He Is Risen

What a beautiful Easter morning we have here in Iowa.  Sunshine and blue skies after a Saturday of severe thunderstorms that brought rain, hail and high winds.  Believe me when I say, I'll take sunshine over stormy weather any day.  Now I'm off to enjoy this day.

Stamp Sets:  Kinda Eclectic (Stampin' Up!), Vine Cross (Our Daily Bread Designs); Inks:  Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Soft Sky, Soft Suede; Cardstock:  Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Elegant Eggplant, Shimmery White; Other:  Flower Box Sprigs & Flowers Dies (Taylored Expressions), Itty Bitty Punch Pack (Stampin' Up!), Clarity Stencil Brushes, Golden Sunset Glitter Drops (Nuvo)

The sketch I used is from the CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge.  For all the challenge details and to share your project, click the image below.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Watercooler Wednesday Challenges #110

This week our Clean And Simple (CAS) challenge is hosted by Heather and she has picked the theme of "Easter Bunny."  How cute is that!  I love bunnies.  With Easter fast approaching, it's a good time to be thinking ahead.  So, take a look at the inspiration photo then, get creating and share with us what you created.

Stamp Set:  Crazy about You; Inks:  Pacific Point, So Saffron, Smoky Slate, Tuxedo Black Memento; Stampin' Write Marker:  Pink Pirouette; Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Whisper White, Whisper White Thick; Other:  Hippity Hop Dies (Taylored Expressions), Pocket Die (Taylored Expressions), Frame in Frame 2 Cutting Plate (Taylored Expressions), Pearl Basic Jewels, Whisper White Baker's Twine

For all the challenge details and to share your project, visit Watercooler Wednesday Challenges by clicking the image below.  We'd love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, March 20th at 6:00 p.m. Central Time to link your project.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Bunny Lineup

What fun it was to make these colorful, cheerful bunnies.  It's snowing here today so they are definitely the bright spot in my day.  And, because, I designed this for the Retro Rubber Challenge, my stamp set had to be a year older or older.  Crazy about You fits the bill as it was introduced in the 2015 Occasions Catalog.  It's a great sentiment stamp set. 

Stamp Set:  Crazy about You (2015 Occasions Catalog); Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento; Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight, Emerald Envy, Pacific Point, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White Thick; Other:  Hippity Hop Dies (Taylored Expressions), Emerald Envy Thick Baker's Twine, Itty Bitty Epoxy Stickers (retired)

The inspiration for my card came from the Retro Rubber Challenge.  For all the challenge details and to share your project, click the image below.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Easter Cross for The Friday Mashup Challenge #245

You know, they say that all good things must come to an end but it saddens me that one of my favorite challenges is closing down.  The Friday Mashup Challenge has been a favorite of mine for such a long time.  I'm really going to miss you all.  I want to say that all the wonderful challenges you offered up gave me the opportunity to become a better artist.  Thank You!

For my card I used a Soft Suede card base.  The Crushed Curry layers are from the Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper.  I sponged around and over it with some Delightful Dijon and was so pleased with the result.  The sun in the background is from the Kinda Eclectic stamp set and the sentiment from the Just Believe stamp set are stamped using Cajun Craze ink.  The Vine Cross is a single stamp from Our Daily Bread.  It's stamped using Cajun Craze ink.  The ribbon is from American Crafts and has just a bit of shimmer to it.  The final step was to add a few Pearl Basic Jewels.

Stampin' Up!® product unless otherwise noted.

The sketch I used is from The Friday Mashup Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Watercooler Wednesday Challneges #56

It's time for an "Anything Goes" challenge here at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges.  It's one of my favorites as I get to do whatever I want without anyone else telling me what to do.  :-)

Today I have another Easter card to share wtih you.  It's one I've made to send to my youngest son and his family.  For the card base I used Night of Navy cardstock.  On the inside of the card I added a layer of Whisper White.  I used the background stamp from the You've Got This stamp set and stamped it in Mint Macron ink.  The Happy Easter sentiment if from the Crazy about You stamp set.  It's stamped using Night of Navy ink.

