Grand Opening Today!

I'm pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe Gift Shop.  All items offered in the Gift Shop can be found under the Gift Shop tab at the top of the page.

So, to get things started, I'm offering a free gift to one lucky recipient.  All you have to do is leave a comment on the Grand Opening page before midnight (Central Standard Time) January 20th, to be in the drawing.  The winner will be announced on Monday.

What, you ask, is the free gift?  Click on the Grand Opening tab to see a photo and for all the details as well as a few other surprises for those who leave a comment.

Stay Tuned for Further Developments!

You will notice that a new tab has been added to the menu tab at the top of the page.  It's where you will need to go to sign up for your chance to win a free gift from the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe Gift Shop.  That's right!  The Grand Opening of the Gift Shop is Saturday, January 19th.  Watch for the details on Saturday.  Until then, enjoy a little sparkle!

My Little Valentine

Okay, here is my last Valentine card for the time being.  I have three birthday cards to design for three of my grandsons.  They all have birthdays this month, one right after the other three days in a row.  I'll share those cards with you once I have them done.  Right now they are only images in my head just waiting to find their way to paper and ink.

For this card, I used some of the new Print Poetry Designer Series Paper from the Spring Catalog.  It has some beautiful colors in it that I'll be sharing in future projects.

Stamps:  You Are Loved, My Little Valentine; Ink:  Midnight Muse; Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Midnight Muse, Cherry Cobbler, Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack; Accessories & Tools:  Full Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch, Hearts Collection Framelits, Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

The Grand Opening for the Gift Shop is set for January 25th.  But, be sure to check back this Friday for all the details on how you can register to win a one of a kind gift.

My Little Valentine

It's a new year!  I hope everyone had a great holiday season.  Now it's time to get back to the normal flow of days.  I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to it.  I'm glad those few weeks of busyness only come once a year.

Over the weekend I began work on the card designs and mini tote boxes we'll be making in the Valentine Projects Class at the end of the month.  Below you will find one of the cards we will make.  For more details about the class, click the Stamping Cafe Events tab at the top of the page.

Stamp:  My Little Valentine; Ink:  Midnight Muse; Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Decorative Label Punch, Small Heart Punch, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder/Cloudy Day, 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon/Pool Party, Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive 

I've also been working on new items for the Gift Shop.  The Grand Opening is coming soon so be sure to check back often to see new items and for your chance to win a free gift.

Attic Boutique Dry Erase Board

Here is the second dry erase board I made.  I used a sheet of the Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper for this one.  Don't you think the pens make a great border?

Ink(s):  Real Red; Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper (retired); Accessories & Tools:  Fancy Flower Punch, Brights Brad/Real Red, Neutrals Brads/Crumb Cake, Sponge, Crystal Effects

I have always loved pens and fountain pens are my favorites.  The image on the paper is light enough that when written on your message is still easy to read.

I did change one thing after taking the photo.  The Very Vanilla flower looked a little pale and colorless so I took some Real Red and lightly sponged the edges.  It added just a hint of color and blended well with the red of the other flower.

Dry erase boards are just one of the many gift items that will be available when the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe Gift Shop opens in November for your holiday shopping.  Stay tuned for the Grand Opening!