My coffee of choice is flavored, black, and strong. I usually do have a bit of leftovers that end up getting dumped the next morning, but today I decided to use the wonderfully fragrant (coconut caramel), wonderfully black leftovers to paint my soft and cuddly bear. I have (what I think is) my last card for the Spring Coffee Lover's Blog Hop.
I started with a light wash of coffee onto watercolor paper. I had attempted this a couple of time, until I realized that the coffee couldn't touch the ink so the ink wouldn't bleed. I dried the coffee between layers, building up the caramel color.
I finished the card design by coloring some balloons with Zig Markers based on the MFT Color Challenge 41, and a sentiment. I popped the bear panel with foam dots and adhered to an embossed card base that had been wrapped with a light yellow silk ribbon.
And yep! The card does smell deliciously like Coconut Caramel Coffee!
Super cute! Love the bear!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Love the bear!
ReplyDeleteKaren, this is amazing and sooo cute!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet. I love the color combo. Does he smell like coffee to??
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day
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So cute, I love the coffee coloring, need to do it sometime.
ReplyDeleteSo fun to use the coffee like water color. Not to mention the yummy smell....win win!
ReplyDeleteThis is just too clever and so much fun!
ReplyDeleteSo many have used the coffee technique...great card. I'll have to try it just to smell the coffee.
ReplyDeleteLove this sweet 'coffee' bear :o)
ReplyDeleteI love how you colored your bear with leftover coffee! Your card is so cute!
ReplyDeletegenuis.
ReplyDeleteVery very cool! Have yet to try his!
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ReplyDeleteDELIGHTFUL card Karen!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW - your CUTE coffee bear is FILLED with CAFFEINATED AWESOMENESS, LOVE him and your balloons!!!
... LOVE that he smells as wonderful as he looks too :)
SWEET!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that!
What an absolutely delightful card! I can almost smell it - lol
ReplyDeleteLove the watercolor/ coffee bear!! How cool is that! The ribbon treatment is FABULOUS, Karen! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Cute and Cuddly” Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWell super cute and VERY creative.
ReplyDeleteI am falling over with your sweet COFFEE COLORED bear~that is insanely creative, Karen!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!! A great way to use the coffee... :-)
ReplyDeletewhat a brilliant idea to watercolor with coffee
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! And so sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! And so sweet!
ReplyDeleteCoffee coloring is great; this is a sweet card.
ReplyDeleteLove your simple card, Karen, that bear is wonderful! Have a wonderful day and Happy Hopping!
ReplyDeleteLOVE how you colored this bear.. totally sweet card.
ReplyDeleteHe looks good in coffee! Leftovers make great ice cubes, too, BTW.
ReplyDeleteYou are a genius! I love the way you built up the color- turned out so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought to watercolor w/coffee but what a fabulous idea. I almost always have a tiny bit in the bottom of my cup that has gone cold that I could use. Fab idea and wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever and fun idea x
ReplyDeleteoh wow - gorgeous work!! love your coffee watercolor! super cute card!
ReplyDeleteoh wow - gorgeous work!! love your coffee watercolor! super cute card!
ReplyDeleteThis is just adorable!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is beyond precious! Love, love, love that sweet bear!
ReplyDeleteHe is a sweet image. I love how you colored him. TFS
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteLove that bear! Isn't it so fun painting with coffee???
ReplyDeleteLove how you colored the bear with coffee!
ReplyDeleteAt first the relation to the Coffee Lovers B. H. isn't so obvious, but I love that you colored the sweet bear with coffee. Great card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliantly unique take on the coffee challenge! LOVE! And that bit of yellow seam binding ribbon is the perfect finishing touch!
ReplyDeleteGenius!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring! Super cute card.
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