Happy Father's Day

Two down and only one more to go!  The colors from the Colour Me...! Challenge were perfect for the CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge.  I love that Bermuda Bay.  It's bright and cheerful and looks really well with So Saffron and there is just a hint of Pear Pizzazz that I used for the sentiment.  So, there you have it for this time.  I know, it's the second one for today but I'm playing catch with up with some of my favorite challenges.  Hopefully, tomorrow will see me back on a normal schedule.  I'll share my last Father's Day card with you then.

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink:  Pear Pizzazz; Card Stock:  Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack, So Saffron, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Stars Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Stickers, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

The colors are used are from the Colour Me...! Challenge.

The sketch I used is from CAS(E) this Sketch.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

The Friday Mashup Challenge #209

It's coming down to the wire and I finally got my card made for The Friday Mashup!  For this challenge, we could make a project using the colors of Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry and Night of Navy or create a project for "Celebrations" or create a project that put them all together for a mashup!  I love to mash it up! 

Since I'm headed out to sing in the rain while I run some errands, this is going to be a short post simply to share my card with you.  I really like how this turned out.  I didn't need any more graduation cards at this time since everyone has already ordered them but I do need three Father's Day cards for my boys.  This one will be headed to my oldest son who is overseas at this time.  I regularly send him cards but I like to keep them very simple with minimal embellishments.  This one will be perfect.  Now I only need to come up with cards for the two sons who live close by.

Stamp Sets:  Best Day Ever (retired), Build a Bouquet (retiring), Crazy about You, Gorgeous Grunge; Inks:  Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Night of Navy; Card Stock:  Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim, Snail Adhesive, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer

The colors and theme are from The Friday Mashup Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Sunday Christmas Card Challenges # 24

A card with no stamping means a card without ink.  For this week's Christmas Card Challenges, I decided to pull the colors out of the inspiration photo and use my pretty Graphic 45 patterned paper called Time to Flourish.  This is some of the December papers included in the paper pad.

Stamps:  None; Inks:  None; Copic Marker:  YG17; Card Stock:  Garden Green, Nana's Nursery (DCWV), Time to Flourish (Graphic 45), Whisper White (card base); Accessories & Tools:  Pearl Basic Jewels, Bead Trim (unknown), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer.  All Stampin' Up!® product unless otherwise noted.

For all the challenge details and more inspiration from our Design Team, visit Christmas Card Challenges.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Watercooler Challenges #24

Hello and welcome to our next Watercooler Challenge.  Stefanie has provided us a very cool sketch and I had fun playing around with it.  As you can see, I changed the square to a rectangle so I could stack some ice cream on that cone!  The stamp set I used is the new Ronald McDonald set that will be available in the new 2015-2016 Annual Catalog coming out on June 2nd.  There is also a punch that coordinates with the stamp set.  It's the Tree Builder Punch.  The new catalog is full of some great new stamps, dies, paper and so much more.  You're going to love it!

Stamp Set:  Sprinkles of Life; Inks:  Bermuda Bay, Crumb Cake, Watermelon Wonder; Card Stock:  Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack, Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White, Very Vanilla; Accessories & Tools:  Tree Builder Punch, Word Window Punch, Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim, Snail Adhesive, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer.  All Stampin' Up!® product unless otherwise noted.

For all the challenge details and to see all the inspiration from the Design Team, visit Watercooler Challenges.  Be sure to link up your project inspired by Stefanie's sketch.

Thanks for stopping by the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge #238

Yesterday I started my ritual spring housing cleaning with a little help from my favorite oldest granddaughter, Bailey.  I wanted to redo my craft studio/bedroom.  Take some things out and put some new things in.  Unfortunately, we ran into a snag.  The project needed more time than what Bailey had available so we postponed the major overhaul until next week.  Fortunately, the craft table was the first area to be put back together again.  I was so happy about that because I was able to get my card done for the current Our Daily Bread Designs Shining Light Challenge!

