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Monday, August 10, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 2

August Challenge

We have a great sketch to get your creative juices flowing!

Have fun using the Challenge Sketch!

You have until Friday, August 28, 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: This sketch features a fun angled layout! Try using this sketch with our Card Layout 7 Die or cut the angles with a scissor or trimmer. Put a different image in each section or keep it simple with patterned papers and sentiments. All themes are welcome as long as the sketch is used.

Amy's birthday card features Sky High Celebrations, Card Layout 7, and Birthday Meows by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #dogcards

Amy Tollner uses balloon paper from the Birthday Meows paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. Enjoying all those balloons are two brave critters from the Sky High Celebrations stamp and coordinating die set. Such a celebratory card!

Claire's autumn card features Card Layout 7, Autumn, Pumpkin Tails, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #greetingcards

Claire Lamb uses plaid paper from the Autumn paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. Her trio of black kittens are having fun in a pumpkin patch. These little felines are from the Pumpkin Tails stamp and coordinating die set. She adds her sentiment on a stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set. Delightful!

Danni's sweet baby card features Loveable Laundry, Stitched Onesie, Circle Frames, Coffee Silhouette, Pastel Basics, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nnddies #nndpapers, #babycard

Danni Bindel is celebrating the birth of a wee little one. She uses polka-dotted paper from the Pastel Basics paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. That darling outfit is from the Loveable Laundry stamp set cut out using the Stitched Onesie die. She places it atop a scallop circle using the Circle Frames die set. She die cuts little hearts using a die from the Coffee Silhouette die set. So sweet!

Debbie's birthday card features Card Layout 7, Springtime, Cat Birthday Party, Newton's Birthday Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nnddies, #nndpapers, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Debbie Owens was also inspired to make a birthday card. For her card, she uses three lavender papers from the Springtime paper pack with the Card Layout 7 die. She adds a trio of partying kittens from the Newton's Birthday Trio stamp set. Her final touch is the small bouquet of balloons from the Cat Birthday Party stamp set. Too cute!

Kelly's autumn card features Card Layout 7, Autumn Woofs, Pumpkin Tails, Fence, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nnddies #nndpapers, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #dogcards

Kelly Santi is also inspired by the upcoming season. She selects a fun puppy paper from the Autumn Woofs paper pad with the Card Layout 7 die. This paper looks amazing with the trio of puppies from the Pumpkin Tails stamp and coordinating die. She includes a fence using the Fence die which is a fun addition. She uses the Circle Frames die set to add her sentiment on! So cute and creative!

Don't forget you have until Friday, August 28, 2026.

Monday, July 20, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 3

Happy July!

We have beachy colors to inspire you this month!

Pool Blue, Tangerine, Sunny Yellow, and White

You have until Friday, July 31, 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.

Bring the beach to your craft room with these bright & beachy colors! Send sunny smiles to a friend or create a cheerful birthday card. Any theme is welcome as long as the challenge colors are used

Danni's birthday card features Sky High Celebrations, Framework, Birthday Party; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #dogcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers

Danni Bindel designs a bright, sunny birthday card featuring the critters from the Sky High Celebrations stamp set. She uses paper from the Birthday Party paper pad with the Framework dies to create the panels. Love her colorful piles of presents!

Debbie's summer card features Floral Delights, Bright Basics, Summertime, Sky Scene Builder, and A2 Card Layout; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #summercards

Debbie Owens creates a fun, sunny day card featuring papers from the Bright Basics and the Summertime paper pads. She uses the A2 Card Layout for her design. She stamps a sentiment from the Floral Delights stamp set for sentiment and adds a sun and cloud using the Sky Scene Builder die set. A fun way to use the challenge colors!

Kelly's party card features Naughty Newton, Circle Frames, Springtime, Happy Easter, and Coffee Shop by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards

Newton from the Naughty Newton stamps and coordinating die set might have partied a bit too much on Kelly Santi's card! She uses dies from the Circle Frames die set and the Basic Frames die set to create her many layers using a delightful mix of papers pulled from the Springtime, he Happy Easter, and the Coffee Shop paper pads. Such a fun card!

Amy's coffee card features Newton's Reading List, Coffee Shop, and Card Layout 5; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #coffee_lovers, #coffeecards

Amy Tollner uses the Card Layout 5 die with papers from the Coffee Shop paper pad to create a wonderful background for the feline from the Newton's Reading List stamp and coordinating die set. What could be better than coffee, cats, and a good book?

Claire's card features Cozy Home and Basic Frames; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #dogcards

Claire Lamb designs a relaxing CAS card showcasing images from the Cozy Home stamp set on a stitched panel using the Basic Frames die set. Claire has such a knack of creating such clean, crisp and wonderful cards!

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 2

Happy July!

We have more beachy colored projects to inspire you!

Pool Blue, Tangerine, Sunny Yellow, and White

Here's some inspiration.

Bring the beach to your craft room with these bright & beachy colors! Send sunny smiles to a friend or create a cheerful birthday card. Any theme is welcome as long as the challenge colors are used

Claire's summer card features Summer Moments, Stars & Stripes, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #summercards, #beachcards

Claire Lamb creates a wonderful beach scene just right for our beachgoer from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Framework die set to create the postage edging. The blue and white striped paper from the Stars & Stripes paper pack adds a nice watery feel to her beautiful card.

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps

Looks like DanniBindel is ready for happy hour! She creates her design using the Card Layout 4 die with each panel using a color of the challenge. She places a delicious cocktail in each panel using the Cocktail Mixer stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Circle Frames die set to create a circle for her sentiment. Is it time to partake?!

Debbie Owens is using the colors for a fun birthday card. She uses the Cloudy Sky stencil to create her blue sky. And flying in those clouds are two critters in a balloon bouquet. Those little critters are from the Sky High Celebrations stamp set. To finish off her card, Deb using dies from the Basic Frames and the Bookmark die set along with a sentiment from the Birthday Oval. Hope those guys hang on tightly!

Kelly's beach card showcases Retro Sun & Palms, Aloha Newton, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #beachcard, #catcard, #alohacard, #nndstamps, #nndstencil

Kelly Santi creates a bright tropical scene for this sweet feline from the Aloha Newton stamp and coordinating die set. To create this fabulous scene, Kelly uses the Retro Sun & Palms stencil set to create the skyline in the challenge colors. For her stitched panel, she uses a die from the Basic Frames die set. Love the brilliant colors!

Amy's birthday card features Birthday Postage Sampler, Bokeh Balloons, and Postage Stamp Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycard, #nndstamps, #nndstencil

Amy Tollner designs a bright and festive birthday card using the Postage Stamp Layout die for her layout design. She uses the Bokeh Balloons stencil set to create a fun background just perfect with the little elements from the Birthday Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. Just love the all the birthday goodies!

Monday, January 19, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #248 Week 3

Come join us using these wonderful colors!

Use Cinnamon Red, Soft Pink, Lilac, and Buttercream White with your NND products!

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 entering week 3 of the current challenge. These colors are super fun for Valentine's cards, but can also be used for thank-you, birthday, winter, and whatever occasion that inspires you. Let's check out what the IPC team created.

Danni's Valentine's Day card features Valentine Postage Sampler, Postage Stamp Layout, and Lovely Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #valentinescards

Danni Bindel creates a sweet Valentine's card using the tiny images from the Valentine Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating dies with the Postage Stamp Layout die. Behind those little love images is the petite heart paper from the Lovely Hearts paper pad. So cute!

Debbie's birthday card features 'Tis the Season, A2 Card Layout 2, Birthday Postage Sampler, and Sky High Celebrations by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards

Debbie Owens repurposes the gift packages from the 'Tis the Season Toner Card Front for a birthday card. She uses the A2 Card Layout 2 die for her card layout. For her star attraction, she uses the present laden image from the Sky High Celebrations stamp set. For added fun, Deb adds some gift bags from the Birthday Postage Sampler stamp set. Super fun!

