Monday, July 31, 2017

CAS Birthday


Hello Stamping Friends!


I have a a super fun birthday card to share with you using fun dies from Frantic Stamper!!

I first created my own background, by stamping the Jumbled Numbers 6x6 background stamp with VersaMark Ink onto a piece of white cardstock.  I then heat embossed it with white embossing powder!  I used distress inks to add color to the cardstock.
I finished by adding a strip of white cardstock and die cutting the fun Jumbo Mixed Font Happy Birthday for my sentiment.  I absolutely love the mixed fonts!!  So fun!!

I think this makes for a nice masculine card!!

Be sure to check out all of Frantic Stamper's products here!!

Have a lovely day!




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Sunday, July 30, 2017

Happy Holidays


Hello Stamping Friends!

Can you believe tomorrow is the last day of the month!  Yikes!

I just couldn't let the end of July go by and not create a Christmas card!  With the recent release from Inspired By Stamping I really fell in love with the Happy stamp set!

Check out the entire set:
Inspired by Stamping Happy Stamp Set
So many uses, in this one set!!  So awesome!!

I was so excited to use this stamp set to create an elegant holiday card:

I started by finding a piece of pattern paper that I wanted to use.

I then created my sentiment stripe, I stamped the 'happy' in green ink and then stamped the 'holidays' in red.  I added some twine around the left end a few times and adhered it to the pattern layer.
I finished off the card by adding the sparkly flower, with a button and twine in the center.  I also added some rhinestones to the top right corner.

I just love elegant Christmas cards!

Be sure to check out all of Inspired By Stamping's products!

Have a lovely day!




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Friday, July 28, 2017

A Gift For You

Hello Stamping Friends!!

I'm on the Dare 2B Artzy Blog today!!

Today I am featuring the awesome Mailbox Gift Card Holder Die!
Isn't the mailbox just too sweet?  So many fun possibilities!!

You can put a giftcard inside like I did...
Or you could even put a little note!

I also used the You've Got Mail stamp set for my 'A Gift For You' sentiment!

I used pattern paper from the Fields Of Joy Collection to create this card!


Check out all D2BA's products here!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Be sure to check back for more amazing inspiration!

Have a lovely weekend!! 

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Fishy Shaker


Hello Stamping Friends!


I have a masculine shaker card to share with you using fun new dies from Frantic Stamper!!

I used dies from the recent Under the Sea Fantasy to create this CAS masculine Birthday card:
I started by using the Underwater Sea Oval die to create my shaker window.  I then also used the Shipwreck die to add the sunken boat into my scene!  Isn't it fun?!  I sure think so.

The 'Birthday Wishes' sentiment, is from the Pirates stamp set from Inspired By Stamping!


Be sure to check out all of Frantic Stamper's products here!!

Have a lovely day!




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Monday, July 24, 2017

Birthday Elephant


Hello Stamping Friends!


I have a cute card to share with you using fun dies from Frantic Stamper!!


I am so super excited about the Striped Frame Die!!  I wanted to first use it to create a fun shaker card for my nephew!!
I used the Jumbo Mixed Font Happy Birthday die set, to just die cut the 'happy' for part of my sentiment!!  I then stamped the 'BIRTHDAY' from the Many Happy Birthdays stamp set!

I finished off this fun card by adding the cute Performing Elephant!!

So fun!!

Be sure to check out all of Frantic Stamper's products here!!

Have a lovely day!




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Friday, July 21, 2017

YNS July Feature Day

Hello Stamping Friends!

It's Feature Day at Your Next Stamp!!

Feature Day Theme Is....
Create Your Own Background Paper

What a fun theme!  It's always fun to create your own backgrounds with stamps!!  As well as inks!!

So I decided to grab the fun Butterfly Ink Splatter stamp! I stamped it a few times on a piece of smooth white cardstock with VersaMark Ink and embossed with white embossing powder!  I then used some of my distress inks, to add some fun color!!
I stamped the 'Thanks' from the Whatnot Sentiments Set Ten stamp set with Black Olive Ink!  

I finished off the card by adding a double layer butterfly, which I die cut from the Flower Garden Die Set!  And added a fun swirly trail of rhinestones behind it!!

