Your Next Stamp March Release Preview (Froggie Friend)

Happy March Crafty Friends!

Despite what looked like an early spring, has quickly turned back into winter. I am not happy and right now I refuse to put my boots back on. Yep, a little tantrum from me right now.

Today I hope we will brighten things up with a preview for the Your Next Stamp  March release.

With the new release just around the corner (later tonight), I have the pleasure of sharing a little preview of one of the stamp and die sets you will see in this amazing release. I love preview day. All of the stamps and dies will be available really soon, so you may want to check out the previews today and start making your wish list!

If you head over to the Your Next Stamp blog you will see all of the previews available today!

For my preview cards, I used the cute Froggie Friend, the cool Funky Line Panel die and new Enchanted Garden Gumdrops. The panel die is so fun and you will see a lot of amazing projects this weekend.

I hope you enjoy the previews for the Your Next Stamp March release. Remember to check out all of the previews from the design team. The complete list of previews is available on the YNS blog.

Stop back later tonight (10:00 pm EST) for the start of the March release blog hop. There will be a lot of amazing projects to see and a great prize to be one. You don't want to miss this amazing release. On March 8th there will be another chance for inspiration and a prize with the next DT dare challenge. You don't want to miss all of these chance to see the March release in action.

Happy Peeking everyone!

Your Next Stamp - February Feature: Margaritas!!!

Welcome to the February 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 to create something inspired by Margaritas!

I create this brightly coloured thank you shaker card. Now the inspiration for my card may not be too obvious in using the Large Stitched Apple Die, however below I give you a little insight.

YNS Supplies: Large Stitched Apple Die, Stitched Rectangles, Gumdrops, Spectacular Teacher (sentiment)

Other Supplies: Lawn Fawn Polka in the Meadow paper

Here is a look at some of the inspiration for my card:

First we have our traditional margaritas. I love the bright green!

I could have done a tropical card or something beachy, however I wanted to challenge myself a bit more. I also wanted to make a card, I would get use of in the next while. For me thank you cards (next to birthday cards) are my most used and I always like having them around, just in case. Apples do work for the margarita and here is a look! I don't drink a lot, but an apple margarita is one I would love to try. Check out this recipe here.

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 November Feature and you will have a chance to win a prize. One lucky crafter will WIN a YNS stamp set of their choice.

Your Next Stamp Sketch/Colour Challenge # 49 - Thanks A Latte

Hello and welcome to another week of the Your Next Stamp sketch/colour challenge #49.

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 got my caffeine fix using a number of coffee themed/named YNS products. My card featured the Thanks A Latte stamp and die set, along with Love Me Some Latte Gumdrops and the NEW Mocha die ink!

This weeks colours and sketch were a lot of fun. I did pull inspiration from some of the colours using the Doodlebug Friend Forest and I put my own little spin on the sketch for this week!

Did you know that YNS now has ink. This card features the new Mocha (brown) and  Black Olive die ink, which is also formulated for use with alcohol markers.

To create the sentiment I used the Fancy Thanks die. I cut thin strips of colour paper to match the colours in the pattern paper. I adhered the strips down to a small bit of copy paper. You don't need anything to think. Once I covered enough area for my die, I ran the multi-colours paper through with my die and the colourful thanks is the fun result.

For the sketch/colour challenge # 49, you will have until Thursday October 13th (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 #49 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: Thanks a Latte
Dies: Thanks a Latte, Fancy Thanks
Paper: Doodlebug Friendly Forest
Ink: YNS Black Olive, Mocha Brown
Other: YNS Love Me Some Latte Gumdrops

Your Next Stamp - October Feature

Welcome to the October YOUR NEXT STAMP feature post. Each month the design team posts creations to inspire you, using specific themes or stamps. This month our feature theme is FALL!

Fall is one of my favourite seasons. The beautiful colours, cooler weather and of course the fabulous lattes and other fun fall drinks. You know the pumpkin spice everything that shows up at this time of year.

For my Fall inspiration, I grabbed the gorgeous Pumpkin Spice paper from Simple Stories and my new Cup of Cheer stamp and created a simple and delicious thank you card.

I love all of the fun element that come with the Cup of Cheer stamp set. It really is so much fun to create a yummy looking treat right on your project. Today's to go coffee was topped with some tasty whipped cream.

Here is a look at the inside of the card.

PRIZE ALERT!!!!

Head over to to the YNS blog to see all of the DT members sharing projects for today's feature. Leave a comment on the blog post for the October feature and you will have a chance to win a prize. One lucky stamper will win a YNS stamp set of their choice!

Thanks for stopping by today and have a super crafty day!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Cup of Cheer (Your Next Stamp)
Paper: Simple Stories Pumpkin Spice
Other: Chocolate Gumdrops (Your Next Stamp)

Your Next Stamp - September Feature

Welcome to the September YOUR NEXT STAMP feature post. Each month the design team posts creations to inspire you, using specific themes or stamps. This month our feature theme is SCHOOL IS COOL!

When I think of projects for school my first thoughts go to teacher gifts or holiday creations for classmates. One of my go to projects for my kids teachers is to create a set of thank you note cards. This year I also added a decorate box to hold the notes. 

This box was used for a set of 12 note cards (with envelopes) and the box measures 6 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches.

I created a fun chalkboard effect on my box using the A'DORK'ABLE stamp set. To create this effect you stamp your image on black cardstock using Versamark ink, sprinkle white embossing powder and heat set. Using white pigment ink and a sponge whip around the outside of the image for a "chalk" effect.

Simple Stories Smarty Pants paper was perfect for this box. I decorated the box using a number of YNS dies including the APPLE DIE, LETTERBOARD, NOTEBOOK EDGE and FILE TAB. 

Box Measurements:

The base of the box will be cut at 9 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches. Score your box at 1 3/4 inches, rotate the paper and repeat on all sides.

For the lid just add between 1/16 inches to 1/8 of an inch to size of base measurement. Again score at 1 3/4 inches on all sides.

The set of thank you cards inside the box are a simply designed card measuring 4.25 x 5.5.
I again used the APPLE die, along with the CIRCLE, STITCHING MARK CIRCLE and FANCY THANKS dies.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: A'dork'able (Your Next Stamp)
Dies: Apple, Letter Board, Notebook Edge, File Tab, Fancy Thanks, Circle and Stitching Mark Circle (Your Next Stamp), MFT scallop die
Paper: Simple Stories Smarty Pants
Other: Copic Markers, Versamark Ink, Recollections White embossing powder, Black Soot Distress Ink

PRIZE ALERT!!!!

Head over to to the YNS blog to see all of the DT members sharing projects for today's feature. Leave a comment on the blog post for the September feature and you will have a chance to win a prize. One lucky stamper will win a YNS stamp set of their choice!

Thanks for stopping by today and have a super crafty day!

Your Next Stamp Sketch/Colour Challenge # 9

Welcome to the latest sketch and colour challenge at Your Next Stamp. The colours in this challenge have such a great spring feel and the sketch is fun and versatile.

I love sketches. You can use them as they are, or as a starting point. This sketch worked well with my usual layers so I stuck to the inspiration closely.

I used the darling nerdy boy from the A'DORK'ABLE stamp set along with the MME Boy Crazy paper for my card.

The image is coloured with Copic markers. The sentiment is heat embossed to give a chalk effect.

This card will be great for my daughter's teacher, so I added the thank you and will include this with a little thank you present at the end of the school year. Yeah! One teacher card down and one more to go. Still plenty of time.

For our sketch and colour challenge # 9 you have until March 19th (midnight) to play along. You can see more inspiration and link up your projects over at Your Next Stamp.

One random participant will WIN a $15 gift card to the YNS store. However, if you feature a YNS stamp or die (must be the main focal point) you will receive and additional $5. Oh yeah! When you use a YNS image there is also a chance of being selected as a YNS Top Pick. That's right, bragging rights for you and a fabulous badge to show off on your blog! Sounds exciting right? Ink up your stamps and show us your crafty stuff!

Have a fabulous and crafty Friday friends!

Tracy