Friday, July 27, 2018

Join us for Coffee...

Hello there coffee/tea/cocoa loving friends!  I'm joining my fellow CLC designers for a fun hop featuring STAMPloration's newest Cut Plate called Zen Coffee 2 Cover Plate!  If you've arrived here from Helen's blog, you're on the right track!  Make sure to hop along and comment on each of the blogs and you just might get lucky and win something coffee-licious like a $25 gift certificate to the STAMPlorations store!! NOTE:  Commenting closes on Friday, August 3 at 11:55 pm pacific, so make sure to leave some love before then!   I've listed the complete blogroll at the bottom of my post to help you navigate your journey.  
Hop Rules:  Visit and comment on each of the blogs participating.  
Comments close Friday, August 3 at 11:55 PM Pacific time.
What's Up for grabs?  Win a $25.00 Gift Certificate to the STAMPlorations store!  

Just like pretty printed paper, it's VERY difficult to cover up this type of die...I just want to see the WHOLE design!  I decided to emboss the image instead of cover it up!  
After embossing the panel, I mounted it onto some dark burgundy cardstock and discovered the card was matching one of my favorite mugs!  (@brookemillecchia_ceramics on Instagram).  I grabbed it off my cup shelf so I could use it in my photos!  Love when that happens!  LOL
After adding it to the burgundy panel, I attached a pretty piece of chocolate satin ribbon, some golden threads, Hemptique chocolate twine and some golden ric-rac...then topped it off with a heart shaped veneer!  

I'm also sharing this fun card created using the Zen Coffee 1 Cover Plate Die.  I really love the collection of coffee images mixed with loops/swirls/leaves and dots...It's like the images are just floating along on a wave of Coffee!  I wanted to keep the cuts and the frame together so after watercoloring a panel using Nuvo Shimmer Powders, I cut the panel and glued it directly onto a card base.  So easy, peasy!  
After gluing it to my card base, I stamped the sentiment "Fall For You" using VersaClair ink.  I think the sentiment works perfectly with the falling coffee cutplate, don't you?!  After mounting it onto some fun colored cardstock, I added a little piece of gray ribbon and mounted the sentiment onto the panel with foam squares.  To finish it off, I added a few metallic pearls that help make the silvery shimmer pop on the card.
Thanks so much for hopping along with us today!  Please hop on over to Katie's blog to check out her gorgeous creation and GOOD LUCK!


Blogroll:  
Kerry Urbatch (That's ME!)
Robyn Jordan  
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  1. Vicki DutcherJuly 27, 2018 at 9:28 AM

    Fabulous embossed look. I tried that, but my paper ripped :(

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2018 at 9:52 AM

      Thank you Vicki! Keep trying- just modify the sandwich a bit, add some shims and it'll eventually work (if you have some good paper too).

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  2. ChristineJuly 27, 2018 at 9:29 AM

    Hi Kerry,
    You really captured cream, coffee, and love in your first card. I love the watercoloring on the second panel, and the sentiment is such fun. I would love to know if/how embossing like this can be done on a Big Shot.
    Thanks for the inspiration and have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2018 at 9:51 AM

      Thank you Christine! I was trying to capture that cream in my coffee effect! Glad you noticed. I had to modify my sandwich I removed a plate and added a stack of three paper shims) in my Platinum to be able to accommodate the cutplate die and the embossing mat without tearing or cutting the paper- so I'm positive with a little experimentation, you can do the same with the Big Shot.

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  3. ~amy~July 27, 2018 at 9:55 AM

    Kerry, it's always so fun to see two completely different styles using the same products. Both of your cards are fabulous.

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2018 at 10:02 AM

      Thanks Amy! The colorful one uses the other cutplate that has white space along the side so I felt a bit more comfortable "covering up" a little piece of that one with the sentiment versus the new cutplate that had my nerves all frazzled about covering it up! 😜.

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  4. Joy MeadowsJuly 27, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    WOW! Love the embossed cover plate card! So elegant and beautiful. The second card is pretty, too.

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2018 at 4:12 PM

      Thanks so much! It's a great die and I didn't want to cover it up! LOL

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  5. Becca YahrlingJuly 27, 2018 at 11:11 AM

    Love how different these cards are. The first is so very elegant with the rich colors
    added via the ribbon and burgundy mat. Love the details. And love the pretty & happy
    colors all over on the 2nd.

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2018 at 4:14 PM

      Thank you. I felt a bit safer doing the second card as it has the diecut portion only on one side.. I just couldn't bear to cover the first one up and wanted to do something uncommon with it so I though embossing it would do the trick!

