Coffee

Hello everyone

Hope you all are doing OK. Hang in there, it will get better.

I thought I'd pop in today with a card for all you coffee lovers. This card is also a perfect thank you for the coffee lover you may want to give a gift to.

I even added a spot for a gift card. Check out the card.

This card opens from the  bottom up 

instead of from right to left, like a book.

Card front (Card closed)

I used a glass and inked the bottom rim to get my coffee rings

Full view of card open 

Card Opened (Top view)

Card opened (Bottom View)

I attached that cool coffee cup/mug to a piece that when the card is opened it pops out

 and when the card is closed, its flat. 

Here is a side view

Before I forget - 

The Artsy Stamper Shop is having a sale until next Friday, May 15.

The whole shop is on sale 25% off a purchase of $20 or more 

until May 15th! 

Lots of really cool sets and a few new single images as well. 

Stop over and check out all the goodies.

SUPPLIES I USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps:  Digi - The Artsy Stamper - Coffee and..... Paper/Card Stock: White CS, Brown CS Ink: Memento - Rich Cocoa Dies Used: Heartfelt Creations - Royal Elegance Frames; Spellbinders - Oval Accessories:  Sizzix Embossing Folder  - Coffee Bean; Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers

I am submitting my card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp  - Punches or Dies (#65)

The Paper Funday  #16 - Anything Goes/Optional Mother's Day (#13)

Arty Divas - #21 - Anything Goes (week 1) (#38)

Digi Choosday Challenge - #18 - Anything Goes (#50)

Lemon Shortbread - #119 - Always Anything Goes (Week 1) (#34)

A Place To Start  MAY - CREATE A CUSTOM BACKGROUND DO NOT USE DESIGNER PAPERS (#20)

Stamps & Fun = Creativity  #367 EAT AND DRINK (WEEK 1) (#7)

Well, that's it for now. I hope you have a  great weekend and I will be back soon.

Just For You

Hello Everyone,

Hey, thanks for stopping in today.

Since its the first Tuesday of the month,

it's time for my Inspiration Tuesday project

over at Craft-Dee BowZ

Gosh!!  May is already here and we are about half done with spring.

Hope everyone is handling the changes in our lives pretty well. 

I get lonely at times but other than that I am doing OK

I watched a video the other day and loved the way the background came out so I made one and used it on this card. This technique is easy and is perfect if you save scraps. And if you are like me, I save every scrap of paper in fear that I will need it or could use it in the future. So I went into my scraps drawers  (notice I said "drawers")  and got out some printed papers out and cut them into strips and made this background.  

I just love the way it turned out!!!

click here to view the video I watched

Let me share my card with you.

I was in a red mood as I picked the papers and the ribbon for this card. 

If you watch the youtube video, you will see that she uses glitter between the paper strips however it doesn't photograph well here, but it looks great on the card.

Let's check The Bow

For this card, I decided to use a triple loop bow.

As I was making the bow, that ribbon I used reminded me of hose (pantyhose). Very  very sheer. I love the way this ribbon works up into a bow. 

Easy to manipulate and get those loops just right.

Here is a closer view of my bow.

I used my Craft-Dee BowZ bow making tool. 

Don't forget, the Craft-Dee BowZ bow making tool is the best tool out there

that will aid you in making your bows.

The tool is small , easy to store, easy to use and so portable.

To order yours, go to the Craft-Dee BowZ blog 

and click on the Buy Now button 

located on the left sidebar

SUPPLIES I USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps: (Rubber) Ken Oliver - Poppy Flower  Paper/Card Stock: Black CS, DP's Dies Used: Ken OliverPoppy Flower die, Spellbinders - Ovals , Circle Accessories: Ribbon, Craft-Dee BowZ  tool, Red Glitter, Spectrum Noir alcohol Markers, Peel Off Stickers, Ken Oliver Stick-it adhesive sheet, Art Glitter dries clear glue

I am submitting my card in the following challenges:

• Colouring in Scrapland  ANYTHING GOES  OPTION SPLASHES (WEEK 1) (#9)
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges  - MAY - ANYTHING GOES (Week 1) (#8)
• Angie's Digital Stamps -   (May) Anything Goes (#12)
• Dare 2B Artzy Challenges - M, 1st Sunday, E3 - (May) In the Garden (#11)
• Stamping Sensations -  (May) Say It with Flowers (#18)
• Crafter's Castle -  May - Anything Goes (#27)
• Crafty Friends Challenge  #134 - Lace / Ribbon (W2 of 2) (#69)
• Sweet Stampin - Bright and Beautiful (#33)

Thanks for stopping in today.  I will be back soon

Stay safe

Happy Mothers Day

Hello Everyone

Its time for the 1^st  challenge of the month of May

over at The Artsystamper

The Artsy Stamper has 2 challenges each month. 

The challenges begin on 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. 

So, stop over and join in the fun. 

Let me share my inspiration card for the 1^st   challenge for May

My card is a twisted easel card design

The theme is - Mum's The Word (Mother)

Here is the card opened

The digi set I used:

Hello Beautiful 

Digital images are really fun and easy to use.

Hope you check them out!!

 TheArtsystamperShop Etsy

Artsystamper Digitals Blog

BZCole Mixed Media (YouTube)

Artsystamper Digitals on Facebook 

Artsystamper Digitals Challenge Blog

Come on and join in our challenge fun!

You do NOT have to use Beverly's images 

(of course we would love to see them if you have them) ...

 but you must follow the theme to qualify for the prize.  

That's right ... The winner of our challenges will receive 

the stamp set of their choice 

from TheArtsystamperShop.

The top 3 winners will each receive a digital stamp from Beverly.

Beverly Cole offers stamps and sentiments

 in each set, as well as pre-colored images for easy, 

and quick cards.

  Please take a moment and check out what she has in the store!!

OK it's time for you to enter the

Artsystamper Digitals Challenge Blog !

Check out more inspiring designs from the other 

Artsystamper Addicts DT over on the challenge blog

Thanks for stopping by today

I will see you soon

May 2020 Craft-Dee BowZ Challenge

Hello Crafters

Welcome to May and to another new month.

Warmer weather - ahhhh!!

May ushers in the start of a new

Craft-Dee BowZ challenge 

Our sponsor this month is 

Cute As A Button

The Winner will receive:

2 digital images 
Click here to check out the digi's 
over at Cute As A Button

I used the darling digital image
Hot Cocoa
on my card.

I took this shot at an overhead angle 
to show off that foiling on the DP
I used a sheer ribbon and underneath is Hug Snug seam binding
I made this bow as a test to see how it would turn out 
and how much work it would take to get the bow to suit me.
Not too bad IMHO
I cut the sheer ribbon first,
 and decided the length to make a triple loop bow.
Next I cut the seam binding the same length.
After the cuts, I stacked the ribbons one on top of the other. 
Next I made the bow the same way as I always do
Then I fussed with it a bit to have the seam binding show in some spots
and the sheer to show in different spots.

This gives a different look from a stacked bow. 
(In stacking the bows I make 2 different bows 
and then stack one on top of the other
and tie them together)

I use my Craft-Dee BowZ tool to make all my bows,
and its so easy to use.
The great thing about the Craft-Dee BowZ tool 
is that it makes great smaller bows for cards or gift bags
as well as the larger bows to use on regular size gifts

If you are bow challenged - the CDB tool is for you.
The tool is small and makes great bows. 
It's portable and easy to store.

To order yours go over to the Craft-Dee BowZ blog. 
Then click on the Buy Now button on the left sidebar.

SUPPLIES I USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps:  digi - Cute as a Button - Hot Cocoa Paper/Card Stock:Silver CS, Gold CS, Dark Green CS (card back) DP Recollections Christmas Farmhouse(6X6) Dies Used: Accucut - Lrg Snowflake  Accessories:  Sheer Ribbon, Hug Snug Seam Binding,  Craft-Dee BowZ  tool, Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, Colored Pencils, Gamsol, Dimensional foam, Peel Off Stickers - little silver snowflakes and sentiment

The Craft-Dee BowZ challenge runs May 1  thru May 29
You have about the whole month to get your project submitted.
The theme is always
Anything Goes
(No bow required)

You could be the next winner

I am submitting my card in the following challenges:

• A Gem of a Challenge   - #9 - Anything Goes (#105)
• Crafty Friends Challenge  #134 - Lace / Ribbon (#46)
• Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas  #488 - Anything Christmas Goes(#3)
• A Bit More Time to Craft  #115 - Always Anything Goes(#47)
• Christmas 24  #9 - Snowflakes (#4)
• Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog  #22 - Anything Goes (#14)
• Pearly Sparkles Challenge (M, P1, E3) #51 - Add a Ribbon and/or Bow
• Sparkles Forum Christmas (M, P1, Christmas) #112 - Add Ribbon, Lace, or Twine
• The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up  #65 - Anything Goes + option: Deck the Paws (#4)

Thanks for stopping by today
Please stay safe everyone
Please remember - 
we are all in this together, separately.