Shape it Up with TCP

There is a new challenge up on The Cat's Pajamas Blog today and it may have you rethinking your New Year's resolution!  So many people resolve to get in shape...how about getting your cards in shape?  

The challenge is to exercise your mind and include 2 or more different geometric shapes on your creation.  All stamps are welcome to join in the fun and you may just win a gift certificate to the TCP store!

TCP Supplies:  Big Cups stamp set

There are lots of squares and circles on this card.   I started off by creating my own square and circle stencils and then inking each on the card base.  The black die cut frames were layered over the base and then a fussy cut penguin was added to each.   

Here are the challenge details:

1. Every other Tuesday a new challenge will be posted on The Cat’s Pajamas blog and our Facebook page.
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design to The Cat’s Pajamas blog page using the InLinkz button by the Monday, 11:55 EDT before the next challenge.
3. You are not required to use a Cat’s Pajamas stamp or die but if you have them we would love to see them.
4. On the following TCP Tuesday, the winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $10 or $15 if a TCP product is used.

Link up your creation on The Cat's Pajamas Blog and play along.  

Smiles,

Julie

CAS Imaginary Sparkle

I have a CAS creation to share for the second day in a row.

This week's SCS CAS Challenge is to add sparkle and shine to your creation.  Easy enough, right?

Well, I am not a sparkly crafter.   Sparkle adds mess and disaster!  I decided to go with sparkly gumdrops and alas I could not capture that sparkle in my photo.   So, please just imagine that my card is sparkly!

Supplies:  The Cat's Pajamas Winter Style and Santa is Coming (Sentiment), SU ink, YNS Gumdrops

Smiles,

Julie

CAS Love

Today on the Your Next Stamp blog you have the chance to win a stamp set of your choice and you can view heart filled creations from the DT!

My mojo was in the slow lane when it came to crafting this card.   I was stuck trying to get something to work that was not turning out as I wanted, so ended up scrapping the idea and then could not find inspiration.   CAS to the rescue!

 YNS Supplies:  Thick Stripe-tastic Diagonal Edge |  Scripty Love die set | Cherry Blossom Premium Dye Ink

Smiles,
Julie

Sending Thanks

Have you played along with challenge #329 on The Cat's Pajamas Blog yet?  There is one week left to join in the fun.   We are looking for Thank You cards. All stamps are welcome to join in the fun and you may just win a gift certificate to the TCP store!

TCP Supplies:   Pray for Snow, Wreath Building Kit, Sending Cutups Die

I kept this card CAS for the current CAS challenge on SplitcoastStampers - Freeze!    That's ice on the bottom half of the card. I tacked on an extra strip of black to connect the die cut sending sentiment to the penquin's ice skate in an attempt to make it look like he etched the ice with the word sending (he is a really good skater!).

Here are the challenge details:

1. Every other Tuesday a new challenge will be posted on The Cat’s Pajamas blog and our Facebook page.
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design to The Cat’s Pajamas blog page using the InLinkz button by the Monday, 11:55 EDT before the next challenge.
3. You are not required to use a Cat’s Pajamas stamp or die but if you have them we would love to see them.
4. On the following TCP Tuesday, the winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $10 or $15 if a TCP product is used.

Link up your creation on The Cat's Pajamas Blog and play along.  

Smiles,

Julie

Cocoa Anyone?

Challenge #55 is going on right now at Your Next Stamp!
Play along for a chance to win a store gift certificate.

I went with the sketch and layered Phoebe over a postcard. 

 YNS Supplies: Hot Cocoa Phoebe | Cute Postcard |  Black Olive Ink | Cherry Blossom Ink

I would love to see your take on the challenge...join in the fun!

Smiles,

Julie

YNS Tri-Colored Creation

The Your Next Stamp design team and guests were challenged to use 3 colors on a creation.   Today you can head on over to the YNS blog to see all the results and leave a comment there for a chance to win a stamp set of your choice!

