Feb 04 2009

Munch Love for Courtney

Published by leslierich at 5:00 am under Candyland, Cards, Other Fun Stuff, Stampin' Up! projects

MunchLoveFeb09Here’s my #1 cupcake — the one I always come back to when I need a single cupcake as the focal image for my card.  Now, why did I need a cupcake card?  Well . . . it’s Courtney’s birthday!  She’s Libby’s #1 cupcake and just as cute as a cupcake.  It’s even written on her shirt today.

So . . . Libby’s having a birthday party for Courtney!  And what’s a birthday party without cake . . . and goodies . . . maybe some candy, for instance?  As part of Courtney’s birthday celebration, Libby has posted her From Courtney’s Closet challenge today.  That’s a photo of Courtney in one of her cute outfits which the players use for stamping inspiration.  I think it’s such a great idea for a challenge, and whenever I play I have the most fun!  Today’s challenge is a little bit special, so you’ll want to head over here to get the details and be inspired.

I was inspired by the colors, the cupcake and and the multicolored sentiment on Courtney’s outfit.  My cupcake, from Stampin’ Up!’s retired Treat Yourself, is paper pieced with BasicGrey Two Scoops paper and sprinkled with black rhinestones.  The same paper covers the card front, and the zig zag stitch is done with an old Hero Arts stamp.  I think the rest of the details are covered in the summary, below.  Here are some of Libby’s other sample makers for this challenge:

Carole Burrage
Maria Gurnsey
Melissa Sauls
Nancy Riley
Rose Ann Reynolds
Sue Kment

I hope you get a chance to join the celebration.  There’s plenty of inspiration and motivation at Libby’s blog!  Have a good week!

  • Stamps:  Treat Yourself
  • Paper:  White card base, textured white from Wal-Mart for punched hearts, Neenah Classic Solar White, BasicGrey Two Scoops designer paper
  • Ink:  Palette Noir, PTI Perfect Match Berry Sorbet, SU! markers for sentiment, Chocolate Chip for zig zag stitch
  • Accessories:  PTI Berry Sorbet ribbon, black rhinestones, SU! Heart to Heart and word window punches, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

23 Responses to “Munch Love for Courtney”

  1. # Carole (TruCarMa)on 04 Feb 2009 at 6:12 am

    So, so sweet, Leslie! Just yummy!!!

  2. # notimetostampon 04 Feb 2009 at 6:35 am

    Oh, what a fun card and for such a fun event!!! WHO doesn’t love 1st birthday parties!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

  3. # Conniecrafteron 04 Feb 2009 at 6:57 am

    very cute and fun, great paper piecing!

  4. # Karen Witteron 04 Feb 2009 at 7:00 am

    Susan, this is just awesome! I love how you incorporated all the DP’s. What a wonderful card for 1-year-old Courtney. Thanks for the smiles.

  5. # Karen Witteron 04 Feb 2009 at 7:03 am

    I’m soooo sorry, Leslie, I had a brain freeze and thought I was replying to Susan “Rainy”, but DUH!…I know you “run with scissors” and I was replying to YOUR card. Okay, now to go hide my head. Your card is still awesome, whatever name people call you. :)

  6. # Rose Annon 04 Feb 2009 at 7:22 am

    I LOVE your paper pieced cupcake, Leslie!!! Such pretty papers, and love your perfect ribbon!! Cute hearts too!! This is just as sweet as can be!!

  7. # Mariaon 04 Feb 2009 at 7:30 am

    So cute!!! I love the papers you used and how you stitched them together :)

  8. # Bev J.on 04 Feb 2009 at 8:02 am

    Cute and pretty card and I love the paper pieced cupcake!

  9. # Libby Hicksonon 04 Feb 2009 at 8:06 am

    Leslie this is so sweet and gorgeous!! I am forever in awe of the patterned papers you can put together with such ease, I just don’t have it in me! :-) Thanks SO MUCH for helping celebrate Courtney’s birthday, you’ve certainly made it more special!

  10. # Julieon 04 Feb 2009 at 8:17 am

    So pretty and yummy - love the colors, and the paper piecing!

  11. # Elenaon 04 Feb 2009 at 8:29 am

    Very cute, Leslie!!! I love the papers you used and little hearts!!! Love paper piecing too!

  12. # Corie Fosteron 04 Feb 2009 at 8:50 am

    This is just adorable and beautiful to boot.

  13. # IfatArton 04 Feb 2009 at 8:54 am

    Wow… I really though these sticthes are real… lol.
    Amazing.
    I love it (and I don’t really like cupcakes…). Just love it.
    Great job!

    IfatArt

  14. # cwilliamson 04 Feb 2009 at 8:55 am

    Adorable Leslie, love that ribbon and how you paper pieced the cupcake, oh and love the stitching!!

  15. # Vickion 04 Feb 2009 at 9:35 am

    Beautiful Leslie. Love the sewing and the paper piecing!

  16. # Alexandra Hobsonon 04 Feb 2009 at 9:50 am

    This is totally cute Leslie!! Love all the paper piecing and the sewing, this is just beautiful! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  17. # Norineon 04 Feb 2009 at 9:59 am

    another pretty card love all the colors
    hugs
    Norine

  18. # trudyon 04 Feb 2009 at 10:47 am

    That is sooooo Ding Dang Cute!!!

  19. # Melissa Saulson 04 Feb 2009 at 12:02 pm

    What a beautiful card!! I’m loving all the little touches you added…paper piercing, stitching, rhinestones, punches, ribbon…just beautiful! :)

  20. # NANCY RILEYon 04 Feb 2009 at 5:38 pm

    GREAT card, Leslie! I just love that cupcake image, and stitching!

  21. # diane (cookiestamper)on 05 Feb 2009 at 11:18 am

    very cute! I need to pull that set back out! (and many others). ;0)

  22. # Adrielon 05 Feb 2009 at 4:36 pm

    Such a CUTE card!! Love the stitching and the different papers used. Great card!

  23. # Ananya Guptaon 09 Feb 2009 at 1:16 pm

    wow…the card turned out so well. Really beautiful.

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