Color Combo Craze

Have you played along with Your Next Stamp challenge #65 yet?  There is a sketch and color combo to choose from, something for everyone.

I am typically a sketch challenge type of gal.   Give me a layout to draw inspiration from and get the ideas started and I am happy.   That's why going with the color combo for a second challenge in a row is so unusual.   It could be that I was drawn to these colors because aqua is my fave.

YNS Supplies: Tweetie Bird home Die Set | Stitched Square Die Set | Puffy Cloud Border Die set 

Play along for a chance to win a gift certificate to the YNS Store!  Link up your own take on the colors or sketch on the YNS blog.

Smiles,
Julie

Welcome Aboard the TCP May Blog Hop

Today The Cat's Pajamas design team is hosting a blog hop sharing a recap of all the water related stamps and dies released in May.   You should have arrived here from Wendy's blog, the first stop on the hop.  If not, head on over there and check out Wendy's creation.

Today also kicks off the new month long TCP Tuesday challenge #336 Sand, Sea & Sky!   Now you have longer to play along for a chance to win a TCP store gift certificate, plus the prize has increased - woo hoo!

My card features the pirate from the stamp set Bunnies at Sea, with the Beaches die creating the waves at the bottom.

TCP Supplies:  Bunnies at Sea and Beaches die set

Here are the deets

1. Every Release 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, 11:55 EDT the day 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 day after the challenge ends, the winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $50

So what will you be creating?   We can't wait to see!

Now head on over to Brenda's blog as she is the next stop on the hop!

Smiles, Julie 

TCP Beach Release Sneaky Peek Giveaway

It's Sneaky Peek Week at The Cat's Pajamas!
The May release will be in the TCP store on Tuesday and each day leading up to it the team is sharing peeks and chances to win TCP prizes!

Today is my day to share peeks at the new goodies!   Leave a comment on this post today and you will be entered to win a TCP store gift certificate.  The winner will be announced on the TCP blog tomorrow.

Get ready to head to the beach because this release is full of water themed stamps and dies.

I am all about the cute, but sometimes you need elegant and classic.   The new Doodled Shells stamp set is perfect for when you need a quick and classy card.  The shells are intricate, full of detail that has almost a lacy look that I am drawn to.

The shells were randomly stamped on the card base and the sentiment was layered over it.   It is topped off by the star fish from the new Shells die set.  The dies cut easily and retain all the detail.   The circles on the star are embossed.

Up next is cute, cause you can always use cute, especially when there is a bunny involved!  Bunnies at Sea is going to be on your wish list.

The line of water was created by using the new beaches die as a stencil.

Finally, a tag using the Beaches die to create a wave of color, with a sentiment from Bunnies at Sea.

Does this release have you dreaming of the beach?  Only a few more days until you can head to the TCP store and grab all these great beach themed products.

Smiles,
Julie

Soda Inspiration

Today on the Your Next Stamp blog the team is sharing their takes on artists.  It is Feature Day with a chance for you to win a stamp set of your choice by commenting on the YNS Blog post.  

I took my inspiration from Andy Warhol's Coca Cola paintings.

YNS Supplies: Happy Meal stamp set | Holly Berry Red Ink Pad | Gumdrops

My MISTI came in handy for lining up the soda bottles.  Each bottle is colored up with Zig Water Color Brush markers and then topped off by a bit of sparkly bubbles.

This card is also for the SCS CAS Memorabilia challenge.  

We also have a surprise for you, Karen is offering a YNS Store discount in celebration of her son's birthday!   Use the code below to get the discount.

Now head on over to the YNS Blog and comment to win by May 24th!

Smiles,
Julie

YNS Challenge 64

My take on Your Next Stamp's latest challenge is based on the colors and it is clean and simple.

YNS Supplies: Butterfly Border Die | Whatnot Sentiments Nine stamp set | Gumdrops

The Butterfly Border Die bisects the front panel, with color layered directly on the card base.  It is topped off with a few gumdrops around the sentiment.

Link up your own take on the sketch or color combo on the YNS Blog.

