When I needed a feminine birthday card recently I decided to pull out my newest and most favored birthday set, Let Them Eat Cake, from Flourishes. I know... I'm using the daylights out of this DCWV Nana's Nursery designer paper and it's probably time I gave it a rest. It's one of those situations where I bought paper I needed like a hole in the head, and I was determined to justify its purchase. It's fun for childrens' cards and little celebrations. In this case, it looked like a party and this certainly is a party cake.
I embossed the cake layers and candle in a mustard-yellow embossing powder, and the cake stand in brown. The designer paper is glittered, and the blue Bazzill cardstock is shimmery. There's also a little glitter on the candle flame. It's a very simple and quick card, considering there's no coloring, but this cake and the other images in the set are so very pretty.
The Flourishes designers are all doing their own thing today, and I think it will be fun to see what they have up their sleeves. If you'd like to come along, let's visit:
Thank you so much for your time today, and for every sweet comment you leave. I don't know what I'd do without you. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Stamps: Let Them Eat Cake (Flourishes) Paper: Bazzill shimmery textured blue, Flourishes Classic White, DCWV Nana's Nursery Baby Boy designer paper Ink: Versamark, Chocolate Chip Accessories: Ribbon, gold cord, rhinestones, brown and mustard embossing powders, oval punch, Fiskar's photo corner punch, Stickles glitter
WOW simply GORGEOUS Leslie!!! The embossing looks awesome!!! Hugs ~S~
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | 03/26/2010 at 04:52 AM
This is so pretty.. You use this set so well. It is perfect for any type of birthday or occasion.. DCWV is one of my favorite paper companies. Your purchase is getting great use.. Your friend will love this.
Posted by: Dawn B. | 03/26/2010 at 05:00 AM
very pretty. LOVE that cake. Very nice paper backgrounds.
Posted by: yogi | 03/26/2010 at 06:55 AM
Stunning!
Posted by: Carolen | 03/26/2010 at 07:05 AM
Simple is right...SIMPLY GORGEOUS! I think I have a pad of that paper; but I would have to dig underneath all of the other paper that I'm not using enough to justify purchasing. LOL It's a sickness, I tell ya! Love the yellow cake...looks delish!
Posted by: Cindy Lawrence | 03/26/2010 at 07:16 AM
Another beautiful card. I never imagined how versatile this DCWV pad really is. I enjoy seeing all the looks you are getting when you create with it.
Posted by: Linda E | 03/26/2010 at 08:11 AM
Leslie this turned out beautifully! Very elegant and classy!
Posted by: Stacy SCS Twinshappy | 03/26/2010 at 09:06 AM
How pretty Leslie...oh the delicate colors and layers are gorgeous...I think this paper was put to good use :) That ribbon is so great for the design too.
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 03/26/2010 at 10:23 AM
OMG Leslie, this is a must touch and see IRL card. Your EB is gorgeous and your beautiful framing with DP's is so creative. Love all the details. TFS
Posted by: nancy littrell | 03/26/2010 at 10:45 AM
Wow, that is one gorgeous card! Even though you have been using that dp a few times, there are so many different papers it doesn't seem repetitious, to me anyway! I say "Use away!".
Posted by: Stephanie P. | 03/26/2010 at 01:16 PM
So delicate and intricate!!! Love this image Leslie...and you know how to dress it up!!! Love the colors...once again you are the best!!!
Posted by: Velta | 03/26/2010 at 01:43 PM
Lovely!
Posted by: Linda C. | 03/26/2010 at 04:29 PM
The cake looks gorgeous embossed in gold. It is a pretty and elegant card.
Posted by: Heather T | 03/26/2010 at 06:39 PM
Your cake is soooo elegant and gorgeous, Leslie!! I love the papers you've used, and your beautiful bow!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | 03/28/2010 at 07:04 AM
This is so elegant! I love the tiny photo corners and all of the shimmer!
Posted by: Danielle | 03/29/2010 at 01:46 PM