Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Serendipity Stamps Blog Hop and Challenge!!

Good Morning- so glad you stopped by today. The Serendipity Stamps DT are showing off some new goodies in the store and combining it with this month's Serendipity Stamps Challenge-- This month it's all about diecutting!! AND this time around the DT were asked to add an additional challenge... Relax/Enjoy!


You should have arrived here from Miriam's blog but, if you got lost along the way I have a full list below.  

I have a couple cards for you today!! 


First I used Cherry Lynn dies (Serendipity sells these BTW) -adding a Serendipity Bandana die with patterned paper- I use the die twice so the inner circle was in a contrasting color.  Next I die cut the new Boots die and stamped with the coordinating Boots stamp- colored with copics and mounted with foam for a little dimension. Added a tri-color Howdy die that was popped up with dimensionals. You can purchase the Howdy die by itself or as a set with a sweet cowgirl.

Here's a little close up...


For my next card I used the new It's Five O'Clock Somewhere stamp...


I stamped the image on watercolor cardstock and heat embossed with white. Next I pulled out my Clean Color Brush Markers and did some loose watercoloring. Such a fun card- perfect for starting out the summer months.

Here's a little close up...



ETA: I finished off the inside with one of my fav sentiments and totally forgot to attach--


Added some color on watercolor cardstock but, just in the opposite corners- the sentiment was colored ombre.

We have a very special guest this month - Carol Mayne from Just Me: C Blog! Carol has a clean graphic style packed full of bold beautiful color!  Take a closer peek and see all the glitter sparkle!

Don't forget to leave comments as you hop.... the prize is a $20 gift certificate to one commenter randomly selected from all the blogs.    You can leave comments through 5-22 .. the winner will be announced on Mary's blog on 5-23.

AND... there's always a little something extra.. The sale this time is  a 40% Off Coupon.    The code will be “40fromhigh0516” which gives 40% off the highest priced item in your cart.   Good Wed May 18th – Sun May 22.   

Mary's also having a yard sale- lots' of bargains to be had. Here's the link. 

Last, but not least.... the stamp of the month....Lemonade Pitcher at 50% off...



Your next stop on the hop is my sweet friend Jeanne Jachna (the full list is below). Jeanne is the Queen of bright colors... they're beautiful too!!
There are lots of new goodies :) in the store, you can find them here

Thanks for stopping by!! Love when you do and appreciate all the kind words!!


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13 comments:

Marybeth said...

The boots look amazing with the background and the Howdy! Love your summertime drink card, so fun in color and I like the way you highlighted the sentiment! Awesome cards Vickie!

PJ said...

Two very good ideas for cards, thank you!

Jeanne J. said...

I love them both Vickie - so different too! Mesmerized by that cool background on the first... love that you cut the bandana from pattern paper.. and wow! the bright drinks in watercolor looks like a tropical vacation! YUM!

Late Blooming said...

Fancy boots. Let's up our heels. kick

A splash of color said...

Very nice cards. Love the western boots.. cute

McStamper said...

Love your cards. The boots are so cute.

Mary Holshouser said...

boot-scooting boogie.
Love the boots and the bandana.
Great coloring on both cards.
thanks for sharing

Ann D said...

Both cards are full of spirit and fun!

Michele K. Henderson said...

I love your terrific Howdy card, and your watercolor drink idea is so pretty! Thanks for some fun inspiration today!
Take Care!
Michele

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Fabulous projects. I really love your card with the boots. Perfect color comb. TFS

Sue D said...

Great cards. I like how you colored the boots.

Pat said...

Two beautiful cards Vicky and the western theme with the boots is such fun and the coctails are perfect for those summer days which we hope to be getting here in the UK eventually ..lol. x

Vickie Y said...

Love the Western themed images and card! And, the drinks card is adorable!