Tuesday Feature!

It's time for the final Tuesday Feature of the month already!  Whew!  This week I thought we'd focus on something yummy...our Sweet Cakes set!

I've always thought this set was so cute.  I really like to stamp over patterned paper to add a little extra interest to my images and this is one of those sets that works perfectly whether you want to do that or not. 

Big cupcakes, little cupcakes, a cherry on top.  What else do you need?  Let's check out some projects!

These cards from former DT member Anita are so cute that they make me want to make my own set!

Making the same card in different colors is a great way to save some time, by the way.  If you know you have some birthdays coming up, just design one and get a few done together!  The designs in this set are really cute, but still very simple to cut out and that saves a lot of time.

This card has always cracked me up...

Googly eyes on a cupcake?  Perfect.  :)  I just had to share it for that reason.  Thanks to Donna for this one.

Look at the detail on this one by former DT member Linda:

That mini cupcake stamp combined with some Art Glitter makes for an unbelievable border to this card and then you have a big, beautiful cupcake in the middle! 

This post is making me hungry now. 

Jeannie made a card with some really amazing accents and she even did my favorite thing and stamped her cupcakes on patterned paper...

Good enough to eat! 

I hope you've enjoyed the Tuesday Feature this month!  It has been fun for me to look back at these projects and share them with you.  This set can be found in the store here.

Triple Sweet Card

Happy Wednesday! Kate here. Today I am sharing a triple sweet card with you.  

I used the Sweet Cakes stamp set to create the ice cream cones.  The ice cream was stamped using Quick Quotes Chalking Ink in the same pink tone as the cardstock, creating strawberry ice cream.  Each ice cream was then hand cut out to top the cones.

Have a sweet day!

Gel-A-Tins Stamps:
Sweet Cakes

Other Supplies:
Core'dinations Cardstock
Quick Quotes Chalking Ink
Imaginisce i-rock & Glam Gems

Simple Pleasures

Creating a simple card for any occassion is a super sweet task when you create with the Sweet Cakes Collection by Gel-A-Tins Stamps. I am just digging the fun cherry stamps that are included in this collection. 

I created the stamped cherry background using two different colors of ink by masking the stem and then the cherry when stamping.  The masking is easily done using some washi tape.

Loving the retro feel of the cherry image and color combo.  Very reminiscent of a dress I had during my childhood.

Wishing you a sweet day!

~Kate

Gel-A-Tins Stamps:
Sweet Cakes

Other Supplies:
Core'dinations & PaperTrey Ink Cardtock
May Arts Ribbon
Momento Ink

Wishing You a Sweet Day

Hello Gel-A-Tins Fans! Kate here today, sharing a sweet card made with Gel-A-Tins "Sweet Cakes" Collection.  I don't know about you, but a cupcake can brighten any day for me! 

Here are the steps I used to create this simply sweet card:

1. Start with a 4.25" x 5.5"  Kraft card base.
2. Die cut out a Poloroid frame.
3. Stamp sentiment onto die cut frame with black ink.
4. Stamp cupcake bottom from Sweet Cakes onto colorful cardstock in complementary darker color, then fussy cut the image.
5. Stamp the cupcake from Sweet Cakes onto a different colorful cardstock in a complementary lighter color, then fussy cut the image.
6. Glue the die cut & stamped frame onto the card base.  
7. Add a little bling to the stamped cupcake top....looks like sprinkles, doesn't it?
8. Add ZapDots to the back of the stamped cupcake images and create the cupcake in center for the frame.
9. Give to someone to brighten their day! 

Gel-A-Tins Supplies:

Sweet Cakes Collection

Other Supplies:

Core'dinations Cardstock & Glitter Cardstock

Bazzill Smooth Kraft

Quick Quotes Powder Puff Chalking Inks

Archival Ink by Ranger

Helmar Premium Craft Glue & ZapDots

Have a sweet day! 

Kate 

Anita's Favorite Projects...

