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Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop: Pumpkin Spice Time

Posted on November 7, 2025November 2, 2025 by maryredjr

It’s that time again! Time to hop along and get inspired. I was inspired to create a pumpkin spice/Fall themed card.

I used the following products from Newton’s Nook Designs:

Autumn Coffees stamps and dies, Autumn Postage stamps and dies, Postage Stamp Layout die and the Framework die set.

A friend recently gave me a recipe to make Pumpkin Spice Lattes at home. I thought I’d share this with you.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

2 shots espresso or ½ cup cold brew or strongly brewed coffee
1 cup milk, any kind
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Heaping ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for dusting
Pinch sea salt
Whipped cream, for topping, optional
Cinnamon sticks, for garnish, optional

Directions:

In a small pot, combine the espresso, milk, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk over low heat until well combined and warmed through.
Pour into a mug. If desired, top with whipped cream and a dusting of pumpkin pie spice and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

I hope my card and this recipe inspire you! Enjoy the hop and thanks for stopping by!

Mary

Cardmaking

Let’s Celebrate National Latte Day

Posted on February 11, 2025February 10, 2025 by maryredjr

I love you a latte! Thanks a latte! Better latte than never. I could go on and on.

But what is a latte?

Technically speaking, a latte is an espresso and milk drink that has a 1:3 ratio. One part espresso to three parts steamed milk and it’s topped with a thin layer of milk foam. The combination makes a caffeinated and creamy beverage that has a mild espresso flavor, but isn’t too strong.

Sounds good to me!

Here is the card I created to celebrate National Latte Day:

I used the following products from super sponsor Newton’s Nook Designs:

~Coffee Silhouette dies

~Coffee House Stories paper pad

~Thanks a Latte die set

~A2 Card Layout die set

Now I am ready for a yummy, mocha latte. Do you like to drink lattes? Let me know in the comments.

Be sure to link up for a chance to win a $20 gift card to one of our super sponsors!

Thanks for stopping by. You mean a latte to me!

Cardmaking

National Hot Cocoa Day

Posted on December 13, 2024December 12, 2024 by maryredjr

December 13th marks National Hot Cocoa Day – a cozy celebration of everyone’s favorite winter drink! To honor the occasion, I created a festive card featuring adorable mugs filled with whipped cream and holiday spirit!