Stamp Storage with Your Next Stamp~By KelliJo

Hello there!  I'm SUPER Excited to share with you the way I organize my Your Next Stamp, stamps.

Storage can be a big issue and I have tried several methods.  The one I just changed was using CD Cases, I always got them from Staples, popped out the center piece that holds the disc! Well that was great until I broke one of my 6 foot shelves, and go figure Wal Mart changed up their shelves and I can't replace it.  My husband built me little 3 sided steps for the shelves so that I could utilize the whole shelf rather than a bunch of wasted space above.... so NOW I have changed to the Stamping Storage Panels.  I had several when I thought I would use the binders, ummm, hated those as I am a shopper while stamping, it required getting the binder down and flipping pages.  Not what I wanted.  I ran out of the factory made ones so I went and bought a laminating machine.  I use Stampin Up Whisper White CS and a 3mil laminating sheet.  Perfection.

I decided that the best way to approach corralling my obsession with owning stamps was to purchase these bags from a friend, they are AWESOME.  I labeled the windows with my White Gel Pen on Black CS to keep with the feel of the black and white scheme I have going on... forced due to renting! ;)  White White White... UGH, anyway... here they are....

I store all of my stamps in these bags and they are alphabetized by company.  :)  Notice Your Next Stamp has it's own?.... Yes!  ANOTHER reason I had to change from CD Cases! ;)

Here is how I place the stamps onto the panels.

I simply pull out the Your Way Rectangle bag and flip through, I have these stamps organized by type.  Notice this panel is of people... ;)

This is my next project (I'm shopping for a cheaper alternative) I would like to have at least the sentiments stored in these so that when they fall off, sadly yes a few do repeatedly due to size of base on the cling mount, they stay inside the same grouping.

LOL!  Notice my stamp over?  Well, I decided that in order to have the 80's and 70's accessories handy they needed to go here....

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this post and I hope this is helpful to you!  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me! :)
If you are interested in these bags, feel free to contact Chandra **here**
kj

Getting more out of Your Next Dies!

Hello! Jen Roach here and today I have an exciting little tip for you for how to get more use out of your Your Next Dies by using them to make your own stamps!  While you may have seen this done before, the Your Next Dies are the absolute PERFECT size for this technique.

Let's get started.

Step 1: Cut desired die out of fun foam (available in sheets at local craft or dollar stores - typically in the kids crafts area. Depending on the die cut machine and die you will be using you may need to add a shim to cut all the way through.

Step 2: Adhere your new "stamps" to a clear block. There are several ways you can do this I have an old block that I use double stick tape on so I just adhered my foam cut outs to the top of the tape. You could also glue them to a piece of wood or other hard surface.

Step 3: Stamp away! The added bonus to making your own stamps out of foam is that you can stamp with inks, paints etc. For the tag I created today I used some white pigment ink.

And here is the finished tag I created with my stamped background.  I added some additional snowflakes (stamps from the Holiday Snow Globe set) and a sentiment and voila! 

Hope you enjoyed this little tutorial today and thanks so much for stopping by.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Holiday Snow Globe Set from Your Next Stamp

YNS Dies:  Whatnots Seasons 1 die set from Your Next Stamp, Fishtail Banners die set from Your Next Stamp

Ink:  Joann's Essentials White Pigment Ink, Palette Noir black ink

Papers:  Ranger Industries kraft tag

Accessories:  Ribbon, Maya Road kraft snowflake, Darice felt snowflake

YNS Fun Friday Challenge #1 with Added Inspiration!

Every Friday the YNS DT will be sharing more amazing projects to get your creative juices flowing! 

We would LOVE for you to play along with our YNS Challenge! 

Here's a few quick points about the Fun Friday Challenge...

1.  There will be one challenge per month to play along with as many times you like.  (Inspiration/Sketch--do one or the other, or both!)
2.  Each monthly challenge will start on the First Friday of every month over on the Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog.
3.  PRIZES:  You may use any brand of stamps for the challenge to be eligible to win a YNS  $10 gift certificate.  However, in order to win a special "YNS Top Pick" badge for your blog, YNS stamps/dies must be the focal point of your card or project. 
4.  GUEST DESIGNER SPOT:  A monthly YNS Guest Designer will be chosen from the challenge participants, and get to play along with us in NEW RELEASES and also receive a fabulous package of previously released stamps!  FUN!!!
5.  All projects must be linked up on the YNS Challenge blog to be eligible to win.
6.  Be sure to check out the YNS Challenge blog every Friday for more inspiration from the design team using the monthly Inspiration/Sketch.  You will WANT to play along! 

Here is our June sketch...

Here is our June Inspirational Photo...

Now it's time to visit the YNS Challenge Blog to see all the fabulous DT projects and to play along for your chance to WIN!!!

Happy Stamping!

Make Your Own Background - YNS Style

Hey YNS FANS! It's Dana here with a post that I hope will inspire you to think outside the box. I love using tons of stamps from YNS but sometimes I don't have the right paper to use with the image.  So after searching through my paper bins I realize that everything I have on hand won't do.  Well fans that's when you pull out your YNS stamps and make your own background!!

Yup, it's super easy and fun to do.  Check out my card using the Insta Love Stamp Set.

So let me tell you how easy this is to do.  I always pick out my colors first and knew right off the bat that I wanted some really fun and happy colors for my card.  I used my Bouquet Kaleidacolor Ink pad and started first with the happy faces.  I randomly stamped them on my Copic Xpress It Blending paper.  No real pattern just here and there.  Next, you can fill in the empty spaces with your sentiment.  Again I used one of the sentiments from the Insta Love set.  See how easy that was!  

Just image the endless possibilities with using your YNS stamps not only as your main image on a card but also as your background paper.  I then stamped the camera and used another sentiment from the set and viola a very happy card.  The adorable arrow pointing to "we click" is from the Awesome Arrows die set.

So glad you stopped by today!  Now make sure to head on over to the YNS store and pick up your Insta Love stamp set or any other of your favorite sets and get to stamping.  Making your own background is EASY, UNIQUE and totally FUN!!

Dana

Crafting with the Kids

Hi everyone!  Julie here and I am sharing a fun craft to make with the kids.  PINS!!! 

My children enjoy crafting with me and I love that my stamps and dies have a use beyond cards and layouts! 

Supplies:
YNS Whatnot Die Set - Celebrate
YNS Sentiment - Insta Love
White Cardstock
Thin Cardboard (I used part of a cereal box)
Glue
Markers
Glossy Accents
Mini Pom Poms
Googly Eyes
Ribbon
Permanent Black Ink
Flat Backed Pins with Self Adheshive

Step 1 - cut shape from cardboard and cardstock.  Be sure to have the colored side of the cereal box up when cutting...it will end up covered by the white card stock.

Step 2 - Use Xyron or glue to adhere white cardstock die cut to cardboard die cut.

Step 3 - Have the kids color on white cardstock using markers. (Special thanks to my two 5 year old helpers!)

Step 4 - Using Glossy Accents adhere nose and eyes to die cut.  Use Glossy Accents to cover the entire shape to make it more durable.  Let dry (the waiting was the hardest part!).

Step 5 - Cut ribbon to desired length and stamp using permanent ink.  Set loose edge of ribbon to avoid unraveling by melting it with a flame.  (optional)

Step 6 - Attach die cut to pin.  I purchased flat backed pins with adheshive already on them to make it easier.  If using ribbon, put it on first and then add die cut using Glossy Accents or another strong adheshive where the die covers the ribbon.

These pins would be great for a Girl Scout SWAP or favors for a party.  What about a barrette instead of a pin?  Get out your dies and start brainstorming!

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!

Smiles,
Julie

YNS Fun Friday - It's now a CHALLENGE!

TGIF! YNS Fans!

I'm so excited to share our new challenge with everyone!!!

It's a SKETCH and PHOTO INSPIRATION challenge! You get to choose which one you want to use for your inspiration!

We are now hosting the YNS Challenges on the newly renovated YNS Challenge Blog so be sure to stop by and check out all the fabulous DT projects and join in all the FUN!!!

Here is a peek at the SKETCH...

Here is a peek at the INSPIRATIONAL PHOTO...
 

Now head on over to the YNS Challenge Blog and join is for your chance to WIN a YNS Gift Certificate PLUS just by playing along you might be selected to be our next YNS Guest Designer!!!

Happy Stamping!

Susie Q Fun Tip Winner

WOW! I really enjoyed Susan's awesome Fun Tip this month! I LOVE sparkle and glitter and can't wait to give her sticker/glitter technique a try! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving so many wonderful comments on her post! She'll be back with more glittery goodness on July 1st!

Here is our winner of a YNS Prize Pack!

Congrats Shari! Email me to claim your prize!

Happy Stamping