Sunday Sip and Share...Lucky!!!

Hello there coffee loving friends!  I'm back with another Sunday Sip and Share for the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog and I am happy to share an adorable little lucky clover card I created especially for St. Patrick's Day.  I wanted to create a little card that features a fun, non-traditional shape so I fussy cut a clover to display this yummy tumbler image.  It's a fun and whimsical little card, don'tcha think? 

After fussy cutting the clover card base (top fold so it can stand), I rubbed a little bit of green ink onto the card.  After that, I splattered the clover with some gold and green Silk.  Next, I attached some old lace from my stash, a few twigs (picked up while hunting for lucky clovers) and some blingy sequin trim.  I topped it off with some bling that I colored with a gold marker.   

For my stamped image, I used my brand-spankin' new faith-based coffee set from Sweet 'n Sassy Designs (Rebecca Rios Designs-Creative Worship Collection).  I stamped the tumbler onto white cardstock then added a bit of cream and green watercolor to give it added dimension.  After that, I stamped the sleeve onto a scrap of green from my card base and doodled a bit of gold and black ink onto the design so that it would fit with my shamrock theme.  

A closer peek at the embellishment treatment- the card wouldn't be complete without some treasured embellishments!  

Now let's take a peek at the sketch that was inspired by this card!  We're into week TWO of the March Sketch Challenges and this one's a doozie!  Create a card (any shape but standard) and include some sort of coffee/tea or cocoa theme.  Have fun and I hope to see a ton of entries!  Just add yours to the linky below.  At the end of the month, I'll select a winner to receive a fun coffee-loving prize!  

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Sunday Sip and Share...Happy New Year!

Hey there Coffee friends!  It's 2017 and I want to wish everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous new year!  I hope you have plenty of time to enjoy all your life's treasures.  

I'm back again with another Sunday Sip and Share (so happy to extend my time on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters Design Team) and can't wait to see what fun and inky challenges are uncovered!  Let's welcome in 2017 with the first card and sketch shall we?  

I created a quick little greeting to ring in the new year and to wish you well.  If you're in Australia or wayyy down under, I hope you're enjoying a beautifully sunny summer day!  

I selected one of my newest stamp sets from Whimsy Stamps.  I picked up this set about a month or so ago and it's having an inaugural ink-up!  WAHOO!  I love this little Holiday Sweet Treats stamp set and it was just too cute to not jump right into my shopping cart!  I love the shape of the mug, the marshmallows teetering on top, and the candy cane handle.  The sentiments aren't to shabby either.  I think by now, you can probably tell that I currently have a LOVE AFFAIR with Whimsy Stamps. LOL

I used just a few simple tools to create this card.  Ranger Embossing Ink (Clear), FSJ Embossing Powder (Black), Pan Pastel (Pewter, Ultramarine Blue Shade and Magenta) and FSJ Silks (Shimmer Gold, Silver and Outrageous Pink).  Working from a kraft panel helped soften the colors and make project shimmer and shine.  

This card is quite CAS in comparison to the cards I usually create but I have to say, I love how it turned out.  I had tons of fun rubbing shimmer and shine onto the cardstock and watching the card come together so quickly.  

If you know me, you know that I can't call a card finished without adding a little ribbon or twine so that's just what I did.  Black Journey twine and a stamped/embossed snowflake (from the same stamp set) tied on like a button.  :)  Cute embellishing touch!  

Such a simple and cozy card, 'eh?  I just love when things turn out so perfectly!  I hope you have a warm and cozy winter!  

I'd like to also ring in the new year with the announcement of the clcsipandshare sketch challenge winner for the month of December.  As promised, this participant will receive a yummy coffee-loving treat from me in the mail.  I'll reach out for your address soon.  Congratulations to:  

Indy's Designs!

Won't you join all coffee loving papercrafters in playing with the first sketch of the new year?  It's simple and quick...and YOU TOO could win a deelish coffee-loving prize!  I'll select a winner at the end of January, so you have plenty of time to pick a January sketch that inspires you!  

Remember:  To be eligible to win, you must include a photo of your card/coffee loving project in our inlinks below.  When sharing on social media, use the hashtag #clcsipandshare and tag @coffee_crafts so we can find your fab creation!  

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CLC Sip and Share...True Love!

Hey there coffee loving cardmakers!  It's Kerry here and I'm back for another Sunday Sip and Share!  I decided to play around and profess my love for the almighty coffee...Yes, I'm truly, madly, deeply in love with this delish concoction and cannot imagine life without it!

I started off by creating a little sewn-and-shabby heart using some scraps from a quilt I'm making.  I stitched up some strips and then dipped the fabric into some coffee to pick up a light coffee tint.  After it was dry, I cut it out into a heart shape and set it aside so I could work on the card.

I think this card took a "Valentine-ey" turn with the red, black and kraft colors, but I love it nonetheless.  I love the paisley medallion stamp I used in the background (Fun Stampers Journey:  Ornamental Dream) and I think it goes well with the coffee cup (Hero Arts: Hipster at Heart) and sentiment/hearts (Hero Arts: You Are My Happy) I used. I stamped the cup using Versafine Onyx ink, heat set it, then colored with Copics (R29, R32, RV42, R0000, E23). When finished, I added a bit of Journey Glaze to give it some shine.

I particularly love the scripty font on this sentiment! It is so elegant and lovely, don't you think? After assembling the card onto Kraft Cardstock (and adding a few pearl embellishments, I set off to create the sketch. Hope you enjoy!

Remember,  we're always looking for awesome interpretations of our sketches! Please join us and share your creation with us! When sharing on social media, please include the hashtag #clcsipandshare so that it can be discovered in search easily. Make sure to also add it to our link-up HERE:

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Sip and Share...Hipster Vibe

Good morning coffee-loving friends!  It's another Sip-And-Share Sunday at the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog and I'm back to share another card and sketch with you!  I'm really diggin' the set I used this week and I hope you enjoy it too!  

I'm in love with the images in the Hipster at Heart set from Hero Arts!  When I first saw this set, I knew I had to have it in my collection!  I love the coffee cup and the beans, but I REALLY love the hipster vibe the whole set provides.  I'm not a hipster by any way shape or form but I DO love the hipster vibe...cool, trendy and laid back!  

So let's take a look at the card I created using this fun set:  

So I thought this set was the perfect set to create a fun collage!  Just pile all those awesome images onto a card!  I couldn't just pick a few, so almost every single image is on the front!  LOL.  

To create the background, I applied a few swipes of PanPastels then brushed some Windsor and Newton Masking Fluid over the top. After the masking fluid dried, I added some more PanPastels over that to create more dimension and depth of color. I peeled the masking fluid off and rubbed the Pan Pastels with a cloth to allow for a softer bridge between the color and masked layer. To finish off the background, I splattered some Fun Stampers Journey Silver Silk and Bronze Silk.  

I stamped each image onto white cardstock using Black Onyx Versafine Ink then colored them up a little with some PanPastels. After coloring the images, I applied a bit of Journey Glaze to the Mason Jar glass, the gems and the camera lens.  

Yummy! Finally, I arranged the images into a collage "line" along the edge of the background paper then added a piece of polka-dot paper from my stash. To finish off the collage, I added some jute and a few scraps of graph paper. Adding a bit of gold washi (From Target) tape to the panel gave it some pop it was missing and helped to finish off the piece.  

I mounted this collage panel onto white cardstock then attached it to a gray card base. Once the card was finished and photographed, I set off to create the sketch.  

So, what do you think? Are you ready to give the sketch a try? Why not give it a go?! Please join the fun and create a card using this week's sketch. Make sure to hop over to my coffee lovers blog post HERE to link your creation! To make it easier for you to add your link, you can also link up right here on this post.  Just click on the inlinkz button below!!!  

 I'd love to see it! PS...If sharing your card on social media, please include #clcsipandshare for easy reference!  

I hope you enjoyed my card and sketch today. Join me next Sunday as I share another fun coffee-loving creation!  :)

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Sunday Sip & Share...

Hello there coffee loving friends! I'm excited to share my FIRST Sunday Sip & Share post with you over at the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today! Every Sunday, I'll pop in to share a little project I create and will use that card as a springboard for a sketch design.

When I create cards, I tend to just go with the flow. I hardly ever sit down with a plan in mind. I just sit, sip my coffee and create...After I'm finished with my card, I love to create a sketch that mimics the layout. It's a bit backwards but it works for me!  

