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Sunday, August 2, 2026

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. 

Debbie's chocolate card features Card Layout 7, Newton's Thanksgiving, Love & Chocolate, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #nndpaper, #nndstamps, #chocolatecards, #catcards
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!

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:

 

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:


 

Sunday, July 26, 2026

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!


Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs, 
Debbie

Additional Challenges:


Sunday, July 19, 2026

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!


Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs, 
Debbie

Sunday, July 12, 2026

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!


Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs, 
Debbie

Sunday, July 5, 2026

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. 

Debbie's card features Basic Frames, Cocktail Mixer, Frames & Tags, and A7 Frames & Banners by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #sketchchallenge, #nndstamps,#cocktailcards, #beachcards, #beveragecards

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: 


Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs, 
Debbie

Additional Challenges:

Monday, June 29, 2026

Gone to the Beach, Love Santa

Gone to the Beach by Indy; #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingchallenges, #holidaycards
There are so many fun challenges with a beach theme, so I decided it would be fun to showcase Santa on vacation!  Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Debbie

Products:
Newton's Nook Designs
  * Sun Soaked Christmas (retired) stamp set
  * Basic Frames die set
Darice embossing folder
Fiskars punch
 Kat Scrappiness

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Warm Wishes with a Latte


I have another card inspired by the June {BYSHC} sketch. This one features some holiday lattes.
Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs, 
Debbie

Products:
Lawn Fawn
  *Thanks a Latte stamp set
Miss Kate Designs
Newton's Nook Designs
 * Frames & Flags die set


Challenges:

Peace on Earth Challenge #114-ATG/Mood Board

  Inspired by the light green and red color combo.















{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge #70



 

















The Card Concept #228 B

  (I used a lighter green and just a bit of tan on the coffee.)

Season's Greetings with Snow Angel Newton


I was inspired by the current {BYSHC} June sketch. I love the colors of this paper pad by Newton's Nook, so I decided to make a snowy holiday card. Thanks for stopping by!
Debbie



Products:
Newton's Nook Designs
  *Frames & Flags die set
  *Snow Flurries paper pad
  *Snow Angel Newton (retired) stamp set

Paper Smooches
  *Swanky Snowmen stamp set




 

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Holiday Cheer-Penguin

It's been awhile since I've made Christmas cards, and I try every month to play with the sketch at Build Your Stash Holiday cards. With it being June 27, I thought I had better get going!  Here's a sweet penguin card to celebrate the upcoming holiday, which is only 6 months away!
Thanks for stopping by!
Debbie


Products:
Paper Smooches
  *Christmas Sampler stamp set
Miss Kate Designs
Newton's Nook Designs
    This is one of my 1st NND sets!  It was released way back in 2013!!


Challenges:
     Let it Snow!