June 2009 ~ Cupcake's Creations

Aloha! 13

Mona Pendleton | Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 6:35 PM | Challenges , Stampin' Up

Aloha Cyber Girl Friends! I had some "down time" last night to play with my scrappin' goodies that I hauled from Phoenix to Maui. I wanted to make my sister, Tina another Thank You card for taking care of our home & my babies. While she stays at our house, she also checks the mail daily. Just to give you an idea, I have to carry a large bag with me to check the mail because my hubbie gets all sorts of journals & magazines, besides the daily...

Thank You 23

Mona Pendleton | Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 6:08 PM | Challenges , Cuttlebug , EK Success

Thank You!Hi Cyber Girl Friends :) Thank you all for your support with my blog & for taking the time to post such kind words. :) Lately, many of you have commented on the photographs of my cards. I just wanted to let you know that I can't take all the credit! My hubbie surprised me with an early birthday present a few weeks ago, the light tent that "we" take the photographs in. I set up the tent, lights and the items to be photographed, then...

to You from me 24

Mona Pendleton | Wednesday, June 24, 2009 @ 11:48 PM | Challenges , Cuttlebug

to You from meHi Cyber Girl Friends! I was really excited this week when I saw Dawn's CC choices. (I do not have PTI paper so I substituted Melon with SU Cameo Coral & Berry with SU Regal Rose. I need to make a few picnic / gift bags for some friend's birthdays gifts & these colors worked out perfectly for my needs! :) You have to love it when things work out just right, even if it is as simple as the "right" ink or "right" paper for your...

just Because i Care 23

Mona Pendleton | Sunday, June 21, 2009 @ 7:30 PM | Challenges , Stampin' Up

just Because i CareHello Girls! I hope all of you had a great weekend, spending time with the special men in your lives. Our outing included going out to lunch with my 21 yr old son, his girlfriend & my 13 yr old step-son. Since I had some free time to "play", I made this card as my entry for TWO challenges, Mojo Monday 91, (it may be too late, but I liked the layout) & KWerner's Color Inspiration Challenge #55. Thanks for taking the time...

Happy Father's Day! 5

Mona Pendleton | @ 12:35 PM | Challenges , Cuttlebug , Sizzix Stampin' Up , Spellbinders

Happy Father's Day!Hello Girls. I hope all of you are enjoying Father's Day with the special man / men in your lives, whether he's your husband, father, grandfather or all 3 of them! I am celebrating the day with my DH, son & step-son. :) (Both my dad and father-in-law have passed away so we keep them in our thoughts & prayers). Since my hubbie is my in-house tech support, I had to wait until today to give him his homespun lil' gift of love!...

For You! 12

Mona Pendleton | Saturday, June 20, 2009 @ 12:49 AM | Challenges , Stampin' Up

For You card!Hello there Cyber Girl Friends! Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. Some of you girls were asking about the "setup" of the previous post, "Bonjour". Many times, I finish a card super late at night when the lighting is the worse.My DH & I would struggle to get a well-lit photo of my creation so he surprised me with a photo light tent! If you have not seen one, it is simply a "pop-up" tent that comes in various sizes with...

Bonjour! 14

Mona Pendleton | Thursday, June 18, 2009 @ 9:49 PM | Challenges , Cuttlebug , Spellbinders , Stampin' Up

Bonjour!Hello Girl Friends! I made this card for my bestest girlfriend / sister, Tina. :) This card has a little of my creativity, as well as hers! Tina crocheted the fleurette for me! :) I am one of eleven children, (6 girls & 4 boys). My mom, who has since passed on, taught all 5 of my sisters how to crochet. I am the only girl who did not learn, so that's where I can combine her creativity with mine. :) The step-by-step fleurette directions...

So Glad We're Friends 18

Mona Pendleton | Tuesday, June 16, 2009 @ 5:14 PM | Challenges , Cuttlebug , Stampin' Up

So Glad We're Friends!Hi There! This one is for ALL of you girls! :) Having this blog, has opened my eyes to how universal papercrafting / card making / scrapbooking is! Prior to starting Cupcake's Creations, I would browse the gallery on Splitcoast, not even knowing that crafters had blogs, sharing tidbits about their personal lives & the inspiration behind their creations. It is so fascinating to me, personally, & exciting to see that people...

Treat Yourself! 5

Mona Pendleton | Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 11:49 PM | Copic , Sizzix , Spellbinders , Stampin' Up

Treat Yourself!Hi Girls! I wanted to share this quick lil' gift I made for my hubbie :) He has a SWEET tooth like no other! One of his all time faves are gumballs! When I was at the mall, I purchased ONE pound of gumballs from the candy store for him. Rather than giving them to him in a plain cellophane bag, I decided to transfer them into a Making Memories container (the entire pound fit) & make a tag for it. I bought this gently used &...

Flowers for a Friend 13

Mona Pendleton | Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 12:24 AM | Challenges , Stampin' Up

Flowers for a FriendHi Cyber Girl Friends! I hope all of you are enjoying your weekend! So far, mine has been fun! Yesterday, my hubby took a 2 hr bike ride with me & his buns were a bit sore to say the least! :( Today we are driving my step-son to soccer camp where he will be for a week. I am going to check before we leave, if there is any stamp or scrapbook stores in the area! :) I needed to make my girlfriend / co-worker a birthday card for...