The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Spring Summer 2018 Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Hello and good morning to everyone!  Today, I have a card to share with you that I designed for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  But I am also participating in the Spring Summer 2018 Coffee Lovers Blog Hop so my card goes along with the summertime theme for the hop.  

Anyone can participate in the Spring Summer 2018 Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and there are loads of wonderful prizes too!  You can click HERE to find out all of the details and join in the fun.

Flowers always make me think of summertime.  Here is the card I designed for the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.  I used some of the beautiful pattern papers from the Graphic 45 Fairie Dust 8 x 8 Paper Pad.  To die cut the coffee cup I used the Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Coffee or Tea? SS-DIE011 and a piece of the pretty floral pattern paper and also Bazzill Gold Mirror Cardstock.  I wanted the cup to have some gold accents.  I die cut both the cup and the handle with the gold mirror cardstock.  Then I cut the cup die cut in half and offset it with the floral die cut cup so the top and bottom edges would be accented with gold.

Here you can see a close up of the coffee cup.  I added Foam Tape to the backside of the cup for some added dimension.  I added some  Petaloo Botanica Collection - Baby Blooms Purple and Minis Coral for embellishments.

For the sentiment I die cut the word coffee from black card stock three times and then layered the die cuts.  Using VersaMark Ink I stamped the sentiment from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Coffee or Tea? SS-023 on to a piece of black card stock and then heat embossed it using Ranger Super Fine White Embossing Powder and my heat tool.  I fussy cut the fishtail end and added some foam tape to pop the sentiment up.  I also added another flower by the sentiment.

I knew I wanted to use the beautiful pattern paper with the violets for the background.  But I wanted to soften it a bit so the coffee cup would still stand out and not get lost in the background paper so I added a piece of Vellum as a top layer.  I love how you can still see the pattern paper but it really softened the look.  I used a white A2 top folding card base for this card.

Sharon, is having a sale over at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store on ALL items in the Coffee/Tea section so if you're looking for some new goodies I encourage you to check it out.  If you would like to see more card inspiration be sure to visit The Stamp Simply Blog.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day and holiday weekend!

Love, hugs, and blessings,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Coffee or Tea? SS-023
Paper:  Graphic 45 Fairie Dust 8 x 8 Paper Pad, Vellum, Bazzill Gold Mirror Cardstock, Cardstock - White, Black
Ink:  VersaMark Ink
Dies:  Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Coffee or Tea? SS-DIE011
Accessories:  Ranger Super Fine White Embossing Powder, Ranger Glossy Accents, Petaloo Botanica Collection - Baby Blooms Purple, Minis Coral, Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L EZ Runner, Foam Tape

Coffee Lovers Winter Blog Hop - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Taste & See Christmas Coffee Card

Hello everyone and happy Friday!  Today, is the first day of the Coffee Lover Winter Blog Hop.  If you are a coffee or tea lover this is a fantastic blog hop filled with so many wonderful ideas for card makers.  The theme is Winter.  If you are interested in participating all of the details are below.  They have a ton of fantastic sponsors and giveaways too so I encourage you to check it out!  The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store is one of the Super Sponsors.

When: Friday, December 8 - Friday, December 15 

Time: 6 am pacific

THEME: WINTER 

USE: coffee, tea &/or cocoa images

blog: http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/

#winter2017clh

Here is a look at the card I designed using the NEW Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Coffee or Tea? SS-023 stamp set and coordinating Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Coffee or Tea? SS-DIE011.  I also used some of the beautiful papers from Kaisercraft Letters to Santa.

Here is a look at the new stamp and die set.  The stamp set is filled with so many great sentiments and verses.  The die set is really fun because it allows you to build your cups.  So if you want to use different colors or patterns for the cup and the handle you can.  I think the font is so pretty on the word dies and I love the tiny tag too.  Also some of the sentiments are just the perfect size to fit in the tiny tag.

To start, I picked out the pattern paper for the cup and the handle.  The image of Santa is a punch out that is included in the paper pad.  I also took two strips of the red paper with the polk-a-dots that were 1/2" x 6 1/2" and scored the paper every 1/4".  Then I folded the paper and adhered the two ends.  This is the base for the rosette.  Position the paper so the polk-a-dot side is face up and then push towards to the center to create the rosette shape.  Add a bit of hot glue to hold in place.

Here you can see the coffee cup once it is assembled.  I used Delicata Golden Glitz Ink to ink all the edges of the coffee cup, handle, rosette, and image of Santa.  

Next, I wanted to stamp the sentiment in the upper corner of the pattern paper.  I used the EK Success powder tool the prep the area before doing the heat embossing.  Doing this assures you only end up with the embossing powder in the areas you want it.  I used the Tim Holtz Tonic Stamp Platform to stamp my sentiment and have perfect placement. 

I added Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder to the stamp sentiment and used a heat tool to melt and heat set the powder.

Here is a close up of the embossed sentiment on the card.  For the tiny little gold beaded pearls I added some Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen for some sparkle and then I added a drop of Ranger Glossy Accents on each of them.  I also used some of the My Mind's Eye Charmed Enamel Dots in gold for embellishments on the card.

Here is a look at the cup on the front of the card.  I also added some on the enamel dots along the bottom under the cup.

To finish off the card I added the card front to a white A2 top folding card base.

I hope you enjoyed today's card share and tutorial!  If you would like to see more card inspiration I encourage you to check out the Stamp Simply Blog.  All of the supplies to create the card are listed and linked below and can be found at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Also, just as a friendly reminder there is still a sale in the store.

NEW RELEASE - Coffee or Tea?

CURRENT SPECIALS running with our NEW RELEASE:

$3.95 shipping on ALL US orders - this week only!

$10.00 on ALL Stamp Simply Christmas themed stamp sets - extended just for this release!

Our $3.00 Sale Bin is filled to overflowing - check it out for some GREAT deals!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Happy Creating and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Heidi

Stamps:  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Coffee or Tea? SS-023
Paper:  Kaisercraft Letters to Santa, Cardstock - White
Ink/Pens:  VersaMark Ink, Delicata Golden Glitz Ink, Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen
Dies:  Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Coffee or Tea? SS-DIE011
Accessories:  My Mind's Eye Charmed Enamel Dots, Ranger Glossy Accents, Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder, EK Success Powder Tool, Tim Holtz Tonic Stamp Platform, Heat Tool, Hot Glue

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - 2017 FALL Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Hello everyone and happy Friday!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store and I am also participating in the 2017 FALL Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

If you would like to play along create a card with coffee, tea &/or cocoa images and then visit the Coffee Lovers blog and link your card.  It's always fun to see all of the cards and you will have a chance to win some fabulous prizes!  The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store is one of the Super Sponsors with a $25 GC!

When: Friday, September 15 - Friday, September 22

Time: 6 am pacific

THEME: FALL

USE: coffee, tea &/or cocoa images

blog: http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/

#fall2017clh

You can click HERE to find out all of the details about the 

2017 FALL Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. 

Here is a look at the card I designed for the 2017 FALL Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.  You are also getting a sneak peek of the NEW  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Welcome Fall SS-020 and  Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Welcome Fall Pumpkin SS-DIE009.  I also used a couple of the coffee cup images and part of a sentiment from the Altenew - Coffee Love stamp set.  I love being able to stretch my stamps or use multiple stamps to create something new and that is what I did for the sentiment on this card. 

Using the Tim Holtz Stamp Platform makes it so easy to use multiple stamps and create your own unique images or sentiments.  To do this you can use a post-it note or even just a piece of paper.  Cover up the part of the stamp that you don't want to ink.  Then, ink up the other part of the stamp, remove the inky paper piece and stamp as usual.

You can see here I only inked up the part of the sentiment that says I love you more than with Memento Tuxedo Black.  This is a great sentiment because you can add so many different this after the word than to create unique and personalized sentiments.

Next I lined up the stamp from Welcome Fall SS-020.  I repeated the same process by covering part of the stamp, adding the ink, remove the paper and stamp.  On my card I used Altenew Warm and Cozy (Orange Cream) for the pumpkin spice part of the sentiment but in the photo I used black ink so it would show up better.  I repeated the same process for the word spice.

Here you can see a close up of the finished sentiment.  I inked the edges of the paper using a Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool and Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Vintage Photo.  I added My Mind's Eye Follow Your Heart Enamel Dots for embellishments and to pull in some of the aqua blue color from the pattern papers.

Here is a close up of the images.  I used Copic markers for all of the coloring.  I fussy cut the coffee cups and added some Foam Tape to the back.  I used the coordinating die for the pumpkin and I added two layers of foam tape to the pumpkin.

All of the pattern paper is from the  Bo Bunny Dreams of Autumn collection.  I used a white A2 top folding card base.  I hope you enjoyed today's card share!

