Sweet Cupcakes-Favorite Things Friday

Did you know?

• The cupcake evolved in the United States in the 19th century.
• According to Google, “cupcake recipes” are the fastest growing recipe search.
• Cupcakes were finally decorated with frosting in the 1920’s. Cupcakes were frosted in either Chocolate or Vanilla Frosting.
• In 1947 cupcakes were re-designed and got the look they have today, thanks to D.R. “Doc” Rice.
• In New York City cupcake shops like Magnolia Bakery gained publicity in their appearances on popular television shows.
• In 2005, the first nothing but cupcakes bakery in the world was opened called Sprinkles Cupcakes, 
• There are about 400 cupcake bakeries in the United States.
• In the US, approximately, 770,000,000 cupcakes are consumed per year.

Cupcakes are pretty sweet, but I have to admit I would rather have an homemade Christmas sugar cookie. Perhaps cut out sugar cookies are my favorite because they are a once a year treat and cupcakes are more of a year round treat. Either way, today’s card features the sweet cupcakes from the Measure of Love stamp set featured on page 32 in the annual catalog.

Supplies

Black CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base), 2-5/8 x 3¼
Basic White CS- 3-1/8 x 2½, 4 x 5¼ 2 x2
Fresh Freesia CS- ¾  x 2¼    
Pool Party CS- ¾ x 2 ¼
Petal Pink CS- ¾ x 2 ¼
Friendly Hello DSP- 4×4
Blender Pens (Optional)
Watercolor Pencils
Measure of Love Stamp Set
Watercolor Pencils or matching ink colors & Blender Pens
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

Score card base in landscape position (aka longer side) at 4¼.  Fold/burnish to create card.
Attach 4 x 4 DSP to card front as shown.
Add a strip of Pool Party ribbon across DSP. If you do not have ribbon, use a ½ x 4 ¼ scrip of Pool Party CS.
Stamp cupcakes with Memento Black ink on 2 x 2 white panel. Color and fussy cut with Stampin’ Paper Snips.
Stamp scale in Memento Black ink on remaining white panel and color scale with a Smoky Slate colored pencil.
Stamp sentiment in Memento Black ink and add cupcakes to scale. Layer to small Basic Black CS panel.
Create banners ends on the Pool Party, Fresh Freesia and Pale Papaya strips and add attach to back of stamped panel.
Attach image to card front as shown.
Add Basic White panel to inside and decorate as desired.

Whether you are a cookie or cupcake fan, I think we can all agree this sweet set is sure to be a hit for your next birthday celebration!

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae