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Monday, January 26, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #248 Week 4

 

We are in the last days of the current challenge. What will you create? 


Use Cinnamon Red, Soft Pink, Lilac, and Buttercream White with at least 1 NND stamp!

You have until Friday, January 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 before you link up your project. 

Here's some inspiration.  

We are in the final days of the January challenge using these fun colors. This week the IPC team used lots of different layout dies and papers for five very cute, yet different, Valentine's cards!  Yes, the team was definitely in the mood for some "love!"  What are you inspired to create?  We can't wait to see!

Debbie's Valentine's card features Heart Frames, Lovely Hearts, A2 Layout 2, Land Borders, and Love Quarry by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #valentinescard, #nndpaper, #nndstamps,
Debbie Owens has a delightful Valentine's card that you might really dig!  She uses the A2 Layout 2 die for her layout with petite heart paper from the Lovely Hearts paper pad. She creates her landscape using the Land Borders die set with a trio of heavy equipment from the Love Quarry stamp set. She stamps the punny sentiment on a heart (Heart Frames die set). Super cute!

Kelly's Valentine's card features Christmas Time Dogs, Essential Tags, A2 Card Layout 2, Frames & Flags, Love & Woofs, and Lovely Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #valentinescard, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #puppycards
 Kelly Santi repurposes a puppy from the Christmas Time Dogs stamp and coordinating die set by adding conversation hearts in his paws, which she carefully cut from paper from the Love & Woofs paper pad. She then designs lots of layers using papers from Lovely Hearts and Love & Woofs paper pads and dies from the Essential Tags, A2 Card Layout 2, and Frames & Flags die sets. Such a delightful way to extend one's Christmas stamp sets!

Amy's Valentine's card features Oink, Valentine Word Trio, Fractured Card Layout, Lovely Hearts, and Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #valentinescard, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #pigcards
Amy Tollner also repurposes the  Oink stamp and coordinating die set for a Valentine's card. To create her V-Day card, Amy uses the Fractured Card Layout die with heart paper from the Lovely Hearts paper pad. She uses the XOXO die from the Valentine Word Trio die set with pink glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. Love the little piglet!

Claire's Valentine's card features Love Cafe', Heart Frames, Card Layout 4, and Love & Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #valentinescard, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards,
Claire Lamb uses the Card Layout 4 die to create her coffee-themed card. She uses heart paper from the Love & Meows paper pad. She places her sentiment on a distressed heart using the  Heart Frames die set. At last, she adds those pretty coffee mugs from the Love Cafe stamp and coordinating die set.  Coffee and Valentine's Day are a perfect combination for a card!

Danni's Valentine's card features Lovely Hearts, Love Cafe', A2 Card Layout, Banner Trio, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #valentinescard, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards
Danni Bindel also was inspired by love and coffee!  Yum! For her card, she uses the A2 Card Layout die for her layout with heart paper from the Lovely Hearts paper pad. (Does that paper look familiar?  See Amy's card above!) Danni places her coffee mugs from the Love Cafe stamp set layered circles using the Circle Frames die set. For her sentiment, she creates a banner using the Banner Trio die set. Love all those hearts!

Don't forget you have until January 30, 2026 
to use these fabulous colors! Remember you can enter up to 4 different cards!  

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
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Monday, July 14, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Week 2

 

July Challenge!

 We have a super fun colors to get your creative juices flowing! 


Use the colors: Cotton Candy Pink, Orange Sherbet, Turquoise and Royal Blue with your NND products.

You until Friday, August 1, 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 Trick or Treat Newton, Framework, Haunted House, Spooky Sky, and Halloween Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #halloweencards, #catcards
Crystal Minkler shows her creativity with the challenge colors with this delightful Halloween card.  She uses papers from the Halloween Party paper pad and die cuts using dies from the Framework die set. She then builds a scene using dies from the Haunted House and Spooky Sky die sets.  Enjoying this spooky scene, Crystal uses a trio of felines from the Trick or Treat Newton stamp and coordinating die set. Cuteness overload!

Danni's card features Petite Flowers, Circle Frames, Oink, Frames & Flags, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #pigcards, #thankyoucards, #stencil
Danni Bindel uses the challenge colors with the Petite Flowers stencil to create the cutest backdrop for her little piglet from the Oink stamp and coordinating die set. She uses dies from the Circle Frames, the Frames & Flags, and the Banner Trio die sets.  Such a cute way to send thanks!

Deb's beach card features Waves, Circle Frames, Seashell Roundabout, Banner Trio, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #beachcards, #catcards, #summercards
Debbie Owens creates a fun beachy scene with this CAS card. She lightly distresses waves using the Waves stencil.  She then uses the challenge colors to distress a sunset over the ocean on a die cut circle (Circle Frames die set). She adds the darling feline from the Newton's Sand Dollar stamp set. She finishes her card with a sentiment from the Seashell Roundabout stamp set on a banner using the Banner Trio and the Frames & Flags die sets.  What a fun way to enjoy one's day!

Amy's beach card features Beach Bound, Tropical Leaves, Fractured Card Layout, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #beachcards, #summercards
Amy Tollner uses pink and orange with the Tropical Leaves stencil to create such a fun backdrop for her blue jeep from the Beach Bound stamp and coordinating die set. To create her fun layout, Amy uses theFractured Card Layout die. She stamps her sentiment on a banner using the Banner Trio die set.  What a fabulous pastel paradise!

Claire's flamingo card features Oval Frames, Flamingo Oval, and Seaside by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #summercards, #flamingocards, #friendshipcards
Claire Lamb uses the Flamingo Oval stamp set for her flock of flamingos!  She frames them with a scallop oval using the eOval Frames die set. The blue and white striped paper from the Seaside paper pad adds a dramatic touch for this fun, flam-azing card!

Don't forget you now have until August 1, 2025 to get creative with these colors! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
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Monday, April 29, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #222


  Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a sketch challenge.
Use the challenge sketch.

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, May 10, 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! 
Squeal by Danni features Bright Basics, Frames & Tags, and Oink by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #pigcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Danni Bindel creates a darling farm-themed card by combining papers from the Bright Basics paper pad and the ever cute pigs from the  Oink stamp and coordinating die set.  To create the zig-zag panel and the multi-panel frame, she uses the Frames & Tags die set. Squeal, indeed!


Happiness is coffee and a good book by Debbie features Never Enough Books, Newton's Book Club, Serene Stripes, Frames & Tags, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking, #catcards, #cardchallenge
Debbie Owens creates a darling book case using the Frames & Tags die set. She uses the Serene Stripes stencil to create subtle stripes within the bookshelves.  She adds images from the Never Enough Books stamp set to place on the shelves.  At last, there's the gray tabby snuggled on a shelf enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee.  This sweet feline is from the Newton's Book Club stamp set. She places the whole scene on a gold card panel cut using the Basic Frames die set.

Happy Mother's Day by Amy features Frames & Tags, Cherry Blossoms, Pastel Basics, and Best Mom Oval by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #mothersdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner is getting ready for Mother's Days using a sentiment from the Best Mom Oval stamp set. She uses papers from the Pastel Basics Paper Pad to create the pretty layers then adds the beautiful cherry blooms from the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set.  She uses the Frames & Tags die set to create the multi-panel.  So pretty!

You're plant-astic by Claire features Frames & Tags and Succulent Garden by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #succulentcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb also uses the Frames & Tags die set to create her multi-panel frame. She distresses the little panels in shades of yellow and green.  She them uses a slew of plants from the Succulent Garden stamp and coordinating die set to cover the bottom of the panel.  For even more texture, she adds a speckled layer cut using the zig-zag die from the Frames & Tags die set.  

Warm & Cozy Wishes by Crystal showcases Frames & Tags, Cozy Homes, Circle Frames, and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler pulls papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad for her cozy room.  She creates her book cases using the Frames & Tags die set. Enjoying the cozy chair is the sweet, orange tabble from the Cozy Home stamp and coordinating die set. Crystal then stamps her sentiment on a stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set. So cute!

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

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
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Monday, January 29, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #215 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 colors--Pink, Teal, Ice Blue, Cookie Dough Brown with your NND products.


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

Espresso your love by Claire features Coffee Silhouettes, Heart Frames, and Love Cafe by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #valentinescards, #lovecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Claire Lamb creates a card filled with coffee mug happiness! She uses the Coffee Silhouettes die set to create all those coffee cups and mugs. For her sentiment, she creates a Kraft heart using the Heart Frames die set and stamps a sentiment from the Love Cafe stamp set. What a fun card to espresso one's creativity!




Crystal Minkler's card showcases the delightful image from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp and coordinating die set. Crystal then pulls papers from the Love & Chocolate paper pad. She uses the Frames & Flags die set on the brown striped paper. She adds the pink and teal heart papers for a super playful card!



Anyone else in need of some spring flowers? Danni Bindel's card is blooming with some pink and teal ones! She uses the Newton's Blooms stamp and coordinating die set to create her central element. She frames her sweet feline with papers from the Love & Chocolate paper pad and die cut using the Framework die set. So fresh and beautiful!


Birthday brew for you by Debbie features Oink, Heartfelt Coffee, Frames Squared, Birthday Meows, and Newton's Birthday Bash by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #pigcards, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Debbie Owens features a litttle piglet from the Oink stamp set. This little fellow is enjoying some Java Joe for his birthday treat! Those little mugs were fussy cut from the Heartfelt Coffee stamp set. Using the Frames Squared die set, Deb makes a square card base. She adds the pink confetti paper from the Birthday Meows paper pad. A few teal confetti and birthday hat (Newton's Birthday Bash stamp set) add to the birthday theme!



