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I've been pretty crafty this morning.  I stumbled downstairs to make a pot of coffee only to realize that we're on daylight savings.  It was only 3:30 am, not 4:30.  Oh well, an extra hour of crafting, who can complain about that?

I've had the Paper Smooches Cyber Cafe set for a while and haven't (gasp!) inked it up.  I've also had my Distress Markers for-ever and haven't used those either!

So here's what I did:


The sentiment is from the Paper Smooches I Heart Art set.

This is also when I tell you that I had Tim Holtz videos running constantly this morning.  It might be because I just love to hear him talk to me...

I bought this huge pad of watercolor paper and managed to 'practice' on 2 squares...I cut a sheet down to 4 x 5.25 squares.  I originally stamped the 'dotty' coffee cup but switched out to the clean & crisp one.  I think it makes you draw your attention to the colorful steam.

I was inspired by the current Paper Smooches Sparks challenge:

Picture Perfect


I started to look at my Cameo library for leaves but decided to go with what I had and truly be inspired by the picture.

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Comments

Sylvia said…
What a fun card, Amy, love your creativity in this card! 3:30am I am impressed, I was just getting to sleep, (went to bed at 2:30 DST), I was crafting as well! Have a beautiful Sunday, you might need a nap!
November 3, 2013 at 7:24 AM
Virginia L. said…
So CAS and so perfect! Love it! And yes, TH video is definitely addictive! That man can SELL anything crafty :)
November 3, 2013 at 7:38 AM
cm said…
Gorgeous card, and yes, your *inspired by the photo* is ever so clear in what you've created! Love the simplicity. What ever are you doing awake at 3:30 am? Then again, I'm often awake at a similar hour...wondering why! Your watercolour paper: if you have a chance, can you share the brand, please? I'm in the market...Happy Sunday!
c
November 3, 2013 at 8:09 AM
maria f. said…
That is a spot on design, Amy and so perfect for YOU! Should be your signature card. What the heck are you doing up at 4:30 in the morning on a weekend?
November 3, 2013 at 8:12 AM
Vera Yates (Ling) said…
Great card, Amy! The fact that you can create at such wee hour is amazing!
November 3, 2013 at 8:32 AM
Angie Tieman said…
Soooo pretty! You are one early riser!
November 3, 2013 at 9:48 AM
donna mikasa said…
DST has its perks! And it helped to have TH's voice in the background--LOL! LOVE your take on the photo. That colorful "steam"--genius!!
November 3, 2013 at 10:14 AM
Shannon J said…
You were crafting at THAT time in the morning?!! Time change or not, that is earrrrrly!! And you were still able to create perfection?! Sigh...! Something I just love about the clean simplicity of this, decorated with the most pretty splashes of colour! <3
November 3, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Lynn said…
I really must use my water color paper...a CAS and gorgeous card! Right up my alley!
November 3, 2013 at 11:34 AM
jessica said…
This is awesome!!! I love the stamping and colors!
I have some watercolor paper I need to get out and play with. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration!
November 3, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Michelle said…
Super-Cute! I cannot believe that you haven't used those markers! So glad that you did. This looks awesome!
November 3, 2013 at 2:31 PM
claudia shadler said…
so your card on FB and loved it! so cute!
November 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM
canadian_liner said…
Perfect! For you (the caffeinated crafter), for a chilly day and for the PS challenge. Just took a class on the distress markers and LOVE them.
November 3, 2013 at 4:37 PM
Sherry Eckblad said…
Love what you did so early in the morning! It was an earlier than normal morning for me too. I am so ready for bed and it isn't even 7 yet.
November 3, 2013 at 4:46 PM
Julie Tucker-Wolek said…
HA!!! That means for the next 6 months ... I will be winning the blogging commenting war in the AM ... cuz I will be UP before you! LOL!! AZ doesn't change time!! :) I loveeeeeeee your card ... those colors ROCK!!!
November 3, 2013 at 5:03 PM
Rachel said…
but what the heck are you doing up at 4am anyway!? anyhow, this is a great card and even better at 4am!
-Rachel w k
rwkrafts.com
November 3, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Rose said…
love :)
also like your new profile pic!!!

girl i don't know how you function so early in the morning!!! yikes!!
November 3, 2013 at 7:23 PM
Ashley Horton said…
Love the clean and simple look Amy, with the fun touch of watercolors!
November 3, 2013 at 7:58 PM
Jessi Fogan said…
You & me both...I did sleep in on Sunday because I was UP until 4 (whoops, backwards) but in general that's when I stumble for coffee too :) Quiet time before the morning chaos begins!
Love this card - the distress markers are the perfect accents to keep it simple & still pop :)
November 4, 2013 at 1:30 AM
Kelly said…
love how you used the markers on this card!
November 4, 2013 at 2:49 AM
lauren bergold said…
oh how i ♥♥♥LOVE♥♥♥ this one! (but crafting at 3:30 AM?!??! yikes, missus, sometimes i'm only just falling asleep!!!) :0
November 4, 2013 at 4:50 AM
Audrey Pettit said…
Oh, wow! This is sooo creative, Amy! What a brilliant design!
November 4, 2013 at 6:31 AM
Aimes said…
Hey there, early bird! Gorgeous CAS design and a cool use of your markers! :)
November 4, 2013 at 3:10 PM
Lynnda said…
Just love this.... Cas-perfection!.... Beautiful!... hugs...x
November 5, 2013 at 12:53 AM
Trinh said…
Awesome creativity for 330 in the morning! I'm diggin' the colorful steam.
November 5, 2013 at 6:57 AM
Savannah O'Gwynn said…
FYI--- this is a FAB card! I LOVE the white space and the watercolored stripes! I LOVE your stamping! LOOOOOOOVE it all:) THANKS so much for playing along with the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge! Hope you join in the fun this week for the STRIPE trend watch challenge;)
November 5, 2013 at 8:49 AM
Courtney K said…
ok this is just too perfect.
November 5, 2013 at 6:25 PM
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