Have a Cuppa Christmas Cheer!

Today I am sharing a Christmas card using the Merry Cafe stamp set based on other cards I saw on the Stampin' Up! website's idea section and Mary Fish's website. Instead of the Coffee Cafe stamp set and an Autumn theme, I chose a Christmas theme.

The original card that inspired my card was a note card sized card, which I love, but I wanted to show more of the Designer Series Paper. So, I made a full-sized 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card. I also raised both the Cherry Cobbler and Coffee Cup cardstock pieces with Stampin' Dimensionals. I kept the Coffee Cup piece straight and offset the Cherry Cobbler piece more.

I used the Be Merry Designer Series paper for my color palette of Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, and Garden Green. I added the Crumb Cake for a neutral grounding element.

The inside of the card uses more of the Be Merry Designer Series Paper. The sentiment comes from the Every Good Wish stamp set. There are some good inside of the card sentiment stamps in this set! You cannot go wrong with a good sentiment stamp set!

I am loving the versatility of the Merry Cafe stamp set! Not only are there stamps for fall and Christmas, but also Valentine's day! I see lots more cards and projects with this stamp set!

Christmas Cheer Coffee Cup Card Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Card Base	Crumb Cake	8-1/2” x 5-1/2”; scored at 4-1/4”
1st Matte	Garden Green	4” x 5-1/4”
2nd Matte	Be Merry	3-3/4” x 5”
3rd Matte	Cherry Cobbler	2-3/4” x 3-7/8”
4th Matte	Whisper White	2-5/8” x 3-7/8”
Coffee Cup Lid	Crumb Cake	1” x 2-1/4”
Inside Matte	Whisper White	4” x 5-1/4”
Designer Series Paper Strip #1	Be Merry Designer Series Paper	4” x 1/4"
Designer Series Paper Strip #2	Be Merry Designer Series Paper	4” x 3/4"

I hope you give this cuppa a try!

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Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Christmas Cheer Coffee Cup Card Project Supply List
Stamps	#144965 Merry Cafe (Photopolymer) #144862 Every Good Wish (Wood-Mount) #144865 Every Good Wish (Clear-Mount)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White #120953 Crumb Cake #119685 Cherry Cobbler #102584 Garden Green #144111 Be Merry Designer Series Paper
Ink	#140931 Basic Black Archival #126966 Cherry Cobbler #126973 Garden Green
Embellishments	#104199 Linen Thread #144158 Corrugated Elements #104430 Dimensionals #141681 Regals Enamel Shapes
Tools	#126199 Stampin’ Pierce Mat #143263 Big Shot Machine #143745 Coffee Cup Framelits

The secret recipe is out!!

Today I revealed my secret recipe for lip balm to a great group of stampers! My family has been asking me for this recipe for years. Now the secret recipe is out!

We had a fabulous afternoon of stamping and making our own lip balm!

As the oils and butters were melting, we made gift packaging using the Lots of Labels Framelits, the Simply Scored Board, and the Big Shot.

The first and last mini lip balm boxes were made using the instructions from amazing Sam Hammond. I changed the Designer Series Paper as well as the ribbon and the sentiment.
 

I love the Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper! This pattern looks like the ocean and the sand one way (the blue, tranquil tide, and peach stripes) and the mountains another (the fig and white stripes). The Lemon Lime Twist Ombre Ribbon is stunning!

It is not too early to start getting ready for Christmas! What a great stocking stuffer!

I designed this sweet lip balm holder. I used the Lots of Labels Framelits to create the holder cover and paired it with Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper and the Bunch of Blossoms stamp set.

I also designed this Watercolor Wings and Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper lip balm holder. For the butterfly, I used Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, and Melon Mambo, respectively. 

For the book style holder, I followed instructions from Jill Franchett. I changed the stamp sets and embellishments. I used the Happy Birthday Gorgeous and the Birthday Blooms stamp sets and the Daffodil Delight Double-Stitched Ribbon.

Can you tell Happy Birthday Gorgeous is one of my top favorite new stamp set from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog?! This is the first stamp set I think of when starting new projects.

The lip balm tray comes from SKS Bottling. We used the 0.15 ounce lip balm containers.

After the lip balm solidified, we wrapped the tubes with corresponding Designer Series Paper. Who wouldn't want to get these cute lip balm holders and homemade lip balm using all natural ingredients!?! I sure do!

I have a few more lip balm holders to make up for and deliver to family and friends who have been waiting patiently for the next batch!

Great News!! The Daisy Punch is back in stock!!! Woohoo! If you are interested in signing up for July's Stamp of the Month Class featuring the Daisy Delight stamp set and punch, I recommend signing up right away because it is so popular. I don't want you to miss out! I placed two orders for the Daisy Delight Bundle today already. Contact me today to reserve your spot and order the Daisy Delight Bundle.


Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

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