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Monday, June 10, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #224 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #224 Prize Winner!

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

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

Michelle and Marcia's card features Sky High Celebrations by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcard, #dogcard, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking

Michelle & Marcia design this darling card featuring our daring critters from the Sky High Celebrations stamp and coordinating die set. The vertical yellow stripes give the illusion of height just perfect for this stamp image! So cute!

Congrats to Michelle & Marcia! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit!

Inky Paws Challenge #224 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

Mudgha's bloom card features Floral Fringe by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #floralcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards

Mudgha uses the retired Floral Fridge stamp set in a super creative way. She cuts the images diagonally and adds the sentiment in the middle! Her coloring of all those flowers is amazing as is her card!

Claire's FAVE

Kathy's floral card features Floral Delights by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #floralcards, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Kathy was also inspired to design a card with fresh, beautiful flowers. She uses the flowers from the Floral Delights stamp and coordinating die set and highlights them with fabulous pattern papers. The extra bees hanging out is a fabulous touch!

Crystal's FAVE

Jenni's birthday card features Peony Blooms and Simply Sentiments by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #floralcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Jenni uses the challenge colors in a very subtle, but gorgeous ways. She uses the retired Peony Blooms stamp set and sets them atop a beautiful background. She stamps her sentiment from the retired sSimply Sentimental stamp set on a stitched banner. Just gorgeous!

Danni's FAVE

Arlene's bubble tea card features A2 Card Layout, Bubbly, Newton's Bubble Tea, and Newton's Mug by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #teacards, #coffeelovers, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards

Arlene use of the challenge colors is so playful and, well..., bubbly! She creates a bubbly backdrop using the Bubbly stencil. She then uses the A2 Card Layout die to create the black frame which she uses to make a shaker card! Wow! Enjoying all those bubbles is her sweet, white kitty from the Newton's Bubble Tea stamp set. She uses sentiments from this set as well as sentiments form the Newton's Mug stamp set. Such a bubbly-cute card!

Debbie's FAVE

Papierelle's butterfly card features Monarchs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #butterflycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Papierelle creates a beautiful card using the Monarchs stamp set. She sets her trio of butterflies on a beautifully distressed backdrop. Such an elegant way to use the challenge colors!

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.

Monday, May 23, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #173 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 Color Challenge!

Bubble Gum Pink, Lemon Yellow, Lime Green, and Orange

Inky Paws Challenge #173 Prize Winner!

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

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

Dayna's trio of cards feature Newton Loves Tacos by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #tacocards, #catcards, #cardmaking

Dayna uses pastel papers to create her stripes that make for a fun, feisty background fitting for the taco and margarita lovin' kittens from the Newton Loves Taco stamp and die set. Love them!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #173 Favorites

Sue's FAVE

Here's to you by Helen features Cocktail Mixer and Bokeh by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cocktailcards, #cardmaking

Helen F. creates this delightful card with several fruity cocktails from the Cocktail Mixer stamp set. She sets them amidst colorful bubbles using the Bokeh stencil set. Cheers!

Amy's FAVE

Happy Purr-thday by Karen features Newton's Cupcake, Oval Frames, Frames & Flags, and Serene Stripes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #catcards

Karen G. creates the cutest background using the Serene Stripes stencil for her darling kitty! Then look at that scrumptious cupcake and sweet kitty from the Newton's Cupcake stamp and die set! Anyone else want to take just a nibble? Karen also uses an oval die frame (Oval Frames die set) for her vellum and stamps the sentiment on a banner from the Frames & Flags die set. Delightful!

Claire's FAVE

Congratulations on your new dog by Danielle features Welcome New Dog, Petite Clouds, Land Border, Fence by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #dogcard, #cardmaking

Danielle creates a fabulous scene using the Petite Clouds stencil set and the Land Border die set for her playful puppy from the Welcome New Dog stamp and die set. She adds a fence using the Fence die set. The overall effect is total cuteness!

