Friday, January 4, 2013

First Birthday Invite and Cupcake Picks!

My winter break is coming to a close shortly.  I will miss being off and not having to chase like a crazy person!  It's not the working that I mind, but getting kids up and ready, and off to school.  It's the stuff you do after work, like therapy, cheer leading, etc that from time to time exhausts me! But they say a  full life is a sign of a happy life.  I guess most of the time I agree with that! ; ) 

Awhile back I was asked to create a first birthday invite and cupcake picks for the Cricut Circle Magazine.  I decided on these sweet giraffes from the Noah's Ark cartridge. I created a glassine pocket for my invite and added bits of lace, glitter, and rhinestones to girly it up. 
One of the cool elements of Noah's Ark is the ability to cut 3D animals.  This was perfect for cupcake picks!  I attached their bodies to a cute polka dot paper straw and added a large flower at the bottom.
Too bad I hadn't baked for the picture.  They would look way cuter in a cupcake!

Don't forget to leave a comment HERE for your chance to win a spot in Cindy's Card making Class!  The winner will be selected on January 9th! 
Tomorrow the JustRite Papercraft DT will reveal the first of many CHA releases! YAY! You are going to love all the new sets coming out!!! 

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21 comments:

  1. snappy scrappyJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    So pretty...I still haven't used that cart. Lee-Ann :)

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  2. Melissa C.January 4, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    These are so adorable! I can't wait to make them.

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  3. JingleJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    These are beautiful! Wow!

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  4. Denise ~ Paper PonderingsJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Soooo cute! Will have to add that cartridge to my growing wish list!

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  5. L.B.January 4, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Why these are just lovely. so beautiful. Enjoy your full busy days.

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  6. cdm317January 4, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    As always, these are divine!

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  7. MelissaJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    These are very sweet.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Super pretty projects! I just love the cupcake picks, they look wonderful!

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  9. DebbyJanuary 4, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    I love those giraffees. HOw cute they would be on a cake. Cute card. Good luck returning to normal. I have been there and done that. I look back and wonder how I used to do all that.......I had alot more energy then for sure.

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  10. girliaJanuary 4, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Those giraffe's are just adorable, but you always do beautiful work! Love it.

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  11. Jaime LynJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Awhhhh the giraffes are SO cute, I love them! Thank you so much for sharing them at Happy Hour!! :o)
    Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy

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  12. Dorlene DurhamJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    So adorable! I love the giraffes in the spools - gives you a new idea for decorations!

    Your work is amazing!

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  13. LoriJanuary 5, 2013 at 3:02 AM

    The giraffes are just perfect and what a pretty invite. I love how you coordinated the invites and the picks.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Perfect invite. I love those giraffes. I really need to use that cart.

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  15. C'est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLCJanuary 5, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    This set is just darling! Thanks for sharing.

    La-Vie

    http://www.cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/

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  16. Sue S.January 5, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Love this project - so sweet!!

    sueot33@yahoo.com

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  17. Heidi@OneCreativeMommy.comJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    I'm so happy that you visited and linked up at One Creative Weekend at OneCreativeMommy.com. The next party starts tonight at 8:00 PM MST. I hope you'll be back.

    I love those giraffes! They are so sweet. Perfect for a first birthday!

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  18. MariaJanuary 19, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Michele, these are stunning!! You have such incredible talent. I wish I had a one year old so that you could make some of these for me. ;) Hope you are having a great New Year so far!

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  19. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    So adorable first birthday invitations! The little ones will surely love these.

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  20. UnknownAugust 13, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    Wow what a steal. Lovely first birthday invitation.

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  21. UnknownAugust 25, 2015 at 1:28 AM

    Wow! Such a fabulous first birthday invitation cards. I just love your post.

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