Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #23

Jul 04, 2008

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #23

Happy Friday and Happy Cupcake Day! In honor of the 4th of July, I decided to do a partriotic cupcake creation! While you’re all still reading, I wanted to clear up a little confusion about the challenge. Anyone and everyone can play… you do not have to use cupcakes in order to participate! This is just a regular sketch challenge that happens to fall on Cupcake Friday! 🙂 OK… now back to the patriotic cupcake details! I used the Stampendous Freedom Cupcake acrylic stamp set available as an Archiver’s Exclusive stamp set. I colored the cupcake with Copics, added white liquid applique and Tiny Twinkles to the frosting, and Crystal Stickles to the firecracker on top of the cupcake. I used red, white, and blue Stampendous glitter to cover the chipboard stars. The ribbon is May Arts organdy polka dot and the patterned paper is Deja Views. I think I picked it up at Michael’s quite a while ago. Now let me introduce you to the Featured Cupcake Sampler this week! Do you remember this adorable scene Michelle created with her Copic markers last week? She’s done it again this week with a cool optical illusion on her cobblestone cupcake wall. You can read all the details on her blog Just Painting Around! Now it’s your turn to try the sketch! I’ll chose the most clever, creative, and cute creation from the submissions this weekend to be the Featured Cupcake Sampler next week. Your design and blog will be featured on my blog during Cupcake Friday. One random winner will also be selected from among all the participants to receive 1 piece of each of the patterns from the Crate Paper Blue Hill Collection! You’re not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got ’em why not use ’em!? 🙂 You’re welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you’ll be eligible for the prize drawing and Featured Cupcake Sampler honors. If you’re uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC23 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 23). Leave a comment on this post with a link to your blog post or gallery upload so I can check it out! You must have your cards uploaded by Monday, July 7th at 8am PST to be eligible for the prize drawing. I can’t wait to see what you come up with! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

You don’t want to miss the wonderful inspiration from the Cupcake Crew this week!

Lynn Mercurio: Stamperosity
Ana Wohlfahrt: Ink A Stamp
Stephanie Hargis: Steph’s Stampin’ Stuff
Jami Sibley: More is More
Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy
Mary Jo Albright: Beauty Lies Within
Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme
Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper

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Katherine (beadfreak22)

July 28, 2008 at 4:28 pm

Another awesome sketch, Taylor! I turned mine on it's side: https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/998923?cat=500&ppuser=96479
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Monica

July 11, 2008 at 12:50 pm

I’m excited, because this is my first time playing! I had to change up the sketch a tad to fit my images — hope that’s okay!

https://hambostamps.blogspot.com/2008/07/ladybug-kisses.html
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Kim's Life

July 9, 2008 at 7:30 am

Love the cupcake cards especially the 4th of July one!!!! Just wanted to say “Hi” from a former fellow Iowan!!! Have a great day!

Koreanbella
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The Crafty Den

July 8, 2008 at 10:02 pm

Hi Taylor, I always check out your blog but have never tried one of your sketches before. I know I’m too late for the draw but would be blown away if you would take a look at my card and let me know what you think!! Thanks so much, Denise x

https://thecraftyden.blogspot.com
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Kathleen

July 8, 2008 at 6:01 pm

Taylor—I’m late posting–but I loved the sketch! I was away from my computer all weekend—

https://nelsonramblings.blogspot.com/2008/07/cupcakes.html
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Mary Fish

July 8, 2008 at 2:41 pm

Love the Cupcake Challenge . . . I just need some cupcake stamps 🙂

Here’s my card using the sketch:
https://www.stampinpretty.com/2008/07/su-retiring-stamps-ill-miss-this-bird.html
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Wendy

July 8, 2008 at 1:57 pm

Who would have thought to mix cupcakes and patriotism on a card?! Very very cute! Love cupcake stamps! Here’s my card using the sketch: https://stampupwithwendy.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/embrace-life-cupcake-challenge/
Thanks for the fun sketch!
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Tanya

July 8, 2008 at 6:39 am

I love your patriotic card! I got mine posted this morinng but hadn’t had a chance to comment on your blog til laaate tonight! But here it is! https://tanyastampsnthings.blogspot.com/2008/07/back-to-stamping.html Thanks! It was fun!
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Sonda T

July 8, 2008 at 12:18 am

AWESOME!!!
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Chrissy

July 7, 2008 at 11:40 pm

Fantastic card! I recently came across your blog and love your creations.