For the front of the card, I cut out the oval using the Ovals Collection Framelits Dies.  The flower was stamped onto Whisper White using So Saffron ink and then punched using the Flower Medallion Punch.  The leaves were stamped onto Whisper White cardstock using Wild Wasabi ink.  Then, cut out using the Rose Garden Thinlits Dies.  I added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels to add just a wee bit of bling.

Now it's your turn to show us what you've been working on.  Is is a card, a 3-D project or mixed media.  Be sure to link up by 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24.  We hope you'll join us this week.

For all the challenge details and to share your project, visit Watercooler Wednesday Challenges.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

The Friday Mashup Challenge #203

Wow!  I'm so excited to be a Guest Designer at The Friday Mashup Challenge!  I loved the challenge for this week.  It gave me a chance to use this cute little patchwork bunny stamp that was in a magazine I purchased.  Isn't he just too cute!

For today's challenge, create a project using the colors Calypso Coral, Pool Party and So Saffron or a project with an Easter Critter or "mash" it up and make a project that uses both the colors and the critter.

Stamp Sets:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (sentiment), Oscar the Owl (bunny); Inks:  Calypso Coral, Jet Black StazOn, Pistachio Pudding; Stampin' Write Markers:  Calypso Coral, Pool Party, So Saffron; Card Stock:  Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Labels Collection Framelits Dies, Whisper White Baker's Twine (dyed Pool Party), Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Blender Pen, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

I do hope you can join us this week over at The Friday Mashup!  We'd love to see what you create.  How can you resist such a cute little bunny?

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Happy Easter

Calypso Easter

Today I found myself cleaning up my craft area, not because I wanted to but because I had to.  I couldn't find anything with all that was covering my table.  During the sorting and putting away, I got side tracked.  I came across several pieces that I had not used on other projects and thought how cool these would all look together.  So, with a little of this and a little of that, here is the Easter card I made from the stuff found just lying around.

Stamp Sets:  Secret Garden and Teeny Tiny Wishes (Stampin' Up!); Inks:  Always Artichoke and Calypso Coral (Stampin' Up!); Card Stock:  Basic White (Darice), Calypso Coral (Stampin' Up!), Place in Time Patterned Paper (Graphic 45), Lucky Charm Patterned Paper (American Crafts); Accessories & Tools:  Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Secret Garden Framelits, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Linen Thread, Tangerine Tango Button and Pearl Basic Jewels (Stampin' Up!)

So, there you have a very colorful scrappy card.  I love when I can use every little left over.  It makes me feel very frugal.  :-)

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

The Friday Mashup Challenge #155

It started raining yesterday and has just not stopped!  It's the kind of spring rain we needed so I'm not complaining.  It gave me the perfect reason to stay home and spend the day in my craft studio.  And, as the saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers."  So, for my card today I made a pretty Calypso Coral flower.  This time The Friday Mashup Challenge gave us the options to use certain colors, a specific shape or to do both.  I tried my best to "mash it up."  I didn't add a sentiment simply because I'm not sure how I'm going to use the card.  Mother's Day, Easter, thinking of you or birthday all seem appropriate.  Guess I'll decide that when the occasion arises where I can use it.

Stamp Set:  Secret Garden (Stampin' Up!); Ink:  Calypso Coral (Stampin' Up!); Card Stock:  Wisteria Wonder, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral and Wild Wasabi (Stampin' Up!); Accessories & Tools:  Secret Garden Framelits, Circles Collection Framelits, 1/4" Pool Party Ribbon, Pearl Basic Jewels and  Stampin' Dimensionals (Stampin' UP!), Tear Drop Circles Dies (Spellbinders)

For all the details of the challenge and to play along, visit The Friday Mashup Challenge HERE.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Happy Birthday to Me!

April Fool's!  Well, actually, my birthday was yesterday.  With it also being Easter and Sunday, it wasn't as important as honoring my Lord and Savior.  I had a great day with my oldest son, Wayne.  We had dinner together, went on a search and find mission but came up empty and had a Blizzard as my birthday treat.  I would have loved to have all my boys together but they were at their in-laws for Easter this year.

Since I didn't get to sit down and do any crafting, I decided to share my birthday cards with you.  While I had many birthday wishes, these are the only cards I received.  I think they are all wonderful.

The card on the top left is the one the gals at work made, signed and gave me yesterday.  On the right is the one from my friend Barb.  The bottom left card is from my friend Mary and the right card is from another friend, Merna.  They made my day along with all the other birthday wishes I received.

Tomorrow I'll show you the gift I made for myself.  I know!  I know!  It's all about me.  :-)   You can thank my mother for that.  She always made birthdays so special.  Now that she is no longer here to spoil me, I've carried on my own tradition by treating myself to something just for me.

My Day of Rest and Worship

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

NKJV

He Is Risen

It has been a crazy day for me.  Doctor's appointment, show buying, lunch with a friend and a visit from my number two son and his wife.  I've not had a chance to take a deep breath!  The one thing I did do before heading for bed last night was create a new Easter card.  It's just taken me all the day long to get it posted for you.

Stamp Set:  He is Risen; Inks:  Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party; Card Stock:  Wisteria Wonder, Glossy White, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon/Pool Party, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, alcohol, cotton balls

I love the way Wisteria Wonder and Pool Party complement each other.

Secret Garden Easter

Do you think Spring will ever get here?  I know, I live in Iowa and should know better than expect March to be anything but wintry.  I can always hope.  So, in anticipation of all those pretty Spring flowers, I made a vase full of flowers for Easter.

Stamp Sets:  Secret Garden, Oh, Hello, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Inks:  Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Melon Mambo, Regal Rose, Primrose Petals; Card Stock:  Midnight Muse, Naturals White; Accessories & Tools:  Secret Garden Framelits, Dazzling Details, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

Aren't you ready to see the first blooms of Spring?

He is Risen

I have fallen in love!  Yes, you heard me.  Stencils have become the new love of my life.  I've been experimenting and playing with them on card stock and canvas.  It has been a journey in creative.  Today's card was done using one of my newest stencils, Mini Swirly Garden.  I laid the stencil over some Naturals White and sponged Perfect Plum all over the front of the card.  A very simple, easy card but I love the way it turned out.

Stamp Set:  He is Risen (retired); Ink:  Perfect Plum; Card Stock:  Naturals White, Perfect Plum; Accessories & Tools:  Labels Collection Framelits, The Crafters Workshop Mini Swirly Garden Stencil, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

Monday, I'll show you another card made with another new stencil.  Didn't I tell you I was in love?

He Died For You. What Have You Done For Him?

He died!

He rose!

He lives!

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

(KJV)

Word Play Graduation

Here is another graduation card that can be made when you drop in during the Come & Go Card Buffet.  For more details, click the Stamping Cafe Events tab at the top of this page.

Stamp Sets:  Word Play, Pennant Parade; Ink:  Island Indigo; Card Stock:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Top Note Bigz Die, Word Window Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

I think this makes a great card for the guys.  I'll show you the one I've made for the girls at a later time.  For now I'm back to concentrating on Easter and Mother's Day.  Those days are fast approaching.

Got questions?  Leave a comment and I'll answer them as soon as possible.

Until we meet again...

Valentine Treat Box

Yes, I'm still making Valentine cards and gifts.  These are for my grandsons Zac and Nic to share with classmates on Valentine's Day.  They are quick and easy to make and the boys thought they would be just great.

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink:  Riding Hood Red; Card Stock:  Riding Hood Red, Melon Mambo, Melon Mambo, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Full Heart Punch, Mini Glue Dots, brads

And, there you have the last of my Valentine projects.  Now I'm ready to move on.  I have a new stamp I've not had a chance to use and it is going to make some beautiful Easter cards.  Stay tuned for future developments!

Until we meet again...