YNS New Release Blog Hop!

Hello everybody! Thanks for joining us for another fun and fabulous Your Next Stamp Blog Hop! YNS just released a whole bunch of new stamps so the DT has whipped up some eye candy using many of the new images.

If you came here by way of Diana's blog, then you're on the right track! If not, please go back and start at Jenny's blog because you won't want to miss a stop! The blog hop starts Wednesday, February 8th at 3:00AM (EST) and ends on Monday, February 13th at midnight (EST).

Of course we have a prize to be won - the World Love stamp set! One member of the YNS DT is the secret blogger so the more blogs you comment on, the better your chance at winning! The winner will be posted on the YNS blog on February 14th.

And there are Hop Specials: 15% off your entire order – online code is YNSFEB2012 (code valid until Feb 15th) plus there will be some awesome bundle deals! Also, don't forget to check out the fabulous YNS Bargain Bin too!

*****And now on to the show!*****

For my first card, I used Poppy the Groundhog:



The layout is from the February Sketch For You To Try and the papers are from the My Mind's Eye Six by Six - Happier paper pad. I colored Poppy with Copics, then fussy cut him out leaving a thin white border. The sentiment is included with him and the diecut behind is from My Favorite Things.

For my second card, I used the Large Postcard Stamp and Die set:


The kitty and sentiment are from the Basket Animals set, the papers are from the My Mind's Eye Lime Twist - Life of the Party paper pad and the baker's twine is from Timeless Twine.

I colored the kitty a bit with Copics, then fussy cut her out leaving a thin white border. I also cut the sentiment out into a little flag shape. I tied faux French knots in each corner of the postcard and popped up the sentiment flag with a foam booster.

I hope you liked my projects and thanks for hopping along with us! Your next stop is the incredibly talented Veronica.