Dec 10 2014
Coffee Lovers Blog Hop
Today’s post is jam packed with so many things — a coffee themed card, some fabulous freebies with instructions on how to enter to win, links to check out TONS of beautiful coffee themed projects, and an invitation for YOU to play along!
And it all circles around the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop today.
I made a card to share and have some blog candy – two actually (blog candy), read further down for details.
And we hope YOU play along, too.
We’ll start with my card and show the prizes/links at the end.
Here’s my card for the hop.
Stamps: Coffee Cup by JustRite
Paper: On This Day by Kaisercraft
Bazzill Mirror Cardstock – Gold; SU Very Vanilla Cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Celebrations Pierced Rectangles
Spellbinders Die D-Lites Celebrations Two
Ink, etc: VersaMark Watermark Ink; Super Fine Embossing Powder – Gold;
Zig Painty Pen Chisel Tip Marker – Gold
Ribbon: May Arts String Leaves – Gold; May Arts Metallic String – Gold
Adhesives: Tape Runner, Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Crafter’s Pick Ultimate Glue, 3D Foam Squares
Here’s a close up of this gorgeous stamp – Coffee Cup.
The image is gold embossed and lightly colored. The steam is hand cut and popped up.
The tiny gold leaves are cut from the leafy ribbon.
The inside sentiment is also from Coffee Cup and is gold embossed with a gold pen edging the panel edges.
And here’s the card all boxed up and ready to go. The card is 5.5″ square, made to perfectly fit into the 5.5″ Square Clear Box.
All items available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, as linked.
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STAMP SIMPLY SPONSORSHIP PRIZE
Next, on to the blog candy. There are 2 different offerings, and you try out for each differently, so read carefully. Here’s the first:
This True Romance Package is offered by The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store as a sponsorship prize for the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.
To enter for this prize (and dozens of others), you MUST play along. Create a coffee (or any beverage) themed project and enter it at The Coffee Lovers Blog Hop on Amy Tsuruta’s blog. There are literally dozens of sponsorship prizes. Winners for all those prizes will be drawn from those who enter a card or project. So get busy, have some fun creating, and GOOD LUCK as to winning a prize! You have until Friday, December 12th @ 11:55 pm Pacific Time to enter.
These items are also all for sale here:
Coffee Cup cling stamp by JustRite
Kaisercraft True Romance paper pad
In addition to our sponsorship prize shown above, the following businesses are also offering sponsorship prizes. Remember, to be in the running for a sponsor prize, you MUST play along — create a card or project and upload it somewhere so you can link to it at The Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.
17 Turtles https://bit.ly/1AJhce6
Add A Little Dazzle https://bit.ly/1vvJe7S
a●muse studio/Chris Franco https://bit.ly/1seiRmW
Butterfly Reflections Ink https://bit.ly/1rWjgQu
Color Cast Designs https://bit.ly/162FTbU
Create a Smile https://bit.ly/12sH2YB
Hero Arts https://bit.ly/1Bw7wH8
Kraftin’ Kimmie https://bit.ly/1G6N7sb
Kreative Kymona https://bit.ly/1yYCjZU
Latina Crafter https://bit.ly/1w2AlJT
Neat & Tangled https://bit.ly/1Afk1Uf
Newton’s Nook https://bit.ly/1s3Uii7
Paper Smooches https://bit.ly/1uggUWM
Pickled Potpourri https://bit.ly/1qoQbvT
Poppystamps https://bit.ly/12t4hAV
Reverse Confetti https://bit.ly/1tJwsTE
Stamp Academy https://bit.ly/1sfqXeY
Stampin’ Up/Veronica Zalis https://bit.ly/1qp0jon
STAMPlorations https://bit.ly/1ywKBcn
SugarPea Designs https://bit.ly/1sf2arw
Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps https://bit.ly/1z9G0gn
The Alley Way Stamps https://bit.ly/1yt0Jru
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store https://bit.ly/1wUxwdu
Two Paper Divas https://bit.ly/1ysa3vQ
Verve Stamps https://bit.ly/15UDYGe
Whole Wild World https://etsy.me/1tLZeC7
Your Next Stamp https://bit.ly/1ysDWw4
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STAMP SIMPLY BLOG CANDY
And here’s a little blog candy for those of you who care to comment on this post.
This is totally separate from the above.
To try to win this prize, just comment on this post and make sure you leave contact info so I can easily reach the winner. So often people win, but we have no way to reach them, and they never come back to look again, so they don’t know they won, in which case we move on and pick another.
Comments will close on Sunday, Dec 14 at Midnight Pacific Time (3 am EST Monday) with the winner announced on Monday morning.
This prize consists of a 2015 Coffee Calendar by Lang – 14 x 12.
PLUS a treasure trove of ribbon.
These ribbons are all in miscellaneous lengths and will NOT be neatly wrapped. They’ll come to you just as you see them here.
You can have the fun of going through them to get them organized to your liking!
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Have a wonderful day! See you again real soon.
