YNS September Preview Day 1

 Your Next Stamp is back from vacation!

To kick off the fun, there is a new release on the way.  Today, I get to share a preview of some of the fun stamps and dies on the way.

Of course with a new release, there are also prizes.  You could win one of the stamp sets being previewed today by leaving comments on the designer's posts.  Head on over to the YNS blog to see all the designers sharing a preview today.

One of my favorite occasions to create a card for is Birthdays!   This fits, because YNS is celebrating it's 12th Birthday!  And, I get to preview the stamp set Balloon Bouquet.

I did a little masking with Balloon Bouquet to make the bouquet of balloons even bigger.  The coordinating die set was used to die cut out the bow and Birthday banner.  The balloons are colored with water color markers.   Easy, peasy, and fun!

Be sure to keep an eye on the YNS blog for more previews.  The new release arrives in the YNS store on Thursday and there is an IG hop planned with more chances to win YNS prizes.

Smiles,

Julie

YNS May 2021 New Release

 Happy New Release Day!

Your Next Stamp's May release is available in the YNS store right now!

Want the chance to shop on us?  Hop on over to IG and join in the fun! We are hosting an IG hop to celebrate the release.  It is full on inspiration AND there are 3 chances to win a $20.00 YNS eift card, all you need to do is comment as you hop!

My card for the hop features a throwback to the '70s, featuring a lava lamp from the stamp set Go with the Flow!

I always have CAS in mind, but with this card, I found a fun fold that I just had to try out.  It's a vertical tri-fold window card made CAS style.

Head on over to IG to check out all the layers inside this card.

Looking to save?  There is a sale going on in the YNS store!

Happy Shopping and Hopping!

Smiles,

Julie

YNS March New Release Preview Day Two

Welcome back for day two of the Your Next Stamp March New Release previews!

Are you a fan of cats?  How about cats with a little spunk?

If you answered yes, then Happy Cat may be the answer to all your cat stamping wishes!

YNS Supplies:  Happy Cat stamp and coordinating die sets, Window Panel Die

Want the chance to win this set?  Head on over to the YNS blog for a full list of designers with previews and then start commenting!  Random commenters will be selected to win one of the stamp sets being previewed today!

Remember, Your Next Stamp's March 2021 release arrives in the YNS Store this Thursday at 11 am.  We have an Instagram hop to celebrate and there will be more YNS prizes!  See you then.

Smiles,

Julie

 Your Next Stamp has a new release arriving in the YNS store this week!  Thursday to be exact.

Today, we have previews of 4 new stamp sets on the way.  To see all the inspiration, head on over to the YNS Blog for a full list of designers sharing peeks at the fun sets on the way.  This release is full of Christmas joy!

My first preview is of the stamp set Christmas Banner.   This set works great on it's own, but it would also work well combined with other sets.  There are several ornaments and sentiments to choose from, along with 2 banner ribbons.

The square card measures 4.25"x4.25" and features the smaller of the 2 banners.

We have more inspiration on the way this week. Plus we will be celebrating the arrival of the new release on Thursday, with an IG hop starting at 11 am EST.

Smiles,

Julie

Your Next Stamp June New Release Preview Day Two

The Your Next Stamp June new release previews continue.

It's the second day of previews and today's card features the Swanderful stamp set, paired with the Rectangle Scallop Frame with Piercing die set.  Both new items will be available in the YNS store on Thursday at 11 am.

The frame was die cut out and then the inner rectangle was stamped with the swans and colored up with watercolors markers. The frame was cut a second time and layered over the first, to add dimension.   The mother swan was colored up and die cut out with the coordinating dies...those make it so easy and fast to layer images.

Be sure to leave a comment before you go. Each preview day, YNS is giving away the stamp sets being showcased. Each individual set will go to randomly selected comments left on the YNS blog, YNS Designer's blogs or YNS IG. Leave all your comments by June 10th at midnight EDT, the winners will be announced on the YNS blog on June 11th.

Smiles,
Julie

Your Next Stamp June Release Preview Day One

The Your Next Stamp June release is on the way! 

Today is Day One of previews and I am sharing a card featuring both stamp sets being previewed today, Coffee Characters and Painted Shapes.

The owl from the Coffee Characters stamp set is layered over a background created with the large heart from the Painted Shapes set.  The small heart is from a another set being released this month.

Coffee Characters

 Painted Shapes

Be sure to leave a comment before you go. Each preview day, YNS is giving away the stamp sets being showcased. Each individual set will go to randomly selected comments left on the YNS blog, YNS Designer's blogs or YNS IG. Leave all your comments by June 10th at midnight EDT, the winners will be announced on the YNS blog on June 11th.

Stop back tomorrow for more previews!

Smiles,
Julie

Your Next Stamp February Release Blog Hop

...and we are HOPPING!

The Your Next Stamp February new release is in the store right NOW!