I really like how it turned out, so much fun!!

Be sure to check out the other DT projects on the YNS Blog and leave a comment for your chance at winning a stamp set of your choice!!

Be sure to check out all of the lovely products at Your Next Stamp!!
You'll love them!!

Have a lovely day!

Thursday, July 20, 2017

YNS Challenge #69

Hello Stamping Friends!

Time for a new challenge at Your Next Stamp!!

Click here to find the current challenge!

There is a fun sketch...


and colors...
 to find inspiration from!!

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I found some inspiration in some of the colors and followed the sketch!!

I just love these sketches and colors given to us for each challenge!!

Here is the cute card I created:
I thought this would be a fun card to give one of my kiddos!!

I used the newly re-released Krash the Horse stamp set!  I love the fun horse image!!  And there are some fun sentiments to go along with it!!

I used the coordinating Krash the Horse Die to die cut the image out, after coloring with my Copics!

I love the layers of pattern paper!  I am absolutely in love with the new Summer Plaid 6x6 Paper Pad from YNS!  It is a must have!!  Each sheet is amazing!  I love the colors in the one used for this card!!

So fun!

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Be sure to check out all of the lovely products at Your Next Stamp!!
You'll love them!!

Have a lovely day!




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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Be a Mermaid


Hello Stamping Friends!


I have a cute layout to share with you using fun new dies from Frantic Stamper!!

Have you had a chance to see the new Under The Sea Fantasy Release?
So many fun new dies and stamps!!

I decided to use some of the new products to create a sweet layout for my daughter's album!!

I had an adorable photo of my daughter on our beach late last summer, where I buried her legs and made it look as if she was a mermaid!

This release was a perfect chance to create this layout: 
 I started by stamping the Bubbles Background Stamp on my background, so that it would be behind my photo!  I think it adds a nice touch!

I die cut the Seahorse Edger Facing Left with some fun glittery paper!!

I used the Deckled Rectangles to die cut a rectangle to stamp the 'be a mermaid and make waves!" sentiment from the Under the Sea Mermaid stamp set!
I also die cut the fun Swimming Mermaid to add by the sentiment!

What a fun layout!!

Be sure to check out all of Frantic Stamper's products here!!

Have a lovely day!




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Friday, July 14, 2017

IBS Release Happy


Hello Stamping Friends!

Welcome to the final day of Inspired by Stamping’s July 2017 Release!
What an ABSOLUTE AMAZING release it has been!!

I am so in love with all of the new stamps and dies!!

There are 3 new stamp sets and 2 new coordinating die cuts in the store, be sure to check them out!! You can visit us by clicking here!

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I am so excited to share with you this next card!

 I had so much fun creating it!!

I stamped the 'happy' sentiment from the new Happy Stamp Set multiple times on a piece of white cardstock, each time in another color ink.  Somewhat to resemble the rainbow!!
I then took some of my mists to splatter ink on the piece of cardstock!  I really like how it turned out!!  Make a mess, but was well worth it!!

I also stamped the 'birthday' sentiment from the set on a banner to add!

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Next up I used the 'you are my' sentiment from the Happy Stamp Set to create a banner for this super cute little project life page I created for my daughter's album!!
I then die cut the Happy Die from a piece of black paper to add to the bottom right of the layout!

Such a sweet photo of myself and my mini-me!!

I just love how these new stamp sets and dies are perfect to use for project life and/or scrapbook pages!!

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Be sure to check out all of Inspired By Stamping's products!


PRIZE:
To Celebrate this release, Inspired by Stamping is giving away a $25 gift card to three lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Inspired by Stamping Blog by Sunday July 16th at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on Monday July 17th. 

Thank you so much for stopping by! 
Your first stop is Joanna’s Blog! Below is a complete list of the amazing designers who are participating today:

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Here is the lineup of amazing designers joining us today:
Kendra (You Are Here) 


Have a lovely day!




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Thursday, July 13, 2017

IBS Release Summer Bouquet


Hello Stamping Friends!


Welcome to day 2 of Inspired by Stamping’s July 2017 Release!
We are so happy you are here!!!

