Your Next Stamp August DT Dare: Colour Me Happy (Party Pets)

I am excited to be joining in for this month's Your Next Stamp Design Team Dare Challenge for August.

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 challenge theme is called COLOUR ME HAPPY! The team was left to interpret this how they wanted.

One of my favourite stamps for this month's release is the Party Pets. For me this challenge was all about showcasing the fun colours in the amazing Birthday Girl paper pad and the new Pretty Peacock Matte Gumdrops.

YNS Supplies Used: Party Pets, Circle Die, Stitched Circle Die, Stitched Rectangle die, Birthday Girl paper pad, Pretty Peacock Matte Gumdrops, Black Olive Ink   

Head over to the Your Next Stamp blog and look for the August 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 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 - Winter Wonderland Showcase (Waddles Winter Happiness) + Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Hello everyone and welcome to today's Winter Wonderland Showcase project.

If you are an avid coffee drinker like me, you may look forward to the delicious holiday drinks and the seasonal red coffee cups making an appearance this time of year. For my project today, I have created a festive coffee 'to go' cup card. These cute cards would be great for gift cards!

YNS Products: YNS Winter Knits Paper Pad, Waddles Winter Happiness, Cool Tag Banner Sentiments, Circle Die, Stitching Marks Circle Die, Scallop Circle Die, Winter Fun Tag Die, White Sugar and Sparkle Gumdrops, Black Olive Ink

To make the coffee card you will cut your card base to make a top fold card. My cardstock was cut at 4 x 11 inches, scoring on the long side at 5 1/2 inches.

If you want to create a tapered looked to your coffee cup, along the bottom (open end) measure a little bit in on both sides of the card. For my card I marked a point 1/4 inches from each side on the bottom. From you mark on the bottom of the card, you are going to cut up up to the top corner on an angle.

Once you cut your angles on both side, the bottom of the card will measure smaller than the top. You can ink the edges of the card and round the bottom corners if you wish! Set your base aside

To make you coffee cup lids, you will make the following cuts to your cardstock:

Two at 3 3/4 inches by 1 3/4 inches
Two at 4 1/4 inches by 1 1/4 inches

With the cardstock measuring 3 3/4 by 1 3/4 inches similar to the cup you want to trim the short side on an angle. I measured 1/4 inches one of the long sides and cut on an angle. The picture below shows what it will look like. Repeat with the second piece.

To create a finished look to the card from front and back, I like to take the two angled lid pieces and tape them together. Again you can ink the edges.

For the two pieces measuring 4 1/4 by 1 1/4 inches, round the corners (I used a 1/4 inch corner rounder on mine).

Take one of your narrow pieces and tape it on top of the other lid piece. You can see the shape of the cup and lid coming together.

Tape the front half of your lid to the front of you card at the top (fold end). You will still have one of the 4 1/4 x 1 1/4 cardstock left. This will be taped to the back of your card. Line it up with the portion on the front. You can leave off the back part of the cup if you are not picky about a pretty backside!

Grab some pretty holiday paper, or craft cardstock and create a sleeve for you cup. Mine is about 2 inches high. I inked the paper, taped it down to the front portion of my card and trimmed off the excess. I also added another to the back of the card. The front and back are both pretty to look at!

Once you have all that, decorate your card as desired.

Here is another example of the coffee to go cup, this one using Hot Cocoa Phoebe. The original post for this card is here. There are so many fun ways to decorate your coffee cup!

Thank you for stopping by today.  Head over to the Your Next Stamp blog and check out all of the Winter Wonderland Showcase posts for more inspiration. Leave a comment on each of the feature posts, there will be one winner selected from the comments on each of the features to win a $10 gift certificate to the store. That would make a lovely present for you!

 I would also like to submit my card for the Winter Coffee Lovers Blog hop!

Have a wonderful and crafty day!

Your Next Stamp October Feature - Favourite Technique

Welcome to the October 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 showcase our favourite technique!

One of my new favourite techniques is featured in the die cut on this card. I used the "Merry" from the Scripty Holiday Word Die set and created a fun multi-coloured sentiment. You can see the technique below. The card also showcases one of the stamps from the newest release called Warm Christmas Wishes.

To add the extra items in the mug, I used masking paper to stamp everything out.

Here is a look at how I created my sentiment.

