Cupcake Inspirations and Stamptacular Challenges

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge Hidden Sentiment
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Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #83

This is my final project as guest designer for Stamptacular Sunday Challenge. I have had so much fun this month creating projects for their challenges! I hope you've enjoyed them too. Please be sure you click stop by Stamptacular Sunday Challenge to check out the beautiful inspiration the team has to share!

This week at Cupcake Inspirations we are sponsored by Woodware USA! Isn't the inspiration cupcake just yummy? Hop over to the Cupcake Inspirations Blog to check out the projects the rest of the team has to share.

Here's the inspirational cupcake for this challenge:

Supply List
Image
Dream of Dahlia and sentiment, by Ching Chou Kuik for Sweet Pea Stamps

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid color card stocks-Bazzill Basics
Orange panel-Moxxie
Fall stripe and leaf designer prints-Imaginisce "apple cider and cinnamon sticks" double sided

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e00, e21
Hair-e50, e51, e13, 0
Eyes-b21, b23, b000, b01
Leaves-yg91, yg93, yg97
Flowers-y32, yr31, yr23/r14, r08, e08/e97, e99 e09
Entire background-e41
Shading around image-e31, e33

Misc. Supplies
Martha Stewart Arch lattice Border Punche
Chalks for cheeks and flowers
Copic Atyou Spica glitter pen-gold
Sakura Metallic gray gelly pen
Brown satin ribbon
Spellbinder/Nestability Dies-Labels 16
2 cream buttons
Brown fiber
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Easy Craft Project-#24 Autumn/fall
Cuttlebug Spot-Fall
Spoonful of Sugar-#127 Die cuts/punches
City Crafter-#28 Autumn Leaves Falling
Simon Says Stamp-Punches/die cuts
Inktegrity-#20 Anything Goes
Crafty Creations-#91 Autumn
Easy Craft Project-#24 Autumn/fall
Polka Doodles-#43 Autumn
Bugaboo-Fall

Let there be light-Standing card

I know I always say I had fun when I share a new project with you....but this time it's even more true! This little fairy is so beautiful and an absolute joy to create with. I decided to make it a standing piece instead of a regular opening card. I made a template for the bracket so you can see how I did it. Do be sure you use a thin card board for this instead of a regular card stock. It needs the thickness to make it stand. The template for the standing card bracket is here. You can certainly re-size it to fit any size project.
This little fairy is by Meredith Dillman for Sweet Pea Stamps. She is called Fairy Lights. I love the soft, delicate lines. I used blue, black and white chalks to make the dark background around her. Her hanging lantern glow is yellow chalk.
The die cut that stretches the full 6" of the card is actually the "bracket edge" die-namics die from My Favorite Things put together twice. I ran it through my cutting machine, folded the edge back and flipped the die over and ran it through again. I like how this worked with the Nestability die the fairy is on.
I hope you found some inspiration from this!

Supply List
Image
Fairy Light, Meredith Dillman for Sweet Pea Stamps Plate 76

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid color card stock-Bazzill Basics

Multi color designer papers-unknown manufacturer

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e21
Hair-e97, e15, e99, e09
Dress-b95, b97, b99, yg91, yg93
Wings-w1, b0000, b000, 0
Lantern-b95, b97, yg91, yg93, y21, y32

Misc. Supplies
white paper doily, Wilton Cake Supplies (colored e31)
Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Pens-Sand and Silver
Sticky blue pearls
Holtz Distress ink pad-Faded Jeans
Prima flower
Spellbinder/Nestability Die-Labels 4
Wide blue satin ribbon, Hobby lobby by the yard
Chalks for cheeks, lantern glow and background
Smooch "Illuminate" for wings
Thin cardboard for backing and standing bracket
dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Crafty Ann's-#26 Recipe: Ribbon, gems, and 1 paper embellishment (doily)
Inky Impressions-Add Flowers
Incy Wincy-#65 lace and pearls
Spoonful of Sugar-#127 die cuts/punches
Simon Says Stamp-Punches/die cuts
Paper Pretties-#125 Square
Inktegrity-#20 Anything Goes
Alphabet Challenge-A is for Angels and Fairies
Etsy Inspired-#112 Inspiration piece is here
Secret Crafter-#107 Anything that flies
Our Daily Bread-#35 Dies/punches
Ellephantastic-#18 blue

Stamp Something Challenge-Pink Somethings

This week at Stamp Something we are all about pink somethings in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month! Our wonderful sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp. They have a tremendous selection of items! Don't forget to check out the pretty pink projects by the team here.

