Saturday, August 30, 2014

High Tea


Hi everyone.  Time for a new challenge at ATCAS.  This challenge is being hosted by the very talented Sandie (London Days) and she choose this fantastic code word ...








I started thinking about what I find is a luxury to me ... and I came up with going to High Tea with my girlfriends.  So much fun to get together, have some laughs, and be waited on with delicious little cakes and tea ... this is a luxury to me! :)

I printed off the sweet digital image of cakes and colored them with my Stampin' Write markers.  I added some dazzling details to give the icing some sparkle ... and added glossy accents to the hearts and cherry for dimension and shine.

I used a heart embossing strip for the background and added a simple sentiment to finish.

I hope you'll join us for this fun challenge.  I want to thank Lyndal for being our Guest Designer this month ... she has done a fabulous job --- her cards are so beautiful and inspiring - thank you Lyndal!!  Click HERE to see Lyndal's take on the code word ... and to see the other amazing creations by our very talented design team.

Just a note that this challenge is only open for one week (not the usual two), so please remember to get your luxury cards linked up within the next seven days. Looking forward to seeing you in the gallery!







Stamps:  Tea Time (DigiStamp Boutique); Sweet Sentiments (Amy R)
Paper:  White (Neenah)
Ink:  Black, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Real Red (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Gold Paint (Lumiere), dazzling details, glossy accents, heart embossing strip (Sizzix for SU!)

30 comments:

sandie said...

Who doesn't love yummy cakes with friends and I love the added texture here. Sorry I haven't visited you so much recently but will back soon x

Anonymous said...

Love your idea of luxury and it looks delicious. Such a beautiful CAS creation Loll, love how you used my favourite embossing folder behind the image. As always your colouring is superb !

Marie

Kylie said...

Perfect!! Having a high tea with friends, having fun.... sounds like heaven (or luxuriously heaven) to me. Wonderful card, Loll xx

Stamps and Paper said...

'Delicious' card Loll, cakes and chatting with friends is always fun...Love your embossed background...

Anne

Benzi said...

Going to High Tea with friends sounds wonderful. I love your "sweet" card and the sparkle looks great. Just enough embossing behind the image to look super.

Deepti said...

That sounds like pure luxury to me!! Love those yumm cup cakes !

Pamellia said...

High Tea with girlfriends sounds like a delicious treat to me! I love your sweet card Loll, the strip of embossing add the perfect amount of interest and your glittery image is so eye catching! hugs :)

Canonbury creations said...

Yummy card Loll love the strip of embossing too :-)
Val x

Vicki Dutcher said...

A super sweet way to show luxury :)

Barb Ghig said...

Oh, what a wonderful take on the Code Word, Loll! I love your CAS design, and how you added sparkle to the frosting on your little cakes! High Tea with a few girlfriends...yes, that is a Luxury!

Unknown said...

Ooh, yum Loll!!! These look good enough to eat! That heart embossing strip works so well and makes those lovely cakes stand out beautifully.

Karen x

Bonnie said...

These cakes look very luxurious and beautifully decorated! What a nice way to be pampered!

Sandy said...

Oh yum and double yum, yum! Did I tell you that I think your card is yummy!?!
Sandy xx

nancy littrell said...

So Sweet and what a wonderful luxury going to tea with the girls! Wish I could join you Loll.

I Love your coloring and bit of DD glitter and CE shine. TFS my friend.

Anita in France said...

What a wonderful luxury, Loll ... high tea with friends, how delicious ... your card captures the idea so beautifully! Anita :)

Petra Swart said...

Your card is too sweet, Loll!! Love it!!

Brenda said...

Your card is too cute Loll! I agree it is luxury to go to the tea rooms with friends and fest on the cute sandwiches and little desserts. I love going to tea rooms! Hugs, Brenda

Brawny x said...

Wow great card Loll. Really sweet x

Brawny x said...

Wow great card Loll. Really sweet x

Becky said...

Gorgeous CAS card Loll.

Lee-Anne said...

Love your idea of luxury, Loll...sounds like a great time with great friends :) Delightfully yummy card!

Karen M said...

Your card is gorgeous Loll - love it:) Cake and friends sound like a perfect afternoon to me too - hugs xx

Lyndal said...

Super sweet Loll! I almost took a die cut to a Lindt chocolate wrapper!! Thank you for having me at ATCAS :)

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

What a super take on the code word Loll - having a yummy get-together with friends (and cake) is is one of life's luxuries, for sure!
Hugs, Sylvia xxx

Julia Aston said...

what a yummy High Tea Loll! That's some fussy cutting you did there! love the embossed dots!

Julie B said...

That looks good enough to eat Loll. Certainly is a touch of luxury to be out for a special tea with good friends. :)

wienerhoneymooners said...

Super sweet!!!!

cm said...

It's nearly 8am, and I haven't had breakfast yet...but looking at your yummy treats, I'm ready to bypass the toast and go for the cakes! An absolutely adorable card, Loll - and yes, sweet treats shared with the companionship of good friends is luxury indeed!
Hugs~c

Darnell said...

Girl, this is my idea of luxury, too!! It's totally CASlicious!! Hugs, Dolly

Mau xx said...

Hi Loll, sorry been missing alot..I will be back to norm after the 12th...hopefully!
Love the take on the theme, that is my idea of luxury too, I think there is a few of us commenting on your brilliant CAS card today that would enjoy afternoon tea with you.
Hugs Mau xx