• Add adhesive to a sheet of paper (computer paper will work)
• Apply strips of card stock.  This die is smaller, so my paper is approximately .25 inches wide. I also like to adhere it on an angle
• Once you have coverage for your die, run it through your die cut machine
• When you pull out your sentiment, you have a fun colourful addition to your card

Here is a look at the inside of the card.

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 October 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 Products Used:
Stamps: Warm Christmas Wishes
Dies: Circle Die, Stitched Circle, Scallop Circle, Scripty Holiday Word Die

Your Next Stamp February DT Dare

Welcome to the February Your Next Stamp Design Team dare. Each month the design team is given a special challenge to help show off the new stamps and dies released each month.

For the month of February our challenge is called.......PAINT THE TOWN RED!

With Valentine's day just around the corner, there is no shortage of reds in my paper stash. Put that together with a few new dies and this challenge is ACCEPTED!

On my Valentine's themed card I used the new Doily Trio and Stripe-tastic Heart dies. The paper is Carta Bella Words of Love.

If you head over to the Your Next Stamp blog for the February DT Dare post, leave a comment and there will be a chance for you to win. You could WIN a stamp of your choice!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Tobi's Bear Hugs (I {heart} you) sentiment
Dies: Doily Trio and Stripe-tastic Heart dies, Stitching Marks Circle die, Circle Die
Paper: Carta Bella Words of Love
Other: Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Versa Fine Onyx Black

Your Next Stamp Sketch/Colour Challenge # 21

Welcome to our sketch and colour challenge #21 at Your Next Stamp. Each challenge includes a sketch and colour options to inspire you.

Create a project based on the sketch and/or the colour combination. If you are working with the colours use at least 3 of the colours and you can add only neutrals.

I worked with the sketch for my card and used the cute Happy Dance stamp.

Here is a look at the inside of my card.

Supplies:
Stamps: Happy Dance

Dies: Happy Dance, Circle Die, Scrapwork Strips

Paper: Simple Stories So Rad, Recollection Cardstock

For our sketch and colour challenge # 20 you have until September 3, 2015 (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. If you feature a YNS stamp or die (must be the main focal point) you will receive and additional $5. 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!
 

Your Next Stamp July Release Blog Hop

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

Today we have an amazing blog hop to showcase so many fabulous stamps and die. Sit back, grab your favourite beverage and enjoy this month's inspiration. 

This month is packed full of cuteness. There are so many sweet animals and I am excited to be showcasing all animals for my hop projects today. Since we are now into summer I went all out with bring fun colours to go with my adorable stamps.

My first card was made using the adorable HAPPY DANCE. This little guy just makes me want to dance for sure. I had fun matching the colours from the Echo Park paper (Summer Bliss) to the spots on my lizard. Not a fan of most reptiles, but in stamp form, they can come into my house any day.

I kept this card simple and layered with a few die cuts of the SCRAPWORKS STRIPS die and added GUMDROPS from one of the newer multi packs (Mermaid Fun and Neon Sunrise).

I kept inside free so this card can be used for a number of occasions.

Here is a look at the stamp set used for this card. There is also a coordinating die available.

 

My second card features a 'tweet' bird from a set called SOARING BY. I used the coordinating die and showcased the bird on a background cut with the STITCHING CIRLES AND CIRCLE DIE.

Parrots are bright and beautiful, so I wanted to have fun with creating a multi coloured look to my birds feathers.

Here is a look at the inside of my card.

Here is a look at the new stamp and die set used for this card.

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 stamper. All of the blogs are listed below. The hop continues until July 7th at midnight. Come back and join us on July 8th to see winner from the blog hop comments and check out the latest DESIGN TEAM DARE!

Have a great day, happy hopping!

Your Next Stamp June DT Dare

This month at YOUR NEXT STAMP, our Design Team (DT) Dare challenge was to create a project that was bright and sunny. We were challenged to include yellow or a sun on our project. Challenge accepted! 

Now I don't golf (unless it's the mini version), but I just love the Golf Green die set. I know a lot of people that love golfing, so this die will be well used. I had a lot of fun creating a scene all with scraps of paper. The dies I used included:

• Golf Green
• Stitching Mark Circle
• Circle
• Forest Friends and
• Puffy Cloud

Head over to the Your Next Stamp blog and check out the DT DARE post for this month. Comment on the post for a chance to WIN a prize. You will also see more amazing creations from my fellow YNS DT girls.

Have a wonderful and crafty day!