Sunday, September 20, 2009

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #25...

To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring. -George Santayana

Hello! Time for another Cupcake Inspiration Challenge! This week I am focusing on Fall...Football has started and the air is just starting to get a little crisp in the mornings here in Boise and it makes me excited for Pumpkin Pie, cool air and all the colors of Fall! This week's Cupcakes come to us from Happiness in a Bite via Flickr...aren't they Pretty?!?!

I have lots of Leaf stamps and pretty Autumn paper, I'm sure I even have an acorn somewhere, but I have been Dying to ink up the new Savannah from The Greeting Farm, so I decided to play with the colors more than the theme...

I colored her with Copics and then added lots of sparkle with my normal
Stardust Stickles, then added some Liquid Pearl dots along some of the details on her dress and feather. I suppose she is a Can Can dancer, but when I first saw her I thought of Southern Ladies back in the Civil War Era, hanging out on the big wrap around porches trying to stay cool in the Southern heat and humidity!

The layout is this week's Eat Sleep Stamp Bonus Sketch (turned to vertical,) make sure to play along so we can get 52 participants and get a chance at a $52 Prize!!! It also works for this week's Anyone for Anya Challenge (Funky Flowers) and the Basic Grey Challenge (Embossing.) I used Indian Summer papers and the new Fleur De Lis CB folder, plus some new pearl swirls and felt flowers from Zva, the yummy ribbon is from PTI. I added sentiment from Verve on the inside, plus more paper and another felt flower, this one prettied up with a little Prima Crystal Center...

Supplies:
Stamps: WS Savannah (The Greeting Farm,) Beautiful You (Verve)
Paper: Indian Summer (Basic Grey,) Kraft, White, Pumpkin Pie and Pure Poppy CS
Ink: Rich Cocoa (Memento,) Copic Markers, Ruby Red (For sponging)
Misc:Pearl Swirl, Pearls, Felt Flowers, Stickles, CB Folder, Grosgrain Ribbon, Liquid Pearls

Here is a peek at some of the Sweetie's creations, make sure to check out all the of the Gorgeous cards they made this week!!

We would love to have you play along this week! Make sure to add a direct link to your creation on Mr Linky below by Saturday, Sept 26th at 9 pm MT. If you upload to a public gallery like SCS or PCP make sure to use keyword CIC25 so we can easily find you. Remember, no cupcake stamps are required! I will post the Top 5 next Sunday!


Thanks for stopping by!

25 comments:

  1. hey Rachel, I luv this weeks cupcake too...it was a race against time the last two weeks for me to get my CIC creation in, I do hope my calander stays open this week and I will have mine in sooner...luv your card and I of course luv that perfect Verve(*wink*) sentiment that goes with your cute image!


    have a wonderful day!

    enjoy *~*

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  2. This is phenomenal!! I LOVE how you colored her, and there are just so many awesome touches to this!

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  3. This is absolutely adorable Rachel! Love the Fall colors you used and you did an amazing job coloring Savannah! She looks beautiful!

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  4. So so so cute!! Love your coloring and all the accents -the flowers (GTMA baby!), the ribbon, and the bling on the inside!! Hugs,

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  5. ACK! This is BEYOND cute! I LOVE it!

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  6. Whoa! This is stunning Rachel! Gorgeous card, the coloring, the sparkle, the details! It's a masterpiece! Cute inspiration too!

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  7. Ok, I played along! :D Thanks for the challenge!

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  8. OMG that card is SO cute! I didn't get that one! Grrrrrrrrrr! LOL You made it look REALLY cute and now I want it! heeee

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  9. Oh wow! She is an absolute darling!! Love your colors and how you incorporated everything! You rocked Tracy's BONUS sketch, no doubt!! TFS :o)

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  10. Oh Rachel this is such a fabulous card! Firstly, I just love all shades of orange and fall is my favourite season so I am just loving your challenge and your great card! You have coloured this sweet "Southern Belle" just beautifully! Love the embossing and the use of the BG Indian Summer and all your great embellies! Sensational!
    Thanks for visiting me, for your sweet comment and for joining in the BG challenge too,smile!
    Hugs,t

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  11. Fantastic cards! Love the Fall/Autumn feeling to them!

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  12. Pretty!! Amazing colors and that sentiment works so great with her!

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  13. Love it! You'll have to save it for Anja's bday ;-}

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  14. Oh boy!!! I just love this card! How cute is Savannah?? Love all the glitz and pearls on her dress! This card is just fabulous in every single way!

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  15. Great that bright orange with craft! Also like the pearl swirl, the drops on her dress and feather. And what a beautiful sentiments!

    Love from AFA!

    Renata

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  16. See, now thats how mine was supposed to look too...LOL. I need to find a shallow grave for my card...hahaha.

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  17. Well there you go...I knew I should have added this image to my list - your card is over the top adorable Rachel and love how you finished the inside too!

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  18. Totally adorable, Rachel and perfectly matched to the cupcakes in the photo! I love the colors, and the crystal swirls! You know how to use those SO well!

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  19. She is so adorable!! =)
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  20. Hi Rachel. Fabulous card, fab flowers and a very sweet image:) Thank you for joining us at AFA, hugs, Dawny xxxx

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  21. This card is GREAT Rachel!! I want it. LOL! I love how you turned the sketch on it's side too. Thanks for another submission and helping us reach 52 players!!! We did it.

    Hugs,
    Tracy

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  22. Love this card, Rachel! It is gorgeous! The embossed background looks great here! Your coloring is so beautiful, and I like all the detailed work you put in it! The inside of the card is amazing!

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  23. This is just fabulous, love these new Indian Summer papers and what a fantastically coloured cute image. Brilliant embossing and lovely details.
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at BG.
    hugs Heather & the BG team xx

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  24. Super cute! Love the CB folder, the colors and that sentiment on the inside is perfect!

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