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kathy racoosin 6.21 #3

Hello Friends, How are you today? Any fun plans for the weekend? How about something sweet?
It’s Simon Says Stamp Card Kit time! You know what that means right?
I have Simons JULY 2013 CARD KIT TO GIVEAWAY TO ONE LUCKY WINNER. You know the drill…. just leave me a comment and I will randomly pick a winner to be announced July 4th. 

kathy racoosin 6.21 #4

I couldn’t decide what photo I liked best…with the stone wall or not. Would love to hear your feedback on that. 🙂 Creating these realistic sized cupcakes was easy and fun. I  will be cooking up more cupcakes this weekend without heating up the kitchen or giving me a sugar high.

I have to tell you there hasn’t been one Card Kit that I haven’t loved. (well… when SSS first started out they didn’t use the SSS brand stamps…. so that’s the exception … now they always do) The great thing is the value… in case you are new to my blog… the value of these card kits are exceptional. For example, the stamp set is $14.99 and if you subscribe the Card Kit is only $19.95. Go figure… I still can’t figure that out. Such a good deal! The best part is you can opt out if you want…some card kits don’t give you that flexibility. You can check it all out here.
There are always fun elements in the card kits that give my cards a new look. Todays post is just paper and glossy accents.  I just had to enlarge the cupcake in the stamp set called, “CupCake Party”
kathy racoosin 6.21 #9
I enlarged the cupcake, traced it onto some white cardboard and cut it out in sections. (The cardboard was rescued from some packaging) You can see the original size of the cupcake on the right.
kathy racoosin 6.21 #8
I used my cardboard cupcake to trace on the patterned paper. I drew another oval shape for some filler.
kathy racoosin 6.21 #7
After gluing my pieces together I roughly traced another cupcake for the back or the card and the back of the cupcake (to give it a finished look) You can trace one and cut two at the same time.
kathy racoosin 6.21 #2
Here it is in all its glory. Love the glossy cherry… I used TWO coats of Glossy Accents.
kathy racoosin 6.21 #6
If you want to make a faster cupcake card just trace the top part of the cake like I did here. I almost enlarged the heart and stars in stamp set… BUT, I remembered that I had this die cut.. the perfect sizes for so many uses. A BIG time saver too.
Note : Please take another look at the hearts… I felt like I had to go over the edges with a black marker.
kathy racoosin 6.21 #5

I just love how Glossy Accents brings stuff to life. Do you like the look of the outlined hearts?

kathy racoosin 6.21 #1
It’s fun to have an all occasion cupcake sized card. Stay tuned for more low cal cupcakes. I also wanted to thank you for taking the time to hop over to the Simon Says Stamp blog in my past post. I really appreciate the time that it takes  :^)
On another note …. Soon I will celebrating my blog Birthday and am gathering my favorite goodies that I use all the time. It will be a BIG GIVEAWAY. You might want to subscribe to my blog if you don’t ready. I hear Google Reader will be dissolving soon and I have to read up options etc.
Enjoy you weekend! Hugs, Kathy
P.S. DON’T FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT AND AN EMAIL (if you don’t have a blog) FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN THE JULY 2013 CARD KIT. THANK YOU SIMON for letting me give one of these beautiful card kits away. 

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Comments

  2. Melanie says

    Fun card! I like the brick wall background and the traced hearts. Thanks for sharing a fun idea! Would have never thought to do this.

  5. Angela Restad says

    Hello Kathy

    I love seeing your cards because they are all so unique and different than anyone else, I love that! Thank you for the inspiration.
    Heres a HUG back at ya!

  14. Ms Scrapmess says

    Ha ha super sweet cupcakes! I prefer without the brickwall when showing both cupcakes in the same pic, but seperatly it added something extra 🙂 Thanks for the opp to win a kit!

  15. Karenladd says

    What yummy cupcakes! Love the fun paper pieced cherry and I prefer the photo against the stone wall. The contrast between the natural colored wall and those sweet cupcakes really makes them stand out!

  22. marjoleincreatief says

    I really love the cupcake stamp and all his possibilties. Especially all the details you can add to make it more real. Of course i want to win it….
    Hugs marjolein

  24. Anonymous says

    Such cute cupcakes! Quite yummy! And the Card Kit looks like such fun — would be so pleased to win it! Thanks for the opportunity.
    Greetings from Sally in France
    stampsally@yahoo.fr

  28. Kathy says

    Great way to enlarge the cupcake stamped image. I like the brick wall best. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  30. Ruby Craft says

    What sweet cards. I like the stone background best and do like the way you’ve outlined the die cut hearts in black. Congrats on your blog anniversary coming up soon. I so enjoy all your post.

  31. Maureen Chandler says

    I like the photo with the brick wall – and the outlined hearts. Very cute stamp and I love how creative you were with it! Thanks for the chance to win!!

