Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Serendipity Stamps - December Blog Hop #1

Welcome to the first Blog Hop for 
Serendipity Stamps in December!
I'm into shaker cards these days so I made this
mini card with Serendipity's SNOW die.


Inside I used some clear micro beads.
Finished size is 4 1/4 x 3 square.

The HOP Prize is a $20 Serendipity Stamps 
Gift Certificate to a random commenter.
You can leave comments from today through Sunday
 and Mary will announce the winner on December 10th.

Here is the list of Design Team members participating in the HOP:




  • Serendipity Stamps & dies: Snow die 039DD
  • Paper: Mirri Sparkle in Silver, Stardream Metallic - blue & white
  • Other: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Rectangle dies, clear micro beads
  • Wednesday, November 21, 2018

    Serendipity Stamps - November Blog Hop #2



    Welcome to the second Blog Hop for 
    Serendipity Stamps in November!
    I couldn't resist using more Alexandra Renke paper this 
    week with the Merry Christmas die from Serendipity Stamps! 
    It is the die of the month and is 50% off!


    Inside I used the Happy Holidays Set for the background and sentiment.
    Finished size is 5 1/4 square.

    The HOP Prize is a $20 Serendipity Stamps 
    Gift Certificate to a random commenter.
    You can leave comments from today through Sunday
     and Mary will announce the winner on November 26.

    Serendipity is discontinuing many of their wood mounted stamps and 
    there are over 150 wood mounted stamp sets and individual wood 
    mounted stamps on clearance in the Bargain Basement.  
    Most are in qty of just 1 or 2.  

     https://www.serendipitystamps.com/category/bargainbasement.html

    Here is the list of Design Team members participating in the HOP:


    Next up is Vickie Zimmer's blog here.


  • Serendipity Stamps & dies: Happy Holidays Set 1423CSS, Merry Christmas die 094GD
  • Other dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Squares & Rectangles
  • Paper: Alexandra Renke - Fir Wreath 12x12
  • Ink: Distress Oxide - Old Paper & Peeled Paint, Versafine Clair - Nocturne
  • Wednesday, November 7, 2018

    Serendipity Stamps - November Blog Hop #1



    Just in time for Thanksgiving, this spooky owl has 
    made an appearance on a twig wreath.

    I missed this wonderful owl die so I just 
    had to pull him out and color him up!
    Finished size is 4.25 square.

    Welcome to the first Blog Hop for Serendipity Stamps in November!

    The HOP Prize is a $20 Serendipity Stamps 
    Gift Certificate to a random commenter.
    You can leave comments from today through Sunday
     and Mary will announce the winner on November 12.

    Here is the list of Design Team members participating in the HOP:


    Next up is Vickie Zimmer's blog here.




  • Serendipity Stamps & dies: Owl Die 015GD, Creepy Wreath Die 067MD
  • Other dies: Tonic Scalloped Square
  • Other: Taylored Expressions embossing folder.
  • Wednesday, October 17, 2018

    Serendipity Stamps - October Blog Hop #2



    Welcome to another Serendipity Stamps Blog Hop! 
     I used the elegant Season's Greetings die on my card 
    and die cut it twice in black mirror cardstock.
    I just love Tim Holtz's new Christmas Stash paper pad and
    used it here. The vintage look goes with the sentiment nicely.


    Inside I stamped Merry Merry Merry and the 
    Chickadees stamps.
    Finished card is 5 3/4 x 4 1/2.

    The HOP Prize is a $20 Serendipity Stamps 
    Gift Certificate to a random commenter.
    You can leave comments from today through Sunday
     and Mary will announce the winner on October 22.

    Here is the list of Design Team members participating in the HOP:

    Beth Chiu out this week!

    Next up is Vickie Zimmer's blog here.