Amy Tollner was also inspired to make a square card using the Frames Squared die set. She goes with a puppy theme using the Puppy's Reading List stamp and coordinating die set and the Petite Paw Prints stencil. Anyone else want to partner read with this sweet-little canine?



I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, February 2,  2024 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
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Monday, August 1, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #178 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 #178 Prize Winner!

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



Hi Gull Friend by Erin features Gull Friends, Sea Borders, and Flirty Flamingos by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #beachcards, #cardmaking
#15 Erin Carpenter designs this fun beach scene with watery waves using the Sea Borders die set. She uses two water fowls--sea gulls from the Gull Friends stamp and die set and flamingos from the Flirty Flamingos stamp and die set (Retired).  Such a lovely, peaceful scene!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #178 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!

Sue's FAVE
Congrats by Mary-Anne V. features Retro Sun & Palms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #beachcards, #cardmaking
Mary-Anne V. uses one of Sue's favorite stencil sets (Retro Sun & Palm Trees stencil set) in a very unique and amazing way. The beautiful colors in the background paired with the copper embossing makes for a gorgeous summer card.  You can almost feel the heat coming off this beach scene!


Amy's FAVE
Sanding you sunny smiles by Papierelle by Kitten Beach and Newton's Summer Vacation by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #beachcards, #catcards, #summercards, #cardmaking
Papierelle makes a card that is filled with kitten playfulness!  Combining cats from the Kitten Beach and the Newton's Summer Vacation stamp sets, this is a purr-fect beach scene. Plus look at how she colors her water to make it feel like it is moving!  


Claire's FAVE
Rise with the tide and go with the flow by Fikreta features Newton's Perfect Wave and Corgi Beach by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #puppycards, #dogcards, #catcards, #beachcards, #summercards, #cardmaking
Fikreta creates such a tranquil beach scene. Then she pairs the lovable Corgi from the Corgi Beach stamp set and Newton with his surfboard from the Newton's Perfect Wave stamp set.  These two look so good together!  Wonderfully done, Fikreta!


Debbie's FAVE
Squeal! It's your birthday by Debbie F. features Oink and Summertime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summertimecards, #summercards, #pigcards, #beachcards, #cardmaking
Debbie Frank uses a trio of piglets from the Oink stamp set and sets them in a fabulous beach scene.  Squeal! Who knew these pigs would look so darn cute enjoying a day at the beach!  Such a creative idea!  She also adds interest by pulling papers from the Summertime paper pad.  


Diane's FAVE
Enjoy every moment by Helen F. features Sips & Stories, Delightful Doxies, and Beach Bum Thongs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeecards, #coffeelovers, #beachcards, #summercards, #cardmaking
Helen F. shows amazing creativity with limited summer-themed NND products.  She creates a beach scene in which her lady from the Sips & Stories stamp set can enjoy looking out while sipping a cup of coffee.  She adds amazing details to make this an amazing beach bungalow including a kite from the Delightful Doxies stamp set and flip-flops using the Beach Bum Thongs freebie.  Such a relaxing scene!


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, June 20, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #175 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 #175 Prize Winner!

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



Melanie's card features Newton's Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards, #floralcards
Melanie creates a super CAS one-layer card featuring the two kittens from the Newton's Blooms stamp set.  The texture edging and shadow beneath the pot add depth to this super cute card!  

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

Inky Paws Challenge #175 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!

Claire's FAVE
Meow are you? by Lori features Caffeinated Cats by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #cardmaking
Lori paints an a-meow-zing card with all those coffee mugs in beautiful shades of blue. She uses the ever fun image from the Caffeinated Cats stamp set.  Aren't those kittens the cutest?


Debbie's FAVE
Beep! Boop! by Jennifer features Argyle and Love Bots by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #CAScards
Jennifer combines the Argyle stencil set with a little robot from the Love Bots stamp set. I can just imagine the robot rolling around making those "scuff" marks on the floor!  So fun!



Diane's FAVE
Hap-pig day by Debbie features Oink and Clouds by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #farmcards, #cardmaking, #pigcards
Debbie does some amazing masking to create all seven, yes seven, piglets from the Oink stamp set on her slimline card!  Plus she adds all those puffy clouds using the Clouds Stencil.  Just love how those little pigs are "hamming" it!



Sue's FAVE
Coffee is always a good idea by Sandie features Newton Loves Coffee by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #catcards, #coffeecards, #cardmaking
Sandi's splatters of blue, pink, and gray make a darling setting for our beloved Newton from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp set to enjoy his latte!  A super fun one-layer card!



Amy's FAVE
You are unbe-leaf-able by Amy features Toucan Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #birdcards
Amy creates layers of branches for all her darling toucans from the Toucan Party (retiring) stamp set to perch on.  Her bold colors and added shimmer makes for an adorable one layer 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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