Serendipity Stamps Blog Hop

Hello, hello!

Today I am excited to be a part of the Serendipity Stamps blog hop.

You should have arrived here from Mary's blog - I hope you'll take a minute a take a peek at what I have made, and then be sure to head over to Miriam's blog.

These stamp sets are a little extra special to me because I helped design them! Mary had been looking to add some retro themed sets to the Serendipity lineup and shared some ideas. I worked on two sets - the Retro Rectangles set and the Retro Starburst set.

These images are perfect for creating your own patterns, with lots of options for layering and building.

First up, a little something with Retro Rectangles.

I just love rainbows, don't you? The Retro Rectangles set has a larger image comprised of three overlapping rectangle outlines. The other solid rectangles in the set then coordinate with the outlines, allow you to 'fill' or layer inside the frames. For this card, I started by stamping the large rectangle outline down the side of my card. I rotated the image each time I stamped it to change up the pattern. Then I went back in with the solid rectangles and stamped my rainbow, allowing the colors to overlap where the rectangles did. This card was simple to create and pretty cheery if you ask me!

My next two cards were made using the Retro Starburst set.

For this card I have used every image in the set, layering the different circles and accents. Isn't it fun? I also used the super fabulous woodgrain sequins that Serendipity is carrying. These are the Beech sequins.

My final card is unabashedly my favorite. I just love the colors and really adore this cathedral window pattern.

I used the diamond image from the set and stamped it repeatedly. I used an acrylic block with a grid on it to help keep things lined up. I didn't want to cover the pattern up, so I topped this off with a little bit of vellum and the Thanks Die. I trimmed the little swirly off the bottom for a more casual feel. Love this!

Thanks for sticking with me this far - be sure to leave a comment, you could be the lucky winner of a $20 gift certificate to shop Serendipity! You have through Sunday 3/15 to comment; the winner will be announced on Mary's blog on Monday.

Miriam's blog is your next stop, here is the full list if you're just popping in!

Mary's Blog
Anya Schrier - you are here!

Miriam Napier
Vickie Zimmer
Jeanne Jachna
Jenny Gropp
Julie Warner
Karen Amidon
Marybeth Lopez

Take care!


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Hello Rainbow Card
STAMPS: Retro Rectangles, Hello - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Oatmeal - Wplus9; Smokey Shadow - PTI
INK: Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Wild Wasabi, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point, Blackberry Bliss - SU!; Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko

Great Team
STAMPS: Retro Starburst, Tandem Bicycle Set - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Midnight Muse - SU!; Lake House, Oatmeal - Wplus9
INK: Lake House, Sweet Nectar, Fairy Dust, Ocean Drive, Nautical Navy, Little Piggy, Falling Star, Wild Mango - Wplus9
OTHER: Beech sequins - Serendipity Stamps; Woodgrain embossing folder - Darice

Retro Thanks
STAMPS: Retro Starburst - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: White - Wplus9; Kraft, Paper Vellum - SU!
INK: Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Hello Honey, Coastal Cabana, Pacific Point - SU!
OTHER: Thanks Die - Serendipity Stamps; Rhinestones - Recollections

The Twinery and Serendipity Stamps Blog Hop

Hi there!

Welcome to the Serendipity Stamps and Twinery blog hop! The festivities kicked off yesterday, and both teams will be sharing projects through tomorrow. Check out the Serendipity Stamps Blog and The Twinery Blog to find out who is posting.

There are also prizes available along the way - be sure to leave comments on the blogs for your chance to win goodies from both companies!

If you're following along the hop, you should have arrived here from Tifany's blog. 

Here is the list of today's line up:

Serendipity Stamps

The Twinery

Tifany DeGough

Anya Schrier

Rebecca VanDeMark

Vickie Zimmer

Stacey Schafer

Julie Warner

Melyssa Connolly

Karen Amidon

Melania Deasy

Cathy Weber

Suzanna Lee

I wanted to do something a little different than using the twine like I normally do - to tie a cute little button and bow to my card. I thought about one of Serendipity's new background stamps, and thought it would be fun to stitch some color onto the new Dandelion Background. I am partial to this big guy, and I can't wait to try out some other fun techniques using it. So here's my card..

I started by stamping the background onto Kraft cardstock. I used a hole punch to punch the center out of each flower that I wanted to stitch. At first I thought the holes would end up being too big, but they filled in nicely with the twine. Then I just stitched each petal, first using a piercing tool to make for an easier stitch. When I was done, I just used a bit of scotch tape to secure the loose end. I love the happy pop of colors! These solid color twines are especially fun!