  • Serendipity Stamps & dies: Season's Greetings die 068FD, Merry Merry Merry 663D, Chickadees 682E
  • Other dies: Lawn Fawn Stitched Scalloped Rectangles, Stitched Rectangles
  • Paper: Tim Holtz - Christmas Stash 8x8 pad, Bazzill Heavyweight Peppermint
  • Ink: Distress Oxides: Fired Brick, Forest Moss
  • Other: Tim Holtz Christmas Adornment charm, greenery punch, Mini Perfect Layers
  • Wednesday, October 3, 2018

    Serendipity Stamps - October Blog Hop #1


    Welcome to another Serendipity Stamps Blog Hop!  I used the elegant NOEL
    die on my little card and die cut it twice in red and black.


    Inside I stamped MERRY from the Happy Holidays Set.
    Finished card is 3 1/2" square.

    The HOP Prize is a $20 Serendipity Stamps 
    Gift Certificate to a random commenter.
    You can leave comments from today through Sunday
     and Mary will announce the winner on October 8.

    Here is the list of Design Team members participating in the HOP:

    Beth Chiu out this week!
    Marybeth Lopez out this week
    Miriam Napier (that's me!)

    Next up is Vickie Zimmer's blog here.



  • Serendipity Stamps & dies: Noel 091ED, Happy Holidays Set 1423CSS
  • Other dies: Lawn Fawn Stitched Scalloped Squares
  • Paper: Carta Bella - Christmas 6x6 pad
  • Ink: Versafine - Olympia Green
  • Wednesday, September 19, 2018

    Serendipity Stamps - September Blog Hop #2



    Welcome to the second HOP this month for Serendipity Stamps!
    You should have arrived here from Marybeth Lopez's blog.

    I used Serendipity's FALL die from their 
    Seasons Dies Set on my card. I die cut it 3 times in dark
    brown paper and glued them together.



    Inside I stamped the Friend stamp from 
    the Friends Cling Set Stamps.
    Finished size is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".

    The HOP Prize is a $20 Serendipity Stamps 
    Gift Certificate to a random commenter.
    You can leave comments from today through Sunday
     and Mary will announce the winner on September 24.

    Here is the list of Design Team members participating in the HOP:


    Next up is Vickie Zimmer's blog here.

    Serendipity's Stamp of the Month is 
    Pumpkins on a Fence 1249G! It's 50% off

    New Sale! Good through Sunday Sept 23rd – 
    Buy 3 Items and the 4th one is free.  


  • Serendipity Stamps & dies: Seasons Dies 083ND, Friends Cling Set Stamps 1424CSS
  • Other dies: Tonic - Layering Rectangle Mixed Scallop dies
  • Paper: Renke - Robins on a Wreath 12x12
  • Other: Renke - Pumpkin Washi Take

  • Wednesday, September 5, 2018

    Serendipity Stamps - SEPTEMBER Blog Hop #1!


    Welcome to the first HOP this month for Serendipity Stamps!
    You should have arrived here from Marybeth Lopez's blog.

    I used Serendipity's Wheat Sheaf stamp and heat embossed
    it with Gold Tinsel embossing powder on my card.
    I also used Carta Bella's NEW 12x12 Christmas paper. 
    I LOVE the Wheat Sheaf as much as the new paper!


    Here is a closeup of the sparkly embossing powder.
    It is much more sparkly in person!


    Finished size is 4" x 5 1/4".

    The HOP Prize is a $20 Serendipity Stamps 
    Gift Certificate to a random commenter.
    You can leave comments from today through Sunday
     and Mary will announce the winner on September 10.

    Here is the list of Design Team members participating in the HOP:


    Next up is Vickie Zimmer's blog here.

    Serendipity's Stamp of the Month is 
    Pumpkins on a Fence 1249G! 
    It's 50% off



  • Serendipity Stamps & dies: Wheat Sheaf 1028G, Take Time to Sit 1371E
  • Other dies: My Favorite Things - A2 Stitched Rectangles 1 & 2
  • Paper: Carta Bella - Christmas 12x12
  • Other: Ranger - Gold Tinsel embossing powder, May Arts ribbon