Category: YNS

It’s CLEARLY Your Next Stamp!

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(For my Greeting Farm post, please scroll down or click HERE. Thanks!)
Hello and welcome to a special Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop!  Today we are introducing you to something that is “CLEARLY” awesome and so much fun, which is “CLEARLY” what YNS is all about!  So, have you figured it out yet???
Yes! Your Next Stamp is introducing a new collection called “Clearly Your Next Stamp”. These crystal-clear stamp sets are made with high quality photopolymer!  They are non-yellowing and provide a clean and crisp stamped image just like the current YNS purple rubber!
It’s so easy to get a perfect sentiment and image placement with these fabulous new sets! We’re introducing 6 fabulous and fun new clear stamp sets today and they’re available NOW in the YNS store!

The hop starts on Wendy M’s blog, and if you’ve been hopping along, then you should have arrived from Maureen’s blog.  The hop will run through Sunday, May 5th at 12 midnight (EST) We’ve also included the full hop list at the bottom of our posts just in case you need it!

Here’s what I came up with today! First, I created my own sentiment to go with “Miyuki from Japan” using the new “Skinny Font Alpha Set” (In case you don’t know the meaning of the sentiment, it’s Japanese for “thank you.”)
The layout I used is based on Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #83, so I’m also entering my card there.
Supplies: image stamp (“Miyuki from Japan” – Your Next Stamp), sentiment stamp (“Skinny Font Alpha Set” – Your Next Stamp), patterned paper (“Lucille” and “Konnichiwa” 6×6 mini pads – Basic Grey), border strip (SEI), foam tape, sewing machine, assorted Copic markers, ink (Memento Tuxedo Black).
I created this custom sentiment for “Feather Duster Ellie” with the “Happy Day Sentiments” set!

Supplies: image stamp (“Feather Duster Ellie” – Your Next Stamp), sentiment (“Happy Day Sentiments Set” – Your next Stamp, metal die (“Insta Love Polaroid Die” – Your Next Stamp), patterned paper (“Hey Girl” and “True Love” 6×6 pads – Basic Grey), assorted Copic markers, sewing machine, ink (Memento Rich Cocoa and Espresso Truffle), twine (Whisker Graphics), wood button.
As always, we have a fabulous prize hidden along the hop!  Just leave comments on all of the DT blogs for your chance to win this awesome prize pack:
Winners will be announced on the Your Next Stamp Blog on Monday, May 6th.
Karen is also offering an amazing hop special!  All Clearly Your Next Stamp Sets are 20% Off as a special intro price!!! No online coupon code required! 
Now it’s time to hop on over to Susan’s blog, but don’t forget to leave a comment here before you go for your chance to win!  Thank you so much for stopping by and as always, happy hopping!

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Your Next Stamp’s After-Release Party!

We’re like, totally stoked that you’re joining us for our After-Release Party at Your Next Stamp!
Have you had a chance to hop along with us to see all of the righteous and radical creations that the DT made for this release? You can check them all out HERE (starting at Stephanie’s blog)!
Here’s my card for today, featuring “Like, Totally Radical 80’s Fhiona“:
(You’ll also notice some images and a sentiment from the “Fantabulous 80’s Accesories” set!)
I thought bright, neon colors would tie in perfectly with our Fun Friday theme of Spring!
All of this month’s releases are available NOW in the YNS Store!
And to like, totally make your shopping experience radical, Karen is offering a discount! You’ll receive 15% off your order using code YNSAPRIL2013 valid until Sunday, April 28th.  Plus, she loaded up the YNS Bargain Bin and Retired Stamp Bin with majorly awesome deals! 

There’s still some time to comment on all of the hop blogs for your chance to win this like, fantabulous prize pack! (The winner will be announced on the YNS blog on Saturday!)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs,

YNS April New Release Blog Hop!

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Howdy, everybody! Welcome to the Your Next Stamp April New Release Blog Hop!

We’re sharing some GROOVY and TOTALLY AWESOME projects with you today, all featuring some ADORABLE new stamps and dies!!! The YNS Design Team has had a blast playing with all of the new goodies, and we know you will too!

Our hop starts on Stephanie’s blog, and if you’ve been hopping along, you should have arrived from Wendy R.’s blog. In case you’d like to start from the beginning, we’ve provided the full hop list at the bottom of our posts to make things super easy!

