I can explain . . .

Oh my goodness, we are having such a fun challenge this week over at Serendipity Stamps. We had to take stamp that would not normally be used as a Christmas stamp and make a Christmas card or project with it. This really pushed me to think outside the box. I chose to use the wonderful vintage typewriter stamp as my jumping off point. First I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and added some color with Copic Markers. I cut a small slit in the stamped image to add my "letter" to Santa which I printed using "Mom's Typewriter" font. (You can find it by Googling.) I used some Cosmo Cricket and Making Memories patterned paper and distressed the heck out of it with Distress Inks. I then added a bit of faux stitching and wrapped some matching twine around the card. The sentiment is also computer generated using the same font noted above.

The sketch for my card came from Paper Crafts "Go to Sketches" magazine I picked up awhile ago. I really needed some fresh ideas for card layouts. I don't know about you but I find that I keep using the same ones over and over and I really wanted to change things up a bit.

You really must play along with us this week! You'll find additional inspiration here:

Anya
Lynda
Amy
Jenny

Thanks for stopping by!





It's all about the details:
Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket, Making Memories
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Inks
Accessories: Twine, Buttons
Tools: Copic Markers, Glue Dots

Classic Serendipity

Hi everyone! It's challenge time again at Serendipity Stamps. What could be more fun than taking one of Serendipity's classic stamps and creating something new. I chose this beautiful Palm Tree stamp and stamped it with Memento Tuxedo black ink. I wanted a lot of color depth so I decided to color the image with Distress Ink and I love how it turned out. Can't you just smell the ocean? I don't know about you, but it really makes me want to take a vacation! Unfortunately (but a blessing) my husband just started a new job, so just a staycation for us this year!

I added one of Serendipity's sentiments..."Thinking of You", it's one of my personal favorites. You'll find the rest of the card details below.

Thanks for visiting. Check out my team mates sites and be sure and visit Guest Designer Jenny Gropp's creation too.


Anya
Lynda
Amy







It's all about the details:
Cardstock: Coredinations
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Patterned Paper: Pebbles, Graphic 45, Pink Paislee
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Inks
Accessories: Dimensionals, American Crafts Felt Flower, Chatterbox wood brad
Tools: Nestabilities

I'm Late

I am so excited! The new Halloween in Wonderland papers by Graphic 45 are here! What a stunning collection! If you're a fan of Alice in Wonderland and Graphic 45 you'll be in heaven. They have married the styles beautifully.

I used one of the tags from the set as well as two of the patterned papers and added some Prima flowers that I Glimmer Misted with Haunted Shadows and Black Magic (How's that for staying with the Halloween theme? LOL). I added two images, clock and key, from The Girl's Paperie "Paper Girl" set. It was an unlikely pairing but I think it works.

Did you all have a terrific 4th? Ours was quiet, except for the neighboring revelers. We're not big on fireworks. I just keep seeing those dollars going up in smoke. :-) Hope your week ahead brings great things!







It's all about the details:
Cardstock: Stampin' Up, Bazzill
Stamps: The Girl's Paperie
Patterned Paper: Graphic 45
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories: Dimensionals, Prima Flowers, Glimmer Mist, brad, lace, ribbon, Tag
Tools: Scotch Glue