This is a long post so grab a cup of coffee and make yourself comfortable!!
It's Friday and it's time for another one of Taylor's Cupcake Sketches!! I hate to sound like a broken record, but this is another sketch that I will be using again!! I think it's perfect for a simple card!
I wanted to use these beautiful flowers from Verve's newly released set called Floral Symphony. I stamped them twice and cut out the second set, popped them up on dimensionals and added some K & Co. pearls. The red DP is from Papertrey Ink's Bitty Dot collection in Pure Poppy as is the ribbon. The sentiment is from another Verve set called Happy Thoughts. The white panel behind the main image was embossed with the Swiss Dots embossing folder using my Cuttlebug.
Now it's your turn to try the sketch. Taylor will choose the most clever, creative and cute creation from the submissions this weekend to be the Featured Cupcake Sampler next week. Your design and blog will be featured on her blog during Cupcake Friday. You're welcome to create something other than a card, but just stick to the sketch as closely as possible and you'll be eligible for the Featured Cupcake Sampler honors. If you upload your sketch to Splitcoast, use keyword TECC63 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 63). Leave a comment on Taylor's blog with a link to your blog or gallery upload so Taylor can check it out. The deadline to be eligible for the featured cupcake sampler is Monday April 13th at 8:00 am PST.
This week's Featured Cupcake Sampler is Joan Ervin! You can check out Joan's sample on her blog, Stamping with a Passion. Congratulations, Joan!!
Don't forget to check out what the Cupcake Crew did with this sketch:
Donna Baker
Jami Sibley
Lynn Mercurio
Monika Davis
Sherrie Siemens
Stephanie Hargis
Taylor Van Bruggen
Vicki Chrisman
Now onto the second portion of my post!!
A few days ago Jami Sibley emailed me and asked if I would like to be the Stamp a Sweet Impression Blog's Friday Friend!! Of course I said yes! So here is the card I made using Taylored Expressions new set called Fresh Flowers, from the Whimsical Wishes Line:
So here are a few details: I stamped one of the vases from the set in Memento Black ink on PTI White and then stamped this single flower twice to fit in the vase. I popped up the flower portion on dimensionals and added some sparkle with a Copic Spica Glitter pen, although it's hard to tell from the picture! The water in the vase was made to look real with Crystal Effects. I love the frames that my friend, Silke Ledlow, makes using her Top Note die and decided I would give it a try! I LOVE the results! The DP is called Tea Party and is from Stamin' Up! The sentiment, also from Fresh Flowers, was punched out with a circle punch and layered on a Scallop Circle Punch. I really wanted to add some ribbon but couldn't get it to work!! You can check out my sample and find out a little more about me on the Stamp a Sweet Impression Blog! Thanks Taylor!!!
If you're still with me, thank you for stopping by!! I hope you have a great Friday and a fantastic weekend!!
TECC63 Card:
Stamps: Floral Symphony, Happy Thoughts (Verve)
Paper: PTI White, Black and Pure Poppy Bitty Dots DP
Ink: Memento Black, Old Olive, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools: Pure Poppy Satin Ribbon, K & Co. Adhesive Pearls, Swiss Dots embossing folder, Dimensionals
Friday Friend Card:
Stamps: Fresh Flowers ( SASI Whimsical Wishes Line)
Paper: PTI White, Pretty In Pink, Tea Party DSP
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools: Top Note Die, Oval Nestabilities, Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, Crystal Effects, Copic Spica Glitter Pen, Dimensionals
This is so wonderful, Jacki. I absolutely adore the way you placed your sentiment. What a truly wonderful creation.
Posted by: Lynn Mercurio | April 10, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Such gorgeous cards, Jackie! I love your simple sketch card on the top and your Fresh Flowers card is beautiful... perfect choice of colors and papers!
Posted by: taylor | April 10, 2009 at 08:09 AM
Woohoo! Congrats on being this week's SASI Friday Friend! Both of your cards are absolutely adorable! :D I can't decide which one is my favorite! That's the great thing about stamping, I don't HAVE to decide! Haha!
((hugs))
P.S. I was able to play with the sketch this week so you can add me to the list if you would like! :)
Posted by: Stephanie Hargis | April 10, 2009 at 08:35 AM
Your TECC card is so striking - I absolutley love the boldness of it and that banner sentiment is so perfect! And your SASI friend card is just so darling! Dang though - I just placed an order and I talked myself out of getting that Tea Party paper - and now I regret that!!!!
Posted by: Jami Sibley | April 10, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Both of your cards are so awesome. I really love the colors of the first one and those stamps are adorable. Your 2nd card is so pretty with all of those sweet colors. Love how you colored the water in the vase and popped those flowers. Beautiful work!!!
Posted by: Christine | April 10, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Both cards are just beautiful Jackie! Loving the punch of color on that first one.
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | April 10, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Love both your cards! Love the red one! My favorite color. Love all your little details.
Posted by: Melody | April 10, 2009 at 10:28 AM
oh I love BOTH of your cards, they are super sweet! love the patterned paper you used on your 2nd card
Posted by: Donna B | April 10, 2009 at 10:39 AM
These are both fabulous!!! You rock, girl!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | April 10, 2009 at 11:03 AM
I love the red/white/black combo, very cool! And congrats on being the Friday Friend, how fun! Cute card, love the top note frame. Hmmm, will have to try that one.
Posted by: Becky C | April 10, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Both of those are just gorgeous!
Posted by: Jackie | April 10, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Oooh love them Jackie!! They are both so so pretty! :)
Posted by: Julie Lacey | April 10, 2009 at 03:01 PM
Whooo-hooooo, Jackie! I'm so excited to see you're today's Friday Friend. Both of your cards are OUTTA THIS WORLD CUUUUUUTE!!
Posted by: Denise (peanutbee) | April 10, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Beautiful cards Jackie. Love the pretty flowers and the great colors. That 'frame' looks great! TFS!
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | April 10, 2009 at 06:24 PM
WOW - Jackie - both cards are GORGEOUS!!! Thanks for the shout out....love how you framed your card :)!!! Hugs ~S~
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | April 10, 2009 at 06:42 PM
Both of your cards are whoa!!
Posted by: Christi | April 10, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Both cards are great-the first one really stands out using those colors-great sketch.
Posted by: Bev J. | April 11, 2009 at 06:26 AM
They are both GORJUS girlfriend!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | April 11, 2009 at 10:19 AM
I LOVE both of your beautiful cards!!!
Posted by: Lori McAree | April 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Love your use of the Taylored Expressions sketch! Wonderful colors too!
Posted by: anjou | April 13, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Both of your cards a wonderful Jackie. I love the stunning color combo on the first one and the way you used Silke's framing idea for the second is so pretty!
Posted by: LaurieF | April 13, 2009 at 06:23 PM
This mothers day card is fabulous! BR-T
Posted by: BR-T | April 14, 2009 at 09:27 PM