Cupcake Birthday Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Cupcake Birthday Blog Hop - where we are helping Sylvia celebrate her birthday using one of her favorite treats . We hope to inspire you with our sweet creations! You should have come here from Jessica at Chick-n-Scrap. If you just stopped by to visit my blog today, make sure that you go back to the beginning at Bella Scrapbook Designs.  You don't want to miss any of the amazing projects or blog candy! 

For my project I decided to make my very first shape card!  I've been so excited to try one since I bought my Gypsy (which I absolutely love).  I absolutely love cupcakes, so this theme is perfect for me :) 

I started by welding the 2 cupcakes together on my Gypsy to form the card base.  I sized them to fit in a 5.5" x 5.5" envelope Next, I cut out the top layer (hid the face) in pink for the icing.  I also embossed it with the D'vine Swirls folder.  For the cupcake wrapper, I cut some designer paper (from the $ spot at Target) into a 12" x 2" strip. Then, I  accordion folded it and glued down the folds to give it a realistic pleated look. I stamped "Happy Birthday" with a stamp from a set my mom gave me (no clue what the brand is) in purple on the tag.  I tied the ribbon around the wrapper and to the tag. Finally, it needed some sparkle.  I used Studio G glitter (the polka dots on the paper were originally just a darker shade of purple - no glitter) and pink gemstones from The Paper Studio.

The Cuts:

Cupcake - Create-a-Critter - Cut at 4.30"

Tag - Winter Frolic - Cut at 1.5"

 

Thank you so much for hopping with us today.  Next up is Diana from Daisy Love Creations. She has something super scrumptious for you.  Before you go don't forget to check out my blog candy at the bottom of this post!

Lost?  Don't worry!  Here is the whole line up:

* Sylvia- www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com

* Sandra- www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com

* Theresa- www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

* Giselle- www.crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com

* Brynn- www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com

* Bonnie- www.pinkbonbons.blogspot.com

* Sherrie- www.sherriescraps.blogspot.com

* Lisa- www.prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

* Becka- www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com

* Jenny- www.jennyplace26.blogspot.com

* Sandy S. www.thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com

* Jessica- www.chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com   ( Previous Stop )

* Tiffany- www.sparkledmemories.blogspot.com  ( This is Me )

* Diana- www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com   ( Next Stop )

* Anita- www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

* Jazmin- www.Jazzyscards.blogspot.com

* Tami- www.tamboscreations.blogspot.com

* Lissi- www.littledetails-lissi.blogspot.com

* Kristi- www.kreations-by-kristi-crafting.blogspot.com

* Coralyn- www.sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com

What's a blog hop with out some sweet treats?  I'm offering this blog candy to one lucky commenter.  As usual, I tried to match our theme and find some yummy looking things. Of course there is some sparkle for you too! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post.  You don't have to be a follower, but of course I would love it if you were :)  Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you, in case you win! I will use random.org to choose a winner on Wednesday June 22nd.  *~* Thanks for stopping by*~*

I'm linking this project up at:

Another Mother's Day Card :)

Ok I know Mother's Day is actually over, but I have a few more cards to share! Who says Winter Frolic is just for winter?  I gave it a spring twist and made this card for my wonderful mother-in-law.  I couldn't have asked to marry into a better family :)

The Inside (I wrote a message afterward)

This card is 4.25" x 5.5".  The mat is 4" x 5.25". The pattern paper is from the Target dollar spot and is 3.75"x5". The corners were punched with my crop-a-dile (stub) corner chomper.  I added the flowers, which are from Oriental Trading, with gemstones to make the tree feel springy! I also added a real ribbon instead of the paper one that was included with the cut.  Of course there is some sparkle on the birdhouse.  I used Tulip fabric paint :) On the inside, I added the pattern paper and punched the border with my Fiskars scallop border punch. 

The Cuts:

*Tree with Birdhouse - Winter Frolic at 3.5"

*Mom - Beyond Birthdays - 1.25" with shadow

I somewhat wish I had done the birds in a darker color because they blend in with the background a little.  hey look ok and looked better in person (I so wish I could show you guys all of my cards in person!). As always I appreciate your comments!  I'll have another project up in a couple of days.  Be sure to check back! *~*Thanks for stopping by*~*

Birthday Card - Chugga Chugga Choo Choo!

Yea for Friday!  I've tried to find time all week to post this card and finally found it tonight.  I made this for a wonderful little boy who is turning two.  He loves trains!

On the inside: Chugga Chugga Choo Choo - Look who is turning two!

The presents are actually cut from Winter Frolic.  I love that I can use my seasonal cartridges year round :) Unfortunately, I don't know who made this designer paper (I threw away the packaging).  I used googly eyes on the train instead of just having the ones that were cut out.  The top of the train was colored with a silver sharpie to make it shine.  Of course it needed some sparkle! I added glitter (it is tulip fabric paint) to the presents and balloons. I used my swiss dots cuttlebug folder and attached actual string for the balloons as well.  "Happy Birthday" is from the greetings stamp set by TPC studio.

The cuts:

* Train - Create-a-Critter

* Balloons - Potpourri Basket (originally Celebrations)

* 2 - Lyrical Letters

* Presents - Winter Frolic

 I'll have another project up in a couple of days so be sure to check back! And don't forget about the Teacher Appreciation blog hop on May 7th. *~*Thanks for stopping by*~*