Monday, July 22, 2024

Inky Paws Challenge 227 Winners

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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

Inky Paws Challenge #227 Prize Winner!

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

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

Happy Birthday by Jenni features Garden Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge,

Jenni Shamblin showcases the sweet mouse from the Garden Mice stamp and coordinating die set a top a darling plaid paper. Such a darling way to use the challenge colors!

Congrats to Jenni Shamblin! Don't forget to send us an e-mail at

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

Inky Paws Challenge #227 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

Arlene's coffee card features Heartfelt Coffee, Mugs, and Bokeh Stencil by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #stencil, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards

Arlene R. creates a fabulous background by combining the Mugs stencil with the Bokeh stencil set. The black banner with the Heartfelt Coffee stamp set makes for a bold accent. Such a creative way to use the NND products with the challenge colors!

Crystal's FAVE

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge,

Mindy Go's watercolor background is so fun and colorful for the little puppy from the Puppy's Bubble Tea stamp and coordinating die set. Mindy also does a wonderful job coloring the puppy and his bubble tea!

Danni's FAVE

Becca creates a super fun birthday card using the Birthday Roundabout stamp set. All those birthday goodies look so cute in the challenge colors! A great way to celebrate!

Debbie's FAVE

Amy Isley colors her zoo critters from the retired Zoo Party stamp set so playfully in the challenge colors. That pink elephant is just so cute! To complete her sweet card, Amy uses the Frames Squared die set, and the purple dotted papers from the Bright Basics paper pad. So fun!

Amy's FAVE

Cat C. creates such a refreshing watery setting for the little critter from the Purr-Maid Newton stamp set. Anyone else just want to jump into her card for a cool, refreshing break from the heat?

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, July 4, 2022

Inky Paws Challenge #177

Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!

This challenge is a

Sketch Challenge

Use the sketch above.

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, July 15, 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!

Special deliver of sun and fun by Diane features Beach Bound, Sky Scene Builder, Summertime, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #cardmaking

Ready to go surfing? Diane Morales will inspire you to pack up and head to the beach! She pulls the blue polka dotted paper from the Summertime paper pad for her sky and adds a big sun using the Sky Scene Builder die set. She colors her VW bus (Beach Bound stamp and die set) in the same blue and places it on the small-scalloped oval (Oval Frames die set). This is all placed on the palm tree paper (Summertime paper pad). Just love the fresh, ocean feel of this card!

Celebrate by Sue features Fireworks and Newton's 4th of July by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #4thofjulycards, #cardmaking, #catcards

Newton is celebrating the 4th of July in style! Sue T. uses the Fireworks stencil to create the firework blooms in the background. She adds Newton (Newton's 4th of July stamp and die set) with his glimmering sparklers. The patriotic paper and button add even more patriotic flare!

Coffee is always a good idea by Amy features Newton Loves Coffee, Coffee House Stories, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards, #coffeelovers, #coffeecards

Amy Tollner's card will win over a coffee-lover's heart! Using the Coffee House Stories paper pad, Amy pulls three pattern papers that coordinate purr-fectly with Newton from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp and die set. She stamps the sentiment on a banner die cut using the Frames & Flags die set. Anyone craving a cup of java now? 😸

Let's party our tails off by Claire features Naught Newton, Confetti, Zoo Party, Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #cardmaking, #catcards

Claire Lamb has Newton (Naughty Newton stamp and die set) peeling off the white 'wrapping' paper to reveal the confetti (Confetti stencil) hidden beneath! Such a fun interpretation of the sketch! She uses the Frames Squared die set to make the scalloped panel. Then pulls the sentiment from the Zoo Party stamp set. Just love the CAS style with that Naughty Newton!

What's the scoop by Debbie features Summertime and Newton's Summer Treats by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #cardmaking, #catcards

Debbie Owens uses the sketch to cover mini-composition notebooks. For this mini-book, she pulls the ice cream paper from the Summertime paper pad and coordinates it with Newton enjoying a yummy Popsicle (Newton's Summer Treats stamp set). Check out Deb's blog for more mini-books using the challenge sketch!

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