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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Holiday Coffee Lover's Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY!

Hello and welcome to the Holiday Coffee Lover's Blog Hop!! I was so bummed when I was too late for the last event for coffee lovers, I absolutely had to join the hop today! But in my excitement to put together a coffee-themed card, I completely spaced on the holiday portion of the hop! Derrrr!! Maybe this is winter blue? I was inspired by Frozen? Yes... that's it... mmm hmmm...


I had a ton of fun playing with the Hero Arts Need Caffeine set - I love this cute little latte! You won't even guess how many THINGS I did to it, LOL! I stamped it with Peacock Feather Distress Ink. Then I used colored pencils to fill in the color a bit more. Then, my Faber-Castell PITT green gold pen to go over the letters. Then I outlined in black ink. Then I trimmed. Thhheeennnn.... the piece de resistance... I dug out my super old liquid applique to create the latte foam!! I used to LOVE this stuff. About 8 years ago. Ever wonder if it will still work after MANY MANY years sitting in a craft stash (and even moving from Texas to Georgia)? The answer is YES, IT DOES!! :-)


The background panel was super fun too. I mixed some of the same Peacock Feathers ink into my embossing paste, and spread it over the Hero Arts Zig Zag Pattern stencil. The blobs that look kind of brown in the photos are actually lovely, shimmery blobs of Gold Shimmer Spray. Nice.


Ok, so this blog hop is a different kind of blog hop! It's open to all of YOU to join!! There's a linkie thing on Amy Tsuruta's blog, she's the mastermind behind this entire thing.


And she's lined up a TON of awesome sponsors. You'll be in the running for THOSE prizes if you link up your own coffee creation! You can find the link up on Amy's blog -- RIGHT HERE! This is the list of amazing sponsors:


As for me - I'd love to giveaway a $5 STARBUCKS GIFT CARD!! Afterall, this hop is all about loving coffee, right? Just leave me a comment by the end of Sunday, December 14 and you'll be in the running.

Thanks for stopping by!


Stamps: Hero Arts (CL731 Need Caffeine)
Paper: Neenah (Solar White)
Ink: Distress Ink (Peacock Blue), Hero Arts (Gold shimmer spray), Faber-Castell (PITT artist pen - green gold), black pen
Other: Dreamweaver (Wendy Vecchi embossing paste), Hero Arts (SA021 Zig Zag Pattern stencil), palette knife, Liquid Applique, heat tool, Prismacolor (aquamarine pencil), washi tape, copper sequins
Posted by Libby Hickson at 9:13 AM
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49 comments:

  1. RebekahDecember 10, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    What a fabulous creation and it is very festive!! Love the cream and background design! Great job! Thank you for your sweet blog candy offer too! rbkhandcoatgmaildotcom

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  2. Leslie HannaDecember 10, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    I love this set - it was my second choice after the one I ended up using. And personally? I LOVE a blue Christmas card!

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  3. Monika/BuzsyDecember 10, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    So pretty Libby. Love the frost! The background is neat.

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  4. anja curversDecember 10, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    So very pretty Libby love the colors.

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  5. ShellyDecember 10, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Yum! Love this!

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  6. @JoyceCasaldiDecember 10, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Love the foam, cute idea! So glad you hopped along! Merry Christmas!

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  7. Kristie GouletDecember 10, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    Love this! Great colors.

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  8. TinaDecember 10, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    very pretty, thanks for the chance to win

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  9. Beth H.December 10, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Fun card! Love the blue and green combination and all the pattern going on with the background and the wood grain.

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  10. wendipooh13December 10, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    SUPER adorable coffee card!!!! CUTE!!! love the blue and sequins

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  11. MauraDecember 10, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Cool! Great background, and frozen works...there are lots of frozen coffee drinks :)

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  12. Lori TurnerDecember 10, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Yes, Libby - go with the FROZEN inspiration - that works totally! Absolutely GORGEOUS card girl - love the colors and background!

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  13. Annette AllenDecember 10, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    aww what a cute card and I love how you added the sequins..

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  14. Rubeena I.December 10, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    haha love your card, it counts ;D

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  15. Becca CrugerDecember 10, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    This is grungy beauty at its finest! Congrats on using that old stash of yours to make this beautiful card! I am in love with your sequin steam idea - how creative!!
    bexcruger at gmail dot com

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  16. MarlaDecember 10, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    A very fun card that is kind of mixed media. TFS

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  17. MariLynnDecember 10, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Very pretty card. Yes! I can see the frozen inspiration. wink wink. I love the liquid applique and the distressing and the sequins. Just lovely.

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  18. ~amy~December 10, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    Libby, I love it and totally see how you were inspired by Frozen {wink}
    Thanks for linking up to the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop♡

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  19. StampingbugKerryDecember 10, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    Oh gosh...I really do LOVE it a LATTE!!! I really do!!!

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  20. Waving My WandDecember 10, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Oh, this the cutest card. Love it! momtojeb at gmail dot com

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  21. JerrieDecember 10, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    I love peacock blue, That liquid applique really is great for the foam. I also like your gem bubbles~

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  22. JennyDecember 10, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    Loving the grundgy feel of this - and of course the coffee stained look!

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  23. arlsmom aka LyndaDecember 10, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    wonderful card...love your foamy mug!

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  24. kiwimeskreationsDecember 10, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    Fabulous card Libby - love the texture you have going here!!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  25. wienerhoneymoonersDecember 11, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    Gorgeous stenciling and texture on the foam, WOW!! I have some blog candy on my blog too!!

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  26. VanessaBDecember 11, 2014 at 1:38 AM

    Great card. Love the colors and texture

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  27. Olga DirektorenkoDecember 11, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    Oh the colors are just stunning! That green looks perfect with Peacock feathers ink!

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  28. Celeste GoffDecember 11, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    Love this! That background is simply amazing!

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  29. maria f.December 11, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    I love your card, Libby. It was one of the first to pop out of the gallery at me. Glad I came by to catch the details, like the foam. Fantastic colors.

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  30. Michele K. HendersonDecember 11, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Love the bright colors in your card! So cute!

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  31. Indy's DesignsDecember 11, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    I love those wintery colors and that background...LOVE it! Thanks for the chance for some java!
    Happy Holidays!
    Hugs, Debbie!

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  32. Holly AKA KopyKatDecember 11, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    This is so pretty! Thanks for the chance to win. hollysilva911@hotmail.com

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  33. Laurel BeardDecember 12, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Hey Libby!!! I love this. It is so fun!

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  34. Kaizen Fashion ProjectDecember 12, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    What a fun giveaway! I'd love to win!
    heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

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  35. Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed DesignsDecember 12, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    LOL!!! I have some of that foam too. Mine may be 'dead' by now though?!? I used it last year to make popcorn.

    Really fun card. Gorgeous color combo!

    Java happy day and Merry Christmas.
    Heather Dennis

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  36. nancy carrollDecember 12, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    Adorable, love that foam, cool that it still worked!!!! TFS, thanks for the opportunity to win such wonderful blog candy...nance459 at yahoo.com

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  37. UnknownDecember 12, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    I'd love to win! Thanks for the chance:)
    alaine74014 at gmail dot com

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  38. SylviaDecember 13, 2014 at 12:34 AM

    Fun card, Libby, lots of nice texture going on here! Happy Holidays!

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  39. Tenia NelsonDecember 13, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Super FUN!!

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  40. Amy JohnsonDecember 13, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    How fun! I love the background!

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  41. Helen F.December 13, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    Such a cute design, Libby.

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  42. AmethystCatDecember 14, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    fun card and love the touch of sequins!

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  43. LyndalDecember 14, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    FABulous foam Libby - just perfect! Thanks for sharing :)
    I'd love if you stopped by my blog for a chance of some blog candy too http://lyndalhiggins.blogspot.com.au

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  44. Patry RoDecember 14, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    Hi Libby, fun project!! Thanks for sharing!! New follower here!!

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  45. Teresa Godines #6857December 14, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    Love all of the great colors on this card. And the sentiment is awesome, TFS
    resatwo at sbcglobal dot net

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  46. D-December 14, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    Thanks for sharing your CUTE card.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
    dmcardmaker{at}{AOL}{dot}{COM}

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  47. Samantha MannDecember 14, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    yes - the foam - PERFECTION!!!! all that work on the little latte image - so worth it!! ha ha ha!!
    and i love the 'frozen' theme!! wink wink!!!
    super adorable!!

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  48. Helen GullettDecember 15, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    Wow! I love the color and gold! Super creative :)

    Helen
    gulletthm at yahoo dot com

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  49. NanceDecember 15, 2014 at 12:15 AM

    Very pretty card. Love the cream on the cup!

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