This week Inspired by Stamping is releasing 3 new stamp sets and 2 new coordinating die cuts to their store. All new products are already available in the store! You can visit us by clicking here!

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Today we are featuring the gorgeous new Summer Bouquet stamp set!!

I just LOVE IBS's floral stamp sets, each one of them is so amazing!!

I decided to use the floral image to make my own piece of background paper for this anniversary card I created for my parents:
I stamped it with VersaMark ink, so that I could then heat emboss with a beautiful Pearl Embossing Powder!! 

I just love how it turned out!!  Such an elegant card!! 

I also stamped the 'Anniversary' sentiment from the Happy Stamp Set, which we will be showcasing tomorrow!!  Along with the fun coordinating Happy Die, which I die cut using a piece of teal paper!

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Next up I used the floral stamp on the right side of my card using some purple ink:
I tend to always feel as though I need to color all my images in, but you can really create some pretty elegant cards by using colored ink and leaving them as is!!

I stamped the sweet 'Sending hugs & happy thoughts' sentiment from the Summer Bouquet stamp set as well!


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Be sure to check out all of Inspired By Stamping's products!


PRIZE:
To Celebrate this release, Inspired by Stamping is giving away a $25 gift card to three lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Inspired by Stamping Blog by Sunday July 16th at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on Monday July 17th. 

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Here is the lineup of amazing designers joining us today:
Kendra (You Are Here) 


Have a lovely day!




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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

IBS Release Smile


Hello Stamping Friends!

Welcome to Day 1 of Inspired by Stamping’s July 2017 Release!
We are so happy you are here!!

This week Inspired by Stamping is releasing 3 new stamp sets and 2 new coordinating die cuts to their store. All new products are already available in the store! You can visit us by clicking here!

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I am absolutely in LOVE with the new Smile stamp set and coordinating die that is being showcased today!!

First up I created an elegant card with the stamp set:
I love how you can use the stamp set to create so many different sentiments!!!  I decided to go with the 'You make me' along with the 'smile'!

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I also used the stamp set to create a project life page for each of my kids albums!!

I've had these adorable photos in my pile for awhile and haven't been able to find the right time to use them until now!!  When I received the Smile stamp set I instantly thought of these sweet photos my sister took of my kids!!
So I created a title banner for each of the pages!  I stamped the 'I love your' from the stamp set and used the matching Smile Die to die cut the 'smile'!!

I really like how it turned out!!

The project life page for my son's album:
I again kind of went with the same style, but with his die smile I decided to replace the dot above the 'i' with an enamel heart!!

I also used the Smile stamp set to stamp the 'Your smile lights up my world' sentiment on a project life card I created. 

How fun!!

So many uses in one stamp set, I love it!!

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Be sure to check out all of Inspired By Stamping's products!

PRIZE:
To Celebrate this release, Inspired by Stamping is giving away a $25 gift card to three lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Inspired by Stamping Blog by Sunday July 16th at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on Monday July 17th. 

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Here is the lineup of amazing designers joining us today:
Kendra (You Are Here)

Have a lovely day!




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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

YNS July DT Dare

Hello Stamping Friends!

It's DT Dare day at Your Next Stamp!!

DT Dare is....
It's A Guy Thing

With us having the 'It's a Girl Thing' theme during YNS's preview day this weekend, we thought it would be very fitting to have 'It's a Guy Thing" for our DT Dare this month!!  Can't leave out the wonderful males we have in our lives!!

It's always nice to have a few extra masculine cards on hand!!

I decided to use the adorable Golf Dog Zach stamp set for my card today!!
Along with the cute 'May the COURSE be with you!' sentiment from the set!!

My son got a cute giggle from this card as we were making it together!!

I can't get enough of the new Summer Plaid 6x6!!  Every single sheet in this paper pad is amazing!!  I absolutely LOVE it!!

I finished off the card by adding some blue gumdrops from the new Fairy Magic Sparkly Gumdrops set!

Be sure to check out the other DT projects on the YNS Blog and leave a comment for your chance at winning a stamp set of your choice!!

Be sure to check out all of the lovely products at Your Next Stamp!!
You'll love them!!

Have a lovely day!

Saturday, July 8, 2017

YNS July Release

Hello Stamping Friends!

