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Monday, January 5, 2026

A First Time Project



 As we meander a Path of Positivity, we are talking about numbers this year! Of course, you can share anything positive you like, the theme is always optional.

Remember, you may share any sort of artistic medium over at PoP:  writing, cards, journals, scrapbooking, painting, sewing, baking, needle crafts, etc as long as it is positive.  The theme is always optional.  

This month we are inspired by the number 1 or first and making a project for the first time!  Be sure to visit Path of Positivity for a description of this!  

I was inspired to make a shaped notebook!  So, I designed this in Cricut Design Space using only shapes and then figuring out all the rest on the fly!  

  Check out the video below for more information and what I have changed for future makes of this project!  If I set it all up correctly, you will also have access to this pattern if you want to give it a try!  ; )

If you are interested in the pattern and it won't share in CDS, let me know and I'll find a way to get it to you!  (Designer paper NOT included.  Die cut only.)

Material List
Vectoria Design Digital Hot Chocolate Paper  https://tinyurl.com/2t7maxh3
White Cardstock Heavy
White copy paper
White Cardstock
  Brown Cardstock
CTMH Embossing Folder 
Cinch Binding System
Zutter 1/2 inch binding wire
Adhesives: Double Score Tape; Fabric-Tac
Cricut Design Space: Design and Cut; Shapes
CDS Access: Font Belwe Std Medium
Cricut Standard Mat
Cricut Maker

My notebook is off to the following challenges:  
Pearly Sparkles:  Use Patterned Paper
lil red wagon:  Use the Force  (Cinch machine!)
First Cup:  Anything Drink Related
Die Cut Divas:  New Crafty Item (New Cup Die I created!)
CD Sunday Plus:  AG using a USB, CD, or Digi
Paper Rocks Scissors:  AG using paper or scissors
Craft Rocket:  Something New (New Cup Die I created!)
Moving Along with the Times:  Us a stencil or die 
A Cut Above:  AG with a Die Cut
Aud Sentiments:  AG with a Sentiment

Be sure to come over and see 
what the team thinks about our optional twist.  
You can also find more information about entering the challenge.  

Thanks to Scribbles Designs for sponsoring our Monthly Random Prize.

  

Thanks for stopping by!  Make yourself at home and feel free to peruse other posts/pages, leave a comment, and/or check out my Pinterest and YouTube Channel.        

21 comments:

  1. How fun! I love this coffee cup mini album. A great place to jot down some daily positive thoughts. Your projects are always so creative and the videos are great. Thanks for sharing with A Cut Above's January Challenge.

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  2. Love the shape of your note and the beautiful papers,really clever design,thank you for joining in at CD Sunday Plus

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  3. I know what you mean Katrina, Retired now but coffee got me through work!
    We're always thrilled to see each entry arrive in our mailbox at 613 Avenue Create.
    We do hope you'll return!
    Wishing you the very best of luck with your entry.
    Warm Wishes, Jackie,
    DT member at 613 xx

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  4. What a great project for the New Year. Thank you for sharing with us.
    Jocelyn x
    CD Sunday Plus DT

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  5. What a cool notebook! I love the shape! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.

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  6. Fabulous creation! Thank you for sharing with us over at The Creative Crafters.
    ~ Sherry DT/Admin xx

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  7. Oh such a cute project!! Thanks for linking up to our January challenge gallery at Die Cut Divas.

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  8. Wow, this is a awesome 3D creation that you did a video on. Thank you for sharing this with us at Moving Along with Time challenge

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  9. This is pretty cool. I love how you set this up. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas for our January 2026 Challenge.

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  10. A fabulous project, I love it!
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Jo x
    CD Sunday Plus DT

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  11. Fabulous tutorial, thanks for the inspiration. I love how you have used the coffee cup as the theme, it's simply genius!!! Lots of wonderful work here, you obviously have a great eye for color and design. Thanks so much for playing along with us over at A Cut Above, I hope we see you back again soon!!
    Judy~ ACA CT Designer

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  12. Awesome card. Thanks for joining us at Moving Along With The Times Blog

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  13. This made me laugh, because it is pure truth in crafty form. Coffee first, then we can talk about work! Love the clever design and cosy vibes, it is totally speaking my language and my caffeine needs. Thank you for joining the challenge and sharing your creativeness at Ally’s Angels ๐Ÿ’–

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  14. I love the shape of the notebook but for me the sentiment would be 'Coffee whilst working' as that is more my style. Thank you for sharing with us.
    Carol xx
    CD Sunday Plus DT

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    1. I'm with you, Carol! Truth be told, for me it would be before, during, and after! hahaha

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  15. Beautiful card New Years project. Lovely details.
    Thank you for joining us at 613 Avenue Create this month. Hope to see your pretty artwork back here again soon. Judy DT https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

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  16. Love your coffee notebook. Super cute!Thanks for accepting the challenge at A Place To Start !

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  17. I work at coffee roasting so........... I LOVE THIS PROJECT!!!!!! ๐Ÿ˜☕
    Thanks for stopping by A Place To Start !
    Bettascrap DT

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  18. Wow!!! I love it!!! Awesome!! Thanks so much for participating in our PAPER ROCKS SCISSORS challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

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  19. Me again!! Thanks so much, as well, for participating in our FIRST CUP CHALLENGES!!!

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  20. How clever of you to design this! And generous of you to share the pattern with others.
    Pamela
    CD Sunday Plus DT.

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