May 28 2008
A New Monthly Challenge…just for fun
A while back, I asked my friend Carole (a.k.a. TruCarMa on Splitcoast) if she’d like to do a fun challenge with me. YAY! She said yes! I don’t know if you’ve ever been to Carole’s blog or gallery (if you haven’t, you must), but she is moi-talented and uber-entertaining. She certainly has a way with words and always makes me laugh. Each month, we plan to pick an image and then one of us will send the other the patterned paper we are to use. This month, we decided on Lattebella from Stamping Bella (since we’ve both had this stamp for a while and it had yet to see ink from either of us).
How ya bean?
I am a huge, HUGE fan of the latte. There’s a Starbucks about two miles from my house and I stop by pretty much every day. Do they know me? Um….yes. The basics of my order stay the same (i.e. Grande, skim, extra-hot, light whip…I know, slightly “Frazier-ish”) so all they need to know when I walk up is what flavor I want. Lately I’ve been on a Caramel Macchiato binge. Anyway, I love my lattes so when I saw Lattebella I had to get her. (There was another I had to have, but we’ll save that one for next month.)
I used Copic markers to color the image, pulling the colors from this fun patterned paper Carole sent to me. When trimming the image, I decided to let her foot hang just a tad past the border (just because I like to do that). And it’s a bit hard to see here, but I used a coffee bean background stamp (from Lizzie Anne Designs) on the “Razzleberry” paper.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and be sure to check out Carole’s card! I can’t wait to see it! Have a great day!
Cardstock: Prism Razzleberry Dark and Super Smooth White; Stampin’ Up! Gable Green Patterned Paper: Flair Designs “Tahiti Graffiti” Stamps: Stamping Bella “Lattebella;” sentiment A Muse Artstamps; Lizzie Anne Designs “Coffee Beans” Ink: Adirondack Pitch Black and Watermelon Accessories: Copic markers, white gel pen, American Crafts eyelets, sewing machine. Card size: 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.
Ack! So cute!! I’m a Starbucks latte junkie, too — and I just got this stamp! I love the colors and paper!
This challenge will definitely be something I’ll look forward to — you both are amazing!
AAH!! So cute, Michele!! I don’t have her….yet. Love the layout too….gonna hafta case!!!! I’m not a latte sorta gal, but I do love my French Vanilla Cappucino from Tim Horton’s here in Canada. It’s a treat for me!!
Oooh, Michele! I love how different both of ours look! Totally in keeping with us — yours is classy, and mine is casual-surfer-bum style! Not to mention auburn/brunette and blonde.
And how spooky we both put “just for fun” in our titles… GMTA! Love the way you broke up the dsp into two panels, the sentiment, the stitching, and the little floor board line (gonna have to remember that!). Gorgeous in every way! Thanks for playing with me and improving my property value… 
OMG I love this!!!
Ack! What an adorable card! Your coloring and shading are so perfect (as always)! I love the layout, those neat eyelets and all the stitching!
I love this card.. that stamp is adorable too. Can you believe I don’t own 1 bella… kinda crazy!
Cute, cute, cute! Love how her foot goes out of the box–darling image and great coloring. This makes me want to get out my Bellas and stamp!
Love that paper, what a great card.
I absolutely love it!!! Fabulous card and your coloring is awesome!!!
I love Starbucks coffee too…lately I have been on a kick with the Caramel Frappaccinos!!! Can’t seem to get enough of them!!! TFS! 
DARLING!!! I just love it! LOVE the paper, colors, coloring…so sweet!
Michele, this is completely adorable! I love the real stitching on your card…
Pinky
what a fun challenge and a great idea! i love carole! have you ever met her IRL? she is a HOOT!! ya’ll both did a fantastic job with this bella. i just got her as well (big fan of lattes too) and she needs to get inky very soon!! hmmm…maybe tonight!!
This card is FANTASTIC! What a fun challenge you guys are doing–will look forward to seeing what you both come up with each month!
She’s so cute Michele! Love the panels on the background!
Fun card Michele! I’ll hop on over to Carole’s blog to see what she created! What fun to do a challenge together!
I love your layout, pretty papers, sewing, and your perfect coloring! YUM! This is just fantastic, Michele! I will have to check out Carole’s as well!
Really great. I love the trimmed out foot. I rarely think to do that.
Awesome card!! What a fun challenge for you too! I love the differences between the two cards!!
What a card! Love that java!! Off to see what Carole came up with.
Mmmm…mine is Grande Chai Soy latte….wish I had one right now! This is such an adorable card! I love the patterned paper and I love how you let part of the image extend past the border!
Hi Michele!
I read about you and Carole *buddying up*–how fun for you both!
Love the coloring and shadowing on your fancy schmancy Bella, and the dp is lip smackin’ yummy!
Amy
What a fun girlie card - it pops of the page straight away - love the bright colours
Dawn
WOW! your coloring on this is phenom!! Love the way her foot is out of the box!
This is so darn cute! Pretty little Lattebella! Love my lattes, too. We have a coffee shop in the clinic where I work…a daily visit. I had to cut back. Yum, though! Your coloring on this is fabulous!