Monday, March 23, 2020

Better than People


Hey Happy Monday!  It's Amy here sharing a card duo that features Reading Buddies and Coffee Loving Critters.  I originally was only planning on doing the A2 sized one but spotted a scrap 4.25 x 4.25 inch coral cardstock base so decided to do a fun version.  First up is the A2 one:


I was super pleased when I could get that rabbit [Coffee Loving Critters] to perch on top of the stack of books [Reading Buddies].


I wanted to keep the overall design very clean + crisp.  The sentiment is perfect for what we are currently facing around the world and to keep the social distancing on topic.


I'm especially happy when I can design a postal friendly design...no bumps!


My second design is really just the same as my first but smaller 4.25x4.25 and a bit cheekier.


I combined sentiments from Reading Buddies and Coffee Loving Critters.


I love how fun this turned out.  It will be going to a coffee loving friend.


Stay well everyone!









Monday, March 16, 2020

Coffee Gift Card Rolodex with Patricia


Hello Everyone!  So excited to back again to share a project with you that actually combines creativity with a necessity...well maybe not a necessity.  Being a memory keeper, I love to put the Starbuck's gift cards within my memory keeping.  Unfortunately, that does not always happen...oops!  As I was cleaning up recently, I came across all of these cards.  I couldn't throw them out!  My original idea was a mini album, but then I remembered this old Heidi Swapp Rolodex...PERFECT!


So combining some creativity with my stash and the Coffee Art stamp set, I started decorating pages to insert into the rolodex.  For the Starbuck's cards, I made sure they were all uploaded to my app, and then added them to some of the cards.  I have a punch and a die cut to fit the rolodex, but neither would be strong enough to go through the plastic cards, but if you do, that would be great!


Some of my cards are small like this Greatest Mom and the hearts, so really do love them adhered directly to a card.  For the images, I have several colored mostly on white cardstock using the Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils.  And that little blue banner, I embossed the coffee beans in white and stamped the sentiment in black.


Once I started to get into a routine, I found different ways to add images or sentiments to each card.  I used the leaf image with the bunny...so cute!  


On this one card with all of the heart cards, I didn't add stamping.  I wasn't sure how I wanted to add them, but since I had so many from previous years, I added three to a card and just added enamel dots around them.  For the newest heart from this year, I added a stamped coffee cup with the tea bag that I masked and colored with the Polychromos pencils.  Even though I usually get coffee with these cards, I am a huge tea lover as well!


I really didn't have too many cards, but something I may do as they build is create a divider for the seasons.  For now they blend...  Such a fun creative outlet.  I added fussy cutting, a die cut heart, and another colored cup with a masked tea bag to the back of this clear card.


I think this might be one of my favorites combing a gift card and the stamping!  I adhered the card to pattern paper, added the stamped sentiments, and foam adhered the hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate that I stamped onto grey cardstock and colored with the Polychromos pencils...so fun!



These last two cards don't have as much stamping, but the sentiments are perfect on each one!


Love how this came out and excited to see it build!  Hope this gives you an idea of what to do with your gift cards using the Coffee Art stamp set!!

Monday, March 2, 2020

Reading Love...


Happy March everyone... Annette Allen here with you today to share a little reading love. 

Today I am sharing a card I created using Evelin T. Designs: Alpha Blocks and Reading Buddies


I love how fun these stamps are to mix together. These Block Letters go perfect with this Reading Buddies set. Reading... letters... right? I was going to color the letters but ending up leaving them just because it really did remind me of reading. It's like when you open a book and see all the words on white backing. 

I also wanted to have one of the cute critters so I colored these adorable bear with Copic Sketch makers and added him to my card using Scotch foam adhesives to give him some dimension. Finishing up with stamping this fun sentiment. 



Totally simple card to recreate with just a hint of coloring. I went with easter colors. I know it is not until April but I am in just that kind of mood. You could go wild with color on this card. Give it a try with any of Evelin T. Designs Stamps... Make sure to share them on social media and tag #evelintdesigns so we can see them.

Thanks for stopping by.
Have an awesome day!