Posts By: Julie Elak

Sketch and Color Challenge #16

Posted by: on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 12:00 am

***Today is the last day to comment on our June DT Dare post for your chance to win the stamp set of your choice!  CLICK HERE to check it out!***

 

Welcome back everyone!   We are ending the week with a new challenge!

Challenge #16 starts now and you have until June 25th at midnight EST to play 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.

Each challenge has a sketch and a color combo to choose from, which will be your inspiration?

So what do you think of this sketch?   I am slightly addicted to circles.YNSSketch-16If you use the sketch feel free to swap out shapes or rotate; so long as we can see the basic sketch was your inspiration.

How about this for a color combo?YNS Color Challenge 16

If you choose the color combo, be sure to use at least 3 colors and feel free to add in neutrals.  The names of the colors are based on Bazzill cardstock, but substitute whatever you have that is close to it.

Here is how the design team interpreted the challenges…

YNS Supplies: Need Coffee? | Stitching Marks Die set – circles | Stitched Rectangle dies | Ivory gumdrops

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YNS Supplies: Spring Birds | Stitched Loop Border

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.

  • YNS’ bi-weekly challenge #16 ends on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at midnight EST
  • 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.
  • All stamps are welcome, although we love to see YNS stamps and dies on your projects.
  • 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.

-Julie and the YNS Design Team


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Throwback Thursday – Mermaids

Posted by: on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 12:00 am

Leave a comment on our DT Dare blog post for a chance to WIN a YNS Stamp set of your choice!

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Have you seen all the mermaids in the Your Next Stamp store?   If not, then now is your chance to check them out because this week’s Throwback Thursday is full of mermaids!

Happy Days Mermaid

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Just Swimming By MermaidJSBmermaid020315-375x382JenD_jsbmermaid_LRG-460x675

Happy Birthday Mermaid

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Be sure to check out all the mermaids in the Your Next Stamp store.   There are even a couple mini mermaids!

Thanks for stopping by to say hi!

-Julie and the YNS Team

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I Spy Saturday – Trucks Galore!

Posted by: on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 12:00 am

This week’s I Spy find is a set of cards created by Heather of the blog Princess’ Paper Projects!

Heather’s cards are adorable and sure to make the recipients smile.    We just love the way she tied in the red,white and blue, from the patterned paper, to the coloring and even the fun twine.    What a great set featuring the trucks from the stamp set Keep on Trucking!!HeatherIMG_3822

Head on over to Heather’s blog for more pictures and to get all the details.

We are always on the look out for projects featuring Your Next Stamp products.   Keep on sharing!!!

-Julie and the YNS Team

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Sketch and Color Challenge #15 – More Inspiration

Posted by: on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 12:00 am

Hi Everyone!

How has your week gone so far?

Are you ready for the weekend?   As if we have to ask, right???!!!

Hopefully you will get in some crafting this weekend and if you have not already played along with challenge #15 then perhaps one of the creations by our design team will inspire you!  Today, we are sharing more creations from the team based on the challenge and/or color combo from Challenge #15.

Your Next Stamp’s Color and Sketch Challenge #15 is open through June 11, 2015 midnight EST, so you still have a week to join in the fun!

Up first, the sketch…YNSSketch-15

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.  Check out what the design team did with the sketch below…a few decided to put the sketch on it’s side.

Or are the colors tempting you this time around?YNS Color Challenge 15

If you choose the color combo, be sure to use at least 3 colors and feel free to add in neutrals.  The names of the colors are based on Bazzill cardstock, but substitute whatever you have that is close to it.

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Now on to the creations from the design team!

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 YNS Supplies:  Woodland Cuties Stamp Set | Mini Balloon trio | Gumdrops

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YNS Supplies:  Window Play | Gumdrops

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 TracyYNS8044eYNS Supplies: Thanks a Latte | Stitching Mark Circle Die | Circle Die | Blue Sapphire Glittered Gumdrops

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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.
  • YNS’ bi-weekly challenge #15 ends on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at midnight EST
  • 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.
  • All stamps are welcome, although we love to see YNS stamps and dies on your projects.
  • 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.

-Julie and the YNS Design Team


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Throwback Thursday – Wooo Hoot

Posted by: on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 12:00 am

Throwback Thursday time and can you guess from the title which sets are in the spotlight today?

If you said “owls”, then you are correct!!!

Your Next Stamp has owl stamps celebrating lots of occasions and seasons.   Today, we are focusing on Spring and Summer.

Spring Owl

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Cool Beach Owlbeachowl101614-375x382DSC00282_by_susiestampalot

If owls are your fave, then there are even more owls to be found in the Your Next Stamp store HERE!

Happy Thursday,

-Julie and the YNS Team

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Sketch and Color Challenge #14 – Winner!

Posted by: on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 12:00 am

Winner Winner fish taco dinner!   Ha, ha…as I write this I am eating a fish taco so I could not help but switch out the “chicken”.

Oh how much fun it is to announce the winner!

Random org pulled out #16 as the winner for challenge #14.   That means congrats go to participant #16, Marjeta!!!   Woo  Hoo!   Marjeta wins a $15.00 gift certificate to the Your Next Stamp store.  Please contact Karen using the link at the bottom of the page.

The top pick for challenge #14 is this card by Ruby of the blog Inspired Scrapper!  The gingham, lace and scallops along with the happy red color caught our eye.

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Congrats Ruby!!!   Here is the Top Pick badge for your blog.

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We always have a challenge up…play along with #15 and you may just be a winner too!

-Julie and the YNS Team

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I Spy YNS Saturday – Cupcakes

Posted by: on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 12:00 am

This week we spied something sweet!   A card by Jo Thompson featuring the Jessica with Cupcakes stamp set and dies.   Such great coloring on the image to go with the overall happy color combo.   Check out Jo’s blog Paper Drama for all the details.

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We are always on the lookout for creations featuring YNS products.   Keep on crafting and sharing…your project may be featured here next week!

Have a great weekend!

-Julie and the YNS Team

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Sketch and Color Challenge #15

Posted by: on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 12:00 am

Everyone ready for a new challenge?   Everyone ready for a chance to win a gift certificate to the Your Next Stamp store???   All you need to do is play along and you may just win!!!

We always give you 2 challenges to pick from, so choose your favorite…will it be the sketch or color combo?

Your Next Stamp’s Color and Sketch Challenge #15 is open for the next 2 weeks through June 11, 2015 midnight EST.

Up first, the sketch…YNSSketch-15

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.

Or are the colors tempting you this time around?YNS Color Challenge 15

If you choose the color combo, be sure to use at least 3 colors and feel free to add in neutrals.  The names of the colors are based on Bazzill cardstock, but substitute whatever you have that is close to it.

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Now on to the creations from the design team!

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Brianna

bunnybrianna052915YNS Supplies:  Bunny In the River | Large Ink Splatter | Stitched Rectangles | Scallop Edge Die

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Amy (May Guest)YNS CC15

YNS Supplies:  Whimsy Star | Talk Bubble | Sea Creature Sentiments | Bubblegum Gumdrops

YNS SC15 2YNS Supplies:  Quirky Animals 3 | Island Fun | Talk Bubble

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YNS Supplies: Woodland Cuties | Woodland Cuties Die Set |Stitched Rectangle dies | Spring Grass die

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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.

  • YNS’ bi-weekly challenge #15 ends on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at midnight EST
  • 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.
  • All stamps are welcome, although we love to see YNS stamps and dies on your projects.
  • 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.

-Julie and the YNS Design Team


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Throwback Thursday – Little Swimmers

Posted by: on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 12:00 am

Summer is just a few weeks away in the Northern Hemisphere, so what better time to put a couple of darling swimmers in the spotlight??!!

Say “hi” to Madison and Austin…

Little Darling Madison

madison101214-375x382 DSC01766_by_susiestampalotThe anchor was made using a die from the Island Fun Die Set.

and

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The pail and shovel were created using the Summer Fun Die Set.

 

There are lots of other Little Darling stamps in the Your Next Stamp store.   Click on this link to see the whole collection.

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie and the YNS Team

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I Spy YNS Saturday – Fun Stuff!

Posted by: on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 12:00 am

Eeeks – today’s I Spy is awesome! As soon as these projects were spied there was no question as to what would be featured on the blog today.

Check out the bookmarks Dina and her daughters, Anika and Ava, made using the Bookworm Stamp Set and Bookmark Die Set.  What a great gift for Teacher Appreciation week! These girls both already have mad coloring skills!  Be sure to bop on over to Nina’s blog, Little Miss Crafty Pants, for all the details and to see what is on the back of each bookmark.

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Getting children involved in the craft we all love so much adds to the FUN!

Remember, we are always on the lookout for YNS creations and you may just be featured here next week.

Happy Crafting!
-Julie and the YNS Team

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