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Sweet 16...

Hello and Happy Wednesday!
I have a quick share today featuring the Sugarspun Collection from Heartfelt Creations!
Our daughter is turning 16 next month, and I thought it would be fun to create some Sweet 16 themed items...

The first items I came up with were adorable cupcake picks!
After all, all cupcakes need cupcake picks......these would be so adorable for a first or second birthday as well...actually any age would probably find these fun!

...here's a peek at how those turned out...


I created some rosettes from the patterned paper in the Sugarspun Paper Collection, and once I had them assembled, I used the doily like die cut from the Butterfly Dreams Collection as the backing. (The rosettes were created with a 1" x 12" piece of patterned paper. YouTube has some wonderful tutorials on creating rosettes if you're not familiar with creating them...you simply scor every 1/4 inch and then fan fold your strip of paper...then glue the two ends together and adhere a small circle die cut to both front and back of the rosette using a hot glue gun.) I thought the doily look gave the rosettes a pretty, whimsical look with just the right hint of daintiness. I've glittered just the edges of the doily die cut to add some shimmer and shine to the picks.

I then chose one of the circle dies that was the right size to showcase the cupcake embellishments from the Eyelet Circle & Basics Small Die. I die cut the circles in complimenting patterns and colors  and then adhered them to the rosette.

I opted to stamp up and color the smallest cupcake in the Sprinkled Confetti Cupcakes Cling Stamp Set. They have been stamped onto white card stock using Ranger Archival Ink - Coffee. I felt the brown color would be less harsh than using a black ink. I then colored them with a combination of Ranger Archival Inks - Buttercup, Forget-Me-Not and Pink Peony.

Then it was time to die cut those sweet treats! This small cupcake can be die cut into two pieces...I love that you can make the frosted portion dimensional...which of course I opted to do using pop dots!

Using some scraps of paper I die cut the numbers so that I could add the 16 to each cupcake pick, and then adhered them to the cupcakes.

Then it was time to add the cupcakes to the rosettes! I used pop dots so that the rosettes would have even more dimension!

Lastly, using a hot glue gun, I adhered the toothpics to each of the cupcake picks.
I then put the finishing touches on with a hint of glitter and some colorful prills called Spilled Prills!
I thought they were the perfect mix of colors to represent sprinkles! Of course, all of these little details were added easily with a fine metal tip and the Designer Dries Clear Adhesive.

I do hope you've enjoyed today's share!
I'll pop the supply list down below for you...I won't worry about instructions today as I've pretty much walked you through the entire process here already...but feel free to contact me should you have any questions!

Until next time...
Supply List

Holiday Confusion

Happy Friday...and Happy Halloween!

I'm back to share a card with you that I've created for the Scrapbooks by Design blog and online store!

Now I bet you're thinking I'm coming at you with a Halloween themed card...but no...I decided I was going to be like the local retailers and promote Christmas today!  Doesn't it seem strange to have the Halloween section and the Christmas section out in your local store at the same time?  LOL

I fell in love with Graphic 45's "Twas the Night Before Christmas" paper pack and think I actually had to wipe away a little drool!  I was so excited when it arrived in the mail!

Take a peek...

Twas The Night Before Christmas 12 x 12 Paper Pad 

Isn't it fantastic?
It's also available in several different sizes.  I've used the 12x12, and there are 8x8 and 6x6 paper packs as well.
Scrapbooks by Design also carries the coordinating decorative chipboard, stickers as well as tags and pockets.

I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the paper pack and saw that there were templates for several elements included on the front and back covers.  I decided to use the small envelope and tag templates and incorporate them into my card design.

Here's a look at the templates I used in my creation...

 

Here's how it came out...


After I created the envelope I cut off the closure flap so it would remain open for the tag to be inserted.  I fussy cut the Santa image and adhered it to the front of the envelope.  I cut the tag from a piece of the decorative paper and tied some green and red ribbon to the end.

Here's a close look with the tag peeking out...


I've fussy cut most of the elements on this card from the paper pack itself. All of the pieces have been inked with a brown ink to make the card seem aged. The snowflakes have been cut with my Silhouette Cameo and have then been glittered.  The Santa and reindeer in flight is created with a metal die and The BigShot, however I'm not sure of the maker.
The sequins are Lawn Fawn brand...and I noticed that they are no longer available in the Scrapbooks by Design Store.

Well, I hope I haven't created too much holiday confusion for you!
It really is Halloween today...so please keep a watch out for those little trick or treaters tonight!
In between answering the door and handing out treats, take time to check out the Scrapbooks by Design store...you're sure to find something to inspire you!

Until next time...

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