My card can be seen at https://chrissyscreativespot.blogspot.com/2008/07/good-friends.html
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Kristina

July 7, 2008 at 9:10 pm

Whether it’s too late or not, here’s mine! Thank you for the beautiful layout. I was led to your blog a week or two ago and love your cards!

https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/973970?nocache=1
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Juli Smith, SU! Demo

July 7, 2008 at 6:27 pm

I am adoring the patriotic cupcake design! Very FUN! And I am quickly falling in love with anything ElzyBells! 😉

Wonderful sketch! I will be using it for sure!
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CreativeMoonBeam

July 7, 2008 at 5:23 pm

Oops – I just noticed today that I somehow linked my entry vs putting in a comment. i hope that I didn’t screw anything up! 🙁 Mine is the link that is titled “My only grad card of the season.” SORRY ABOUT THAT!!
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Made On The Farm

July 7, 2008 at 2:19 pm

a bit of a quick last minute entry,
Click here for mine.
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Jenn

July 7, 2008 at 11:32 am

Hey Taylor! Your card is awesome and I love the little sparkles on your cupcake and the liquid applique. Here is my card for the challenge. Thanks for a fun challenge!!! 😀

https://stampsandallthatjazz.blogspot.com/2008/07/taylored-expressions-cupcake-challenge.html#links

Jenn
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alnette

July 7, 2008 at 9:50 am

My first cupcake challenge! Thank you, that was so fun. Here’s my card:
https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/973205?cat=500&ppuser=178297
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Dannie Graves

July 7, 2008 at 8:21 am

Another great sketch challenge. Here’s my card. ~Dannie
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Anthonette

July 7, 2008 at 7:42 am

Hope you had a great trip. Here’s my card:
https://chavezdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/07/taylored-expressions-cupcake-challenge.html
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Christina

July 7, 2008 at 6:42 am

Oops forgot the link:

https://aspeckofpixiedust.blogspot.com/2008/07/cupcake-inspired-cherries.html
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Christina

July 7, 2008 at 6:41 am

You are making me love cupcake stamps!! I still don’t have very many though, so I used a cute cherry stamp!
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Donna

July 7, 2008 at 6:08 am

this is the first time I didn’t use a cupcake – ugh but I like it, great sketch!

TECC23 Howdy Girlfriend
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Kacey Elliott

July 7, 2008 at 5:23 am

I finally did it! I have been trying to do your challenge forever and I am always a day late! I wasn’t sure about this sketch, very different for me. But I made myself do it, nd I enjoyed the challenge! Thanks Taylor! Here is mine… https://kaceyelliottallinadayswork.blogspot.com/2008/07/i-finally-did-taylors-challenge.html
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Sarah Gough

July 7, 2008 at 4:47 am

This is my first time playing one of your challenges, and I loved it! What a fantastic sketch!

Here’s my card:
https://thinkingstampsagain.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-first-gina-k-card.html

Thanks for the inspiration!
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Angela Knopf

July 7, 2008 at 2:39 am

I had so much fun creating this card. Thanks for the challenge Taylor.

