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Thanks a Latte

Hi friends!  I'm popping in with another card for the Summer Coffee Lovers Bloghop.


This was the card I made just for the fun of it on Saturday morning. For the watercolor background, I squished a bit of twisted citron and mermaid lagoon inks onto a large acrylic block, then spritzed with a bit of water and laid my watercolor paper down.  I spritzed with a bit more water and blotted with a paper towel to soften things up a bit, then once that had dried, I masked off the edges and embossed the java text stamp from Better With You  in white all over the background.  Love how it turned out!

I didn't want to cover up to much of the background, so went with an acetate overlay for the sentiment, stamping the thanks a latte stamp in archival black.  I stamped and cut the big java to-go cup, then watercolored with the same colored inks and an aqua brush.  I added a bit of loopy thread behind and a hint of a black mat on two sides to break up the two neutral off-whites.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'm busy preparing for Verve's release next week!  It's been a long (unintended) dry spell of no new Verve and I'm so excited to share our new stamps with you! Spotlight hops start on Monday, June 15 and we'll be releasing 5 new sets, 2 plain janes and a few coordinating dies on Friday, June 19.  It's going to be a lot of fun, so I hope you'll tune in!

Summer Coffee Lovers Bloghop
Enabler's List
Stamps: Better With You (Verve)
Paper: watercolor paper (fabriano), basic black, cream
Ink: twisted citron, mermaid lagoon distress inks, black archival ink (Ranger), VersaMark
Accessories: white embossing powder (Judikins), white linen thread

28 comments

Lynn said...

Looking forward to the release! Love this blue/green background. Gorgeous!

Unknown said...

That background! Holy cow Julee it's gorgeous! My favorite colors too! I can't wait to see the new releases!! :-) Also I was wondering if you will be getting shine bright sequins back in stock? Mine are almost out and I'm sad because they're my favorite sequins...

Lori Kobular said...

Love that color combo on your gorgeous card! Love that Java stamp!!

Indy's Designs said...

This is such a refreshing card with those beautiful colors! I just love it!

Kelly said...

the background is phenomenal! love it!

Monika Reeck said...

your self made background is adorable I love this Julee
do you believe me I love making self made BG paper too
and this is stunning
great match color on your coffee cup
my card is #125, #187 and #232 if you like to visit me back
hugs, Monika

New Creations said...

Wow, thats a cool creation in very soft colors, i love it!!!!

Karenladd said...

That embossed background is gorgeous with the water colored background! Love the acetate sentiment that lets the background shine!

anja curvers said...

Wow, wow this is so gorgeous really love it. the design, the colors, great. Thanks for sharing.

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

beautiful colors in your background. Great card

D.Ann C said...

Great colors and layout!! Love the thread behind the cup!

wendy said...

a gorgeous card love these 2 colors together and all the fab Verve sets you used

Marisa said...

Love this colour combo and brilliant work with the sentiment panel on acetate!

Sylvia said...

Love your blue and your lime colors, Julee, such a lovely card, so cheery! Have a happy Wednesday and happy hopping!

~amy~ said...

This is sooo pretty! Really love the colors. I need to work on the whole smooshing technique, mine always ends up soupy...yours is pure magic!
Thanks for linking up to the Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop♡

Happy Dance said...

Really pretty card. Love the combined inks for your background. Sweet coffee cup too! Great card. Bev

Shelly said...

Gorgeous card!

Annie said...

What a great card! Just love this color scheme! Thanks for sharing! ~Annie

Allie said...

Great card, love those colours

Jennipher said...

Such a fun card Julee! Can't hardly wait to see the new Verve.

Milka Gubo said...

GORGEOUS card Julee!!! Love it! :-D

Maura said...

Gorgeous colors in your card!!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

Oh this is so beautiful.

Becca Cruger said...

I wouldn't want to cover up that gorgeous background either! Love that sweet wash and I just love the die cuts.

Ceal said...

super awesomeness, LOVE the colors

Sylvia said...

Julee, Love the bright summer colors on this one. Sylvia D.

Cheryl said...

OMGosh, this is beautiful. Wonderful colors, fantastic design, and I LOVE the background you created. Lots of talent showcased here, for sure!

Migdalia said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS!! I love the cheerful colors!
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia
Crafting With Creative M