108 responses so far
Wow, the touch of gold is sooo elegant! Love your prizes as well!
ooooh, so pretty!!!
I love your card is so feminine, with an amazing coffe!!!
Ooooh I just love this coffee cup set and the beautiful card you made with it!! The sentiment inside is so perfect for me and several of my SCS friends who love to get together over coffee! The blog candy is simply delish!!! TFS!
Such a beautiful and elegant card!
Gorgeous is not enough to describe this card !! The colors used are so soft — just perfect for a card for and from loving friends 🙂
Thank you for being such an awesome prize sponsor! And for fun blog candy too!! What a beautiful card…I’m loving gold accents so much right now!! rbkhandcoatgmaildotcom
This is so elegant…beautiful design!
What a pretty card Sharon. Love the elegant cup and the pretty flower… the gold is just the perfect touch.
I love the gold cup and pink flower. It is such a dainty card. I love the Paris coffee cards. The coffee tiles rock!
I love the gold cup and pink flower. It is such a dainty card. I love the Paris coffee cards. The coffee tiles rock!
Gorgeous cards!!! The trim is just the perfect compliment to that wonderful cup and flowers!!!
Stunning! I love everything about this card. Whom ever gets this card is going to fell fuzzy and warm all over!!!! Wish it was me, LOL!
Wow this is so elegant and gorgeous love everything about this card. Thank you for sponsoring this bloghop and the special prize.
Oh wow, Sharon! This is so elegant! I love all the gold! Thank you for being a sponsor for this awesome hop!
This is so elegant! Love how you put everything together! Thanks for being a sponsor on the blog hop.
Hi Sharon..I absolutely love all your cards, some are very simple but yet so pretty. I check your blog everyday and love all the beautiful creations and website. Very inspiring.
How absolutely gorgeous & elegant. I adore all of the gold!
Thanks so much for being a Super Sponsor♡
Oh wow, this is gorgeous. I love all the touches of gold and the sweet flower. Thank you so much for being a sponsor.
Such an elegant card! Love all the gold accents.
What a stunning card Sharon! And beautiful kit, but your kits are always gorgeous! And thanks for being a sponsor for the hop! Happy Holidays!
Oh my goodness, that card is so delicate and lovely! Such detail, it really is so gorgeous. Thanks so much for being such a great sponsor and for the extra blog candy offered up! momtojeb at gmail dot com
Soooo gorgeous ♥ lovely it!
If elegance was defined, this card would be it! It reminds me of Sunday afternoon tea parties I used to have with my sisters. It’s simply STUNNING! Thank you so much for sponsoring this blog hop.
Bexcruger at gmail dot com
I love your oh so elegant card! Beautiful!!!
Oh, I love the shots of gold! fantastic!
Lovely and elegant! Thanks for sponsoring the hop, and two prizes!
What an elegant and gracious card!!! So lovely. Thanks for sponsoring and for your sweet blog candy, too!!!
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
GIVEAWAY at http://www.HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Beautiful cards!!! So pretty. Thanks for sponsoring and for your sweet blog candy, too!!!
thisday at ne dot rr dot com
Love the cup and the glitter around it…awesome prizes….and very fun blog hop. great job, love the sponsorship for the blog hop.
Hi Sharon! I love this gorgeous card! I’ve always loved your work 😉
how cute is this card, love all the colors & details
thank you for the chance to win some amazing goodies
thanks for being a hop sponsor
http://kiehn10.blogspot.com/
Stunning card! Thanks for the chance to win!
This is just the most elegant card I’ve seen today! Gorgeous!!
Thank you for your generosity!
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Wow! I love the gold and pink.
wow, beautiful card!!!!! amazing prizes, thanks for being a sponsor!
A very elegant cup of coffee for sure. So very pretty. Love the gold and pink.
such a pretty card just love the gold accents!!!
Wow your card is so truly elegant and amazing. I would LOVE to have this stamp set to add to my collection of coffee stamps. TFS [email protected]
Elegant card….classy. I’ve seen several gold accents this blog and they are all beautiful. I never think to use that but you all are inspiring me! Thank you for being a sponsor!
so pretty love the gold accents
Gorgeous! Gold is so perfect for Christmas!
really lovely elegant card!thanks for sharing!
Love the color combination. Pink and Gold just looks lovely! Thanks for the opportunity for a giveaway!
All of the gold makes for a very elegant card. TFS
resatwo at sbcglobal dot net
Oh, I just LOVE this soft pink and gold color combination! So very pretty!
Your card is absolutely breathtaking! The gold embossing is perfect!! Thanks for the yummy candy!! I love ribbon 🙂
Love all the gold shimmer! Simply gorgeous! Thanks for sponsoring the hop!
Wow your card is stunning the gold embossing on the pink make it look so elegant . Love all the ribbon and thanks for a chance to win .
Beautiful and elegant card.
Wonderful victorian inspiration!!!!
such a pretty and romantic card!!
Thanks for sponsoring the hop!
