tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88424590413106954322024-03-17T21:00:43.219-05:00Crafting JunkyWelcome to my blog and thank you for visiting! I'm a medical assistant who loves running, hiking, cycling, coffee (sometimes too much coffee), and creating fun things in my spare time. I'm a single mom to two wonderful grown children and Grandma to two beautiful granddaughters! I love sharing my card creations with my friends and the crafting world. To subscribe to my blog please click the "follow" button below or enter your email address in the "follow by email" box to the right.Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.comBlogger602125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-34547146231978376772024-03-17T17:15:00.006-05:002024-03-17T17:15:53.366-05:00Have A Warm And Cozy Holiday-Coffee And Cards With Celeste And Deb<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCg7PllZaul4FcW7Usb0eLgAPkGIt17-LnYFAoizmbPGyP650sQUz8BYPskHtygb-Wta0nTapiUSDCkj9QVWMBobMBndlbZXYusUTRclTfNp1tqffjnmXO6Gx_Lqb2felcsB2LSC3gFJ0xp7cqocBNM7GyNOZrPsMVFV_i1ta1BEL4XjXYjxTzPnSEbQ/s2019/20240317_164526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2019" data-original-width="1524" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCg7PllZaul4FcW7Usb0eLgAPkGIt17-LnYFAoizmbPGyP650sQUz8BYPskHtygb-Wta0nTapiUSDCkj9QVWMBobMBndlbZXYusUTRclTfNp1tqffjnmXO6Gx_Lqb2felcsB2LSC3gFJ0xp7cqocBNM7GyNOZrPsMVFV_i1ta1BEL4XjXYjxTzPnSEbQ/w484-h640/20240317_164526.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJruZQuMfrCTaiYFZ6ZkzmoJd-xRSVbIM8ik5UQkjf3Bra2Pxf_QUq9LAjVQvII2pO1PlnFx76PvtDOrSvHI6S9n7F5Dg7LPyWW9bNLAmrnNBd1UkZ7LiLDfOF9HitZqb6woms79XUIp6Wewe5M5MWwBujPAsLNWSAKklOHnKvQeQbG7qn8eNnwztR2w/s1170/429476805_1079958526668249_5731397113401147664_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1139" data-original-width="1170" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJruZQuMfrCTaiYFZ6ZkzmoJd-xRSVbIM8ik5UQkjf3Bra2Pxf_QUq9LAjVQvII2pO1PlnFx76PvtDOrSvHI6S9n7F5Dg7LPyWW9bNLAmrnNBd1UkZ7LiLDfOF9HitZqb6woms79XUIp6Wewe5M5MWwBujPAsLNWSAKklOHnKvQeQbG7qn8eNnwztR2w/s320/429476805_1079958526668249_5731397113401147664_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0wAgkDv50N0SSgGsq2JEfwUzDw_01WmBRdsi4DEPh0p5B2iNQCuswZcFM6kaaLGs3rNmHydKqSB8MTsgO5vsLBo9fswY17UXcoEXpFlYgfTdqYvz3rSc1q_rBPRgjyvMLUW9pRNdPdcQT8b71exZ-xk-ingHhWOWfwy2j9i3GlVTPTgc3aJQdublqRg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0wAgkDv50N0SSgGsq2JEfwUzDw_01WmBRdsi4DEPh0p5B2iNQCuswZcFM6kaaLGs3rNmHydKqSB8MTsgO5vsLBo9fswY17UXcoEXpFlYgfTdqYvz3rSc1q_rBPRgjyvMLUW9pRNdPdcQT8b71exZ-xk-ingHhWOWfwy2j9i3GlVTPTgc3aJQdublqRg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I apologize for this post being later than normal for my monthly collaboration with <a href="https://meticulosity.blogspot.com/2024/03/coffee-cards-with-deb-celeste-march-2024.html">Deb</a>. I just got back from Florida and found myself woefully prepared for my post. I had to scramble to get this card put together and post it to my blog. This month Deb and I were inspired by all things green in honor of St. Patrick's Day. I also wanted to participate in the <a href="https://caffeinatedchristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/caffeinated-christmas-card-challenge-27.html?fbclid=IwAR2iARwh5rlbfuerg8e8stAcz70dOEhhimNrTHhwx61Pgt6TEIuzkXSRiLE">Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge</a>, so my card is Christmas themed. I kept my card pretty simple. I started by layering some green cardstock from American Crafts 6x6 Christmas pad onto my A2 white card base. I then layered a pretty piece of green snowflake paper from Authentique's Solitude 6x6 Christmas paper pad on top. I die cut a large stitched circle using My Favorite Things stacking stitched circle dies, white cardstock, and striped paper from the same Authentique paper pad. I stamped the sentiment from Simon Says Stamp's Inside Holiday Greetings stamp set using black ink. I popped the circle panel up off of the card using foam tape. I then stamped the travel coffee mug from My Style Stamps Coffee Lovers stamp set onto more of the green cardstock, as well as white cardstock from the same American Crafts Christmas pad. I stamped the sleeve from the stamp set onto more Authentique patterned paper. I fussy cut them all out and glued them all together. I adhered them to the left of the sentiment on the circle panel. To finish off the card I die cut a simple snowflake from more white cardstock using a My Favorite Things snowflake die. I adhered it to the sleeve and adhered a small clear gem to the center. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_hNTkILqUeCRYcRizJ62Cte1eLt6AzcrpCLhwYggjcDgHV6OqV6MPPx5Np5LnhKmIS8FmrnruhVMYzfBbPeZQLwXvWkrLmMzqY07Fl4s3513N_DzM_KfvkDhEfSGniq1g-x20oK_ZA3psG1wUmbTOvhGdaW08mm1lppDSQAUWHDXLOqtuRoTwwEsUQ/s3332/Thai%20tea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3332" data-original-width="1816" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_hNTkILqUeCRYcRizJ62Cte1eLt6AzcrpCLhwYggjcDgHV6OqV6MPPx5Np5LnhKmIS8FmrnruhVMYzfBbPeZQLwXvWkrLmMzqY07Fl4s3513N_DzM_KfvkDhEfSGniq1g-x20oK_ZA3psG1wUmbTOvhGdaW08mm1lppDSQAUWHDXLOqtuRoTwwEsUQ/s320/Thai%20tea.jpg" width="174" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: large;">My beverage this month is a spicy Thai tea. Now, be sure and head over to <a href="https://meticulosity.blogspot.com/2024/03/coffee-cards-with-deb-celeste-march-2024.html">Debra's blog</a> and see what she created using this month's inspiration! </span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br />Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-40048465274265735022024-03-08T16:11:00.002-06:002024-03-08T16:11:17.375-06:00Praying For You<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9is9cWaQOCeXlJXxHdQK-6enQMJ0YeDouve8dZx45S0bxbnPWbv8AfjhBOQcCOw8mtq1CvmNP8PhHJXjba5xWs3ytMJiunLsVWgzK4mz7gnv8OhCbc5jCikige73pZi3YBZvOJqnwNLxRuJx-WHAOrB-cnVnhj2hPgzJ6cSRLWuaJHOdHaYD7u7B-SQ/s2018/20240308_152428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1644" data-original-width="2018" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9is9cWaQOCeXlJXxHdQK-6enQMJ0YeDouve8dZx45S0bxbnPWbv8AfjhBOQcCOw8mtq1CvmNP8PhHJXjba5xWs3ytMJiunLsVWgzK4mz7gnv8OhCbc5jCikige73pZi3YBZvOJqnwNLxRuJx-WHAOrB-cnVnhj2hPgzJ6cSRLWuaJHOdHaYD7u7B-SQ/w400-h326/20240308_152428.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB9OIOih753yGwX0h4nBrg1Svz8-OCoymUoYedn84wCAYBKNA0HIVQCMXKYp1WaB21c7BKITZMz26auzRz5IxIDKbOpVxUppJBF9YIv0qgONZv9B3DqISxtG6b4ngdhXTd9mj94owT7o2gWBA55VEII8K3M6s2j6ItfwfGwEimHh36ykDNIu-7ANBLkg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB9OIOih753yGwX0h4nBrg1Svz8-OCoymUoYedn84wCAYBKNA0HIVQCMXKYp1WaB21c7BKITZMz26auzRz5IxIDKbOpVxUppJBF9YIv0qgONZv9B3DqISxtG6b4ngdhXTd9mj94owT7o2gWBA55VEII8K3M6s2j6ItfwfGwEimHh36ykDNIu-7ANBLkg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I don't have to send very many sympathy cards, but had to this week, unfortunately. I started by doing some light water-coloring onto some Strathmore smooth watercolor paper using Gina K inks in sweet mango and fresh asparagus. I dried the ink and then stamped the tree and sentiment from Stampin' UP's Thoughts & Prayers stamp set onto the panel using versfine onyx black ink and heat setting them with Zing clear embossing powder. I cut the panel down using a stitched stacking rectangle die from Paper Rose, and matted it onto some plain black cardstock. I adhered the panel to my A2 sized card base and added a few black gems in the corners for a finishing touch. I will be submitting this card in this week's <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-throwdown-challenge-783.html">Color Throwdown</a> card challenge. Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I wish you all a wonderful weekend!