YNSC50 - Song Inspiration

Hi Everyone,

I'm so excited about this weeks challenge over at the YNS Challenge Blog. This weeks challenge is to create a card inspired by a song. How fun is that!!! Make sure you include a youtube link for the song that inspired you. I'm so excited about visiting all the DT's posts to see what everyone has done. I'm also looking forward to what the rest of you have in store for this awesome challenge. Let's have fun rocking out to some music today :) 

This week for my card I used the cute Teacher Fhiona Stamp Set.  I know a lot of us experienced our little ones hustling back to school the past weeks, so I thought it was the perfect time to ink up this stamp.

 

I used Stickles for the letters and added a little Glossy Accents on the apple in her hair band. Too tempting not to bling her out for her first day back at school.

I also had some fun and created an apple with a button. Very simple to do if you don't have an apple button.

I had a blast making this card. The song that I was inspired by is Back to School Again from Grease 2.  I know I'm dating myself here LOL, but I always think about this song when I think about school. I love this little clip from the movie Grease 2 and it brings back some serious giggles.

 

I also wanted to share this photo cuz it was too cute. My Cat Maddie loves when I take pictures of my cards. She always wants to jump up on my table and join in.  This was so cute I just had to share!

She really liked my card and couldn't stop staring at it LOL. I hope you guys like it just as much as Maddie does.


PRIZES

As always we have some great prizes for those that join in the challenge. 

One lucky winner will be chosen by random.org to win the adorable Boris from Russia Stamp from the World Kids Collection and the Winner Blinkie to proudly display on their blog!

One lucky entry, chosen by the YNS DT, will win $5 in YNS Stamp Bucks (to spend on YNS stamps) and the Top Pick Blinkie to proudly display on their blog! [You must use a YNS stamp on your creation to be eligible to win the Top Pick prize].

Hope you guys come join in the fun :)

All That Scraps Challenge Sketch Challenge

Hey Guys,

Today I played along with the new All That Scraps Sketch Challenge for this week.  I just got a bunch of new Copics and I was so excited about using them. 

Here is the card I created using Emma Witch for ATS. 

Here is the Sketch for the challenge. I just choose to turn it sideways for my card.

Here is a close up of Emma - I used my Glitter Spica pens to bling her up some. It's a little tough to photo how awesome it looks with the glitter. I think I need a better camera lol. If you click on the images you can see the glitter better,

I embossed the sentiment and the Skull stamp.

Hope  you guys like - and thanks for visiting today :)

YNSC49 - Tooty Fruity

Today's is a new Challenge at The Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog. 

TOOTY FRUITY lol. Use 'fruit' as inspiration (colors, images, embellishments, patterned papers, etc.)

I used the Yummy Jam Set. My theme is 'Grape' Jam - YUMMOs! 

I added lots of bling :) Rhinestones, Stickles and some Crystal Accents to the Jar and Knife to make them shine.

I love the saying that comes with this set. It is so true! 'Happiness is like jam. You can't spread even a little without getting some on yourself ' here is a close up of all the stickles glittery fun.

As always there are 2 fabulous prizes for you to win:

1. Winner – one lucky winner will be chosen by random.org to win the adorable Go Bananas Stamp Set and the Winner Blinkie to proudly display on their blog!

2. Top Pick – one lucky entry, chosen by the YNS DT, will win $5 in YNS Stamp Bucks (to spend on YNS stamps) and the Top Pick Blinkie to proudly display on their blog! [You must use a YNS stamp on your creation to be eligible to win the Top Pick prize].

Please come join us and go TOOTY FRUITY with us :)

Your Next Stamp 2nd Birthday Celebration Blog Hop!

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Hi Everyone,

Today is an exciting day for Your Next Stamp. It's our 2nd Birthday Blog Hop  Celebration!!!

Blog Hop Starts: Wednesday, August 10th at 8:00AM (EST)
Blog Hop Ends:  Monday, August 15th at midnight (EST)

I first want to thank Karen for allowing me the opportunity to join this wonderful group. I have been a DT Member since February of 2011 and I have to say, it's been the most enjoyable thing.  I also want to thank the other lovely ladies that make up the best DT Team ever :) Everyone has been so kind and friendly and it's becoming like a second family for me. You guys rock!!! Happy Birthday to Your Next Stamp - time for the celebration to begin...

