🍂Autumn Mittens, Maple Leaves and Coffee🍂

The September challenge is posted at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES and it's "always anything with a drink/beverage on it". Any kind of project not just a paper craft.

I made this cheerful Autumn card with my Cricut. I wanted to capture that cozy feeling of the season, so I went with a pair of warm orange mittens, complete with pretty patterned cuffs and a maple leaf detail on the coffee cup. I added a bare tree and colorful Autumn leaves along the bottom to complete the scene. The bright colors against the aqua background really make all the elements pop. Finished with a simple “Happy Autumn” sentiment, this card is a fun way to celebrate the beauty of the season!

My Happy Autumn mittens and coffee card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Conjurer of Dreams-option (Autumn vibes)

~Four Seasons Challenge-Fall

~Try It On Tuesday-embossing (mittens are embossed)

~Wednesday's Creative Inspirations-Autumn

~Creative Knockouts-lots of layers

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food goes

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

~Crafts Galore Encore-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

☕🤎Fueled by Coffee🤎☕

The August challenge is posted at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES. It's "always anything with or about a beverage on it."

Coffee and crafting go hand in hand, so I couldn't resist creating this fun coffee-themed card with my Cricut !

I created a mug shaped card with whipped cream and topped with a cinnamon stick, making it look like the perfect cozy drink to enjoy on a chilly morning. I used patterned paper for the mug to add a little extra interest while keeping the design clean and simple.

The bold sentiment, "More Coffee" says it all ! Whether you're a coffee enthusiast or know someone who can't get through the day without their favorite brew, this card is sure to make them smile.

One of my favorite things about crafting with my Cricut is creating layered die-cut designs that add depth and personality to a project. This card came together quickly, but the dimensional layers give it a fun, eye-catching look.

This design would be perfect for a birthday, a thank-you card, an encouragement card, or just a little surprise for the coffee lover in your life. Sometimes, all you need is a kind word... and one more cup of coffee ! 

My More Coffee mug shaped card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Love Those Pretty Papers-anything with patterned paper

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Papercraft Challenge-good enough to eat

~Snippets Playground Challenge-anything with snippets of paper (I used a piece of Chatterbox patterned paper from my scrap basket)

~A Perfect Time to Craft-anything goes

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

~Crafts Galore Encore-anything goes

~Creative Aunts-anything goes

~Creative Crafters-anything goes

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

☕ A Hug in a Mug ☕

The new challenge at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES is "always anything with a drink/beverage".

There's nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a warm cup of hot cocoa on a chilly Winter day. This card was inspired by that cozy feeling—the simple comfort that makes the Christmas season so special.

The beautiful sentiment, "Hot cocoa is like a hug from the inside" is the star of this design. I paired it with traditional Christmas colors of red, green, and white, then added white glittery paper to resemble a blanket of fresh snow. A touch of red-and-white baker's twine and a sweet candy cane embellishment finish the card with a festive touch.

I love how this design reminds us to slow down, enjoy the little moments, and share warmth with the people we care about. Whether it's sent with a heartfelt message or tucked alongside a packet of hot chocolate as a small gift, this card is sure to bring a smile.

I hope this card warms your heart.

Materials-cardstock, Echo Park pattern papers and sticker, baker's twine. glitter paper (dollar store)

Sharing my project with:

~Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge-Christmas card with coffee, tea or hot cocoa

~~SPECIAL MENTION~~

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Shopping Our Stash-you're so sweet

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~Creative Knockouts-Christmas

~Word Power-sentiment is main focus

~Christmas or Not BINGO-B (Christmas, red, free)

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Tea Time & Kind Words

The challenge for FIRST CUP CHALLENGES is "always anything drink/beverage-related".

I had so much fun creating this cute tea-inspired card ! The layered cup design, sparkling leaves, and bright citrus slice give it such a fresh and cheerful look. I wanted the card to be uplifting,

Inside, the sentiment says “You are my cup of tea” which makes this card perfect for a friend, family member, or anyone who brings comfort and joy to your life. I love how playful and whimsical this design turned out, especially with the fun dimensional elements and clean Cricut-cut shapes.

This card reminds me that sometimes the sweetest messages come in the cutest little packages !

Materials-cardstock, Stickles glitter

Sharing my project with:

~Daisy Chain-not square

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food/drink related

~Moving Along With the Times-fav tool (my Cricut)

~A Cut Above-anything with a diecut

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Sweet Sips & Holiday Smiles

The challenge at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES is posted and it's "always anything drink/beverage-related".

For this card, I turned to my Cricut to create a fun and festive shaped design that’s full of holiday cheer. I went with an adorable coffee mug theme—because let’s be honest, Christmas and coffee go hand in hand !

I layered the mug using warm brown tones and added a sweet smiling gingerbread face to give it lots of character. The whipped cream topping, candy cane stirrer, and glittery peppermint accent bring in those classic Christmas details and a touch of sparkle.

Inside, I added the sentiment “Another Christmas, Another Coffee” which makes this card perfect for all the coffee lovers in my life. It’s lighthearted, relatable, and just a little bit cozy—exactly what I love about holiday crafting.

I really enjoy creating shaped cards with my Cricut—they’re a great way to step outside the traditional rectangle and make something a bit more playful and memorable.

My Gingerbread Coffee/Hot Chocolate Christmas card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Girlz Creative Christmas-anything goes Christmas card

~Caffeinated Christmas-any Christmas card with coffee/tea/hot chocolate

~Crafter's Cafe-no squares (option)

~Die Cut Divas-diecuts and celebrations

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food-related

~Girlz Creative Crafts-food/drink

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Peace On Earth-anything Christmas

~CRAFT-Christmas

~Creative Friday-show completed inside

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

But First… Coffee (Always!)

The April challenge at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES is "always anything goes with coffee/tea or any kind of drink/beverage".

If you know me, you know this project speaks my language—because let’s be honest… coffee really is the answer !

For this piece, I wanted to create something fun and a little bit bold, so I started with a neutral background and added splatters of brown paint to give it that rich, coffee-inspired feel. The splattering adds texture and movement, almost like little bursts of espresso across the surface !

The sentiment, “coffee is the answer (no matter the question)” was created using my Cricut and really becomes the focal point of the whole piece. I love how clean and crisp it looks against the textured background—it really pops !

To finish it off, I added coffee bean embellishments for a bit of dimension and personality. They tie everything together perfectly and add that extra touch of charm.

This project was such a fun mix of clean design and playful texture—and it’s the perfect little reminder that no matter what the day brings… coffee can handle it !

Materials: wooden piece, acrylic paint, Cricut vinyl (for sentiment), coffee bean embellishments

Sharing my project with:

~Shopping Our Stash-white out-no white

~Double D-humor

~Allsorts-anything goes

~Do Al(l) Creatives-anything goes

~Love To Craft-anything goes

~A Perfect Time to Craft-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Coffee Before Talkie

The March challenge is posted at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES and "it's always any kind of drink/ beverage on your project".

Here's my project, a card made using my Cricut with cardstock and vinyl (for the sentiment).

We all know someone who lives by the motto “Coffee Before Talkie” ! I designed this bold orange mug card to celebrate that morning mood. The layered details and cozy whipped topping make it almost good enough to sip — but for now, it’s just here to bring a smile!

My Coffee Before Talkie mug shaped card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food-related

~Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends-anything goes

~Crafts Galore Encore-anything goes

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

~Pammie's Inky Pinkies-anything goes

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~Conjurer of Dreams-anything goes

~Allsorts-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Time For Coffee

The February challenge at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES is "always anything with a drink/beverage on it".

Tag says "Love & Hugs".

My Time for Coffee card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Lattes & Layers-coffee and hearts

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food-related

~Heart's Quest-anything with hearts

~Aud Sentiment-love and sentiment

~Girlz Creative Crafts-anything (no stamps)

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything (use patterned paper)

~Shopping Our Stash-love

~Try It On Tuesdays-love

~Love To Scrap-anything goes

~A Perfect Time to Craft-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Coffee Because Adulting Is Hard

The new challenge for FIRST CUP CHALLENGES is "always ANYTHING beverage/drink-related projects".

Here's my project, a perfect t-shirt for those who LOVE coffee !

Sharing my project with:

~Crafter's Cafe-option (yellow)

~Word Power-sentiment is main focus

~Crafty Calendar-something new (I bought some blank t-shirts from Michaels using gift cards I received)

~Love To Craft-anything goes

~A Perfect Time to Craft-anything goes

~Conjurer of Dreams-anything goes

~~DT FAVORITE~~

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

I Can Wine All I Want, It's Christmas

The December challenge is posted at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES. As always, it's "anything with a  beverage/drink of any kind on it".

I made a wine-shaped card with a cute saying !

I'm not a wine drinker but I thought this saying was funny !

I used my Cricut to design the card. There's cardstock from Michael's, glitter from Stickles, and markers from Cricut on my card.

My I Can Wine, It's Christmas card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything with food

~~CULINARY HONORABLE MENTION~~

~Girlz Rebel-starts with B (bottle, berries)

~12 Months of Christmas-any Christmas card

~Girlz Creative Christmas-anything Christmas

~Fab N Funky-Christmas

~Wednesday's Creative Inspiration-'tis the season

~Sisterhood of Snarky-D is for drink

~Allsorts-anything goes

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Cheers

The November challenge at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES is "always anything with a drink/beverage".

Here's my creation, a card for the Christmas Season. Full of sparkles, silver ribbon, gems, snowflakes. I used an embossing folder, a border punch and diecuts cut from my Cricut. The sentiment is Thickers lettering.

Sharing my project with:

~Crafter's Cafe-option (Christmas)

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food-related

~12 Months of Christmas-a Christmas card

~TGIF-everything but the kitchen sink (more is more style)

~Sisterhood of Snarky-D is for "drink"

~Christmas (Or Not) Bingo-O (no stamping, distressing ink, pearl/gem)

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Girlz Creative Christmas-anything goes Christmas

~Krafty Chicks-anything goes

~Love To Craft-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

True Love

The new challenge at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES is "always anything with a beverage or drink of any kind".

Here's mine.

Sharing my project with:

~2 Sisters on the Blog-ribbon

~Dream Valley-Autumn colors

~Twisted Thursdays-option (all twisted up-twine)

~Crafty Catz-Fall colors

~Make My Monday-Fall

~Four Seasons Challenge-Fall

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

~Creative Crafters-anything goes

~Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends-anything goes

~Penny's Paper Crafty-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

To My Best-Tea !

The challenge at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES is always anything about or with a beverage or drink on it.

I created a cute card like a cup of tea. Your message can be written on the back of the "teabag". Also, a gift card can be added into the cup slot.

My Best-Tea teacup card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Creative Aunts-pearls

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything with food

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Pearly Sparkles-pink, pearls, sparkles

~Aud Sentiment-tag and sentiment

~Path of Positivity-anything uplifting/encouraging

~Sisterhood of Crafters-encouragement

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~Cardz 4 Galz-stitching (real or faux)

~Inkspirational-add a tag

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~