Smiles,
Julie

YNS May Gumdrop Dare

Today the Your Next Stamp team and guests were dared to create a project featuring gumdrops and the new May release products.
We accepted the dare and that means you could be entered in the draw simply by leaving a comment on the YNS DT Dare post.  It is truly as easy as that!

YNS Supplies: Phoebe and Pets stamp set | Phoebe and Pets die set | Heart and Dot Gumdrops | Mini Ink Splatter stamp

The critters from the new set Phoebe and Pets are stacked up for an epic celebration.  The new Heart and Dot gumdrops are adding a bit of dimension over the ink splatters.

Stop on by the YNS Blog and leave a comment for your chance to win.

Smiles,
Julie

YNS May New Release Blog Hop

This month Your Next Stamp's new release is full of smiles, critters, trucks, tools, and so much more that it is too much to list...that means you will just need to HOP to see it all!

Welcome to the May New Release Blog Hop!  The best part about this hop is that not only do you get to see all the new products you also have the chance to win a YNS Store Gift Certificate.   All you need to do is leave a comment on the blogs in the hop.   The full list is at the bottom of this post.  The more blogs you visit and coment on, the greater your odds of winning!

My first card is one of the most difficult type for me to make...a "guy" card!  The new Nailed It set makes it easier because there are lots of sentiments and stamps to choose from.

Next up is Phoebe and Pets combined with the Tweet Home die set.

The bird cage from the Phoebe set is hung from the die cut branch from the Tweet Home die set.   The branch, flowers and leaves are from the die set.   Each was die cut from water colored paper and colored up with water color brush markers.

Now is the time to hop on to the next stop.  I know there are so many great projects on this hop, so you do not want to miss a stop.

At the very end, you will want to check out all the new items in the YNS Store.   Be sure to take advantage of the discount code below as you fill your cart with cuteness!

Smiles,
Julie

An InLinkz Link-up

YNS May Preview - Smiles All Around

Today I get to share a peek at the new stamps available in the Your Next Stamp store tonight at 10 pm EST.

Get ready for smiles, because this release is full of them!   The first smile is courtesy of the stamp set Phoebe and Pets!   Yes, a new Phoebe set, definitely cause for celebration.

YNS Supplies:  Phoebe and Pets Stamp Set

This card features just 3 stamps from the set, there are a bunch of cute animals to choose from.  Once again those water color brush markers are making an appearance.  

Join us tonight at 10 pm EST for the new release blog hop!

Smiles,
Julie

Bird Banner Celebration

Will you be playing along with Your Next Stamp's latest challenge?  How would you like to win a gift certificate to the YNS Store?

Head on over to the YNS Blog right now and check out all the challenge details.

I took my inspiration from the sketch and flipped it on it's side.

YNS Supplies:  Word Critters Collection - Gardening Birds stamp set | Word Critters Collection - Gardening Birds die set |  Stripe-tastic Diagonal Edge Die | Stitched Rectangle Die Set

Smiles,
Julie

TCP April New Release Blog Hop

Welcome to The Cat's Pajamas April New Release Blog Hop!
This hop is a chance to take another look at all the new stamps and dies available in the TCP store right now!

Did you arrive here from Christine's blog?  If not, the hop starts on Jessie's blog, so head there now.

I am sharing a pop up box made with 3 of the new release products: Clouds in Motion, Watercolor Basics, and Bunnies in Flight.

TCP Supplies:  Clouds in Motion, Watercolor Basics, Bunnies in Flight

The Clouds in Motion Die was used to create the cloud dividers inside the box.   One of the paint splotches from Watercolor Basics added the texture to the clouds and flaps.   Last but certainly not least, the Nordic bunny and sentiments are from the fun new set Bunnies in Flight.  The bunny and 'begin' sentiment are attached to the clouds using acrylic strips.

  

In addition to the design team's new release hop, there is a Spring Customer hop starting today too!   Link up your own TCP creation for a chance to win a TCP store gift certificate.   All the details are on the TCP blog.

Now hop along to the final stop on the hop, Alma and the TCP blog!   Then, you can shop, shop, shop!

Smiles,
Julie