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Monday, August 25, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #243 Week 4

We are in the last week of our

August sketch challenge!

Be sure to get inky by August 29, 2025!

Be sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project.

Here's some inspiration.

This is our last week for the current sketch challenge which can be used for so many occasions. The IPC design team have designed five different occasions to kick-start your creativity. Let's check them out:

Danni's floral card features Floral Delights, Basic Frames, and Tropical Leaves by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaw, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #flowercards, #thinkingofyoucards

Danni Bindel uses the Tropical Leaves stencil to create a beautiful texture to showcase her flowers from the Floral Delights stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Card Layout 4 and the Basic Frames die sets to create her different pieces. Making this into a thinking-of-you card is a wonderful way to send some love thought the mail!

Debbie's Halloween card features Cheerful Brights, Haunted House, Trick-or-Treat Newton, Trick-or-Treat Puppy, Halloween Party, and Card Layout 4 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaw, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards, #puppycards, #catcards

Debbie Owens is back with another Halloween card featuring the Haunted House die as well as the Card Layout 4 die. She showcases papers from the Halloween Party paper pad as well as the yellow glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock. Those spooky critters are from the Trick or Treat Newton and the Trick or Treat Puppy stamp sets. This sketch is so fun to make quick, easy scenes for Halloween!

Amy's anniversary card features Card Layout 4, Newton Celebrates, Birthday Woofs, and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaw, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #anniversarycards, #catcards

Think anniversary cards need to be made with neutral or metallic colros? Think again! Amy Tollner shows how bright colors work too! Amy uses the Card Layout 4 die with papers from the Birthday Woofs paper pad. She adds the celebrating couple from the Newton Celebrates stamp and coordinating die set and adds her sentiment on a tag created using the Frames & Tags die set. Hope her parents had a wonderful day!

Claires' book card features Card Layout 4 and Newton's Book Club by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaw, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #bookcards

Claire Lamb uses the Card Layout 4 die to create a very CAS card featuring the feline from the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set. By splattering some paint on her Kraft cardstock, Claire adds just the right amount of texture!

Crystal's birthday card features Card Layout 4, Birthday Postage Sampler, Circle Frames, and Birthday Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaw, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaypartycards, #birthdaycards

Crystal Minkler whips up this festive birthday card using the Card Layout 4 die with the Birthday Party paper pad. She then creates some stitched circles (Circle Frames die set) and adds some birthday images from the Birthday Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. Fun, festive, and easy to create!

Don't forget you now have until August 29, 2025 to get

link up your project for a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Monday, September 2, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #231

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a sketch challenge.

Use the challenge sketch with your NND products.

Are you ready to get your paws inky with us and play along to win a prize? We will chose a RANDOM entry to win a $20 store credit to our Newton's Nook Design online shop! We will also highlight our favorites from each challenge the following Monday so all entries have a chance to be featured on this blog!

You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, September 13, 2024 at Midnight CST. The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday.

Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky? Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project.

Here's some inspiration!

Need to get inspired? See what our Inspiration Team created with this challenge!

Crystal's trio of autumn cards features Pumpkin Latte, Circle Frames, and Autumn by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #pumpkinspice, #coffeelovers, #autumncards, #fallcards, #pumpkincards

Crystal Minkler is celebrating pumpkin spice season with a trio of fabulous latte cards! She creates her three cards using papers from the Autumn paper pad. She adds one of the latte ladies from the Pumpkin Latte stamp and coordinating die set atop a vellum circle using the Circle Frames die set. So yummy and cute!

Hello Friend! by Danni features Puppy Friends, Circle Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #puppycards, #friendshipcards,

Danni Bindel's card is filled with fresh, colorful cuteness! She pulls papers from the Springtime paper pad and pairs them with the darling puppy from the Puppy Friends stamp and coordinating die set. To complete her card, Danni uses dies from the Circle Frames die set and the Frames & Flags die set. So cute!

Autumn Greetings by Debbie features Autumn Apples, Autumn Greetings, Banner Duo, Black & White Basics, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #applecards, #autumncards, #fallcards

Debbie Owens creates an autumn card filled with yummy apple treats! She uses papers from the Black & White Basics paper pad with those yummy treats from the Autumn Apples stamp set. Her greeting is from the Autumn Greetings Hot Foil Plates on a banner using the Banner Duo die set. Deb uses the scallop-edge circle die from the Circle Frames die set for the vellum element. Black & white with a splash of yum!

Happy Anniversary by Amy features Newton Celebrates, Love & Meows, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #anniversarycards, #catcards, #lovecards

Amy Tollner's anniversary card is super cute with the trio of papers from the Love & Meows paper pad. To help you celebrate this special occasion is the champagne toasting Newton from the Newton Celebrates stamp and coordinating die set. Amy adds her sentiment on a stitched circle using a die from the Circle Frames die set. Cheers!

Claire's holiday cards features Scandi Christmas and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #christmascards, #holidaycards

Claire Lamb uses the Scandi Christmas stamp set to create the patterns on her trio of green papers. She uses the Frames & Tags die set to create her holiday tag. Such a creative way to showcase this fun sketch with a holiday twist!