Supply List
Image
Tilda with Tag, Magnolia Stamps
Sentiment-my own and computer generated

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Pink Designer Prints-Recollections (Michael's own brand)

Copic Markers
Skin tone-yr0000, e000, e21
Hair-e50, e53, e13
Dress-r81, r83, r85
Ticket-w1, w3, 0

Misc. Supplies
Ghirardelli Chocolate bar (in a box) Michael's
Chalks- pink for cheeks
EK Success border punch-dotted wave
Sticky pearl gems in pink
Pink trim (by the yard, unknown manufacturer)
Dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
MoJo Monday-Sketch #162
The Craft Garden-Breast Cancer Awareness
Stamp & Create-#6 Breast Cancer Awareness
Prairie Fairy Friday-#28 Candy Wrapper
Sweet Stampin-#49 Anything but a card
Bugaboo-favorite cause
Wild Orchid-#8 pastels
Spoonful of Sugar-#127 die cuts/punches
Simon Says Stamp-Punches/die cuts
Inktegrity-#20 Anything Goes
Icopic-Breast Cancer Awareness
CRAFT Challenge-#74 Monochromatic
Paper Cutz-#65 Breast Cancer Awareness

Thinking Thankfully

I love the fall colors and enjoy using them on my projects! They are so rich. I used this cute pilgrim couple from Digital Delights by Louby Loo for this. The richness of the designer paper just worked so well with them. I hope you're enjoying a beautiful fall!

Supply List
Images
Pilgrim Billy, Pilgrim Maggie and Thanksgiving Sentiment from Digital Delights by Louby Loo

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid bugundy and olive green card stocks-Stampin Up
Designer paper-Karen Foster design "Farmers Market" and Moxxie "Joys of the Season" (punched border strip in the center)

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e21
Billy's hair-e97, e99, e09
Maggie's hair-e50, e53, e13
Clothing-w1, w3, w5, w7, e34, e35, e37, 0
Egg basket-e41, e31

Misc Supplies
Fall colored roses of various sizes, Prima
EK Success leaf punch-rock fern
Brown sticky gem pearls, various sizes
Inkssentials, Ranger Enamel Accents-white (for eggs)
Martha Stewart-French Scroll border punch
Chalks for cheeks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Pink Elephant-#86 Brown and orange
Stamp Simply-#62 Thankfulness
Sketch Saturday-#126 Sketch
Flourishes-#90 No buttons or bows
Spoonful of Sugar-#127 die cuts/punches
City Crafter-#22 Autumn leaves falling
Spoonful of Sugar-#127 die cuts/punches
Simon Says Stamp-Punches/die cuts
Paper Pretties-#125 Square
Inktegrity-#20 Anything Goes
Crafty Creations-#91 Autumn

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #55-Pick A Season

This week Dawn has her final October challenge for us. She wants us choose our favorite season to inspire our projects. I am afraid I mis-interpreted "season" and went with holiday season. Oh well...I still love my project! Don't forget to check out the samples the girls at Mo's Challenge have to share with you!

Supply List
Image
Bella Loves Christmas, Mo's Digital Pencil Too
Sentiment, my own and computer generated

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-Basic Grey "Eskimo Kisses" (colored white background of this piece with e41)
Solid card stocks, Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e21
Hair-e50, e53, e13
Dress-e41, e31, yg91, yg93
Bloomers/bows/slippers-r81, r83
Holly-yg95, yg97, r81, r83
Ornament-r37, r59, r89
Outline shading-w1, w3, w5, 0
Background of entire panel-e41

Misc. Supplies
Chalks for cheeks
Martha Stewart Frond Branch leaf punch and Double loops corner and border punches
Inkssentials, Ranger Glossy Accents for ornament
Smooch "Illuminate" for ornament
6 green buttons
Wide beige satin ribbon
dimensional adhesive
Ivory blossom, Prima
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Crafty Emma-#9 Buttons and bows
Crafty Pad-#94 Christmas
Wild Orchid-#8 Pastels
Stamp with Fun-#82 Sketch
Spoonful of Sugar-#127 die cuts/punches
Simon Says Stamp-Punches/die cuts
Paper Pretties-#125 Square
Inktegrity-#20 Anything Goes
Stampavie and More-#114 Christmas

7 Kids College Fund Challenge #7

Ready for 7 Kids College Fund Challenge #7? We had so much fun checking out all your projects for Challenge #6! This time Ann is our hostess and wants to see birthday cards! You can check out the samples the team has to share with you over on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog. I used one of the Kraftin Kimmie Stamps for my card and had so much fun with all those ruffles! Can't wait to see your birthday projects!

