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Monday, June 16, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #24 Week 3

It's Week 3 for our Inky Paws June Challenge.

We are looking for Sunny Days projects!

There's still time to get inky with your Newton's Nook Products and our Sunny Days theme!

You until Friday, June 27, 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.

What are you in the mood for? A sunny day in summer or a sunny day in winter? Good news it doesn't matter because we are looking for your sunny day projects! Let's check out what the IPC gals were in the mood for this week:

Deb's beach card features Newton's Happy Hour, Sunscape, Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock, and Sea Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #sunnydays, #beachcards, #summercards, #cocktailcards

Debbie Owens' glittery water looks wonderful on her beach card. Deb uses blue glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment with the Sea Borders die set. For her rays of sunshine, she used the Sunscape stencil, and looks who is enjoying this beach scene? Not one, but two felines from the Newton's Happy Meowr stamp set. This pair looks like they are really enjoying those cocktails!

Amy creates an amazing beach scene using Seashell Roundabout, Summer Moments, Seashells, Circle Frames, Banner Trio, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #summercard, #sunnydays, #beachcard

Amy Tollner creates this amazing seaside card featuring the lovely lady from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. She adds lots of seashells using both the Seashell Roundabout stamp set and the Seashells stencil. To create her layers, Amy uses the Circle Frames, the Banner Trio, and the

Frames & Flags die sets. Love the pastel palette.

Claire's card features Newton's Birdbath, Oval Frame, and Lattice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #sunnydays,, #catcard, #birdbath

Looks like a cute furry feline is enjoying the water in Claire Lamb's sweet card. That cutie is from the Newton's Birdbath stamp and coordinating die set. Claire adds dimension to her card by cutting an oval using the Oval Frames die set and adding lattice behind it (Lattice die). So is that cutie getting a drink of water or stalking those birds? Hmmm! 😉

Claire's card features Daisies, Frames & Tags, Summertime, and Sunflower Days by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #sunnydays, #floralcards, #flowercards, #daisies,

Crystal Minkler's sunny card features a couple of flowers using the Daisies die set. They look spectacular with the papers in the background. Those papers are from the Summertime paper pad and have been die cut using the Frames & Tags die set. Her sentiment is from the Sunflower Days stamp set. Love the combination of stripes and dots!

Danni's brilliant card features Bright Basics, Frames & Tags, Sky Scene Builder and Beach Bound by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #sunnydays, #beachcard, #cheerfulcard

Sunny, bold, and bright definitely describes Danni Bindel's card! Danni takes advantage of the bright yellow papers from the Bright Basics paper pad. Danni uses the Frames & Tags die set to create her layout, and she places a yellow sun (Sky Scene Builder die set) with the vintage VW bus from the Beach Bound stamp and coordinating die set. So cheerful and cute!

Don't forget you now have until June 27, 2025 to get

creative with this month's theme!

Monday, June 2, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #241 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws

June Challenge!

For June, we have a fun "sunny days" theme!

You have four weeks to create using sunny days!

You have from Monday, June 2, 2025 to Friday, June 27, 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.

Summer is finally here with days filled with sunshine! Where will your imagination take you? Beaches? Camping? Ice cream? Playing in the water? There are so many possibilities! Let's see what the IPC gals created:

Crystal's beach card features Summer Moments, Hills & Grass, Frames & Flags, and Sky Scene Builder by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #summercards, #beachcards

Crystal Minkler's card is a lovely beach card featuring one of the ladies from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. To create her fabulous beach scene, Crystal uses the Hills & Grass stencil and Sky Scene Builder die set. She uses the Frames & Flags die set to create her scallop edging. Such a relaxing summer card!

Danni's summer card features Aloha Newton, Frames & Flags, Circle Frames, and Summertime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #summercards, #beachcards

Danni Bindel's card also features a beach. This time it's Newton from the Aloha Newton stamp and coordinating die set enjoying a nap in a hammock. Danni features paper form the Summertime paper pad and uses the Frames & Flags and the Circle Frames die sets to create her layers. A darling way to spend a summer day!

