Hello, fellow papercrafters! I’m super excited to share my Christmas coffee themed card with you today! I was invited this month to be a guest designer for the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters Blog. Be sure to check out all of the wonderful inspiration on their blog, and submit your own Christmas coffee related card for a chance to win a prize or be invited as a guest designer.

I am always motivated to make Christmas cards. If I create at least two each month throughout the year; then in November, I don’t feel overwhelmed. For my Christmas coffee card, I decided to use Crafty Stamp Co’s Christmas Cocoa Cups Stamp Set and the Merry Latte Paper Pack.

Design Steps:

1. My card was actually pretty simple to create. For me, the hardest part is selecting my theme, stamp set, paper, and colors. Once I brainstorm and make my selections, the rest seems to come together quickly.

2. I began by stamping my snowman image on smooth white alcohol ink friendly paper using Memento Tuxedo Black Dye Ink and then colored it with alcohol ink markers. It is important to have your patterned paper selected and nearby so that you can ensure the colors coordinate. This makes the finished product look very cohesive and professional.

3. Then, I stamped and heat embossed my sentiment on some craft paper and  die cut it using a small tag die.

4. Next, I selected some fun die shapes from my stash and cut a few banners and unique shapes.

5. Then, I played with my layout, moving the shapes around until I was satisfied with the layout. I like it when the shapes connect and encourage eye movement.

6. I finished the card by tying some ribbon to my tag and then attaching it to my mug handle.

I hope my card encouraged you to try a fun new layout.

Crafty Stamp Co Products used:

• Christmas Cocoa Cups Stamp Set
• Merry Latte Patterned Paper Pack

Thanks so much for stopping by today and spending a little time with me! I hope you will check back throughout the month for more design team inspiration.

Happy crafting,

Deborah