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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.

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.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 1

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

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

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! If you've been eyeing the New Retro paper pack, you are in luck. Each designer has used this paper pack in very unique ways, Let's check them out!

Debbie's birthday card features Newton's Mix Tape, Circle Frames, New Retro, Card Layout 4, and Party On! by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #birthdaycards

Debbie Owens retro birthday card features Newton's Mix Tape stamp set atop a vellum circle (Circle Frames die set). She creates her card design using the Card Layout 4 die with papers from the New Retro paper pack. The sentiment is from the Party On! stamp set. Totally cute!

Kelly's party card features Newton's Mix Tape, Circle Frames, New Retro, Basic Frames, and Party On! by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Kelly Santi wants to party on with her tubular card! She, too, uses the Newton's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set a top a circle (Circle Frames die set) with papers from the New Retro paper pack. She creates the large tag using the Basic Frames die set. Her sentiment is from the Party On! stamp set. Party on!

Amy's coffee card features Never Enough Books, New Retro, Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards

Amy Tollner uses papers from the New Retro paper pack and the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment with the Card Layout 7 die. She then adds the overly tall stack of books from the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set with a cup of coffee on top! A gnarly way to use the challenge colors!

Claire's birthday card features Card Layout 6, Corner Flip, Newton's Mix Tape, New Retro, Party On!, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #birthdaycards

Claire Lamb creates a very dramatic card using papers from the New Retro paper pack with the Card Layout 6 and the Corner Flip die sets. She adds a black feline using the Newton's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set. She embosses her birthday sentiment from the

Party On! stamp set on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. Totally RAD!

Danni's puppy card features Puppy's Mix Tape, New Retro, Card Layout 7, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #dogcards, #puppycards

Danni Bindel pulls papers from the New Retro paper pack and uses the Card Layout 7 die. She uses the canine from the Puppy's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set for her star attraction atop a scallop-edged circle (Circle Frames die set). Her paper selection is quite bodacious!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 1, 2026 to use the challenge colors with your Newton's Nook Designs' products!

Monday, February 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

Inky Paws Challenge at the Newton's Nook Designs blog!

We loved seeing all the different ways you were inspired to use the challenge colors.

Inky Paws Challenge #248 Prize Winner!

We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive

a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Jenn's Valentine's Card features Newton's Book Club by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #catcards, #valentinescards

Jenn Borjeson creates a delightful Valentine's card filled with lots of hearts. She adds one of the darling felines from the Newton's Book Club stamp set for her focal point and adds a great sentiment for Valentine's Day!

Congrats to Jenn Borjeson! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit!

Inky Paws Challenge #248 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!

Debbie's FAVE

Jennifer K's Valentine's Day card features Puppy's Cookie Jar by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #valentinescard, #puppycards

Debbie really likes Jennifer K.'s CAS style featuring the cute canine from the Puppy's Cookie Jar stamp set. The added smiling face heart was a wonderful touch for a Valentine's Day card. Fabulously done!

Kelly's FAVE

Kathy's card features Bookmark II, Frames & Flags, Coffee Silhouettes, and Never Enough Books by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #readingcards

Kelly loved how Kathy used card stock to create this beautiful stack of books. The added little coffee cup is a super cute touch. To create this fabulous card, Kathy used the Bookmark II, the Frames & Flags, Coffee Silhouettes die sets. She adds the perfect sentiment from the Never Enough Books stamp set. Wonderfully done!

Amy's FAVE

Amy loved the cute image and Priscilla's coloring of the image from the Holiday Post stamp and coordinating die set. Add in the paw print background using the Paw Prints stencil and the paw print embossing, Priscilla's card is filled with texture as well as holiday delight!

Claire's FAVE

Debbie's Valentine's Day card features Heart Frames and Newton's Antics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #catcards, #valentinescards

Claire loves the card Debbie B. created by distressing her background and combining stamped images and little glitter stickers. To create her card, Debbie used images from the Newton's Antics stamp set and the Heart Frames die set. So sweet!

Danni's FAVE

Tracy's card features Bright Basics and Puppy's Reading List by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardmakingchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #puppycards

Danni loves the layout and fun embossing on Tracy's darling card. Tracy designed her card using paper form the Bright Basics paper pad and the puppy image from the Puppy's Reading List stamp and coordinating die set. Definitely a delightful card!