Use the challenge sketch with your Newton's Nook Designs products.

Monday, May 27, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #223 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #223 Prize Winner!

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

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

Becca's friendship card features Cat Treats by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #friendshipcards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Becca's sweet card features the kitty ice cream cone from the Cat Treats (Retired) stamp set. The polka dotted background and extra sweet treats add to the cuteness of Becca's card!

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

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

Inky Paws Challenge #223 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!

Special Guest-Jen's FAVE

Feline the love by Gdesigns features Newton's Heart and Love & Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards

Gdesigns showcases papers from the Love & Meows paper pad in a fabulous way. The little kitten image is even from the same paper pad! Brilliant way to use the paper. The sweet sentiment is from the Newton's Heart stamp set. Check out her link for another fabulous version of this card!

Debbie's FAVE

Jennifer K's friendship card showcases Newton Celebrates by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #catcards, #dogcards

Jennifer K. features images from the Newton Celebrates stamp set. The two tone circular borders and added confetti add to the festive flair of this fun card! What a super cute way to celebrate a special occasion with a friend!

Amy's FAVE

Best friend furever by Amy features Cat Silhouettes and Dog Silhouettes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #dogcards, #cardmaking, #friendshipcards, #cardchallenge

Amy Mattingly uses the Cat Silhouettes and the Dogs Silhouettes die set in a spectacular way. She creates her silhouettes in a rainbow of colors for a bright, fun card. Those bright colors against the black panel makes for a bold contrast!

Claire's FAVE

Arlene's always on my mind card features Hearts Frame, Newton's Birdbath, and Newton's Antics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #friendshipcards, #cardchallenge

Arlene finds paper that mimic the flowers in the challenge badge, and it makes for a beautiful background. She then createws a heart using the Hearts Frame die set, and places two sweet felines inside the heart. Those sweet furbabies are from the Newton's Antics stamp set, and the sentiment is from the Newton's Birdbath stamp set. A little floral paradise!

Crystal's FAVE

Sapphire's cold weather card features Fireside Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #friendshipcards, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #dogcards

Sapphire creates a very CAS card using the ever popular Fireside Friends stamp set. These furbabies look so contented all snuggled together for a warm, winter's nap!

Danni's FAVE

On Vacation

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, March 4, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #217 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #217 Prize Winner!

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

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

May the luck of the Irish be with you always by Erin features Newton's Lucky Clover by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #stpatricksdaycards, #stpattysday, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards

Erin is our lucky winner with her card featuring the newly released Newton's Lucky Clover stamp and die set. The clover paper is a perfect place for her sweet Newton to sit upon! A darling St. Patty's Day card!

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

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

Inky Paws Challenge #217 Favorites

Danni's FAVE

Always chase your dreams by Arlene features Newton Unwinds, A Cat's Life, and Heart Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stpatricksdaycards

Arlene's sweet calico kitty from the Newton Unwinds stamp set looks darling stalking the four-leaf clover (Heart Frames die set). She uses paper from the A Cat's Life paper pad for both her background and clover. Such a fun way to create a St. Patrick's Day card!

Debbie's FAVE

I feel lucky by Jennifer showcases Newton Celebrates by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stpatricksdaycards

Jennifer K.'s kitty is super lucky getting to enjoy that big martini! Her distressed background looks amazing with her kitty from the Newton Celebrates stamp set. A wonderful and creative card!

Amy's FAVE

Sending miles of birthday smiles by Meghan features Framework and Sky High Celebrations by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #dogcards, #birthdaycards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking

Meghan's piles of green presents look amazing with the critters from the Sky High Celebrations stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Framework die set to make the different edging on her layers. Such a brilliant card for a birthday!

Claire's FAVE

Birthday Wishes by Jenni features Garden Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #mousecards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Jenni makes a fabulous bokeh background in shades of green that looks amazing! She showcases one of the little mice from the Garden Mice stamp and coordinating die set. A wonderful birthday card!

Crystal's FAVE

It's your birthday right meow by Chris features Newton's Birthday Bash by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Chris uses lots of green pattern papers for her background layers to showcase her orange tabby kitty from the Newton's Birthday Balloons stamp set. She shades the balloons in shades of green and then adds patterns to each balloon! So cute!

Thank you for playing!

Monday, October 16, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #208 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

We loved all the different interpretations with the Halloween theme!

Inky Paws Challenge #208 Prize Winner!

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

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

Meghan K.'s candy corn card features Candy Corn by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #halloweencards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Meghan K. creates a darling jar of candy corn using some fun papers and adding a couple of candies from the Candy Corn stamp set and the coordinating die set. She adds the super fun sentiment from the afore mentioned stamp set that adds a sense of fun! Fabulously done!

Congrats to Meghan K! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

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

Inky Paws Challenge #208 Favorites

Debbie's FAVE

Happy Halloween by Dandi features Newton Loves Boxes and Newton's Costume Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #halloweencards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking

Dandi93 uses the Newton Loves Boxes stamp and coordinating die set in a very creative way. She uses those furry heads as part of her "Boo" sentiment which is so cute. Paired with the fun ghost paper and the sentiment from the Newton's Costume Party stamp set, Dandi creates a super fun Halloween card!

Amy's FAVE

Happy Hallo-weenie by Von Marie features Dress Up Doxies and Flying Bats by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #halloweencards

Von Marie showcases three little dachshunds from the Dress Up Doxies stamp and die set. They look so cute in their Halloween attire! Von Marie adds a little spookiness using the Flying Bats stencil for her background. So cute!

Claire's FAVE

Here's to Boos by Jennifer K. features a NND freebie and Newton Celebrates by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #halloweencards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Jennifer K. shows her creativity by adding a Halloween hat to the feline from the Newton Celebrates stamp set. She then uses the little Jack-o-lantern candy bucket from the NND Freebie collection. She does some cutting of the sentiment stamp to create a custom sentiment. Seriously, this is so creative and fun!

Crystal's FAVE

Stay Spooky by Kristi H. features Ghostly Goodtimes and Halloween Times by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #halloweencards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Kristi H. uses paper from the Halloween Time paper pad for her spooky background framed with a black edge. She then adds a couple of spookily cute ghosts from the Ghostly Goodtimes stamp and die set. The overall effect is a brightly cute Halloween card!

Danni's FAVE

Happy Meow-oween by Marianne features Newton's Perfect Pumpkin by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #halloweencards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Marianne maximizes the spiderweb image from the Newton's Perfect Pumpkin stamp set by embossing lots of them in silver for an eerie background. She then adds some plaid green grass just perfect for Newton and all his pumpkins (Newton's Perfect Pumpkin stamp set). The black and white diagonally striped paper is a great background surrounding the scene!

Thank you for playing!

Monday, August 7, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #203 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

We loved all the different interpretations using these fun colors!

Inky Paws Challenge #203 Prize Winner!

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

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

Let's get meow-garitas by Vicki features Newton Loves Taco and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #margaritacards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Vicki showcases our margarita-lovin' feline from the Newton Loves Taco stamp and coordinating die set. Look closely and you'll spy some salt on the rim! She sets her festive feline on fun designer papers created by repeatedly stamping the taco image on the blue card base and the happy birthday sentiment (retired Simply Sentimental stamp set) on the pink scallop-edged (Framework die set) paper. Vicki adds a bit of green with the strip of paper and the lime! The overall effect is a fun, vibrant birthday card!

Congrats to Vicki! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit!

Inky Paws Challenge #203 Favorites

Debbie's FAVE

Thanks so much by Becca features Heartfelt Butterflies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #butterflycard

We loved how Becca shows the challenge colors in such an understated way. By adding the heart layer with the colored butterflies from the Heartfelt Butterflies stamp above the full, black & white image, the butterflies look like they take flight upon being colored. Wonderfully done, Becca!

Amy's FAVE

Happy birthday by Kristi H. features Hibiscus, and Newton's Birthday Flutter by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #floralcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

We loved Kristi H.'s water-colored background filled with those gorgeous hibiscus blooms! Kristi used the retiring Hibiscus die set and a sentiment from the retired Newton's Birthday Flutter stamp set. The CAS style and mix of colors make for a beautiful tropical card!

Claire's FAVE

Let's party by Mugdha features Newton Celebrates by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #partycards, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Mugdha uses the challenge colors for this super fun party card! She places our party-going Newton from the Newton Celebrates stamp and coordinating die set in a blue martini glass with pink and red confetti floating about. She adds a bit of green with the olive to complete this fantastic party scene! Anyone else want to party with this fellow?!

Crystal's FAVE

Special delivery of fun and sun by Danielle features Slimline Frames & Portholes, Slimline Masking Circles & Squares, Beach Bound, and Palm Tree Line by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #beachcards, #summercards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Danielle creates this darling slimline card using dies from the Slimline Frames & Portholes die set in combination with the Slimline Masking Circles & Squares stencil set. We love how she creates the pastel sky with the bold black palm trees (Palm Tree Line stencil). With the trio of vintage vehicles from the Beach Bound stamp and coordinating die set, it looks like you've arrived at the beach for some summer fun!

Danni's FAVE

Why limit happy hour to an hour by Marianne features Cocktail Mixer by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cocktailcard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Marianne brings more savory drinks to the table using the Cocktail Mixer stamp and coordinating die set. We loved the big round "coasters" behind each drink, especially with splattering of ink for added texture. The black embossed sentiments and enameled dots add the perfect touches to this fantastic card! Cheers!

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Monday, August 25, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #243 Week 4

We are in the last week of our

August sketch challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, September 2, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #231

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Here's some inspiration!

Monday, May 27, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #223 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #223 Favorites

Thank you for playing!

Monday, March 4, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #217 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #217 Favorites

Thank you for playing!

Monday, October 16, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #208 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #208 Favorites

Thank you for playing!

Monday, August 7, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #203 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #203 Favorites

Thank you for playing!