Creative Cafe, cupcakes and a winner!

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

Comments

[fingertip pulse oximeter]

these cupcakes are adorable!!!!!!

[Megan]

I love the cupcake idea! So creative - Would you mind sending me the template? Absolutely adorable! Thank you!!

[Julie]

Your cupcakes are beautiful! Is it possible to still get a copy of your template and directions? Thanks.

[Connie]

I love this pattern! Pretty please with a cherry on top:) are you still sharing the instructions?

[Angela Hayes]

Love, love, love the cupcakes. Can you please with a cherry on top send the template and instructions?

[laura mendez]

Ur cupcakes r adorable! I would love if u could share it with me. Tks! :*

[Denise]

Hello, so I do not know if you are still emailing the instructions, but if you are, can I have a copy of them? I am so ready to give this a try. Thank you.

[Lisa aka Myran]

Your cupcakes are gorgeous! If you still share the instructions, I'd love to have them :)

[Brandy]

Such beautiful cupcakes! Makes me want to start "baking"! Can you send me the template and instructions please!!!?? Thanks for sharing and happy holidays!!!

[Tania]

OK!!! I just made a couple of these. I found a youtube video of someone making this. Looked easy. Took MANY HOURS to make. Then I saw where she got the idea. She cut the styrofoam in half though and added sticky dots in the center so she could hide a gift card in the center. The Cherry and whip cream were attached to a binder clip. Her youtube name is thestampgooddess. Wonderful idea. I just wanted to see if I could get your instructions and see if these were a faster way of doing it. LOVE your idea!!! Thank you for making them and sharing!!!!!

[Ellen Gradman]

Hi! I would love a copy of the instructions for the cupcakes!!! Thank you,
Ellen

[Diana]

Hello

Found your cupcakes..love them would like the directions. Thanks
Diana

[Marianne]

Just found your cute cupcakes and would love to have the pattern, please :)

[denise]

You cupcakes are soo cute I would love the pattern and directions so I can make them. Thamks so much for sharing!

[Laura Richardson]

Love your blog; The cupcakes look good enough to eat! Can you send me the template & directions please.

[Maria Carolina Silva]

I might be a little bit late, but I would LOVE the cupcake patternand instructions! Just found your blog today and I'm already addicted!

[Lana Auth]

Hi Linda
Love the cupcakes. Would love the template and instructions.They came out beautiful!
Lana

[Lisa]

if it's not too late, i would love the cupcake template! thanks, they are SO creative and you are very inspiring :)

[Melissa C]

I love the cupcakes! I would love the template and instructions!

Thanks,
Melissa

[Donna]

These are just amazing! What a fun way to share a card with a friend! Please send along the template and directions!

Keep these great ideas coming!

[Louise Moss]

Hello,
The cupcakes are fantastic! Is there any possibility of getting the template? You are very kind for sharing it!

[Kathy Greening]

Love the cupcakes. Would appreciate the template. Many thanks, Kathy

[angela]

You are so creative and crafty! I found your blog through a link on a separate blog and am loving what I see. If you are still providing templates for the cupcake albums and gift card holders I'd love one!

[Karen Hittle]

Linda, Love the cupcakes. I just saw one and would love to have the template. I would like to make them for a wedding shower gift. Thanks Karen

[Trudy Fritz]

Hi Linda,
I am new to scrapbooking and well any kind of paper craft. I love the cupcakes and would be ever so grateful for the instructions on how to make them!!!!!!

Thanks so much,
Trudy

[Laurie]

Wow, these are CUTE!!!

I would love to have the pattern to make these. I've never seen anything like this before. Very cute idea.

Laurie

[Colleen]

Hello Linda....great project...would love to get the instructions, please! Thanks for sharing!!!

[Kelly]

The cupcakes are beautiful. I would like the template and directions if it isn't too late! Thanks for sharing.

[Tracy]

Found your incredible blog after hours of surfin' online Ü This may be "reeeally" late, but I would love to have the pattern for the cupcakes. I could never do mine justice compared to yours, though Ü
I'm going back w/more coffee in hand to read your blog. What an absolutely amazing artist you are!

[Amy]

Hi! I am loving your blog! You make the cutest things! I would love the the cupcake template! My email is amybug0220@gmail.com.
Thanks!
Amy

[Cathrine]

Hi, the cupcakes are so cute.... I would like wherry mutch to have the template:-)

[Cindy Jackson]

Linda,
Your cupcakes are terrific. Can I please a copy of the template. Thanks and have a great day.

[Jo Smewing]

These cupcakes are truly amazing! I would be delighted if you could send me the template.

[Mindy Ayers]

I would love the cupcake instructions/template. Thanks.

[Susan Edwards]

I would love your cupcake template. Would love to make one for my secret pal.

[Dana J]

WOW! LOVE LOVE the cupcakes! I'd love t make one!!

[Kirsten]

I just love these cupcakes, they are too cute and would be a great take home gift for my daughter upcoming birthday party. I would greatly appreciate if you could please send me the pattern for these. Thank you for having such a wonderful creative bent, I love looking at your work.

[Lisa McGarthwaite]

these cupcakes are adorable! I'd love the cupcake template :)

[Debra Pate]

Could I please get the template and instuctions for the cupcakes. I really like these. Most of the ones I have seen have been hige and bulky.

Thanks,
Debra Pate
http://debrapate.myctmh.com
http://debrapate.blogspot.com

[Heather]

Almost a year later, I've found your post about the cupcake pattern - could you please send the pdf my way? I'd be so thrilled....