Monday, May 23, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #173 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!

Bubble Gum Pink, Lemon Yellow, Lime Green, and Orange

Inky Paws Challenge #173 Prize Winner!

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

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

Dayna's trio of cards feature Newton Loves Tacos by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #tacocards, #catcards, #cardmaking

Dayna uses pastel papers to create her stripes that make for a fun, feisty background fitting for the taco and margarita lovin' kittens from the Newton Loves Taco stamp and die set. Love them!

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

Inky Paws Challenge #173 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

Here's to you by Helen features Cocktail Mixer and Bokeh by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cocktailcards, #cardmaking

Helen F. creates this delightful card with several fruity cocktails from the Cocktail Mixer stamp set. She sets them amidst colorful bubbles using the Bokeh stencil set. Cheers!

Amy's FAVE

Happy Purr-thday by Karen features Newton's Cupcake, Oval Frames, Frames & Flags, and Serene Stripes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #catcards

Karen G. creates the cutest background using the Serene Stripes stencil for her darling kitty! Then look at that scrumptious cupcake and sweet kitty from the Newton's Cupcake stamp and die set! Anyone else want to take just a nibble? Karen also uses an oval die frame (Oval Frames die set) for her vellum and stamps the sentiment on a banner from the Frames & Flags die set. Delightful!

Claire's FAVE

Congratulations on your new dog by Danielle features Welcome New Dog, Petite Clouds, Land Border, Fence by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #dogcard, #cardmaking

Danielle creates a fabulous scene using the Petite Clouds stencil set and the Land Border die set for her playful puppy from the Welcome New Dog stamp and die set. She adds a fence using the Fence die set. The overall effect is total cuteness!

Debbie's FAVE

Feline Meow-tivated by Meghan features Newton's Crafty Cardio and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking,

Meghan creates bright bold layers using the Frames Squared die set for her crafty cat to play in. Her sweet orange tabby cat from the Newton's Crafty Cardio stamp and die set looks like she is having a grand time with all her crafting supplies. So fun!

Diane's FAVE

Life is better with a friend like you by Donna features Peony Blooms and Porch Swing Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #friendshipcards, #cardmaking, #floralcards

Donna uses the challenge colors beautifully using the Peony Blooms stamp set. Donna then layers her flowers on a pretty pink card base with a green patterned paper. She places the sentiment from the Porch Swing Friends stamp set on a black background that really pops against the bright colors. So pretty!

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 #171

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a

Sketch Challenge

Use the challenge sketch.

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 22, 2022 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!

Thinking of you by Debbie features Circle Frames, Springtime, Frames & Flags, and Captivated Kittens by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #springcards, #cardmaking

Debbie Owens pulls several papers from the Springtime paper pad to create her clean, fresh card. She uses the round-edged frame die from the Frames & Flags die set to create the stitched lines. Using the scallop-edged circle die from the Circle Frames die set she creates the cloudy sky and green grass (Land Borders die set). Her sweet kitten from the Captivated Kittens stamp is sure to win your heart. She completes her card using twine from her NND order!

Wishing you a purr-fect day by Diane features Newton Blooms, Oval Frames, Spring Time, and Frameworks by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #springcards

Diane Morales' card is filled with spring freshness! She creates texture by adding the stitched argyle backdrop using Argyle stencil. She pulls papers from the Springtime paper pad for her sketch layers (die cut using the Framework die set). She showcases the cute duo from Newton's Blooms stamp and die set playing in the pretty pastel flowers atop a white scalloped oval die cut using the Oval Frames die. Her trio of bumble bees is a darling finishing touch!

Seas the day by Sue showcases Seashell Roundabout and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #oceancards

Sue T. creates a white on white card filled with embossed texture atop a postage-edged layer using the Framework die set She showcases pastel seashells from the Seashell Roundabout stamp set. So soft and pretty!

The best things in life are rescued by Amy features Welcome New Dog, Petite Paw Prints, Frames and Flags, Circle Frames, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #dogcards, #cardmaking, #petcards

Amy Tollner's puppy card will warm your heart and welcome a new puppy to one's life! She uses the Welcome New Dog stamp and die set to create the darling puppy and his new supplies. For even more puppy fun, she uses the Petite Paw Prints stencil (die cut with Framework die set) to create a pastel paw print paper! She also uses the Frames & Flags and the Circle Frames die sets for different elements of her card. What a darling way to welcome a rescued dog!

First they steal your heart by Claire features Welcome New Dog, Circle Frames, and Meowy Christmas by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #dogcards, #cardmaking

Claire Lamb also uses images from the Welcome New Dog stamp and die set for her puppy card. She adds papers from the Meowy Christmas paper pad for her layers and stamps the ever-true sentiment on a long banner. She adds a little circle using the Circle Frames die set. Super cute!

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