Monday, March 5, 2012

Just wanted to espresso my thanks!

Good morning! Today I am a guest blogger on the Everyday Cricut blog! I've been following Everyday CricutJoy, and Melanie for a long time, so I was ecstatic to be chosen! For today's project I just wanted to say thank you for allowing me to participate at such a fabulous blog!
I made a 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch card with Stampin' Up Early Espresso cardstock. The Very Vanilla layer was cut a 1/4 inch smaller and embossed with the Sizzix Texturz backgrounds #1. 
I used the Love you a Latte Cricut lite cart for both the mat and frame and the espresso machine. The frame was cut from my Gypsy at just under 4 inches. I used Stampin' Up Early Espresso, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Lucky Limeade cardstock for the cuts. I inked the edges of the frame with some Early Espresso ink. 
The stamp I used is from the fabulous My Creative Time stamp set Classy & Fabulous which you can view HERE. I masked out the espresso from the stamp, since it is already on the cut. :) I used some small Stampin' Up pearls to accent the frame and finished it off with a small twine bow. I just love this Chocolate Truffle twine from Trendy Twine! And with that, that's all for my post today!

But wait, there's also a
GIVEAWAY!

As a design team member for Emma over at My Creative Time, I am giving away some must have blog candy!! It's the Happy Hunting stamp set, courtesy of Emma over at My Creative Time!
This is one of the sets from Emma's newest release and is perfect for those Easter projects coming up! All you have to do is leave a comment both HERE and on the Everyday Cricut blog post and a way to contact you!

You can also head on over to my Facebook fan page for even more updates!

Hope you all have a wonderful Monday!!

109 comments:

Joan Smith said...

I love your card...and I am a coffee lover...so this truly hits my spot...all of your ideas are fantastic...from cardstock/color choices to embossing...the twine...stamping...you've touched all catagories..I'm lovin' it and I want to say thank you for a chance to win the awesome blog candy .... I love Emma's stamps.

Linda said...

Love this card. The colors are great and I really like the pearls and the little bow. So cute. Thanks for the chance to win!

Linda
http://www.craftingwithnana.blogspot.com

Josie0602 said...

Love this card! So adorable!

Tracy
http://scrappininthewoods.blogspot.com

CRAZY4 CHRIST said...

Love the colours they work so well together, great details and love the sentiment!! Great job as guest designer!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Kristan
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

Seahorse Creations said...

So very creative, thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Super sweet card!! I am such a coffee lover I can't believe I don't have this cartridge!! Congrats on being a GD on the Everday Cricut blog! That's exciting :-) luv your card!

Micia
Yellowbirdcreation@gmail.com

Beth Anne in PA said...

Such a cute card...you have such great ideas! All your choices are just perfect...TFS!
Beth Anne in PA
woody42997ataoldotcom

Tanya said...

The most adorable card I've ever seen...have to go look at that cartridge again! Too cute! TFS!
Tanya T
tanya.thompson53@gmail.com

Tami B. said...

What a great card for a coffee loving friend. Happy to see you over at EC. tamiwb1234 at aoldotcom

rlovew said...

Wonderful card- congrats on being a guest blogger. Great job. I will have to check out the stamp company you are on the dream team of as well. rlovew1976@yahoo.com

Anne said...

What an adorable card. Love it. My coffee friends would rally like this card. TFS

Anne
http://createacardbyanne.blogspot.com
anmatt1@aol.com

Larmabee said...

Got to make a couple for my caffeine fiend friends!

Anonymous said...

Jeanne, great card. Wish I had the cartridge that makes the expresso machine. But you inspired me to think of a way to make a thank you card for the coffee "maker" for our club.Thanks.
rosebud114

lmkindell1 said...

Great job as a guest designer. Love your card.

linda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
lindashappyplace.blogspot.com

Betsy said...

Just became a follower and email subscriber. Loved your card on Everyday Cricut today!

Kim said...

Although I'm not a coffee person this card is ADORABLE. Love the colors. TFS

Nicole said...

I love this card! Great job!!

