There is a New Challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #616

 Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I am popping in with a card for the NEW round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #616 is a THEME challenge-FRIENDSHIP.

We have a sponsor this round-ALL DRESSED UP.

This shop generously donated the image that I used on my card below.

I had so much fun coloring this in with Copic Markers. I added the sentiment in from my computer.

Below is the inspiration badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #616:

I also used Sarah Renae Clark color card for the color inspiration.

The butterfly is from an old Martha Stewart punch with a teal jewel in the middle.

The pattern paper is from Paper Trey Ink that was in my stash.

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #616, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

Just a Reminder that there is Still Time to Play with Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #615

 Hello Friends!

Today I am popping in with a card to remind you that there is still time to play with this round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #615 is a COLOR challenge. Create a project using the colors ORANGE, PINK and WHITE.

Once again, I used die cuts flowers (retired) from MFT Stamps. Pink is an unusual color for a sympathy card but I decided I didn't care.

Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge inspirations badge for Challenge #615:

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I used a new stamp and some SSS ink to stamp my background onto pink cardstock.

The arch die cut is from Spellbinders and the sentiment is from Honey Bee Stamps.

My last element that I added was TONS of pink jewels. This is something that I will be giving someone by hand!!!

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #615, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is a NEW CHALLENGE over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge-Challenge #615

 Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I am popping in with a card for the NEW round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #615 is a COLOR challenge. Create a project using the colors ORANGE, PINK and WHITE.

I had fun using a combination of die cuts and pattern paper. The orange background is from 49 & Market. The tag is from Reverse Confetti (a store that I loved but is now defunct.)

Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Badge for Challenge #615:

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The flowers are from MFT that I die cut from a mixture of pattern paper and cardstock. 

The sentiment is from Honey Bee Stamps. I know that orange and pink are not a common sympathy color but I don't care. I love how this came out.

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #615, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is Still Time to Play with Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #614-HOW DO YOU RELAX?

 Hello Friends!

Today I am popping in with a card to remind you that there is still time to play with this round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #614 is a THEME CHALLENGE-WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX?

I decided that one way I relax is TRAVEL! I had die cut these little suitcases using Honey Bee Stamps Small Suitcase Dies ages ago but never used them. They were perfect to use for this challenge.

Below is the challenge badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #614:

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I think this is one of my favorite cards that I have created this year!! When I had die cut these suitcases, I went through a TON of scraps from my drawer. I love the fun patterns I was able to find.

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #614, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is a NEW CHALLENGE over at the Cupcake Inspiration BLOG-Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #614

 Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I am popping in with a card for the NEW round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #614 is a THEME challenge-HOW DO YOU RELAX?

I actually created THREE cards for this challenge. The activity that relaxes me the most is getting lost in a good book. Who can ask for more?

The dies I used are called "Book Collection" from Lawn Fawn. I had fun going through my scraps to die cut these books out. The sentiments are from all different sets I own in my stash. 

The flowers are some "extras" from various cards I have created in the past and are from Spellbinders. It was fun to dig through my stash of things to find little things to pair with the books. The background stamp on this card is one from Hero Arts.

This card was made from a TON die cuts that I had left over. I think this one is my favorite of the three. This little book set was so fun to use!!

Below is the challenge badge I used for the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #614:

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Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #614, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is Still Time to Play over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #613

Hello Friends!

Today I am popping in with a card to remind you that there is still time to play with this round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #613 is a COLOR challenge. Create a project using the colors SKY BLUE, PINK and GREEN.

Once again I used this image donated to us by The Paper Shelter for my card. I used a combination of colored pencils and Copic Markers to color this in.

Below is the challenge badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #613:

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Once I colored in my image, I fussy cut both the girl and the bird out. I layered it over a die cut rectangle that I had done some ink blending on.

The sentiment is from MFT Stamps. I LOVE how this came out. 

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #613, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is Still Time to Play with Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #610

 Hello Friends!!!

Today I am popping in with a card to remind you that there is still time to play with this round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #610 is a THEME CHALLENGE-ADD A TAG.

I dug through a ton of stuff for this card. The flowers are all Spellbinders die cuts from other projects. The tags are from Mama Elephant.

Below is the badge for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #610:

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I knew the minute I saw this challenge that one of my weeks I was going to make a card using a grid design. These tiny tags were perfect. Each is popped up with foam tape and I used some twine for the tiny bows.

I used the Spellbinders 3D Beautiful Butterflies Embossing folder for the background. To complete my card I added some gems. I LOVE how this came out. I will definatly be doing something like this again in the future. 

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #610, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #610-Add a Tag

 Hello Friends!

Today I am popping in with a card for the NEW bi-monthly challenge at the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog. CIC610 is a THEME challenge-ADD A TAG.

Excuse the photography on this card. For some reason it was really difficult to photograph. 

Below is the Challenge Badge for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #610:

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I pulled out some old supplies for this card. I used a tag die from The Greetery, as well as the Birthday Blooms stamp and die set. I apologize for not giving links any more but I got tired of having to fix dead links!!

The sentiment is a from the Stampendous Sincere Sentiments Stamp Set. I added some yellow twine from my stash and some red gems. 

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #610, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is Still Time to Play with Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #609

 Hello Friends!!!

Just popping in with a card for the CIC609 Challenge. The Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #609 is a COLOR challenge. Use the colors magenta, purple and pink on a project. 

I used the same supplies on my card as last week, but instead of using Copic Markers to color my flowers in, I used the matching stencils. Below is the Challenge Badge for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #609:

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I chose to distress the edges of the Pinkfresh Studio Sparkling Diamonds background. I used a Fancy Rectangle Frame behind the Always Smiling bouquet. 

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #609, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #609-Magenta, Purple and Pink

 Hello friends!!

It is time for the FIRST Cupcake Inspiration Challenge of 2025. Challenge #609 is a COLOR CHALLENGE. Create a project using the colors magenta, purple and pink.

I decided to color in the flowers the three challenge colors. I used Copic Markers and then some Nuvo Clear Sparkle over the top. Below is the Challenge Badge for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #609:

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I began my design process by using some new supplies I bought in 2024. I am attempting to do a no buy for the first part of the year. This is hard for me as I tend to be a collector of supplies.

I used Pinkfresh Studio Nested Elongated Oval Blanket Stitch dies for my frame, Sparkling Diamonds Texture Plate and Always Smiling stamp/die set for my flowers and sentiment.

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #609, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora