March 3, 2013

Cupcake Inspirations 200th Challenge Celebration!


Hello there friends! I hope you're having a lovely weekend. I can't believe it is March already! But here we are... And boy, do we have some fun for you! It's a long post today, but totally worth it. Be sure to read it all because today the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge is celebrating something big! Its our 200th Challenge - can you believe it?

I started playing along with Cupcake Inspirations back in May of 2010 when I discovered Rachel Hope's blog and challenge. Each week, Rachel selected a yummy cupcake as inspiration for crafting. I was instantly hooked! Of course, I had to apply for their next design team call and I was thrilled to be selected and work alongside some of my favorite crafters. I've been on the design team since August 2010, and although I don't always have the ability to create a project for each weekly challenge, I love being a part of it all! We've had quite a bit of changes to our design team since 2010... In fact, I'm the only one still around since way back then... so today we have a real treat! 

Today's celebration includes a Blog Hop and Challenge! Woohoo! Our 200th Challenge Celebration Blog Hop features work from some of our current and past design team members of the Cupcake Inspirations team! Plus, each design team member is working with one of our favorite sponsors so you'll have over 20 chances to win lots of cool prizes! You'll definitely see lots of talent, inspiration and of course, have lots of fun! If you've come over from Michelle's blog, welcome! I'm glad that you've stopped by!

Today, I'm thrilled to be working with Downtown Tape. Our current Design Team Leader, Jen turned me on to them... let me tell you, they have some FUN stuff!

Downtown Tape is THE place to get your washi fix! With each and every tape under $2.00, you can't help but grab a handful or two (or a bucket full- we know how it is!) We ship international and love what we do!

My card features some of their fun stripes and polka dots - Six Inch Malibu Heels (vertical stripes), Old Hollywood (black polka dots), Skinny in the City (horizontal stripes), and Blissful Bel-Air (pink polka dots). Are you loving these names as much as I am? Based on these Washi Tape colors, I decided to play with this fun cupcake from Cupcake Inspirations Challenge 94. (Curious to see what I made back then? Check out this post...)


I really wanted to showcase the Washi Tape on my card, so I kept it pretty simple... A Whisper White backdrop, some cute flags from Stampin' Up!'s Make a Cake set, a Washi Tape cake, and a cake stand made with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border and Large Oval punches and Basic Black card stock. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up!'s Sweet Scoops. I topped everything with a mini bunting made from Washi Tape - lots of fun! Then I matted my card with some Melon Mambo. What do you think?


So who loves Washi Tape?!? You know I do! Want to win some for yourself? Um, I know you do... Just leave me a comment for your chance to win! One lucky reader will receive an assortment of 10 rolls of Washi Tape from Downtown Tape! Woohoo! The contest ends Saturday, March 9th at noon CST.

Now don't forget, there's lots of other prizes in store for you in this blog hop... Next up is Patricia Garcia. I'm sure she has something lovely to share with you! And be sure to check out all of our fabulous Design Team Members below:


But, don't forget the Challenge... That's right, there's more...!


All you have to do is pick your favorite cupcake - you have 199 to choose from - and create something fun! Link up your creation to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog. Your creation will be entered into our Grand Prize Drawing... Oooh... What exactly is our Grand Prize? Over $200 worth of fabulous crafty goodies including more Washi Tape! Oh my! Seriously folks, this is one challenge that you don't want to miss!

55 comments:

  1. Very cute and fun. Love the pink and the stripes and the pennant. Thanks for letting me be a part of this fun event.

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  2. This is a fabulous take on the cupcake inspiration! I LOVE those colours! :) I haven't used washi tape before, but I keep seeing it around and it's so versatile, I'd love to have a go! :)

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  3. ok, I luv the cupcake you picked and luv your card even more.. totally cute...thanks for all you have done for the hop....you have done an aaammmaaazzing(((hugs)))...have a super fabby week!

    enjoy *~*

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  4. I love the washi tape idea! I only have 1 roll and I think I need some more! Great card.

    Erica (in the hop)

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  5. Nina I did not know you could use the tape like this. This is a truly unique are beautiful card.
    Hugz,
    Christine Dt Sister

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  6. Like your use of the washi tape. Like the banners. Banners are popular. Enjoying the hop. I host a wkly challenge at Mark's Finest Papers Simple Salutations in which the challenge this wk is Anything Goes. Membership in MFP is free. Please join, enter (multiple times allowed) & let them know I sent you.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    MFP SS Hostess

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  7. Nina, your card is fabulishous! What a huge difference from your tic-tac-toe card before (which is also wonderful) but I really love the new rendition of the cupcake inspiration. I am ashamed to say I have no washi tape (shame on me) BUT, your card is every bit of motivation to get some ASAP. Loving this hop and visiting your blog. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
    hugs,
    Lisa x

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  8. lucky you got to use some fab washi tape! how I love that stuff! ;)
    your card is a perfect compliment to that yummy looking cuppie! of course I am loving all of the pinks! adorable! :)

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  9. Love this card is just "pops" of the page and is instantly recognisable from the inspiration pic x
    Thanks for the chance to win this fab prize (I must be the only crafter who still doesn't own any washi even tho it's been on my wish list FOREVER !!) Thanks also all the great inspiration you provide each week over at Cupcake inspirations :)
    ((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

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  10. What a fun card! Love the color scheme and the clever way you used the tape! TFS!

