Your Next Stamp DT Dare- Paint the town red

Posted in February 2016, Your Next Stamp DT Dare by

Hello everyone!!  I’m here today with Your Next Stamp and our DT Dare!!!

What is a DT Dare you ask? It’s a fun monthly challenge for the YNS design team to show case more fabulous projects using the new release products!!

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Fun right!!

Wait there is more!!  If you leave a comment on the YNS blog post you could Win a YNS Stamp Set of your choice!!! 

Exciting right!!  It sure is for me!!

The DT Dare Challenge this month is Paint the town red!!  The design team was asked to create a project using one of the new stamp sets from the February release.  I went with a new die for my project.

Take a look at my project:

Heart Gift bags (YNS)

To create this little gift bags, I die cut once for each bag.  The beauty of this die is you only need one piece of paper.

I die cut a piece of retired Stampin’ Up! DSP, folded the score lines added some Tombow Extreme Adhesive and assembly the bag.

I cut a piece of Tombow Fastener Tabs to create a closure for the bag.

I added the small white heart to the cover of the bag to finish it off.

I thought about stamping a sentiment but changed my mind.  They look nice just as they are.

What do you think?  Please let me know below.

Super simple and easy.

So tell me what you think of this challenge? I would love to know, let me know below!

Don’t forget to head on over to the Your Next Stamp Store to take advantage of the online discount code below and save an extra 20% on everything in the store!!

Don’t forget we have Blog Candy for you!!  If you leave a comment on the YNS blog today you have a chance of winning the blog candy.

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Supplies used:

Stripetastic Heart Scallop Treat Bag Die 2Tombow XtremeTombow Fastener Tabs

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona

CASology 184 – Valentine

Posted in CASology Challenge, February 2016 by

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Hello everyone!!  It’s CASology Tuesday!!  We are back with another Cue Card just for you!!  

This week’s cue card is:

Week 184 - Valentine

Take a look at my card:

Love you (CAS)

Any valentine would love to receive this card. Its super clean and simple.

Its a one layer card that was created with two die cuts and some inking.

I used Your Next Stamp Stripe-tastic Heart Die set to create the heart pattern on the card front.

Then I used my new Clarity Stencils Brushes and Distress Ink Picked Raspberry to add color to the actually card base.

I attached the front card panel with Tombow Extreme Adhesive to the card base creating a one layer card.

To add a sentiment, I used Simon Says Stamp Love You Die to die cut two for added dimension.

To adhered them down, I used Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue to adhered them together and down on the card base.

All done!!

What do you think?  I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

For more inspiration, check out my fellow Design Team members blog for more awesome work.

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Our Guest Designer this week:

Lindsey

Our Sponsor this week is Uniko Studio.

 

Supplies used:

Stripetastic Heart Clarity BrushesPicked RaspberryTombow XtremeSSS Love you dieTombow Multi-Purpose AdhesiveRecollections White Heavyweight

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona

 

Right At Home Spring Release Blog Hop

Posted in February 2016, Right at Home by

Hello everyone!!  I’m excited to be here with you today to share some amazing projects created for the Home is Where the Heart is Blog Hop!!  This is the design team second blog hop and we are delight to full you with inspiration.

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The new Let Love Grow and Hoppy Easter stamp sets are so cute and playful.  I used both to create my two tags.

Take a look:

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I just love these little tags.  They are perfect for any Spring/Easter gift.

Here’s how I created them:

Tag 2 (RAH)

  • To create the shaker pocket, I used the fuse tool and the tag die to make sure the pocket fits neatly behind the outside die. For a full tutorial on how to do that please click here.
  • Once the pocket is ready, I added the clear Lily Flower Sequins and sealed it up.
  • All of the pieces were adhered together using 3M Foam tape.

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  • The bunny and eggs were placed on the front of the bigger tag.
  • White twine was added to the top of the tag to finish it off.

So tell me what you think? I can’t wait to hear what you think of these tiny tags!

Now onto my super cool and talented design team member Yuki to see what she has in store for you!!  You will not be disappointed!!

What is a blog hop without a great giveaway!! Here are the rules: Leave a comment on all of the blogs participating in this hop for a chance to win a great prize.  That’s it, super simple and easy!!

Supplies used:

mft tag builder blueprints 4 mft homespun ginghamRecollections White Heavyweightlily flower sequins3M Double Coated Foam TapeMFT Hybrid Black InkLF Celery Stick InkLF Sunflower InkFaber-Castell Polychromos PencilsGambsolMini Mistieaster-stampgarden stamp

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona

Our Next Stamp February 2016 Blog Hop

Posted in February 2016, Your Next Stamp Blog Hop by

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Hello everyone!!  Yayyy, I love this blog hop featuring new products from Your Next Stamps makes squeal!! LOL!!