The sentiment stamp is the large Hi There.

I won't keep you - don't forget to check the Serendipity Stamps and The Twinery blogs to find out all the details about the goodies along the hop!

Rebecca is your next stop along the hop!

Have a great day!

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Recipe
STAMPS: Dandelion Background, Hi There - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Kraft - PTI; Wild Wasabi - SU!
INK: Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko
OTHER: Strawberry, Marigold, Peapod Solid Twine - The Twinery

Serendipity Stamps New Die Release Blog Hop

Hi there!

Serendipity Stamps has released some new dies, and the Design Team is here today to share some creations and inspiration using them. In addition to a super fancy Floral Frame Die, there are seven word dies also being released!

You should have arrived here from Vickie's blog. If you'd like to start from the beginning and get more details about the blog hop, please head to Mary's Blog.

One lucky commenter will win a $20 gift code prize to the Serendipity Stamps store. Be sure to leave a comment on EACH blog to be eligible for the prize! To enter to win leave a comment through midnight Sunday 5/18. The winner will be posted on Mary's blog on Monday 5/19.

Here's what I made using some of the new dies:

This first card combines the Hello Die with the Blackberries (or raspberries if you like!) image.

I love the fun scripty font of these dies. They cut beautifully, too!

My second card uses the Happy Die.

On this card I used the negative die cut instead of the actual word. I overlayed the cardstock onto my background, which was stamped with the Candle image. I stamped my negative die cut with the Ink Spots image before adhering it - it reminds me of confetti. I thought it would be fun to follow up on the inside with the Large Cupcake image along with a birthday sentiment.

The last card is made uses the Floral Frame that I mentioned before.

These dies are so elegant, I knew I wanted to create a wedding card. The actual frame part of this die is large - almost 5 inches square, so this card is a little oversized.

I die cut the frame and before adhering it my card base, inset a piece of patterned paper into the center with the sentiment. I thought the Joy to You sentiment was equally appropriate for a wedding as it would be for the Christmas holiday, so that's what I used. I stamped it in Versamark ink and heat embossed it with gold detail embossing powder. The fancy butterfly is also from this set, and is slightly smaller than Serendipity's corresponding Floral Butterfly Die. After die cutting, but before removing it from my cardstock, I covered it with Versamark ink and also heat embossed it in gold. Then I just carefully removed it - all of these dies are very delicate, but well worth the extra time to remove them - and adhered it to my card with a glue dot. Isn't it beautiful?

Each of the Design Team members is focusing on two words, so you can see some of the others in action by visiting their blogs. All of the new dies are available in the Dies section of the Serendipity store.

From here, Jeanne is your next stop along the hop. Here is the full list, be sure to visit everyone and leave a little love for a chance to win the $20 prize!

Mary's Blog

Miriam Napier

Pauline Pollington

Vickie Zimmer

Anya Schrier

Jeanne Jachna

Jenny Gropp

Julie Warner

Karen Amidon
Marybeth Lopez

Have a great day!


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Recipe
Hello Card
STAMPS: Blackberries - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Ballet Slippers, Oatmeal - Wplus9; Raspberry Ripple - SU!
PATTERNED PAPER: This & That - Echo Park Paper Co.
INK: Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger; Tuxedo Black Memento - Tsukineko
OTHER: Hello Die - Serendipity Stamps; Baby's Breath Embossing Folder - Sizzix; Copic Markers

Happy Card
STAMPS: Candle, Ink Spots - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Soft Sky - SU!; Dove Grey - Wplus9; Guide Lines - PTI
INK: Soft Sky - SU!; Tuxedo Black Memento - Tsukineko
OTHER: Happy Die - Serendipity Stamps; Diamond Stickles - Ranger; Copic markers

Floral Frame Wedding Card
STAMPS: Joy to You - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Soft Honeydew, Oatmeal - Wplus9
PATTERNED PAPER: This & That - Echo Park Paper Co.
INK: Versamark - Tsukineko
OTHER: Floral Frame Die Set - Serendipity Stamps; Gold Detail Embossing Powder - Stewart Superior; Gold Pearls - Recollections

Serendipity Stamps Challenge #31

Hi there. I am here today to share a card for the first May challenge on the Serendipity Stamps Challenge Blog. The customer challenge this month is flowers. Create a project - any theme - featuring flowers. Be sure to include at least one Serendipity Stamps image (stamp or die) on your project! Our favorite design will win our winner blog badge and one random winner of this challenge will receive a $20 discount code off their next Serendipity Stamps order.

