{Your Next Stamp Fun Friday - Christmas In July!}

    

Hello friends! It is Fun Friday with Your Next Stamp and for the month of July we are celebrating Christmas In July! To create my CAS card I used  Happy Holidays with the matching  dies. Oh my gosh this set is SO cute and so much fun to use! I colored the mugs using copic markers and matched each mug up with a color coordinated button. If you want to see all of the YNS design team members playing along with today's Fun Friday then click HERE. Be sure to visit our company forum at Splitcoast Stampers to stay up to date on challenges, new releases, and all things related to YNS! Thank you for visiting my blog today!


                                                                        

{Lil' Fairie Flowers}

  Hello friends! Today I am here to show you a card I created for Your Next Stamp Challenge #6 - Flowers! I used one of my favorite stamp sets from YNS "Seasonal Fairies". I wanted to add something extra to my card so I added a ring of small flowers each with a yellow bead in the center. I have to admit that part did take a while but I just love the way it turned out! We would love for you to play along! Thank you for visiting my blog today and I hope you have a wonderful day!
                                                                       

{Your Next Stamp YNS July Release Blog Hop}

Hello and welcome to the Your Next Stamp July New Release Blog Hop! We are so excited about our hop this month, because we are introducing a new artist to the YNS family-Ann Ellis! We just know you are going to love her fun, contemporary style! We also have a few new Ellie stamps and a new Fhiona too! Plus some fabulous new dies that coordinate with some existing YNS stamps – Window Play and a selection of dies that go with the popular Mini Fhiona stamps!

All the new stamps and dies are available to purchase today in the YNS Store!

I am the beginning of the blog hop so you have come to the right place! Here is the full list of designers with fantastic creations for today's hop!

Veronica Zalis- http://lk2thestarz.blogspot.com/ <---You are here!

Susan Liles-http://www.susiestampalot.com/2012/07/new-release-blog-hop-from-your-next.html

Jen del Muro- http://iheart2stamp.com/

Peggy Toole- http://cardcrazy.wordpress.com/

Dana Joy- http://gotjoycreations.blogspot.com/

Jen Roach- http://www.tennisgirl27.blogspot.com/

Thanh Vo – July Guest Designer- http://yummycreations.blogspot.ca/

Amy Rohl- http://inkaboutme.blogspot.com/

Kerri Michaud- http://www.cardsbykerri.blogspot.com/

Diana Genario- http://doodledeedesigns.blogspot.com/

Jenny Peterson- http://mylittlestampinspot.blogspot.com/

Karen Dedman- http://www.yournextstamp.blogspot.com/2012/07/yns-july-new-release-blog-hop.html

The hop will run from today, July 6th at 6AM until Tuesday, July 10th at 11:59PM EST.
We have 4 special prizes hidden amongst the blogs, so make sure you leave comments for your chance to win!!! Each winner will receive one of the new Ann Ellis Stamp Sets!

Let me show you what I created for today's New Release Blog Hop!

   To create my card I used the new set by Anne Ellis "Sun Hat". This set is SO much fun. I just love the sun, and the cool shades he is wearing. I colored my sun using copic and pro markers. I added some glassy glaze to give his sun glasses a little shine. I spritzed my card with "Thatched Roof Cottage" by Tattered Angels. I had fun adding so many buttons to my card, and I didn't even put a small dent in my button "collection". hah!

Just a little reminder, Karen is also offering some awesome hop specials and bundles in the YNS Store , so make sure you check those out!

We also want to remind you about your new forum on Splitcoaststampers! You can check that out HERE-http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/your-next-stamp-f372/ You can also find us on Facebook-http://www.facebook.com/yournextstamp and Pinterest- http://pinterest.com/yournextstamp/

Did you know that YNS Challenges are back!!! You can find a new challenge every Thursday on the YNS Blog and on our SCS Forum . We would love to have you play along! Weekly prizes plus every month we are selecting a special YNS Rockin’ Guest Designer from all the awesome entires that feature YNS stamps!!!

Now it’s time to hop on over to Susan Liles fabulous blog!

Thank you so much for stopping by! Remember to leave me a comment be for you go!

Happy hopping!

                                               

{Your Next Stamp July Release Sneak Peek}

  Hello friends! I am happy to give you a little peak of the YNS July Release! To create my card I used a stamp set from our newest artist:

I am loving her style and can't wait to show you the full release! To create my card I stamped the dotted circle many, many times in several different colors of pigment ink. I added bakers twine in matching colors.  And next I stamped the butterfly in 3 different colors and fussy cut each one. I finished off my card with pretty little rhinestones. I hope you like my card and I hope you will come back and visit for the full YNS release on Friday July 6th!

