Friday, March 18, 2016

The Coffee Lovers Spring Blog Hop

Hello!!!!
Welcome and thank you for stopping by for the Coffee Lovers Spring Blog Hop!!!


Create a Smile is another SUPER sponsor for this hop, and it's so very exciting!! We will be giving away a 20€ Gift Card :)





General blog hop details:

•    prizes:  eligibility is based on link up.  Newly created spring-y themed coffee, tea &/or cocoa project to be part of the random draw. (No back linking)
•    Some blogs, as part of the hop will be giving away separate prizes, please make note of their own details regarding eligibility.
•    Turn OFF Word Verification...PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!
•    Super Sponsor prizes will be picked via random.org based on the hop inlinkz. 
•    FLASH Sponsor prizes will be picked via random.org based on the hop inlinkz.
•    All Winners will be posted on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog on Sunday, March 8th.


Today, I (am sharing two super spring-y and fun coffee cards for this special occasion! I started making one card and it just did not turn out as expected - I felt it was too cluttered and busy, but I spend quite a while putting it together, so I will share anyway ;)





I thought that the little hedgehof from doctor's helpers, bringing a mug to someone would be a great image for the hop. For some spring-y feeling I wanted to add lots of flowers cause hedgehogs hide in flowerbeds - don't they? ;)


  • Diecut the Oval and Stamp the Crokisses randomly
  • Also stamp the same amount of crokisses onto colored cardstock, fuzzy cut them and ass some shading with your favorite coloring medium (I used Copics)
  • Stamp and Color the hedgehog, fuzzy cut it and lay it onto your oval to get the placement for the hearts right
  • stamp the hearts from Coffee First
  • adhere everything with foam adhesive and all a die-cut sentiment


  • Flowers add so much interest if you add some dimension to the petals.
  • paper piece your images as add a little shading - super easy way to get a nicely shaded image.
  • if you find yourself using an image with lots of open space - why not add some doodles?
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Now for the second card - which is way cleaner - I like this one much better:






I really wanted to go clean with this card - so adding the flowers not around a mug as a background, but as the mugs pattern - why not?
  • mask off the mug-pattern with washi tape, ink up your stamp, remove the washi and stamp your mug. (I totally stole that Idea from DT girl Kelly Latevola ;) )
  • Mask off the edges around the mug and stamp flowers inside the mug.
  • Colors your image
  • Cut a beautifully shaped panel (I used my Scan N Cut) from white cardstock
  • Stamp the sentiment with black ink and adhere everything to a light grey cardbase (This is MFT stone Grey) with foam adhesive
  • add some matching enamel stickers for some detail (Drop-shaped enamels totally make sense near a mug!)

  • removing pattern can be easy with some washitape. That way you can customize your images in no time :)
  • using a small amount of bright colors on an otherwise pale card make it pop and draw the eye to your focal point.


There are prizes to be won!! Be sure to hop along for your chance to win! You can also link up a card for a chance to win!
We can't wait to see what you make!
Be sure to head over to the Coffee Lovers Blog to read all of the details! 

Also: did our new release go live TODAY, check it out in our shop - we ship internationally for less than $5! :)




73 comments:

  1. Oh my...your hedeghog is ultra cute; your *crokisses* incredibly pretty! A duo of caffeinated delight!! Thank you for the smile this morning!
    ~carol

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  2. I love them BOTH! That hedgie pushing the coffee cup...so CUTE.

    Thanks for being a Super Sponsor!

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  3. Thanks for being a sponsor of the hop! Awesome cards - great coloring!

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  4. I love both of your cards, Christine, from the cute hedgehog to the beautiful cup...love the colors! Thanks for being a Super Sponsor! Have a fabulous Friday and happy hopping!

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  5. Lovely, gorgeous cards! The colors are so bright & crisp - love them!

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  6. Great cards, lovely colors, thank you for your sponsosring at the spring coffee loving cardmakers blog hop!!!!

