Inky Paws Challenge #121 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 Theme Challenge.

Inky Paws Challenge #121 Winner!

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

Daria designs this darling birthday card using the Pug Hugs stamp set. Her blue window with balloons floating up provides a wonderful background with her pug decked out in his birthday hat!  So sweet!

Congrats to Daria.  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 #121 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!

Debbie's FAVE

Gentle Crafting  creates this darling slimline birthday card with 3 Polaroid picture frames showcasing images from the Sending Hugs stamp and die set.  She creates distressed backgrounds in different colors and has each critter holding a little gift!  Just so cute!

Diane's FAVE

Beverly's use of bright, bold colors makes her card stand out!  Her blue background with the embossing adds great texture for her kitty from the Newton Scoots By stamp set.  The chartreuse green and red accents really pop against the blue!  Darling!  

Sue's FAVE

Elle Kay re-purposes this stamp image from the Naughty Newton stamp and die set by having him holing a bouquet of colorful balloons and floating away.  Her paw print background in a rainbow of colors makes her card so festive and fun1

Becky's FAVE

Amy Tsuruta creates a pink lemonade-colored background that looks spectacular with the large lemon from the Lemon Twist stamp and die set.  On a black frame, she white embosses her sentiment, which is a combination of words from the Newton Dreams of London and Lemon Twist stamp sets.  A beautifully designed CAS card!

Crystal's FAVE

Mugdha pulls the circles from the challenge image to create a bokeh-like background in bright colors.  She add a vellum circle on which she adds the feline scootin' by from the Newton Scoots By stamp set.  The party hat is a purr-fect addition to this darling 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.

Inky Paws Challenge #121

This biweekly challenge is a:

Theme Challenge

Create a project using the theme--Birthday.

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 24, 2020, 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. Remember you can only link up 3 different projects to be eligible for the prize. 

Here's some inspiration!

Need to get inspired? See what our Inspiration Team created with this challenge!   

 Want to hold a Zoom birthday party?   Debbie Owens shows how to capture the Zoom spirit using a plethora of Newton images.  Starting at the top left, you will spy Newton from the Newton Rides West stamp set with a flirty feline from the Newton's Perfect Wave stamp set to the right.  Those little palm trees are from the Paradise Palms stamp set. Moving to the next row, you'll see Newton from the Newton Celebrates stamp set giving a birthday toast.  For a bit of musical entertainment, there's a feline from the Aloha Newton stamp set. On the bottom row, you'll see a British kitty from the Newton Dreams of London stamp set.  Finally, there's a furry friend from the Newton Dreams of New York stamp set. With the whole gang together, how could you not have fun at this virtual birthday party?

Diane Morales splashes a bit of blue water coloring on her card to create her ocean scene. She uses the Scuba Newton stamp and die set to add coral, seaweed, and fish for Newton to enjoy as he swims by to wish someone a happy birthday! Such a fun way to celebrate a birthday while still social distancing!

Sue T. use of sparkly gold paper provides the perfect elegant accents for her birthday card. Using the Bubbly stencil, she adds some golden bubbles as the cork is popped off the champagne bottle from the Wine A Little stamp set.  Sue does a bit of fussy cutting from the kitty the Newton Loves Cake stamp set.  Instead of enjoying a layered cake, this feline goes for a more sophisticated way to celebrate!  She adds a golden cheers die cut using a sentiment from the Cocktail Mixer die set.  Cheers!

 Becky Noelle creates this amazing card using a clear card base and deco-foiling balloons from the Balloon stencil in a rainbow of colors!  She adds the playful pooch from the Paw-some Birthday stamp and die set with his tall stack of presents worthy of anyone celebrating a special birthday!  

Crystal Komara uses complementary colors, purple and yellow, that will definitely brighten someone's special day!  For her background she adds shades of purples as well as little puppy prints using the Say Woof stamp set. She adds yellow grass with more fun prints. She adds two sweet puppies from the Fabulous Frenchies stamp and die set. Don't you just love those little party hats and the bow tie?  The big balloon shaker uses the Balloon Shaker die set. The purple sentiments inside come from the Birthday Essentials stamp set and the Paw-some Birthday stamp set.  A bright and brilliant card!  

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Inky Paws Challenge #119 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 #119 Winner!

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

Vicki creates this darling birthday card using the Frame Squared die set. She uses the Confetti stencil to make the perfect setting on which she adds the Pug Hugs stamp set.  

Congrats to Vicki.  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 #119 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!

Becky's FAVE

Amy T. designs a long, skinny card that is filled with yummy treats!  She uses the Confetti stencil to create the background in shades of pink, lavender, and blue.  She stamps sentiments in the three windows and adds yummy treats from the Summer Scoops stamp and die set.  On the banner from the
Frames & Flags die set, she stamps the fun sentiment. Love all the sparkly goodness!


Crystal's FAVE

Becca's die cut paw prints with the challenge colors peeking through are just the cutest. Pair them with the napping kitty from the Newton's Day Dream stamp set, you have a purr-fectly balanced card! 

Debbie's FAVE

 Dandi93's card is filled with baby sweetness! She puts a trio of pastel onesies from the Loveable Laundry stamp and die set on little plastic hangers that actually swing on the hooks!  A fabulous way to congratulate new parents!

Diane's FAVE

Maria creates an amazing background in a aquamarine color. She places her darling purr-maid from the Purr-maid Newton stamp set in the center oval. She adds a few gems for her final touches! A marvelous and creative way to use the challenge colors!


Sue's FAVE

KT Fit Kitty uses the Beautiful Wings and Newton's Day Dream stamp sets to create "wallpaper" for her bathroom walls!  She uses the toilet paper playing kitty from the Naughty Newton stamp and die set and adds a speech bubble from the Speech Bubbles die set. Her sentiment sums up the craziness of today's world!

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.

Inky Paws Challenge #98 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 Sketch Challenge.

Inky Paws Challenge #98  Winner!

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

Kimberly creates this homey setting for her kitty to enjoy a day snorkeling! Her floral paper mimics wallpaper with wood grain trim throughout. She colors her kitty from the Newton's Summer Vacation stamp and die set and adds a sentiment from the Newton's Birthday Flutter stamp set that will surely make the recipient of the card smile!

Congrats to KIMBERLY! 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 #98 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

Mary uses lime green and teal for her background using the Plaid stencil set. She pairs these colors up with the delightful toad from the Mistle Toad stamp and die set.  The bright pink berries and sentiment add a nice pop of color to finish this delightful card!

Becky's FAVE

Dandi captures the true spirit of a kitty playing in a new box with her interactive card!  The lime green gingham and twine are the purr-fect colors for the playful kitty from Newton's Antics stamp set to enjoy his new box. Check out Dandi's blog to learn how she got her kitty to move!

Bobbi's FAVE

Kimmie B. combines kraft and bright colors for a fabulously designed birthday card!  She uses several distress oxide inks with the Confetti stencil to create a wonderful background for the llama from the Llama Delivery stamp and die set.  She uses the birthday sentiment from the Newton's Birthday Flutter stamp set.  She uses the signature orange/white twine that comes with all NND orders for her final touch!


Debbie's FAVE

Miss Boo uses reds, light browns, and black to create a wonderful color combination to showcase this sweet puppy from the Pug Hugs stamp set. Who wouldn't want to receive this darling card?

Diane's FAVE

Beverly creates this bright, cheerful card by combining four colors of gingham papers.  For her main attraction, she colors the three chickens from the Cluck stamp set in the same bright colors. Her addition of the trio of bric brac trim finishes her card wonderfully!

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.

Inky Paws Challenge #77 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 SKETCH challenge!

Inky Paws Challenge #77 Winner!

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

Billie creates  her fun background by repeatedly stamping the skein of yarn from the  Newton's Antics stamp set. She then uses coordinating papers in monochromatic colors. She adds her sweet Siamese kitty playing in his box and finishes with cream yarn. 

Congrats to Billie! 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 #77 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!

Debbie's FAVE

Andrea matches the scoops of ice cream to match her dotted background paper. She wonderfully colors her kitty from the  Newton's Summer Treats stamp set as a Siamese!  She pulls everything together by adding green and yellow layers!

Diane's FAVE

Vicki stamps a cloudy sky background for her sweet pug from the Pug Hugs stamp set. Her background features pastel flowers. She adds her sentiment to a pink scalloped strip and adds a glossy red heart to finish her design. 

Emily's FAVE

Dawn provides us this festive holiday card using the Newton's Holiday Mischief stamp set. Her hand drawn scarf looks so cute behind Newton, and her choice of festive papers make this such a "candy" delight!

Sue's FAVE

The fun different combination of papers and red ribbon provide a wonderful background to 

Danni's card. Newton from the Newton's Naptime stamp set and his cozy blankets look so bright and colorful against the dark background. 

Becky's FAVE

Eve creates this darling underwater scene by using the Tropical Fish stencil to create her background. She adds these sweet images from the Purr-maid stamp set. The touch of twine and glittery shell are the purr-fect embellishments!

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.

Inky Paws Challenge #72

This biweekly challenge is a:

Theme challenge

Create a project using the theme:  Add Buttons

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 25, 2018 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! 

 Zsofia Molnar combines all these coffee-themed elements to create this darling card. Using the owl and latte cup from  Sending Hugs stamp and die set, she combines a sentiment from the Love & Chocolate stamp set with the word coffee.  If you look closely, you'll spy coffee bean and latte cup pattern paper! Seriously too fun!

Andrea Shell inks up these darling puppies from Woof Pack stamp set to create such a fun card.  She embosses the background using Pawprints stencil. The black banner and the white and black edging are fabulous accents to pull everything together.

Debbie Owens creates a celebratory card for a newly graduated student. Using the sweet puppy from Pug Hugs stamp set , she adds a graduation cap from Newton's Graduation stamp set and sentiment from Birthday Essentials. The houndstooth washi tape and buttons are great touches!

Diane Morales creates this cheerful spring card!  She uses Lovely Blooms stamp set and the Frames & Flags die set. The button accents work wonderfully with the button pattern paper.

Emily Lauritzen shows us her amazing creativity with this pull-up card. She begins by using Frames & Flags die set and stamps the puppies from the Woof Pack stamp set in black ink.  She then uses a button as a pull that you slide up to reveal these amazingly colored puppies!  Wow!

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