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Monday, March 9, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Week 2

Happy March!

Time to hop into a new challenge!

Use the theme-Spring Has Sprung- with your NND product(s)!

You have from Monday, March 2, 2026 to Friday, March 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.

Celebrate Spring with bunnies, blooms and more! Create a card for a spring birthday, a cheerful hello or a card for Easter. Sunny spring blooms and cute critters are encouraged!

Amy's spring card features Spring Haul, Springtime, Frames & Flags, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #vintagetruckcards

Amy Tollner combines dies from the Frames & Flags and the Basic Frames die set with papers from the Springtime paper pad to create her beautiful layers. She then uses the vintage truck from the Spring Haul stamp and coordinating die set and colors it in shades of pink! All those pretty flowers will make you want to be out in your own garden!

Claire's bunny card features Bunny Silhouettes, Fence, Sky Borders, Spring Blooms Oval by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #eastercard, #bunnycard

Claire Lamb designs this spring card using Sky Borders die for a carrot field. How creative! She adds a fence (which isn't keeping any bunnies out) using the Fence die set. She adds carrots and bunnies using the Bunny Silhouettes die set. Her spring sentiment is from the Spring Blooms Oval stamp set for sentiment. Such a wonderfully designed card!

Danni's spring card features Circles Frames, Oval Frames, Springtime, Card Layout 3, and Tulips by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #tulipcards, #floralcards

Danni Bindel uses an assortment of colorful papers from the Springtime paper pad with the

Card Layout 3 die. She adds beautiful flowers from the Tulips stamp set on a stitched oval created using the Oval Frames die set. She adds a sentiment on a circle using the Circle Frames die set. All the patterns and colors make for a delightful spring card!

Debbie's Easter card features Cheerful Brights, Happy Easter, Card Layout 6, Happy Easter, and Bunny Silhouettes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #eastercards, #bunnycards

Debbie Owens creates this fun Easter card using papers from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment and the Happy Easter paper pack with the Card Layout 6 die . For her sentiment, use the Happy Easter die. Her final touch is the little bunny and carrot from the Bunny Silhouettes die set. The little pom-pom tail is a darling touch!

Kelly's Easter card features Card Layout 4, Happy Easter, Springtime, Newton's Peeps, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #eastercards

Kelly Santi designs a bright Easter card by using the Card Layout 4 die with papers from the Happy Easter paper pack and the Springtime paper pad. She adds the critters from the Newton's Peeps stamp and coordinating die set and colors them wonderfully. She places her sentiment on a banner using the Basic Frames die set. Cuteness overload!

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

Monday, March 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Week 1

Happy March!

Time to hop into a new challenge!

Use the theme-Spring Has Sprung- with your NND product(s)!

Here's some inspiration.

Celebrate Spring with bunnies, blooms and more! Create a card for a spring birthday, a cheerful hello or a card for Easter. Sunny spring blooms and cute critters are encouraged!

Kelly's Easter card features Card Layout 6, Happy Easter, and Easter Postage Sampler by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #springcards, #eastercards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Kelly Santi has two bright Easter cards featuring the newly released Card Layout 6 die with papers from the Happy Easter paper pack. Her cute little critters are from the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. So adorable!

Amy's spring card features Spring Pile Up, Easter Postage Sampler, Springtime, and A2 Card Layout 2 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Amy Tollner's spring card features the trio of critters from the Spring Pile Up stamp and coordinating die set with a little cottontail from the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the A2 Card Layout 2 die with tulip paper from the Springtime paper pad. Cuteness overload!

Claire's spring card features Card Layout 6, Happy Easter, and Newton's Peeps by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards

Claire Lamb creates a CAS card featuring the Card Layout 6 die with the zig-zag paper from the Happy Easter paper pack. She adds the sweet feline and a few chicks from the Newton's Peeps stamps and coordinating die set. Love the punny sentiment!

Danni's Easter card features Springtime Bunnies, Card Layout 6, Corner Flip, and Happy Easter by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #springcards, #eastercards, #bunnycards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper

Danni Bindel's Easter card features the Card Layout 6 die with papers from the Happy Easter paper pack. She also uses the newly released Corner Flip die which allows you to see the other side of the paper. Loving it! Danni is also showcasing four furry bunnies from the Springtime Bunnies stamp set. Such a sweet Easter card!

Debbie's spring card features Happy Easter, Cheerful Brights, Card Layout 6, Circle Frames, Hyacinth, and Newton's Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #springcards, #catcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Debbie Owens also features the Card Layout 6 die with papers from the Happy Easter paper pack and the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. She stamps the sentiment from the Hyacinth stamp set on a stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set. Her star attraction are those naughty kittens from the Newton's Blooms stamp set. Don't you love how her potted flowers match the paper!

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

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, February 24, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February Challenge!

For the month of February

we have a fabulous sketch to play with!

