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Monday, March 24, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #238 Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws'

March Challenge!

For March, we have a spring theme to play with!

Only a few more days to get creative with showers and flowers using your NND Products!

You until Friday, March 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.

Let's see how the IPC team used the Showers & Flowers theme for the last week of the March Challenge:

Danni Bindel creates this sweet spring card showcasing her sweet kitty from the Newton's Umbrella stamp and coordinating die set. Her use of the blue striped paper makes it look like a spring shower in the background. Her fun paper selection comes from the Pastel Basics paper pad and die cut using dies from the Frames & Tags die set. Her big, puffy rain clouds were made using the Sky Scene Builder die set. The way she colored her feline and the added stripes to her umbrella just add to the cuteness!

Debbie's baby shower card features Raindrops, Sky Scene Builder, Essential Alphabet, Springtime, and Bitty Bibs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcard, #babyshower, #babycard

Debbie Owens baby shower card is a creative twist on the shower theme. She uses the Raindrops stencil and the Sky Scene Builder die set to create the showery backdrop. She adds the letters for baby using the Essential Alphabet die set with striped paper from the Springtime paper pad. She adds a trio of bibs using the Bitty Bibs stamp and coordinating die set and places them atop floral and striped papers from the Springtime paper pad. A creative take on the Showers & Flowers theme!

Amy's spring card features Newton's Rain Boots, Sky Borders, Raindrops, Sky Scene Builder, Spring Blooms, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcard, #catcards

Amy Tollner showcases the big tulip paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad with scallop edging using the Frames & Flags die set. This is a darling backdrop for the little critters from the Newton's Rain Boots stamp and coordinating die set. To give her card a nice spring flair, Amy adds clouds using the Sky Borders die set with subtle raindrops using the Raindrops stencil. Her critters look amazing with her amazing coloring skills!

Claire's spring card features Newton's Rainy Day Trio, Frames & Tags, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcard, #catcards

Claire Lamb creates a dramatic distressed backdrop for her trio of kitties from the Newton's Rainy Day Trio stamp and coordinating die set. She uses a combination of dies from the Frames & Tags and the Basic Frames die sets to create her background layers. Her bold, darker coloring looks amazing on this fabulous card!

Crystal's spring card features Rainy Day Doxie, Frames & Flags, Frames Squared, and Spring Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcard, #dogcards

Crystal Minkler showcases the darling puppy from the Rainy Day Doxie stamp and coordinating stamp set. She places him atop papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad. The large daisy paper was die cut using the Frames Squared die set. For more spring fun, Crystal pulls small daisy paper and yellow plaid paper from the same paper pad. She Frames & Flags die set was used to create the scallop edging. Just love the little scene Crystal has created!

Don't forget you now have until March 28, 2025 to get

link up your Showers & Flowers project for a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Monday, March 10, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #238 Week 2

Welcome to Inky Paws'

March Challenge!

For March, we have a spring theme to play with!

You have several more weeks to get creative with showers and flowers using your NND Products!

Here's some inspiration.

This month theme-Showers & Flowers-can be used for so many different themed cards. Let's get some inspiration from the IPC team:

Claire's spring card features Newton's Umbrella, Hexagon Frames, and Spring Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #catcards

Claire Lamb creates a darling sky using the cloudy sky paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad cut using dies from the Hexagon Frames die set. Her black kitty from the Newton's Umbrella stamps and coordinating die set is enjoying his ride among the clouds with his bright yellow umbrella. Such a clever and fun card!

Crystal Minkler utilizes the Petite Clouds and the Hills & Grass stencil sets to create her beautiful spring day on a stitched panel (Basic Frames die set). She adds her lavender flowers from the Dainty Daisies stamp and coordinating die set. Her card has been yearning for green grass and fresh blooms!

Danni Bindel also brings us beautiful lavender flowers! Her gorgeous flowers are from the Floral Delights stamp and coordinating die set. She sets them a top a bright background created using the Frames & Tags die set and polka dotted papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. The addition of the two butterflies is a wonderful finishing touch!

Debbie Owens uses the newly released Hyacinth stamp set on her trio of panels created using the A7 Frames & Banners die set. She places her floral panels on a stenciled background created using the Quatrefoill stencil. She stamps her sentiment on a hexagonal panel and frames it with a scalloped hexagon using the Hexagon Frames die set. Such a pretty way to showcase this new stamp set

Amy Tollner use so of yellow and green creates such a fresh and brilliant spring card! She creates her square-shaped card and panels using the Frames Squared die set. Those pretty designer papers come from the Spring Blooms paper pad. Don't you love the hexagonal panel (Hexagon Frames die set)? Her star attraction is the lovely lady from the Loads of Blooms stamp and coordinating die set. Amy finishes with a sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set on a green banner). Fresh and delightful!

Don't forget you now have until March 28, 2025 to get

creative with the theme-Showers & Flowers.

