Hugs For You!

Hello and happy Friday!  Every Friday is Fun Friday on the YNS Blog where you will find fab creations as well as helpful tips from the DT!  


For my card today, I used this cutie called Ellie Loves Butterflies.  I just love that she's ready to give out a big hug and that sentiment is so sweet!  The dp is My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Saffron, and the layout is this week's MFTWSC78.  


Make sure you stop by the YNS Blog to see the other amazing creations!  I'm anxious to read Jenny P's tip on Glossy Accents:)  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day!


Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Ellie Loves Butterflies
Paper:  PTI Dark Chocolate, My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Saffron
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, SU Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  MFT Die-namics medium scallop border die, Circle and Rectangle Nestabilities, Seam Binding Ribbon, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

The Ribbon Carousel and Your Next Stamp Blog Hop!

Hello!  I'm so excited that I get to hop along today with The Ribbon Carousel and Your Next Stamp!  Members of both DT's have some fabulous projects to share, and we hope you'll join us!  One lucky commenter will win a Ribbon Carousel  and another will win a $10 YNS gift certificate to spend on stamps of their choice!  

For my card I used this super adorable image called Ellie with Pressies, along with some fabulous red and blue ribbon from the June Ribbon Club Kit.  The dp is Simple Stories Summer Fresh.

Karen, owner of Your Next Stamp is generously offering a coupon code to all blog hop participants for 15% off any online order placed from today through June 30th, so make sure you take advantage of that deal!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Ellie with Pressies
Paper:  PTI Kraft, White, Pure Poppy, Simple Stories Summer Fresh dp
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink, SU Night of Navy
Accessories:  Ribbon Carousel June Ribbon Club Kit, Circle Nestabilities, Foam Squares, Sewing Machine

Color Throwdown #198~Brain Freeze!

Hello!  I'm the hostess this week for Color Throwdown #198 and I chose this fun beach umbrella as our inspiration.  I just love the colors, and I'm counting down the days until our family goes on our beach vacation this summer:)  For my card I chose this super fun image from Your Next Stamp called Cool Beach Owl:

I just love him and this fun sentiment!  I once again used dp from Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach-my fave lately:) and the layout is last week's SCS sketch challenge~SC390.  

We hope you'll play along with us!  Just create a card or project using the above colors (or a close match) and link your projects on the Color Throwdown Blog HERE!  Make sure you check out the rest of the amazing DT creations while you're there!

Thank you so much for stopping by, and enjoy your Wednesday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Cool Beach Owl

Paper:  PTI Soft Stone, Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate, Sewing Machine, Oval Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Sun and Medium Scallop Border Dies, Ribbon, Foam Squares

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #82~Beach Challenge!

Hello!  Well I'm bummed to say that my DT term has come to an end for Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps.  I have really enjoyed working with these sweet images!  Thank you, Sparkle for inviting me to play for the past 6 months:)  My final card is for the current SCRS Beach Challenge:

I used one of my new favorite images~Beach Chloe along with more Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach dp.  The layout is this week's MFTWSC77.  

I hope everyone is enjoying your summer so far!  We have stayed really busy which is good~not too much fighting going on between my two youngest LOL!  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a terrific Tuesday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  SCRS Beach Chloe

Paper:  PTI Kraft, White, Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach dp

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  MFT Die-namics Sun and Little Open Scallop Strip, Ribbon, Button, Twine, Rectangle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

Color Throwdown #197

Hello!  It's time for another Color Throwdown and this week the amazing Joan Ervin is our hostess!  I never would have put these colors together, but I just love them!!!  

I used this fun PTI set called All About You Additions along with some My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Ginger dp.  I stamped the flowers twice, cut them out and popped them up on foam squares.  


We hope you'll play along with us!  Just link your creations on the Color Throwdown Blog HERE, and check out the rest of the awesome DT creations while you're there!


Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful Wednesday!


Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  PTI All About You Additions
Paper:  PTI Kraft, White, My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Ginger
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities, CB Seeing Spots EF, MFT Die-namics Faux Crochet Border, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Foam Squares

Your Next Stamp Challenge~Summer!

Hello!  I had a chance to play along with the current Your Next Stamp Challenge today which is SUMMER!  I don't know about you, but we eat lots of ice cream this time of year:)  I used this super sweet YNS stamp called Total Sweetness along with some My Mind's Eye Six by Six Happier dp.  The layout is this week's Deconstructed Sketch #56.  


Make sure you play along for your chance to win a $10.00 gift certificate to the YNS Store!!!  You have until Wednesday to play!


Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful Monday!  I'm looking forward to the Bachelorette tonight!!!


Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Total Sweetness, PTI Strawberry Patch 
Paper:  PTI Kraft, SU Pretty in Pink, My Mind's Eye Six by Six Happier
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, SU Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  Oval Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, CB D'vine Swirls EF, Martha Stewart Daisy Border Punch, PTI Aqua Mist Ribbon, Button, Baker's Twine

Color Throwdown #196!

Hello!  It's time for a new Color Throwdown, and this time the fabulous Danielle is our hostess!  Isn't this cupcake she chose just the sweetest!!!  Here is my take:

I used this darling MFT Pure Innocence stamp called Happy Mail along with some My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Citron dp.  The layout is this week's Deconstructed Sketch #55.  

We hope you'll play along with us!  Just link your projects on the Color Throwdown Blog, and check out the rest of the DT's amazing samples while you're there!

Thank you so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful Wednesday:)

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  MFT Pure Innocence Happy Mail

Paper:  PTI Kraft, MME Indie Chic Citron dp

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  Rectangle Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Heart Border Punch, PTI Vintage Cream Ribbon, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Stardust Stickles

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #81~Sketch!

Hello!  I wanted to share a card I made for the current Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge which is another fabulous sketch by Kim Yu!  

I decided to use the forever adorable Baseball Oliver and paired him with some Simple Stories Summer Fresh dp.  The sentiment comes with this image:)

You still have a week to play along with us!  Just use a SCRS image on your creation and link it to the Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Blog HERE!

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a terrific Tuesday!

Kerri

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Preview~Watermelon Rin!

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Previews!  All of the adorable images are available TODAY at the SCRS Store:)  Today we are sharing this super sweet image~Watermelon Rin!  I paired Rin with some more Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach dp (love it!) and the fun sentiment comes with this image.  

How would you like a chance to win this cutie?!  Sparkle will be giving away Watermelon Rin to one lucky person! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designer's blogs (list below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Rin post. You have until midnight EST each day to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day!

Alice Wertz 

Amber Hight 

Danielle Lounds

Kerri Michaud--->You are here:)
Kim Yu
Savannah O'Gwynn

Shaela Odd 

Simonne Clay 

Sparkle Smith

Stephanie Kraft
Yvonne Yam 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I have my friend's baby shower later today, so I will finally be able to post pics of what I've been up to:)  Enjoy your Saturday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  SCRS Watermelon Rin

Paper:  PTI Kraft, EPP Paradise Beach

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  PTI Fine Linen Ribbon, MFT Die-namics Medium Scallop Border Die, Circle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Preview~Beach Chloe!

OOH, I just love this image!!!  She is so stinkin' CUTE in her little bikini and hat!  My card is super simple because I let this fabulous Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach dp do all the work:)  I added some twine, and  a button with the sentiment that comes with this image.  

How would you like a chance to win this cutie for yourself?  Sparkle will be giving away Beach Chloe to one lucky person! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designer's blogs (list below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Chloe post. You have until midnight EST each day to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day!  

Alice Wertz 

Amber Hight

Danielle Lounds 

Kerri Michaud --->You are here:)
Kim Yu
Savannah O'Gwynn 

Shaela Odd

Simonne Clay 

Sparkle Smith 

Stephanie Kraft 

Margie Cortina
Yvonne Yam --->June Guest Designer

I'll be back Saturday with another peek and SCRS release day!  Thanks for stopping by:)

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  SCRS Beach Chloe

Paper:  PTI Kraft, Echo Park Paper Co. Paradise Beach

Ink;  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  Twine, Button, Foam Squares, Sewing Machine

Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to the Your Next Stamp June New Release Blog Hop!!!  All of the new and adorable YNS images are now available for purchase at the YNS Store!  We’ve put together a fun hop to give you lots of inspiration for these super cute stamps:)  The hop starts at Jenny P’s awesome blog and will end on Saturday, June 9th at 12 midnight EST.  Here is the complete list in case you get lost:

Jenny P. 

Wendy 

Peggy 

Jen R. 

Kerri--->You are here:)

Angela-June Guest 

Veronica 

Diana 

Jen D. 

Dana 

Susan 

Karen

We have some special PRIZES hidden along the hop!  Three new release stamp prize packs will be given away to some lucky hoppers, so make sure you comment on all the blogs for your chance to win!

Karen has also put together some special Bundle Deals including the popular “I want it all” YNS Bundle so make sure you check those out!

Onto my project:

I used the new Jam Jar and stamped this adorable fairy from the new Seasonal Fairies stamp set inside.  I just think the jars are so fun, and this fairy~CA-UTE!!!  The dp is Prima Madeline.  

Now it’s time to hop on over to Angela's amazing blog!  Thank you so much for stopping by and happy hopping!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Jam Jar, Seasonal Fairies, PTI Tiny Tags

Paper:  PTI Kraft, Prima Madeline

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  PTI Ribbon, Tiny Tags Dies, Twine, Button, MFT Die-namics Medium Scallop Border Die, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Stardust Stickles, Circle and Rectangle Nestabilities

Your Next Stamp Sneak Peek!

Hello!  Tomorrow night is New Release night at Your Next Stamp!  We are having a release party in the YNS forum on Splitcoaststampers from 8-10pm EST so we hope you'll join us!  It's our first ever SCS party and we are so excited!  After the party, we will have our June New Release Blog Hop so you won't want to miss it! 

I have a little sneak peek for you today using one of the new images called Spring Owl.  I just love this adorable owl and couldn't wait to get her inky!  This is what I looked like yesterday as my hubby and spent the day planting flowers (ok, maybe not.  I was much more dirty and sweaty and didn't have a pretty little hat to wear.)  I paired her with some Echo Park Paper Co. This & That dp.  

Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog for more fun sneak peeks, and don't forget to join us tomorrow for the new release party and blog hop!  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your Monday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Spring Owl

Paper:  PTI Kraft, White, Echo Park Paper Co. This & That

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  Rectangle Nestabilities, Ribbon, Button, Twine, MFT Die-namics Solid Bracket Border Die, Foam Squares, Sewing Machine