Thursday, January 21, 2016

IMPRESSION OBSESSION CHALLENGE

FLOWER POWER!

Flowers always make me happy, I guess that comes from flower power!!
Join in and play along with the IO challenge of Flowers for a chance to win a $25 Impression Obsession gift certificate. 
Just use IO stamps or dies, create and link up!
For more details you can go here to the IO Blog.

Flower Power to inspire you!


When I saw these images from Lindsay Ostrom I fell in love! 
Happy, right?!
I made a gift set of four cards.
Easy, Simple, Flower Power!







Thanks for looking!

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

SERENDIPITY STAMPS BLOG HOP!

BIRTHDAY AND STRIPES

Welcome to Serendipity Stamps Blog Hop...our first for the new year!
Before we get started with all the hop info, remember we still have the monthly challenge going on. You still have plenty of time to get your entry in. The theme for the January challenge is Stripes. All the details for this can be found on the SSCB

Are you hopping with us? We are showing the latest products along with a few favorites! Leave comments as you go because one lucky winner will be chosen at random from the blogs to receive a $20 gift certificate from Serendipity Stamps.
Leave comments through January 24th. Mary will announce a winner on Monday January 25th

You should be arriving here from 
JULIE WARNER

We are very excited about the new Party Balloon Die
The full die cut is being showed in this card. I've added the Bird die cut and have stamped Happy Birthday in Razzle Berry ink.

CARD INSIDE

For the inside I have used one of the balloons from the Party Balloon die cut.
Happy and Day is shadowed by off setting one of the die cuts.


I had several balloon cuts left over that I ran through an embossing folder.
Happy Birthday has been stamped in the same Razzle Berry ink and I have used the candle die from the Cupcake set.

 Party Background 50% OFF
This special will run through the end of the month
FREE shipping on all US orders of $15 or more good January 20-24

Your next stop on the hop is

If you got lost along the way...
Here is a full list of the hop order!

Mary's Blog...(start here)
Thanks for looking and good luck!




Friday, January 8, 2016

IO Blog Hop Day 5



IMPRESSION OBSESSION
SPRING RELEASE BLOG HOP!

It's day 5 of the hop, the last day...
but you still have plenty of time to leave comments for a chance to win!

BONUS!
We have a bonus...on the last day of the hop TWO winners will be chosen. One for Friday and one random winner from sometime during the week. So if you miss a day make sure and go back and comment!

Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday 1/10 and ALL winners will be announced Monday 1/11. Good Luck!

If you have any questions you can email Jeanne.

ALL of the NEW stamps you'll be seeing on the hop are available NOW!

More from the DT


The Tree Square stamp is by Gail Green.
It has been colored with Zig Brush Markers.
I love the design with the words framing the image.

Thanks for all the wonderful comments
Good Luck!

  • Stamps: Impression Obsession-F7815 Tree Square
  • Papers: Neenah 110, Ranger-Watercolor paper, MFT- 6x6 Pad Farm Fresh Gingham, Bazzill
  • Other: Zig Watercolor Brush Markers, MFT- Licorice Hybrid Ink, 3-M foam tape 


Thursday, January 7, 2016

IO BLOG HOP DAY 4

IMPRESSION OBSESSION
SPRING RELEASE BLOG HOP
and
THURSDAY'S CHALLENGE!

It's day 4 of the blog hop. Are you loving all the new stamps?
They are ALL available now here
www.iostamps.com

It's Thursday, which means it's time to have the first challenge for 2016!
Keeping the theme along with the new release, the challenge will be-SPRING COLORS. 
Play along by using all IO products and enter for a chance to win a IO $25 Gift Certificate!
All the guideline can be found on the IO Blog.
You can also find all of the hop details here if you are just joining in!

Ready for some inspiration from the DT?
Here you go!
 Anna Wight 
Daniela Dobson
Dina Kowal
Ellen Taylor
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Karen Amidon
Kittie Caracciolo
Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett



The sweet Daffodille image is from Lindsay Ostrom.
I paired it with the tiny hello stamp from Alesa Baker.
The black and white Gingham Texture really makes the image pop!

Thanks for stopping by
Enjoy the hop!



Wednesday, January 6, 2016

IO BLOG HOP DAY 3!

IMPRESSION OBSESSION
SPRING RELEASE BLOG HOP!

Hello again and welcome back to day 3 of the IO 2016 Spring Release!

We have some beautiful new stamps to share AND Gift Certificates to give away!
Over the next five days, Monday 1/4 through Friday 1/8 we will be sharing with you some of the NEW spring designs.

You can find a list of the participants on the Impression Blog each day at 6am EST. Visit our fabulous IO Design Team's blogs (only one comment per blog please) for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate! The more blogs you visit...the better chance you will have to win!!!

BONUS!
We have a bonus...on the last day of the hop TWO winners will be chosen. One for Friday and one random winner from sometime during the week. So if you miss a day make sure and go back and comment!

Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday 1/10 and ALL winners will be announced Monday 1/11. Good Luck!

If you have any questions you can email Jeanne.

ALL of the NEW stamps you'll be seeing on the hop are available NOW!

Inspiration from the DT


The Scribble Flower, Sketch Leaves and sentiment are all from Yvonne Blair. 
Yvonne has an array of images in addition to her wonderful sayings that are great for journaling too! To see all of her designs you can go here.

Thanks for looking!
Tomorrow is day 4 and the start of a new challenge!



SSCB #51 STRIPES!

