Thursday, September 2, 2010

Morning Cup


My school teacher daughter discovered the joys of Starbucks recently, so I just had to make this for her.  (I hear the teachers in the English department take turns making Starbucks runs.)  :-)
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She's back in the classroom this week getting things ready for when the high school hooligans students return next week.

See that cool swirl up the side of the card?  I used the leftover piece from when I cut the swirl for this card, like a stencil.  Using a sponge dauber, I "stenciled" some VersaMark ink along the edge.  It looked pretty good as a watermark, but I thought it would stand out more if it was heat embossed with clear EP.  Kind of reminiscent of a steam swirl, don't you think?

Stamp: Morning Cup (W-116988, C-120489)
Cardstock: Very Vanilla (101650), Crumb Cake (120953), Basic Black 121045(), Poppy Parade (119793)
Ink: VersaMark (102283), Chocolate Chip Classic (100908), Early Espresso Classic (119670), Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker (120967)
Accessories: Illuminate Smooch Top Coat (121084), Modern Label Punch (119849), Chantilly Crochet Trim (118480), Heat Tool (100005), Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder (109130), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Copic Sketch Markers

21 comments:

  1. What a fun card -- I love the swirl!

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  2. Cindy, this card is the bomb. I use ALL my scraps in one place or another, and my gal pals poke fun at me all the time.
    I've used the two part bird punch as a template to sponge the bird on the inside of my cards, but never thought about embossing something. I love this coffee set and I LOVE your swirls. Too cool.

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  3. I'm following you too and I added you to my favorites so I can come back and see all your awesome creations!

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  4. The swirl is awesome! I love the sentiment, too, on the left. My symmetrical self doesn't think of stuff like that! Coffee is critical to a successful day of teaching!

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  5. What a cute and fun blog. Thanks for following me. I am now following you and can't wait to come back and see all of your creations.
    Have a great day.

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  6. What a precious card! Love the pretty lace ribbon. Following so I can see your terrific creations as they happen! Blessings, Diane

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  7. very cute card. thanks for coming to my blog www.melissastampingvoila.blogspot.com

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  8. Super cute! I LOVE that swirl. It's goes perfectly with this set. And the lace is so pretty. I still need to get me some of that.

    I wish my freshman son had your daughter as his English teacher. So far, that's the only class he dislikes. A good teacher makes ALL the difference!!

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  9. I love this card..simple yet elegant ! You hit the mark again Cindy (bowing)

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  10. Great way to use that die scrap! I've saved mine too - was gonna use for a scrappage border, but now that I see your emboss stencil....hmmm :)

    Following you now from SC. I'm at www.stampinallaround.blogspot.com

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  11. Great card. Love the "steam".. I have been using all my scraps too, but my supply doesn't seem to be dwendling very much.

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  12. This is GREAT. I just received the set in the mail today and can't wait to try it. Thank you too for following my blog, I will be following yours too.

    http://kreateskards.blogspot.com/

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  13. I love this card. The Swirl is such a great idea. I am following you from SC. stampnmomma.blogspot.com :)

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  14. I'm following you now too. Thanks for visiting my blog.
    www.littleinontheprairie.blogspot.com

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  15. Hi Cindy, I am following you too! I love your blog. Thanks for your kind words on my blog! Happy stamping!
    Bev

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  16. I love this card! Thanks for following me...I'm now following you as well. http://IndianaInker.blogspot.com

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  17. Gorgeous, gorgeous card!!! I've only met a few teachers who don't drink coffee -- not really sure how they manage!

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  18. This card is fabulous! The swirl is what bring sit over the top :) Way to use your scraps, lol!

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