As you can see, I did change the sketch up just a bit.  I made a circle layer and placed it over the ribbon, banner layer.  I stamped the sentiment in the middle of the doily then, cut out the center, adhered it to a circle of Elegant Eggplant and put it over the big hole in the doily.  :-)  And, there you have it.  I love how these colors all work so well together.

Stamp Set:  Key to Heaven; Ink:  Elegant Eggplant; Card Stock:  Elegant Eggplant, Mint Macaron (sneak peek), Secret Garden Patterned Paper (Graphic 45); Accessories & Tools:  Boho Chic Embossing Folder (sneak peek), Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Circles Collection Framelits Dies, Metal Key (Blue Moon Beads), Paper Doily, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Mossy Meadow 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (retiring) Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Snail Adhesive

The fantastic sketch I used is from the Our Daily Bread Designs Shining Light Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

The Wacky Watercooler May "Retirement Blues" Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to our current blog hop!  This time around we are saying goodbye to some of our favorites but we wanted to share them with you one last time before they are gone.  The retiring list has arrived and there are so many things I am going to miss but, as you know, our new Stampin' Up!® 2015-2016 Annual Catalog will be out on June 2.  Yes, you are going to love it!

And, just a note, in the product list I made for each project, I've noted whether it is retiring or can be found in the Clearance Rack.

My original plan was to make all of my projects in shades of blue but I just couldn't do it.  The 2013-2015 In Colors that are retiring were just too hard to overlook.  I did keep it to shades of blue for my first card.  One of my favorite stamp sets is the Bloom with Hope.  It's one of the current hostess sets and I'm really going to miss it.  I've used it for many projects.

Stamp Sets:  Bloom with Hope (retiring), Label Love (retiring), Work of Art; Inks:  Night of Navy, Soft Sky; Card Stock:  Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack (retiring), Night of Navy, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Artisan Label Punch (retiring), 3/8" Lost Lagoon Silky Taffeta Ribbon (clearance rack), Pearls Basic Jewels, Snail Adhesive, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer

For my next project, I got a little bent out of shape.  I bent the front of the card over and added the square of color with the flower and pretty paper.  This time I stayed with mostly retiring In Colors and inks.  Saying goodbye to that Baked Brown Sugar is going to be so very hard.  And, the Petal Potpourri Stamp Set with all of it's neat flowers.  Sigh... 

Stamp Sets:  Four You (retiring), Petal Potpourri (retiring); Inks:  Baked Brown Sugar (retiring), Strawberry Slush (retiring); Card Stock:  All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack (retiring), Strawberry Slush (retiring), Very Vanilla; Accessories & Tools:  Flower Medallion Punch, Pistachio Pudding Thick Baker's Twine (retiring), Pearl Basic Jewels, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Trimmer

My last project is a tribute to all the retiring products from the current 2014-2015 Annual Catalog.  The flowers were made using the Boho Blossom Punch, which is retiring this year, too.  I punched out a bunch, then layered them and added a pearl accent to the center of each flower.  For a sneak peek of the new Boho Chic Embossing Folder makes up the Pool Party Core'dinations layer against the Baked Brown Sugar card base. 

Stamp Sets:  Four Frames (retiring), Teeny Tiny Wishes; Inks:  Baked Brown Sugar (retiring), Coastal Cabana (retiring), Crisp Cantaloupe (retiring), Pool Party Core'dinations (clearance rack), Wild Wasabi; Accessories & Tools:  Boho Blossoms Punch (retiring), Coastal Cabana Thick Baker's Twine (retiring), Boho Chic Embossing Folder (sneak peek), Pearl Basic Jewels, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Trimmer

Now it's time take a look at the lovely projects Penny Hanuszak has share with you.  Just click the image below.

If you'd like to take a second look at the beautiful projects Buffy Cooper made for our hop, just click the image below.

To start at the beginning of our "Retirement Blues" hop, just click the image below and head on back to Wacky Watercooler Stamping. 

