Friday, May 22, 2020

spring summer coffee lovers hop

Know how I've been playing with fantasy watercoloring this month? I kinda carried on with that inspiration for today's projects which are a part of the Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. STAMPlorations is a sponsor and in addition to the four STAMP prizes being given away on the hop, you could win a prize for leaving a comment over at the STAMP blog today too.


For my first project I used the new set, Sweet Kindness. This set arrived just in time as that floral spray (not coffee related, I know) was perfect for a tag to accompany a birthday present!

Gansai Tambi watercolors

Watercolor paper.  Tag die cut. Water. Watercolors. Dabbing and voila! I love how those little half-embossed alphas fit perfectly to personalize the tag for my friend. Here's the tag in action ;)


And then I went all "fantasy watercolor" again. Made this next card with Bloomin Coffee and You.


Gansai Tambi watercolors

I printed a digi version of the stamp (cuz my postman hasn't delivered this set to me yet) onto watercolor paper. FYI, my image is larger than the stamp in the set. But if you're interested in digi stamps, this collection of digi stamps has a similar image and many more.

So. Fantasy watercolor. Wet-on-wet technique. I wouldn't call it "sloshed" cuz only Shirley can do that. And it's sure not realistic. It's kinda dabbed. Kinda pushed around. But I stuck to a more limited color palette and even kept the coffee brown!

I fussy cut the image and adhered it to a cream colored cardbase since my watercolor paper is creamy. A sticker sentiment tops off the cup.

Hope you're enjoying the hop with a nice cuppa. Thanks for stopping over today. Have a great week and remember to "Be kind, be calm and be safe."

I'm joining the fun at:
Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Hop
I pulled my colors from ATSAM - Photo Inspiration

33 comments:

sharon g said...

I love how you used the gold embossing on just the bottom of the letters. What a cool look. Almost like you dipped it in gold chocolate :)

Suzanne H said...

I love your description of your watercoloring! It makes me think I can do it too! Each card is lovely.

Lady Joyful said...

Wow, absolutely stunning!

~amy~ said...

Maria! These are all beautiful! Thanks for playing along!

Julia Aston said...

Pretty watercoloring on your lovely tag and coffee cup card - what a great stamp set!!

Kara Lynne said...

Your tag is so gorgeous! I hope she keeps is as a bookmark or something. The cup of coffee is so fun with your amazing flowers and I love the white cup on the cream!

Lisa said...

Beautiful card and tag. Love the blue water color look of the card.!

MadeByMeghanK said...

These are incredible! I LOVE your coloring and designs!

Kim Heggins said...

Love both of your projects....those flowers are wonderful and the colors simply beautiful!

Gail said...

A lovely tag and wonderful coffee card - TFS

Mia said...

Beautiful card and a gorgeous tag! Thank you for the inspiration.

Billie A said...

So pretty. Great colors and stamp

New Creations said...

Beautiful coloring, love the set and new stamps!

Kelly Booth said...

Beautiful card and tag!!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

These are both so beautiful

Katie Ann Brooks said...

lovely creations!

* Shell B.* said...

Fantastic card inspiration!!

Helen said...

Beautiful card to accompany your flowers...and a delightful coffee project. tfs-stay well.

Jean said...

Such wonderful projects!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Your tag and card are both so beautiful.

Lucy E. said...

Your water colored creations
are just gorgeous!

Liz Williams said...

Love that coffee stamp.

Carol Wortman said...

That tag is so beautiful and when paired with that beautiful bouquet... absolutely stunning! Kinda steals the show! I Do have a cuppa..... tea, but really am enjoying the kindness stamp release! Thanks for showing the flowers! Be safe!❤

StampingbugKerry said...

Both projects are so very pretty. I love the watercolor on the images. Sooo striking!!!

Lisa Byers said...

Absolutely beautiful watercoloring!! Love the colors!!

Allie said...

Very pretty card and tag, Maria! I love how you did the letters on the tag and the beautiful colouring of your coffee cup!

Kelsey Thomas said...

I love that tag! :) Great job coloring on both of these projects.

Germaine said...

Your cards are beautiful!

Rachelle Oltean said...

WOW - I LOVE the CAS feel on this card! The simple coloration technique really suits the images and creates a wonderful project1 I really like this card!

Grudniowe Handmade said...

What can I say? - Adorable :D

Tina Z. said...

so beautiful!

Denise Bryant said...

Pretty cards! Love the floral designs and the way you colored them!

Helen Gullett said...

Maria.... they are gorgeous cards and tags. I LOVE all of them. Great inspirations using the new stamps.

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