A Basket of Birthday Wishes

My second post of the day! 
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Have you ever read House Beautiful magazine?
If not, you should. I love it – and I don’t even own a house. Perhaps they should start a a magazine called Studio Apartment Beautiful – I’d be all over that!
 
Even though I have no house to make beautiful – I do get so much inspiration from this magazine. The colors, patterns, fabrics and finishes are easily translated into all my crafting obsessions.
 
When I picked up the February issue of House Beautiful, I was immediately drawn to the yellow gingham chair on the cover.
My interpretation of this inspiration picture is pretty literal.  I created my own yellow gingham pattern using the Papertrey Ink Faux Ribbon stamp set. I stamped horizontal stripes, then went back and stamped the vertical stripes. To achieve a more muted shade of yellow, I stamped on a piece of scrap paper before stamping the stripe on my card.
 
Next I dressed up the card with images from Vintage Picnic, Lemon Tart ribbon and a doily which I distressed with the Tea Dye Duo.
 
I filled the basket with cupcakes from the Tiny Treats: Birthday stamp set – the perfect accompaniment to the sentiment – I mean – so PERFECT!
With the obligatory lined envie:
 
And you can’t just taunt someone with an image of cupcakes in a basket, right?!
 You’d better deliver!
I picked up this miniature basket from Michael’s (for $1, I might add!) and I’m so excited that I put it to good use with this project!  I whipped up the Happy Birthday flag with a toothpick and some scraps of cardstock.
 
Here they are together, just ready to make someone’s birthday a little happier!
 
Have a wonderful Friday!
 
Supplies (All Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted):
Stamps: Vintage Picnic, Vintage Picnic Sentiments, Inside & Out Birthday
Paper: Stamper’s Select white, Sweet Blush, Fine Linen, Kraft
Ink: Stampin’ Up Yo-Yo Yellow, Staz-On Dark Brown
Other: Tombow Watercolor Markers, Martha Stewart lace doily die cuts, Spring Mix Vintage Buttons, Lemon Tart stitched ribbon, Banner Borders Dies, miniature basket, cupcake mix & frosting, pink shred

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About Amber

Hey, I’m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. I’m a suburban mom of two, known for turning up the volume on everyday DIYs and showing up like your colorful, crafty BFF. Over the years, I’ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When I’m not making stuff or on set, I’m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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5 Comments

  1. 2.11.11
    Stephanie said:

    OMG, is this just too cute and fun! Love your card and the liner……..and I think I love the cupcake in the little basket, too…….Looks luscious!

  2. 2.11.11
    Amy said:

    I want this cupcake now! LOL Seriously awesome stamped gingham background! Looks fabulous with the basket!

  3. 2.11.11
    Kay said:

    Those are the happiest colors ever, and the cupcakes ARE perfect in that basket- GENIUS idea!

  4. 2.12.11

    Holy cupcake – I love it!!! You had me at the basket of cupcakes card, but then envelope liner, and then the wee basket gift… Love it ALL, Amber!

  5. 4.8.25
    gacha168 said: