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Monday, April 20, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 3

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.

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!

Amy's birthday card showcases Newton's Birthday Delights, Party On!, Retro Vibes, Card Layout 4, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndstencils, #catcards, #birthdaycards

Amy Tollner creates a darling birthday card using the Retro Vibes stencil set and the Card Layout 4 die for her backdrop. She then adds the festy felines from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp and coordinating die set with a birthday banner using the Frames and Flags die set and sentiment from the Party On! stamp set. So bright and brilliant!

Claire's rad card showcases Puppy's Mix Tape, Party On!, and Music Notes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndstencils, #musiccards, #puppycards

Claire Lamb creates a very CAS card sparingly using the Music Notes stencil for a fun backdrop for the sweet puppy from the Puppy's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die set. She finishes with a sentiment from the Party On! stamp set. Totally adorable!

Danni's retro card showcases Party On!, Framework, and New Retro by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #birthdaycards

Danni Bindel creates a very bright and bold birthday card using papers from the New Retro paper pack with dies from the Framework die set. She uses a birthday sentiment from the Party On! stamp set for her focal point. The combination of patterns makes for a super retro vibe!

Debbie's tropical card features Newton's Happy Hour, Hibiscus, Circle Frames, Frames & Flags, Aloha Newton, Pastel Basics, and Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #tropicalcards, #catcards

Debbie Owens creates a fun tropical card using Hibiscus stencil and the Frames and Flags die set for her back panel. She uses the Circle Frames die set to create circles using paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad and the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. She adds the sweet kitty from the Aloha Newton stamp set with a sentiment from the Newton's Happy Hour stamp. A great combination of products!

Kelly's cheerful card features Spring Heights, Clouds, and Sea Border by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndstencil, #catcards, #springcards

Kelly Santi's bright sky using the Clouds stencil makes for an amazing background for the playful kitties from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set. Kelly also uses the Sea Border die set to make her grass. What a fantastic way to showcase the challenge colors!

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

Monday, February 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Week 1

It's a new month

which means a new challenge.

Use the sketch with your NND product(s)!

You have from Monday, February 2, 2026 to Friday, February 27, 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.

Go right to the edges of your card with this sketch! Try using multiple colors or patterned papers for this fun layout. The center spot is perfect for a sentiment, image, or both! Cards for any theme or occasion are welcome as long as they match the sketch. Let's see how the IPC team used this fun sketch!

Kelly's sweet card features Puppy's Bubble Tea, Basic Frames, Lovely Hearts, Love & Woofs, and Meowy Christmas by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #puppycards, #teacards,

Kelly Santi puts a create twist on the sketch. For this delightful card, Danni uses the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Lovely Hearts, the Love & Woofs, and the Meowy Christmas paper pads. She uses the Basic Frames die set to create all those stitched layers. Such a delightful card!

Amy's fun birthday card features Newton's Birthday Delights and Birthday Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #birthdaycards

Amy Tollner is bringing on the bright colors that make for a brilliant birthday card. She uses the multi-scope ice cream cone from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp and coordinating die set with a trio of birthday paper from the Birthday Party paper pad. So scrumptious!

Claire's taco Tuesday card features Newton Loves Tacos and Christmas Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #tacotuesday

Claire Lamb is ready for Taco Tuesday with this margarita-drinkin' feline from the Newton Loves Tacos stamp and coordinating die set! She pulls papers from the Christmas Basics paper pad to create her panels. The simplicity is purr-fect! Cheers!

Danni's birthday card features Dog Birthday Party, Birthday Woofs, Frames & Squared, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #birthdaycards, #dogcards

Danni Bindel is also celebrating a birthday with bright, fun colors and featuring one of the puppies from the Dog Birthday Party stamp set! She uses lots of coordinating papers from the Birthday Woofs paper pad and die cuts them with dies from the Frames Squared and the Framework die set! Happy birthday, indeed!

Debbie's cat card features Petite Paw Prints, A Cat's Life, Cat-titude, and Cat Silhouettes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypawschallenge, #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards,

Debbie Owens is sending some purr-fect wishes using papers from A Cat's Life paper pad. Peeking beneath her layers are some little paw prints using the Petite Paw Prints stencil. She showcases a sentiment from the Cat-titude stamp set. Her final touch is a black kitty using the Cat Silhouettes die set. A darling card for someone who loves cats!

Don't forget you have until Friday, February 27, 2026.

Monday, November 25, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #234- Week 4

Welcome to the final week of our

Monthly

Inky Paws Challenge!

For the month of November

we have a versatile sketch to use!

This is the last week to get creative with this sketch and your NND products!

You have until Friday, November 29, 2024 (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 design team has come up with a birthday card as well as several festive Christmas cards to inspired you!

Danni's Christmas card features Christmas Coffees, Frames & Flags, Framework, and Christmas Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #coffeelovers, #christmascards, #coffeecards, #holidaycards

Danni Bindel celebrates the upcoming holiday with this bright festive card! She pulls bright papers from the Christmas Basics paper pad which she cuts using dies from the Framework and the Frames & Flags die sets. With her panels in place, Danni adds a trio of caffeinated goodness using the Christmas Coffees stamp and coordinating die set. Just so cute!

Debbie's holiday card features Love & Meows, Christmas Basics, Postage Stamp Layout, Holiday Postage Sampler, Holiday Essentials, Frames & Flags, and Christmas Coffees by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #coffeeloveres, #coffeecards, #holidaycards, #Christmascards

Like Danni, Debbie Owens uses a trio of coffee mugs from the Christmas Coffees stamp set for her holiday card. Deb coordinates papers from the Love & Meows and the Christmas Basics paper pads. She inverts two of the elements by using the Postage Stamp Layout die set and trimming it down for her central stripe. She uses the rounded rectangular die from the Frames & Flags die set for her center panel. She adds the postage using the Holiday Postage Sampler stamp set and finishes with a sentiment from the Holiday Essentials stamp set. A fun take on the sketch!

Amy's Christmas card features Wreath Pups, Canine Christmas, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #christmascards, #holidaycards, #puppycard, #dogcard

Amy Tollner creates a whimsical card with her two, sweet puppies from the Wreath Pups stamp and coordinating die set. She adds the red buffalo plaid paper from the Canine Christmas paper pad which is die cut using the scalloped frame from the Framework die set. Such a darling way to 'deck the halls!'

Claire's holiday card features Newton's Christmas Tree, Basic Frames, and Christmas Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #christmascards, #holidaycards, #catcards

Claire Lamb is celebrating the upcoming holiday season with these festive felines from the Newton's Christmas Tree stamp and coordinating die set. They look so cute decorating their tree on Claire's distressed evening sky. She adds the stitching using a die from the Basic Frames die set. She showcases her felines with two festive papers from the Christmas Basics paper pad. A fun way to send holiday wishes!

Crystal's birthday card features Newton's Birhtday Delights, Birthday Party, Postage Stamp Layout, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Crystal Minkler opts for an adorable birthday card filled with birthday cuteness! She pulls an assortment of bright, fun papers from the Birthday Party paper pad to fill in the panels that were created by the Postage Stamp Layout die set. She adds the multi-layered cake from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp and coordinating die set with the duo of 'taste testers!' She creates a banner (Frames & Flags die set) for her sentiment. Such a fun, celebratory card!

Don't forget you have a few more days to get creative with this sketch!

Monday, July 8, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #227

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a color challenge.

Use the colors Amethyst Purple, Fuchsia Pink, Sky Blue, and Sand Brown.

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, July 19, 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!

Danni's birthday card features Newton Loves Boxes, Birthday Meows, Frames & Flags, and Heart Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Danni Bindel uses papers to depict the colors in the challenge. Those celebratory papers are from the Birthday Meows paper pad arranged on a blue card base. She is featuring some playful kitties from the Newton Loves Boxes stamp and coordinating die set. She places them atop a scalloped heart Heart Frames die set to compliment the scallop-edging on her main panel (Frames & Flags die set). A super fun way to send birthday wishes!

Debbie's chocolate card features Love & Chocolate stamp and paper pad and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #chocolatecards, #candycards

Debbie Owens creates a card filled with yummy chocolate treats. She uses the Frames & Tags Die Set to create her overall design and adds sweet papers from the Love & Chocolate Paper Pad. She adds a teal serving tray to display those delectable treats from the Love & Chocolate stamp set. Scrumptious!

Amy's birthday card features Newton's Birthday Delights, Confetti, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Amy Tollner is also featuring a scrumptious treat--a 6-tier cake from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp and coordinating die set! She adds to the festivities by using the Confetti Stencil to distress some confetti in the background. She uses the scallop-edged frame die from the Frames & Flags die set for added fun! Those sweet kitties are just too cute!

Claire's beach card features Summer Moments, Sea Borders, and Land Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #summercards, #beachcards

Claire Lamb takes us to a beautiful beach scene! She creates her spectacular setting using distress inks with the Sea Borders and the Land Borders die sets. She adds two of the lovely ladies from the Summer Moments stamp and cordinating die set who look like they are enjoying themselves. The bold challenge colors look amazing!

Crystal's birthday card features Newton's Birthday Balloons and Bokeh stencil by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Newton looks like he is having a fabulous time in Crystal Minkler's birthday card! Newton from the Newton's Birthday Balloons stamp and coordinating die set is enjoying himself amidst the bubbly backdrop. Those beautiful bubbles were created using the Bokeh Stencil set. A fun, festive way to send birthday wishes!

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

Monday, May 27, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #224

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a color challenge.

Use the challenge colors-Posy Pink, Sunny Yellow, Grass Green, and White.

You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, June 7, 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!

Thanks for brightening my day by Amy features Spring Blooms Oval, Oval Frames, Pastel Basics, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #thankfulcards, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Amy Tollner is sending some floral thanks by using the Spring Blooms Oval stamp set. She frames her flowers with scallop edging atop a pretty pink gingham panel. To create these many layers, she uses paper from thePastel Basics paper pad, the Oval Frames die set, and the Frames & Flags die set. A beautiful way to showcase those pretty flowers!

So many books by Claire features Never Enough Books and Quatrefoil by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #bookcards, #booklovers, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Claire Lamb creates a wonderful room filled with books from the Never Enough Books stamp and coordinating die set. She creates custom "wallpaper" using the Quatrefoil stencil. A fabulous way to use the challenge colors!

Thanks a bunch by Crystal features Dainty Daisies, Pastel Basics, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookm, #floralcards, #thankfulcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Crystal Minkler pulls a variety of colors and patterns from the the Pastel Basics paper pad and creates the panels using the Frames & Tags die set. These pretty papers make for a splendid backdrop for her white daisies from the Dainty Daisies stamp and coordinating die set. A pretty way to send a bunch of thanks!

Danni's birthday card features Birthday Meows, Newton's Birthday Delights, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Danni Bindel's bright birthday card is filled with cuteness. She uses an array of pattern papers from the Birthday Meows paper pad to create her many layers with the help of the Frames & Flags die set. Her duo of kitties from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp and coordinatin g die set are the star attraction as they enjoy that scrumpious cake!

Deb's thank you card features Floral Delights, Frames & Flags, Pastel Basics, and Lilac by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #thankfulcards, #floralcards

Debbie Owens uses the daisies from the Floral Delights stamp set to create her main panel (die cut using the Frames & Flags die set). She adds her panel to a pink gingham paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad. She adds the sentiment from the Lilac stamp set for a darling thank you card. Repeatedly stamping an image is a great way to create a custom backdrop!

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

Monday, March 11, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #218 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 the challenge theme--Violet, Lavender, Yellow, White--with your NND products.

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

Debbie Owens creates a sweet square card using hte Frames Squared die set for her base. She adds a scalloped circle (Circle Frames die set) using the yellow floral paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad. Using hte same paper pad, she adds the quatrefoil panel. She stamps her sentiment on a banner using the Frames & Flags die set. Her star attraction is the gray feline from the Newton's Peeps stamp set with his basket of peeps!

Amy Tollner also creates a darling Easter card. She distresses some yellow flowers using the Petitie Flowers stencil and cut using the scallop-edged frame from the Frames & Flags die set. She adds a circular vellum layering using the Circle Frames die set. Her star attraction is the sweet bunny and her basket from the Hop Into Spring stamp and die set. She heat embosses her sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. So much Easter cuteness!

Claire Lamb designs a lovely friendship card using the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set and die cut using the scalloped heart from the Heart Frames die set. She places this on a lavender card base using the Argyle stencil set. She adds her sentiment on a small banner using a die from the A7 Frames & Banners die set. A fabulous take on the challenge colors!

Crystal Minkler uses similar products as Debbie for a totally different Easter look! She uses the yellow floral pattern from the Spring Blooms paper pad and die cuts with the postage-edged die from the Framework die set. She die cuts her stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set. Her star attraction is her sweet white feline from the Newton's Peeps stamp set. So cute!!

Danni Bindel shows how the challenge colors can be used for a birthday card! She uses papers from the Birthday Meows paper pad and cuts them using dies from the Framework die set. She stamps her sentiment on a stitched circle (Circle Frames die set). All those sweet kitties on the ice cream cone are from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp and coordinating die set. Her added sequins add a nice birthday touch!

I hope these projects have inspired you to play along! Remember, you have until this Friday, March 15, 2024 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!

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Monday, April 20, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #251 Week 3

April bring bright beautiful colors to Inky Paws!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, February 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Week 1

It's a new month

which means a new challenge.

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, November 25, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #234- Week 4

Welcome to the final week of our

Monthly

Inky Paws Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, July 8, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #227

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Here's some inspiration!

Monday, May 27, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #224

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Here's some inspiration!

Monday, March 11, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #218 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 the challenge theme--Violet, Lavender, Yellow, White--with your NND products.

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

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

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

Here's a refresher.

Use the challenge theme--Violet, Lavender, Yellow, White--with your NND products.