Serendipity Stamps January Blog Hop - Birthdays!

Hi and thanks for stopping by!  Serendipity Stamps is having a blog hop!  If you're following along from the beginning you should have reached me from Vickie Zimmer's Blog.  If you'd like to start from the beginning and get all the details, you can find them here at Mary's Blog!  We're switching things up a bit in 2016.  On the third Wednesday of every month we'll be having a themed blog hop featuring new products as well as some existing products that we want to focus on.  The theme this month is BIRTHDAYS!  

This card features the new balloons reverse die - you can use the negative to create a great background, or use the die cut balloons and confetti on another project.  It's a great way to make the most of your supplies!

I cut several 3/4" strips of colored card stock and then pieced them together to create a colorful background for my die cut balloons!

For my second card I created a collage of wonderful birthday elements!  I double cut the "Happy" word die to give it a little more pop against the white background.  

I'm still addicted to the wood look sequins at Serendipity!   Because they are neutral they mix and match beautifully with colored sequins! 

The cupcake and candle die look great cut from gold foil.  Do you like the word background?  That's the 50% off  Stamp of the Month for January.  It's called "Party Background" and you can find it here! 
The stitched scalloped circle is from the Bandanna die.  Several of the pieces that make up the intricate square die cut completely so you can use all, or some of the parts from it.  

I inlaid the frosting on the cupcake so it lays nice and flat.  To keep it together I added strips of tape on the back of the die. 

After I stamped the party background I added splatter of ink for color.  I used Angel Pink Distress Ink, added a little bit of water and then flicked it across my card stock. 

Before you go make sure you leave a comment!  One lucky comment from all the blogs on the hop will be selected to win a $20 gift certificate from Serendipity Stamps!  You have until Sunday, January 24 To leave a comment. 

Here's the list of all the designers with projects to share today!

Mary's Blog

Jenny Gropp
Julie Warner
Karen Amidon
Marybeth Lopez
Miriam Napier
Vickie Zimmer
Jeanne Jachna   (that's me!)

Want to go shopping?   Good news!  There is free shipping on every US order of $15 or more now through January 24!!

Our 50% off Stamp of the Month for January is the Party Background! 

Want a second chance to win?   

Did you know we have a monthly challenge?  Our theme this month is Stripes!  Beginning in February the challenge will begin on the first of the month.   Right now we are at the half way point - so there's still time to play!  We'd love to see your designs and when you link them up you are eligible to win the $20 prize! 

Good luck and Happy Hopping! 

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Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"

Dies:  Serendipity Stamps Balloons, MFT Blueprints 20

Stamp:  Serendipity Stamps:  Celebrate

Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"

Dies:  Serendipity Stamps "Happy" Word Die, Bandanna, Cupcake

Stamps:  Party Background

Sequins:  Wood Look Serendipity, Colored Pretty Pink Posh