Showing posts with label Newton Unwinds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Newton Unwinds. Show all posts

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

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!

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!

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 moscurrent challenge here.

Monday, June 5, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #199 Reminder

  

Don't forget - 
There's still time to play along with our 

latest Inky Paws Challenge!

  
Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge

Here's a refresher.


Use your NND products with the theme--rainbow!


Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 


I love you more than naps by Amy features Newton's Nap, Welcome New Cat, Meow, Hardwood, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #rainbowcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner uses the napping Newton from the Newton's Naptime stamp set who is enjoying his nap atop a stack of blankets in hues of the rainbow!  For even more rainbow fun, she uses the Meow stencil to create a "wallpaper" for her room that also includes a pretty blue hardwood floor (Hardwood stencil-retiring).  She uses a sentiment as well as the toy mouse and food dish from the Welcome New Cat stamp and die set.  For the postage-edging she uses the main die from the Framework die set. A colorful way to send some love!



Have a purr-fect day by Claire features Newton Unwinds, Oval Frames, and Kitten Beach by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #rainbowcards, #catcards, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb's variegated skeins of yarn in rainbow colors seem to make her little fur balls quite happy!  Those little fur balls are from the Newton Unwinds stamps & coordinating die set. Claire places them on a scallop-edged oval (Oval Frames die set) filled with hearts (Petite Hearts stencil) in rainbow hues. Her purr-fect sentiment is from the Kitten Beach stamp set. A fun, colorful way to send happy greetings!



Happy purr-thday! by Crystal features Newton's Birthday Balloons, Birthday Party, Frames & Flags, and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkpaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal O. Minkler pulls a rainbow of papers from the Birthday Party paper pad to create layers of birthday fun.  She adds our high-flying Newton from the Newton's Birthday Balloons stamp set with his lavender balloons.  To create her many layers, Crystal uses dies from the Frames & Flags and the Frames Squared die sets.  A colorful way to celebrate!



Pets leave paw prints on our hearts by Debbie features Bookmark and Furr-ever Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #petsympathy, #cardmaking, #puppycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Debbie Owens uses the paw print die from the Bookmark die set to create a rainbow of paw prints down her slimline card.  She then adds the little puppy and the poignant sentiment from the Furr-ever Friends stamp set. A beautiful card to send to a loved one who has a fur baby crossing The Rainbow Bridge



You make life sweeter by Diane features Love & Chocolate, Oval Frames, Petite Snow, and Banner Duo by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #chocolatecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #rainbowcards
Diane Morales will satisfy your sweet tooth without all the calories!  She creates an oval card base using the Oval Frames die set and adds a fun background using the Petite Snow stencil.  Atop her card base awaits a rainbow of confectionery goodies (Love & Chocolate stamp and coordinating die set). She uses the newly released Banner Duo die set with her foiling machine to make her darling banner.  She sprinkles her yummy card with a few jewels!  Fantastically done, Diane!



I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday,  June 9, 2023 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, May 29, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #198 Winners


Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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




Inky Paws Challenge #198 Prize Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive 
a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!


Winter Wishes by RStanton features Newton's Christmas Cuddles by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #christmascards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #holidaycards
RStanton watercolors the sweet feline couple from the Newton's Christmas Cuddles stamp set (retired). They look so cute with all the snowflake papers.  A purr-fect way to send winter wishes to a loved one!


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

Inky Paws Challenge #198 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!


Diane's FAVE
The sea is calling by E. Coats by Tranquil Tides, Newton's Seashell, and Waves & Splashes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #oceancards, #summercards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
E. Coats creates a wonderful background for the kitty from the Newton's Seashell stamp set.  She uses the Tranquil Tides stamp set and the Waves & Splashes stencil on blue panels to give the card a tranquil, watery look.  



Amy's FAVE
Feeling slothy need coffee by Jennifer K by Slothy Coffee and Holiday Foliage by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #slothcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Jennifer K. creatively uses parts of the Holiday Foliage stencil to make a tropical background for her sweet sloth from the Slothy Coffee stamp and die set.  Love the combination of colors used!



