Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!
December 10, 2014 at 2:38 pm 58 comments
Hi! Today I’m joining in with lots of other girls to provide a little Christmas cheer by way of some coffee related inspiration! The crafting machine that is Amy Tsuruta (who’s extremely lovely too has organised the whole shebang and it looks like it will be totally inspiring!)
Here’s what I made!
It started out as a pretty bad gift
I removed everything- washed out the containers and saw that the left over packaging inside had potential!
So I copied the shape out- knowing I could use it to hold the newly decorated tubes in.
The problem was that without creating a design in my Silhouette, I couldn’t get my punch to line up in the cardstock (doesn’t reach that far) and my Crop-a-dile wouldn’t give big enough circles. So, I carefully trimmed off the sections that needed holes in, punched the holes and added the packaging back together with layers of washi tape (love that stuff!!)
Now I had a great little design that held the tubes but wouldn’t stay upright.
Rather than designing a new little box- I decided to adapt the original packaging. The issue was that this had a few scratches already. So, I cut it down to just the level of the black support and then got decorating; the fun bit!
For the design- I used a Hero Arts set called ‘Need Caffeine’ which, under the circumstances seemed perfect! 
The papers are the ‘Blush Collection’ from Project Life with some lovely glitter paper & cardstock plus some coordinating seam binding.
Hero Arts along with a ton of ‘Super Sponsors’ are sponsoring the hop and offering a ton of prizes. To join in.. you just need to link up at Amy Tsuruta’s blog here and if you do so by Friday, you can be in with a chance to win some of the prizes.
Here’s a list of all the lovely sponsors
17 Turtles
Add A Little Dazzle
a●muse studio/Chris Franco
Butterfly Reflections Ink
Color Cast Designs
Create a Smile
Hero Arts
Kraftin’ Kimmie
Kreative Kymona
Latina Crafter
Neat & Tangled
Newton’s Nook
Paper Smooches
Pickled Potpourri
Poppystamps
Reverse Confetti
Stamp Academy
Stampin’ Up/Veronica Zalis
STAMPlorations
SugarPea Designs
Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps
The Alley Way Stamps
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Two Paper Divas
Verve Stamps
Whole Wild World
Your Next Stamp
Thanks for sticking with me to the end! Do join in – you can post as many times as you like! I loved creating this little gift- now just to pick who to give it too!
I’m also offering some blog candy- it’s a die from Xcut- a set of feathers! 
To be in with a chance of winning it- do leave a comment telling me your favourite kind of coffee and I’ll be drawing a winner on Saturday!
See you later, with a post for Add A Little Dazzle
xx
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massofhair | December 10, 2014 at 2:47 pm
I’m afraid i enjoy a Milicano at home but love the latte from Cafe Nero. You have done an amazing job with the very cute glass tubes and with the colours and redesign of the repackaging. Huge congratulations, I’d buy your new brand 🙂 xxx
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djkardkreations | December 10, 2014 at 4:52 pm
Oh, my goodness, Keren, if there were winners on this hop, you would be one! This is ingenious!!! Stunning! Inspirational!! I’m blown away, if you couldn’t tell! Happy Holiday Hugs! Darnell (Please don’t include me in your generous offer. I have so many goodies already and would rather it went to someone with less, but thank you!!)
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vicki dutcher | December 10, 2014 at 5:27 pm
FAB.U.LOUS! You make some amazing projects – I simply do adore this one!!
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Sarah Gray | December 10, 2014 at 5:36 pm
What a fab idea – you have worked wonders transforming that gift set. I don’t drink coffee….however, I am addicted to hot chocolate 🙂
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Kimberly Russell | December 10, 2014 at 5:52 pm
I like the creativity!!
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cathyparlitsis | December 10, 2014 at 5:53 pm
I should have known this was yours, Keren! You are always so out of the box creative! Beautiful presentation! Love, love, love it! Outstanding!
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rbkhandco | December 10, 2014 at 6:03 pm
What a great creative endeavor!! TFS! And thank your for your fun blog candy offer! rbkhandcoatgmaildotcom
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Shelly | December 10, 2014 at 6:57 pm
My, oh my! Totally fun and sweet!!! Love it!