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Retro Sketches #164

Can you say star-studded!  For some reason I had a star theme going on this one.  I was playing around with the new 2015-2017 In Colors.  They are Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe and Watermelon Wonder.  I was wondering how they would all look together.  Well, now I know.  The Watermelon Wonder looks a bit too orange in the photo.  That could be due to the late hour and another bulb out in one of the lights I use with my light tent.  All in all I think they look well together.  The striped paper is from the new Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack.

Stamp Sets:  Bloom with Hope - sentiment (retiring), Perpetual Birthday Calendar - stars; Inks:  Tip Top Taupe (sneak peek), Tuxedo Black Memento; Card Stock:  Blackberry Bliss, Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack (sneak peek), Mint Macaron, Watermelon Wonder, Tip Top Taupe; Accessories & Tools:  Modern Label Punch (retiring), Confetti Stars Border Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals

The sketch I used is from the current Retro Sketches Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

A Bright Birthday!

It's just a short post for you today.  I've been busy getting projects done for the Wacky Watercooler Blog Hop which starts tonight at 8:00 p.m. CDT.  It's all about our favorites that are retiring come June 2nd.  Be sure to stop back and see what we have in store for you.  You may see your favorite or something you hadn't thought about and have now decided you have to have it!

One of the things I like most about patterned papers is the ability to let it be front and center of a card design.  It makes is so easy to put a card together when you really need one fast.  This is one of those found in the new Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack that will be in the new 2015-2016 Annual Catalog.  It's coming out June 2nd and it is full of fantastic new product.  If you need your very own copy of the catalog, please e-mail me with your mailing address and I'll see that you get one.  You're going to love it!

Stamp Set:  One Tag Fits All; Inks:  Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz; Card Stock:  Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack (sneak peek); Accessories & Tools:  Pistachio Pudding Thick Baker's Twine (retiring), Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Snail Adhesive, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer

The colors I used are from the current Colour Me...! Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

It's For a Birthday!

Just a quick post today as I'm getting projects made for the Wacky Watercooler Stamping blog hop.  It's starts this Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time.  Hope you can come back and see what we have in store for you.

In the meantime, here is a card I made for the current CAS(E) this Sketch challenge and the Sunday Stamps challenge.

Stamp Set:  Crazy about You; Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento; Card Stock:  Basic Black, Basic Gray, Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper, Pool Party; Accessories & Tools:  Hexagon Punch, Hills Dies (Your Next Stamp), Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer

The sketch I used is from the CAS(E) this Sketch challenge.

The colors I used are from the Sunday Stamps challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

A Parade of Pretty Flowers

Last Friday I received some very pretty flowers for Mother's Day from my youngest son, Michael, his wife, Jody and their boys, Zachary and Nicholas.  Since then it has been so much fun to watch them continue to bloom.  The first picture was taken on the first day just after I put them in the vase.  From there you can see the progression of the blooms.  One of the lilies is huge!  Oh, and the living room smells wonderful!  It was a wonderful Mother's Day.  All three of my boys sent texts wishing me a great day and my oldest son, Wayne, called me all the way from Afghanistan.  He'll be coming home for a visit in July and I can't wait to see him.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Sunday Christmas Card Challenge # 23

What!?!  No patterned paper?  How on earth can one create without patterned paper?  That's your next challenge here at Christmas Card Challenges.  I know I find it a bit more difficult to leave the patterned papers alone but, as you see, a pretty card can be made without it.  The presents stamp is from a set I got when I purchased a magazine.  I stamped it on Whisper White card stock using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored it with Copic Markers.  I used various shades of red and green.  I am so going to miss that Pistachio Pudding when it retires next month.  Silver ribbon and silver sequins finished it off.

Now it's your turn.  Show us how you create without using patterned paper.

Stamp Sets:  Christmas Bliss, Happy Holidays (unknown); Inks:  Pistachio Pudding, Tuxedo Black Memento; Copic Markers:  R27, YG11, YG13, YG17; Card Stock:  Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  1/8" Silver Ribbon, Frosted Sequins, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Paper Snips.  All Stampin' Up!® unless otherwise noted.

