Coffee Loving Cardmakers & Not2Shabby Collab Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Coffee Loving Cardmakers & Not 2 Shabby Collaboration Blog Hop!! You should have come from the fabulous Robyn Jordan!! You can always start at the beginning over at Not 2 Shabby!

Not 2 Shabby has some cute fall themed digital stamps!! For the hop I'm playing with I Love Fall! So cute!!!

I used Word to resize the images, making one a little smaller. With the smaller image I cut it with a stitched circle die. Then I colored the image with my Spectrum Noir Markers.

From my stash I found a fall pattern paper stack. I picked out a few patterns, did a little layering and added some twine!

My second card uses the same fall pattern papers. I used one of the journal cards, adding a strip of pattern paper to the bottom. After coloring the image with my Spectrum Noir Markers, I fussy cut it out and added it to the journal card.

I added the journal card to some more pattern paper. Then I inked up the edges of the card before adhering it to a white card base.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Leave comments along the way for a chance to win one of TWO $15 Gift Certificates! Must comment by November 29th at 11:59 pm PT.

Your next stop in the hop is the wonderful Katie Brooks!!

Dana

Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog Hop Card 4

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Today I'm on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog with a card featuring new Concord & 9th stamps! They came out with some fabulous new coffee themed stamps, that I just had to have!!

Here is a little sneak of my card, I used a whole package of embellishments! I hope you will stop by the blog and check it out!

Also, there is still time to link up your coffee/tea themed project for your chance at some awesome prizes! And of course there is a ton of inspiration to be had!!

Thanks for stopping by! I'll be back tomorrow with my last card for the hop!!

Dana

Coffee Loving Cardmaker Blog Hop Card 3

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I'm popping in real quick to share my 3rd card for the Coffee Loving Cardmaker Fall/Winter Blog Hop!! Tons of coffee inspiration and of course fabulous sponsors! One is Evelin T Designs! This is my second card using Warm Winter Wishes! I even made a third card, but its non coffee Christmas card!

I colored several images with my Spectrum Noir markers and then fussy cut them out! Now looking at my photo, I realized I colored the coffee cups grey, that same gray as the rabbit! So his cup blends in to him nicely! Oh, well! LOL!

Next, I used a stencil and light brown ink to create a ground on a white card base. Then with an older Simon Says Stamp Stencil I used some Tonic Studio glitter paste to create some sparkly snow!

I stamped the Christmas Blessings on matching card stock, notched the ends and added it to the card when my 'snow' was dry!

Then I it was just a matter of placing my images on the card. I added them with foam tape and last I decided to add the cute little bird to atop the sentiment!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Make sure you check out all the inspiration and link up your own coffee/tea themed project! I'll be back tomorrow and Friday with two additional coffee cards!!

Dana

Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog Hop Card 2

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I'm popping in to share a second card for Coffee Loving Cardmakers  Fall/Winter Blog Hop! I recently splurged and got an Evelin T Designs stamp set! I picked up Warm Winter Wishes, which is perfect for the hop and can be used after Christmas! Evelin T Designs is also a sponsor of the hop, so link up your project for your chance to win!!

I started with a pink Distress Ink and lightly inked up a white card base. Then I added some water splatters, but lightly. I didn't use watercolor card stock, so I added the water sparingly and used a towel to pick up the water, which lifted the ink. Then I added some gold splatters to the card.

While the card was drying I stamped the super cute bear holding a coffee cup. I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color it up and then fussy cut out the image.

With a circle die I cut a vellum circle. Then I stamped and gold embossed the Hug in a Mug sentiment. I added the bear to the circle center with foam tape. Last I added the vellum circle to the card and rounded the cards corners.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Don't forget to check out all the great coffee inspiration on the CLC blog and add your project to the link up!

Dana

Coffee Loving Card Makers Fall/Winter Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Fall/Winter Blog Hop!! Make sure to stop by the CLC blog to see out fabulous sponsors and TONS of coffee/tea/hot chocolate inspiration!!!

