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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

H&M blog hop with CANDY!!!



I hope you all had fun with the hanna stamps blog hop. As a matter of fact, I think it is so much fun that how about we do again! From today until October 7th H&M Stamps is holding their first blog hop.

H&M Stamps really has some wonderfully creative ideas from the DT Members. Our challenge was to create a fall/Halloween 3D project. Here's who will be joining in on the fun of this month's blog hop:

1. Tracy Dorton
2. Julia Aston
3. Shannon Erskine
4. Neva McMullen
5. Sarah Green
6. Carolina Buchting
7. Debbie Corbari
8. Nancy Levine
9. Me- Janette Olen
10. Heather Rolin

My projects are not specifically fall related however, I think that they are wonderful gift ideas for the fall and winter months since it is getting colder outside. With the weather getting colder, how about some yummy treats to warm you up? My first project I seriously love how it came out- it is a mug to hold a packet of warm beverage be it tea, cocoa, soup or in my example coffee. I love this newly released set from H&M Stamps and it is great for coffee lovers but also can easily be used for tea or cocoa especially this first project. Take a peek:



I used this template and adapted it a bit for my own needs. I did not use adhesive to keep it closed because I stitched the 3 sides of it. I used my heart cb folder for the base because I thought it coordinated perfect with the sweet cup image. I used my fiskars heart border punch along the bottom, my corner rounder punch on the top and my corner scallop punch on the image. I accented with pearls, a spica glitter pen on the heart on the mug and ribbon of course. I decorated behind the packet with the coffee bean stamp from the set. The sentiment totally fits for items other than coffee like cocoa or soup. I think I am going to make these for Christmas gifts for the bus drivers etc. Inside this example is a packet of international foods vanilla latte- yum!

Supplies:
stamps- H&M STamps coffe's a brewin
CS- PTI sweet blush, choc chip, white
ink- choc chip
accessories- spica glitter pen, heart cb folder, grosgrain ribbon, copics, fiskars border punch, marvy corner scallop punch, corner rounder punch, pearls


Here is my second project:



I bought a mug from Walmart and filled it with a packet of french vanilla coffee. I decorated the tissue paper with the coffee beans stamp. I stamped the coffee cups image and then stamped my sentiment beneath it. It was colored with copics and then adhered to a scalloped rectangle and used my punch to make 2 holes in the top. I tied a ribbon around the mug and through the punched holes into a bow and voila! Now you have a very easy thoughtful gift for someone special.

Supplies:
stamps- H&M Stamps Coffe's a-Brewin
CS- choc chip, white
ink- choc chip, cocoa
accessories- mug, tissue paper, grosgrain ribbon, nestabilities


Ok how do you win? Simple- just comment on this post sometime between now and October 7th. One entry per person please. What will you win? The winner will receive one of my favorite stamp sets from H&M Stamps- generation of stitches and the pink mug that I showed here so you will have it for a sample and inspiration to create your own. You can see some of the cards I made with generations of stitches here, here and here.

generation of stitches stamp set prize:



Please be sure to visit the other DT members blogs because everyone is giving away a different prize so you will have 10 chances to win a prize!

As always thank you so much for stopping by,

53 comments:

slbt17 said...

patiently waiting ....

Annelies said...

Wow these stamps are so great! Thanks for a chance to win! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

Anonymous said...

great cards. love the mug!!!

jhet said...

Your cards are simply great! Hope I'll win this blog candy. =)

Jhet

Carla S. said...

Super cute projects, Janette! Love them both! Great stamp set! Thanks for the chance to win!
Carla

Julia Aston said...

Wonderful gift ideas Janette! The paper mug is so cute and I love the tag on the ceramic one - these are great for that little gift that people need during the holidays. don't count me in for the chance to win - just wanted to let you know I came by!

sgc said...

This set is so cute! Love it.

Bunny B said...

Cute mug! Thanks for the chance to win!

Joy said...

what fun samples and what a fun set to win, thanks!

Michelle B. AKA JustPaintingAround said...

Fun projects Janette! Thanks for the chance.

Nancy said...

I love that paper mug! Great [quick] way to let people know you're thinking about them.

CricketPE said...

That project is adorable! I love the mug! Thanks for sharing!

Sue Strozyk said...

Oh my gosh, i just love your projects!! They turned out really cute, and what great ideas!!

Regina said...

Your project is so cute! So thanks for a chance to win these wonderful stamps!

Angel said...

that is such a sweet set! thanks for a chance!

Shannon Roberts said...

Oh wow!!! How cute! Never heard of them & so excited you are sharing this with "ME!"

jimlynn said...

Cute projects and the stamp set is awesome!
Thanks, Lynn Hayes

Julie Temple said...

Great projects...I am gonna case that Mug and use Hot Chocolate for my daughter to give teachers. Too Cute! Thanks for sharing and the chance at those adorable stamps!

Maxene said...

I love your coffee mug card and the way you decorated the actual mug too! I really hope I win!
Maxene Choi
maxene dot stamp at gmail dot com

Heather said...

Your coffee mug is really cute! Great job!

sandyh50 said...

I love your coffee mug card and the paper piecing card you did. Great stamp set.

None None said...

That is so cute - I love the stamp set you used. It's on my wish list now. I'm ready for a cup of hot cocoa now. :)

Kathy H said...

I guess I missed this post...I want to win...if it's not to late?

The Crazy Life of a Navy Wife said...

I love the pink mug!!! It's so adorable!!

stephanie_b said...

I love the mugs! great ideas, thanks for the opportunity to check out your blog and win some goodies!

Deb Wood said...

I love your projects, especially the pink mug!! TFS and for a chance to win awesome candy!!

Anonymous said...

these are super cute!!

csroyal said...

Great job! Love those ideas and those stamps!

Tracey said...

I LOVE the oink mug and those stamps are just adorable!!!!

starsandcards55 said...

this mug is so cute! i'm always looking for new ideas. i'm going to try this soon. tfs!

cpullum said...

Wow everying looks so great! The card is awsome!

Unknown said...

Hi Janette,
It's Diane in Iowa from the SCS PIF thread, remember me?!
I love your blog and these stamps are too cute! Have a great World Wide Cardmaking Day! :-)

Diane Burns said...

This set is sooo cute. Lots of great ideas on your bog. Thanks for the chance to win. I have my fingers crossed!

Janice M said...

Thanks for the chance to win!! I've never used H&H Stamps before!

Kay said...

That paper mug is A-DOR-ABLE - love it! THanks for the chance to win blog candy!

marywebb said...

Hi Jeanette!!

It's been a long time since I stamped, but I finally broke out my stuff and made some cards today for national card making day, now I'm hopping around to see everything I've missed these past few months. Your blog looks great and I love all of your projects!

Mary Webb

Unknown said...

What cute stamps! Can't wait to get the Coffee stamps - I have so many "caffeine induced" ideas for cards already! LOL! Thanks for the fun blog hop!!
Meggan

Ryann said...

Cute projects!

Jessica said...

Such a cute idea! I don't have any coffee-themed stamps, but I think I can easily make one and tie in the word "latte" (as in "I like you a latte") :D Thanks for the inspiration!

Tami Grandi said...

CUTE- as always!

cathy said...

Your card is soooo cute!

Chris (catt871) said...

CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!

Carolina said...

What adorable coffee projects! The stamped tissue and the design of the cup...just too cute! Best of luck to all and congrats to the winner of this adorable set!

Lisa said...

Ooooooh, these are so cute. I am keeping my fingers crossed Ü

Giovana said...

Your projects are awesome!!! I love the cup idea fill with coffee, hmmm so yummy.
Your blog candy is so pretty, I would love to win this set, I love to create baby/kids cards.

Thanks so much for the chance to win.
God bless
Giovana

Ink, paper and BLING! said...

Your blog is very inspiring, I thank you for the chance to win and try H&M stamps.

R

Gabriela said...

I just love your blog and I check it daily for inspiration. Your projects are just wonderful.

Tamara said...

Those stitched stamps are absolutely adorable. I love the idea of giving coffee in a paper coffee cup wrapping.

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

What a cute stamp set!!! Great projects!

k8 said...

What a great idea! I love those mugs - they'll make great gifts for teachers and others this year.

Janna said...

OMG!!! These are so cute! What a great idea!

Bellawhoop said...

Love both of these cute cup o' joes! Darling projects!

Jacqueline said...

wow love the coffee cup treat holder! Great blog!