SSCB#60 Anything Goes!

Oh gosh.. seriously late night for me (Friday).  My son was home all morning - that was really nice - we got to go out for breakfast (something I never do).. just me and my boy!  He's growing up too fast.  He needed to get dropped off at school around noon to make the bus.  He's headed to a cross country meet in Kentucky!   I got home turned on the computer.. and it had to do some updates.. 4 hours later (6 pm) it's still updating....  DH is home and not a happy camper.. I'm supposed to get this done during the day.. 

Ok so things happen right?  I only have the one computer.. and my photos weren't edited yet... so yes.. a long night.. forgive me any typos.

Lots of new challenges begin today.. it's the first of the month.  I'm a big fan of monthly challenges.. we all get so busy.. it's nice to know exactly what date the challenge begins.. the first of course!! and you get the whole month to play along!  This month at Serendipity Stamps the challenge is Anything Goes.  That's right.. you can make anything you want for any occasion!  It doesn't get easier than that right?   There's a $20 prize up for grabs too! 

Mary (the owner) asked me to do a write up explaining how I choose papers to mix and match.  That will be on Mary's blog some time later this month.  I'll let you know when if you have interest.   I know we're all good at different things, and this is one thing that comes easy for me.

I love the detailed stamp images at Serendipity Stamps - I think they look great "naked" stamped in colored ink.   I used a blue to pick up on all the blues in the background papers.

Do you love that stitched scalloped border?  It's from Pretty Pink Posh and you can find it in the store at Serendipity too.  They make a great accent!  I used the scallop border to match the scallops on the oval frame.

I'm always saying this, and I'll say it again, I really like the wood grain sequins from Serendipity too.  They're available in three shades and the neutral is easy to match on anything.  They're nice and flat so they don't add any bulk to your design. 

Want to go shopping?  The 50% off stamp of the month for October is the Pumpkin Border.  You can see it in the store here. 

Need a little more inspiration?  Check out projects from the design team by clicking on their names to jump to their blogs.

Julie Warner

Karen Amidon

Marybeth Lopez

Miriam Napier

Patti Kehl

Carol Mayne

Vickie Zimmer

I hope you find a little crafty time to join us at Serendipity Stamps Challenge Blog.  

Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Serendipity Stamps Everyday Words Small Horizontal, Hydrangea Large
Dies | Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Borders 1 | Spellbinder Oval, Scallop Oval | MFT Fishtail Flags
Pattern Paper | Basic Grey Spice Market 12"
Sequins | Serendipity Stamps Bamboo, Mahogany
Twinery Twine Midnight Blue
Misc. Gems, Button 

Serendipity Stamps Everyday Words Small Horizontal	Serendipity Stamps Hydrangea Large	Serendipity Stamps Shop Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Borders 1	Serendipity Stamps Bamboo Sequins
Serendipity Stamps Mahogany Sequins	The Twinery Midnight Blue - Navy & White Baker's Twine

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