2019 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop "Happy Pumpkin Spice Season"

Exciting Change at the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop...

The seasonal Blog Hop is moving to an "Anything Goes" theme, however, you still need to include some sort of coffee, tea, cocoa or cider element or sentiment. How simple is that? 

There are many super sponsors and there are no limits to the number of projects you enter. The more entries the better your chances for winning Coffee Lovers' random draw prizes. Click HERE to see the variety of sponsors and the gifts they are donating, and don't forget to look for Blog Candy along the way. 

Day 3 - P.M. 2018 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop 
(CLBH #456)

The sentiment on the Stamp set "Happy Pumpkin Spice Season" was my inspiration to use the pumpkin background paper.  Every morning I have pumpkin spice cream in my coffee so why not do a To Go cup, and make it a shaker card.  Why a shaker?  Because the other day I received some copper glitter as a gift from a frequent participant at the Double Trouble Challenge and thought that would make some yummy pumpkin spice in my coffee using brown sequins.  So...I used the To Go cup die and cut it in the pumpkin design paper, added the clear plastic and foam to the back of the design paper, carefully poured in the goodies, and adhered a brown layer.  Not one glitter parted from my shaker...that's a plus. 

Pumpkin always reminds me of Thanksgiving Day so chose a turkey and a pumpkin stamp to place next to the To Go cup, colored with Copic brush pens in a variety of colors, fussy-cut and adhered with 3D foam tape.  Stamped the sentiment, added a border and adhered in bottom corner of card.  

Can't wait until morning for my pumpkin spiced coffee.  

Don't forget to head back to Double Trouble's Challenge #42 "You Have Us in Stitches" to earn extra chances for our Blog Candy (give-aways). Although Double Trouble is not a sponsor in the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, we are giving away Blog Candy in addition to our usual random draw prize. To be eligible all you have to do is to make a comment on our challenge post (Click HERE) and tell us what your favorite Double Trouble Challenge has been or challenge you would like us to create. And...if you add a comment to our Design Team and Guest Designer blogs on Challenge #42 you will get additional chances to our Draw. We have lots of give-a-ways, the more participants, the more give-a-ways. 

Sent to the following Challenges:  
Alphabet Challenge Blog  "P is for Poppies or Pumpkins" 
Creative With Stamps #44 "Turkey" 
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie #129 

   

Products CTMH Unless Otherwise Specified:   

Design Paper 

     Echo Park "Fall Friends"  

Cardstock 

     Chocolate and White Daisy

Stamp

     B1687 "Gobble Til You Wobble"

     C1799 "Perk Up" 

Dies 

     C1799 "Perk Up" 

Inks / Pens 

     Chocolate Ink 

     Copic Sketch Brush Pens (alcohol-base) 

        100, E35, G94, R29, R59, Y35, YR15, YR21, YR27 

Other 

     3D Regular and Thin Foam Tape

     Copper Glitter - Gift from Becca Yarling 

     Dark Chocolate Satin Sequins

2019 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop "Perk Up - Happy Sweater Weather"

Exciting Change at the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. The seasonal Blog Hop is moving to an "Anything Goes" theme, however, you still need to include some sort of coffee, tea, cocoa or cider element or sentiment. How simple is that?

There are many super sponsors and there are no limits to the number of projects you enter. The more entries the better your chances for winning Coffee Lovers' random draw prizes. Click HERE to see the variety of sponsors and the gifts they are donating, and don't forget to look for Blog Candy along the way.

Day 3 - P.M. 2018 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop 

(CLBH #356)

Years of cold weather, snow and sweaters in Buffalo, New York, have pleasant family memories. However, we now live outside of Phoenix Arizona...what are sweaters?

The sentiment was my decision to use an embossing folder for the background. Stamped the To Go Cup on the corrugated design paper and the plaid and fussy-cut. The sleeve was made with the same corrugated design paper, fussy-cut and adhered to plaid. The thin cuts were used as a shadow for the To Go Cup and Cover. 3D foam tape was used in the middle of the cup and curved on the sides. Stamped the sentiment, fussy-cut and adhered with 3D thin foam tape. After the cup was adhered the steam was stamped directly on the background.

Don't forget to head back to Double Trouble's Challenge #42 "You Have Us in Stitches" to earn extra chances for our Blog Candy (give-aways). 

Although Double Trouble is not a sponsor in the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, we are giving away Blog Candy in addition to our usual random draw prize. To be eligible all you have to do is to make a comment on our challenge post (Click HERE) and tell us what your favorite Double Trouble Challenge has been or challenge you would like us to create. And...if you add a comment to our Design Team and Guest Designer blogs on Challenge #42 you will get additional chances to our Draw. We have lots of give-a-ways, the more participants, the more give-a-ways. 

Sent to the following Challenges:  

Products CTMH Unless Otherwise Specified:   
Design Papers 
     Hawthorne 
Card Stock 
     Sangria and White Daisy 
Stamps 
     C1799 "Perk Up" 
Dies 
     Thin Cuts for "Perk Up" 
Ink / Pens 
     Chocolate Ink 
Other 
     Darice Embossing Folder - Sweater 
     3D Thin Foam Tape 
   

Fall/Winter 2019 Coffee Lovers Blog Hop "Life is Better than Sprinkles!"

Exciting Change at the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop... The seasonal Blog Hop is moving to an "Anything Goes" theme, however, you still need to include some sort of coffee, tea, cocoa or cider element or sentiment. How simple is that?

There are many super sponsors and there are no limits to the number of projects you enter. The more entries the better your chances for winning Coffee Lovers' random draw prizes. Click HERE to see the variety of sponsors and the gifts they are donating, and don't forget to look for Blog Candy along the way.

Day 2 - P.M. 2018 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop
(CLBH #310)

Oh my, I'm ready for a donut now with my coffee. Love Newton and this soft plaid background is perfect. This card was made using MoJo Monday's Sketch Challenge #526 and is perfect for any occasion card.

Don't forget to head back to Double Trouble's Challenge #42 "You Have Us in Stitches" to earn extra chances for our Blog Candy (give-aways). Although Double Trouble is not a sponsor in the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, we are giving away Blog Candy in addition to our usual random draw prize. To be eligible all you have to do is to make a comment on our challenge post (Click HERE) and tell us what your favorite Double Trouble Challenge has been or challenge you would like us to create. And...if you add a comment to our Design Team and Guest Designer blogs on Challenge #42 you will get additional chances to our Draw. We have lots of give-a-ways, the more participants, the more give-a-ways. 

Sent to the following Challenges:  

MoJo Monday Challenge #526 

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - November 

Products Used: 

Design Papers

     The Paper Collage "Coffee Talk" 

     CTMH Paper Fundamentals "Enchantment Saffron"

Cardstock 

     CTMH Saffron and White Daisy  

Stamp 

     Newton's Nook Designs "Newton's Donut"

Inks / Pens 

     CTMH Chocolate Ink 

     Copic Sketch Brush Pens (alcohol-base) 

        BG10, C00, C1, C3, E31, E33, E77, R81

Bobalicious - Waterfall and Gift Certificate Card

Exciting Change at the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop ... The seasonal Blog Hop is moving to an "Anything Goes" theme, however, you still need to include some sort of coffee, tea, cocoa or cider element or sentiment. How simple is that?

There are many super sponsors and there are no limits to the number of projects you enter. The more entries the better your chances for winning Coffee Lovers' random draw prizes. Click HERE to see the variety of sponsors and the gifts they are donating, and don't forget to look for Blog Candy along the way. 

Day 2 - P.M. Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop 

(CLBH #238)

One of our entrants on our previous challenge had a waterfall card and it gave me a perfect idea to create a card with a new stamp set just purchased from Paper Smooches. The tutorial used was Dawn's Stamping Thoughts "Waterfall Card" with a couple modifications such as adding a pocket for a coffee/tea gift card on the back side of the card and a little bubble to pull the waterfall down. Creating the card is fairly simple, so all you need is inspiration and an idea.

Waterfall Card - Front

Waterfall Card - Back (Gift Certificate)

Down the street from Paper Smooches there is a tea shop and my daughter introduced me to a Bubble Tea and she ordered Matcha Green Milk Tea with Blueberry Poppers, and it bobalicious and a fun drink when these bubbles of blueberry burst in your mouth.  When we were in Sedona earlier this year, we spent a considerable amount of time trying to locate a tea shop that sold them...and we did.  

For those of you that are not familiar with  Bubble Tea 

Click HERE and see the history of this bobalicious drink 

Don't forget to head back to Double Trouble's Challenge #42 "You Have Us in Stitches" to earn extra chances for our Blog Candy (give-aways). Although Double Trouble is not a sponsor in the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, we are giving away Blog Candy in addition to our usual random draw prize. To be eligible all you have to do is to make a comment on our challenge post (Click HERE) and tell us what your favorite Double Trouble Challenge has been or challenge you would like us to create. And...if you add a comment to our Design Team and Guest Designer blogs on Challenge #42 you will get additional chances to our Draw. We have lots of give-a-ways, the more participants, the more give-a-ways.  

Also sent to the following challenges: 
Just Us Girls #504 "Word Week" 

Products Used: 

Design Paper 
     CTMH "True Love" 
Cardstock 
     CTMH Sapphire, Sage and White Daisy
Stamps 
     Paper Smooches "Caffeinated" 
     Paper Smooches "Caffeinated 2" 
Ink / Pens 
     CTMH Sapphire Ink 
     Copic Sketch Brush Pens (alcohol-base) 
        G12, B21, B24, B26 
Other 
     CTMH Embossing Folder 

Color Dare #367 - All Smiles / Good Stuff

Exciting Change at the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop...

The seasonal Blog Hop is moving to an "Anything Goes" theme, however, you still need to include some sort of coffee, tea, cocoa or cider element or sentiment. How simple is that?

There are many super sponsors and there are no limits to the number of projects you enter. The more entries the better your chances for winning Coffee Lovers' random draw prizes. Click HERE to see the variety of sponsors and the gifts they are donating, and don't forget to look for Blog Candy along the way. 

BLOG CANDY: Although Double Trouble is not a sponsor in the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, we are giving away Blog Candy in addition to our usual random draw prize. To be eligible all you have to do is to make a comment on our challenge post (Click HERE) and tell us what your favorite Double Trouble Challenge has been or challenge you would like us to create. And...if you add a comment to our Design Team and Guest Designer blogs you will get additional chances to our Draw. We have lots of give-a-ways, the more participants, the more give-a-ways. 

Day 1 - P.M. Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop: 
(CLBH #166) 

This is my Design Team card for the ColorMyHeart Color Dare Challenge #367 using the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #526.  My choices of color were Sage, Sangria, New England Ivy and Sage with a brown background.  The design paper used for my background is one of my favorite papers because it looks like corrugated cardboard which shows great dimension without adding thickness.  Stamped, colored, fussy-cut the To Go Cup and pumpkins and adhered with 3D thin foam tape on the Scribble Circle.  

Also sent to the following Challenges: 
Cupcake Inspirations #481 "Fall Theme" 

Artsy Stamper Challenge #2 "Patterned Paper" 
Alphabet Challenge Blog "P is for Poppies or Pumpkins"

CTMH Products Unless Specified Otherwise: 
Design Paper 
     Hawthorn and Zip Strip 
Cardstock 
     Kraft, Sangria and Goldrush 
Stamps 
     Autumn Blessings B1685 
     Verve "Coffee Helps" 
Dies 
     Sizzix "Banners" 
     IO Dies "Scribble Circles" 
Inks / Pens 
     Copic Sketch alcohol-based brush pens 
        E55, Y17, Y19, Y38, YG61, YG 99, Yr15
Other 
     3D Thin Foam Tape 

Double Trouble Challenge #42 - "We are in Stitches" with 2019 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Exciting Change at the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop ... The seasonal Blog Hop is moving to an "Anything Goes" theme, however, you still need to include some sort of coffee, tea, cocoa or cider element or sentiment. How simple is that?

There are many super sponsors and there are no limits to the number of projects you enter. The more entries the better your chances for winning Coffee Lovers' random draw prizes. Click HERE to see the variety of sponsors and the gifts they are donating, and don't forget to look for Blog Candy along the way.

BLOG CANDY: Although Double Trouble is not a sponsor in the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, we are giving away Blog Candy in addition to our usual random draw prize. To be eligible all you have to do is to make a comment on our challenge post (Click HERE) and tell us what your favorite Double Trouble Challenge has been or challenge you would like us to create. And...if you add a comment to our Design Team and Guest Designer blogs you will get additional chances to our Draw. We have lots of give-a-ways, the more participants, the more give-a-ways.

Day 1 - A.M. 2019 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Here is my first card for the 2019 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.  This card was a part of a CTMH Christmas card set; but modified.  The elf and coffee cup were stamped on white cardstock and colored with Copics.  The elf was adhered to a stitched red border, fussy-cut the Coffee To Go cup and placed with 3D thin foam tape in front of the elf.  The elf needed some hands to hold the coffee so I drew the arms and hands and colored with Copics. The elf was adhered to one of the card kit background on a panel of red cardstock, ran through Cuttlebug to put a double stitching on both sides and adhered to the card base.  Sentiment added.  Soooo, this card has started my Christmas card making, that is after the Coffee Blog Hop.  

Thanks for coming by and please stop by our Double Trouble Challenge #42 "You have us in Stitches", share your stitched cards with us, and why not add a caffeinated object and hop along with us at the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.  Hope to see you there.  

CTMH Products Unless Specified Otherwise:
Design Paper
     Holly Jolly
Cardstock
     Candy Apple and White Daisy
Stamp and Thin Cuts
     Like Nobody Elf
     Coffee Cup - Fiskars "Latte Love"
     Sentiment - Lawn Fawn "Thanks a Latte"
Dies
     Whimsey "Border Double Stitching"
     Poppy Stitches #1788 "Tailored Stitches"
Inks/Pens

     Momento Black Ink 

     Copic Sketch alcohol-based Brush pens

        C0, C00, E50, E51, E53, E31, E35, G05, G12,
        R24, R27, R29
Other
     3D Thin Foam Tape