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!!! 

21 comments:

snappy scrappy said...

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

Melissa C. said...

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

Jingle said...

These are beautiful! Wow!

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

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

L.B. said...

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

cdm317 said...

As always, these are divine!

Melissa said...

These are very sweet.

Unknown said...

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

Debby said...

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.

girlia said...

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

Jaime Lyn said...

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

Dorlene Durham said...

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

Your work is amazing!

Lori said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

C'est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLC said...

This set is just darling! Thanks for sharing.

La-Vie

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

Sue S. said...

Love this project - so sweet!!

sueot33@yahoo.com

Heidi@OneCreativeMommy.com said...

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!

Maria said...

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!

Unknown said...

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

Unknown said...

Wow what a steal. Lovely first birthday invitation.

Unknown said...

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