Friday, June 13, 2008

Taylor's Cupcake Challenge #20!!!

I can't believe it is already Friday! This week has just FLOWN by! This week Taylor has posted a terrific sketch (as always) but us girls decided to secretly switch it up a bit. We are throwing Taylor a virtual birthday party because it was her birthday yesterday! And I am bringing the streamers! Happy Birthday a day late girl! :D I made this card especially for you! Because I knew that this card was going to be in the hands of the fabulous Taylor, I worked extra hard on it. I really had to think about how I wanted to make it look. I am pretty pleased with the end results, I was not planning on it being near as bright as it is, but I think it still looks good. I wish I would have used more brown but I wasn't sure how. Anyway, this is what you get girl! :D SURPRISE! Actually, I already mailed it but I am sure it hasn't reached her yet. Our mail system tends to be very slow. I am not sure if you can tell but I put stickles on the candle flames and I used crystal effects on the icing to give it a shiny look. This was also the first time that I had ever used a piece of hardware on a card besides a brad or eyelet. I really like the effect that it has too! Be sure to stop by Taylor's blog and wish her a late Happy Birthday if you forgot to yesterday. If you would like to join in on the party your are more than welcome to! While your there you should check out her card as well as this week's guest designer who is the very talented Laurie Schmidlin. You can view more of her work on her blog: Just Give Me Stamps. You should also check out the other girls' cards as well! You won't want to miss them!

Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme
Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy
Jami Sibley: More is More
Mary Jo Albright: Beauty Lies Within
Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper
Lynn Mercurio: Stamperosity
Ana Wohlfahrt: Ink A Stamp

Recipe:
Stamps: Fun & Fast Notes
Paper: Whisper White, Gable Green, Orchid Opulence, Tempting Turquoise, KI Memories dp
Ink: Black StazOn, Gable Green, Orchid Opulence, Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Dimensionals, Blender Pens, Stickles, Crystal Effects, Ribbon, Hardware

9 comments:

Lynn Mercurio said...

Awesome job! What fun elements you have included, like the crimped layer. Fabulous dimension!

Anonymous said...

Woohoo Streamers!!! Lovin' the party! Your card is fab and I know Taylor will love it. You'll be addicted to hardware now!

-Jami

Sherrie said...

So cool, love your card and the picture of streamers is so cute!

Jamie Martin said...

Great job on the challenge, love the colors you used :)

Monika/Buzsy said...

Great card! Love the texture, the hardware, the colors... TFS!

Anonymous said...

Awesome job on the sketch. Love the colors of the streamers:) Have a wonderful weekend.

Taylor said...

Your card is fabulous, Stephanie! I can't believe I will have it in my hands! :) And a bright card is totally perfect for me... I love bright colors!

Vicki Chrisman said...

What happy colors! Love it!

Anonymous said...

Ooooh, what a fun and bright card!! Sure to make the recipient smile!! Love it!