happy birthday ala starbucks & sfytt...

on April 27, 2009

I've been really enjoying Jen's sketch challenges. I knew that I was going to use this week's sfytt with a starbucks card I picked up for a former co-worker.

Isn't this Starbucks card just a-dorable? I always love seeing what they have....they really should venture out to paper crafts...

This is my wild take on Jen's sketch...The gift card is nestled in the holder... I was going to try to do a coffee theme but decided to go with the cupcakes. I've been seriously hoarding those little Martha felt cupcakes...I oh-so-wanted to use a wide black grosgrain ribbon with polka dots but that would cover up too much of the starbucks gift card holder so I opt'd for the skinny mini...

I actually have 2 posts for today so make sure you check out my other one...it has little snippets of a sneak peek....

Comments

Steph said…

That Starbucks card is gorgeous and it fits lovely into your design - fab. x

April 27, 2009 at 1:03 AM

Lisa Brown said…

Love it, Amy! Your paper choices are perfect for the Starbucks card!

April 27, 2009 at 4:27 AM

Kay said…

Wow! Some lucky person is going to LOVE this! I love the idea of putting the gift card on the front of the card. I'll definitely do this sometime! Looking forward to your next post today! ♥♥ Kay

April 27, 2009 at 5:08 AM

Laurel said…

Darling card, just perfect for the sketch!

April 27, 2009 at 5:53 AM

naomi said…

Hahah!! I purchased a gift card last week and gave my friend the GC only and not the envelope it came with. (she wont miss it) The one on your post....the same one...i kept it. I wanted to use it as a template. You're right they make things that are like paper crafting designs. I keep them all. Haha!! Love the bright colors!! As always....good stuff sis!

April 27, 2009 at 6:03 AM

Sandra MacLean said…

Now I'm wishing I was a SB coffee drinker (as I sip on my Dunkin Donuts coffee)!! I could get all those fab ideas too while visiting the store in town! You made me LOL when I read your comment on my blog this morning! What a great way to start the day! :D

April 27, 2009 at 6:39 AM

lauren bergold said…

♥♥WILD IS GOOOOOOOOD!!!♥♥ in this case, wild is REALLLLLL GOOOOOD! (i ♥love♥ it!!!)

ps: i only got about half way thru my amy-based blog-backlog this am--b/c i spent tooooo much time droolin' and not enough TYPING! but i did get to *see* everything you've been up to, and of course it has all knocked my socks off!

IOU:
12 "ooooh so CUTES"
7 "OMG's"
4 "holy mackerals"
and
17 "if you weren't sooooo flippin' lovely i'd be INCONSOLABLY jealous of your talents"

:) :) :) :) :)
♥♥♥♥♥

April 27, 2009 at 6:51 AM

Savitri said…

This is so so so cute! The SB card is already adorable and pairing it with your awesome card: AHHHH... forget coffee :P

April 27, 2009 at 7:05 AM

Rose Ann said…

Your papers are perfect with the gift card, Amy!! Love the sweet cupcake as well!!

April 27, 2009 at 7:42 AM

Martha said…

Beautiful cards!!!! Love the colours :)

April 27, 2009 at 7:44 AM

Kristen H said…

I love how you used the recycled envelope on this. The cupcake is darling and the colors are gorgeous.

Great card as always!!!

April 27, 2009 at 7:48 AM

Elaine said…

So clever and cute to combine the folder on the card - it makes a great combo!! :)

April 27, 2009 at 9:23 AM

BLJ Graves Studio said…

Love how you combined the gift card into the card design. Fabulous!!!

April 27, 2009 at 11:25 AM

AUsome mom said…

VERY COOL! I love the gift card 'on' the card!!

April 27, 2009 at 11:32 AM

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said…

Love your cupcake!!! Love the combined gift card into the card design! Great job on the sketch.

April 27, 2009 at 12:12 PM

whoistracy said…

I LOVE this!!! So cute.

April 27, 2009 at 1:29 PM

Joy said…

cute job on the sketch...love the cupcakes and how you used the starbucks gch. I just bought one and saw that cute design. I kept the outside and of course gave away the gift card! you did a splendid job on this!!! TFS and have a great Monday!

April 27, 2009 at 1:39 PM