Monday, March 3, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #238 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws'

March Challenge!

For March, we have a spring theme to play with!

You have four weeks to get creative with showers and flowers using your NND Products!

You have from Monday, March 3, 2025 to Friday, March 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.

This month theme-Showers & Flowers-has so many possibilities. Wedding cards? Easter cards? Welcome spring cards? Let's check out what the IPC team dreamed up:

Amy's friendship card features Newton's Rainy Day Trio, Raindrops, Spring Blooms, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #catcards, #friendshipcards

Amy Tollner's trio of kitties (Newton's Rainy Day Trio stamp and coordinating die set) in their pink and lavender raincoats are just too cute! She adds some big blooms in the background using the daffodil paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad. Look closely and you'll spy some subtle raindrops made using the Raindrops stencil. The scallop edging was made using the Frames & Flags die set. A seriously adorable friendship card!

Claire's floral card features Floral Delights, Basic Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #floralcards, #flowercards

Claire Lamb's bold, bright flowers are just gorgeous! These blooms are from the Floral Delights stamps and coordinating die set. Claire adds a fuschia panel that really pops against the Kraft card base. Her stitched panels were made using the Basic Frames and the Frames & Tags die sets. An amazing card to send encouraging words!

Crystal's spring card features Newton's Rain Boots, Land Borders, Circle Frames, and Spring Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #catcards, #floralcards

Crystal Minkler's lavender card is filled with spring goodness! She pulls those beautiful papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad and creates a subtle curve using the Land Borders die set. She adds a vellum stitched circle (Circle Frames die set). She places those adorable boots from the Newton's Rain Boots stamp and coordinating die set atop her vellum. Her kitty and little ducky are just precious!

Danni's spring card features Umbrella Pals, Frames & Flags, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #umbrellacards, #rainddaycards

Danni Bindel creates a smooshed background that looks so much like rain. She adds two of the darling umbrellas from the Umbrella Pals stamp and coordinating die set. Her stitched layers were created using dies from the Frames & Flags and the Basic Frames die sets. A darling card to brighten someone's day!

Deb's spring card features Rainy Day Doxy, Newton's Umbrella, Spring Roundabout, Fractured Layout, and Petite Flowers by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #floralcards, #catcards, #dogcards, rainydaycards

Debbie Owens mixes it up with her pastel floral background using the Petite Flowers stencil in a rainbow of colors. She then uses the Fractured Card Layout die to create the black border. She adds her feline from the Newton's Umbrella stamp set and the canine from the Rainy Day Doxie stamp set with their colorful umbrellas. She adds the 'Spring is Here!' sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set. Her card depicts the saying, "April showers bring May flowers!"

Don't forget you now have until March 28, 2025 to get

creative with the theme-Showers & Flowers.

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, April 1, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #220

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a theme challenge.

Use the challenge theme--Polka Dots!

You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, April 12, 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!

Claire's beach card features Pastel Basics, Sea Borders, Land Borders, and Beach Barks by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #beachcards, #dogcards, #summercards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Claire Lamb's polka-dotted waves look fabulous on her beach-themed card. Those waves were created using paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad and die cut using the Sea Borders Die Set. She continues by using the Land Borders Die Set for her beach and the Palm Tree Line stencil set for those gorgeous trees. The puppy duo from the Beach Barks stamps and coordinating die set are soaking up all that tropical atmosphere!

Crystal Minkler designs this fun-filled Easter card using papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. She uses the Frames & Tags Die Set to create her different layuers. The trio of Easter critters are from the Spring Pile Up stamp and coordinating die set, and they are look darling with the pastel polka-dotted papers!

Danni Bindel's use of bright polka-dotted papers from the Bright Basics paper pad makes for a very bright and cheery card! She uses the newly released Frames & Tags die set to create the different layers. She showcases those yellow boots and kitten from the Newton's Rain Boots stamp and coordinating die set. The punny sentiment is sure to bring a smile to the recipent's face.

Debbie Owens opts for a slimline card using dies from the Slimline Frames & Portholes and the Slimline Frames & Windows die set. She creates her cloudy sky using dies from the Sky Builder die set. She adds the floating feline from the Newton's Umbrella stamp set as well as the grounded puppy from the Rainy Day Doxie stamp set for her star attractions. For her polka dotted elements ,she paper pieces the umbrellas and puddle using the newly released Pastel Basics and the Bright Basics paper pads!

Amy Tollner was also inspired to use an umbrella element in her card. She features the umbrella lady from the Loads of Blooms Stamp and Die Set. She places her lady on a polka dotted layout combining the Pastel Basics paper pad and the newly released A2 Card Layout die set. Her sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set is stamped on a banner using the Banner Trio Die Set.

Use the challenge theme, Polka Dots, with your Newton's Nook Designs products.

Monday, May 29, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #199

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a theme challenge.

Use the theme--rainbow.

You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, June 9, 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!

Pets leave paw prints on our hearts by Amy features Furr-ever Friends, Dog Silhouette, Petite Paw Prints, Circle Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #sympathycards, #dogcards, #rainbowcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Amy Tollner designs a sweet sympathy card for a loss of a pet. She uses the Petite Paw Prints stencil to make her rainbow of paw prints. She uses the scallop-edge die from the Frames & Flags die set. She stamps the sentiment from the Furr-ever Friends stamp set on a vellum circle (Circle Frames die set). Her final touch is the little silhouette Scottie from the Dog Silhouette die set.

Love is in the air and it smells like coffee by Claire features Love Cafe and Newton's Mug by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #coffeelovers, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking

Claire Lamb makes a striking caffeinated card using mugs from the Love Cafe stamps & coordinating die set and the Newton's Mug stamp and coordinating die set. The way she incorporates the colors on the cups with the table is brilliantly done!

You lift me up by Crystal features Newton's Umbrella, Clouds, Circle Frames, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #rainbowcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Crystal Minkler creates colorful clouds using the Clouds stencil which are just perfect for the calico kitty to float through. This darling feline is from the Newton's Umbrella stamp and coordinating set. She adds the uplifting sentiment on a stitched circle (Circle Frames die set). She uses a die from the A7 Frames & Banners die set to create her scallop-edging.

#create by Debbie features Frames & Flags, Frames Squared, Quatrefoil, Essential Alphabet, Newton's Crafty Cardio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Debbie Owens card showcases the feline from the Newton's Crafty Cardio stamp set. For her rainbow backdrop, she uses the Quatrefoil stencil and die cuts it with the scallop-edge die from the Frames & Flags die set. She die cuts her sentiment using letters from the Essential Alphabet die set. Deb uses a black card base and black layers to make the colors really pop. The layer behind the kitty was made using the fancy square die from the Frames Squared die set.

Thinking of mew by Diane features Heartfelt Meows and Heart Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #rainbowcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Diane Morales creates a super cute heart-shaped card using the Heart Frames die set. She adds the playful feline image from the Heartfelt Meows stamp set. Look closely at all the little toys in shades of the rainbow! Darling!

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

Monday, April 3, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #195

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a sketch challenge.

Use the challenge sketch.

You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, April 14, 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!

You make me happy when skies are gray by Claire by Newton's Umbrella and Rainy Day Doxie by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcard, #dogcard, #cardmaking, #springcard

Claire Lamb's rainy panels look amazing and are perfect for our two new friends with their bright, yellow umbrellas. These sweet critters are from the new release. The darling puppy is from the Rainy Day Doxie stamp and coordinating die set. The little feline is from the Newton's Umbrella stamp and coordinating die set. So much fun on a rainy day!

May your spring be filled with sunshine and blooms by Crystal features Spring Blooms and Spring Haul by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking, #truckcards

Crystal Minkler is showcasing the newly released Spring Blooms paper pad and

the Spring Haul stamp and coordinating die set. Crystal's beautiful card might inspire you to load up your own truck with tons of flowers for your garden! So fresh and pretty!

Morel Support by Debbie features Fabulous Fungus, Quatrefoil, Slimline Frames & Windows, and Garden Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #mushroomcards, #micecards, #cardmaking

Debbie Owens is showcasing the newly released Fabulous Fungus stamp set and the Quatrefoil stencil. The rustic colors and patterns work wonderfully together as does the little mouse with his mushroom from the Garden Mice stamp set. She uses the Slimline Frames & Windows die set for her two stitched squares. Fabulous combination of products!

May your spring be filled with sunshine and blooms by Diane features Spring Blooms, Spring Haul, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking, #truckcards

Diane Morales was also inspired to showcase the newly released Spring Blooms paper pad and the Spring Haul stamp and coordinating die set. She showcases her truck with a vellum circle (Circle Frames die set) tucked under it. Such a pretty and cheerful card!

Chase your dreams by Amy features Captivated Kittens, Gnome Garden, Land Borders, and Springtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking,#springcards

Amy Tollner features two playful kittens from the Captivated Kittens stamp and coordinating die set. Amy selects the petite clouds paper from the Springtime paper pad for two of her panels. She adds some grass using the Land Borders die set for her kittens to play on. Her other panels feature lots of butterflies for the kittens to catch. Amy adds additional "toys" for the kittens using the smaller images from the Gnome Garden stamp and die set. Such a playful and fun card!

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

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Monday, March 24, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #238 Week 4

Welcome to Inky Paws'

March Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, March 10, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #238 Week 2

Welcome to Inky Paws'

March Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, March 3, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #238 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws'

March Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, April 15, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #221

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Here's some inspiration!

Monday, April 1, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #220

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Here's some inspiration!

Monday, May 29, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #199

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Here's some inspiration!

Monday, April 3, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #195

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Here's some inspiration!