Cupcake Break
Hi readers! Are you ready for a cupcake break? Say what? Cupcakes? Yes, please! I’ll take one of each! Today I’m stoked to have the amazing and talented Richele Christensen back as a guest on our blog showing some cheerful Tim Holtz inspired cards for guys and gals! How fun! Are you ready to learn how to make them for yourself? Read on!
Enjoy!
Hello friends and happy Saturday! I’m so excited to be back on the Simon Says Stamp blog. My project today features Shadowpress, Framelits with Stamps, Mini Distress Ink pads, and Distress Glitter. I loved using the Shadowpress de-bossing folders with the Mini Distress Ink pads to create a fun colored shadow effect. Another favorite today is the Framelits and Stamp sets, no more detail cutting to create multi layered cards. Framelits makes it so quick and easy!
Instructions:
- Stamp Cupcake image with Jet Black Archival Ink onto Watercolor Cardstock. Die cut all the pieces using from the Cupcake Framelits on the Magnetic Platform. Tip: Place one cutting pad on top of the magnetic platform, line up the stamped images with the Framelits, place another cutting pad on top and run through your machine. The Magnetic Platform is very helpful to hold the Framelits in place, no taping necessary.
- Color all the layers with Distress Markers.
- Using a Detail Water Brush smooth out the colors for a blended look and let dry.
- Spritz some color onto the Cupcake top with the Distress Spritzer and the middle value Distress Marker. Hold the Spritzer about 6” above your project. I really like the little specs that are created with the Spritzer. and the Spritzer fits a wide variety of markers.
- Ink the edges of all the layers with Vintage Photo Distress Ink on a Mini Blending Tool.
- Add Glossy Accents in a few areas for the Distress Glitter, leaving some areas and the black outline untouched.
- Use your fingers to take a pinch of Distress Glitter and sprinkle over the Glossy Accents. To create an ombré effect start with the lightest color and lightly glitter the top of the cupcake, add the next two colors with the darkest Distress Glitter on the bottom of the Cupcake.
- Shake off the excess and set aside to dry.
- Add Distress Glitter to the Candle and the Flame the same way. Adhere Cupcake layers together with foam tape, mat with black Kraft’core cardstock and adhere to card.
- Ink the Shadowpress de-bossing folder carefully with a Mini Distress Ink Pad. This took some practice so grab some scraps and give it a try. You’ll want to ink the raised area of the letters on the folder. Tip: Once you get the ink where you want it, lightly mist the ink with a little water. Also Archival Ink is a great choice in creating a smoother shadow because the oil based ink covers the plastic better.
- Position the edge of the folder with the edge of your Watercolor cardstock then run through your die cutting machine.
- Ink the outer edges of the de-bossed cardstock with a little Vintage Photo Distress Ink on a Mini Ink Blending Tool. Tie Striped Paper String around Watercolor cardstock and adhere piece to a Kraft’core card with foam tape.
I’m in love with this ombré effect with Distress Glitter! You can change the colors of your cupcake for a super girlie card like this pink one or use blues and browns for a more masculine card. What color will you make your next Birthday Cupcake? Picked Raspberry…Spiced Marmalade…Festive berries…they all sound good enough to eat.
Thank so much for stopping in!
Richele
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Fabulous layering and dimension on those cupcakes, love it!!!
lol Love the cupcake-eating blueprints! Can’t have anyone eating the candle! So unique and lovely!
Love those glitters. Great way to bring more life to cupcakes
They look super yummy and gorgeous!
Great cards! The glitter makes those cupcakes look good enough to eat!
Looks good enough to eat
Love these sparkly cupcakes!
Great cards! I am getting hungry!
A YUMMY Card! Love the sparkle on it.
Thank you for sharing Richele.
I love these blueprint stamp sets. I have several but I don’t have the cupcake.
The cards are beautiful. The swirl in the icing and the fun way it is embellished is so fun.
Thanks for showcasing some wonderful cards.
Gorgeous cards! I like the tim holtz blueprint stamps, they’re very unique.
Love all the glitter in those cupcakes :)
Just love all that sparkle and shine.
That is a great card showing some great techniques. Love it!
great cards!
Great cards! Love all that glitter :)
Great cards! Thanks for the instructions. ;-)
Super cards Richelle! I love all the sparkle.
lovelovelove
seriously, who can resist glittery cupcakes?!
Such glittery gorgeousness, Richele … so delicious! Anita :)
Wonderful blueprint cupcake! This would make for a perfect guy card. Thanks for all the tips!
Great cards! I will have to check my stash and see if I have that stamp set.
stamping sue
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Love the dimension on the cupcakes And the lettering. Fabulous cards
Wow…that glitter and debossing on this card really pops!! I love love love these cupcakes!
Amazing job! Love that cupcake!
Yummy cards!!! Thanks for sharing. Great tutorial.
It looks like I could just pick up these cupcakes and eat them! I love the colors, the glitter, everything! Super adorable!
Yummy!
I love the cards! The glitter is perfect!
fun cards – love the cupcake!
Sandra ltb
Fantastic cards, Richele! Amazing dimension and love the glitter!
So fabulous! Of course the glitter is awesome!
Love the cupcakes and all that glitter. Thanks for the debossing tips as well and for giving some hints for a masculine cupcake card.
One can never have to many layers on you cupcake, love the beautiful sparkle.
Love these cupcakes! Super cute!
Fantastic card! I really like the added dimension of the cupcake.
Super card!!!! Thanks for all the instructions!
wow, I love this!
How did you know?! I had just pulled out my distress inks and glitter and was looking for some ideas and, of course Simon was my first stop.Thanks for the beautiful and fun techniques!
Amazing and yummy Cards ….OMG
CU hellerlittle
What a “sweet” card, that’s neat makes me hungry for a cupcake. : )
Scrumpdiddlyupmtious, Richele!! Fabulously festive cards!! The distress glitter looks good enough to eat!! XOXO-Shari
I want one now! they look delicious)
Oh so cool! I love this technique!
Fab card, lovin the glitter!
Love the glitter and the cupcake blueprint looks soooo yummy!
Looks so beautiful and so yummy – makes me want a cupcake right now!!! Would be awesome cards for a special someone’s birthday!! Thanks!!
Love these glittery cupcakes!
Oh these are so very awesome… that glitter is to die for !!
Oh my goodness! The cupcakes look good enough to eat. Talented…