Jenni Cupcake...

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I've been neglecting my fabulous 4x4 Jenni Bowlin papers...how can anyone resist them? I teamed them up with an A Muse sentiment and that big cupcake is ala OBP/Just Johanna! Gotta love Laura's sketch #23 from 2 sketches 4 you...I've noticed that lately the sketches have really made me think about how I want to design my cards...not just slapping things together...that's a good thing. I always enjoy a good challenge!

I went on a little embellie splurge at J's the other day...I had a bunch of pom pom trim in my cart that I was only going to buy 1 yard of because those stinkers were $2.99/yard! Well, like I always do, I hit the clearance bin and picked up some other pom pom trim for $0.99/yard instead...this crochet lace was $1.49/yard...the cheapest I could find that wasn't crunchy, kwim? I had been wanting to make a J's run because of her and her....only fair that they've enabled me because I'm always getting "accused" of enable-ment..hahaha.

I don't know if you noticed but I dabbled some crystal effects on the cherries and of course, loaded up the scallops with some kaiser black bling-age.

Comments

Saskia said…
Great card! I love cupcakes!!

Greetings,
Saskia
April 8, 2009 at 3:28 AM
Tina said…
OMgosh, I love everything about this!
April 8, 2009 at 4:03 AM
Anonymous said…
Gorgeously `Yummie` aa always Amy:)
Oooh I Cant resist a Bargain...Fab!!
Have a lovely Day:)♥
April 8, 2009 at 4:32 AM
Kim Dellow said…
Gorgeous card Amy, I love the book page. Kimx
April 8, 2009 at 4:55 AM
Michelle said…
Cute Card Amy!!! You great bargain shopper you!!
April 8, 2009 at 5:38 AM
Laurel said…
Ohh, I like it, love the lace!
April 8, 2009 at 5:40 AM
Laura Davis said…
This is simply darling Amy! I love the vintage feel!
Thanks for playing at 2S4Y!
Laura
April 8, 2009 at 5:59 AM
Becky Carafa said…
Fabulous sketch, I must try it. And of course the cupcake looks yummy enough to eat, and that paper is AWESOME!
April 8, 2009 at 6:02 AM
naomi said…
Hahahahaha!! Its me "her" and my "dingle berries" you should've written dingle berries in there. Yeah those dingle suckers are expensive I left with a $20 something bill after. But it's been worth it. No fair though our J's stinkin' clearance section doesnt have the .99c dingies. Love your card and the crocheted ribbon. I have to use mine again. talk to you later!!!
April 8, 2009 at 6:12 AM
Kristie Larsen said…
oh how i wish i had a joannes closer than 5 hours away! i need me some pom poms. and yes, you are the enabling queen! Everytime I stop by here I spend the next half hour net shopping! but gratefully I can stop before actually getting out my credit card (almost always) So my bill isn't too outrageous! LOVE This cupcake card. Dig the crystal effect, the bumpy cupcake paper and that lace! so glad it isn't crunchy (i am still laughing at that!) ok, time to go before this becomes a novel... too late.
April 8, 2009 at 6:19 AM
Peet said…
This is so gorgeous, Amy!!!

Happy cupcake day,
Peet
April 8, 2009 at 6:30 AM
cnelson said…
perfectly scrumptious!!!
April 8, 2009 at 7:19 AM
Steph said…
Excellent design - this sketch has me stumped!
April 8, 2009 at 7:31 AM
Vicky said…
fantastic card - I just LOVE cupcake cards!! so much fun!
April 8, 2009 at 8:06 AM
ivy said…
your slapping down things on a card is pretty darn good!

that cupcake is yummylicious!! fab!

i'm going to see if i can drag brandon to J's today after his playdate :-)loving those pompom trim!

BTW, to respond to your comment, it was march 28th. still waiting to see current pics of daughter!
April 8, 2009 at 8:07 AM
Martha said…
Great card you made! Love the cupcake and the paper!!
~Martha~
April 8, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Kristen H said…
Great card! I love the idea of 4 x 4 paper! I have a quickutz revolution and always have to cut paper to that size. Thanks for sharing the product idea too!

