Saturday, October 27, 2012

Strong Coffee


"Some things are just better strong: coffee, men and the button on my jeans!"

I've had two cups of coffee this morning, feeling like a I got a lot done although I never really moved from the computer chair! Lots of designing, lots of organizing...which I suppose are good things.

Stopping by quick to let you know that I had a quick tutorial on how to achieve a "comic book look" on the Skipping Stones Design Blog this past Thursday. It's a really fun technique that gives a different feel to stamps.

I was inspired by the Warm and Cozy Challenge over at Young Crafter's Unite, pulling out the coffee colored tones of brown, tan and then threw in a punch of red. Nothing says warm and cozy like sipping on a hot cup of coffee on a chilly fall morning.


30 comments:

  1. I left some love over at SSD the other day, but love the coloring job.

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  2. how fun is that sentiment!! fantastic card girl :) off to see the SSD now

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  3. Ha! I love your card!! And you sound like, how I was yesterday...Though, I wasn't at the computer sitting, I was on the sofa! lol :)

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  4. I had a 32 oz fountain diet coke...so I'm ready to roll! At least for an hour or so :) This image cracks me up...I look like this today. Been out running errands but haven't hit the shower yet!

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  5. Fabulous effect! And you have chosen the perfect papers to back her with!

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  6. How FUN is the sentiment!! That card makes me smile! Brown is the perfect color--any time of the day :) Thanks for sharing, Karen!

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  7. ***awesome***
    Multi-tasking...having my garage sale and blurfing:)

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  8. This is super, Karen!! I love the way you colored that image and the sentiment is soooo true (as my jeans dig into my waist...) :)

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  9. She's sooooo perfect! I love that sentiment!

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  10. Karen that image and the sentiment are so awesome not to mention cute. Love the tutorial too.

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  11. that's me every morning! =) love the sentiment, too. such a fun card and a great tutorial! love how you created the background/shadow behind her. fab work as always, Karen! hope you have a wonderful weekend! =)

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  12. I debated between coffee and tea this morning; the tea won out. Love the sentiment though! Off to check out your tut...

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  13. Chuckle, chuckle...love her bead head! Very fun Karen!!

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  14. This is such a fabulous card Karen and I enjoyed the tutorial too - thanks :)

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  15. Love that sentiment! Perfect image and colors too. Gorgeous card!

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  16. Such a fun card- love the doodled design. Def agree with the strong button on my jeans. Love coffee but only strong decaff!

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  17. Hilarious! She is fantastic and sounds like you've had a productive day yourself... must be the coffee!

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  18. I'm laughing out loud Karen!
    This card of yours is so well done and so unique!
    I love it!!

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  19. lol - great image and sentiment!
    I just finished my cup o coffee and had said to myself - thank GOD I woke up to power before the storm hits bc I would of been MAD if I couldnt have my coffee!!!

    Off to check the tutorial!

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  20. Such a fun image and sentiment! Thanks for joining our YCU challenge =)

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  21. I love this card, Karen! Amazing colouring and shading. It looks good enough to eat, er, drink!

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  22. hahahahaaha! So true, that sentiment. I love this card.

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  23. so true! the button part especially for me :S love your designs!

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  24. Awesome technique! It not only looks really cool but is perfect for those of us who aren't quite so confident in our colouring skills. :)

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