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  7. Wie süss, der Igel bringt den Kaffee. Aber auch die zweite Karte gefällt mir sehr !
    Vielen Dank das du ein Sponsor des bloghops bist und für die chance auf einen Gewinn !
    Liebe Grüße
    Jessica

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  8. Your cards are so bright and cheerful...love this stamp. Thanks for being a Super Sponsor for the Spring Coffee Lovers BlogHop.

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  9. Thanks for being a Super Sponsor !! Your cards are just fabulous .I am in love with first card!!

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  10. Both are super creative! And wonderful coloring. I need that hedgie.

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  11. Wow, those cards are totally happy and awesome. Thanks for all the instructions.

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  12. Love the hedgehog holding the cup! Too cute! The 2nd card is beautiful! Very pretty!

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  13. wonderful cards!
    thank you for sponsoring coffee blog hop!
    Bad Kitty's Craftroom
    >^.^<

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  14. Beautiful cards - that little hedgie must have quite a buzz if he drinks all that coffee ;) - Thanks for being a sponsor!

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  15. wonderful cards and great tips. Thanks for sponsoring

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  16. The text CroKisses on your card made me smile, like the whole look of your card.
    The Krokussen are in full bloom here in the Netherlands.

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  17. Lovely cards and
    the hedgehog is
    charming!
    Carla from Utah

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  18. Fabulous cards that hedgehog is adorable thanks for sharing hugs Nikki

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  19. stunning cards. LOVE the layering on the items to make the cards POP!!

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  20. Wow! These cards are too cute and funny!!!! Beautiful!

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  21. Love the hearts coming out of that sweet cup the cute hedgehog is carrying, but I especially love the gorgeous cup with the fun crokisses sentiment!! Thanks for sponsoring the hop!

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  22. WOW... LOVE LOVE LOVE those cups! Love those flowers around the cups.
    Thank you so much for being Super Sponsor!

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  23. OH-EM-GEE! How CUTE are these??? Great job!

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  24. I don't think your first card is too cluttered. I am glad you shared it with us. I do love the tea cup card. Beautiful colors. Thanks for being a sponsor.

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  25. Oh my gosh, Christine, these are beautiful! I always look forward to see what you are going to do. Thanks so much for sponsoring. It's appreciated so much!

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  26. I love the hedgie, but I ADORE the Crokisses! Thanks.

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  27. both of your cards are Gorgeous! love the Crokisses, thanks for sponsoring!

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  28. Two AMAZING cards. Thanks for being a super sponsor. Hugs Bev x

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  29. Love the fresh vibrant colours on these gorgeous cards
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  30. Both are amazing, but wow, your second card is a stunner! Thanks for being a sponsor!

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  31. Love, live, love the hedgehog! Thanks for being a sponsor!

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  32. Fabulous cards...I am in love with that sweet hedgehog!

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  33. Thanks for being a super sponsor. I like the vibrant colors of you flowers with the cute lil hedgehog.

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  34. Wonderful card designs--love the hedgehog.

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  35. Oh, super fun coffee cards and goodies - such gorgeous colors used in your cards!! Thanks so much for being a Super Sponsor and making this hop even MORE fun!!

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  36. Love both cards! Especially the 1st card. The hedgehog and the cup combine with the flower is simply delightful!

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  37. Your card is very stunning, I love how you stamped the flowers on the cup, it is one gorgeous make.

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  38. oh my... cluttered??? More like gorgeous! I love both your cards.. such vibrant colors and beautiful! I do think that I'd love for a little hedgehog to bring me coffee... I think I'd automatically feel a little bit better. Thanks so much for being a sponsor!

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  39. I love both cards but I have to say that I liked the second one better too although I don't know why. It's not because I think it's to cluttered although I thought that at first. The more I looked at it, the more I didn't think that was it. You did a really nice job on both cards and I also can't wait for the release!

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  40. Thanks for being a Coffee Lovin' Super Sponsor.
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
    dmcardmaker {at GMAIL dot com}

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  41. Hello Christine! I love both of your cards. The hedgehog is darling and how can you go wrong with coffee and flowers?! Thank you for sponsoring the blog hop. I will be frequenting your blog because I really enjoyed your tips and tricks section. Tracie Pond

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  42. I've fallen absolutely head-over-heels with your Crokisses stamps! Oh my goodness! Sooooo incredibly bright and lovely! The little hedgehog trying to get a sip of coffee is just tooooooo darn cute! :0)

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  43. Thank you for being a sponsor. I like the 1st card, but I like the 2nd card better. I like the clean look. The colors are beautiful and I really like those enamel additions. Those are great.

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  44. Beautiful cards! Thanks for being a sponsor of this fabulous hop!

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  45. Two fabulous and fun cards! Thank you so much for sponsoring again this go around...it's the sponsors that make this possible!

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  46. Love your stamps and your cards - great sentiments, esp. Cro-kisses!

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  47. Loving the Hedgehog very much with that coffee cup! Thank you for sponsoring the challenge - I look forward to creating!

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  48. Both are just so cute! The hedgie pushing the coffee cup made me smile :)

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  49. Your cards are so CUTE! Love that hedgehog bringing someone a cup of comfort. And the second card, wow! Great coloring. Just stunning. Thanks for sharing and sponsoring.

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  50. CUTENESS GALORE!!!
    LOVE your cards Christine, your hedgehog is ADORABLE, your flowers, teacup and colouring a DELIGHT!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your INKY INSPIRATION and for being a SUPER SPONSOR :)

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  51. Love the vibrancy of your cards. I especially like the Floral images on the cup.

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  52. Beautiful cards. The images and colors are wonderful.

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  53. Beautiful cards. The images and colors are wonderful.

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  54. Being the proud owner of a hedgehog myself, my favorite card is your top one, but both are great! Thanks for being a sponsor for the hop!

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  55. What pretty spring cards! My favorite is the second one also.
    Thanks for being a Super Sponsor!

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  56. Both cards are adorable, Christine. AND the colors are so fresh! Thanks for sponsoring the Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

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  57. Ahhh!! Both your cards are so beautiful! Absolutely gorgeous!! :)
    Suchi xx

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  58. These cards are so fresh and beautiful! I love the gorgeous balance and design! Thanks for being a super sponsor too!
    Take Care!
    Michele

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  59. Love your cards! The hedgehog is super cute, and the teacher cup is gorgeous!

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  60. Both cards are awesome and your coloring is amazing!

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  61. the flowers that you put on your cups are so perfect for spring and that little hedgehog is to die for! what a cutie! Wonderful job coloring your image and displaying your stamps1 thanks for sponsoring this fun blog hop!

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  62. Hello, friends at Create a Smile Stamps!
    I just wanted to stop by to say a big THANK YOU for being a Super Sponsor for the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog. This is a big event, and it wouldn't be possible without awesome and generous sponsors like you. I pray that you will be blessed in return for your act of kindness in the crafting community. It's greatly appreciated.
    Karen Letchworth
    www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com

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  63. Awesome cards! Love the fun dimension of the first card! Awesome cup and sentiment on the 2nd!

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  64. WOOH! I love the second one most but they all are just amazing ..
    Good work !!

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  65. love the bold colors. the hedgehog is too cute! Thanks for sponsoring the hop!

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  66. These cards both just make me smile all over the place! They are so bright and happy! Thank you for being an amazing sponsor of the hop and helping it to be even MORE fun for us!

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  67. I just love the card that you created for the Coffee Lovers Hop (Spring). Be sure to visit our blog and pick up your Free Brentwood Owl Digital Stamp! ( http://goo.gl/Hq0MAS ) Have a great day! - Jessica Lynn

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  68. Oh wow! Both cards are so gorgeous. Love the rich colors and the shadowing. So pretty! Thanks for being a super sponsor. It's fun to participate in the hop each season! :)

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