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A Sketchy Cupcake

Happy Friday!  Woohoo, it's practically the weekend and after a loooooong couple of weeks, I'm looking forward to some quality relaxation!  I just started a new book that's got me hooked, so I foresee some Kindle time in my future!  Hooray!  I multi-task and listen to audio books quite a bit when I'm packing orders and stamping, but there's something magical about actually sitting down to simply read and get engrossed in a good story!  One of life's simple pleasures!

Anyhow, I guess I should get on with the card for the day.  I used this week's SCS sketch {SC295} and pulled out the new Fabulous You and Carpe Cupcake sets to make this sweet card.



The frame from Fabulous You is embossed in Chocolate Chip craft ink on prism paper, then I trimmed it out and mounted on a Chocolate Chip Scallop rectangle.  I honestly think this is the first time chocolate chip has seen the light of day since Early Espresso came to live at my house.  I never thought I'd like a brown better than chocolate chip, but the times they are a changin'!  LOL  Next I embossed the sentiment from Carpe Cupcake in the center of the frame, then started in on the cupcake.

I stamped the cupcake a few times and pieced together with chocolate, aqua and kraft pieces.  The sprinkles are embossed on the frosting, then accented with Cinnamon Stickles and I sketched in a little loopy border on one of the stripes with a chocolate chip marker.  Here's a little close-up of just the cupcake so you can check out that loopy detail - super simple, but I think it adds the perfect touch of whimsy. C'mon and get a little closer, don't be shy! :)


The main kraft layer of the card is embossed with a QuicKutz embossing folder and I added a little ruffle striped ribbon and some liquid pearls to finish things off!  Okay, that's all for this week!  Thanks so much for stopping by my little corner of blogland!  I hope you have a weekend filled with your favorite things!  And be sure to head on over to the Verve Blog today to see the next installment of our Something Old, Something New Project Parade!

13 comments

Kristie W. said...

This is so pretty! I love the color combo and how you used the ribbon.

Enjoy your Kindle time!

My Inkie Fingers said...

Love the ruffled ribbon! Such an elegant techinque =)

Tanya said...

OMG this is gorgeous Julee! Love that ribbon! What book are you reading?

Nicole said...

Gorgeous, as always. You and your liquid pearls! LOL. You always add the best little details.

Keva said...

Wow..the colors on this look great together and I love the cupcake..so cute! I haven't touched my chocolate chip either and as a matter of fact I am almost out of EE, so I better place an order soon...lol. Really pretty card, though...I love it!

Marisa said...

Love that wide, striped ribbon and how you ruffled the portion of it (another reason to get a sewing machine LOL!). Haven't seen a real life piece of Early Expresso so you now have me intrigued as I just LOVE Chocolate Chip. Gorgeous card as always.

Michelle Woerner said...

Oh WOW! Love this. Love the ribbon treatment, the colors and all those liquid pearl drops. YUMMY! Hugs,

Ida said...

Yum! Love the colors together and the Cinnamon Sprinkles look awesome on the cupcake.

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Julee.

Hugs Riet.xx

scrappingnana said...

What a pretty card. Love the colors.

CreativeMish said...

Very cute. I love the color combo and the scrunched up ribbon.

Heidi said...

Oh Julee, this is scrumptious! I love the way you did the cupcake and the ribbon is awesome looking like that.

Anonymous said...

You know why I adore you!! Not only because of your amazing cards and your sparkling personality but because you aren't afraid to use your ribbon!!! I am hoarding that and enough is enough! Look at the freakin' card!!! Amazing, one of my fave's from you!!! Love it!