Coffee Lovers Blog Hop - Great Ideas Start With COFFEE

Hello, Coffee Lovers!  It's time for some COFFEE!

Welcome to the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!

Grab your favorite coffee stamp set and play along with us!  Head on over to Chaitali's Blog...Cuts, Crops & Creativity, to read all of the details of this fun blog hop!

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So, let's chat a bit about coffee!

1. When did I start drinking coffee? 

My father would always go to the coffee shop in the mornings and have coffee, mom's early beverage of choice was Diet Pepsi...so I didn't grow up with coffee around.  Once I started college and studied late at night for tests, I thought I'd try coffee to perk me up on those long nights.  I started drinking coffee with a little sugar, and soon fell in love with its aroma and warmth!

2. What is my favorite brand(s)? 

Dunkin' Donuts French Vanilla is my all-time favorite brand and flavor of coffee!  My husband tries to sneak in off-brands on occasion, and I remind him every time of my preference, even if it costs a couple dollars more.  Husbands! 

3. What is the most amazing coffee that I've had?  Where and when?

When my hubby and I met, we would spend Saturday mornings at a pancake house in a Chicago suburb that had the STRONGEST coffee.  It soon became our standard of coffee at restaurants and we craved strong coffee for several years after that.

4. If I don't drink my needed coffee, I will...

get a headache, even a bit nauseous, and irritable!  Yes, I'm a coffee addict!

It's hard to believe that I was able to quit drinking coffee while pregnant, even had an aversion to the aroma when I was expecting my sweet daughter...hubby was not even allowed to brew a pot at home for a few months!  LOL!

I LOVE COFFEE!  I begin each and every day with a cup (or two or three), taking my jumbo Tervis filled with coffee on work days!

Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #238 was just what I needed to frame up the flavor of the day!

I used some fabulous Verve goodies on my card today!

Coffee Stamp Set

Cuppa Joe Die Set

Coffee Word Die

Signature Sequin Mix

I LOVE the new coffee-themed goodies from Verve!  I can't get enough of that awesome Coffee Word Die paired up with the Coffee stamp set and Cuppa Joe Die Set....then a few sprinkles of the Signature Sequin Mix and you've got yourself a fun mix of fun!

The papers, flower, leaves and wooden stick are from the Prima Coffee Break Collection...love!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!  Enjoy the hop!

Stamps:  Coffee (Verve)
Ink:  Rich Cocoa Luxe (Momento)
Paper:  Primitive Cream (PTI), Coffee Break (Prima)
Other:  Cuppa Joe Die Set, Coffee Word Die (A Cut Above by Verve), Signature Sequin Mix (Verve), Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Pinked Circles Dienamics (My Favorite Things), Coffee Break Wooden Sticks, Leaves and Flowers (Prima)

Reverse Confetti September Release Blog Hop - Grateful Gift Set

Grateful Gift Set

Well hello, REVERSE CONFETTI fans! 

Today is release day and we are kicking it off with our new release blog hop.  Soon (sooner than soon, we hope) that crisp fall air, candy corn, and the smell of pumpkin spice will be upon us.  We couldn’t wait that long, so we’ve got some exciting new products with a fall flair to get you in the autumnal spirit a little early, along with another great everyday sentiment set and several versatile Confetti Cuts dies that we know you’ll “fall” head over heels for! 

The hop started over on the Reverse Confetti blog, and you should have made it here from Joni's blog. It would be worth your while to start at the beginning of the hop, so you don’t miss a thing. We have tons of inspiration for you to see using all the new Reverse Confetti stamp sets and dies!

A Grateful Heart Card

This thankful card was created using some fabulous new Reverse Confetti release products along with a dearly loved and previously released Confetti Cuts, too!

Give Thanks

Give Thanks Label Confetti Cuts

Pretty Panels Triangles Confetti Cuts

Tag Me Confetti Cuts

Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #235  and Curtain Call: Lovely Leaves worked well these new RC goodies!

Here's a closeup shot of this fall-themed card!

Grateful TREATS Tote

I recently bought some candy corn and peanuts to make a fall treat mix and thought it would be a great filler for this new treat holder!

Treat Tote Confetti Cuts

Circles 'n Scallops Confetti Cuts

Tag Me Confetti Cuts

I hope you’ve enjoyed hopping with us today. Be sure and hop with us on the 8th of EVERY MONTH for more REVERSE CONFETTI inspiration! Now it’s time to hop on over to Tara's blog. If you get lost along the way, you can find the hop order and list of all the participating designers over on the Reverse Confetti blog.

A few things before you hop along though, just to keep you “in the know”…

September’s SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY is open for you to play along.  Click HERE for a chance to win.  AND, be on the lookout for a NEW COLOR challenge we will be introducing on September 16^th and another way to win!

Celebrate the creative side of you!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Give Thanks (Reverse Confetti)

Ink:  Dark Chocolate (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  White (PTI), I {HEART} Fall Mini Theme (Echo Park)

Other:   Give Thanks Label, Circles 'n Scallops, Tag Me, Treat Tote, Pretty Panels Triangles (Confetti Cuts by Reverse Confetti), Mandarin Twine (The Twinery), Tangerine, Sand and Espresso Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)

Countdown to Confetti - Sammy Squirrel

Hello!   It's time for Countdown to Confetti!

A brand-new Reverse Confetti release is coming soon...this is the FIRST day of sneak peeks into this FANTASTIC release!

Isn't the new Quirky Cuties: Sammy Squirrel just so handsome?!  He is absolutely PERFECT for your fall projects and the coordinating sentiments in the set are way fun!

Quirky Cuties: Sammy Squirrel

Confetti Cuts Label Me

Confetti Cuts Circles 'n Scallops

Here are a couple of challenges that I used for my sneak peek today... Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Lovely Leaves and Sweet Sunday Sketch #234.

 Check back with us tomorrow and Sunday for more FABULOUS peeks at the new Reverse Confetti release!  Mark your calendars for September 8th!  Why?!  Because EIGHT IS GREAT...and that is Reverse Confetti Blog Hop Day!

As you can see, I stamped Sammy Squirrel on some kraft paper, added a bit of colored pencil and some gold stickles to dress up his bow tie!  The coordinating sentiment was inked up on to a Confetti Cuts Label Me and layered altogether over the Confetti Cuts Circles 'n Scallops!

Now, make sure to stop by the Reverse Confetti Blog for a link list of all the designers who are showing off Sammy, too!  You won't want to miss a beat!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Quirky Cuties Sammy Squirrel (Reverse Confetti)

Ink:  Dark Chocolate (Simon Says Stamp), Stampin' Pencils (SU)

Paper:  Fall Reflections (Echo Park with Lori Whitlock)

Other:  Confetti Cuts Label Me, Confetti Cuts Circles 'n Scallops (Reverse Confetti), Metallic Gold & Natural Twine (The Twinery), Arrow Clip (Webster's Pages), Gold Stickles (Ranger)

Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops - Day 2

 Hey there, Verve friends!

Welcome to our Anni-VERVE-sary 2014 Spotlight Hops! This month Verve is celebrating 7 wonderful years and our release is filled with all sorts of treats! All week long the Divas will be spotlighting new stamps and dies and each day there's a chance to win a $50 gift code to Verve just for commenting on our posts! So tune in each day for a new spotlight and a fresh chance to win. Everything previewed this week will be available for purchase in the Verve online store on Saturday 8/30.

Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win a $50 gift code to Verve! So be sure to leave a little comment on each blog on the list to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for full set reveals and all the prize info and deadlines!

Tuesday, 8/26/14

Featured Products: Framed Lilies (illustrated by Chaitali Narla)

Today's Prize: $50 gift code to Verve

1. Julee 8. Stacey 2. Teresa 9. Maureen 3. Chaitali 10. Laurie 4. Amber 11. Janelle 5. Charmaine 12. Christyne 6. Marisa 13. Andrea 7. Monika {Guest}

The Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #233 was my go-to challenge for this "thinking of you" card!

I stamped the large frame/lilies image from Framed Lilies and fussy cut it out to use as the focal panel on my card, then added a coordinating sentiment to the top with a small staple.  There are a few layers of My Mind's Eye Jubilee with a bit of The Twinery Baker's Twine and a few sprinkles of the new Signature Sequin Mix to it off.

Stamps:  Framed Lilies (Verve)
Ink:  Dark Chocolate (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:  White (PTI), Jubilee (My Mind's Eye)
Other:  Signature Sequin Mix (Verve), Bakers' Twine (The Twinery), Small Attacher (Tim Holtz)

Reverse Confettti - Quirky Cuties Blog Hop

Welcome to the Reverse Confetti Quirky Cuties Blog Hop!

You should have arrived here by way of the fabulous Jodi Collins!

I couldn't decide which one of the Quirky Cuties to use for today's hop, so I used them ALL!

A Note From the Heart

This little guy, Quirky Cuties Rocky Raccoon, is sure to brighten anyone's day! 

I adore his sweet bandana kerchief around his neck and that he is ready to hand out a love note to a special someone!

My cards were inspired by the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #228...check out this versatile sketch!

A Hippity Hoppity Hello

How sweet and pristine is Quirky Cuties Bebe Bunny?!

I love how she is dolled up ready for a day out, carrying her dainty little purse!

I'm Owlways Here For You

Here's another handsome guy, Quirky Cuties Oliver Owl!

He's looking so dapper with his dressy shirt and tie!

Hey, Foxy!

Check out this one, Quirky Cuties Frieda Fox!  Frieda is absolutely charming with a handful of flowers and love...she warms my heart!

Here's a shot of all the cuties ready for gift giving!

The Quirky Cuties are even cuter when paired up with some awesome Confetti Cuts!

I used Confetti Cuts Circles 'n Scallops, Confetti Cuts Love Note, and Confetti Cuts Tag Me to layer and embellish my stack of cards!

Two random blog hop commenters will win some prizes!

Studio 3 Solutions Color Cubbie 

AND

3 Reverse Confetti Quirky Cuties (winner’s choice)

How awesome is that?!

Now, you are off to the amazing Jenny Peterson who has more of the Reverse Confetti Quirky Cuties line for you to see! 

 I tucked my stack of cards and envelopes inside a SRM Stickers 5 by 7.5 Kraft Bag - Embossed Chevron!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Quirky Cuties Rocky Raccoon, Quirky Cuties Bebe Bunny, Quirky Cuties Oliver Owl, Quirky Cuties Frieda Fox (Reverse Confetti)
Ink:  Black (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:  White (PTI), Pen Pals (Pink Paislee)
Other:  Confetti Cuts Circles 'n Scallops, Confetti Cuts Love Note, Confetti Cuts Tag Me (Reverse Confetti), Black Pixies (Doodlebug Designs), Flax & Blossom Baker's Twine (The Twinery), Kraft Chevron Bag (SRM Stickers)