Hello! I'm back and excited to share who won the BasicGrey gift. Although, I wish that I could share a little with each of you that commented because I know what it feels like to never win anything :-(
You were all so kind to say such nice things about my projects and about the awesome new collections from BasicGrey. We appreciate you and your enthusiasm. Truly.
Okay, so the lucky lucky name drawn was:
KIM H !!!!!!!!!!!! Yayyyy, Kim. Her comment is below and now I just need your mailing address, Kim.
"Pick me - I love BG paper! Love see all your sweet goodies! " Posted by:Kim H | July 18, 2008 at 10:10 AM
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Next I want to share some of the new release for Creative Cafe. Some pretty floral papers and on the flip side a white background with big polka dots. That polka dot paper was originally available only in Lime and it was probably my favorite paper. Now I can pick from Red, Pink, Orange, Sky blue, Lime and more. Wow, that makes me happy!!!!
I made a patchwork design for the background of the layout using the new Floral and Dot paper in Sky blue along with other coordinating Creative Cafe papers from previous releases. The Pink flowers are cut out from the new Floral and Dot also.
The cloud like journaling spots are an Art Warehouse product, otherwise the Rub on letters, branch and leaf paper, Pink chipboard heart for the wing and the Sky blue Gems are all Creative Cafe.
The photo is of my now 27 year old daughter and my son who is now 22. It looks just a little better in person, but I love that sweet memory from what seems like yesterday. Life seems to go by in the blink of an eye.....
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Before we talk about the Cupcakes, I'd like to answer a few questions that I've gotten from my last posts.
1. The "Skates" that are on the top of the round Box that I did with Melissa Frances product were drawn and cut out from 3/4" wood by me. So sorry that they are not available for sale somewhere. If you are desperate to either have the pattern or the actual wood skates, email me and we can figure something out.
2. The "Jack in the Box" ruffly collars are make by cutting various widths of 12" length papers then accordion folding them at 1/4" intervals. Really easy. The styrofoam ball head size really depends upon the size of your box that you are using. I used 2 different sizes on the 2 that I did for that reason.
3. The "Pumpkins" that I used for the containers and boxes, I picked up my local Hobby Lobby. They were on a pick so I cut that off, then painted them and their faces.
4. The "Recipe Boxes" that I've shown I got at Michael's. One was in their $1 bins, the other was in the Paper Mache aisle.
Okay, so now for the Cupcake pattern. I have it ready and if you comment here and request the template and instructions, I will email it directly to you within a day or 2. It's pretty easy but requires a 1" circle punch. There are other options too as you can see in the ones below.
These were made using lots of Chatterbox ribbons, felt, gems and other bling. When I was given the assignment to make 4 cupcakes for them I just laughed because I had already completed the ones for BasicGrey. :-) I guess that it is the year of the cupcake!!
Don't you just love that ruffly ribbon? Reminded me of Whipped cream and frosting. It is from their new Artsylicious collection. Just awesome and fun to use.
Okay, I owe one little boy some time now. He's heading for the pool and I have a new magazine to look at. Perfect things for a nice summer afternoon of relaxing.
Love to all!
Linda
OH MY STARS! I can't believe I WON! Thank you so much! I would love the cupcake template too!
Posted by: Kim Hutchinson | July 23, 2008 at 01:50 PM
i would love the cupcake template also ...i cant wait to try making these cuties at home good project for the kids this summer thank you so much
Posted by: kimberly b | July 23, 2008 at 02:03 PM
I would love the cupcake template. They are so cute. I want to make them for my first graders, since we are no longer allowed to have sweets at our school. These will be better. Love the new ones, too. Yummy! Thanks so much for sharing.
Have fun with the little one.
Posted by: Terri Paulson-Sasaki | July 23, 2008 at 02:23 PM
I would love the cupcake template please Linda. Thankyou so much!
Posted by: Sue | July 23, 2008 at 02:26 PM
I would love the cupcake template, too- it's so sweet of you to offer. Thank you!
