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

With the New Year, Comes New Products!

There is so much to share that I'm just going to keep it brief and let you explore for yourself.  Below you will find the new Spring Catalog.  It has so many great new products!  Just click the image to check out all the new stuff, then head for the store.  You can find it at here.

And, from January 3 through 21, two special promotions, My Little Valentine and the Valentine Treat Bundle, make getting ready for Valentine's Day so easy.  Click the image below to get all the details.

 

As always, if you have any questions, please be sure to contact me. 

Spring has Sprung at Stampin' Up!

The new Spring Catalog is here and does it have some wonderful new products.  You'll find the link on the sidebar just below the Annual Catalog.  Today's card was made using the Honeycomb Embossing Folder and the A Little Greeting Stamp Set.

Stamp Set:  A Little Greeting; Ink: Cajun Craze; Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Midnight Muse, Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Textured Impressions Embossing Folder/Honeycomb, Pearl Basic Jewels, Mini Glue Dots, Small Octagons/Nestabilities

To add a bit of differences, I cut out some octagon shapes to add to the hexagon shapes of the honeycomb.  It's going to be fun trying to come up with new ways to use this embossing folder. 

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.

It's New Year's Eve

What are your resolutions?  What do you want from the new year?  I've decided to spend this evening mapping out my plans for this new year.  It's a good way to get started on the right track.  But, for now, here's a definition of a New Year's Resolution.  Enjoy

 

 

Another Framed Home

This gift is the one I gave me youngest son, Michael and his wife.  While it is the same, it is different than the other one I made in that it goes along with the color scheme in their living room.  The word 'home' is a very pretty dark green with a background that has hints of green and cream.  I can't wait to see it hanging on their wall.  I love how things can be the same but look so different with the change of a color and frame.

Framed Home

It's the day after Christmas, the gifts are all opened and we are all still full of that wonderful Christmas dinner.  I had a great time with my two youngest sons and their families on Tuesday.  My oldest son was unable to be with us but I spent nearly two hours on the phone with him catching up on all that he is doing these days.  It was a great day.

This year I made all of the gifts I gave to family and friends.  I made this one for my number two son, Matthew and his wife. 

It doesn't show up well in the photo but the 'home' has different shades of brown and a bit of color.  The background is cream with hints of the colors found in the cutout.

Santa Makes Me Smile!

One of the things offered at the craft show last Sunday was a free picture with Santa.  Late in the day Mariah and her friend had their picture taken with Santa.  They had such a good time hanging out with each other that they wanted to have a picture taken together.  I love it!

The photographer, Tammy, did a great job!  Here is her website so you can check out more of her photos:  http://www.capturedmemoriestammy.com.

My Craft Show Helper

Sunday afternoon was spent at another craft show.  My granddaughter, Mariah, was my helper for the day.  We had a fun time together.  I have one more craft show this weekend and they are done for the year.  Well, at least for me.

Garnet Glitter Language of Friendship

And, last but not least, the fourth little frame also painted with Garnet Glitter paint.  For this one I used the Language of Friendship stamp set and the Bird Builder Punch.  It's a combination I have used often and can always think of a way to use it.

Stamp Set:  Language of Friendship; Inks:  Real Red, Soft Suede; Card Stock:  Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Brights Designer Series Paper Stack/Real Red (I think); Accessories & Tools:  Full Heart Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Stamping Sponge, Mini Glue Dots

So, what do you think?  Stocking stuffer, secret Santa gift or a Valentine gift for a special friend? 

Serene Silhouettes Thinking of You

As promised, here is another of the little frames I've made.  This one is painted with Garnet Glitter paint.  When the light hits it just right, it really sparkles.  Tomorrow I'll share the fourth and final frame.  I want to go back and get more since these are so quick and easy and make a great little gift.

Stamp Sets:  Serene Silhouettes, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Inks:  Real Red, Soft Suede, StazOn/Timber Brown; Card Stock:  Naturals White

You can barely see the glitter but it is there.  I purposely did not totally cover the white of the frame.  It was my intention but as I painted, the white showing through add another element of light.

Christmas Stocking Decorations

Here is another of the items I made for my Bazaar last Saturday.  These turned out so much better than what I had anticipated.  I painted the sides and backs of the stockings with white acrylic paint, then added the card stock.  I love the way they look.  I have another set of these to do and may do them a bit different.  I'm thinking of staining the wood before adding card stock.  It's an idea percolating and I have time to make up my mind before my next craft show.

Noel Ornament Door Decoration

Saturday's Holiday Bazaar was a whole lot of fun.  Lots of people, lots of noise and lots of smiling faces.  Thanksgiving and Christmas are my two favorite holidays.  Here is a door or wall hanging I made for my display table.  I've included a close up of each of the ornaments so you could see some of the detail.  I kept them simple and only added a bit of Crumb Cake Ruffled Tulle Ribbon and Pearl Basic Jewels.

It's A Holiday Bazaar!

This is where you can find me today!  Stop in and say hello!

 It's a great place to do some of that holiday shopping!