Friday, December 18, 2015

Day 8 23/24 - Ok.... I think I'm done...

 
Under the wire with this one... the Winter/Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop has come to a close... it's back to life as I know it.  Tomorrow... work, Christmas shopping, get many of the cards I've made this week out in the mail... clean out some of the dust bunnies...
 
For this one, I used the old embossing folder covered in Versamark and then my new Clear Gold Highlight embossing powder.  Then I stamped my coffee stain stamps and embossed them in gold.  I shall use this word Gold many times in this post.  I stamped and embossed that cute little Waffle Flowers freebie stamp I was lucky enough to get because I couldn't sleep and was up at 2am... in gold.  I used another yummy gold doily (snowflake shaped) from Michael's...  Some flowers I made many projects ago that have some Gold Color Shine on them... and some Gold Bling Gems from CTMH.  I used white seam binding ribbon and tied a gold bell around it.  I decided that I needed a splash of color so I used one of my favorite colors.... NO... not gold silly.. Lagoon... or Ocean... or Aqua... whatever you want to call it... I love it and I love it with one of my other favorite colors... YES!... gold.
 
 
 
I am going to cut it short again because there is still some commenting to catch up on... then bed and work tomorrow.  I climb out of my fog and realize what I've done to myself .. but it was all worth it!
 
Thanks so much to everyone who has stopped by and left me comments.  I shall see you again, if not before, then in a few months for the next hop.. as we used to say in the good old Western part of New York... God willing and the creek don't rise.
 
I will be here Monday for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge, but don't think there will be any more posts after that until Christmas weekend.... in case you want to come back sooner.
 
Love and Peace to you all this Holiday Season!!

24 comments:

KT Fit Kitty said...

Haha, it's always so fun to visit your blog and read your posts! I leave with a smile and chuckle! I don't know how you put together these fabulous cards so quickly - mine have been CAS but yours are detailed and beautiful! What I love most about this is all the gold! So elegant looking! If I'm not talking to you again before Christmas, hope it's a happy one! Enjoy!

Lisa said...

Here we are... "Looks like we made it...." as the once Love of My Life sang... yeah... I was young and I just didn't know there was no chance. Eventually I moved on to Sean Cassidy. Anyway, me, Pal, SNAP OUT OF IT!! Christmas is a week away!!!! Thanks, I needed that :)

Sylvia said...

Another lovely card, Lisa! TFS!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Stunning!!! Love the elegant colors. TFS

Sabina F. said...

Beautiful card!Cup and the steam are so cute. I also love aqua and gold color combination. :) Happy Holidays!

Shelly said...

So pretty!! Love the colors!

D.Ann C said...

Gorgeous color combo! It's been fun!!

Hetty said...

This is beautiful, such wonderful decorations behind the cup and I love the colors.

KT Fit Kitty said...

Hello, Lisa! Hope you are recovering from the fun! I'm still dreaming of coffee, tea, and cocoa but I need to get to that dreaded housework haha!

Just saw your questions on embossing folders on my Flickr cards. For the one that looks like a frame of snowflakes - just got this one recently and I love it too! I can't remember where I found it, but it should be easy as it's by Darice called Snowflake Trim. The other snowflake folder is from Taylored Expressions - Winter Flurry. I love TE EFs because they cover the whole A2 card front unlike Cuttlebug where it's a tiny bit smaller. The EF with the cute penguins I've had for a long time and it came in a 4-pack - Cuttlebug Christmas Set - it's 5x7.

You also asked me about my ornament - yes, I just used half the ornament. Found them at the dollar store. I've been seeing people make these half-baubles and got totally inspired!

Looks like you got all your commenting done - you totally rock! TTFN

~amy~ said...

Gold and aqua...I love that combo! Gorgeous card!

Suzanne Reynolds said...

Another beautiful card Lisa, I was also admiring the embossing folder on the penguin card that KT Fit Kitty...gave me info I needed. All your gold embossing and glitter looks fantastic, not to mention the beautiful white poinsettias.

Suzanne Reynolds said...

Hey, my ornament is right next to the last card you submitted, we are right-on. Could have been because you told me the deadline was like now; but we still had time for another card.

Mandy LaCroix said...

The gold and blue is spectacular together! I never would have come up with that one. I've got to remember it! Bravo!

Maura said...

Oh yes! love those gold coffee splatters!

Helen F. said...

Gorgeous card, Lisa!

Karren said...

This is beautiful! All the details together make for a gorgeous card!

Claire said...

Looks like you've been busy for the coffee lovers blog hop! What a fabulous sparkly, gold creation - love your embossed, golden background!

Happy Dance said...

Gorgeous in gold. All of your elements works so well together, and are so pretty. The texture and dimension are lovely. Especially love that ribbon with its jingle bell. Bev

Becca Yahrling said...

Absolutely stunning card.

Dr Sonia S V said...

Love the turquoise and the gorgeous shimmer on your cup Lisa
Thank you so much for the sweet comments you left on my blog
Cheers
Dr Sonia

Tracey said...

Love the pop of Aqua....its so pretty with the gold! Beautiful card Lisa! I've never seen so many coffee themed cards, great inspiration! Warm Wishes to you and your family!

Mitralee said...

I am on my THIRD trip here and the first two times were rendered speechless...gold does that to me and I think I spotted a doily...picking my eye balls back up from the floor....lurve them doilies!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card!!!

Suchi said...

Beautiful card! Merry Christmas to you! :)
Suchi xx