For my project today, I’m featuring one of the new Franfou images, “Hoot’s Up” and the “Rainy Day” die set:

and here’s my card: 
Did you notice? Hoot’s parachute was made with some twine and the top of the small umbrella die!

As always, we have some fabulous prizes for our hoppers to win!  Just make sure you leave comments on all of the DT blogs for your chance to win!  Winners will be announced on the YNS blog Saturday, April 27th.


Karen is also offering some amazing specials at the Your Next Stamp store!  You will receive 15% off your order using code YNSAPRIL2013 valid April 24th-April 28th.  Plus, she has loaded up the YNS Bargain Bin and Retired Stamp Bin with awesome deals!

Now it’s time to hop on over to Dana’s fabulous blog, but don’t forget to leave a comment here before you go!  Thank you so much for stopping by and happy hopping!

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It’s Sneak Peek Day at Your Next Stamp!

Happy Tuesday! Today the Your Next Stamp Design Team is showing you some sneak peeks of our April release…and they are all somehow inspired by our “Tasty Tuesday” theme:

Here’s my card! I chose the colors of blue, white and brown as well as the flowers as the inspiration for my card. I added some pops of color on the flowers and the little bird…isn’t it tweet? 

Join us tomorrow for our New Release Day Blog Hop, where we’ll be showcasing all the super awesome, groovy and totally radical designs being released this month at Your Next Stamp!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Make sure to check out all of the sneak peek projects…we’ve made it easy for you to see them all with the thumbnails at the bottom of our posts!
For all the details on how to play along with our Tasty Tuesday challenge, visit the YNS blog!
See you tomorrow for the big HOP!
Hugs,

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YNS Fun Friday: Spring’s the Thing!

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Hi, everybody! I’m back to share my card for Your Next Stamp’s Fun Friday!

Our theme this month is “Spring Fling”, and I chose to feature “Blossom” on my card today:

It’s cherry blossom time here in northern Virginia and D.C., so I let that be my guide to coloring “Blossom” and picking papers for the card. I’m so glad I had these papers in my stash!
I hope my card brought a bit of Spring to your weekend, wherever you are!
You can see the other cards that some of my fellow DT members created today at Your Next Stamp‘s blog!
Thanks so much for stopping by today…hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Hugs,

It’s Tasty Tuesday at YNS!

Hope you’ve been enjoying all of the new releases at Your Next Stamp! Since it’s a new month, that means it’s time for a new Tasty Tuesday challenge! I chose one of  YNS‘s brand new Darling Divas, “Summer,” for my card:
Supplies: patterned paper (“Corinne” 6×6 paper pad – SEI), metal dies (“Insta Love Die Set,” “Fishtail/Banner Die Set,”  – Your Next Stamp), image stamp (“Summer” – Your Next Stamp), sentiment & heart stamps (“Insta Love” – Your Next Stamp), assorted Copic markers, ink (Memento Rich Cocoa), button, twine (Trendy Twine).
Here is our tasty inspiration photo for this month! 
I was inspired by the colors on the cookies and the details on the top left one.
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And, did you know? YNS is on Pinterest, too! Stop by to check out all of the fabulous YNS creations that Karen has been busily pinning to 14 different boards! There are more than 550 pins so far…with more being added all the time!

What part of the photo will inspire you? We can’t wait to find out! Don’t forget to link your entry for this month’s challenge at the YNS blog! See you there!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Your Next Stamp: A Darling Diva Debut!

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{For my Greeting Farm preview post, please click HERE or scroll down. Thanks!}

Hi, friends of Your Next Stamp! Hope you’re enjoying all the chic and cute inspiration in today’s Darling Divas Release Blog Hop!  You should have arrived from Jen Shults‘s PHENOMENAL and FABULOUS blog, and now you’re visiting me (Suzanne)! You’ll find the entire hop list at the bottom of our posts!
Karen and the entire YNS Design team (along with several very special hop guests) are very excited about our newest collection, so we decided to give them their very own release and blog hop to introduce you to these new DARLING DIVAS!!