My card is full of hearts.   I have Kendra to thank for the idea of pulling out and coloring some of the hearts, leaving some white and removing others.   Did you see her shaker card during the Winter Showcase?  

  YNS Supplies:  Heart Panel Die |  Scripty Love die set

Lots of fun playing with water color markers on this one.  Super easy too!

Now head on over to the YNS blog to see what my teammates created and leave a comment...wouldn't you love to win a stamp set?!

Smiles,

Julie

The Cat's Pajamas Thank You Challenge

Have you played along with challenge #329 on The Cat's Pajamas Blog yet?  This time around we are looking for Thank You cards. All stamps are welcome to join in the fun and you may just win a gift certificate to the TCP store!

Here is my card which is covered in "thanks"! 

TCP Supplies:  This Could be Vodka stamp set, Wreath Building Kit (Thanks sentiment)

 This card started off with simply the green panel on the card base and it looked like it needed something.   A quick text to my sister and she suggested turning the panel into a pocket for a tea bag.  Great idea!

This card is also for the SCS CAS 

Here are the challenge details:

1. Every other Tuesday a new challenge will be posted on The Cat’s Pajamas blog and our Facebook page.
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design to The Cat’s Pajamas blog page using the InLinkz button by the Monday, 11:55 EDT before the next challenge.
3. You are not required to use a Cat’s Pajamas stamp or die but if you have them we would love to see them.
4. On the following TCP Tuesday, the winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $10 or $15 if a TCP product is used.

Link up your creation on The Cat's Pajamas Blog and play along.  

Smiles,

Julie

YNS January New Release Blog Hop

The January Release is in the YNS Store and we are hopping to celebrate and show you all the new products in action!

As you hop along the list of blogs at the very bottom of this post (see inlinkz), leave a comment as you go.   The more comments you leave, the greater your chances of winning a $25.00 gift certificate to the YNS Store!

You will definitely want to stop at every blog on the list.   This hop is full of great guests and amazing creations!  There are 12 new stamp sets, 12 new dies, a new paper pad and the introduction of A2 card bases!    From love to monsters, this release has it ALL!

I am sharing 2 projects with you today.  The first is a CAS card that features pie.  This card is perfect for my husband because Valentine's Day in my house usually includes a heart shaped pie for dessert!

YNS Supplies:  Lovin' from the Oven stamp and die sets

Up next is a grouping of 3"x3" cards made using the new Sweet Little Greetings stamp set, Mini Envelope die set and Hugs and Kisses Paper Pad.

I could not resist putting a mini card and envelope on a mini card!   This size card works well for gift enclosures.

YNS Supplies:  Sweet Little Greetings stamp set, Mini Envelope die set, Hugs and Kisses Paper Pad, and Black Olive Ink pad

Each card in the set has a different stamp and sentiment, but that does not even use every option in the stamp set!

 What would a new release celebration be without a sale???!!!   Use the code below to receive a discount in the YNS store.

Don't forget to leave a comment before you go.  Happy Hopping and Shopping!

Smiles,

Julie

An InLinkz Link-up

Your Next Stamp January Release Peek

Your Next Stamp is welcoming in the new year with a new release!

Tonight at 10 pm EST the January release arrives in the YNS Store.  Right now I get to share a preview with you of some of the new items.  

Are you ready for cute overload?  

Say "hi" to Ellie who is busy baking away.

YNS Supplies:  Ellie Loves to Bake stamp and die sets, Stitched Rectangle die set, Cool Tags 2 Stamp and Die Sets, Hugs and Kisses paper pack, Black Olive and Cherry Blossom Ink

This card is packed full of new release items.  The heart paper is from the new Hugs and Kisses Paper pack, the die cut out window behind Ellie is actually a new tag set, and of course there is the Ellie Loves to Bake stamp set.

To celebrate the new release we will be hopping at 10 pm EST tonight.   Leave comments along the hop for a chance to win a $25.00 gift certificate to the Your Next Stamp store.

See you later!
-Julie