Your Next Stamp June DT Dare: Just for You (Bugs and Kisses)

It's time for the June Your Next Stamp Design Team Dare challenge.

Each month the design team is given a special challenge to help show off the new release stamps and dies. The challenge may be seasonal or technique bases, but whatever it may be, you will see a lot of fun projects.

This month our Designer theme is JUST FOR YOU! The team was left to interpret this how they wanted.

One of my favourite stamps for this month's release it the Bugs and Kisses. I also love the amazing new paper and gumdrops. I created a simple "Just BEE-cause" card. It will be one of those card I can give to anyone, at anytime, for any reason! Those cards are good to have in your stash!

YNS Supplies: Bugs and Kisses stamp set | Bugs and Kisses die set | Stitched Square die set | Circle Die Set | Stitching Marks Circle Die Set | Tropical Island Paper Pad |Tropical Paradise Gumdrops | YNS Ink Black Olive, Almond Latte

Head over to the Your Next Stamp blog and look for the June DT Dare post. Leave a comment on that post for the chance to WIN a stamp set of your choice!

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Your Next Stamp April Feature - Little Ones (Woodland Cuties)

Welcome to the April Your Next Stamp feature post. Each month the design team uses specific stamps, dies or themes to create projects that will hopefully inspire you.

You will want to check out the feature post each month at the YNS blog because in addition to inspiration, there is also a chance to WIN a stamp set of your choice.

This month our theme is LITTLE ONES. For this challenge you could find inspiration to make a for a new little one or simple make a project which is little in size.

I decided on making a baby card using the sweet Woodland Cuties stamp set. It's also a smaller size card so, it really fits the LITTLE ONE inspiration in many ways!

YNS supplies used: Woodland Cuties Stamp, Stitched Square die, Circle Die, Stitched Circle die, Magical Pastel Sparkly Gumdrops, Almond Latte and Black Olive Ink

Head over to the YNS blog to see all of the Design Team members sharing projects for this month's feature. Leave a comment on the blog post for the April Feature and you will have a chance to win a prize. One lucky crafter will WIN a YNS stamp set of their choice.

Have a happy day!!!!

Your Next Stamp April New Release (Scratch Pad, Coffee Chicks)!

Welcome to the Your Next Stamp April release hop. This release is filled with fun and fabulous stamps, dies, beautiful new paper and fun new Gumdrops! There is a little something for everyone in this month's release.

We have an amazing blog hop to showcase so many wonderful stamps, and dies! This month we have a number of talented guest joining us for our April release hop. Sit back, grab a beverage (a Caramel Macchiato perhaps) and maybe a pen and paper to joint down an item or two for your wish list.

Another of my favourites from this month's release is the adorable Scratch Pad stamp and die set. I made a trio of note cards featuring these super cute cats!

YNS products: Scratch Pad Stamp/Die, Mini Heart Ink Splatter stamp, Stitched Square die, Circle die, Stitching Mark Circle die, Hugs and Kisses paper, Magical Pastel Gumdrops, Ink: Black Olive, Almond Latte, Ocean Mist, Mocha

Now, if you have followed my blog or other social media you may know these few things about me! In addition to enjoying crafts, I LOVE my books and COFFEE!!!! If there is a coffee related stamp, I will usually be there ready to ink it up. The fabulous Coffee Chick stamp is no exception!!! I am pretty sure that sentiment applies to me. I love the new Cool Tags Four dies and of course there is also the amazing Crazy for Coffee paper.

YNS Products: Coffee Chicks stamp, Crazy for Coffee paper, Enchanted Forest Gumdrops, Stitched Rectangles, Ink: Black Olive, Almond Latte

In celebration of this new release, check out the fabulous deal Karen is offering!

Thank you for joining us for our new release hop! I hope you found a little inspiration and maybe a few stamps, dies, paper, ink.......that you'd like to add to your YNS collection. As you are hoping along, we would love for you to leave a comment. There will be a $25 YNS gift certificates available to win, so the more blogs you visit, the greater your chances to win the prize!

Remember to also come back to the YNS blog on April 5th to check out the next Design Team Dare challenge.

Have a great day and happy hopping!

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YNS DT Dare - Shades of Spring (Froggie Friend)

It's time for the March Your Next Stamp Design Team Dare challenge.

Each month the design team is given a special challenge to help show off the new release stamps and dies. The challenge may be seasonal or technique bases, but whatever it may be, you will see a lot of fun projects.

This month our Designer challenge is called SHADES OF SPRING!

