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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Tuesday Throwdown - Cream in My Coffee

Hi and thanks for stopping by!  I hope you are having a great day!  DH is back to working days, but I am enjoying this week with my son who has the week off before it's "back to school"!   He's 19 so in lots of ways we are in two different worlds.  We're meeting in the middle - hitting the shows and going out for lunch.   I'm glad he's not afraid to be seen about with his mom!  


Today we were heading out to lunch when we saw this little turtle trying to cross the road.  I did a quick U turn and he jumped out to capture him.  We deposited him near the pond on the other side of the road (maybe that's where he was headed?) so he's safe and sound.  Looks like a baby snapper!  Where is Turtle Man when you need him?  I think we did him proud at least! LOL!!

Today I'm playing along at Tuesday Throwdown!  The challenge this time is to add texture!  I'm playing along with the Waltzingmouse Coffee Time stamp and die set.  The set has lots of cute little cups and accessories as clever sentiments to match perfectly!   The dies are open window cuts making them easy to place over your stamped images and get the perfect cut every time. 
My favorite way to add texture to a design is with adhesive foam tape.  I love how the popped up images add so much dimension!
The other thing I don't think I could ever do without is my Twinery Twine!  I love the color and how adding just a little bit seems to tie everything together.  It keeps images from having that "floating" look to them. 
 I used a punch to cut the scallop border and stamped little flowers on each of the scallops.
 I hope you have a little time to play this week!   

 

Supplies:  Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Waltzingmouse Coffee Time Stamps and Coordinating Dies
Pattern Paper:  Basic Grey RSVP Collection
Twinery Caribbean Twine
Border Punch EK Success Double Embossed Dotted Lace
Button

13 comments:

  1. This card oozes home and coziness Jeanne!! It instantly brought my grandmother to mind. Our son took me on a mother son date to the movie a time or two when he was that age. So special!!

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  2. This is just lovely! I agree - that twine is perfect! Love that your son is spending some quality time with his mum. Hope mine will do the same for me one day!

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  3. whoa, look at that turtle!
    CUTE card...love it.

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  4. Love this, Jeanne, the pretty patterned papers and colors are perfect for your coffee themed card!!

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  5. Oh my...you are the Queen of Patterned Paper combining, my friend! These are absolutely lovely; a combination enhances the impact of your sweet coffee-themed images! I want a real set of those mugs in my kitchen; it's all about that single flower! Love it! Time with your son: sounds like you're having fun! And the baby snapper turtle? Oh my goodness! So glad you noticed him and that your son ferried him to safety off the highway. I've never seen a snapper turtle in real life, so the photo of this little dude has me smiling! He is a cutie!
    Hugs~c

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  6. A beautiful card Jeanne! love the way you stamped the flower on the scallop edges and the colorful paper you used! Julia xx

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  7. I like it! Jeanne, your card is how I like starting my morning, all happy and filled with energy. I like everything about yur card, but I especially like the button you added to your bakers twine! great idea. The papers are perfect, love the stamps and dies. your color choice wonderful. Very, very nice!

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  8. Oh that card is SO cute Jeanne! I love the colors and that pretty paper and the little row of cups! So glad you are enjoying time with your son and so sweet to save the turtle. I would have done the same thing :)

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  9. Every time you use this WM set, the coffeepot is a different color, and I love it! Must bring that set out and play. Gorgeous colors and layers, and those scallops are adorable!
    Think I would have brought Mr. Turtle home and built him his own pond. Maybe next time...

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  10. What a mom you are...saving the life of this sweet little guy! So impressive my dear. And your tea card, amazing. I love all your sweet components..makes for a fabulous tea card!

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  11. Love the wonderful vintage feel with that pretty floral paper and the charming coffee service! Makes me think of meeting for coffee and a cozy chat!

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  12. Yay for back to work on days! So sweet of you two to make a U and save the turtle . LOVE this card and you are the queen of patterned paper ! You always know how to pull it off perfectly, love the stamps and dies you used...

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  13. I can just see this gorgeous card framed and on the wall of a charming coffee/tea shop, Jeanne! It has so many fabulous details! Way to go to you and your son for saving the little turtle. You are my kind of people!! Enjoy your day!! Hugs, Darnell

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Your comments make me smile! Thanks!!