Pumpkin Spice time

It's that time of year....Pumpkin Spice time at Starbucks!  I made a Pumpkin Spice loaf to give to my fav Starbucks store and made this card to go along with it.  I was doing a massive clear out of all my "saved for later" posts in my Feedly and came across this technique from Jennifer McGuire which is where my card idea came from.  

I stamped the cup (Paper Smooches) with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  I used a stencil and some texture paste that I coloured with some Antique Linen distress ink for the background.  I had some of the paste left and didn't want to waste it so made another card.

  

The little girl is from Pumpkins on the Vine (There She Goes) and I stamped her with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  

I'm excited to deliver my Starbucks treat to them tomorrow!

Cheerio.....Leslie

Happy Birthday Tori

Just popping in with a card I made for my fav Starbucks!  The staff asked me to make a card for their manager's birthday.  

I stamped the image "Miss You a Latte" from MFT with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  I embossed the greeting onto a vellum banner and wrapped it around the card.  I realized after I made the card (it was 4.25 x 5.5) that it wasn't going to be big enough for all the staff to sign so I made another one....stop by tomorrow to see that one!

Cheerio.....Leslie

Bellariffic Friday - Winter White

It's the LAST Bellariffic Friday for 2016 - can you believe it?!  The challenge was to make a Winter White card and I turned it into my annual Starbucks Christmas card.  I gave it to them yesterday and they loved it!

I stamped The Penguin and the Marshmallow with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  The background was done with the Softly Falling embossing folder and I cut a couple of snowdrifts.  I spritzed the whole card with Shimmer Frost Spritz.  To personalize it for my favourite Starbucks I paper pieced the mug from a real Starbucks cup.  

Be sure to check out the rest of the BellaBabes and the Sistah's cards for this week on Blogabella.  

So that's a wrap for 2016.  Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays...however you celebrate, just enjoy.  See you back here in January for a whole new year of Stampingbella. 

Cheerio.....Leslie

Starbucks Christmas wishes

It's that time of year - time for the card I give to my favourite Starbucks store and staff!  Each year I incorporate their holiday cup into my card with the design on it.  This year they made it super easy by just having that oh so lovely red cup!

I stamped "Berry" snowman (Purple Onion Designs) with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  I popped him up for some dimension.  The paper is BoBunny "Snowfall Collection" with a red card base.  I added some snowy slopes with glitter on top.  

I'm sure that's a Venti, non-fat, no water, extra hot chai latte, or perhaps a Peppermint Mocha.  Whatever it is, he's enjoying it!

Cheerio.....Leslie

Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Even though it feels like summer this week, I know Fall has arrived because Starbucks is featuring it's famous Pumpkin Spice Lattes!  Here's the card I made for them - check out those venti size drinks: )

I stamped PI Pumpkin Patch Girl with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured her with copics.  I masked off the pumpkins that are in the wagon and replaced them with two Venti Pumpkin Spice Lattes!  Her sweater is paper pieced.  The paper is MME "Reunion" and SU Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Chip.  

On the inside I stamped the sentiment and then a row of tiny pumpkins on either side of the Pumpkin Spice Latte.

I made them a loaf of Banana bread to go with their card, but think now it should have been a Pumpkin loaf - LOL.

Cheerio.....Leslie

Bellariffic Friday - Sketch 14

It's Bellariffic Friday and this week we had another sketch to work with - #14.

I made a card for my favourite Starbucks store to thank them for starting my days off perfectly!

I stamped Uptown Girl Charlotte Loves to Shop with Memento Tuxedo black ink and coloured her with copics.  I made her drink a Chai Frappuccino – my fav cold drink for these hot days we’re having.  I added some glossy accents to her sun glasses for some shine and my Wink of Stella pen for some sparkle on her shopping bags.  The paper is MME Six by Six Playdate and Coastal Cabana. 

On the inside I stamped the sentiment and added my personal Starbucks cup in the corner.

Be sure to check out the rest of the BellaBabes and the Sistah's cards for this week on Blogabella.  Next week's Bellariffic Friday challenge is - CHRISTMAS IN JULY – so use any Christmas image and you’ll be at least one card up when December comes around!  We hope you'll get stamping with us. It's easy to play along - just ink up any current (check the website) Stamping Bella image, and email your card to Emily by next Thursday for a chance to win some Bella Bucks.

Cheerio.....Leslie

Ali's goodbye -SSSC258

My favourite barista, Ali, left Starbucks!  While I am so happy for him in his new job I was so sad to see him leave.  He was a breath of sunshine each morning to me and many, many Starbucks customers. 

I made his card using the SSSC258 layout.  The sentiment is Stampingbella "Sometimes People Forget" and it was perfect for Ali!  The paper is Echo Park "A Boy's Life".  I drew two little Starbucks cups and personalized them as he does for me each morning!  And just for the record, I don't get two drinks every day - one is for my co-worker Vicky :)

Here is the inside using the second sentiment that is included.

He loved his card - he got teary, I got teary.  Sometimes tears can be happy and sad at the same time!

Cheerio.....Leslie

Batty for Starbucks!

I have been thinking about a Halloween card to make for my favourite Starbucks and today's SSSC242 was the perfect layout!

I stamped PI Batty For You onto Bella's Bestest paper with Black Licorice Hybrid ink and coloured her with copics.  I used my black wink of stella pen for a little sparkle on her bat wings and crystal effects on her shoes.  Of course, there HAD to be the Starbucks cup in there somewhere so I drew a little cup, coloured it and popped it up in her hand!

On the inside I used a bit more of the Halloween paper from the front, added the sentiment and then found the most perfect bat brad to add in the corner!

Here are the copics I used.

I can't wait to give it to them tomorrow...they have been asking for weeks when their next card is coming!

Cheerio.....Leslie

Stamps:  PI Batty About You
Ink:  Black Licorice Hybrid ink, copics
Paper:  Bella's Bestest paper, Echo Park Happy Halloween, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black
Other:  Black Wink of Stella, crystal effects, buttons, bat brad

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

Well, summer is over and we're easing into the fall season which brings to mind one of the most anticipated drinks at Starbucks.....the Pumpkin Spice Latte!  Just last week my favourite barista was asking, "when are we getting our fall card Leslie"?  Sheesh, they're so spoiled - LOL, so I decided to make them one with the pumpkin spice in mind.  My layout is the SSSC238.

 

 

I stamped two of the sweet images from "Pumpkins on the vine" set onto Bella's Bestest paper with Memento Tuxedo black ink and coloured them with copics.  Don't you love her sweet little pumpkin hat?  I haven't decided if she's sharing her pumpkin spice latte with the squirrel or he's sharing it with her.  Either way - yum!  I drew the Starbucks cup freehand but couldn't quite match it perfectly as their green logo in the circle was too much for me :)

 

 

On the inside I used one of the sentiments that came with the stamp set and also the row of pumpkins along the bottom. 

Here are the copics I used.

 

 

I can't wait to give this to them tomorrow!

Cheerio.....Leslie

Stamps:  Pumpkins on the vine (TSG)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo black, copics
Paper:  Bella's Bestest paper, Cajun Craze (SU), Not Quite Navy (SU), Lilybeedesign "Autumn Spice"
Other:  Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX die-namic (MFT), button, hemp cord, Wink of Stella pen

Starbucks - MFTWSC184

Those of you that know me, know I love my Starbucks and especially the store I go to every day before work - I love the staff there!  Last Thursday they did an amazing thing for me and some of my co-workers and I knew I had to make them a special thank you card.  I used this weeks MFTWSC184 sketch but rotated it once.

 

 

I stamped the image onto Bella's Bestest paper with Memento Tuxedo black ink and coloured her with copics.  The sentiment is stamped with Kraft ink onto the Fishtail Flags die-namics and wrapped some baker's twine around the top.  I coloured the cups as close to a real Starbucks cup as I could.  I was "forced" to go out today and get a Starbucks just to be sure I had the colours right :)

 

 

Here are the copics I used.

 

 

I can't wait to give it to them tomorrow morning!

Cheerio.....Leslie

Stamps:  ALM Miss you a latte (MFT), Vertical Greetings (MFT)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo black, Kraft ink (MFT), copics
Paper:  Bella's Bestest paper, Real Red (SU), Crumb Cake (SU), Coastal Cabana (SU), Fresh Prints DSP (SU)
Other:  Scallop circle nestie, Pierced circle STAX die-namic (MFT), Fishtail Flags STAX die-namic (MFT), Fishtail Flags Layers STAX die-namic (MFT), red bakers twine

Bellariffic Friday - Sketch 4

It's Bellariffic Friday and this week we have another fantastic sketch for you.

 

Those who know me well, know I love my Starbucks and I wanted to make my favourite store another card to thank them for always starting my day in the very best way!

 

 

For my card I flipped the sketch upside down and "tweaked" the image just a bit.  I stamped Uptown Girl Catherine Nibbling Chocolate onto Bella's Bestest paper with Memento Tuxedo black ink and coloured her with copics.  Now you may notice that her box of chocolates is missing and has been replaced with a Starbucks cup :) and she is nibbling on one of their delicious brownies...mmm.  I added some glitter to her dress with my Wink of Stella pen.

 

 

I added a Dizzy Border die-namic on the inside with the teeny tiny bit of ribbon that was left - I wanted to make a bow but there just wasn't enough. 

 

 

Here are the copics I used.

 

 

Be sure to check out the rest of the BellaBabes and the Sistah's cards for this week on Blogabella.  Next week's Bellariffic Friday challenge is an Inspiration photo.  

 

 

We hope you'll play along with us - just ink up any current (check the website) Stamping Bella image, and email your card to Emily by next Thursday for a chance to win those Bella Bucks.  With all the lovely new images released, a $50 gift card would be perfect!

Cheerio.....Leslie

Stamps:  Catherine Nibbling Chocolate, Starbucks cup (hand-drawn)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo black, copics
Paper:  Bella's Bestest paper, SU Vintage Violet, Basic Grey Plumeria
Other:  MFT Dizzy Border die-namic, Wink of Stella pen, Swiss Dots embossing folder, ribbon (scrap), hemp cord, button

Bellariffic Friday - Have a "Starbucks" Christmas

It's Bellariffic Friday and today's challenge is Sketch 25.  It's our last sketch of the year, and I followed it almost perfectly - I just left off the strip at the bottom.  I made a card that is turning out to be my "annual favourite" card to make....it's the card I give to my Starbucks friends!  They greet me every morning with a smile on their face and my drink pretty much ready! 

I love being able to incorporate Starbucks somewhere in my card.  I mimicked the Starbucks Holiday cup design for this year and made a Venti non-fat, no water, extra hot, tazo chai for my snowman :)

The inside is some matching DSP with just a bit of the image stamped in the corner.

They loved it!  They actually stopped serving to ooh and aah over it and then put it up on their bulletin board for everyone to see. 

Be sure to check out the rest of the BellaBabes and the Sistah's cards for this week on Blogabella.  Next weeks' Bellariffic Friday challenge is our last one for 2013 and the  it's "Anything Goes" so  stamp whatever your little heart desires.  Email your card to Emily by next Thursday December 19 for a chance to win some Bella Bucks!  

Have a good weekend.

Cheerio.....Leslie

Stamps: Frostier, Hot Concoctions (Paper Smooches)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo black ink, copics
Paper:  Bella's Bestest Cream cardstock, Authentique "Wonder", Green, Red
Other:  Ribbon, Xmas Red Stickles, Glitter, Rhinestone, white gel pen

Sink or Swim - SSSC188

The big news here in Toronto on Monday evening was the CRAZY storm that dumped a record-breaking amount of rain!  The pictures and stories have to be seen to be believed, especially the stranded GO train - fortunately not the train I was on!

Click here for some crazy photos of the storm - I've never seen anything like it.  My local Starbucks, that I visit every morning before work, was flooded and severely damaged.  I felt so bad for them - they looked so sad the morning after trying to clean up and explain to all their customers they were closed - that I had to make them a card.  I love my Starbucks and the staff at this particular location are outstanding!

I made a cute little scene and if you look closely you'll see the little fellow is reaching for his Starbucks cup floating by.  I drew the Starbucks cup by hand as I don't have a stamp that tiny even though it's a grande True North - their new flavour :)

I sponged some clouds using the Wonky Scallop die-namic and made the waves with the Catch a Wave die-namic.  Then I added a banner with the fun sentiment.

I used the SSSC188 for my layout - with a few changes :)  These are the copics I used.

I do hope they're open for business tomorrow - I can't wait to give it to them!

Cheerio.....Leslie

Stamps:  Float my Boat, SU Designer Typeset
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo black ink, copics

Paper: EP A Boy's Life, SU Not Quite Navy, Marina Mist
Other:  Fishtail Flags Stax die-namics,Wonky Scallop Border die-namic, Catch a Wave die-namic, Divine Swirl embossing folder, button, hemp cord

Christmas Bliss

There is no better way for me to start my day than with a Starbucks.  I love when the Christmas cups come out and this year's cups are some of my favourites.    

My local Starbucks is fantastic (they know me by name and drink) and I wanted to make them a special Christmas card.  I used this card and personalized it for them.  I copied one of their cups this year so Frosty could start his day with a Starbucks too!

You know when you made a card and it just makes you SO happy?  This is that card for me!  I am super excited to give it to them!

Oh, and if you're thinking that cup is a bit big for Frosty....well, it IS a Venti!  :)

Cheerio.....Leslie