As promised in yesterday's post, there's a party going on and you're HERE! Woo-hoo! Ready to celebrate? Of course you are! Then let's get started...
First up, I've got a card featuring the new ZERO CALORIES stamp set and coordinating dies. If you're like me, you end up sending as many or more belated birthday cards than timely greetings, therefore...
A fallen scoop of ice cream ranks right up there with an accidentally-let-go balloon as a sad and sorry sight, don't you think? Look how happy Pinky's friends are, seemingly unaware that she has fallen victim to a dairy version of the Malachi Crunch:
Poor, poor Pinky. May she melt in peace. (Whisper: other YNS products used on this card include the new BANNER DIE SET, Stitched Square Dies, Stitched Rectangle Dies, and the Fancy Frame Die.)
Next up, I've used the super-fun new CUTE ALPHA stamp set and coordinating CUTE ALPHA SQUARES die. Such possibilities with this set! Think of all of the subversive things you could create with this! But because this is a family friendly party, I've kept it clean and simple...
I know you're anxious to hop along and see what the other fabulous YNS Designers and guest designers have created for your viewing pleasure, but before you leave me, let me give you your goody bag and explain how you can be eligible for prizes, savings, and a free stamp set!
1. PRIZES! Three randomly selected lucky commenters will receive $50 YNS Gift Certificates, so be sure to say a sweet something at every stop on the hop to increase your chances of winning.
2. SAVINGS! I'll let this graphic do the 'splaining for me...
3. FREE STAMP SET!
Okay, friends -- keep the party going by conga-ing to all the blogs in the linky below. Thanks for stopping by, and of course, HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY, YOUR NEXT STAMP!!!
The face on the fallen scoop totally cracks me up! What a fantastic card Carole!
Posted by: Danielle Vincent | August 09, 2015 at 11:43 AM
I had the same idea for the ice cream cone when I saw that set. Too cute! Thanks for showing me what I was imagining!
Posted by: irene grau | August 09, 2015 at 12:24 PM
He he he, the first card made me smile. It's awesome. And I love the simplicity of the second one. Beautiful! cc
Posted by: Cebelica | August 09, 2015 at 12:41 PM
So seriously cute and yummy! Love that falling scoop!!
Posted by: Amy Rohl | August 09, 2015 at 12:50 PM
I love how your paper matches the stamps! So cute!!
Posted by: Cheri Burry | August 09, 2015 at 12:55 PM
Such a fun and cute card!
Posted by: Heather Ferguson | August 09, 2015 at 01:08 PM
Fun, colorful cards!
Posted by: Cornelia (fun stamping) | August 09, 2015 at 01:14 PM
Your cards are adorable! I sought out your blog today to inform you that I had a very long dream last night featuring you, your husband, and kids.
Why????
Probably because Truman leaving touches a chord. Argh, the circle of life crap....
Posted by: Joan B | August 09, 2015 at 01:23 PM
Oh my gosh. Such a cute card. Love it.
Posted by: Melanie Amaya | August 09, 2015 at 01:36 PM
Oh j'adore!!!! Beautiful. Great colors
Posted by: doudou2106 | August 09, 2015 at 02:49 PM
Very cute cards. TFS
Posted by: RUBY M | August 09, 2015 at 05:00 PM
Poor little scoop of ice cream.
Love the card.
thanks for sharing a fun card.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | August 09, 2015 at 05:27 PM
Oh my gosh. Your "oops" card immediately put a smile on my face. I love the falling ice cream. Great colors on your both cards.
Posted by: Brenda Lee | August 09, 2015 at 05:42 PM
Yep, I sent nearly as many late birthday greetings as ones that get there on time. That ice cream stack is just too funny, specially poor little Pinky. Great idea!
Posted by: Heather Mills | August 09, 2015 at 08:30 PM
Just love that expression on that poor scoop's face! Seriously too cute!
Posted by: indy | August 09, 2015 at 08:33 PM
Fun and colorful cards.
Posted by: Sue D | August 09, 2015 at 09:54 PM
Oh dear! What delicious colors in both cards! LOVE the first one....yummy papers and what a cute image ♥
Posted by: Brandi R | August 09, 2015 at 10:09 PM
One of my very favorite things about "Your Next Stamp" stamps are the faces. Your card and the faces on the ice cream just proves how cute they always are! Great job!
Posted by: Angela Walters | August 09, 2015 at 11:48 PM
Gorgeous cards. I love the clean colorful simplicity of the second one but I especially love the first one - so clever with the use of the faces and dies!!! Super cute.
Posted by: Patty W | August 10, 2015 at 04:03 AM
That is so very clever and cuuuuute! The alpha stamps seems super versatile, too. :)
Posted by: Zarah | August 10, 2015 at 05:01 AM
Awe, poor pinky! Great fun card. I like those alphas too.
Posted by: Linda F | August 10, 2015 at 06:55 AM
I love the colors you choose. I also notice you sewed the cards. I can't do that, have so many troubles with it. Great cards!!!!
Posted by: Lisa | August 10, 2015 at 09:21 AM
Great, great cards love the first one with that fallen scoop how clever is that?
Posted by: anja curvers | August 10, 2015 at 01:02 PM
Love your alpha die and stamp idea!
Posted by: 10s4funmom | August 10, 2015 at 02:05 PM
want some of that icecream right now, they looks so good and yummy
Posted by: Maaike | August 10, 2015 at 02:51 PM
What fab cards love them both,thanks for sharing and happy birthday YNS.
Posted by: Julye | August 10, 2015 at 03:01 PM
These are great, I can't get over how cute the little faces are on the ice cream!
Posted by: Laurie/virgo5 | August 10, 2015 at 07:53 PM
Playing with those expressions is too much fun! A great alpha, too! Great cards!
Posted by: Blue Kube | August 10, 2015 at 08:16 PM
Very colorful. So cute
Posted by: Lori S | August 10, 2015 at 08:30 PM
Wow what a fantastic card! Love those colors and the card design!
Posted by: Kathi | August 10, 2015 at 09:12 PM
Hi Carole ~ What an adorably sweet card you made with the Zero Calories stamp and die sets. The coordinating background paper is perfect!!! "Melt in Peace" LOL, LOVE your sense of humor!!! The Alpha Stamp Set card is simply stated and you're right, so many possibilities!!! ;-0
Posted by: Maggie B | August 10, 2015 at 09:20 PM
Such fun cards, Carole! Love the ice cream falling one! I can see this happening to me! LOL! Great colour choice on the Alpha Set card! Love them both! :)
Posted by: Jane Z. | August 10, 2015 at 10:00 PM
Cute! Gotta love the falling scoop face!
Posted by: Sandra KM | August 10, 2015 at 10:29 PM
Cute and colorful cards. Love them.
Posted by: FeM | August 10, 2015 at 11:26 PM
Two darling cards! The tumbling scoop of ice cream...too cute!
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Posted by: c | August 10, 2015 at 11:38 PM
The fallen icecream is a fabulous idea! Love the colors too. :)
Posted by: Danielle | August 11, 2015 at 06:49 AM
These are so adorable and love that ice cream full of fun!
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | August 11, 2015 at 02:32 PM
I love your use of colour x
Posted by: Faye | August 11, 2015 at 02:37 PM
That would be a really cute card except that it just happened to me in real life and it was SO sad! The 5 second rule doesn't work when your ice cream falls on the pavement and I just had to leave it there.... SIGH. I'm scarred for life! LOL!! Seriously, though, cute cards!! : )
Posted by: Tricia T | August 11, 2015 at 02:38 PM
Lovely Cards! Your first one is too funny! Don't you just hate when that happens?!
Posted by: Marlene | August 11, 2015 at 03:38 PM
Even the sad-faced scoop is adorable! Great card.
Posted by: Dru W. | August 11, 2015 at 05:53 PM
Super fun and clever cards you have created with this new release!! Love how bright and colorful they both are - kudos to you - you knocked my socks off!!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | August 11, 2015 at 10:02 PM
Hi Carole, your cards are not only CUTE but I got tons of ideas just looking at them ! Thanks!
Posted by: Teresa | August 12, 2015 at 07:35 AM
Love what you do with bright colors!
Posted by: Melody Rupple | August 16, 2015 at 01:07 PM