The Cat's Pajamas January Day 3 Sneak Peek - Lace Galore

Welcome to Day 3 of The Cat's Pajamas' January New Release sneak peeks!  

Are you "in it to win it?"   For the chance to win a gift certificate to the TCP store simply leave a comment on each design team members blog peeking a new stamp or die set each day.  The full list of sneaks will be posted on the TCP blog so head on over there to get "in it to win it"!   

Today we are sharing peeks at an intricate new die, the Lacey Heart Die.  This is the die that takes flourishes to the extreme!

For my card, I die cut 2 of the Lacey Hearts and laid them directly on the card base, adhering each with liquid glue. The new Always die is layered across the center.
  

The peeks continue through January 18th.   There is a party of Facebook on the night of the 8th (with chatter, prizes and more peeks) and then we will end the January Release fun with a hop on the 19th.

Stay up to date on all things TCP over on the TCP blog and head on over to see which design team members have peeks at the Lacey Heart die!     

Smiles,

Julie

TCP January Sneak Peek Day 2 - Owl Love

Welcome to Day 2 of The Cat's Pajamas' January New Release sneak peeks!

Each month we ask the question...Are you "in it to win it?"   For the chance to win a gift certificate to the TCP store simply leave a comment on each design team members blog peeking a new stamp or die set each day.  The full list of sneaks will be posted on the TCP blog so head on over there to get "in it to win it"!   

Today we are sharing peeks at the stamp set "Owl You Need is Love"!   Owls and Love are meant to go together and this set has 2 cuties ready to share the love.

TCP Ingredients:  Owl You Need is love Stamp set

For this card, the base was cut slightly narrower, so that when the sentiment strip is added the total width is a standard A2 card.   This way it will easily fit in an envelope, which is always important to me.

The peeks continue through January 18th.   There is a party of Facebook on the 18th (with prizes and more peeks) and then we will end the January Release fun with a hop on the 19th.

Stay up to date on all things TCP over on the TCP blog and head on over to see which design team members have peeks at Owl You Need is Love!     

Smiles,

Julie

TCP January Sneak Peek Day #1 - Love and Chocolate

Hi Everyone!
Get ready to smile, because today we are sharing our first peek at The Cat's Pajamas' January New Release!   

Each month we ask the question...Are you "in it to win it?"   For the chance to win a gift certificate to the TCP store simply leave a comment on the design team's blogs peeking a new stamp or die set each day.  The full list of sneaks will be posted on the TCP blog so head on over there to get "in it to win it"!   

The set in the spotlight today is "Just Let it Happen" and love is in the air with this one or perhaps I should write love is in the mail.

This card is for all those chocolate lovers out there...

TCP Ingredients:   Just Let it Happen stamp set and Love Topper Die (we will be sharing more of the topper soon)

  Keeping it CAS and traditional Valentine with white and red.  The shine on the candy box was created with Wink of Stella.  The bottom white mat features the Love Topper Die which is also part of the January release.  The team will be sharing more creations featuring it in a few days.

So are you smiling yet?   Check out all the cute stamps in this set.  With so many different stamps and sentiments to choose from this set can be used for a ton of occasions.

 

You are going to want to stay up to date on all things TCP over on the TCP blog.   The peeks continue through January 18th.   There is a party of Facebook on the 18th and then we will end the January Release fun with a hop on the 19th.  

Smiles,

Julie

YNS Challenge #30

We are already up to Challenge #30 at Your Next Stamp.   
Have you been joining in the fun?   If not, make it your New Year resolution to join in!
One random participant will win a gift certificate to the YNS Store.   Check out all the details on the YNS blog and play along!

So which one inspired me this time around?   The sketch...have to be honest, I made my card before I created the sketch for this one.   That is one of the perks of creating the sketches ;>).   Usually though, I put together the sketch on paper, with an idea of how I plan to use it, and then create my card.   

YNS Ingredients: Waddles – Happy Brrr-thday stamp set | Waddles – Happy Brrr-thday die set | Forest Friends Scene Dies (curved line)

 Here is the sketch and color combo for #30.  Which one inspires you?   Another perk of choosing the challenges is picking color combos.   It takes a lot of will power to not include my favorite color aqua/teal for each challenge!   I do give in once in awhile though and this challenge has it.

