Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Life Is Fabulously Sweet With GlueArts & Pebbles!!

Life IS Sweet!

Especially when you fill it with sweet treats like we have for you today!

Designer Andrea Budjack has the sweetest treat that we guarantee not to give you a cavity. Andrea used a paper mache cupcake box that now looks good enough to eat! GlueArts Ribbon Adhesive helps make sure everything stays put where it belongs!

Designer Leslie Ashe has not one, not two but three absolutely over the top cards that would make any one's day a happy one when they receive these! Leslie chose GlueArts Glue Glider Pro with High Tac to help make these beauties!


Fabulously Sweet Treat Box
GlueArts Designer: Andrea Budjack


Supplies: 
Glue Arts Pro Glide Perma Tac
Glue Arts Ribbon Adhesive
Glue Arts Glue Gun
Pebbles - stickers, brads, paper, trims
Flower Soft
Papertrey Ink - die
Ceramcoat - paint
Craft Glue

1. Paint top of cupcake box.

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2. Cut, sew, and ink edges of paper and adhere to bottom of box using Glue Arts Pro Glide Perma Tac.
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3. Using Glue Arts Ribbon Adhesive, adhere trim around the top of the bottom box. Repeat for a second layer.
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4. Apply craft glue to top of box (painted portion) and add Flower Soft.
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5. Die cut label and mount to back side of sticker. Ink edges, punch hole and add baker's twine.
6. Using Glue Arts Glue Gun, ahere embellishments to top of cupcake box.

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Pebbles Card Trio
GlueArts Designer: Leslie Ashe

Glue Arts Supplies:
Glue Glider Pro w/High Tac cartridge

Adhesive Squares
3D U Cut It Foam

Pebbles Happy Go Lucky

Other: punches & border punches (EK Success, Fiskars), cardstock (American Crafts)

1) Happy Happy Day: card measures: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

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Directions:
-cut patterned paper 5 1/2" x 11". Fold, score & round bottom edges.
-cut patterned paper 5" x 5" and adhere to center of card
-apply journal sticker block in center of both papers, using 3D foam adhesive
-apply the "happy" sticker to top left
-apply the "day" sticker to bottom right
-add the bird embellishment to top right
-using letter stickers, add "happy" to top of first "happy"
-add turquoise jewels to center of flower and in 3's to top right of card and bottom left of card
-add flower above the letter sticker "happy"

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2) Fabulous: - card measures: 5 1/2" x 6"
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Directions:
-cut patterned paper 5 1/2" x 12". Fold, score & using border punch, punch edge.
-trim cardstock 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" and adhere to center of card
-using scallop circle punch (1"), punch out 3 scallop circles & bend up edges slightly
-using 1/2" circle punch, punch one circle
-adhere circle to top of scallop circle, using 3D adhesive foam
-adhere button to top
-adhere circle "flower" to top left of card
-adhere 2nd circle "flower" to middle, towards bottom
-add turquoise gems to centers of circle
-hand cut leaves from patterned paper & adhere under 2nd flower
-adhere 3rd flower to bottom left & place flower sticker on top.
-adhere flower brad to center of flower
-place swirl sticker with heart under 2nd flower
-using border punch, punch border and place to right side of card, near scallops. Also place to elaft side of card, under cardstock slightly.
-place border strip (located on patterned paper barcode side) on border punched strip, close to scallop edge of card
-place "you are fabulous" sentiment on bottom right side of card

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3) So Happy Together: - card measures 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" 
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Directions:
-trim patterned paper 4" x 8" fold & score.
-using border punch, punch a strip of a design, cut out and place all around edge of card
-place journaling sticker to bottom center of card
-add birds to center of sticker
-add "so happy together" to top right
-add flags under "so happy together"
-on polka dot flag, place turquoise gems




WOW!

Talk about talented Designers! Andrea and Leslie are so inspiring and we hope you feel the same!


Pebbles has generously provided us with a beautiful kit of supplies that we would like to give to YOU!


Simply leave us a comment today and we'll enter you to win this beautiful kit along with our Glue Glider Pro, our Mini Adhesive Squares and our Ribbon Adhesive! 

We also invite you to stop by the Pebbles Blog! Our July Guest Designer, Lynn Ghahary coordinates their Design Team and blog!

Be sure to stop  by and let them know GlueArts sent you by!

We'll pick one random winner next Monday to win this prize! Be sure to tune in tomorrow and Friday for more ideas with Pebbles and GlueArts!




68 comments:

mommakatx6 said...

The cards are great and the cupcake box is fabulous! Thanks for sharing these projects.

Laurel said...

Wow, such amazing projects!!!

Anonymous said...

I love how she perked up the paper flowers,this is such a cool idea

Tini A. said...

OMG --- what a sweet box - love it!!! Thanks for so many inspiration every day.

Sue D said...

Cute cards and the cupcake is fabulous!

Chris D. said...

What fantastic projects today! Love that cupcake box, and the cards are adorable!

Cheryl Leong said...

Wow nice! Thanks for sharing

Lisa P said...

Cute, cute! Those cards are cute. And who wouldn't love a fun cupcake surprise?

Carol6123 said...

I love this cupcake box! The cards are also adorable! I so want to make this cupcake, adding soft flower to my list to buy ! Thanks for the opportunity to win !=)

Kelly Sas said...

Two great projects AGAIN! Love that cupcake box.

Lisa Watson said...

That cupcake rocks!!! Such Fab projects!!!

*Alison* said...

Oh my heavens.. so inspiring.. both of these.. :) I just adore that cupcake box.. where do you buy it? thanks

ShoppingTamii said...

Those cards put a smile on my face, and that cupcake is delicious!

jengd said...

Adorable projects! I really like the cupcake box and the Happy Happy Day card- love that satisfied bird. :)

Renee VanEpps said...

Adorable cupcake and cards!! Love this Pebbles collection :)

CheckerBeads said...

wow!! amazing projects! so inspiring!!

Anne

PinkBlingCrafter said...

WOW!!! love that cupcake and I will have to give it a try for sure! Where did you get the cupcake kit? Your cards are amazing to! LOVE it. TFS
Hugs

Dawn F. said...

I love the cards!

McVic said...

fantastic eye candy today! Really cool!
kacee

Kim H said...

I love the cards, and that cupcake is just the sweetest project. Im going to have to try some for the holiday gifts. Thank you for sharing.

Court said...

How fun are these projects!?! Loving it!!!

connie said...

beautiful projects! Love the cup cake treat box. Where did you get the box?

Kelly Massman said...

In a word (or two): you have amazing designers!!!! Thanks again for a chance to win some fabulous goodies!

Sharon said...

great designs lots of talent thanks for showing

KellyG said...

I could eat up that cupcake, it is SO cute!! So creative!

gsandoval said...

such cute ideas!

mcgeechs said...

That cupcake project is adorable. Thanks for sharing. jeannett_mcgee@comcast.net

Michelle said...

that cupcake is adorable and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the flowersoft on top...would've never thought of that!

Linda Harris said...

Adorable projects, Where do you get that cupcake from??? I love it!!!

pattywagan said...

I love the adorable projects and I love the glue... I have to go check out pebbles now!!!

~Miss Sandra~ said...

These projects are amazing. I love them and want to give them a try. I would love to win a Glue Glider Pro as I have never had one. It would make doing any project so much easier.
Love your blog, by the way~
Sandra
nz.sandra@gmail.com

Jamie said...

Cute, cute projects!

Molossus said...

That cupcake is amazing!

SHartl said...

Adorable projects...but especially that sweet cupcake treat box! WOW! I love it!

janet chinn said...

love the cards, i'm a total cardmaker and they have really inspiried me to get crafty

Jean said...

So so cute!!

ScrappyScavenger said...

Id love to upcycle a vienna sausage can and a half of a foam ball into one! Thank you for inspiring me and for a wonderful, beautiful give away!
Tanya, ScrappyScavenger@yahoo dot com

Linda Harris said...

What a great idea Scrappy !!!!! I am totally addicted to this blog.

Wendy said...

Fabulous projects here today, as usual!

smahrty said...

Oh, i really love these projects! That cute cupcake box dripping with button toppings and the cards would be really fun to recreate. thanks for the inspiration today.

sharon g said...

What a cute cupcake. I need to find the paper mache box.

Barbara said...

Goodness, all of these projects are just beautiful! The cupcake is just perfect and the cards are also. So glad I stopped in and checked them out. Thanks for sharing these projects with us.

Cynthia B. said...

Andrea's cupcake box is truly yummy, and I love Leslie's cards, especially her addition of the lovely turquoise gems.

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OHHH! Super fun projects shared today--LOVE that cupcake!!! And those cards--TOOO CUTE:) LOVE LOVE LOVE! Thanks for the chance to win! sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

KC said...

Wow these projects are so darn cute, I am loving the things on the blog this week. The cupcake is really cute and clever. The cards are pretty darn cute also.

Michele said...

Really cool projects that are just so darn cute! You have taught us a lot. Thank you.

Amy E said...

Wow! What a talented designer!!! The projects are all amazing!

amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

v said...

Cute projects...the cupcake treat box is sweet!:) Thanks for a chance to win some goodies!

~Vanessa W

Rachel said...

LOVE that cupcake-too sweet!!!

marianne-g said...

Darling projects!! Will I get lucky this time? Will the Glue Glider be mine?

Ginny said...

Beautiful projects. Thanks for another opportunity to win.

{VICKI} said...

what a'sweet' cupcake!

catnap said...

Really cute embellishment ideas!

Patchi said...

Love the cupcake box and those cards are adorable!

TERESA D. - CUSTOM MADE SCRAPBOOK PAGES said...

I just love the colors in this collection...so vibrant.

Melinda AKA medialady said...

These are such awesome projects!

mistyls said...

<3 <3 <3 the cupcake!! it is simply adorable!!

Melissa Kaye said...

Very cute stuff! I love the cupcake gift box! What a great idea!

mgmartinez said...

Absolutely love the cupcake box! Beautiful and inspiring...

MC said...

Cupcake box is too cute! Especially love the flower card. So simple yet looks great with all the embellishmments.

Lucy said...

Love the cupcake box! Thanks for the chance to win :)

madebyKarla said...

wow, that sweet treat cup is so adorable! thanks for the inspiration :)

Amanda said...

I want that cupcake box so badly~I have 2 try & make 1 of those! Thanx~prhmangel at gmail dot com

Linh C. said...

Fabulous cards! I need to make some cards to replenish my stash and these cards are giving me the inspiration!

Kelly said...

What cute projects. That cupcake is adorable and I love those cards! Thanks!

Caroline Hackney said...

That cupcake is such a fabulously creative idea!

Wendy Crowe said...

AWW! The cupcake is just adorable!! This really is a happy collection!

Kendra K said...

Great projects! Thnaks for providing such good instructions!