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I love scrapbooking and I love Starbucks® so trying out the new Starbucks® Caffé Latte K-Cup® pods was the PERFECT excuse to have some friends over for a fun afternoon of coffee, conversation and crafts.

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

Parties at our house usually happen throughout the day – we have a start time but no end time because, well, we know how to talk with our friends 😉 I thought it would be fun to plan a day of crafting for the girls where the guys could feel free to hang out and chat too. Starbucks® sent me this awesome box that inspired the whole night. It included their Caffé Latte K-Cup® pods that I was anxious to try.

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

It’s always fun to set up a party for friends to come over. A party to me means decorations, foods and some sort of activity. For this day I thought I’d try a new set up. I emptied my bookcase and just put the contents on a rolling bar cart and scooted it into the office. I was left with a blank slate for a party set up! I picked up a new set of gallery frames that I thought would be perfect for photos, but would also make a fun party backdrop.

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

The morning of, I set out the dishes and decorations. I love doing this even the night before so I don’t have to worry about scurrying to do it before everyone gets here.

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

For the frames I added some scrapbook paper, a photo from the box I got, a photo I took last year while traveling, this beautiful printable from Jones Design Company and this free printable I made just for the occasion! “Coffee and friends make the perfect blend” sounded like the perfect quote for the occasion!

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

Print yours here – 8×10 / 5×7 / 4×6

For the coffee set up I had the Keurig plugged in, spray painted a thrifted spice rack to hold the pods, a pitcher of water and baskets of the Starbucks® Caffé Latte K-Cup® pods flavor packets. They are made from milk with no artificial ingredients and they come in 3 great Starbucks® signature flavors (Caramel, Mocha, and Vanilla) and 2 Starbucks® seasonal flavors (Pumpkin Spice and Peppermint Mocha, available for a limited time). We were surprised at how few ingredients were in these!

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

This desk was set next to the bookcase that I left open for the food. Right before the party I set up some brunch food – a few quiches, oat blueberry muffins, a meat/cheese/cracker plate and a few treats of course. I always have things like fruit, veggies and chips stocked in the kitchen in case the party runs later.

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

As everyone arrived they went straight for the coffee – we all wanted to try it! These are so easy, just pour the flavor packet into a mug,

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

add the K-Cup® pod to the Keurig, brew and stir.

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

Both friends who loved coffee and those who only drink it when it’s flavored well loved these! All the flavors really are so good. I loved the mocha (made with real cocoa) and the vanilla!

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

The girls and I had promised ourselves that we’d get some scrapping done so while the guys were talking we set up at the craft table I put together. When I’m hosting a scrapbooking party I try to think about it like I do when I sit down to scrapbook. Limit supplies to everything that coordinates together and keep it simple with plenty of cutting tools and adhesives.

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

I put out all the supplies I used on this page and set it out as an example for inspiration! I put out some of my mini albums too because it always comes up at parties so it was fun to got through them together!

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

I decided to show everyone how I use random objects in crafting so we cleaned out a K-Cup® and used it as a stamp! Just ink up the K-Cup® like you would a stamp and press onto paper. You can use either side and it works with paint too!

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

I repeated the stamp and made up my own patterned paper.

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

Here’s what I came up with in just about the amount of time it took to finish off a cup of coffee! I ended up crumpling up the stamped paper to give it some texture.

Here’s what some of the other girls put together:

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

As we finished up our crafting (mostly chatting) we moved over to the living room to laugh and talk with friends – the best part of a party right?!

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends. Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

This filled my need for friend and crafting time all in one! It was SUCH a fun day. I’m so glad I have these Starbucks® Caffé Latte K-Cup® pods on hand for the next party because seriously everyone loved them and kept commenting on them throughout the day/night. THIS is why I have a Keurig!

Have you tried the Starbucks® Caffé Latte K-Cup® pods yet?

"Coffee and friends make the perfect blend" adorable free print at allforthememories.com

Coffee and scrapbooking - a fun party idea for a get together with friends.

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Allison Waken is the founder, writer, photographer, and content creator of All for the Memories and All for the Boys.

6 Comments

  1. That is a gorgeous party! And i love the way you used the K-Cup® with the scrapbook page too! -client

    • AllisonWaken

      Thanks Amber! It was so fun to play with them as stamps!

    • AllisonWaken

      Thank you! I’m finding a place for it in the kitchen – love how it turned out!