Inky Paws Challenge #241 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last
Inky Paws Challenge!

We loved seeing all your Sunny Day projects!

Inky Paws Challenge #241 Prize Winner!

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

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

Helen F. created this beautiful card featuring the Seashell Roundabout stamp set. Don't you love the gold embossing on the vellum? She colored all those shells wonderfully. She added some other little shells using the Summer Moments stamp set.  A beautiful way to showcase the sun shining on those shells!

Congrats to Helen F.!  Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

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

Inky Paws Challenge #241 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

Claire's amazing background of clouds and waves caught our Claire's eye. This background is just perfect to float on, and this little goat is taking full advantage!  This little fellow is from the Floaty Goat stamp set. Where will you enjoy a ride on a floaty?  Ocean, river, lake, or pool?  Have fun!

Crystal's FAVE

Mindy creates this darling monochromatic beach card using the newly released Newton's Sand Dollar stamp and coordinating die set. She uses coordinating papers from the eSeaside paper pad. She stamps her fun sentiment on a banner using the Frames & Flags die set. 

Danni's FAVE

Danni loves the scene Inkami created on this darling summer card.  Spending a sunny day on a lake up in the mountains sounds like a fine idea, and Winston and his puppy pal (retired Winston's Lake House stamp set) look like they are definitely enjoying their day! Great job showcasing this fun stamps set!

 

Debbie's FAVE

Meghan K.'s brilliantly bright card caught Debbie's eye as did the unique shape. Meghan is featuring a couple of ladies from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. This fabulous beach scene will have you itching for a beach trip!

Amy's FAVE

Sabra showcases Farmer Newton stamp and coordinating die set hard at work on a fine sunny day! She combines the fun papers from the Farmyard paper pad for her background and adds a sun made using the Sky Scene Builder die set. Insides her card, she includes a green tractor using the Tractor die set. Thanks for all the hard work by our farmers!  

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.

The IPC Design Team will be on Spring Break from June 30, 2025 - July 4, 2025.  
We will be back on July 7, 2025 with a new color challenge!

Inky Paws Challenge #156 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.

Create a project using this fabulous sketch!

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

Debbie Owens has dressed one of the kittens from the Smitten Kittens stamp set with a mask from the Newton's Costume Party stamp set and placed him in a little graveyard with tombstones from the Count Newton stamp set. She adds ghastly ghosts using the Ghosts stencil and black grass using the Land Borders die set. She pulls a sentiment from the Batty Newton stamp set and embosses in white.  The postage-edging using the Framework die set gives the background a nice touch.  Spook-CAT-ular!

Diane Morales gives us another take on the sketch with a Halloween theme. She creates her card base using the Frames & Flags die set. Those black bats using the Flying Bats stencil set gives an eerie feel just right for the little witch from the Brooms & Boos stamp and coordinating die set. Diane's use of pastel pinks and oranges continues with the additional pumpkins from the PAW-tumn Newton and die set and Harvest Tails stamp and die set.  Scary and so, so cute!

Sue T. has Winston enjoying a long weekend at his lake cabin!  Using the Winston's Lake House stamp and coordinating die set, Winston is relaxing in his Adirondack chair with his cabin peeking out behind him.  Sue adds big fluffy clouds in the backdrop using the Clouds stencil.  The plaid paper and wood grain papers add a wonderful homey touch. 

Amy Tollner provides a bright and bold card filled with desert delights!  Set atop a light blue card base, she adds a wooden table top using the Hardwood stencil. On it sits three brightly colored flower pots with some prickly catci from the Cultivated Cacti stamp and coordinating die set.  Lookin' sharp, Amy!

Claire Lamb gets us ready for the beauty of autumn! In the background are falling leaves created using the Falling Leaves stencil. She adds a wooden "floor" on which sits some critters enjoying a nap on the porch.  These cute critters are from the newly released Fall Friends stamp and coordinating die set. Looks like a perfect way to spend an autumn day!

I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, September 10, 2021 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

Inky Paws Challenge #156

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a:

Sketch Challenge

Use the above 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, September 10, 2021 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! 