This release is full of critters, cute, critters of course and it is full of smiles - both on the stamps and the ones on your face when you look at these cuties!

The YNS team and guests are hopping in celebration of all the cuteness! Hop along with us and comment as you go. The more stops you leave a comment on the greater your odds of winning a $25.00 YNS Store e-gift card. Leave your comments by February 16th to be entered in the random drawing. The winner will be announced on February 18, 2020. The full list of stops on the hop is at the very bottom of this post.

Here are the 3 cards I made - these will be Valentine's day cards for my 3 children.   With tweens and a teen they are very familiar with cell phone selfies!

Are you smiling???

So who is that monkey on the 3x3 cards I made?   That would be the monkey I have nicknamed Chester from the new stamp set Cheeky Monkey!  I mean really, how cute is he with that HUGE smile???!!!


The set comes with several sentiments and the SMILE sentiment was stamped on the card base to create a background (psst, there is still a week to play along with the YNS create your own background challenge).

With the new release comes a SALE!   Use the discount code below to save in the YNS store - even on the new release items!

Smiles,

Julie

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Your Next Stamp November New Release Blog Hop

...and we are off!  It is time to start hopping!   The Your Next Stamp November new release is available in the YNS store right now!

Hop along with us and leave comments along the way.  The more blogs you comment on the greater the odds you might win.   The full list of blogs is at the bottom of this post.  Plus, if you hop then you will get to see all the fun cards the team and guests created using items from the release. 

Warning: This release is full of holiday sets that will be spreading smiles this season!   Smiles are contagious!

I am sharing a card featuring Cool Winter Cats, it is one of those smile inducing sets.  There is even a "smiles" sentiment in the set.

Supplies: Cool Winter Cats stamp and die sets, Stitched Rectangle Frame die set, Stitched Hills Die set

With the new release comes a sale in the YNS Store.   Use the code below to save.

Now it is time to get hopping!  Have fun!

Smiles,
Julie

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Your Next Stamp - 10 Year Celebration

Your Next Stamp is celebrating 10 years with a September release full of fun!   There are 7 days of previews, with giveaways each day!  The new release arrives in the YNS store on 9/12/19 at 11 am est.

Today is Day 6 of the previews and let's just say the set I am previewing is making it rain...money!  The stamp set is appropriately called Make it Rain!

To create a pocket to hold the money, a square of acetate was glued to the square frame die cut.  2 layers of foam tape was added to the sides and bottom of the square and then it was adhered to the card base.  This creates a pocket, with the top open and ready for the money to slide in.   

The dog was colored up with water color markers and die cut out with the coordinating die set.  Each of the sentiment strips was cut out with the YNS Scrapworks Stitched Strips die set.

YNS Supplies:  Make it Rain stamp and die sets, Stitched Square Frame die set, Scrapworks Stitched Strips die set

Want a chance to win one of the sets being previewed today?  Stop on by the YNS blog or YNS IG to leave a comment by 9/15/19 and be entered in the draw.  Plus there is a list of designers all sharing previews today.   
Smiles,
Julie

YNS June New Release Blog Hop

We are hopping!
The Your Next Stamp June new release is available in the YNS store right now.
That means there are new cuties in stock and ready to find a home!

Hop along with us and leave a comment as you go by June 17th at midnight est. The more stops you comment on the greater your chances of winning.  Plus, you do not want to miss any of the inspiration.   One random winner will be selected to win a $25.00 YNS gift certificate. The winner will be announced on June 19th on the YNS blog.

Are you ready for inspiration?  The new Card Buddies stamp set is adorable!  It is full of critters and accessories for every occasion. 

I went with a generic congrats and added bows and ties to 5 little piggies.   I cut each pig in 1/2 to give them what looks to be more length, with the heads on top and toes on the bottom.

YNS Supplies:  Card Buddies stamp and die sets, Whatnot Sentiments Set Five

Now is the time to shop!  Karen is offering a great discount in the YNS Store.  Use the code below to save.

Are you ready to hop!  Get going and good luck!
Smiles,
Julie

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Your Next Stamp May Release Blog Hop

We are hopping!

Today is the day!

The May New Release is in the Your Next Stamp Store right now and we are hosting a blog hop to share projects featuring all the new stamps and dies.  The best part is we are giving away a $25.00 YNS Store gift certificate.  Hop along and leave comments along the way, the more stops you comment on the greater your odds of winning.  The full list of stops is at the very bottom of this post.

I am sharing 2 clean and simple cards made using the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set. Although these butterflies are perfect for coloring, each is also great for layering over a colored background.

You can also keep is very clean and simply stamp the butterflies right to your card mat.

You will definitely want to check out the YNS Store and use the code below to save!

Good Luck!
Smiles,
Julie

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A Look at the YNS May New Release

Your Next Stamp has a new release arriving in the YNS Store tomorrow at 11 am!

