Monday, January 24, 2011

perfectly punched cupcakes!


Hi all!  Did you guys have a nice weekend?  I have to say we had a great weekend!  We had beautiful weather and we also got to hang out with my sister-in-law, brother-in-law and nieces for the weekend.  They came down for a visit and we had lots of fun.  We went down to see the tidepools by my house and then we even had some time for crafting, which is always a bonus.  I just wish we had an extra day!  Oh well...we did have fun.  Now it's time to kick off the new week.  Remember the other day when I mentioned I'd share the tip on how to to be more paper efficient with the new Build a Cupcake Punch (and can also be applied to the Blossom Petals Punch, too!).  Applying this handy technique ensures you make perfectly punched cupcakes!  Here's what you need to do:
Here's a picture of how the stamped images align with your punch:
Isn't that cool?  Now here's another look at the cards I created with my cupcakes.  I made a stepped up version with the ribbon, as well as a simpler, easy to mail version without ribbon...Either way, I don't think you can go wrong!:


What do you think?  Aren't these fun?  I love this sweet color palette - so girly and preppy, too!  Here's the recipe for you:
{Punchy Cupcakes!}
*Stamp Set: Something to Celebrate {Occasions Mini Catalog Hostess Level 2 Set}, Create a Cupcake
*Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Filled With Love DSP Bundle, Whisper White
*Inks: Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz
*Accessories: Build a Cupcake Punch, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die, Certainly Celery Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Springtime Vintage Buttons, Hemp Twine
It's your turn to give it a try!  I think you'll have fun making these perfect cupcakes - I know I did.  Hope you have a fantastic week.  Oh...don't forget...Sale-a-bration starts tomorrow!  WooHoo! 


15 comments:

~amy~ said...

Rose, these are all so very SWEET!

Romaine said...

these are adorable!

kay said...

Hi, Rose! This is brilliant! Thanks for sharing this technique! I will never have to have a hard time punching out parts and wasting some pieces! Thanks for the tip!!!

Maria said...

Thanks for the tip. I hate wasting paper too! btw, love your cards!

~Olga said...

Beautiful cards, Rose!!! OXOX ~Olga

Norma said...

Super cute cards Rose and LOVE LOVE that tip and tutorial:) Thanks
Talk soon!
Norma

Windy Robinson Life Handmade said...

Super cute!

Jane said...

Adorable! LOVE them all!

Pamper with Polish said...

You're a genius! Thanks for sharing this great idea and the adorable cards. =)

Marika Lemay démonstratrice Stampin'Up! said...

Great idea, Rose! TFS!!!

Unknown said...

I love the cards, and what a fantastic tip about the punch too :)

Natka said...

They are very tasty!

TIONYA said...

Awesome punch idea!! I love the card but love how you lined up the stamp for the punch!! You rock!
Tionyalynn at yahoo dot com

Yvonne Russell said...

Love these cupcakes... gorgeous cards.

~* steph :) *~ said...

ohmygosh rose, these cupcake cards are super adorable!! thanks for sharing :)! *hugs* steph :)