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Monday, March 23, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Week 4

Final week to create a spring project!

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

You have until 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!

Danni's Easter card features Postage Stamp Layout, Easter Postage Sampler, and Happy Easer paper pack by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #eastercards

Danni Bindel creates this bright yellow Easter card using the Postage Stamp Layout die with the basket-weave paper from the Happy Easter paper pack. She uses Easter images from the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. So cute!

Debbie's Easter card features Easter Egg Builder, Happy Easter die, Happy Easter paper pack, Cheerful Brights Glitter, Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #eastercards

Debbie Owens was inspired to use the pink basket-weave paper from the Happy Easter paper pack. She then creates the stitched-layer using the Basic Frames die set. She adds some water-colored eggs using the Easter Egg Builder die set. For her sentiment, she uses green-glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment with the Happy Easter die set. So fun!

Kelly's Easter card features Easter Postage Sampler, Happy Easter paper pack, Landborders, A2 Card Layout 2, and Springtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #eastercards

Kelly Santi uses the A2 Card Layout 2 die with papers from the Happy Easter paper pack and the Springtime paper pad. She uses the Landborders die set to create a little hill for the little chick. All those fun critters are from the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. Darling!

Amy's Easter card features Springtime Bunnies, Happy Easter, Card Layout 3, Happy Easter paper pack, and Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #eastercards

Amy Tollner uses the Card Layout 3 die with an assortment of papers from the Happy Easter paper pack. She adds little bunnies from the Springtime Bunnies and coordinating die set. For her sentiment, she uses glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment with the Happy Easter die set. So bright and cheerful!

Claire's Easter card features Bunny Silhouettes, Postage Stamp Layout, Filigree Oval Frame, and Plaid stencil by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #eastercards

Claire Lamb creates an original background using the Plaid stencil set. Then she uses the Postage Stamp Layout die on which she adds a trio of bunnies using the Bunny Silhouettes die set. She pulls the hello die from the Filigree Oval Frame die set for her sentiment. Love those little bunny tails!

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

Monday, July 7, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Week 1

Welcome to July's Inky Paws Challenge!

This month we have some super fun colors to get creative!

Cotton Candy Pink, Orange Sherbet, Turquoise and Royal Blue

You have from Monday, July 7, 2025 to 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 month's fabulous colors can be used for any occasion. Are you in need of birthday cards or beach cards? Or stretch your creativity and use the colors for Halloween or Christmas cards! There's so many possibilities. Let's see what the DT dreamed up:

Amy's card features Birthday Roundabout, Birthday Essentials, Boheh Balloons, Circle Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #birthdaycards

Amy Tollner uses the colors to design this festive birthday card. She creates blue balloons using the Bokeh Balloons stencil set and gives it scallop edging using the Frames & Flags die set. She then uses the Birthday Roundabout stamp and the Circle Frames die set for her focal element. At last she embosses her sentiment from the Birthday Essentials stamp set. The overall effect is birthday cuteness!

Claire's beach card features Newton's Sand Dollar and Oavl Framesby Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #summercards, #beachcards, #catcards

Claire Lamb creates a super cute beach scene using Newton from the Newton's Sand Dollar stamp set. She then die cuts her oval using the Oval Frames die set and creates a fun beach for her feline to enjoy! Darling way to use the challenge colors!

Crystal's birthday card features Heartfelt Coffee, Heart Frames, and Plaid by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #coffeecards, #birthdaycards, #coffeelovers

Crystal Minkler was also inspired to create a birthday card with a coffee twist! She begins by creating a colorful background using the Plaid stencil set. She then stamps the coffee image from the Heartfelt Coffee stamp set and cut using the scallop-edging die from the Heart Frames die set. A super colorful coffee card!

Danni's greeting card features Newton's Birdhouse, Oval Frames, Frames & Flags, and Pastel Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #catcards, #hellocards

Danni Bindel uses the darling image from the Newton's Birdhouse stamp set. (Don't you love how she colors her sweet kitty?) Then uses the Oval Frames die set to create her oval layers. She continues by using dies from the Frames & Flags die set with polka dotted papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. Super sweet!

Debbie's birthday card features Sky High Celebrations, Petite Clouds, Oval Frames, Birthday Party, Love & Meow, and Birthday Oval by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #birthdaycards, #dogcards

Debbie Owens was also inspired to create a birthday card. She chooses the duo from the Sky High Celebrations stamp set floating through a cloudy sky (Petite Clouds stencil). She cuts her cloudy sky with a stitched oval die the Oval Frames die set. For her four little panels, she pulls papers from the Birthday Party and the Love & Meows paper pads. At last she stamps her birthday sentiment using a stamp from the Birthday Oval stamp set. A super fun birthday card!

