I like to show diverse projects every day. Something pretty, something bold, something new, something old. (gosh, I’m a poet and didn’t realize it). Now that I have my hands on some new products, I want every day to be an adventure in new products – “Did you see this? Did you see that?” All the best intentions, though, are completely shot today. From the moment I saw this week’s Create with Connie & Mary sketch challenge, I knew I wanted to showcase the coffee cups from Perfect Blend. Here’s my card:
Here’s the blog banner for this week’s sketch from Create with Connie and Mary:
And here’s the challenge banner for The Friday Mashup (project with stripes):
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- What’s New? I mentioned that I wasn’t really featuring new product on this card. That’s not 100% true as there are two brand new items that add to the appeal of this card – even thought they aren’t front-and center. The cup is decorated with a Coastal Cabana piece of Maritime Designer Series Paper, and the sun is dressed with Beach House Designer Washi Tape. Woo Hoo!
- A Textured Sun. I love the slick texture of washi tape. I layered this striped tape over a piece of Crushed Curry card stock and then cropped it out with the Starburst Framelits. Clean and crisp – and it crops out like a charm! The sun gets a shiny dose of smooth to create a backdrop for these mugs.
- Color Combination. I love the combination of Coastal Cabana and Crushed Curry. One is bright and cheery, while the other is rich and regal. Together, they are a knockout. The best way for these colors to play off each other is to place them on a muted background. I further muted the Smoky Slate-striped paper by mounting that on Basic Gray. Things get brighter as you get closer to the focal point, allowing the Coastal Cabana to perfectly dance with the Crushed Curry.
Stamp Sets: Perfect Blend, A Dozen Thoughts Papers: Basic Gray, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Maritime Designer Series Paper Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Accessories: Happenings Simply Created Kit, Beach House Designer Washi Tape, Starburst Framelits, Project Life Corner punch, Hexagon punch (to crop the banner end), Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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I like the colors . They do play off each other well….also noticed the rounded corners . You listed the Project Life Corner Rounder … I am reading some good comments on it . Guess that`s on my next list . I have been using the Envelope Punch Board one lately . Oh, and I like your card too ! Happy Hump Day !
Ok. Who is singing the Folger’s song? I know I am. :-). Brian, you are an artist! The washi tape on the sun looks awesome! Your color combo and rationale are brilliant. I love your take on this sketch!
I was singing it too! Great card, Brian.
Brian, another great card by a master artist!
Congratulations on being a presenter at the Convention.
Great answer to both challenges!
One of my favorite stamp sets, Perfect Blend. Great Sun! Congrats on presenting !!! 🙂
Love your card! The starburst looks like a sun – a great way to start the morning with a sunny day and a nice cup or two of coffee! Thanks for joining us this week in the sketch challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!
The best part of waking up is my cup of coffee and checking out your daily post!
Oh, Brian. I’m cryin’. So funny. Right on the money! One poet to another! Great card with great ideas? Thanks!
That was NOT supposed to be a ? behind the great ideas but an!
Love this card! The sun looks fantastic with the tape–what a great idea! And the colors together are very eye appealing against the gray. I have to agree with Cindy Hall, your post is a great part of the day! Thank you for sharing 🙂
I love the way your mind works and that you can verbalize (and illustrate!) those thoughts! Great idea with the tape on the sunburst. Your posts and a cup of coffee are now a part of my day 😉 TFS!
Lots to love about your card, Brian: The sun with coffee cups – 2 of my favorite things! The sentiment paired with coffee cups – could mean so many things; The colors are lovely together; The tip about using the Hexagon Punch for cropping banners – brilliant! Fabulous card. Thanks for playing along with us at Create with Connie and Mary.
Oh, I completely agree, Brian! Coffee and sunshine are the BEST way to start the day! I love the washi tape on the sun (great way to use what we got on the cruise!) I also love the color combo! Thanks for playing along with the sketch challenge this week on Create with Connie and Mary!
The King continues to rule! Great card. I really need to get Perfect Blend.
These colors are just so happy and cheery! Love them! And I love how you used the washi tape here! Clever idea! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!
A tastefully brewed project today, Brian! Clever use of the washi tape for some shine, and the layered pieces with rounded corners really caught my eye. I know I will try that idea soon. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love the color combinations makes a perfect anniversary card!
Dear Poet Brian,
do not give up your daytime or SU job yet! LOL Great card, love the color combo, that washi tape is on my list.
I’m so late commenting on this really awesome card Brian. I’ve been attending my grandkids’ end of the year performances, lot of fun.
This card also reminded me of that coffee commercial…..the best part of waking up is Brian King posts. Love coming here early in the morning, your post hit my inbox at 4am., perfect for me to sit here, sipping my dark and delicious cup of coffee and watching what you have created for the day.
Thank you, love your card, the washi tape and the rounded corners are wonderful details.
Brian, I really enjoy all your cards. What a great way to use washi tape! I also like the color combo. Thanks for playing with The Friday Mashup!
Love your fun card today Brian (well, I love your cards every day, but you know what I mean!) Especially like the washi tape sun. Congrats on being a fellow CCMC Top 3 winner this week!
I love these coffee cups! I LOVE what you have done here! This is a great card! The starburst behind the cups looks like the morning sun. The card has a beachy theme that I really love! Please accept my apologies for being a week late! Thanks for playing the Create with Connie and Mary sketch challenge last week!
This card is a latte fun Brian!!
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Too cute! I haven’t bought this set as I am not a coffee person but I have seen so many cute ideas that it is going on my ever increasing wish list!