Hello! It's me Anita and I am here with my last post as a Gel a Tins design team member! I want to say a big thanks to Gel a Tins for having me on your design team! It's has been such a pleasure, your stamps are so easy to work with! Today for my post I thought I would share my favorite cards I made as a design team member!



using Sweet Cakes by Gel a Tins

I love the style of this card!



using Stop a Gelly Jr Stamp by Gel a Tins

How can this card not be a favorite, it makes me laugh! I just had to make it when I saw the STOP sign!



Using Doodle Flower a Gelly Jr stamp by Gel a Tins

The doodle flower stamp is my favorite Gelly Jr stamp!



Using Damask by Gel a Tins

My favorite stamp set by Gel a Tins is this damask set! Really enjoyed stamping with it!

And that's it from me! Wishing you all the best!

Sweet and Simple

In this amazing 'Sweet Cakes' Clear Stamp Set are the cutest little cherries, cupcake and strawberries that are perfect for making borders. In this card I did just that.



Products Used

gel-a-tins 'Sweet Cakes' Clear Stamps
Grace Taylor Contemporary paper Collection
Staz-On Ink Pad
May Arts Lemon Ribbons
Xyron 9" Creative Station
Letraset Promarkers
Hot Glue Gun

I started by matting and layering the papers and then on the lemon paper I stamped the cupcakes, cherries and strawberry in a frame pattern before colouring with the Letraset Promarkers.



Then I made the ribbon flourishes and held them together with the hot glue. I added the sentiment.



and them added to the front centre of the card using the hot glue gun



So short and sweet but full of fun.

Sweet Cakes...Lamp?

Hi everyone! How are you all today?

I'm back today with an unusual use of the Sweet Cakes stamp set!!

When I play with my sets I always try to think outside the box a little and use the stamps for something other than their original intention. Thus when using this set I ended up with a little brainwave and today's card was born:



What do you think? Not your average cupcake huh?!

I started by stamping the cupcake liner onto patterned paper and cutting it out.



I then used a different stamp set to stamp the lamp base right onto the card base and partially onto the lamp 'shade'.



I added a co-ordinating sentiment and some shading with Copics to provide some light and that's all there was to it!


Supplies Used:

Gel-à-Tins:
Sweet Cakes stamp set

Other:
Lighten Up Stamp Set (Papertrey Ink)
Smokey Shadow ink (Papertrey Ink), Versafine Onyx Black ink(Tsukineko)
Stamper's Select White cardstock (Papertrey Ink)
Amy Tangerine Sketchbook patterned paper (American Crafts)
Copic Markers
Scor-Tape

I'd love to know what you think of this little card. Thanks for stopping by - have a great day!!

A Cherry On Top

I can't get enough of this 'Sweet Cakes' clear stamp set from gel-a-tins!. There are so many combinations you can make with these twelve stamps that you will never be stuck for inspiration. I wanted to add a little lift to this card so I used the stamps to make a decoupage cupcake. Yummy!



Products Used

Gel a tins 'Sweet Cakes' Clear Stamps
Docrafts 'The Little Cake Shoppe Collection' Papers
Twinery 'Pink Sorbet'
Cherry Charm from Stock
Staz-On Black Ink Pad
Xyron 9" Creative Station
Xyron Mega Runner
Foam Pads
Letraset Promarkers
Anitas glitter square stickers

To create the decoupage cupcake I stamped the image three times on white card and coloured in with the Letraset Promarkers and I placed the first image on top of the cut and layered base paper that was stuck down after running through the Xyron 9" Creative Station



Then gradually I added my layers to achieve the decoupage effect.







I added the glitter square around the cupcake and I then cut out the 'cherry on top' topper and threaded the twiner twine through the bottom before sticking to the right corner of the blue layer of paper.



Then I tied the cherry to the bottom of the twine and held in place with a foam pad.



I fan folded a strip of contrasting green paper and applied to the card using the Xyron Mega Runner.

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And that's It!. Isn't it sweet!.