Don't forget you now have until August 1, 2025 to get

creative with the the challenge colors.

Monday, March 17, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #238 Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws'

March Challenge!

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

You still have time 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.

From birthday cards to graduation cards, how will you use the IPC theme-showers & flowers? Need some inspiration, check out what the IPC team created!

Crystal's spring card features Cherry Blossoms and Postage Stamp Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #flowercards

Crystal Minkler uses the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set in such a creative way. Using the Postage Stamp Layout die, she creates six panels filled with the cherry blossoms. Such a beautiful way to celebrate spring!

Dannie's spring card features Spring Blooms, Spring Heights, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #flowercards

Danni Bindel's darling puppy card is filled with cuteness. She uses two, blue pattern papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad with dies from the Basic Frames die set to create her brilliant layers. She then uses the puppies from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set who are too cute with their gardening tools and pot of flowers!

Debbie's spring card features Heartfelt Blooms, Floral Delights, Spring Blooms, Plaid, Petite Flowers, and Newton's Flower Garden by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #flowercards, #catcards

Debbie Owens uses two stencils, Petite Flowers and Plaid, to create her pink and green backdrop. She adds a spring of pink daisies from the Floral Delights stamps set, which she tucks behind the Quatrefoil panel created using paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad. Enjoying all the fresh flowers is the darling feline from the Newton's Flower Garden stamp set. Deb adds a sentiment from the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set for her final touch. So cute!

Amy's spring card features Rainy Day Doxie, Spring Blooms Oval, Pastel Basics, Oval Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #flowercards, #dogcards, #puppycards

Amy Tollner's shower and flower card is so pretty with the pink, yellow, and orange color combo! She uses the pink striped paper from the Pastel Basics paper pad with the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. Amy then stamps and colors all those gorgeous flowers from the Spring Blooms Oval stamp set framed with the scallop-edged oval (Oval Frames die set). The little Doxie in his bright yellow raincoat is from the Rainy Day Doxie stamp and coordinating die set, and he is looking absolutely adorable on this fab card!

Claire's spring card features Cherry Blossoms and A2 Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #flowercards

Claire Lamb was also inspired to use the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set. Claire uses the A2 Card Layout with her Kraft paper to create her panels. She lightly splatters this to add some texture that is just right for her sprigs of cherry blossoms. Just love the pink and Kraft together!

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

creative with the theme-Showers & Flowers.

Monday, September 30, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #232 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

We loved seeing all your cozy, fall cards!

Inky Paws Challenge #232 Prize Winner!

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

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

Marcia's fall card features Autumn Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Marcia Harlamert creates a monochromatic card filled with autumn fun! Marcia pairs several fall-themed papers with the sweet mouse from the Autumn Mice stamp and coordinating die set. Super cute!

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

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

Inky Paws Challenge #232 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!

Danni's FAVE

Arlene features Paw-tumn Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards

Arlene R.'s simple design showcases the wonderfully colored image from the Paw-tumn Newton stamp set which made it Danni's FAVE. Just love the bright autumn colors!

Debbie's FAVE

Jenni's autumn card features Loads of Bloom by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Jenni Shamblin's use of texture caught Debbie's eye. From the embossing to the jute bows, Jenni's card is so warm and cozy. She pairs the texture with the lady on her bike from the Loads of Blooms stamp set. Jenni colors her flowers in oranges and yellow to give it an autumn flair!

Amy's FAVE

Melissa's pumpkin Latte card features Pumpkin Latte and Plaid by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #pumpkinspicecards, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards, #pumpkinspice

Melissa's coffee-cup shaped card was Amy's favorite! The coffee sleeve with the pretty plaid created using the Plaid stencil coordinates wonderfully with the latte-toting lady from the Pumpkin Latte stamp and coordinating die set. It's definitely time for a PSL!

Claire's FAVE

Amy's cozy card features A Cozy Day and Houndstooth by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #reading

Amy Isley subtle use of the Houndstooth stencil combined with the little girl from the

A Cozy Day In stamp set won over Claire. Such a warm, cozy scene just purr-fect for a cool, autumn day!

Crystal's FAVE

Inkami's fall card features Deer Friend by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #deercards

Inkami's no-line coloring and CAS Design caught Crystal's eye. The sweet deer from the Deer Friend stamp set paired with the pretty plaid design paper is a wonderful combination!

