Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Sweet Cakes

Stamps: Tilda by Magnolia; Cupcake and sentiment from Alota; Inside sentiment from Memory Box
Paper: Basic Grey Bittersweet; Chocolate Chip
Ink: Memento Black; Chocolate Chip;
Copics
Other: Martha Stewart Valentine Border Punch; Flourish punch by EK Success (available at Gina K website) ; Nestabilities Labels dies; Pink grosgrain from SU!; SU Diamond Dust glitter; SU! scalloped and plain circle punches; 1/2 pearls; Hydrangea flowers from a "pick" in the silk flower section
Card Measures 6x6


I seem to be in a trend of making my Valentine cards "busy". Lots of different elements going on. I started out with the plan of making a "cleaner" looking card....I don't know what happened along the way, but this is what I ended up with! So much for that clean look! I even carried it over to the inside of the card. I am always inspired on Claudia's cards look like pieces of art on the inside and the outside. I did discover that by doing the inside of a card, it is a great way to use that paper that comes in a pack that you aren't sure what to do with or you don't like so much. It coordinates well with the outside and you don't feel like you aren't getting your money's worth from the pack of paper. Take the paper on the inside of this card...it's an interesting pattern. it combines all the patterns from the Bittersweet pack. However, It just isn't something I saw myself using on the outside of a card. But for the inside it seemed GREAT and coordinate perfectly with the front of the card. So what do you think?
I have had those flowers forever! A couple of years ago I decided to go to the silk flower section of AC Moore and buy a few different flower "picks". I even picked all the flowers off and put them in baggies so they wouldn't get dusty. Well at least I smart enought to do that, because this is the first time I used them! The colors finally worked out!! LOL!
I just got myself that flourish punch. I have been looking for them, but finally just found one at Gina K's. Yay!! And I used it! and used it....and used it...and used it! Did I get a little flourish crazy?! Yikes!

I had to take 2 pics for the Copics. I colored the Tilda, took the pic and put the makers away. They clutter up my area other wise. Then I remebered that I had to take the pic for the Cupcake. So I marked them on the pics.

OK. It's 3:30 am and I have to be up in just over 3 hours to get the kids ready for school. I better try and get some sleep. (easier said than done) YAWN!


Have a Wonderful Wednesday!

48 comments:

Jayne Hayward said...

What a lovely card which you have coloured so beautifully and the layout is great.

Jayne xx

Krystinah said...

You did great job you did...Beautiful card...Kristina

nicky said...

wonderful she is very cute ore sweet! gergeous! hugs nicky

Sharon said...

Kerry: I wish I could do "busy" like you do! Your elements blend together so nicely.
Sharon

Naoual said...

Stunning card Kerry! Love the colours and all the detail. That cupcake looks good enough to eat!! LOL.

xx Naoual

Sally said...

Kerry
Tilda is so cute and that cup cake looks ready to eat. Love the paper you have used for the cupcake liner. Wish I could make my busy cards blend like you do.

Cheryl said...

What a beautiful card-not too busy at all! Love the flowers, flourishes and your perfect coloring! I agree with you about the inside-after seeing Claudia's cards it's hard not to do the inside AND your ideas about using up paper are right on! TFS! Cheryl

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

Kerry, this is soooo precious! Is this a snickerdoodle cupcake she is sitting on? Ü

Anonymous said...

It is gorgeous!! Your coloring is fantastic as always and I am loving that cupcake. The inside looks fabulous as well. Thanks so much for sharing!

Tonya

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful on both the indside and out! Love the colors!

Anonymous said...

oh... i love this CS you used. So pretty.

Tracey said...

WOW!! This is just gorgeous Kerry! I love it!

Ashley Rv said...

Forget about the clean look, your cards are so amazing the way they are, I wish I could them half as well!

Jessica G. said...

Love the paper pieced cupcake paper and the inside of your card IS a work of art!

Lorie said...

Oh, my goodness...that is FANTASTIC! I completely love the cupcake and the entire layout!

Unknown said...

for busy its great! You just kept wanting to play. Like hubby would say who needs sleep? Sleep is a crutch!

Sharon Caudle said...

OMG!!! This is gorgeous!!! Love that paper and your coloring is just amazing. Beautiful work!!

Michelle Quinno said...

So pretty, Kerry! Love the dp and flourishes along with the rest!!

Anonymous said...

kerry, I think this one is my fav so far of all your cards... yummy-oh!

-- dalis

Amanda said...

Beautiful card! Love that Bittersweet DP. Fantastic coloring.

barbie391 said...

I just love your work. Your cards are fantastic.

Melissa said...

This is adorable! Love that cupcake!

Vicki G said...

Holy Moses!!! You are one talented woman!!!! Great Card.....You are breaking down my resistance for these Magnolias!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I just love both of these designs today - the paper is yummy & I just love the colors of Valentine's Day - reds, pink, yum!
Wendy A

Ida said...

Yummy! That cupcake Tilda is sitting on looks delicious. Love the flourish punch.

Elena said...

Gorgeous card, Kerry! I love the swirls and DP! Flowers are so prtty! And the inside of the card looks great!!!

Anna Banana said...

Kerry,
I just adore what you did with that Tilda and the cupcake!! Those patterned papers are to die for!

Just wanted to let ya know I love your blog!
Anna Banana

Unknown said...

a lovely card so bright and cheery
love tilda on the cupcake

Kelly Lunceford said...

This is so cute! Great colors, coloring and details! I love it! Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog!

Mary C said...

What a great card Kerry! Those are a lot of bold colors to get to work together. I love that new punch of yours. Looks Great on the card.

JB-Crafting Supplies said...

Beautiful card Kerry!
I just love the cup cake.

Julie

Christi Flores said...

This is amazing! I love that dp!

Deborah said...

I just love how you colored her. Beautiful work, beautiful card.

Diamond Doll said...

Wow absolutely scrumpious, love the papers and the way you,ve made the muffin using them.
Trish (-:

Danni said...

Another amazing card! Love it!

Jacque said...

Kerry, she is a real cutie...wonderful job!!!!

Julie said...

I love this card. It is SOOOOO CUTE! The cupcake looks real. Boy, now I am hungry. :)

Linda Carson said...

It may be "busy" but it works!! Outstanding artwork!

Cami said...

I just love how you did this card...beautiful!And the Bittersweet DP combination is awesome! I love your "too busy" card!

Rach said...

a beautiful and rich looking card, love these papers at the mo. your images are beautifully coloured. love tilda's socks, way cool. xx

Basement Stamper said...

Great card, I love all the elements of it. I don't know how you are not a walking zombie in the a.m.

Vivi Casale said...

This card is definetely sweet!!!
Hugs
Viviane

Kristen said...

AMAZING!!!! Your cupcake looks sooo real! You are my idol!

Kristie W. said...

Your card is gorgeous!!

Heidi said...

kerry this is the yummiest!

Unknown said...

wow!!!!!!!!!!great great great great great card!!
hugs Emilie

Tammi said...

Ooohh gorgeous!! Love how you did the cupcake. I know what you mean about "trying" to make cleaner cards, it's hard for me too. :) Thanks for stopping by my blog and you nice comments...you have an amazing one!

Kim said...

Oh my goodness that is ADORABLE! I so love everything about your card! SO cute!!! And you used my FAVORITE paper pack!
Hugs~ Kim

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