Claire's FAVE
You're never too old to play by Marianne features Newton Unwinds and Pawprints by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards, #cardchallenge
Marianne showcases this playful kitty from the Newton Unwinds stamp set with actual floss mimicking the stripes of the sketch.  She uses the Pawprints stencil to create her pink paw prints behind the yarn.  For even more fun, she stamps the balls of yarn on her card base.  So cute!



Crystal's FAVE

Oh deer, Christmas is near by Traci C. features Festive Fawns, Christmas Time, and Plaid by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #wintercards, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Traci C. creates a red and green plaid background (Plaid stencil set) and then adds strips of paper from the Christmas Time paper pad to create a fun, festive backdrop for her sweet critters.  These critters are from the Festive Fawns stamp and coordinating die set.  A darling way to send holiday cheer!




Debbie's FAVE
Dandi93's card features Touchdown Tails by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #footballcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #bearcards
Dandi93 turns the sketch into a football field which is so clever.  She then adds Winston from the Touchdown Tails (retired) stamp set who looks ready for the game to begin! Fabulous CAS 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, May 15, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #198

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!


This is a sketch challenge.




Use the above 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, May 26, 2023 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! 

Spring is here by Diane features Kitten Beach, A7 Frames & Banners, Spring Blooms, Newton's Bloom and Spring Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #kittencards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking
Diane Morales uses the A7 Frames & Banners die set to make this bold and delightful card.  For her the sketch panels, she takes the tulip paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad and carefully cuts the panels and adheres to the green card base.  She then adds the relaxing kitten in his chair from the Kitten Beach stamp and coordinating die set with tuffs of grass (Newton's Blooms stamp and die set).  She pulls her spring sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set. So cute!


Amy Tollner pulls papers from the A Cat's Life paper pad to make a playful backdrop for her yarn-lovin' feline from the Newton Unwinds stamp and coordinating die set. She creates a gray oval using the Oval Frames dies set on which she stamps her sentiment.  Love the playfulness of this card!


You lift me up by Claire features Clouds and Delightful Doxies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #puppycards, #dogcards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb takes a more artistic approach to the sketch by creating clouds stacked high into the sky just perfect for her little friend and his kite. This little puppy is from the Delightful Doxies stamp and coordinating die set. For those layers of clouds, Claire uses the Clouds stencil.  Love this whimsical take on the sketch!



Bring on the merry by Crystal features Christmas Trimmings, Meowy Christmas, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking
Crystal Minkler uses all three of the little ladies from the Christmas Trimmings stamp and die set for her trio of holiday cards!  She pulls a trio of coordinating papers from the Meowy Christmas Paper Pad to create the bright, festive backgrounds and adds one of the ladies on a green scalloped oval (Oval Frames dies set) on each card.  Bring on the merry indeed!  Be sure to grab the retiring Christmas Trimmings stamp set before they are sold out!


You're one in a melon by Debbie features Frames & Flags, Summertime, and Newton's Watermelon by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #summercards, #felinecards, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingDebbie Owens was inspired to create a summery card filled with watermelon colors! She adds a white scalloped frame (Frames & Flags die set) onto a lime-green card base. Then she creates her panels with papers from the Summertime paper pad. The pink and green stripes work wonderfully with the little watermelon-lovin' feline from the Newton's Melon stamp set.  A scrumptiously refreshing card!


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

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, February 13, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #191 Reminder

 

Don't forget - 
There's still time to play along with our 

latest Inky Paws Challenge!

  
Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge

Here's a refresher.



Use your NND products with the colors:
Cherry RedPewter GrayDaffodil Yellow, and white.


Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 

Enjoy the little moments in life by Cystal features Garden Mice, Circle Frames, and Springtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #micecards, #cardmaking, springcard
Crystal O. Minkler's darling card features one of the sweet mice from the Garden Mice stamp and coordinating die set. She pairs him with yellow polka-dotted paper from the Springtime paper pad. Her vellum circle was created using the Circle Frame die set.  Super fun and cute!



