Friday, June 19, 2009

Cupcake Sprinkles

I follow the Hero Arts blog, but up until now I haven't participated in any of their challenges. So, what inspired me to finally join in?

This week they are featuring a different guest artist each day, and the challenge is to use the artist's work to inspire you. Well, Monday's artist was Lucy Abrams. I adore Lucy's cards. If you haven't seen her blog, go take a peek. Seriously. Her stuff rocks.

I chose this card as my inspiration. I love the look of bright colors paired with kraft, especially for a birthday card. And, although you can't see it in the pic, I used a glitter pen on my heart and cupcake sprinkles. Looks good enough to eat, doesn't it?

Stamps: Clear Cupcakes (Hero Arts)
Paper: Pixie Pink textured, Pink Passion textured, PTI white
Ink: Adirondack Pitch Black
Accessories: Nestabilities circles & scalloped circles, Copic marker, pink glitter pen (Spica), ribbon (Ribbon fX), buttons (BasicGrey), Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, Martha Stewart scalloped dot punch

48 comments:

Michelle said...

ann! I love this card!..love the colors..buttons..image..punched egde.. LOVE IT ALL! TFS!

AUsome mom said...

Swwwwweet! I love these colors and the cupcake is sooooo yummy!! Great job!

Elena said...

How cute! The colors, buttons are so yummy! Love the scalloped border!

Cindy Haffner said...

So yummy, love your sweet colors.

Susan Raihala said...

Great colors and I love how you used the three buttons. The fact they are naked (no thread) works because of the scalloped holes in the border and the swiss dots, creating an easy balance. I'm going to remember that one!

~amy~ said...

Hmm....kraft, cupcake, buttons, scallops, pink & green? can't get much beh-tah than that!!!

Lesly said...

Oh my, I love this card. Makes me want to either get in the kitchen and bake, or get to my stamp room and case. TFS.

Anjou Krelovich said...

Wonderful combo! Love how the craft tames the brights and the brights bring out the kraft. Have to remember this one!

Jacquel said...

That is such a cute card Ann! Love that cupcake...tfs!!!

i {heart} papers said...

I love the colors! So cute!

~*Joni said...

Oh Annie!! This is so cute! I love the layers at the bottom, they tie in so well with that yummy sweet cupcake. Good luck for the GD position! They would be crazy to pass you up as you are so talented and dedicated! Oh, btw, CmH 11 isn't up yet...I wouldn't consider starting w/o you. teehee!
hugs~

Naoual said...

This card is gorgeous Ann, I love the colour combo, just beautiful!

Have a fabulous weekend,

xx Naoual

Leslie said...

Love the colors and the cupcake image. I'm seeing that circle border punch alot! I need to add it to my collection.

Great Card!

Michelle Forrest said...

This would go wonderfully with my coffee! Absolutely wonderful card!

Cassie_lu said...

cute card. i really like placement of the buttons.

Deb S. said...

So cute! Love the buttons!

Deanna said...

Supah cute! Love the color combo!

Heather P. said...

This is soooooo cute, and the colors are awesome!

Denise Marzec said...

Great colors! So bright and fun!

Nancy L. said...

great color combo!

Cindy H. said...

There's something about the embossed dots & the green gingham stripes that really appeals to me. TFS.

Stamp and Smile said...

WOW, yes your cupcake is looking YUMMY and I'm loving the buttons... a HOT thing right now!! :)

specialcraftmom4 said...

Neat card! I love the fun color combination (:

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Great job on this! I've gotta get on the Hero Arts blog more! I love your cupcake :)

Lauri said...

Love the s tyle of this card!!! so simple,..so yummy!! I will have to add that blog to my ever-growing list!

Allison Rankin said...

FABU! I want that MS punch!

Rachel Liberty Photography said...

Awesome card! Love this color combo!

itsallrosi said...

love your CASE of Lucy! I also should do the HA challenges more often. There's just so many out there to keep track of.

Marti B said...

love the colors, and of course, the buttons!

Angie Tieman said...

Very cute card!! Love those colors mixed with Kraft!!

Susan (peebsmama) said...

This IS a super fun color combo.

Pat (mspfd) said...

Wowzers, Ann! This is so cheery. Looks good enough to eat. Your color choices are wonderful. Love the detailing -- your buttons, scallop edging and textured panel.

Anonymous said...

You know I love that cup cake! :) Yummy

Savitri said...

How adorable!!! Love the buttons!!!!

BLJ Graves Studio said...

Love this card! Fabulous!!!

Anonymous said...

Mmmmm so yummy! I feel like picking it up and eat it with my coffee!
The colours are gorgeous too.
Great job!
hugs xxx
Pat

JoLynn said...

I do not follow the Hero Arts site. Hmmm... another subscription for Google Reader...

This card makes me hungry. Yum!

B said...

Yum yum! This is such a fun and yummy card!

Lisa Trombitas - www.stampwithlisat.com said...

Love the simplicity of the layout paired with bright, fun, happy colors! Great job!

Unknown said...

So cute, and with my favorite pink and green color combo!

(-: Heidi

StampinCathy said...

This is one sweeeeet card. Love the colors and details you added.

Becky Carafa said...

I am such a sucker for cupcakes, and this is so yummy! Great colors too.

Marie Bingaman said...

Mmmmmmm, love that bright pink and green together! :)

Bananastamper said...

Yet another fabulous card! You have inspired me to make a cupcake card - it has been too long!

Shanna

Lyn S said...

Just love those yummy, bright colours Ann!

Niki Estes said...

This is so cute, Ann! I love the summery colors and the CAS design!

Steph Zerbe said...

Love the button accent.

How can you keep up with all these challenges? I'll have to check out the Hero Arts blog now. Sounds like fun.

berta / Татьяна Берсенева said...

very-very-very cute!!! I like it!