!

Amy's autumn card features Autumn Cats, Autumn Dogs, Autumn Leaves, and A2 Card Layout 2 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #nndpaper, #nnddies, #nndstamps, #autumncards, #fallcards, #catcards, #dogcards
Amy Tollner  uses the colorful leaf paper from the Autumn Leaves paper pack with a group of helpful critters from the Autumn Cats stamp and coordinating die set and the Autumn Dogs stamp and coordinating die set. Her teal frame (A2 Card Layout 2 die) really makes this little scene pop!  Wonderfully done!

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #256 Week 4

 

Last Week of Our 

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 Designs online shop! The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. Make sure you check the challenge rules page before linking up your project. NND products are required.

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!

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards 
Claire Lamb distresses a very bold and spooky backdrop complete with webs and spiders! She uses the Spooky Stories and the Spiderweb Oval to create those spooky elements and the sentiment. She then adds some books which are full of witch recipes  and spooky spells using the Bookmark II die set. A fabulous card for someone who loves reading spooky tales!

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards
Danni Bindel creates the cutest Halloween card with a coffee theme!  She uses lots of spooky coffee images from the Spooky Coffees and coordinating die set with the argyle paper from the Halloween Time paper pad.  She uses dies from the Circle Frames for the sentiment and the Frames & Tags die set for the window frame. A spooky card to send to a coffee lover!

Debbie's coffee-themed card features Autumn, Basic Frames, Coffee Frame, Thanks a Latte, Jack-o-lantern, Autumn Coffees by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #fallcards, #coffeecards, #coffee_crafters, #coffee_lovers
Debbie Owens creates a lovely pumpkin-spiced coffee card. Beginning with the Jack-o-lantern stencil, she creates her backdrop. She then uses the Coffee  Frame die with the hounds tooth paper from the Autumn paper pad.  She uses the Thanks a Latte die for her sentiment and adds a latte from the Autumn Coffees stamp set. To create her center panel she uses one of the dies from the Basic Frames set. A great combination of products to celebrate the pumpkin-spice season!

Kelly Santi
(On a short break.)

Amy's autumn card features A Cozy Day In, Autumn Reads, Autumn, Basic Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #fallcards
Amy Tollner creates the coziest scene using the leaf paper from the Autumn paper pad with the big stuffed chair from the A Cozy Day In stamp set. She pulls a sentiment from the Autumn Reads stamp set and creates her layers using dies from the Basic Frames and the Frames and Flags die set. Such a wonderful place to enjoy an autumn day!

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Monday, August 24, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 4

 

Final Week for our 

Sketch 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 to use with or without the Card Layout 7 die. The IPC team has lots of different occasions to share with you.  Let's check them out!


Danni's pumpkin spice card showcases Card Layout 7, Circle Frames, Frames Squared, and Autumn Coffees by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #pumpkinspice, #coffeelovers, #coffee_crafts
Danni Bindel is gearing up for pumpkin spice season!  She uses the Card Layout 7 die with plaid paper from the Autumn paper pad. She adds a trio of coffees using the Autumn Coffees stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Circle Frames and the Frames Squares die sets to create her stitched circles.  Yum! 😋 

Debbie's Halloween card features Card Layout 7, Batty Newton, Halloween Time, and Count Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards

Debbie's Halloween card features Card Layout 7, Batty Newton, Halloween Time, and Count Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards
Debbie Owens creates an interactive element using the Card Layout 7 die with paper from the Halloween Time paper pad. She uses the Batty Newton stamp set to create her flying vampire kitty. Lift the center flap, and you'll find that little fellow taking a nap!  The kitty in the coffin is from the Count Newton stamp set. Such a creative way to showcase these spooky critters! 

Kelly's floral card features Tulips, Card Layout 7, Cherry Blossom, Happy Easter, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #springcards, #tulipcards, #floralcards
Kelly Santi designs a pretty spring card using the Card Layout 7 die with papers from the Happy Easter paper pack. She pulls the colors of the paper to shade her tulips from the Tulips stamp and coordinating die set. She places her sentiment from the Cherry Blossom stamp set on a stitched panel (Basic Frames die set). Love all those bright colors!

Amy's autumn card features Autumn Fields, Autumn, Frames & Flags, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #autumncards, #fallcards,
Amy Tollner was inspired to use the little scarecrow from the Autumn Fields stamp and coordinating die set. She uses paper from the Autumn Paper pad with the Card Layout 7 die. She embosses her sentiment on a banner using the Frames & Flags die set. The falling leaves paper looks fabulous with this little guy!

