I promise this will be last red, white and blue creation for a while - honest! I received some newly released stamps from Pink Persimmon last week and when I saw the Flower Greetings set, I knew instantly that I wanted to make cupcake picks with it.
I saw later that Pink Persimmon had a cupcake challenge on their blog, so that made up my mind - cupcake picks it was. We have a red, white and blue challenge on the Gingersnap Creations blog, so my colors were all set too.
The picks are wooden kebab sticks from the grocery store. I cut them down to about 6" with my rubber scissors (probably not very good for my scissors) and colored in the top portion with a copic marker. The section that is stuck in the cake has no marker - I'm guessing that the marker wouldn't taste good, although it is an alcohol marker - hmmmm.
The satin ribbon rosette and all the layers on top of it are stuck to a 1 3/8" circle with a large glue dot, and taped to the back of the kebab stick with a piece of Scotch tape. Here's a closer look at the medallions:
They are a little time consuming to make, but so much fun. I can't wait to make them for my daughter's birthday in August.
Happy crafting!
Supplies:
- Stamps: Flower Greetings (Pink Persimmon)
- Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Copic markers B05 & R29
- Paper: Pacific Point (SU) & Vintage Cream (PTI)
- Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, ivory satin ribbon (May Arts), Vanilla/Riding Hood Red striped ribbon (SU)
- Tools: glue pen, 1", 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle punches, scallop circle punch (SU)
These are just darling! You have such a way with details!
Posted by: Shar B | June 25, 2009 at 07:32 PM
What a fantastic project! So super cute :D great job!!!
Posted by: SMK | June 25, 2009 at 08:54 PM
Ali, Ali, Ali... So darn CUTE!!! Can I steal the photos for our gallery? (with credit to you, of course). Thanks so much for playing along in the Pink Persimmon Challenge!
Posted by: Darcy McNairy | June 26, 2009 at 08:03 AM
I don't know which I love more, the picks or the cupcakes. I do love cupcakes....but since I can't eat them today I'll enjoy the picks. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Caryl | June 27, 2009 at 05:58 AM
so cute! The ribbon rosettes totally give them a Betsy Ross vibe. Great job! :)
Posted by: Katherine | June 27, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Love all your projects, and this one is no exception, red, white and blue is one of my favorite combinations. Also thanks for coming by my web site and your encouraging comments.
Posted by: Sue Hayward | June 28, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Oh my goodness, they're both delicious-looking and beautiful! What more could you ask for? Thanks for sharing all your fun creations. I've left a blog award for you over at my blog here. Please accept it :D
Posted by: raindropecho | June 28, 2009 at 11:09 AM
These are very cute and cleaver. You can see the time and hard work that went into each one. They will be wonderful for your daughter's b-day. Very nice blog. tfs!
Posted by: Cindy | June 30, 2009 at 02:50 AM
Oh my gosh! Yum yum yum! These are just fab-they're so fun! So glad I stopped by while hopping! Hugs ROwena
Posted by: Rowena Barnard | June 30, 2009 at 05:22 PM
Another fantastic project Ali!!! yummy!!!
smiles,
Deena
Posted by: Deena | July 01, 2009 at 07:11 PM