This release is super cute!!  Yesterday’s sneak peek was fun.

If you’ve been hopping along, you would have arrived from Kendra‘s blog and if you’d like to start from the beginning, you can click on over to the linky at the bottom of this post and start at Tracy’s blog.

My favorite set from this release is the Celebrate Sweetness stamp set! I showcased that card yesterday during the sneak peek.  If you didn’t see it here it is.

Are you ready for my big reveal?  For this first set, I made two cards to inspire you!

Take a look at my card:

Your the cream (YNS)

Coffee is the boss (YNS)

YNS Supplies: Coffee is the Boss

Other Supplies: Copic Marker, Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencil, Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock, My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink

Creating this cards was super simple.  I used my Mini Misti and laid all of the stamps on the front of the card and stamped at one time. Super simple and super easy.  Then I just took a Copic marker and a Polychromous pencil and colored the images in.  I added the rhinestones and Clear Wink of Stella to finish the card off.

Note: For the second card, I masked off the mug to stamp the coffee ring under the mug.

My third card:

Have a sweet day (YNS)

YNS Supplies: Sprinkles Sugar Rush, Black Gumdrops, Crystal Clear Gumdrops

Other Supplies: Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock, Copic Markers, Recollection White Cardstock, Mama Elephant Femme Frames, My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink, 3M Foam Adhesive

This card was also easy to create.  I used Mama Elephant Femme Frames to die cut the rectangular card panel out of the white cardstock.  Then I stamped the sentiment and lollipops using My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink because I colored the images with Copic Markers.  After that I added the black gumdrop to the bottom of the lollipop stick.  To adhered the card panel to the card base, I used 3M Foam adhesive.  To finish the card off, I added two clear gumdrops on opposite sides of the white card panel.

So what do you think?  I had so much fun creating these cards to inspire all of you and show you the versatility of the stamp sets! Which one of these items are favorite?  I would love to hear from you!

Be sure not to miss any blog along the way, because one lucky commenter will have a chance to win a $25 YNS gift certificate. Winner will be announced on the YNS blog on February 10th.  So don’t forget to leave a comment on each of the blogs participating in the blog hop.


Don’t forget to take advantage of the special promo code to get
20% off your entire purchase!!

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Thanks for stopping by!!

~Kymona

Your Next Stamp February 2016 Sneak Peek

Posted in February 2016, Your Next Stamp Sneak Peek by

Hello everyone!!! I’m back again for this month’s Your Next Stamp Sneak Peek!!

We are getting ready for our February Release Blog Hop tomorrow with a sneak peek today. Are you excited? I am!!

Take a look at my card that I’m giving you a sneak peek of:

Celebrate Sweetness (YNS)

YNS Supplies: Celebrate Sweetness Stamp Set and Crystal Clear Gumdrops

Other Supplies: Versafine Black Ink, Copic Markers, We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper, Recollection White Cardstock, My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink, Clear Wink of Stella

To create this card, masking was key.  I stamped the weight then masked it off and stamped the bag that holds the bag, so that it looks like it really sitting in the weight.

After that I stamped the candy in the bag and the sentiment at the bottom.

I colored the images with Copic Markers: R46, R32, R20, C1, C3.

I added the gumdrops and clear wink of stella to finish the card off.

Nice and easy!

I hope I see all of you tomorrow for the February 2016 Release Hop!

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

~Kymona

CS Take It Make It: Take a Technique

Posted in CS Take It Make It Design Challenge, February 2016 by

Hello everyone!! I’m here with CS Take It Make It: Take a Technique Challenge Inspiration for February.

Our theme is Take a Technique: Text Me!!

For this month’s challenge the technique we would like you to use text or script background stamps, or text paper in your projects. Any language, any style. Old book pages, bits torn from magazines, scrapbooking papers.. whatever you can find! … The ‘text’ part does NOT include sentiments, phrase or single word stamps…. think backgrounds!!

This should be super fun to see what you come up with.

Take a look at my card:

Hello (TIMI)

I am in love with this card!  I love how stamped image looks on top of the text paper.  Beautiful.  I have to try this technique again.

Here is how I created this card:

  1. I cut my card base out of Recollection Black Cardstock.
  2. Then I cut retired Stampin’ Up! DSP to the size of the card base.
  3. After that I stamped Winnie and Walter The Big, the Bold and the Happy hello sentiment using My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink.
  4. Then I used the huge flower from Simon Say Stamp/Winnie and Walter Big Bloom Stamp set.
  5. I used one Copic R46 marker to color the flower in.
  6. To add color to the DSP, I used Distress Ink Vintage Photo to add color to the edges of the card.
  7. To finish the card off, I added Your Next Stamp Black Gumdrops.

