I recognize that Autumn is not yet upon us – but that won’t stop me from playing with some of the fun, Fall-themed product that are currently available to me. Today’s card features pumpkins and coffee, two icons of my favorite time of year. What better way to suggest a meetup with an old friend than a request to catch up over coffee (or tea or pumpkin spice lattes)? Here’s my card:
While I do partake of the occasional pumpkin spice latte in the Fall, I wouldn’t classify myself as a fanatic. The warm colors and pumpkin strips on my card only enhance the mugs, though. Here’s a look at the Latte Love Bundle that I used to create the pair of mugs and to stamp the tiny, sweet sentiment:
The mugs and stamped with Cajun Craze, and I’ve filled them each with coffee (Pecan Pie is a perfect color for the coffee inside the cup!). Here’s a closer look:
The base of the focal panel on my card was the starting point for my card. The polka dotted page from the Iconic Celebrations 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (the 8th page on the bottom row below) creates the 3-3/4″ x 5″ base. I cut three strips of pumpkins (the last page on the bottom row below) and glued them down across the polka dotted page. You know how much I love to play with Designer Series Paper designs, so I think you know how much fun I had with that. Don’t they look like they are a part of the paper’s original design?
Here’s a look at the colors and patterns in the Iconic Celebrations 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper:
I added three Copper Clay sparkle dots from the 2023-2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots. I had several choices in Pecan Pie or white, but these tiny dots were perfect. The color of the sparkle dots, though not Cajun Craze or Pecan Pie, were somewhere between the two. Here’s a look at the 2023-2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots:
If you love the warm mix of colors in this card (aren’t regals and neutrals delicious?), feel free to save this for future reference:
Bundles: Latte Love Bundle Stamps: Latte Love Papers: Iconic Celebrations 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake, Basic White Inks: Cajun Craze, Pecan Pie Accessories: 2-3/8″ Circle Punch, Latte Love Dies, 2023-2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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Darling mix. I especially love the little strips of pumpkin pattern.
Thanks, Mary! That was my starting point. So happy with how easily they fit into the pattern.
Love your card design and color combo. I’m not a pumpkin spice fan, but reading this while enjoying my morning coffee is a delight.
Thanks, Stella. Only the pumpkins tie the card to pumpkin spice – between you and me, the mugs are filled with light roast coffee with a splash of milk. 🙂
I love this card Brian! Great colors and theme! Can’t wait for Fall to come this year. We’ve already got apples coming in up here in the mountains .⛰️🍎🍏
Nothing like the apples in your neck of the woods. We’ll likely make a trip this season and will give you a call. ♥
OMG I love the teeny pumpkin stripes on the paper! Adorable!
Tiny pumpkins are always a great option. 🙂 Thanks, Linda!
Great design and color combo. So perfect for this time of year. Enjoy your day!
Thank you so much, Hilda! I’m excited for Fall.
I can just taste the pumpkin spice! Love this card and this dsp pack.
Thanks so much, Wendie! I had fun with this one. All the best!
Brian, your keen eye for matching up designs with the DSP is a real treat!
Thanks so much, Katrina! I am always thinking about patterns and colors … always. Glad it’s paying off. 🙂