Introducing Baker's Dozen

It's time to celebrate the second Papertrey Ink Group Post Day with thirteen decorated cupcakes in the new Baker's Dozen Collection by Nichole. We've got a cupcake for every month of the year. How fun is that? And the most delightful bannered frame you have ever seen. Shot right up to the top of the list of my favorites.

 

First up, I've got my birthday month of July represented in this strawberry lemonade cupcake on a gorgeously detailed cake plate. Of course, this could be any variation of strawberry cupcake, just a matter of how you want to color it. I've placed my cupcake with in the Phrase Play #12 frame, underneath the word "party". A old favorite, Strawberry Patch, adds addition thematic elements to the background and provides the word "summertime" for me. Streamers from the Birthday Style Die set help set the summer soiree vibe. Ah...what I wouldn't do for a summer party in July right about now. :)

Next up, I put multiple cupcakes to work on this card. They are the perfect little morsels if you have the coloring itch. Small, fun, and just the right amount of detail to maximize the creative benefit to your mood. Give me 30 minutes of exercise and 30 minutes of strings free creativity a day to keep me happy. :)

Now how about that frame? Is it not the cutest thing? All manner of fun images can fit inside in style. I especially appreciate how the banner can be cut out of a separate color and added on top. 

I used vellum to fill my frame. Not necessary, but I think with the patterned paper it adds a little something. 

Really diggin' this collection. And with a cupcake a month, there is great potential to make some really personalized cards. 

I've got another project for you using my new Stitched Swirls Dies. I created this tag and framed my felt star (Coffee Cozy Detail Collection) with the triple loop die. Not unlike the frame above, come to think of it:). I used the banner from Baker's Dozen to add my sentiment. 

A tip when using stitching dies with floss/string on paper: I like to back them with matching cardstock. Helps the holes fade into the background a bit. So on this one in particular, I just cut two Basic Bookmark 1 dies and covered up the back of the one with the other. 

More inspiration below: 

Nichole Heady
Betsy Veldman
Dawn McVey
Maile Belles
Heather Nichols
Melissa Phillips
Danielle Flanders
Laura Bassen
Laurie Willison
Ashley Cannon Newell

Supplies

Summertime Party

Stamps: Baker's Dozen, Strawberry Patch, Phrase Play #12

Dies: Baker's Dozen, Cake Plate, Uncorked, Phrase Play #12, Birthday Style

Cardstock: Sweet Blush, Spring Rain, Lemon Tart, Pure Poppy

Sweet Blush Gingham, Spring Rain Bitty Dot

Ink: True Black, Pure Poppy

Copics

Sprinkled with Love Trio

Stamps: Baker's Dozen, No Strings Attached

Dies: Baker's Dozen, Small Scallop Border

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Spring Rain, Dark Chocolate

Ink: True Black, Dark Chocolate

Patterned Paper: Sweet Spots, Sparkle and Shine

Celebrate Stitched Tag

Stamps: Baker's Dozen

Dies: Stitched Swirls, Baker's Dozen, Coffee Cozy Details, Basic Bookmark 1

Cardstock: Spring Rain, Aqua Mist

Felt: Simply Chartreuse

Button and Polka Dot Ribbon in Blueberry Sky