Cupcake CardsThis series of cupcake cards demonstrates how you can use some of the Stampin' Up! embossing folders to add texture and interest to your cards. "When you look at a cupcake, you;ve got to smile :) These cupcake cards all have something else in common. They have elements made with various Big Shot embossing folders from Stampin' Up! I wanted to show you how you can make backgrounds, paper ribbons and add height to your main elements with some Big Shot embossing. The series of handmade greetings also shows you how you can make the same punched images or stamp set look quite different with just a few small twists in colour and layout. The possibilities are endless! Some of the greetings also use scrunched ribbon which I have made by adding some double sided tape to the back of the ribbon then laying and looping it on the card the way that pleased me best. This method works better than putting the adhesive on the card first as it helps to stick the ribbon to itself as well as to the cardstock. Everything is much more secure this way. This card uses the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder on Pumpkin Pie cardstock as a background. Isn't it a pretty effect?
This greeting uses strips of embossed paper in Regal Rose on Brilliant Blue, again using the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder. I just love that look.
Now here is the Square Lattice embossing folder helping to make a paper ribbon in Daffodil Delight which is further enhanced with some real Whisper White Organza ribbon on top. Isn't this a scrumptious effect?
See how different the Square Lattice embossing folder made this piece of Rich Razzleberry cardstock look? It is set off by the little pom pom trim in Melon Mambo. (By the way this particular embossing folder is available for $14.95 plus $5.95 postage in the Australian 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalogue. Contact Me to order it if you live in Australia quoting item Square Lattice Embossing Folder no 119976)
The tulip border embossing folder makes a frame here which allows the main image to float off the page yet still be anchored to the overall effect.
Now I hope you will experiment with your own embossing folders, whether you choose cupcake cards or not to play with! Return from Cupcake Cards to Cardmaking | Return to Big Shot Machines | Retutn to PaperCraftCentral Home Page New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
Big Shot Dies & Equipment
Do you like the die cuts Kim uses in her Children's Clothing? The same exclusive Stampin' Up! Big Shot dies can be used for paper crafting projects too! I encourage you to break out your own dies and start playing with fabric and paper today.
What? You say you have no dies to play with? We can fix that :) Why not consider buying some for your scrapbook and card projects?
Here are the dies used in the KayCey Bee Designs pictured. There are more, but I will save those for another day.
Buy an exclusive Stampin' Up! Big Shot Beautiful Butterflies die for $AUD39.95 plus $AUD5.95 postage to anywhere within Australia
Buy an exclusive Stampin' Up! Big Shot Ovals die for $AUD29.95 plus $AUD5.95 postage to anywhere within Australia
Buy an exclusive Stampin' Up! Big Shot Flower Fold die for $AUD69.95 plus $AUD5.95 postage to anywhere within Australia
Buy an exclusive Stampin' Up! Big Shot Leaves #2 die for $AUD29.95 plus $AUD5.95 postage to anywhere within Australia
Buy an exclusive Stampin' Up! Big Shot Top Note die for $AUD39.95 plus $AUD5.95 postage to anywhere within Australia
Oh, you don't have a Big Shot machine yet? Well, I can fix that too. I have all the cutting plates and platforms as well as the machine.
A Big Shot Machine can be yours for $AUD149.95 plus $5.95 postage.
Postage can be combined if you order more than one die (or the Big Shot machine) at once. Postage charges are $5.95 per order, or 5% of product total, whichever is the greater.
Scroll down to the Contact Me form on this page to order. Include your name, email address, postal address and details of what you would like to order and I will send you product payment and postage/delivery details. Your order can be delivered directly to your door if you live in Australia.
NOTE: Payments must be made and confirmed before your items can be ordered.
Browse the 2011/2012 Stampin' Up! Ideas Book and Catalogue for more great paper crafting supplies. Let me know if I can help you with an order.
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