The design team used letters from the Floral Alphabet for our cards this week.

I used the letter C for Camillia on my card. I stamped it in Memento Ink and colored it with Copic markers.

Be sure to stop by and visit the rest of the Design Team:

Jenny Gropp
Marybeth Lopez
Miriam Napier
Pauline Pollington
Anya Schrier - you are here!
Jeanne Jachna
Vickie Zimmer
Julie Warner
Karen Amidon

I hope you'll join us for this month's challenge - all you need to do is use a flower image or die. Need to add to your collection? This week's special is 20% off all the stamps in the ALPHABET category. The sale runs through 5/14. Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Recipe
STAMPS: Floral Alphabet: C - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Cashmere, Oatmeal - Wplus9; Spring Moss - PTI
PATTERNED PAPER: This & That - Echo Park Paper Co.
INK: Rich Cocoa Memento - Tsukineko; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger
OTHER: Modern Wallpaper Embossing Folder - ProvoCraft; Crocheted Lace - JoAnn Fabrics; Copic markers

Serendipity Stamps New Release Blog Hop

Hi there!

Serendipity Stamps has released some new spring images, and the Design Team is here today to share some creations and inspiration using the new stamps.

You should have arrived here from Vickie's blog. If you'd like to start from the beginning and get more details about the blog hop, please head to Mary's Blog.

One lucky commenter will win a $20 gift code prize to the Serendipity Stamps store. Be sure to leave a comment on EACH blog to be eligible for the prize! To enter to win leave a comment through midnight Sunday 4/27. The winner will be posted on Mary's blog on Monday 4/28.

Here's what I made using these new images:

For this card, I used the new Aprons image. I stamped it twice and colored the cute aprons with Copic markers. The sentiment is this Mother stamp.

For my second card, I created a colorful background using some of the flowers from the Flower Pops set. I used a bunch of happy colors and just layered the images. The adorable sentiment is the Happy Mother's Day Stitched. I added it over my patterned background with a bit of tied twine. I really like the way this one turned out.

And finally, this one just makes my country-loving heart happy.

This card combines the Wildflowers and Mason Jar images. I did a tiny bit of masking right around the top of the jar to give the illusion that the flowers were inside, but some strategic coloring helped to make it a bit more convincing. This was also colored with Copic markers. I sure do love a blue mason jar - did you know that the Ball Jar company has re-released the green Mason jars? My windowsill is calling for some!

From here, Jeanne is your next stop along the hop. Here is the full list, be sure to visit everyone and leave a little love for a chance to win the $20 prize!

Mary's Blog

Marybeth Lopez

Miriam Napier

Pauline Pollington

Vickie Zimmer

Anya Schrier

Jeanne Jachna

Jenny Gropp

Julie Warner

Karen Amidon

Have a great day!



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Recipe
Apron Card
STAMPS: Aprons, Mother - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky - SU!; Oatmeal, Black - Wplus9
INK: Tuxedo Black Memento - Tsukineko
OTHER: Apron Lace punch - Fiskars; Copic markers

Happy Mother's Day Card
STAMPS: Flower Pops, Happy Mother's Day Stitched - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Pale Plum - SU!; Oatmeal - Wplus9
INK: Sweet Gelato, Sweet Nectar, Wild Mango, Bloomsberry, Lake House, Cranberry Crush - Wplus9; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger; Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko
OTHER: Orchid Twine - The Twinery

Mason Jar Card
STAMPS: Wildflowers, Mason Jar - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Ballet Slippers, Dove Grey - Wplus9
PATTERNED PAPER: Farmhouse - October Afternoon
INK: Tuxedo Black Memento - Tsukineko; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger
OTHER: Copic Markers; Washi tape

Serendipity Stamps Challenge #30

Hi there. I am here today to share a card for the April challenge on the Serendipity Stamps Challenge Blog. The customer challenge this month is 'Shades of Grey'. Your cards can be any theme but should use white, gray, or black (or other monochromatic color) on them. This week the Design Team is combining this with a love theme.

Here is what I created:

I used the Love Scroll image to create an elegant design. I used a lot of gray on my design and added black and white when I wanted things to stand out. I did a lot of layering for this one and finished things off with some pretty adhesive pearls.