Here’s my creation:
https://inkybutton.typepad.com/inkin_it_up_with_inky_but/2008/07/cupcake-challen.html
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chloe

July 7, 2008 at 2:32 am

sorry I just realised my link was wrong!! chloe-jill.blogspot.com
Thanks!!!
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Gigi

July 7, 2008 at 2:22 am

First time to play and enjoyed using the sketch for a yummy sundae creation; don’t own any cupcakes stamps yet, but am definitely planning on getting some very soon 🙂
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Pegg S

July 7, 2008 at 1:56 am

Love the sketch! I had a chance to play this week – always love seeing everybody’s cupcake cards!
https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=972866
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Chrissy D

July 7, 2008 at 12:43 am

I must be lost in my own little world! I just discovered these sketches. Love them. I participated and my card along with a link is posted on my blog – http://www.chrissyd723.blogspot.com – Thank you for the inspiration!
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Terri E.

July 7, 2008 at 12:37 am

This is my first time playing along. Thanks so much for putting this together.

https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/972753?cat=500&ppuser=39141

Thanks for looking!
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Cindy Vernon

July 7, 2008 at 12:29 am

I loved this sketch, here’s mt take : https://cindyvernon.blogspot.com/2008/07/trifold-pocket-card.html
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Anonymous

July 6, 2008 at 11:19 pm

Love your sketch and that cute
patriotic cupcake card Taylor.
I read your blog daily and get lots of inspiration from you.
Here’s my card.:
https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/972682?cat=500&ppuser=24653
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Cindy Haffner

July 6, 2008 at 10:51 pm

Love your sketch Taylor and just had to try it, thanks for all the inspiration you give everyone.

https://cindyhaffnerscorner.blogspot.com/2008/07/taylored-expressions-cupcake-challenge.html
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Lisa

July 6, 2008 at 10:31 pm

Very cute cards! I loved your sketch and had to try it out so…. here’s my card:
https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/972595?cat=500&ppuser=56362
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brooke s.

July 6, 2008 at 10:15 pm

Here is my card. I am so glad to be able to participate this time. I am usually too stinking busy on the weekends and can’t seem to find time to stamp. What a great sketch!
https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/972610?cat=500&ppuser=168168
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samanthadesigns

July 6, 2008 at 10:03 pm

OOps forgot my name. I am the comment above this one by anonymous…LOL
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Anonymous

July 6, 2008 at 10:02 pm

This is the first time I have done this…but thanks for the challenge!

My card is here:

http//www.creatingkeepsakes.com/gallery/deatils.ihmtl?idx=11571
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Ashley M

July 6, 2008 at 9:56 pm

So fun Taylor. My card is here: http://www.cherryhilldesign.com
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Kathyc on SCS

July 6, 2008 at 9:03 pm

I had lots of time to stamp this holiday weekend and was so happy to find your sketch! Here’s my card: https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/972384?cat=500&ppuser=44493
Thanks for letting me play along!
Kathy
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chloe

July 6, 2008 at 8:15 pm

GREAT SKETCH AS ALWAYS! I REALISED TOO LATE THAT I FUDGED IT A LITTLE OOPS! THANKS!!!
chloejill.blogspot.com
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Cindy Holshouser

July 6, 2008 at 7:45 pm

This was a fun sketch – here is my card:

http://www.cindysgiftcards.blogspot.com
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Barb

July 6, 2008 at 7:22 pm

First time to do the cupcake challenge – no cupcake but I had fun with the design.

Thanks for looking.

Barb

https://papertherapyponderings.blogspot.com/2008/07/thats-what-friends-are-four.html
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Patsy

July 6, 2008 at 6:55 pm

These cards are gorgeous!! I love the patriotic cupcake. Perfect!!
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Whimsey

July 6, 2008 at 6:22 pm

Great cards; love all your cupcake images. My kids really liked the patriotic cupcake!

Here’s mine:

https://whimsicalcreations.blogspot.com/2008/07/friendship-blooms.html
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Laurel

July 6, 2008 at 6:11 pm

I finally got to the challenge, here is my card – not a cupcake though!

https://want2scrap.blogspot.com/2008/07/thinking-of-you-rak.html
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Charlene Waymire

July 6, 2008 at 4:33 pm

This is the first time I’ve played along for your cupcake challenge. I’ve posted both at SCS and on my blog.

https://thecraftybee.blogspot.com
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Lindsay

July 6, 2008 at 4:20 pm

here is mine

Designs By Lindsay
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stampbirr

July 6, 2008 at 4:13 pm

I think this is the first time I was able to actually play along!! https://stampbirr.typepad.com/stamper/2008/07/cupcake-challenge.html

Thanks for all inpiration!
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Tina

July 6, 2008 at 3:47 pm

Hello from Germany to the United States. Taylor, I just love your blog an learn so much from you. And for saying Thank you!, I nominated you for an award. Just watch it on my blog, you won and I wrote it down in english of course. I hope, my translation is correct. 🙂

Have a nice day, Tina (aka Basteltinchen)
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Amy K

July 6, 2008 at 3:36 pm

Taylor, thanks for the challenge! This is my first time participating and I knew what I was going to do when I say the sketch! Hope you like it and thanks again for the sketch!! https://www.stampchic.typepad.com
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Lorie

July 6, 2008 at 2:14 pm

Your card is, of course, absolutely wonderful! I tried your sketch and my card is at the link below. Honestly, I don’t love my card but I’ll definitely try the sketch again sometime!

https://live-love-laugh-create.blogspot.com/2008/07/not-sure-about-this-one.html
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Barb Schram

July 6, 2008 at 4:49 am

Love your card and sketch, Taylor! Here is my take. Hope you like it!

https://barbschram.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-first-taylored-expressions-cupcake.html

Thanks so much for the inspiration!
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teresa kline aka va.sunshine

July 6, 2008 at 3:58 am

fun sketch Taylor, thanks!
here is mine:

https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/971738?cat=500&ppuser=141637
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lia

July 6, 2008 at 2:45 am

Here’s my sample! Love the lay out!
https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/971627?cat=500&ppuser=8051
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Lysa

July 6, 2008 at 2:29 am

Thanks for a another great sketch!

https://lysaq.blogspot.com/2008/07/taylors-cupcake-challenge-23.html#links
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happiness blooms

July 6, 2008 at 1:35 am

I LOVE this sketch Taylor and your card is over-the-top cute as always!
I took a little *creative license* with the sketch this week. Not intentional… it just ended up that way. lol

https://happinessblooms.blogspot.com/2008/07/i-wish-for-you.html
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Jennifer Buck

July 5, 2008 at 11:52 pm

These are super cute! LOVE that sketch! It’s a keeper for sure! 🙂
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StampOwl

July 5, 2008 at 10:15 pm

here is my card

https://stampowl.blogspot.com/2008/07/you-make-life-sweet.html
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Tracey

July 5, 2008 at 9:14 pm

Great sketch:-)

My card is here:

https://wwwmycraftycorner.blogspot.com/
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Lesly

July 5, 2008 at 9:05 pm

I just posted mine to my blog. Thank you for the great challenge.
Lesly
https://stampyourselfsilly.blogspot.com
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Sophia

July 5, 2008 at 7:36 pm

Thanks for the great sketch – it was perfect for what I needed! Here’s my card: https://frugalideasfromtheparsonage.blogspot.com/2008/07/sketch-challenge-card-and-gift-that.html

I’m not sure if I changed the sketch too much, but I thought I’d share anyway. 🙂
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southern fairy

July 5, 2008 at 7:23 pm

just added my cuppacakeabella card to my blog 🙂
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Otter

July 5, 2008 at 5:15 pm

I am totally stopping at Archivers on my way to work tonight!! Too cute!
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Martin & Wieska

July 5, 2008 at 4:52 pm

Thanks for the sketch! Here’s my card:
http://www.martinandwieska.blogspot.com
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Terri