</span></div><br /><br /></div><br /><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-56142418202627837332024-03-02T04:00:00.003-06:002024-03-02T04:00:00.134-06:00Happy Birthday-Send A Smile 4 Kids <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirs4rMRMUiBsCXAtMgUmyOfFOeqlKPXdhE2we9S-4nb35d3ywhvn49Y9NRqIn00u5_8w3X68tX0dLEnL9_Y7gqItNoUmZvgCDjnuHpfSGrwmOqYV6U8c4x95Eq9NhXKEypz29ET2RHEYXwUE6s0C9wjq9oy1z-p2MnDe4hlnhixr3gkU83NeyuW4mbVQ/s2245/20240227_055652%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2245" data-original-width="1668" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirs4rMRMUiBsCXAtMgUmyOfFOeqlKPXdhE2we9S-4nb35d3ywhvn49Y9NRqIn00u5_8w3X68tX0dLEnL9_Y7gqItNoUmZvgCDjnuHpfSGrwmOqYV6U8c4x95Eq9NhXKEypz29ET2RHEYXwUE6s0C9wjq9oy1z-p2MnDe4hlnhixr3gkU83NeyuW4mbVQ/w476-h640/20240227_055652%20(1).jpg" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This month at <a href="https://sas4kidsdt.blogspot.com/2023/11/sas4kids-march-2-2024-cards-4-boys.html">Send A Smile 4 Kids</a> we are creating cards for boys. I die cut a focal panel using white cardstock and a stitched rectangle die from Paper Rose. I die cut a large circle in upper center of the panel and attached a piece of patterned paper from the Studio Calico Here & There 6x6 paper pad below the circle. I die cut some stars using the same paper pad and stitched star dies from Jillian Vance Designs. Because the patterned paper was so thin, I backed them with cardstock and popped them up off of the card using 3M foam tape. I stamped the sentiment at the bottom right of the panel using Stampin' UP's Curly Cute sentiment stamp set and Gina K sweet mango ink. I added some silver star confetti from my stash, some orange enamel dots from Recollections, and black dashed lines around the focal circle to finish this masculine card. </span></div><br /> <p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-10624146723760092112024-02-25T00:00:00.001-06:002024-02-25T00:00:00.130-06:00Sending You Lots Of Love-Coffee And Cards With Celeste And Deb<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPCG05pKSabMTRfUsgFUtbucPI1O0UCGUnpfbm3GRevDkLXKgAZlBUh4xxbFmojkEHODpG8txj8dQPwdweZLwiKGFaPdYWppeUm4_g7W_kBfCwhA0mNdn_ry-EnSheubpeY3LRLSnRNmaX0u5a_Rs7z1BPTJ645DGSMSE7DMrqagahM07r6ZBZKmXjsA/s2216/20240221_063425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2216" data-original-width="1686" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPCG05pKSabMTRfUsgFUtbucPI1O0UCGUnpfbm3GRevDkLXKgAZlBUh4xxbFmojkEHODpG8txj8dQPwdweZLwiKGFaPdYWppeUm4_g7W_kBfCwhA0mNdn_ry-EnSheubpeY3LRLSnRNmaX0u5a_Rs7z1BPTJ645DGSMSE7DMrqagahM07r6ZBZKmXjsA/w486-h640/20240221_063425.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0oTe42rsGH8sWhRgxjWATiPQO_tIky1YPe2hwEecp6nyTWaQ3PZwvgicz3VEdPox37tDWxAQCwM2LgmAkJTU7vxYgGUl71YOR96NjwjsIJD3RJt8c_h9_swzWiQ35xGnlAW-NQgDk9O9mbxVp3wUPln3uBuZ0KgWv2ul7rcIo94KM9HXyo-QGIBHe4Q/s225/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="224" data-original-width="225" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0oTe42rsGH8sWhRgxjWATiPQO_tIky1YPe2hwEecp6nyTWaQ3PZwvgicz3VEdPox37tDWxAQCwM2LgmAkJTU7vxYgGUl71YOR96NjwjsIJD3RJt8c_h9_swzWiQ35xGnlAW-NQgDk9O9mbxVp3wUPln3uBuZ0KgWv2ul7rcIo94KM9HXyo-QGIBHe4Q/s1600/images.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello, welcome to the February Coffee and Cards with Celeste and Deb collaboration. This month, Deb and I decided to create cards that honor snail mail. We thought it was perfect. As card makers, we love creating cards for those we care about. We also love receiving a hand-written note card too! My card was created with gorgeous patterned paper from 7Gypsies Postale 8x8 paper pad, distress inks, Unity Stamp Company banner dies, and Altenew's Postal Heroes and My Favorite Things Abstract Art stamp sets. All of the images were colored with my Copic alcohol markers and fussy cut. I plan to give this card to my daughter, who is a postal carrier. I know she will love it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My coffee this month is Kahlua's Espresso Martini served in one of my gorgeous Miss Etoile Espresso cups and matching saucer. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEbcrrvrjvEuNjyEe40XU15vOlSUI6dTy0GMJlpggcu7QNrMw4TXUVigF9H0PXJ2BH2UgTUxqjuh5vfVtgl2-J96qRbsYeA4mRlDPNEJu-0ciu13fpgwnOYC-qtCQ86gredPFseAuxsj5u4iI1-h6yPKZETQnJtM_7qugU95pNQkcQA-gqCJ125SRag/s2808/Kahlua%20Martini%20Espresso.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2808" data-original-width="1816" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEbcrrvrjvEuNjyEe40XU15vOlSUI6dTy0GMJlpggcu7QNrMw4TXUVigF9H0PXJ2BH2UgTUxqjuh5vfVtgl2-J96qRbsYeA4mRlDPNEJu-0ciu13fpgwnOYC-qtCQ86gredPFseAuxsj5u4iI1-h6yPKZETQnJtM_7qugU95pNQkcQA-gqCJ125SRag/s320/Kahlua%20Martini%20Espresso.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Now, be sure and stop off at<a href="https://meticulosity.blogspot.com/2024/02/coffee-cards-with-deb-celeste-crafty.html"> Deb's </a>blog and see what fun she created this month with our snail mail theme. And thank you for stopping by and checking out my latest creation. I appreciate you! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-42102131197103729832024-02-18T17:13:00.000-06:002024-02-18T17:13:05.020-06:00You Make Me Happy <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57IvrPW4yuMbwDLb4j6HGt-w9cjNR2orvTvWFCwHSE0k_sEbRGtmQtAz2HvC5oZ6zFfWzCa9kQf8-mTcrj5gz7GuYHmO8WrIYrjHSXExaEgXzhqfruYMcc2CTQ3bPWUazQxH0NMrp4mhK_oD0jipR3GzV7N1C8-tHEUU_Ziwz9c23Ngbu60iYgvd-XA/s2223/20240218_164230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2223" data-original-width="1739" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57IvrPW4yuMbwDLb4j6HGt-w9cjNR2orvTvWFCwHSE0k_sEbRGtmQtAz2HvC5oZ6zFfWzCa9kQf8-mTcrj5gz7GuYHmO8WrIYrjHSXExaEgXzhqfruYMcc2CTQ3bPWUazQxH0NMrp4mhK_oD0jipR3GzV7N1C8-tHEUU_Ziwz9c23Ngbu60iYgvd-XA/w500-h640/20240218_164230.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUyBSwBZ8-_NgibWWscoadiF-YwW0DCaKqhBXDZDhZkSucKISqG3r052IQ0J_EV3yRHj0lJ-i_-t1hpz6R4BQVTQrdmubUmY-T20Xio2_LpI9BQYfblssGANKFo-1sgPu4tRxF160RHVR_LhRyWoqDLGiXEUAM7lLIAO8y1OB6667jU57FmxHOGIW5tA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUyBSwBZ8-_NgibWWscoadiF-YwW0DCaKqhBXDZDhZkSucKISqG3r052IQ0J_EV3yRHj0lJ-i_-t1hpz6R4BQVTQrdmubUmY-T20Xio2_LpI9BQYfblssGANKFo-1sgPu4tRxF160RHVR_LhRyWoqDLGiXEUAM7lLIAO8y1OB6667jU57FmxHOGIW5tA" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today's card was created for the latest <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/02/color-throwdown-challenge-780.html">Color Throwdown</a> card challenge. To create my card, I die cut a white card panel using a scalloped edge rectangle die from Gina Marie Designs and popped it up off my kraft A2 card base using some low-profile foam tape. I then die cut a kraft panel using a stitched rectangle die from My Favorite Things. I stamped the subtle background using Stampin' UP's crumb cake ink and Unity Stamp Company's Faithful Letter red rubber background stamp. I then stamped the poppies from Altenew's Painted Poppy stamp set directly onto the kraft panel. I stamped the Happy sentiment from the same stamp set directly onto the panel using Versafine onyx black ink. On separate white cardstock I stamped the leaf using Altenew's moss green ink and the poppy's in Gina K Designs red hot ink. I fussy cut the poppy's and the leaf out and popped them up off of the card using more foam tape. I stamped the additional sentiment onto black cardstock using Versamark clear ink and heat embossed it using Ranger's detail white embossing powder. I cut the sentiment down into little strips and adhered them around the word happy. To finish off my card I die cut a few butterflies in more black cardstock using Stampin' UP's Beautiful Wings embosslit. I adhered those around the card, and added some white gel pen details. I love how this turned out!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></span></div><br /><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-604259720067094452024-02-03T04:00:00.005-06:002024-02-20T10:21:24.475-06:00Happy Easter-Send A Smile 4 Kids <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijMCjbP52oMR5EqlOHyapyN2qkHhI7aoZ8mbPhwY-f0LPUwk_wdy3KIPggLI4fPyEU6E7QE7QGEHYxMAjXvUrLDT9kAyp4gBLkI1gEXqMzFToLqfwfoNUA7glnLYREJYQd_lJpEnYUB0eEDMdJYOSGyW-7nDpicoyPEfTpAg4SlX-JvsJxc4MUF3l4oQ/s2170/20240106_132824.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2170" data-original-width="1692" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijMCjbP52oMR5EqlOHyapyN2qkHhI7aoZ8mbPhwY-f0LPUwk_wdy3KIPggLI4fPyEU6E7QE7QGEHYxMAjXvUrLDT9kAyp4gBLkI1gEXqMzFToLqfwfoNUA7glnLYREJYQd_lJpEnYUB0eEDMdJYOSGyW-7nDpicoyPEfTpAg4SlX-JvsJxc4MUF3l4oQ/w500-h640/20240106_132824.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This month at <a href="https://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/sas4kids-easterspring-cards-4-kids.html">Send A Smile 4 Kids</a> we are celebrating Spring/Easter!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have two adorable granddaughters that I always send Easter cards to, and thought this would be such a cute one to send to the youngest one. To create my card I started by die cutting the focal panel using Waffle Flower's Window Trio 1 die to cut the squares into my patterned paper from Echo Park's Spring Fling 6x6 paper pad. I then layered a piece of pink solid patterned paper from the same paper pad underneath. Using a 1" square paper punch from EK Success, I cut the smaller squares. I stamped the adorable images from Darcie's Feathers and Fur stamp set onto white Copic-friendly cardstock, colored them using my alcohol markers, and fussy cut them out. I popped the whole panel up off of my white A2 card using 3M foam tape, leaving a nice 1/4" border around the edges. I adhered all of the critters into their little "windows" using liquid glue and more 3M foam tape. I finished off this adorable card by adding some sparkly pink sequins that I picked up at my local craft store. Thank you for stopping by today. Be sure to head over to the <a href="https://sas4kidsdt.blogspot.com/2023/11/sas4kids-february-3-2024-easterspring.html">Send A Smile 4 Kids blog</a> and see what the rest of the team has created!