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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Sketch and Color Challenge #32 – More Inspiration

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?

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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-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!

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

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)

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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