2023 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop - Day 6

I had some time, so I thought I would create yet another coffee card for the 2023 Fall/ Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop going on; Day 6

I used another fun digi from LovelyPlanner.com.  This sheet of coffee cups has been my go-to for at least 2 years - maybe 3!  I adore the different sizes available.

I made [my favorite this year] a mini slimline base, inked on a moon, and some hills, stamped some trees, and added some splatter of "snow".

The sentiment is an old freebie from Verve.  [I did look for it, but Julee - Verve, must have eliminated it].  I'm very happy with my Wintery coffee card.

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2023 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop - Day 4

Today is Day 4 of the 2023 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

 

I used another FREE digi from LovelyPlanner.com.  Rather then having the Starbuck logo, I covered it with a different digi from Verve - [one I saved when Julee was still in business.]

I added some gold thread and a small cup [again Verve].  Yep, Day 4 done - See you tomorrow~

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2022 Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Hop - Last Day

And, its the last day of the Coffee Lovers Hop.  As expected, I had a great time joining in!

I used some self made circle stencils for the background.  I also went digging, and found awesome stamps from [OOB] Verve for the leaf images, and the sentiment.

I used the coffee cup die from CAS-ual Fridays for the cup.  I so adore this die!  It works perfectly for so many "decorated" type cups [using designer paper etc].  Really a shame it's not longer available.

That does it for me for this Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Hop.  I am off to peruse the [so many] link ups.  This hop is amazing with all the players!  Thanks Amy, Sponsors, and the team for hostessing another successful hop!

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Lots of Fun Challenges

Wow there are so many awesome challenges out here in blogland!  I do like that I get emails letting me know what they are.

Let's start with the sketch from Paper Players #601.  Yea, I might have pushed it a tad, but it worked well for me and my card. - This WON HEADLINER!

I was inspired by the photo prompt over at Time Out Challenge #219, and I kept it "along the edge" [with a twist of the sea] for the AAA Card Challenge #220 (kind of where I might have pushed the sketch for Paper Players)

I also added this over at the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge; anything goes.

     

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I went on to join in a few more challenges starting with the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches #546 and used the colors from Color Throwdown #703.

Rather then using paper circle die cuts, I went with a circle stencil. I do like the way it looks.  My butterfly is an older Spellbinders die.

This sentiment works for many situations, so into my stash it goes [for when I need it].

Thanks Challenges!  I had a great time 😀

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Good Day of Challenges!

There are some fun challenges out here in blogland!  I joined in a few (more) today.

The first one is Peace on Earth #17 - be inspired by their mood board or a Christmas card, along with Krafty Chicks Challenge #615; Christmas.

I was loosely inspired by the 3rd photo.  I simply cut a few circles, sponged on color, added a topping with some gold thread, and lastly added a sentiment.  

Oh yeah, I did add some white splatters too.

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I went on to play in Freshly Made Sketches #529.

 

I'm hoping I got this close [enough].  Maybe not, but I was still inspired by the sketch.

I used some Verve products, and a few of the Tim Holtz Big Holiday Green Thinlits, a Hero Hearts Nesting Die, and some pearls to finish off the card.

That's it for the challenges today.  Thanks Challenges - I had fun as usual.

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This last card is a trial for me. I have to say I am thrilled with the end result!  While this card took me about 2 hours to make, it was worth it!  I'm sure my friend will like it too.

I went to PNGWING [I found this via a FB post], and downloaded this beautiful image twice.  I used one for the base on the card, and used some dies to cut the other one.  Using the "cut" template, I was able to line up the images perfectly!

Very happy with this end result!

Have a good week-end.  I'll be in my stamp room since they are forecasting 111°+, and I don't go outside with temps like that!

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Just Us Girls Challenge #539 - Word Week

It's going to be a lovely gallery - all nice and bright.  My card is pretty bright too.

  I started by taping off and sponging on the sun rays, and the water, then I stamped the leaves, and finally I stamped and die cut the sentiment.

I would tell you what companies products I used, but apparently everything I used has been discontinued, or the companies are out of business.  That said, I still enjoy using my "older" stamps.

Your turn.  Come on over to the JUGS Challenge and show us how you use sunshine on your card.

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Addicted to CAS Challenge #183

It's my challenge this time for the ATCAS Challenge.  I hope you like the word :

I sponged a background panel using Distress Oxide inks; Blueprint Sketches, Wilted Violet, and Picked Raspberry.  Using images from Verve Bloom & Grow and Versafine Ink, I stamped the images.  I adore the starkness of the black ink for a lovely silhouette card.  

Your turn!  Come on over to the Addicted to CAS Challenge blog and play along!  I can't wait to see your CAS silhouette cards!

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Seize the Birthday Challenge - Touch of Green

It's my choice for this challenge topic.  Since we are so close to St Pat's Day, I thought a pop of green worked.  Plus, I need a March 17th birthday card.

I found some neutral colored designer paper, and used the leaves from an old Verve set.  I do like the pop of color against the neutrals.  Made for a perfect masculine card - just what I needed.

The green is more realistic with this photo...

Okay, your turn.  Come on over to the Seize the Birthday Challenge.  While the "pop of green" is an option, being a birthday card is not.  Hope to see you there....

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Addicted to CAS Challenge #167

It's time for the Addicted to CAS Challenge.  This one is all about purple and pink.

Using a little Verve, I came up with this card.  Apparently I need to work on my masking :(.

Your turn!  Come on over to the Addicted to CAS Challenge and show us how you use purple and pink.  Remember to keep it clean and simple.

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Seize the Birthday Challenge - Butterflies

This challenge is all about butterflies.

I do love me some bflies on a card! :)

I used some Verve stamps.  I really miss that company.

Your turn - come on over to the Seize the Birthday Challenge and play along.  While butterflies are an option, being a birthday card isn't.

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Just Us Girls Challenge #487 - Trend Week

I like this challenge.  The gallery should be pretty awesome too.

I had a colored panel that, to be honest, I wasn't real happy with my coloring, so it was just sitting there.  When I saw this challenge, I knew how I could use that colored panel!  Yep, I pulled out my MFT Hugs and cut it out.  I love it!  I used Verve's Heart to Heart for the heart and sentiment.  [Another great company that closed.]

Okay, your turn!  Use those bold letters and make a card.  Come on over to the Just Us Girls Challenge and play along!

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