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, July 21, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws

July Challenge!

We have the colors Cotton Candy Pink, Orange Sherbet, Turquoise and Royal Blue to challenge you this month!

You until Friday, August 1, 2025 (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.

With Newton's Nook Designs celebrating their 12 years anniversary, several DT members created some darling birthday cards, but these colors aren't limited to birthdays. Check out Amy's coffee/reading card or Claire's Christmas card. These colors can be used for any occasion. What will you create?

Danni's birthday card features Cat Birthday Party, Card Layout 4, Circle Frames, and Birthday Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #NewtonsNookDesigns, #HandmadeCards, #HomemadeCards, #Stamping, #ClearStamps, #CardmakingIdeas, #papercrafting, #crafting, #greetingcards, #cards, #papercrafts, #cardmaking, #diecutting, #cardchallenge,

Danni Bindel is celebrating in style using the newly released birthday products! She showcases the new Card Layout 4 die with papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. She then stamps one of the cute kitten images from the Cat Birthday Party stamp set on a scallop-edged circle (Circle Frames die set). Aren't you just lovin' this new birthday release?!

Debbie's birthday card features Oval Frames, Birthday Meows, Birthday Oval, Newton Loves Cake, and Newton's Cupcake by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #NewtonsNookDesigns, #HandmadeCards, #HomemadeCards, #Stamping, #ClearStamps, #CardmakingIdeas, #papercrafting, #crafting, #greetingcards, #cards, #papercrafts, #cardmaking, #diecutting, #cardchallenge, ,#birthdaycards, #catcards

Don't have the new birthday products yet? Never fear, Debbie Owens creates a card using older, must have, birthday products! She creates her oval base using the Oval Frames die set and pulls the pink polka dotted papers from the Birthday Meows paper pad. She then stamps and colors the image from the Birthday Oval stamp set. She adds our favorite feline, Newton, from the Newton Loves Cake stamp set and finishes up with a sentiment pulled from the Newton's Cupcake stamp set. Fabulously festive!

Amy's coffee card features Never Enough Books, Mugs, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #NewtonsNookDesigns, #HandmadeCards, #HomemadeCards, #Stamping, #ClearStamps, #CardmakingIdeas, #papercrafting, #crafting, #greetingcards, #cards, #papercrafts, #cardmaking, #diecutting, #cardchallenge, ,#readingcard, #coffeecards, #coffeelovers

What could be nicer than reading a good book with a nice cup of coffee? Well, Amy Tollner captures the magic of a book and coffee! When uses the A7 Frames &Banners die set for her design. Look closely and you'll see subtle mugs of coffee created using the Mugs stencil. She uses images from the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set and places them on the different shelves. Let us know what good book you're reading!

Claire's Christmas card features Bells & Holly by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #NewtonsNookDesigns, #HandmadeCards, #HomemadeCards, #Stamping, #ClearStamps, #CardmakingIdeas, #papercrafting, #crafting, #greetingcards, #cards, #papercrafts, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, ,#christmascards, #holidaycards

Claire Lamb is showing her ongoing creativity. This week, she uses the challenge colors for a Christmas card. Yep, a Christmas card! She creates a beautiful one layer card showcasing the Bells & Holly stamp set. Don't you just love it! Why not pull out your holiday NND products and have a go using these colors!

Crystal's birthday card features Cat Birthday, Card Layout 3, Happy Birthday, and Birthday Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #NewtonsNookDesigns, #HandmadeCards, #HomemadeCards, #Stamping, #ClearStamps, #CardmakingIdeas, #papercrafting, #crafting, #greetingcards, #cards, #papercrafts, #cardmaking, #diecutting, #cardchallenge, ,#birthdaycards, #catcards

Crystal Minkler is showcasing the new birthday release! She uses the Card Layout 3 die set with a trio of papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. She then adds one of the festive felines from the Cat Birthday Party stamp and coordinating die set. Her final touch is the big, bold birthday sentiment using the Happy Birthday die. A wonderful way to celebrate a birthday!

Don't forget you now have until August 1, 2025 to get

creative with these colors!

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Monday, August 17, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 3

August Challenge

Monday, April 27, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 4

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 1

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, February 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

Inky Paws Challenge at the Newton's Nook Designs blog!

Inky Paws Challenge #248 Favorites

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, July 21, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws

July Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.