Day 8: Hawthorne

 

I couldn't close out a week of Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop without making a card from the Scrapbook.com collection called Hawthorne. I loved the images and sentiments, and got them at such a great deal! You really have to order them on the day they release because they sell out that quickly. (Case in point...yesterday's Snowfall collection...gone!)

I used Catherine Pooler inks in two ways: First, I used them to emboss the stamped images. And that's one of the benefits of CP inks! You have to move quickly, but they will adhere to the embossing powder. Genius! Second, I used the inks to color the images with a Tombow blender pen. 

And speaking of CP inks...they are celebrating ten years of their inks with an inkpad sale. It ends today, so hurry to their website for more info.

Take time to rest and read! I love that.

Happy Friday, cafe friends!

Day 7: Winter Wonders

 

Simple Stories Winter Wonders collection was one of my faves. I'm still loving these cute papers and images! My only wish was that the collection had offered a full ephemera pack of nothing but those sweet mugs. Love 'em.

I checked my calendar from last year, and it looks like our first snowfall was November 9th. We're dipping into some cooler temps, but no snow here in the forecast. That's fine with me. We're still collecting leaves and enjoying the last of fall's flowers and colors. 

Savoring the warmth of this season!

Day 6: More Fall Bookish

 

Here's another card using Pink and Main's Fall Bookish rub-ons.

Books and coffee...what could be more cozy?

It's hard to see here, but I added a little Wink of Stella to the coffee in the mug to give it some glossy sparkle.

I made a big stack of sentiments using Altenew's Scenes in a Sip stamps and dies. It's been really handy to have then when I need them.

Day 5: Fall Bookish

 

Here's another fun rub on from Pink and Main...this time from the Fall Bookish set. Don't you just love that sleeping kitty?

My son's wife has a birthday this month. She loves cats and books and tea, so I think this one will be perfect for her.

Warm wishes, cafe friends!

Day 4: Winter Bookish

 

Pink and Main has some seriously cute rub-ons. This one is from a pack called Winter Bookish. I paired it with a snowy Concord and 9th backdrop and tag dies from Catherine Pooler.

Rub-ons are a great alternative to stamps when a.) you don't feel like coloring and b.) you just want a few "use once" images. And a sheet of rub-ons is easy to store and takes up no space in the craft room.

I think I'll be using more rub-ons in the future!

Day 3: Coffee and Shortbread

 

Coffee and shortbread...has there ever been a more perfect afternoon pairing?

I used Shortbread Shapes Autumn from the Greetery, and paired it with a little steaming coffee cup and some leaves and pumpkins from Concord and 9th.

Thanks for visiting the cafe today!

Blog Hop Day Two: More Scenes in a Sip

 

Day Two of the Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!

Here's another scene in a sip!

This one has an embossed sweater knit panel in the background. 

I was inspired by this week's Starbucks treat: Peppermint Mocha Latte and Cranberry Bliss Bar! Yum!

Stay caffeinated, friends!