Thursday, January 22, 2009

Hey Cupcake...


Hello and happy Thursday. I made this card for todays Cute Card Thursday Challenge. The theme for this week is to create a scene.... weeeeelll... still into Valentines mood and obviously thinking about sweet stuff all the time (iam on a diet :-) i used for my card the new Alota Rubberstamp cupcake with dressy Tilda from the New Years Collection. Both stamps work perfectly together and so do many more of Helene's new images. Since my layer behind Tilda felt a bit empty, even tho i airbrushed and stamped around the frame some scrolls in "Going Grey" (stamped once off) i added a piece of tulle behind her to give it more interest. I tied a know on the left and the right and adhered it with glue dots to the card. To make the knots look prettier, i added some bows tied with pink Taffeta ribbon. I sewed the card with silver thread and added highlights with a glitter pen here and there to repeat the sparkle from the thread.
Blog candy Alert: Please come visit Pretty Pressings tomorrow when i will be able to show you 2 brand new sets that are going to be released. Alota sponsored one complete sheet for one lucky winner. Those new stamps are going to be wonderful :-) because you can use your existing tools and give your projects and cards a entire new look for really not much effort.
Here is a picture of the inside of my card.. i used the Martha Stewart tiny hearts punch to create a matching frame (very Vanilla layer) this was soooo easy see the scallops how nicely they even matched up on the corners??? i was quite surprised because i did not measure or anything just punched :-) looove it. Third pic is a bit dark but it was the only way to show the scrolls i have stamped with a set that my friend Kristine bought me in Norway it is called Grundge set.

60 comments:

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Stunning card! Love your coloring of Tilda and the inside of card is fantastic.
x Natasha x

Kathy said...

Another gorgeous creation Claudia!! I wish I could sew it gives your card such an elegant and finished look!! And as always your ribbon is fabulous!! :)Kathy

Kerry D-C said...

Gorgeous!! I also sat Tilda on top of that yummy cupcake! You can see mine here:
http://threecloversdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/01/valentine-yummy.html

sylvia said...

sooo love
and I ll be back tomorrow!;))

Tracey said...

This is gorgeous Claudia!! Your colouring is always beautiful!

Riet said...

wowww Claudia what a beautiful card.

hugs Riet.xxx

Annie said...

such a pretty card Claudia, and tilda looks so cute perched on that cake, mmmm now I am hungry! Love how you decorated the inside too with the little scallop and heart border. there is an award for you and the rest of the CCT DT on my blog. hugs, annie x

doris said...

Was für eine fantastische Karte...WOW!!

GLG Doris

Kristine said...

Very beautiful Claudia!
And a very sweet card! Can't wait to see the new Alota stamps tomorrow;)
I love the way you used the grunge stamp on the inside of the card;)
Talk later sweetie!
Hugs;)

craftyb said...

It's gorgeous Claudia...so sweet! bx

Debby said...

This is another super adorable Valentine card.Love the tulle you
added.Everything is just perfect .love the inside as well.

Debby

Heather "Hev" said...

Oh this card is truly adorable :)

Ellibelle said...

So beautiful! Wish I had so much time to spend on my cards!! Your card is just gorgeous! Love that huge cupcake!!

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous Claudia!! I'm looking forward to getting out my pretty mags today too!! :)

Rach said...

This is fabulous that huge cupcake is wonderful. all beautifully coloured as always Claudia. hugs rachxx

Julie said...

Just gorgeous. Your blog is quickly becoming one of my favorites to visit every day. You inspire me to do better work.

Anonymous said...

Another yummy card Claudia, so pretty and beautiful papers. The tulle is a wonderful idea and matches the paper perfectly...looking forward to seeing the new alota stamps...I'm ready for new stamps ha ha ha!
Hugs
Carole x

Jacqueline van der Sar - Crejakaarten said...

Great card, love it, tilda is fun on the cupcake! Is this "THE" punch?? Loved the lolipops also, they are already used for magnolias newsletter!! congrats!! Did not try your search possibility but think it is very handy when you want to see something from earlier! Love,
jacqueline

anni said...

Another absolutely beautiful card! Your creativity and

anni said...

OOPS! I hit "send" before I could finish my comment.. Your creativity and details on your cards are just awesome and my first reaction to each card you create is "WOW!" Can't wait to see what the blog candy giveaway will be about! ann

Anonymous said...

Awesome card Claudia.. love Tilda and the yummie cupcake!! fabulous colouring as usual!!
Hugs, Marlene x

Katy said...

Absolutely love this card just gorgeous :)

xx

stampinfrog said...

GORGEOUS! Love the sweet image sitting on a cupcake.Love the papers,the sewing is fantastic,and your coloring is FANTASTIC!TFS

Have a great and safe day!
Connie (aka stampinfrog on scs)

Monique said...

Beautifull card Claudia. I love how you decorate the inside :)).

Hugs Monique

Regina Easter said...

CUTE CUTE CUTE

Formerly known as: Queen of Bling said...

I really like the inside alot! You are such a great artist. I can't believe you live in Michigan. This winter has been a bear! I live in the lower S.W. corner. Near the In. border, a few miles from the edge of Lake Michigan.

annemarie said...

wow stunning card, like the colours

hugs Annemarie

Unknown said...

Claudia! you've surpassed yourself. This is absolutely gorgeous! How DO you do it!
Amazing work.
Viv xxx

Sue from Oregon said...

What beautiful detail on this card!