</span></div> <p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-17507686808720090442024-01-21T20:38:00.000-06:002024-01-21T20:38:00.954-06:00Hello Sweet Friend <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUvAUFI211KVxzH2Bw4aQmmToHNajdANkABqHIEcysau4soaR25VSAgOUhxfAW4oj-daeTMNy7EAaJb34M9X4ZXGk8YlFntuKoUwJN0aq1K9YK27R5GkzrDBsEFoZznQTDkEgKTNGT8TFp_PzOquGRq1ekko9Cx_qFkB18DqQLzU4M8u3wo2FgYZhs2A/s2240/20240121_194737%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2240" data-original-width="1711" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUvAUFI211KVxzH2Bw4aQmmToHNajdANkABqHIEcysau4soaR25VSAgOUhxfAW4oj-daeTMNy7EAaJb34M9X4ZXGk8YlFntuKoUwJN0aq1K9YK27R5GkzrDBsEFoZznQTDkEgKTNGT8TFp_PzOquGRq1ekko9Cx_qFkB18DqQLzU4M8u3wo2FgYZhs2A/w488-h640/20240121_194737%20(1).jpg" width="488" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9c_KCpU6Ydfv7_NEvaaT_Dw4CAggWBchLMyWHcMAT13ZYjrwuixosAhaXGvzZ13-pYT1VF5L3LS5uyqTBEv0OsuHfK39DEscshMmRmCqydEoMcUrfyJrQbubZHofdmzxYjmQg0eXgnM76KLi4xhLCr45n3LIfs4nLBdYgCRzM6P8S6fRfiK5ArqQ4g/s750/776%20blush,%20dusty%20blue,%20pink%20011724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9c_KCpU6Ydfv7_NEvaaT_Dw4CAggWBchLMyWHcMAT13ZYjrwuixosAhaXGvzZ13-pYT1VF5L3LS5uyqTBEv0OsuHfK39DEscshMmRmCqydEoMcUrfyJrQbubZHofdmzxYjmQg0eXgnM76KLi4xhLCr45n3LIfs4nLBdYgCRzM6P8S6fRfiK5ArqQ4g/s320/776%20blush,%20dusty%20blue,%20pink%20011724.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's been entirely too cold here in Southeast Missouri to get out and do anything productive in single digit temps. So, I decided to make cards this afternoon. I created this card by die cutting a scalloped edge stitched rectangle panel using Gina Marie Designs dies and white cardstock. I layered a piece of light blue gingham from Echo Park's Spring Fling 6x6 paper pad that I die cut with a stitched rectangle die from MFT. I die cut some fish tail banners from solid pink cardstock from the same Echo Park collection using Unity Stamp's Scallops & Banners die set. I mounted them on plain white cardstock and cut them out leaving a small border. I stamped the sentiment and the adorable little bird from Technique Tuesday's Hello Chickadee stamp set on both banners. I stamped an extra bird onto plain white cardstock using Memento tuxedo black ink and colored it using my Copic markers. Using my Crop-a-dile, I punched some small holes at the top of the banners. I popped them up off of the card using 3M foam tape and ran some white baker's twine from Stampin' UP through the holes and adhered them directly behind the focal panel. To finish of this sweet card I added a bow with more of the white twine and a few blush sequins around the banners. I will be linking this up at the latest <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/01/color-throwdown-challenge-776.html">Color Throwdown </a>card challenge. Thank you for stopping by my blog today!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-60698668542374734222024-01-21T00:00:00.007-06:002024-01-21T00:00:00.307-06:00Happy Birthday-Coffee And Cards With Celeste And Deb<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dSZZCN6B7EdkwqnhinNoMi-8kI5dcU-P3OvPCq1mRMSNlgMJvXLRJ2LxDOQUpP9rleaEUNJt58ML5sAEUwAU5d6iDJh44gqKfcWKsdXaRlWsK5ssBbNjNlUmDcD65GaYKY0XynVQmlKH8XWPW5-qiuUL0y6fTLsNxtxWhkRATXIOMWQ8m0M32Gph7g/s2172/20240106_104037.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2172" data-original-width="1665" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dSZZCN6B7EdkwqnhinNoMi-8kI5dcU-P3OvPCq1mRMSNlgMJvXLRJ2LxDOQUpP9rleaEUNJt58ML5sAEUwAU5d6iDJh44gqKfcWKsdXaRlWsK5ssBbNjNlUmDcD65GaYKY0XynVQmlKH8XWPW5-qiuUL0y6fTLsNxtxWhkRATXIOMWQ8m0M32Gph7g/w490-h640/20240106_104037.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbK4Harb6hLVfSUy8rzho8_fe7_uRT8336Gj8nyFwLp6u5fcRBQcGihgueBfSFyanj81jIcI2vKocB73Vvnzrja_JNaVOoVsNdRNT3uvR7Sff9PgbLhYkMeX5cRyg3p06L8yD8KmRCLmPqf6jVPADsKre-dhEQhKITwNq4knBEAVh9lr0ln8bkNQQOeQ/s570/f01b07214a17b26195ba999e02a8a10e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="437" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbK4Harb6hLVfSUy8rzho8_fe7_uRT8336Gj8nyFwLp6u5fcRBQcGihgueBfSFyanj81jIcI2vKocB73Vvnzrja_JNaVOoVsNdRNT3uvR7Sff9PgbLhYkMeX5cRyg3p06L8yD8KmRCLmPqf6jVPADsKre-dhEQhKITwNq4knBEAVh9lr0ln8bkNQQOeQ/s320/f01b07214a17b26195ba999e02a8a10e.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello! This month Debra and I have the very talented <a href="https://ienjoywhatido.blogspot.com">Maria Batan</a> joining us for our Coffee and Cards collaboration. I met Maria many years ago at a Copic Coloring class in St. Louis and have kept in touch with her ever since. This month, we are using this old Mojo Monday sketch as our inspiration. I adore layers and patterned papers, and this sketch just spoke to me. I started by layering a base focal panel of white cardstock that I die cut using an MFT stitched stacking rectangle die directly onto my white A2 card base. I then cut down patterned paper from Pink Paislee's Flight Pattern 12x12 papers, following the dimensions of the sketch exactly. I did add an additional layer of turquoise blue cardstock from Hobby Lobby to break up the patterns. I stamped the gnome image and balloon from Spellbinders Gnomie Birthday stamp set onto white alcohol-friendly paper, and colored them using my Copic markers. I fussy cut the image out. I die cut a small stitched circle using another MFT die and adhered it to the card. I added the gnome on top. I stamped the sentiment in the lower right hand corner of the card using Memento tuxedo black ink. I finished off this adorable little gnome card by added some white gel accents and pretty gem stickers from Honey Bee Stamps. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAWQNrJtZBee5LNMmTfYOCkyJP6Qo34aqQuZxQ0W8QpW1mrh9RS7E0ZlsCMOSkyDUfc6BjEHdinR1zb9vfcSps4WOCUGEJf_vWshAtTqY8qA8-R-mS0J5SNs55VF9w8zAErGNq2mmpSXdcQu3DakGn-bZ7pH0uZe9oN_fkY3CiWkFTc_crrkNzzIsZCA/s2413/20240106_111224.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2413" data-original-width="1723" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAWQNrJtZBee5LNMmTfYOCkyJP6Qo34aqQuZxQ0W8QpW1mrh9RS7E0ZlsCMOSkyDUfc6BjEHdinR1zb9vfcSps4WOCUGEJf_vWshAtTqY8qA8-R-mS0J5SNs55VF9w8zAErGNq2mmpSXdcQu3DakGn-bZ7pH0uZe9oN_fkY3CiWkFTc_crrkNzzIsZCA/s320/20240106_111224.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For my coffee this month, I am enjoying a cup of Harry & David's butterscotch caramel coffee in a fabulous mug my daughter gave me for Christmas last year. I am a huge fan of Schitt's Creek! Now, be sure to head over the <a href="https://meticulosity.blogspot.com/2024/01/coffee-cards-with-deb-celeste-january.html">Debra</a> and <a href="https://ienjoywhatido.blogspot.com/2024/01/1-for-3-scrapbook-layout.html">Maria's </a>blogs and see how they were inspired by this month's challenge. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-79852998586860839972024-01-06T04:00:00.004-06:002024-01-06T04:00:00.136-06:00Sending Love Your Way-Send A Smile 4 Kids <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7v4VnRfzoVRRnuynCIqbatQxY3WG2TPUAWVO0ocyX14tFcdHrtwg8KWLC7NbV6T-lrM60e1_Rh5dKg5-FsHyNoByBoNU2uU1gAp43uUrNLgfJBamh-yYHcjnpMrXH2jLN0sPphOP1fN5TA8NGajuqUTVWW55wB40p-TDgBph3vlPr8emRNPm2H6fnqA/s1873/20240103_184955%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1873" data-original-width="1476" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7v4VnRfzoVRRnuynCIqbatQxY3WG2TPUAWVO0ocyX14tFcdHrtwg8KWLC7NbV6T-lrM60e1_Rh5dKg5-FsHyNoByBoNU2uU1gAp43uUrNLgfJBamh-yYHcjnpMrXH2jLN0sPphOP1fN5TA8NGajuqUTVWW55wB40p-TDgBph3vlPr8emRNPm2H6fnqA/w504-h640/20240103_184955%20(1).jpg" width="504" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello, and a very happy New Year! Our first <a href="https://sas4kidsdt.blogspot.com/2023/11/sas4kids-january-6-2024-lovevalentine.html">Send A Smile 4 Kids</a> post for 2024 is celebrating Love/Valentine's Day. I created my clean and simple card by die cutting a white card panel using Paper Roses stacking A2 stitched rectangle dies. I stamped the mailbox image and the sentiment on the focal panel using Unity Stamp Company's Sending My Love stamp set. I stamped the hearts from the Cat's Pajamas Sock It To Me stamp set. I colored all of the images using my Copic markers. I finished the card off by adding some white gel pen detail to the images and some Nuvo glitter drops in white blizzard. Be sure to head over the Send A Smile 4 Kids <a href="https://sas4kidsdt.blogspot.com/2023/11/sas4kids-january-6-2024-lovevalentine.html">blog</a> and check out how the rest of the team was inspired by this challenge. </span></div><br /> <p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-13479892543908999652024-01-05T15:41:00.005-06:002024-01-05T15:41:34.271-06:00Happiness Is A Warm Cup Of Coffee<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3r5VPPCpMRmO-f_HR0xTY8XhApfBPXPh4jbOItPx17PA-6gJb-paRONhbsvBPAoi48AOudB7QzLLX5oTYlQcggflFLdVpbQ4nNVXpb9Ib6FXWhbE_QaZEqRoXJmAGe_jHSdoZeTpV4O-Xt-8QFcgCbvwTB01d-fAL8u2BD-wlIm4esIFZG8FWP9HIVQ/s2230/20240105_145651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2230" data-original-width="1722" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3r5VPPCpMRmO-f_HR0xTY8XhApfBPXPh4jbOItPx17PA-6gJb-paRONhbsvBPAoi48AOudB7QzLLX5oTYlQcggflFLdVpbQ4nNVXpb9Ib6FXWhbE_QaZEqRoXJmAGe_jHSdoZeTpV4O-Xt-8QFcgCbvwTB01d-fAL8u2BD-wlIm4esIFZG8FWP9HIVQ/w494-h640/20240105_145651.