Dec 11 2007
Ruby Tuesday: Stella’s First Cupcake Card
Hello, friends! I was a little scarce online this weekend but less time on the computer allowed me time to clean and decorate the house and get a little Christmas shopping done. Lights are twinkling inside and out and there’s presents waiting to be wrapped. There’s also a present sitting under the tree for me. Hmmmm…I wonder what it is? My husband seemed pretty proud of himself when he toted it home. I know what I hope it is…it’s about the right size…he shouldn’t have spent all that money, though…well, maybe he didn’t. Oh, the suspense is killing me!
In spite of all these Christmas activities I don’t have a Christmas card for you today. Instead, I have a birthday card.
The folks at work have enjoyed the convenience of my portable card-shop-in-a-basket but I’m afraid it’s become woefully understocked. I spent a little time last week stamping and coloring a few images so they’d be ready to turn into the bright, fun, sparkly birthday cards that everyone seems to love. I didn’t figure I’d be using this cupcake for one of my Stella cards but it’s that time of the week again already. So…Stella made her first cupcake card.
There’s nothing new here–I used the SU! set, Treat Yourself, that’s retired and the All About Birthdays wheel that’s on its way out. Gee, they don’t last long, do they? They still serve me well, though. I made a very simple layout and used this particular piece of Stella Ruby paper because it’s rather colorful. I used the 1/4″ square punch to make notches for the ribbon and the “HB” has a page pebble over it. The cupcake’s frosting is dotted with Cinnamon Stickles and the candle flame is sparkled with Crystal Stickles.
I like to keep these cards-for-the-basket lightweight and without too much bulk. I’ve made of point of learning how to reset and use the postage scale in our mailroom so my coworkers won’t have to concern themselves with these things. If I do sell a heavier card I’ll always weigh it first and mark it as requiring 58 cents postage, etc. Even with the inside sentiment panel lined with Whisper White and a protective sheet of cardstock placed over the card front, this card will not require extra postage. Because of the protective sheet, the toothy card-eating machine at the post office won’t realize what a tasty little morsel just slipped through its grasp. Score one for the stampers.
I will be posting more this week so I hope you’ll come back. I know everyone’s pretty busy right now… Stay well and enjoy your holiday activities!
Stamps: Treat Yourself, All About Birthdays jumbo wheel, It’s Your Birthday
Paper: Barely Banana, Creamy Caramel, Whisper White, BasicGrey Stella Ruby designer paper
Ink: Basic Black, Summer Sun, Creamy Caramel, markers for coloring
Accessories: Taupe grosgrain ribbon, Caramel gingham ribbon, page pebble, eyelets, 1/4″ square punch, slot punch, large oval punch, Scotch brand dimensional mounting tape
Oh Leslie. How I love your posts. I got quite a chuckle out of the Toothy machine at the post office - the terror of all stampers! Stella looks good all dressed up for a birthday party. You are such a caring person - even down to weighing the cards for the people at work. They must simply love you!
Love the Stella Birthday card! Everything you do is simply gorgeous!
Looks Delicious!!!!!
Beautiful card, and as usual, your color coordination is impeccable! That wheel does make a nice background, especially when used tone-on-tone like you did.
Now the suspense is killing me, Leslie … what are you hoping is in the present under the tree, from your hubby?
This card is just gorgeous, definitely one I would love to CASE like pretty much all of your creations. I just wanted to say . . . you are a lucky girl to get away with an extra piece of cardstock in your envies. My PO workers are so AR that if it feels “slightly lumpy” it will need that extra 17 cent stamp. It’s a real pain, but I just stock up on the extra stamps if I have one that is in any way 3D. I can get away with a few layers, but God forbid if there is one little knot of ribbon or a 3D piece of anything in there. LOL just had to share that with you (guess I am venting a little, sorry).
Kelly
Love this Ruby! Your post is delightful - I am curious as well about your ‘”looks the right size” toted in. Do you give him subtle hints or is he just the kind of fella who “knows”? I’m excited for you.
Beautiful card, Leslie! I never really looked twice at that cupcake, but you’ve really brought it to life with the colors and beautiful shading.
Your new blog design looks great! I noticed right away that I could see the whole card at once without having to click on it.
This is so pretty, and I love the pretty and bright Stella papers you’ve used! Your cupcake looks yummy!
I hope your gift is everything you’re hoping for. You’re the sweetest!
I really like the muted word background to go with the colorful Stella. I, too, try to keep most of my cards mailing friendly.
So cute, Leslie!! Love the page pebble over the HB! (And I hope your gift is exactly what you hope for!!)
Beautiful card! Love the way you colored the image — really brings it to life. I noted your tip about the extra layer of cs over the front. I never heard that before, but I will be using it, I’m sure. Thanks!
Love the card! You inspired me to get this set out…it has been collecting dust…
Thanks!
This card is so very cheerful!!! Totally love it — especially that touch of Creamy Caramel in the ribbon and HB and cupcake — I’d say this one will be snatched up quickly, for sure!!!
I really like this one too. The yellow cupcake looks especially yummy.
Oh my! Quite clearly, Stella can do it ALL!!! What a fun card! You go Stella (and you too, Leslie!).
Wow, I am amazed. I never really took to this set. It just wasn’t my style. Then along comes your card, and it makes me re-think my decision. It is so cheerful and happy, and looks just awsome. Love it!!
This is beautiful! Your coloring is so awesome, the cupcake liner looks so real.
bright and fun, love the page pebble!
Such a pretty and cheery card! Well, pretty might not be the best word here, because I think this could work for a guy card too. Cupcakes are great images for birthday cards. Love the page pebble and the ribbon notches idea. Your coworkers must be very happy that you’re replenishing that basket. And how nice that you preview all the postage requirements for them. I so appreciate ANY victory over the USPS by a stamper. Grrrr. Linda
A very lovely card. The colors and artwork are spot on. Nice work!