Keep it simple!

So our challenge for this month was to keep it simple.  Ink and paper only in one layer.  Several weeks ago I was at a craft store with my coupon... and well you know you can't leave the store without using the coupon even if you don't really need anything.  I grabbed the new Inkadinkado stamping gear.  So I decided it was just what I needed to jazz up this challenge!

I used the stamping gear with the Parallel Flourish Mirror stamp (035C).  I used two ink colors and stamped around the gear.  Then I used the Live each season stamp (1003E) in the center.  Then I cut the whole thing out in a circle.  I think this would make a great little addition to a fall scene or a centerpiece on a table.

Happy Crafty!

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This weeks sale is good for 20% off the Thanksgiving category... good through November 28th here is a linky loo to the stamps...

http://www.serendipitystamps.com/category/thanksgiving.html

Winter Inspiration

For our first November challenge we were to use a winter photo as inspiration.  One of my favorite winter images is of the lamp post in Narnia.  I snagged this picture from the web, and then used the Lamp Post Cling Set (1048QCL) 

I had this 4x4 inch canvas in my stash and the idea just popped into my head.  I got out my watercolors and mixed up a nice bluish background for it.  Go ahead try it, it's not hard, painting may seem intimidating but watercolors in my experience have been super easy!  I did that and then stamped all the images from the set, colored them with my prisma pencils, and added some flair.  I added floss in place of the ribbon stamp, and put the holly leaves on top of that.  Then actually hung the sign from the post using jump rings.

 Now for the coolest part the snow.  I discovered this one day quite by accident.  I used diamond glaze to put embossing powder on something.  Well when I heated it, it bubbled up and gave this awesome look.  And I immediately thought of snow.  So I added it to the sign and post, and then did the ground. 

Happy Crafty!

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The special is Buy 3 Items Get a 4th one free. Good Nov 7th through Nov 14th.

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.

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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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.

For Oct 17th, the Serendipity Special will be a 40% off coupon. Customers who enter the code 40FROMHIGH during checkout with receive 40% off their highest priced item. Good through Oct 24th. 

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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Pauline's Blog
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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.

October 3-10th is free shipping on all US orders over $10!

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....

 Miriam's Blog
 Jenny's Blog

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!
Buy 3 Items Get the 4th one free. Ends Sept. 12th.