Sweet Cakes Gift Bag

Hi everyone! Are you ready for some more Gel-à-Tins fun?!

I'm here playing with the Sweet Cakes set again! This set is so much fun!!

Today I'm showcasing all the little images from the set. These little images deserve some love too! So I decided to use them to embellish a gift bag I created:



What do you think? Isn't it the cutest?!

I started by die-cutting the bag from cream cardstock and stamping the small images onto the bag bodies.



Here's a little tip when creating a repetitive pattern with small stamps: place all your stamps on one block to make the whole process easier! This also means all your images will always be in the same configuration which is perfect for pattern making!



I then coloured the images with Copic Markers, choosing to use a colour scheme of red, green, pink and cream. This gives it a nice Cath Kidson look I think!



Finally I assembled the little bag, adding some red cardstock handles to tie in with my colour scheme.



All I needed to do then was decide what fun little gift to place in it! This little bag would be perfect for tucking in some handmade chocolates or sweet treats!


Supplies Used:

Gel-à-Tins:
Sweet Cakes stamp set

Other:
Memento Tuxedo Black ink (Tsukineko)
Vintage Cream cardstock, Pure Poppy cardstock (Papertrey Ink)
Copic Markers
Favor It Box 4 die (Papertrey Ink)
Scor-Tape

I'd love to know what you think of this project. Thanks for stopping by - go eat some cupcakes!!

A Cure for the Grumpies!

What better way to cheer yourself up than a nice cupcake!, give your friend a treat and use the gel-a-tins 'Sweet Cakes' cupcake stamps to make this tasty card.



Products Used

gel-a-tins 'Sweet Cakes' Clear Stamps
Dovecraft 'Tea Party' Stack
American Crafts Shimmer Paper
Xyron 9" Creative Station
Xyron Mega Runner
Foam Pads
Websters Pages trim
Tim Holtz Embossing Power
Adhesive gems
Promarkers
Staz-On Ink Pad


I started by matting and layering the American Crafts and the Dovecraft papers.



Next I took the sentiment stamp and used the Staz-On ink to make a topper, I used foam pads to add to the bottom of the top layer.



I then used the cupcake stamp and using the Staz-On ink I stamped the image onto white cardstock, I used the 'filler' stamp with an embossing pad and the embossing power to give a textured frosting to the cupcake



Using the adhesive gems to add sprinkles on the frosting.



I again used foam pads to give dimension to the cupcake.



To finish I placed a lenght of the Webster Pages trim under the sentiment and a bow on top.



There you have it a delicious treat for a friend.

Sweet Cakes Tag

Hi everyone! Great to see you here again!

Today I'm bringing you a sweet tag featuring the Sweet Cakes set from Gel-à-Tins! It's no secret that I have a sweet spot for cupcakes and cupcake stamp sets - and this set is no exception! I just love the mix 'n' match options for the cupcake frosting and the little extra images too!

I wanted to create a quick little gift tag and this one came together pretty quickly:



What do you think? Good enough to eat?!

I started by stamping the cupcake frosting and wrapper onto patterned paper and trimmed them out. I sprayed the frosting with adhesive and added some glitter before adhering the frosting to the case.



I then die cut a tag from white cardstock and stamped it repeatedly with the cherries stamp to create a fun background. I added the hole reinforcer, cut from a different colour cardstock and some twine.



Finally I added a sweet sentiment and adhered my cupcake and I was done!


Supplies Used:

Gel-à-Tins:
Sweet Cakes stamp set

Other:
Fruit Fusion: Cherries stamp set (Papertrey Ink)
Berry Sorbet ink, Aqua Mist ink, Harvest Gold ink (Papertrey Ink), Versafine Onyx Black ink (Tsukineko)
Stamper's Select White cardstock, Aqua Mist cardstock (Papertrey Ink)
Neapolitan Pattern Paper (Dear Lizzy)
Tag Sale #6 die (Papertrey Ink)
Pinflair Glue Gel (Olba), Scor-Tape, Stick & Stay adhesive spray
Glitter (Martha Stewart)
Twine (Divine Twine)

I'd love to know what you think of this project. Thanks for stopping by - and have a sweet day!!

Have a Sweet Day!

This month I am creating projects using the gel-a-tins 'Sweet Cakes' set of gorgeous stamps. In this set there are a total of 12 stamps and all are equally delicious. For my first project I took the Cherries, Strawberry and Wishing You a Sweet Day stamp and made a card.



Products Used

Gel a tins 'Sweet Cakes' Clear Stamps
Docrafts 'The Little Cake Shoppe Collection' Papers
Staz-On Black Ink Pad
Xyron 9" Creative Station
Xyron 150 X
Foam Pads
Letraset Promarkers
Peel Off White Glitter Strips


I stamped the cherries and strawberry in a repeated pattern on a white piece of paper and cut into a strip.



Then I ran the strip through the Xyron 150 X and layered in onto a red strip of paper and again ran through the Xyron 150 X and placed along the centre of the card from left to right.

I then used the 'Wishing You A Sweet Day' Stamp and again used white card .



I layered this on top of green and red card. I placed this on the right side of the card using foam pads on to of the strip.



To finish I used some white glitter peel off strips along the lines.

So there you have it!

Sweet Cakes and banners!

Hello! It's Anita from http://craftygrldesigns.blogspot.com/ With summer finally here I had to play with fun bright colors so I decided to play with the Sweet Cakes Stamp set!



I stamped the icing in a bright pink and stamped the cup in brown! I embossed the kraft cardstock in a modern hexagon! The fun papers add a lot and compliment the cupcake! I couldn't resist making a banner! For the banner I tucked the ends underneath the kraft and than tied the twine bows on each edge! Hope you enjoyed my bright and fun card today!

Products used:

Sweet Cakes by Gel a Tins
this and that papers by echo park
Bubble gum pink and cup o java ink by Hero Arts
Bossabilities embossing folder by Spellbinders
Twine by the twinery
cardstock by bazzill

Monday Sweet Cakes!

Hello! I hope that you are having a great day! It's Anita from craftygrldesigns.blogspot.com and I have a pretty card to share with you today! I am using the fun set Sweet Cakes!



I love sideviews:



I used some fun polka dot feminine paper and based my colors off of it. I paper pieced the frosting and used hem tape for the ribbon! I colored the hem tape with my ink pad! I couldn't find room for the sentiment so I stamped it on the tag and tied it on with the twine and a button! :> I very much enjoyed making this card!

Hope you enjoyed my card and are inspired by it! Until next time I hope your ink pads are never dry!

Supplies used:

Sweet Cakes by Gel a Tins
PP by My Mind's Eye
Cardstock by Bazzill
Tag by Maya Road
Die, button by Papertrey Ink
Ink Chocolate Chip by Stampin Up
Twine by the Twinery

A sweet set of cards!

Hello! It's Anita here from http://craftygrldesigns.blogspot.com! Hope your having a great day! Today I have a sweet card set to share with you using the Sweet Cakes stamp set! I took a kraft 8.5 by 11 sheet and cut it into 3 cards (3.60 by 4.25 inches) And got 3 mini cards from it and made this set! I find it hard to keep up with all the kid birthday parties so I love to make birthday card sets, may as well make several at once!




I stamped the cupcake tops in some fun colors and the bottom cup in lighter colors. I like to think that the flavors are strawberry, banana (vanilla is so boring) and blueberry!!! I embossed the kraft cardstock with a dot folder to add some fun! Made a banner for the sentiment and punched a row of scallops in chocolate! Added some rhinestones because they add so much! Here are some close ups!








And that's it from me! Hope you've enjoyed this set!

Supplies Used:

Gel a Tins Sweet Cakes Stamp set

Other Supplies:
Kraft Cardstock by Bazill
Other cardstock Arts and my mind's Eye
Butterball, bubble gum, splash inks by Hero Arts