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Monday, August 17, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 3

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.

Claire's floral card features Card Layout 7, Spring Blooms, and Fall Harvest by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #sunflowers, #floralcards

Claire Lamb showcases the bouquet of flowers from the Fall Harvest stamp and coordinating die set. She coordinates her lavender flowers with papers from the Spring Blooms paper pack. For her designs, she uses the Card Layout 7 die. Such a wonderful way to showcase smaller images!

Danni's autumn card features Frames Squared, Card Layout 7, Autumn, and Pumpkin Tails by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #autumncards, #fallcards, #catcards

Danni Bindel is gearing up for fall with this sweet card featuring a trio of felines from the Pumpkin Tails stamp set. She showcases them with papers from the Autumn paper pad. She uses the Card Layout 7 die for her design with a stitched circle (Frames Squared die set) for her sentiment. Such a fun autumn card!

Deb's school card features Newton's Book Club, Never Enough Books, All Booked Up, Frames & Flags, Black & White Basics, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards, #bookcards, #schoolcards

Debbie Owens is getting ready for school with this book-filled card! She selects images with books from the Newton's Book Club, the All Booked Up, and the Never Enough Books stamp sets. She selects papers from the Black & White Basics paper pack to showcase these scholarly felines. She also used the Card Layout 7 for her layout with her sentiment on a banner (Frames & Flags die set). Love all those colorful books!

Kelly's retro card features Newton's Mix Tape, Party on, Card Layout 7, New Retro, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #retrocards

Kelly Santi is rockin' out with this darling card featuring Newton from the Newton's Mix Tape stamp and coordinating die. She selects paper from the New Retro paper pack and uses the Card Layout 7 die for her layout. She pulls sentiments from the Party On stamp set. She uses a vellum stitched circle (Circle Frame die set) to highlight Newton with his mixed tape! Darling!

Amy's Halloween card features Trick or Treat Newton, Haunted House, Spooky Sky, Basic Frames, Halloween Time, Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock, and Card Layout 7 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #cardmakingideas, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #halloweencards, #catcards

Amy Tollner has created a card purr-fect for those candy-lovin' felines from the Trick-or-Treat Newton stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Haunted House die and the Spooky Sky die set to create some of the scene with paper from the Halloween Time paper pack finishing it off. She uses the Card Layout 7 die to create her layout with glitter paper for the framing (Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment). Her sentiment is on a stitched panel (Basic Frames die set). Hope those little trick-or-treaters don't get scared! 🙀

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

Monday, May 4, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 1

Let's get sketchy in May!

Use the sketch to create your next NND project.

You have until Friday, May 29, 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.

Get creative with this fun sketch. Use the center square to hold your favorite image or sentiment. Try using multiple colors or patterned papers for the layers behind it. Cards for any theme or occasion are welcome as long as they match the sketch. Don't forget you can turn the sketch sideways for more options

Danni's card features Newton's Blooms, Frames & Flags, and Spring Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #springcards, #yellowcards, #floralcards

Danni Bindel creates a bright yellow card that is just too cute. She combines papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad to create her layers. Her base panel has been die cut using the scallop-edged frame die from the Frames & Flags die set. Enjoying all this brilliant yellow is Newton from the Newton's Blooms stamp and coordinating die set in his pot of flowers! So cheerful and fun!

Debbie's card features A Dog's Life, Bright Basics, Pastel Basics, Bookmark II, Frames & Flags, and Puppy's Reading List by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #bookcards, #puppycards, #dogcards

Debbie Owens creates a darling card filled with books! She combines papers from the A Dog's Life, Bright Basics, and Pastel Basics paper pads to create her layers as well as the shelf of books using the Bookmark II die set. She also uses this die set for her vellum panel and the Frames & Flags die set for her striped banner. Enjoying all those books is the sweet puppy from the Puppy's Reading List stamp set. The shelf of books is a great way to use the sketch's horizontal panel!

