Monday, October 5, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #257 - Color Challenge Week 1

 Hi everyone!  A new Inky Paws Challenge starts today!  It is a Color Challenge.  The colors are Dusty Lavender, Teal, Pumpkin Orange, and Rust.  You have until Friday, October 30th to get your entries in and have a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop!

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Autumn Reads Stamp and Die Set, Autumn Leaves Paper Pack, Arched Frames Die Set, Essential Tags Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #nnd #inkypawschallenge #inkypaws #handmade

To start this card I picked out the paper I wanted to use for the background from the Autumn Leaves Paper Pack and cut it using the largest arch die in the new Arched Frames Die Set.  I used the large rectangle die from the same die set to cut the orange cardstock.

I stamped out this gorgeous image from the Autumn Reads Stamp Set, colored it with copic markers, and cut it out using the coordinating die set.

Autumn Reads Stamp and Die Set, Autumn Leaves Paper Pack, Arched Frames Die Set, Essential Tags Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #nnd #inkypawschallenge #inkypaws #handmade

Next, I used the smallest rectangle tag die in the Essential Tags Die Set to cut a piece of orange cardstock.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Autumn Reads Stamp Set, in brown pigment ink and clear heat embossed for some shine!

I assembled my card using purple cardstock for the base, and popped up the image and sentiment tag with foam tape for some dimension!  I then added a bow to the tag.  

Autumn Reads Stamp and Die Set, Autumn Leaves Paper Pack, Arched Frames Die Set, Essential Tags Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs #newtonsnookdesigns #newtonsnook #nnd #inkypawschallenge #inkypaws #handmade

For finishing touches on this card I added accents with a white gel pen, glitter, and a few sparkling sequins!  Now it's time to get your paws inky creating a project for the Color Challenge using your Newton's Nook Designs products.  Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge!  Hope to see you there!