For the challenge details and to show us how you were inspired, visit Christmas Card Challenges.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

The Friday Mashup! Challenge #208

Happy Mother's Day!  See that pretty flower in my photo?  It is from the beautiful flowers Mike, Jody, Zachary and Nicholas sent me for Mother's Day.  It is absolutely gorgeous!  But that's not the only one that was in the bouquet.  This is the one I rescued as it was drooping over and had a bent stem but I knew it would revive if I put it in its own little vase.  The full bouquet is lovely and I'll show you a picture of it once all of the blooms are open.  It has several more lilies like the one below and some purple flowers that are just opening up and aren't quite ready to reveal their true identities.

Along with the flowers, came a small box of chocolates.  It worked perfect for this week's Friday Mashup Challenge.  We were to create a that was recycled or upclycled or create a project for Mother's Day or put them together and mash it up!  I decided to upcycle the candy box and make a boxed set of 3 x 3 cards.  The cards are made from Crisp Cantaloupe card stock layered with the same little dotted patterned paper as the bottom layer of the flowers.  Since there are no chocolates in the box, I thought the sentiment from the Lovely Amazing You stamp set was most fitting.

Stamp Sets:  Lovely Amazing You, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink:  Early Espresso; Card Stock:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack; Accessories & Tools:  Pansy Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Tangelo Twist Thick Baker's Twine, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer.  All Stampin' Up!® product unless otherwise noted.

Here is how the way the box and the flowers looked on day one.

For all the challenge details and to play along, visit The Friday Mashup!

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Freshly Made Sketches #185 and Colour Me...! #70 Challenge Combination

Oh happy day!  I'm going to get to spend the whole day in my craft studio.  In all honesty, it's only because I've messed up my back and mobility is somewhat difficult.  That's what I get for moving things out of the way that are too heavy for me to be moving out of the way!  But, my air conditioner is working again.  I'll also be able to get several projects done that are for upcoming challenges and another Watercooler Blog Hop that starts on May 14th at 8:00 p.m. CDT.

For this card I combined a couple of challenges and love how it turned out.  I recently purchased the Something for Baby stamp set and Baby's First Framelits Dies and have been itching to playing with them.  I am going to be sorry to see Crisp Cantaloupe retire next month.  I'll be showcasing some sneak peek projects in the days to come to show off the new 2015-2017 In Colors.  Be sure to stay tuned.

Stamps:  Label Love, Something for Baby; Ink:  Crisp Cantaloupe; Card Stock:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Artisan Label Punch, Baby's First Framelits Dies, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Stampin' Trimmer

The colors I used are from the Colour Me...! Challenge.

The sketch I used is from Freshly Made Sketches.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Retro Sketches #163

Time has gotten away from me this week!  I've had a few spur of the moment things come up so it has thrown me off my normal flow of time.  Today is no exception.  We are having a kick off party for one of my friends here where I live.  She's headed to Washington D.C. so we're sending her off in style.  Of course, I felt she needed a card.  I just finished it up and need to head on down to the event so it's a quick post.  And, I needed to get this done before leaving so I could make it into the Retro Sketches Challenge.

Stamp Sets:  Crazy about You (sentiment), Map it Out; Inks:  Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon; Card Stock:  Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Hello Honey Thick Baker's Twine, Hello Honey Button, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Trimmer

The sketch I used is from Retro Sketches Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Fab Friday #63 and CAS(E) this Sketch #121

Do you ever have days when you wish you had at least six more hours of time to get all the things done you need to get done?  That's where I find myself right about now.  I decided to totally redo my craft studio which wouldn't be so bad if I had planned better for all the upcoming projects I have to get done.  Swap cards, Design Team cards, blog hop cards not to mention all the normal every day chores that need attention.  But, I have to say it has been a great day even with all there is on my schedule.  My plan is to get it all done tonight and tomorrow because come Friday, my new 2015-2016 Annual Catalog will be here and I'll be making that wish list!