Debbie's FAVE

Feline Meow-tivated by Meghan features Newton's Crafty Cardio and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking,

Meghan creates bright bold layers using the Frames Squared die set for her crafty cat to play in. Her sweet orange tabby cat from the Newton's Crafty Cardio stamp and die set looks like she is having a grand time with all her crafting supplies. So fun!

Diane's FAVE

Life is better with a friend like you by Donna features Peony Blooms and Porch Swing Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #friendshipcards, #cardmaking, #floralcards

Donna uses the challenge colors beautifully using the Peony Blooms stamp set. Donna then layers her flowers on a pretty pink card base with a green patterned paper. She places the sentiment from the Porch Swing Friends stamp set on a black background that really pops against the bright colors. So pretty!

Thank you for playing!

Monday, February 14, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #167

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a

Color Challenge

Use the colors Sunny Yellow, Spring Green, Taffy Pink, and White to create your NND project!

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, February 25, 2022 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!

Let it bloom by Diane features Heartfelt Roses, Heart Frames, Frames & Flags, and Petite Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnooko, #valentinescards, #cardmaking

Diane Morales designs this beautiful card by creating a textured card base using the Petite Hearts stencil set and die cut using the scallop-edged die from the Heart Frames die set. She adds a white-scalloped heart with the Heartfelt Roses image stamped and lovingly colored in the challenge colors. She adds a trio of banners using the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set. A clean, beautiful card!

My heart smiles just thinking of you by Sue features Loads of Blooms, Framework, Heart Frames, Cloudy Sky, and Petite Flowers by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking

Sue T. creatively combines stencil sets for her beautiful card. She distresses the Petite Flowers stencil in a pale pink. Then die cuts using the postage-edged die from the Framework die set. She then die cuts a portion of a heart using the Heart Frames die set. In that heart cutout, she has added textured clouds on a scallop-edged heart using the Cloudy Sky stencil. Her umbrella-toting lady from the Loads of Blooms stamp and die set becomes her center piece to this beautiful card!

Happy blooming birthday by Amy features Loads of Blooms stamp, Frames & Flags, Circle Frames, Bold Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #flowercards, #cardmaking

Amy Tollner distresses the background flowers using the Bold Blooms stencil die cut using the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. She adds the lady with a bouquet of tulips from the Loads of Blooms stamp and coordinating die set which she places on a vellum circle using the Circle Frames die set. She matches her sentiment banner with her card base for a bright, refreshing card!

Many thanks by Claire by Peony Blooms, Thankful Thoughts, and Argyle by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #flowercards, #cardmaking

Claire Lamb designs this gorgeous floral card! She uses the Argyle stencil to add texture to the background. She then adds her gorgeous flowers from the Peony Blooms (retiring) stamp and die set. She adds a bold sentiment from the Thankful Thoughts stamp set. A gorgeous use of the challenge colors!

Easter Blessings by Debbie features Spring Roundabout and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #eastercards, #cardmaking

Debbie Owens designs a shape card using the Circle Frames die set. She stamps the image from the Spring Roundabout stamp set and cuts it apart allowing room on the card base for the sentiment. She adds a yellow ribbon and bow with a splattering of sequins for sparkle. A sweet way to celebrate Easter!

Use the challenge colors Sunny Yellow, Spring Green, Taffy Pink, and White.

Monday, August 30, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #156

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a:

Sketch Challenge

Use the above sketch!

You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, September 10, 2021 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!

Enjoy your day by Debbie features Winston's Lake House, Mountains, Petite Clouds, and Snow Globe Scenes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #outdoorcards, #cardmaking

Debbie Owens creates this cozy outdoorsy scene! For her lower horizontal element, Deb creates a lake with some cattails for Winston and his pal from the Winston's Lake House stamp set to paddle about in. When they get tired, they can return to their cabin also from the Winston's Lake House stamp set with the mountains (Mountains stencil) and pine forest (Snow Globe Scenes stamp set) in the background.

Floating above those mountains are lots of puffy clouds (Petite Clouds stencil). What a little piece of paradise!

