Well, here I am with yet another birthday card, and a very simple one at that. I’ve gone a little nutty over embossing folders lately, especially anything with a frame such as this. It’s a wonderfully quick and simple way to create a nice design for a hand stamped card. This particular frame is courtesy of a Cuttlebug embossing folder from the Heritage collection. I went Googling for a good selection of embossing folders and ended up at 7 Kids College fund where I filled my virtual basket and went home a happy girl. They have so many to choose from. Just look here. I’ll be sharing more of those later.
I’ve used a Lockhart cupcake and an Impression Obsession sentiment. Very simple Copic coloring with these markers:
I had intended to do this without ribbon, but I think the recipient would like to have that little bit of something extra, and I just happened to have this bow already tied and tucked away in one of my ribbon scrap jars. I adhered it with a spot of Aleene’s Tacky Glue, added some rhinestones and called it done. I’ve summed up the simple ingredients in the recipe. Have a wonderful day!
Stamps: Lockhart Violet Cupcake #2012, Impression Obsession sentiment #B5433 Paper: Almost Amethyst textured (Stampin’ Up!), Lemon Tart (PTI), Classic White (Flourishes) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers for coloring Accessories: Ribbon, rhinestones, Cuttlebug Heritage collection embossing folder
What a sweet card. Love the image and the colors just tell me Spring has to be just around the corner!
Posted by: Glenda | 01/19/2012 at 01:13 AM
So sweet and beautiful. I went to their site but unfortunately the folder I wanted is out of stock. I never knew there were so many!!
Posted by: SueB | 01/19/2012 at 02:58 AM
Gotta love 7 kids college fund!!!
Leslie, I love the clean and simple cards you make. It gives me hope that I, too, can make cards as beautiful as you do!!
Posted by: Peggy K | 01/19/2012 at 03:27 AM
Lovely card, perfect for a birthday. The embossing folder is the perfect touch.
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 01/19/2012 at 03:38 AM
I love your framing idea and seen you use it before on larger stamps... but it really makes this little guy special too.. I use it myself the other day on a card I need to post soon...
Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Dotty A | 01/19/2012 at 03:59 AM
Lovely! I like the way the embossed frame showcases the pretty stamp and your wonderful colouring. A breath of spring!
Posted by: Francie (Montreal) | 01/19/2012 at 04:03 AM
Embossing folders are just like purses, Leslie ... a girl can never have too many! This card would make anyone feel good, to receive. The little white chiffon bow is the perfect added touch too.
Posted by: bonnie weiss | 01/19/2012 at 04:50 AM
getting around late again!! Love the cupcake and the dog
and cat card - you are so talented!! Just looked at the
Saturday pictures and they are adorable! In the last photo Lulu looks much taller?!! They are so precious!
Posted by: Joanna McDonald | 01/19/2012 at 05:18 AM
I use Aleene's Tacky Glue for LOTS of stuff on my cards. :)
I remember this cupcake of yours...you had done a card with three cupcakes in a row, decked out in shades of purple. I had saved a copy of the photo, I thought it was so beautiful.
This CAS version is also very beautiful, and yes, the EF is awesome!
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 01/19/2012 at 05:41 AM
Your card is so gorgeous. I love the simplicity of it all. Hmmm. . . . cuttlebug folders - looks like I need a few more.
Posted by: Margaret | 01/19/2012 at 06:27 AM
I sure love the way you do simple, Leslie. It's so wonderful! The recipient - and the sender! - will love it!
Posted by: Lynette | 01/19/2012 at 07:08 AM
Love your card with the beautiful floral cupcake! Thanks for the link to the great website. I will definitely have to show some self control so that I don't spend my 2 kids college fund at 7 Kids College Fund!
Posted by: Linda E | 01/19/2012 at 07:41 AM
Very pretty card and I love the EF-looks so neat and clean!
Posted by: Bev J. | 01/19/2012 at 08:01 AM
that is a pretty embossing folder and such pretty coloring of your image. Have you had a chance to check out all the new embossing folders coming out from Spellbinders, they are double sided so you get two embossing folders in one, very cool!
Posted by: conniecrafter | 01/19/2012 at 08:30 AM
Leslie... this is a simple, yet elegant, birthday card. Beautiful choice of embossing and coloring.
Posted by: Evelyn in Oregon | 01/19/2012 at 09:55 AM
Such a pretty and elegant card Leslie. The embossing folder just gives it the right touch.
Posted by: Leigh | 01/19/2012 at 04:22 PM
This is so beautiful! I have some of these folders & need to use them more often as they create a gorgeous background. This is such a stunning card!
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 01/19/2012 at 05:25 PM
My goodness I am going to have to stop "Shopping with Leslie". I bought the dog stamp and the Heritage folders have managed to resist the Designables but only because I wanted them all and couldn't chose. I love your work and enjoy your blogging as well(garden and dogs) Thanks so much for sharing it brightens a dreary winter day. Ann
Posted by: Ann Lind | 01/20/2012 at 09:54 AM
Oh This is so Pretty Miss Leslie! What a Darling cupcake image and love the colors you chose too! So funny I had been considering getting some of these types of embossing folders... Thanks so much for the inspiration! 8-)
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 01/20/2012 at 03:11 PM
This is so clean and beautiful, Leslie!! Your coloring looks wonderful, and I love the embossing too!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | 01/20/2012 at 08:48 PM
I just bought some too!....and I have a gift cert from 7 kids just waiting for me to use! Thanks for the tip!
This is lovely...simple yet striking!
Posted by: Sue Kment | 01/20/2012 at 08:49 PM
pretty. clean and simple
Posted by: yogi | 01/22/2012 at 03:11 PM
This is SO pretty! I love the elegant white embossing around your sweetly colored cupcake! This card is just gorgeous!
Posted by: Danielle | 01/27/2012 at 06:21 AM