Tuesday, May 7, 2019

STAMPlorations inspiration #215

Welcome to this Tuesday inspiration from the STAMPlorations inspiration team. Are you joining the fun over at the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop? STAMPlorations is one of the super sponsors. The inspiration DT has created some coffee projects for your enjoyment today...
  
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cardstock scraps

Have you ever dreamed of designing your own coffee cup? Well this set of dies let's you do just that. I admit, I was a bit intimidated at first. My spatial thinking leaves a lot to be desired. But I chose a Spring-y color palette, did some die cutting using the dryer sheet trick and then just started inlaying pieces.

I started with the decision to use royal blue for the mug and coral on those two "blooms". Then I decided I'd use the lighter pink for the top portions of the "blooms". A little bit of white here and there adds to the interest. Even if you (like me) can't see it at first, as you go along, the pattern you want to emphasize becomes apparent. Trust me ;) 

I cut an additional solid piece, scored it on the left edge and attached it to the inlaid piece, creating this sweet little shaped card. Yep, it took awhile. And yep, it makes me happy ;)


This is the first time I've used this die, but if you're interested in inlaid die cutting, you might like this project. It was a bit easier.

You could win yourself a $10 GC to the store by leaving a comment on today's inspiration posts. Check out today's post here. Thanks for visiting. Grab a cuppa and get creating!

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19 comments:

Esther Asbury said...

What a gorgeous cup -- I love the inlaid die technique!

Lucy E. said...

I love this shape card!
Love the colors!
Thank you for the link to
the dryer sheet method for
intricate dies. I will definitely try it!

Gail said...

Maria - such a fab inlay creation TFS

Karen Letchworth said...

What a fabulous coffee mug. Stunning!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Gorgeous colors on that wonderful cup.

MadeByMeghanK said...

Love the colors and the details!!!

~amy~ said...

Oh Maria, this is BEAUTIFUL.
Those colors!

Becca Yahrling said...

This is lovely and I have alot of Shery's coffee themed products.

tonyamaries said...

Gorgeous!

Billie A said...

Wow awesome die and inlaid colors. Great card.

Karenladd said...

I love the larger size of that coffee mug die and the inlaid die cuts are gorgeous!

nancy littrell said...

Wow...I am so impressed with your coffee mug colorful design, Maria. TFS Hugs..Nancy

New Creations said...

What a fab creation, love the piecing die cuts with pretty color choice!

Fikreta said...

Beautiful card!

Ruth said...

Wow! Now this is amazing. SO much detail on the mug and beautiful colours too xxx

Kara Lynne said...

That is one gorgeous cup, Maria! I think you could design a real ceramic cup like a pro! Fabulous color combo!

Hetty said...

Beautiful coffee cup!

Helen Gullett said...

Maria, that one gorgeous shaped card. The colors are so beautiful

Dee Earnshaw said...

wow what an interesting looking design - love it:)

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