Happy Thanksgiving!

 

So our second challenge was to create a Thanksgiving invitation as well as some table items to go along with it.  I chose to use the Pilgrim Pets cling set (1125QCL).  

 

Here are the place cards I made.  Simple enough to put together if you need to make tons of them.  I stamped the images on craft colored cardstock in brown ink.  Then layered the images up, added a bow, and small name banners on the bottom.

 

As for the invitation I stamped the pets and colored them with colored pencils.  Added some layers and some doodads to finish it off.  When I send invites I usually make them the size of a regular card 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" but only one side so it doesn't open.  Then I just print my party info and adhere it to the back side.  

Happy Crafty!

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Score It!

It's October and time for the first Serendipity Challenge of the month!  For this challenge we needed to use a Halloween stamp of our choice, and the Scor-pal tool.  I chose to use the Candy Jar (233E), and two stamps from the Batty Cling set (1018QCL). 

From the side you can see the front stamp a little better.  I chose to color it with Halloween colors and then used diamond glaze on the jar to give it a real feel.  And now for the surprise.  Both sides of the card pull open to reveal the Halloween message inside. 

This card came together very quickly, thanks to the Scor-pal.  I cut a piece of cardstock to 12"x5".  Then I laid it across my scor-pal.  Scored at 2", 4", 8", and 10".  The best part is no marking lines, no moving the paper... you just pull the scoring tool down the line at each of these markers.  The next tricky part is to remember to just adhere your front image to one side of the card.

Happy Crafty!

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And for more fun, be sure to hop to all the blogs and leave a comment!  All comments will be entered into a drawing to win a Scor-pal!  Don't miss your chance!

And as always don't forget to check out Serendipity Stamps! Mary runs a great site, has great sales, and links to the gallery and blog.

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Fine art.

From another swap over at craftster.org!  this one was a 6x6 more art less craft swap.  I admit I rarely paint, so this swap was a challenge but I had a great time.  The background is water colored, and the tree is done in micron pen.  Then I used black acrylic around the edges to finish it off.  I sent this one off already and can't wait to see what I get in return!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Our second September challenge for Serendipity Stamps was to create a Halloween Project.  I used my favorite Halloween stamp of all time Fraidy Cat Cling Set (1119QCL).  I stamped the image cut it out, and colored it with copic markers.  I then mounted it to scalloped circles with foam tape.  Then I cut a strip of black and punched the edge with the Martha Stewart ooze edge punch.  Then scoring it I folded it into a circle.  I stamped the sentiment on an oval and tied it all up with bakers twine.

I do love to have little bits hanging around my house for the holidays.  Here is a side view to see the layers and dimension. I also gave it a little extra pizzazz with buttons, and some dots.

Hope you enjoy all the creations from the other designers....

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And as always don't forget to check out Serendipity Stamps! Mary runs a great site, has great sales, and links to the gallery and blog.  Her trick or treat special which will run till September 28th is 20% off any stamp from the Halloween section.

That 70's Show!

For the first challenge of September we were challenged to make a card that has that 70's flair.

I chose to work with the swirly flower from the Fun Flower Cling Set (709QCL)

 I stamped the flowers in black on bright colored paper and then cut them out.  I added some yellow glitter to the centers.  Then I decided that it needed a great sentiment to go with it, so I started to dig through my stash and found this one The Sweetest Joy is Love (1082D).  It thought it fit with the theme and the flowers perfectly.  I stamped it in Versamark ink and then embossed it in black.  I love the shiney black on black look.

Hope you enjoy all the creations from the other designers....

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Jeanne's Blog
Helen's Blog
Cathy's Blog
Pauline's Blog
Sue's Blog

And as always don't forget to check out Serendipity Stamps! Mary runs a great site, has great sales, and links to the gallery and blog.

Current running special!
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Quail

 

Serendipity Stamps just had their Fall/Winter release.  And one of the new stamps is this awesome Quail (1269J).  It's a great looking stamp very detailed and yet easy to color.  I used some white out to lighten up certain areas so that I could color on top of them.  Be sure to head over to SerendipityStamps.com to see all the new stamps!  And what the other designers have been doing with them in the galleries!

Steping up!

 For our second August challenge involves making a center step card.  There is a great gallery full of these cards over on Split Coast Stampers.  I chose to take a slightly different approach, and made an accordion bottom card.

 

I used my copics to color this adorable Halloween image Goul Pets (1022F).  To make it the center focus of the card.  

 

It's time at my house to start thinking about Halloween. I used my cricut to cut out all the pieces except for the stamped images.  Attached them to an accordion bottom in different layers.  I made the moon pop off the to with some wire to give it movement. I used the Boo stamp (660C) on top of the moon.  I think it makes the best little Halloween scene card.  

Now head off to check out the other creations from the design team, which has grown by leaps and bounds.  

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Helen's Blog
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Pauline's Blog

And as always don't forget to check out Serendipity Stamps! Mary runs a great site, has great sales, and links to the gallery and blog.

Serendipity’s Special this week is a 40% Off coupon which gives 40% off the most expensive item in the shopping cart. The coupon code is 40FROMHIGH The coupon expires August 29th.