Welcome to YNS' 2nd Birthday Blog Hop, we are so happy you are here celebrating with us and our wonderful guest designers! If you have just stumbled across my blog, and want to join in all the fun and games, you can go to the start at Peggy's blog.  If you have been hopping along and are arriving from Wendy's blog then you are right on track!

What is a birthday party with out games and some AMAZING prizes? Well we have a fun little puzzle for you to solve along the hop and when you do you will be entered into the draw for one of TWO amazing YNS prizes!  Not everyone has a puzzle piece so you need to pay attention, and click on the puzzle pieces, and follow the directions as you find them along the way. [3rd party cookies must be enabled to do the puzzle] When you are done put them all together at the end of the hop for your chance to win!  You have until Monday, August 15th at Midnight EST.

PRIZES UP FOR GRABS

The cards I created for today are using the NEW World Kid's Dutch Boy Stamp. He is oh so adorable! 

Holland and the Dutch are famous for there windmills, so I compensated with a pinwheel lol. I used my TCP's Pinwheel die which was easy peasy :)

I added some sewing and rhinestones for a special touch.

Once I looked over this adorbale stamp I thought of all the possibilities he held. I could definitely see him as a farmer too...So I created a Dutch Boy farmer as well lol.  I love how this turned out.

I added a tractor charm, rhinestones and more sewing.

Pssssst......hmm I wonder what this is???? :)

YNS Birthday Puzzle Piece

There are also lots of amazing deals right now in the YNS store to celebrate and you don't need any code!  The next stop on the hop is Maureen's blog! Good luck and happy hopping! 

In case you get lost here is the order of the Blog Hop....

Peggy-  http://cardcrazy.wordpress.com/

Kerri - http://cardsbykerri.blogspot.com/

Cindy  - http://cindyhaffnerscorner.blogspot.com/ {YNS Guest}

Beth  http://inkyfingersrule.blogspot.com/

Jen R. - http://www.tennisgirl27.blogspot.com/ {YNS Guest}

Crystal   http://crystalkbk.blogspot.com/

Julie - http://www.lastminutecrafter.blogspot.com/ {YNS Guest}

Dana http://gotjoycreations.blogspot.com/

Jenny P. - http://mylittlestampinspot.blogspot.com/ (YNS Guest)

Jen D. http://iheart2stamp.com/ { YNS Guest}

Susan - http://www.susiestampalot.com/ {YNS Guest}

Wendy - http://sugarpea-designs.blogspot.com/

Diana - http://doodledeedesigns.blogspot.com/

Maureen - http://mycasestudies.blogspot.com/

 Thanks so much for visiting and enjoy the remainder of the hop!

YNSC48 Beautiful Borders

Hi Guys,

This week we have an awesome challenge up at the Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog.  The wonderful and talented Peggy will be our hostess for this week for YNS# 48 - Beautiful Borders.

For my card I used the Kitty image from the Ellie Loves her Kitty stamp set. I absolutly adore cats (I have three lol), so I wanted to give this Kitty his own card. I used this weeks Mojo Monday sketch MOJO202 (yes...yes...I know...I know... I have the Mojo Madness for sure, I love playing along with there sketches. I admit I'm a Mojo Junkie lol).  And of course I added my border with my MFT Medium Scallop Die.

As always there are 2 fabulous prizes for you to win:

1. Winner – one lucky winner will be chosen by random.org to win the adorable  KYLE stamp below and the Winner Blinkie to proudly display on their blog! He is perfect for back to school projects :)

2. Top Pick – one lucky entry, chosen by the YNS DT, will win $5 in YNS Stamp Bucks (to spend on YNS stamps) and the Top Pick Blinkie to proudly display on their blog! [You must use a YNS stamp on your creation to be eligible to win the Top Pick prize].

Hop on over to the YNS Challenge Blog and join in on this weeks fun, plus check out the rest of the DT's fabulous inspiration cards.  We are always excited to see the cards you guys come up with.