                                                                

{Special Delivery}

                                                                         
 Hiya! I'm here to show you a card I created using the YNS stamp set "Special Delivery". This adorable set was designed by Jenny Suchin! I had fun mixing and matching papers with this card. I hope that you are having a great weekend and as always thank you for visiting my blog today!

                                                          

{Thanks A Latte}

      Hello! Today is not Friday but I flubbed my post date so my blog post published before I wanted it to. *sigh* Such is life, right? LOL  Anyways, today I am excited to show you a card I created using the adorable stamp set "Ellie Loves Lattes". I colored her using SU blender pens, and ink, and I also used my A Muse Studio pigment inks as well. They work so well with blender pens, such deep, rich color. The background was created using the cherry blossom branch from the YNS set "Japan Icons Set Two". In case you may have missed the announcement YNS now is a member company at Splitcoaststampers! We would love for you to stop by and say hi! You can also find details on the current call for the YNS Splitcoast Challenge design team!

Thank you for visiting my blog today and have a great day!

                                                                         

{Scent With Love}

    Howdy Howdy! Today I created a card JUST for fun! I recently got a super sweet package in the mail from YNS and finally had the chance to get inky. That cute skunk is from the set "Aroma the Skunk" and the post mark is from the "Small Post Card Cling Set". The oh so pretty light gray paper is from the brand new Dots set from Echo Park. Love, love LOVE! It matches the skunk perfectly! I colored Aroma with Copics and Promarkers. The flower was creating using a cutting file from Lori Whitlock, and my KNK Zing. I added a couple of pink buttons, and machine stitching around my layers. I hope you like my card, I had fun making it. Thank you for visiting my blog and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Today I am playing along with these challenges:

Play Date Cafe Challenge #119 - Splash of Color

There She Goes TSG144 - Animals

Crazy4Challenges # C4C124 - Stripes and Polka Dots

4 Crafty Chicks - Lets Double Down (Two of something)  I used two buttons!


                                                                              

{Sending Love and A Challenge or Two}

                     

         Good Afternoon! Today I am happy to show you one of the newest releases from YNS, "Small Postcard Stamp set with matching die's. This set is SO cute!

And to celebrate the new releases at YNS Karen is offering 15% off your entire order!!!  Online Code is YNSFEB2012

      In addition to the Post Card set I used the Papertrey Ink set "Heart Print Backgrounds". Today I am playing along with the PTI 5th Anniversary Day #7 contest which was to create a card with a heart. I used the heart background set! I finished off my card with a super cute felt puffy heart (A'la Susan Opel) from Pebbles, and Offray twill and a wooden button from Oriental Trading, I love this cute little card and I thank you for visiting my blog today!

I am also playing along with these challenges:

Moxie Fab World Cool Tools Die Cutting Challenge

Card Patterns Sketch #152

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Love Is In The Air







 

{Your Next Stamp YNS Fun Friday}

Hello and welcome to Fun Friday with Your Next Stamp! Today I am posting a card featuring the new release set "Japan Icons Set Two". I created my card using the little "meow" image. She is just the sweetest little thing! I colored her with promarkers. I just received an order of  Japanese washi tape and I knew it would be perfect for this card! I added a line of machine stitching to each strip along with a border around my card. I finished off the card with the sentiment. My Fun Friday Tip of the week is:

    Adding Washi Tape to a card is a fun, and easy way to add an extra touch of color to a card or project. All it takes is a single strip. I'll be using more colors of washi tape in the next few days so be on the look out for that. Thank you for visiting my blog and be sure to check out the other fantastic creations from the rest of the YNS Design Team!  Have a great weekend!

                                                             

{Your Next Stamp YNS Fun Friday}

  Wow, I can't believe it is Friday already! It's time for another Your Next Stamp Fun Friday! If this is your first Fun Friday let me tell you what it's all about. Each Friday the YNS Design Team creates a card, and we give a tip or two on creating cards and such. Today I created a card using the Ellie Loves to Ski cling stamp. I colored her with copic and promarkers. If you look carefully at her ski mask you will see that I used glassy glaze to make it look like glass. I used a Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder for the main background, and my patterned paper is from My Minds Eye. The pretty aqua ruffled ribbon is from Hobby Lobby, and I finished off the card with a button and twine.  My Fun Friday tip is this: 

   "Using glassy glaze is a fun and easy way to add dimension to a card, it adds the perfect finishing touch!"

 Well, I hope you liked my card and thank YOU for visiting my blog today! If you like the stamps I used today and want to buy them for your own collection be sure to visit the YNS store. There are lots of adorable stamps to choose from!  Have a great weekend!

