Latte with a Friend Card

Take your card making skills to the next level with the Online Exclusive Little Latte Suite Collection, which features the Coffee with Friends stamp set. The coffee-themed stamps include designs perfect for adding a touch of sociability to your cards. Using a cased card from "Maymay Made It Crafts," my Latte with a Friend card uses her skirted fold design, adding a unique and eye-catching element to impress any recipient.

Start feeling in charge of mixing patterns - Stampin' Up! acid and lignin free A Little Latte Designer Series Paper will help you master the art of DYI cards effortlessly. Whether you're a seasoned card maker or just starting out, the Little Latte Suite Collection is the perfect addition to your crafting hobby.

The Coffee with Friends stamp set features adorable coffee-themed designs perfect for any occasion. Whether it's a birthday, a thank you note, or just a friendly hello, your recipients will be wowed by your creativity and attention to detail. So why wait? Start mastering the art of mixing patterns and folds today with the Little Latte Suite!

Take care,

Linda Ann

Mixing Prints

Tips:

COLLECTIONS: Select a package of designer's series paper that is already color and pattern coordinated for you. It is an easy way to mix and match paper when designing cards.

KEY POINTS:

Select DSP in the same color family but use a straight-line design (lines, plaids, geometrics, diagonals) and two sizes of patterns. Combining plaids, polka dots, and florals is a pleasing mix.

Three patterns are a good number to work with when selecting a combination for a homemade card.

If three patterns seem too busy, enter one in a neutral color of black, beige, brown, gray, vanilla, or white. The Latte with a Friend Card actually has four patterns. The dark brown color is a buffer between the coffee beans and the hearts. In addition, the white sentiment label and Pecan Pie ribbon create another buffer zone.

CASE: My favorite definition is Copy and Slightly Edit, but the acronym is more commonly defined as Copy and Share Everything. Select a card that is pleasing to you and recreate the card using the same or similar paper.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Finding homemade cards on Pinterest or search engines and following the card maker's designs is helpful. Many times, the demonstrator links to a PDF with instructions or provides the recipe on their blog.

RULE OF THREE: As you learn how to mix DSP, consider developing your style and comfort with patterns. Catherine Pooler suggests the "Rule of 3." She suggests taking a card idea and changing at least three aspects of the card that inspired you—the colors, layout, stamps, and techniques—because this process will help you develop your style as you discover card making.

GIVE CREDIT: Remember to give credit to card makers if you CASE or follow their patterns. Check out the designer's blog information about posting cards.

Please share your creations on my Facebook post for the Latte with Friends card. I am excited to see how you mixed and matched your DSP!

Stamps	Coffee with Friends
Cardstock (height x width)	Pecan Pie – 5.5” x 8.5” scored and folded at 4.25” (card base) Basic White Thick – 1” x 4” (sentiment) Basic White - 5.25” x 4” (inside)
DSP (height x width)	(Note: Three coordinating A Little Latte DSP, one with a design on both sides for skirted layer) First Layer: 5.25” x 4” Second Layer: 2” x 4” Skirted Layer: 4” x 11.5” (cut at a diagonal) Cup of Coffee: fussy cut DSP Inside Border: .75” x 4”
Ink	Pecan Pie
Embellishments	Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins
Ribbon	Center Stripe Ribbon – Pecan Pie

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