Welcome. I hope you had a great weekend. Me, I spent my time with 4 of my grandchildren. They are such a great group! They make me smile and incredibly happy.
I came home in the afternoon on Sunday. Just in time to make a special birthday card, and a special order of cupcakes {smile}. So, I set out to my craft room, and my kitchen. This card is for a special lady that I work with. This is the same lady who found the recipe for these cupcakes. What a perfect pair. To get started, I am playing along with the lovely ladies over @ Sugar Creek Hollow. Their challenge is called, 'Word Play', they want you to include a sentiment on the paper craft.
I used a scrap piece of my Forget Me Not pattern paper from Poland. (Lemon Crafts) I also downsized a digital image to 75% scale. And then added my own little touches {smile}.
I wrapped a piece of crochet trim around the main pattern paper piece. I then tied a simply bow. I matted my downsized digital image onto a piece of texture white card stock.
I sponged blushing bride classic ink onto a white paper blossom. I added some dazzling diamond glitter to the petal tips. I also adhered a trio of buttons to the card front.
For the sentiment, I hand-stamped the Birthday Wishes in basic black classic ink, onto whisper white card stock. I hand-cut the flag end, and then matted it with a scap piece of soft sky card stock. I did adhere it to the card front, but really wanted to add some machine stitching. So, I ran it through three times {smile}.
The card remains blank on the inside. I did add a note written on a post-it. That way, if she needs a last minute birthday card, she has one. I did stamp the envelope flap with my brand.
Ok, now for the cupcakes she wanted me to make:
These are Rolo inspired cupcakes. The cake is a rich chocolate cake. I then whipped up some salted caramel buttercream frosting. And finally, topped the cupcakes with a chocolate granache. Now, I'm not a fan with the way this chocolate 'sauce' came out. But, I wanted to follow the recipe for my friend. I am a huge fan of my granache recipe. Anyways, I hope she likes her card and her cupcakes!
4 comments:
Such a sweet delicate card. Love your details! So glad you joined us at Sugar Creek Hollow!
Such a pretty card with a lovely romantic feel to it. Thanks for joining us at Sugar Creek Hollow.
Hugs!
Cec
This is absolutely gorgeous! I love all those beautiful vintage elements. Thanks for sharing with us at Sugar Creek Hollow.
Amelia (DT Sugar Creek Hollow)
What a stunning card! So many beautiful layers and elements!
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