Cupcake Trifecta...
Happy Saturday! A couple of friends (Tosha & Carolyn) decided to issue a "Cupcake Challenge"! We were to use the "Hey There Cupcake" stamp set by Stampendous, and the Cupcake paper by Basic Grey. When Tosh first proposed this challenge, I actually didn't hear anything after the word "cupcake"....I was already in!! LOL!
I stamped three cupcakes onto Shimmery White c.s. using Adirondack Espresso ink and then colored them in using my Copic markers. I then used my circle Nestabilities to cut out/emboss three circles (I'm not sure how I managed before Nestabilities LOL!). After they were cut/embossed and adhered onto the scalloped circles, I added some Frosted Lace Stickles to the frosting! The cute little tag was was made with the Spellbinders Tag Trio...I just added some bling and fibers to it.
I actually started this card with the patterned blue paper covering the whole card...but I felt like my cupcakes got lost in the pattern. So, I trimmed the patterned paper (adding a little wavy border to one side). Then, I felt like the plain white background was...well...too plain. I decided adding some embossed stripes (using my Scor-Pal to emboss them) was just what it needed. Finally, I added some of these adorable Sparkle Blossoms (from Hero Arts) to embellish my cupcakes...and add a little contrast color.
All of these supplies are available from Stamper's Dream. Just a quick note...in case you aren't familiar with Michelle (owner of Stamper's Dream)...she has amazing customer service and very fast shipping! I almost always have my orders within two days!
Here's a close-up picture of one of the cupcakes. I just love the subtle sparkle of the Frosted Lace Stickles!
Maker sure you check out the VERY gorgeous cards that Carolyn (a.k.a. Cammie) and Tosha have created!
I hope you all enjoy your weekend...and just in case I don't make it back here to post before tomorrow, I wish you all a very HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Recipe Stamps: Hey There Cupcake (Stampendous) Paper: Shimmery White, Not Quite Navy, Basic Grey (Cupcake Collection) Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Not Quite Navy Other: Copic markers, Circle Nestabilites, Sparkle Blossoms (Hero Arts), Frosted Lace Stickles, White taffeta ribbon, White fibers, Spellbinders Tag Trio, Scor-Pal
Laurie--
I LOVE your cupcake Trifecta! The icing on those cupcakes is awesome. Amazing card (thought you girls were gonna go easy on me--hrmph!)
Now I NEED those tag dies--You are such an enabler!
Have a wonderful Mother's Day!
Posted by: Carolyn King | May 10, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Love that scored BG on the white. Great way to add texture and depth. Icing is great too.
Happy Mother's Day to you too :) !!!
Posted by: Marisa | May 10, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Hi Laurie,
I really love this card. It is sooo pretty. I am so glad you posted a link to Stickles. I have been wondering what that stuff is forever but you are the first one to make it easy to find out. Now I just have to find some. lol.
TFS
Marie
Posted by: Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp | May 10, 2008 at 01:15 PM
Your card looks absolutely fantastic! I love the color scheme, the paper, the gorgeous cupcakes with all that bling.
I am with you! I use my Nestabilities all the time and don't know how I created cards without them.
Happy Mother's Day to you too! Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | May 10, 2008 at 03:43 PM
I love the colors and the scoring. The white is so pretty!
Posted by: 2stampis2b2 | May 10, 2008 at 04:09 PM
What a pretty card!! I love all the glitter on those yummy cupcakes!! Such pretty colors too!
Posted by: erin... | May 10, 2008 at 04:25 PM
You make me want to eat a cupcake now! Especialy the icing... look so yummy! :)
Well done!
Posted by: pesc | May 10, 2008 at 04:58 PM
So, so pretty. I love the blue and white. Love all the twinkling.
Posted by: Beth Norman | May 10, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Laurie, I LOVE this card! The blue and white is gorgeous, the layout is fun, and those cupcakes are yummy!!! :)
Posted by: christina fischer | May 10, 2008 at 05:44 PM
Awwwww man!! I tried to make an elegant cupcake card and couldn't do it. I even started with that paper!! This is GORGEOUS!! Love the stickles, the wavy border, the textured bg, and the bling on the cakes!! This card ROCKS!!
Posted by: Tosh | May 10, 2008 at 05:44 PM
WOW! All I can say is AWESOME! LOVE the frosting, and the Hero Arts bling is fabulous, and not something I would have thought of. That's why you're the master...I'm still learning. :-) Thanks, my friend!
Posted by: Michelle R | May 10, 2008 at 06:20 PM
Awesome, awesome card...I love the colours and the wave! Joan
Posted by: Joan Jeffery | May 10, 2008 at 06:34 PM
This is a wonderful card!!!
I wish you a happy Mother Day!
Posted by: Annnette | May 11, 2008 at 04:08 AM
Beautiful. I can't believe all the cards you make. How do you come up with such great designs? I loveeeeeeeeeee cupcakes.
smallcity
Posted by: smallcity | May 11, 2008 at 05:54 AM
Beautiful card.The frosting looks yummy.
Posted by: Sarah(Mustang) | May 11, 2008 at 08:14 AM
Oh Laurie, this is so yummy looking! Love the icing...so cool!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | May 11, 2008 at 09:06 AM
I'm overcome with joy over this lovely card. Love the title - but the little white fibers and the use of Nestabilities and Frosted Lace Stickles just bowl me over. Gazing at your delightful card, I want to inhale deeply and quietly and admire it peacefully to soak up even the tiniest of details uninterrupted. Happiest of Mother's Days and I hope you're feeling better soon.
Posted by: Gabriela | May 11, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Totally and completely wonderful, as always! Happy Mother's Day, Laurie!
Posted by: Lisa H | May 11, 2008 at 11:24 AM
What great cupcakes! I absolutely have to try that frosting! Mmmmmm.
Posted by: Sara in WI | May 11, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Just amazingly gorgeous Laurie!! I love your wavy border and those cupcakes are so yummy!
Posted by: Laura (scrapnextras) | May 11, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Very pretty, the scoring really does make a difference, love the blue paper too and the wave in the paper!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | May 11, 2008 at 03:28 PM
This image is absolutely adorable Laurie!
Posted by: Crystal | May 11, 2008 at 05:28 PM
This is fabulous! I love the wavy side panel and the sparkle is perfect!
Posted by: Danielle | May 12, 2008 at 10:31 AM
LOVE this, Laurie!! Your wavy edge and scoring looks awesome!! I love your coloring and sparkly frosting too!! Another winner!!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | May 12, 2008 at 08:04 PM
I Love this! The colors are perfect! The stickles add just the right amount of bling!
Posted by: Michelle | May 13, 2008 at 06:36 PM