We are sharing previews today of all the new stamps and dies.  Tomorrow, we will be hopping and sharing even more inspiration!

My card features 2 new items, the Cute Laundry Basket Die set and a sentiment from the Baby Clothes Line Stamp set.

The new products are combined with the Oh Baby paper pad.  What a bundle of sweetness!!!

Want to see even more?  The full list of designers sharing previews is on the YNS blog.

Stop back tomorrow for the hop which comes with the chance to win a $25.00 YNS Store gift certificate.

Smiles,
Julie

Your Next Stamp April New Release Blog Hop

It's April 4th and Your Next Stamp's April release is available right NOW!

This release is full of fun stamps, including cute cats, silly pups, lots of wishes, a fabulous sentiment set and a little pixie dust in the shape of gumdrops!

We are hosting a blog hop to celebrate the new release.  Join in the fun and comment as you hop along.  The more blogs you comment on the greater the odds that you might be the winner of a $25.00 YNS Store gift certificate.  Be sure to leave all your comments by April 7th at midnight est. The full list of stops on the hop is at the bottom of this post.  We have several guests and we are excited to have Holly back in the line up this month!

My card combines a few of the new release items, yet I kept it clean and simple by keeping it a single layer card.

YNS Supplies:  Photo Booth Thumbs Up, Whatnot Sentiment set Thirteen, Pixie Dust Gumdrops

I am excited about this new sentiment set.  I really love the font and the words will work well for so many occasions.   I stamped the sentiments and then colored in the loops, adding Pixie Dust gumdrops and one of the duos from the new Photo Booth Thumbs up set.

This is a celebration and you can save big in the YNS Store with the discount code below!

Now get hopping and do a bit of shopping!

Smiles,

Julie

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YNS April New Release Preview

Your Next Stamp has an adorable new release for April that is on it's way to the YNS Store right now.  Today we are sharing previews and tomorrow at 11 am est you can start shopping!

I am sharing a card featuring the stamp set Just Keep Floating.  The cats in this set are adorable!

YNS Supplies:  Just Keep Floating stamp and die set, Stitched Rectangular die set

Stop back here tomorrow for more inspiration and a chance to win a YNS store gift certificate with our new release blog hop.

Smiles,

Julie

Your Next Stamp March New Release Blog Hop

We are hopping!  The Your Next Stamp March new release is available right now.

Join in the blog hop for the chance to win a YNS gift certificate.   The more stops on the hop that you comment on, the greater the odds of winning.  Leave your comments by March 10th to be entered in the random drawing.  The full list of stops on the hop is listed at the bottom of this post.

YNS Supplies:  So Ewe-nique stamp set and coordinating die set, Flower  Petal Panel Die

For this card, I die cut out the new Flower Petal Panel die and then cut it lengthwise to use at the top and bottom of the card.  Layering it directly on the card base gives the look of lace.   The lamb was colored up, die cut out with the coordinating dies and then placed alongside the sentiment.

I chose to turn this into a Mother's Day card, but the set comes with sentiments for Easter and other occasions too!  

Karen is offering a great discount in the YNS Store too!  Use the discount code below to save.

Smiles,
Julie

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Your Next Stamp March New Release Preview

The March release from Your Next Stamp arrives in the YNS Store tomorrow.  Today however, we are sharing previews of the new stamps and dies that are on the way.

Stop by the YNS Blog for a full list of previews.

Here is a look at Your Next Stamp's new Cook Up Some Fun stamp set!

The yellow square was sponged on and then the chef and beer were layered over it.

Now get ready for the release and a blog hop.  Stop back here tomorrow at 11 am to join in the fun!

Smiles,
Julie

Your Next Stamp January 2018 New Release Blog Hop

Are you ready for Your Next Stamp's January release?

Would you like to win a $25.00 gift certificate to the YNS Store?

IF you answered YES to both those questions then you are in the right spot at the right time!   The YNS new release is available in the store right now and we are hopping to celebrate.  Join along and hop along with us, leaving comments as you go for the chance to be entered in the drawing for a YNS gift certificate.

You have until January 8th at midnight est to hop along!

So what's in this new release?  Lots of hearts, lots of smiles and lots of fun new stamps and dies, plus paper and gumdrops!

I am sharing a card featuring one of the cuties from the Chickie Love stamp set and the new Heart Flower Edge die.  Combine them together to create a heart filled card.

YNS Supplies: Chickie Love stamp and die sets, Heart Flower Edge die

Everything on this card is colored up with Zig Watercolor markers.   These are my go to markers...I can't remember the last time I used Copics.   I will say the blending on the balloons took 2 tries...that overlap got me the first time around!

With this release comes a sale!   How about 20% off everything??!!   Use the code below to save.

Have fun hopping and then do a little shopping!

Smiles,

Julie

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