Cupcake Inspirations 300th Challenge Celebration - Confetti Inspiration Day 2

Hi there!! Today is day two of the fabulous CONFETTI Inspiration Challenge for our Cupcake Inspirations 300th Challenge Celebration! (Don't forget, there's still lots of time to play with the SPARKLE Inspiration Challenge and the COLOR Inspiration Challenge!)

My confetti card today showcases Bugaboo Digi Stamps and products from Winnie & Walter and Your Next Stamp. (Sponsor product is linked at the bottom)

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I really wanted to try out a shaker card for this challenge and played around with the idea of balloon shakers. I originally used the Stampin' Up! Balloon die, but it was just too big! Instead, I opted for this smaller balloon trick - a circle punch paired with the end of the tassel die from the Balloon die set. I punched my shaker balloon first, then die cut the hole part. I added a piece of transparency paper and after I sealed the surrounding edges of my balloon with some foam tape, I backed my card with a bunch of Stampin' Dimensionals. I filled my shaker with some lovely Pretty Pink Posh Silver Confetti that I ordered from Winnie & Walter, then backed my card front with some Whisper White cardstock. My little elephant is the cutie, Peaches, from Bugaboo Digi Stamps. I had a time coloring her, so I opted to print her out on some patterned paper instead. I love these chevron stripes from I Am Me. You probably can't see it, but I also added some glitter using the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Pen, which I told you I'd use on everything! The Peaches stamp actually had three balloons, so I cut them all off and added some Pool Party Baker's Twine to cover the string lines and add an extra balloon. I added more balloons using my circle punch and tassel die method with some Silver Glimmer Paper, Silver Foil Sheets, and White Vellum Cardstock. (Obviously, we don't do ordinary cardstock balloons around here. Haha) My Vellum balloon sports a fun sentiment from Up, Up & Away that I stamped in Silver Metallic Encore Ink and embossed with clear powder. Then I added a few Baker's Twine bows to tie on my balloons. I matted my shaker card front to some Silver Foil Paper, which really makes it look extra special and adhered it to a Soft Sky card. What do you think?

Come celebrate with us over at Cupcake Inspirations and play along in all of our fun challenges this week! You'll have until March 14th to play along!

Paper: I Am Me Designer Series Paper, Silver Foil Sheets, Silver Glimmer Paper, transparency paper, Whisper White Cardstock, White Vellum Cardstock
Stamps: Peaches Ballons (Bugaboo Digi Stamps), Up, Up & Away
Ink: Silver Metallic Encore Ink
Embellishments: 6mm Silver Confetti (by Pretty Pink Posh from Winnie & Walter), Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Pool Party Baker's Twine, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (by Zigg from Your Next Stamp)
Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Balloon Framelits Dies, heat tool, Stampin' Dimensionals

Don't forget... Winnie & Walter and Your Next Stamp are giving discounts to Cupcake Inspirations party-goers! Use the code Celebrating300thChallengeCupcakeInspirations to get 10% off at Winnie & Walter (good all month) and the code YNSCI20 for 20% off at Your Next Stamp (Quick! This one expires March 8)!

Cupcake Inspirations 300th Challenge Celebration - Confetti Inspiration

Hey there! Ready for the next Inspiration Challenge for our 300th Challenge Celebration at Cupcake Inspirations? This one just screams PARTY TIME! It's CONFETTI!

Today's card showcases some product from Digital Delights by Louby Lou and Paper Sweeties. (Sponsor product is linked at the bottom)

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Isn't this little owl from Digital Delights by Louby Lou so cute? I colored her in using my Stampin' Write Markers and Stampin' Blendabilities. I wanted her little balloons to be exciting, so I printed those out on some polka dot paper and paper pieced the image. I added some Baker's Twine and a Rich Razzelberry bow. I had a small issue cutting out the branch that my owl sat on (basically, the branch and little leaves were looking messy!) so I decided to cut them off completely and improvise. I stamped the branch from Take Care, inked up with my Stampin' Write Markers. Perfecto! I added some confetti, of course! These cute little flower shapes sequins are from Paper Sweeties and they are just fabulous! They are the perfect little detail to add to a card! The sentiment I stamped is from Create A Cupcake. I stamped it in VersaMark and embossed it in white. I love how it pops on that Rich Razzleberry! I added a few more flower sequins and a Pretty in Pink patterned paper background. What do you think?

Don't miss the party over at Cupcake Inspirations! We have three fabulous challenges going on right now with tons of awesome prizes! You'll have until March 14th to play along. Plus, we have more inspiration for you tomorrow, so be sure to come back!

Paper: Brights Collection Designer Series Paper Stacks, Rich Razzleberry Cardstock, Subtles Collection Designer Series Paper Stacks, Whisper White Cardstock
Stamps: Celebration Owl (Digital Delights by Louby Lou), Create A Cupcake
Ink: Stampin' Blendabilites - Daffodil Delight; Stampin' Write Markers - Baked Brown Sugar, Chocolate Chip, Lucky Limeade; VersaMark
Embellishments: Black Cherry Sequins (Paper Sweeties), Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Rich Razzleberry Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, White Baker's Twine
Tools: Banner Framelits Dies, heat tool, Stampin' Dimmensionals

P.S. Paper Sweeties has some fun new Spring Sequin Mixes... If you haven't had a chance to try out there flower shaped sequins, these mixes might be the way to go since you'll get a lovely assortment of colors!

Cupcake Inspirations 300th Challenge Celebration - Color Inspiration Day 2

Hi there!! Today is day two of the fun COLOR Inspiration Challenge for our Cupcake Inspirations 300th Challenge Celebration! (Don't forget, there's still lots of time to play with the SPARKLE Inspiration Challenge as well!)

My card today showcases product from some of our fabulous sponsors - Fresh Brewed Designs, The Stamping Boutique, Winnie & Walter, and Your Next Stamp 

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I didn't really have a good Chartreuse color in my paper stash, so I went with Summer Starfruit. It's a little more yellow that I'd like, but it was as close as I could get. I laid a piece of Designer Series Paper onto a Pool Party card and offset it with a bit of Whisper White cardstock. Then I started laying on all the party embellishments! I loved the little bunting from the Cupcake Banner image at The Stamping Boutique - it kind of reminded me of the bunting in the inspiration images so I knew I had to use it! I colored and cut only the pieces I wanted to use and attached them to my card with some Pool Party Baker's Twine. Next I added some fun loopy border from Your Next Stamp die cut from some more Summer Starfruit. The cupcake is from the Buggy Cupcake image from Fresh Brewed Designs. I printed the cupcake liner on some more Designer Series Paper and then colored in the frosting with the Coastal Cabana Stampin' Blendabilities. My cupcake was a little boring, so I added some "sprinkles!" These were some freebies from my recent Winnie & Walter order (by the way, their customer service is fantastic!) The cheers sentiment from Winnie & Walter was die cut from some Pool Party Designer Series Paper and layered over a Starburst die with some Stampin' Dimensionals. I added some Sparkly Teal Gumdrops from Your Next Stamp, which I am totally obsessed with - I want them in every color! It's kind of a busy card, but totally party-ready, right? 

Come celebrate with us over at Cupcake Inspirations and play with this fun Color Inspiration! Be sure to come back tomorrow for more 300th Celebration fun!

Paper: Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack In Color 2012-2014, Pool Party Cardstock, Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack, Summer Starfruit Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock
Stamps: Buggy Cupcake (Fresh Brewed Designs), Cupcake Border (The Stamping Boutique)
Ink: Stampin' Blendabilities - Coastal Cabana; Stampin' Write Markers - Pool Party, Summer Starfruit
Embellishments: Pool Party Baker's Twine, sequins (Winnie &Walter), Sparkly Teal Gumdrops (Your Next Stamp)
Tools: Awesome Borders Dies Set One (Your Next Stamp), In a Word: Cheers Cutaway (Winnie & Walter), Starburst Framelits Dies

If you loved today's fun products, take advantage of these great deals from Fresh Brewed Designs, Winnie & Walter and Your Next Stamp!

• Get 30% off at Fresh Brewed Designs with the code CIC300 (expires March 31),
• 10% off at Winnie & Walter using the code Celebrating300thChallengeCupcakeInspirations (expires March 31),
• and 20% off at Your Next Stamp with the code YNSCI20 (expires March 8)!