International Highlight March Winners Blog Hop

First of all, thank you to everyone who voted for my card a couple weeks ago, which enabled me to participate in Kylie’s Top Ten Winners Blog Hop today. I’m keeping with the same theme of sending someone encouragement by letting them know I’m thinking of them.

Do you know someone who needs an encouraging word?  This is a great way to think of someone that you want to build up and give some love. 

For this special card I used the Lots of Happy Card Kit from Stampin' Up!  I love how you can customize the colors and put it together however you like.  I love making card kits, as they give me a lot of variety and lots of cards for when you need them.

Now off you go to enjoy the projects of the other Top Ten Winners in Kylie’s International Blog Hop.

Happy Mail Monday!

It's Happy Mail Monday!  I feel so blessed to be able to share such beautiful cards and projects that I receive in the mail each week from various stamping friends. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do :)

Received from Eve N.

Received from Joanna B.

Received from Sue M.

Received from Deb C.

Received from Sandi D.

Received from Eve N.

Received from Michelle Q.

Received from Nicole W.

 Check out the Pinterest board that showcases all of the cards that have been featured each week!

Stampin' Up! Statement of the Heart: 

"To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments...in this we make a difference."

March Greek Isles Achievers Blog Hop

Thank you for joining us for our March Greek Isles Achievers blog hop. Those hopping today are Stampin' Up!® Demonstrators from all around the world that have achieved the prestigious Stampin' Up! Incentive trip. We will be hopping together once a month to show you ideas and designs using current Stampin' Up!® products. I live in Minnesota in the US and would love to help you if you have any questions.

You may just be starting the blog hop here at my blog - Jennifer Michalski @ Stamping Serenity or may have come from the person previous to me in the list.  If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the fun. At the moment you are visiting Jennifer Michalski @ Stamping Serenity.  Our hop theme in March is the Stampin' Up! Occasions or Sale-A-Bration Catalogs!

For today I made a trio of cards using my Stampin' Blends and the water spritzer to create a color wash background.

Then I cut a piece of the beautiful Floral Romance DS Paper Vellum to lay over the color wash.  I then added pieces of ribbon for flair behind each sentiment.

The background of the sentiment is punched out using the Story Label Punch.  This punch is a limited time item and is only available until March 31.

The sentiment comes from the Beautiful Bouquet Stamp Set and is punched out using the 1-1/4 inch circle punch.  Tip: For an added abstract look, use your aqua painter instead of the spritzer for the color wash background.

Thanks for taking part in our blog hop, there are so many amazing ideas and inspiration you don't want to miss.  Remember that currently you are at my blog - Jennifer Michalski @ Stamping Serenity, so check the blog hop line up list to see who is next.

Blog Hop Line-Up:

Here are all of the Stampin' Up! items I used for todays project:

Stampin' Pretty Pals March Blog Hop

Welcome to the Pals March Blog Hop. We’re so glad you’re here because "Spring Has Sprung" at least on our blog hop if not outside! Our Design Team created beautiful projects to inspire you. You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the full line-up below to help you move, or “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

For this special card I used the stamp set called Beautiful Bouquet from Stampin' Up!  It has coordinating framelits that make creating with this bundle a snap.

I used the rectangle stitched framelits to give this card a picturesque look.  The colors are Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green and So Saffron. To get the two different tones of highland heather flowers, I stamped off two of the flowers for a lighter look.

This card was made with a special lady in mind who loves purple and loves Spring...my Grandmother!  She is turning 94 on March 21 and that is something to celebrate :)

More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-Up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 10, 2019 when our Hoppin’ Pals share their “Families First” projects. Don’t miss the fun!

Blog Hop  Line-up:

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Susan Itell at Simple Stampin
3. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
4. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
5. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
6. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
7. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
8. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity (You Are Here)
9. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
10. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
11. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
12. Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
13. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
14. Linda Suarez at All Night Stamping
15. Terri George at Stamp Me Crafty
16. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
17. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
18. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
19. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
20. Jill Killeen at Killeen House Studio
21. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
22. Roseanne Mulhern at Heartfelt Stamping
23. Leah O’Brien at Stamping by the Bay
24. Jackie Diediker at Stampin’ Jackie
25. Denise Hoepfner at The Mountain Magpie
26. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
27. Sue Becker at RnR Stamping

Here are all of the Stampin' Up! items I used for today's project:

Happy Mail on a Tuesday!

It's Happy Mail Monday!  I feel so blessed to be able to share such beautiful cards and projects that I receive in the mail each week from various stamping friends. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do :)

Received from Susan P.

Received from Mary F.

Received from Tyler L.

Received from Eve N.

Received from Ellen P

 Check out the Pinterest board that showcases all of the cards that have been featured each week!

Stampin' Up! Statement of the Heart: 

"To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments...in this we make a difference."

Kylie's March International Highlight

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  I am joining a group that is being highlighted internationally by Kylie Bertucci and you are able to VOTE for my project. The top ten winners will get to be part of an international blog hop so please vote for my project.

Do you know someone needs an encouraging word? Maybe a get well soon or WOW you are amazing, even a thank you card? This is a great way to think of someone that you want to build up and give some love.  

For today's card I used the Let It Ride stamp set.  It felt like the perfect sentiment to send to someone who needs a word of encouragement.  I created the background with the forest stamp and mossy meadow ink.  Then using some of my blends, I added color to the horses outside and inside of the card.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today make sure you head over to Kylie's blog to vote for my project. I would love to be chosen to do an international blog hop.

Here are all of the Stampin' Up! products I used for today's project:

March Host Code

In March when you place an online order with me of $30 or more and use the host code CA966X6A you will receive the Frosted Flower Embellishments

SHOP NOW and don't forget to enter your
 March Host Code CA966X6A

This HOST CODE will be good until March 31, 2019
Limit 1 host code gift per month, host code gifts are only available through Jennifer Michalski, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

HOW TO EARN MY FREE PRODUCT:

$30 through $149.99 ORDER: ADD HOST CODE: CA966X6A for orders under $150 (before tax and shipping). To receive your shopping spree dollars, you MUST include this host code. See below on where to add your host code when ordering on-line. 

$150 plus ORDER: PLEASE DO NOT ADD THE HOST CODE. You will automatically qualify for the shopping spree dollars as well as earn Stampin' Rewards.  

WHERE TO APPLY THE HOST CODE TO YOUR ORDER: Add items to your shopping bag. Click the shopping bag link. Enter the host code (CA966X6A) in the box, then click apply.

Please note:  Orders that are listed as "No Contact" will not be eligible for the free item, as I have no way of seeing a name or mailing address.