Table for Two...Serendipity Stamps July Blog Hop #1

Hello,

Time is rushing along far tooooo quickly! We're talking July already! JULY!  I want the lazy, hazy days of summer to slow down, so I can savour every moment. Trying to do my best...I need longer days *grin*

One of the many perks of July is the Serendipity Stamps July Blog Hop (#1), where my incredible DT and I are sharing a whole bunch of summer Serendipity Stamps sensations.  Want to add a few of these fabulous products to your collection?  Two simple steps: hopping along the DT blogs and leaving a comment puts you in the running for a $20 gift certificate.  Easy peasy, right?  Okay,  here's the list...I'm in between incredibly talented Patti and Miriam (eek!)....

Mary's Blog

Patti Kehl

Carol Mayne  

Miriam Napier

Julie Warner

Vickie Zimmer

Marybeth Lopez

Coffee with a friend, surrounded by a colourful garden of flowers...that's what came to mind in designing my card for this hop

Serendipity Stamps Products:

Table for Two

Summer Flower Pops Background (water-coloured with my Tombow markers)

Pretty Pink Posh Scallop Square Tag Dies  

(Did you know Serendipity carries Pretty Pink Posh dies? If not, you do now!  

Choices galore over at Mary's shop!)

A steaming cup of coffee is calling my name, so I'm off.

Please head over to Serendipity Stamps Blog for more how-to-win details as well as for some scoops on sales. 

This month's 50% off stamp is the Sunflower Rake. Talk about pretty!!

Hop, hop, hop! Next on the list is wonderfully talented Miriam Napier. Enjoy!

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

Cross-Stitched Unicorn You're Magical...Addicted To Stamps and More Challenge #249~CAS

Hello,

Wishing all my US friends a most happy 4th of July; hope you're having marvelous celebrations!

Another quick post to invite you to the new Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #249~CAS.

Two reminders for playing along: 1. Have fun. LOTS.  2.  Be sure your cards are CAS, which we've defined as: 

Today, I played with another Waffle Flower set... Cross-stitched Unicorns.  Too immensely cute, especially for a cross-stitch enthusiast like me...

Lining up the various stitched-stamps is a bit fiddly, but with practice - and the help of the acetate 'cheat sheet' - they're easy-peasy to play with.  I've only touched on one possibility with these images; stay tuned for more!

That's it from me; the stage is now yours!  Bring your CAS creations to the gallery for us to admire and enjoy!

Thank you for dropping by; your visit is both welcomed and deeply appreciated!

The Most Amazing People...Happy Little Stampers July 2017 CAS Challenge~Birthday

Hello!

Tickled pink to be joining the Happy Little Stampers CAS Challenge as a new member of the Design Team! Thank you, Kylie, for bringing me on board!

Happy Little Stampers July 2017 CAS Challenge is all about Birthdays!

I'm sure we all have several of those to celebrate this month and in those to come, so this is a perfect opportunity to 'make-and-share'.  Only two 'rules':  have fun and be sure your cards are CAS, which we've defined as: 

Our winner for this challenge will receive a $20 coupon to spend at the shop! Check out all the details HERE.

My Concord and 9th All Year Long came out for a play...three plays, actually...for this challenge:

I'm thinking that a set to span a year would make a nice gift ensemble; ideas percolating....

Head over to see the fabulous cards created by my team-mates, then play along with us!

See you in the gallery!

Also sharing at:

Seize the Birthday~Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #357~Anything Goes

Thank you for dropping by; your visit is both welcomed and deeply appreciated!

Hey There....Inkspirational Challenge #138~Rural

Hello,

I'm on Day 5 of marking Diploma Exams.  Four more to go; no days off until we're done. No Canada Day celebrations for me.  Since my capacity to string together logical sentences after reading essay after essay after essay is virtually nil, we'll be quick....

Welcome to Inkspirational Challenge #138~Rural

My team and I are joined by wonderfully talented Elaine as our Guest Designer. Her card is stunning, as are those created by the awesome INK gals: Sandie, Kylie, Yvonne, Marina.

I'm going all minimalist rural...please say hello to my Paper Smooches cow...in a field of embossed flowers. Hopefully you can see that he..er, she...is nestled into the 'inside' of the card, through the aperture.  When it's opened (forgot to take an inside photo), the sentiment is*sMOOches*.   Tee hee.  My cow induces giggling...

Turning the stage over to you!  Looking forward to seeing your "Rural Renditions" in the gallery!

Also sharing at:

Cards In Envy~White on White Challenge

Addicted To CAS Challenge #114~White on White

JUST A NOTE:  With the marking, traveling and a host of other things happening, a kazillion apologies that I've again fallen light years behind in commenting on the wonderful creations of my amazing friends! Once I'm back home (on the 7th - my plan) and bit more settled (after next weekend's bike races and before a 10-day vacation with my husband...finally!), I'll start afresh.  I'll do my best to pop in when I can...but if not, please know your cards have been seen and adored...immensely!  As for leaving comments for me: thank you but...I understand if you don't.  Summer's a busy time for everyone!