Every time I post a card for my Sunday Sip & Share, I'll share the coordinating sketch too. I hope you enjoy! If you choose to use our sketch to create a yummy card, please stop back at the CLC blog Post and share your creation. Just click on the Sip and Share icon below to link your photo back to the original post:  

We can't wait to see your interpretation of this week's sketch!  

So let's get on with the first Sunday Sip & Share, shall we?!  

I love creating fun backgrounds for my stamped cards and this one was sooo fun! I used a new stencil I purchased recently from Fun Stampers Journey called Abstract Wall and applied Light Gold, Yellow Ochre and Paynes Gray Tint Pan Pastels in an overlapping color pattern. Once finished, I added some gold embossing powder here and there by dabbing my Clear Pigment Embossing Ink on the paper and edges.  

Can you can see the shimmer effect that is created on the background layer? I love that the Light Gold Pan Pastel creates such a sheer golden shine. It's so gorgeous and helps take your page to the "fancy" stage. I love this medium and it works perfectly to create the soft backgrounds that I love so much!  

After creating the background, I applied some matching ribbon and lace from my stash.  Then, I selected a few feathers to add dimension and texture, then tied it with a little twine bow.  The sentiment and beans from the Uniko set "I LOVE COFFEE" were stamped using Versafine Onyx Ink and embossed with Journey Gold Embossing Powder.  I love this gold embossing powder because it has a low heat/melt rate and it creates such a true metallic gold shine.  I elected to stamp the sentiment onto graph paper to add a little contrast to the piece.  

The colors and triangle pattern seemed a bit masculine to me so I decided to add a bit of a girly touch by adding some yummy ribbons and lace.  I think it helped feminize the card.  Adding a little feather on a whim finished the card off.  

I hope you enjoyed this creation.  I had so much fun putting it together.  Now let's get to the sketch:  

Thanks again for stopping by!   I hope you enjoyed my creation today and if you love the sketch, please share your creation with us.  When posting your creation, please stop back and share your link. You can also use the hashtag #clcsipandshare when posting to social media.  You never know, I just might have some coffee loving treats for one special participant!

Woodware USA Sketch Challenge...

This week at Woodware USA we're using a sketch I created to make some cards.  This sketch incorporates a tag...a perfect way to give a little bookmark, gift card, or something special to the recipient! 

Here's my sketch:

 For this card I went to my favorite green Bazzill Cardstock.  PARAKEET...I just LOVE that color.  Added some Bazzill Red to give some POP of color and coordinate with the DCWV polkadot paper.  I used two WoodwareUSA sets for this card:  Large Small Greetings and Sharing a Cuppa.  Inks used were Memento Lime Tart and Memento Ladybug.  I also colored with my Copics to match the paper...sorry, don't have the #s. 

The patterned paper wraps around the back of the tag to cover the whole back of it! 

I hope you have some time this week to play around with my sketch.  See what you can do with it and make sure to come back and post a link to it...I'd love to see what you've made!!!

K

Getting Sketchy at Woodware USA...

This week at WoodwareUSA it's all about interpretation of this SKETCH:

Now, there are no measurement or color stipulations, just create a card using my sketch.  Have fun and make sure to post your creation on the WoodwareUSA blog so you have a chance to win a fabulous Woodware USA stamping PRIZE awarded each month to one lucky participant!

So I had TONS of fun creating a card using this sketch.  I can say that I now have about four or five basic layouts (minus the focal image) ready to turn into cards...I just had the hardest time making the perfect one for the image I colored so it took me about five tries at this layout to find something "acceptable".  Anyway, here's my finished card and all the close-ups...

I used a couple Woodware sets with this card.  Ted in the Garden (so cute!) and Leafy Swirls I also used some patterned paper Dawn sent me to use on future projects!  Of course you know me and ribbon, I used two colors since I still have almost 1000 yards of those colors in my stamping room. 

Take a close look too and you'll see that I added some stickles to the watering can (water) and the leaves in the background.  Ted is colored with my copics...I didn't keep track of the colors. 

The card needed a sentiment so I added a little tab on the side too!  There you have it, a fun little card for someone special!

Check out all the other designs created by my fellow design team sisters too.  You just might find something that makes you SMILE!!!  Check back in a few days (April 28) because I'll be participating in a Stamping-Scrapping/WoodwareUSA blog hop that you won't want to miss!!!

Ker