Happy Independence Day!

 

Wishing everyone a Happy and safe 4th of July! Enjoy your family, food and freedom! Sending special prayers to our troops too!

Off to see Mickey Mouse on Friday!

It's all about the details:
Stamps: Stampendous
Cardstock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Authentique
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Kaisercraft Bling, Dimensionals
Tools: Copic Markers, Nestabilities, Paper Piercer, Star Punch

Sweet 'n Sassy - Part 2

Today I'm going to share two more projects that were made with Sweet 'n Sassy's "Poppies & Greetings" stamp set. The first card was made by stamping the single blossom repeatedly on a white panel and then coloring them with Copic Markers. I added a few pearls and rhinestones to the centers and then I added one of my favorite sentiments from the set. You can never have too many friendship cards on hand!

The second card is a pocket card made from kraft cardstock. I sewed it with my new Brother sewing machine (I am crazy in love with it! So many stitch choices and it sews on card stock like a dream.) and stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The leaves and stems were colored with Copic Markers and the poppies were paper pieced. The die cut on the insert was created on my Silhouette Cameo.

Be sure to visit Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps to see this set along with all their other fantastic stamp sets!

I have one last project to share with you in a day or so.

Hope you had a terrific weekend. I have just four working days this coming week and then I am taking a much needed vacation! We'll be heading to Disneyland with my daughter, son-in-law and the grandbabies! Can't wait!

Have a terrific day!

It's all about the details:
Stamps: Sweet 'n  Sassy
Cardstock: American Crafts
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey and My Mind's Eye
Ink: Memento
Accessories: SU Ribbon, Bling, Dimensionals
Tools: Copic Markers, Silhouette Cameo, Brother Sewing Machine, Punch

Friend of Sweet 'n Sassy

Happy Friday everyone! Such sweet words! Today I want to share a card I created with "Sweet n Sassy's" stamp set called "Poppies & Greetings".  A few week's ago I was asked if I would be willing to participate in Sweet 'n Sassy's Friendship program. They asked me to create 3 to 4 projects with a current stamp set they would select and send to me. I couldn't have asked for a better set to work with. I love poppies and this set features so many wonderful sentiments!

This is the first of four cards that I will share with you over the next week or so. I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut a card base and then added pattered paper from Authentique and Basic Grey. The image was colored with Copic Markers and then cut out with a Nestability die. I added the "Praying for you" sentiment ... just one of nine that come in the set. I love the font used in these sentiments and they are just the perfect size.

Be sure to check back for more Sweet 'n Sassy goodness coming soon.

Have a terrific day!

It's all about the details:
Stamps: Sweet 'n  Sassy
Cardstock: American Crafts
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey - Konnichiwa and Authentique - Gathering
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Ribbon,  Dimensionals
Tools: Nestabilities, Copic Markers, Silhouette Cameo

Patriotic Eagle

Welcome to this week's Serendipity Stamps challenge! Today our mission was to create a patriotic card with a little sparkle! That's right, time to break out the glitter. I stamped the "Eagle" with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and the colored him with my Copic Markers. I just love how majestic this creature is.

It's hard to see, but I added Glossy Accents to the eagle's beak to make it look more realistic. It really does make a cool difference in person. The background is comprised of Basic Grey "Shine On" patterned paper and white card stock that I ran through a Cuttlebug embossing folder.  To add the sparkle, I hand cut small banners out of card stock that I covered with Scor-tape. I then coated the adhesive with Glitz Ritz micro-fine glitter and finally added some alpha stickers to spell out "USA".

Enjoy the other Design Team creations here:

Amy - http://soamused.blogspot.com/

Jenny - http://onekraftykat.blogspot.com/

Miriam - http://miriamsdelirium.blogspot.com/

Jeanne - http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/

Sue - http://suescreativeworkshop.com/home/ 

Have a terrific day!

