Hip, hip, hooray! I am doing a cheer to be part of the first ever Penny Black Stamp Squad blog hop! We are not only hopping, we are giving away stamps!! Be sure to leave a comment on each blog, including the Penny Black blog, for a chance to win a selection of Penny Black stamps. To begin the hop from the start and for a complete list of of the stamp squad blogs, visit the Penny Black blog. And now, how about a visit to a French cafe? Ooo, la, la!!
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| espresso break 4317 |
I've used Penny Black's wood block stamp "Espresso Break", stamped on the inside of the card and colored with Copic markers. I used a circle Nestie to punch out the cafe window after I embossed the front of the card with a "brick" embossing folder. To make it look even more like we are standing outside the cafe peeking in, I've put a sheet of acetate over the open circle. The letters spelling "Cafe" leave no doubt we are on a Parisian street, observing a morning coffee break. Did you know that in many parts of Europe owners and their dogs are welcomed at restaurants? How fun is that?
I've enjoyed your visit! Don't forget to leave a comment in order to increase your chances of winning a selection of Penny Black stamps. Next stop: the incredibly talented and wonderfully named Penny Ward.
139 comments:
This is gorgeous.
Smiles:)
Sue
Lovely idea...i can almost believe i am in paris - i love that stamp. The embossing is a great idea
beautiful card with lovely stamp. Loved the idea of acetate with cafe on it.
Great layout--love the embossing and the window looking in. Your image is adorable and your coloring is gorgeous!
That stamp so makes me smile - we all like to spoil our pets but....
Great card.
Really cute card. It just screams Paris with the Eiffel Tower pillows on the chairs and the base of the table. Great job coloring, it goes really well with the brick, which I love. Great card.
Genius idea for the cutout and acetate, Judy! It's a fabulous card :)
what a super card Judy. Just love the little scene you have created.
Just SO cute, Judy! Love the acetate window and the brick embossed panel.
I can almost smell the coffee Judy . I like the brick cover . Thank you for sharing .
I like the use of the embossed brick on this card and with the colour it looks great
Love it, I wish my dog was allowed to eat with me in restaurants. :(
Love the way you colored that sweet image, Judy!
Awww this is really lovely, love how you have given dimension to the card by putting your image on the inside
Love the way those colours work together & your detail with the acetate plus the wording really setting the scene. The brickwork for the background is perfect as a frame too.
Paula (PEP)
Awesome work! Love everything about this card! Very creative :)
You hit a home run with this one, Judy! Love the whole concept, and I would love to be in that cafe with you!
PB lhas such darling stamps and you have made a delightful card with this one
This is such a lovely card.... and I especially like it because I have a puppy that is so spoiled she would sit at the table as well.
How cute is this card ?!? I love the idea of the "acetate window", and the brick front! Your card is adorable!!!
Cute card, especially the brick and "window."
Great card, Judy! Love the lettering on the window and a circular window is brilliant!
Beautiful scene Judy! From the wall to the lovely image, I love your card. TFS
Cute card Judy, love the brick embossing a great frame for your image!
Love how you used the brick wall embossing folder for the card front. The perfect finishing touch to your cafe card is the acetate window with the cafe sign.
I just love that particular Penny Black stamp, mainly because of the cute little dog wearing a hat. I really like the brick background. Thanks for giving us a chance to win!
cute - it does seem like Paris!
Cute Cute Cute Like using acetTE
Such a fun card and I love the retro colouring! The cafe sign on acetate and the brick embossed card finish it off to perfection!
such a cute fun card - congrats on being part of the new PB team!!
Cute idea to peek through into the cafe!
I love the brick embossing folder. And love the dog st the cafe with her. Plus the window looking into the cafe great idea.
Hi Judy, I must have been in "gaga land" and missed the announcement of your new adventure!! I am very excited for you (and me - LOL). Love PB designs and look forward to seeing what you do with them, and if today's card is anything to go by...everyone is in for a treat - it is fabulous.
oo la la... this is so cute, judy!!
OMG! What a fun and unique card! I just LOVE it! ;) Thanks for sharing.
Valerie
What a fabulous idea! Love it!
This is a beautiful card! Love the colouring in, and layout!
What a cute card. I love the brick embossing and the acetate to recreate looking in from outside the cafe.
Love, Love, love your card. the color and coloring are great!
the would be the perfect card for my husband he loves his coffee
Great window idea, lovely colouring of the image too :-)
Great card, include a package of coffee inside to make it a perfect gift!
Such a clever layout. You really captured the feeling. The image is too cute and your coloring is fabooo!
Oh, My! What a Great card! I love the cut out window with the brick embossing... what a clever idea!
Very cute--I like the brick embossing and the window.
This would be a perfect card for my Aunt. Love the image x
Such a beautifully crafted card Judy, love the brick embossing, perfect with that cute image!!
What a neat idea. Just love it.
I do so admire your coloring skills. You brought that sweet image to life!!
Nicely done! I like the idea of the acetate for the window. Must try this!
Absolutely adorable, Judy! Wonderful coloring of that sweet image, and I love how you've showcased it with the brick and die-cut window!
Beautiful image and coloring...love the combination of that with the brick embossing. Thanks so much for sharing this.
I really like the embossed restaurant front. Great idea!
Wow! Such an awesome creation! I just love the coloring! Flawless!
What an adorable scene you've created - I love it!
So clever & perfectly colored, Judy! We'd have fun taking our puppy dogs with us, huh?!
oh la la!!! C'est tres magnifique! Great embossing folder to showcase the wonderful coloring. TFS
totally adorable project!
Simply Brilliant! And living in France myself, what can I say? Ooh-la-la!
Very nice card!!
Love the brick background & the Penny black stamp is so cute!!!
Great card. Love the design!
Ang
Judy, this is fabulous. Love the design and cute little cafe scene. Wonderful colors. Thank you for sharing it. :-)
LOVE this card, Judy! I have some of those style stamps and they are among my favorites! So happy for you, being a trailblazer and all with the new Penny Black Stamp Squad! Have fun, I know you will keep us inspired.
Mai oui, c'est magnifique, Judy! Love the window effect!
Cute card, love the background it goes perfect with the cafe scene!
what a fun card - I am from Wisconsin and every time I see your picture I think I should know you - where did you live in Wisconsin
Barb Housner
I love the embossed cover with the porthole window. The stamped characters are well colored and the card has a stylish sophistication to it. Well done!
Brilliant card...embossing the cover really showcases how beautifully you colored your stamp.
"bella" beautiful!
So much dimension is in this card, it gives the feel of actually looking into a cafe!
I love your design...so cute with the cut out window and embossing of the bricks..great card...thanks for sharing
Great card! I love the brick embossing and coloring!
I want to go to Paris and have lunch with my favorite puppy dog. That sounds so sweet. I love the authenticity of the brick wall. Very real looking.
Love your card! The brick embossing on the outer card goes great with this image. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
Such a cute card!
Congrats on joining the Stamp Squad. Your card is adorable.
Magnifique carte !!!
I love it ^^
Hugs from France
Lunéa♥
http://luneabidouille.canalblog.com/
I like how acetate looks when used on a card but always have problems with smeared ink or fingerprints. you did lovely work.
Love the window looking in! Great layout for your card and the Penny Black image is beautifully colored.
Love your card the window, the coloring and the stamps. TFS.
I love the café scene and the cut-out look.
Rene from OZ xo
Very pretty!Love the scene!!!
Love this card! The acetate window looking into the cafe is so creative. The brick wall is the perfect touch. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Carrie C
Adorable!
Love your beautiful card!
Ooh la lah! What a cute stamp! Love your card!
Such a pretty card--love this stamp!
I've always thought
this stamp was so
fun! Thanks for
sharing your card.
Carla from Utah
LOVE this! That cutout and the cute image is perfect together!
All the details of this card are so perfect. That embossed brick background and the little cut out window accent the stamped image so well.
Cest tres chic Judy! Great fun, Judy love it.
This is adorable! Love all of it, and the raised 'cafe' is a great touch :)
What an awesome card! I love the brick and the color you used! Plus the window is perfect!
Huge Congratulations Judy! Looove the card you made. TFS
A lovely card! Love the stamp!
Wow. What a card! Love the whole idea and concept! It's really perfect with the acetate covering. Well done!
Oh what a cute card. Love the brick embossing. Really goes so well with the cute image. Feel like I am on vacation.
Congratulations, Judy, on the PB Stamp Squad assignment! Enjoy!
Your card is DARLING! You always inspire me!
Just too darn cute! I want to take a break and join them!
Yay Judy! congrats on being part of the PB squad!
Such a FUN card, Judy! By the way - congrats on making the DT - I am so happy for you!
Huge congrats Judy! Soooo happy to see so many familiar faces in the new stamp squad- looking forward to seeing you all work magic with PB stamps! I absolutely adore your little cafe scene! I work at a dog- friendly winery and we also allow customers to bring their fur babies into the tasting room:)
This is SO cute! The little peek a boo window is just perfect!
I like brick background. Could you used for many cards.
Great Creation and the embossed brick is awesome!! TFS!!
Rexann
Such a cute card! I love this stamp too and I love how you did the font. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
So Adorable. TFS
Hi Judy,
Love a window card, and this sweet cafe scene is the bomb! Thanks for sharing!
What a delightful Parisian scene--I love that brick embossing! And thanks for the fun factoid--I didn't know that dogs were welcome in European restaurants. Yikes!
I love your card. Your colouring is gorgeous and I love the idea of looking into the café. The brick wall just sets it all off. Thanks for sharing such an inspiring card.
Fun card layout and wonderful coloring!!
What a fantastic design. I love the way you have used the acetate. I love to take my dog to café - but I don't think he has good enough table manners.
I totally love all the stamps of Penny Black!
Very nice work this card with France atmosphere.
Congratulations!
Chiara
Such a fun card...love it!
What a great idea! Love the card!
Such a fun card, Judy, so very French.
This stamp is très chic! Loved the idea of the wind and the embossed "wall".
Fun card! Love the color combo, and the embossed brick is a perfect setting for your cafe scene!
Judy, Your card is amazing!! All those warm earthy colors and attention to detail. Love it!
What a great idea using the brick embossing folder to look like a building!
Clever, clever card....really showcases the stamp!
Hi Judy;
As always, a beautifully designed card and a great combination of hard and soft edges of the cover and inside. Nice work!
love the brickwork
lovely card
Merci ....x
What a brilliant image, love that both the girl and the dog are sporting French berets! Anita :)
Such a delightful scene to peer through the window, Judy! Love the effect of the stickers on the acetate window, beautiful coloring, and the fact the puppy has his own seat in the cafe!
LOVE your card Judy! Love that embossing folder and great coloring as well!
Fabulous design, the embossing really is the perfect addition to this sweet scene!
I love your card - the embossing with the window really sets the scene!
I can see why you've been chosen to be on the PB squad..great image to use and color with copies..looks great!!!!
I LOVE this card! Wonderful use of the embossing folder, and the acetate window. Great, fun card!
Love the background and sweet image of girl and dog...so CUTE!
What a fun card Judy! Love the texture from the brick embossing and using acetate is a fabulous idea!
Supercute stamp! But I especially like your coloring. Nice use of intense color in close relationship. Great job!
so lovely card and a great idea!
So thrilled for you - huge congrats.
What a cute stamp! Love your card!
I really love the way you've created a Parisian street scene with your window card. The brick exterior and that fabulous cafe is marvellous.
Judy, what a great design - love the effect of the "brick" with the embossing! Yep, I felt like I was having coffee with them :)
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