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Friday, December 12, 2014

Coffee Blog Hop #8

Here's another project I'm linking to the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

Don't forget to comment on my first post for a chance to win some blog candy and for other details about the blog hop! :)

I should be writing my papers...but wanted an excuse to craft some more. Pictures always look better in natural daylight, but I just took these now so they aren't that great...

Linking to the following challenge as well:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Bling It On

Coffee Blog Hop #7

Here's another project I'm linking to the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

Don't forget to comment on my first post for a chance to win some blog candy and for other details about the blog hop! :) I think a coffee bookmark is perfect for those bookworms who enjoy a warm drink when reading! ;D Can you tell that I get color-happy with all my projects? You can probably see the shimmery gold look in the second picture.

And since everyone seemed to love the bookmarks, I'll throw those in with the blog candy :)

Linking to the following challenge as well:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Bling It On

Coffee Blog Hop #6

Here's another project I'm linking to the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

Don't forget to comment on my first post for a chance to win some blog candy and for other details about the blog hop! :) I LOVE this bookmark die from Papertrey Ink. It's so pretty. :)

Linking to the following challenge as well:
Little Tangles: Challenge #50 Embossing

Coffee Blog Hop #5

Here's another project I'm linking to the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

Don't forget to comment on my first post for a chance to win some blog candy and for other details about the blog hop! :)

I really didn't like how this turned out...lol. But not all of them can be great, right? ;) I used this stamp set and this die from MFT Stamps.

Coffee Blog Hop #4

Here's another project I'm linking to the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

Don't forget to comment on my first post for a chance to win some blog candy and for other details about the blog hop! :) I used this stamp set and this die from MFT Stamps.

Linking to the following challenges as well:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Bling It On
7KidsCollegeFund Challenge: Anything Goes (Mama Elephant creative cuts)

Coffee Blog Hop #3

Here's another project I'm linking to the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

Don't forget to comment on my first post for a chance to win some blog candy and for other details about the blog hop! :)

Coffee Blog Hop #2

Here's another project I'm linking to the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

Don't forget to comment on my first post for a chance to win some blog candy and for other details about the blog hop! :)

I used Neat and Tangled's Warm Wishes again and heat embossed it in gold.

Linking to the following challenge as well:
Little Tangles: Challenge #50 Embossing

Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Thank you for visiting my blog today! Sorry, my post is late, but better late than missing the deadline, right? I participated in a Coffee Lovers Blog Hop back in September for National Coffee Day, and it was so much fun (and I even won one of the flash prizes!). This time, I'm participating in the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop (thanks to collaborative efforts from many crafters and sponsors and especially to Amy Tsuruta).

Now who doesn't like to win? We have many sponsors for the blog hop for participating bloggers who link up their projects, and some participants are even offering blog candy on their personal blogs! You can check out Amy's link here or read below for how you can win some prizes!!

Check out the wonderful & generous Super Sponsors:

17 Turtles: $15 Store Gift Card

A Muse Studio/Chris Franco: Cup of Good Cheer stamp set

Add a Little Dazzle: $25 Store Gift Card

Butterfly Reflections Ink: Prima Coffee Break

Color Cast Designs: Coffee Lovers kit

Create a Smile: Monster Party stamp set

Hero Arts: A Little & Today's Special stamps/Cup 'O Joe Shadow ink

Kraftin' Kimmie: $25 Store Gift Card

Kreative Kymona: Fancy Mug Giveaway

Latina Crafter: Cafe Wood Veneers + $25 Store Gift Card

Neat & Tangled: Warm Wishes stamp set

Newton's Nook: $15 Store Gift Card

Paper Smooches: $25 Store Gift Card

Pickled Potpourri: $7 Store Gift Card

Poppystamps: Tea Cup Stack Die

Reverse Confetti: $15 Store Gift Card

Stamp Academy: 2 classes

Stampin' Up/Veronica Zalis: $20 Store Gift Card

STAMPlorations: $10 Store Gift Card

Stamp Simply Ribbon Store: Coffee Cup Prize Pack

SugarPea Designs: $20 Store Gift Card

Sweet 'n Sassy: Pick Me Up Clear stamp & die set

The Alley Way Stamps: Tea Par-tea stamp set

Two Paper Divas: Your Warm My Heart stamp set

Your Next Stamp: $20

Verve Stamps: $25

Whole Wild World: Coffee before Talkee mug

Keep in mind:

Blog Hop participants (those who link up with a newly created holiday/winter coffee/other favorite holiday hot beverage project) are eligible for Sponsored prizes.
For those who are participating, the linky will remain open through Friday, December 12th 11:55 p.m. PST. This will give everyone plenty of time to link up their projects and perhaps even link up multiple times!
The actual hop will end Sunday, December 14th for those commenting on participating blogs offering blog candy/prizes.
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Now onto what I created... I LOVE COFFEE! I think I'm even more dependent on it since I've been having a super stressful semester at school. I find crafting therapeutic and squeeze in the time to create every now and then :) Thanks SO MUCH for visiting and leaving me love. I will have a giveaway here next month as I get closer to 6 months of my crafting journey. I strongly encourage you to visit other blogs - I'm in awe of all the creativity out there :) There are already over 230 entries!

I will be offering blog candy! Just leave a comment on this post to be eligible and I'll select a winner Monday. It's a surprise :) Make sure to leave your e-mail address so I am able to contact you. If you'd like, I'd love to know how long you've been crafting for and what you like to do with the cards you make. Bonus entry if you subscribe to my blog. :)

I've been really busy with school so I didn't have too much time to go all out with my cards, and I have been in a creative slump. I will post them anyway. ♥

I started off with my favorite type of card: shaker cards. They require a little extra effort but are totally worth it. I used Neat and Tangled's Warm Wishes for this one.

Be sure to check out my other posts from today. Have a great day!

Linking to the following challenges as well:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Bling It On
7KidsCollegeFund Challenge: Anything Goes (Mama Elephant creative cuts)

Friday, November 28, 2014

winnie & walter Playdate No. 4: Card Set

Here's my last post for the winnie & walter Playdate No. 4 challenge.

This was the inspiration palette:

I used A Tree for All Seasons and came up with this one first:

Talk about stretching your stamps. I started off with this card first and then my friend bought it as well, lol. I decided to create a whole batch of them in different colors, as you can see below :) Isn't this set amazing? It's so versatile! I created some for birthdays and one as a thank-you card, too.