Cupcakes in a Box

Cards in a Box are a very popular style of card these days that fit in a regular sized envelope when folded flat. When I saw the "create something yummy" challenge over at SUO Challenges I knew exactly what I wanted to make - Cupcakes in a Box! I used some retiring products along with some new to create this yummy card - Modern Medley DSP and the Create a Cupcake stamp set are both retiring at the end of the month. I used the newly released photopolymer stamp set "Endless Birthday Wishes" for the sentiment, and I used a variety of colors from my favorite color family (Brights) for the cupcakes.

Supplies Used:

Paper: Modern Medley DSP, Brights DSP, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight

Ink: Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Bermuda Bay, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black

Punches: 1" square (to flag the ends of the Daffodil Delight), Cupcake Builder

Accessories: Melon Mambo 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

The Create a Cupcake stamp set is already sold out in clear mount but IS still available in wood mount at the time of this post so head on over to my online store before it too is gone!

Thanks for stopping by....now go enjoy a cupcake!

Krista

New Catalogue Sneak Peek!

I have a sneak peek to share with you from the upcoming Stampin' Up! annual catalogue! Sea Street is the adorable stamp set I used to complete my card for the Mojo Monday #347challenge - check out that cute little crab! The sketch challenge was to incorporate a tall and skinny card - I flipped the sketch to create my card. The base measures 6 x 7" and is scored at 3.5".
 Here is the sketch:

And here is my card:

Customers can order the Sea Street stamp set in 5 days from the new catalogue - contact me if you would like a copy of the new annual catalogue and do not already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I will be having ribbon/baker's twine shares as well as paper shares starting next week. Stay tuned for details!

Supplies Used:

Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Real Red

Ink: Real Red, Night of Navy

Stamp Set: Sea Street

Punches: 3/4" circle, 1" circle

Big Shot: Arrows Embossing Folder, Circle Framelits

Accessories: Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents, Silver Baker's Twine

Happy Stampin'!
Krista

Weekly Deals

The countdown is on for the new catalog! Stampin' Up! has further discounted many of the retiring items which are available for just one more week (or as supplies last) - please head to my online store for the most up to date list of clearance items. Lots of ribbon can be found on the weekly deals list as well:

Have a fabulous week!
Krista

Get Well Soon with My Paper Pumpkin

Here is the third card I made using some remnants from the April My Paper Pumpkin kit (the polka-dot Coastal Cabana paper). Once of this week's challenges over at The Friday Mashup was to make a "get well soon" card. I needed a get well soon card for a friend who had unexpected back surgery a couple weeks ago - I hope it brightens her day!

Supplies Used:

Ink: Basic Black, Baked Brown Sugar

Stamp Set: Sincere Salutations (retired)

Paper: Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake

Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Punches: 1" square punch, corner rounder punch, Heart to Heart Punch (retired)

Other: Sponge, SNAIL adhesive

Thanks for stopping by!
Krista

April Paper Pumpkin

I have subscribed to Stampin' Up!'s monthly craft kits for several months now and April's kit was something very unique - a cute 4 x 4 vanilla frame and all the supplies to make a card, gift tag, and a belly band to wrap around the frame if you were gifting it! I followed the directions and made the framed image as instructed but then I "went out on my own" and used the leftover supplies to make 3 additional cards...and I STILL have supplies leftover! Here is the picture frame:

Three stamps were included with the kit (including a Happy Mother's Day stamp) as well as 2 ink spots in Coastal Cabana and Pear Pizzazz, glue dots, 10 whisper white tags, 2 buttons, linen thread, cotton ribbon, and more. Since I wasn't parting with my frame I cut the Coastal Cabana belly band and used it on my cards. The Calypso Coral card bases were from my own cardstock. The "For You" stamp came with the April kit, the "hey there friend" stamp was from my very first Paper Pumpkin kit!

Stampin' Up! now offers prepaid subscriptions for My Paper Pumpkin which make great gifts for someone you love (including yourself!). Check out my online store for more details!

Check back tomorrow for the third card I created using My Paper Pumpkin goodies!
Krista