You're a cool cat by Debbie features Circle Frames, Love & Meows, Kitten Beach, Newton's Summer Vacation; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #kittencards, #cardmaking
Debbie Owens uses the challenge colors for this sweet beach scene set on a circular card (Circle Frame die set). She uses the red striped paper from the Love & Meows paper pad. She colors the little crab red and kitten gray. Both are from the Kitten Beach stamp set. The sentiment comes from the Newton's Summer Vacation stamp set. Super fun way to use the colors!



Thanks a bunch by Diane features Dainty Daisies, Basketweave, and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking
Diane Morales brings us a pretty and elegant tag. She adds texture using the Basketweave stencil. She then pulls the gray heart paper from the Coffee House Stories paper pad.  Those pretty flowers are from the Dainty Daisies stamp and coordinating die set. The red banner with the sentiment adds a nice pop of color. Lovely!




Be my meow-entine by Amy features Newton's Heart, Tumbling Hearts, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #valentinescard, #cardmaking, #catcards
Amy Tollner's card is just in time for Valentine's Day!  She adds yellow hearts for her background using the Tumbling Hearts stencil and cut using the scallop-edged frame from the  Frames & Flags die set. She layers on a duo of banners and adds the super cute feline from the Newton's Heart stamp and coordinating die set. Sweet!



Meow you doing? by Claire features Newton Unwinds by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb features two playful kitties from the Newton Unwinds stamp and coordinating die set.  Her CAS layout is purr-fect as is the use of the challenge colors!  The shiny "Meow" adds a nice touch of sparkle (Pawprint Shaker die set). Wonderfully done!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, February 17, 2023 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, May 16, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #173 Reminder

 

Don't forget - 
There's still time to play along with our 

latest Inky Paws Challenge!

  
Have you had a chance to make a card for our latest Inky Paws Challenge

Here'a a refresher.


Use the challenge colors--Bubble Gum Pink, Lemon Yellow, Lime Green, and Orange


Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 

Cheers! It's your day by Sue features Cocktail Mixer and Fireworks by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking
It's happy hour on Sue T.'s card!  Four colorful cocktails from the 
Cocktail Mixer stamp and coordinating die set await someone special!  Sue's addition of the yellow fireworks (Fireworks stencil) adds a festive touch as does all those jewels!  Cheers!



Caution: I'm prickly before my coffee by Amy features Cuppa Cactus, Slimline Frames & Portholes, and Slimline Masking Circles and Squares by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking
Amy Tollner sets her cups of cacti (Cuppa Cactus stamp and coordinating die set) against a beautiful sunset background. She uses the Slimline Frames & Portholes die set to create a scalloped frame. She uses the Slimline Masking Circles & Squares stencil set for those beautiful windows!



Have a purr-fect day by Claire features Newton Unwinds, Kitten Beach, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards
Claire Lamb colors a vibrant, variegated skein of yarn just purr-fect for the playful feline from the Newton Unwinds stamp and coordinating die set! Her distressed background on the stitched layer (Frames & Flags die set) looks wonderful with the sentiment from the Kitten Beach stamp set.  So cute!



Have a llama fun on your birthday by Debbie features Loveable Llamas, Speech Bubbles, Mountains, Clouds,Hills & Grass, and Cycling Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking
 Debbie Owens adds a duo of party-lovin' llamas (Loveable Llamas stamp set) atop a pretty landscape created using the Mountains stencil, the Clouds stencil, and the Hills & Grass stencil sets. She adds some shiny balloons from the Cycling Friends stamp set. The sentiment is added to a speech bubble using the Speech Bubbles die set.  Time to party!



Thank you for being amazing by Diane featiures Best Mom Oval and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #friendshipcards
Diane Morales creates this amazing oval-shaped card (Oval Frames die set) with the gorgeous flowers from the Best Mom Oval stamp set. The bright colors and multi-layers make for an amazing card!  



I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, May 20, 2022 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter