Enjoy a Cup & Hop Along for a Chance to WIN!

Yesterday was National Coffee Day, and yes, I did consume my fair share. And the party is still going on over at Instagram. It's a week long event celebrating National Coffee Day featuring a HOP with numerous companies offering prizes. Stamp Simply is offering a $25 Gift Code.

And be sure to scroll down to see a wonderfully simple and absolutely beautiful card sample from Deb Saaranen.

You can start the Instagram hop here.

This link gives you the instructions and provides you with the full list of participants, all offering prizes!

Be sure to follow instructions!

We are offering a $25 Gift Code to our lucky winner!

The is the direct link to our IG post.

Again, this link offers instructions and the list of prize giving participants.

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Sample from Deb Saaranen

And how pretty and simple is this!

One coordinating stamp and die set is all it takes.

And one coordinating paper pad, too!

Coffee or Tea? stamp/die set by Stamp Simply

Coffee or Tea? paper pad by Stamp Simply

As one who is always busy and rushed when it comes to making cards, it pleases me immensely to see such beautiful cards made with so few supplies - a total win!

Thanks so much, Deb - just lovely!

Find Deb's post here.

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Paper Pad Used

Coffee or Tea? paper pad by Stamp Simply

Find a coffee themed paper pad by Echo Park here.

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Our Coffee Series

Find our fully coordinated Coffee Series here.

Find more coffee themed products here.

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Warm & Cozy Pumpkin Cheer

It is most definitely pumpkin season and today Karen Letchworth is sharing some warm and cozy pumpkin cheer using our Boho Pumpkin stamp and die set. She cleverly created a word collage background with the variety of word stamps included in this set, adding to that warm and cozy feel. A bit of gingham checked designer paper and Karen's signature machine stitching finish it off just beautifully.

Boho Pumpkins

Gingham check is from a retired pad - find designer paper pads here.

I love seeing a card made with just 1 stamp set.

Keep it simple and make it pretty, that's my motto!

Thank you so much, Karen, for this lovely fall creation.

Find Karen's post here.

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Our Boho Series

Our Boho Series

So gorgeous with these large images and fun sentiments.

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Shop Our Fall Selections

In addition to the sets used today and linked above, we have a wonderful selection of

Fall Stamps & Dies

Be sure to check them all out!

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Hey Pumpkin

Pumpkins are so much fun at this time of year. We see massive displays whether still in the field and on the vine or in store lots or farm stands for sale, we decorate with them both inside and out, we craft with them, we carve them, cook them, chop them, puree them and even drink them! Yes, it's that time of year! And those very versatile pumpkins are decked out in lovely fall prints today with the fun paper piecing that Deb Saaranen has such a fondness for.

Boho Pumpkins

Fishtail Sentiment Banners

Burlap String with button

Stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black with the stems and leaves Copic colored.

Deb was using up scrap pieces of various older, retired designer papers.

Find 6x6 pads of designer paper in stock here.

Thanks so much, Deb, for this fun and inspiring card.

Find Deb's post here.

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Our Boho Series

Our Boho Series

So gorgeous with these large images and fun sentiments.

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Shop Our Fall Selections

In addition to the sets used today and linked above, we have a wonderful selection of

Fall Stamps & Dies

Be sure to check them all out!

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The Lord Bless You and Keep You

Esther Asbury is with us today sharing this gorgeous fall card made with our lovely Autumn Silhouettes and a sentiment from our Pastor Appreciation Series. I'm not sure if Esther intended this card as a note to someone in the ministry or just as a general card of encouragement, which would surely bless anyone. We love the versatility of our sentiments and images and how well they all mix and match. I think the color palette Esther chose for this card is just stunning!

With October being Pastor Appreciation Month, this card is just perfect to share right now.

Autumn Silhouettes

Pastor & Ministry Appreciation Greetings

Foliage embossing folder by Tim Holtz

Scorched Wood paper pad by Craft Consortium

Crochet Lace

Rhinestones - 30% OFF!

And in Esther's own words, this is how she created that highly textural background that is so stunning:

"I embossed a piece of the scorched wood patterned paper with the 3D embossing folder and ran the gold ink pad over top to make the design pop a bit. The center piece is mixed media paper that I ink smooshed with antique linen distress ink and stamped the wheat over top in vintage photo and uncharted mariner."  

Thanks so much, Esther, for this stunning card!

Find Esther's post here.

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Products Used

Autumn Silhouettes by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

This set spans the seasons and the reasons with the variety of sentiments included.

Pastor & Ministry Appreciation Greetings by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

Find more scripture stamps here.

Foliage embossing folder by Tim Holtz

Talk about gorgeous texture!

Find more embossing folders here.

Scorched Wood by Craft Consortium

Find more gorgeous pads by Craft Consortium here.

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Our Pastor Appreciation Series

Pastor Appreciation Series by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

A wonderful pairing of stamp sets to thank your pastor or anyone in service to others, not only in October, but all year round.

You’ll be grabbing this set more often than you think!

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Shop Our Fall Selections

In addition to the sets used today and linked above, we have a wonderful selection of

Fall Stamps & Dies

Be sure to check them all out!