You're my favorite treat by Diane showcases Frameworks, Trick or Treat Kittens, and Sky Borders by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #halloweencards

Diane Morales is showcasing the newly released Trick or Treat Kittens stamp and coordinating die set. This fluffy kitten is sure to become a Halloween favorite! She creates the postage-edge base layer using the Frameworks die set. For her sketch stripe, she creatively uses the Sky Borders die set for her scalloped stripes. The lavender, black and splash of orange make for a darling Halloween card!

May all your dreams come true by Sue features Naptime and Cascading Stars by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #stenciling

Sue T. creates this sleepy card showcasing the napping Newton from the Newton's Naptime stamp set. As her sweet kitten catches some zzz's on a pile of pastel blue blankets, stars in the background gently fall about. Those stars were created using the Cascading Stars stencil. Anyone else want to snuggle up with this little calico?

Thank you by Amy features Peony Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcard, #cardmaking, #floralcards

Amy Tollner showcases the Peony Blooms stamp and coordinating die set to create this elegant card! The combination of polka dots, stripes, and touches of gold add up to a perfect backdrop for Amy's softly colored and very beautiful peonies!

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On a bright and sunny day (Sunscape stencil), under peaceful teal waves (Sky Borders die set) awaits...

Hope your day doesn't bite by Claire features Shark Bites, Sky Borders, and Sunscape by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #sharkcards, #stenciling, #cardmaking

a very hungry shark (Shark Bites stamp and die set) just waiting to jump out at you! Yep, Claire Lamb creates an interactive shark card that might have you scared to open your mail! Thanks, Claire, for showing how to use the Inky Paws sketch to make an interactive card!

Use the above sketch!

Monday, April 12, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #146

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a:

Color Challenge--

Use the colors--orange, yellow, green, and white.

You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, April 23, 2021 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!

Hope your day is loads of fun by Debbie features Newton Cleans Up, Houndstooth, and Slimline Masking Circles & Squares by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #cardmaking, #catcards, #birthdaycard

Debbie Owens uses the Newton Cleans Up stamp set to create a fun birthday card! She uses the challenge colors with the Slimline Masking Circles & Squares stencil set and Houndstooth stencil to create a trio of squares with a fun pattern. She then adds the overworked kitties from the Newton Cleans Up stamp set on each square. She pulls the happy birthday sentiment from the Newton Loves Cake stamp set and combines it with the loads of fun sentiment to pull her fun card together!

Diane Morales uses the challenge colors to create a fabulous background using the Plaid stencil. She then adds a white circular element using the Circles Frames die set and subtly embosses the Floral Roundabout image from the Floral Roundabout stamp set. She adds grass using the Land Borders die set . She then adds the sweet goat from the Bleat stamp and die set for her main attraction. She adds "You're the G.O.A.T" sentiment on an orange banner and heat embosses the remaining sentiment on the green grass. A lovely way to celebrate a G.O.A.T friend!

Thanks so much by Sue T. features Blooming Botanicals, Daffodils, and Slimline Masking Circles and Squares by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #springcard

Sue T. uses the Blooming Botanicals stamp set to create her white embossed background. She then uses the Slimline Masking Circles and Squares stencils to go back and distress a trio of circles in green to create a lovely scalloped element down her card. She then layers on the beautiful yellow and orange flowers from the Daffodils stamp set and die cut using the coordinating die. A black banner with embossed sentiment adds a dramatic touch to this very elegant card!

Squeeze the day by Amy features Lemon Twist, Slimline Frames & Portholes, Slimline Frames & Windows, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking

Amy T. inspires with this refreshing citrus card! Beginning with a bright yellow card base, she adds a white scallop-edged layer using the Slimline Frames & Portholes die set. She then splatters with yellow, orange and green. She adds a bright yellow frame using the Slimline Frames & Windows die set. In those trio of windows, she adds a slices of lemon, orange, and lime using the Lemon Twist stamp and die set. Her sentiment was stamped on the ticket using the die from the Framework die set. The little slivers of peeling add a fun, festive element to this spectacular card!

