YNS Sketch Challenge #14 - Nerdy Inspiration

Happy Friday! I hope you're all looking forward to the weekend as much as I am with not much on the agenda except a little fun and relaxation after the chores are done. 

Speaking of fun, how about a new sketch from Your Next Stamp to get the weekend off on the right foot?  The great news - you'll have plenty of time to play along because the sketch runs for two weeks, so put it on your to-do list!

geek but unique | heartfelt sentiments

He's so darn cute and innocent I just want to smooch him, don't you?! Head on over to the YNS Blog for more smoochy cuteness and I'll see you later, gator(s). Have a great weekend!

~Amy

SUPPLIES:

Geek but Unique	Heartfelt Sentiments	Heavyweight Card Stock Primitive White	Orange Zest Prestige Card Stock
Heavyweight Card Stock Steel Grey	Heavyweight Card Stock Blu Raspberry	White Sugar Gumdrops	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark VM-001
Precision Heat Embossing Emboss Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200 Milwaukee	Tonic Studios 8.5 INCH PAPER TRIMMER Guillotine Cut Trim Mini	SCOR-PAL	Inkadinkado EMBOSSING MAGIC Powder Bag 05847

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Father's Day with Paper Smooches

As promised, I have more Father's Day inspiration for you today featuring Paper Smooches stamps, and this one is clean and simple, easy peasy, last minute squeezy!

daddy yo | artisan blocks | birthday buddies

Thanks for stopping by and we'll see you tomorrow with another YNS challenge card!
~Amy

SUPPLIES:

Daddy Yo	Artisan Blocks	Birthday Buddies	Hero Arts WHITE EMBOSSING POWDER
Precision Heat Embossing Emboss Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200 Milwaukee	Tonic Studios 8.5 INCH PAPER TRIMMER Guillotine Cut Trim Mini	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark VM-001	Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad VF-82
My Favorite Things LIMELIGHT Hybrid Ink Pad MFT 00527	Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# BLACK Black8	Inkadinkado EMBOSSING MAGIC Powder Bag 05847	SCOR-PAL
Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets

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YNS - Welcome Little One

I'm playing along with the YNS Design Team Dare Challenge - gumdrops & stitching. 

I sorta took that as gumdrops OR stitching, or (mis)interpreted it to mean I could just think about stitching and use the thread in an inspiring sort of way... 

Any which way you spin it, this baby raccoon from Woodland Cuties is adorable and made for a perfect new baby card. Can you tell I'm getting a little excited to welcome our grand-baby into the world?!

white sugar gumdrops | woodland cuties | balloon trio

You'll want to check the YNS Blog for complete details on today's challenge, but I can tell you that you could win a YNS stamp set of YOUR choice just by leaving a little comment at the YNS Blog, so get on over there and do it! 

Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you tomorrow with another PS Father's Day card.

~Amy

Paper Smooches - The Father's Day Files

We've got Mother's Day tucked behind us for another year, so naturally, we're moving on to Father's Day, right? I have a  fun card to share with you using products from the Paper Smooches May release that will hopefully inspire you.

file folder | mustaches | daddy yo

I created a file folder edge using and then decided to add a little something to 'file' inside. There's even room behind to stash a gift card or another love note from the kiddos.

I also created a mountain-valley fold with my Scor-Pal for a more interactive card.

I'll be back tomorrow with some YNS fun and then again on Thursday with another Father's Day card, so I hope you'll join me then!

~Amy

YNS Blog Hop - Life's a Beach!

First off - Happy Mother's Day, all! I hope you're enjoying a day filled with love, laughs and a little pampering.

Secondly, I'm hoppin' along with the YNS gals and have a snappy little card to share with you as part of the YNS Release Day Blog Hop. 

Today's card uses the cutest little crab you ever did see from the newly released set, Baking Buddies.  I tripled the cuteness and added a fun sentiment from Quirky Animals.  I can see this little crabber making a repeat performance very soon.

Be sure to check out this entire set over at the YNS store because it is full of cute critters and sentiments perfect for packaging special dietary treats as well as general cute card making. And, if you leave a little love in the comment section as you leave today, you'll be in the running for a $20 YNS gift certificate!

Thanks for stopping and enjoy your day!
~Amy

YNS Sneak Peek - Welcome Little One

Welcome to the weekend!

I've got a sweet little sneak peak for you today from Your Next Stamp's adorable set, Woodland Cuties. Make sure you visit the YNS blog for a complete list of sneak peeks - you're not going to want to miss any of the goodies!

I had fun trying my hand at this super cool no-line coloring technique that's everywhere these days, and I must say this cute little fox was the perfect subject for my experiment.  Faux birch trees were made with Tree Trio and tiny watercolor swipes painted randomly on each trunk.

tree trio | woodland cuties | hand typed sentiment

Thanks for stopping by today. Tomorrow is the start of the YNS new release blog hop, so be sure to stop back in while you're resting and relaxing on Mother's Day!

~Amy

Birthday Bash Shaker Pocket

Happy Friday! 

More Paper Smooches for you today, and this one features a sentiment from Birthday Bash and a cool shaker pocket. Jennifer McGuire shows you how to create a shaker pocket in her video that can be found here.

Birthday Bash | Frame 3 | Surf &Turf

The new Surf & Turf Icons are perfect for creating multiple fish as seen here, and I love the nice thick lines of Kim's stamps, especially when it comes to coloring.

I'll be back tomorrow with a YNS sneak peek, so I hope to see you then!

~Amy