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Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

WOOOO HOOOO! School's out for SUMMMMMERRR! My kids had their last day Tuesday and I'm sitting out on the deck watching them swim in the pool as I type this. That was one of the BEST summer fun decisions we made a couple of years ago! It's nice to enjoy the comfort of home, but have a way for them to cool off. Bonus for not having to go anywhere so I can drink on the deck sometimes. ;) Speaking of the deck, it's currently covered in floats and beach towels! LOL It's definitely challenging owning a business and trying to get work done while the kids are home. We have a few short vacations planned and then they are signed up for 3 weeks of summer day camp. I hope you all have some fun summer plans. I'd love to hear them!



I'm joining the blog today to hop along with the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.  Too hot for coffee? Grab yourself an iced (my preference) and hop along! 


There are lots of sponsors on this hop and you can win some fun prizes. Be sure to link up a summer themed coffee related project for a chance to win! There are also prizes on some participant's blogs along the way so be sure to comment for your chances to win there as well. The more you participate, the better your chances!!!

Let's be honest. I never have time... or energy... or creativity to play. I haven't made a card in MONTHS. I figured this was an excuse to get in my craft room and use one of my many, MANY neglected stamps. bwhahahahahaha Now which ones to choose. Did I mention I have MANY?!

So after much debate, I decided to swipe a few things from the shop. HAHA I couldn't believe nobody had picked up the cute Avery Elle set Cool Treats so now I'm the proud owner of one of them. Awww, shame. LOL I used some Pebbles paper and adorable puffy stickers from the Sunshiny Days line. The sun clip is from Doodlebug. Gosh, their last few lines have been CUTE! We are lucky enough to live a short 20 minutes from the beach so we get to spend a lot of time there. Sometimes I go with my mom, sometimes I "day date" with my hubby and of course the kids enjoy going to play in the sand. Actually, we were there Wednesday night for the fireworks. This didn't come out exactly as I hoped as I didn't have the size coffee cup I had in mind. I wanted to have a larger cup lying on a beach towel with a big pair of shades on. I had wanted to stamp "Current status: ROASTING!" or "Medium Roast", but then I found this coffee date stamp in my stash and went with that. Maybe I'll just have to make another card sometime. hahahahaha 



In celebration of the hop, I am offering 10% off your purchase using the code ICEDCOFFEE10 from Friday, 6/23 - Sunday, 6/25. PLEASE NOTE: I will be leaving for our first summer vacation very early Monday morning (we're DRIVING from NH to VA) so depending on when the orders are placed, I may not be able to ship until after we return on Friday, 6/30. Since there's another weekend after that and the PO is closed, they may ship as late as July 3rd. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but I appreciate your patience and understanding. 

Happy SUMMER! 

Comments

  1. Love your fabulous summer beach card, so much fun.

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  2. What a great Summer coffee card. Now I want to go to the beach.
    Thanks for being a great sponsor.

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  3. Love your Coffee Date card...ADORABLE!
    thanks for being a Super Sponsor!!

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  4. What a cute card! I love it. Thanks for being a sponsor too.

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  5. so cuutee your card
    love all the element and the cute coffee to go here sweeet card
    Hope you like to visiting my Coffee card too
    I have a little Coffee choko Giveaway :)
    hugs
    Monika

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  6. Iced coffee is my fav. Great card. Thanks for being a super sponsor!

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  7. lovely combo of products on your card. Thanks for being a hop super sponsor.

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  8. Such fun cards! I love iced coffee too!

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  9. Ice-Coffee...really yummie just like Ice-Tea, your card is just lovely.
    Thank you from me too for being a sponsor on the summer coffee hop.

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  10. Cute card and I agree iced coffee is the way to go

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  11. wonderful!
    Thanks for being a Super Sponsor!

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  12. Awesome beach card - enjoy your holiday:)

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  13. This is so cute!!! So glad to connect through this amazing blog hop! Crafty Hugs. - Gracie Chavez / Graciellie Design

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  14. So cute and thanks for being a super sponsor.

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  15. Super fun and super cute beach scene featuring those adorable ice coffees!! Thanks for being a Super Sponsor.

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  16. Oh, love these two cute little coffee's on their date on the beach! Happy holidays!

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  17. I love the little cups at the beach! Adorable!
    Take Care!
    Michele

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  18. Oh how cute! Even those iced coffee need some fun in the sun. Thanks for being a sponsor of the CLBH!

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  19. Such a fun card. A true summer coffee loving card. Thanks for the blog hop design and purchasing discount in addition to being a sponsor!

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  20. What a cute card! LOVE it a latte :)

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  21. cute card... now I want some Iced coffee

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  22. This is just adorable!! I LOVE the little scene you created!!

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  23. The card is wonderful.Thank you for being a great sponsor

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  24. Cute card. I love the idea of the coffee sunning and swimming at the beach.
    TTFN

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  25. Adorable card! Love those cute cups and all of your elements. and you should definitely make the other card as well! Thanks so much for once again being a sponsor of the hop and have fun on your vacation!

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  26. Ack, this is so cute! Thanks for sponsoring yet again. You are so awesome!

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  27. There are no words for this darling card! Thanks for sponsoring again and being apart of it all.

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  28. Love these cute little iced coffees. Such a fun beach scene. Thanks for being a sponsor!

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  29. lovely card and wishing a beautiful vacation

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  30. Adorable card. Looks like a vacation card.

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  31. Haha I love your little coffee sunbathing and swimming!! So Cute!! Thanks for being a hop sponsor!!

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  32. Super cute card! Thank you for being a sponsor and enjoy your vacation!

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  33. Really cute card!
    natgodfrey4@gmail.com

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  34. What a fun card with little smiley faces on the coffee cups! Thanks for being sponsor for the Summer Coffee Lover's Blog Hop ~ Linda =)

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  35. Adorable beach scene! Thanks for sponsoring the CLBH and enjoy your vacation.

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  36. Love your sunbathing and wave riding fraps! Thanks for sponsoring the hop and for the discount!

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  37. Coffee sitting and enjoying the beach. Wish I could be ;).

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  38. Ha! Great card and your deck and drinks sounds like a great plan too. Enjoy that pool and thanks for sponsoring.

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  39. I love summer time too! So relaxing! What a cute card! I love the dimension you added to your card! The Doodlebug charm is simply adorable!

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  40. Adorable card!
    Iced mocha is my summer drink choice!

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  41. Love this adorably sweet card! Thank you for sponsoring our hop!

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  42. Thanks for being a super sponsor yet again!!! Love your Coffee Date card!! Adorbs!

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  43. What a fun card, so perfectly summer! Thank you for sponsoring this fun community blog hop! Perky wishes, CG

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  44. That's so precious to use a beach scene for the summer coffee blog hop! Cute! Thank you for your generosity supporting our blog hop - truly appreciated!

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  45. Adorable beach scene. Love it.

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  46. Very cute summer beach coffee card! Very unique & cute idea! Love it!

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  47. Your card is adorable! I hope you have a great and safe trip.

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  48. This is such an authentic card! You have a great imagination! Love it!

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  49. Love your fun "Coffee Date" card! So cute!

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  50. Cute--I like the beach theme.

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  51. Spend more time savoring your coffee. Buy simpli press coffee maker designed to bring out more flavors in your coffee in less time with an easier cleanup!

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