Jun 15 2009

Now That’s My Kind of Cupcake!

Published by leslierich at 2:00 am under Cards

What could be prettier than a cupcake frosted with violets?
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When I picked up this precious little Lockhart cupcake recently I should have gotten one of those cute cupcake sentiments to go along with it.  What was I thinking?  I do like this sentiment from SU!’s retired Treat Yourself, though, and it seems to be working just fine.  I think I’ll keep it!

I colored the cupcakes with Prismacolor markers on Whisper White paper, then cut them out and popped them up on foam mounting tape.  I’ve gone head over heels for all the Martha Stewart border punches and seem to be on a mission to collect them all (in due time).  I found this one here.  I sometimes can’t decide what’s more fun — the stamps, or all the things we use to dress them up.

Well, this birthday card is ready to mail, and I’m ready to meet the work week.  I’ve got a few Father’s Day cards to share later.  I realize masculine cards aren’t as pretty as feminine cards, but I just love to stamp and I have a good time no matter what I’m working on.  Wishing you a violet cupcake kind of Monday!

Stamps:  Lockhart cupcake, sentiment from SU! Treat Yourself  Paper:  Almost Amethyst, Whisper White, PTI Lemon Tart, retired SU! designer paper  Ink:  Ranger Distress Vintage Photo, Palette Noir, Prismacolor markers  Accesories:  Ribbon, Kaiser pearls, Martha Stewart border punch, 1 3/8″ square punch, 1 1/4″ circle punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

25 Responses to “Now That’s My Kind of Cupcake!”

  1. # SueBon 15 Jun 2009 at 3:21 am

    Oh I love this so much. Karen Lockhart’s images are always so wonderful.

  2. # Susan Raihalaon 15 Jun 2009 at 4:23 am

    Ooooo! Those little bows are so pretty and the perfect accent for the violet cupcakes!

  3. # Sandy Knechton 15 Jun 2009 at 4:38 am

    I’m not a fan of the cupcake stamps, I’m tired of them actually! This one is so delicious! I love it. You did a great job on the layout as well. It’s beautiful!

  4. # Karen Witteron 15 Jun 2009 at 4:59 am

    I love these! Violet cupcakes, how sweet are these! I love how you mounted them on dimensionals and then did all the bows. What a pretty card. I must check out that stamp. Happy Monday.

  5. # Kikoon 15 Jun 2009 at 5:00 am

    I just love violets and these colors are absolutely wonderful to show them off. I would describe this card as beautifully “dainty” and it evokes such a wonderful feeling just looking at it. Your coloring is so pretty and the little bows add the perfect finishing touch. That ribbon is just gorgeous!

  6. # Veltaon 15 Jun 2009 at 5:52 am

    How cute!!! and you are right…they are your kind of cupcakes…LOL cause you love flowers!!!

  7. # Rebekkaon 15 Jun 2009 at 6:13 am

    This card is just so lovely. Love the cupcakes and the ribbons are wonderful

  8. # Rose Annon 15 Jun 2009 at 6:18 am

    This is so beautiful, Leslie!! I really LOVE your perfectly colored “cupcake” flowers, and delicate little bows!! I love your bordering as well!! I know what you mean about not ordering the coordinating sentiments. Happens to me all the time…but I think your chosen one, totally works!!

  9. # Jerri Kayon 15 Jun 2009 at 7:03 am

    How adorable is this! Thanks for sharing Leslie!

  10. # Cindy H.on 15 Jun 2009 at 8:16 am

    What a fabulous card!! I love your color combo and your gorgeous coloring!

  11. # Denise Mon 15 Jun 2009 at 8:24 am

    Leslie, I just had to leave a comment on your cupcake card. It is just LOVELY! Very, very nice job.

  12. # nancy littrellon 15 Jun 2009 at 8:48 am

    So sweet and perky :-) I love your summer colors, beautifully colored violets, gorgeous MS border and cute ribbon treatment. Your embellishments Leslie are always just perfect. TFS

  13. # Ad K.on 15 Jun 2009 at 8:54 am

    A cupcake frosted with violets…what a lovely thought and a wonderful card!

  14. # Susan Hon 15 Jun 2009 at 12:03 pm

    It’s beautiful Leslie!!!

  15. # pamboeon 15 Jun 2009 at 12:03 pm

    I have this cupcake stamp and love it. Now I love what you did with it and can’t wait to CASE it!!! It’s a great ladies’ birthday card. I appreciate your inspiration.

    pamboe

  16. # Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye)on 15 Jun 2009 at 1:04 pm

    Leslie, I adore your cupcakes and the tiny bows. This is just beautiful. I’ve often coveted that particular stamp. Sigh. Your artwork is so very soothing. Thank you.

  17. # Sharon Harniston 15 Jun 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Ahhh … I KNEW it would be fabulous!! Beautiful coloring, Leslie!!

  18. # ChristineCreationson 15 Jun 2009 at 2:50 pm

    whoa….that’s a gorgeous image! I love this Leslie! Amazing little bows too!

  19. # Bethany Paullon 15 Jun 2009 at 4:18 pm

    Between the cupcakes and the sweet tiny bows, this is just dreamy.

  20. # Elenaon 15 Jun 2009 at 6:08 pm

    These cupcakes are beautiful! I love the very cute border and tiny bows!

  21. # savorthejourneyon 15 Jun 2009 at 7:09 pm

    I agree completely! Perfectly wonderful cupcakes!

  22. # Carolenon 16 Jun 2009 at 12:06 pm

    Your sentiment works beautifully. Wonderful
    card and especially love the border and
    bows treatment at the bottome!

  23. # Laura (scrapnextras)on 18 Jun 2009 at 6:34 am

    Oh this is so pretty! Love the little cupcake bouquets, and those little bows are just perfect!

  24. # Danielleon 18 Jun 2009 at 6:41 am

    Ooh, these floral cupcakes are so pretty! I love the colors, the design, and those tiny bows! And that border punch is fantastic!

    Leslie, thank you so much for all of your sweet and inspiring comments you leave me! You are one of my favorite stampers! You are so sweet!

  25. # notimetostampon 18 Jun 2009 at 12:41 pm

    Totally DARLING! The prettiest cupcakes I have seen yet!

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