So what do you think? I’m in love, are you?

We have two prizes to offer this month, the first is our sponsor prize. This winner will be chosen randomly from all of the entries in the challenge! The sponsor for February: A Sprinkle Of Imagination

The prize is a £25 voucher to spend in the online store.

Our second winner is our Design Winner. This winner is chosen by our DT, who all vote for their favorite design from all of the entries. This winner will have their winning project published in Craft Stamper Magazine, they will have a GDT slot for an upcoming challenge, and will also feature in their very own Winners Profile blog post!

Now if that isn’t a reason to play along I’m not sure what is!!

Wait!!  Wait!!  I have more: ASOI are also offering an extra 10% off for my blog readers! The code is CSBlog10% and will work from 5-25th of February, with a minimum £5 spend excluding P&P. 

Tell me that isn’t good!!

I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Supplies used:

Recollections Black HeavyweightBig Bold HappyVintage Photo Distress InkBlack Gumdrops MFT Hybrid Black Ink

 

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kymona

YNS Sketch and Color Challenge #32

Posted in February 2016, Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge by

I’m here today with Your Next Stamp (YNS) and the Sketch and Color Challenge #32!!

Each challenge has a sketch and a color combo to choose from.

Take a look at the color combo:

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Take a look at the sketch:

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Take a look at my card:

You had me at ruff (YNS)

YNS Supplies: Puppy Love and Crystal Clear Gumdrops

Other Supplies: Recollection Black Cardstock, retired Stampin’ Up!, My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink, Tombow Extreme Adhesive, Copic Markers

What do you think?  Did I follow the sketch? Let me know below.

So are you ready for the new challenge?

You have until February 11th, 2016 at midnight EST to play along and submit your project on the YNS Blog post.  One random participant will win a $15 gift certificate to the Your Next Stamp Store.  If YNS stamps or dies are the focal point then the winner receives and additional $5 gift certificate for a total of $20.  The winner will be announced on the YNS Blog the Sunday after the challenge closes.

I hope to see your projects!!

All of the supplies are listed above!!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona

CASology 183 – Glitter

Posted in CASology Challenge, February 2016 by

Hello everyone!!  It’s CASology Tuesday!!  We are back with another Cue Card just for you!!  

This week’s cue card is:

Week 183 - Glitter

Take a look at my card:

XOXO

I love when I get to use things from my stash.  I remembered having this glitter paper from American Craft and decided it was perfect for this week’s cue card.

Creating this card was easy, I used American Craft dotted embossing folder and embossed the front of my card. Then I used Lawn Fawn Scripty XOXO to die cut the read glitter paper from American Craft. I adhered the die cut to the front of the card using Tombow Extreme Adhesive.  I used We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper to round the top two corners.

All done!!

What do you think?  I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

For more inspiration, check out my fellow Design Team members blog for more awesome work.

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Our Guest Designer this week:

Sarah

Our Sponsor this week is DeNami Design.

Supplies used:

Recollections White HeavyweightAmerican Crafts Glitter PaperScripty XOXO Tombow XtremeWe R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona

Sparkle and Shine Challenge

Posted in February 2016, Sparkle and Shine Challenge by

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Hello everyone!!  I’m here today with the Sparkle and Shine Challenge!!!  How exciting is this!!! 

Since its the first of the month, its time for our new challenge!!!

Here is the inspiration photo that guided us this time around:

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Now take a look at my take of this photo:

Be Mine Milk Cartoon

Here is how I created these mini milk cartoons for my daughter’s class:

  1. I used retired Stampin’ Up! Bigz L Mini Milk Carton to cut out 3 milk cartons.
  2. Then I put the cartons together with Tombow Extreme Adhesive.
  3. After that I added some random Love Washi Tape around the boxes.
  4. Then I added some crystal hearts from Michael’s for my bling onto all of the boxes.
  5. I used My Favorite Things Pierced Heat STAX to cut out three small hearts.
  6. I stamped Right At Home Kiss Kiss sentiment onto the hearts.
  7. I adhered the hearts with some Micheal’s clothes pins.

They are filled with candy for her classmates.  I hope they love these too.

That fun!!

What do you think?

Now its your turn to give this challenge a try!! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Create a Smile Stamps!!

Create A Smile BadgeThe winner of this challenge will receive a $25 gift card to their online store and will be asked to be our Guest Designer for the next month.

Supplies used:

mft pierced heart staxTombow XtremeRAH xoxo stampRecollections White HeavyweightBazzill Card Stock