Cake Week: Train Cake

This is cake #2 for the week. This is made for someone turning 6! This is a new stamp set from the Occasion Mini Catalog available to purchase April 1, 2009. The top layer and the scallop circle is stippled using Bashful Blue Ink. The second layer behind the train is stippled using Kiwi Kiss. Bottom layer is stippled using Close to Cocoa: a perfect back drop for the train. There are dimensionals behind the cut stamped train and cut stamped clouds.

Below close-up of the cake. Crystal Effects added to the windows (doesn't show up in the photo)

Below is the back side of the cake. There are 5 train pieces around the cake.

Supplies:

• Stamps: Choo Choo, Right on Track Roller, Making Memories foam stamp for "6"
• CS: Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Real Red
• Ink: Close to Cocoa, More Mustard, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Real Red, Bashful Blue
• Accys: Big Shot 3-D Cake Die, Big Shot Scallop Circle Die, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Sticky Tape, 1/8" Hand held punch (retired).

Thank you for stopping by today...........stray tuned for cake #3 tomorrow.

Cake Week: Bunny Cake

added comments:
sorry to see some errors in spelling and .......corrections made!
This week will be SWEET! I am planning a whole week of cakes using the Big Shot 3-D Sizzix Pop-up Cake die. This die will be available now for purchase. These posted won't be pop ups, they will be free standing. I'll be also creating cards that really fold up so the cake does pop up later. Here's the Punch Bunny posted as a card on 4/1/09 made into a cake.

The ears sit on the top of the cake. The first layer from the top, is the bunny's face. The second layer is the feet. The bottom layer is "grass". The grass is 1-1/4" high, then cutting 1/16" apart, 3/8" deep. After cutting, roll the cut part over a pencil or pen to achieve the look in the photo. The scallop base of the cake is the Big Shot Scallop Circle. The flowers are randomly placed, attached using Tombow glue.

Above is a close-up of the Punch Bunny

Above is side view of the cake.
To make the bunny (information is posted also on 4/1/09)
(4) Small Oval Punch for feet
(4) Large Oval Punch for feet
(2) 1-3/8" Circle Punch for face, body
(2) 1/4" Circle Punch for eyes
(2) 1/2" Circle Punch for cheeks
(1) 1/4" Circle Punch for nose
Use Stampin' Write Pen for "dots" on cheeks and whiskers as well as on feet.
Supplies:

• Stamps: none
• CS: Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron
• Ink: none
• Accys: Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Trio Punch, Stampin' Write Pixie Pink and Black Pen, White Gel Pen, Pretty in Pink Gingham Ribbon (retired), Big Shot 3-D Pop-up Cake Die, Big Shot Scallop Circle Die, Sticky Tape, Tombow Glue, (1) Pom-pom (non SU).

Thank you for stopping by today........stay tuned for tomorrow's cake.

More Fun Events

All the cards below are examples from another Demonstrator get together this past weekend. The creations are highly inspiring.

The above card WON for the best idea (made by Sharon). The background is using the Big Shot texture plates BUT first putting the ink on the plate and running it through gives such a great texture and color. I decided to used flat back pearls instead of knotted ribbon centers.

The above Left card is Retro: Hard to tell but the cups are stamped and then stamped again separately, cut out, and placed on top using a dimensional to give it that 3- D look.
The above right card is clever: centers of the flowers are Popped out with a dimensional. This is a great quick note when you are in a rush!

The above left card is using the fabulous new textured paper and Big Shot embosslits and Rhinestone brads. What's cool about this card? It opens up along the scallop edge and is held closed with the Blue Flower - clever, eh?

The above right card has glitter on the slipper and on the "dots" - hmmm, doesn't show up in the photo. There is also sponging on the whisper white edges.

The above tri-fold card uses the Square scallop punch for the "opening". Darn: the textured plate were used but the subtly doesn't show up in this photo. Inside is a stamped and cut out butterfly withs till enough room for a personal greeting. Love the envelope stamped, too.

The above left card is a watercolor technique with torn edges-results are great!

The above right card has a textured diamond background, use of the Big Shot leaf die that is stamped) and cut out butterflies. Love the brad effect!
The above Left card is using the Big Shot strip die - cool! It has a textured background (which doesn't show up in the photo).

The above Right card is also a Big Shot Daises floral die stacked for the 3-D effect. I chose not stamp a message for now.

The above is (3) Big Shot Scallop Envelopes to make into a Wallet Photo holder. Each envelope has a note enclosure. Note the tab is made by using the new Scallop oval punch (just slide the end of the round tab punched paper into the oval scallop punch). Cool, eh? Great Spring colors!

Now how can anyone resist this healthy strawberry - it got lots of love to grow this big. The size is about 3" x 4". I ended up sponging the top with old olive ink and also used the big dots Big Shot textured Plate for this. Putting Real Red ink on the textured plate gives it just enough interest.

Weeeeellll...............this was a lot of cards today from one event! Whew ..........sure was fun. thanks for stopping by to enjoy these creations.

Fabulous Examples

Here are examples of some fabulous projects from the Occasions Mini Catalog. I made these from a Demonstrator get together meeting at Tami's (see her blog www.tamiwaddellcreates.typepad.com). She and her team came up with these projects below. It certainly was a fun and informative event for all of us who attended. I'll try to do justice by providing a description of each card.

The above left card: The frame is using the scallop boarder punch, cool designer button, and Soft Summer stamp set.
The above right card: Way cool - using the Great Friend stamp set and fab Designer Hardware (large eyelet)

The above left card: Corduroy button and Good Morning Sunshine Designer Paper with striped Grosgrain ribbon.

The above right card: Big Shot Textured Plate used for the Vellum card stock along with a variety of circle punched designer papers, a touch of rhinestone brad, Designer button, and new Designer Hardware: Jumbo Grommet! Can you see the Eyelet Boarder punch used on the vellum?

The above left card: used the Big Shot Texture Plate, Simple Flower Die that is sanded and 2 cool corduroy buttons on top of it. Missing is the message but I thought I would do that later.

The above right project: a new Big Shot die with a clear acetate cover. Check out the tags on top, too - they are also new dies (part of the matchbox die) and the Matchbox Messages stamp set used.

The above card is using the Floral Textured Impressions Die Folder, the new cool scallop oval punch, the scallop boarder punch, and Oval All stamp set.

So all the above is a sampling of the new items in the Occasions Mini!

Hope you enjoy this post..............thank you for stopping by.

Punch Bunny Card

This card was inspired by Amy from http://www.ustamp4fun.com/ Check out her site for the greatest bunny ever (posted 3/21/09)! The Big Shot Textured Dot plate was used for the card front (not showing up too well on the photo). Dimensionals were added to the bunny's head/ears and feet. Love the pom pom! Greeting note is stamped on the inside: Happy Birthday or is it Happy Easter?
To create this bunny:
(4) Small Oval for feet
(4) Large Oval for feet
(2) 1-3/8" Circle Punch for Face, Body
(2) 1/4" Circle Punch for eyes
(2) 1/2" Circle for cheeks
(1) Scallop Circle #2 (3-3/8" wide) Big Shot Die
(1) Swirl Birds w/Leaves and Flower Big Shot Die
(9) Trio Punch Flowers: 3 of each color
Other supplies:

• Stamps: none
• CS: Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Black, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, So Saffron, Walk in the Park DS
• Ink: none
• Accys: Big Shot Dot Texture Plate, Stampin' Write Pretty in Pink+ Black Pen, White Gel pen, Dimensionals

Thank you for stopping by today............