Beverly said...

Your card is awesome, and I love the cute sentiment! I came over from Everyday Cricut, but I follow My Creative Time and I LOVE Emma's stamps and dies!

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

I like the little details in the card that make it so eye appealing. I'm a new follower of your blog. Came from Everyday Cricut.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Bonita said...

Glad you are guest designer at EC. Love this card. Thanks

Debbie (from Sugar Land) said...

Thanks for the chance to win the stamp set. Your card is great! dwedelich at earthlink dot net

Sue D said...

Fabulous card--I like the color combo and the twine.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Lindy said...

Found your blog via EC. I have added it to my favorites list and will sign up as a follower! Can't wait to see what you do next - I love the inspiration!
paravella@aol.com

Johnna said...

What a creative way to use the latte cartridge. Thanks for a chance to win.

girlia said...

Awesome project. Congrats on your guest spot. Thanks for chance to win.
wiglo at sbcglobal dot net

Felicia - Scrapper in the Making said...

Love this card. It's sooo ME! (The espresso machine...lol) Great job. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

Michelle said...

That stamp set is so pretty, I have been looking around trying to find a good set for my easter cards.

Marcia said...

Absolutely love the espresso machine and the matching stamp!

mb6464@hotmail.com
marciasmemories.blogspot.com

chignon said...

I think your card is so fun and cleaver! Anything with a coffee theme is a winner in my book -yum!

vosstin at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

What a way to start Monday AM.........a cup of joe and stamps to go. Love it all.
caroline@nccumc.org

Dawn, RI said...

viewing your cute card as I sit here with my coffee
Dawn RI
abosoffit@hotmail.com

Tammy said...

Hi there,
Love, love love the stamp set and your card idea. So creative.

tvoss123@comcast.net

Kay said...

Cute card...welcome to Everyday Cricut for the week!!

Kay
goebel75 at aol.com

rhonda said...

I love this card! And I am a new follower to your blog. Love what I have seen :)

Glora said...

YAY! Congratulations on being on EDC!!! Your card is absolutely perfect! I love those little pearls and the twine. It is AMAZING!!!! Way to go! Hugs- Glora

TeresaK said...

I LOVE this card! So neat to see you on EDC...and now I am following you here too! Thanks!
Teresa

Nanette said...

Cute! This would be a great card for my husband as he is an expresso addict. :)

nanettemt at yahoo dot com

Dianne said...

I would love the opportunity to win this stamp set. It is so cute and appropriate for Easter. TFS.

Dianne Bell - Sewpro02@Aol.com

coolmommaweed said...

Cute card! I'm not a coffee drinker but I may have to buy this cart.

Bridget Weed - coolmommaweed@yahoo.com

Cheryl W. said...

I love the design of this card. It totally works for me as I am an avid coffee drinker. Thanks for the inspiration! cherylwingetataoldotcom

Shaunda Fennell said...

You are very talented in what you do. I absolute love the detail provided in this card and how you explain it. Otherwise, I wouldnt have been so quick to notice. The stamp set ("blog candy" LOL) is a very cute set. My kids would love to play with that to make Easter cards. I look forward to continue following your blog!

Shaunda Fennell-- snpfennell@gmail.com

Lauren said...

This is such a great card for the coffee lovers in my life! Its quick and witty and is, by the looks if it, a super fun card to make!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Lauren
laurenurbonas@hotmail.com

Chris - Creations in Bloom said...

Really really love your card. Great color, great sentiment and great details. That new stamp set you're giving away is fantastic and would be so fun for all my Easter projects. Thanks for a chance to win it.

creationsinbloom at gmail dot com

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Love your card! It is so adorable and love all your detail work!

Tamika said...

Those stamps are so cute!Hopping I get that awesome blog candy in my basket!

Rhonda Miller said...

What a great card. Thanks for a chance to win some candy.

lindagk23 said...

Your card is gorgeous and I love the sentiment! Emma's stamps are great! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win! lindagk23ataoldotcom

Linda T said...

Very cute Easter stamp set. Would love to win. I like your card to "express thanks."