SERENDIPITY STAMPS
JANUARY CHALLENGE



January is off to a great start and here at Serendipity Stamps we have a whole new line- up of challenges coming your way.
Each month we will have a new challenge on the 1st, a blog hop on the 3rd Wednesday and the Stamp of the Month, all month!
 This means you have the whole month to create and enter into the challenge for a chance to win a SS $20 Gift Certificate.
 In addition, you have another chance to win a $20 SS Gift Certificate just by commenting on the DT blogs!

The challenge for January is STRIPES!

 Just use Serendipity stamps or dies along with stripes somewhere in your design. 
New to challenges? 
It's easy and fun. 
You can find all the information you need here on the SSCB. 

STAMP OF THE MONTH
PARTY BACKGROUND
50% OFF



Jumping right into Valentines!!


I believe that it's never too early to start working on the next holiday!
I always have great plans to get a head start and somehow I seem to fall behind!
This is such an easy card to make. I thought it would be sweet to tuck little love notes inside the mini envelopes! 
I have used the solid Heart Solid die along with the love you stamp from Serendipity. The colorful striped dp was used as the base layer and the "love doodles" on the red paper also work for stripes!

Another Quickie!


Need a card in a hurry?
The small Train Engine from Serendipity has so much detail that it really doesn't need any coloring. The Happy Birthday stamp is on SALE for $2!!
Serendipity also carries PRETTY PINK POSH dies!
Here I have used the Stitched Duo 1 tag die.

Thanks for looking!




Tuesday, January 5, 2016

IO BLOG HOP DAY 2!

IMPRESSION OBSESSION
SPRING RELEASE BLOG HOP!
Welcome back to day 2 of the IO 2016 Spring Release.

We have some beautiful new stamps to share AND Gift Certificates to give away!
Over the next five days, Monday 1/4 through Friday 1/8 we will be sharing with you some of the NEW spring designs.

You can find a list of the participants on the Impression Obsession Blog each day at 6am EST. Visit our fabulous IO Design Team's blogs (only one comment per blog please) for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate! The more blogs you visit...the better chance you will have to win!!!

BONUS!
We have a bonus...on the last day of the hop TWO winners will be chosen. One for Friday and one random winner from sometime during the week. So if you miss a day make sure and go back and comment!

Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday 1/10 and ALL winners will be announced Monday 1/11. Good Luck!

If you have any questions you can email Jeanne.

ALL of the NEW stamps you'll be seeing on the hop are available NOW!

Here is your hop list for today


Adorable or what?!!
Lindsay Ostrom's whimisal designs are a delight to work with. From the fun carrots on Catie's dress to the sweet heart for her nose, you can't help but smile while coloring!
Check out all of her spring images here.  
Thanks for looking!

  • Stamps: Impression Obsession-G19086 Catie O'Carrots Bun Bun
  • Papers: Neenah 110, doodlebug-swimming pool dot-grid, tangerine-dot-grid
  • Other: Copics, Memory Keepers-Quilted ef, Wink, Viva Gloss Gel


Monday, January 4, 2016

IO BLOG HOP DAY 1

IMPRESSION OBSESSION
SPRING RELEASE BLOG HOP!

Happy New Year and welcome to a 5 day blog hop from IO.
We have some beautiful new stamps to share AND Gift Certificates to give away!
Over the next five days, Monday 1/4 through Friday 1/8 we will be sharing with you some of the NEW spring designs.

You can find a list of the participants on the Impression Blog each day at 6am EST. Visit our fabulous IO Design Team's blogs (only one comment per blog please) for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate! The more blogs you visit...the better chance you will have to win!!!

BONUS!
We have a bonus...on the last day of the hop TWO winners will be chosen. One for Friday and one random winner from sometime during the week. So if you miss a day make sure and go back and comment!

Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday 1/10 and ALL winners will be announced Monday 1/11. Good Luck!

If you have any questions you can email Jeanne.

ALL of the NEW stamps you'll be seeing on the hop are available NOW!

Monday's DT Girls


I'm starting off with the Sunflower Set from Dina Kowal.
Dina has created a multi-stamping flower set that has so much detail yet very easy to use!
The clear set has many options for creating wonderful sunflowers, leaves and combinations for bouquets.
For my card I have kept it very simple. The flower was stamped with two shades of yellow and a Kraft Ink. I used two different stamps on the leaves.
The sentiment that I used is also a part of this lovely set!

Thanks for looking and on with the hop!

  • Stamps: Impression Obsession-WP639 Sunflower Set
  • Inks: MFT-Lemon Chiffon, Daffodil, Kraft, Sour Apple, Jelly Bean Green, Chocolate Brown
  • Papers: Neenah 110, Bazzill hw, doodlebug- limeade daisy-stripe, kraft
  • Other: Memory Keepers-Quilted ef, 3m foam tape 

Friday, January 1, 2016

OH LA' LA!


Here's to a healthy, happy and prosperous new year!

Starting off the year with some time in the craft room.
I love making card sets and Mon Cheri from MFT is perfect for a little trio!


The stamp set has many fun images to color up.


Bonjour!
The Paris scene was created using Copics, dies cuts and many layers.


Oh La' La'!
 ...And oh so girly! How cute is this paper, "Coco" from Penny Black?


C'est la Vie!
Such a sweet life it is!
Thanks for looking

  • Stamps: MFT-Mon Cheri
  • Dies: Impression Obsession- 343-T Hill Landscape Layers, MFT-Mon Cheri,Rectangle Frames, lifestyles- Nesting Layers 8, Rectangles
  • Papers: Neenah 110, Bazzill hw, Penny Black-Coco
  • Other: Copics, Wink of Stella, Viva Gloss Gel, Collall, 3M foam-tape, 2mm jewels