A Guest Sweetie!...

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Last week, I not only had the honor of being chosen as a Top 5 in the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge, but I was also asked to be this week's Guest Sweetie! I am always so impressed by the cupcakes on display, and this week was no exception. I am still in the throes of making thank you cards from the holidays, so I snapped up this opportunity. I was inspired by the gorgeous butterfly and the tiny red flowers, and I tried to mimic the fell of the flowers with an image from the set Friendship Blooms by Taylored Expressions. A few drops of liquid pearls for the butterfly, and I was all set to show some love to someone who showed some to us!

SPILLING THE BEANS

1. Make card from cardstock.
2. Score white cardstock at 1/2" intervals. Stamp flowers in alternating pattern. Die-cut oval shape; paper pierce around edge. Adhere red cardstock to back. Trim, mat, and adhere. Adhere gemstones.
3. Die cut black oval and adhere. Die cut butterfly; adhere. Apply liquid pearls.
4. Stamp sentiment on cardstock. Trim and adhere.

BEAN NOTES

• Stamps: Friendship Blooms and With Gratitude (Taylored Expressions)
• Ink: Real Red Classic Dye (Stampin' Up!)
• Cardstock: Choice Snow (TE); Basic Black and Real Red (SU!)
• Dies: Classic Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
• Accents: Black Gemstones (generic); Buttercup Liquid Pearls (Ranger Ink)
• Fibers: Red Felt (generic)

HAPPY BEANS

• Tools: Paper piercer (generic)