Celebrate You

Making cards that are easy to mail are one of my favorite things to do.  I have several birthdays coming up in January and a clean and simple card to send is ideal.  This one if two simple die-cuts and two stamped words.  I love the crisp look of it.

Stamp(s):  Just Because (Stampin' Up!)
Ink(s):  Jet Black (Altenew)
Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)
Dies:  Celebrate Die (Taylored Expressions)

My card was made for the Perfectly CAS challenge.  The theme was "celebrate".  For all the challenge details, click the image below.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC187 - Kath's "All About Occasions" Challenge

Happy Wednesday!  It's time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  This week Kath is your host for our "All About Occasions" challenge.  Last week I had the fun of attending Taylored Expressions 10th birthday party.  There were lots of new products to look over and yummy cupcakes to eat.  Thankfully, they were the miniature variety.  There was also a make 'n take and that is the card I'm sharing with you today.

The balloons are one of her new stencils and so easy to use.  These balloons are so bright and cheerful.  The sentiment is a die-cut that has a shadow layer of vellum behind it.  Would you believe I actually hand drew the balloon strings?  I did!  I'm not known for being great with a pen but I'm really pleased at the way these turned out. 

For all of our challenge details and to share your project, visit the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge by clicking the image below.  We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Watercooler Wednesday Challenge #123 - Marsha's "Fireworks" Theme Challenge

This week I'm hosting the theme challenge at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  With the 4th of July fast approaching what better way to think about the celebrations than shoot off some "fireworks".  That's your challenge, "fireworks" on your project and light up the sky with your display!

For my card, I started with a card base of Real Red cardstock.  I stamped a circle of fireworks onto a layer of Whisper White cardstock using the following ink colors for my fireworks:  Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Emerald Envy, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango and Tempting Turquoise.  The stamp set I used is the Lovely Little Wreath from April 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin' Up!

For the center of my fireworks, I cut a circle of Whisper White cardstock using my Spellbinders Nestabilities Standard Circles (LG) Dies.  In the center of the circle I stamped a sentiment from Taylored Expressions Stars & Stripes stamp set in Night of Navy ink.  Then, using Real Red ink, I stamped the fireworks images from the Perpetual Birthday Calendar stamp set from Stampin' Up!

For all the challenge details and to share your project, visit Watercooler Wednesday Challenge by clicking the image below.  We'd love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, June 19th at 6:00 p.m. Central Time to link your project.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Watercolor Celebrate

When I saw the challenge at Stampin' Royalty, I knew I had to share one of my recent watercolor projects with you.  This is one of the cards I made in a recent watercolor class at Stamp Joy 2016.  Jen Shults (click on her name to check out her blog) was the instructor and I learned much in the class.  Watercoloring is something I definitely plan to do more of in the future.

The theme of celebrate came from the Stampin' Royalty challenge.  For all the challenge details and to share your project, click the image below.

Be sure to stop back later this evening around 8 p.m. Central Time to take a tour of the Wacky Watercooler October Blog Hop.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Time to Celebrate the Stars & Stripes

The 4th of July is next Saturday and the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches had me thinking it was time to bring out my favorite stamp set to use whenever I want to do a patriotic card.  It's the Stars & Stripes Stamp & Die Combo from Taylored Expressions.  I love the stamp and the die of the USA.  And, those images found in the Perpetual Birthday Calendar stamp set from Stampin' Up!® look like fireworks, right?  So, here is what I came up with using the sketch for my inspiration.

Stamp Sets:  Perpetual Birthday Calender, Stars & Stripes Stamp & Die Combo (Taylored Expressions); Inks:  Night of Navy, Real Red; Card Stock:  Real Red, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Stars & Stripes Stamp & Die Combo (Taylored Expressions), 2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment, SNAIL Adhesive, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine.  All Stampin' Up!® product unless otherwise noted.

The sketch I used is from the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Celebrate Freedom

May you have a safe and fun filled 4th of July!

Happy Birthday!

Today is my 62nd birthday so I am taking the day off to celebrate.  I've decided I need a wee bit of fun time where I'm away from the house and I don't think of business, housework or trying to keep up with my two-year-old grandson. 

One of the things my mother and I shared is a love of flowers.  One of our favorites was lilacs.  Mom is no longer here to celebrate birthdays with me but every time I see a beautiful lilac, I get a smile on my face and know she is enjoying them with me.  I miss you, Mom.

And, don't forget to place that Sale-A-Bration order!  Today is the last day you can get a free product for every $50 you spend. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.