Merry Christmas,
Diana
ooooo pretty projects – love the gold!!!! yummy ribbon too – looks so fun and silky.
Oooo . . . that gold embossing is stunning on that beautiful tea cup! And the flower is the perfect embellishment.
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Oh I love the victorianesque style of your cards and creations. the creams, pinks and burgundy colors are just so yummy! Thank you for sponsoring this fabulous hop!!!
I just love your card, stunning!!!!
What a gorgeous card! Such pretty colours.
What a wonderful card! I love all of the gorgeous gold details!
Wow! This has to be one of the most elegant and gorgeous coffee cards I’ve seen! So, so beautiful with all those gold touches! Thanks for being a sponsor!
Happy Holidays!
Hugs, Debbie!
Elegant card design–I like all the gold.
Thanks for being a sponsor and offering blog candy.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com
Gorgeous!!! Simply gorgeous.
This is the PRETTIEST, most sophisticated card so far…..LOOOOVE it – thanks for the inspiration, & also for the chance to win!!!! zilmotill@dodo [dot] com [dot] au :):)
The gold on this really pops out and ties together with the rose so very very well
Fabulous card! Thanks for the chance to win. [email protected]
Great card, love all the touches of gold! So very festive!
Simply GORGEOUS!!!
Such a formal looking card!
WOW! Absolutely gorgeous card!
So elegant, love all your gold accents combined with the subtle pastels. Every time I see a card made with gold, it makes me want to break out all my gold papers, inks and embossing powders! Thank you for sponsoring!
Sharon, that gold coffee card is gorgeous! I love everything about it. You’ve got my contact info from my previous orders – I hope! I sure would love to win that calendar and your gotgeous ribbons! Thanks for the chance. Barbara Connolly in SC
Such a pretty and elegant card… Thanks for sharing 🙂
So fancy and elegant. It is a true work of art.
What a lovely and sophisticated card. I adore the gold highlights.
This is one stunning creation! I love all of the gold accents, the stamps are so lovely, and the overall design is wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
Wow – this card is wonderful! It’s vintage-y and shimmery and full of stunning details! really lovely! the canvas and goodies are wonderful too. TFS!
The first card — —soooo gorgeous! 2nd one — just a beautiful but I do love the gold on the first. Great prize and blog candy! Thanks for being a sponsor! This is so awesome! [email protected]
It´s an elegant card love it
This card is so elegant…just gorgeous, Sharon! Thanks for being a sponsor and Happy Holidays!
Gorgeous card. Love the gold embossing and the delicate cup and saucer.
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Such a beautifully done card!
This is just beautiful…so classy and very elegant.
beautiful cards.
Wow! Stunning creation!! I really do love the touches of gold! Very elegant! Thanks for sharing!
SWOON! What a beautiful, romantic, vintage looking creation. Beautiful gold embossing!
Java happy day and Merry Christmas.
Heather Dennis
A very elegant creation -I love the coffee design and the touch of embossing – so bright and lovely! Thanks for the hop and for sharing your creation -have a blessed day!
Your card is to die for gorgeous! so elegant. THANKS for sponsoring the hop and for the blog candy, oh, i have been so wishing to have gorgeous ribbons like those, I’d give them such a wonderful home, promise! nance459 at yahoo dot com
Oh wow, what an elegant and feminine card! The gold is so striking; I love it!
Your card Sharon is simply Beautiful…so delicate and pretty, gorgeous. And the calendar and ribbon/lace prize would be a delight to win. Cheers Robyn
gorgeousness!
The gold in this is so very lovely, WOW!
Oh Myyyy, what a stunning card, love all the luxurious gold!
stunning card and such wonderful prizes!
Love the pink and gold together. So pretty.
such an elegant card!
Gorgeous card and thanks for the chance to win!!
I have only two words for your card ” ¡Absolutely stunning!” . Thanks a lot for sharing your card and for the opportunity to win this amazing prize!!!
Your card is gorgeous! Thank you for sponsoring this fun blog hop! Would be so happy to win your prize!
Looks stunning with the gold! Gorgeous card & fabulous giveaway! THANK YOU 🙂
What an elegant card, so pretty — and thank you for sponsoring!
I love the vintage feel, reminds me of coffee with Grandma. Thank you for the inspiration!
What a truly beautiful card! I love that stamp. Thank you for the prizes that you are offering.
Your card is simply elegant! Love all of the gold details! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
What a beautiful card! The touches of gold are so romantic and elegant!
So elegant! Loving that gorgeous gold.
Hi Sharon, oohhh, your card is elegant and so refined! I love all the pretty embellishments, great use of the Prima flowers. I have long used you as my ribbon supplier, and your ribbons are wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity to win! Email: [email protected]
eeee!!! LOVE that card! it’s absolutely STUNNING!! the gold fiber really LOOKS like gold leaves, SUCH an awesome way to add interest to the flower embellishment!! love love love!!!!!
This card is beautiful. The gold is very great touch!
Gorgeous card! Very elegant! Love the gold and the pretty embellishments!