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September 26, 2015

RetroSketches #183

Happy Saturday!

It's time for a new sketch at RetroSketches!
This week our sketch is inspired by an adorable card that Arielle previously posted. My theme is inspired by Fall Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. I missed the summer hop because we were in the throws of buying, selling and moving but I didn't want to let this one go by without playing. My technique is inspired by Anita Bowden's gorgeous card over at MUSE this week, I went with the technique of embossing, her circles and pastel colour palette.

 Yesterday I told you that I still haven't located one of the boxes from my craft room. In that box is my Papertrey Ink Drips & Dribbles stamp set which I wanted to use for my card. So I thought outside the box and grabbed a coffee cup from the kitchen and some kraft ink--wala coffee spills!









I am also linking this up to Time Out Challenges #40 which is to case my card as a reminder there is still time to play along.



Hope to see you join us at RetroSketches this week.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

50 comments :

  1. Nora NollSeptember 26, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    This is so pretty!! I love the pastel colors with the white and the fun way you used the "coffee" stains on the corner. Great design!

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  2. Neets BSeptember 26, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    I love where my inspiration card took you, Tracey. Such a cute card and very resourceful with those coffee cup stains. I hope you find your missing box soon! x

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  3. New CreationsSeptember 26, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Love the pastel color hues in both of pretty creations! Happy hopping!

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  4. ArdythSeptember 26, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Ha! Clever combination of these challenges! You could enter Time Out, and case yourself, too! So glad you joined us at Muse this week, Tracey!

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  5. Vicki DutcherSeptember 26, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Awesome inspired card

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  6. None NoneSeptember 26, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    How fun is this! Love the thinking out of the box and using a real mug for those stains! :)

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  7. UnknownSeptember 26, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    pretty color combinations!

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  8. Celeste GoffSeptember 26, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    What a beautiful card! Love the colors and the embossing!

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  9. Michele K. HendersonSeptember 26, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Love these pretty pastel colors! So unexpected with all this autumn orange and yellow! Really beautiful card!
    Take care!
    Michele

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  10. Lisa EltonSeptember 26, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    Great way to improvise with the coffee stains Tracey!! This so pretty, love the softness!

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  11. Annette AllenSeptember 26, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    very pretty.. love those pastel colors..

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  12. SylviaSeptember 26, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    Very pretty card, Tracey, love the pastels! Happy hopping!

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  13. An'Jenic G.September 26, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    Wow this is beautiful. I love the colors and how CAS your card is.

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  14. Julie Tucker-WolekSeptember 27, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    Gorgeous! LOVING the colors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  15. Indy's DesignsSeptember 27, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    Oh this is beautiful! Love the soft colors!

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  16. Tracie PondSeptember 27, 2015 at 2:08 AM

    pretty, love the added coffee rings!

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  17. Sherrie M.September 27, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    LOVE, LOVE how you went non-traditional with these colors!! What a great card! And you make 'spilling coffee' so easy....would have taken me ages to use a cup instead of the stamp look that good.

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  18. sandieSeptember 27, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Love you used the real cup, really creative idea x

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  19. Jenni's JemsSeptember 27, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Some times we have to think outside the box and you sure did with your coffee stains! :)but it finishes your card beautifully x

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  20. UnknownSeptember 27, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    LOVE those pastel colors Tracey!! Your coffee card is lovely!!

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  21. OH BabsSeptember 27, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    I like the card. White embossing always looks great and I like the coffee cup rings.

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  22. Anita in FranceSeptember 27, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    So pretty, Tracey ... the soft sponged colour really glows around the white embossing ... clever touch with your 'real' coffee rings! Hugs, Anita :)

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  23. Happy DanceSeptember 27, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Literally outside the (lost craft) box! Crafters come up with the best ideas!!! This is so pretty Tracey. I love the sweet little embossed mugs sitting in their pretty pastel circles. Wonderful card. Hope that box turns up one of these days...or, heaven forbid, you'll have to shop!!! Bev

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  24. CealSeptember 27, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    great cards, thanks for sharing

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  25. Becca YahrlingSeptember 27, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    Lovely card - love the coloring. And your coffee stains probably came out better doing it yourself. ;-)

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  26. Becca YahrlingSeptember 27, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Love this - love the happy, pretty colors. And your coffee stains probably came out better handmade rather than using a stamp anyway!

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  27. D.Ann CSeptember 27, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    Lovely pastel colors!

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  28. Helen F.September 27, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    Tracey, your card is yummy! Love the sherbet colors :-p

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  29. Teresa DoyleSeptember 27, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    Love this card, so cute!

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  30. wienerhoneymoonersSeptember 28, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    FAB COffee cups, and I am so VERY late to the MUSE party!!! Made it just in the nick of time though!!!!!

    GORGOEUS!!!

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  31. sandieSeptember 28, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    forgot to say..thanks for adding this delight to To X

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  32. ~amy~September 28, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Yay Tracey! So happy you could play along! Love your gorgeous card, perfect use of your coffee mug:)

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  33. Sue Lelli September 28, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    LOVE the pastels and the coffee rings! FAB card, Tracey!

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  34. Barb GhigSeptember 28, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Really gorgeous take on Anita's card, Tracey! I love the soft pastels behind the embossed mugs and the 'coffee ring stains' are such a great touch!

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  35. ShellySeptember 28, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Beautiful, Tracey!!

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  36. Kim HegginsSeptember 28, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    Tracey....this is one fabulous card! I love your pastel colors and those coffee rings are just so fun.

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  37. wendySeptember 29, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    so very pretty Tracy

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  38. Mandy LaCroixSeptember 29, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    This is SO pretty! Love your colors and embossing! :)

    Mandy
    wmlacroix.blogspot.com

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  39. HettySeptember 29, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    Wonderful soft colors on your card.
    Cheers!

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  40. Cindy C.September 29, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    How lovely!! Love the soft colours!

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  41. DeeptiSeptember 30, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  42. Brandi RSeptember 30, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    Awesome card! Love the soft colors over the embossed images ♥

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  43. AmethystCatOctober 1, 2015 at 12:48 AM

    what a great card - simple and yet such great impact! beautiful!

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  44. Helen GullettOctober 1, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    How pretty with those colors.

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  45. LisaOctober 1, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Love the soft colors mixed with the gold...very pretty!

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  46. Kathy SchweinfurthOctober 2, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    So pretty -- love the white embossing!!

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  47. AnnieOctober 3, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    A gorgeous creation and love those stamps! Thanks for sharing this inspiration! ~Annie

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  48. Suzanne Reynolds October 4, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    I like the white embossing with the pretty soft colors. Great card.

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  49. Nancy Penir October 5, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Oooooh Tracey, just saw you among the winners at the CLBH! Congrats! Gorgeous pastels, and lovely layouts on your cards! Hugs!

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  50. cmOctober 16, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Pretty pastels, Tracey...perfect for those sweet little cups!
    Hugs~c

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