Happy Saturday! When I first read what Lynda (this month's OCC hostess) had come up with for today's challenge, I was definitely stumped! Hmmm...no square or rectangle cards. I've done circle and oval cards (and I do love them)...but I wanted to try and make something that I haven't made before. I finally decided that a cupcake card would not only be fun to make...but be perfect for a friend's upcoming birthday!!
After I had the base of the cupcake card done, I thought I would search to see if there were any patterns on-line that I could use for the top. Well, I found the perfect one!! Linsey posted one on her blog Outside the Lines...complete with darling samples!! I printed her template out, traced it on some Pink Pirouette Prints DP, cut it out, and added it to my already finished base! (Thanks so much Linsey, for providing such a wonderful template!!)
I chose this wonderful stamp that quotes Dr. Seuss (from Verve Stamps Beautiful You set) to be the focal point of my card. Speaking of the Beautiful You set....it's part of the October Double Feature (you get both the Beautiful You set and the Cupcake Affair set at a special price). For embellishments, I added some buttons, twill, ribbon, & stitching.
Well...are you up for the challenge of making a "non square or rectangle" card? You can check out all the details of the challenge over at the Our Creative Corner blog (as well as see all of the amazingly creative cards the OCC girls have come up with)!!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!! Thanks for stopping by! ~Laurie
Recipe Stamps: Beautiful You Paper: Kraft, Pink Pirouette, Pink Pirouette Prints DP, Kraft Prints DP, Shimmery White Ink: Wheat Versamagic Dew Drop, Sahara Sand Other: Clear Detail e.p., Circle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Pale Pink Copic marker, Twill, Pretty in Pink grosgrain ribbon, Buttons, Linen Thread
I absolutely LOVE everything about your card. When I read the challenge, I had the same idea (a cupcake shaped card), so thanks for the link to the template.
Posted by: Sandy | October 11, 2008 at 06:03 AM
Oh my word, this is SO ADORABLE! What a great idea to make a cupcake-shaped card. Beautifully done too. You always WOW me. :)
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | October 11, 2008 at 06:48 AM
Super yummy cupcake - Laurie!!! You've made it look so beautiful!!!
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | October 11, 2008 at 06:50 AM
This is so adorable Laurie, I love it!
Posted by: Jerri Kay | October 11, 2008 at 07:05 AM
Love it!!! Love the colors, love the shape, love the sentiment...so fun!
Posted by: Tracy Harp | October 11, 2008 at 07:13 AM
Wonderful cupcake card. I particularly like the shading/aging around the perimeter of the base and frosting. Such artistry!
Posted by: Gabriela | October 11, 2008 at 07:34 AM
Wow, very yummy card!
Your work is always amazing.
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Posted by: Sarah(Mustang) | October 11, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Oh my word, Laurie! This is fabulous! Love that you made a cupcake...how cool is that?! Love the sponging and the sewing...awesome card for your friend!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | October 11, 2008 at 08:41 AM
Beautiful and cute at the same time!
Posted by: Denise ~ Paper Ponderings | October 11, 2008 at 08:49 AM
This is adorable. I love the colours you chose. Thanks for linking to Linsey's template.
Posted by: Allison F | October 11, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Oh, my, Laurie!!! This is the cutest cupcake EVER!!! I LOVE it! The shape, the colors you used, just everything is perfect! You are AWESOME!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 11, 2008 at 10:29 AM
This is a beautiful card. I always love your color combos and every detail that you use. It is always fund to come to your blog.
Posted by: Stefanie | October 11, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Super yummy Laurie, love it.
Posted by: Cindy | October 11, 2008 at 10:52 AM
How come I am not surprised at you picking a "cupcake" for your card base???? LOL, I know you love cupcakes. Not just making them, I know you love to stamp them as well. Very clever choice and I love all the creativity you put into it. Great card!
Posted by: Linda | October 11, 2008 at 11:31 AM
What a super scrumptious card Laurie!! LOVE the sweet colors!! And your sewing, papers, sponged edges, and even the buttons, are all fantastic touches to make this card a *Laurie* card!! You are AMAZINGLY talented!! I so want to be like you when I grow up!!!
Posted by: Tosh | October 11, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Looks good enough to eat!!!
Posted by: Betty aka ZacksNana | October 11, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Laurie this is adorable! What an awesome idea, great birthday card!
Posted by: Diane G | October 11, 2008 at 01:18 PM
This card is too adorable! Thanks so much for sharing the site with the pattern - I'm definitely making one too!
Posted by: Maureen W. | October 11, 2008 at 03:25 PM
YUMMY card Laurie! You got me with the fun design and gorgeous colors! I have been meaning to try Linsey's template for a while and boy did you do a great job with it!
Have a wonderful vacation,
Jennifer :)
Posted by: Jennifer Meyer | October 11, 2008 at 06:17 PM
My daughter, Diane and I, are going to make this type of card. It is so special. Thank you for sharing!!!
Posted by: mjbcoffee | October 11, 2008 at 07:00 PM
Wow Laurie, this is just awesome! I love everything about it! You are so very talented!
Posted by: Lynda Benden | October 11, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Oh this is just fabulous!!!!!
Posted by: Sue | October 11, 2008 at 11:37 PM
A scrummy card, good enough to eat!!
Clairex
Posted by: craftyc | October 12, 2008 at 04:12 AM
This is absolutely awesome, I just love it. Thanks for sharing your expertise so freely.
Posted by: Dell | October 12, 2008 at 05:00 AM
Oh, this IS fun! It's darling, and I love the yummy colors! Beautiful!
Posted by: CherylQuilts at SCS | October 12, 2008 at 05:22 AM