Bright and Fun!

Posted by: YNS on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 2:26 pm

WOW! We went from feeling like Spring here in Kitchener to a major snow day! I ventured out to get the mail yesterday afternoon and the snow was already half way up to my knees – that’s crazy! I guess the duck ducks won’t be back anytime soon – lol

So with all this snow I felt like creating a bright and fun card with the Zebra from the Wild Birthday stamp set. I’ve been wanting to make this zebra anything but black and white for awhile and this card seemed just right for a teal and purple zebra! I even made my own background paper with some reinkers and a sponge.

I hope you have a bright and fun day!

Hugs

In the mood for Spring!

Posted by: YNS on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 7:28 pm

It’s a beautiful day here in Ontario and we just got back from a nice walk to the pond which is still frozen but my son who is 21 months old is convinced that the duck ducks {that’s his wording} should be back from vacation and swimming in the pond by now! lol Well they weren’t there yet and I’m sure we’ll have to go back tomorrow to check again. I don’t mind though, I really enjoy the nice weather and being able to go outside without feeling like you’ve got icicles hanging from your nose! Although the forecast does call for a ton of snow tomorrow! With that in mind I decided to continue dreaming about Spring weather and play around with some more Spring themed cards which just happens to be the theme for YNS Challenge #10 – YAY!

I’ve used the Franfou Design stamp Bee Stings along with the Hi! sentiment from the Mixed Bag of Greetings set. The pretty dp is Brellas and Wellies Stripes.

I hope you are having a bright and happy spring like day!

Hugs

New Release Winner

Posted by: YNS on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 2:55 pm

Thank you for stopping by and checking out the new releases and letting me know which ones you like best! Sounds like everyone enjoyed them all!!! YAY!

The winner of the random draw is…

Lysa who said…”They are all too cute to pick just one! Love Fhiona’s pet bird & dog!”

Congrats Lysa! Email me for your $20 YNS bucks online code!

Keep your eyes open for the March new release blog hop announcement! Fhiona is hopping around YNS in her new bunny costume so this is a hop you won’t want to miss!

Hugs

YNS Challenge #10

Posted by: YNS on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 8:00 am

It time for YNS Challenge #10! YIPPEE! I just love challenges and truly enjoy seeing everyones creations each week!

Starlet Anglea is our wonderful hostess for challenge #10 and she has asked us to make a card or creation using spring colors! I just love spring time and with all the snow and cold days here in Ontario I was quite content crafting while dreaming of Spring!

I’ve used Fhiona’s Yummy Cake stamp along with Prism cardstock and this lovely Cupid Pink Paislee DP that I love!!! I loved it so much I used both sides of the paper on my card and decided to finish my card off with some ribbon, beads, a yummy brown felt flower and a matching brad.

If you missed the new release on Monday you still have time to enter my new release contest for your chance to win some YNS bucks and check out all the adorable new images!!!

I look forward to seeing all your fabulous Spring creations!!! Be sure to hop on over the YNS Challenge blog to join in the fun!

Hugs

February New Releases!!!

Posted by: YNS on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 5:00 am

It’s new release day – YIPPEE!!!

I’ve got some fabulous eye candy for you today!! I just love bringing you new releases! Thank you Starlets for all your amazing creations and a big thanks to our Illustrators Fhiona and Franfou for creating these adorable images!!! YAY!

Today I’m introducing you to Fhiona’s Pets and Treats as well as 4 new Franfou designs! All the Franfou Designs come with a little personality bio so be sure to check that out on the YNS website by clicking on the more info cloud.

Scroll down and enjoy all the wonderful creations and then post which new release is your favorite for your chance to win $20 in YNS bucks to put towards stamps over and the YNS Store! I’ll announce the random draw winner this Thursday.

If you would like more information on the Starlets creations please click their name link above the card to visit their blog and if you would like to see the stamp set in the YNS Store just click the stamp name link. ENJOY!!!

Simonne – Vacation Don

Simonne – Henrietta the Hippo

Maylee – Fhiona’s Pet Fish

Maylee– Fhiona’s Pet Dog

Cabio – Fhiona’s Pet Fish

Cabio – Lucky the Dog

Amy – Fhiona’s Fav Treats

Amy – Henrietta the Hippo

Angela – Pico the Porcupine

Angela – Fhiona’s Pet Turtle

Lana – Vacation Don

Lana – Fhiona’s Pet Bunny

Kerri – Fhiona’s Pet Bird

Kerri – Pico the Porcupine

Maureen – Fhiona’s Fav Treats

Maureen – Fhiona’s Pet Bird

Suzie {Guest Starlet} – Fhiona’s Pet Bunny and Turtle

Want some YNS Stamps????

Until Wednesday February 17th at midnight EST I’m giving away a FREE Stamp or Stamp Set of your choice with orders over $60!!!!

Just enter your stamp choice in the comments section during the checkout process!!! YIPPEE!!!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed all the fabulous new releases and creations! Remember to post your fav new release below for your chance to win $20 in YNS bucks!!!

Hugs

New Release Monday – Sneaky Peeky!!!

Posted by: YNS on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 1:37 am

Monday is Family Day in Canada and President’s Day in the US so what better way than to celebrate with some super cute new releases!!!

I’ll be displaying all the Starlets awesome creations here on my blog on Monday so I thought I would share a little sneaky peeky of my card with you today!

This is a peek at Fhiona’s Pet Fish – CUTE!!!

Be sure to stop by Monday to check out the all the new releases and for a chance to win some YNS bucks!!! YAY!!!

Have a great weekend and a loving Valentine’s Day too!!!

Hugs

YNS is going PURPLE…

Posted by: YNS on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 6:00 am

I had a blast reading all your purple guesses! Thanks for joining in the fun and guessing the meaning of…

Your Next Stamp is going PURPLE!!!

**Drum Roll Please**

As many of you know YNS stamps are deeply etched, hand cut with care and made of high quality grey rubber

but not for long…

Soon they will be made of high quality PURPLE rubber!!!! YIPPEE!!!

I am so excited! I love fun colorful things and when I saw this purple rubber I just knew that YNS stamps had to go purple!!! You are going to LOVE it!!!

I will be slowly changing all the stamps to purple but look for the official launch in April!

Our winners for this fun purple contest are…

YNS Surprise Pack – Ruthie

who said…

I think you are going to produce in purple rubber now! How Fab!

$10 in YNS bucks – Wilfreda

Congrats ladies! Email me for your prize!

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New Release Announcement

Before you go mark your calendars for Monday February 15th!!! I’ll be releasing some new stamps here on my blog and you won’t want to miss all the fabby Starlet designs and prizes to be won!!!

Big Hugs

Super Fun Contest…

Posted by: YNS on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 11:03 pm

I have one word for you today…

PURPLE!!!!

So you’re now thinking to yourself what does this mean??? Why do I care about the word purple? Well I have a little contest for you…

Can you guess what this means???

Your Next Stamp is going purple!

All you need to do is guess what the above statement means for your chance to win a surprise gift pack – COOL!!!

Email me your guess and then post below saying that you have sent your guess to me and I will enter all the correct answers into a random draw for the surprise gift pack. Plus since I’m all about having fun if you choose to play along and email a guess I’ll enter your name into a random draw to win $10 in YNS bucks to use towards your next stamp purchase at the Your Next Stamp store. YAY!

I’ll give you until Tuesday February 9th to enter your guess!

**edit**

** You can guess as many times as you like and if no one gets it by Tuesday I’ll give you a hint**

Ok so put your thinking cap on, email me your purple guess, post below and have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs

YNS Challenge #9 – Use a Charm

Posted by: YNS on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 8:00 am

WOW! The past few weeks just flew by and it’s already time for YNS Challenge #9! YAY! This week the talented Starlet Maureen has challenged us to use a charm somewhere on our card or creation. I love charms!!!

I decided to use a flower charm to go along with the adorable Aloha Fhiona stamp set. I used the sentiment ‘celebrate’ from the Mixed Bag of Greetings stamp set and then stamped Happy Birthday on the inside of the card.

I’d also like to introduce you to our fabulous guest Starlet Suzie! She’ll be joining us for the month of February so be sure to show her some YNS love!!!

Hop on over to the YNS Challenge blog and join in the fun for your chance to win some YNS bucks!!!

Hugs

Hello!

Posted by: YNS on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 2:46 pm

Hi Everyone!

It has been busy here at YNS! I’ve been working on some exciting new releases – you are going to LOVE them all!!!

Plus last week I decided that YNS just had to be a part of the largest Stamp/Scrap event in Ontario!!! That’s right I’m excited to say that YNS will be a sponsor and vendor at ScrapFest 2010! If you live in the area I hope you plan to stop by for a visit – I would love to meet you!

I’ve also got a fun contest planned for this week so watch for that announcement soon!

You still have time to join in the Sparkly fun over at the YNS challenge blog so be sure to check that out! Remember that if you use your YNS stamps for your project you get 2 entries. I would LOVE to see more of your YNS projects and if you want me to add them to our online gallery just pop me an email with your creation!

Enjoy your day!