  34. maria f. says

    Your cupcakes rock. And I love the shots in front of the brick wall. That kit looks great with those colors and the graphic elements. Thanks for the giveaway.

  37. BrendaB says

    love the cupcake cards, and the glossy accents are a great touch! (I like the pictures best against the plain white background.)

  38. Cheryl G says

    Great cards! What a difference the black outline makes on the hearts – good call. Love the use of Glossy Accents, too. And I prefer the photo with the brick background, too – I think your cards show up better thare than with just the plain white background. Either way, they are very cute cards!

  39. Pam from Maine says

    Love the enlarged cupcakes and, you were right, the outlined hearts really pop more. I agree with you about the glossy accents, it adds a lot. Nice job and thanks again for sharing.

  41. adele holcomb says

    See, this is why I love reading your blog — a great idea every time! I would never have thought of enlarging a stamped image and using it as a template.

    Both photos are good, but I like the one in front of the stone wall because it has more contrast, and the texture adds interest too.

  43. lostinpaper says

    These cupcakes really are the cutest! You just reminded me that I haven’t stamped any cupcakes forever. Thanks yet again for the inspiration and also for the chance to win!

  48. Anne Temple says

    Cute cupcakes! Love all the paper piecing and I think the hearts do look better outlined in black. Wondering how you enlarge your stamped images and if your way is easier than the way I’ve been doing it. 🙂

  60. Cat Craig says

    Definitely the stone wall, its a wonderful juxtoposition between the drawn cupcakes and real life wall. Very interesting. The outline adds to the hearts popping. Have a great weekend.

  66. Kathy H says

    I LOVE these Kathy! These are so, so adorable! I’m going to have to make some myself. Paper piecing is the funnest. I do see why you outlined the hearts. They needed to be as bold as the rest of the cupcake. Thank you so much for sharing!

  67. Cheryl says

    These are SO cute! I love the glossy hearts. As for the background, I prefer white. The wall looks nice, but I like just seeing the card itself. 🙂 Thanks for all your awesome giveaways!

  71. Anonymous says

    Nice job on the cupcakes. The photo with the stone wall is my preference and the outlined hearts really seem to pop more than the ones that are not outlined. Very cute kit.
    tonilea
    jiffy1212@aol.com

  76. Message Keeper says

    Wonderful cupcakes! I like them as well but only on paper. *grin*

    I like your cards with or without the stone wall. Perhaps you can have the first photo with stone wall and the close-up without the stone wall.

    Hope the above helps!

  80. Teresa Zuehls says

    Super yummy cupcakes and best yet they are calorie free!
    I like the brick background best and I also liked the hearts outlined. Hope that helps.

  83. dr.jaya says

    what yum cupcakes…! love the glossy accented hearts:) thanks for the giveaway..the card kit is gorgeous!

    hugs
    jaya
    mycraftworld23.blogspot.in

  85. sharon g says

    I liked the stone wall in the background!
    The paper piecing looks great. I need to remember to do that for sure.
    LOVE it.
    sharon dot gullikson at gmail dot com

  90. Winnie says

    How yummy they look! Thanks for sharing the “how to” as I can’t wait to try this! Love the use of the patterned papers, and the glossy accents!

  94. theCook says

    Nice! My favorite picture is the one with the stone wall, although I like the other that has more dimension.
    Love how you outlined the hearts making them seem like they’ve been stamped.
    As for a replacement to google reader, my choice is feedly.

  98. StampNK says

    Super cute cupcakes and love how you enlarged them. I like the outdoor photo by the wall because it reminds me of a outdoor party!

  99. SHartl says

    YUM! these super sized cupcakes are so cute. Love the glossy accents and adorable heart and cherry embellishments you added to them.

  100. Beth says

    Great job, Kathy! And I agree, the hearts look much better with the black outline. A perfect dessert! Beth

  101. Beth says

    Great job, Kathy! And I agree, the hearts look much better with the black outline. A perfect dessert! Beth

  106. Memories by Manda says

    Thanks for showing us how to enlarge our stamps. Cute cupcakes. The white background makes the cupcakes stand out but the stone wall gives them a setting ( as if they were real and set out on a table to eat).

  109. Arlene says

    Ask and you shall receive – that’s my opinion! I like the dark background to show off the cupcakes best. The beautiful cupcakes fade into the white background, however I like seeing the 2nd view to see the cards in a side view and there you have it. LOL. Yes, I love what Glossy accents does to stuff. My bottle is never off my table. Also, the marker around the hearts is perfection.

    Boy, long winded here, but wanted to let you know how cute these cards came out. And a big thank you for putting up the card kit as a prize.

  112. Renee says

    OMGosh these are adorable!!!!!! You’re so crafty and creative, love it 🙂 Ok, sadly, I can not choose which backdrop I like better – the brick or the white. They BOTH look good! I do think it was wise to do the hearts in black on the edges!!! Made a huge difference 🙂 Take care!

  114. Pat says

    What yummy cupcakes! They look good! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win–and yes, I do like the stone background. 🙂

  120. Val says

    Great tutorial with simple to make cupcakes! Thank you.

    I like the picture without the stone wall. Perhaps a coloured background?

  122. calamity jane says

    Hey Kathy!!! It’s the brick (stone?) wall for me! This is the coolest card (love it BIG like that!) I’ve seen in a while! It looks good enough to eat! Thanks for the chance to win the SS Card Kit! It would be my 1st!

  124. SheriE. says

    What a great idea to enlarge the stamp. BTW, I like the brick background. Cool texture. The SS Card kits are fantastic.

  125. Margreet says

    They look really yummy, Kathy…the outlining of the hearts let them pop up so pretty…love the pic with the wall most….the kit looks fab!

  128. ~ Jo ~ says

    I love the cupcakes and how beautiful and yummy they look! The glossy accents makes a huge difference… love the look of it. I also like your take on enlarging the cupcake. TFS and thanks for the chance to win!

    Hugs,
    Jo

  129. Robin Cooper says

    Love the cupcakes!! I would have never thought to enlarge the stamp to make it a full sized card!! Thanks for the great cards and a chance to win some SSS goodness!

  132. lynda says

    I like the photo of the cards without the brown background. As for the snd question, I like the hearts & cherry better with the black outlined edges. Your cards are just yummy!

  137. Cheryl W says

    Thanks for this little tutorial on enlarging stamps. Love those cupcake images – especially against that brick wall! thanks for the chance to win.

  139. paulettesprettypapercrafts says

    Hi Kathy! Okay, this is one of the reasons I love your blog so much. You make me think of crafting in ways I never thought of. I have enlarged a stamp before a couple of times, but I did it once to make a large stamp to stamp on fabric for curtains. LOL And I did it once to make a tiny drum set to fill an 8 1/2 x 11 inch card stock and it started large card envy at my husband’s work for birthday cards. LOL What a fun way to get a shaped card. Now if I could just get my printer to work right. Ha! Great cupcake card. What would we do without glossy accents? Love that stuff.

  150. Angel says

    I love glossy accents as well, just pops your cherry and hearts!
    I prefer the picture with the stone wall background best.
    fun life size cupcake idea, thanks again for sharing your creativity with us all.

  151. Is says

    Hi Kathy!
    Those cupcakes look yummy! Love the papers!
    I think that the cupcakes look even better with the stone wall.
    Thanks for the chance!
    Hugs from Spain

  153. Lori Aragon says

    Wonderful idea to enlarge the stamp…I would never have thought of that! Yes, I DO like the look of the outlined hearts…it makes them stand out 🙂 I just adore cupcakes and yours look so pretty and fun!!!

  155. Small T says

    These cupcakes are fabulous! I love that you have enlarged them – so clever! Thank you so much for the chance to win! 🙂

  159. Katie says

    Looks like a great kit! Love the hearts on the cupcake. I like the second photo, without the stone wall, because you show a side view of the cards! Thank you for sharing.

    Katie B.

  166. SL Connor says

    I like the stone wall because it makes your cup cakes look real. Thanks for the idea. I am new to card making. however your idea helps me to see the diversity in my tools, bringing new life to my card stock. My husband would be happy as well.

  167. SL Connor says

    I love the stone wall it makes your cupcakes look real. I often get overwhelmed by my lack of knowledge when it comes to card making. but your suggestions tips and tricks encourages me to find new light in my cardmaking endeavors . thanks keep up the good work .

  168. SL Connor says

    I like the stone wall because it makes your cup cakes look real. Thanks for the idea. I am new to card making. however your idea helps me to see the diversity in my tools, bringing new life to my card stock. My husband would be happy as well.

  169. Jingles Max says

    The cupcakes are fab! The black outlined hearts rock!

    For sure you need the stone wall in the picture, it gives the cards some “grounding”

    Thanks!!

  173. laure says

    I like the stone bgr better b/c the cupcakes don’t look as washed out. Love the idea of enlarging the cupcakes and love the shiny cherry! Thanks for sharing.

  174. Tina -PhD by Publication says

    Fun giveaways and real life size cupcake stamps…Wow! I love the cupcake without the stonewall… It would be fun making cupcake without heating up the kitchen and for those sweet goodies lovers… this will not surely make your sugar shoot up. It is amazing to see such wonderful talents and outlets for people who just simply love crafts and arts…the best thing is being able to share it to others.

  175. Anne Lewis says

    Thanks for sharing how to enlarge . I love the cupcake and the hearts ,The black makes them look better.

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