Baby Shadowbox

Welcome to another Serendipity Stamps challenge! I switched things up a bit for this "baby themed" challenge and decided to try my hand at something other than a card. (Don't worry, they're still my first love.). I had saved this small shadow box from an embellishment purchase and thought it would be perfect for my project. I began by choosing four KI Memories patterned papers to serve as the backdrop for the box.

I stamped these darling images from the "Baby Girl" stamp set and then colored them with Copic Markers. I then cut it out with Nestabilities, popped it up on three layers of dimensionals and added a green silk bow. I cut out the little booties and popped them up on dimensionals and added them to the main image. Most of the other embellishments such as the alphas and epoxy stickers are also by KI Memories. I found them as part of a kit at Ross for $2.99. What a surprise. I never find anything I want there. I guess I can't say that any more now, can I?

Here's a close-up of the stamped image. So cute!

The "em" in the upper left corner stands for my 8 month old granddaughter Emelia. We like to call her Emme or Em for short. Want a little peak at my little munchkin? We snapped this shot today just before she went swimming in her backyard kiddie pool. Hard to tell that she was a preemie isn't it? :-)

There are more fun baby cards/projects to check out on our DT sites, so be sure you visit them too.

----Anya
----Lynda
----Amy
----Jenny




Thanks for dropping in!






It's all about the details:
Cardstock: None
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Patterned Paper: KI Memories
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Ribbon, Amuse crystals, KI Memories Alphas and epoxy stickers, Glitter Heart, Prima Rose, dimensionals
Tools: Copic Markers, Nestabilities

A Lot Older

My oldest sister and I are only 14 months apart but I love to refer to her as my much older sister. She hates it. Tee hee. When I saw this sentiment in the new The Cat's Pajamas stamp set called "Forget about the Cake", I knew it would be perfect for her upcoming birthday card. Isn't it super cute?

Did you know that The Cat's Pajamas now has felt and dies for sale? I fell in love with how easy it was to make the adorable little felt flower for my card. The felt is so soft and it cuts like butter with the flower button die and my Cuttlebug. You really should check out all six color sets. I will definitely be back for more. Gorgeous!

Hope you are having a fabulous weekend. It signals the end of my two week vacation *sniff *sniff. It has been so relaxing but I'm sure the piles of paperwork on my desk will bring me back to reality quickly.

Hugs to all,






It's all about the details:
Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Stamps: The Cats Pajamas
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Olivia
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Felt Flower Button(TCP), button, Ribbon, twine, Kaisercraft Pearls
Tools: Copic Markers, Nestabilities, The Cats Pajamas flower button die, Quickutz Scallop Border Die

The Love of Learning

Serendipity Challenge Time! This week, it's making a card with either reading or writing as the theme. I chose one of my favorite Serendipity Stamps stamp set called simply "Books". I stamped the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Papertrey Ink kraft card stock. I added some Core'dinations card stock, Tim Holtz tissue tape and ribbon and then added the books image that had been colored with Distress Inks, cut out and popped up on dimensionals. I finished the card by rounding the corners with my We R Memorykeepers corner chomper. Love that thing!

Run on over to visit the rest of the design teams' creations, including our guest designer Jenny Gropp.

I'm off for a few days of R and R..... See you soon!

Anya
Lynda
Amy
Jenny






It's all about the details:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink, Core'dinations
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Patterned Paper: None
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Inks
Accessories: Tim Holtz tissue tape, Ribbon
Tools: Corner Chomper, Glue Dots

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