Joy

Today in Iowa, it is a cold, blustery one.  But, the sun is shining brightly and the sky is blue.  It's a good day to stay in where it is warm and work on Christmas gifts I still need to finish.

I took a break from gift making and made this card.  I combined the colors from CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge and the sketch from the CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge.  I think they came together well.

But, now, it's back to getting those gifts done.  Time is running out!

Stamp Set:  Holiday Florals (Taylored Expressions); Inks:  Crushed Cucumber, Mint Macaron, Real Red; Cardstock:  Basic Black, Whisper White; Other:  Holiday Florals Dies (Taylored Expressions), Joy Die (Taylored Expressions), Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies (Stampin' Up!), Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details (Stampin' Up!)

The colors I used are from the CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge.  For all the challenge details, click the image below.

For the CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge we were challenge to choose colors from one of the 2016 color challenges and make it seasonal.  I chose Challenge #163.  As you can see, I stayed with more traditional colors.

The sketch I used is from the CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge.  For all the challenge details, click the image below.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

CAS(E) this Sketch #137

When I saw the sketch from the CAS(E) this Sketch challenge, I knew exactly what kind of card I wanted to create.  I needed an anniversary card for my son and his wife and I loved the sketch as well as the elegance of the black and white used to map out the sketch.  A couple of punches, a few rhinestones and a spot of color make for a very clean and simple card.

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento; Card Stock:  Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White Thick; Accessories & Tools:  Sweetheart Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Rhinestone Flourish (unknown), SNAIL Adhesive, Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer.  All Stampin' Up!® products unless otherwise noted.

The sketch I used is from the current CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

A Triple Challenge

It isn't often that I can combine three challenges using one card, but this one came to gather right nicely.  I used the sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch, the colors from Pals Paper Arts and the theme of 'thanks' from SUO Challenges.  The flowers were stamped using Cajun Craze ink, two with a full load of ink and two that were stamped off to give a softer look.  So, what do you think of my leaves?  They were made using the Four Feathers stamp set and Feather Framelits Dies.  :-)   

Stamp Sets:  Hardwood, Flower Shop, Four Feathers; Inks:  Cajun Craze, Soft Suede, Mossy Meadow; Card Stock:  Soft Suede, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Pansy Punch, Feathers Framelits Dies, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

The CAS(E) this Sketch challenge can be found HERE.

The Pals Paper Arts color challenge can be found HERE.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

CTS96 and CQC262

It's very rarely that I make anything pink.  I like pink but it's not a color I go to very often.  I'd much rather play with blue.  But, the color challenge at ColourQ was to pretty to pass up.  I do like pink and black together and adding a touch of silver (which is my favorite) had me instantly things of sparkle and stars.  The sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch! was a perfect match.  I really like how this one turned out.

Stamp Set:  Four You; Ink:  Basic Black; Card Stock:  Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Silver Glimmer Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Confetti Stars Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, 1/4" Circle Punch, SNAIL Adhesive, Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer

You can find the ColourQ Challenge HERE.

The sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch! can be found HERE.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

CAS(E) this Sketch 94 and ColourQ 260

Ever have one of those days when you know what you should be doing but you are avoiding and doing what you want to do?  Well, that's my day for you.  I have a mile long list of things I need to do and here I am making cards.  Maybe that is the beauty of retirement.  You make your list, then ignore it to have some fun.  At least there is nothing earth shattering on my list.  One of the things I've found about making lists, if you don't get it done today put it at the top of tomorrow's list.  You'd be surprised at how quickly you do get all things done.  Now on to the card I made for the CAS(E) this Sketch challenge and the ColourQ challenge.

Stamp Sets:  Four You, Work of Art; Inks:  Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Tangerine Tango; Card Stock:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Star Jewels (Doodlebug Design), SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer

All Stampin' Up!® Product unless otherwise noted.

The CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge can be found HERE.

The ColourQ Challenge can be found HERE.

Thanks for stopping it at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

CAS(E) this Sketch! #90

One of my favorite little people was here from Sunday through today.  I didn't spend much time on the computer since Zac and I were busy eating out and watching movies when we were home.  He is such a joy to have visit and it sure seems quiet now that he has gone home.

So, this afternoon found me at my craft table making a card for the current CAS(E) this Sketch! challenge.  It's a clean and simple card using the new For All Things stamp set from the Holiday Catalog.

Stamp Sets:  For All Things, Gorgeous Grunge; Inks:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake, Hello Honey; Card Stock:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Baked Brown Sugar Sequins from the 2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment, SNAIL Adhesive, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

HERE is the sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch!

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

CAS(E) this Sketch #89

Just enough time here to make a short post.  It's been a busy day and I've not had much time to be online.  I wanted to use up some of my scraps of card stock and here is what I came up with for the sketch over at CAS(E) this Sketch! 

Stamp Sets:  Four You, Pictogram Punches; Inks:  Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon Mossy Meadow; Card Stock:  All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack, Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, 3/8" Mossy Meadow Stitched Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots

All Stampin' Up!® Product unless otherwise noted.

The sketch I used for inspiration can be found HERE.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Thoughts of You

You can sure tell it is July in Iowa.  The temperatures range in the mid to high 80s, with some 90s, and the humidity is suffocating.  Fortunately, my nice cool craft studio let's me look out the window and enjoy the summer while keeping the heat away.  I spent the afternoon making cards and planning some upcoming classes.  Here's today's card using the sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch.

Stamp Sets:  Kinda Eclectic, Petite Petals, Loving Thoughts (retired); Inks:  Pistachio Pudding, Blushing Bride, Blackberry Bliss; Card Stock:  Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Petite Petals Punch, Pistachio Pudding Thick Baker's Twine, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Dimensionals

You can find the CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge HERE.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Thinking of You Grunge Style

Ever have one of those sketches reach out and grab you?  Well, that's what happened when I saw the current sketch over at CAS(E) this Sketch.  It was a perfect way to use my Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set.  I decided to use white on white and let the colors show off.  I think Pacific Point and Rich Razzleberry are a match made in heaven.  I love how they work well together.

Stamp Sets:  Gorgeous Grunge, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Inks:  Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry; Card Stock:  Basic White;  Accessories & Tools:  Stampin' Dimensionals

The sketch I used from CAS(E) this Sketch can be found HERE.

Now I'm off to finish up my projects for an upcoming blog hop.  Mark your calendars and be sure to come  back on Thursday, April 10 at 8:00 p.m. CDT to tour the current Wacky Watercooler April Blog Hop!  You are sure to be inspired.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Love Grows Here

Oh yes, another fun challenge.  I love challenges!  When I don't have a lot of time to spend in my craft studio, creating from a challenge is the way to go.  You get the sketch, you get the colors and sometimes you get both.  Today I'm playing along with the CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge.  I love the simplicity of the sketch and it showcases the blue rose I made using my new Spiral Floral Die.

Stamp Set:  Garden Shed (Taylored Expressions); Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento); Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Marina Mist and Etcetera Designer Series Paper Stampin' Up!); Accessories & Tools:  Spiral Flower Originals Die, Extra Large Oval Punch, Stamping Dimensionals (Stampin' Up!)

This is the sketch that inspired my design.    HERE is where you can find all the challenge details and play along yourself.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Beautiful Butterflies

When I saw the current sketch on the CAS(E) this Sketch blog, I totally fell in love with it.  One of my favorite type of cards to make are clean and simple.  It also gave me a chance to use one of my Hero Arts stamp sets with a pretty flourish. 

Stamp Set:  Dot Flourish (Hero Arts); Ink:  Tim Holtz Distress Dusty Concord (Ranger); Card Stock:  Elegant Eggplant and Whisper White (Stampin' Up!); Accessories & Tools:  Beautiful Wings Embosslit and Pearl Basic Jewels (Stampin' Up!)

The Elegant Eggplant card stock doesn't show up well in this photo.  No matter what I did, it just wouldn't get a good image.

Here is the sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch.  You can click on the image to go right over to their blog and see all the beautiful projects that have been made.

Until next time. . .happy creating!