Our talented illustrator, Macy Wong, has outdone herself with this new collection and we think you will find Roxy, Summer, Amber and Payton to be the perfect combination of chic and cute!
Would you like to win one of these new Darling Divas? We have FOUR hidden within the hop? Here’s what you need to do for your chance to win…visit all of the blogs that are participating in today’s hop and leave a comment on each blog as you go along.
For today’s hop, I chose “Summer”! She was so much fun to color! I know that anyone who loves to color will enjoy these!
Other supplies: patterned paper (polka dots, aqua solid – Echo Park; diamond/flower pattern – Basic Grey), flower accent (Basic Grey), banner die (“Fishtail/Banner Die Set“- Your Next Stamp), twine, kraft cardstock, sentiment stamp, sewing machine, assorted Copic markers, opaque white marker.
Because this hop is so special, it also calls for an extra-special discount! With the code YNSDD2013, you’ll get 20% off your entire order over $20 in the YNS Store! 
Make sure to leave a comment for me before you hop on to Kelli‘s fun and fantastic blog, so you can increase your chance of winning one of our new Darling Divas! Our runs though midnight (EST), March 30th. Karen will announce the FOUR hidden prize winners on the YNS Blog on Sunday, March 31st.
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Happy hopping!
Hugs,

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YNS Fun Friday: Let’s Celebrate!

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Hi, everybody! I hope you’ve enjoyed peeking at all of our March releases at Your Next Stamp!
Have you had a chance to hop along and see all of the FABULOUS creations from the YNS Team? Today is the last day to get your comments in for the amazing NEW RELEASE prize pack that Karen is awarding to one lucky hopper! Click HERE to go to my hop post and start visiting the team (and commenting)!
Our after-party cards are combined with the YNS Fun Friday theme of “Celebrations and Congratulations,” so I chose to feature “Cake Pop Fhiona” on my card today:
And, don’t forget, all of the new releases are available now at the YNS store! 
If you need a little extra incentive to go shopping, you’re in luck! There’s a special sale going on now at the YNS Store, and you choose your discount!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs,

YNS New Release Blog Hop!

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HELLO everybody! So glad that you stopped by tonight for Your Next Stamp’s New Release Blog Hop!

You probably arrived from Thanh’s fabulous blog, and now you’re visiting me (Suzanne)! If you would like to start at the beginning of the hop, you’ll find a full list of all of the participants at the bottom of our posts!

I hope you enjoyed all of the DT’s sneak peek posts from earlier today…if you haven’t had a chance, you can check them out as you hop…they are all FABULOUS!!! We’re all so excited about this release, and I hope you are, too!

My first card features “Blossom”, one of the new Macy Wong-designed stamps that we’re releasing in March:

And my second card features “Flu Bug Fhiona”, one of the two new Fhionas being released in March:
 
AND there’s more! We have a hop special going on, too!
Don’t forget to leave comments on ALL the blogs in today’s hop…Karen will be choosing THREE random winners from all of the comments left on the blogs in the hop…so make sure you leave a comment on each blog to increase your chances of winning!
The entire line of new release stamps and dies will be available in the YNS Store this weekend!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Your next stop is Jen D.‘s blog!

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YNS New Release Sneak Peek!

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Howdy, everybody! The Design Team at Your Next Stamp has created lots of fun-tastic projects with this month’s new release stamps, and today, we’re giving you a peek at what will be available in the Your Next Stamp store this weekend!

My sneak peek project features “Cake Pop Fhiona”, who comes with a matching sentiment that you’ll see on my card:

Other supplies: patterned papers (“PB&J” – Basic Grey), twine (Whisker Graphics), button, Memento Espresso Truffle ink, VersaMark watermark ink, Copic markers, white embossing powder, dies (circle and scalloped circle dies – Spellbinders), hole punch, sewing machine.
Here’s a peek at the stamp and sentiment, and a reminder that you still have time to play along with our March Tasty Tuesday challenge (the inspiration photo can be found below)! 
 
Thanks so much for stopping by! I’ll be back tonight for our Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop! We can’t wait to share all of our new release projects with you!
We’ve made it super easy to see what the DT made for our sneak peek preview! You’ll find links to each DT member’s blog at the bottom of our posts, so make sure you check them all out and leave them all a comment. 
Karen will be picking a WINNER from all of the comments left on the blogs for a stamp set of the winner’s choice! The winner will be announced on the YNS blog at 10PM Eastern TONIGHT! 

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