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anja curvers | December 10, 2014 at 7:03 pm
Oohhh this is so great love the colors you have used. Thanks for that great blog-candy.
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Joyce | December 10, 2014 at 8:13 pm
What a yummy project!
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Monika/buzsy | December 10, 2014 at 8:23 pm
What a nice way of reusing the kit. The new look is awesome! 🙂
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bethholt4 | December 10, 2014 at 8:31 pm
Genius! Way to upcycle! I love being able to use stuff that would otherwise be thrown away. The color choices are awesome!
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wendy | December 10, 2014 at 8:36 pm
so pretty love this idea so perfect for a gift
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Kristie | December 10, 2014 at 9:26 pm
I love this! Perfect little gift! Thanks for the great blog candy too!
I am not a fan of coffee but I love me some tea and hot chocolate!
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wendi R | December 10, 2014 at 9:32 pm
this is soooo clever!!! LOVE your fun project!!! adorable!!!
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onecraftystamper | December 10, 2014 at 10:02 pm
Fabulous!! This would make such an awesome gift. I love the way you pulled it all together, great eye!
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Annette Allen | December 10, 2014 at 10:21 pm
what fun projects.. thanks for sharing..
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Lori Turner | December 10, 2014 at 11:19 pm
Oh my goodness!! LOVE how you converted this “not so great” gift into this dynamic WOW-factor gift! Woot! Thanks for the chance to win your blog candy too! xoxoxo
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Becca Cruger | December 10, 2014 at 11:46 pm
Wow! You went through quite a process to create this adorable set! It’s so awesome and I love that you took that original set and truly transformed it. Washi tape saves the day again! haha.
My favorite type of coffee is Caramel Brule Latte from Starbucks. YUM! bexcruger at gmail dot com
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Marla H. | December 10, 2014 at 11:51 pm
Wow that is a great gift set and card. TFS mghowell8@msn.com
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Kerry | December 11, 2014 at 12:32 am
Love your little project. It’ll make a great gift!!!
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tsurutadesigns | December 11, 2014 at 12:40 am
chuckling to realize it started off as an operating kit?!!!!! Super FABulous transformation. Love this awesome project!
Thanks for linking up to the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop♡
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Julia Aston | December 11, 2014 at 2:11 am
What great coffee projects! love how you made your box to hold the tubes!
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jerrie | December 11, 2014 at 2:50 am
What an awesome repackaging job! It looks like a million bucks! My favorite coffee is straight up black and if I feel lucky…I add cream!!!
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Rubeena | December 11, 2014 at 3:17 am
oh this is so fun!!! I love hazelnut hot coffee 🙂
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arlsmom Lynda | December 11, 2014 at 4:08 am
fantastic gift idea…love the colors you used!!
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pinnednpenned | December 11, 2014 at 5:07 am
Love the repurposing!! It makes me happy to see people reuse their packaging and goods!! Sorry for the delay in reply to your message– I need to send you an email! I am doing well, but just super busy, so not much creating going on (except in my head)– hoping to break the trend this month! I hope your holidays are going well– how is the coffee business?? I love your goodies but please don’t include me– I’ve enough feathers and just wanted to stop by after so long!! Love your creation as always!! I have the image of that Thanks card you did for PC &S on my desktop!! xo
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isisimaginings | December 11, 2014 at 6:42 am
You’re so clever! That looks wonderful. My favourite coffee is coffee, hot & strong. 🙂
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wienerhoneymooners | December 11, 2014 at 7:12 am
SUPER Creative!! WOW!! And if you have not already, love you to stop by as I have some blog candy on my blog !! WPLUS9….More fresh cuts Stamp Set
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Birgit | December 11, 2014 at 11:37 am
Wow! Your project is amazing and so clever! My favorite coffee is home brewed with a splash of Peppermint Mocha creamer. YUM!
