Category: Your Next Stamp

Your Next Stamp: May Release After Party!

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Happy Friday! I hope you’ve enjoyed all of the fantabulous creations that the Your Next Stamp Design Team whipped up for this month’s release! We’re still celebrating with our May release “after party,” and I have a pair of cards to share with you today!
Don’t forget, all of the new stamps are available NOW in the YNS Store!
My first card features the second new Darling Diva to be released this month, “Oceana“!

I made the sand by first coloring the area with a combo of E33 and E34 Copics. Then I added a thin layer of Distress Stickles in Antique Linen. It makes great looking sand when it dries!

I made the button accent by die cutting a circle, stamping one of the sentiments from the set, threaded some matching twine through a large button and then glue dotting the stamped circle to the button.
Other supplies: patterned paper (American Crafts 6×6 mini pad), twine, adhesive rhinestones, assorted Copic markers, metal circle and scalloped circle dies, cardstock.

My second card features one of the two new fairy stamp sets! This is “Skye“!

YNS supplies: “Skye” image stamp, flower dies from “Spring Garden Die Set,” sentiment from “Blossom” stamp set. Other supplies: patterned paper (“Hey Girl” 6×6 pad – Basic Grey), circle and scalloped circle metal dies, Stickles, glitter brad, assorted Copic markers, circle hole punch, watermark ink, white embossing powder.

Don’t forget, there are still some special discounts available in the YNS Store until Sunday, May 26:

Stop by the YNS blog for the full list of designers sharing their after party creations with you today!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Your Next Stamp’s May Release HOP!

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Happy Wednesday! It’s new release time again at Your Next Stamp, and we’re kicking off the festivities with our monthly blog hop! You can find all of the new goodies HERE at the Your Next Stamp Store!

You probably arrived from Olivia‘s blog, but in case you’re starting here (at Suzanne‘s blog), we’re providing the full hop list at the bottom of our posts so you can start at the beginning!

Make sure you hop around to all of the blogs featured in the link list below for lots of inspiration using the new products!  If you leave a comment on ALL of the blogs, you’ll be entered to win a $20.00 YNS gift certificate!  The lucky winner will be announced on the Your Next Stamp Blog May 25th.

I have two cards to share with  you today! My first card features one of the two new Darling Diva stamps being released this month…here’s “Mariah“:
YNS Supplies: image stamp “Mariah” (Darling Divas Collection), star and note accents “Whatnots Celebrate Die Set“, frames “Large Film Strip Die” and “Mini Film Strip Die“, sentiment created with “Skinny Alpha Font Set“; Other supplies: assorted Copic markers, patterned paper (“Knee Highs” 6×6 pad – Basic Grey), Stickles, silver gel ink pen, Glossy Accents, watermark ink, white embossing powder.
My second card features “Spring Blossom Robin“:
YNS Supplies: image stamp “Spring Blossom Robin“, sentiment “Spring Garden Robin“; Other supplies: assorted Copic markers, patterned paper (“Lavender/The Sweetest Thing” 6×6 pad – My Mind’s Eye), sewing machine, Memento Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black Ink, Spellbinders Oval and Lacey Ovals dies.

Don’t forget that Karen is offering some awesome hop specials, so make sure you take advantage of these great deals:
Thank you so much for stopping by today! Your next stop on the hop is Kelli‘s fantabulous blog!

Happy hopping (and shopping)!

Hugs,

Your Next Stamp’s Tasty Tuesday Challenge!

Hi, everybody! I’m back to share my latest card for Your Next Stamp’s Tasty Tuesday Challenge!
I chose “Like, Totally Radical 80’s Fhiona” with some elements from the “Fantabulous 80’s Accessories Set” for my card:
And here’s the inspiration photo for this challenge:

I was inspired by the bright colors on the cupcakes…they totally made me think of the 80’s and all of the neon colors we wore! I also loved coloring up Fhiona’s hair…mine definitely wasn’t blonde, but I had a ginormous tight-curled perm! (I’ll spare you the school photo…)
For all the details on this challenge, stop by the YNS blog!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs,

More Summer Fun for YNS Fun Friday!

Hi, fellow stampers and crafters! It’s my turn to post a card for Fun Friday this week at Your Next Stamp!

Our month-long theme is “Summer Fun,” and here’s my card, which features “Ellie Loves the Beach“:

I also created a custom sentiment with two of our new clear sets, “Happy Day Sentiments” and the “Skinny Font Alpha Set“. The sun was made with one of the “Whatnots Seasons One” dies, and all I had to do was add a button in the middle for instant sunshine!
You’ll want to mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 22 when we reveal all of the new stamps and dies at Your Next Stamp! You won’t want to miss the blog hop, which is always jam-packed with inspiring ideas  from the DT and you’ll have a chance to win prizes just for commenting on each blog!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Hugs,

It’s Tasty Tuesday Time at Your Next Stamp!

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If you’re looking for my Greeting Farm post, please click HERE or scroll down.
For my Whimsy and Stars Studio post, please click HERE or scroll down.
Hi, everybody! I’d like to share my card for the new Tasty Tuesday challenge at Your Next Stamp!
Each month, we inspire you with a photo of goodies that Karen finds on Pinterest, and you use that photo to inspire your entry into our challenge! Whether it’s the colors, an element in the photo or something else about the photo that inspires you, we’d love to see what you create for the challenge!
Here’s my card! I chose “Cake Pop Fhiona” and replaced her cake pop with balloons that I die cut using YNS’s “Balloon Trio Die Set“. I created the sentiment with the new clear “Happy Day Sentiments” set.
And here’s our tasty inspiration photo:
For all the details on this challenge, stop by the YNS blog!
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Hugs,

Christmas Card Challenges Week 23 – Shaped Cards

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Happy Sunday! I’m popping in to share a card for this week’s Christmas Card Challenge!

Our theme for this week is shaped cards, so I came up with this snow globe card:

Don’t forget, all of our challenges are optional…the only “real” rule is that you must create a new Christmas, Holiday or Hannukah card, then link it up on our blog so we can stop by and say hi!

It’s not necessary that you use a Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamp on your card, but we sure love it when you do!

Don’t forget to visit the rest of the CCC team to take a peek at the fun and festive cards they’ve created this week: Alanna, Corinne, Jennifer, Jovita, Karen, Katie, Leesa, Lorie, Margo, Michele, Pat…and our guest designer for May, Kay!


Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful week, and don’t forget to link your entry on the Christmas Card Challenges blog! See you there!

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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