Heidi said...

This is soooo cute Claudia. Love the colors and your cards are always so beautiful inside. LOVE it my friend

Hugs and love
Heidi

Lana Clarke said...

Adorable............
Happy New Year
Hugs
Lana x

DeeDee said...

WOW...GORGEOUS!!! Love the tulle behind her....very nice!!!

Rosette said...

So cute!! I also love the new Magnolia cupcake from the Love collection, it is so easy to use with so mant of the Magnolia sitting images! Love those grunge stamps!!

Tina said...

OHHHHH Claudia this is so yummy..... i love those papers the colours in this one are just so Delicious with a capital D.... hehehehe... Diet... i'll send the boys the chocolate i got then...hehehehe another stunning creation my friend... Sending Big Big Hugs Tina xxx

retiredheather said...

Claudia, both inside and out, this card is stunning. I love all the details, especially the tulle and the inside framing. Love it.
Hugs
Heather

Cheryl said...

Stunning Claudia!!! I love the colour combo and the papers are so pretty!!!I need to get that cupcake stamp, it is so cute with Tilda sitting on top!!

Linda Carson said...

What a GORGEOUS piece of artwork! I saw your card on Cute Card Thursday & came by to visit your blog. Your card is beautiful inside & out!

Kelly Schelske said...

Beautiful Claudia, love the cupcake and Tilda is adorable!!
Hugs, K

Tanja Schurat (vorm. Kortmann) said...

Ach Claudia, da komme ich ja wieder richtig ins schwärmen (hachz)... So eine wunderschöne Karte wieder....
LG Tanja

debby4000 said...

Stunning card, wonderful colouring and fabulous card.

Sandra said...

Hmmmmm I love it!

Unknown said...

wow claudia, das sieht ja so genial aus und die farben sind wieder ein wahrer traum ... mach weiter so, die stempel passen auch super zusammen!! ;o)
bussi, bea

Cheryl said...

She is completely adorable! The details you add to your great cards are always amazing!

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Everybody!

Just wanted to say how much I love your web site! I simply adore the patterns, and coloured text, it really does look amazing!
Those cards are totally cute too, perfect ready for Valentines Day coming up!
Ahhhh!!!!!!!!! I am getting really stressed out over Valentines Day already! Last year I was really down, and to compensate I ate A LOT of ice-cream! I really hope this year will be different! Don't you think there is always so much pressure on everyone to "get it right" with Valentines Day cards/booking meals way in advance/flowers/gifts... the list goes on!! However, I have found a new way to send greetings, and this all down to my lovely friend Alice. She sent me an e-Card for Christmas, (she was in New Zealand over the festive season) and I thought it was such a cool way to send greetings, I have now been converted!
I have trawled the internet and have found some really cool sites, but my fav one so far is called http://www.ecards.co.uk I found it really easy to use and the best thing is that it's free! Lots of different themes of cards to choose from, and lots of funny, and cute ones too. There is a great application where you can load your own photos and add them to the card.(This is called Face It) I put one of my mum in there and sent it to her, he said it made her smile. You can load different photos of your friends into different cartoon characters! My favorite one is the cartoon of Elvis dancing!
Just wanted to share my findings with you! Hope you have a good Valentines Day whatever you do!
Love, Hugs and Peace, Nicole.

Norine said...

love this card and really like the inside
Hugs
Norine

Moni said...

It is gorgeous card, love the colours you used! Hugs, Moni

CraftyC said...

A beautiful card Claudia and the colouring is stunning!
Clairex

Andrea said...

Claudia, die ist einfach wieder so liebevoll gestaltet. Die Papiere sind toll zu dem Motiv

Anonymous said...

Claudia, I am such a fan of yours. And this card shows why! I am always looking for something to sit my darling Magnolias on. Genius girl! Your artistic talent (your coloring!) is amazing! Thanks for the inspiration!

When your chillin' and have a spare moment take a peek at my blog...http://stampsinc.blogspot.com/

Christine Riley said...

Stunning Claudia! Love the cupcake, what a sweet card :)
Hugs, Christine

ribenaruby said...

Yummy creation Claudia! Love that huge cupcake so perfect with any sitting magnolia. Amazing stitching as always, there's a link to your candy on my blog, not entering as I won before and good luck to everyone, you work for really generous people!

Laura said...

very lovely!!

what awesome detail

Anonymous said...

Beatuiful card. Love the cupcake. Your cards are all awesome. Love how you do the insides of them. The stitching really does set the little bling.
Ms tilda looks like she could conquer the world setting on top the cupcakes. TFS

Ila said...

Gorgeous card Claudia!! love the cupcake and stitching...and the netting...what a great idea...I have a ton of it ...I will have to dig it out!!...Have a Great Weekend!!..Hugs, Ila

Deb said...

such a beautiful card Claudia, I love the pretty colours and such a sweet image, the cupcake looks totally delicious, I am dieting too! Have a great weekend!

Elena said...

Very-very beautiful!!! Love the inside too!

marsha said...

Gorgeous card Claudia! I love Tilda sitting on the cupcake!

nicky said...

eine wunderschoene karte! zum anbeissen! lol lg nicky

A.D. said...

wow - this is the first time i visited your blog.... and i can only say wow.. just like a lot of others i can see. and i love the insides of your cards too. will surtenly link to you from my blog right now.

Anonymous said...

I always love your cards and how you decorate them. I really like this color combo and your whole card turned out lovely!