Kelly's birthday card uses Sky High Celebrations, A2 Card Layout 2, Christmas Basics, and Christmas Party by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards

Kelly Santi was also inspired to use the Sky High Celebrations stamp set and A2 Card Layout 2 die. She repurposes papers from the Christmas Party and the Christmas Basics paper pads to create the design panels for her birthday card. Just love how all the elements work so amazingly together!

Amy's birthday card features Newton's Bright Birthday, A7 Frames & Banners, Filigree Oval Frame, and Cheerful Bright Glitter Cardstock Assortment by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #catcards

Amy Tollner was also inspired to create a birthday card. She uses the Filigree Oval Frame die set to create a festive frame to showcase the kitty trio from the Newton's Bright Birthday stamp and coordinating die set. She pulls the glittery lavender paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment to add lots of shimmer and sparkle. Amy finishes with her sentiment of a little banner using the A7 Frames & Banners die set. So sweet and pretty!

Claire's thank you card features Heartfelt Blooms and Heart Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #nndstamps, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #thankyoucards

Claire Lamb creates a beautiful thank you card using the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set and the Heart Frames die set. Don't you love how uses uses two hearts in the corners? Simple, yet so creative!

Don't forget you have until January 30, 2026

to use these fabulous colors!

Monday, December 1, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

We loved seeing all the different ways you were inspired to use the November Sketch.

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Winners; #newtonsnook, #inkypawschallenge

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Prize Winner!

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

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

Mary's autumn card features Autumn Apples, Autumn, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #autumncards, #fallcards

Mary M. Reiner autumn card is so cute with the mug of apple cider in the Autumn Apples stamp set. She combines it with a plaid paper from the Autumn paper pad. For her tag, she uses the big tag die in the Essential Tags Die set. A delightful card!

Congrats to Mary M. Reiner! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

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

Inky Paws Challenge #246 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

Jacinda's card features Puppy's Bubble Tea by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #puppycards,

Jacinda's darling shaker tag caught Claire's eye. Combined with the little puppy from the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamp and coordinating die set and the fun mix of papers makes this such a darling card!

Danni's FAVE

Cat's autumn card features Autumn Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #autumncard, #fallcard, #micecard

Danni really liked the embossing on Cat Craig's CAS card. The sheaf of wheat looks fabulous with the little mouse from the retired Autumn Mice stamp set. This is such a great interpretation of the sketch!

Debbie's FAVE

Meghan's Christmas card features Canine Christmas and Puppy's Cookie Jar by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #christmascards, #holidaycards, #dogcards, #puppycards

Debbie really likes how Meghan K. paper-pieced the cookie jar with the hounds tooth paper. Meghan combines lots of fun papers from the Canine Christmas paper pad and uses the little canine from the Puppy's Cookie Jar stamp set to make this festively fun holiday card!

Kelly's FAVE

Tracie's birthday card features Sky High Celebrations, Bookmark, Birthday Party, and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #birthdaycards, #puppycards, #catcards

Kelly loved how Tracie C. made a slimline card using the sketch, and that the tag is a bookmark (Bookmark die)! How clever! Tracie also wonderfully colored the sweet image from the Sky High Celebrations stamp and coordinating die set. Those cute critters look great with the papers from the Birthday Party paper pad. She also used the Frames & Tags die set for the sentiment. A darling way to send birthday wishes!

Amy's FAVE

Irene's card features Frames & Tags and Newton Dreams of New York by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #catcards, #newyorkcards

Amy loved Newton with his big red apple! Irene used the retired Newton Dreams New York stamp set to create this wonderful card! He is looking so good on his little tag created using a die from the Frames & Tags die set. Her stamped collage of images makes for a wonderful stripe! Such a darling 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, August 10, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 2

August Challenge

Monday, July 20, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 3

Happy July!

Here's some inspiration.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 2

Happy July!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, January 19, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #248 Week 3

Come join us using these wonderful colors!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, December 1, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Favorites

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.