Smiles,
Julie

Winter Sniffles

It's that time of year...

resolutions

and

sniffles!

Never fear though, the Cat's Pajamas has a new challenge starting today to help with your crafty resolutions

AND

my card for the challenge will help with that winter cold you are getting over!

TCP Ingredients:  Bounce Back stamp set 

The new challenge is ANYTHING GOES!    So let your creativity flow and start crafting.   One random participant will win a gift certificate to the TCP store.  Join in the fun on The Cat's Pajamas blog.

Smiles,

Julie

YNS December Feature Day - Winter Fun

Today on the Your Next Stamp blog it is time for the December Feature day post!   That means you have a chance to win a stamp set of your choice by leaving a comment on the YNS blog, plus you get to see all the design team's creations in one spot.   Head on over for your chance to win! This month's theme is WINTER!

   Cocoa and cold weather go hand in hand so I created a cocoa topping holder by gluing 2 Kup Holders together.   I added a band around the entire holder to reinforce and keep the 2 together.

YNS Ingredients:  Kup Holder Die |Sweet Holiday Greeting stamp set | Sweet Holiday Greetings Die Set | Snow Much Joy stamp set (snowflakes) | Scrapworks – Strips Die Set

Add some bags of marshmallows, mint chips, sprinkles and malted balls and your gift is complete!

Smiles,

Julie

Snow Much Fun With This Month's YNS DT Dare

Today on the Your Next Stamp blog it is time for the December new release Design Team Dare!   That means you have a chance to win a stamp set of your choice by leaving a comment on the YNS blog, plus you get to see all the design team's creations in one spot.   Head on over for your chance to win!

So what was the dare this month???   Here is a hint...my card features a few of my favorite things...

YNS Ingredients:   Snow Much Joy stamp set

Smiles, Julie

2016 Party

Be sure to check out the new YNS Challenge which is up right now!   This challenge will run longer than usual.  You have through January 7th to play along for a chance to win a YNS gift certificate.

I went with the sketch for this one - hopefully you are a fan of square cards...

YNS Ingredients:  Happy 2016! stamp set and Stitched Square die set

Join it the fun!

Smiles,

Julie

YNS December 2015 Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!   Today is the day to get HOPPING with YOUR NEXT STAMP!

Your Next Stamp's December release is available in the store right now.   To celebrate and show you all the new products in action, the design team has a great hop lined up for you.   Hop along following the list at the bottom of my post to make sure you do not miss anyone in the line up.   As you hop, leave a comment and you will be entered to win a $25.00 gift certificate to the Your Next Stamp Store.  The more blogs you visit and comment on, the greater your chances of winning, plus you will get to see more of the new stamps and dies!

The December release is full of variety, with coffee, rockets and animals featured in new sets, plus there is so much more!  It is all CUTE, that is for sure!

I am sharing cards featuring the new stamp sets Life's a Hoot and Snow Much Joy!   

Up first, a sweet owl set "Life's a Hoot".   

YNS Ingredients:   Life's a Hoot stamp set, Stitched Rectangle die set

Snow Much Joy is up next and this one has an adorable snowman along with a sled full of darling animals.   I promise that snowman is going to make an appearance on my blog in a few days, but today the critters on sledding on by.

YNS Ingredients:   Snow Much Fun stamp set, Stitched Rectangle Die set, and Spring/Summer Scene Die Set (Hill)

With Christmas fast approaching, now is the time to shop!   Karen is offering a store discount through December 15th, so be sure to pick up some gifts for your crafty friends or yourself {I promise not to tell!}.

Have fun hopping and checking out all the new products!

Smiles,
Julie

YNS December Sneak Peek at Cats and Dogs

Hi Everyone!    Tomorrow is the Your Next Stamp December New Release Blog Hop and everything will be available in the store.  Today, we are teasing you with a sneak peek at all the cuteness that is about to hit the store.  

I am sharing a card featuring a new addition to the Word Critters sets, with the stamp set Cats and Dogs.

My card is based on the latest sketch from Sketch Saturday #390.

Be sure to stop back tomorrow and hop hop hop for a chance to win a gift certificate to the YNS store.

Smiles,
Julie