Showing posts with label Puppy Playtime. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Puppy Playtime. Show all posts

Monday, June 29, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 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 friendship projects!


Inky Paws Challenge #253 Prize Winner!


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

Michelle's friendship card features Puppy Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #friendshipcards, #puppycards

Michelle Harlamert is showcasing one of the darling puppy images from the 
Puppy Friends (retired) stamp and coordinating die set. She designs a fun backdrop for him. Love how she adds the sentiment. Such a delightful card! Congrats!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #253 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 
Becca's card features BBQ Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #summercards, #friendshipcards, #nndstamp
Becca Yahrling created this fabulous easel card showcasing the BBQ Roundabout (retired) stamp set. Deb loves how Becca made a tablecloth with the BBQ print as well as how she cut out individual images to make plates of yummy food!  Super creative way to showcase this set!

Kelly's FAVE
Priscilla Joseph features Autumn Basics, Fall Friends, and Card Layout 3 on her card; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #fallcards, #friendshipcards, #autumncards
Kelly adores Priscilla Joseph's fall theme on her friendship card. Priscilla splendidly colors the image from the Fall Friends stamp and coordinating die set. She also picks the perfect mix of papers from the Autumn Basics paper pad which she uses with the Card Layout 3 die. Anyone else yearning for fall?

Amy's FAVE
Sandy's friendship card features Puppy Playtime, Corner Flip, Pastel Basics, and Card Layout 6 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #friendshipcards, #puppycards, #nndstamp, #nndpaper
Amy loves the glittery puppy Sandy Bernstein uses on her darling card. This little fellow is from the Puppy Playtime (retired) stamp and coordinating die set.  Sandy pairs him with papers from the Pastel Basics paper pad. She uses the Card Layout 6 die in conjunction with the Corner Flip die set to create some dimension to her fabulous card!

Claire's FAVE
Melissa's friendship card features Banner Trio, Banner Trio, Hexagon Frames, Springtime, and Beekeeper Newton by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #friendshipcards, #beecards, #catcards, #shapecards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper
Melissa Sunshine Honey Bee's hexagonal card caught Claire's eye as well as the popped up sentiment. Melissa uses the Hexagon Frames die set with papers from the Springtime paper pad. She stamps the bee house with a couple of bees from the Beekeeper Newton (retired) stamp set. As for the popped up sentiment, she pulls a die from the Banner Trio die set. Such a darling way to send happiness to a friend!

Danni's FAVE
Mindy's friendship cards features Farmyard, Cluck, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingideas, #farmcards, #friendshipcards, #chickencards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper
The darling mix of papers on Mindy Finnegan's card wins over Danni's heart! Those papers are from the Farmyard paper pad. She uses dies for the Frame & Flags die set to create her stitched panels. And the main attraction to her card are this trio of gossiping chickens from the Cluck stamp and coordinating die set. Too cute!


The IPC Design Team will be taking a short summer break. We will be back July 6 with some amazing colors to challenge you! 

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, October 3, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #183 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 sketch above with your NND products!


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


Fall leaves & pumpkins please by Sue features Autumn, Argyle, and Signs of Fall by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #fallcards, #autumncards, #cardmaking
Sue T. gives us this beautiful autumn card featuring the image from the Signs of Fall stamp and coordinating die set. She adds it to a Kraft card base with the embossed pattern using the Argyle stencil set. Using papers from the Autumn Paper Pad, Sue adds banners with autumn leaves to complete her beautiful card. 



Witch way to my candy by Amy features Newton's Boo-tiful Night, Halloween Meows, Framework, Frames & Flags, and Fancy Edges Tag by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #halloweencards
Amy Tollner adds some glittery black banners (Frames & Flags die set) which adds a perfect amount of bling to her 'scary' Halloween card! She pairs the witch from the Newton's Boo-tiful Night stamp and coordinating die set with the batty paper (cut using the Framework die set) from the Halloween Meows paper pad. Her distressed tag made using the Fancy Edges Tag die set looks spectacular with the paint splatters, stars, and bat!  



Paw-tumn greetings by Claire features Frames & Flags, Newton's Crate, A7 Frames & Banners, and Autumn by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncards, #fallcards, #cardmaking, #catcards
Claire Lamb is back with one of her fabulously colored black kitties!  This cutie is from the Newton's Crate stamp and coordinating die set.  She showcases her crate using papers from the Autumn paper pad. She creates her tag using the Frames & Flags die set and banners using the A7 Frames and Banners die set. The overall effect is one darling autumn card!



Sending you a birthday brew by Debbie features Coffee House, Time for Coffee, Newton Loves Coffee, Frames & Flags, Fancy Edge Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeecards, #coffeelovers, #birthdaycard, #puppycards, #cardmaking
Debbie Owens goes with a caffeinated-puppy-themed card by combining papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad with the sweet puppy from the Puppy Playtime stamp set.  She adds a mug from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp set. To showcase all the fun papers, she makes a vellum tag using the Fancy Edges Tag die set and heat embosses a sentiment from the  Time for Coffee stamp set.  Those little banners were made using the Frames & Flags die set. Love how her puppy matches the paper!



You're my favorite treat by Diane features Candy Corn, Oval Frames, Halloween Meows, and Trick-or-Treat Kittens by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #candycorn, #newtonsnook, #halloweencards, #cardmaking
Love candy corn?  Then you will LOVE Diane Morales' sweet card.  Using the candy corn paper from the Halloween Meows Paper Pad, she then makes a scallop-edged tag (Oval Frames die set) and stamps it with the perfect sentiment pulled from the Trick or Treat Kittens stamp set. She adds a handful of candy corn using the Candy corn stamp and the coordinating die set.  Don't you love the little smile on the candy's face?  

I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, October 7, 2022 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

Monday, May 2, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #172 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'a a refresher.

Use the challenge theme--Birthday


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


Spec-TACO-lar birthday wishes by Diane features Cycling Friends and Newton Loves Taco by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #tacocards,
Diane Morales' birthday card is showcasing the newly released Newton from the 
Newton Loves Taco stamp and die set and balloons from the Cycling Friends stamp and die set. Set atop a striped background in shades of greens and yellow, Newton is ready for a big fiesta!


Time to celebrate by Sue features Confetti, Speech Bubbles, and Birthday Bash by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #cardmaking
Sue T.'s birthday card sports a very big speech bubble (Speech Bubbles die set) with textured confetti  (Confetti stencil). Making all that noise is a darling kitten from the Newton's Birthday Bash stamp and die set in a colorful gift bag!  A few embellishments to balance out the design makes for a delightful birthday card.



Birthday wishes and puppy kisses by Amy features Slimline Frames & Portholes, Slimline Masking Circles & Squares, Puppy Playtime, Hills & Grass, Bleat, Newton's Birthday Bash, and Christmas Puppies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #puppycards, #dogcards, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking
Amy Tollner's birthday card is featuring not one, not two, but all three of the puppies from the 
Puppy Playtime stamp and die set!  She place them on a scallop-edged frame (Slimline Frames & Portholes die set) with three mini settings created using the Slimline Masking Circles & Squaress and Hills & Grass stencil sets. Amy adds several extra birthday elements using the cupcake & flower image from the Bleat stamp and die set, birthday hat on center puppy from the Newton's Birthday Bash stamp and die set, and, lastly, the bone with bow from the Christmas Puppies stamp and die set. Cuteness times 3!



Big wishes for your birthday wishes by Claire features Holding Happiness by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb uses all three of the pretty ladies from the Holding Happiness stamp set.  These ladies are sure to usher in holiday wishes with their birthday gifts!  Don't you love how Claire shades her bouquet of balloons?  Wow!



Spec-TACO-lar birthday wishes by Debbie features Cycling Friends, Newton Loves Taco, and Confetti by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #tacocards,
Debbie Owens was also inspired to use the cats from the newly released 
Newton Loves Taco stamp set. She places two of them atop her colorful confetti background (Confetti stencil). For more birthday blitz, she adds balloons from the Cycling Friends stamp set and a sprinkling of sequins!  Anyone else ready to party with these felines?  

I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, May 6 2022 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

Monday, April 25, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #171 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 sketch Challenge!


Inky Paws Challenge #171 Prize Winner!

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



Happy Birthday by Dee features Puppy Playtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #puppycard, #dogcards, #cardmaking
Dee's card is sure to win over any puppy-lover's heart!  She showcases a puppy from the Puppy Playtime stamp set with his cute birthday hat atop a mix of coordinating paw print papers.  The overall effect is a playful birthday card that is too adorable!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #171  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
Happy Birthday by Priscilla features Gingham and Sunflower Days by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #summercards, #cardmaking
Priscilla designs this amazing card using the Gingham stencil and Sunflower Days stamp set. The checkered pattern in the daisies' centers mimics the gingham layer for a very striking look!  Wow!



Diane's FAVE
Nars Creative Corner uses the full-front image from the Blooming Botanicals stamp set for her background layer and lets it shine through by using vellum for the other layered element. She showcases two lilies by coloring them in shades of orange. What a crafty way to use this stamp set and sketch! 



Sue's FAVE
Fikreta uses the cute kitten from the Pocket Full of Happy (STAMPember exculusive 2020 NND set) for her bright card. The green pocket against the black paw print background is very striking!  A wonderful way to send paw-sitive thoughts!



Amy's FAVE
You make life a picnic by Gail features Woodland Picnic by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #cardmaking
Winston from the retiring Woodland Picnic stamp set is looking so cute in Gail's sweet card.  She sets him in a hilly polka-dotted setting filled with sunshine atop an embossed white "blanket" that looks so inviting!  Adorable!



Claire's FAVE
Life is better in flip-flops by Karen features Flip-Flop Life by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #cardmaking
Karen uses the Flip-Flop Life stamp and die set to create a wreath!  Such a fun, fabulous, and creative idea!  She stamps the sentiment inside the wreath. The dots on the flip-flops are a nice contrast to the gingham paper.  Anyone else inspired to try this idea?

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, April 11, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #170 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!


Inky Paws Challenge #170 Prize Winner!

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



Gail's light up card features Snowman Greetings by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #wintercards, #cardmaking, #snowmancards
Gail creates a winter card using the challenge colors with this darling snowman card! She uses the Snowman Greetings stamp set and adds blue and white checkered accessories which coordinates with the blue-white checkered background paper. The green mittens and yellow accents complete her card.  Oh, this darling card also lights up!  Fun!

Congrats to Gail!  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 #170  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
You brighten my life by Donna features Daffodils by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #floralcards, #springcards, #cardmaking
Donna creates a gorgeous card showcasing the Daffodils stamp and die set. She places her sprigs of flowers on a striped green backdrop and adds the navy with the white embossed sentiment on a blue circle and blue sequins.  The wood grain embossed card base adds a beautiful texture!  



Debbie's FAVE
Hoppy Easter by Arlene R. features Bunny Hop by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #eastercards, #cardmaking, #bunnycards
Arlene R. lets the little bunny from the Bunny Hop stamp set take center stage on her simple, yet amazing, CAS design.  She incorporates the challenge colors on this little image wonderfully!  Simply adorable!


Diane's FAVE
You're sweet by Kristi features Pineapple and Bleeding Heart from Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #stenciling
Kristi wows with this amazing use of the Pineapple stencil set. On a pretty blue backdrop, Kristi adds the challenge colors for a wonder backdrop for her big sentiment. She adds a little thanks pulled from the 
Bleeding Heart stamp set. Such a creative card!


Sue's FAVE
Karen's pretty navy background is a perfect way to showcase this sweet lamb from the Woodland Spring stamp and die set. The yellow flowers and green frame makes for the sweetest card. Lovely!


Amy's FAVE
Dee's birthday card features Puppy Playtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #dogcards, #cardmaking, #swingcards
Dee showcases this birthday puppy from the Puppy Playtime stamp and die set set on a darling swing card!  She pulls in the challenge colors with the floral paper and the trio of die cut flowers. What a fun, interactive way to celebrate one's birthday!


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.