Happy 3rd Birthday, Milk Coffee!

Hello, hello, hello!!

And welcome to Milk Coffee's 3rd Anniversary Blog Hop!!

First of all, I just wanted to say Happy Anniversary to a wonderful company and DT! And secondly, we are celebrating with a special challenge and blog hop! Our theme for this challenge is THREE. That is, you could use three colors, three papers, three images, etc...whatever you want, just do it in threes! Both the showcase and challenge teams are doing it!

So I chose Lisbeth and the Big Mushroom in the rain digi - there are three images in here :). There are three patterned papers (all from Amy Tangerine), and I used three pieces of chipboard stickers to embellish.





I hope you get to join us! The contest/ blog hop will last two weeks -- until the 2nd of October. For those of you in the U.S.A., that is really October 1st because of the time difference. You can always check how much time is left by going to the main Milk Coffee challenge website. Hope you all get to play along!!


The rules of the hop are as follows :

1. Visit each of our DT members blogs in turn and leave a comment on their Birthday Blog Hop post.


2. Return back here to the main blog & add your name into the linky.


Here's the blog order:

Shirl
Sammy
Rita
Rinne -- you are here!
Valou
Andreja
Milk Coffee


The winner of the blog hop will receive 5 DIGI IMAGES and request ONE CUSTOM IMAGE from us :) and will be drawn at random on 2rd of October


* please note - we will be checking that the randomly drawn winner has left a comment on each of our DT's post *

As a freebie, you can copy and paste this awesome image now!!



Toot-a-loo!!

Colors of Fall.

Pssst!! Hello again!!

It's morning time on the other side of the world, where the company, Milk Coffee stamps, is located :). So the next challenge is here, and it's all about Autumn colors!!

I chose Dog Hug, and made the dog look like a golden retriever (my sis has one!). I could just picture these two frolicking in the forest and having a blast! Loving the rusts and greens and oranges in that paper!



Hope you get to join us on the challenge!!

Toodles!

Vintage School Girl.

Good evening, ladies and gents!

Milk Coffee is having a two week long challenge -- this time, it's all about back to school!

I really like the image Charlotte with a Frilly Umbrella, and so I decided to use her. She reminds me of the Jane Austen era (even though her skirt is short) and also the Downton Abbey show (one of my faves).



I added a bunch of vintage items and ephemera that were also somewhat school-related for that back to school feel!

See you all soon!!

Stripes!

Hi all!!

It's time for another Milk Coffee Challenge. This one's super easy! (at least for me anyway!). Add some stripes!

This darling is Charlotte Ballet, and she can be found at the Milk Coffee store.



The two patterned papers are actually pirate/ Halloween-themed, but I thought they were perfect for this image and challenge! Please visit the blog for more inspiration. You've got two weeks to play!!

I am so pleased at the amount of people who play along with Milk Coffee. As part of the DT, I'm responsible in commenting for some of the participants.. people, there were almost 200 people who joined in!! :) Thanks so much!!

Toodles,

Planner Bliss.

Happy Hump Day, y'all!!!

It's time for another Challenge at Milk Coffee tonight, and it's all about using two or more die-cuts. Now I went a bit rebellious this time and instead of your usual die-cut, I used these stickers from the bonus pack from the digital stamp Madeline Selfie on Summer Holiday.



And instead of a card, my project consists of decorating my planner. Have you all seen this latest craze? I know it's all about my instagram and craft Facebook. People have been decorating their planners (be it a Filofax or a Kikki-K like mine) like it's a scrapbook. I do it now and then but I don't think I've posted pictures here (I have on my craft IG - @rinnesbliss ).



These stickers are awesome because you can copy and paste them unto any of the Milk Coffee digi stamps or print them out by themselves like I did here. I just fussy cut around them. I also love how they have a shadow that gives them dimension!

The rest of the decorations came from my stash of stickers and washi tape. I also love using colored pens!

Hope you get to play along!!

Toodles,

Beach Birthday.

Good evening, peeps!!

It's time for my bi-monthly Wednesday night post. You know what that means -- it's time for a Milk Coffee Challenge! This week, it's all about Birthdays!

Now I know some of you may be wondering what my beach-themed card has to do with birthdays, but I always try to take a vacation during my special day and I think everyone should take a holiday too. :)



Lots of bright colors make for one happy card, don't ya think? Added some colorful sequins from Some Odd Girl. Love those cards from Amy Tangerine's Plus One collection. Speaking of her, I was able to take a class taught by her recently. Can't wait to share soon!!

Thanks so much for visiting!

White on White Challenge.

Good evening!!

It's time for another Milk Coffee Challenge! This time it's all about white on white! That means white embellishments and paper on a white card! A colored image is ok.



This challenge was already difficult for me, but I wanted to torture myself even further. I colored the image to black and white. I think it just gives the card more of that cool, multi-dimensional effect!



I used this sweet image of Lisbeth hugging her bunny, although I can't seem to find the exact digi in the store. Sleep has been such a priority for me right now, so this image was calling my name :).

For more deets and inspiration (I especially love Cristina's card), please visit the MC Challenge blog!

Thanks for visiting!

Summer Fun.

Good evening, folks!!

Am I on a roll, or what?

I've been cranking out cards, but I still feel like my mojo is down? Oh, geez, sorry to sound all down, but I really need to get my inspiration up!!

For tonight (aka morning time in Asia), it's time for another Milk Coffee Challenge! For the next two weeks, it's all about Summer Fun!




This adorable baby/ toddler image was a freebie on the blog a while back. I downloaded her and thought it about time to finally color her up. I added some grass and wanted a fun-in-the-sun type of theme!



If you read my post from last night, you'd know that I've been wanting to do simpler cards. Here's one of them. Lots of white space to keep it clean!

Hope you all play along! Remember that you don't have to use MC images but if you do, you get extra points!! Read more of the rules on the MC blog!

Toodles,

It's all about Dad!

Hiya peeps!!

It's Wednesday night over here, and you know what that means! It's time for another Milk Coffee Challenge (well, at least every other Wednesday does!). This time, it's all about Dad or that special masculine figure in your life!

This has gotta be my favorite Father-themed image at Milk Coffee -- the Father and Son digi is so very sweet!

For the coloring, I sort of just grabbed whatever caught my eye. I ended up having that blue, teal, orange, yellow combo, and it just so happened that these Lawn Fawn papers are what I grabbed next (they're perfect!). I love how they worked out like that, and it was really a quick craft!



You've got two weeks to play along! No need to use a MC stamp, but you'll get extra points if you do! :)

Toodles!

Tag for Milk Coffee.

Good evening, folks!

It's morning time where Milk Coffee is based, but we've got a new challenge and I've got to showcase.

It's Anything But a Card (ABAC) Challenge time!



The household has got a stomach virus (boo). So I gotta keep this short. I made a tag using the digi stamp, Lisbeth Plays with Sailboat Toys.



Most of you know of my love for Hawaii, and so I gathered some stickers and that beautiful woven trim. This definitely puts me in the mood for summer, right?

Have a good one!!

Bright Colors!

Hello everyone!

It's time for another Challenge at Milk Coffee today! This time, it's all about bright colors! I don't know about you but I am truly loving all the pastel colors of Spring time, but it's always nice to have a bit of a tiny change to shake things up :).

And speaking of something different, I tried new techniques for my project. First, to make Charlotte at Paper Airplane stand out, I colored her up as brightly as I could (hence the hair). I, then, added the watercolored background - I had painted this background (Art Impressions Water Color series) using Marvy markers. I need a lot of practice, but I really adore the effect!

Second, I tore the edges off the papers to sort of do a tattered, vintage effect. Charlotte reminds me of The Littles -- I think I may have mentioned that before. I loved watching those shows about the tiny little humans with tails!



I hope that I haven't offended anyone with the colors I chose for her. It says "Air Force," but I think the stamp is done in good fun. Please also see the main MC blog to view all the rest of the Design Team's work! We sure do wish you could join us! The challenge runs for two weeks!!

See you soon!!

Easter at Milk Coffee.

Hello, hello, hello!

Peeps, it is time for another Challenge over at Milk Coffee!! This time, it's all about Easter!

Now you may not agree that this image, although cute, is an Easter stamp. But Lisbeth and Big Mushroom in the Rain is quite perfect for new beginnings, right? Get it... rain and growth, sadness then happiness?

