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 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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YNS November New Release Preview

New stamps and dies arrive in the Your Next Stamp store tomorrow!   It's our November release and it is full of holiday fun!   

Today, we are sharing previews of the new release.  I have a clean and simple card, my favorite type, featuring the stamp set Santa Express Train Carts Two.   This set is designed to go with the train sets, but it works well on it's own too.  It makes great windows!

To see the full list of previews, stop on by the YNS blog.

Tomorrow in celebration of the new release we are hosting a blog hop with the chance to win a $25.00 YNS egift card.  Stop on by at 11 am and join in the fun!

Smiles,
Julie

Your Next Stamp November 2018 New Release Blog Hop

Happy New Release Day!

The Your Next Stamp November release is available in the YNS store right now!

We are hosting a blog hop to celebrate and giving away a $25.00 gift certificate to one random comment left along the hop.   Scroll on down to the very bottom of this post for the full list of stops on the hop.

This release is full of cuteness!   These stamps and dies will have you crafting away for the holidays.

YNS Supplies:  Winter Unicorns Rock stamp and die sets, Panel Shapes die set, Winter Wonderland Gumdrops, Puffy Cloud die set

The sentiment box was created with the new Panel Shapes die set.   The clouds are layered away with the unicorns nestled among the puffs.  The new Winter Wonderland Gumdrops top off the entire card and decorate the tree.

There a sale going on as part of the new release celebration.  Use the discount code below to save.

Now get hopping and do some shopping!

Smiles,

Julie

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Your Next Stamp October New Release Blog Hop

Let the parade of cuteness commence!!!

It's October new release day at Your Next Stamp!!!

The new release is packed with stamps and dies to get you in the spirit of the upcoming holidays!  There is even a new plaid paper pad and sparkly gumdrops.

We are hopping to celebrate and if you hop along with us you will be entered in the drawing to win a $25.00 YNS Store gift certificate.  The more stops you comment on along the hop, the greater the odds you have of winning.  The full list of stops on the hop is at the very bottom of this post.


I have a couple projects to share with you...the first features the stamp set Good Glidings paired up with the new Winter Edge Trees die and Skating Scene die set.  All that is layered over Cocoa Kisses plaid paper.

YNS Supplies:  Good Glidings stamp and dies sets, Cocoa Kisses paper pad, Winter Edge Trees die, Skating Scene die set. and Stitched Rectangle die set

Get ready to squee, not squeak with the new Holiday Mice stamp set.  I created on a set of 4.25" x 4.25" gift enclosure cards.

 

YNS Supplies: Holiday Mice stamp and die sets, Stitched Scalloped Rectangles Die Set, New Hills with Piercing Marks Die set

Karen is offering a discount in the YNS store...use the code below to save when you shop!

Smiles,
Julie

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YNS October New Release Preview

The Your Next Stamp October release arrives in the YNS store tomorrow at 11 am est.  We will be hopping to celebrate and giving away a $25.00 YNS gift card.

That's tomorrow...but we did not want to make you wait to see all the cuteness in the new release, so we are sharing previews today.  Stop on by the YNS blog for a full list of previews  Then, remember to stop back tomorrow and hop, hop, hop along with us!

I mentioned cuteness and it does not get much cuter than sheep that are ready for the holidays.  I chose the one that is knitting, but the stamp set Fleece Navidad is full of cuties!  The sentiment is die cut from the new Rectangle Frame set.

See you back here tomorrow for the hop and more stamps to make your smile!

Smiles,
Julie

Day Nine of the 12 Days of Christmas

Stop on by the Your Next Stamp Blog and check out the 12 Days of Christmas Designer Series!   
Today is Day Nine of the series and it is my turn to share a project meant to get you ready for the holidays.   

Here is a peek at my project, there are instructions and lots of photos on the YNS blog.

At the beginning of the school year I purchased several rolls of gift wrap from my children's school fundraiser.   What to do with all that paper I purchased?   Add some mini cards and dress it up, turning it in to a gift!  Luckily, the new Drink Tag die is the perfect size to fit over a roll of gift wrap.

YNS Supplies:  Drink Tag die set | Frosty Friends stamp and die sets | Waddles - Winter Wonderland stamp and die sets | 3x3 Snowflake Panel Die | Double Stitched Hills Die Set | Envelope Die | Scrapworks Strips Die Set

Now head on over to the YNS Blog.  The rest of the team and the November guest have been sharing amazing projects each day - there is tons of holiday inspiration to be found!

Smiles,
Julie

November YNS DT Dare

We were dared!
We accepted the dare!
Now it is your turn...stop on by the Your Next Stamp blog and leave a comment on the November DT Dare post by November 17th to be entered in the draw for a chance to win a stamp set of your choice.

So what was the challenge?
We were asked to use our favorite holiday color combo on our creation.  Well, if you have been visiting me for awhile, then you know that I consider aqua a neutral - it goes with everything.  Combine it with red and it is perfection!

YNS Supplies:   Merry and Bright stamp and die sets, Double Stitched Hills die set, Snowfall Panel Die

The Santa and reindeer were colored up and die cut out, then layered over a snow covered hill.  The snowy hill is layered over the Snowfall panel die.    As I write this I realize that I meant to put Rudolph up front...I guess he is a little bashful today.

Stop on by the YNS blog and comment - Good Luck!
Smiles,
Julie

YNS November New Release Blog Hop

Ready?   
Set?  
Hop!

Welcome to the Your Next Stamp November New Release Blog Hop!

The new release is available in the store right NOW!   We are hosting a hop to showcase all the new products and give YOU a chance to win a $25.00 YNS Store Gift Certificate.

The full hop list is at the very bottom of my post.   Start at Lisa's blog and then keep on hopping.  The more blogs you comment on, the greater your odds of winning!

This release is a mix of Christmas and winter stamps, plus lots of die sets.   Each stop on the hop will inspire...you do not want to miss a single one.

Up first is a card featuring penguins and lots of new dies.  Waddles is back and he brought lots of friends!   

YNS Supplies:  Waddles Winter Wonderland stamp and die set, Igloo die, Happy Holidays die, Stitched Hills Die, Stitched Rectangle Die set, Scrapworks Stitched Strips

With so many penguins to choose from, this set is perfect for creating a scene.   Add in the new penguin die and ta da!   The Happy Holidays die was used to create the sentiment across the top by layering 4 die cuts to create dimension.

Next is a CAS card using the Merry die and one of the cuties from the Frosty Friends stamp set.

YNS Supplies:  Merry die, Frosty Friends stamp and die set, sentiment from Merry and Bright

The sentiment was die cut from the layer and then green was placed behind it.  

Karen is offering a sale on everything in the store, including the new release.  Use the code below to save.

Be sure to leave a comment before you hop on to the next stop.   Have fun hopping!

Smiles,
Julie

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TCP Tag Challenge

With the holidays fast approaching, The Cat's Pajamas has the perfect challenge - tags!

The Christmas Cookies stamp set has coordinating dies available which make crafting so fast and easy.  

TCP Supplies:  Christmas Cookies stamp set, Ornaments die set , We 3 Snowmen (candy cane stripe and stars), Holiday Tag Duo Die set

The ornament tags were created by placing the Ornament die on a fold right below the bulb top to create a folded card.  A full die cut was layered over that.

TCP Supplies:  Christmas Cookies stamp set, Ornaments die set 

Here are the challenge details:
• Each month a new challenge will be posted on The Cat’s Pajamas blog and our Facebook page.

• 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.

• You are not required to use a Cat’s Pajamas stamp or die but if you have them we would love to see them.

• On the day of the next challenge the winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $50.

So are you ready to start making tags?  We can't wait to see what you create and you may just win a gift certificate to the TCP store  - what a great early Christmas present that would be!!!

Smiles,
Julie

Magical Dancing

It's Feature Day on the Your Next Stamp Blog which means you have a chance to win a stamp set of your choice.

Stop by the YNS Blog and leave a comment on the Magical Feature Day post to be entered in the draw!

I went with the magic of the Christmas, but truthfully, a reindeer dancing is magical all by itself!

Be Jolly stamp set | Be Jolly Die Set | Snowfall Panel Die | Scrapworks Strip Die set

The reindeer was colored up, die cut and then layered over the Snowfall Panel Die.   The sentiment was stamped on the strip die cut from the Scrapworks Strip die set.

So what set would you choose if you won?  Good luck!
Smiles,
Julie

TCP October New Release Blog Hop

It's October new release day at The Cat's Pajamas!
The new stamp sets and dies are available in the TCP Store right now!!!
We are hopping to give you another look at the new goodies in action.    Brenda's blog is the first stop on the hop so head on over there now.   If you were hopping along, then you should have arrived here from Lynn's blog.

The team is hosting a blog hop today to share more inspiration with YOU!   Each of my creations today have a bit of sparkle on them.  Did you know that TCP has a challenge going on right now?  Link up your own new creation with sparkle on it for a chance to win a TCP store gift certificate. 

Get ready for sarcasm...the set Fat Cat Christmas will have you smiling!

Next up is a CAS card featuring the new Rudolph die set with a sparkly nose.   The candy cane bars at the top and bottom are from the We 3 Snowman stamp set.

Here are the challenge details:

• Each month a new challenge will be posted on The Cat’s Pajamas blog and our Facebook page.

• 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.

• You are not required to use a Cat’s Pajamas stamp or die but if you have them we would love to see them.

• On the day of the next challenge the winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $50.

Now hop on over to The Cat's Pajamas blog and Alma's project.

Smiles,

Julie

The Cat's Pajamas October Sneak Peek

The Cat's Pajamas October release arrives in the The Cat's Pajamas Store next Tuesday.  This week we have a question for you...Are you in it to win it?  

Wouldn't you love the chance to win a gift certificate to The Cat's Pajamas Store?!  It is Sneaky Peek week, which means one random comment on this post or my IG account (julie_elak) TCP peek post will be selected to win a TCP gift certificate.  

I have 4 cards for you today, showing 3 of the new sets in action and 2 of the new die sets (stop back on release day, Tuesday 10/17 to see the other new stamp and die sets in action).

Up first is my take on the Freshly Made Sketches #308.  I love playing along with sketch challenges and really need to go to these for inspiration more often.  I went with white on white for the elements. 

Reindeer Games features this fun reindeer in a box and several coordinating sentiments.   The bow is part of the Presents Die set.

The Presents die set creates great accents, but can also fill your entire card.  On this card the boxes were die cut in to the layer, then colored up and glued down for an inlaid effect.  Bows were layered over each box.
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One of the snowmen from We 3 Snowmen is perched behind the window die set.   The holly dies are also part of the Window Die set, each was cut from white and then colored up.

 This sentiment from the new Christmas Dreams set is perfect for tags on hostess gifts.  The nutcracker is layered over the candy cane stripe stamp from the We 3 Snowmen set.

The tag is made from the new window die.   I extended the length of the tag by doing a partial cut and sliding the die down and running it through partially again.

That's it for now!  Leave a comment here or on my IG posts (where I go by julie_elak)to be entered in the draw to win a $10.00 TCP store  Cat Cash Voucher.  If you leave a comment on both then that it twice the odds that you may win!  The winner will be announced on the TCP blog tomorrow.

Set a reminder for next Tuesday when the release hits the TCP store and the team will be back with a new release blog hop and more inspiration!

Smiles,

Julie