Coffee Anyone?

After a year or so of lurking at Coffee Lover's blog hops, I finally decided to enter a card. I used a new coffee cup die, I purchased a few months ago by Couture Creations Intricutz Dies. Also, I used a Unity Stamps sentiment that came with the Bountiful Owl sentiment kit last Fall. I also opened a die set that I had for awhile, it's an Amy Tangerine and the pumpkin spice sentiment fit perfectly on the tag die. Yes, I am one of those people who enjoy pumpkin spice and not just in my coffee. I just love how this card came together.

I recently moved, so it's been fun finding some of my crafty goodies and some I haven't seen in awhile. I still have a ways to go, and I can organize and de-stash. You surely do not know how much you have until you move it!

Thanks for taking time to stop by my blog.  It's been far too long since I have blogged, but I have a feeling that's gonna change.   

Unity Stamp's Monthly Be Inspired Challenge

Haven't been entering challenges as much as I had hoped.  My laptop hasn't been working for awhile and really do not have the $$ to do much about it right now. I do a little bit of Facebook on my phone and head to the library when I want to make a special post or check my email.  I am hoping posting a photo won't be too difficult, as I have saved one of my cards to my Google drive.  

This time I decided to enter the sketch challenge. It's amazing how a sketch or a color scheme gives you the mojo you need to create.  I just love my Unity stamps!  This one is from some that my dear friend Carolyn Bounds sent me. Carolyn also sent me the cloud diecuts and I thought they'd be perfect for this card. This challenge goes until May 13, for more information and inspiration go to Unity Be Inspired Challenge.

Here is my take on sketch #27


Since I'm doing this on a computer at the library I'm going to try this shareable link. I hope it works!

Happiest Birthday

I tested the link and it looks like it works!! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my latest card. I hope you have a great week and an awesome weekend!  Isn't great that the weather has finally warmed up? :)

Cutting it Close

After the running Mitch to work and then getting home to relax a bit and doze off a few times, I didn't start on my card until about 8pm CST.  I turned on Glee and picked out the stamp I wanted to use and decided I wanted to emboss it using Distress Ink Dried Marigold and the heart stamp from Unity's The Best Love Story.  On my messy scrap table I saw a piece of paper from Bo Bunny that I flipped over and the board print with graffiti print caught my eye.  I laid it on an orange card base and thought it looked good together.  I stamped the heart with dried marigold and embossed with clear embossing powder.  I cut that out and then figured out what I'd use for accenting paper.  I wanted to use a sentiment too, but wasn't sure how I'd get it on the front.  Then I remembered Kristina Werner using vellum so it didn't cover the design completely and still allowed a sentiment to be used.  The sentiment is from Unity's Your Heart and My Heart stamp set that my friend Carolyn gifted me. I used Ranger Turquoise embossing powder for the sentiment.  I really like the unique colors of this Love card.  I like using non-traditional colors whenever I can. I am submitting this card for Unity's Friends with Flair Challenge that ends at Midnight tonight...in about 45 minutes!

 That's it for now, I hope you have a wonderful weekend and are able to get your craft on!