Saturday, February 15, 2014

Java Great Day!



Hi everyone.  Time for the latest challenge at Addicted to CAS.  This challenge is being hosted by the very creative Deepti (Dee's Art Utopia) ... and she choose this fun word ...





Prize:  7 free digis
(please follow the rules to be eligible to win)

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I have to say that Bugaboo has an incredible selection of fun digital images.  It is one of my favorite places to look for digital stamps and I have several that I have used over the past few years.  I have three of their "coffee" stamps.  This one is call Java Great Day ... don't you love it??!! :)  I used the image of the coffee cup, but didn't use their sentiment, instead I used the same words, but printed it in a fun font that I downloaded called Celebration Time.  Having fun experimenting with the different fonts that are available for free on the internet :)

I used a layout that I have seen several times over the past few months ... a partial die-cut circle surrounding the focal image - it's a great way to highlight your image.  I added a line of stitching to give it even more impact.  Simple paper pieced image ... I had so much fun making this Clean and Simple card.  FYI, I printed off the "foam" onto white card stock, smeared it with dazzling diamonds glitter and once dry cut it out.  I gave it a little shape using my stylus and mat so that it has a bit of dimension - not sure if that comes across in the photo, but it was a small effort to give it a bit more oomph!

Just a reminder that the ATCAS challenge (#32 - code word:  Coffee) runs for a full two weeks, so there's lots of time to enter.  Come join in the fun ... and check out the inspiring cards from the rest of the Design Team!







Stamps:  Coffee Time - Java Great Day (Bugaboo)
Paper:  White, Snap Life (Simple Stories)
Ink:  Real Red
Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot, Circle Nestability (Spellbinders), dazzling diamonds




26 comments:

Marianne said...

Great card. Love the paper piecing.

sandie said...

Love the diamond cream!! This is a great layout. Sorry not been to see you much this week. It hopefully will get back on track!

Unknown said...

Love this "off the edge" look Loll - I've been seeing it around quite a bit as well. Your paper piecing is magnificent as usual and I love the glittery foam.

Karen x

Becky said...

What a fabulous card. I love your design.

Anita in France said...

That froth looks so yummy, Loll ... great paper piecing! Lovely! Anita :)

Stamps and Paper said...

Love the design of your card Loll and great paper piecing

Anne

Vicki Dutcher said...

Super perfect fit in the cut out! Another fabulous creation!

shirley-bee said...

Fab card design, Loll, and I love the fun sentiment - pity I don't like coffee :)

Brawny x said...

Your cards are just so simple but always so amazing. I don't know how you come up with so many ideas with so few things.
Love Lea x

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Oooooh - the "off the edge" cut-out is one of my favourite ways of displaying a sentiment!! Your paper-piecing is fab. Loll, as always.
Sylvia x

Anonymous said...

Love it Loll and now, I have a craving for hot chocolate with marshmallow.........

Julia Aston said...

what a great cup of whatever that is with the cream dripping off Loll! fun paper piecing and negative circle!

Julia Aston said...

What a great cup of whatever that is with the wonderful whipped cream dripping of of it! love the dotted paper piecing and negative circle framing!

Lee-Anne said...

Your negative circle frame adds such visual interest, Loll! Wonderful paper piecing...the colors really pop! Such a cute way to make the foam!

MaryH said...

Ka_Ute! Love that font, and off to look for it. Also liked the great detail of the partially cut circle. Great clever card Miz Loll. TFS & Hugs

Barb Ghig said...

I love your puny sentiment and that you created a window for your coffee cup! Awesome card, Loll!

Susan said...

Love the way you did the foam! Great way to highlight the image with the partial circle - I must try that.

Harriet Skelly said...

Wow Loll this is super - love the texture and the layout!! (BTW I loved every card you submitted to the DD gallery!)

JJ said...

Great idea for a card Loll, you have made it look really effective.

Love & Hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Being Mrs Miles said...

Hello Loll,

Whats not to love about your card? Polka Dots, coffee theme, simple, you GOT it! Sweet images these are.

Blessings,
Barb

Kylie said...

The whole design of your card is stunning, Loll. LOVE the addition of glitter to your froth! xx

Anonymous said...

Great card, great techniques and fantastic layout. A beautiful CAS creation and love how you did the foam looks amazing.

Marie

Deena Perreault said...

What a fun image and great design Loll!

Bonnie said...

This cup of coffee looks so inviting! I'd love to sit down and have a cup with all that wonderful foam! Love the sentiment and the font too!

Deepti said...

What an amazing card, ur paper piecing is brilliant, I like the idea of foam !!

Nonni said...

Fun challenge and great layout! I love the faux stitches and your paper piecing!