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