Love your cupcake!
April 8, 2009 at 8:16 AM
Savitri said…
CUTE CUTE CUTE!!! Oh wow, I wish J's was closer!!!! Lucky you! I actually have a bunch of crochet laces I need to use. One day a lady wanted to get rid of her stuff and so I got a box full or random lace, ribbons, and such for $5.

You are such an enabler!!! Guess who bought stinkin' Thickers yesterda? Funny part is that I'm subscribed to Peachy Cheap but I didn't think to buy until I saw your blog post in my Google Reader. THANKS, AMY :p
April 8, 2009 at 9:02 AM
Anonymous said…
Fantastic card Amy, it is adorable and I love the vintage feel, thanks for all your great comments on my blog I really appreciate it.
April 8, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Anonymous said…
This is gorgeous! I love the papers, love the adorable cupcake and I totally love your non-crunchy crochet trim!
April 8, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Ewonne said…
This is adorable, and I just love the cupcake! ♥
April 8, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Janine said…
BEEutiful!!! Have a wonderful Easter weekend Amy!!!
April 8, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Julia Aston said…
love the lace and the nice colors you used on this Amy!
April 8, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Sparkplug17 said…
I love the red/black/white combo and the paper pieceing. Your card is so darling!
April 8, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Lulu said…
Simply adorable! Neglecting JB?? That should be a crime!! lol :)
April 8, 2009 at 12:25 PM
whoistracy said…
What a great card! I just realized yesterday that I have only one TINY cupcake stamp. I need some!
April 8, 2009 at 1:14 PM
Kay said…
Umm....I LOVE me some pom pom trim!!!! Amy, I just love your posts! They always make me smile!!! Your personality is as cute as you look in your little profile pic! :o) ♥♥ Kay
April 8, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Michelle Alejandro said…
Love the cupcakes! So cute! Great colors too!
April 8, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Unknown said…
seriously, who doesn't love JB?? Fabulous card!
April 8, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Ann said…
Omword, Amy! This card is fabulous! I love that cupcake and bling! Great find on the trims--I never have any luck finding trims anywhere.
April 8, 2009 at 5:54 PM
SmilynStef said…
We must be on the same wave length. I hit a bunch of antique stores last weekend and picked up a bunch of lace and trims ... love what you did with this sketch.
April 8, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Unknown said…
Totally adorable Amy!! Love the black bling! :)
April 8, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Elaine said…
Yumarella! And like the previous poster said, I love the black bling AND the crochet trim! So cool!!

Which J's did you find that trim at? I've been buying at the scrapbook store for 2.99 a yard :(
April 8, 2009 at 7:03 PM
bethchien said…
I have a packet of Jenni's 4x4 paper...GOOD IDEA!! hehee
B
April 8, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Latisha said…
love this card!!! I can't believe I missed the Peachy Cheap deal with the Thickers OMG where was my head yesterday? Oh well, next tiime.
Oh I have my card done for 2sketches, but I'm not posting it until Friday...love your take on it.
April 8, 2009 at 9:34 PM
AUsome mom said…
Girl, this card is 'ausome'!! I LOVE that cupcake! It looks like the wrapper is pleated paper. I couldn't figure out what you put in the scallops, so thanks for telling. This is too great!! Hey, I check out the clearance bins at HL in the sewing dept all the time. They have some great remnants sometimes. Anyway, GREAT card!!
April 9, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Linda Beeson said…
This turned out so cute! I love that cupcake and that sketch.
April 9, 2009 at 11:13 AM
itsallrosi said…
super duper cherry cupcake!
April 10, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Angie Tieman said…
Very pretty! Love that lacey trim! I've been hoarding my JB papers too, doh! I also bought a bunch of new pom pom trim at a scrapbook store last weekend, couldn't resist! Haven't had time to play with it, but hopefully soon!
April 10, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Rose Ann said…
Love your big cupcake, and that lace is so pretty!!
April 10, 2009 at 10:39 PM
lauren bergold said…
oof--now here i saw text paper & lace and thought: ♥AMY'S GONE VINTAGE!!!!!!!!!♥ :) :) :)

just goes to show that someone with real talent can make modern products look cool in ANY STYLE THEY WANT!

(ps: i TOTALLY kwym re sketches...sometimes i think it's good...sometimes it just makes my head hurt!)
April 27, 2009 at 6:38 AM
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