Anonymous said...

What a cute card! I know which of my friends needs this!
Stacy C

Amy said...

Adorable card! Love all the elements you used!

missstamper said...

Just popping over after my visit to Everyday Cricut! I love this card! You chose the perfect colors and the perfect stamp too! Thanks for sharing!

missstamper (at) yahoo.com

Regina said...

Really cute card. This is one that I could really use. Thanks for sharing. Love those cute stamps. Regina

scrappingrandma said...

love the colors on this card and those stamps are adorable. thanks for the chance to win..
bjcompeau@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Cute card! Glad you are guest blogging...it helped me find your site. Thanks also for the great giveaway..how nice!
Lothringen from MI

Tanya C. said...

Your card is very cute! Thanks for all the directions; they are so helpful!

KnT Designs by Teresa said...

Super cute card. Love it a latte! Thanks for the opportunity to win those cute stamps from MCT. I love her stamps and I don't have this set yet.

harperpooh at yahoo dot com

Appleblsom13 said...

What a cute card....I love the sentiment.
Thanks for sharing!
Appleblsom13@aol.com

Pam said...

Very cute card! I love the way square cards look and the border on yours is really nice! Thank you for the chance to win "Easter blog candy".Yum.

Nette said...

Thanks for sharing.... cute, cute card!

netter at q dot com

Gina Chorma said...

I love the espresso card. What an imagination! I've been debating on this cartridge. Also, love the happy hunting stamp set- have so many ideas for this one!! Thanks for the opportunity!
gchorma@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I love the card sooo cute!
diantha@scicable.com

Anonymous said...

This is my first time visiting your blog. Love ALL the cards. I can see what I have been missing!!
Thanks for the chance to win. pam@helphrey.net

CathyinMN said...

Very nice card! Thanks for the chance to win this oh so very cute stamp set!
tcsobotka at charter dot net

Stacey Brucale said...

I really love this! It's so adorable!

xxsquigglesxx(at)gmail(dot)com

Evette K. said...

Amazingly cute card. Love coffee, love the card. Thanks for a chance at some blog candy...yum yum. ekciampo@yahoo.com

Linda Harris said...

Love it!!!!! Love the stamp set too!!!!! Congrats on guest designer this week!!! Cant wait to see what else is in store from you guys!!! Lsunflower58@aol.com

Angie said...

Saw your card at the Everyday Cricut blog - very cute. aidensmom 2005 at aol dot com

Danielle Lee said...

What a fun card. The color combination is so neat. Congrats on being the guest designer this week. Thanks for the chance to win the stamp set.

Danielle
leeceratops@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

Cute card!! Thanks for the chance to win a cute stamp set too!! Lyn
blply05 at yahoo dot com

Monica said...

Love the card...great use of color. I plan to become a new follower. I'm always looking for great ideas from talented designer. Thanks

Monica

Melissa said...

Congrats on being the guest designer, and your card is great!!

mzcherub at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Hi Jeanne, I just love the new espresso cartridge. I didn't know it even existed and the card you made is just too cute. cheers,
Donna from Tasmania Australia
dazndon@bigpond.com

Bunnyfreak said...

Love the sentiment.
Contact info in profile.

Kim H said...

Jeanne ~ BRAVO! I just can't tell you enough how much I LOVE this card! The colors, the cut and the stamp choice is just FABULOUS! Great job! Congrats on the FB thing too! It totally doesn't surprise me at all!

Jill Rugg said...

Super cute card-I am a new follower!

jrugg@sctc.net

Kim's Kreations said...

Congrats on being asked to design for Everyday Cricut. Great card. Love the red it really pops. The little details are wonderful, the twine and pearls make the card.
Ogdendoll@gmail.com

JuPooh65 said...

Awww! A really cute card that anyone would be lucky to receive. I really do love the play on words. :D Thanks for sharing with us all.:D

Tami Barber said...

I just bought this cartridge week and am having so much fun with it! It's so much more versitile then I first thought. I am in love with your ESPRESSO card!

Martha Herrera said...

