Inky Paws Challenge #256 Week 2

 

Inky Paws Challenge #256

Week 2 Inspiration

You have until Friday, September 25, 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. 

For my card, I was inspired by the colors of the September 2026 Color Palette (Kendra's Card Challenge). I used the colors to distress the background using Oxide Inks. I then layered on the bats using the Flying Bats stencil. I cut this panel using the  Flags & Tags die to give the panel a "toothy" edging. I then did a bit of creative cutting by using the head with vampire teeth from the Count Newton stamp set and added it to the feline from the Batty Newton stamp set. I added the sentiment to finish up the card. 

Now it's your turn to use the sketch for a chance to win a $20 store credit!

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Debbie

Inky Paws Challenge #256 Week 1

 

Inky Paws Challenge #256

Week 1 Inspiration

You have until Friday, September 25, 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. 

This week's card is a mini one measuring 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. (I was inspired by this little yellow envelope that was floating on my craft table.) I used the Basic Frames die set to create the mini base. I then cut out the pattern paper from the Halloween Time paper pad using the same die and covered the base.  I pulled out the Spooky Sky die set to create the crescent moon, which matches the moon on the paper. I created a little banner using the Frames & Flags die set and stamped the sentiment on it. This fun sentiment is from the Halloween Postage stamps set.  Alas, I added the little witchy-puppy from the Trick or Treat Puppy stamp set. I colored this little guy with Copic markers and fussy cut him out. 

Now it's your turn to use the sketch for a chance to win a $20 store credit!

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Debbie

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 4

 

Inky Paws Challenge #255

Week 4 Inspiration

You have until Friday, August 28, 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. 

For my card, I used the Card Layout 7 die with the batty paper from the Halloween Time paper pad. For the center panel, I scored it about 1/4 from the top because I wanted to create a flap that would open. I used the same die to cut out the black panels. I then stamped and colored the vampire images with Copic Markers. These spooky critters are from the Batty Newton and the Count Newton stamp set.

Now it's your turn to use the sketch for a chance to win a $20 store credit!

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Debbie

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 3

 

Inky Paws Challenge #255

Week 2 Inspiration

You have until Friday, August 28, 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. 

With school starting tomorrow, I was inspired to make a school-themed card. I pulled out all the feline images with books. I stamped, fussy cut, and colored them with Copic Markers. These scholarly felines are from the Newton's Book Club, the All Booked Up, and the Never Enough Books stamp sets. I used the Card Layout 7 die with papers from the Black & White Basics paper pack. I cut down a banner  (Frames & Flags die set) and stamped the sentiment. 

Now it's your turn to use the sketch for a chance to win a $20 store credit!

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Debbie

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 2

 

Inky Paws Challenge #255

Week 2 Inspiration

You have until Friday, August 28, 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. 

For my card, I thought it would be fun to keep the color palette simple. I selected three lavender papers from the Springtime paper pack. I cut the papers using the Card Layout 7 die. I then stamped the kittens image from the Newton's Birthday Trio stamp set and fussy cut. I colored the accessories in lavender. I decided the card needed a pop of color, so the bird was colored in teal. I popped this up with 3D foam tape. To balance the card, I added a teal and lavender balloon using the image from the Cat Birthday Party stamp set.

Now it's your turn to use the sketch for a chance to win a $20 store credit!

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Debbie

Inky Paws Challenge #255 Week 1

 

Inky Paws Challenge #255

Week 1 Inspiration

You have until Friday, August 28, 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. 

Going through my NND paper stash, I realized I hadn't used the Love & Chocolate paper pad in ages. I selected a trio of papers with the Card Layout 7 die. Then I pulled the gluttonous feline from the Newton's Thanksgiving stamp set. I also stamped the plate with the pie piece. I cut out the pie and added some chocolates that I cut from the paper. I made a banner using the 

Frames & Flags die set with the "Gobble to you Wobble" sentiment. I loved how this turned out and being able to use a Thanksgiving set with a different theme. 

Now it's your turn to use the sketch for a chance to win a $20 store credit!

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Debbie

Additional Challenges:

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Challenge #277 A is for Animals

FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenge #31

Anything Food and/or Drink Goes

(Chocolate is one of my food groups!)

Critter Crazy Challenge #113 ATG with a Critter

Coffee Because Pecking Is Not Allowed

I have a fun card for the following challenges.

I used papers from Echo Park and a stamp by Unity Stamp. 

Challenges:

TOP Inky Inspiration Sketch 45

Sisterhood of Snarky Stamp Challenge #277

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2630-Anything Goes

First Cup Challenge #17 August

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Debbie

 

Seas the Day

I was inspired to make an underwater filled with sea critters!  I used a stamp set by a favorite, yet out-of-business, stamp set. These little guys were created by The Alley Way stamp company. I adore these whimsical critters. I colored them with Prismacolor pencils. I was inspired by the following challenges:

Freshly Made Sketches 747

Time Out Challenges #318

AAA Cards Challenge #320

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Debbie

 

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 4

 

Inky Paws Challenge #254

Week 4 Inspiration

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. 

I designed a fun card featuring a vintage truck from the Spring Haul stamp set. I showcased it with papers from the Spring Blooms and Basic Pastels paper pads. I used the Floral Roundabout stamp set for the sentiment. For the circular element, she used the Frames Squared die set. 

Now it's your turn to use the colors for a chance to win a $20 store credit!

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Debbie

Additional Challenges:

{BYSHC} Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party

 

I'm slipping in a couple cards for the {BYSHC} Christmas in July Linky Party.

{BYSHC} Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party

 

I'm slipping in a couple cards for the {BYSHC} Christmas in July Linky Party.

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 3

 

Inky Paws Challenge #254

Week 3 Inspiration

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. 

I used the A2 Card Layout to whip up a fun, summery card using the current colors of the Inky Paws Challenger. I used papers from the Bright Basics and the Summertime paper pads. I then added a sun and clouds using the Sky Scene Builder die set. At last, I added a sentiment from the Floral Delights stamp set.

Now it's your turn to use the colors for a chance to win a $20 store credit!

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Debbie

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 2

 

Inky Paws Challenge #254

Week 2 Inspiration

For this card, I tried my hand using the Cloudy Sky  stencil to emboss the sky blue with puffy white clouds. I create this panel using a die from the Basic Frames die set.  I added the darling duo from the Sky High Celebrations stamp set which I stamped, fussy cut, and colored with Copic markers. I stamped a sentiment from the Birthday Oval stamp set placed on a  modified banner using the Bookmark die set. I enjoyed using the stencil for embossing! Now it's your turn!

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Debbie

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 1

 

Inky Paws Challenge #254

Week 1 Inspiration

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. 

I started my card by swiping mini ink pads across a piece of card stock. I used the Basic Frames die set to create the inner panel. I then die cut the zig-zag edging using the  Frames & Tags die set. I adhered these panels to the card base. I pulled out the Cocktail Mixer stamp set. I stamped a trio of drinks, fussy cut them out, and colored with Copic markers. I then create the mini-banner using the A7 Frames & Banner die set and stamped the sentiment. I added a few enamel dots. I love how this one turned out!  Now is it 5 o'clock somewhere?

Now it's your turn: 

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Hugs, 

Debbie

Additional Challenges:

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 2627-Anything Goes