Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Five Years Old!

Hi there!  Today I'm celebrating with my friends at the Double D challenge blog as they celebrate their 5th birthday this month.  Congratulations, Double D!  They're asking that we use a cupcake on our creation.  I don't have much in the way of cupcake stamps or dies, but I do have this cute Bugaboo digi which I was happy to print up and color.



For the sprinkles on the cupcake I dotted first with various Tombow markers, then went over most of the dots with Souffle pens to make them puffy.  For the decorative pieces on the frosting I dotted with clear gel, then sprinkled with Art Institute glitter.  It's deep pink and very sparkly.  I think it was the wrong time of day for picture taking because the sparkles and texture don't show up much at all.

Double D 5th Anniversary/Birthday Cupcakes Challenge.  You can guess which part of the mood board inspired me:



Well, that was fun!  I'll be back on Friday with two posts.  Sorry, it just worked out that way this month.  Wishing you a cupcake kind of day!



Stamps:  Bugaboo Mouse-Cupcake digi, Power Poppy Best Day Ever sentiment  Paper:  Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor, SU Whisper White, Echo Park Happy Summer designer paper  Ink:  Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black  Coloring:  Tombow markers & blender pen  Dies:  Misc Spellbinders rectangles and circles  Other:  Viva Decor Glass Effect Gel, Art Institute glitter, Sakura Souffle pens, Scotch brand foam mounting tape


27 comments:

Glenda said...

Congratulations to Double D! Your card is so cute ... that little mouse is adorable and of course your coloring is perfect! Have a great week!

crafty-stamper said...

Great colourful card and papers love the cute cupcake image
Carol x

Cat Craig said...

Such a cutie, love all the sweetness of the images!

Margaret said...

Wow! This is so cute. Outstanding job on the cupcake with the sprinkles. It is so colorful and such a happy card. I'm sure if you send it out to someone, they will thoroughly enjoy receiving it.

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous,love the image.xxx

Yogi said...

so cute. have a great day

Cindy Beach said...

This card brings me smiles and happiness with it's fun and bright colors and wonderfully sweet details! Hmmm, I don't know about Souflee pens, so I will look them up! The results are dreamy and I love the cute mouse too. I can tell you had fun with this, Leslie!

Verna Angerhofer said...

That is a cute card and love the sprinkles on the cupcake.

nancy littrell said...

Such a colorful, fun and yummy cupcake to celebrate a special 5th Birthday for Double D Challenge Blog. TFS my friend. I like your new watermark too:-) Stay dry..lots of high water up the river for the 1st time in a few years. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Loll said...

Your card is so adorable and totally sweet!! :) Yummy cupcake which looks delicious with the sprinkles. Looks like that mouse has claimed it for himself! :) What a fun card ... perfect paper for the background. Congrats on Double D's 5th birthday! xx

Bonnie said...

What a festive and fun card, Leslie! Love those sprinkles and that sweet mouse! It's like a party on a card!

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful yummy and delish card.... love the cupcake and mouse. xx
Many thanks for entering your gorgeous card into our challenge of Double D's 5th anniversary/birthday party, at Double D challenges…
Good luck in the draw and hope to see you here again.

[aNNie design team member for Double D Challenges
https://thejourneyisthestarthere.blogspot.com/{My Blog}

Conniecrafter said...

Oh wow how cute is that, I love the way you did the sprinkles, you sure do have patience and it paid off because it looks terrific!! that little mouse is just the cutest with the cherry on top :) great choice of papers to go with it and love the sentiment, so fun and festive!

Lynette said...

Oh so cute, Leslie! The sprinkles on the cupcake are so cool, and the layout is great.

Christine Alexander said...

OMG that mouse is so cute sitting atop that yummy cupcake. wonderful colouring an look at those sprinkles :)

Nora Noll said...

This card is darling!! I LOVE how you did the sprinkles!! I just threw out all of my souffle pens as they dry out so quickly. I love the pairing of the polka dot and striped pattern paper with that image. Fabulous design.

HilaryJane said...

What a cheerful and vibrant card. love how you have done those sprinkles xx

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

Your card is so cute especially with that adorable mouse on the top of the cupcake! I love how he has the cherry already to eat! The sprinkles are really neat - love how you made them! I'm sure receiving this card would make anyone's day! Have a great week!

Vicki said...

This is spectacular, Leslie! Fun design and so many fun colors! I've always admired everything you create.

Darlene said...

LOL ... I love me some sprinkles! LOL
This card is just adorable and I'm SO HAPPY you've come to join in our celebration (we miss you at DD!) Your design is just so sweet and of course your coloring is beyond perfect! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘CUPCAKES’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
DOUBLE D Challenge Blog
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Please stop in for a visit!

Evelyn S. said...

Wonderfully colorful and dimensional, Leslie! A perfect birthday cupcake.

Judy Woodland said...

Oh my gosh, Leslie, what a sweet little image. And it's beautifully colored. I love your design too, your patterned papers fit perfectly!!!! Great take on the Mood Board, thanks so much for playing along with us over at the Double D Challenge. Hope we see you back again soon!!
Judy~ DD DT
{Judy's Happy Place} Stop by and see me!!!!


Ros Crawford said...

Congrats to Double D and what a fabulous card for the occasion! I always love your designs and that cupcake looks delicious!

Stacy Morgan said...

Oh my goodness.. this is adorable. colorful, fun and great sketch. Just adorable!

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Leslie, this card is as adorable as it is yummy, the sprinkles look real, I thought it was a shaker card when I first saw it, awesome job!!
Your coloring always brings your cards to life, thank you for sharing.
Stay healthy and safe.
Hugs.

Ida said...

Yum! This card looks good enough to eat! - Love the layout and all the great little details you added to make it extra special.

Pauline said...

Fabulous card, love this cute image, and all the sprinkles! Wow! Love the polka dots and strips, and all the fun colours. You aced this challenge for sure! Thanks for sharing, love when you create!