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  11. Gorgeous card & I just LOVE that color combo you used! Thanks for the opportunity to win!!!!!

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  12. Nina...I love those tapes with the inspiration photo1 Perfect! Now I off to check out your card from the original challenge!
    {hugs}
    Debbie
    CIC DT

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  13. Great card! Perfect interpretation!

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  14. Love the colour combination....one of my favourite ones!

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  15. your card is amazing. those tapes look like so much fun!!! happy hop day, Vanessa CIC DT (no prize)

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  16. I've been on the fence about buying some of this tape. However your card has made me feel like I NEED some... :)

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  17. Love the card ,gorgeous colours, congratulations on 200 challenges
    Hugs Julie P

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  18. I love what you have created with this fabulous washi tape your take on your chosen cupcake is fantastic xx

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  19. What an awesome design using this great washi tape! I love seeing what people do with this stuff, it can have so many uses! Great job!

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  20. Absolutley LOVE your card and the inspiration photo! Love the washi!

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  21. Your card is so "chic", I don't even know a better word to describe it! Did you cut out all those little flags?! I love it!

    I don't even know what Washi tape is but your card and post have convinced me that I must have some.

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  22. I HAVE to make this card. Love the cake and love the banner. WOW!!

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  23. Love that you chose the pink and black from the cupcake. Great card. TFS

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  24. Fantastic card! Loving that washi cake and the great banner!

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  25. Awesome card. Love that it was made with Washi Tape.

    Mari

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  26. Your card is right on key with the cupcake inspiration! Great colors and design too. Love it!

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  27. Oh so cute! I have never use Washi Tape, but this makes me want to try something! Love it. It is SO cute!!!! :) Nancee

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  28. Nina, your card is fabulous, I can't believe how great that cake is, I would never have thought it was made out of tape. I love the colors too.
    hugs,
    chris v (easily amused)

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  29. Wonderful card, love the tapes! Just added my card at the 200th challenge at Cupcake Inspirations..
    grtz.Colien

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  30. Unbelievable what you can do with tape. Your card is great. Such a pretty color combo. Makes me want to try the tape. I haven't yet but might soon have to purchase some. Great inspiration. Thanks.

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  31. This card is super pretty, and I love how you used the washi tape!! Thanks for the chance to win some!

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  32. Great take on the cupcake pic:) Your card is so pretty!

    Peace, Love, & Cricut Hugs!
    Monica L.

    moni023 at yahoo dot com

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  33. I love your cake! The card is so so pretty! I love simple and clean

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  34. Your card is pretty and sophiscated at the same time. Great use of the Washi Tapes!!

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  35. Love how you used the tape. I would never have thought of that. I do not use washi tape and am glad to see an idea of what to do with it.

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  36. This is so cute! I need to get some of this tape and try it out!

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  37. I just love the pretty card you made with all those colorful tapes.

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  38. WOW!!Simply ADORABLE!Great Job!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia

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  39. Absolutely gorgeous! Love it!
    Anat

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  40. What a great use of washi tape!! I have a few rolls but am feeling "washi tape challenged." LOL Your card is a great inspiration.

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  41. umm, yeah I want those cute washi tapes, Dee! lol seriously tho, your card is super cute! LOVE the colors and you know black & pink combo isn't my fave, but you keep making fab cards!

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  42. Your card is so cute! The colors are wonderful!

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  43. What a cute card!
    Love the colors & that adorable image you used!
    Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us!!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!!!
    Hugs
    Lorianna

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  44. OMG!! Nina your card is awesome I Love what you have done with the tape I did a card with washi and make bunting a little while back but yours is awesome and well sorry to go on but i LOVE it! and I am pinning it for inspiration! I have only a couple of rolls of washi tape and what to get more so would love to win yours but am gonna look at your link to Downtown tape too! Super fun stop on the hop, Thank you! hugs me x

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  45. Your card is awesome!
    Love the colored washi you used! I am hooked on washi. Thank you for the chance to win. :)

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  46. I love that card. Looks like a really fun one to make. Would really love to win those washi tapes. Drooling here!!

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  47. Never would have thought to use washi tape to make a cake! Your card is so fun! Thanks for sharing, Nina.

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  48. adorable card. I love this cupcake. You took alot of that inspiration and let it shine.

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  49. Definitely some great eye candy. I have never tried Washi tape before but now see why I must get me some ASAP!

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  50. How stunning, never tried washi tape..yummy card! Ruby x

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  51. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! LOve it!
    -Sony
    Sonia-Studio60

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