July 5, 2008 at 4:22 pm

Another wonderful sketch and your card is absolutely darling. Here is my card:

https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/970889?nocache=1
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Susan

July 5, 2008 at 7:01 am

This is the first cupcake challenge that I have done. You have such beautiful cards it is always a pleasure to look at your BLOG. Here is my challenge card for this week:

https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/970572?cat=500&ppuser=168560
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Lisa

July 5, 2008 at 6:52 am

That is one cute cupcake!
Is there a way to get that set if you don’t have an Archiver’s near?
My Grandma’s birthday is the 4th of July and I would love to use it next year!
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mjalbright

July 5, 2008 at 12:22 am

Wow! I’m loving this patriotic cupcake card you’ve created. The paper, stars, and ribbon are perfect. Hope you are having a safe trip and a happy 4th.
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Kylie S

July 4, 2008 at 11:04 pm

Yay, I’ve done it! LOL Finally got around to doing your challenge on the day instead of days later.

https://kraftykylie.typepad.com/blossom_designs/2008/07/tecc23—happy.html

Thanks Taylor.
K-xxx
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Sherrie

July 4, 2008 at 7:25 pm

So cute Taylor! Love those stars! Hope you are having a wonderful time away!
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Nikki

July 4, 2008 at 6:07 pm

Hey Taylor, I think I’m actually going to be able to participate in your cupcake challenge this week. Every week I want to but before I know it, the weekend is over!

Your sketches and what you do with them are so amazing that I’m giving you an award…go to my site and see the details!

monatyza.blogspot.com

🙂
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Anonymous

July 4, 2008 at 5:42 pm

Of course you would find a 4th of July cupcake – too too CUTE!!!

Hey the links in your blog post for the featured stamper aren’t working – just thought you’d want to know.

Hope you’re having a great time in AZ.

-Jami
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Ana

July 4, 2008 at 5:13 pm

Taylor this is AWESOME!! I need to get this stamp set! Have a great 4th of July!!
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Jennifer Love

July 4, 2008 at 4:39 pm

You won’t believe this! But! I just posted the card that I made the other day and the sketch was about the same. LOL! The ribbon is in a different spot but it is awfully close. TOO FUNNY! hee!

https://ohmycuppycake.blogspot.com/2008/07/happy-independence-day-america.html
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Joy

July 4, 2008 at 4:24 pm

WOW! WOW! WOW!!!! Taylor, I loooooooove this creation. Very cute!!!!
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Melissa

July 4, 2008 at 3:54 pm

For the love of Pete! How fabulous is that 4th of July cupcake card?!

Awesome, awesome awesome!

Many Blessings,
M.
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Monika/Buzsy

July 4, 2008 at 3:40 pm

Awesome card Taylor. Great sketch! Love the festive cupcake! TFS!
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Tina

July 4, 2008 at 3:30 pm

Taylor ~ This card is so so cute. It just screams celebration!!
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Lynn Mercurio

July 4, 2008 at 3:14 pm

Awesome card, Taylor. Love your cupcake paper is so patriotic..and cretive too!
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Kalyber

June 4, 2008 at 6:14 pm

ieee a broken tooth doesn’t sound fun in the least. I have to have a filling tomorrow and I’m not looking forward to that either.

Love this card. Will be dusting this set off and finding the snips. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Monika/Buzsy

May 29, 2008 at 10:30 pm

Ouch! That’s not good… I think most of us with you about going to the dentist… I need to make an appointment for the family!
Great card… love the lay-out and the pretty image… TFS!
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merrymstamper

May 29, 2008 at 3:12 pm

owww…I hope your visit to the dentist went well and not too painful…I feel for you.

Gorgeous card!!! you can do this with broken tooth??? Send some of that creativity this way!
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Debbie

May 29, 2008 at 2:46 pm

Pretty card!

I love my dentist — kind, gentle, caring and his staff, but I’m with you in hating to go just the same. I have all my wisdom teeth and I know they really want to take at least one of them out and I just keep telling them they’ve been there for 30 years or so, they aren’t rotting and they aren’t impacted so hands off! Anyway, I hope it all went well. And here’s a hint — get an iPod or other player and load your fav music on it. Then close your eyes and just listen and focus on the music. You still hear the stuff around you, but I find that I don’t tense my jaw up so much when I’ve got the earbuds in and am listening. for some reason just listening to their piped in music isn’t the same thing. Hope that helps next time around.
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Wendy

May 29, 2008 at 11:44 am

Love your card..as I love all of them!! LOL This one is exceptionally beautiful….the colors and the tall card are fabulous!

I am in the process of getting a crown myself. I had the root canal and was fitted for my temp. crown & permanet crown last week. $600 later is certainly no fun at all! Good luck with your dentist appt. I hope they can just do a patch job. 🙂

Have a great day!
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retiredheather

May 29, 2008 at 9:33 am

By the time you read this the dentist visit will be in the past. Hope all went well. Love the card.. the red section with friend is great.
Retired Heather
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Rachel Hope

May 29, 2008 at 3:19 am

Love it!!! The colors, coloring, layout…everything!
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Erika M.

May 28, 2008 at 11:14 pm

Oh girlfriend! I’m totally with you about the dentist. I despise it because I know I’m going to hurt and spend a lot of money. I feel your pain.
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Tiya-B

May 28, 2008 at 10:42 pm

hope the dentist visit was not very bad. I love oh so lovely and your card IS lovely youve inspired me to use the set again.
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Jennifer

May 28, 2008 at 10:38 pm

OMG! Can’t believe your funny post… I spent 2 hours at the dentist this morning getting a …. CROWN!!! Not pleasant! But my tooth feels much better. Hopefully you just ended up getting a filling, and didn’t have to go the long route!

Love your pretty card. I have this set. Had to have it, and it still sits uninked. ;0) You’ve inspired me to get it out and be creative :0)
TFS!
Jennifer
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Jenn

May 28, 2008 at 9:20 pm

I can’t stand going to the dentist either…oh the drilling!!! Anywho, I do love your card, very pretty!!! 😀
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Julia Aston

May 28, 2008 at 8:22 pm

What beautiful colors on this! love the layered flower – I have this set – so I’m sure to be trying this out!

Hope your dentist visit went ok! we may hate them but they keep our mouths healthy and a painful tooth is the worst! (just trying to think positive here!!)
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Tiffany

May 28, 2008 at 7:10 pm

Gorgeous card! Joy will love this.

I’m with you on the dentist. I usually reschedule the appointment a few times before I actually make it there. How bad is that?!?

I hope everything went well. God bless!
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Debsg

May 28, 2008 at 7:10 pm

Great card. I feel the same about the dentist. I have to make myself go every 6 months and I have to be brave in front of my boys! Deb x
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Shannan Teubner

May 28, 2008 at 6:54 pm

Yep, count me in on the dentist thing. Hate it.
I do love this card though!!!!
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travelingmama

May 28, 2008 at 5:30 pm

I am with you too about the dentist. When I hear certain “easy listening” songs on the radio my mouth starts to hurt because they remind me of the dentist. Hope it goes well! Your card is absolutely beautiful too!
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Amanda Angert

May 28, 2008 at 4:56 pm

Okay, I am SOOOOOO with you on the dentist thing! I would rather go to the..uh…”girl doctor”…than go to the dentist! Sending you happy thoughts!!

Oh, and I LOVE the card. The colors are great…but you never fail to impress me.
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Laura

May 28, 2008 at 4:34 pm

BEAUTIFUL card!!! She is going to love it. Off to wish her a Happy Birthday.
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Gigi

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brooke s.

samanthadesigns

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Kathyc on SCS

Cindy Holshouser

teresa kline aka va.sunshine

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