You still have time to get creative with this layered sketch and your NND Products!

You have until Friday, February 28, 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.

Birthday cards, St. Patrick's Day cards, spring cards, maybe a jump start to Christmas cards? What occasion will you be inspired to use? Let's check out what the IPC created:

Deb's Halloween card features Pumpkin Patch, Halloween Party, Frames & Flags, Trick or Treat Newton, and Trick or Treat Puppy by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #inkypawschallenge, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #halloweencard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #catcards, #dogcards

Debbie Owens has skipped all the spring holidays and jumped right into Halloween! Her card base features the Pumpkin Patch stencil in shades of pink and oranges. She then pulls a trio of papers from the Halloween Party paper pad and adds black mats to each to break up the many different patterns. She die cuts her banner using the Frames & Flags die set. She then adds a duo of trick-or-treaters from the Trick or Treat Newton and the Trick or Treat Puppy stamp set. There's a lot going on in Deb's card, but all those different elements add up to a festive Halloween card!

Amy's Easter card features Newton's Peeps, Springtime, Spring Blooms, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #eastercards, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Amy Tollner is sharing her delightful Easter card filled with flowers, butterflies, and peeps! Her wonderful combination of papers come from the Springtime and the Spring Blooms paper pads . She uses the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set for her butterfly banner. Her start attraction is her gray tabby from the Newton's Peeps stamp and coordinating die set who seems to be delight with his basketful of peeps! A colorful way to celebrate Easter!

Claire creates her caffeinated card using Coffee Delights, Bright Basics, and A Dog's Life by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #coffeecards

Claire Lamb is using a favorite combination of colors-teal, read, and pink! {sigh!} She showcases the tower of mugs from the Coffee Delights stamp and coordinating die set. Her teal and red papers from the Bright Basics and A Dog's Life paper pads mimic the hearts and stripes on a couple of mugs! So much caffeinated cuteness!

Crystal's St. Patty's Day card showcases Newton's Pot of Gold, Circle Frames, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #stpatricksday, #stpatricksdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Crystal Minkler is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with this festive, green card! She features Newton from the Newton's Pot of Gold stamp set set atop three green pattern papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. Her circular vellum element was cut using the Circle Frames die set. Such a wonderful combination of patterns for this delightful card!

Danni's thank you card showcases Dainty Daisies, Bright Basics, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #thankyoucards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #daisycards

Danni Bindel's rainbow of pattern papers brightens one day! She pulls a slew of papers from the Bright Basics paper pad and cuts her main panel and banner with dies from the Frames & Flags die set. She adds a sprig of daisies from the Dainty Daisies stamp and coordinating die set to make a card fill with gratitude and cheerfulness!

Don't miss out on a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs. Link up by February 28!

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!

Monday, March 28, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #169 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

This Biweekly Challenge was a Theme Challenge!

Inky Paws Challenge #169 Prize Winner!

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

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

Bonnie Lynn creates a wonderful card using the Cuppa Cactus stamp and coordinating die set. The faux stitching around the edges adds a nice touch. Nicely done, Bonnie!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #169 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!

Amy's FAVE

Irene creates a spectacular 3D card that will win over any gardener's heart! She pulls the little flowers from the Garden Whimsy (retired) stamp set and Winston's Honeybees (retired) stamp set to create rows in her garden. Then she has the super cute Winston (Garden Whimsy) giving the flowers a bit of water. She finishes with little birdies from the Newton's Peeps stamp set. Wow!

Claire's FAVE

You make me smile by Andrea features Newton's Flower Garden by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking

Andrea W. designs this sweet spring scene. The combination of striped and floral papers provide for a pretty spring backdrop for the butterfly-chasing Newton from the Newton's Flower Garden stamp and die set. Love the extra butterflies that she adds!

Debbie's FAVE

Thinking of you by Erin features Cozy Campers by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking

Erin pulls the table and chairs image from the Cozy Campers stamp set and showcases it on her pretty card. The flower in the vase coordinates wonderfully with the floral paper in the background. A simply elegant card!

Jennifer's FAVE

It's your birthday by Amy features Cluck by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycard, #cardmaking

Amy creates a fun birthday card using the Cluck stamp set. She thinks outside the box by coloring the chickens in unique pastel colors that work wonderfully! Super fun and creative!

Sue's FAVE

Just because by Karen features Little Lilies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #lilycards, #springcards

Karen stamps the lilies from the Little Lilies stamp set to create her pretty backdrop. The white sentiment on black really pops! She sprinkles on some baubles to finish her stunning 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.

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Monday, March 9, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Week 2

Happy March!

Time to hop into a new challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, March 2, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Week 1

Happy March!

Time to hop into a new 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, February 24, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #237 Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws'

February 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!

Monday, March 28, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #169 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #169 Favorites

Thank you for playing!

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.