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 starting October 7, 2024. We are changing from a bimonthly challenge to a monthly challenge to give participants more time to play with the inspirational badges. The IPC design team will continue bringing you weekly inspiration to get your creative juices pumping!

Monday, September 4, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #206

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This is a color challenge.

Use the Colors-Sunset Orange, Turquoise, Sunflower Yellow, and Maple Brown-Stripes--with your NND products.

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, September 15, 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!

Every year I fall for you by Crystal features Fall-ing for You, Plaid, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsook, #fallcards, #autumncards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Crystal Minkler combines the Fall-ing for You stamp set with the Plaid Stencil Set to create this lovely autumn card. She creates her layers using dies from the Framework die set. A fabulous way to showcase this autumn poem!

Be Thankful by Danni features Autumn, Autumn Newton, Frames & Flags, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #fallcards, #autumncards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking

Danni Bindel combines the papers form the Autumn Paper Pad with the Autumn Newton stamp and coordinating die set to create her amazing card. She also uses dies from the Frames & Flags die set and the Framework die set for her many layers. The colors and patterns work so nicely together!

Bright birthday wishes by Debbie features Newton's Birthday Delights, Confetti, Bright Sentiments, Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #catcards, #cardchallenge

Debbie Owens uses the Confetti stencil to create a festive background for the trio of felines from the Newton's Birthday Delights stamp set. She uses the Bright Sentiments Hot Foil Plates for her sentiment as well as the Frames & Flags die set for the scallop edging. Super festive!

A bushel of love by Amy features Fall Harvest, Slimline Masking Circles & Squares, and Slimline Frames & Portholes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #fallcards, #autumncards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Amy Tollner creates a spectacular slimline card using both the Slimline Masking Circles & Squares stencil set and the Slimline Frames & Portholes die set. She adds a trio of baskets from the Fall Harvest stamp and coordinating die set. Doesn't her puppy look delightful peaking out from the colorful leaves?

Hope your fall is loads of fun by Claire features Newton's Harvest Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #fallcards, #autumncards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Claire Lamb distresses a gorgeous evening sky to showcase the Newton's Harvest Time stamp and coordinating die set. The falling leaves add a nice touch of movement to this amazing card!

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

Monday, May 29, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #198 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #198 Prize Winner!

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

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

Winter Wishes by RStanton features Newton's Christmas Cuddles by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #christmascards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #holidaycards

RStanton watercolors the sweet feline couple from the Newton's Christmas Cuddles stamp set (retired). They look so cute with all the snowflake papers. A purr-fect way to send winter wishes to a loved one!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #198 Favorites

Diane's FAVE

The sea is calling by E. Coats by Tranquil Tides, Newton's Seashell, and Waves & Splashes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #oceancards, #summercards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

E. Coats creates a wonderful background for the kitty from the Newton's Seashell stamp set. She uses the Tranquil Tides stamp set and the Waves & Splashes stencil on blue panels to give the card a tranquil, watery look.

Amy's FAVE

Feeling slothy need coffee by Jennifer K by Slothy Coffee and Holiday Foliage by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #slothcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Jennifer K. creatively uses parts of the Holiday Foliage stencil to make a tropical background for her sweet sloth from the Slothy Coffee stamp and die set. Love the combination of colors used!

Claire's FAVE

You're never too old to play by Marianne features Newton Unwinds and Pawprints by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards, #cardchallenge

Marianne showcases this playful kitty from the Newton Unwinds stamp set with actual floss mimicking the stripes of the sketch. She uses the Pawprints stencil to create her pink paw prints behind the yarn. For even more fun, she stamps the balls of yarn on her card base. So cute!

Crystal's FAVE

Oh deer, Christmas is near by Traci C. features Festive Fawns, Christmas Time, and Plaid by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #wintercards, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Traci C. creates a red and green plaid background (Plaid stencil set) and then adds strips of paper from the Christmas Time paper pad to create a fun, festive backdrop for her sweet critters. These critters are from the Festive Fawns stamp and coordinating die set. A darling way to send holiday cheer!

Debbie's FAVE

Dandi93's card features Touchdown Tails by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #footballcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #bearcards

Dandi93 turns the sketch into a football field which is so clever. She then adds Winston from the Touchdown Tails (retired) stamp set who looks ready for the game to begin! Fabulous CAS 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 23, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Week 4

Final week to create a spring project!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, July 7, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #242 Week 1

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, March 17, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #238 Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws'

March Challenge!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, September 30, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge #232 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #232 Favorites

Thank you for playing!

Monday, September 4, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #206

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

Here's some inspiration!

Monday, May 29, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #198 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #198 Favorites

Thank you for playing!