Serendipity Stamps' New Challenge Blog

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Woot, Woot!!  One of my favorite rubber stamps store has now opened a challenge blog!!  They only have two rules:  1)  to use either a Serendipity stamp or die, and 2) follow the challenge given!

This first challenge is to create a honeycomb or accordion element!

 LOVE it!!  You may remember my Apple and Pumpkin accordion cards I made before?  

 Well this time, I took the Christmas Ornament die and turned it upside down to create a colorful Hot Air Balloon!  I printed the sentiment "Lifting you up in prayer" on my computer. 


These honeycomb things are so easy to make.  You just cut/punch out several of the same object (I cut 5, but you can do up to 10 or so using thinner stock or designer paper) then you fold them in half and glue them back to back!  Easy peasy *Ü*  I'm not in the running as I was a Guest Designer, but I'm going to keep checking the entries to see what y'all do!  Hop to it and enter to win!!   :)  

Comments

Kara said…
totally adorable!!
December 7, 2012 at 3:58 AM
Jenny Gropp said…
Fantastically creative, Kris!
December 7, 2012 at 6:48 AM
Cathy Weber said…
You are officially the very first player! You have given me such a huge tip! I never thought to look at my dies upside down before...I love this hot air balloon idea...can't wait to go look at all my dies in this whole new way! Love the multi-colors on your balloon and what a great way to use a holiday ornament die all year round.
December 7, 2012 at 6:50 AM
Kathy W. said…
ooooohhh wow!!! I love this Kris :) I'm going to try it with my butterfly..whoohoo, finally get to use it.
December 7, 2012 at 6:51 AM
Marybeth said…
Oh my gosh , you were so creative to use the die in this way. I LOVE your hot air balloon card. Adorable! So sweet of you to let everyone know about the new blog challenge. Thanks !
December 7, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Jeanne J. said…
I love all the colors in your beautiful balloon Kris! Clever to turn the die on it's head too!
December 7, 2012 at 12:27 PM
Lisa Lara said…
Now that is awesome Kristine.
December 7, 2012 at 5:31 PM
Debbie said…
This is beautiful!!! I love that die and the bright colors!!
December 8, 2012 at 2:26 PM
Sara I. said…
Oh this is just adorable Kris!!! Love the hot air balloon and the sentiment is perfect with it!! LOVE It!xx
December 9, 2012 at 8:57 AM
Judy said…
What a creative idea, beautifully designed, and a very special sentiement. Love it!

xo
Judy
December 9, 2012 at 7:17 PM
Kelly L said…
Oh my, this is so beautiful, Kris! I don't have this ornament one, but I did buy the butterfly and the pumpkin and LOVE making them too. Thanks for sharing your amazing ideas! Hugs!! Kelly xoxo
December 10, 2012 at 6:32 AM
Kim Heggins said…
This is just amazing! And so clever too, I love your colors too, just beautiful!
December 12, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Helen said…
This is my new favorite "Kris card"!!! I love the bright colors of the balloon!!! Hope you're having a blessed week! ~H
January 10, 2013 at 2:41 PM
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