Shades of spring for me, means vibrant and colourful. I used the new Froggie Friend stamp, along with the Little Ledges die, Happy Spring paper and the Enchanted Garden gumdrops to create a fun shaker card. I also used the Mini Popcorn box to create a cute little treat holder, which would work as a party favour or thank you gift for someone special!

Head over to the Your Next Stamp blog and look for the March DT Dare post. Leave a comment on that post for the chance to WIN a stamp set of your choice!

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Your Next Stamp Designer Showcase - Critter Crew!

Welcome to day three of this month's Designer Showcase at Your Next Stamp.

This week we are celebrating and showing off the darling Critter Crew series of stamps, which have been re-released as clear set, with updated sentiments! Over the last few days the design team have been showcasing their use of these adorable sets!

Head over to the Your Next Stamp blog to check out all of the fun projects. Leave a comment on each post during the showcase, because one lucky person will win a stamp set of their choice!

I used the Smiley Happy Critter Crew Three to create a trio of 4x4 note cards!

Other YNS supplies used: Smiley Happy Critter Crew Three, Stitched Square die, Circle die, Circles - Stitching Marks die, YNS Gumdrops, YNS Black Olive ink

Thanks for stopping by today and checking out the cute Smiley Happy Critter Crew Three from Your Next Stamp. 

Have a wonderful and crafty day!

   

Your Next Stamp Sketch/Colour Challenge # 50 (Create a Christmas Tree)

Hello and welcome to another week of the Your Next Stamp sketch/colour challenge #50.

Every two weeks, there is a new challenge that features a sketch and colour inspiration. Pick the one that inspires you most, or try both for an added challenge. The best part of these challenges is you could win a gift certificate to the YNS store!

I love the colours for this challenge and I had so many great Halloween papers that would have worked so well. However, that sketch spoke to me even louder this week. Actually it was one of those crazy things I was running through my mind when I couldn't fall asleep. A vision of the sketch and a window popped into my head and I had my card design.

In my stash I had this fabulous wood grain embossed cardstock. I cut it into 1 inch strips and inked up the edges with distress ink. I used my Fun with Squares Die and cut out the from white cardstock. To create the window, I cut off two of the squares the die gives you. I also used the Stitched square die to add a little more depth to my window frame. Using the Create a Christmas Tree die, behind the window, gives you a real look of a holiday home.

For the sketch/colour challenge # 50, you will have until Thursday October 27th (midnight EST) to play along. Head over to the Your Next Stamp blog for more inspiration and to link up your creation.

One random participant will win a $15 gift card to the YNS store. If you feature YNS products (it must be the main focus of your project), you will receive an additional $5. When you use a YNS stamp/die, there is a chance of being selected as the YNS top pick. The winner and top pick are announced on the YNS blog, the Sunday after the close of the challenge.

If you use YNS products on your project, you can also take part in the YNS Social Media challenge. Simply showcase your YNS sketch/colour challenge #50 project on Instagram, Splitcoast Stampers or Facebook. Check out the currently challenge post at the YNS blog for more details on the social media challenge.

Have a wonderful and crafty day!

Your Next Stamp DT Dare Square Cards (Create a Christmas Tree)

It's again time for the October Your Next Stamp Design Team Dare Challenge. Each month the design team is given a special challenge to help show off the new release stamps and dies.

This month as we see fall just around the corner our YNS DT Dare theme is......making it SQUARE!

For this release I made a few smaller size Christmas cards and I really found them fun, quick and easy. So easy, that I tried to make 3 or 4 similar cards. This will help towards getting enough cards made in time for Christmas. This fun card features the Create a Christmas Tree die set, along with the Stitched Square and Circle Die.

This fun die set also comes with little stars you could add to decorate the tree. I also considered adding a few delicious Gumdrops, however since I would like to mail the cards, I wanted to keep the bulk down.

The sentiment on the card is from the Holiday Reindeer stamp set.

Head over to the Your Next Stamp blog and look for the October DT Dare post. Leave a comment on that post for the chance to WIN a stamp set of your choice!

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Supplies
Stamps: Holiday Reindeer
Dies: Create a Christmas Tree, Stitched Square, Circle
Paper: My Minds Eye Winter Wonderland

Your Next Stamp Sketch/Colour # 47 (Coffee/Tea Cup Stack)

Hello and welcome to another week of the Your Next Stamp sketch/colour challenge #47.

Every two weeks, there is a new challenge that features a sketch and colour inspiration. Pick the one that inspires you most, or try both for an added challenge. The best part of these challenges is you could win a gift certificate to the YNS store!

