Cards With Sweet Treat Cups

Have you seen the little sweet treat cups in the new Summer Mini?  They're great for adding a bit of 3D wow to a card.  I've filled one with a mixture of chunky glitter for this bright and colourful kid's card.

The stamps for the flower petals, the greeting and the heart are all from Something Sweet stamp set on pg 9 of the Australian Summer Mini.   You can find the Sweet Treat cups on pg 8.  You get 12 for $6.50.  Just peel off the backing tape and stick them to your card.  The 1 3/4" Circle Punch(also on pg 8) is perfectly sized to fit the cups. 

I've used my Bold Brights Markers direct to rubber to colour all the stamps for this card.

I also used my trusty markers to colour a length of white taffeta ribbon, turning it into a bright colourful rainbow ribbon that coordinates perfectly with the cardstock and stamping.  (Leave to dry before attaching to your project, or give it a bit of a rub with some paper towel to remove any excess ink.)

If you're interested in a fabulous marker club, check here for details.  2 spots left, starting in Jan 2010.

I figure once the little girl who receives this card is done with it, she can use the glitter to add a bit of sparkle to a craft project herself.

Speaking of little girls, my daughter is beckoning.  She's been making plaster fridge magnets and wants to paint them now, so I'd better go help her get set up.  Jack is napping.  Which is just as well because I was rather tempted to tie a bow around Mr Mischief today and pop him under the Christmas tree!

Before I go though I thought I'd quickly show you the Christmas cards Hannah made for some of her friends and her teacher this year.  She designed them all herself, deciding to opt for purple rather than traditional Christmas reds and greens.   She picked out Christmas Classics stamp set and used some of her Stampin' Write markers to colour the trees. She also decided to go for 'open from the left' designs too (not sure if that was by accident or on purpose!)

She worked hard to make quite a pile and was very proud of herself.  It is a nice feeling to look at a craft creation you've put time and love into isn't it. 

Happy stamping.

Cheers, Sue

Off to play with Hannah and recharge the patience levels before my little man wakes up again!

Who me???

:-)  

Comments

[Sue B]

Great card Sue love the glitter cup and the ribbon coloured to match the card

[Nikki]

Beautiful cards Hanna - love the way they open that is very unique! And love that photo of your little brother - he looks like he has been in some mischief already! Have a lovely Christmas and I hope Santa brings you lots of lovely gifts.