Posted by: Melissa | July 23, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Hi Linda
I read your blog every week and love your work. Could i please have a copy of your template too. My twins are having a tea party for their sixth birthdays these would be so pretty as take home treats.. I hope they are easy because i am not so talented.
Marie Au
Posted by: Marie Sheil | July 23, 2008 at 02:43 PM
I totally need that cupcake recipe ... please! And thanks so much for sharing. :o)
Posted by: Beverley Warwick | July 23, 2008 at 03:35 PM
You have a very inspirational blog, love the cupcakes too. Pleeeeease can I have the pattern.
Many thanks
Julia
from New Zealand
Posted by: Julia Ryder | July 23, 2008 at 03:57 PM
Oh, Linda...I would love the template. My Mom would go nuts for these!
Posted by: Denine | July 23, 2008 at 04:03 PM
The cupcakes are sweet and I would love to have the template. I enjoy reading your blog also.
Posted by: Jackie | July 23, 2008 at 04:30 PM
A gorgeous layout and thanks so much for sharing your cupcake pattern, I'd love the template.
Posted by: Rosanne | July 23, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Hi Linda,
The cupcakes are beautiful!!! What a great idea!!! I would love the template and directions. Thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: Heather | July 23, 2008 at 04:44 PM
Hi Linda,
I would LOVE your cupcake "recipe" they are so adorable
Posted by: Jen K | July 23, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Hi Linda,
I would love a copy of the cupcake pattern too! They are just so cute!
Thankyou,
Ngaire
Posted by: Ngaire Brown | July 23, 2008 at 04:48 PM
Begging and pleading for the cupcake directions. PRETTY PLEEEAAASSSSEE!!!! *said in my most soft and loving voice ever*
Posted by: Rachel Stiverson | July 23, 2008 at 04:49 PM
These cupcakes are adorable, you do such nice work. Could you please send me the pattern for the cupcakes?
Thank you and have a great day!
Danielle
Posted by: Danielle | July 23, 2008 at 04:52 PM
Hi Linda,
I would love to have the cupcake "recipe" as well. Hope my 'batch' turns out half as wonderful as yours! Thanks in advance!
Posted by: Glo | July 23, 2008 at 05:13 PM
Linda, thanks so much for being kind and sharing your ideas and patterns with us. I would love to be included in your email on the cupcake pattern.
Posted by: Michelle | July 23, 2008 at 05:30 PM
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful idea and template. Look forward to receiving! They are yummy!
Posted by: Larcy | July 23, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Hi Linda - YOu are my fave blog obsession for the month (and probably longer!) and I would love to try my hand at a cupcake - they look so divine.
Please can I have a template?
xxx
Posted by: minerva | July 23, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Hi Linda - YOu are my fave blog obsession for the month (and probably longer!) and I would love to try my hand at a cupcake - they look so divine.
Please can I have a template?
xxx
Posted by: minerva | July 23, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Hi Linda - YOu are my fave blog obsession for the month (and probably longer!) and I would love to try my hand at a cupcake - they look so divine.
Please can I have a template?
xxx
Posted by: minerva | July 23, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Thank you for the pumpkin answer. You make face painting sound easy, I might actually try. I have a few picks from HL that I got last year (don't have that store local, darn, but am there every fall at Quilt Festival time!).
Oh please send me the cupcake instructions. I own a 1" circle punch (and a few other sizes!).
thank you for so many great ideas
Kathy
Posted by: kathy | July 23, 2008 at 06:10 PM
I LOVE those cutie cupcakes and would love the intructions!!! You are so awesome Linda!! Thank you so much!
Posted by: Jill | July 23, 2008 at 07:36 PM
Linda, The cupcakes are the cutest things and your work is wonderful. I would truly love to have the template to take a shot at making the cupcakes myself.
Posted by: Roxanne Maddox | July 23, 2008 at 07:48 PM