Debbie Owens summer card features Newton from the Newton's Birdbath stamp set. Is he just getting a sip of water or stalking the little birdie? Deb uses a sentiment from the Seashell Roundabout stamp set as well as the Sunscape stencil for her sunshine. Be wary of that kitty little birdie!

Amy's summer card features Floral Delights, Springtime, Framework, and Lattice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #summercards, #floralcards

Amy Tollner's card showcases beautiful summer flowers from the Floral Delights stamp and coordinating die set. Amy sets her flowers upon a lattice (Lattice die) with a partly cloudy sky (Springtime paper pad) peeking through the openings. She uses the ticket die from the Framework die set for her sentiment. Doesn't this card capture the beauty of summer?

Claire's beach card features Beach Bond, Postage Stamp Layout, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #summercards, #beachcards

Looks like Claire Lamb is off to do some surfing! She creates her setting using the Postage Stamp Layout die with some fabulous distressing. She then adds a couple of beach-faring vehicles using stamps from the Beach Bound stamps and coordinating die set. She uses the little banner die from the A7 Frames & Banners to stamp her sentiments. Anyone else want to jump in those vehicles and head for the beach?

Don't forget you now have until June 27, 2025 to get

creative with this theme!

Monday, April 28, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws'

April Challenge!

There's still time to join!

Use the colors: Dusty Violet, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow, and Cocoa Brown!

You have until Friday, May 2, 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.

This beautiful color combo is perfect for spring cards and more! Create a garden scene, try adding the colors to a birthday card or mix in a pet with brown fur! Let's check out what our Design Team created:

Crystal's card features Newton's Peeps, Frames Squared and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #eastercards

Crystal Minkler slips in one more darling Easter card using the challenge colors. For this card she uses the sweet image from Newton's Peeps stamp and coordinating die set and sets him a top a trio of scalloped squares cut using the Frames Squared die set. The heart-dotted papers are from the Pastel Basics paper pad. Such a delightful Easter card!

Danni's card features Roses, Lattice, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #thankyoucards

Danni Bindel is showcasing the newly released Lattice die. She places some gorgeous purple roses from the Roses stamp set climbing up the lattice. For her sentiment, she uses the diminsional banner from the Banner Trio dies. A lovely way to say thank you!

Debbie's card features Fractured Card Layout, Newton's Birdbath, and Spring Heights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcard, #catcard

Debbie Owens has combined a couple stamp sets to create this playful card. She uses the kitty from the Newton's Birdbath stamp set with the kitten duo from the Spring Heights Stamp set. She places these clambering critters on a background using the Fractured Card Layout die. A super fun way to combine stamp sets!

Amy's card features Spring Blooms Oval, Oval Frames, Pastel Basics, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards

Amy Tollner brings us this gorgeous spring card featuring the Spring Blooms Oval stamp set with a scallop-edged frame (Oval Frames die set). She places this on yellow-striped paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad which has been die cut using the postage-edged die from the Framework die set. Just love the brightness of this lovely card!

Claire's card features Postage Stamp Layout, Floral Delights, and Daisies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards

Claire Lamb uses her creativity by making a checker board using the rectangles from the Postage Stamp Layout die. She strategically placed them and then die cuts some yellow and some purple daisies using the Daisies die set. She then adds her sentiment from the Floral Delights stamp set. What a fantastic way to use the Daisies die set with the challenge colors!

Don't forget you have until May 2 to get creative with these colors!

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, April 15, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #221

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a color challenge.

Use the challenge colors--Dusty Blue, Moss Green, Golden Yellow, and White.

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, April 26, 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!

Feeling under the weather by Crystal features Newton's Umbrella, A Cat's Life, Sky Borders, Sky Scene Borders, and Land Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Crystal Minkler's card shows the craziness of spring weather! She creates her cloudy sky using the Sky Scene Builder and Sky Borders die sets. She pulls paper from the A Cat's Life paper pad to create the sky and grass using Land Borders die set. Enjoying those spring winds is a little kitty from the Newton's Umbrella stamp and coordinating die set. Super cute!

You make me smile by Danni features Spring Blooms, Newton's Flower Garden, and A2 Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Danni Bindel utilizes the A2 Card Layout die to create the outline on her card. She continues by adding the yellow floral and the green gingham papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad with a cloudy sky in the center. She showcases the playful kitty from the Newton's Flower Garden stamp set and Coordinating die set. So sweet!

I Be-LEAF in you by Debbie features Newton's Hanging Basket, Basic Frames, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Debbie Owens utilizes papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad to create her background for the adventurous feline from the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp set. She used the Basic Frames die set for the blue striped banner. The contrast of stripes and polka dots make for a fun, playful card!

Amy Tollner uses the Clouds and the Hills and Grass stencils to create her peaceful background scene which she die cuts using the zigzag frame die from the Frames and Tags die set. Enjoying this serene scene are little blue birds from the Birdhouse Greetings and coordinating die set.

You are always on my mind by Claire features Basic Frames, and Newton's Birdhouse by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking

Claire Lamb distresses a soft, pretty background for her playful feline. She uses the Basic Frames die set to add a unique take on her background, and that little feline "terrorizing" the birds is from the Newton's Birdbath stamp and coordinating die set.

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

Monday, July 5, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #151 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

I nky Paws Challenge at here at the Newton's Nook Designs blog!

This Biweekly Challenge was a Theme Challenge.

Inky Paws Challenge #151 Winner!

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

Happy Summer by Papierelle features Woodland Picnic and Newton's Birdbath by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking

Papierelle's two connoisseurs are enjoying some refreshing fruity treats! Papierelle uses the kitty image from the Newton's Birdbath stamp set peeking over a delicious looking margarita instead of a birdbath! So clever! Then adds Winston from the Woodland Picnic stamp set enjoying some cool watermelon! A delicious way to enjoy a hot, summer day!

Congrats to Papierelle! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit! (It's easiest if you already have an account set up in our shop)

Inky Paws Challenge #151 Favorites

Debbie's FAVE

Life's better at the beach by Amanda features Retro Sun & Palms stencil set Summer Moments stamp and die set by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking

Amanda creates a wonderful summer scene using the Retro Sun & Palms stencil set to set the scene. She places one of the lady images from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set next to shimmering water, which looks amazing! A perfect way to spend a summer evening!

Diane's FAVE

Happy birthday with sprinkles on top by Karen features Summer Scoops by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #summercards

Karen Guettler Carlson wows with her ice cream cones from the Summer Scoops stamp and coordinating die set. Her simple, clean design showcases these images superbly, and the strip of pink on the edge and the extra sprinkles are great touches!

Sue's FAVE

Happy birthday by Karen features Flip-Flop Life by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #summercards

Karen Guettler Carlson is back with another fabulous card! She packs a whole lot of summer using the mini Flip-Flop Life stamp and coordinating die set in a grid pattern! She colors the flip-flops in rainbow colors making her card bright and cheerful! Delightful!

Amy's FAVE

Have a corgeous summer by Fikreta features Corgi Beach by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #dogcards, #summercards

Fikreta creates this fabulous ocean scene filled with big waves just right for this puppy from the Corgi Beach stamp set! Fikreta cleverly makes her card with a sliding feature to show off the puppy's surfboard moves! A fabulous card to celebrate the summer season!

Claire's FAVE

Aloha by Charlotte features Aloha Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #summercards

Charlotte E. designs this relaxing summer scene by hand drawing her background scene. She then uses the napping kitten from the Aloha Newton stamp set. Her no-line coloring is amazing! Anyone else want to join Newton at this resort?

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Monday, June 16, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #24 Week 3

It's Week 3 for our Inky Paws June Challenge.

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, June 2, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #241 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws

June Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, April 28, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws'

April Challenge!

There's still time to join!

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, April 15, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #221

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Here's some inspiration!

Monday, July 5, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #151 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #151 Favorites

Thank you for playing!

I nky Paws Challenge at here at the Newton's Nook Designs blog!