Friday, December 9, 2011

CSS Blog Hop!


Welcome to the GKD CenterStage Spotlight Alumni's December's hop!  Our theme is holiday treat holders!

You should've arrived from Joy's!  If not, head over to the forum at StampTV to start at the beginning!  Make sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning, December 13, we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs and that person will receive a huge grab bag of fabulous Gina K. Designs Stamps!

My project is a simple cupcake to-go box filled with cupcakes from the bakery.  Easy peasy!  The top and bottom are scored exactly alike, then the openings for the cupcakes are embossed on top with a Spellbinders' die and sliced side to side with a craft blade.

For the focal image, I cut a petite oval and stamped an image from the StampTV kit, Wishing You Joy.  A few flicks with several Copic markers, and a jewel center for the snowflake, and this simple project is ready for gift -giving.

Your next stop is Carolina's.

Notes:
Gina K Pure Luxury cranberry card stock
StampTV Kit, Wishing You Joy
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Tim Holtz tea-dye distress ink
Nestabilities petite ovals, scalloped circles
Copic markers
sheer ribbon
Kaiser Craft rhinestone

116 comments:

  1. Oh Deb- this is fantastic!!! I am going to have to make a few of these for neighbors!! Thank you for inspiring me!

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  2. yikes! love it...this is so very cute!!!

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  3. Super idea, Deb!!!! Fabulous inspiration!!!

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  4. Oh YUMmmmm...beautiful box & the cupcakes look great too! Merry Christmas...Kim

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  5. Yum, yum, yummilicious! I really like this idea and will have to give it a try. Thanks for the great idea!

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  6. What an awesome way to hold those yummy looking cupcakes! Great idea Deb, and beautifully done!

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  7. Oooo. What a great way to give cupcakes! They're impossible to carry without a holder, but making a really pretty one ups the glamor of the gift exponentially.

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  8. Deb, what an absolutely wonderful idea! Cupcakes are the rage around here and you have made a beautiful way to present them! Love, love, love it!

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  9. Wow- not only is the box darling, but the cupcakes are stunning! I LOVE this idea, and may do it for my next company party! Thanks Deb!

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  10. Deb your cupcake holder is fabulous!!! I love this idea and thos cupcakes look yummy.

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  11. The cupcakes look gorgeous int he container... the colors are perfect!

    BrendaLea A. - Purple Lady
    prpldy (at) comcast dot net

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  12. Oh the talented woman that you are. A "few clicks of the copics"? I don't think so! Lovely.
    Merry Christmas!

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  13. Fabulous idea! Man, you guys are good! I will be busy tomorrow!

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  14. Great gift idea for teachers or co-workers or just a special treat for myself! Love it. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays.

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  15. I love this idea! Four special cupcakes are just the right amount...and the container is perfect!

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  16. Now that is some treat holder. Very creative and the cupcakes look yummy also.

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  17. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful...what can I say, you do such great things Deb, so creative!

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  18. WOW I've never seen this before. Fantastic.

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  19. Hi Deb! The cupcake holder is so pretty!! And the cupcakes look delicious!! Hope you are keeping well, and have a fabulous weekend! Hugs!

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  20. Well, I'm sure you already know how much I adore this little box and that tag - sooo beautiful!

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  21. What a great box for yummy cupcakes. I will have to make some to give to friends.

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  22. What a cute idea! The colours look very elegant!

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  23. What an awesome idea! Simple but stunning!! Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Wonderful suggestion.... now can I remember to do this next time I need to carry cakes?

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  25. What a fabulous treat holder, I love the idea so the cupcakes are easily transported. Great colours and a beautiful job.

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  26. Great hostess gift idea! And, stopping at the bakery makes kitchen clean up a breeze!!

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  27. Wow - what a great presentation!

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  28. Yummy, wow this cupcake holder is wonderful...
    Thanks for sharing it.
    Merry Christmas

    zullu26@aol.com

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  29. What a great idea and the presentation make the cupcakes look even better. So festive..

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  30. They say presentation is 90% of the gift. If that's true you'll score over the top on these for sure! Joyce T

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  31. That is a wonderful cupcake carrier, would work for every Holiday, or just popping by a friends house, really GREAT!

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  32. Fantastic idea and one that works for so many occasions. Love it.

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  33. What a clever idea, and beautifully decorated. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  34. Very cute idea and makes me hungry..........hmmmmmmmmmmmm

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  35. This is gorgeous. The cupcakes looking pretty good too...

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  36. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  37. What a great idea. The cupcakes look so yummy.

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  38. Great idea! Cupcakes look so yummy!

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  39. Great cupcake holder. Keep up the good work.

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  40. Oh my gosh, who'da thought? My office staff has four people in it and this is just perfect!

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  41. Won't you be the hit of the party when you arrive with this darling cupcake holder! I LOVE it!

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  42. Cupcakes to go, huh? Those cupcakes would go right to my hips!!! LOL That is the cutest darn container.

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  43. Not only a delightful way to offer the baked goodies to a hostess you could also use them as a theme at a house party. Way to go.

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  44. VERY clever idea! Love it!

    Judi x

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  45. yum, what a clever idea in this age of cupcakes

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  46. Cleaver idea I will have to try this.

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  47. Wowser! I am giving away some cupcakes today. Wish I had time to make a couple of these first. I will definitely remember this for future giftings.

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  48. What an awsome idea Deb! The cupcakes look yummy too!

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  49. Beautifully presented cupcake box and a great idea if you're not sure what to give someone.
    Cheers,
    Robyn

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  50. This is a really clever idea. Cupcakes are really in right now!

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  51. wonderful creation. i love the ornaments! i need that set! lol! tfs!!

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  52. Ooooh, absolutely delish! Gorgeous design, Deb, and those cupcakes look so yummy!

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  53. Deb this is TOO CUTE!!Love the mini muffins~

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  54. I wish my "few flicks with a Copic marker" turned out like yours..gorgeous!

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  55. This is beautiful! Elegant job on a really "fun" gift!

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  56. What a yummy treat container for yummy treats!

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  57. Hello, this is a really good way of giving away cupcakes or maybe even muffins. Great job.

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  58. Oh yum-the cupcakes & the box they are in!

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  59. Great cupcake tray, and those cupcakes... YUMMY!!

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  60. WHOA! Best-looking cupcake holder I ever saw! What a clever idea. Beautiful tag on the front.

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  61. what a neat cupcake holder. love it.

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  62. what a wonderful idea

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  63. clever idea, for the muffins. very nicely done.

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  64. Wonderful idea..I sooo need to make some of these.

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  65. Not sure which looks yummier - the box or the treats!

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  66. Such a unique project! I love it. ;)

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  67. Yummy box idea as well as the cupcakes. Super cool idea.

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  68. Great idea! Neat & very special looking!! Thanks for sharing!

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  69. Love the accent of the oranaments. Thanks for sharing.

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  70. Not only practical,but also lovely.

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  71. The holder beautiful and the cupcakes look delicious.

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  72. Well, inspiration is the key word here. I just love seeing what Gina's girls can do and this is one I must try. Simple, elegant and oh so useful!Keep up the creativity and thanks for sharing

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  73. How fun. A perfect way to keep them from tipping over.

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  74. YUM!!! What a great cupcake holder, I love it!

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  75. I have been demonstrating cup cakes at a local store, now I can demonstrate the holders as well, thank you for a brilliant idea!

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  76. Very cute carrier, cupcakes are always a winner. Thanks for sharing.

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  77. Perfect! There's a new bakery in town...hmmmm

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  78. Very cute idea for sharing cupcakes. Thanks for sharing

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  79. That's amazing!!!! How BEAUTIFUL!!!!

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  80. Clever way to give a 'sweet treat'...great idea!

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  81. Yummy looking and such a great way to surprise someone.

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  82. Love the holder, cupcakes on the go, smart idea, look yummy.

    Ruth

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  83. Such a neat idea! Would love to receive this box filled with cup cakes.

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  84. Deb - This is another impressive idea from you! Wish I could peek at the top to see how you embossed the holes, then cut them for the cuppy cakes! You could market these to the cupcake place!!! Lovely <3

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  85. Gorgeous - the box AND the cupcakes!!

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  86. Now DEb that is an original!!! I love the idea! We have a few ladies in the area that make FANTASTIC cupcakes. They would make a great gift in one of these boxes. Thanks for the idea:)

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  87. I wonder what would be the taste of that cupcake looks so yummy!

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  88. Fantastic cupcake treat! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  89. Fantastic idea for cupcakes and they sure do look good!

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  90. Hi!,


    I am in Heaven!!!! Three of my favorite things, Stamping, in my case Baking and Giving! What a Classy Presentation to something given out of love!
    Thanks for the chance to win!


    Cariños,

    María Alba Negrón
    San Juan, Puerto Rico
    perfectasimperfecciones@gmail.com

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  91. Creative way to give some cupcakes. Lovely.

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  92. Great idea...this is a different idea. Thanks for being so creative.

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  93. What a wonderful idea to present cupcakes! I love this!

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  94. I LOVE this, it is so cute! Thanks for Sharing!

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  95. Very cute! Thank you for sharing this!

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  96. This looks like it took so much time. Love it!

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  97. This is just what I need. I have mini cupcakes for Christmas Eve and needed a speacial holder. This will be it. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Nancy Nguyen, from Katy, Texas

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  98. Awesome cupcake container and the cupcakes look super delicious as well.

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  99. Wonderful idea...now if I can just get passed those yummy looking cupcakes!

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  100. What a cute idea...I love it!

    nanettemt at yahoo dot com

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  101. yummm! skip the tupperware, this is too cute.

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  102. I love to bake cupcakes. You have given me a great way to give them as gifts. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  103. What a great idea to give to neighbors!

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  104. Beautiful, I love the gorgeous tag which could be used on anything! But what a special way to hold cupcakes which are all the 'thing' now!

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