  

 Debbie Owens creates this cozy outdoorsy scene!  For her lower horizontal element, Deb creates a lake with some cattails for Winston and his pal from the Winston's Lake House stamp set to paddle about in. When they get tired, they can return to their cabin also from the Winston's Lake House stamp set with the mountains (Mountains stencil) and pine forest (Snow Globe Scenes stamp set) in the background.  

 Floating above those mountains are lots of puffy clouds (Petite Clouds stencil).  What a little piece of paradise!

Diane Morales is showcasing the newly released Trick or Treat Kittens stamp and coordinating die set. This fluffy kitten is sure to become a Halloween favorite!  She creates the postage-edge base layer using the Frameworks die set. For her sketch stripe, she creatively uses the Sky Borders die set for her scalloped stripes.  The lavender, black and splash of orange make for a darling Halloween card!

Sue T. creates this sleepy card showcasing the napping Newton from the Newton's Naptime stamp set. As her sweet kitten catches some zzz's on a pile of pastel blue blankets, stars in the background gently fall about. Those stars were created using the Cascading Stars stencil. Anyone else want to snuggle up with this little calico?  

Amy Tollner showcases the Peony Blooms stamp and coordinating die set to create this elegant card!  The combination of polka dots, stripes, and touches of gold add up to a perfect backdrop for Amy's softly colored and very beautiful peonies!  

duuuunnnn duun… duuunnnnnnnn dun...

On a bright and sunny day (Sunscape stencil), under peaceful teal waves (Sky Borders die set) awaits...

a very hungry shark (Shark Bites stamp and die set) just waiting to jump out at you!  Yep, Claire Lamb creates an interactive shark card that might have you scared to open your mail!  Thanks, Claire, for showing how to use the Inky Paws sketch to make an interactive card!  

Use the above sketch!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #152 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 Colors Challenge. 

Inky Paws Challenge #152 Prize Winner!

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

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

Fikreta showcases the donut image from the Cat Treats stamp set.  She stamps four doughnuts and colors each one in a challenge color.  She places them atop a plaid pattern paper that coordinates wonderfully!  So very yummy!

Congrats to  Fikreta!  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 #152 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!

Diane's FAVE

Kristi H. creates a darling CAS card featuring the Cluck stamp and die set.  She uses a paneling pattern paper to give her card a nice barn-like feel.  She adds a few shelves on the wall with a hen roosting on one.  Below is a handsome rooster with a chick.  So cute and clever!

Sue's FAVE

Cat Craig's CAS card is filled with summer playfulness! She showcases the kitten from the Kitten Beach stamp and coordinating die set. She distresses a patch of sand in the lower corner of her card and balances it with the sand-colored banner at the top with the fun sentiment.  Fabulous use of the challenge colors!

Amy's FAVE

Kimberley Curphey creates a stunning tri-fold card that is full of summer delights.  She uses the Seashells stencil with the challenge colors to create her beautiful background. She then uses the Retro Sun & Palms stencil set to create the sunset. Enjoying this summer scene is one of the ladies from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. Just stunning!

Claire's FAVE

Jennie M. designs a beautiful sunset for her cabin from the Winston's Lake House stamp and die set. She uses vellum to heat emboss her cabin and cattails in white.  For her duck and lily pad, she heat embosses them on vellum in gold.  Such a dramatic way to use this set.  Wonderfully done, Jennie!

Debbie's FAVE

Set upon a ink splattered backdrop, Karen Guettler Carlson adds lots of scrumptious macarons from the Love & Chocolate stamp set in the challenge colors.  She does a bit of masking to make a tower of them.  With a few sequins for sparkle, this is a just a delicious 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.

Inky Paws Challenge #145 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.

Create a project using the theme--Friendship

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

Claire Lamb showcases this daring duo from the Puppy Pals stamp and cut using the coordinating die set. She colors them spectacularly in Copic markers. She creates a stunning backdrop in bright colors. Don't you love the way she creates the subtle stripes?  She stamps the sentiment and adds a trio of hearts for the perfect touch!