Today's card is a blend of the Fab Friday colors and the sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch.  I am so going to miss all the 2013-2015 In Colors.  Baked Brown Sugar has turned out to be such a favorite.

Stamp Sets:  Crazy about You, Just Kidding (sentiment); Inks:  Coastal Cabana (sentiment), Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush; Card Stock:  Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Flower Medallion Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, Dimensionals

The sketch I used is from the current CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge.

The colors I used are from the current Fab Friday Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

The Friday Mashup #207

What a great challenge this time over at The Friday Mashup!  I loved the sketch along with using one of my favorite Retired/Retiring/Forgotten Stamps.  I chose the Bloom with Hope Hostess stamp set as it has been a year long favorite and I'm going to be sad to see it go.  I also used two of the 2013-2015 In Colors that are retiring this year as well.  I'm going to miss the Baked Brown Sugar and the Coastal Cabana card stock.  But I'm also looking forward to working with the new 2015-2017 In Colors.  I'll be sharing some sneak peek projects using the new colors with you later in the week.

Stamp Set:  Bloom with Hope (retiring Hostess); Inks:  Jet Black Archival Ink (Ranger), Tuxedo Black Memento; Stampin' Write Markers:  Gumball Green, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit (all retired); Card Stock:  Baked Brown Sugar and Coastal Cabana (retiring), Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Ticket Corner Punch (retired), Mini Clothespin (retired), Coastal Cabana Thick Baker's Twine (retiring), 2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment (retiring), Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The sketch I used is from the current Friday Mashup Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Colour Me...! Challenge #69

So, do you know how hard it was to pick which colors to use for the current Colour Me...!  Challenge?  I really liked both color schemes but opted for "Team Tara" since I needed a guy birthday card.  It's a new month of birthdays here for me and I want to get them all done, in their envelopes and ready to deliver on the appropriate day.

The card I made is very simple.  The Build a Bouquet stamp set provided the background behind the ship from The Open Sea stamp set was stamped using So Saffron ink.  The ship was stamped using Cajun Craze ink as was the sentiment from the Crazy about You stamp set.  A couple of mini brads and it was all done.

Stamp Sets:  Build a Bouquet, Crazy about You, The Open Sea; Inks:  Cajun Craze, So Saffron; Card Stock:  Hello Honey, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  1/8" Mini Brads, Dimensionals

The colors I used are from the Colour Me...! Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Sunday Christmas Card Challenges #22

Hello and welcome to this week's Christmas Card Challenges.  This week we have a Holiday Palette color challenge for you.  I do hope you can play along and share your creativity with us.

It has been an extremely long week for me and I must say that it's good to have a new one starting.  I've not had the chance to do much creating in my craft studio as is evidenced by my lack of posts this past week.

 

Stamp Set:  Holiday Home (retired); Inks:  Blackberry Bliss, Smoky Slate, Strawberry Slush; Card Stock:  Blackberry Bliss, Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack, Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper, Smoky Slate; Accessories & Tools:  Elegant Flourishes Die (Tim Holtz), Gold Sequin Trim, Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

All Stampin' Up!® product unless otherwise noted.

You can find all the challenge details at Christmas Card Challenges. 

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Watercooler Challenges #23

Welcome to our latest edition of Watercooler Challenges.  With Mother's Day being just a week away, we are celebrating Moms.  My mother loved flowers.  Her favorites were yellow roses and lilacs.  Every year I would give her some flowers and take her out for lunch after church.  We had such good times together.  

Stamp Sets:  Crazy about You, Everything Eleanor, Flower Shop, Petite Petals; Inks:  Baked Brown Sugar, Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Mossy Meadow; Card Stock:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Lost Lagoon, Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Pansy Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Pearl Basic Jewels, Bermuda Bay Sequins Trim, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer

For our challenge, I chose this pretty bouquet of flowers as inspiration.    For all the details and to join in the creativity, visit Watercooler Challenges.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha