September 30 – Guest Designer

It’s the final day of the Fall Coffee Lovers blog hop…you have until 11:55 pm pacific to link up your Fall themed coffee, tea &/or cocoa inspired projects!

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Today is also the last day of the month which mean it’s the final guestie post for the awesome Dana Gong!  I’m sure that you all have been enjoying all her projects as much as I have!  I’ll have a summary of her projects at the end of the post.

We wanted to congratulate Dana for being one of the 2016 My Favorite Things Card Design Super Stars!!!!

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We couldn’t be more thrilled and excited for Dana.  Check out that fun Tea themed card!

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Hello, Coffee loving friends!

Dana here. I’m back with my last card as a September guest. Have you
enjoyed Fall hop? In my case, YES! I made 7 coffee/tea/cocoa cards in
this month. 5 is for guest post and 2 is my extra entry for fall hop.
I have had so much great time with you. Thank you kindly for having
me, Amy! Also, I’d like to say thank you to other whole team members
and Coffee loving cardmakers friends. All you are amazing!

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Fall is my favorite season and I love to stroll around the fall street
and see beautifully colored leaves with warm tea in my tumbler. Today,
I shared my favorite moment through this card with you.

I started by creating front wall using die, stencil and embossing
paste. Once the panel was dry, I ink blended it lightly using same
stencil and distress ink (Antique linen).

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I then colored pig (I can’t resist using this pig again on my project
haha) and coffee cup using Zig markers and white gel pen. The fall
leaves on the cup are my hand drawing.

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I die cut 3 big leaves and watercolored them using distress inks (Barn
door, Wild honey, Peeled paint, Crushed olive, Vintage photo). Small
solid leaf stamps are stamped using Altenew crisp inks (Butter cream,
Warm sunshine, Caramel toffee, Paper bag).

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Next, I made my own background on the watercolor paper using Mijello
mission gold and Zig markers (black). After it was completely dry, I
mounted it to the card base.

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I then stamped sentiment stamps on the watercolor panel. To finish
off, I assembled all elements where I wanted them using foam tape
(front wall, pig, cup) and Glossy accents.

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Heartfelt thanks for all your support and encouraging comments in past month.

Love and hugs,
Dana.

[Other Supplies]
*MFT die-namics Stitched cover-up companion-vertical
*MFT stencil Small brick wall
*Ranger Texture paste Opaque matte
*MFT Hog Heaven stamp set
*Jane’s doodles Coffee time stamp set : cup and sentiment
*MFT die-namics Bold greenery
*MFT Pretty posies stamp set : small leaves

It’s Amy again, I wanted to thank Dana for such an awesome month of projects!  Here’s a quick recap:

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Tea by Dana Gong for Coffee Loving Cardmakers

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Inspiration can be found on Dana’s blog and you can keep connected via  Instagram.

22 responses to “September 30 – Guest Designer”

  1. amytsuruta Avatar
    amytsuruta

    Dana, thank you for such a spectacular month! All your projects have been so FABulous.

    Congrats on being one of the MFT Superstars!

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    1. Dana Gong Avatar

      Awww Amy, what a surprise!! Can’t thank you enough for your kindness! Absolutely it was GREAT month for me too! THANK YOU!!! 🙂

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  2. Beverly Jordan Avatar

    Dana, you are one talented lady and have enjoyed your gorgeous cards and inspiration!! Love your detailing like the background on the top card! Gorgeously done!

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    1. Dana Gong Avatar

      Thank you thank you so much, Beverly! Your lovely comments made my day!

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  3. MaryAnn Samuelson Avatar

    Dana, I saw your project over at MFT and thought yep that is a winner for sure!! I am so happy you won and super jelly also. You sure do amazing work, and I have a few of the same stamps and dies as you so I totally scraplifted more than my share of ideas.. Thank you for all the inspiration.

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    1. Dana Gong Avatar

      MaryAnn, I’m so pleased to hear that my cards give some inspiration to you! Thank you so much for your sweet comment!

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  4. Cris G. Avatar

    Super happy to have met Dana and her amazing talent… besides, she is a sweet heart too!
    Thank you for a month of incredible creativity! This card is adorable and awesome, like all your cards!

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    1. Dana Gong Avatar

      Always love to hear from you. I’ve met many awesome friends in CLC blog and you are one of them:) Thank you so much, Cris!

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  5. carol Avatar
    carol

    First, congratulations on your big win over at MFT! Thrilled that your incredible talents and creativity received this fabulous recognition! Your card today, as were all the others, is sheer delight! You’ve been a most impressive, inspiring GD!
    ~carol

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    1. Dana Gong Avatar

      Heartfelt thank you for your kind comment, Carol! It truely touched my heart. I think your encouraging words made me to do better and much better 🙂

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  6. Terri Burson Avatar

    I’ve enjoy as all your projects, Dana and congrats on your happy news. It’s well deserved!

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    1. Dana Gong Avatar

      Thank you so much, Terri! Your lovely comment brightens up my day!💕

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  7. Bad Kitty (Fiki) Avatar

    ah so prettty cards!
    love them all!
    Fiki

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    1. Dana Gong Avatar

      Fiki, your sweet comments you’ve given me in past month make me really happy! Thank you so much!

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  8. centellazul68 Avatar

    super lindas tus tarjetas !!!

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    1. Dana Gong Avatar

      Thank you soooo much!!😄💕

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  9. Kirsty Vittetoe Avatar

    Congrats to Dana, beautiful work!

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    1. Dana Gong Avatar

      Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Kristy!!

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  10. Ann Avatar

    Such a cute little guy. Fun card too.

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    1. Dana Gong Avatar

      Thank you so much for your love and support, Ann!☕

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  11. Maria Avatar
    Maria

    Love all the cards you make. You did an amazing job.

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    1. Dana Gong Avatar

      Thank you so much, Maria!! Your lovely comment means the world to me!😘

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