Kelly's card features Newton's Book Club, New Retro, ......by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #bookcards, #catcards, #readingcards

Kelly Santi designs a bright, cheerful card just purr-fect for a book lover! She uses an image from the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set with papers from several paper pads: New Retro, Birthday Meows, and Meowy Christmas paper pads. She also uses the Frames & Flags die set for her layout. So adorable!

Amy's ocean card features Newton's Sand Dollar, Seaside, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #seasidecards, #oceancards,

Amy Tollner creates a darling ocean card using papers from the Seaside paper pad. Enjoying all those beach and ocean delights is Newton from the Newton's Sand Dollar stamp and coordinating die set. Amy also uses the banner die from the Frames & Flags die set. Such a fun, delightful card to get ready for the summer season!

Claire's card features Newton's Hanging Basket, Natural Basics, Bookmark II, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #catcards, #springcards, #inspirationalcards

Claire Lamb makes a fun, inspirational card using the feline from the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp and coordinating die set. She keeps her color palette very earthy using papers from the Natural Basics paper pad. To create her vertical panel, she uses the A7 Frames & Banners die. For her horizontal panel, she uses the Bookmark II die which adds the fun stitching. So very cute!

Don't forget you have until Friday, May 29, 2026.

Monday, March 16, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Week 3

There's still time to create a spring project!

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

You have from Monday, March 2, 2026 to 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! Let's check out how the IPC team interpreted the challenge!

Claire's Easter card features Easter Egg Builder and Blooms Oval by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nnddies, #eastereggs

Claire Lamb creates this amazing CAS Easter card using the Easter Egg Builder die set to create her five delightful Easter eggs. She adds a sentiment from the Blooms Oval stamp set. She adds some colorful splatters to add texture. Wonderfully done!

Danni's Easter card features Petite Flowers, Spring Roundabout, Circle Frames, Bunny Silhouettes, and Banner Trio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #nnddies, #Eastercards

Danni Bindel creates an embossed background using the Petite Flowers stencil. Such a great way to stretch one's supplies! Danni then adds the spring image from the Spring Roundabout stamp set on a scallop-edged circle (Circle Frames die set). She adds an embossed pink bunny using the Bunny Silhouettes dies. She stamps her sentiment on a banner using the Banner Trio dies. Such a darling Easter card!

Debbie's Easter Card features Newton's Easter Basket and Lattice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nnddies, #eastercards, #catcards

Debbie Owens uses the Lattice die to create the lattice over her colorful background. She then adds the image from the Newton's Easter Basket stamp set to make for a super fun card. She backs her sentiment with orange glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. Such a super cute Easter card!

Kelly's St. Patrick's card features Newton's Lucky Clover, Christmas Time, and Christmas Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #stpatricksdaycards, #nnddies

Kelly Santi combines paper from the Christmas Time and the Christmas Basics paper pads to create a green/Irish tartan plaid which works brilliantly for a St. Patty's card. She features feline from the Newton's Lucky Clover stamp and coordinating die set. So cute and creative!

Amy's spring card features Newton's Rain Boots, Spring Blooms, Essential Tags, and Spring Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #nnddies, #floralcards

Amy Tollner creates a delightful spring card using Newton's Rain Boots stamp and coordinating die set with tulip paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad. She uses the Essential Tags die set for her big tag and a sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set.

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

Monday, November 17, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 3

It's the third week of November!

There's still time to get Sketchy!

Inky Paws Challenge #246-November 2025 Sketch; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #sketchchallenge

You have until November 28, 2025 to get creative with your NND products using this fab sketch!

You have from Monday, November 3, 2025 to Friday, November 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.

This month's sketch is super fun with the tag element! The IPC team shows how versatile this sketch is for any occassion. Let's check out their creativity!

Danni's holiday card features Essential Tags and 'Tis the Season by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #Christmascards, #holidaycards

Kelly Santi uses the poinsettia toner card front from the 'Tis the Season Toner set in a rainbow of colors which makes for a fabulous background as well as an accent on a tag! She the uses the Essential Tags die set to create her tag. Her cute puppy is from a retired Newton's Nook Designs STAMPtember set, but any NND image would look spectacular on this glimmery card!

Amy's birthday card features Cheerful Brights Glitter, Birthday Time, Newton's Cupcake, Essential Tags, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycards, #cupcakecards, #catcards

Amy Tollner has created a purr-fect birthday card filled with so much cupcake yumminess! She uses the yellow glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment with papers from the Birthday Time paper pad. She adds Newton from the Newton's Cupcake stamp and coordinating die set. Boy, doesn't he look happy with all the sugary delights surrounding him! To make her card, Amy uses the Essential Tags die set as well as the Frames & Flags die set. Enjoy!

Claire's holiday card features Christmas Time Cats, Christmas Party, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #catcards

Claire Lamb is showcasing two of the festive felines from the Christmas Time Cats stamp and coordinating die set, and boy, are they looking ready for Santa! She uses the bright striped paper from the Christmas Party paper pad as well as the Essential Tags die set. Keep believing little guys!

Danni's Thinking of You card features Little Lillies, Spring Blooms, Framework, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #thinkingofyoucards, #springcards

Danni Bindel creates a bright and cheerful card using the Little Lillies stamp set. The bright teal paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad looks fabulous those pale pink blooms! To create her card, Danni uses the postage-edge die from the Framework die set as well as the Essentials Tags die set for her tag. A beautiful way to beat the gloominess of fall and winter!

Debbie's pet sympathy card features Love & Woofs, Frames & Flags, Furr-ever Friends, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns; #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #lossofpetcards, #dogcards, #petsympathycards

Loss of a pet is so difficult, but Debbie Owens has created a sympathy card just right for a grieving pet owner. Her card features papers from the Love & Woofs paper pad which has been die cut using the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set. She places her sentiment and puppy from the Furr-ever Friends stamp set on a tag cut using the Essentials Tags die set.

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

creative with the this sketch!

Monday, May 5, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #240 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws

May Challenge!

For May, we have a fun sketch that
you can use for any occasion!

You have four weeks to get creative with this sketch using your NND Products!

You have from Monday, May 5, 2025 to Friday, May 30, 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 month sketch is super versatile as you will see with the IPC DTs projects. Are you inspired to make summer cards, Father's Day cards, Halloween, or maybe even a Christmas one!

Danni's puppy card features Fetching Friendship, A Dog's Life, Circle Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcard, #dogcards, #puppycards

Danni Bindel was inspired to make this delightful puppy card using the Fetching Friendship stamp set. She selects papers from the A Dog's Life paper pad and uses the Circle Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets to create her multiple layers. Love that this pup has a stash of tennis balls!

Debbie's Christmas card features Canine Christmas, Christmas Puppies, Oval Frames, and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #christmascards, #dogcards, #puppycards

Debbie Owens is inspired to create a Christmas card. She uses papers from the Canine Christmas paper pad and die cut using the zig-zag frame die from the Frames & Tags die set. She then pulls out the Christmas Puppies stamp set and selects the same puppy as on the paper. Since this is a taller image, Deb opts to use an oval(Oval Frames) instead of a circle from the sketch. Good job getting a jump start on your Christmas stash with this adorable card!

Amy's spring card features Little Lilies, Spring Blooms, and Circle Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #floralcard, #lilycards, #springcards, #flowercards

Amy Tollner decides on a floral card filled with spring freshness. She pulls papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad and layers them on her chartreuse green card base. She uses the Circle Frames die set for her stitched circle on which she has placed some sweet lilies of the valley using the Little Lilies stamp and coordinating die set. So pretty!