Be sure to stop by and visit the rest of the Design Team:

Jenny Gropp
Marybeth Lopez
Miriam Napier
Pauline Pollington
Anya Schrier - you are here!
Jeanne Jachna
Vickie Zimmer
Julie Warner
Karen Amidon

I hope you'll join us for this month's challenge - all you need to do is use a monochromatic color scheme and at least one Serendipity Stamps image or die. Need to add to your collection? This week's sale is buy 3 items get a 4th one free. The sale runs through 4/23. Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Recipe
STAMPS: Love Scroll Large - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: White, Black, Dove Grey - Wplus9; Going Gray - SU!
PATTERNED PAPER: Farmhouse - October Afternoon
INK: Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger
OTHER: Standard Circles, Lacey Circles, Labels 22 Dies - Spellbinders; Fancy Fan Embossing Folder - Sizzix; Adhesive pearls

Serendipity Stamps Blog Hop

Hi there. Today the Serendipity Stamps Design Team is having a blog hop to share the new Teapot and Tea Cup dies that Serendipity is releasing.

Like Serendipity's other dies, these are very detailed and produce wonderfully elegant die cuts.

Before I share my card, I want to make sure you know that one random commenter will be chosen from the Design Team blogs to win a $20 gift code - so be sure to leave a comment on each blog, you could be the winner! Comments are open through March 30 at midnight and will be announced on the Serendipity Stamps Blog on the 31st. You should have arrived here from Vickie's blog. If you'd like to join us from the beginning, things are kicking off on the Serendipity Blog.

I used my nifty technique to replace the die cuts bits with different colors. It really isn't anything mind-blowing, I just remove all the cut out pieces from my bottom layer (in this case, the blue teapot and cup) and adhere it to my card, making sure to leave adhesive in all the little openings. Then I die cut the design from the other colors I want to use. I carefully remove the die cut shape from my cutting plate so that all the pieces remain intact, and then place it over my original bottom layer. I use a paper piercing tool to pop out the little pieces I want to fill in my die cut. I repeat with the different colors until my design is complete. It is much easier that trying to maneuver all those little bits into their right spots. Here is a close up of the new dies.

My friend Jeanne will be your next stop along the hop, here's the full list if you need it.

Mary's Blog
Karen Amidon

Marybeth Lopez

Miriam Napier

Pauline Pollington

Vickie Zimmer

Anya Schrier

Jeanne Jachna

Jenny Gropp

Julie Warner

Have a great day!

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Recipe
STAMPS: Get Well - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Oatmeal - Wplus9; Soft Sky, Barely Banana - SU!; Spring Moss - PTI
PATTERNED PAPER: The Sweetest Thing Lavender Collection - My Mind's Eye
INK: Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger
OTHER: Teapot, Tea Cup die - Serendipity Stamps

Serendipity Stamps Challenge #29

Hi there. I am here today to share another card for the March challenge on the Serendipity Stamps Challenge Blog. The customer challenge this month is 'In Stitches'. You can use faux, real, stamped or a stitched theme (like knitting) on your project (the DT will provide inspiration twice each month, but you have the whole month to play along!)

This week we are debossing Serendipity's dies along with our stitches. I used the Floral Drangonfly Die along with the In the Attitude of Silence sentiment.

I stamped the sentiment first and then oriented the die in the bottom left to balance things out. I went over the debossed die with some Peacock Feathers Distress Ink to highlight the detail. I also went over it with some Heirloom Gold Perfect Pearls. It settled into the creases of the die, and adds a pretty sheen to the card. Perfect Pearls never show up well in photos. Here is a little close up for you.

Be sure to stop by and visit the rest of the Design Team:

Jenny Gropp
Marybeth Lopez
Miriam Napier
Pauline Pollington
Anya Schrier - you are here!
Jeanne Jachna
Vickie Zimmer
Julie Warner
Karen Amidon

I hope you'll join us for this month's challenge - all you need to do is use stitching and at least one Serendipity Stamps image or die. Need to add to your collection? This week's sale is free shipping on all US orders of $10 or more. This is a great chance to snap up the stamps from the Wood Mounted Stamp sale and to throw in some grab bags. The sale runs through 3/26. Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Recipe
STAMPS: In the Attitude of Silence - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Oatmeal, Lake House - Wplus9
INK: Peacock Feathers, Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger; Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko
OTHER: Floral Drangonfly Die - Serendipity Stamps; Lacey Squares Nestabilities - Spellbinders; Heirloom Gold Perfect Pearls - Ranger; Rhinestones - Recollections; Sewing machine

Serendipity and PPC Blog Hop

Happy Monday morning, and welcome to the Serendipity Stamps and Perfect Paper Crafting blog hop!

You should have arrived here from Laura Lynn and the Perfect Paper Crafting Blog. The Serendipity Stamps DT has teamed up with the Perfect Paper Crafting DT to try out some of their fabulous products and share our creations with you. I used the Perfect Layers Mini tool on my card, and once I figured out the hang of it (I watched the super helpful video), I got to layering!

I started by coloring my Veggie Basket Large image from Serendipity with Copic markers. Then, the Perfect Layers Mini tool made it so easy to get all those different layers. Each tool has four different options for mat width, and I tried different ones out on each of my layers.  This tool requires no measuring, and is such a great addition to your crafting arsenal! 

Jenny Gropp will be your next stop along the hop - be sure to leave comments along the way, as on next Monday, March 17th, a $50 gift certificate for each company will be up for grabs to two randomly drawn comments! Comments will close midnight PST on Sunday, March 16th.

Also note that each company is running a special during the hop. Use the code serendipity5% at the Perfect Paper Crafting store to receive a discount on your order. Serendipity is offering 20% off the Easter Category through March 12.

Thanks for stopping, and enjoy the hop!

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Recipe:
STAMPS: Veggie Basket Large - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Kraft, Oatmeal - Wplus9
PATTERNED PAPER: Early Bird - Cosmo Cricket
INK: Tuxedo Black Memento - Tsukineko; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger
OTHER: Perfect Layers Mini - Perfect Paper Crafting

Serendipity Stamps Challenge #29

Hi there. I am here today to share the first March challenge on the Serendipity Stamps Challenge Blog. The customer challenge this month is 'In Stitches'. You can use faux, real, stamped or a stitched theme (like knitting) on your project (the DT will provide inspiration twice each month, but you have the whole month to play along!)

This week we are combining a transportation theme with stitches. I used some patterned paper with stitching on it as well as some real machine stitching along with the Bicycle image.

I left a sentiment off the front, instead carrying my theme through to the inside, where I stamped the Life Is Like Riding sentiment. That is good advice, and goodness knows I am keeping moving.

Be sure to stop by and visit the rest of the Design Team:

Jenny Gropp
Marybeth Lopez
Pauline Pollington
Anya Schrier - you are here!
Jeanne Jachna
Vickie Zimmer
Julie Warner
Karen Amidon

I hope you'll join us for this month's challenge - all you need to do is use stitching and at least one Serendipity Stamps image or die. Need to add to your collection? This week's sale is 20% off the Easter category. Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Recipe
STAMPS: Bicycle, Life Is Like Riding - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Cupid's Bow - Wplus9; Vintage Cream - PTI; Pistachio Pudding - SU!
PATTERNED PAPER: 5 & Dime - October Afternoon
INK: Tuxedo Black Memento - Tsukineko
OTHER: Copic markers; Twine; Button; Sewing machine

Serendipity Stamps Challenge #28

Hi there. I am here today to share more inspiration for February's challenge on the Serendipity Stamps Challenge Blog. The customer challenge this month is to use sheet music or text pattern on your project (the DT will provide inspiration twice each month, but you have the whole month to play along!)

This week we are combining a color blending technique with a music or text pattern. I used Distress Inks to create a blended background and then stamped the English Rose image over top.

I brought the text pattern into my card by embossing the card base with a script pattern. I also added a sentiment strip (stamped with the I'm Beginning to Learn sentiment) behind my image. A few flecks of gold, some twine and a gold button finish it off.

Be sure to stop by and visit the rest of the Design Team:

Jenny Gropp
Marybeth Lopez
Miriam Napier
Pauline Pollington
Anya Schrier - you are here!
Jeanne Jachna
Vickie Zimmer
Julie Warner
Karen Amidon

I hope you'll join us for this month's challenge - all you need to do is use a sheet music or text pattern and at least one Serendipity Stamps image or die. Need to add to your collection? This week's sale is buy three items, get a fourth one free. Lowest priced item in the cart is free! The sale runs through 2/26/14. Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Recipe
STAMPS: English Rose, I'm Beginning to Learn - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Steel Mill, Oatmeal, Lake House - Wplus9
INK: Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry, Tumbled Glass, Bundled Sage, Forest Moss, Vintage Photo Distress Ink - Ranger; Onyx Black Versafine Ink - Tsukineko
OTHER: Script Embossing Folder - ProvoCraft; Perfect Gold Perfect Pearls - Ranger; Rustic Cream Button Twine - PTI; Button

Serendipity Stamps Challenge #28

Hi there!