Claire's winter card features Card Layout 7, Snow Flurries, Oval Frames, and Cup of Cocoa by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sketchchallenge, #cocoacards, #coffee_crafters, #wintercards
Claire Lamb is looking to the future with this wintry card!  She pulls snowy papers from the Snow Flurries paper pack and cuts them using the Card Layout 7 die. She adds a couple mugs of hot chocolate from the Cup of Cocoa stamp and coordinating die set and adds her sentiment on a stitched oval (Oval Frames die set).  A perfect card for a cold, wintry day!

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

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Monday, July 27, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 4

 

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

Debbie's card features Spring Blooms, Floral Roundabout, Spring Haul, and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #flowercards #nndstamps, #nndpapers
Debbie Owens designs a fun card features a vintage truck from the Spring Haul stamp set. She showcases it with papers from the Spring Blooms and Basic Pastels paper pads. She uses the Floral Roundabout stamp set for her sentiment. For her circular element, she uses the Frames Squared die set. A fun way to use the challenge colors!

Kelly's floral card features Cherry Blossoms, Happy Easter, and Springtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #floralcards, #flowercards, #springcards
Kelly Santi creates this beautiful card using the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set. She uses papers from the Happy Easter and the Springtime paper pads. For her layers, she uses the Basic Frames die set.  So sweet and pretty!

Amy's sunny card features Newton's Blooms, Summertime, and A2 Card Layout 2 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards
Amy Tollner creates this sunny card using the A2 Card Layout 2 die for her design. She uses the sunny paper from the Summertime paper pad and adds the darling image from the Newton's Blooms stamp and coordinating die set.  So cheery and fun!

Claire's festive card features Basic Frames, Frames & Flags, Bright Basics, Stars & Stripes, Newton's 4th of July, and Happy 4th by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #july4thcards,
Claire Lamb creates a wonderful celebratory card. She pulls papers from the Stars & Stripes and the Bright Basics paper pack and uses dies from the Frames & Flags and the Basic Frames die sets. She uses the Happy 4th stamp set to create the background fireworks. Flying through those blooms is our very own Newton from the Newton's 4th of July stamp and coordinating die set.  A fun way to use these stamp sets!

Danni's floral card features Floral Delights, Oval Frames, and Lattice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #floralcards, #springcards, #flowercards
Danni Bindel creates a stunning card using the Lattice die atop a bold blue card base. She then adds the flowers from the Floral Delights stamp and coordinating die set and adds a scallop-edged oval (Oval Frames die set) for her sentiment. A gorgeous, CAS card!

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Monday, June 22, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 4

 

There's one more week to 

celebrate friends!

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.  

This week the IPC design team has used a plethora of products to celebrate friendship! Let's check them out:


Kelly's friendship card features Basic Frames, Happy 4th, Stars & Stripes, Circle Frames, and Puppy's Bubble Tea by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #puppycards, #dogcards, #patrioticcards, #friendshipcards, #4thofjulycard
Kelly Santi's friendship card has a fun patriotic feel! She uses an assortment of papers from the Stars & Stripes paper pack. She then showcases the sweet puppy from the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamps and coordinating die set. To create her design, Kelly uses the Basic Frames die set to create the stitched panel for her sentiment from the Happy 4th clear stamp set. She also uses the Circle Frames die set for her vellum panel. So bright and festive!

Amy's friendship card features Coffee Delights, Heartfelt Coffee, Banner Trio, Coffee House Stories, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #coffeelovers, #friendshipcards
Amy Tollner is sending some coffee happiness to her friend. She showcases the Coffee Delights stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. She pulls a sentiment from the Heartfelt Coffee stamp set and stamps it on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. She opts for the Card Layout 7 die for her great card design. All those kitties in mugs makes one smile!

Claire's friendship card showcases Newton's Sand Dollar, Hills & Grass, Sunscape, and Waves & Splashes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndstencils, #catcards, #friendshipcards, #beachcards, #summercards
Claire Lamb is sending her friend a delightful beach card featuring Newton's Sand Dollar stamp and coordinating die set. Claire creates her beach scene using the Hills & Grass, Sunscape, and Waves & Splashes stencil. Looks like a wonderful beach to spend time with a friend!

Danni's friendship card features Newton Loves Pizza, Frames & Tags, and Black & White Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #pizzacards, #friendshipcards
Danni Bindel is sending a delicious slice of pizza to her friend! She is showcasing the Newton Loves Pizza stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Black & White Basics paper pad. She used the Frames & Tags die for her layout design. A super cute card to share with a friend!

Debbie's card features New Retro, Flamingo Flock, Heart Frames, Heartfelt Meows, and Card Layout 5 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcard
Debbie Owens feline-filled friendship card features the delightful Heartfelt Meows stamp set die cut using the Heart Frames die set. She pulls 6 coordinating papers from the New Retro paper pack and uses the Card Layout 5 die to create her colorful backdrop. So much furry cuteness!

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