Posts By: Julie Elak

Sketch and Color Challenge #36

We are welcoming April with a new challenge! {no joking!}

Challenge #36 is starts today and is open through Thursday, April 14 at midnight EST.  There is a sketch and color combo to choose from.  Pick the one that inspires you, unless you really want to challenge yourself and combine the two!  Plus, the best part is you might win a gift certificate to the YNS store by playing along.

One random participant will win a $15.00 gift certificate to the YNS Store, plus if the winner uses YNS products on their creation they will receive an additional $5.00 on their gift certificate.  We also select our favorite creation featuring YNS products from all participants and announce a “Top Pick”.   The random winner and “Top Pick” will be announced on the YNS blog the Sunday following the challenge close.   Link up a picture of your creation from your blog, gallery, etc. at the bottom of this post and you will be entered to win.

PLUS…if you are using YNS products on your creation why don’t you take the YNS Social Media challenge too?! Check out all the details in the rules at the bottom.

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If you use the sketch feel free to swap out shapes or rotate; so long as we can see the basic sketch was your inspiration.

The colorsYNScolor-36 

If you choose the color combo, be sure to use at least 3 colors and feel free to add in neutrals.

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So which one inspired the team?

Be sure to join in the fun and share your own creation inspired by either the sketch or the colors OR both!  Link up your project through Inlinkz below.  Note only 3 entries per person.

  • YNS’ challenge #36 ends on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at midnight EST
  • If you use the sketch feel free to swap out shapes or rotate; so long as we can see the basic sketch was your inspiration.
  • If you choose the color combo, be sure to use at least 3 colors and feel free to add in neutrals.
  • Only new creations please.
  • Limit of 3 entries per challenge # per person, each entry must be different.
  • Be sure to link back to our challenge in your blog post or gallery entry.
  • Entries not meeting the challenge guidelines will be removed.
  • All stamps are welcome, although we love to see YNS stamps and dies on your projects.
  • One random participant will win a $15 gift certificate to the Your Next Stamp store.  If YNS stamps or dies are the focal point then the winner receives an additional $5 gift certificate for a total of $20.  The winner will be announced on the YNS Blog the Sunday after the challenge closes.
  • The YNS Top Pick will receive the “YNS Top Pick” badge and their project will be featured on the YNS Blog the Sunday after the challenge closes.  To be considered for the Top Pick, YNS stamps/dies must be the focal point of your project.
  • Social Media mini challenge – Does your challenge creation feature YNS products?  Then take our social media mini challenge to be entered in an extra prize drawing!   In addition to the inlinkz link up below to your blog or gallery, add your challenge creation to Instagram with “#yournextstamp” and “#ynschallenge36”, the YNS Facebook page referencing “challenge36” in your comment, and/or the SplitcoastStampers gallery with keyword “yournextstamp” and“ynschallenge36” and be sure to mention the YNS Challenge.   There will be a separate drawing for all challenge projects added to those 3 social media sites during the challenge time period.  If you add to one site then you receive 1 entry in the drawing.  If you add to two you receive 2 entries and 3 entries if you add to all three.   Remember, this is only for challenge creations featuring YNS products.  The random winner will receive a YNS Store gift certificate for $20.
  • Have fun!!!

-Julie and the YNS Team


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Throwback Thursday – Kendra Sand

Time for a throwback and this week we are not heading back that far in time. We only need to go to summer of 2015 to when Kendra Sand joined the Your Next Stamp design team.Kendra-Sand

Blog:  Luv 2 Scrap n’ Make Cards

Kendra started off as a guest designer and then joined the team in August 2015.

Up first is Karen’s favorite card from Kendra.  Karen chose this one because she loves how Kendra used just part of the bunny to create this adorable card!

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YNS Supplies:  Happy Heart Stamp set and Doily Trio Two die set

Next up is Kendra’s favorite…she wrote:  This was a hard choice!  But I really LOVE this card!  It turned out even better then my vision!!  I love the Ring Trio Die combined with the simple sentiment and gumdrops!!!  The fun bright colors really make the die cut piece stand out!

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YNS Supplies:   Ring Trio Die set and Sentiment from Puppy Love stamp set

We are going to end today’s throwback with one of Kendra’s first YNS cards…

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YNS Supplies:  Waddles – Happy Brrr-thday stamp set

Thanks for stopping by today.   Stay tuned for the April release happening this weekend.