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Heartfelt Condolences

If you are anything like me, there are times you just want to make a very pretty, dainty and feminine card. Karen Letchworth is with us today and she did just that on this beautiful sympathy card. She combined lovely pastel papers with a beautifully scripted sentiment and flourishes, using a stunning vintage inspired stick pin and silk ribbon with tiny floral as the piece de resistance.

Take a moment to just take it all in - just lovely!

Sympathy Sentiments Set 2 (sentiment)

Worship & Praise (musical flourishes)

Love Notes paper pad by Echo Park

Beach Hut paper pad by Craft Consortium

1/8" Silk - Light Blue - 50% OFF!

1/4" Silk - Champagne - 50% OFF!

Stick Pin by Darsie - so in love with these!

Kaisercraft Mini Paper Bloom - 30% OFF!

How lovely is this!

Those musical swirls are such a gorgeous backdrop for this beautiful card.

Karen also added her signature machine stitching and a tea stained paper doily.

And here's the beautiful floral cluster with silk ribbon and stick pin that tops it all off!

It just can't get any more pretty!

Thank you so much, Karen, for this very lovely sympathy card done up in such a beautiful feminine style.

Find Karen's post here.

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Products Used

Sympathy Sentiments Set 2 by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

This is 1 of 3 beautiful sets in our Sympathy Series.

Worship & Praise by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

This set is part of our My Church Series.

Love Notes by Echo Park

So many lovely sheets for pretty and feminine cards.

Beach Hut by Craft Consortium

Find more lovely and versatile pads by Craft Consortium here.

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Our Sympathy Series

Sympathy Series by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

These all coordinate and interchange just beautifully!

Available individually or bundled.

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Our My Church Series

My Church Series by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

Each item available individually or in a variety of bundled options.

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Well Done, Good & Faithful Servant

October is celebrated as Pastor Appreciation Month. I always view this month as the perfect time to take pause and thank and recognize anyone who might be in service to others - and there are so very many of those good souls out there! Our Pastor & Ministry Appreciation Series was created to offer you an easy way to show your appreciation through a hand made card, offering a large number of sentiment and scripture options. Judy Rozema is here today, showing us a stunning card she made using this series.

Pastor & Ministry Appreciation Series

Acorns embossing folder by Tim Holtz

In Judy's own words, this is how she created that stunning background:

"I made the background using a Gel Press Print, and embossed with the 3D embossing folder. I used Faded Jeans ink on the raised sections to make the leaves stand out."

Thanks so much, Judy, for this absolutely stunning, very textural card!

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Our Pastor Appreciation Series

Pastor Appreciation Series by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

A wonderful pairing of stamp sets to thank your pastor or anyone in service to others, not only in October, but all year round.

You’ll be grabbing this set more often than you think!

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Shop Our Fall Selections

In addition to the sets used today and linked above, we have a wonderful selection of

Fall Stamps & Dies

Be sure to check them all out!

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This is the Day

Good morning to all!  The fall season is upon us and Deb Felts is here today sharing this absolutely stunning fall card done up in rich brown tones, sharing scripture verses both inside and out. This card takes on a bit more of a masculine flair but truly, as I always say, I believe a fall card works for either gender most of the time. Deb used a beautiful mix of papers on this card that all work together and coordinate just beautifully!

Absolutely stunning and just perfect for fall!

Give Thanks (image and scripture)

Tartan Plaid paper pad by Craft Consortium (plaid)

Test of Time paper pad by Craft Consortium (sentiment strip)

Metal Textures paper pad by Craft Consortium (leaf)

1.25" Silk Ribbon - Black - 50% OFF!

Rhinestones - 30% OFF!

A closer look at this beautiful verse.

Over the years so many beautiful bookmarks have been made with this scripture stamp.

Again, this leaf was simply stamped on designer paper and die cut.

Give Thanks

Metal Textures paper pad by Craft Consortium (leaf)

This is the inside left of the opened card.

Easter is for Jesus (cross)

Scorched Wood paper pad by Craft Consortium (cross)

Metal Textures paper pad by Craft Consortium (background)

And this is the inside right of the opened card.

Give Thanks

Test of Time paper pad by Craft Consortium (background)

Tartan Plaid paper pad by Craft Consortium (plaid)

Thanks so much, Deb, for this very lovely and inspirational scripture card for the fall season.

Find Deb's post here.

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Products Used

Give Thanks by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

A classic and stunning fall themed scripture stamp set.

Easter is for Jesus by Stamp Simpy Clear Stamps

With this set you can make cards to span the generations, from cards the kids will love to gorgeous Easter cards geared toward the older generation.

Tartan Plaid paper pad by Craft Consortium

Test of Time paper pad by Craft Consortium

Scorched Wood paper pad by Craft Consortium

Metal Textures paper pad by Craft Consortium

Find all pads in stock from Craft Consortium here.

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Shop Our Fall Selections

In addition to the sets used today and linked above, we have a wonderful selection of

Fall Stamps & Dies

Be sure to check them all out!

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