 Thank you for dropping by; your visit is both welcomed and deeply appreciated!

Cupcakes and Presents...Happy 4th Birthday, STAMPlorations!

Hello,

Today, I'm thrilled to be joining wonderful Shery and her amazing DT for Day 3 of the STAMPlorations 4th Birthday Hop and Wishlist Linky Party. 

Four...can you believe it? Seems like only yesterday that Shery and her fabulous products first appeared on the crafting scene; it didn't take long for her unique stamps, dies, stencils, masks and colouring books to rock our card-making worlds. From a variety of challenges to play in, to fantastic DT inspiration on nearly a daily basis, to special occasion blog hops and linky parties, STAMPlorations has found its way into our collections and our hearts!

What did I bring to the party, you ask? Cupcakes and gifts! Today, I have four cards showcasing new dies - that are so awesome - paired with some favourite oldies. 

Gift Builder #1 - CUTplorations,  Nestled Circles ARTplorations Stencil, CRAZY DOUBLE RUNNING STITCH RECTANGLES - CUTplorations

Gift Builder #1 - CUTplorations,, TRIBAL WEAVE ARTplorations Stencil, CRAZY DOUBLE RUNNING STITCH RECTANGLES - CUTplorations

 Cupcake Builder #1 - CUTplorations, STAINED GLASS stencil, CRAZY DOUBLE RUNNING STITCH RECTANGLES - CUTplorations, Party Time

 Cupcake Builder #1 - CUTplorations, WEAVING stencil, CRAZY DOUBLE RUNNING STITCH RECTANGLES - CUTplorations, Party Time

Okay, you *need* to head over here for details on this fantastic x fabulous celebration! Need incentive to head there? How about this: "All in all, we are giving away over $200 worth of prizes!"

Go. Now.  I'm following right behind you *grin*

Could, Should, Would, DID!....FUSION Card Challenge~4th of July Jars

Hello,

June is just whizzing by, and with Canada Day (July 1st) and 4th of July (USA) right around the corner, I'm sure you'll find the new photo and sketch at FUSION Card Challenge~4th of July marvelously inspiring (yet again *grin*)!

Yes, I *should* have created a card to celebrate my country's 150th birthday, but alas, my stash is rather lacking in the 'national images' category.  I do, however, have stamps that speak to celebration in a general fashion, so that's where I headed! Concord & 9th's Above Average out to play, with a hybrid of both photo and sketch.

Of course, with the supplies out, a second happened; I just changed colours on the strike-through lines and moved the stars around.  I'm 100% sure these will wind up going to my niece and nephew...they're always accomplishing 'something'!

Please head over to see my team-mates' creations for marvelous inspirations; their cards are image gorgeous and sketch savvy!

Becca Cruger

Betty J
Carol Mayne (me)
Jeanne Jachna
Karren Johnson
Linda Callahan
Lyndal Higgins 
Michelle Leone

Michelle Lupton
Michelle Williams

Looking forward to seeing your designs in the FUSION gallery!

You Made My Day...Serendipity Stamps June Blog Hop #2

Hello,

Welcome to the Serendipity Stamps June Blog Hop #2, where once again you have an opportunity to some Serendipity Stamps simply by hopping along to the various DT's blogs and leaving a comment. A $20 gift certificate may come your way!  Before I share my cards, some updates:

• Making her second appearance as our Guest Designer is Ann Wong. I know you'll be as dazzled by her creations this time as you were the first!

• From Mary, our esteemed leader: "It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing that Karen Amidon is stepping down for the SSDT.   Life has gotten hectic for Karen and she has to make changes to find some balance.   We all know how that is!   Karen we will miss your beautiful creations – your attention to detail and design and your incredible coloring skill!   Our thoughts are will you Karen!

•  On a bright note – please welcome Beth Chiu to our team!   Beth is brand new the blog world (in fact she’s working on setting up her blog right now!) but her card making skills are without equal!   I’m sure you will all be wowed by her whimsical and bright designs!"

Welcome to the Serendipity Stamps family, Beth! 

Here's the hop list:

Serendipity Stamps Blog (where you'll meet Beth!)

Ann Wong

Patti Kehl

Carol Mayne (you are here)
Karen Amidon

Miriam Napier

Julie Warner

Marybeth Lopez

As you can see from my little dabble with collage, above, I've designed three little cards for those moments when you just want to let someone know they've 'made your day'.

A simple gesture can make all the difference, right?

Serendipity Products: 

You Made My Day

Solid Image Large Cling Stamp Set

Small Solid Image Cling Stamp Set

That's it from me!  Two tasks for you now:

Please head over to Serendipity Stamps Blog for more how-to-win details as well as for some scoops on sales. 

Hop, hop, hop! Next on the list is wonderfully talented Karen Amidon. Enjoy!

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