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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Gift Yourself Lofty Thoughts...Serendipity Stamps March 1 Blog Hop

Hello,

Welcome to the first Serendipity Stamps March Blog Hop. March...already...and the birthday month of two loves of my life, Ms. Niece and Mr. Nephew! She's turning 7; he's turning 5! Growing up toooo fast. I have decided it they're going to continue to with this 'getting older' business, I'm not playing along! Staying where I'm at...they can catch up *grin*

 Today, the design team will be showing you some fabulous products and offering you a chance to win some goodies from Serendipity Stamps. All you need to do is hop along and leave comments, which puts you in running for a $20 gift certificate.  Here's the hop list....

 Mary's Blog
Carol Mayne - you are here
Karen Amidon
Miriam Napier
Julie Warner
Vickie Zimmer
Marybeth Lopez

A bit of a whimsical flavour to my card, which was easily achieved with a combination of the Large Solid Stamp Set and the mini version, the Small Solid Stamp Set. All kinds of possibilities with these images; in fact, I decided to try them with stamped-and-spritzed distress inks, to create a water-colour look. And we know how infrequently you see water-colour in this spot! But...it kinda sorta worked! The Gift Yourself Lofty Thoughts sentiment, from the Uplifting Thoughts set, seemed a good fit....


NOTE: Honoured and thrilled to be one of the CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge #210 Favourites! THANK YOU!

Do you see my topsy-turvy butterflies? Love them! Looking forward to giving the larger image an ink-and-a-spritz...

Please head over to Serendipity Stamps Blog for more hop details and for some sale and new product news.  Want a hint? (Spoiler alert...).

 The Marble Waves Background is the featured 50% off Stamp of the Month. I can vouch for how amazing it is....
New products, new products!  Three new dies sure to have you swirling and twirling with happiness all year long *grin*  Check them out here:

 http://www.serendipitystamps.com/new-stamps/082ND.html
http://www.serendipitystamps.com/new-stamps/081ND.html
http://www.serendipitystamps.com/new-stamps/083ND.html 

Okay...you have some hopping to do! Head on over to wonderfully talented Karen Amidon.  Enjoy!

Also sharing at:

CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge #210


AAA Cards Challenge #84~Watercolour


Thank you for dropping in today; your visit brings me joy!
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34 comments:

  1. SabrinaMarch 1, 2017 at 3:33 AM

    What a great and very pretty card!!

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  2. *Vicki*March 1, 2017 at 8:41 AM

    This is so beautiful Carol! I really love the multi-colored images and how you've popped up the panel for dimension! :) HUGS

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  3. craftytreenMarch 1, 2017 at 11:36 AM

    i love the colors and its so cheerful! hugs, treen

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  4. Kat March 1, 2017 at 11:51 AM

    Very Delightful

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  5. Sue DMarch 1, 2017 at 2:32 PM

    Fun and whimsical and colorful design.

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  6. TamiMarch 1, 2017 at 3:12 PM

    Love the bright colors!

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  7. craftymom205March 1, 2017 at 3:17 PM

    Great card.

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  8. Tammy P.March 1, 2017 at 3:29 PM

    Fun,fun,fun! I love your use of space and color. Great stamps to play with.

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  9. Renee's ramblingsMarch 1, 2017 at 4:28 PM

    Those Distress colors absolutely POP off your beautiful card! I love how you've used them!

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  10. nancy dempseyMarch 1, 2017 at 6:07 PM

    Love the watercolor and those bright colors. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card!

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  11. Donna WMarch 1, 2017 at 6:55 PM

    Very pretty and cheerful card! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Kim HegginsMarch 1, 2017 at 7:32 PM

    Wonderful card Miss Carol...love your festive and fun images!

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  13. Susanne VargasMarch 1, 2017 at 7:33 PM

    Yes, let's all stop playing along with this getting older business!
    Love this colorful and fun card!

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  14. cghundleyMarch 1, 2017 at 9:57 PM

    Gorgeous coloring
    and very cute card.
    Carla from Utah

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  15. sandieMarch 1, 2017 at 11:46 PM

    Carol the water colouring worked out fab this way and a really fun card. Thanks for joining Aaa

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  16. Denise BryantMarch 2, 2017 at 12:56 AM

    Love this pretty color combo on your fun card! Very festive!

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  17. MichelleMarch 2, 2017 at 1:53 AM

    What a fun and bright card! Thanks for joining us at CAS(E) This Sketch!

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  18. GeriMarch 2, 2017 at 8:28 AM

    Fun. Vibrant. Awesome. The colors ROCK!!! And so does your 'spritz' technique!

    The images and the bright colors remind me of Mexico...and warm, sunny beaches and free fancy-schmancy drinks!!!

    Wonder if the topsy-turvy butterfly had a headache yet? :)

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  19. Michele K. HendersonMarch 2, 2017 at 11:01 AM

    I love your colorful card, Carol! It totally reminds me of summer! Super fresh and fun!

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  20. AlannaMarch 2, 2017 at 4:43 PM

    What a fun card. I love the images and the multi-color inking you did.

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  21. EileenMarch 2, 2017 at 6:23 PM

    Just looking at this card makes me happy. I truly is a fun card with a great saying,

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  22. Petra SwartMarch 3, 2017 at 3:39 AM

    Oh, this is such a lovely fun card with all the beautiful colours and sweet images, Carol!!!! (love the topsy-turvy butterflies!!!!!) What great use of the stamps for the CTS sketch!!!! ...and love the cute sentiment!!!!! Such a sweet card!!!
    Hugz

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  23. AileenMarch 3, 2017 at 4:06 AM

    Wonderful card Carol, love all those beautiful colours and these new stamps.

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  24. Anita in FranceMarch 3, 2017 at 6:10 AM

    Bright, fun and fabulous ombré spritzing/stamping, Carol ... that sentiment's gorgeous! Hugs, Anita :)

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  25. JeanneMarch 4, 2017 at 7:57 AM

    So bright, cheery and filled with fabulous inspiration. You are so delightful Carol in your zest for life! :)

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  26. Mary HolshouserMarch 4, 2017 at 9:47 AM

    this is such a happy card.
    The colors and the way the
    pieces are at all angles - great
    fun.
    thanks for sharing.

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  27. CealMarch 4, 2017 at 5:49 PM

    great card, thanks for sharing with us at AAA Cards!

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  28. clelieMarch 5, 2017 at 6:21 PM

    Such a fun and beautiful card...I love it!

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  29. Lucy SchmidtMarch 5, 2017 at 7:05 PM

    I love the watercolor look, and especially like the bright colors you used. The sentiment is perfect for you "dreamy" creation.

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  30. Teresa Godines #6857March 6, 2017 at 4:18 PM

    Fun card. I love the colors. Thanks for the inspiration

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  31. ionabunnyMarch 9, 2017 at 5:03 AM

    Love the bright sun and stars. The stepped panel is a lovely detail. Hugz

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  32. donna mikasaMarch 10, 2017 at 9:14 PM

    So deserving of a "Favorites" honor! I'm sorry I missed this earlier, Carol! Love the colors and cheery images!

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  33. Barb GhigMarch 10, 2017 at 9:42 PM

    Oh my gosh Carol...what a FABULOUS card! Love your take on the sketch and your color combo is amazing! Congrats on your well deserved shout out at CTS!

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  34. ShellyMarch 11, 2017 at 6:09 AM

    Such bright and fun card!

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