It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey - Shine On
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Baker's Twine, Glossy Accents, Glitz Ritz Glitter, Dimensionals
Tools: Nestabilities, Copic Markers, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Cuttlebug

New Serendipity Stamps and Dies

Gorgeous   .   New   .    Stamps   .    Dies

I am so excited about today's blog hop! It gives us the opportunity to show off Serendipity Stamps new stamps and coordinating dies, and they are amazing!

My card features the new outline and floral dragonfly dies. You also have the option to purchase the stamp separately or to make things really easy and give you tons of versatility, you can purchase a set that includes all three.

I used the outline die to cut an ivory dragonfly and then cut patterned paper with the floral die to layer on top. I added a touch of color with Copic Markers and tiny beads for eyes. The sweet sentiment is called "More Things".

So, how would you like an opportunity to win a set of your choice?

 

Just be sure to leave a comment on all the blog hop sites and one lucky winner will be chosen at random!

Here's a list of blogs to visit:

Amy - http://soamused.blogspot.com/

Miriam - http://miriamsdelirium.blogspot.com/

Jeanne - http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/

Sue - http://suescreativeworkshop.com/home/

Kristine - http://inksomething2.blogspot.com/

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. :-)

Have a terrific day!

It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee - London Market
Ink: Memento, London Fog, Distress Inks
Accessories: Beads, Seam Binding
Tools: Nestabilities, Copic Markers, Sewing Machine

King of the Grill

Happy Wednesday! Ready for another Serendipity Stamps challenge? It's a great one...It's time for Spring Cleaning by using up some of those supplies (you know you have them!) that have been sitting around unused forever! The toughest part of the challenge for me was narrowing down which item(s) to use. Can you tell from the photo? OK, here's a hint. It's metal and it comes in an unlimited variety of shapes...that's right, CHARMS!

I can't possibly be the only one that has several storage containers chock full of these little beauties, can I? They're just so darn cute but the reality is that I always find it hard to incorporate them into my projects.


I plucked this adorable charm from my stash and used it to embellish a card made with one of Serendipity's new stamps. It's called "Grill" and it will make the perfect Father's Day cards. I added my own computer generated sentiment.

Serendipity’s special this week is a 40% Off coupon –you’ll get 40% off the highest priced item in your cart.  Hurry though, the coupon expires Monday, May 21st!

More fun projects from Serendipity's DT using neglected items:
Jeanne
Amy
Jenny
Miriam
Sue

Have a terrific day!





It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Design, "Boys Only" collection
Ink: Memento, Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Charm, Dimensionals, Baker's Twine
Tools: Nestabilities, Copic Markers, Sewing Machine

A Bevy of Butterflies

 

Hi! I'm back with another Serendipity Stamps challenge for you. This week, we are creating a project featuring a butterfly stamp and a card sketch (see below). I am working with this gorgeous stamp called "Butterflies in Flight".  The stamp measures approx. 4 x 5 inches, so I chose to stamp it, color it with Copic Markers  and then cut out several of the butterflies for my focal point. I really love the sense of motion in this stamp. Oh, I almost forgot! The sentiment is also from Serendipity Stamps...you can find it here. 
Here's the sketch we used:

Now's a great time to shop at Serendipity (of course any time is a great time!!). The special this week will be Free Shipping on orders over $10. The special will run through May 7th.

Playing along today are Jeanne, Amy, Jenny, Miriam and Sue along with our Spring/Summer guest designer Kristine Breach. Go on over and show them some love!

Have a terrific day!





It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: Authentique, Genuine and Blissful collections
Ink: Memento, Versafine and Distress Inks
Accessories: Dimensionals, Buttons
Tools: Nestabilities, Ranger Blending Tool, SU Punch, Copic Markers, Uniball Signo pen

Life's Good

What a great thing to remind ourselves from time to time...Life's good! I have been going through a few challenges at work lately and if truth be told, feeling a bit down in the dumps. When I picked out the sentiment for this week's Serendipity Stamps challenge it reminded me that all the other things in my life that really count are not just good, but truly great. What a wonderful reminder. It was just what I needed.

So, this week's challenge was to use one of the flourish stamps for our project as either a background, focal image, or basically any other way we chose. I picked out this one to create the background for my card. I stamped the image several times with VersaMark ink and then embossed with white embossing powder. I then colored the cardstock using Distress Inks and a blending tool. The sentiment stamp is also from Serendipity Stamps and can be purchased individually or as part of this cling set.

Serendipity Stamps has some amazing new spring and summer stamps posted in the New Stamps section and be sure to check out the 20% off Word Stamps sale while you're there.

Head on over to Jeanne, Amy, Jenny, Miriam and Sue's blogs for more flourish goodness.

Have a terrific day!





It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: Hero Arts Layering Paper
Patterned Paper: Recollections Night and Fall
Ink: Memento and Distress InksAccessories: Dimensionals, Rhinestones, Stampendous Embossing PowderTools: Nestabilities, Ranger Blending Tool, American Crafts Heat Embossing Tool

My Little Chickadee

Today the Serendipity Stamps Design Team is showcasing some of the beautiful bird stamps available in the store. You'll find everything from a hummingbirds to eagles and so much more! We each picked a favorite and created a card or project around it. Are these just the cutest little chickadees ever? I love that with just a few strokes of a Copic Marker, watercolor pencils or distress inks you can add the perfect touch of color.

Be sure to check out the weekly special while you are visiting. For a limited time, if you buy 3 items you'll get a 4th one free! Hurry though, because this ends April 9th.

Check out my fellow bird lovers, Jeanne, Amy, Jenny, and Miriam's blogs to see their creations.

Have a terrific day!





It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: American Crafts
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Ink: Memento, Distress InkAccessories: Dimensionals, Prima Say it with Crystals and flowers, Ribbon, VellumTools: EK Success Punch, Nestabilities, Copic Markers

Dig Out Your Acetate

So when was the last time you dug into your stash of acetate to make a card or project? I know I haven't used any for at least a year or two but today we are being challenged to pull some out and use it for the Serendipity Stamps challenge.

I had some patterned acetate from Anna Griffin that served to inspire my card. I cut out about a three inch section of my card front and then "spliced" in the acetate. I pulled in black to complement the cream in the design and added my favorite script stamp from Serendipity -- This is the Day. I cut it out with Nestabilities and popped it up over another embossed layer of card stock. I added a Martha Stewart applique butterfly that I misted with Glimmer Mist to finish the card.

If you want to play along, Mary has a great buy on acetate over at Serendipity Stamps. You can pick up 10 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 acetate for $1.00. Can't beat that!

Head on over to Jeanne, Amy, Jenny, Miriam and Sue's blogs to see what they've whipped up with acetate.

Have a terrific day!





It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: American Crafts
Patterned Paper: None
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Dimensionals, Anna Griffin acetate, Jolee's rhinestones, RibbonTools: Martha Stewart Applique, Nestabilities, Sizzix embossing folders

Coupon Goodness

Hey everyone, it’s coupon time at Serendipity Stamps! Just enter the code “40OffHighest” during checkout to get 40% off the single highest priced item in your cart. The coupon expires Wednesday, March 21st. One coupon per customer.

Hurry on over for great savings!

Office Supplies

OK, I'll admit it. I have a very warped sense of humor sometimes. Case in point ... today's card. This one is going to need a bit of explaining. :-)

Three days ago I received a call from one of my co-workers. She called to tell me that she had a dizzy spell the night before which caused her to pass out. On her way down, she hit her head on the granite counter top and ended up in an ambulance heading to the hospital. Ultimately she had to have 5 staples in her noggin'. As her supervisor, I couldn't resist teasing her about the proper use of staples!

The adorable image is from the Twitterpated stamp set from Verve and the gorgeous papers are from My Mind's Eye.

Disclaimer: I want to add that I wouldn't send this type of card to just anyone who had an injury. I really believe you have to know your audience and Maria has the same sick humor I have. I know she will get a kick out of it. Here's a little close-up for you.

Have a terrific Thursday...I hear it's a full moon. Just a little warning. :-)






It's all about the details:
Stamps: Verve Stamps
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Dimensionals, Ribbon
Tools: Nestabilities, Copic Markers

Dimensional Flowers Challenge

Today's Serendipity Stamps challenge is a tribute to "Mom" with dimensional flowers. We could choose from paper or felt or fabric to create the dimension. Hooray for Moms! This card will be perfect for my mom this year. She has the most amazing green thumb. Here's a close-up of the dimension.


I chose this beautiful Hollyhock flower stamp as my focal image and began by stamping it twice. I colored the base image with Copic Markers and then colored and cut out the second image. I layered the two images and added Stickles to the flower centers. I printed the sentiment from my computer and placed it on dimensionals. The punch is the Arch Lattice from Martha Stewart.

Pop over to see more great projects from Jeanne, Amy, Jenny, Miriam and Sue.





It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps, October Afternoon scallop stamp
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Dimensionals, Stickles
Tools: Martha Stewart Punch, Copic Markers

Serendipity Blog Hop!

Hi and welcome to the 3rd stop in the Serendipity Stamps first ever Blog Hop! We're celebrating the release of two gorgeous stamp and die sets, the Heart Scroll and Egg Scroll. If you hopped over here from Miriam's Delirium, then you're on the right track. If not, the first stop on the hop is Sue's Creative Workshop. You won't want to miss any stops along the way. (See details below!)

I have two projects to share with you today. First up is a card I made using the Egg Scroll die.

When I first got my hands on this die I was amazed by the intricate pattern. It can be used together with the matching stamp or by itself as I did here. I wish you could see a close-up of the egg. I coated it in micro-fine glitter from Glitz and it sparkles big time. The Easter Greeting sentiment is also from Serendipity Stamps and can be found here.

My next card features the Heart Scroll die. It too has a matching stamp. I chose to use it with patterned paper on its own.

Isn't it beautiful? I love how it is simple and complex all at the same time. Here I used the Love Inside sentiment from Serendipity to complete the card.

Now are you ready for the exciting news? By leaving a comment on each stop of the Blog Hop you will be entered to win a random drawing. Mary from Serendipity Stamps is giving away one Heart Scroll stamp and die set and one Egg Scroll stamp and die set. Please limit your comments to one per blog. You have until March 2nd to leave your comments. I'm crossing my fingers for you!!

Now, jump on ahead to visit One Krafty Kat for another chance to win!

That's it for now...





It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Dimensionals, Seam binding, Glitz Glitter, button, twine
Tools: Brother Sewing Machine, Nestabilities, Serendipity Stamps dies

Morning Smile

Just a quick and fun card that I hope brings a smile to your face this Monday morning! I love this set from Lawn Fawn called "Love ‘n Breakfast". The set is crammed full of adorable images. Just makes me happy.

I used a SCS sketch challenge (SC373) for the layout and picked some bright Basic Grey to jump start the card. The border stamp is from Papertrey Ink and is part of their "Love and Marriage" set.

I hope your week will be all smooth sailing. Be sure to drop back by on Wednesday, the 29th for our very first Serendipity Stamps Blog Hop. So excited!

That's it for now....






It's all about the details:
Stamps: Lawn Fawn, Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Ink: Memento, Colorbox Chalk, Archival
Accessories: Dimensionals
Tools: Copic Markers, Nestabilities

A Word for all Seasons

Thanks for dropping by for this week's Serendipity Stamps challenge, and what a fun challenge it is. The design team is creating either a scrapbook page or photo card using some of the "Word Stamps" that Serendipity Stamps has to offer. I wanted to work with the "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter set". You'll find other sets here: 278, 274, 581, 430, 341. Many of these sets are also available as sticker sets and are currently on sale. Check them out here.