Supply List
Images
Suzette and sentiment by Kraftin Kimmie
(front sentiment is computer generated, inside sentiment is the one that comes with the stamp)

Stamp Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black

Papers
Neenah white card stock
Solid color card stock in red, dark grey and black by Stampin Up
Black glitter card stock and red pattern flocked paper by Doodlebug Designs

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr000, e00o, e21
Hair-e97, e19, e09
Skirt-w3, w5, w7
Stockings/skirt-r37, r59

Misc. Supplies
Inkssentials, Ranger Glossy Accents for red portions of dress/bodice and lipstick
Sticky Gems in red and black
Stickles "Crystal" for skirt ruffles
1" wide red organdy ribbon for ruffle line
Copic Atyou Spica glitter pen, red
Red feathers
Chalks for cheeks
Dimensional adhesive (for Bride and Groom)
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
CCEE #1042-Ruffles
Totally Gorjuss-#53 Sparkle
2 Sisters-#10 Anything Goes
Stampalicious-CASE a card, my selection by Melissa
Lexi's Creations-#25 Birthday
Everybody Art-#114 Photo Inspiration
Papertake Weekly-Sparkly and bright
Flourishes-#90 No buttons or bows

Digital Delights by Louby Loo Mini-Release-A Child is Born

I am so excited about this new release! I collect nativity scenes and am just crazy about these images! You can check them all out here. There's so much going on at Digital Delights! There are new CUT files for Delightful Piecings ...you can check them out here. I don't have a template for my card this time, it's just 6" sections of kraft paper and the center pieces overlap to make the center square. The sides are 6" also, cut on the diagonal. I like the way it displays the images!


Supply List:
Images
A Child is Born set, Digital Delights by Louby Loo

Papers
Kraft paper, unknown manufacturer
Neenah Smooth white card stock

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e00, e21
stable-e55, e57
Camel-e31, e34, r11
Lambs-w1, w3, r11
Manger-e55, e57, y21, y26, e41, e31
Mary's Hair-e57, e49
Mary's Clothing-e41, e31, b21, b23, b24
Joseph's staff-e55, e57
Joseph's clothing-e41, e31, e34, yg91, yg93 yg95, yg97

Misc Supplies
Holtz Distress ink-, Walnut
Gold stamp pad, Stampabilities
dimensional adhesive
Smooch "gold"
Inkssentials, Ranger Glossy Accents
Chalks for cheeks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Aly's Sunday Challenge-#28 Distressing
2 Sisters-#10 Anything goes
Sentimental Sundays-#26 Distressing
The Crafty Pad-#94 Christmas

Warm Winter Wishes

I have a fuzzy project to share with you tonight. I am having some fun with flocking lately. I found that if you use a product like Ranger's Glossy Accents (or Crystal Affects, Paper Glaze etc) to adhere the flocking to your image...the lines are still visible. When I'd done this previously with a white liquid glue this was not the case.
This little image is by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps. We are having a new release hop beginning on Nov. 1st so don't miss out on that!

Supply List
Warm Winter Wishes and Warm Winter Wishes Sentiments at Whimsy Stamps

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid color card stocks-Bazzill Basics
Designer Paper Cosmo Cricket "Mitten Weather"

Copic Markers
Polar Bear-w1, 0, yr15, yr07, r11
Penguins-w3, w5, 0
Scarves/hats-r37, r59, g94, g99

Misc. Supplies
Red blossoms
Red grosgrain ribbon
Martha Stewart pine leaf punch
Stickles "crystal"
White Flocking
Inkssentials, Ranger Glossy Accents
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Fussy and Fancy-#22 Winter Wonderland
Pile It On-#42 Soft holiday card (red, green, white and something soft)
Stamps R Us-Sketch #7
Gingerloft-#4 Winter
The Crafty Pad-#94 Christmas

House Mouse and Friends Challenge #81-Halloween

This week the House Mouse and Friends Challenge is to create a Halloween project with your House Mouse images! This Gruffie stamp just ended up in my cart the other day at Hobby Lobby! So I guess it was good I had a Halloween Challenge to use it for huh? Tee Hee! I love these little bears. Be sure to stop by the House Mouse & Friends Blog to see some amazing samples my teamies have to share with you!

Supply List
Image Gruffies, House Mouse Stamps
Punkin Head, Gruffies, House Mouse Stamps
Halloween Ticket Sentiments, Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimsy Digital Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Black Tuxedo

Papers
Neenah white card stock
Designer Paper Basic Grey "Indian Summer"
Stampin Up solid color card stock-Tangerine tango

Copic Markers
Bear standing-e34, e35, e37, 0
Bear sitting-w1, w3, w5, 0
Pumpkins-yr15, yr04, yr18, yr23, yg91, yg93, 0
Shading around images-w1, w3, w5, 0
Tickets-yr04, yr18, 0, r83, r85

Misc Supplies:
My Favorite Things Die-namic dies-Rolled Rose and Rolled Flower
Sizzix dies-Flourishes
Martha Stewart Leaf Punch- Frond Branch
Stickles "Crystal"
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Color Q-#55
My Time to Craft-#111 Halloween
Creative Craft-Trick or treat
Tuesday Throwdown-#22 Anything Goes
CRAFT Challenge-#73 Spooky
Crazy 4 Challenges-#60 Halloween
Drunken Stampers-#39 Halloween
2 Sisters-#10 Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss-#53 sparkle
Ellephantastic-#17 Halloween
Baby Bud Designs-#1 Fall/halloween
Corrosive-#87 Halloween

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #82

This week at Cupcake Inspirations we are sponsored by Anita Be Stampin! What fun images to work with!!! Hop over to the Cupcake Inspirations Blog to check out the projects the rest of the team made. I hope you can join us!

Here's the inspirational cupcake for this challenge:

Supply List
Image
Broom Hilda, Anita Be Stampin

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Black card stock
Red glitter card stock, unknown
Black glossy card stock, unknown
Background panel, I made with spray adhesive and Perfect Pearl powders

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e00, e21
Hair-e97, e19, e09, 0
Clothing-r37, r59 w5, w7, w9
Eyes-b21,, b23, bg01, bg05
Br00m-e35, e37, y21, y26

Misc. Supplies
Chalks for cheeks
Inkssentials, Ranger Glossy Accents (for her corset)
Ranger Perfect Pearls powders-#689 blue russet, #662 antique silver, 3687 true blue
Spray adhesive
Paint brush to apply powders to background panel
Sticky gems
black Sakura glaze pen (for her cool boots!)
Martha Stewart Border and Corner punch set-Ribbon Loop
Dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Creative Craft-Trick or treat
Creative Cottage-#25 Halloween
2 Sisters-#9 Halloween
Stamp with Fun-#81 Halloween
Pear Tree Designs-#22 Anything goes
Double Dutch-#54 Boo to you
My Time to Craft-#111 Halloween
Tuesday Throwdown-#22 Anything Goes
Dutch Dare-#89 Halloween
CRAFT Challenge-#73 Spooky
Crazy 4 Challenges-#60 Halloween
Drunken Stampers-#39 Halloween
2 Sisters-#10 Anything Goes
Baby Bud Designs-#1 Fall/halloween

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

This is my fourth week as guest designer for Stamptacular Sunday Challenge and I'm enjoying it greatly! This week we have a color challenge for you. The colors are orange, olive, light gray and purple. Black is optional. I wanted to use one of my new Meredith Dillman fairy stamps for this project. I love fairies in earthy tones! She is from a new line at Sweet Pea Stamps. Click here to check them out! Don't forget to stop by Stamptacular Sunday Challenge to check out the beautiful inspiration the team has to share!

Supply List
Image
Blue Fairy, Meredith Dillman for Sweet Pea Stamps Plate 76

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid color card stocks-black, old olive and gray from Stampin Up
Multi color designer paper-Basic Grey "eerie"
Purple designer paper-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e00, e21
Hair-e50, e51, e13
Dress-yg91, yg93, yg95, 0
Wings-w1, w3, ww5, e00, e01, yg91, yg93
Butterflies-bv11, bv13, bv17

Misc. Supplies
Martha Stewart Ribbon Loop Corner and Border Punches
Chalks for cheeks
EK Success corner punch
Sticky gems, purple and black
Smooch "Illuminate" for wings
Inkssentials, Ranger Glossy Accents for wings
Black organdy ribbon
dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Pixie Dust-#45 Sketch + fall
Tuesday Throwdown-#22 Anything goes
Flutterby-#127 Anything goes
Penny's-#40 So long as it flies
Paper Pretties-#124 green, purple orange
Basic Grey-#31 Autumn/harvest
Mark's Finest Papers-#26 die cuts or punches

Turning the Tide Tilda

I love the Magnolia "bon voyage" stamps. They are wonderful to ink up and color. I used this little card for a class I taught today. All the bubbles and sparkle are so much fun!

Supply list:
Image-Little Mermaid Tilda, Seahorse and "The Tide" Sentiment, Magnolia Stamps

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Light blue textured card stock, Bazzill Basics
White Shimmer card stock, unknown
Designer Paper-Designer Creative Imaginations Disney Glitter Card Stock

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e00, e21
Hair-e97, e15, e99, e09
Mermaid-b21, b23, w1, 0
Seahorse-r00, r01, r02

Misc. Supplies
Martha Stewart Double Loops Punch
Spellbinder/Nestability Die-Beaded Circle
Chalks for cheeks and shading around image and eraser (will need to clean image after chalking)
1" sheer white organdy ribbon
EK Success Rock Fern leaf punch
Clear baubles
Smooch "Illuminate"
dimensional adhesive
3 white flowers
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Little Paper Shop-#90 Stickles or glitter
Wild Orchid-#8 Pastels
Tuesday Throwdown-#22 Anything goes
ABC Challenge-F is for flowers
Cooking it up with Katie-#34 Recipe: 2 of something (images), letters (sentiment) and glitter
Stampin Royalty-#42 Ribbons
Inky Impressions-Add flowers

Stamp Something Challenge-Digi Somethings

We're all about digi stamps this week at Stamp Something! I am a huge fan of these! They are so much fun and no waiting on them to be shipped! Our wonderful sponsor this week is Some Odd Girl. They have a great variety of really fun images. Don't forget to check out the inspiration by the team right here.

Supply List
Image
Mae Yae, Some Odd Girl
Sentiment-unknown manufacturer

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Stampin Up solid color card stock and designer paper

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e00, e21
Hair-e50, e51, e13
Eyes-b21, b23, b95
Clothing-e25, e27, e37, r81 r83, 0, e41, e31

Misc. Supplies
Chalks for cheeks
Brown stitched ribbon
dimensional adhesive for sentiment panel
Brown liner pen for stitching lines
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Paper Sundaes-#40 card for someone little
Incy Wincy-#64 pink and brown
Pear Tree Designs-#22 Anything goes
Lexis-#25 birthday
Critter Challenge-#36 sketch
Tuesday Throwdown-#22 Anything Goes
Stampin Royalty-#42 Ribbon

Vampire and Friends Pop Out Card

Are you tired of my Halloween projects yet? I sure hope not...they are so much fun to make. I use a fun template for this one. Here's the link. The template is for a 4 inch version, I just used a larger 12x12 sheet to create mine. My little images are from this week's release by Meljen's Designs at Whimsy Digital. Here's a link to all the new images. Meljen's Designs also has a weekly challenge come play along!

Supply List
Lil Vampire and Cuddle Bat from Meljen's at Whimsy Stamps
Trick or Treat Sentiment, unknown
Happy Halloween Sentiment, Hero Arts

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid color card stocks-Stampin Up
Halloween Designer paper-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-b91, w1
Hair-w3, w5
Cape-v15, v17, v09
Clothing-w1, w3, w5, w7, 0
Bats-w1, w3, 0, v15, v17
Medal-yr07, yr18

Misc. Supplies
Large gold brad
Hemp twine (colored with w7)
Spellbinder/Nestability Die-LG Classic Inverted Scallop Square
Scoring Board and tool
Pop Out Frame Template
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot

Challenges this project qualifies for:
By the Cute and Girly-Spooky
Creative Cottage-#25 Halloween
One Stop Craft Challenge-#102 Halloween
Aly's Sunday Challenge-#27 Halloween
Cuttlebug Spot-Totally frightful
Double Dutch-#54 Boo to you
Kaboodle Doodles-Batty
Ooh La La-#65 Scary
Stamp with Fun-#81 Halloween
My Time to Craft-#111 Halloween
Tuesday Throwdown-#22 Anything goes
Paper Pretties-#124 Green, purple, orange
Fab N Funky-#45 Things that go bump in the night
Creative Inspirations-#83 Spooky
Caardvarks-decorate inside and out
Dutch Dare-#89 Halloween
CRAFT Challenge-#73 Spooky
Meljen's-#30 anything goes