Your Next Stamp September Release Day

It's new release day for Your Next Stamp and we're celebrating over on Instagram!  

I used the Wild Birthday stamp set to make today's card.  I sponged the base of my card with Tumbled Glass and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Inks, then spattered it with water.  I colored all the adorable images with copics.  I used a black glaze pen on the animals' eyes and noses, and added some highlights to the balloons with a white gel pen.

Join the IG Hop at 11 am EST on 9/16/2021 for a chance to win one of the three $20 gift certificates to the Your Next Stamp Store.  Your Next Stamp is adding 11 new stamps sets and three new die sets, plus some stencils to their lineup!  The IG hop starts at the YNS' IG account. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Your Next Stamp September Previews - Day 3

Good morning everyone!  I'm excited to be return as a guest designer for Day 3 of the Your Next Stamp previews for the September Release!

Today I'm featuring the new Costume Fhiona stamp set.  This stamp set is so adorable and has the cutest sentiments!  I used the YNS Stitched Rectangle Dies to diecut two rectangles from white cardstock.  I used the Simple Circles Stencil to sponge distress oxide inks onto the larger rectangle and adhered it to my card.  I colored the image with copics and then diecut it using the coordinating dies.  I sponged Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink onto the smaller diecut rectangle, adhered it to my card and then adhered the image with foam tape.

Be sure to stop by the YNS Blog for details on all the Giveaways happening during their Previews!  The big reveal is tomorrow, Thursday, September 16, and we will be having a hop on Instagram so be sure to join us!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Your Next Stamp September Previews - Day 2

Good morning everyone!  I'm so excited to be guest designing for Your Next Stamp for their Previews for the September New Release!

Today I'm featuring the new Slam Dunk stamp set.  This stamp features an adorable basketball-playing bear and several different sentiments.  I used the YNS Stitched Rectangle Dies to diecut some pattern paper and also a rectangle from white cardstock.  I sponged Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink on the white panel and matted it onto blue cardstock.  I also adhered the pattern paper to a card base cut from blue cardstock.  I colored the bear with copics and diecut him using the coordinating die.  I adhered the bear and sentiment with foam tape and then added a few enamel dots.  

Be sure to stop by the YNS Blog for details on all the Giveaways happening during their Previews!  The big reveal is Thursday, September 16, and we will be having a hop on Instagram so be sure to join us!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Your Next Stamp September Previews - Day 1

Good morning everyone!  I'm so excited to be guest designing for Your Next Stamp for their Previews for the September New Release!

Today I'm featuring the new Birthday Gnomies stamp set.  This set comes with several cute gnome images and birthday accessories and sentiments.  I colored the gnomies with copics and diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I sponged Shabby Shutters Distress Oxide Ink on bristol card to create the ground.  I used the Fluffy Clouds Stencil and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink to create the clouds.  I used a white gel pen to add highlights to the images and then adhered them to my card with foam tape.

Be sure to stop by the YNS Blog for details on all the Giveaways happening during their Previews!  The big reveal is Thursday, September 16, and we will be having a hop on Instagram so be sure to join us!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Your Next Stamp May Release Day

It's new release day for Your Next Stamp and we're celebrating over on Instagram!  

I used the new Farm-tastic stamp set and the Barn Die set to create today's card.  I cut a piece of bristol card to measure 4.25" x 5.5" and sponged it with Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink.  I used the Forest Friends Die set to cut two rolling hills and I sponged them with Mowed Lawn and Forest Moss Distress Oxide Inks.  I adhered the hills to the card with foam tape.  I stamped the sentiment and then adhered two clouds that I diecut from white cardstock using the Rainbow Fun Die set.  I diecut the barn from colored cardstock and adhered it with foam tape also.  I colored the chicks with copics and adhered them to my card. 

Join the IG Hop at 11 am EST on 5/20/2021 for a chance to win one of the three $20 gift certificates to the Your Next Stamp Store.  The IG hop starts at the YNS' IG account.    

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

   

Your Next Stamp May Release Preview

Good morning everyone!  I'm so excited to be guest designing for Your Next Stamp for their Previews for the May New Release!