Claire's spring card features Spring Heights, Frames Squared, Pastel Basics, and Spring Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #puppycards, #dogcards, #springcards

Claire Lamb uses the sketch for this playful card spotlighting this delightful puppy trio from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set. For her background, Claire uses papers from the Spring Blooms and the Pastel Basics paper pads and adds her sentiment in a little stitched circle from the Frames Squared die set. The pink and green combination looks so pretty together!

Crystal's Christmas card features Holiday Postage, Framework, Circle Frames, and Meowy Christmas by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #christmascards, #holidaycards

Crystal Minkler is also adding to her stash of Christmas cards with this festive holiday card. She pulls a trio of pattern papers from the Meowy Christmas paper pad and uses the Framework die set to create her scallop-edged frame. She adds a stitched circle using the Circle Frames die set. The little wreath and sentiment are from the Holiday Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set and add to the festivitity and charm of this pretty card!

Don't forget you now have until May 30, 2025 to get

creative with this sketch!

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws'

April Challenge!

Our color challenge continues!

Use the colors: Dusty Violet, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow, and Cocoa Brown!

You have until Friday, May 2, 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 beautiful color combo is perfect for spring cards and more! Create a garden scene, try adding the colors to a birthday card or mix in a pet with brown fur! Let's check out what our Design Team created!

Claire Lamb's card is filled with delightful bubbles! She uses the feline from the Newton's Bubble Tea stamp set and coordinating die set along with the canine from the Puppy's Bubble Tea and coordinating die set. Both are so adorable drinking their colorful beverages. She adds more texture to her card by using the Bubbly stencil along with the A2 Card Layout 2 die. Such a fun way to use the colors!

Crystal's Easter card uses Easter Postage Sampler, Postage Stamp Layout, Happy Easter, and Bunny Tails by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #eastercard, #springcard, #bunnycard, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Crystal Minkler creates the cutest Easter card by using the Bunny Tails stencil set to create her background of bunnies! All those lavender tails-too cute! She then creates three postage stamps by using the Postage Stamp Layout die and cutting them apart. She adds a trio of images from the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set on distressed backgrounds. Her final touch is the sentiment using the Happy Easter die. Absolutely adorable!

Danni's spring card uses Frames & Tags, Newton's Rain Boots, and Bright Basics by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #catcards

Danni Bindel uses the kitty from the Newton's Rain Boots stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Frames & Tags die set to create her layout with papers from the Bright Basics paper pad. Newton looks so cute in his yellow boot!

Debbie's Easter card features Spring Blooms, Easter Postage Sampler, Circle Frames, Spring Roundabout, Frames & Tags, and Daffodils by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #eastercards, #springcards

Debbie Owens creates the sweetest Easter card using images from the Easter Postage Sampler and the Daffodils stamp sets. She places them on a distressed scalloped circle (Circle Frames die set). The papers from the Spring Blooms paper pad coordinate wonderfully together. Deb then pulls a sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set and stamps it on the banner made using the Frames & Flags die set. Just too cute!

Amy's spring card features Birdhouse Greetings, Trailing Leaves, and A2 Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Amy Tollner creates this spring-filled card by using the Trailing Leaves stencil which she die cuts using the A2 Card Layout 2 die to give her card extra texture. She then uses the birdhouse images from the Birdhouse Greetings stamp and coordinating die set. Love her subtle use of yellow, lavender, and brown!

Don't forget you have until May 2 to get creative with these colors!

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Monday, August 17, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 3

August Challenge

Monday, May 4, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #252 Week 1

Let's get sketchy in May!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, March 16, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Week 3

There's still time to create a spring project!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, November 17, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #246 Week 3

It's the third week of November!

Here's some inspiration.

Monday, May 5, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge #240 Week 1

Welcome to Inky Paws

May Challenge!

For May, we have a fun sketch that you can use for any occasion!

Here's some inspiration.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Inky Paws Challenge Week 3

Welcome to Inky Paws'

April Challenge!

Our color challenge continues!

Here's some inspiration.

For May, we have a fun sketch that
you can use for any occasion!