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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 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.

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!

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!

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

Monday, May 25, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 4

It's May and it's time for a sketch challenge!

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.

Get creative with this fun sketch. Use the center square to hold your favorite image or sentiment. Try using multiple colors or patterned papers for the layers behind it. Cards for any theme or occasion are welcome as long as they match the sketch. Don't forget you can turn the sketch sideways for more options. Now let's take a peek at the IPC teams' cards.

Amy's card features Newton's Book Club, Coffee House Stories, Cheerful Brights, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #catcards, #bookloverscards

Amy Tollner creates a bright, cheerful card just purr-fect for the book lover in one's life. She uses one of the feline images from the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. She adds a bit of sparkle using the lavender paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment and makes it into a banner using the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set. Fabulously fun!

Claire's birthday card features Newton's Birthday Trio, Birthday Time, Bookmark II, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #catcards, #birthdaycards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Claire Lamb uses the Newton's Birthday Trio stamp and coordinating die set to send birthday wishes to a loved one. She uses a trio of festive papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. To create her panels and banner, she uses dies from the Bookmark II and the A7 Frames & Banners die sets. Such a darling card!

Danni's floral card features Little Lilies, Frames & Flags, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #flowercards, #floralcards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper

Danni Bindel opts for a floral card using the flower image from the Little Lilies stamp and coordinating die set. She adds papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad with dies from the Frames & Flags die set. Just love how she uses just lavender and greens to create such a beautiful card!

Debbie's birthday card features Newton's Mix Tape, Music Notes, Pastel Basics, Banner Trio, Cocktail Mixer, and Newton's Bright Birthday by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Debbie Owens couldn't decide whether to make a feline or a canine card, so she made one of each. For her feline birthday card, she uses the music-lovin' Newton from the Newton's Mix Tape stamp set. She adds more musical touches using the Music Notes stencil to create her backdrop. She creates a banner using the yellow-striped paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad. Her finishing touches include a margarita from the Cocktail Mixer stamp set and a birthday hat from the Newton's Bright Birthday stamp.

Debbie's birthday card features Puppy's Mix Tape, New Retro, Pastel Basics, Retro Mix Toner Fronts, Banner Trio, and Cocktail Mixer by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #puppycards, #birthdaycards, #cocktailcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

For her canine version, Deb uses the puppy from the Puppy's Mix Tape stamp set with a margarita from the Cocktail Mixer stamp set. She uses the yellow-striped paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad as well as papers from the New Retro paper pack. That pink shimmery panel uses a Retro Mix Toner Front. Her banner uses a die from the Banner Trio die set. Two wonderful birthday cards for someone 21 years or older!

Kelly's floral card features Bright Basics, Springtime, Tulips, Easter Postage Sampler, Essential Tags, Basic Frames, and Sea Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #floralcards, #tulipcards, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

For our final card this week, Kelly Santi is showcasing tulips from the Tulips stamp and coordinating die set as well as the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating set. Don't you just love how you can mix and match different stamp sets for a wonderfully unique card? She uses papers from the Bright Basics and the Springtime paper pads. She uses dies from the Essential Tags, the Basic Frames, and the Sea Borders die sets. A bright and beautiful card filled with such lovely tulips!

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

Monday, April 27, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 4

April bring 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.

The IPC team have been super creative this week. There's so many ways to showcase these amazing colors. Let's check out this week's projects!

Claire's card showcases Never Enough Books, Oval Frames, Banner Trio, New Retro, and All Booked Up by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #puppycards

Claire Lamb creates a card perfect for any bibliophile. She uses the All Booked Up stamp and coordinating die set with the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set. To design her card she uses paper from the New Retro paper pack with the Oval Frames and the Banner Trio die sets. Don't all those books make you happy?!

Danni's card features Newton's Mix Tape, New Retro, A2 Card Layout 2, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #retrocards, #catcards

Danni Bindel creates a fun card using lots of papers from the New Retro paper pack and the A2 Card Layout 2 die. She adds the cute feline from the Newton's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set atop her circular panels made using the Circle Frames die set. Super fun!

Debbie's card features Newton's Rain Boots, Heartfelt Blooms, Circle Frames, Pastel Basics, and Petite Flowers by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #catcards, #justbecausecards, #springcards

Debbie Owens uses the Circle Frames die set with papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad to create all those pastel circles. For her background, she uses the Petite Flowers stencil to emboss subtle flowers for added texture. Her star attraction is the sweet image from the Newton's Rain Boots stamp set. Her sentiment is from the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set. So cute!

Kelly's creative card features Dainty Daisies, Naught Newton, Basic Frames, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #floralcards, #flowercards

Kelly Santi creates a very artistic card using the Dainty Daisies stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Basic Frames and the Circle Frames die sets for her layers. She pulls a sentiment from the Naughty Newton stamp to turn this stunning card into a get well card!

Amy's bright card showcases Puppy's Mix Tape, New Retro, Essential Tags, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #retrocards, #puppycards

Amy Tollner creates a bold, bright using the New Retro paper pack. To create her many layers, she uses the Framework and the Essential Tags die sets. Her star attraction is the music-lovin' puppy from the Puppy's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set. Such a darling card!

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

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Monday, August 24, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 4

Final Week for our

Sketch Challenge

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!

Monday, July 27, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 4

Happy July!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, June 22, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 4

There's one more week to

celebrate friends!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, May 25, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 4

It's May and it's time for a sketch challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, April 27, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 4

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Here's some inspiration.