 It's release day at Your Next Stamp!!!
As I mentioned we are re-releasing some awesome older stamp sets!!

17 stamp sets to be exact!!!
Each one is so much fun!!

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First up I am featuring the new Monty stamp set!  As well as the coordinating Monty Die!!

Now I personally am NOT a snake fan!  I absolutely do not like them!!  But my son really liked this stamp set, so I decided to get it to make some cards for him!  But it's grown on me as the image is absolutely adorable!! Thankfully it isn't real!  I can handle this cutie, but it hasn't changed my mind on the real ones!! Lol.
I broke up the fun "You're the Bessssst!" sentiment, by stamping the 'You're the' in Black Olive Ink and 'Bessssst!' in Olive Green Ink!  I really like how fun it looks!

I used a piece of plaid paper from the awesome new Summer Plaid 6x6 Paper Pad!  This is a MUST have pad, each piece of plaid is amazing!!  I love it!!

I finished off the card by adding some Gumdrops!!

Here is a look at the entire Monty stamp set:


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Next up I am showcasing the cute Snorkel Fun Penguin stamp set!!
Isn't the penguin adorable?!?!!

I stamped the 'Let's Party' sentiment from the stamp set as well on a banner die cut from the Cool Tag Two Pattern Die Set!!

And I finished off the card by adding some orange gumdrops from the Sunset Sparkle Gumdrops set!

Here is a look at the entire Snorkel Fun Penguin stamp set:


Please reference our linky at the bottom of this post for the entire hop list.

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Be sure to check out all the awesome new products here!!!!


Happy Hopping!!
Please remember to leave some love along the way!

You have a chance at winning a $25 Gift Certificate!!!

Have a lovely day!




Friday, July 7, 2017

YNS July Preview Day

Hello Stamping Friends!

It's that time of the month at Your Next Stamp!!

It's Preview Day today!
Tomorrow is Release Day!!!!

This month Karen, owner of YNS, is doing a re-release!!

We are spot lighting some older sets!!  How exciting!!

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I am showcasing the adorable Spring Daisy stamp set!!  When my daughter seen this set she said we just had to have it! LOL.  She knows I'm obsessed with flowers!!

I love the cute image!  There are five different sentiments in the set as well!  I decided to use the 'Make Today an Awesome Day!"  I just love this sentiment!  Perfect for just because cards!!
I am over the mood excited about the new Summer Plaid paper pad being released this month!!  Every single piece in the pad is awesome!!  I'll be needing more for sure!!

I used some new Gumdrops to put around the die cut Stitched Ovals die cuts!


So fun!  I really like how this design turned out!!


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Be sure to check out the Your Next Stamp Blog to view all the other sneak peeks!!

Have a lovely day!!

Thursday, July 6, 2017

YNS Challenge #68

Hello Stamping Friends!

Time for a new challenge at Your Next Stamp!!

Click here to find the current challenge!
There is a fun sketch and colors to find inspiration from!!

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I found some inspiration in some of the colors and followed the sketch to create a project life card for my daughter's album!!  Decided it would be fun to switch things up a little and get a project life page created with this challenge!!
I started by grabbing a fun piece of striped paper, I then stamped the Flower Ink Splatter in the bottom left corner with Cherry Blossom Ink!

I then created two banners in which I die cut the sentiment "Girls Night" using the Bold Aplpha Die Set, I absolutely love this die set!!  I used the Cool Tag Two Patterns Die Set to die cut the little heart, which I used for the apostrophe in "Girl's"!!  What a clever idea, if I say so myself!! ;)

I then used the Flower Blossom Trio Die Set to add the trio of flowers on the project life card!!  I added a Gumdrop to each of the centers!

Here is a look at the entire page:
My daughter and her sweet friend share the same birthday month, so my friend and I took the girls on a fun girl's night for pedicures and supper!!

I also used the Cool Tag Two Patterns Die Set to die cut the banner below, to add the to photo:
In which I used the Heartfelt Sentiments stamp set to stamp the sweet sentiment!

Such a sweet page!!

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Be sure to check out all of the lovely products at Your Next Stamp!!
You'll love them!!

Have a lovely day!




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