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Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Serendipity Stamps Blog Hop!!

Welcome, Welcome to May- well, it's not May Day (May 1st) but, close enough- everyone should start to be feeling a bit of spring by now (I hope anywho!!)

It's time for the Serendipity Stamps Blog Hop! We're changing it up this year- there will be two hops each month as usual and there will be opportunities to win $ to purchase Serendipity Stamps. The design team will be showing you the latest products and offering a chance for you to win some goodies from Serendipity Stamps.
You should have arrived here from Julie's blog but, if you got lost along the way I have a full list below.  


So, first I have to say this didn't quite turn out like I envisioned but, that happens sometimes :-) Love this Floral Cuts Background die!!! I die cut with white cardstock and then, randomly added some sponged color with inks over the different flowers- it was a bit too "stark" so I sprayed with water several times- dabbing off ink in between sprays. Then, I "pulled up" some of the petals to add a little dimension- adding enamel dots in the centers to draw attention to the individual flowers.  


I added a contrasting colored paper background so it would "peek through" underneath the petals. Next time, I might try using a rainbow gradient in softer colors. Love how you this die covers the whole background and at the same time you can add some dimension by lifting the petal parts.


For this card, I stamped the Roller Coaster image from the Roller Coaster cling set in memento tuxedo black and colored with copics. Added a stitched frame, popped up with foam, and the sentiment from the same set. Notice how the sentiment is a little "off"--- well, that fits!! The other sentiment in the set is wonderful too... Soar Through the Peaks and Hold Hands Through the Dips!!

Looking for some awesome inspiration?   


AND... there are always prizes. One random comment along the hop will receive a $20 gift code to the Serendipity Stamps store. You have from today until Sunday to leave your comments. Mary will announce the winner on the Serendipity Stamps blog on Monday!!

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

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31 comments:

  1. BirgitMay 3, 2017 at 12:37 PM

    Two great cards! I love the soft colors on the first card and the second card is just too fun!!

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  2. Mary Dew LeeMay 3, 2017 at 1:04 PM

    Love how you pulled up some of the flower petals for a dimensional aspect! So clever! And so love the roller coaster card with your bright carnival colors!

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  3. Teresa Godines #6857May 3, 2017 at 1:07 PM

    Nothing seems to turn out how I envision. I think your floral card is so pretty. Love how you sponged in the color of the flowers. As for the roller coaster. I just love this image and your colored it wonderfully. Thanks for the inspiration

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  4. Mary HolshouserMay 3, 2017 at 2:28 PM

    Even though the card might not have turned out
    how you envisioned it - it is a pretty card.
    That happens to me a lot and it always works
    out in the end.
    Love the roller coaster.
    thanks for sharing some great cards.

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  5. lyndaMay 3, 2017 at 3:46 PM

    Love that awesome background you created on the flower card, and the way you curved the petals for dimension. The roller coaster is so colorful and vibrant. Lovely cards.

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  6. TalithaMay 3, 2017 at 4:48 PM

    Two great cards! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  7. AliceMay 3, 2017 at 8:46 PM

    Two special cards! I like the way you used the floral die, and the roller coaster set is definitely on my list!

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  8. clelieMay 3, 2017 at 10:03 PM

    Loving the clever and fun card designs!

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  9. Michele K. HendersonMay 4, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    These are both so creative for very different reasons! Each is stunning!

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  10. UnknownMay 4, 2017 at 10:22 AM

    Love the 3-d look

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  11. Verna AngerhoferMay 4, 2017 at 12:30 PM

    Wonderful cards that you made using these products. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Denise BryantMay 4, 2017 at 3:17 PM

    Love the floral die you used and the fun roller coaster! Great cards!

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  13. cghundleyMay 6, 2017 at 12:59 AM

    Cute roller-coaster
    card and love your
    flower card! So
    pretty.
    Carla from Utah

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  14. PattiMay 7, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    These cards are so pretty!! I just love how you colored the Floral Cuts Background die!! and your sweet Roller Coaster card makes me remember days gone by!! and future summer fun! : )

    Patti

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  15. Sue DMay 7, 2017 at 7:52 PM

    I like the dimension and muted colors on the floral card and the bright colors on the roller coaster card.

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  16. Julie- justwritedesignsMay 8, 2017 at 10:20 AM

    These are wonderful, Vickie! Love how you did the flower bg & your roller coaster is so fun.

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  17. TalithaMay 17, 2017 at 9:12 PM

    Two wonderful cards. Thanks.

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  18. McStamperMay 17, 2017 at 11:46 PM

    Love your pretty Spring card. The roller coaster card is great. Fantastic coloring.

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  19. cghundleyMay 18, 2017 at 12:52 AM

    Love the gorgeous
    background die! The
    second card is so
    pretty and fun!
    Carla from Utah

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  20. LaurieMay 18, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    Great cards! Love the roller coaster one! Very cute!

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  21. Mary HolshouserMay 18, 2017 at 12:00 PM

    Love the flowers. Having some
    of the petals popped up makes
    a more interesting card.
    The colors are great.
    I look at the roller coaster
    and cringe - I'm not a fan -
    but it is a fun stamp.
    thanks for sharing.

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  22. ItsaboutthecolorsMay 18, 2017 at 3:46 PM

    Pretty color combination.

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  23. Renee's ramblingsMay 18, 2017 at 9:00 PM

    Your cards are both wonderful. Love the way you colored the flowers on the die, and he texture of the popped-up petals!

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  24. Sarah Ashley PoschMay 20, 2017 at 12:36 PM

    Now that is really Neat-o!

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  25. ColleenJune 7, 2017 at 11:39 AM

    both are wonderful..love the partial flower die cuts. and the roller coaster is a fun card and the sentiment one we can all live by!!

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  26. McStamperJune 7, 2017 at 9:24 PM

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  27. GayleJune 21, 2017 at 9:30 AM

    Love the coaster card and the message

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  28. KathyJune 21, 2017 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  29. McStamperJune 21, 2017 at 10:15 PM

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  30. Mary HolshouserJune 22, 2017 at 11:04 AM

    Love the petals popping off the card.
    Fantastic.
    thanks for sharing.

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  31. Mary MJune 22, 2017 at 1:10 PM

    love both cards... the roller coaster one is so much fun.

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