I'm kicking off the hop with a card featuring NEW Graciellie Designs coffee themed digital stamp set! It's called Cuddle in a Cup! A great new coffee image with some fabulous sentiments, perfect for this time of year!!

I used Word to resize and then print the image and sentiment. Then with my Spectrum Noir Color Pencils I colored the image.

Next, I pulled out a stencil and used washi tape to keep it in place over a white card stock panel. Then I picked out Spectrum Noir Markers that matched the colors I used on the image. I colored in different areas with the three different colors.

I cut the colored background with a stitched rectangle and added it to a Kraft card base. Then I cut a strip of black card stock and then added the image and sentiment to the strip. I added foam tape to the back of the strip and image to adhere it to the card. Since the background is so busy I decided not to add any sequins or enamel dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you will stop by the CLC blog to check out all the other coffee project and submit your project too!

Dana

Coffee Loving Cardmakers & Trinity Stamps Collaboration Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Coffee Loving Cardmakers & Trinity Stamps Collaboration Blog Hop!! CLC and Trinity Stamps collaborated on an awesome coffee themed stamp set called The Frappy Camper's Perking Spot!

You should have arrived from the amazing Lori Turner! If you need to you can start at Trinity Stamps or get the whole hop list at The Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog!

My card today is the second I made with this fabulous stamp set! You check out my first card here! And there is so many things you can do with this set. In the coming weeks I plan to challenge myself to use this set in a non-coffee way, therefor getting more miles out of this stamp set!!

For today's card I decided to do a little paper piecing! I started by stamping the camper, people and coffee on white card stock. Then I pulled out a Halloween pattern pad and stamped the camper a few more times.

Next, I cut the camper out with a circle die and fussy cut the people, coffee and the pattern paper pieces. Then I used my Spectrum Noir Markers to color the people and select parts of the camper. I popped up the over hang with foam tape.

I also pulled out Seasonal Sweetheart, this set has tiny pumpkins and I thought this would work great with my somewhat Halloween/Fall theme I had going on!!

After placing the paper piecing I added the circle to a panel of pattern paper that I had inked the edges. then I added the two people, coffee and pumpkins.

I stamped Rollin' By to Say Hi on black card stock and then white heat embossed. I added it with foam tape and then scattered a few sequins!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!  I almost forgot to mention that their is a giveaway!! Comment along the hop for you chance to win a $20 Gift Card. Comment by 10/22 at 11:59 PM PT. Winner will be announced 10/26 on the Trinity Blog.

Your next stop in the hop is the lovely Erin Thiem!


Dana

Photoplay Paper - Go With the Flow

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This is my second Photoplay Paper card for World Cardmaking Day! I had so much fun playing with the Fish Tales collection I had to make another card!

I started by stamping and cutting out the images with my mom's Brother  Scan and Cut. Then I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color them up.

From the Fish Tales collection pack I pulled out a wave pattern and I cut a panel with a stitched rectangle. From my scraps I found some light Kraft and I fussy cut a wave to match the bottom wave of the panel. I adhered it to the pattern paper panel to make sand.

I added the panel to a Kraft card base. Then I added the images with foam tape. From the sticker sheet I added the Go With the Flow sentiment flag with foam tape.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

National Coffee Day/Week Bonus Card

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Happy National Coffee Day/Week. The Coffee Loving Cardmakers are celebrating on the day, this past Sunday AND all week long!! Check out this post for blog hop and your chance to at some crafty goodies! Don't forget to stop by the blog each day this week for some great Coffee Inspiration!!

Today I have one card on the CLC blog and another here as a bonus! I played around with two fabulous Super Sponsors Newton's Nook and Thermoweb!!

