Wacky Watercooler Blog Hop The September Mix-Up

Hey!  Hey!  Hey!  It's time for another Wacky Watercooler Blog Hop.  This time we are doing The September Mix-Up!  You'll see projects that feature product from the Annual Catalog and the Holiday Catalog.  So hang on to your seats as the fifteen hoppers wow your socks off!

For my first project, I used the Wondrous Wreath stamp set and Wonderful Wreath Framelits Dies.  I love this set.  I CASEd the design from Diana Carr but changed up the colors and the card stock.  I took the photo at night without benefit of my light tent so the white looks vanilla.  It really is white.

Stamp Set:  Wondrous Wreath; Inks:  Cucumber Crush, Melon Mambo; Card Stock:  Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Whisper White Thick; Accessories & Tools:  Wonderful Wreath Framelits Dies, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine.  All Stampin' Up!® product unless otherwise noted.

For this card, I used the new Happy Scenes stamp set and the Hearth & Home Framelits Dies.  I love making scenes viewed through the window.

Stamp Sets:  Happy Scenes, White Christmas (bird); Inks:  Basic Black Archival, Basic Gray, Crushed Curry (bird beak), Real Red; Card Stock:  Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Hearth & Home Framelits Dies, 5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Dazzling Details, Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, SNAIL Permanent Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine.  All Stampin' Up!® unless otherwise noted.

Woo!  Hoo!  My third project took just a wee bit longer than expected given the fact I had company show up at my door.  I have to say I love that Reason for the Season stamp set.  And, while not an advocate of the Lots of Labels Framelits Dies, now that I've used them, I think I'm loving them.  So, without further ado, here it is!

Stamp Set:  Reason for the Season; Inks:  Mint Macaron, Rich Razzleberry; Card Stock:  Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Whisper White Thick; Accessories & Tools:  Lots of Labels Framelits Dies, Festive Flower Builder Punch, " Circle Punch, Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, SNAIL Permanent Adhesive, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine.  All Stampin' Up!® product unless otherwise noted.

Next on our blog hop is the ever talented Penny Hanuszak.  She always offers up such great projects.

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Marsha

Wacky Watercooler Annual Catalog Blog Hop

Wow!  A month sure seems to fly by and it's again time for another Wacky Watercooler Blog Hop!  This time we are showcasing the new 2015-2016 Annual Catalog.  Can you say fantastic!  That's just how I feel about the whole thing.  I think it's one of the best yet.  I have a wish list that's a few miles long.  Well, not quite that bad but it's going to break the budget for the next few months.

For my projects, I chose three of the new stamp sets.  My first project uses the gorgeous Floral Wings stamp set.  It's one of the new Hostess sets and it's actually a three-step stamp.  I love the way you can add the flowers and leaves to the butterfly.  Now how cool is that!  I also used the new Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies.  This was a card front I all ready had made so just used the die to cut out the butterfly, adhered the stamped Whisper White layer and added the butterfly using dimensionals.  A few pearls and you have a pretty butterfly framed in flowers.

Stamp Set:  Floral Wings; Inks:  Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red; Card Stock:  Lost Lagoon, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies, Pearl Basic Jewels, SNAIL Adhesive, Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

My next project is a CASE (Copy And Share Everything) of a card by Claudia Perry.  I loved how she used the Best Thoughts stamp set, which is another of our hostess sets, and the new 2015-2017 In Color Blossom Accents.  Mine is a bit different in that I switched the way the colors were used but I did stay with the Mint Macaron and Tip Top Taupe colors she used.  And, I added one of the tiny pearls to the center of the blossom.  You can see her card by clicking on her name.

Stamp Sets:  Best Thoughts, Gorgeous Grunge; Inks:  Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe; Card Stock:  Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Tip Top Taupe 2015-2017 In Color Blossom Accents, Mint Macaron 1" Dotted Lace Trim, Pearl Basic Jewels, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Trimmer

For my final project, I used the You've Got This stamp set.  I love that background stamp!  Not only is it used behind the flower, it is also the background under the lacy butterfly die cut.  I was going for a Monarch butterfly look but couldn't get the colors right so simply stamped the background in Crushed Curry and cut it out using the Bold Butterfly Framelits Die.  Then, I die cut the lacy butterfly from the Butterflies Thinlits Dies and glued it over the solid butterfly.  I had to use Multipurpose Liquid Glue and in case you are unaware of it, I simply cannot stand getting glue on my fingers.  Just ask my friend, Jean.  She just laughs at me.  :-)

Stamp Set:  You've Got This; Inks:  Always Artichoke, Crushed Curry, Delightful Dijon, Soft Sky, Watermelon Wonder; Card Stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Whisper White Thick; Accessories & Tools:  Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies, Butterflies Thinlits Dies, Pearl Basic Jewels, SNAIL Adhesive, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

Well, that is it from me and now it's time to move on. Next up is Jackie Susnik.  Click the image below to see what wonderful projects she has for you.

