Monday, June 12, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #199 Winners


Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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





Inky Paws Challenge #199 Prize Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive 
a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Treat yo' self by Marianne features Tree Rings and Newton's Summer Treats by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #summercards, #cardmaking, #catcards, #birthdaycards
Marianne creatively used the Tree Rings stencil by making the rings in different colors of the rainbow.  She added her ice cream lovin' feline from the Newton's Summer Treats stamp and die set. She adds her white-embossed sentiment on a black circle.  Such a fun way to use the rainbow theme!


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

Inky Paws Challenge #199 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!


Amy's FAVE
Celebrate by Redbird features Newton's 4th of July and Firewords by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #catcards ,#newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #4thofjuly
Redbird uses the rainbow theme by making her firework display super colorful.  Riding through those fiery blooms (Fireworks stencil) is Newton (Newton's 4th of July stamp and coordinating die set) riding bravely on his rocket!  The coordinating envelope is a super fun touch!



Claire's FAVE
You're Purr-fect by Marianne features Newton's Heart and Bokeh Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #rainbowcards
Marianne won over Claire with rainbow hearts. Marianne uses the Newton's Heart stamp and coordinating die set and uniquely colors the hearts in colors of the rainbow. Behind them she subtly adds more hearts with the Bokeh Hearts stencil set. Adding the white-embossed sentiment on black adds a nice dramatic touch!  


Crystal's FAVE
Life is a beautiful ride by Maria features Sunscape and Newton Scoots By. These are Newton's Nook products; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #rainbowcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal loved how Maria creates a rainbow using the Sunscape stencil. Riding through the kaleidoscope of colors is Newton with his rainbow scarf. This cute guy is from the Newton Scoots By stamp and die set. A fun way to incorporate rainbow colors into one's design!


Debbie's FAVE
It's your day by Moments of Crafting features Cocktail Mixer by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cocktailcards, #cardmaking
Debbie loves how Moments of Crafting created a rainbow of fruity cocktails!.  These colorful drinks were created using the Cocktail Mixer stamp set. The water coloring beneath them was a fabulous way to continue the rainbow theme!


Diane's FAVE
Happy birthday by Ingen features Newton's Birthday Bash and Birthday Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #rainbowcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Ingen repeatedly stamped her birthday sentiment (Birthday Roundabout stamp set) in shades of the rainbow. She then adds Newton in his rainbow-colored striped gift bag (Newton's Birthday Bash stamp set) and colorful tissue paper is a purr-fect way to send birthday greetings. Such a fun CAS design!




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, June 5, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #199 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's a refresher.


Use your NND products with the theme--rainbow!


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


I love you more than naps by Amy features Newton's Nap, Welcome New Cat, Meow, Hardwood, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #rainbowcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner uses the napping Newton from the Newton's Naptime stamp set who is enjoying his nap atop a stack of blankets in hues of the rainbow!  For even more rainbow fun, she uses the Meow stencil to create a "wallpaper" for her room that also includes a pretty blue hardwood floor (Hardwood stencil-retiring).  She uses a sentiment as well as the toy mouse and food dish from the Welcome New Cat stamp and die set.  For the postage-edging she uses the main die from the Framework die set. A colorful way to send some love!



Have a purr-fect day by Claire features Newton Unwinds, Oval Frames, and Kitten Beach by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #rainbowcards, #catcards, #cardchallenge
Claire Lamb's variegated skeins of yarn in rainbow colors seem to make her little fur balls quite happy!  Those little fur balls are from the Newton Unwinds stamps & coordinating die set. Claire places them on a scallop-edged oval (Oval Frames die set) filled with hearts (Petite Hearts stencil) in rainbow hues. Her purr-fect sentiment is from the Kitten Beach stamp set. A fun, colorful way to send happy greetings!



Happy purr-thday! by Crystal features Newton's Birthday Balloons, Birthday Party, Frames & Flags, and Frames Squared by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkpaws, #newtonsnook, #birthdaycards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal O. Minkler pulls a rainbow of papers from the Birthday Party paper pad to create layers of birthday fun.  She adds our high-flying Newton from the Newton's Birthday Balloons stamp set with his lavender balloons.  To create her many layers, Crystal uses dies from the Frames & Flags and the Frames Squared die sets.  A colorful way to celebrate!



Pets leave paw prints on our hearts by Debbie features Bookmark and Furr-ever Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #petsympathy, #cardmaking, #puppycards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Debbie Owens uses the paw print die from the Bookmark die set to create a rainbow of paw prints down her slimline card.  She then adds the little puppy and the poignant sentiment from the Furr-ever Friends stamp set. A beautiful card to send to a loved one who has a fur baby crossing The Rainbow Bridge. 