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kerenbaker | December 11, 2014 at 12:05 pm
Thanks! Peppermint Mocha creamer? I have never heard of such a thing but it sounds amazing!! x
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Olga Direktorenko | December 11, 2014 at 12:59 pm
The color combo is the best! I would love to get a gift like this myself! 🙂
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MariLynn | December 11, 2014 at 1:53 pm
This is an amazing project. I loved reading about your process. I love that you saw something with potential and turned… ho hum into something totally wonderful.
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maria f. | December 11, 2014 at 10:00 pm
Keren the carpenter 😉 Those colors absolutely drew me in. What a fun project.
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Celeste Goff | December 12, 2014 at 4:26 am
OMG, this project is so fun and creative! Love, love, love!
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Indy | December 12, 2014 at 4:53 am
What an amazing way to repurpose these! Seriously this turned out spectacularly! Whoever you give this to is going to be so, so happy!
Happy Holidays!
Hugs, Debbie!
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Jenny | December 12, 2014 at 2:19 pm
Love the redesigned packaging – perfect gift!
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Mary-Anne V. | December 12, 2014 at 4:11 pm
What a cute gift…love the packaging! jeandonny2000 at hotmail dot com
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Mary-Anne V. | December 12, 2014 at 4:12 pm
BTW fav. coffee is Hazelnut or French Vanilla.
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vanessab | December 12, 2014 at 6:23 pm
sooooooooo cute!!! vanessabuzard at gmail dot com
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Heather Dennis | December 12, 2014 at 7:31 pm
love how you changed it up to be something so sweet! Gorgeous little set
Java happy day and Merry Christmas.
Heather Dennis
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Crimson Owl Creations | December 12, 2014 at 9:51 pm
I LOVE this project! The colors really pop, and this is super creative! Adorable!
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cmfranco | December 12, 2014 at 10:05 pm
No detail was spared or overlooked here – what an awesome gift this makes!
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Holly AKA KopyKat | December 12, 2014 at 10:21 pm
What a great idea! thanks for the chance to win!!! hollysilva911@hotmail.com
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Nancy Carroll | December 13, 2014 at 1:25 am
Wow, total inspiration, turning it into such a fun project! TFS, thanks for the opportunity to win such wonderful blog candy…nance459 at yahoo.com
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Katie Brooks | December 13, 2014 at 3:00 am
Wow! Awesome card and gift Karen! So very fun!
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tenianelson | December 13, 2014 at 4:03 pm
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!
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Claire Broadwater | December 13, 2014 at 7:18 pm
WOW!!!!! I adore this fun project!!!!! The Colors are my favorites! XX
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Monika | December 13, 2014 at 8:35 pm
Congratulations on your win, Keren. Love your test tube inspired make! My favourite kind of coffee … needs to be smooth one and black. Don’t mind about the brand. Have a lovely evening! Hugs Monika xxx
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Seleise | December 14, 2014 at 6:08 am
fantastic upcycle! Super cute gift idea!
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Lyndal | December 14, 2014 at 10:20 am
FABULOUS upcycled project – and the perfect stamps!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I’d love if you stopped by my blog for a chance of some blog candy too http://lyndalhiggins.blogspot.com.au
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Fran Pascazio | December 14, 2014 at 12:29 pm
OMGoodness…how cute are these…
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Helen F. | December 14, 2014 at 5:46 pm
Fabulous gift project!!
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Patry Ro | December 14, 2014 at 10:29 pm
Amazing!!! I love your post!! Thanks for sharing!!
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Teresa Godines #6857 | December 14, 2014 at 11:02 pm
Super fun gift. TFS
resatwo at sbcglobal dot net
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D~DesignsByDragonfly | December 15, 2014 at 12:54 am
Thanks for sharing your CUTE treat.
I’m a cocoa with marshmallow drinker. lol.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
dmcardmaker{at}{AOL}{dot}{COM}
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Samantha M | December 15, 2014 at 3:39 am
awesome gift!!!! i can’t believe the transformation!!! it’s amazing! i definitely LOVE the coffee theme better!! ha ha!! wow!! bravo! it’s so lovely!!
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Nance Salkeld | December 15, 2014 at 6:02 am
Wow! Fabulous project! So creative! And nice blog candy.
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