I began by searching through my iPhoto program to find photos that would represent all four seasons. I knew right away that for winter I wanted to use a picture of our back yard after a recent snowfall. I wasn't sure what I had available to depict the others. The search was fun though and other than having to remind myself to stay on task instead of becoming sidetracked by all the wonderful memories the pictures brought back, the hunt went rather quickly. I then created a template in Photoshop Elements and printed the photos on Neenah card stock. I printed them twice so I would be able to cut them out and pop them up for some dimension. I stamped each "season" in a coordinating color and mounted it on patterned paper. I finished the photo card with a touch of bling and some faux stitching.

Be sure to check out Jeanne, Amy, Miriam and Sue's challenge projects.

Until later....






It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: Neenah Solar White
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye, Fancy Pants
Ink: Distress Ink
Accessories: Dimensionals, Pearls and Rhinestones
Tools: Uniball Signo Pen

Easter Chick

Today the Serendipity Stamps Design Team gets to play with Easter stamps! There is such a fun collection to choose from and this little chick was too cute to pass up! I think he just shouts "Spring!" He's a snap to color too. While you're visiting Serendipity's site, be sure and check out the gorgeous new Heart Scroll and Egg Scroll stamps. I can't wait to play with these this weekend.

I used some new Miss Caroline "Fiddlesticks" patterned paper from My Mind's Eye on my card. They just keep coming out with more and more beautiful collections. If they keep it up I'll be in the poorhouse. I just need them all!

Wishing for an early spring?...then check out more Easter goodies from my fellow design team members.

Jeanne
Amy
Jenny
Miriam
Sue






It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Dimensionals, Brads, Ribbon
Tools: Nestabilities, Janome Sewing Machine, Copic Markers

Love You

Here's another Serendipity Stamps challenge for you!

Today we combine two challenges into one; create a Valentine's Day Card that is all white except for the focal image and use dry embossing on the card. I started with Papertrey Ink white card stock and used a Cuttlebug embossing folder on half of the card base. I then added a vine that I cut with my Silhouette Cameo. I stamped the Heart Wreath with Hero Arts new Bubble Gum mid-tone ink and cut it out and then placed it on dimensionals. The "love you" sentiment was also cut with the Cameo using a Kristina Werner digital image. I finished the card with a little grosgrain ribbon and pearls.

Visit these great blogs for more Valentine goodness!

Jeanne
Amy
Jenny
Miriam
Sue

Be well!





It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: None
Ink: Hero Arts Mid-tone ink in Bubble Gum
Accessories: Dimensionals, Kaisercraft Pearls, Ribbon, KWernerdesigns digital image
Tools: Silhouette Cameo, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug

Looking Forward to Summer

The weather forecast calls for up to 10 inches of snow tonight and thanks to Mary I had the opportunity to take my mind off it by working on my Serendipity Stamp challenge. Each design team member was assigned two months and was asked to decorate a calendar with our choice of stamps. By the luck of the draw, I got two wonderful (wistful sigh) summer months to tackle. I'm going to let my photos tell the story here today and will post a list of the stamps used below as well as a supply list. Enjoy strolling through the year with the other design team members' calendar pages. You can check them out here:

Jeanne October and November
Amy - February and March
Jenny - January and December
Miriam - April and May
Sue - August and September

The Month of June

The Month of July

Stamps used:

Wedding Cake - 425E
Summer-Spring-Autumn-Winter set - 582K
Bare Tree - 1185E
Leaves of Summer - 441E
America the Beautiful - 318E
Ball Glove - 882B
Get Your Game On - 907B
Swing - 095D

Our beautiful grandson finally made his appearance on January 9th, a full 16 days after his due date. He was so contented, he had no desire to vacate so he was finally delivered via c-section. We're so happy he and his mommy and daddy are all doing well.

Thanks for paying a visit!





It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: None
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey, Cosmo Cricket
Ink: Memento and Distress Inks
Accessories: Dimensionals, Memento Marker, Prima Pebbles, Kaisercraft Pearls, All My Memories 12 x 12 Calendar
Tools: Silhouette Cameo, Copic Markers, Ranger Blending Tool