A Cheerful Happy Birthday

Here's a card I made using a printed panel from the Boxed In Basics set and the Bubble Greetings stamp set, both from Taylored Expressions.  I stamped the sentiment in the center of the panel and then colored it with Copic Markers.  I attached it to a Cookie Monster card base.  There is a set of four stamps in the set and I love those big sentiments.

I'm entering my card in The Paper Players Challenge.  For all the challenge details and to share your project, click the image below.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

Addicted to Stamps and More #317 - Make Your Mark

Hello everyone!  This week at the Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge it's time to Make Your Mark.  You can use your pens, pencils, watercolors, markers, anything that creates a mark.  For my card I used Copic Sketch Markers to color this bright string of balloons.  The stamp and dies used are the Cutting Edge - Balloons Stamp & Die Combo from Taylored Expressions.

For all of our challenge details and to share your project, visit the Addicted to Stamps & More challenge by clicking the image below.  We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Tuesday, November 13th at 6:00 a.m. Central Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Stamp Joy 2017 Kickoff Party!

Today was the start of Taylored Expressions Stamp Joy 2017.  I took a class  this afternoon called Fall Shine that was taught by Lori Craig and was it ever a fun class!  We made four cards using different products that "shined" things up a bit.  I will share those with you in the coming days.

For now, I'm want to share with you the card we made at tonight's kickoff party.  We used the Stitched Stems Stamp & Die Combo that we received free for attending the event.  I have to say I love this set and I'm sure you are going to see more of it in my future designs.

The two small flowers were stamped directly on the layer but the larger one was cut out using the die that comes in the combo.  What I love is that the large flower, the small flower and that cute butterfly all have a die to match.

Here's a picture of the stamp set and the dies.  That butterfly is so cute and I can't wait to use it.

Now I'm off to make it an early night as tomorrow is another day of crafting and fun.  If you ever get the chance to attend her Stamp Joy annual event, you are going to have so much fun.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Bermuda Birthday

Well, there's nothing like waiting until the last minute.  I've had such a busy last week that I've not had a lot of time to spend in my craft studio.  With the beginning of a new week, it's time to catch up on all that I've neglected.

The colors for the current Color Throwdown Challenge were perfect for pairing with Gorgeous Grunge and my last (looks like I need to visit Heather again) die-cut happy birthday which was cut from Bermuda Bay card stock.  I kept the card very clean and simple.  The background colors were stamped off to mute the colors a bit so the sentiment would stand out.  Yes, I purposely placed the letters in this fashion.  It's for a slightly irregular friend so it fits.

Stamp:  Gorgeous Grunge (Stampin' Up!); Inks:  Perfect Plum, Pacific Point (Stampin' Up!); Card Stock:  Whisper White, Bermuda Bay (Stampin' Up!); Accessories & Tools:  Happy Birthday Die-namics (My Favorite Things)

You can find the Color Throwdown Challenge HERE.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Just Having Too Much Fun!

You know, I just never get tired of making new cards.  I recently picked up my Graphic 45 May card kit and was I 'wowed' by it!  The cards are gorgeous.  Over the next few days, I'll be showing them off along with some other things I've been working on.  For you Stampin' Up! lovers, stay tuned, that Honeycomb Embossing Folder has had my attention in recent crafting sessions. For now, enjoy the first card made in the new card set.

What Do You Do On Your Coffee Breaks?

If you're like me, you have to keep busy even when you are taking a break.  I may only have 15 minutes for my break but that is plenty of time to add another layer to a project.  Today's project was very simple and it only took me the length of my coffee break to complete.  I love clean and simple.

Stamp Set:  Elementary Elegance; Ink:  Concord Crush; Card Stock:  Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue Script; Accessories & Tools:  Full Heart Punch

Leave a comment and let me know what do you do on your coffee breaks?