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2N7ylREfnxvLzWIDTAjyocoh5W0WSD0XEDpx2aA7sjw1T_IeJSHS0obtWpAMgfTTH_4usHGXeSocib_zeYbwHRBr-tihlTSysBfTw_ieL9lIGwWRZw_gsJWU_zVQ9ryw7zBx9hnTfiwjwonyJIi18FQl24XpDKEHlUut4xDOtS96Kdpt8-FrnHlBljg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2N7ylREfnxvLzWIDTAjyocoh5W0WSD0XEDpx2aA7sjw1T_IeJSHS0obtWpAMgfTTH_4usHGXeSocib_zeYbwHRBr-tihlTSysBfTw_ieL9lIGwWRZw_gsJWU_zVQ9ryw7zBx9hnTfiwjwonyJIi18FQl24XpDKEHlUut4xDOtS96Kdpt8-FrnHlBljg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello, and Happy New Year! Today's card was created for the latest <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/01/color-throwdown-challenge-774.html">Color Throwdown</a> card challenge. To create my card I started by die cutting a piece of dark olive cardstock using Gina Marie Designs nesting scalloped rectangle dies. I adhered that directly onto my white A2 card base. I then die cut a piece of watercolor paper using Paper Rose nesting stitched rectangle dies. I stamped the image from Unity Stamp Company's Pure And Simple stamp set using Versafine ink. I stamped the happiness sentiment from the same stamp set right below it. Using Papertrey Ink's Simple Alphabet, I stamped the rest of the sentiment. Using Unity Stamp Company's Scallops & Banners die set I die but a few fishtail banners using more of the olive cardstock and a piece of patterned paper from Authentique's Remembrance 6x6 paper pad. Using Tim Holtz distress inks and some watercolor brushes I picked up from Hobby Lobby, I water colored the image to match the colors of the card challenge. To finish of the card I added Nuvo glitter drops in white blizzard to the snow around the image. Thank you for visiting my blog today. If you like my card, please be sure to leave a kind word. I read, and appreciate, them all! </span></div><br /><br /><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-89722494660199092452023-12-17T01:00:00.003-06:002023-12-17T01:00:00.131-06:00Ho Ho Ho-Coffee And Cards With Celeste And Deb<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUH6IqFqlcswoMlFFu1ZL5w1QrugxEBtqmXIQJSOQ4UHCYthLf0BDQXVt53szH7CpjDW7B1nIv2Tq1OrMrr8KYahdOGddjhYxcjhEurf8U4E37TCLmuybidF_-f2I-tMnVhj2SebdQFgpN8-ubQEAyNnUicAe2fIMqVETzrchEiHG4jUaR6_5o60K_g/s1900/403402528_691405776304069_2642004266099178521_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1900" data-original-width="1407" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUH6IqFqlcswoMlFFu1ZL5w1QrugxEBtqmXIQJSOQ4UHCYthLf0BDQXVt53szH7CpjDW7B1nIv2Tq1OrMrr8KYahdOGddjhYxcjhEurf8U4E37TCLmuybidF_-f2I-tMnVhj2SebdQFgpN8-ubQEAyNnUicAe2fIMqVETzrchEiHG4jUaR6_5o60K_g/w474-h640/403402528_691405776304069_2642004266099178521_n.jpg" width="474"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyUOosB8YeNu6bE6ojmn5VTjo-Gr7KPwc1GmrAId7Bxp82n4hmiQyCy1nVcSpU1IX_EGudy8HOva2CEAIOOrP9zlmDawXpwhLNmrBGgjbryMdoaQTYKVQlW4kTbFCyqwtiOlYAyne4Ami-qgcerhxiNFpBfDdRt3-MRqWxkRdZ2bka8hMrNiAmE-XGBQ/s750/pexels-photo-3444345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyUOosB8YeNu6bE6ojmn5VTjo-Gr7KPwc1GmrAId7Bxp82n4hmiQyCy1nVcSpU1IX_EGudy8HOva2CEAIOOrP9zlmDawXpwhLNmrBGgjbryMdoaQTYKVQlW4kTbFCyqwtiOlYAyne4Ami-qgcerhxiNFpBfDdRt3-MRqWxkRdZ2bka8hMrNiAmE-XGBQ/s320/pexels-photo-3444345.jpg" width="213"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">HelloI cannot believe we are rapidly approaching the end of 2023. De</span>b and I decided to create Christmas cards again this month. I found this adorable ornament image to use as our inspiration this month. To create my card I started by die cutting letters from patterned paper from Heidi Swapp's Noel 6x6 paper pad using Honey Bee Stamps Bee Bold Alphabet dies. I then die cut the holly leaves and berries using Memory Box's Stitched Holly Leaves die set and more paper from the same Heidi Swapp paper pad. I die cut a white rectangle panel using Paper Rose stacking stitched rectangle dies. I matted that onto a panel of real red cardstock that I die cut using a Gina Marie postage edge rectangle die. I put the card together and arranged the letters on the card by popping them up with foam tape. I adhered the holly leaves and berries directly to the panel. I finished this card off by adding some white gel pen details to the berries. 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</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For my coffee I opted for a hot chocolate peppermint latte. Now be sure to pop on over to Deb's <a href="https://meticulosity.blogspot.com/2023/12/coffee-cards-with-deb-celeste-december.html">blog</a> and see how she was inspired this month. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I wish you and yours a beautiful holiday season and a safe and Happy New Year!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-33105708489984124112023-12-02T04:00:00.004-06:002023-12-02T04:00:00.147-06:00Peace*Love*Joy-Send A Smile 4 Kids <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQej6tNMnqLSkjRIzTHMsm_MYNFAHPUjVAkpFcmlMZ5nXzWfAKoFPHzxCjE0mnQDfSiSwnhUc9RBHEwGpVgeY-DEYoDgcgfJ_AnoMe8Utltqv7PwPn-oQogoTasmqYXlYzX9ounRI8AZy5EFMxzVkcPjCELYehx25OVpwikuunw3gNWWiCx7KdutwqkQ/s2186/20231129_202912.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2186" data-original-width="1666" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQej6tNMnqLSkjRIzTHMsm_MYNFAHPUjVAkpFcmlMZ5nXzWfAKoFPHzxCjE0mnQDfSiSwnhUc9RBHEwGpVgeY-DEYoDgcgfJ_AnoMe8Utltqv7PwPn-oQogoTasmqYXlYzX9ounRI8AZy5EFMxzVkcPjCELYehx25OVpwikuunw3gNWWiCx7KdutwqkQ/w488-h640/20231129_202912.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello, and happy December! I cannot believe we are just a few short weeks away from Christmas. This year has just zipped on past. This month we are creating Winter cards for kids at <a href="https://sas4kidsdt.blogspot.com/2022/09/december-2023-winter-cards-4-kids.html">Send A Smile 4 Kids</a>. This adorable card was so easy to create and think it would be fun to mass produce. I started by wrapping some pretty red tinsel ribbon that I picked up last year in the dollar bin at Target around a panel of crumbcake cardstock from Stampin' UP. I popped the panel up off of my white A2 card base using 3M foam tape. I stamped the adorable reindeer image from Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps Christmas Blocks stamp set onto some white alcohol-friendly cardstock. I colored the images with my Copic markers and cut the image out right on the stamped border. I edged it with my dual tip Memento black marker and adhered it directly to the focal panel. To finish off my card I added some white gel pen detail to the deer image, added faux stitching lines around the focal panel, and some red gems from Recollections. Such an easy and simple card to create! Now, be sure to pop by the <a href="https://sas4kidsdt.blogspot.com/2022/09/december-2023-winter-cards-4-kids.html">Send A Smile 4 Kids blog</a> and see how the rest of the design team was inspired this month. </span></div><br /><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-61314887078097420242023-11-30T19:51:00.009-06:002023-11-30T19:52:59.969-06:00Gnome Happy Birthday <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMF6pGm-rTerl9dVMROWBwpM6t3ymsQ1_EM8JsbzdIBHLbKGjVNlnaAg8Gwa7TNIvEqbJngKAr_cGzS_mXwMV3kinHZLZpw_Tg41Ytc9RRa6XwGWJRyiLNhEUzytXNRUJ_liXUE0ip7fGCRdl-VlUALT6xDiVhrOF9VtqJK7hOKbkchwSRvn1_GuqbrQ/s2340/20231030_213030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="1700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMF6pGm-rTerl9dVMROWBwpM6t3ymsQ1_EM8JsbzdIBHLbKGjVNlnaAg8Gwa7TNIvEqbJngKAr_cGzS_mXwMV3kinHZLZpw_Tg41Ytc9RRa6XwGWJRyiLNhEUzytXNRUJ_liXUE0ip7fGCRdl-VlUALT6xDiVhrOF9VtqJK7hOKbkchwSRvn1_GuqbrQ/w464-h640/20231030_213030.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmCVOYHfhkABvXpPZiLG1Vr4c-XFd-DITvjq6dwKEjawNYBFh57isZNqhBHDPx8IiSwNya4GHaIF943SGHvsfTP_dtSRoMnvec-Ebdz3FnyEsxf6xL2UqC3MYfZrQV-5OjOIk1TNw6AgBJxG2i0ngDV1h3JJGhbSpkYOe0qYcYndb_kEObUikr-7EJkw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmCVOYHfhkABvXpPZiLG1Vr4c-XFd-DITvjq6dwKEjawNYBFh57isZNqhBHDPx8IiSwNya4GHaIF943SGHvsfTP_dtSRoMnvec-Ebdz3FnyEsxf6xL2UqC3MYfZrQV-5OjOIk1TNw6AgBJxG2i0ngDV1h3JJGhbSpkYOe0qYcYndb_kEObUikr-7EJkw" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today's card was created for the latest <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2023/11/color-throwdown-challenge-771.html">Color Throwdown</a> card challenge. I created this card by stamping and coloring the gnome from Inkadinkado's Garden Gnome stamp set onto white alcohol marker-friendly cardstock. I colored him with my Copic markers and fussy cut him out. I then stategically stamped the mushrooms from the stamp set onto a cream cardstock panel and colored them to match the gnome. I diecut a few leaves in the same dark peach cardstock using an etched leaf die from Jillian Vance Designs. I wrapped some light peach jute twine from American Crafts onto the top of the focal panel and adhered the leaves using a glue dot. I created a hillside using some light blue cardstock from Hobby Lobby and a Paper Smooches stiched hillside die. I adhered that to the bottom of the focal panel under the mushrooms. I adhered my little gnome down onto the panel using Stampin' UP foam dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from Winnie & Walter's The Big The Bold & The Happy stamp set using Versafine onyx black ink. I finished this adorable little gnome card up by added some gems from Honey Bee Stamps Harvest Fesitval crystal gem sticker mix and some white gel details. </span></div><br /><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-76385652878999358182023-11-19T01:00:00.011-06:002023-11-19T01:00:00.127-06:00A Merry, Merry, Oh So Very Merry Christmas-Coffee And Cards With Celeste And Deb<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVdc9HAhTm1QtKO9l-yzNlTwsTFdv5o-HmBZXPT3LjuIHPWEzXiGprBsDvwRJpnjICmZvANCF70bU0iFta2a96c4AHiH4Dg8sfS03v18jRispbO8Ls0HLMGXaPzs5_kggwAnybKC-SgUoK_cbjSq4RuzTyDN4kzQo_itHLEdNMjgfy-_lhMV3xFfJWw/s2074/20231117_152107%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2074" data-original-width="1696" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVdc9HAhTm1QtKO9l-yzNlTwsTFdv5o-HmBZXPT3LjuIHPWEzXiGprBsDvwRJpnjICmZvANCF70bU0iFta2a96c4AHiH4Dg8sfS03v18jRispbO8Ls0HLMGXaPzs5_kggwAnybKC-SgUoK_cbjSq4RuzTyDN4kzQo_itHLEdNMjgfy-_lhMV3xFfJWw/w524-h640/20231117_152107%20(1).jpg" width="524" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hAmfcJ4_NJ27KG9ar4bYrdNRc68VInAb8unaXBdn6wo9eTfMRC9h8a8cnmntpJrDBcoiMll_1eIWIVrgOpbtL0YhWuDzX6EAkdD9Jyrd71LP_InvglHWuJuzRhcVN8G8WmehUAEtFuL4HOlMt2uuyoa1vszRv-JNrfK7Kzm8fVWWtCLgjF2sEd6Qvg/s1000/395773506_1796095180840476_8103464881373538686_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hAmfcJ4_NJ27KG9ar4bYrdNRc68VInAb8unaXBdn6wo9eTfMRC9h8a8cnmntpJrDBcoiMll_1eIWIVrgOpbtL0YhWuDzX6EAkdD9Jyrd71LP_InvglHWuJuzRhcVN8G8WmehUAEtFuL4HOlMt2uuyoa1vszRv-JNrfK7Kzm8fVWWtCLgjF2sEd6Qvg/s320/395773506_1796095180840476_8103464881373538686_n.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello! This month <a href="https://meticulosity.blogspot.com/2023/11/coffee-cards-with-deb-celeste-november.html">Deb</a> and I decided to use this pretty photo as our inspiration for this month's Coffee and Cards collaboration. Coincidentally, we are both using the same stamp and die set. We are both using the Close To My Heart Comfort & Joy stamp and die set. I created my card by layering some pretty patterned papers from the My Mind's Eye Oh What Fun! 6x6 paper pad onto my white A2 cardbase. I started with a piece of brushed textured green cardstock that I layered onto my card. I then tore pieces of the patterned paper and layered them together with some Stampin' UP's crumb cake cardstock. I layered all of the torn pieces of paper together and then adhered them to my green panel. I cut a few fishtail banners from more of the patterned paper and attached them to the right upper corner. I die cut a piece of crumb cake cardstock using a Spellbinders nesting circle die and adhered a smaller white circle on top. I stamped the tree image from the CTMH stamp set onto more green cardstock using Versamark ink and heat embossed the image using Ranger detail white and liquid platinum embossing powders. I die cut the image using the coordinating die. I added some faux black stitched lines to the card panel and the white circle panel. I popped the tree up off of the focal panel using Stampin' UP's foam dimensionals. This card was simple and easy to create. I can't wait to see what Deb created with it! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi711qZzy6ttU4lFuWwQ4MrJNonnkYmPK_apoPYx3_3qRUUrYtrsDJL9a4QR0tID-CL2KWJ6_eLg8LueNgSDtHVtakqh7_OVvEPu62h1xRHwXQS9BVRV8oV1Zs7YHrS66donDdfyO6pfGLz673E3hB47RKqzgvtawUKrUWwejnZhNzgYPiOOcm9DrV3WQ/s2350/20231118_114215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2350" data-original-width="1816" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi711qZzy6ttU4lFuWwQ4MrJNonnkYmPK_apoPYx3_3qRUUrYtrsDJL9a4QR0tID-CL2KWJ6_eLg8LueNgSDtHVtakqh7_OVvEPu62h1xRHwXQS9BVRV8oV1Zs7YHrS66donDdfyO6pfGLz673E3hB47RKqzgvtawUKrUWwejnZhNzgYPiOOcm9DrV3WQ/s320/20231118_114215.jpg" width="247" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For my coffee I chose a hot pumpkin spice latte from McDonald's. I have to get out and blow leaves, and thought this might hit the spot before I tackle that chore. Now, be sure to pop over to <a href="https://meticulosity.blogspot.com/2023/11/coffee-cards-with-deb-celeste-november.html">Debra's blog</a> and leave some love on her post! </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-13883931733970107062023-11-15T08:00:00.035-06:002023-11-15T08:00:00.155-06:00Merry Christmas-Caffeinated Christmas <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4a-sI00WtDMbW7-_-Pai3rW3J9Eoo-rvsoW9TNhv1T8HF5LBcQr0614qexxhCLKvi61IXG5Kz7xFcZy3QJWBu92CiY3wtUVI1DiUmyqzADrfrMopOTtUrQJgBg1N7QkhPJ_ILxW8Ta8D1rXOvm4Z9X8rfSyGRAXExAoUYqgoFvR6Ql9zWF308z_zQw/s2280/20231105_211010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2280" data-original-width="1710" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4a-sI00WtDMbW7-_-Pai3rW3J9Eoo-rvsoW9TNhv1T8HF5LBcQr0614qexxhCLKvi61IXG5Kz7xFcZy3QJWBu92CiY3wtUVI1DiUmyqzADrfrMopOTtUrQJgBg1N7QkhPJ_ILxW8Ta8D1rXOvm4Z9X8rfSyGRAXExAoUYqgoFvR6Ql9zWF308z_zQw/w480-h640/20231105_211010.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieu1xVzJkAKw2UwvmU4-xas_4AcbM1nSVLoixKYao38iIOYji3-ixdua9HZ_E5JFFGUob7AN2sRA31lxVJNP88awLKHJO73RFjae6QMXhrvQidMThMcILPQoDErKKQcWC6flkPOp8aLbyaN1wk9ZyI1hRHmGsD5hg0lIzcE0q1xaHomUem46LtUcNyjA/s640/Nov%202023%20Graphic%20Holly.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieu1xVzJkAKw2UwvmU4-xas_4AcbM1nSVLoixKYao38iIOYji3-ixdua9HZ_E5JFFGUob7AN2sRA31lxVJNP88awLKHJO73RFjae6QMXhrvQidMThMcILPQoDErKKQcWC6flkPOp8aLbyaN1wk9ZyI1hRHmGsD5hg0lIzcE0q1xaHomUem46LtUcNyjA/s320/Nov%202023%20Graphic%20Holly.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Hello, and welcome to the November <a href="https://caffeinatedchristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/caffeinated-christmas-card-challenge-23.html">Caffeinated Christmas card challenge</a>. This month we are featuring projects with coffee and holly. One lucky participant will be chosen to win a $15 gift card to one of the list of participating sponsors, so be sure to link up a project! I was so sad to hear that Ellen Hutson was closing her shop, but was tickled to pick up the adorable Cozy Cuppa stamp set on clearance before they closed shop. And it came in just in time for this month's challenge! It's like it was meant to be! I created this adorable card by stamping out all of the images onto Copic-friendly cardstock and coloring them with my alcohol markers. I fussy cut them out leaving a small white border around the edges. I created the background by stamping the Recollections Christmas small wood block background stamp onto some watercolor paper using Versamark ink. I heat embossed the background using Ranger's detail white embossing powder. I then inked the background with spun sugar and saltwater taffy distress inks. I added splatter for additional interest. Using the small Spellbinders nestabilities deckled edge dies I die cut a focal panel. I adhered the panel directly to my white A2 card base and stamped the sentiment from the Crate Paper Snow and Cocoa mini stamp set at the bottom using Versafine onyx black ink. I adhered all of my images together the way I wanted them and then popped them up off of the focal panel using 3M foam tape. For a finishing touch, I added white gel pen detail to the images. Thank you for stopping by my blog today. And thank you to Caffeinated Christmas card challenge for letting me guest design this month! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-4991079792028853952023-11-09T19:20:00.001-06:002023-11-09T19:20:13.712-06:00Winter Wishes-2023 Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggxgmELOc7hNl4O1hyy-O7vYorML_byzqAs6YzsO_hQoxBXdXLYa6v2jxlpN2Y1uBZwAYTUxQsekGLphnNNgvyRKotkjEO8eeJ8Mm8KV2WG_IL9VSGSQgkVmmprRKHfpC5KXUzpAaRmgcDIgKvO-qM6GRqnaiFYaXhX4xGOO2JdK-YG2DxyT9ULObqnQ/s2098/20231109_070924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2098" data-original-width="1574" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggxgmELOc7hNl4O1hyy-O7vYorML_byzqAs6YzsO_hQoxBXdXLYa6v2jxlpN2Y1uBZwAYTUxQsekGLphnNNgvyRKotkjEO8eeJ8Mm8KV2WG_IL9VSGSQgkVmmprRKHfpC5KXUzpAaRmgcDIgKvO-qM6GRqnaiFYaXhX4xGOO2JdK-YG2DxyT9ULObqnQ/w480-h640/20231109_070924.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDk1d4msnDJDhLorL8QFA6-S5u-OcMl7wgEEaBdH_Ejrkw240Ixdr9w1_VrPeT84wyTci5Imey8DPjTlPYJMH5ofuXbA7hTz2gn6M9xviIPGS5w7jDv2jkLFWOQ8HDA1DdeBrRxaYDOQHAWbgslcP4faFjnBZtynfN5UUUmfinrtjjjCYmqep110D-OQ/s1080/2023-Fall-Winter-logo.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDk1d4msnDJDhLorL8QFA6-S5u-OcMl7wgEEaBdH_Ejrkw240Ixdr9w1_VrPeT84wyTci5Imey8DPjTlPYJMH5ofuXbA7hTz2gn6M9xviIPGS5w7jDv2jkLFWOQ8HDA1DdeBrRxaYDOQHAWbgslcP4faFjnBZtynfN5UUUmfinrtjjjCYmqep110D-OQ/s320/2023-Fall-Winter-logo.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have been hopping along all week on this amazing Coffee Lover's Blog Hop and just couldn't resist submitting a fun card for the challenge. To create my card, I stamped the adorable girl image from Photoplay's Say It With Stamps I Love Fall stamp set onto white Copic-friendly cardstock. I colored her with my alcohol markers and fussy cut her out. I masked off a small area on my white A2 card base and then inked up the Tim Holtz Holiday Knit stencil using Stampin' UP bashful blue ink. I stamped a few snowflakes on top of the stenciling using the same ink and a snowflake stamp from Crate Paper's Snow and Cocoa stamp set. I die cut a white rectangle panel using Paper Rose nesting stitched rectangle dies and carefully created a snow bank using a Paper Smooches stitched hillside die. I stamped the sentiment to the bottom left of the panel using Versafine onyx black ink and a sentiment from Simon Says Stamp's Hand Lettered Winter Wishes stamp set. I popped the focal panel up off of the card using 3M foam tape and adhered the girl to the right of the sentiment using glue and more foam tape. I added some clay polymer candy apple hearts around the sentiment and on the background for a fun pop of color. I finished the card off using some white gel detail. Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you are well caffeinated and having fun on this amazing hop!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-62972095845926300632023-11-04T04:00:00.005-05:002023-11-12T15:59:56.957-06:00Winter Greetings-SAS4Kids November <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwV8sOilmXdsTcxxxshwHihHInOrK37jFFtKzX5X9u619OBgrq-AOlloHEmA-1C22c3n0eful_M98gojZLYK0BR1kzwXvBAT8-A3Qv-4mz8B6C4lrTXqmkt90Y7qbsCJh7ZQx5p3zar9f-hpKJpFR2JiDjSOzDGkbHnXL9BamVHY5xIRvcUDn8cHzRiw/s1827/20231028_174603.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1462" data-original-width="1827" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwV8sOilmXdsTcxxxshwHihHInOrK37jFFtKzX5X9u619OBgrq-AOlloHEmA-1C22c3n0eful_M98gojZLYK0BR1kzwXvBAT8-A3Qv-4mz8B6C4lrTXqmkt90Y7qbsCJh7ZQx5p3zar9f-hpKJpFR2JiDjSOzDGkbHnXL9BamVHY5xIRvcUDn8cHzRiw/w400-h320/20231028_174603.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello, and happy November! This month at <a href="https://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/sas4kids-happy-holiday-cards-4-kids.html">Send A Smile 4 Kids</a> we are creating cards for the holidays. I created this adorable little snowman card by stamping the snowmen from Close To My Heart's Snow Friends onto a strip of white Copic-friendly cardstock. I colored the images with my alcohol markers, including the sky. I then stamped the greeting from the Stampendous Snowy Short Stacks stamp set onto the snow drift. I cut the panel down and edged it with some cherry cobbler cardstock from Stampin' UP that I created a fun scallop with using a Fiskars punch. I layered all of that onto some fun glittery cardstock that I've had in my stash for so long I'm not even sure who makes it anymore. To finish the card off I added some Stickles in frosted lace to parts of the snowmen, their hats, and all of the snowballs to match the shimmer and shine in the cardstock. I love how adorably cute this card turned out. Now be sure to head on over to the <a href="https://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/sas4kids-happy-holiday-cards-4-kids.html">Send A Smile 4 Kids blog</a> and see what the other team members have created this month and join in on the fun! </span></div><br /> <p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-31357569324918526212023-11-03T16:18:00.008-05:002023-11-06T16:35:11.238-06:00Let's Celebrate!<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9DtnJE-yxYDtwQn5jpreb-9eweYW3cKvtJReXNQqyay6jHBpB122YoY8XgtRjdycX11hIt402CppyOYOkjzFmh2BjyDqqWBjq2eSaV5iEAki9FN53wtU8sVeXpgK13UXkz0_GYgpLXTJxyzCojDQyvlf91ETuoPfyHNGxcu4tptDOUvYhn9ibg_6OXA/s2108/20231103_155509.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2108" data-original-width="1611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9DtnJE-yxYDtwQn5jpreb-9eweYW3cKvtJReXNQqyay6jHBpB122YoY8XgtRjdycX11hIt402CppyOYOkjzFmh2BjyDqqWBjq2eSaV5iEAki9FN53wtU8sVeXpgK13UXkz0_GYgpLXTJxyzCojDQyvlf91ETuoPfyHNGxcu4tptDOUvYhn9ibg_6OXA/w490-h640/20231103_155509.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIhQtspoFOhHk0KVsUu7rwbIys3maaO3Bp5ADwEwq530G4ZB-u_3eD-hRhtMwoyQtoSjQWRWdAaXW4E9wEfwW1VqGxeI4OrS010hUh0njNeSv3MKGcX3qh8YakRY9SETfELfgomaGCnvR2hr1e1gJn8-n6TyZ_P4NIeY3bmfRKlqT0jHk7wwEWEdK8Sg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIhQtspoFOhHk0KVsUu7rwbIys3maaO3Bp5ADwEwq530G4ZB-u_3eD-hRhtMwoyQtoSjQWRWdAaXW4E9wEfwW1VqGxeI4OrS010hUh0njNeSv3MKGcX3qh8YakRY9SETfELfgomaGCnvR2hr1e1gJn8-n6TyZ_P4NIeY3bmfRKlqT0jHk7wwEWEdK8Sg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today's card was created for the latest <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2023/11/color-throwdown-challenge-767.html">Color Throwdown </a>card challenge. I layered some rust-colored cardstock that I had my stash onto my A2 white card base. I then stamped, colored, and fussy cut the adorable gnome, butterfly, and mushroom from the Inkadinkado Garden Gnome stamp set onto white Copic-friendly cardstock. I created a focal panel using white cardstock, pink ink from Gina K Designs, and the mini cloud stencil from My Favorite Things. I attached a piece of green cardstock from my stash with snail adhesive, and die cut the panel using a stitched stacking rectangle die from Paper Rose. I stamped the sentiment from the Momenta Birthday wooden block stamp set at the bottom of the panel. I popped the panel up off of the card for a little dimension. I finished the card off by adding some white gel pen details the images. Thank you for visiting my blog today! </span></div><br /><br /></div><br /><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-49387778213347461732023-10-29T04:00:00.004-05:002023-10-29T04:00:00.186-05:00It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year-Coffee And Cards With Celeste And Deb<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDT4sYbs6-82c7N2zouyJGJsVZG_iXLeuXiKxnFLphIjO9EGQODt4iGPc0fbjpDk7bjEyRBKiDetTTItZFcEVZuJelfJkWyMCPSMF32Py5pOzxOhOhphJzIv0nbd9VrFAqceyn9AA1Snoh2wU4okKykUFRXa2pIfdP7Zl2aVYYYPmENWULSDiqg9a8Q/s1941/20230929_133706.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1941" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDT4sYbs6-82c7N2zouyJGJsVZG_iXLeuXiKxnFLphIjO9EGQODt4iGPc0fbjpDk7bjEyRBKiDetTTItZFcEVZuJelfJkWyMCPSMF32Py5pOzxOhOhphJzIv0nbd9VrFAqceyn9AA1Snoh2wU4okKykUFRXa2pIfdP7Zl2aVYYYPmENWULSDiqg9a8Q/w506-h640/20230929_133706.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgg6bZRhrB0GB3kJnUkV-l8vaiUevlY8OnKopeJZf1w2HyMoc1z8Xz2qqvaMNKj6c9quS1rPrOIpFAGq1RcaUVtW81CcUSIE7S-ddpoFm2TqInKHtgpfYtDZZ2FPT7BhKHEH0GhtzHIy01cQc4Zc7gRsHiXUqvdsBxGLHOlll7RJ3oCQhOlvKmmKDeQEg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="1170" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgg6bZRhrB0GB3kJnUkV-l8vaiUevlY8OnKopeJZf1w2HyMoc1z8Xz2qqvaMNKj6c9quS1rPrOIpFAGq1RcaUVtW81CcUSIE7S-ddpoFm2TqInKHtgpfYtDZZ2FPT7BhKHEH0GhtzHIy01cQc4Zc7gRsHiXUqvdsBxGLHOlll7RJ3oCQhOlvKmmKDeQEg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">With Halloween right around the corner, <a href="https://meticulosity.blogspot.com/2023/10/coffee-cards-with-deb-celeste-october.html">Deb</a> and I decided to use this fun Halloween photo as our inspiration for our Coffee and Card collaboration this month. I started with an A2 card base and layered on some mats of orange and black cardstock from my stash. I layered some fun polka patterned paper from the American Crafts Haunted 6x6 paper pad on top. I then die cut a rectangle panel using the Gina Marie Designs wonky stitched stacking rectangle dies. I stamped the sentiment from Essentials by Ellen Boos Inside stamp set using versafine onyx black ink at the top right side of the focal panel. I then stamped the stars from Pebbles/American Crafts Midnight Haunting stamp set onto the panel around the sentiment and at the bottom right. I stamped all of the fun Halloween mugs from the same Ellen Hutson stamp set onto white Copic-friendly cardstock, and colored the images using my alcohol markers. I then fussy cut the images, darkened the eyes and mouths of the images using my Sakura black glaze pen. I popped the images up using Stampin' UP foam dimensionals, and adhered them around the focal panel. I finished the card by adding some Nuvo glitter drops in white blizzard to the stars. I love how adorable this card is!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGLDCy10gwfbxdPoIWfCL-4C3LP3mCz1QVvylW7PvEpdg5IGxRr_0oZtdltz_uKHBCaY1KMef8lNAGSJIafkK0_JgooWN4IhunS1SoQbG9IvmbGwMY_NfFSLafoCa0uI-JKLTpVF1QqjNXyjdHf3YR5qZleZ2KGveZ_pE53_00AUXmJOEoEuJQO0cYFw" style="font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGLDCy10gwfbxdPoIWfCL-4C3LP3mCz1QVvylW7PvEpdg5IGxRr_0oZtdltz_uKHBCaY1KMef8lNAGSJIafkK0_JgooWN4IhunS1SoQbG9IvmbGwMY_NfFSLafoCa0uI-JKLTpVF1QqjNXyjdHf3YR5qZleZ2KGveZ_pE53_00AUXmJOEoEuJQO0cYFw" width="160" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had the opportunity to visit London this month, and had a wonderful Turkish meal complete with Turkish coffee. I absolutely adored the texture and richness of the coffee! Now, be sure to pop over to <a href="https://meticulosity.blogspot.com/2023/10/coffee-cards-with-deb-celeste-october.html">Deb's blog</a> and see what fun she created using our inspiration photo! </span><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-848217083042985582023-10-19T19:55:00.001-05:002023-10-19T19:55:14.579-05:00Happy Halloween <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtlMjdzG2xf8LwaFciIo0oh_15VomYKI4_RiQhq5Z5DroPTyKF-rKo-erS7-US4vqoOHYrMsMuIP_JxaNmVcY7XdWtrbgPxr3VAGSE5-8z36PvDcKRhS1AycaK9x25CSS7bW4xsNHvNbs5jXevQOWD4SHIkFLttJsEnSpBzV5jLzcCshYoUzszXYQBeA/s2128/20231019_193922%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2128" data-original-width="1608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtlMjdzG2xf8LwaFciIo0oh_15VomYKI4_RiQhq5Z5DroPTyKF-rKo-erS7-US4vqoOHYrMsMuIP_JxaNmVcY7XdWtrbgPxr3VAGSE5-8z36PvDcKRhS1AycaK9x25CSS7bW4xsNHvNbs5jXevQOWD4SHIkFLttJsEnSpBzV5jLzcCshYoUzszXYQBeA/w484-h640/20231019_193922%20(1).jpg" width="484" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWSbroVvXRHLkTvwqOVOJXTwFE3-OTlOyGu5nLhKEhanitz6QEcSZEZCzO4N9iEe1UIilz17J92IS6LBQn79sfAFLOmUa5BNbrUOsFqjYAtz6KFwb7ruT25hnKsSPJOZkxzdlyI_E38obp_m64NZHB8lkfi2yaWwFp4WhTGluXrsXKgev1ne5xET3zTw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWSbroVvXRHLkTvwqOVOJXTwFE3-OTlOyGu5nLhKEhanitz6QEcSZEZCzO4N9iEe1UIilz17J92IS6LBQn79sfAFLOmUa5BNbrUOsFqjYAtz6KFwb7ruT25hnKsSPJOZkxzdlyI_E38obp_m64NZHB8lkfi2yaWwFp4WhTGluXrsXKgev1ne5xET3zTw" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Hello, happy Thursday! I recently won the Picket Fence Studios Triple Trouble stamp and die set and could not resist using it for this challenge. I created this card by stamping the pumpkins, the witch hat, and the sentiment onto white Copic-friendly cardstock, coloring them with alcohol markers, and die cutting the images with the coordinating dies. I cut a frame using Paper Roses stitched stacking rectangle dies and pretty patterned paper from Recollections Midnight Magic Halloween 6x6 paper pad. I popped the frame up using foam tape. I traced along the frame onto the card base, and inked the interior with villenous potion and wilted violet distress inks from Tim Holtz. I sprized the panel with some water for a little distressed interest, and then stamped the bats from the stamp set onto the background. I popped the images and the sentiment up with foam tape and then adhered them to the frame. I mounted the whole thing to my card base. I finished off the card by adding white gel pen to all of the elements. Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I appreciate you! </span><br /><br /> <p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-51977421209600881522023-10-06T22:00:00.001-05:002023-10-12T19:43:57.417-05:00Autumn Greetings-Send A Smile 4 Kids <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfP4oZrnG7KvJ8D61Rj4hlbK6OJvUkhGSoLyK7Jh8YBCJVgcwkOFtvj6WoEDnIg9juspVkriePxAK7Osr5zkO2ZcLONTaOmV9q8MsrCr4fRKaJ4Y2Vrm8hKjMhh_j6NKGaNTBQnAdZy1DLtf939wcyrNpdRnkdJpekgp_XqudJAKiKSPoatPPIFWiwA/s2206/20230927_192200.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2206" data-original-width="1639" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfP4oZrnG7KvJ8D61Rj4hlbK6OJvUkhGSoLyK7Jh8YBCJVgcwkOFtvj6WoEDnIg9juspVkriePxAK7Osr5zkO2ZcLONTaOmV9q8MsrCr4fRKaJ4Y2Vrm8hKjMhh_j6NKGaNTBQnAdZy1DLtf939wcyrNpdRnkdJpekgp_XqudJAKiKSPoatPPIFWiwA/w476-h640/20230927_192200.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello! Welcome to the October <a href="https://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/sas4kids-holidaycelebration-cards-4-kids.html">Send A Smile 4 Kids</a> card challenge. This month we are creating holiday/celebration cards for kids. I recently picked up Say It With Stamps I Love Fall stamp set from Photoplay, and just had to use it right away. I pretty much used the inspiration photo on the stamp package to create my card. I started by layering some cocoa brown cardstock from Hobby Lobby onto my white A2 card base. I then stamped the text pattern onto some light beige cardstock from Hobby Lobby using Gina K Designs cocoa brown ink and Unity Stamp Company's Small Details background stamp. I die cut the panel by doing selective die cutting using a circle die from My Favorite Things and a stitched rectangle die from Paper Rose. I trimmed down a small strip of the darker brown paper and stamped the sentiment from the stamp set and cut the strip down using the same rectangle die. I adhered it to the bottom of the focal panel to help ground my adorable images, which I stamped from the same stamp set and colored using my alcohol markers. I popped the images up using foam dimensionals from Stampin' UP. I popped the focal panel up off of the card using 3M foam tape. I finished the card off by adding white gel pen detail to the images, and some brown 6mm sequins from The Ton around the sentiment. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today. Be sure to head over to the <a href="https://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/sas4kids-holidaycelebration-cards-4-kids.html">Send A Smile 4 Kids</a> blog to see what everyone created this month. </span></div><br /><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-87032672252559899142023-09-29T13:58:00.007-05:002023-09-29T13:58:33.293-05:00Nutty For You <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUillG1mwzBXS5yKw4gaQqwdjHYVxO42pwQwJWAUaQ39YhtjS_PjxLPcxxOcw0l0qixfCpF9RzzWR3Czjv9Yp_tJK9JRdZMVG_nZrT74mtuCPLphD1CcUMDi5o1JqM0qysS_jRzjzwiHQhVGG0laEwZROohhKoG04IPCvX1PxRhC-L4FZVtaU7KH0RQ/s1954/20230929_133738.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1573" data-original-width="1954" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUillG1mwzBXS5yKw4gaQqwdjHYVxO42pwQwJWAUaQ39YhtjS_PjxLPcxxOcw0l0qixfCpF9RzzWR3Czjv9Yp_tJK9JRdZMVG_nZrT74mtuCPLphD1CcUMDi5o1JqM0qysS_jRzjzwiHQhVGG0laEwZROohhKoG04IPCvX1PxRhC-L4FZVtaU7KH0RQ/w400-h323/20230929_133738.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0KRFY4OvYrNnFBSaSMnaaX677W35mcBaKrBiIY0fpHcLnxTiLqPlvtA5T3F388oX907A55UnKJMqTGpeGBGNMa6vS7sZ68uOWNaM0r29Ze_OnkQAse5jgGweDw8JCoRY3YN-OZN4gNkPriwUz4ZF1239yskrf6yZaKAbDeRTE_JEI_6z7n_qkexIx_w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0KRFY4OvYrNnFBSaSMnaaX677W35mcBaKrBiIY0fpHcLnxTiLqPlvtA5T3F388oX907A55UnKJMqTGpeGBGNMa6vS7sZ68uOWNaM0r29Ze_OnkQAse5jgGweDw8JCoRY3YN-OZN4gNkPriwUz4ZF1239yskrf6yZaKAbDeRTE_JEI_6z7n_qkexIx_w" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello, and happy end of September! Today's card was created for the latest <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2023/09/color-throwdown-challenge-762.html">Color Throwdown</a> card challenge. I thought the inspiration photo was so perfect being that we are on the cusp of Autumn and all things fall! I started by stamping the acorns from Paper Smooches Falling For You stamp set onto plain kraft cardstock and inking them up with Tim Holtz walnut stain distress ink. I stamped the leaves separately onto white cardstock and inked them with Tim Holtz mowed lawn distress ink. I fussy cut the images out and adhered the leaves with both liquid glue and foam dimensionals to give them a bit of interest. I created a card base out of linen textured kraft creamy brown cardstock and adhered a panel of gorgeous fall plaid patterned paper from Design Group that I picked up last year at Target in the dollar bin and mounted that onto some early espresso cardstock that I had border cut using a pretty border die from My Favorite Things. I adhered my focal panel onto my card base, attached the acorns using foam dimensionals, added some cream colored twine to the tops of them, and finished the card off with some white gel pen highlights and gorgeous coppery sequins from The Ton. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! </span></div><br /><br /><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-90365806705564772492023-09-17T04:00:00.002-05:002023-09-17T04:00:00.150-05:00But First Coffee-Coffee And Cards With Celeste And Deb<p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHWBakno29BCSQYodPcMgBZy3BriYeQHUVjRYqsPoB0dwWrEIt67I3uzntxFWUDEDwBJhl9XBLN81pZEbabS6-kXPwAJvySHUuFVikTAZJKmCm6FCNheVboMrOF29pVyN1nwUrBH9VmKUOFToMtYGFgZG5pQs-z_rCuEW2vSsffVbIQp37d6vvh0bcw/s2197/20230911_143211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2197" data-original-width="1697" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHWBakno29BCSQYodPcMgBZy3BriYeQHUVjRYqsPoB0dwWrEIt67I3uzntxFWUDEDwBJhl9XBLN81pZEbabS6-kXPwAJvySHUuFVikTAZJKmCm6FCNheVboMrOF29pVyN1nwUrBH9VmKUOFToMtYGFgZG5pQs-z_rCuEW2vSsffVbIQp37d6vvh0bcw/w494-h640/20230911_143211.jpg" width="494"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgnn2vsIGph1aLZkKqWZ0FAoLfoseZFl6rpwwZAodcIpILigMPMD4tnUMXgLslPHTCQei-aUoW6guhHZcwffDLVWCYYWiKVFRv9SlYDNe2f7lWZhqfG9BrwMVqz7GzQTzt4XiBqUkoahoAgTGCcjZOdwoBLn6S92xUG7dMNJNJ7Bk8bLY4_vx3nLyHA/s902/458c80afc6f1cef2390d641ee50e7f09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="564" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgnn2vsIGph1aLZkKqWZ0FAoLfoseZFl6rpwwZAodcIpILigMPMD4tnUMXgLslPHTCQei-aUoW6guhHZcwffDLVWCYYWiKVFRv9SlYDNe2f7lWZhqfG9BrwMVqz7GzQTzt4XiBqUkoahoAgTGCcjZOdwoBLn6S92xUG7dMNJNJ7Bk8bLY4_vx3nLyHA/s320/458c80afc6f1cef2390d641ee50e7f09.jpg" width="200"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello, and welcome to the September collaboration of Coffee and Cards with Celeste and Deb. We decided to use this fabulous fall photo as inspiration for our cards this month. After the blistering temperatures we had this summer, I know we are all anticipating cooler Autumn weather! To create my card, I started by layering some beautiful fall patterned paper by Design Group that I picked up in the dollar bin at Target last year. I added a small strip of espresso brown cardstock from Stampin' UP in between the patterned papers to add some interest and break up the busy patterns. I die cut a circle panel using kraft cardstock from Recollections and a circle nesting die from Gina Marie Designs. Using the coffee bean stamp from the Stampabilities Coffee mini stamp set and Versamark ink, I stamped the entire background for a nice tone on tone pattern. It's subtle, but it's there. I then stamped the large mug from Stamplorations Coffee Cup Large stamp set onto white cardstock and then paper pieced the rest of the cup using more patterned paper from the same Design Group paper pad and some simple kraft for the sleeve. I then stamped the sentiment from the Stampabilities Coffee stamp set directly onto the coffee cup's sleeve. I then popped the circle panel and the coffee cup up off the card using 3M foam tape. To finish off this beautiful fall-themed coffee card I added some espresso sequins from the Ton around the focal panel. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CmuhMPxF2rHJ2F9HZ0nxu6BkpWUmEonzREacnaFBBOU-WJv9JKOHaXQITQeYwVCh597AdRuDxktqvTGZrA_ErsI0sC3KTz_5FKuiXXL--BUEmoe2MxHrXTICIM-Qk4-5_Q5RlNJWn48JDAcGI0gXpQS30V44UUyAYxigMds9UMtSZb6hFwCdFn-Krg/s2230/20230904_091820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2230" data-original-width="1816" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CmuhMPxF2rHJ2F9HZ0nxu6BkpWUmEonzREacnaFBBOU-WJv9JKOHaXQITQeYwVCh597AdRuDxktqvTGZrA_ErsI0sC3KTz_5FKuiXXL--BUEmoe2MxHrXTICIM-Qk4-5_Q5RlNJWn48JDAcGI0gXpQS30V44UUyAYxigMds9UMtSZb6hFwCdFn-Krg/s320/20230904_091820.jpg" width="261"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My lovely boyfriend Nathan just flew back from Great Dunmow, England and brought me back this gorgeous mug and some lovely Twinings tea. I had to feature that as my beverage this month, despite this being a coffee card. I love a nice cup of hot tea in the afternoon. Now, be sure to head over the <a href="https://meticulosity.blogspot.com/2023/09/coffee-cards-with-deb-celeste-september.html">Deb's bog</a> to see what fun she created this month!</span></div><br><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-14943206613606222542023-09-03T11:05:00.005-05:002023-09-03T11:05:45.996-05:00Merry Christmas-Caffeinated Christmas <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_lSSroP3NKLk7KOiDOnix1aoy-UZZtB33Dn-iZ7qH1zjVlecZ7CKA_QlgSMJ6htomIEcNjQQ7C4cOsFo_131ZFU9oWGlF-FOpj_ODJIHpL3C42fOCp4iYQQYljdTCIxzNJyO07lPvtfiCyOlKtd0ZkJt404AZ3GfAi7UzAnXCXo_3YFeZYScaXTRyw/s2190/20230901_175848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2190" data-original-width="1616" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_lSSroP3NKLk7KOiDOnix1aoy-UZZtB33Dn-iZ7qH1zjVlecZ7CKA_QlgSMJ6htomIEcNjQQ7C4cOsFo_131ZFU9oWGlF-FOpj_ODJIHpL3C42fOCp4iYQQYljdTCIxzNJyO07lPvtfiCyOlKtd0ZkJt404AZ3GfAi7UzAnXCXo_3YFeZYScaXTRyw/w472-h640/20230901_175848.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXU9NwwOd-0dp9HCQwShZlikvWiuUTkJXznWN_MB_UWiL_hQkD3Pu8PyMy2N71HkavkSjTCX_5eO5LFx_TvEKnwQ8ejexBkijyOjiB7IJlroFAsoMuTBrSX1m35vjYxLWtVXdHZjqEkeM1Oa-2OaIkQH7g-kC1mAfsJj_GsbhyDS_siE0FyITHTDLocQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXU9NwwOd-0dp9HCQwShZlikvWiuUTkJXznWN_MB_UWiL_hQkD3Pu8PyMy2N71HkavkSjTCX_5eO5LFx_TvEKnwQ8ejexBkijyOjiB7IJlroFAsoMuTBrSX1m35vjYxLWtVXdHZjqEkeM1Oa-2OaIkQH7g-kC1mAfsJj_GsbhyDS_siE0FyITHTDLocQ" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello, happy Labor Day weekend! I don't know about the rest of you, but I always get a little excited around this weekend because it marks the beginning of Autumn for me. Today's card was created for the latest <a href="https://caffeinatedchristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/caffeinated-christmas-card-challenge-21.html">Caffeinated Christmas Card</a> challenge. This month's challenge is to create a coffee, cocoa, or tea card with cookies on it. To create my card, I started by layering a piece of patterned paper from the American Crafts Very Merry 6x6 paper pad onto my A2 card base. Then using a stitched scalloped edge rectangle die from Gina Marie Designs, I die cut a forest green panel. I stamped the sentiment from Amy R Stamps at the top using Versamark ink and embossed it using Ranger's detail white embossing powder. Using the Momenta Christmas Mug & Cookie die set (which I picked at Hobby Lobby on clearance a few months ago for a steal) I created the mug, cookies, and all of the elements using more patterned paper from the same Very Merry paper pad and cardstock from my stash. I adhered them together with liquid glue, and then popped them up off of the card using Stampin' UP foam dimensions. For some additional bling, I added Nuvo crystal drops to some of the elements for a nice touch of glitter. I love how adorably cute this card is. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and, if you left a comment, I greatly appreciate it! </span></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842459041310695432.post-29875036907160409882023-09-02T04:00:00.005-05:002023-09-03T10:29:07.950-05:00You're Boo-Tastic-Send A Smile 4 Kids <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKuYA7gSvKE7OwbxBz4fgI22zFr8dQBAxStvDpy2KTxPTJ4JlVc5ZttqPXluos-dGINcJFc059OZO91aEoFC-4UAoq0Cax2ncTTtAJd_Xmaa4eT7Ec8gSgAD6kwOZqv7wkvUTROkl0y5-bn1dCZaXPsuEgvnV7MxwRHoUJ0PKzyEhx8mJ3svrwdkPCQ/s2133/20230827_170305.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1631" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKuYA7gSvKE7OwbxBz4fgI22zFr8dQBAxStvDpy2KTxPTJ4JlVc5ZttqPXluos-dGINcJFc059OZO91aEoFC-4UAoq0Cax2ncTTtAJd_Xmaa4eT7Ec8gSgAD6kwOZqv7wkvUTROkl0y5-bn1dCZaXPsuEgvnV7MxwRHoUJ0PKzyEhx8mJ3svrwdkPCQ/w490-h640/20230827_170305.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This month at <a href="https://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/sas4kids-cute-fallhalloween-cards-4-kids.html">Send A Smile 4 Kids</a> we are celebrating all things Fall/Halloween. I thought it would be fun to create an adorable Halloween card since I have two granddaughters I usually send cards to for that holiday. I created this card by stamping the adorable witch from the Mama Elephant Bootastic stamp set onto white Copic-friendly cardstock. I colored the image using my alcohol markers and fussy cut the image out. I then inked a background using Stampin' UP's perfect plum ink and added water to it for a nice distressed look. I cut down a white focal panel using white cardstock and my Fiskars wire trimmer and created a window in the panel. I stamped the sentiment under the window opening, adhered the witch to the opening, and popped the whole panel up using 3M foam tape. I finished the card off by added some black gems from Paper Rose. Love how adorably this card turned out. Now, be sure to head over the <a href="https://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/sas4kids-cute-fallhalloween-cards-4-kids.html">Send A Smile 4 Kids blog</a> and see how everyone else was inspired by this month's challenge. </span></div><br /><p></p>Celeste Goffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163288661712778646noreply@blogger.com2