-Julie and the YNS Team

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Farewell to Samantha

This past month we have been graced by the creations of Samantha Mann.   It was wonderful having Samanth as a guest.  Her distinct style was present in each of her creations throughout the month: clean, colorful and creative.

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Samantha Mann

Blog:  Sam’s Scrap Candy

Here is a look back at the cards she made using the stamp set Vacation Phoebe.   What a way to work one stamp set!

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We hope you have enjoyed Samantha’s creations as much as we have!  Perhaps she has even inspired you to try out water coloring on your cards.

-Julie and the YNS Team

 

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Monday Fun with Waddles

Hi Everyone!

Here is a little something to lift your spirits up and get your week off to a great start!

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Our March guest, Samantha Mann created this card full of encouragement featuring the stamp set Waddles – Rainbow Fun.

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Sweetness all around!

How would you like something to look forward to???!!!   April will be here soon and that means the Your Next Stamp April release is coming up fast.   Be sure to visit us again on April 2nd for a preview and then again on April 3rd for the April new release blog hop.   There will definitely be smile inducing stamps in this release!

-Julie and the YNS Team

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March 2016 Feature Day Winner!

Time to announce the lucky winner of a YNS stamp set of their choice!   If you left a comment on the March Feature Day post then you may just be the winner.

Random.org selected #5…random 5 which means the winner is Debbie Hayslette who left this comment:

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Congrats Debbie!   Have fun selecting a stamp set from the Your Next Stamp store.   Please contact Karen via the link at the bottom of the blog to claim your prize.

If you are looking for other ways to win a YNS prize then join in our biweekly challenges.   #35 is going on right now with the chance to win gift certificates to  the YNS store.

-Julie and the YNS Team

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I Spy YNS Saturday – A Pup

This week we spied a card made by Eva Bussom on Instagram that has us rethinking what CAS is really short for.

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CAS usually stands for Clean And Simple, but just for this post we are going with Cute And Sweet!   The pup from the stamp set Phoebe with her Wagon looks great set against the water colored background.  It creates such a subtle yet effective scene.   The 3 circle embellies lead the eye to the plaid mat which adds color and warmth.

Be sure to visit Eva’s blog “Eva Bussom” or check out her crafty creations on instagram for more inspiration

So did you say awwww?   Are you inspired to make a Cute and Sweet card?   Pull out your YNS supplies and get crafting!

Have a sweet Saturday!   We will be back later today to announce the winner of the March Feature Day post.

-Julie and the YNS Team

 

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Sketch and Color Challenge #35 – More Inspiration

Happy Friday!  

We are back sharing more inspiration for challenge #35.   There is still one week to play along.  Pick between the sketch and the color combon, unless you really want to challenge yourself and combine the two!  Plus, the best part is you might win a gift certificate to the YNS store by playing along.

Challenge #35 is open through Thursday, March 31st at midnight EST.  One random participant will win a $15.00 gift certificate to the YNS Store, plus if the winner uses YNS products on their creation they will receive an additional $5.00 on their gift certificate.  We also select our favorite creation featuring YNS products from all participants and announce a “Top Pick”.   The random winner and “Top Pick” will be announced on the YNS blog the Sunday following the challenge close.   Link up a picture of your creation from your blog, gallery, etc. at the bottom of this post and you will be entered to win.

PLUS…if you are using YNS products on your creation why don’t you take the YNS Social Media challenge too?! Check out all the details in the rules at the bottom.

The sketch

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If you use the sketch feel free to swap out shapes or rotate; so long as we can see the basic sketch was your inspiration.

The colors

YNScolor-35If you choose the color combo, be sure to use at least 3 colors and feel free to add in neutrals.

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So which one inspired the team?

Be sure to join in the fun and share your own creation inspired by either the sketch or the colors OR both!  Link up your project through Inlinkz below.  Note only 3 entries per person.

  • YNS’ challenge #35 ends on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at midnight EST
  • If you use the sketch feel free to swap out shapes or rotate; so long as we can see the basic sketch was your inspiration.
  • If you choose the color combo, be sure to use at least 3 colors and feel free to add in neutrals.
  • Only new creations please.
  • Limit of 3 entries per challenge # per person, each entry must be different.
  • Be sure to link back to our challenge in your blog post or gallery entry.
  • Entries not meeting the challenge guidelines will be removed.
  • All stamps are welcome, although we love to see YNS stamps and dies on your projects.
  • One random participant will win a $15 gift certificate to the Your Next Stamp store.  If YNS stamps or dies are the focal point then the winner receives an additional $5 gift certificate for a total of $20.  The winner will be announced on the YNS Blog the Sunday after the challenge closes.
  • The YNS Top Pick will receive the “YNS Top Pick” badge and their project will be featured on the YNS Blog the Sunday after the challenge closes.  To be considered for the Top Pick, YNS stamps/dies must be the focal point of your project.
  • Social Media mini challenge – Does your challenge creation feature YNS products?  Then take our social media mini challenge to be entered in an extra prize drawing!   In addition to the inlinkz link up below to your blog or gallery, add your challenge creation to Instagram with “#yournextstamp” and “#ynschallenge35”, the YNS Facebook page referencing “challenge35” in your comment, and/or the SplitcoastStampers gallery with keyword “yournextstamp” and“ynschallenge35” and be sure to mention the YNS Challenge.   There will be a separate drawing for all challenge projects added to those 3 social media sites during the challenge time period.  If you add to one site then you receive 1 entry in the drawing.  If you add to two you receive 2 entries and 3 entries if you add to all three.   Remember, this is only for challenge creations featuring YNS products.  The random winner will receive a YNS Store gift certificate for $20.
  • Have fun!!!

-Julie and the YNS Team


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Throwback Thursday – Anita

Hi Everyone!

Today Anita Madden is in the spotlight!   We are continuing to feature favorites from the design team and we have 3 of Anita’s wonderful projects to share with you.

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Blog:  Just a Pigment of My Imagination

Anita first joined the Your Next Stamp family as a member of the digital design team in March 2014. She then joined the stamp design team in September 2014.

Here is one of her first creations after joining the stamp team…

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YNS Supplies:  Silly Monsters stamp set

When asked what her favorite Your Next Stamp creation was Anita responded “my favorite is the card with the Sprinkles – Sew Cute stamp set.  The Sprinkles bunnies are one of my favorite YNS images and I love all the little sewing accessories that are in this set.  I love how the bright colors pop against that white background. “

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YNS Supplies:  Sprinkles Sew Cute stamp and die set

Karen picked out these shaker tags as her favorite…

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YNS Supplies:  Winter Fun Tag Die sets and Cozy Christmas Jessica stamp and die sets

Cuteness all around!   Anita has amazing coloring skills!

Thanks for stopping by today!

-Julie and the YNS Team

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March 2016 Feature Day – Comment to Win!

Happy Spring Everyone!   Hopefully the sun is shining and your crafty mojo is going strong!

To celebrate SPRING, the design team and our March guest designer, Samantha have spring inspired creations to share with you today.

Be entered in a drawing to win a stamp set of your choice simply by leaving a comment on this post!

You have until March 25th at midnight EST to leave a comment and be entered in the draw.   The winner will be announced on March 26th.

Are you ready for chicks, bunnies, a penguin and more chicks?   If you answered YES, then scroll on down.   Don’t forget to leave a comment!

Samantha, March Guest Designerhappy birthday 28penguin rainbow card - ls

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  YNS Supplies: Hey Chickie! stamp set

YNS Supplies:

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YNS Supplies:  Love to Plan stamp set | Hey Chickie! stamp set | Word Critters Spring Birds stamp set | Word Critters Cats & Dogs stamp set | Mini Party Confetti stamp set | Love and Smiles stamp set | Birthday Phoebe stamp set | Plant Some Kindness stamp set

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Contest ends March 25th at midnight EST. We’ll announce the winner on March 26th.

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Thank you so much for stopping by!  Happy Stamping!

Karen

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I Spy YNS on a Sunday

Today we have an Easter project created by YNS design team member Anita Madden to share with you!

With Easter just a week a way you may be looking for a last minute gift idea.  If so, then how sweet is this???!!!  Sprinkles looks happy to dress up a bag full of treats!

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YNS Supplies:  Sprinkles Egg-stra Awesome! stamp setSprinkles Egg-stra Awesome! die set, Winter Fun Tag Die Set,  Rainbow Fun Die Set (sun)

Head on over to Anita’s blog – Just a Pigment of my Imagination,  for all the details and to say “hi”!

-Julie and the YNS Team

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