You make life sweeter by Diane features Love & Chocolate, Oval Frames, Petite Snow, and Banner Duo by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #chocolatecards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #rainbowcards
Diane Morales will satisfy your sweet tooth without all the calories!  She creates an oval card base using the Oval Frames die set and adds a fun background using the Petite Snow stencil.  Atop her card base awaits a rainbow of confectionery goodies (Love & Chocolate stamp and coordinating die set). She uses the newly released Banner Duo die set with her foiling machine to make her darling banner.  She sprinkles her yummy card with a few jewels!  Fantastically done, Diane!



I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday,  June 9, 2023 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

Monday, May 29, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #199

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!


This is a theme challenge.



Use the theme--rainbow. 

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, June 9, 2023 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! 

Pets leave paw prints on our hearts by Amy features Furr-ever Friends, Dog Silhouette, Petite Paw Prints, Circle Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #sympathycards, #dogcards, #rainbowcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Amy Tollner designs a sweet sympathy card for a loss of a pet.  She uses the Petite Paw Prints stencil to make her rainbow of paw prints.  She uses the scallop-edge die from the Frames & Flags die set.  She stamps the sentiment from the Furr-ever Friends stamp set on a vellum circle (Circle Frames die set).  Her final touch is the little silhouette Scottie from the Dog Silhouette die set.  



Love is in the air and it smells like coffee by Claire features Love Cafe and Newton's Mug by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #coffeelovers, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb makes a striking caffeinated card using mugs from the Love Cafe stamps & coordinating die set and the Newton's Mug stamp and coordinating die set.  The way she incorporates the colors on the cups with the table is brilliantly done!  



You lift me up by Crystal features Newton's Umbrella, Clouds, Circle Frames, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #rainbowcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Crystal Minkler creates colorful clouds using the Clouds stencil which are just perfect for the calico kitty to float through.  This darling feline is from the Newton's Umbrella stamp and coordinating set. She adds the uplifting sentiment on a stitched circle (Circle Frames die set). She uses a die from the A7 Frames & Banners die set to create her scallop-edging.


#create by Debbie features Frames & Flags, Frames Squared, Quatrefoil, Essential Alphabet, Newton's Crafty Cardio by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Debbie Owens card showcases the feline from the Newton's Crafty Cardio stamp set. For her rainbow backdrop, she uses the Quatrefoil stencil and die cuts it with the scallop-edge die from the Frames & Flags die set.  She die cuts her sentiment using letters from the Essential Alphabet die set.  Deb uses a black card base and black layers to make the colors really pop.  The layer behind the kitty was made using the fancy square die from the Frames Squared die set.



Thinking of mew by Diane features Heartfelt Meows and Heart Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #rainbowcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Diane Morales creates a super cute heart-shaped card using the Heart Frames die set.  She adds the playful feline image from the Heartfelt Meows stamp set.  Look closely at all the little toys in shades of the rainbow!  Darling!



Use the challenge theme with your Newton's Nook Designs products. 


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inky Paws Challenge #198 Winners


Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

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




Inky Paws Challenge #198 Prize Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive 
a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!


Winter Wishes by RStanton features Newton's Christmas Cuddles by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #christmascards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #holidaycards
RStanton watercolors the sweet feline couple from the Newton's Christmas Cuddles stamp set (retired). They look so cute with all the snowflake papers.  A purr-fect way to send winter wishes to a loved one!


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

Inky Paws Challenge #198 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
The sea is calling by E. Coats by Tranquil Tides, Newton's Seashell, and Waves & Splashes by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #oceancards, #summercards, #catcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
E. Coats creates a wonderful background for the kitty from the Newton's Seashell stamp set.  She uses the Tranquil Tides stamp set and the Waves & Splashes stencil on blue panels to give the card a tranquil, watery look.  



Amy's FAVE
Feeling slothy need coffee by Jennifer K by Slothy Coffee and Holiday Foliage by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #coffeelovers, #slothcards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Jennifer K. creatively uses parts of the Holiday Foliage stencil to make a tropical background for her sweet sloth from the Slothy Coffee stamp and die set.  Love the combination of colors used!



Claire's FAVE
You're never too old to play by Marianne features Newton Unwinds and Pawprints by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #catcards, #cardchallenge
Marianne showcases this playful kitty from the Newton Unwinds stamp set with actual floss mimicking the stripes of the sketch.  She uses the Pawprints stencil to create her pink paw prints behind the yarn.  For even more fun, she stamps the balls of yarn on her card base.  So cute!



Crystal's FAVE

Oh deer, Christmas is near by Traci C. features Festive Fawns, Christmas Time, and Plaid by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #wintercards, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Traci C. creates a red and green plaid background (Plaid stencil set) and then adds strips of paper from the Christmas Time paper pad to create a fun, festive backdrop for her sweet critters.  These critters are from the Festive Fawns stamp and coordinating die set.  A darling way to send holiday cheer!