Today I'm featuring the new Unicorn Dreams Stamp Set.  This set comes with two adorable unicorn images and lots of different sentiments.  I colored the unicorn with copics and diecut it using the coordinating die.  I sponged Spun Sugar Distress Oxide Ink on bristol card and spattered it with water.  Once dry, I adhered clouds that I diecut from white cardstock using the Puffy Cloud Border Die Set.  I adhered the unicorn using foam tape and then added a few of the tiny stars included in the stamp set.

Copics:

C5, C3, C1, C0, C00; R30, R00; E01, E00, E000; RV55, RV63, RV10; YG17, YG03,YG01; BG09, BG05, BG01; V17, V15, V12

Be sure to stop by the YNS Blog for details on all the Giveaways happening during their Previews!  The big reveal is Thursday, May 20, and we will be having a hop on Instagram so be sure to join us!

The May 2021 new release will be available in the YNS Store this Thursday, May 20, 2021!   

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Your Next Stamp - September Release & Instagram Hop

Good morning friends!  I've been guest designing for Your Next Stamp and today is their release day!!!  

I used the Happy Meowoeen stamp set today.  I stamped the two kitties on Neenah cardstock and colored them with copics.  I diecut the images using the coordinating Happy Meowoeen die set.  I sponged distress oxide ink on the card front and then attached a strip of Halloween pattern paper.  I stamped one of the sentiments from the stamp set and then attached the cute kitties with foam tape.

Thanks for stopping by!  Head over to the Your Next Stamp Instagram page and hop along for a chance to win one of three $20 gift certificates to the YNS Store! 

Hugs, Anita 

Your Next Stamp - September Previews

Good morning friends!  I'm so excited to be a guest with Your Next Stamp for their September release!  Be sure to stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog to see all the stamps being previewed today.

I used the Fabulous Fall Wreaths stamp set to make today's card.  I stamped the wreath onto Neenah cardstock and then I used the Stitched Square Die Set to diecut the stamped image.  I colored the lovely fall wreath with copics and matted the colored image on brown cardstock.  I stamped one of the sentiment and also matted it on brown cardstock.  I adhered the wreath to the front of my square card and I used foam tape to adhere the sentiment.  

There will be one winner for each of the stamp sets being previewed today.  The winners will be drawn from comments left on the Your Next Stamp Blog, the designers' blogs, and the Your Next Stamp Instagram account.  Comments must be left by September 16th at 12 midnight EDT, and the winners will be announced on the Your Next Stamp Blog on September 17th!  The new products will be available in the YNS Shop September 17 at 11 am EDT.   

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita 

Your Next Stamp - September Release Previews

Good morning friends!  I'm so excited to be a guest with Your Next Stamp for their September release!  Be sure to stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog to see all the stamps being previewed today.

I used the Happy Fall Y'all stamp set to make today's card.  I used coordinating fall pattern papers and twine for the front of my card.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set to diecut a piece of white cardstock and lightly sponged distress ink in the center of the rectangle.  I colored the cute turkey with copics and stamped one of the sentiments from the stamp set onto the sign the turkey is holding.  I diecut the turkey using the coordinating Happy Fall Y'all Die Set and adhered the turkey with foam tape.  I used another sentiment from the set and stamped it below the turkey.

There will be one winner for each of the stamp sets being previewed today.  The winners will be drawn from comments left on the Your Next Stamp Blog, the designers' blogs, and the Your Next Stamp Instagram account.  Comments must be left by September 16th at 12 midnight EDT, and the winners will be announced on the Your Next Stamp Blog on September 17th!  The new products will be available in the YNS Shop September 17 at 11 am EDT.   

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita      

Your Next Stamp - Happy Haunting

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing another card that I made as a guest designer for Your Next Stamp.

I love making Halloween cards and Your Next Stamp has lots of fabulous Halloween stamps and dies!  I decided to use a few different sets to make this Halloween card.  I started my card by inking the background.  I diecut some grassy slopes and blended on some Forest Moss Distress Oxide Ink; I thinned some black acrylic paint and spattered that onto the slopes using a small paint brush.  For the night sky, I used Wilted Violet, Chipped Sapphire, and Black Soot Distress Oxide Inks.  I spattered both white and black acrylic paint that I thinned with water onto the night sky.  I chose images from the Halloween Phoebe and Waddles Trick or Treat stamp sets.  I stamped the images, colored them with copics, and diecut them with the coordinating dies.  I also diecut some trees from black cardstock using the Spooky Halloween Scene Die Set.  I diecut the moon using a circle die and sponged it with distress oxide inks (sorry, I neglected to jot down the inks I used for the moon).  I used a white gel pen to add some highlights and I used Nuvo Crystal Glaze on the penguins' beaks and feet.  I adhered some of the images directly to the card and I used foam tape on some of them for added interest and dimension. 

I want to thank Karen and Julie for having me guest for them, it was so much fun! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Your Next Stamp September Release & Celebration

Hello everyone!  Thanks for joining us for Your Next Stamp‘s September Release and 10 Year Celebration!  We've been sharing peeks all week and the new release will be in the shop today at 11:00 am EST so you can shop, shop, shop!

I stamped one of the adorable little birds from the Fabulous Feathers stamp set, colored it with copics, and diecut it using the coordinating dies.  I added some Glamour Dust to the feathers to give them a bit of sparkle.  I used the Circle Burst die on white cardstock and backed it with a piece of dark teal cardstock.  I adhered the cardstock to my card base and stamped the sentiment.  This was a very CAS card and would be so easy to mass produce so that you have a stash of encouragement cards on hand.  The sentiments in this stamp set are so encouraging! 

The new release will be available in the Your Next Stamp store today at 11:00 am EST.  Stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog for all the details and complete list of hop participants.   Be sure to leave a comment on the YNS Blog and YNS IG for a chance to win the a gift certificate!  You have until September 15th to leave comments, and the winner will be announced on the YNS Blog on September 17th. 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Your Next Stamp September Celebration - Day 4

Hello everyone!  It's Day 4 of Your Next Stamp‘s September Celebration!  I have a sweet card today that can be used for all sorts of occasions.  I used the Dancing Dragonflies stamp set to make this card.  There are tons of dragonflies and some beautiful sentiments included in this set!  

I sponged some Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink onto a panel of Bristol card that I diecut using the Stitched Rectangle Die set.  I adhered the panel to my card base.  I colored the dragonflies with copics and diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I used a Wink of Stella clear glitter pen on the dragonflies to give them some sparkle and then adhered them to my card using foam tape. I added a few sparkly gumdrops to finish my card.  

The new release will be available in the Your Next Stamp store on September 12th at 11:00 am EST.  Stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog for all the details and complete list of hop participants.   Be sure to leave a comment on the YNS Blog and YNS IG for a chance to win the a gift certificate!  You have until September 15th to leave comments, and the winner will be announced on the YNS Blog on September 17th. 

 Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Your Next Stamp September Celebration & Release

Hello everyone!  Thanks for joining us for Your Next Stamp‘s September Release and 10 Year Celebration!  I have a fun birthday card to share with you today.  I used the Birthday Surprises stamp set to make this card.  There are lots of adorable images and great sentiments in this set, making it perfect for all those birthday cards we always seem to need! 

I sponged some distress ink onto my card base and then added a colorful strip of paper and black cardstock along the edge.  I stamped this cute dog with his birthday cake, colored them with copics, and then diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I stamped a sentiment from the set onto my card and then adhered the image with foam tape for dimension.  I applied Wink of Stella clear glitter pen and Nuvo Crystal Glaze over the candle flames and added a few enamel dots.

The new release will be available in the Your Next Stamp store on September 12th at 11:00 am EST.  Stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog for all the complete list of hop participants and be sure to check out the rest of the team’s inspiration and leave comments for a chance to win the $25 gift certificate!  You have until September 15th to leave comments, and the winner will be announced on the YNS Blog on September 17th. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!

Hugs, Anita

Your Next Stamp - Sweet Birthday Greetings

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing another card that I made as a guest designer for Your Next Stamp.

I always seem to need birthday cards so I pulled out the Sweet Treat Cart stamp set and made one to add to my stash.  There are tons of cute images in this set and it works for lots of occasions too.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut a panel of Bristol card.  I sponged distress oxide ink in Cracked Pistachio and Peacock Feathers, and then adhered it to my card base.  I stamped the images, colored them with copics, and then diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I adhered all the images with foam tape for dimension.  I diecut the banner using the Fishtail Flag Banner Die, colored it with copics, and also adhered it with foam tape.  

Copics:

Bunny - W3, W1, W0; R00

Cart - B02, B01, B000; BG13, BG11, BG10; R20, R30, R00; C7, C5, C3, C1

Cupcakes - E31, R30, B01, BG11, E30

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be back on September 6th to join Your Next Stamp in celebrating their birthday and new release!  Hope to see you then!

Hugs, Anita       

Your Next Stamp - Flowers and Smiles

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing another card that I made as a guest designer for Your Next Stamp.

I love all the whimsical designs you can find over at Your Next Stamp and I fell in love with this sweet Flowers and Smiles set as soon as I saw it!  Lots of cute images in this stamp set along with some great sentiments.  You can use this stamp set for so many different occasions.  I used the Window Panel Die to cut the frame from white cardstock.  I lightly sponged Peacock Feathers and Cracked Pistachio Distress Oxide Inks in the windows, stamped the sentiment, and attached the frame to my card using foam tape.  I colored the stamped images with copics and diecut them using the coordinating Flowers and Smiles Die Set.  I used a black glaze pen on the mouse's eyes and nose and added highlights to the flower with a white gel pen.  I adhered the colored images with foam tape for even more dimension.   

Copics Used:

Mouse - W3, W1, W0, R20

Flower - YR07, YR04, Y35, Y32; Y35, Y02, Y11, Y00; YG17, YG13

Butterflies - V17, V15, V12, C5; RV66, RV55, RV52, C5

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Anita

Your Next Stamp - Cupcake Day

Good morning!  I'm excited to share that I will be a guest designer for Your Next Stamp for the next couple of months! 

If you've followed me for awhile then you may remember I was on the YNS DT for several years.  I've always loved their whimsical designs and this sweet little Cupcake Day is one of my favorites!  There are so many adorable images in this stamp set.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut a rectangle from white cardstock.  Next I used washi tape to hold the Peek A Boo Trio Die Set - Large on the stitched rectangle and ran that through my diecut machine.  I sponged distress oxide inks on my card base so you would see pretty colors through the diecut circles.  Once again I sponged on distress ink to create the grassy area where the mouse is standing.  I colored the mouse and cupcakes with copics and diecut them with the coordinating dies.  I adhered the colored images with foam tape for dimension.  The sentiment on the card and in the mouse's banner are from this stamp set also.  

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Anita   

Your Next Stamp - Share a Favorite

Good morning everyone!  I have been a guest on the Your Next Stamp Blog for the past two months and it's been so much fun.  But today is my last post for them and I'm sharing a "favorite".

I'm sharing one of my favorite YNS holiday stamps today.  I also love ink-blended backgrounds so I combined both of those for today's card.  I sponged Peacock Feathers, Faded Jeans, and Chipped Sapphire inks to create the night sky.  Then I stamped the little bunny and tree from the Frosty Friends stamp set.  I colored them with copics and diecut them using the coordinating Frosty Friends Die Set.  I absolutely adore that little bunny and I've used that stamp to make lots of cards and tags this holiday season.  I added some Glamour Dust to the snow on the tree and I added a silver bow.  I adhered some Winter Wonderland Sparkly Gumdrops to add some pretty sparkle to my card.

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful week!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Frosty Friends

Paper:  Neenah; Bristol

Other:  Copics, Distress inks, black glaze pen, Glamour Dust, YNS Gumdrops, silver cording

Your Next Stamp - Fun Friday Challenge 104

Happy Friday everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for the new Challenge over on the Your Next Stamp Blog.

The theme for this challenge is "Anything Goes".  Easy peasy!  I used the cute stocking mice from the Holiday Mice stamp set.  There are lots of adorable stamps included in this set so be sure to check it out!  I colored the images with copics and diecut them using the Holiday Mice die set.  I added a silver cord and "hung" the stockings on the cord.  I added a few Winter Wonderland Sparkly Gumdrops to finish my card.  

To enter the challenge you need to follow the theme and link your card to the challenge post on the Your Next Stamp Blog.  Also be sure to stop by the YNS Blog to read all the challenge details and to see the fabulous projects by the rest of the DT!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Holiday Mice

Paper:  Neenah; BoBunny - Carousel Christmas

Other:  Copics, silver cord, YNS Gumdrops