There is a New Challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge

 Hello Friends!!!

Today I am popping in with a card for the NEW round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #604 is a THEME challenge-COOL CATS. 

I used the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #604 badge below as my inspiration. However, it was only for the cat theme.

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I dug deep for this card as I used very OLD supplies. The stamps are from MFT Stamps. I have had these for YEARS and have NEVER inked them up.

The white panel that my cat and dog is on is an old Project Life rectangle that I had bought when I was scrapbooking. I used Twisted Citron Distress Ink to blend, stencil and stamp the background.

The octagon frame is a retired die from MFT Stamps and the pattern paper is from my stash. I had SO MUCH FUN making this card!!!

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #604, 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 Reinder for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #602

Hey Friends!

Just popping in with a card for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #602. This round is a THEME challenge-Favorite Foods.

Once again I used Spellbinders Pie dies for my card. Love, love, love these dies.

Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge badge for challenge #602:

I started off my card by die cutting fruit, pie and utensils from ink blended cardstock.

I layered it over a dry embossed background background from Tim Holtz.

Want to join us this round? Head on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog for more details.

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

Nora

 

Just a Reminder for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #601

Hi Friends!!

I am popping in with another card for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #601. This round is a THEME challenge-Buggy for Bugs.

Once again I used some products from They Greetery for my card. 

The badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #601 is below:

I started off by creating a background for my card using a combination of stamps, stencils and ink blending. 

I used a cover die over the background and used die cut lilacs and stamped bell jar for my arrangement.

The butterfly is I used ink blending that matched the background. Once again, I LOVE how this card came out. It was a blast to make.

Want to join us this round? Head on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog for more information.

That is all from me today. Thank you for stopping by. Have a FABULOUS day.

Nora

There is Still Time to Play with Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #599

 Hey Friends!

There is a new challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenges!!! Challenge #599 is a COLOR Challenge. It is to create a project using the COLORS of PINK and PURPLE.

This card is very much like the card I did last week EXCEPT I made my background purple.

Below is the challenge badge for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #599:

Once again I used Spellbinders Die of the Month Club dies to create my card. I LOVE how this came out!!

Once again I used a combination of pattern paper, cardstock and handmade papers to create my florals and the boots.

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #599, 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 #597-Anything Goes!

 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 #597 is the THEME-ANYTHING GOES!!

This week I decided to create a baby card. I actually made a TON but this is the one that I decided to post for this challenge. Below is the Challenge Badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #597:

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I had so much fun combining the Baby Mug Additions and the Storybook 1 Dies from Pretty Pink Posh and the Simon Says Stamp Sweet Elephants Dies.

All of these adorable pieces were die cut from SCRAPS!!! I have a TON of them (as well as pattern paper, which I am also trying to utilize) and I thought yellow and green could be used for a boy or a girl.

I have been having a blast using dies to create cards. Do you like to use dies?

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #597, 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-Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #592

 Hey 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 #592 is a THEME challenge-FLOWERS.

For my card, I chose to create a birthday card.

I combined the colors of orange and purple for this card. I love how it came out!!

Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Badge for CIC592.

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All my flowers and the stitched letters are from Spellbinders. The sentiment is from my stash.

To break up the plain, white card base, I chose to dry emboss some leaves on a white scrap and place it behind all my elements. I think it grounds the design.

If you would like to join us this week for this challenge, hop on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog for more information.

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

Nora

A NEW Challenge at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge-#592

Hey friends!!!

There is a NEW challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge this week. Challenge #592 is a THEME Challenge-FLOWERS!!! 

I had so much fun using a TON of products from The Greetery to create my card. (no affiliate) Once again I am trying to use products that I have in my stash so I pulled out some flower stamps and went to town stamping.

Isn't it pretty? I LOVE the colors with the pattern paper background!!! Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Badge for CIC592.

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Not only was I inspired by the theme but the little purple flowers on the cupcake. I knew I had to use this color on my card.

I mounted the stamped sentiment (also from The Greetery) over my flowers and added some pearls to finish it off. I LOVE how this came out!!!

Want to join us this week? Hop on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog for more information on this challenge.

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

Nora

Merry Christmas and a Card!!

 Hey Friends!!!

I am just popping in with a card I created for a couple of challenges. I am so happy that I have a week off now and will actually have time to do some creating!!

The inspiration for this card was from Freshly Made Sketches #616 and the Just Add Ink Challenge #684.

I used pattern papers from 49 & Market and dies from Spellbinders.

The sentiment is from an ephemera pack from 49 & Market.

The second card I created was inspired by The Card Concept #202.

I used 49 & Market ephemera and papers on this card. The gingham paper was the back of the label on the paper pack!!

I LOVE this paper. I popped up some of the ephemera for a bit of emphasis.

Well that is all from me today. Thanks for stopping by. I wish you all a great Holiday!!!

Nora

There is Still Time to Play at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #581

Hi Friends!!!

Just popping in to remind you that there is still time to play with us at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #581. It is a color challenge this week. It is to use Coffee, Denim Blue and Cream. 

We have a sponsor this week. I used Newton's Nook Designs Chrysanthemum Stamps and Dies on my card. 

I had a lot of fun creating this card. I stamped the Chrysanthemum on white cardstock and colored it in with Copic Markers. I then die cut it and adhered it to a piece of cream cardstock. Below is the badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #581.

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I then tucked some leaves that I die cut from the Newton's Nook Designs Autumn Leaves behind the panel on the left.

I layered everything over a dark brown, A2 Card base.

I would love for you to join us for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #581. Hop on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog to see all the details. 

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

Nora

A New Challenge at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #581

 Hey friends!! 

There is a new challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! This round is a color challenge. Use Coffee, Denim Blue and Cream on a creation. 

We have a sponsor this round. I created this card using Newton's Nook Designs Harvest Haul Stamps and Dies. Hop on over to the shop to see their fabulous products. 

I didn't just use JUST the colors from the badge but added a few others. Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Badge for #581. 

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I started off by stamping the truck on a piece of Neenah Solar White cardstock. I then used Copic Markers to color it in.

I then layered this panel over a piece of pattern paper from the Newton's Nook 6x6 Autumn Paper Pad and a cream, A2 card base.

Does this inspire you to play with us at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog this week? As long as you have the colors somewhere among these colors, please submit your card!!!

I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is a NEW Challenge at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!!

 Hello Friends!!!

It is that time of week again for a NEW challenge at Cupcake Inspirations Challenges. Challenge #573 is all about SEA LIFE.

This card was created with the digital stamp set "Shark Family" from our sponsor, Pixel Paper Prints. Below is the badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #573.

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I chose to use the fish and some under the sea elements from the set to create a little scene.

 I colored in all my elements with Copic Markers and created a sentiment on my computer.

The background was made using some ink blending and spray stain that I flicked on.

Want to join us for this challenge? To see details and find out how to become a random prize winner, hop on over to Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog. I cannot wait to see what you create!!

That is all from me today. Thank you for taking the time to stop by.

Nora

Just a Reminder for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #560

Hello friends!!

I am popping in today with a reminder that you still have time to play with Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #560. Create a project using the theme "Winter Fun."

I did better this week with my card. I decided to create a thank you with a cup of hot chocolate. That is about as fun as winter gets at my house!!!

All products are from My Favorite Things, with the exception of the red paper and the snowflake. I had them in my stash and they are retired now but I thought they would fit for this challenge. Hot chocolate is fun, right?

If it isn't fun, it sure is yummy!!!

Below is the badge for this weeks Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #560.

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That is all from me today. Please join us this week at the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora