Holiday Cheer!!

Happy New Year's Eve!! I'm just hanging out at home... and happy!! Had a little time to do some stamping today...

Played with Verve's Jolly Jingles set. Stamped a bunch of the stockings onto watercolor cardstock with memento tuxedo black and heat embossed with clear. Then I played with my Zig brushes!! Yes, it's bright!! Added some black rhinestones and black splatters. Had to add some twine... I'm still a "bow" kind of girl :-) 

Played with the Verve December Diva Challenge...

And did my own twist on the CAS(e) this sketch challenge...

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Serendipity Stamps Blog Challenge and HOP!

Welcome to the Serendipity Stamps Challenge! We love seeing what you make with your Serendipity Stamps and Dies. The challenge begins on the first of the month with a central theme. The design team provides samples for inspiration at the beginning, and then again at the half way point of the challenge (this hop), but you get a whole month to join us! We are at the half way point - showing another round of samples as well as celebrating with a monthly blog hop - showing you the latest products and offering another chance for you to win some goodies from Serendipity Stamps.

The rules are simple... play along using at least one Serendipity Stamps image on your submission and link it below. You don't have to have a blog to play along - you can link your designs to any on line gallery. 

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

SSCB#62 Sparkle!!!! It's the perfect month for a little sparkle in our lives!! There are so many ways to add sparkle to a card- sequins, glitter, glitter paper, glitter ribbon, an image with a sparkle.... you get the idea!! Whatever you choose just be sure to include at least one Serendipity Stamps image (stamp or die) on your design!

Want to go shopping? The stamp of the month for December is Winter Doe (50% off- can't beat that!)

Here's my card...using that sweet Winter Doe.... the sparkle I added is in the snow. Brushed some glue and sprinkled with clear glitter- hard to see in this pic but, it's there and looks gorgeous!!

AND the inside...

 A big Thanks... to all y'all that come by and take a peek!!

Some more tags with those sweet penguins and sparkle paper for the background!

Here's a little close up....

Looking for some awesome inspiration?   

The sale this time is 40% off the highest priced item in your cart use code " 40fromhigh1216" now through December 25  Mary's Blog Miriam Napier Carol Mayne Vickie Zimmer Jeanne Jachna  Julie Warner Karen Amidon Marybeth Lopez

Next up is my sweet friend Jeanne Jachna --- as always, it's sure to be bright and beautiful!!

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

Color Throwdown #423

Good Evening- Happy, Happy Wednesday!! I'm a little late- internet issues- have you been there- thinking so at some point!! It's time for another set of colors at the Color Throwdown!! This week the colors were chosen by Broni- we're playing with some bright ones and I love them!! 

This week we're playing with hot pink, red, and lime green...

Played with some new images and dies from Newton's Nook. Well- actually I've had these for a while and the Coffee Lovers Blog hop encouraged me to ink them up this week!! Did a lot of stamping and coloring with copics. 

Some inspiration...

We're thrilled to have two fabulous Guest Designers with us this month.

Leigh Penner - To The Full - AND Kim Singdahlsen-Joyful Creations 

We also have a Guest Star Stamper....Colleen Begley,  - Colleen's Creative Corner

Once you’ve finished your card or other paper-crafted project, add a direct link to your creation using the Inlinkz tool at the bottom of the Color Throwdown post. And, don’t forget to use the keyword CTD423 if you upload your project to an online gallery, or hashtag on social media with #ctd423 and/or #colorthrowdown.  

Challenge guidelines are in the right sidebar on the Color Throwdown Challenge Blog in case you have any questions.

The rest of the team...

Barbara Anders - Paper Pursuits

Broni Holcombe - Splashes of Watercolor

Lori Tecler - Inking Aloud

 Wanda Cullen - Cullen-ary Creations

 Jodi Collins- Stamping a Latte
Lynn Putt- The Queens Scene
Lisa Henke- My Little Creative Escape
Amy Rysavy - Prairie Paper & Ink
 Amy Rohl - Ink About Me

Thanks for stopping by!! Appreciate all the kind words!!

Color Throwdown #422- Let it Snow!!

Good Morning- Happy, Happy Wednesday!! It's time for another set of colors at the Color Throwdown!! This week the colors were chosen by Barbara- we're playing with some bright ones and I love them!! 

This week we're playing with navy, hot pink, orange, and turquoise...

Played with some new images and dies from the latest Verve release. Love those graphic/contemporary trees and the sweet snowman. Went with black and white and pops of Barbara's colors. Love the effect. 

Ha... I laugh or maybe "shudder" at that sentiment after my phone call with my sweet sis! Hubs and I are gong to IN next weekend to celebrate Christmas with my family- heard tonight they are calling for 10-12 inches of snow on Tuesday and Wednesday- could be an interesting drive home!! We grew up with the weather (many moons ago) but, traveling in it.... Wish me luck!!!!

Some inspiration...

We're thrilled to have two fabulous Guest Designers with us this month.

Leigh Penner - To The Full - AND Kim Singdahlsen-Joyful Creations 

Once you’ve finished your card or other paper-crafted project, add a direct link to your creation using the Inlinkz tool at the bottom of the Color Throwdown post. And, don’t forget to use the keyword CTD422 if you upload your project to an online gallery, or hashtag on social media with #ctd422 and/or #colorthrowdown.  

Challenge guidelines are in the right sidebar on the Color Throwdown Challenge Blog in case you have any questions.

The rest of the team...

Barbara Anders - Paper Pursuits

Broni Holcombe - Splashes of Watercolor

Lori Tecler - Inking Aloud

 Wanda Cullen - Cullen-ary Creations

 Jodi Collins- Stamping a Latte
Lynn Putt- The Queens Scene
Lisa Henke- My Little Creative Escape
Amy Rysavy - Prairie Paper & Ink
 Amy Rohl - Ink About Me

Thanks for stopping by!! Appreciate all the kind words!!

Serrendipity Stamps Blog Challenge!!

Welcome to the Serendipity Stamps Challenge! We love seeing what you make with your Serendipity Stamps and Dies. The challenge begins on the first of the month with a central theme. The design team provides samples for inspiration at the beginning, and then again at the half way point of the challenge, but you get a whole month to join us! At the half way point we'll be showing another round of samples as well as celebrating with a monthly blog hop - showing you the latest products and offering another chance for you to win some goodies from Serendipity Stamps.

The rules are simple... play along using at least one Serendipity Stamps image on your submission and link it below. You don't have to have a blog to play along - you can link your designs to any on line gallery. 

Ready for our latest challenge?

SSCB#62 Sparkle!!!! It's the perfect month for a little sparkle in our lives!! There are so many ways to add sparkle to a card- sequins, glitter, glitter paper, glitter ribbon, an image with a sparkle.... you get the idea!! Whatever you choose just be sure to include at least one Serendipity Stamps image (stamp or die) on your design!

Want to go shopping? The stamp of the month for December is Winter Doe (50% off- can't beat that!)

Here's my card...

So I had a little fun coloring and decorating this Christmas Tree. Love the font on that Happy Christmas sentiment too!! What's my sparkle... a glittered star for the tree topper, some sequins for ornaments, and that ribbon has sparkle in it!!

Looking for some awesome inspiration?   

Here's the rest of the DT for some more inspiration...

Patti Styles
Carol Mayne

Karen Amidon
Jeanne Jachna

Marybeth Lopez

Julie Warner 

 Miriam Napier

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

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