When using the colour inspiration, you must use at least 3 colours. You may also add neutrals

As we head into fall, the leaves start to turn, the weather gets a little colder (except here where we have heat warnings) and everything turns pumpkin spiced! For this week's challenge, I had fun using the sketch for my inspiration. I used the Coffee and Tea Cup Stack die set. I love how you can mix and match fun patterns for the cups.

The paper I used is Simple Stores Pumpkin Spice (of course)! The sentiment on the card is from the Thanks a Latte stamp set.

For the sketch/colour challenge # 47, you will have until Thursday September 15th (midnight EST) to play along. Head over to the Your Next Stamp blog for more inspiration and to link up your creation.

One random participant will win a $15 gift card to the YNS store. If you feature YNS products (it must be the main focus of your project), you will receive an additional $5. When you use a YNS stamp/die, there is a chance of being selected as the YNS top pick. The winner and top pick are announced on the YNS blog, the Sunday after the close of the challenge.

If you use YNS products on your project, you can also take part in the YNS Social Media challenge. Simply showcase your YNS sketch/colour challenge #47 project on Instagram, Splitcoast Stampers or Facebook. Check out the currently challenge post at the YNS blog for more details on the social media challenge.

Have a wonderful and crafty day!

YNS Supplies used:
Stamps Thanks a Latte
Dies: Coffee and Tea Cup Stack, Stitched Square
YNS Love Me Some Latte Gumdrops
Other Supplies:
Paper: Simple Stories Pumpkin Spice
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Hero Arts Cup o' Joe, Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Your Next Stamp Sketch/Colour Challenge # 45 (Perfect Chemistry)

Hello and welcome to another week of the Your Next Stamp sketch/colour challenge #45.

Every two weeks, there is a new challenge that features a sketch and colour inspiration. Pick the one that inspires you most, or try both for an added challenge. The best part of these challenges is you could win a gift certificate to the YNS store!

When using the colour inspiration, you must use at least 3 colours. You may also add neutrals

This week I played around with the sketch using the fun Perfect Chemistry set.

I love the Stitched Squares and Rectangle dies. They really help make your paper and matting pop just a little more.

Here is a look at the inside of the card.

For the sketch/colour challenge # 45, you will have until Thursday August 18th (midnight EST) to play along. Head over to the Your Next Stamp blog for more inspiration and to link up your creation.

One random participant will win a $15 gift card to the YNS store. If you feature YNS products (it must be the main focus of your project), you will receive an additional $5. When you use a YNS stamp/die, there is a chance of being selected as the YNS top pick. The winner and top pick are announced on the YNS blog, the Sunday after the close of the challenge.

If you use YNS products on your project, you can also take part in the YNS Social Media challenge. Simply showcase your YNS sketch/colour challenge #45 project on Instagram, Splitcoast Stampers or Facebook. Check out the currently challenge post at the YNS blog for more details on the social media challenge.

Have a wonderful and crafty day!

Supplies Used
Stamps: Perfect Chemistry

Dies: Stitched Square, Stitched Rectangles, Scrap works Strips

Other: Love Me Some Latte Gumdrops

Paper: My Minds Eye Fine and Dandy Boy

Your Next Stamp January Release Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Your Next Stamp January new release blog hop.

This month we are featuring a variety of stamps and amazing dies that you will fall in LOVE with! If you are like me and are gearing up for Valentine's day, this is the release for you. In addition to cards, I am getting ready to make a few Valentine's for my kids to hand out to their classmate.

My first project I made a simple card featuring the PUPPY LOVE stamp, I used the large heard for my background stamping using Worn Lipstick distress ink. The Little hearts are from the So Stinkin' Cute set and stamped with Memento Angel Pink.

I used the Stitched Square die to cut out the image of my puppy.

Here is a look at the inside of my card.

YNS stamps and dies used:

My next project will be the perfect little Valentine's gift for my girls to give away to their classmates. I used the CUTE FOODIES and the LITTLE SHOPPING BAG die set to create these tiny bags that you can fill with treats or other fun gifts.

The little bag measures about 3.25 inches high, 2.5 wide and 1 inch deep.

YNS stamps and dies used:

In celebration of this month's release, Karen has a fabulous deal for you.

Thanks for hopping along with us today. Remember to leave a comment on each of the blogs as you go. There is a fabulous prize available to one lucky stamps ($25 YNS gift certificate). All of the blogs are listed below. The hop continues until January 19th (EST) at midnight. Come back and join us on January 20th to see the winner from the blog hop comments and check out the latest Design Team Dare.

Have a great day, happy hopping.

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