Coffee Loving Papercrafters

Goodbyes are hard, aren’t they?  So we’re not going to say Goodbye so much as see you around to Maria.  I know that everyone will agree that she is a fabulous designer.  Let’s hear from the Coffee Loving Cardmaker Design Team about their favorite projects by Maria:

Designer:  Kerry Urbatch

source:  Coffee Talk

I just love the blue, the stars, the layout and how she coordinated the card to her awesome coffee cup!  Such a fun creation!  LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!

Designer:  Helen Gullett

Source:  Let’s Meet for Coffee Soon

This is simply adorable and beautiful. I just love the winter scene with those kids holding cups and that sign, too. Maria is one of the talented and creative card-makers I ever known and so thankful to be in the same team with her and treasure her friendship. I wish her the best for her next adventure!

Designer:  Cris Graca

Source:  Guest Designer

This card by Maria is one of my favorite cards ever, including no coffee related ones. She created a very beautiful scene where I would love to spend my summer holidays. Besides, Maria drew her own cups and mugs and created also the price board. All the details and perfection contributed for an amazing one of kind card!

Thank you Maria for all the wonderful inspiration you shared with us! Wish you a very happy and creative 2017!

Designer:  Andreea Raghina

Source:  Coffee in the Forest

Maria has been spoiling us with her watercolour scenes and “Coffee in the forest” is nothing short of wonderful. The design and the coloring are simply perfection.

Designer:  Kathy Schweinfurth

I just love Maria’s clean, crisp, unique designs and her wonderful use of color!  I’m such a fan of her style and talent!!  She’ll be so missed at Coffee Loving Cardmakers!

Designer:  Amy Tsuruta

source:  Guest Designer

It is so difficult to narrow my choice down to one project because, let’s face it, Maria is extremely clever and talented.  I decided on this project because I’m such a fan of the chalkboard technique and it doesn’t get much better than this, does it?!!!!!  Maria, I know that you will continue to inspire and amaze us and I look forward to seeing what you share in 2017💚

Make sure you visit Maria over on her IG account!

As if this post isn’t already chock full, I did want to intro TWO new Design Team Members…first up is the talented Terri Burson:

I’m so happy to be joining the CLC Design Team!  About me – currently, I’m a Brand Ambassador for Adornit and a designer for So Suzy Stamps with my first ever stamp designs coming out later this year!  Previous DT stints include May Arts Ribbon, The Ribbon Resource, Two Paper Divas, Doubleclick Skittles and Mountain Plains Crafters.  I’ve guest designed for various craft companies, such as Pink & Main, Miss Kate Cuttables, Unity Stamps and Coffee Loving Cardmakers, to name a few.  I do affiliate work for various craft companies and also write the occasional craft article.   In 2014, I was the guest blogger/show photographer for the Craft & Hobby Assoc. Paper Arts trade show.  When I’m not sweating glitter, I work for an agency that serves children with disabilities and serve as our church pianist.  I have a teenage son who plays saxophone in the high school marching band and a husband who steals my coffee.  Lastly, I love coffee.  All day, every day.

I wanted to share one of my favorite projects that Terri designed while she was a Guest Designer with us:

Isn’t that canvas project amazing?  I love all the details and texture!

Inspiration can be found on Terri’s blog and you can keep connected via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest.

Next, I wanted to introduce Dana Gong:

Hello! My name is Dana Gong and I live in South Korea.
I have always been a crafty girl as long as I can remember and I
discovered cardmaking in Mid-2015. This amazing world fascinated me at
first sight.

Before starting card making, I was a tea addict who was crazy about
collecting papers, washi tapes and pretty things like that just for my
fun. Through cardmaking, I discovered a lot about myself that I love
and enjoy creating something more than I had thought. The most
wonderful change was being able to share my cards with others!

As a caffeine lover, I’ve participated in Coffee Lovers Blog Hop since
2016 spring. I love making clean and mixed cards based on creative
ideas. I’m so excited to be part of this wonderful design team and
looking forward to inspiring you with my creations.

Here’s one of my favorite projects by Dana when she was guesting with us in September:

How clever, right?!

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

Get Ready…we’re going to bring you tons of inspiration and fun in 2017!!!!!