Warm wishes by Claire features Peony Blooms and Winter Birds by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #cardmaking

Claire Lamb brings us this elegant card showcasing the Peony Blooms stamp set. She lightly distresses yellow on her amazing pattern paper. She adds the wonderfully colored flowers from the Peony Blooms stamp set. She pulls the sentiment from the Winter Birds stamp set and embosses it in white on black card stock. She adds gold sequins for a bit of glitz. Seriously, wow!

Use the colors--orange, yellow, green, and white.

Monday, March 15, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #143 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

This Biweekly Challenge was a Color Challenge.

Inky Paws Challenge #143 Winner!

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

Celebrate by FT Fit Kitty features Blooming Botanicals, Basket of Wishes, Newton's Birthday Bash by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #floralcards, #carmaking

KT Fit Kitty uses the Blooming Botanicals stamp set and colors the floral images in the colors of the challenge. She then cuts this full-front image into squares to create a horizontal stripe with them. She creates her custom sentiment by mixing sentiments from the Newton's Birthday Bash stamp set and athe

Basket of Wishes (Retired) stamp set. A beautiful way to showcase the Blooming Botanicals stamp set.

Congrats to KT Fit Kitty! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit! (It's easiest if you already have an account set up in our shop)

Inky Paws Challenge #143 Favorites

Sue's FAVE

Happy Birthday by Ishani features Aloha Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #catcard, #cardmaking

Ishani has a knack of mixing and matching stamps, dies, and stencils to make a delightful card that still has a clean, crisp look. On a lavender pattern paper, Ishani adds a layer that has green and yellow dots. Her kitty from the Aloha Newton stamp set looks beautiful in the tropical flowers and foliage. She then adds a die cut sun and some fabulous clouds. Such a cheerful birthday card!

Amy's FAVE

A little birdie told me by A. Rose features Newton's Birthday Flutter and Newton's Curious Christmas by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcard

A. Rose designs this bold, clean card that depicts a cat's favorite pastime--watching birdies! Her white and gray kitty from the Newton's Curious Christmas stamp set has been fussy cut. She is sitting on a window sill watching a birdie from the Newton's Birthday Flutter stamp set. She white embosses the sentiment on black. Opening the card, you'll find a humorous surprise! She has added the naughty kitty from the Newton's Birthday Flutter stamp set and the sentiment, "so I ate him!" This card is sure to have the recipient giggling!

Claire's FAVE

Thinking of You by Donna features Peony Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #floralcards, #cardmaking

Donna adds the perfect embellishments to showcase her lavender flowers from the Peony Blooms stamp and cut using the coordinating die set. The Swiss dotted ribbon and stitching add such a beautiful shabby-chic feel. Her yellow and white watercolor backdrop make for a soft, beautiful background. Wonderfully done!

Debbie's FAVE

Happy Easter to my favorite peeps by Priscilla Joseph features Newton's Peeps by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #eastercards, #cardmaking, #catcards

Priscilla Joseph begins with a cloudy sky of yellow and bright green grass. She has hidden a couple chicks and egg amid the grass. She adds a die cut that mimics chicken-wire fence. In front is the sweet kitty from the Newton's Peeps stamp and die set. The pretty purple basket with the green trim is perfect for the yellow peeps! Such a fun, clever card!

Diane's FAVE

You brighten my life by Kristi features Daffodils and Basketweave by Newton's Nook Designs; #newtonsnook, #inkypaws, #springcards, #cardmaking

Kristi brings us card that is just beautiful with its arrangements of elements. She uses the Basketweave stencil to create her spring green background. She uses an oval die to create the central element. She then stamps, colors and die cuts the flowers and butterflies from the Daffodils stamp and die set. The overall effect is just beautiful!

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Monday, June 10, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #224 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #224 Favorites

Thank you for playing!

Monday, May 23, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #173 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #173 Favorites

Thank you for playing!

Monday, February 14, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #167

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Here's some inspiration!

Use the challenge colors Sunny Yellow, Spring Green, Taffy Pink, and White.

Monday, August 30, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #156

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Use the above sketch!

Here's some inspiration!

Use the above sketch!

Monday, April 12, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #146

Here's some inspiration!

Monday, March 15, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge #143 Winners

Inky Paws Challenge #143 Favorites

Thank you for playing!