Coffee Helps!

 

I just can't get enough of this "Coffee Helps" stamp set and had fun creating another simple card. I used Tri-Blend Markers to color in the images and stamped the coffee beans, with Espresso ink, onto Kraft cardstock. I also sponged the ink a little on the background, for some added texture.

I added some White Opal Liquid Pearls for the whipped topping dollop. It adds some fun dimension and I love it! Of course, the sentiment is perfect. 

This stamp set is one of the newest ones released in the May-June Idea Book. Go check it out if you haven't already done so. 

Wishing you a great weekend!

"Accents of White" CTMH Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to our Blog Hop where we are featuring techniques aligned with "Accents of White", while incorporating Close To My Heart products. 

If you are coming from Tamara's Blog, you are on the right track. You can find a complete list of participants at the bottom of this post. 

I have been having tons of fun incorporating the White Gel Pens into my artwork, which is what I did for this Technique Blog Hop. I used them on to create the snow in the background, and also accented the accents on the tree image. The little touch adds so much, in my opinion. 

To create the tag, I used the Buildable Tags Thin Cuts and make it look like a window. The addition of the acetate, made it possible. The trees on the outside of the window were created from the Jingle Joy stamp set. Both were stamped in Clover ink, with the furthest one done 2nd generation. 

I created a curved stencil and used the Peacock Feathers and Chipped Sapphire Oxide Ink to create the blue/night sky. Then, by adding the White Gel Pen, I was able to create some falling snow.  

For this tree, on the foreground, I used the Comfort & Joy stamp set. By adding the Liquid Pearls and White Gel accents, it added a bit more to this gift tag, providing a finishing touch. I was excited with the results. 

I appreciate you stopping by and send you to Darlys Recker's Blog. Be sure to keep making your way around the Blog Hop to see what everyone has created to share with you today. Happy hoppin'!

List of Participants:

1. Melissa Robinson *YOU ARE HERE*

2. Darlys Recker

3. Michelle Loncar

4. Kim Loewen

5. Cat Nowak

6. Haley Dyer

7. Katy Taylor

8. Tamara Sandwisch

November/December NEW Product Blog Hop

Welcome to our Blog Hop where we are featuring NEW products released in the November/December Idea Book.With the beautiful artwork showcased on the cover, you'll want to be sure you check out all of the new items available to you. You can view the digital copy by clicking here, although you can receive a FREE hard copy when you place an order of any size. 

If you are coming from Gina's Blog, you are on the right track. You can find a complete list of participants by clicking here.

These are the two cards I created using the If Snowflakes Were Kisses Stamp + Thin Cuts. While I thought this stamp set was adorable when I first put my eyes on it, I didn't order it immediately.  And then...I started to see some great artwork created with it and decided I needed it too!

I kept the design of this card very simple. The patterned paper used, on both cards, is from the Wonderland Collection. 

I love the soft colors of this perfect color combination. 

After coloring in the scarf and earmuffs with the Dark Red Tri-Blend Marker, I decided to use the White Gel Pen to accent the scarf. I love how it turned out! In fact, it ended up having a bit of a pinkish tone, come from the red marker. While difficult to tell from the photo, I did use the Onyx Pearl Liquid Pearls on the penguin's eyes, to add some dimension.

For the second card, I couldn't resist using the polar bear image. Markers were used for his scarf as well and then I couldn't resist using the hat and tree from the Wonderland Felt Shapes.

With a few Snowflake Loose Sequins, some Black Onyx Pearls on his nose and eyes, and the White Gel pen on the Charcoal frame, they were just enough for this wintery card.

I appreciate you stopping by and invite you to head on over to CatScrapbooking to see what she's created to share with you. I always love her artwork! Happy hoppin'!