Plus, with the added chicks and jelly beans and pastel colors, the only things missing are eggs and bunnies!! BTW, I'm saving those stickers for another project! :)




Remember that you've got two weeks to play! I hope you all join us! The Milk Coffee shop is full of amazing and adorable images! But you could still create something with any stamped image! Using MC would be a HUGE plus though!

Please head on over to the blog to see the other DT's cards!! Trust me, you will be inspired!

Talk to ya later,



P.S. The "Peep" sentiment is from The Greeting Farm's Hoppy Easter Kit. :)

Welcome Spring!

Good evening, peeps! It's Wednesday night here, which means it's Thursday morning in Indonesia where the lovely Milk Coffee digital stamps originated!

The challenge for the next two weeks is Welcome Spring!

Isn't this image so darling? She will be a new release at the MC shop soon! I don't know about you but I am totally relaxed and could feel the breeze and the tickle of grass on my feet just by looking at this. :)

It's actually Summer-themed but I added lots of flowers for that Spring-like feel. It works, don't ya think? The felt flowers are from my crafty friend, Cathy. They're fab!



And I'm quite proud for doing purplish tones... it's the hardest color for me to work with / match. But I really do like how her lilac 'do came through. Reminds me of this fashionable chica.

Hope you all get to play along! Please view the Milk Coffee blog to see the other Design Team members' creations!

Have a wonderful and crafty day!

Flowers Galore!

Good evening, everyone!!

It's time for another Milk Coffee Challenge tonight (this morning, if you are in Asia!). Today's challenge is to incorporate flowers! Remember that you've got about two weeks to join in. And that you do not have to use a Milk Coffee image. But it would certainly increase your chances of winning. Plus, we'll be oh-so-happy over here on the Design Team!!!

Anyway, without further ado. Ta-Da! My card with flowers on .... (dot, dot, dot...)... a masculine card!!

Just got done watching Bambi last week with my kiddies. Remember that scene with the skunk buried in flowers?? It was a male skunk and the beautiful blooms surrounded him. So beautiful. That was kind of the effect I wanted to portray here.

photo source




This dad, spending time with his son, running across a meadow of flowers, mushrooms, and critters. He's telling his son to explore, to run free, to have fun in life! :)

Who says flowers can't exist on a masculine card anyway? Tee hee hee!!



And that awesome sentiment stamp and flair? It's from Kelly Purkey's Meg Says Hello kit!

Toot-a-loo!!!

Jesus.

Hello, hello, hello! How's it going?

It's time for another Milk Coffee Challenge, and these next two weeks, it's all about embossing (wet or dry).

Being a mommy of two and a full time registered nurse, I tend to go for the quick projects. I chose dry embossing, of course! I found this 'vintage' Love Elsie paper circa 2006 0r 07. I highlighted it with some metallic rub-ons.

I decided to use this religious image of Jesus (he was a free digi at MC a while back) because it is so close to Easter. I hardly talk about it here, but being Catholic is a big part of my life.

Just added some simple flower stickers and voila! I think it's a wonderful Easter card. Thank you, Lord, for all of my blessings!



I hope you all have a great day and visit the rest of the DT's projects! Remember that you've got two weeks to play along!

Love,

Girly at Milk Coffee.

Good evening, everyone! Or if you are where Milk Coffee is based, good morning!! This week's challenge is Girly! I think this would be easy with Milk Coffee stamps - they are super cutesy. Even if you're not into that, they also have these super gorgeous and classic beauties.

I used A Flamenco Dancer, and she happens to be one of my most favorite MC stamped images! I think she is so beautiful and her dress is just PERFECT!!

Man, what I would give to have a dress and moves like those! I love images that tell a story, don't you? I can just imagine her being in the center of the dance floor, making all look at her!

I tried to make the fabric of her dress more satin/ silk - like and shimmery, but I didn't quite get there. I remember coloring her up last October, in a hotel in San Diego on vacation. It took a while but it was worth it! I paired her up with Print Shop papers by Shanna Noel (I just love her carefree and artistic style!). The script sentiment is from Heidi Swapp (I think). I adore the gold flower by Maggie Holmes' Flea Market line.



And for the girly theme, I figured you can't get any girlier than this hottt, Latin Dance performer in the beautiful ruffly dress! Add on a doily in one corner, a ruffle trim at the bottom, and a handwritten sentiment and voila!

Please visit the MC blog for more challenge details and DT inspiration. Thanks so much for stopping by!