Birthday Wimsey challenge!

Michelle Perkett is running a first inspirational challenge at CDAC, she asked the DT to make something to inspire you.  The challenge theme is Birthday Whimsey! She has created a cute cupcake image especially for this challenge! And this is the inspirational image
isn´t this a lovely cake?! you can see all DT creations at Michelle Perkett group.

By letting myself being inspired by the image I made three little projects in less than an hour each, and I wanted to share them with you today:

First, a cute triangle box
I used a template found here, so easy! and the result is great! the DP you see is actually a piece of cardstock where I "glued" a paper napkin.
You can find this great tutorial how to use those gorgeous paper napkins to make patterned papers here, try it, you´ll love the technique!
I colored the image with colored pencils and added a bit of glitter glue to the centers of the flowers before cutting it and attaching it to the front of the box with foam tape. I cut the sentiment in a flag-like shape, curled a bit and glued behind the cupcake. Added a piece of ribbon from my stash and... voilá! you end up with a nice little box.


Second, an acetate bookmark
very easy too. I had a left over piece of acetate that I folded in the middle and I decorated it with a scraps of patterned paper: on the front I used green and on the back I used pink
I colored the image with colored pencils and added dots of pearl paint on the centers of the flowers and on the corners of the patterned paper.
I glued a magnet strip I cut in two on the inside so it can´t slip off the page, put the image on foam tape and cut around the words of the sentiment before attaching them to the bookmark. I decorated the back so there is a place where to write a sentiment.

And third, a very simple and quick card
I started coloring the image with PS and then made a patterned paper out of that image. I printed the patterned paper and the sentiment on cardstock, cut it, layered them with pink and orange cardstock, glued the image to the front of the card and then I pierced it around. Folded a ribbon (from my stash) in that cute way I found how here and attached the sentiment with foam tape. I used Clean and Simple sketch #96 to make this card.

Join us in the fun! we want to see what you create with this gorgeous image!

I´m submitting my three project to participate also at Party Time Tuesdays challenge #5.

13 comments:

Marilyn Webb said...

Wow Ileana, I am totally impressed, those threee projects are gorgeous, you always come up with something great!! I love those colors together. I am going to give it a try,
hugs
Marilyn

Natasha said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Such a fun collection of projects!

Catherine said...

Oh gosh Ileana, your creations are gorgeous ! I love the colours, the box is so cute and your bookmark is so clever ! Love it love it love it ! Smiles from Catherine

Robyn said...

What great projects. I love how you colored That bookmark is just awesome!

Saskia said...

Wow! You're so creative!! Beautiful projects!!

Saskia :)

Lynne Armstrong said...

These are all fabulous Ileana! I especially LOVE the way you made the bookmark...might have to case that idea :) And your napkin covered box is a very clever idea. Perfect colours for this challenge!
Hugs :)

Dianna said...

WOW! Beautiful projects! Thanks for coming to the party at PTT this week!

Michelle said...

Ileana!! I just loved reading all about how you made your lovely card, bookmark and birthday box (which I think is my favorite!!) Such creativity you have!! Thank you for sharing your imagination with all of us, Ileana!! You are such an inspiration!! Thank you for all of your creations!!:)

Nancy said...

The colors are just vibrant and beautiful!! Love all of your projects!! Thanks for showing up for the party at PTT this week!!

H2 :) said...

Hi Ileana, Love all your gorgeous projects. The bookmark is a wonderful idea! TFS :)

Anna said...

Wonderful project! Love the colors, and the cake! Thanks for joining the party at Party Time Tuesdays!

Kerry said...

Oh my goodness, this is absolutely gorgeous!!! Have an awesome weekend!

Katie said...

wonderful, fun birthday goodies you have! thanks for joining us at PTT!