Hope you are having a good week. Did you get a lot of snow? I am here today to share some inspiration for February's challenge on the Serendipity Stamps Challenge Blog. The customer challenge this month is to use sheet music or text pattern on your project (the DT will provide inspiration twice each month, but you have the whole month to play along!)

This week we are combining images of food with the music or text pattern.

I used the Heart Cup and Heart Teapot on my card. I paper pieced these images, combining them with some book print patterned paper.

Be sure to stop by and visit the rest of the Design Team:

Jenny Gropp
Marybeth Lopez
Miriam Napier
Pauline Pollington
Anya Schrier - you are here!
Jeanne Jachna
Vickie Zimmer
Julie Warner
Karen Amidon

I hope you'll join us for this month's challenge - all you need to do is use a sheet music or text pattern and at least one Serendipity Stamps image or die. Need to add to your collection? This week's sale is 40% off the highest priced item in your cart when you use the code "40fromhigh214". The sale runs through 2/12/14. Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Recipe
STAMPS: Heart Cup, Heart Teapot - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Vintage Cream - PTI
PATTERNED PAPER: Fly a Kite, The Thrift Shop - October Afternoon
INK: Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko
OTHER: Doily - Wilton; sewing machine

Serendipity Stamps New Release Blog Hop Day 3

Hello, back again with Day 3 of the Serendipity Stamps new release blog hop. Today the team is sharing their creations using the Ladybug Die. Like the Bunny Die we shared yesterday, this die has lots of fun details to it!

See all those cute embossed curlicues?

I had dots on the brain for this one.

I started with some die cut circles that I messy stitched. I used the Ladybug Hugs sentiment (there is a Ladybug Die and Cling Set available that has the die along with this sentiment and two other coordinating stamps).

I die cut my ladybug from red cardstock and then again from black. I inset the black dots into the red ladybug die cut, popping up the larger ones before adding some Stickles.

This die is so fun, I want to brainstorm some 3D ideas for it.. straw toppers? I hope you enjoyed hopping along with us, be sure to leave comments for a chance to win a $10 credit for the Serendipity Stamps store.

Comments are open until February 5th - be sure to visit all of the DT members, even we don't know where the lucky comments will be chosen from! The winners will be announced February 7th. Sweetie Jeanne Jachna is your next stop along the hop. Enjoy!

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Recipe
STAMPS: Ladybug Hugs - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Poppy Parade - SU!; Kraft, Oatmeal, Black - Wplus9
PATTERNED PAPER: The Thrift Shop, Farmhouse - October Afternoon
INK: Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko
OTHER: Ladybug Die - Serendipity Stamps; Circle, Scalloped Circle Dies - Spellbinders; Star Dust Stickles - Ranger; Sewing machine

Serendipity Stamps New Release Blog Hop Day 2

Hello, back again with Day 2 of the Serendipity Stamps new release blog hop. Today the team is sharing their creations using the fantastic Bunny Die. This die is so detailed - I just love it!  It not only has cut-out portions, but also details that are embossed.

I used it to create a springy tag.

I die cut the bunny from oatmeal cardstock and then again from the three colored cardstocks. I used the colors to fill in the design - I first poked out the die cut pieces from the oatmeal and filled in the flowers and the bunny's eye with the coordinating bits from the colored cardstock. I figured out a super fast method to do this, which I will share with you later - once I have a chance to take some step-by-step photos.

I used the Somebunny Loves You sentiment to complete the back of the tag.

Comments are open until February 5th - be sure to visit all of the DT members, even we don't know where the lucky comments will be chosen from! The winners will be announced February 7th. Sweetie Jeanne Jachna is your next stop along the hop. Enjoy!

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Recipe
STAMPS: Somebunny Loves You - Serendipity Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Oatmeal, Ballet Slippers, Sweet Gelato, Lake House - Wplus9
PATTERNED PAPER: This & That - Echo Park Paper Co.
INK: Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger
OTHER: Bunny Die - Serendipity Stamps; Diamond Lace Punch - EK Success; Sweet Blush Satin Ribbon - PTI