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Let’s Chill Card & Bottle Set

If you ever need a lesson on etiquette – don’t come to me.  My mom gave me a copy of
Emily Post’s Etiquette…I never read it. I’ll probably pass it down to my daughter one day – maybe she can teach me a thing or two about manners.

I do know how to set a table, though. And, I do know which forks and spoons I’m supposed to use. I also know that you should always bring a small gift when attending a dinner party as someone’s home.

Typically, I’ll bring a bottle of good wine in a nice bag – maybe a cute wine tag if I have time.

With warm weather approaching and countless cookouts and picnics on the horizon, I thought I’d share this project which could be the perfect hostess gift for sunshine filled parties…and a great alternative to the oh-so-common bottle of wine.

This project was inspired by these fabby bottles from the Container Store:

Did you just die when you saw these? I mean – seriously – how fun!!!!!!
I opted for the orange bottle because I had a special little plan for it…to fill it with delicious, refreshing Homemade Sparkling Orangeade – the perfect beverage for an warm afternoon’s soiree!
Of course, the bottle needed some dressing up and a coordinating card for the hostess…
I created the coordinating card with a digital image that I found here – I love incorporating digital clip art into cardmaking. It’s a great way to find images that you might not have in your stamp stash.
I combined the glass with bubbles from the Stampendous Sushi Bowl Party Stamp set to add some fizzy fun ..and Hero Art Let’s Chill set provided the perfect sentiment!

I’m loving the colors in this card – and they coordinate PERFECTLY with the current Play Date Cafe Challnge #80 – so bright and screaming for summer!

Head over the Play Date Cafe to add your own project – or just take a look at the other wonderful creations!
Before I go – here’s the recipe for that Homemade Sparkling Orangeade!
Homemade Sparkling Orangeade (slight adaptation from Taylor’s Take a Taste)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3 cups Pellegrino (or other sparkling water)
1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
  • Dissolve sugar in 1 cup of water of medium heat to make simple syrup
  • Add  simple syrup to fruit juices
  • Add sparkling water
  • Chill and serve cold
That’s all from me for now – although I have another fun post going up today … so come back!!!
Have a wonderful day!
 
Supplies:
 
Bottle Wrap:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Fruitful
Paper: Michael’s (white, orange)
Ink: Stampin Up (Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie), Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black
Other: Container Store (Bottle), Papertrey Ink Banner die
 
Let’s Chill Card:
Stamps: Hero Arts Let’s Chill, Stampendous Sushi Bowl Party
Paper: Papertrey Ink (Stamper’s Select)
Ink: Ranger Archival Jet Black
Other: Tombow Watercolor Markers

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Hey, I’m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. I’m a suburban mom of two, known for turning up the volume on everyday DIYs and showing up like your colorful, crafty BFF. Over the years, I’ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When I’m not making stuff or on set, I’m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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17 Comments

  1. 5.8.11
    Sarah Milbourn Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator said:

    So beautiful! You can come to a BBQ at my house anytime! You are such a thoughtful guest.

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  2. 5.8.11
    Glenda J said:

    So fun! Love it!!!
    Recipe looks tasty too!

    I’m with you on the whole etiquette thing…

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  3. 5.8.11
    scrapperjulia said:

    Wow, this is a great idea! Love the card and bottle of orange drink! Thanks for the recipe too!

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  4. 5.8.11
    Keva said:

    How cool! I don’t cook, but if you come – and bring your orangeade- I’ll happy order in! 🙂

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  5. 5.8.11
    christy compton hall said:

    Mmmm – looks refreshing! Love the way you added the banner to the pop-out orange from Fruitful. And I can’t wait to try that recipe this summer!

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  6. 5.8.11
    Andrea Ewen said:

    Such a sweet card, Amber…you’re right, it coordinates perfectly with the PDCC and summer! Thanks for playing along with us!

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  7. 5.8.11
    Jen W. said:

    I am seriously jealous of places like the Container Store (and Michael’s and Hobby Lobby and Joanne’s etc). This island is lovely but it’s useless in the crafts department…
    This is an awesome summertime hostess gift. Can’t wait to try some of that orangeade!

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  8. 5.9.11
    Jay Gee said:

    I am with you on the jealous front Jen… would kill for a Michael’s! What a fun gift Amber and I love that card 🙂

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  9. 5.9.11
    Lindsay said:

    OMG! You are seriously killing me with this one! Too fun! Great job Amber! This is sure to please!

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  10. 5.9.11
    Colleen Dietrich said:

    Yum, Amber! Very delicious card, and recipe! THanks for sharing them with us at The PLay Date Cafe. 🙂

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  11. 5.9.11
    Dottie said:

    Awesome. You are just too darn creative!!

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  12. 5.9.11
    Sherri said:

    great way to dress up a plain bottle. such cute stamps!

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  13. 5.9.11
    Diane Jaquay said:

    How COOL! Love that awesome bottle and card!

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  14. 5.10.11
    Linda Beeson said:

    Oh is this wonderful! Gotta love all of that orange and that super cute image!

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  15. 5.10.11
    Jinny Newlin said:

    Love, love, LOVE this project, especially the simplicity of the design and the way your orange pops up and you let the stamps do the talking! FANTASTIC! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  16. 5.11.11
    lostinpaper said:

    This is just too ‘cool’ (parden the pun)! Love your image & bright colours, they are sooo Summery. I am jealous… we are just heading into Winter.

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  17. 5.11.11
    Jaclyn Miller said:

    This is such a cute idea and that card is perfect. Fantastic use of this week’s colors. Thanks for playing along at The Play Date Cafe.

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