Debbie Owens surrounds her sweet pink flamingo from the Flamingo Flock stamp set with lots of her fabulous feathered friends. She uses the scallop-edged frame die from the Slimline Frames & Portholes die set to crop this full frame image down.  She then pairs it with a light pink background die cut using the large scallop-edged frame die from the Frames & Flags die set. She stamps the sentiment on a white banner and adds pink gems. A fabulous idea to surround oneself with beloved friends!

Diane Morales shows us a trio of friends enjoying snacks and a good movie!  These feline cuties are from the Newton's Movie Night stamp and die set. Diane uses the Popcorn stencil to add a lot of buttery treats in the background.  She stamps the sentiment and scatters a few more popped kernels!  Anyone else ready to join them for a good show?  

Sue T.'s friends are enjoying the great outdoors!  With the fluffy clouds made using the Clouds stencil and the tall fir trees using the Forest Scene Build die set, Winston and his friend from the Winston's Lake House stamp and die set are enjoying a day canoeing on a peaceful lake made using the Hills & Grass stencil.  She stamps the sentiment on a speech bubble die cut using the Speech Bubbles die set. 

 Sue uses the Frames Squared die set for her card.  An amazing way for friends to spend the day!

Amy Tollner makes a heart-shaped card using the Heart Frames die set. On her scallop-edged heart, she adds pastel clouds and tall green grass using the Clouds and the Hills & Grass stencils respectively. She then adds her playful puppies from the Puppy Pals stamp and die set. She pulls the little flower hair accessory from the Newton's Valentine stamp and die set, and the butterflies are from the Newton's Birdbath stamp and die set. A fabulous combination of elements for this delightful card!

I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, April 9, 2021 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - view all the entries and see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here! 

Inky Paws Challenge #130 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? 
Today I'm sharing some more inspiration for our current challenge! 

Here'a a refresher.

Create a project using the theme:  Create a scene 

Today I have some more inspiration for this Challenge! 

 Becky Noelle uses the mirror image technique to create this quartet of gulls from the Gull Friends stamp set. They look so cute atop the posts with the white cap waves.  The fun background was die cut using the scallop-edged die from the Frames & Flags die set.

Crystal Komara designs a slimline card filed with friends at the lake!  Using the Sunscape stencil, she creates yellow beams of sunshine rising behind her cabin from the  Winston's Lake House stamp and die set.  Looks like some friends are joining the fun and have set up camp with their retro camper and flamingos from the Cozy Campers stamp and die set. Everyone from the Winston's Lake House stamp and die set is down at the lake enjoying the dog days of summer.  Among the cattails is some lush, green grass die cut using the Land Borders die set.  Hope they have fun!

Debbie Owens creates a ghastly slimline Halloween card.  With a distressed background, she embosses the haunted house, tree, and graveyard from the Spooky Street stamp set and adds an assortment of animal skeletons from the Spooky Skeletons stamp set. She uses the Ghosts stencil and the hanging spider and bats from the Newton's Perfect Pumpkin stamp set for some extra scary elements. The sentiment stamped on the full moon caps off her Halloween-themed card!

Diane Morales' card will definitely bring a smile to your face with it's Godzilla takes New York scene!  She uses the Circle Frames die set to create her card base, then adds her skyline scene using buildings from the Newton Dreams of New York stamp and die set and Snow Globe Scenes stamp and die set. 

For her Godzilla she uses the Tea Rex stamp and die set.  Don't you love that he is taking a little tea break?  To finish her card she stamps the sentiment from Happy Little Thoughts stamp set onto a banner from the Frames & Flags die set.  A super creative way to combine sets for a fun scene!

More summer fun, anyone? Sue T.'s card is packed full of beach fun!  Using the Sunscape stencil, Sue creates a sun-filled background for her beach-lovin' felines from the Newton's Summer Vacation stamp and die set and Newton's Perfect Wave stamp and die set. She uses the Sky Borders die set on Kraft paper for her beach and the Sea Borders die set for layers of waves. A purr-fect way to spend a summer day!

I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday, August 28, 2020 to enter. There's a prize involved too, so don't delay - view all the entries and see more inspiration on our Inky Paws Challenge here!