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Marsha

Wacky Watercooler March Madness Blog Hop

Welcome!  I'm so glad you have joined us on our journey through March Madness!  There are many ways you can interpret that and I'm sure you're going to see a bit of "mad" that will have you wanting to dabble in the "madness," too!

This month I have the honor of being first stop on our Hop, but no worries if you came here from somewhere else.  The Hop goes round and round, so no matter where you start, as long as you keep clicking on the "Next" button, you'll go through all the participating blogs.  If you get a little lost along the way, just click the “Home” button and head back to the Wacky Watercooler Blog home page to start all over.

My first card is one I made for a Birthday Shoebox Swap for my local demonstrator meeting.  It uses product from the Annual Catalog and two Sale-A-Bration stamp sets, Big Day and Nature's Perfection.  Those sets are only available until March 31.  It's a clean and simple design that has you wanting to reach out and pick some pretty Strawberry Slush flowers.

Stamp Sets:  Big Day, Nature's Perfection; Inks:  Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi; Card Stock:  Pacific Point, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Glue Dots, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Pearl Basic Jewels, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer

One of the cards we made in the Shoebox Swap was this spinner card using the Bow Builder Punch from the Occasions Catalog.  I had never made one before and love how that bright bow slides back and forth and spins while doing so.  Clever!  I think my oldest granddaughter will like this one for her birthday in May.  The stamp set is Big Day from Sale-A-Bration.  All other product can be found in the Annual Catalog.

Stamp Set:  Big Day; Ink:  Tempting Turquoise; Card Stock:  Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Boho Blossom Punch, Bow Builder Punch, Brights Candy Dots, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Pennies, SNAIL Adhesive, Word Window Punch

And I saved the best for last.  Well, so I say.  :-)   For this hop, we hoppers were all to make a fun fold card.  I chose to make a Dutch Fold card.  I found a tutorial from Beccy that was easy to follow and I just had to make one adjustment.  When I cut the first piece, it was too narrow to match well with the second piece.  I adjusted the measurement from 3-3/8" to 4-15/16" and it was perfect.

Stamp Set:  Big Day; Inks:  Jet Black StazOn, Pistachio Pudding; Stampin' Write Markers:  Daffodil Delight, Pink Pirouette; Card Stock:  All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack, Blushing Bride, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  2013-2015 In Colors Sequin Assortment, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Pearl Basic Jewels, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer

Here's a look at what the inside of the card looks like.

Your next moment of madness comes from Anna Smith.  This is her first time joining us on our hop, so please give her a warm welcome.  She is a very talented artist and I love her work.        

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Marsha

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A Work in Progress

Just a short post for you today.  I've got a full day of busyness but I wanted to share a project I'm working on the brighten up the wall above my dining room table.  I took a bunch of frames I had on the shelf collecting dust, cleaned them up and filled them with the beautiful Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper from the 2015 Occasions Catalog.  As titled it is still a work in progress as I want to add some embellishments to the frames as well as add a few more items to the overall grouping.  Any suggestions?

Also, I wanted to remind everyone of the Wacky Watercooler Blog Hop that starts tonight at 8 p.m.  We're celebrating March Madness (sorry, not the basketball version here) and I'm sure you are going to be amazed at what group has in store for you.  So, be sure to come on back when the hop starts and let us know what inspires you.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Retro Sketches 154

Sunshine.  Blue sky.  Whatever am I doing indoors on a day like this?  Well, let me tell you.  It's only 9 degrees out there and there is no way I'm braving the cold for any reason!  With that decision made, I sat down at my craft table and got busy.  I now have my projects made and my post created for the launch of the Wacky Watercooler Stamping Blog Hop.  Be sure to tune back in at 8 p.m. Central Standard Time to see all the creative projects we have for you.

And, I made this cute little 4x4 card to send to a friend who really did "made my day."  It also gave me the opportunity to use one of the new Sale-A-Bration stamp sets that came in my order, Best Day Ever.

Stamp Set:  Best Day Ever; Inks:  Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry; Card Stock:  Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  What's Up Punch, 1-3/4" Scalloped Circle Punch, Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim, Rich Razzleberry Button (retired), Linen Thread, Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer

I used the great sketch from the current Retro Sketches Challenge #154.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

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The Wacky Watercooler "Best of..." December 2014 Blog Hop

It's the Wacky Watercooler The Best of... December 2014 Blog Hop.  It's the "Best of..." a fellow blog hopper, a retired product, and a current product.  Of course, this is my take on what I think is the "Best of..."  It's been fun to see what others consider their picks for the "Best of..." and if you haven't guessed by now, I'm very attached to using the "Best of..." as many times as I can in this post.  :-)  Not really but it just seems to have gone that way.

The first card you see is one that Gail Allen designed for the first Watercooler Blog Hop of 2014.  I liked the way she used the Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape for the tree and chose this card as my "Best of..." pick from Gail.  I think it made for a beautiful Christmas tree, don't you? 

We were to CASE (Copy And Share Everything) the design we picked and what you see below is my take on Gail's card.  Instead of Washi tape, I cut strips from the Trim the Tree Designer Series Paper Stack for my Christmas tree.  Bordered the tree on the four corners using the Confetti Star Punch instead of star sequins and added a Silver Glimmer Paper star and a Red Glimmer Paper star to the top of the tree.  Just call me star crazy!

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink:  Cherry Cobbler Sahara Sand; Card Stock:  Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Whisper White, Trim the Tree Designer Series paper Stack, Silver Glimmer Paper, Red Glimmer Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Confetti Stars Border Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Dimensionals

My next project features the Secret Garden Stamp Set and the Secret Garden Framelits Dies.  I really like Secret Garden and was very sad to see it retire which is why I chose it for my "Best of..." retired product.  It was also a great way to combine some die cuts that were laying around and crying out for a home.  I rather like the color combination.  What do you think?

Stamp Sets:  Bloomin' Marvelous (retired), Secret Garden (retired); Inks:  Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Wild Wasabi; Stampin' Write Marker:  Daffodil Delight; Card Stock:  Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Garden Green, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Top Note Bigz Die, Labels Collection Framelits Dies, Decorative Label Punch, Secret Garden Framelits Dies (retired), Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

For my final project, I chose for my "Best of..." current product the Work of Art Stamp Set.  From the time I first saw it, I have loved the images in the set.  With so many birthdays coming up next month, I made a Tic Tac Toe game board for one of my grandsons.  He's the gamer in the family and while they are usually video games, I know he'll get a kick out of this.

Stamp Sets:  Four You, Work of Art; Inks:  Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango; Card Stock:  Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Chalk Talk Framelits Dies, 2013-2015 In Color Sequins, Dimensionals

Next up is the ever talented Jeanne Kupsh.  Click on the image, to head on over to see what projects she has created.

If you'd like to revisit Kath Ricks, just click on the image below.  I'm sure you'll want to check out her great projects again.

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Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Colour Me...! 50 Looks Good with Freshly Made Sketches 166

It's late here, or early, depending on how you look at it,  so I'm going to make this a rather short post.  I seem to be good at that lately, don't I?  Today I played along with two challenges, Colour Me...! and Freshly Made Sketches.  I think they look good together.  I also wanted to let you know that tonight at 8 p.m. Central Time, the Wacky Watercolor Blog Hop starts.  I'm know you're going to want to see all the great projects, so be sure to make a note to come see what we have in store for you.

Stamp Set:  Banner Blessings Photopolymer; Ink:  Night of Navy; Card Stock:  Brushed Silver, Night of Navy, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Border, 1/8" Silver Ribbon, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen

You can find the colors for the Colour Me...! Challenge HERE.

 The sketch from Freshly Made Sketches can be found HERE.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

The Wacky Watercooler June Blog Hop

Hi and hello, everyone!  It's time for another inspirational hop.  We are featuring product from the brand new 2014-2015 Annual Catalog.  So, sit back and enjoy!

Stampin' Up!'s new 2014-2016 In Colors are gorgeous!  They are such rich colors and they all play well together.  Some of my fellow Stampin' Up!® Demonstrators have started a new challenge called Watercooler Challenges.  Their first challenge is to use the new In Colors.  It gave me the chance to use each of them on one card.  I love these colors!

Stamp Set:  Work of Art (Stampin' Up!); Inks:  Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist (Stampin' Up!); Card Stock:  Lost Lagoon, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!); Accessories & Tools:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack Heart, Rhinestone Basic Jewels (Stampin' Up!), Dimensionals

To play along with the Watercooler Challenges, click HERE.

My next card is a CASE of a card I saw by Gill Prescott.  I changed it up a bit with different colors.  I love how the Blackberry Bliss and Lost Lagoon compliment each other.

Stamp Set:  Bloom with Hope; Inks:  Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon; Card Stock:  Blackberry bliss, Lost Lagoon, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Now it's time to head on over to see Heidi Weaver's fantastic projects.  Just click on the image below.

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Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Just Hanging Around

Today was a gorgeous day here.  Warm temps but a bit windy.  I was talking to my son on the phone when I glanced out my living room window.  This is what I saw.

As you can see, this is a bird feeder.  I don't know what was put in it this time, looks like some kind of nuts, but Scamper was sure enjoying himself.  He was hanging from the roof with his hind legs and shoveling those treats in his mouth as fast as he could.  His home is located in a tree to the left of the feeder.  He has been so much fun to watch.  He finally lost his grip and fell to the ground and took off up his tree as fast as he could.  Crazy critter!

Be sure to drop by later to take a tour of our April Wacky Watercooler Blog Hop.  There are eleven of us who will be sharing projects relating to Spring.

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

Wacky Watercooler March Blog Hop

Great day in the morning!  Or should I say evening since it is actually evening for me and time for a brand new Wacky Watercooler Blog Hop!  For this one we pulled out all the stops and will be showcasing all kinds of Stampin' Up!® products.

For my first card, I embossed some Pool Party Core'dinations Paper using the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder then, sanded the dots.  I was going to add some color to the dots but decided I wanted to showcase those cute flowers made with the Floral Fusions Sizzlits.  I'm liking that little die.  I'm not wild about the ribbon since I tried to age some Pool Party Seam Binding.  The photo doesn't do it justice but it did add a bit more contrast to the overall card.  And, the oval used to stamp the Oh, Hello sentiment from the Oh, Hello Stamp Set, was punched from one the tags on a sheet from the Etcetera Designer Series Paper.  It worked perfectly with the Extra Large Oval Punch.    

Stamp Set:  Oh, Hello; Ink:  Night of Navy; Card Stock:  Night of Navy, Pool Party Core'dinations, Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla, Crushed Curry, Etcetera Designer Series Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Deocrative Dots Embossing Folder, Extra Large Oval Punch, Floral Fusions Sizzlits, Itty Bitty Punch Pack Flower, 1/2" Pool Party Seam Binding, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

When I ordered the Etcetera Designer Series Paper, I wasn't sure I would like it.  I've changed my mind.  All of the different designs you see here are from that paper collection, even the flower I made using the new Spiral Flower Die.  

Stamp Set:  Delightful Dozen; Ink:  Night of Navy; Card Stock:  Baked Brown Sugar, Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Etcetera Designer Series Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Adorning Accents Edgelits, Adorning Accents Embossing Folder, Secret Garden Framelits, Circles Colleciton Framelits, Spiral Flower Originals Die, Scallop Circle Punch, Pearl Basic Jewels, 2-Way Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

I'll have you know that all the gold is not in California!  It's all over my third card.  I love those Gold Foil Sheets.  The other day I came across this butterfly HERE and wanted to give it a try but with a Stampin' Up!® twist.  Our Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape looks really good made into a butterfly.  I purposely didn't add a sentiment since I'm not sure just what occasion I'll be using this card for. 

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Gold Foil Sheets, Whisper White, Vellum; Accessories & Tools:  Scallop Tag Topper Punch, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape, Gold Sequin Trim, Gold Baker's Twine, Antique Brads, Mini Glue Dots

Now it's time to move on to your next stop.  Heidi always has such great projects.  You are going to love them!

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Thank you for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha