Showing posts with label Newton's Book Club. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Newton's Book Club. Show all posts

Monday, October 19, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #257 Week 3

 

Fall Colors 

to Inspire You!


We are so excited to play with these rich, vibrant colors!
We can't wait to see how you use
 Dusty Lavender, Teal, Pumpkin Orange, and Rust!


You have until Friday, October 30, 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 (Newton's Nook Designs products are required.) before you link up your project.

Here's some inspiration: Enjoy the deep fall colors of orange rust and add in a pop of teal and purple! It's the perfect palette to stretch your fall crafting! There are so many ways to use these amazing colors. Let's see what the IPC team designed this week!


Amy's autumn coffee card features Autumn Coffees, Autumn Leaves, Essential Tags, and A2 Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncard, #fallcards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #coffeecards, #coffeecrafters
Amy Tollner creates a bright autumn card with a coffee theme!  She uses the A2 Card Layout die with papers from the Autumn Leaves paper pack. She then creates a lavender tag using the Essential Tags die set on which she adds a trio of delicious-looking lattes from the Autumn Coffees stamp and coordinating die set. Wowza!  

Claire's autumn card features Autumn Dogs, Autumn Cats, Autumn, Oval Frames, Banner Trio, and Fall Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncard, #fallcards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #dogcards, #catcards
Claire Lamb features a furry critter from the Autumn Dogs stamp and coordinating die set and one from the Autumn Cats stamp and coordinating die set. She frames them on oval layers using the Oval Frames die set. She selects the plaid paper from the Autumn paper pack and adds her sentiment from the Fall Friends stamp set on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. Just too cute!

Debbie's autumn card features Autumn Leaves, Torn Edge Frames, Halloween Basics, Fall Roundabout, and Newton's Boo-tiful by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncard, #fallcards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge,
Debbie Owens combines leaf paper with polka-dotted paper from the Autumn Leaves and the Halloween Basics paper packs. Those rugged edges were made using the Torn Edge Frames die set. Deb showcases the feline with his colorful pumpkins from the Newton's Boo-tiful Night stamp set. Her sentiment is from the Fall Roundabout stamp set. Such a fun, colorful card!

Kathy's autumn card features Autumn Leaves, Autumn Dogs, and Postage Stamp Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncard, #fallcards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #dogcards
Kathy Schweinfurth's autumn card features a trio of puppies from the Autumn Dogs stamp and coordinating die set. She places each pup on a postage stamp using the Postage Stamp Layout die.  To pull everything together, she uses the pretty leaf paper from the Autumn Leaves paper pack.  Delightfully done!


Kelly's card features Newton's Book Club, Frames & Tags, Frames & Flags, Sea Borders, Forest Scene Builder, Autumn Woofs, and Lovely Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook,  #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Kelly's card features Newton's Book Club, Frames & Tags, Frames & Flags, Sea Borders, Forest Scene Builder, Autumn Woofs, and Lovely Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook,  #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Kelly Santi uses the challenge colors to create a bright scene featuring Newton on his pile of books. This sweet feline is from the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set. To create her lovely scene, Kelly uses several die sets: Frames & Flags, Frames & Tags, Sea Borders, and Forest Scene Builder set.Kelly also uses papers from the Autumn Woofs & Lovely Hearts paper pads. Such a creative way to mix and match products!


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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.

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Monday, August 3, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 1

 

Welcome August!


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.


Kelly's sweet card features Newton's Book Club, Birthday Meows, and Basics Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #catcard, #bookcard
Kelly Santi creates this adorable pastel card using the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Birthday Meows paper pack. Her stitched panel uses the Basics Frame die set. Such a delightful card!

Amy's Halloween card features Candy Corn, Banner Trio, Halloween Party, and Cheerful Brights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #Halloweencards, #catcards
Amy Tollner uses the Card Layout 7 die to create the sketch layout. She uses festive papers from the Halloween Party paper pack with the pink glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Cardstock Assortment. Amy adds the fun feline from the Candy Corn Newton stamp and coordinating die set. For her sentiment, she uses a die from the Banner Trio die set.  Scarily cute!

Claire's summer card features Card Layout 7, Summertime, Summer Moments, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #summercards, #beachcard
Claire Lamb designs a relaxing summer card featuring paper from the Summertime paper pack with the beach-lovin' lady from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Card Layout 7 die for the sketch as well as the Oval Frames die set for her sentiment. Darling!

Danni's birthday card features Card Layout 7, Birthday Woofs, Happy Birthday, and Dog Silhouettes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpapers, #birthdaycards, #dogcards
Danni Bindel creates a birthday card using the Card Layout 7 die with papers from the Birthday Woofs paper pad. She adds a trio of puppies from the Dog Silhouettes die set and uses the Happy Birthday die for her sentiment. Such a wonderful combination of products!

Debbie's chocolate card features Card Layout 7, Newton's Thanksgiving, Love & Chocolate, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #chocolatecards, #catcards
Debbie Owens uses the Card Layout 7 die with papers from the Love & Chocolate paper pad. She pulls the gluttonous feline from the Newton's Thanksgiving stamp set and does some cutting and pasting to create the plateful of chocolates. Her sentiment is placed on the Frames & Flags die set. A fun way to use the Thanksgiving stamp set!

Don't forget you have until Friday, August 28, 2026.

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Monday, May 25, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 4

 

It's May and it's  time for a sketch challenge!



Use the sketch to create your next NND project.

You have until Friday, May 29, 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.  

Get creative with this fun sketch. Use the center square to hold your favorite image or sentiment. Try using multiple colors or patterned papers for the layers behind it. Cards for any theme or occasion are welcome as long as they match the sketch. Don't forget you can turn the sketch sideways for more options. Now let's take a peek at the IPC teams' cards.

Amy's card features Newton's Book Club, Coffee House Stories, Cheerful Brights, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #catcards, #bookloverscards
Amy Tollner creates a bright, cheerful card just purr-fect for the book lover in one's life.  She uses one of the feline images from the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set with papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad. She adds a bit of sparkle using the lavender paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment and makes it into a banner using the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set.  Fabulously fun!

Claire's birthday card features Newton's Birthday Trio, Birthday Time, Bookmark II, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #catcards, #birthdaycards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers
Claire Lamb uses the Newton's Birthday Trio stamp and coordinating die set to send birthday wishes to a loved one. She uses a trio of festive papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. To create her panels and banner, she uses dies from the Bookmark II and the A7 Frames & Banners die sets. Such a darling card!

Danni's floral card features Little Lilies, Frames & Flags, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #flowercards, #floralcards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper
Danni Bindel opts for a floral card using the flower image from the Little Lilies stamp and coordinating die set. She adds papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad with dies from the Frames & Flags die set. Just love how she uses just lavender and greens to create such a beautiful card!

Debbie's birthday card features Newton's Mix Tape, Music Notes, Pastel Basics, Banner Trio, Cocktail Mixer, and Newton's Bright Birthday by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers
Debbie Owens couldn't decide whether to make a feline or a canine card, so she made one of each. For her feline birthday card, she uses the music-lovin' Newton from the Newton's Mix Tape stamp set. She adds more musical touches using the Music Notes stencil to create her backdrop.  She creates a banner using the yellow-striped paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad. Her finishing touches include a margarita from the Cocktail Mixer stamp set and a birthday hat from the Newton's Bright Birthday stamp. 

Debbie's birthday card features Puppy's Mix Tape, New Retro, Pastel Basics, Retro Mix Toner Fronts, Banner Trio, and Cocktail Mixer by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #puppycards, #birthdaycards, #cocktailcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers
For her canine version, Deb uses the puppy from the Puppy's Mix Tape stamp set with a margarita from the Cocktail Mixer stamp set. She uses the yellow-striped paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad as well as papers from the New Retro paper pack. That pink shimmery panel uses a Retro Mix Toner Front. Her banner uses a die from the Banner Trio die set. Two wonderful birthday cards for someone 21 years or older!

Kelly's floral card features Bright Basics, Springtime, Tulips, Easter Postage Sampler, Essential Tags, Basic Frames, and Sea Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #floralcards, #tulipcards, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers
For our final card this week, Kelly Santi is showcasing tulips from the Tulips stamp and coordinating die set as well as the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating set. Don't you just love how you can mix and match different stamp sets for a wonderfully unique card?  She uses papers from the Bright Basics and the Springtime paper pads. She uses dies from the Essential Tags, the Basic Frames, and the Sea Borders die sets. A bright and beautiful card filled with such lovely tulips!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 29, 2026.


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Monday, May 4, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 1

 

Let's get sketchy in May!



Use the sketch to create your next NND project.

You have until Friday, May 29, 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.  

Get creative with this fun sketch. Use the center square to hold your favorite image or sentiment. Try using multiple colors or patterned papers for the layers behind it. Cards for any theme or occasion are welcome as long as they match the sketch. Don't forget you can turn the sketch sideways for more options

Danni's card features Newton's Blooms, Frames & Flags, and Spring Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #springcards, #yellowcards, #floralcards
Danni Bindel creates a bright yellow card that is just too cute. She combines papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad to create her layers. Her base panel has been die cut using the scallop-edged frame die from the Frames & Flags die set. Enjoying all this brilliant yellow is Newton from the Newton's Blooms stamp and coordinating die set in his pot of flowers!  So cheerful and fun!

Debbie's card features A Dog's Life, Bright Basics, Pastel Basics, Bookmark II, Frames & Flags, and Puppy's Reading List by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #bookcards, #puppycards, #dogcards 
Debbie Owens creates a darling card filled with books!  She combines papers from the A Dog's Life, Bright Basics, and Pastel Basics paper pads to create her layers as well as the shelf of books using the Bookmark II die set. She also uses this die set for her vellum panel and the Frames & Flags die set for her striped banner. Enjoying all those books is the sweet puppy from the Puppy's Reading List stamp set. The shelf of books is a great way to use the sketch's horizontal panel!

Kelly's card features Newton's Book Club, New Retro, ......by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #bookcards, #catcards, #readingcards
Kelly Santi designs a bright, cheerful card just purr-fect for a book lover!  She uses an image from the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set with papers from several paper pads:  New Retro, Birthday Meows, and Meowy Christmas paper pads. She also uses the Frames & Flags die set for her layout. So adorable!

Amy's ocean card features Newton's Sand Dollar, Seaside, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #seasidecards, #oceancards,
Amy Tollner creates a darling ocean card using papers from the Seaside paper pad. Enjoying all those beach and ocean delights is Newton from the Newton's Sand Dollar stamp and coordinating die set. Amy also uses the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set. Such a fun, delightful card to get ready for the summer season!

Claire's card features Newton's Hanging Basket, Natural Basics, Bookmark II, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #springcards, #inspirationalcards
Claire Lamb makes a fun, inspirational card using the feline from the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp and coordinating die set. She keeps her color palette very earthy using papers from the Natural Basics paper pad. To create her vertical panel, she uses the A7 Frames & Banners die. For her horizontal panel, she uses the Bookmark II die which adds the fun stitching. So very cute!

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