The card we spied this week will leave you feeling warm and cozy!
Tricia Traxler has created the sweetest card featuring an assortment of patterned paper and darling Hot Cocoa Phoebe. Adding in the paper pieced mug really allows the focus to stay on Phoebe.
Once again, Tricia is whipping up magic with water colors!
Thanks for stopping by today!
-Julie and the YNS Team
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi and check out our December DT Dare post full of all our favorite things. It was a fun way to share a little bit about ourselves.
We have a winner!
Congratulations to KT Fit Kitty who left this comment:
Please contact Karen to claim your prize using the link at the bottom of the blog. Have fun picking out your free stamp set.
-Julie and the YNS Team
Challenge #29 is going on right now!
Have you played along yet? We are giving you extra time to join in the fun. Challenge #29 is open through January 7, 2016.
We have a sketch and color combo for you to choose from. You only need to pick one to inspire you, unless you really want to challenge yourself and combine the 2! 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.
Are you ready to see which one will inspire you?
The sketch?
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?
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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Let’s check out the design teams inspiring creations!
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Kendra 
YNS Supplies: Happy 2016 stamp set
YNS Supplies: Scallop Topped Treat Bag | Christmas Word Dies | Mini Gingerbread Boy/Girl
YNS Supplies: Cozy Christmas Jessica | Stitched Rectangles Die Set | Wink of Stella
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.
-Julie and the YNS Team
***Check out our December DT Dare – Comment to Win post found HERE! Today is the last day to leave a comment for your chance to win a stamp set of your choice!***
This week we are putting the stamp set Seasonal Sweeties in the spotlight. This stamp set featuring stockings full of animals definitely rates high on the cute scale!
Here are some sweet cards made with the set…
Have a great day!
-Julie
We have a winner!!!
Thanks to everyone who hop, hop, hopped during our December New Release Blog Hop! We love sharing projects featuring YNS products and we enjoy reading your comments.
The random winner of a $25.00 gift certificate to the YNS Store is Michele Henderson! Michele left this comment on Sue’s blog…
Congratulations Michele, please contact Karen via the link at the bottom of the blog to claim your prize. Have fun shopping!
If you are looking for another chance to win a YNS prize, check out our DT Dare comment to win post or join in Challenge #29.
-Julie and the YNS Team
Hi Everyone!
Time for the fun stuff! We have a winner for challenge #28 and it is participant#1, Cheryl Lea. 
Cheryl has won a $15.00 gift certificate to the Your Next Stamp Store! Congratulations Cheryl, please contact Karen via the link at the bottom of the blog to claim your prize.
Now on to the Top Pick for the challenge…Mari’s sweet card featuring Sprinkles – Hoppy Holidays. Mari’s card is adorable with the sweet holiday scene she created among the cream colored waves. Mari’s card seamlessly mixes patterned paper and the stamped images, it all works so well together. Visit Mari at her blog MHL Cards.
Thanks to everyone who played along with challenge #28! If you are looking for another challenge, check out #29 which is going on right now.
-Julie and the YNS Team
When I cut my pillow box I just grabbed a piece of cardstock I liked, not realizing at the time, it was a perfect fit for my idea, as you will see later!
I then used the die cut layer for the top of the box:
I adhered the two pieces together.
Here is where I thought for a little bit.
As I wanted to alter this idea, to change up the die a little bit, to show you more uses.
So I decided to use the Stitched Rectangle Die Set, to create an opening in my Pillow Box, so you could see what was inside.
The rectangles in the Pillow Box Die weren’t the size I was looking for, so in searching I found the right size in the Stitched Rectangle Die Set!!
So I die cut the rectangle from my layers:
I then added a piece of acetate on the inside of the box to create a window:
How fun!!
I originally had planned to fill this pillow box with candy, so here is a look with it filled up:
It’s now ready to be embellished!!
But in thinking, I decided it would create a perfect gift card holder as well! I love creating my own gift card holders, as I don’t care for the boring ones in the store!
So here’s a look at my finished pillow box:
I love the scene this creates as well! The pillow box acts as a frame!
The “Season’s Greeting” sentiment is part of the Freezy the Snowman stamp set!
As I mentioned earlier, I used a piece of double sided paper…
When you slide the gift card out, you can see the other side of the paper inside! So the inside of my box is decorated as well!!
It’s those small things that I get a kick out of!!
Supplies Used:
Pillow Box Die
Stitched Rectangle Die Set
Freezy the Snowman
Holly Jolly Sparkly Gumdrops
Green Solid Divine Twine
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Have a lovely day!
***Be sure to check out the December New Rlease Blog Hop going on right now! CLICK HERE for all the details and your chance to win a YNS Prize!***
Happy Friday! It is time for a new Your Next Stamp challenge.
Challenge #29 starts today with a new sketch and color combo for you to choose from. You only need to pick one to inspire you, unless you really want to challenge yourself and combine the 2! Plus, the best part is you might win a gift certificate to the YNS store by playing along.
Challenge #29 is open through Thursday, January 7th at midnight EST. Yes, this challenge is extended until January! This gives the design team some time off for the holiday and it gives you 4 weeks to play along for a chance to win a YNS gift certificate. 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?
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?
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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YNS Supplies: Life’s a Hoot! stamp set | Stitched Square Dies | Candyland Glittered Gumdrops
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YNS Supplies: Coffee Rings Stamp Set | Coffee…Right Meow! Stamp Set
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.
-Julie and the YNS Team
Welcome to DAY 8 of the Your Next Stamp 12 Days of Gift Giving! The YNS Design Team has been sharing gift ideas each day so far in December. If you have missed any then be sure to scroll back to December 1st, when Thanh started off the series with a fun way to decorate gift bags.
Today, I am sharing how the YNS Pocket Die can be used to create a bi-fold wallet that you can fill with candy, a gift card, money, tea bags, or other small items.
Supplies Needed:
Your Next Stamp Pocket Die Set
Your Next Stamp Mini Gingerbread Boy and Girl Die Set
Your Next Stamp Christmas Critters Stamp Set (Sentiment)
Card Stock (1 – 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet is large enough to cut out 2 pockets and the strip to attach the pockets together)
Lace
Patterned Paper
Embroidery Floss
Strong Tape or Glue
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Step 1 – Cut out 2 pockets using the Pocket Die. Fold on score lines, use strong tape to adhere pocket flap down.
Step 2 – Cut out a strip of card stock 6.5″x 2.5″. Score at 3.125″, 3.25″, and 3.325″. The goal is to create a wider crease area that softens and bends easily like a book binding.
Step 3 – Adhere 2.5″ x 6.5″ strip of paper to back of pockets. Line pockets up, leaving an 1/8″ gap. Using strong tape adhere strip as shown. With the strip narrower than the pockets it will be easier to cover with other paper.
Step 4 – Decorate the outside and the inside. 3 x 3.5″ patterned paper was used for the Noel patterned paper on the outside and a corner rounder was used on one edge. The Mini Gingerbread Boy and Girl were die cut out and then inked up slightly before gluing on the burgundy embellishments.
On the inside, the swirls from the Pocket Die Set were layered over patterned paper. The insert card was created with a 3 x 3.5″ piece of card stock.
Step 5 – Fill the pockets with goodies and spread the holiday cheer!
Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to stop back tomorrow for DAY 9 of the Your Next Stamp 12 Days of Gift Giving.
-Julie
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