I started with Newton's Nook Caffeinated cats and stamped it on white card stock. Then I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color the bottom 3/4 of the image. I didn't color the top part because I will cut it off. I want to see more of the background, so just just a portion of the total image.  When I was done coloring I fussy cut the image out.

Next, I used Thermoweb's Deco Foil Foam Adhesive and Crafter's Companion Chevron die. Once the foam was cut I peeled one sides backing off and added the Lime foil on top. I ran it through my die cutting machine to make sure the foil was nicely adhered to the foam adhesive. I peeled off the foil and will use what is left on a future card.

I peeled the other sides backing off and adhered it to a black card base. Then I adhered the colored cats to the foiled adhesive.  I stamped the Something to Perk Up Your Day sentiment, trimmed it and added it to the card. As a final touch I added a few matching sequins.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Dana

National Coffee Day & Trinity Stamps

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Happy National Coffee Day!! Today I have a special post! The Coffee Loving Cardmakers and Trinity Stamps got together and collaborated to create a new coffee themed stamp set!! Yay!  Today that new stamp set if available at Trinity Stamps!! It's called The Frappy Camper Perking Spot!

So fun, right?!?! Make sure to stop by Trinity Stamps Blog to see more inspiration using this new stamp set and for your chance to win a gift card!!!

I started by stamping the camper, people, coffee maker, sign and coffee cups. To color them I used my Spectrum Noir Markers and then fussy cut them all out. If you prefer not to fussy cut, not to worry there are dies available!!

Next, I used a cloud and ground stencil to create the sky and ground. I used Trinity's new Blending Buddy and distress inks!! Such a fabulous new tool and it comes with a lid to protect the bristles!!

I stamped the Express Go on the camper and then added the one lady and coffee machine to the camper window. With foam tape I added the overhang. I stamped the Thanks A Latte sentiment, trimmed it and notched the ends. With foam tape I added it to the card.

Then I added the camper, people and sign with foam tape also. Since the background is so busy I didn't add any sequins or enamels dots!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you will stop by Trinity Stamps to check out a tone of more inspiration using this fabulous new stamp set!!

Dana

Graciellie Designs - With Love & Gratitude

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I'm stopping by today with a fall themed card, even though its warm this week and not really fall-ish! But, I'm hopeful cool weather will return!! I much prefer jeans and a hoodie!!

My card today features a new digital stamp set from Graciellie Designs, With Love & Gratitude. Its a gorgeous image with some fabulous sentiments.

I started by resizing the image in Word, then printing it and a sentiment on white card stock. With my Spectrum Noir Markers I colored the image. For Mother's Day I gave my mom a Brother Scan & Cut and we finally got it out of the box. I had several images colored and used the machine to cut them out, this candle included. I have to say this machine is awesome!!!

Next, I pulled out a stencil and Therm O Web Deco Foil Metallix gel, Aged Copper.  The metallic gel is very similar to other pastes on the market. Nice and creamy, easy to apply!! And I love the metallic shine!

After the gel had dried I decided cut the panel, taking out two 1/4 slices. I added the three remaining pieces to a white card base. Then I wrapped some twine into a loose circle and adhered it to the card with liquid adhesive. Last I added the colored candle with foam tape!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

Graciellie Designs - Fur Baby Love

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Today I'm stopping by with a card featuring a NEW digital stamp set from Graciellie Designs - Fur Baby Love. Need a sympathy card for fur baby or just a pet themed card, this set is for you!!

I started by pasting the paw print and bone images in a Word document. Then I resized them and then made lots of copies! I made a background out of the two images.

I printed the background out and the sentiment on a separate sheet. Next, I trimmed the background so I had a panel that would fit on an A2 card base.

Then I picked out a heart die that was big enough to see the sentiment. With a red Spectrum Noir marker I colored the sentiment. Next, I cut the heart shape from my background panel.

With foam tape I added the background panel on top of my colored sentiment so it showed through the heart window. Last I added it to a white card base and rounded the corners!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Graciellie Designs has a couple other new sets and I'll be sharing more cards in the near future, meanwhile check out the shop to see them now!!

Dana

Graciellie Designs - Authentic

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Happy Friday!! I'm sharing a card made with Graciellie Designs new digital stamp set Authentic! Gorgeous floral and of course, some fab sentiments!!

I started by printing off the flowers, leaves and sentiments, using Word to resize everything. Then I used my Spectrum Noir Markers to color the images. Next, I fussy cut out the flowers and leaves.

For the sentiment I trimmed it into a rectangle. Then if found a cool dark pattern paper and added it to a white card base.

Then I went about arranging the flowers, leaves and sentiment. When I was happy with the placment I used Press N Seal to keep the layout while I added foam tape to the back. The Press N Seal is an awesome trick I learned from Jennifer Mcguire, check out the link for a video on how to use it!!

I used liquid adhesive to help adhere the layers (the Press N Seal holds it together nicely!) then added the foam tape so it would be popped up on the card. Last, I added a few gem stones to add some sparkle to the card!

Thanks for stopping!!

Dana

Supplies
Digital Stamps - Graciellie Designs - Authentic
Spectrum Noir Markers - AP1, AP2, AP4, DP1, DP2, DP3, DP4, EB5, EB6, VB1, VB2, VB3. Dull Green Tri-Blend DG1, DG2, DG3.
Pattern paper: Carta Bella - Welcome Home
Gems: Ink Road Stamps

Graciellie Designs - More Than You Know

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Today I'm sharing a card featuring Graciellie Designs! I paired two digital stamps sets, More Than You Know and Love, Love, Love.

I started with the heart wood grain from the Love set, pasting several and resizing them in a Word document. Then I printed it and the flower image from More Than You Know. I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color the wood grain and then used some watercolors to color the flowers.

I trimmed the background to fit a white card base. Then I fussy cut the flower basket. The sentiment was also printed and trimmed down.

Next, I added a strip of brown card stock over the background, then added the flower basket and sentiment with foam tape. I trimmed off the over hand from the basket.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

The Rabbit Hole Designs & Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog Hop

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It's Day 1 of The Rabbit Hole Designs & Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog Hop!! The Rabbit Hole Designs is a NEW stamp company!! The first products are awesome coffee stamps!!

If you are from the CLC blog you are in the right place! You can see the whole hop list on the CLC blog or the RHD blog!

Make sure to leave a comment at each stop for a chance to win each of the Caffeinated stamps and a Tim Holtz Stamp Platform!! Leave a comment by 11:59 pm PST on 01/18/2019 for your chance to win!

My card today features the Caffeinated Dino stamp set! I started by stamping the Dino and using my Spectrum Noir Markers to color her up! I used AG1, AG3, AG5, DP1, DP2, DP3, DP4, IG1, IG2. Then I fussy cut her out.

Then I picked out some really old Heidi Swapp pattern paper from my stash! I just receintly went through my stash and put some things in the garage sale pile. I found some older stuff that I still like, so I'm trying to make sure to use it!!

Next, I used a My Favorite Things stencil and Nuvo Embellishment Mouse - Pure Platinum. While that dried, I though I would back my dino with a vellum circle. I cut one from a strip of card stock and I happened to lay the negative strip on my white card base, this got me thinking! When my Mouse was dry I placed the negative strip over it, placing the dino in the middle of the circle. I really liked the look, so I went with it!

I stamped the #deathbeforedecaf, heat embossing it in white. To adhere vellum I always hide it behind something, as I have yet to find an adhesive that you can't see! I scattered a few gems and added the dino with foam tape!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Your next stop in the hop is the fabulous Kerry Urbatch!! Make sure to comment along the way to!! Also some good news: Free Shipping on orders of $15 before taxes and shipping. (applies to US orders only) No code necessary, exclusions apply. Check out the RHD shop to get your hands on these fab coffee cards!!

Dana