Don't forget to check out The Stamp Simply Blog and 2017 FALL Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.  All of the supplies used to create my card can be found at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Thanks so much for joining me today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Welcome Fall SS-020, Altenew - Coffee Love
Paper:  Bo Bunny Dreams of Autumn, Cardstock - White
Ink/Markers:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Altenew Warm and Cozy (Orange Cream), Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Vintage Photo, Copic Markers Y38, YR04, YR14, Y15, YG25, G24, E55, E57
Dies:  Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Welcome Fall Pumpkin SS-DIE009
Accessories:  My Mind's Eye Follow Your Heart Enamel Dots, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner, Foam Tape, Tim Holtz Stamp Platform, Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - 2017 SUMMER Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Hello everyone and happy Friday!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store and I am also participating in the 2017 SUMMER Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

If you would like to play along create a card with coffee, tea &/or cocoa images and then visit the Coffee Lovers blog and link your card.  It's always fun to see all of the cards and you will have a chance to win some fabulous prizes!  The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store is one of the Super Sponsors with a $25 GC!

When: Friday, June 23 - Friday, June 30

Time: 6 am pacific

THEME: Summer

USE: coffee, tea &/or cocoa images

You can click HERE to find out all of the details about the 

2017 SUMMER Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. 

Here is a look at the card I designed.  I used some of the fun images from the Altenew Coffee Love clear stamp set.  The background was done with Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks and I have a tutorial to share with you on how I created the background.

To start I inked up a piece of Ranger Watercolor Paper with Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain.  I inked up the top portion of the paper with Vintage Photo and the for the bottom I used the Walnut Stain.  The inks meet and mix on a diagonal angle.

I used the  Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer to add some water droplets on the paper.  Adding the water will make the inks oxidize.  I used a paper towel to blot us the water drops and then used a heat tool to dry the paper.

Next, I smooshed the Oxide Inks Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain on my craft mat and used the Distress Sprayer to add the water.  I sprayed enough water until the ink started to bead up.

I smooshed the paper down in the ink and then used a heat tool to heat set and dry the inks.  I just kept repeating the process until I liked how the paper looked.  I think I smooshed the paper in the ink four or five times and and used a heat tool in between the layers of ink.  That is the beauty of the Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks because of the fusion of dye and pigment inks you can layer the inks and they won't muddy up--as long as you heat set in between the layers.  I wanted to add the water droplets to the paper first and then do the ink smooshing to have the different colors and layers of inks on the paper.  Doing this creates more depth and interest to the background. I love creating background with these inks!

I did some masking and stamped the coffee pot and cups using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on to a piece of white Copic friendly paper.  The Copic markers I used are also in the link list below.  I used one of the dies from the Spellbinders Celebrations Die - Pierced Rectangles set to die cut the rectangle shape.

I used Memento Tuxedo Black Ink to stamp the sentiment from the Altenew Coffee Love clear stamp set.  I added a few Webster's Pages Sequin Mix - Party Time by the sentiment.  I also added a little bit of sparkle with the Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen on the little heart and black border on the cups.  Then I added Ranger Glossy Accents on top of the Wink of Stella.

Here is a close up look at the background paper.  You can also click on any of the images to make them bigger and see more detail.  As you can see from the picture I also added some blue ink splatters.  I smooshed the Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Broken China onto my craft mat and then added some water and used a Watercolor Brush to flick on the color.  I also did this on the paper with the colored images but I didn't want to have any of the color on the images so I reapplied the masks and then added the color.

To finish off the card I added some  May Arts 1/4'' Teal Silk Ribbon to a couple of the corners.  Then I added Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Tape to the back of the colored image and the background and then layered the two pieces together.  I added the card front to a black A2 top folding card and that finished it.

I hope you enjoyed today's card share and tutorial on the background.  If you would like to play along with the 2017 SUMMER Coffee Lovers Blog Hop you can click HERE for all of the details.

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Altenew Coffee Love
Paper:  Ranger Watercolor Paper, Cardstock - White, Black
Ink/Markers:  Tim Holtz Distress Oxide - Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Broken China, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers - E23, E34, E29, B000, BG000, BG53, BG72, RV00, R85, W1, W2, W3, C0, C1, Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen
Dies:  Spellbinders Celebrations Die - Pierced Rectangles
Ribbon:  May Arts 1/4'' Teal Silk Ribbon
Accessories:  Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer, Ranger Glossy Accents, Webster's Pages Sequin Mix - Party Time, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Tape, Watercolor Brush

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - My Cup of Tea Card - 2017 Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Hello everyone!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store and I am also participating in the 2017 Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.  If you would like to participate and check out all of the fantastic cards you can click HERE for all of the details.