I love the card - it is so adorable. Thank you for the chance to win the blog candy!

martha.cm@sbcglobal.net

Hugs,
Martha H.

Melissamp said...

Love the card..ordered this cartridge a few days ago and Im so excited to receive it..Cant wait to take it to my next crop. Thanks for sharing

Kate said...

Love this card. I want that cartridge so bad.

Hugs,
Kate

Liz O. said...

TFS this card with us Jeanne, congrats on your Guest apperance at Everyday cricut, I am a new follower to your personnal blog, and sure to come back for more inspiration.
Thank you for the chance to win
Have a great day!
Liz
unikebyyes at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

Oh! I finally got this cartridge, which I had coveted for awhile... Thanks for the inspiration!

mlind125 at gmail dot com

LaLa said...

This is so cute! I love it!

Lauren
queen_lade at yahoo.com

Tina said...

Hi Jeanne, Great card. Good seeing you over at Everyday Cricut. Congrats.

Tina
aurathentic@gmail.com

JuPooh65 said...

I forgot to leave my email address! Oops! :)
jfarrell65@charter.net

Nanci said...

Hi, sent over from Everyday Cricut. Love the design. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Nanci
nstott04@hotmail.com

kristyscraps said...

You know it's a great card when I look at it and need to go get another cup of coffee! :) Very cute!
kristyscraps@sbcglobal.net

Karen D said...

LOVE IT!!!! Thanks for sharing!
K3M13@yahoo.ca

Christine's Creative Cards said...

I love the expresso machine, I haven't seen that before.
TFS --C
christinescreativecards@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Jeanne you sold me on Love You a Latte! Proud to be on the team with you!!

Momof4inArlington said...

I've seen you over on MCT, and now on EC! My dearest friend is a coffee fiend, and this would be perfect for her! Who knew an espresso machine could be cute or funny, (or both at the same time). Thanks for the opportunity to win! Oops, I forgot to leave my contact info on EC, (just in case).
rjtlkmorris1@gmail.com

Amy C said...

This is a super cute and fun card!! I love the espresso machine and the play on the sentiment. Fab job over on the Everyday Cricut blog!! ♥

boonikki29 said...

I love cards with a coffee theme and the color scheme is great! Not to mention the embellishments...love the cord!

Cheryl said...
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Cheryl said...

Wonderful card for us coffee addicts! You did an awesome job on this card. We all love Emmma's wonderful stamp sets! surfnfroggie at aol dot com

Scrapping Out Of Control said...

WOW Jeanne! Your card came out beautiful! The love you a latte cart went perfect with Miss Emma's stamps! You rock!

Barbara said...

Love your card!

Cricut Crazy said...

Love it!!!

Just A Pac Rat said...

Super cute card, love the pun! TFS

Just A Pac Rat
http://www.circlebenterprises.com

marg0006 said...

What a wonderful card. Thanks for the chance at such a great giveaway

marg006@verizon.net

Sukie said...

Such a great card, your projects are always amazing! You are very creative. I am already a follower of your blog, thanks for the chance to win some awesome stamps!

scrappindhilly at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I just became a follower of your group after looking at your awesome ideas you share. I love the coffee cup. I have a friend who would love that cup. We call him Mr Coffee. lol...
Lindab in WI
pploons@yanoo.com

An'Jenic G. said...

Great card! I so love the stamp you used and great chose in colors. Thanks so much for the chance to win AJ!
jeria22@yahoo.com

Jessica said...

Jeanne,
This is a super cute card...thanks for sharing :)
Jessica
http://jessica-fortheloveofcrafting.blogspot.com/

Maureen Reiss said...

This is sooo cute!! Love the colors!!
reissfam10 at aol dot com

Angela S. said...

Your card is very beautiful!!!

~Angela S.
angieanderson_1979@hotmail.com

CA Scrapper said...

Love this card so much, it is just gorgeous!

Leslie

cascrapper at gmail dot com

Dawn said...

OMG, your card is adorable!!

Dawn
DeeGeeScraps at gmail dot com