Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Birthday Cupcakes!

Yup, so I have been a BAD blogger over the past week.  (shame, shame) I blame it on the "misfit-Schnauzer" that has descended on our home. Between his rescue-efforts and keeping him (and the other fur-kids) amused, I haven't had a ton of extra time. It's not entirely his fault though, in all reality, life has just been busy lately. Yesterday afternoon, I FINALLY had some time to spend in the "craft room" and I decided to catch up on the multitude of birthday cards I need to create for November and December. 



I saw two challenges that helped me to inspire me to come up with my idea for the card: 
Tuesday Morning SketchesCupcakes, Cupcakes, Cupcakes
and
Flourishes (last week's challenge)- Glitter


Maybe I'm still still riding the wave from my own birthday on Sunday, but let's be honest, cupcakes are ALWAYS a great choice! Mmmmm! I went with the Birthday Bakery set (hostess, level 1) because I have been wanting to try it out. 
I used Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette and Whisper White for my color combo. The DSP is Candy Lane (ret.). I was just in a PINK mood yesterday, which isn't really all that shocking, I know. :) What goes better with cupcakes then sprinkles...oops, I mean SPARKLES. So I added a "few" to the card front. Why NOT? As always, I brought the "party" to the the inside0 of the card, continuing the SWEET theme. (The stamped sentiment inside is from the Perfect Punches set.) 
So, what do you think? I don't know about you but I'm seriously craving cupcakes, now! :) Before I head off to visit some bloggin' friends this morning, I just wanted to post a quick reminder about the AMAZING Stampin' Up! promo going on right now where you can get $310 of SU! product for ONLY $87.50!! 
It all ends November 30th!
Thanks for visiting today!

20 comments:

  1. Anne I love the colors you chose for this set, but I'm particial to polka dots too. So cheery. Love your blog too.
    PS: Thanks so much for leaving the nice comment on mine. I do not waste anything when it comes to my scraps. Just ask my pals. They think I'm nuts. Too funny.

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  2. I will be back in a minute, need to get a cupcake :). My hips thank you :) this is adorable! Love all the details you have added to the card, like the punch border and the little embellies and is that lace? Love it. Say hi to your new fur baby.

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  3. Those cupcakes look pretty yummy AND so does this card. LOVE the inside too. Great card.
    Lynn

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  4. Ha ha ha - I love that sentiment! Very cute card!


    How is Schnauzer-gate 2010 going?

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  5. Cupcake cards are one of my favorite things! Love yours!!

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  6. I think it's FABULOUS!!!! Oh my...I need that cupcakes stamp and that fun DP and that sentiment....!!! You have me smiling now. hehhe...that sentiment is too true!

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  7. Oooh, fabby! And still chuckling about the pix of your two dogs. Yes, I fear you now have two dogs.

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  8. love it!!...that's a favorite sentiment...your color choices are perfect...yum-o

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  9. What a cute row of sweets. I like the sparkly details you added.

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  10. he he, such a fun sentiment, and your card is absolutely adorable!

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  11. Hello Anne Marie, your card is absolutely lovely and i LOVE this DP. It´s one of my favorite.
    Fun sentiment and i like the layout. Very pretty !!

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  12. I love how you colored the baked goods. They look yummy! Thanks for the inspiration. I'll have to get my set out and stamp.

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  13. I did not have my eye on that hostess set...but I have seen too many great cards with it! I love your sketch, the embellishments, the coloring...wonderful job!

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  14. This is a beautiful card inside and out. Love all the red. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

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  15. Absolutely beautiful card!! Love this stamp!! Thanks for playing along with us at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

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  16. Wow, this is gorgeous! Love your colors and the glitter...and the inside too! Well done! Thank you for playing along with us at Tuesday Morning Sketches!

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie