Showing posts with label Stars & Stripes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stars & Stripes. Show all posts

Monday, July 27, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 4

 

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

Debbie's card features Spring Blooms, Floral Roundabout, Spring Haul, and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #flowercards #nndstamps, #nndpapers
Debbie Owens designs a fun card features a vintage truck from the Spring Haul stamp set. She showcases it with papers from the Spring Blooms and Basic Pastels paper pads. She uses the Floral Roundabout stamp set for her sentiment. For her circular element, she uses the Frames Squared die set. A fun way to use the challenge colors!

Kelly's floral card features Cherry Blossoms, Happy Easter, and Springtime by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #floralcards, #flowercards, #springcards
Kelly Santi creates this beautiful card using the Cherry Blossoms stamp and coordinating die set. She uses papers from the Happy Easter and the Springtime paper pads. For her layers, she uses the Basic Frames die set.  So sweet and pretty!

Amy's sunny card features Newton's Blooms, Summertime, and A2 Card Layout 2 by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #floralcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards
Amy Tollner creates this sunny card using the A2 Card Layout 2 die for her design. She uses the sunny paper from the Summertime paper pad and adds the darling image from the Newton's Blooms stamp and coordinating die set.  So cheery and fun!

Claire's festive card features Basic Frames, Frames & Flags, Bright Basics, Stars & Stripes, Newton's 4th of July, and Happy 4th by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #catcards, #july4thcards,
Claire Lamb creates a wonderful celebratory card. She pulls papers from the Stars & Stripes and the Bright Basics paper pack and uses dies from the Frames & Flags and the Basic Frames die sets. She uses the Happy 4th stamp set to create the background fireworks. Flying through those blooms is our very own Newton from the Newton's 4th of July stamp and coordinating die set.  A fun way to use these stamp sets!

Danni's floral card features Floral Delights, Oval Frames, and Lattice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndstamps, #floralcards, #springcards, #flowercards
Danni Bindel creates a stunning card using the Lattice die atop a bold blue card base. She then adds the flowers from the Floral Delights stamp and coordinating die set and adds a scallop-edged oval (Oval Frames die set) for her sentiment. A gorgeous, CAS card!

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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

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

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?!

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

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Monday, June 15, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #253 Week 3

 

Happy June!

We are celebrating friends this month!

You have until Friday, June 26, 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.  

Send a card to a friend! For this challenge, create a card to let a friend know you are thinking of them. Use your favorite colors and stamped images to create a friendship card for any season. Get well and encouragement cards are also allowed for this challenge theme.

Deb's patriotic card features Happy 4th, Stars & Stripes, Circle Frames, Frames & Flags, and Newton's 4th of July by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #patrioticcards
Debbie Owens creates a fun friendship card in patriotic colors. She uses papers from the Stars & Stripes paper pack with a sentiment from the Happy 4th stamp set. She uses dies from the Circle Frames and the Frames & Flags die sets, and her star attraction is our beloved Newton from the Newton's 4th of July stamp set. A super cute card!

Kelly's friendship card features Spring Heights, Basic Frames, Circle Frames, Lovely Hearts, Christmas Basics, and Birthday Time by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #puppycards, #dogcards
What do you do with your scrap papers?  You make a darling card like Kelly Santi does! She uses papers from the Lovely Hearts, the Christmas Basics, and the Birthday Time paper pads. She makes her layers using the Basic Frames and the Circle Frames die sets. She then showcases the puppies from the Spring Heights stamp and coordinating die set. The overall effect is total cuteness!

Amy's cute card features Newton's Hanging Basket, Springtime, Cheerful Brights, and Fractured Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #catcards
Amy Tollner uses the fun flower paper from the Springtime paper pad with the green glitter paper from the Cheerful Brights Glitter Cardstock Assortment. She creates her layout using the Fractured Card Layout die. Enjoying this floral backdrop is Newton from the Newton's Hanging Basket stamp and coordinating die set. Don't you love how cute she colored our beloved feline?

Claire's friendship card features Autumn Apples, Farmyard, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #applecards
Claire Lamb has a yummy card to share with a good friend. Amy uses the green paisley pattern paper from the Farmyard paper pad. She then die cuts a banner using the Basic Frames die set.  At last, she adds some yummy apple treats from the Autumn Apples stamp and coordinating die set ðŸ˜‹

Danni's friendship card features A Cozy Day, Frames & Flags, and Coffee House Stories by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #friendshipcards, #nndstamps, #nndpapers, #readingcards, #catcards
Danni Bindel brings us this sweet and cozy card featuring the  A Cozy Day In stamp set. She uses the Frames & Flags die set to create her layers. Don't you love the lavender heart paper she uses?  It's from the Coffee House Stories paper pad.  Such a purr-fect way to read a book!

Don't forget you have until Friday, June 26, 2026.

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