Debbie's FAVE
Dandi93's card features Touchdown Tails by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #footballcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking, #bearcards
Dandi93 turns the sketch into a football field which is so clever.  She then adds Winston from the Touchdown Tails (retired) stamp set who looks ready for the game to begin! Fabulous CAS 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.

Monday, May 22, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #198 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's a refresher.





Use your NND products with the above sketch.


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

Wishing you a purr-fect day by Diane features Framework, Spring Blooms, and Newton's Blooms by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #catcards, #floralcards, #cardchallenge, #cardmaking
Diane Morales' card is filled with spring blooms!  She pulls the lavender floral paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad and die cut using the postage-edged frame from the Framework die set. Those two sweet kitties are from the Newton's Blooms stamp and die set are looking so cute in their blue pot and all those colorful flowers!  



Amy Tollner's sassy feline needs coffee right meow! 😺 Amy places her kitty from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp and die set on a scalloped-oval (Oval Frames dies set). Behind her oval is a trio of wonderful papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad.  All the caffeine and cats are sure to win over someone!




Claire Lamb's creative thinking resulted in this rainbow of beauty!  She distresses stripes of paper in rainbow hues and continues those colors onto her die cut flowers using the Flower Trio die set. She then stamps the sentiment from the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set.  A fabulous way to use the sketch and get more out of one's dies!



Crystal O. Minkler would make for a purr-fect anniversary or Valentine's card!  She pulls papers from the Love & Meows paper pad and adds her lovely feline couple from the Newton's Sweetheart stamp and coordinating die set.  To give her card more texture, she creates a scallop-edged vellum oval (Oval Frames die set) and a scallop-edged frame using the Frames & Flags die set. Cuteness overload!



Debbie Owens also was in a caffeinated mood!  For her card, she pulls coordinating papers from the Coffee House Stories paper pad to compliment the glass coffeemaker from the Time for Coffee stamp set. For her sentiment, she cuts a stitched oval (Oval Frames dies set) and stamps the birthday sentiment.  Caffeinated cuteness!


I hope these projects have inspired you to play along!  Remember, you have until this Friday,  May 26, 2023 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

Monday, May 15, 2023

Inky Paws Challenge #198

 

   Welcome to a new Inky Paws Challenge!


This is a sketch challenge.




Use the above sketch with your NND products! 

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, May 26, 2023 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! 

Spring is here by Diane features Kitten Beach, A7 Frames & Banners, Spring Blooms, Newton's Bloom and Spring Roundabout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #springcards, #kittencards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking
Diane Morales uses the A7 Frames & Banners die set to make this bold and delightful card.  For her the sketch panels, she takes the tulip paper from the Spring Blooms paper pad and carefully cuts the panels and adheres to the green card base.  She then adds the relaxing kitten in his chair from the Kitten Beach stamp and coordinating die set with tuffs of grass (Newton's Blooms stamp and die set).  She pulls her spring sentiment from the Spring Roundabout stamp set. So cute!


Amy Tollner pulls papers from the A Cat's Life paper pad to make a playful backdrop for her yarn-lovin' feline from the Newton Unwinds stamp and coordinating die set. She creates a gray oval using the Oval Frames dies set on which she stamps her sentiment.  Love the playfulness of this card!


You lift me up by Claire features Clouds and Delightful Doxies by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #puppycards, #dogcards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking
Claire Lamb takes a more artistic approach to the sketch by creating clouds stacked high into the sky just perfect for her little friend and his kite. This little puppy is from the Delightful Doxies stamp and coordinating die set. For those layers of clouds, Claire uses the Clouds stencil.  Love this whimsical take on the sketch!



Bring on the merry by Crystal features Christmas Trimmings, Meowy Christmas, and Oval Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #holidaycards, #christmascards, #cardchallenges, #cardmaking
Crystal Minkler uses all three of the little ladies from the Christmas Trimmings stamp and die set for her trio of holiday cards!  She pulls a trio of coordinating papers from the Meowy Christmas Paper Pad to create the bright, festive backgrounds and adds one of the ladies on a green scalloped oval (Oval Frames dies set) on each card.  Bring on the merry indeed!  Be sure to grab the retiring Christmas Trimmings stamp set before they are sold out!


You're one in a melon by Debbie features Frames & Flags, Summertime, and Newton's Watermelon by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #summercards, #felinecards, #cardchallenges, #cardmakingDebbie Owens was inspired to create a summery card filled with watermelon colors! She adds a white scalloped frame (Frames & Flags die set) onto a lime-green card base. Then she creates her panels with papers from the Summertime paper pad. The pink and green stripes work wonderfully with the little watermelon-lovin' feline from the Newton's Melon stamp set.  A scrumptiously refreshing card!


Use the challenge sketch with your Newton's Nook Designs products. 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter