Congrats!

Hi all! Long time, no see! I'm back along with the rest of the Card Concept Blog Challenge crew for NEW challenges! And we are starting off with a good one ;)  I used a mix of old MFT die-namics and patterned paper, as well as an older Your Next Stamp die.

We look forward to seeing what you create! Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Angel

The Card Concept Challenge time!

Hi all!  Yay for being halfway through the week!  We have a new inspiration pic for you on The Card Concept Challenge blog - and it's all about green!  I used distress inks to create a cool top layer then used the Birch Press Designs Fiori plate A to cut it out.  I used another of the Birch Press dies to layer underneath then adhered them both to a gumdrop green card base. The sentiment and 'birthday' die are from the BPD Make a Statement stamp set with matching dies. I added a few sparkly YNS gumdrops, too.  :)

We would love for you to play along with us!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
Angel

YNS DT Dare Challenge!

Hi all!  I'm joining the Your Next Stamp DT Dare Blog challenge today - Color Me Happy!   Ready to see one of the cutest bunnies ever?  Here ya go!  I colored the Yummy Cupcake Bunny image with Copics, then fussy cut it.  It is layered over some watercolor paper that I had embossed the Mini Alpha Splatter stamp onto then swiped on some oxide distress ink to make the letters pop!  I added a few Candy Land Glittered gumdrops.  Isn't the sentiment darling?

Be sure to comment over on the YNS Blog for your chance to WIN!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
Angel

Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop!

Hi all and Welcome to the Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop - Day 1!

 So I am totally loving this darling Merry Christmas Chickie set!!!  I created masks for each of them, plus the 'snowy hill', so I could sponge on the blue sky then colored them all with Copics.  I don't know which is more 'me' - the one holding the coffee cup or his cold friend standing next to him in the black and red knitted scarf, lol!  I tried to color that scarf in a way that gave it more texture, like it was knitted.  ;-)  And I adore the font of the 'Merry Christmas', too!!!  The glitter strip was created by using some Scor Tape then pouring glitter onto it and pressing it in.  The colored layer is up on a foam sheet, which you can see better in the second picture.

Yep, I love those chickies!  There are so many awesome sets in this release!  And check it out --- a SALE!

Thanks so much for stopping by

Be Kind ~

Angel

An InLinkz Link-up

Coffee is always a good idea and a Giveaway!!!

Hi all!  Here's a card I made for the Fall Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  I always love participating with this fun group!

For my card, I used the coffee ring from the Thanks a Latte set from YNS.  I stamped it off to the right because I used the CTS142 sketch.  I also added a coffee cup die that I lined up with one of the rings for fun ;) The sentiment, from Clearly Sentimental about Coffee, was stamped on a fishtail flag STAX.  Just a quick little card, perfect to invite a friend to coffee.  :D

Now for the giveaway!!!!  How does a copy of the Creative Cards magazine Vol. 1 by Scrapbook & Cards Today PLUS a set of dies sound???!!!!

Here's what you need to do to for a chance to win:

~ Become a follower of my blog
~ Leave a comment on this post

Yep, that's it!!!  :D

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a fabulous Sunday!

Happy sweet birthday!

Hi all!  Happy Friday!  It's time for a new YNS inspiration and sketch challenge!  I used the sketch for my 'sweet' birthday card.  The ice cream cone is from the Zero Calories stamp set.  I used the matching dies to cut it out then popped it up on foam adhesive.  The sentiment is from the 2015 birthday stamp set that is FREE when you spend $40 this month!  I used my stitched rectangle dies for two of the layers.  Bubblegum and sparkly pink gumdrops add extra detail.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to play along with us over on the YNS Blog for your chance to WIN!

Happy shaker Birthday!

Hi all!  It's time for another YNS DT Dare and this time it's time to shake it, baby!  For my card I'm using the newly released Wheelie Fun set and matching dies!  I colored this fun guy with Copics and popped him up on foam adhesive inside the shaker.  Some of the confetti/sequins inside was cut out using the confetti die.  The plaid dp was cut out using the stitched rectangle dies then I simply cut it at an angle to make it more interesting.  I added the stitching marks to the die cut circle using the circles - stitching marks die set.

Now hop on over to the YNS BLOG and leave a comment for your chance to WIN a stamp set of your choice!!!  Wahoo!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

YNS August New Release Blog Hop!!!

Hi all!  WELCOME to the YNS August New Release Blog Hop!!!  We are also celebrating our 6th Birthday!!!  Lots of happy going on at YNS!!!  :D

My card today feature the Balloon Buddies stamp set.  It just couldn't be cuter - balloons of all shapes to include balloon animals!  *love*  For my first card, I used Copics to color all of the balloons and added clear Wink of Stella glitter to the 4 that are popped up.  The 'birthday' banner was cut out using the matching dies and is also popped up on foam adhesive.

For my second card, I also used our special FREE birthday set!  I stamped one of the balloons in a rainbow of colors, then added some of those cutie balloon animals from the Balloon Buddies set so they are 'holding' the banner.

As always, we have discounts available!!!

 AND, since it's our birthday month, we have a FREE set with purchases over $40!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I know you have LOTS to see and be sure to comment along the way for your chance to WIN!!!

YNS Sneak Peek time!

Hi all!  Welcome to Sneak Peek Day for the YNS August New Release!  Today I am using an image from the new set called Zero Calories ~ don't you love the name, hehe!  I colored it with Copics, then cut it out with the matching dies.  The sentiment is also from the set.  I curved it so that matched the curve of the circle die, which was cut out using the circle from the Peek a Boo Doors die set, then I added the stitch marks using the circle stitching marks die set.  The gumdrops are also from the new Ocean Mist pack.  :D

Thanks for stopping by! Hop on over to the YNS Blog to check out ALL of the sneak peeks!  Then we'll see you on Sunday for the Hop!  :D

YNS Fun Friday - Thank you!

Hi all!  YAY for Friday!  That also means it's time for a new sketch and inspiration challenge over on the YNS Blog!  I used the sketch for my card. I colored this cutie from the Soaring By... set and used the matching die to pop him up over the plaid DP.  I used my stitched rectangle dies (currently out of stock) for all of the DP layers and the smooth white layer.  The little tab sticking out was cut out using the file tab die. I decided to jazz it up a bit and added 3 green apple glittered gumdrops.

Thanks for stopping by!  As alway, be sure to play along with us over on the YNS BLOG for your chance to WIN!

YNS Feature Day - Summer!

Hi all!  It's Feature Day over on the YNS blog and this month's theme is Summer!  Oh, how I love summer!  Yes, I'd rather be hot than cold!  ;)   For my card, I used dies from the Rainbow Fun die set. I used distress markers to color onto watercolor paper then spritzed with water, then I die cut the area for my 'rainbow'.  I popped the clouds and rainbow up on foam adhesive over bit of blue card stock.  The smooth white card stock was cut out using the stitched rectangle dies.  The sentiment is from the Woodland Cuties set - I thought it went so well with the rainbow and can be used for many occasions!  I added gumdrops from the Neon Sunrise and Mermaid Fun collections.  The card base is banana split card stock.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to leave a comment on the YNS Blog for a chance to WIN!!!  :D

YNS Fun Friday - Hello

Hi all!  Happy Friday!  Here's my card using the new YNS Fun Friday color challenge! The images are from the new set called Word Critters Collection - Exotic Animals. I colored them with Copics, then fussy cut each one and popped them up on foam adhesive.  The 'hello' is from the scripty words die set. I added some ivory gumdrops because of the FMS194 sketch that I used for this card.  Aren't these critters so super cute?!

Thanks for stopping by!  As always, we hope that you play along with us over on the YNS Blog!  You could be our next winner!  :D

YNS DT Dare - Happy Bird-day!

Hi all!  Happy Hump Day!  :D  It's time for another YNS DT Dare challenge and this time we had to use flowers in our creation.  I had to use this cute little guy from the new Soaring By... set along with the matching die.  I stamped him on watercolor paper, then used my Zig pens to color him in.  And yes, I googled pictures of parrots for his coloring, hehe! The background was done using distress inks and water.  The clouds are from the new Rainbow Fun Die set.  I stamped one of the sentiments from the set and embossed it onto black card stock then cut it out with one of the banners from the 3D banner die set.  The flowers I added are from the Spring Grass die.  I watercolored them, also. ;)

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to swing by the YNS Blog and comment to win a stamp set of your choice!

YNS New Release Blog Hop!

Hi all!  Welcome to the YNS New Release Blog Hop!  We have so many wonderful new sets to show you!  I've made two card using the new Word Critters - Exotic Animals set.  It is just TOO cute for words!  I love the animals including in it and all of the sweet sentiments! For my first card, I used the toucan and one of the hummingbirds.  I fussy cut them and popped them up on foam adhesive.  I drew lines in between the letters of 'baby' so that it looked more like a  real banner there were holding up.  I used my stitched rectangle dies for the layering and some sparkly pink gumdrops for extra detail.  The sketch is from the CTS130.

For my second card, I used the two chameleons in the set.  Aren't they adorable?!  I colored them with Copics, then fussy cut them and popped them up.  Before stamped the "hello", I curved the stamp on my acrylic block.  Again, I drew lines in between the letters.  Two of the gumdrops I added are from a new collection pack called Love Earth gumdrops.  What an awesome color combo! (it's the blue and yellow, plus a gray)  And of course, I used my stitched rectangle dies again.  :D

Here's the Blog Hop Info: 

As always, Karen has an Awesome sale for you all!

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to comment as you hop along for your chance to WIN a $20 YNS Gift certificate!!!