Posts By: Julie Elak

Sketch and Color Challenge #33

Posted by: on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 12:00 am

Happy Friday!!!  

We have a new challenge starting today and would love to see you join in the fun!

Our bi-weekly challenge gives you 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.

Challenge #33 is open through Thursday, March 3rd 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?!  Does your challenge creation feature YNS products?   In addition to the inlinkz link up below to your blog or gallery, add your challenge creation to Instagram with “#yournextstamp” and “#ynschallenge33”, the YNS Facebook page referencing “challenge33” in your comment, and/or the SplitcoastStampers gallery with keyword “yournextstamp” and“ynschallenge33” 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 your receive 2 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.

Let’s check out the new sketch and color combo…which one will inspire you?

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

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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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We look forward to stopping by to see which one you decide to go with.

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Let’s check out the design teams inspiring creations!

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 #33 ends on Thursday, March 3, 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 “#ynschallenge33”, the YNS Facebook page referencing “challenge33” in your comment, and/or the SplitcoastStampers gallery with keyword “yournextstamp” and“ynschallenge33” 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 your receive 2 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 – Oh Baby

Posted by: on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 12:00 am

Hi Everyone!   Welcome to Throwback Thursday!

Throwback Thursday is a chance to revisit stamp sets in the store and be inspired!

Today we are taking a look at 2 sets that are on the retired list.  If you will be making baby shower or welcome baby cards then these are the sets for you.   These would be great for scrapbook pages too.

Wild Ride

King of the Crib

Have a great day!

Julie and the YNS Team

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February 2016 DT Dare Post Winner

Posted by: on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 8:37 am

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Sunday

and hopefully Happy Crafty day to YOU!

One person who left a comment on our February Paint the Town Red Design Team Dare post is going to have a SWEET day.   That lucky person gets to pick out a free stamp set of their choice!

The winning comment was left by #44, and it is Tej D!!!44 44 comment win

Congrats Tej!   Have fun picking out a stamp set.   Contact Karen via the link at the bottom of the blog to claim your prize.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and left such SWEET comments!

Here is some sweet inspiration to start the day!

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-Julie and the YNS Team

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I Spy YNS Saturday – A Scientist

Posted by: on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 12:00 am

***Today is the last day to comment and win a stamp set of your choice on the YNS DT Dare post! Click here to check out the DT’s creations and leave a comment for your chance to win.  ***

 

We have a cute card to share with you today!  It features one of my personal favorites, the Perfect Chemistry stamp set.

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Tina’s card is colorful and fun!  Not to mention colored up wonderfully.  How cool is the scientist’s hair???!!!  Plus all those splotches of color in the background pull it all together.

We found Tina’s card on Instagram where she is known as tinneke_th.   Be sure to visit her gallery to see more cute creations!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Julie and the YNS Team

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Sketch and Color Challenge #32 – More Inspiration

Posted by: on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 12:00 am

Happy Friday!!!  

Challenge #32 is going on right now, with a sketch and color combo for you 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.

Please be sure to read through the updated challenge rules at the bottom of this post.  There are a couple changes including a limit of 3 entries per person.

All stamp company products are welcome in the challenge.   We really love to see YNS supplies though, so we have added a second way to win if you use YNS supplies on your creation and share the challenge on social media!!!  

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 “ynschallenge32”, the YNS Facebook page, and/or your SplitcoastStampers gallery with keyword “yournextstamp” and“ynschallenge32” 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 will receive 2 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.  That means potentially you could win twice – once on the blog and then again for sharing on social media!

Challenge #32 is open through Thursday, February 18th 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.

Are you ready to see which one will inspire you?

The sketch?YNSSketch32

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-32

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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We look forward to stopping by to see which one you decide to go with.

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Let’s check out the design teams inspiring creations!
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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 #32 ends on Thursday, February 18, 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 “#ynschallenge32”, the YNS Facebook page referencing “challenge32” in your comment, and/or the SplitcoastStampers gallery with keyword “yournextstamp” and“ynschallenge32” 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 your receive 2 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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February 2016 DT Dare – Comment to Win!

Posted by: on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 12:00 am

How would you like the chance to win a stamp set of your choice from the Your Next Stamp store???!!!   Each month, the design team is dared.   If they accept the dare, then you could win.

This month, the design team was dared to paint the town red!

They accepted the challenge!

That means you could win a Your Next Stamp stamp set of your choice!

What do you need to do for a chance to win?  Simply leave a comment on this post!

You have until Febuary 13th at midnight EST to leave a comment and be entered in the draw.   The winner will be announced on February 14th.  That means someone is guaranteed to have a sweet Valentine’s Day!

Are you ready for some RED?   Let’s see how the team painted the town red!

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AnitaIMG_9107ewmr YNS Supplies:  Sprinkles – Sugar Rush stamp set | Sprinkles – Sugar Rush Die set   | Stitched Rectangle die set | Cupid Gumdrops

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SueFebDTDare-SUE YNS Supplies: Doily Trio Two Die Set | Happy Heart stamp set (sentiment) | Gumdrops

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YNS Supplies:Stripe-tastic Heart Die Set | Happy Heart stamp set (sentiment)

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Don’t forget to head on over to the Your Next Stamp store to take advantage of the online discount code below and save an extra 20% on everything in the store!!!

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Please leave a comment before you go for your chance to WIN a YNS stamp set of your choice!   

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Contest ends February 13th at midnight EST. We’ll announce the winner on February 14th.

Mark your calendars and join us for another chance to WIN on February 22nd with our Feature Day blog post!

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Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a fun and creative day!

–Karen

 

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February 2016 New Release Blog Hop Winner

Posted by: on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 12:00 am

Thanks to everyone who hop, hop, hopped and left such sweet comments on our February 2016 New Release Blog Hop!

It is time to announce the winner…

The winner is Carla vdM who left this comment on Laura’s blog…

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Congratulations Carla, you have won a $25.00 gift certificate to the YNS Store!!!  Please contact Karen via the link at the bottom of the blog to claim your prize.

For another chance to win a YNS prize, check out our February DT Dare post.   One random person who leaves a comment on the post will win a YNS Stamp set of their choice.

-Julie and the YNS Team

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Sketch and Color Challenge #31 – Winners!!!

Posted by: on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 9:00 pm

We have winners!

Did you play along with Your Next Stamp’s Sketch and Color Challenge #31? If so, YOU may have won!

The winner of your regular challenge link up is participant #29, Ashlyn D aka mistichick on Instagram.   Congratulations!  Ashlyn won a $15.00 gift certificate to the YNS store.

The winner of our social media challenge is Tricia Traxler who linked up her YNS creation on Splitcoast Stampers.   Congrats Tricia, you won a $20.00 gift certificate to the YNS store.

Please contact Karen via the link at the bottom of the blog to claim your prize.   Happy shopping ladies!!!

 

The top pick for challenge #31, is this cutie created by SugarGem aka Lenae of the blog SugarGem!

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Lenae’s card is bold, bright, and oh so cheery!   With paper piecing, hearts and paws, she shows how the stamp set Phoebe with her Wagon can also work on a Valentine!

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There is always a challenge going on at Your Next Stamp!  With 2 chances to win be sure to play along with challenge #32!

-Julie and the YNS Team

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Sketch and Color Challenge #32

Posted by: on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 12:00 am

Happy Friday!!!  

We have a new challenge starting today and would love to see you join in the fun!

Challenge #32 starts today with a new sketch and color combo for you 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.

Please be sure to read through the updated challenge rules at the bottom of this post.  There are a couple changes including a limit of 3 entries per person.

All stamp company products are welcome in the challenge.   We really love to see YNS supplies though, so we have added a second way to win if you use YNS supplies on your creation and share the challenge on social media!!!  

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 “ynschallenge32”, the YNS Facebook page, and/or your SplitcoastStampers gallery with keyword “yournextstamp” and“ynschallenge32” 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 will receive 2 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.  That means potentially you could win twice – once on the blog and then again for sharing on social media!

Challenge #32 is open through Thursday, February 18th 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.

Are you ready to see which one will inspire you?

The sketch?YNSSketch32

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-32

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

***

We look forward to stopping by to see which one you decide to go with.

***
Let’s check out the design teams inspiring creations!

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 #32 ends on Thursday, February 18, 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 “#ynschallenge32”, the YNS Facebook page referencing “challenge32” in your comment, and/or the SplitcoastStampers gallery with keyword “yournextstamp” and“ynschallenge32” 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 your receive 2 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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