Today I am also playing along with the following challeges: 

Dutch Dare Card Challenge #150 -  Inspiration Photo

The Ribbon Reel Challenge # 20 - New Year , New Start - My resolution is to be more organized!

{YNS Fun Friday

Hello, it's Fun Friday with Your Next Stamp! Every Friday the Design Team members create cards and projects using YNS stamps, and then we each post a creative tip or two. Today I created a card using the set "Sugar Cone". I LOVE those cute heart shaped ice cream scoops! I used a cutting file from Lettering Delights and a KNK Zing to cut out my oval eyelet frame. Next I embossed it with a Cuttlebug folder and then added touch of distressing using a sanding block. My patterned paper is by American Crafts. I have to say that the color combo on this paper was kind of intimidating for me, so much color! But once I put everything together my card really came together. So, my tip for today is:

"Don't be afraid to use lots of color." As long as you have elements like buttons, or ribbon to tie the colors together you won't go wrong!

  Be sure to visit the rest of the design team blogs and see their wonderful creations and great tips!  Thank you for visiting my blog and have a SUPER Friday!!

 

                                                                                      

{Sending Warm Wishes}

 Good Morning! I live in Southeast Oklahoma and this winter has been SO mild, now believe me I am not complaining but it would be nice to see at least 1 snowfall this year. Anyways, I thought I would create a winter inspired card for this months gallery challenge at Paper Crafts Connection. To create my wintry card I used a new set from YNS called "Fancy Frames". I stamped the frame in A Muse Studio Sky pigment ink. The sentiment was stamped in Not Quite Navy by Stampin' Up.  To create the beautiful snowflake I used a cutting file from Lettering Delights. Seriously, I can't stop cutting things out! The snowflake has two layers, so I sprayed the outer layer with spray adhesive, and sprinkled SU's Dazzling Diamonds all over it. Now if you are able, weather permitting and all I highly recommend doing the "sprinkling" outside. That glitter gets everywhere! I finished off my card with some ruffled ribbon from Hobby Lobby and a button tied with Sugar Twine from A Muse Studio.   I hope that you have a wonderful day, and as always, thank YOU for visiting my blog today!

           

{YNS Fun Friday and Exciting Design Team News!}

   Hello! Today I am thrilled to announce that I have been asked to be a permanent member of the Your Next Stamp Design Team! I am so darn excited. This has been a dream, and goal of mine for quite sometime, and I really couldn't be more excited then I am to be on this team.  So, today I am posting a card using one of my favorite YNS stamp sets "You Make My Heart Soar". These stamps are cling mounted rubber stamps and are so easy to use. The set consists of the kite, and two sentiments. Now, you won't believe the price but you can get this set right now for only $3.00! Quantities are limited so you better run over and grab it as fast as you can if you wanna add this adorable set to your collection. LOL, I know I sound like an info-mercial, but I truly love these stamps, and wouldn't be here talking about them if I didn't. Now, to create my card I stamped the kite on a piece of DSP from Stampin Up and paper pieced the kite. I added a couple of strips of matching dsp that I punched using the Fiskers Upper Crest , and EK Success Swirls punch. I added a bit of machine stitching, and to finish off my card I added some taffeta ribbon and a button tied with twine from The Twinery. I hope you are having a great day and thank you for letting me share my happy news with you! Have a wonderful day!
                                                                                  

{YNS January New Release Blog Hop}

       Hello and welcome to the YNS New Release Blog Hop! I was asked to create and share a project for this blog hop and what an honor that was! You should have arrived here from the super talented Maureen. 

 

Today I am featuring an adorable stamp set designed by the wonderfully talented Jenny Suchin, "Special Delivery". I LOVE Jenny's cute designs and everything she creates is just precious! I decided to create a gift bag to go along with the tags I created in THIS post. I used a regular lunch sack and used my Fiskars Threading Water punch to add the scalloped edge. The layered tag was cut using my KNK Zing and atag set from "Lettering Delights". My patterned paper is by the Hobby Lobby brand "The Paper Studio". It is just so darn cute! I stamped the tag with a CHF background stamp in Shell pigment ink by A Muse Studio. I added a row of ruffled vanilla satin ribbon, and a handful of paper roses. I looooove the way my gift bag turned out! Now I have to decide who to give it to, I have SO many friends expecting wee ones right now. The next stop on the blog hop is the amazing lady who started it all, Karen of YNS. Now, did I mention there are prizes to be won?! Whelp, there are!! One lucky winner will receive the New Release stamp set of their choice. And as if it couldn't get any better YNS is offering a 15% off entire order coupon code YNSJAN2012

So not only do you get a chance to buy some adorable Jenny Suchin design YNS stamps, but you get a discount on them also! Sweet!

Here is the complete link list of all the designers for the New Release Blog Hop!

Jenny S. - http://suchins.blogspot.com

Peggy- http://cardcrazy.wordpress.com

Kerri - http://cardsbykerri.blogspot.com

Maylee - http://mayleescreativecorner.blogspot.com {YNS Guest}

Jen R. - http://www.tennisgirl27.blogspot.com

Dana - http://gotjoycreations.blogspot.com

Carole - http://motherslittlehelper.typepad.com

Jenny P. - http://mylittlestampinspot.blogspot.com

Amy - http://inkaboutme.blogspot.com

Jen D. - http://iheart2stamp.com

Diana - http://doodledeedesigns.blogspot.com

Maureen - http://mycasestudies.blogspot.com

Veronica - http://lk2thestarz.blogspot.com {YNS Guest}<--You are here.

Karen - http://yournextstamp.blogspot.com/

    Today I am also playing along with a few challenges!

The Kraft Journal Challenge - Favorite colors!

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #19 - Pink Polka Dots

                     Thank you for visiting my blog today and have a fantastic week!

                                                          

{YNS Jenny Suchins Designs Sneak Peak}

   Hello Friends! Today I have a treat for you, a sneak peek of the upcoming New Release from YNS, "Special Delivery". This adorable set was created by the unbelieveably talented Jenny Suchin! This set and several others will be available to order on Janurary 11th, and we will also be having a blog hop showcasing all of the adorable Jenny Suchin designs. I decided to create tags for a baby boy, and a baby girl. These would be great for a shower, or a "welcome to the world" baby gift. I used my KNK Zing, and a tag from Lettering Delights to create the scallop circle tag. I weaved vanilla satin ribbon in the outer tag slots. I love how that turned out! I used the CHF Lace backgrounder on the tag, and then added a die cut circle that I stamped the main seniment on. The paper is a light light shade of bluish green, more like sea foam actually. Super adorable! I finished off the card with a wooden button from Oriental Trading, and stitched ribbon from SU. Here is the Baby Girl Tag:

     

I made his tag exactly the same way, only in pink! I hope that you will me and he rest of the YNS Design Team for our blog-hop on Janurary 11th, there will be prizes!! Thank you for visiting my blog today and have a wonderful weekend!

                                                                              

{Love Muffin Tags}

  Hello friends. Today I am happy to show you my first "postable" project using my handy dandy new Electronic Die-Cut machine the KNK Zing. This amaZING (lol) machine was part of the World Card Making Day package I won from Paper Crafts Magazine. Even after 2 months I still can't believe I was one of the winners. Anywho, I must admit I left the Zing in its box for a couple of weeks, I was scared of it! It isn't as easy to operate as my CricutEx, but last week I decided to take the plunge and open the box. The learning curve is steep, and I had a tough time getting it figured out, but after a few swears, (keepin' it real) and intense frustration, I am slowly starting to love my machine. Now onto my tags!  I used the Lettering Delights tag set " Basic Tags" to cut out my cute little tags. The stamp set I used is from one of my favorite stamp companies YNS Your Next Stamp, "Love Muffin". I stamped the cupcakes and colored the wrapper, heart, and leaf with Copic, Promarkers, and Sharpies. The muffin top was paper pieced using some adorable paper I just picked up from Hobby Lobby by Paper Studio. I added some vintage lace, regal rose grosgrain from SU, and patterned paper from October Afternoon. I finished off the tags with twine for tieing. I hope you like my tags, and keep an eye out for more projects using YNS, and my KNK Zing!

                                                                               

{Your Next Stamp YNSC57 Challenge and Blog Hop}

Hello friends and welcome to YNSC57 . The challenge this week is to create a winter/holiday card using YNS. This is my first challenge as a Guest Designer and I am so darn excited to be here! Today YNS is sponsoring a blog hop filled with great prizes, 3 $10 gift certificates to the YNS store. Sweet! You should have arrived to my blog from Kerri's blog. Today I am posting a card I created with the adorable "Ellie Loves to Knit" stamp. I colored her with copics and promarkers. The patterned paper I used is from My Minds Eye. I added a fun foam glitter snowflake and a pretty blue rhinestone. Both the polka dot ribbon and white ruffled ribbon are from Hobby Lobby. I hope you like my card! I hope that you play along with our challenge and be sure to hop along and visit all of the DT blogs so that you'll have a chance to win 1 of 3 $10 gift certificates! Your next stop on the hop is the super talented Jen R. 

Thank you for visiting my blog and have a great day!