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  6. KathyJuly 27, 2018 at 11:25 AM

    Lovely card. I'm going to try the embossing. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2018 at 4:14 PM

      Thank you Kathy! Give it a go! You may need to adjust your sandwich a bit to get it to emboss perfectly but keep trying and it will come out perfectly! :)

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  7. Verna AngerhoferJuly 27, 2018 at 12:05 PM

    Gorgeous cards and I especially loved the embossed look using that die.

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  8. Nora NollJuly 27, 2018 at 12:18 PM

    WOW!! I LOVE the embossed look with that die!!! SO COOL!!!

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  9. GailJuly 27, 2018 at 1:31 PM

    Oh my goodness love love that embossing! So fabulous - thanks for sharing your makes with us on this hop - love me Stamplorations Products!

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2018 at 4:16 PM

      Thank you Gail for hopping over and leaving a sweet comment. :)

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  10. CharkJuly 27, 2018 at 4:51 PM

    love them both--the first one looks like a rich cup of coffee :)

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2018 at 7:17 PM

      Thank you Char. I was hoping my card looked tasty! ;)

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  11. Esther AsburyJuly 27, 2018 at 5:11 PM

    Two gorgeous cards!! Love the CAS design and creamy coffee hues of the first and the bright/happy colors of the second!

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2018 at 7:17 PM

      Thanks Esther. Just mixing it up a bit. I like the contrast!

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  12. KarenladdJuly 27, 2018 at 5:53 PM

    Oooh, I really like the embossed effect of your CAS design and the way you got a tie-dyed effect on the second!

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2018 at 7:18 PM

      Thanks so much Karen. I'm happy you stopped by and left a sweet comment. I appreciate it! :)

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  13. MadeByMeghanKJuly 27, 2018 at 6:09 PM

    I LOVE the ribbon embellishment and the way you used a tie dye effect on the other card! Great job!

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2018 at 7:19 PM

      Thanks Meghan. I'm a ribbon-a-holic so you will most likely see some sort of ribbon/thread on every card I make! Thanks for hopping over and leaving a sweet comment! :)

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  14. LisaJuly 28, 2018 at 12:18 AM

    Both are so beautiful! Love that you embossed with the cover plates! Fantastic!

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  15. CarlavdMJuly 28, 2018 at 6:20 AM

    Ooohhh your embossed card is breathtaking wonderfull Kerry.
    And the other one with the waterclouring is just wonderfull tooooo.
    Mmmmm...think I have to get out my brusho's to try this out ;o)

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2018 at 12:15 PM

      Thank you so much! I suppose I need Brusho's too...I don't have those yet! ;)

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  16. KT Fit KittyJuly 28, 2018 at 9:36 AM

    So beautiful! I have their Bloomtangled dies and I have embossed them too - it's a great way to stretch your dies! Nice work here and thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2018 at 12:15 PM

      Thank you! I don't often emboss with my dies but I thought this new die NEEDED some embossing action to make it the star of the show! :)

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  17. Mary HolshouserJuly 28, 2018 at 11:09 AM

    The first card is so elegant and beautiful.
    the second card is colorful and fun.
    Both are fantastic. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2018 at 12:17 PM

      Thanks Mary. I'm a bit of an eclectic stamper--- I'm glad this post shows that. I tend to go with it and whatever ends up when I think I'm finished, is what it is! This time- two totally different color palates and "feeeeeels". ha ha.

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  18. HettyJuly 28, 2018 at 11:50 AM

    Such an elegant card with the coffee plate
    and the other so colorful. Both totally different.
    Great work, Kerry.

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2018 at 12:17 PM

      Thanks so much Hetty. I loved making both cards!

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  19. Michele K. HendersonJuly 28, 2018 at 12:04 PM

    Your cards are SO pretty and your embossing looks spot on! Thanks for some amazing inspiration today!

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2018 at 12:18 PM

      Thank you Michele. It was quite fun to emboss that image. Only took two tries to figure out the necessary sandwich to make it work!

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  20. MauraJuly 28, 2018 at 12:12 PM

    Love the use of that die for embossing - such a great look. And your ribbon treatment is gorgeous. I like the rainbow colors of your second card too! Thanks for inspiring!

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2018 at 12:19 PM

      Thanks Maura. I'm definitely a ribbon-a-holic.

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  21. jeanchaneyazJuly 28, 2018 at 12:24 PM

    I love how unique and creatively you used these coffee themed things in your cards!

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  22. Dee EarnshawJuly 28, 2018 at 1:05 PM

    awesome cards - LOVE how you made the first card - SO INSPIRING!!!!

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    1. UnknownJuly 30, 2018 at 4:00 PM

      Thank you Dee. It's fun to play with these dies-even if I'm scared to cover them up! LOL

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  23. scrappin' GA peachJuly 28, 2018 at 1:15 PM

    Both your cards are amazing!! I cannot wait to try the embossed technique you used on the first card!! TFS!!

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    1. UnknownJuly 30, 2018 at 4:02 PM

      Thanks! Try it! I used the rubber mat, a shim of one card base, one piece of cardstock and one envelope instead of my cutting plates. Worked perfectly!

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  24. Kirsty VittetoeJuly 28, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    I love this so much!!!!!!!!!!!

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  25. Dana MJuly 28, 2018 at 1:57 PM

    Fantastic cards! The first is absolutely gorgeous and the second a wonderful explosion of color.

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    1. UnknownJuly 30, 2018 at 4:03 PM

      Thank you! That's me- a hodge-poge of craftiness. ;)

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  26. Celeste GoffJuly 28, 2018 at 4:14 PM

    Two absolutely gorgeous coffee card creations! I adore that first card!

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    1. UnknownJuly 30, 2018 at 4:03 PM

      Thank you so much. I think that first card is quite a hit. ha ha.

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  27. MiamiKelJuly 28, 2018 at 4:36 PM

    Oh your cards are pure elegance! I love the crisp elegance of the first card with the black and white embossing - and then the burst of color and cheer for the second! Awesome! TFS :)

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    1. UnknownJuly 30, 2018 at 4:04 PM

      Thanks so much Kel. If you were to meet me, you would know that there isn't an ounce of elegance in me so it's funny that my cards can show that. BAHAHA

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  28. Helen GullettJuly 28, 2018 at 6:13 PM

    Kerry, I love both designs a lot. Each of them is fabulous in different ways. Thanks for the inspirations!

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    1. UnknownJuly 30, 2018 at 4:04 PM

      Thank you Helen. Hope you're feeling better! :)

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  29. Cindy HolmesJuly 28, 2018 at 9:14 PM

    Fantastic cards! I really like the embossing look that you achieved for the first card! And for the second card I just really love all the different colors that you used to cover the card very beautiful looking!!

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    1. UnknownJuly 30, 2018 at 4:05 PM

      Thanks so much Cindy! I love the bright colors- I hope the Tonic people come out with so many more of these gorgeous Nuvo Shimmers colors. SO DELISH!

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  30. Lucy E.July 29, 2018 at 9:32 PM

    What a fantastic idea to use
    the die to emboss! Your first card
    is so elegant-love seeing the swirly
    steam. The second card is fun and
    energetic with all of those colors!

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    1. UnknownJuly 30, 2018 at 4:06 PM

      Thanks so much Lucy. It was fun playing with these dies.

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  31. Denise BryantJuly 30, 2018 at 1:35 AM

    Love the embossed designs from the cover plates! Great effect! Love the rainbow colors of the second card too!

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    1. UnknownJuly 30, 2018 at 4:06 PM

      Thanks so much Denise! I had a lot of fun with these dies.

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  32. MarshaJuly 30, 2018 at 10:33 AM

    So beautiful embossed. Elegant.

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    1. UnknownJuly 30, 2018 at 4:07 PM

      Thanks very much Marsha. I'm not an elegant kind of person in the least so the "elegance" must have dropped from the heavens. HA HA.

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  33. Crystal O. MinklerJuly 30, 2018 at 2:30 PM

    Such beautiful cards! I love the embossed design... such a fabulous technique for this cover plate! The colors in your second card are gorgeous!! Love them both!

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  34. ionabunnyJuly 30, 2018 at 6:31 PM

    These are both gorgeous. I love the elegance of the first one. Hugz

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  35. Golden Goddess DesignsJuly 30, 2018 at 7:53 PM

    love the texture! great cards

    Alicia

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  36. Sue DJuly 30, 2018 at 10:24 PM

    Great cards. Love the elegance of the first one with the embossing and ribbon.

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  37. SHartlJuly 31, 2018 at 4:02 AM

    Wow do I love your all white embossing with that deep coffee color ribbon! Just gorgeous. I'm not very good at coloring so a CAS card like this is always a favorite.

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    1. UnknownAugust 2, 2018 at 10:55 AM

      Thanks Sharti. It was fun using just embossing- I wanted the image to just pop!

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  38. Katie Ann BrooksJuly 31, 2018 at 10:37 PM

    brilliant and beautiful, I am in awe!

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  39. CraftychrisAugust 2, 2018 at 10:53 AM

    These are both so different and equally awesome! Love them! xxx

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  40. JeanAugust 2, 2018 at 8:34 PM

    Love how you did these! Very creative!

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