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Monday, 19 March 2018

Coffee Time


Good Morning.
Meet today's card.
Just a simple card I created using a new to me stamp set by Altenew.  It is a fun set with lots of great images in it of coffee and tea cups and some splatters thrown in just for fun.

I have to begin by saying that I do enjoy my coffee and it makes me happy drinking it especially if I am with my girlfriend and we are out at our favourite coffee shop.

I began creating my card by inking up a piece of acetate with Distress Oxide inks, sprayed the sheet with water and pressed onto my paper.  I have found it best to dry each layer of colour before applying the next to prevent making a muddy mess.  These inks layer so wonderfully over one another and still maintain their colour after layering.

To see my mini-tutorial go here:

When the inking was all dry, I placed the images into my Misti, inked with Memento black and stamped.  


Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Adding my card to these challenges:
The Corrosive Challenge- ANYTHING GOES
Crafter's Castle- ANYTHING GOES/FAV TECHNIQUE
Crafty Friends- FOR A SPECIAL LADY
(best friend)
Creative Fingers- ANYTHING GOES


Supplies
Stamps- Coffee With a Splash (Altenew)
Inks- Tuxedo Black Memento; Distress Oxides (Faded Jeans, Peeled Paint, Wilted Violet,
Seedless Preserves- TH)
Paper- heavy white (local store)
Accessories and Tools- sheet of acetate; Misti; Mister (TH)
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22 comments:

  1. Annie19 March 2018 at 07:27

    I love your layered oxide inks technique. That just might have to be my challenge today to give those inks a try. Those really are some fun coffee stamps. I always love the coffee stains. You always make great color choices.

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  2. Pat19 March 2018 at 10:25

    Your acetate inking technique always makes a wonderful background Karen, and the oxide inks do layer beautifully. The Altenew stamps are a great set good for male and female cards and various occasions, so a great set to own, and I love the colours you have used and the perfect sentiment from the set too. x

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  3. Mac Mable19 March 2018 at 12:20

    Fun technique, love the colours and those coffee stamps are great. Gorgeous card x

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  4. nancy littrell19 March 2018 at 12:44

    I love your acetate watercoloured background, Karen for your wonderful coffee cup, splatters and coffee stains. The perfect sentiment too for your special girlfriend. TFS Hugs...

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  5. Susan19 March 2018 at 13:09

    Lovely blend of colours for your background! Very artsy card with that coffee cup stamp with its heavy black lines and then the black border!

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  6. Verna Angerhofer19 March 2018 at 13:30

    So fantastic with those beautiful colors in the background. I love this look!

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  7. Faith A at Daffodil Cards19 March 2018 at 15:37

    Sooooooo beautiful and love the coffee and sentiment.
    Faith
    x

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  8. Bonnie19 March 2018 at 19:10

    A lovely background for your coffee cup, Karen! I like my coffee too: first thing in the morning!

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  9. Christine Alexander19 March 2018 at 22:12

    fun card, love the colours you chose for your acetate inking, and love the simple coffee stain and cup for your images.

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  10. Dortesjs20 March 2018 at 01:48

    Super ;O)) great Inking

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  11. Jeanie Ellis - Scrapbookingmamaw21 March 2018 at 02:05

    You did a great job with the ink technique! I have been wanting to try that...you have inspired me to do so! Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Crafter's Castle this week. We hope to see you next time too!
    Blessings, Jeanie
    DT
    Scrapbookingmamaw {My Blog}
    Crafter's Castle
    crafterscastle.blogspot.com

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  12. dutchess21 March 2018 at 08:19

    Love this KAREN....that background is fabulous and perfect to show that great stamp....xxx

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  13. Lisa :)21 March 2018 at 09:01

    this turned out awesome I love the colors!!

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  14. Trina P.21 March 2018 at 14:38

    Cool coffee card. I’m swooning over your beautiful acetate ink background.

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  15. Ellen21 March 2018 at 15:03

    Gorgeous....love it!
    You are an artist with ink!
    Thanks for your nice comment on my blog.
    Grtz Ellen

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  16. Loll22 March 2018 at 12:41

    Love your layers of beautiful colour Karen. And that coffee image is so cool! xx

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  17. Brawny x22 March 2018 at 19:05

    Great card x

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  18. aussie aNNie22 March 2018 at 21:44

    WOWOW GORGEOUS.XX💖 [Aussie aNNie's Blog]

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  19. Diane Louise J23 March 2018 at 14:25

    Hello… Thanks for entering your lovely card into our 'Special Lady challenge' at Crafty Friends.
    Diane Louise
    [Team Leader for Crafty Friends Challenge Blog]

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  20. The Red Mullet Band26 March 2018 at 06:46

    Lovely card! So nice!!! I love it!!!
    Thank you for play with us
    Ana Isabel DT Coordinator at Corrosive Challenge blog

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  21. Crafty Pink Pixie30 March 2018 at 15:05

    Fun card; love the background you created and the coffee theme!
    Thanks for entering the Crafter's Castle March Challenge! -Tasha

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  22. Carmen Aurora 2 April 2018 at 12:42

    Muy linda proyecto gracias por participar en Corrosive
    Carmen Aurora DT

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