Here is a look at the card I designed.  I used some of the beautiful Graphic 45 Mon Amour pattern papers and the Altenew - Vintage Tea Cup clear stamp set.  I stamped the image of the tea cup and saucer on to a piece of the pattern paper using the Sand Dunes ink from the Altenew - Coffee Break 4 Ink Cubes.  Then I stamped the decorative details and small floral images with VersaMark Ink and heat embossed with Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder.  I used Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens - Sugared Almond, Peach Pink, and Green Shadow to color the small floral images.

Next I used the  Altenew - Vintage Teacup Die to die cut the images.  I lightly inked the edges of the die cuts with Distress Ink - Vintage Photo.  I added 3D Foam Squares to the backside of the die cuts to add some dimension and then adhered the pieces to the front of the card.  For the background I used more of the beautiful Graphic 45 Mon Amour paper and then I added a layer of ivory cardstock.

I added some Katarina Ivory Venise Lace and then some May Arts Pink/Champagne Gypsy Variegated Silk Ribbon with a bow.  This ribbon is so pretty--I think it's going to be a new favorite.  To finish off the card I added the card front to a brown A2 top folding card base.  Then I added a few My Mind's Eye Charmed Enamel Dots and a Petaloo Botanica Collection - White Minis Flower to the center of the bow.  I also stamped a sentiment in the bottom corner.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoyed the card share.  Please be sure to check out The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of your paper crafting goodies.  Also to see more inspiration check out the Stamp Simply Blog and the 2017 Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Altenew - Vintage Tea Cup
Paper:  Graphic 45 Mon Amour 6 x 6 Paper Pad, Cardstock - Ivory, Brown
Ink:  Altenew - Coffee Break 4 Ink Cubes (Espresso, Sand Dunes), VersaMark Ink, Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens - Sugared Almond, Peach Pink, Green Shadow
Dies:  Altenew - Vintage Teacup Die
Ribbon:  Katarina Ivory Venise Lace, May Arts Pink/Champagne Gypsy Variegated Silk Ribbon
Accessories:  Petaloo Botanica Collection - White Minis Flowers, My Mind's Eye Charmed Enamel Dot, Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L - 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner Adhesive, Heat Tool

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Coffee & Friends Christmas Card - Coffee Lover's Blog Hop

Hello everyone!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  I love coffee, cocoa, and tea so I thought it would be fun to participate in the Coffee Lover's Blog Hop. 

THEME: Winter/Holiday

USE: coffee, tea &/or cocoa images

National Cocoa Day 12/13

International Tea Day 12/15

You can click HERE to find out all of the details and see all of the fantastic cards.

Here is the card I designed.  I used the Altenew - Coffee Love stamp set and the  Graphic 45 - St. Nicholas 8 x 8 Collection.  I stamped the coffee pot and cups using Tuxedo Black ink.  I stamped the images on to the pattern paper and then I fussy cut the images.  For the mug and coffee pot I added a little bit of color to the heart and the rim of the coffee pot with a Copic Marker R89.

Here is a close up of the coffee pot and cups.  The coffee pot is adhered flat to the card front and then I used Therm-O-Web Foam Squares to add some dimension to the coffee cups.  I used the coffee bean stamp across the top and bottom of the card and I inked the edges with Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen.  I used a Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen to add some sparkle to the coffee pot, cups, and the coffee beans.

Here is a close up of the sentiment.

I added a little more of the Graphic 45 - St. Nicholas paper along the bottom half of the card.  Then I added some May Arts 1.5" Sheer Wrinkled Edge Red Ribbon and a Petaloo Botanica Collection Red Minis flower to the center of the bow.  I used a black fine tip marker to add a little detail to look like steam coming from the cups.

I added the card front to an A2 top folding deep red card base and that finished off the card.

I hope you enjoyed today's card!  If you are a coffee, cocoa, or tea lover I encourage you to check out the Coffee Lover's Blog Hop and join in the fun.  Please be sure to visit The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of your paper crafting goodies.  Also don't forget to check out the Stamp Simply Blog for more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy your weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Altenew - Coffee Love
Paper:  Graphic 45 - St. Nicholas 8 x 8 Collection, Cardstock - Ivory, Deep Red
Ink/Markers:  Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen, Copic Markers R89, W1, W2, Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen
Ribbon:  May Arts 1.5" Sheer Wrinkled Edge Red Ribbon
Accessories:  Petaloo Botanica Collection Red Minis, Therm-O-Web Foam Squares, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner