October 18, 2011

Karen's Birthday Hop


No, you are not at the wrong blog my crafty friends!
Today's post is for the incredibly talented, dearest, sweetest, kindest person in blogland...Karen Baker. 
Today happens to be her birthday, and some of us were invited to take part in a birthday blog hop for her.
You should have arrived here from Jen's blog, but if you want to go to the beginning, check out our hostess Erin's blog!

I brought cupcakes to the party.

I have discovered that even if you AREN'T invited to a party, if you show up with cupcakes, you will most likely be asked in! *chuckle*


I make cupcakes on a regular basis, so I wanted something special for Karen.
These are mocha mini-cakes with espresso buttercream (and hers has semi-sweet chocolate shavings on top).

Not only is Karen a talented card maker (have you seen her blog?!), but she's really great at blog design (she made the gorgeous header up above *wink*) and she's a sweetheart to work with (we are on two DT together).
I think she's giving away a pretty nifty prize on her blog today in honor of her birthday (does that tell you what a great girl she is?), so be sure to stop by and wish her a happy birthday!


I used a stamp set that she designed for Practicing Creativity...called Nature's Wonder.

I'm so happy to have "met" you Karen, and I wish you the happiest of birthdays today! 

Your next stop is Michele!

Thanks for stopping by, have a cupcake if you'd like,
*mwah*

23 comments:

~amy~ said...

whoa whoa whoa...you made those cupcakes? I'll be right over:) delish work and your card? It's g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s!

farmhouse-story said...

oh, my, these are so awesome, dana! now, i'm hungry:) love your card, too!

Unknown said...

wow, gorgeous cupcakes!!! love your card, too, but the cupcakes stole the show:)

Lindsay said...

Hold up! I need to eat one of those STAT! Mocha? Espresso? OMG. Love love the card Dana! So perfectly Karen!

Christina said...

As much as I want to visit the rest of the stops on the hop, I think I'm just gonna stay here all day and stare at those CUPCAKES! Seriously, girl, those are amazing, and I bet they taste even more incredible.
You were so thoughtful to use one of Karen's sets for her card. I love the soft inking and pops of color.

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

I'm with Christina, can I have cupcakes for breakfast? And you're right, not invited, just show up with cupcakes! And your card is stunning, love the patterned paper peaking out from behind, love how it frames the image. Thank you for joining us in this fun birthday celebration!

Tinkerbeth said...

Please show up at my house with these cupcakes!!! (or at least share the recipe? PLEASE??) They look amazing! YOur card is gorgeous, too!

Tinkerbeth said...

PS, I don't live far, just outside of Syracuse, so you can stop by anytime! Bring the kids! I have an 11 yr old boy, and he goes to private school, too!

Laurel Beard said...

HELLO! You made those cupcakes! I'll be there in 10. Fabulous! And your card is GORGEOUS!

Joyce said...

Those cupcakes are gorgeous. No wonder you are invited to every party you show up at. I'll bet your boys are happy that it is a virtual party, because that means the cupcakes stay at home.

Michele Gross said...

Your cupcakes are gorgeous!! And they sound delish!!

Kelley Eubanks said...

Yummy cupcakes and your card is gorgeous. Looks like something Karen would make herself!

Virginia L. said...

Aw... Dana!! How SCRUMPTIOUS is your post!! I adore the cupcakes( not just adore, I want them ALL!!)! Your card is so gorgeous and I know Karen is going to enjoy this yummy post that was created for her! You rock, girlfriend!

jen said...

mmmm. mocha cupcakes are my FAVE!!!! :D And these are absolutely beautiful! Your card is awesome- Love that you used one of Karen's sets!!! :D

Chunyuan said...

The cakes make me really hungry. Love the card.

Aimes said...

Firstly, Dana you are invited *any* time to my place over here - especially if you bring cupcakes ;)
What a pretty card for the birthday gal - what a clever idea to use one of the sets designed by her!
Hugs,
Aimes
x

Jenny said...

So wish I could reach in and have a cupcake...Yummy :)
Jenny x

yyam said...

I'll have 2 cupcakes please! :)

Love the gorgeous card you made for Karen! :)

Karen B. said...

Did you hear the gasp out loud at your card? No, well, maybe my mouth was full of a bite of those delicious cupcakes you offered! Dana, this is a stunning card. You were able to make a clean and simple design and use patterned paper to perfection! I adore it! The soft colors with the pop of the geometric pattern are a match made in heaven. Thank you so much for the kind words and for joining in on the party, you sure know how to make a girl feel special!

Cristina said...

Now those are some good-looking cupcakes. Mmmmm.... And I love your card! So graphic and elegant at the same time.

Lisa Petrella said...

WOW! Those cupcakes look AMAZING!!! So...ummm....we're having a party at our house on Oct 29th----can you make it???? (wishful thinking on my part...I know...*wink*) And your card is BEAUTIFUL!!! I LOVE how you used one of the stamp sets Karen designed for PCD---so perfect!!!

Jennifer Rzasa said...

The card is beautiful, and I am salivating just by looking at your cupcakes! Soooooo amazing!

Jen Carter said...

Oh my those cupcakes look so yummy!!! I can almost taste them...almost! :) I love your card too! It is so soft and peaceful. Very pretty!