Hi Everyone!
I soooo didn't have time to play today but when I saw the beautiful Maggie Austin cakes that Stef posted for today's inspiration challenge, I had to make time! LOL! Something you might not know is...I decorate cakes also!
Maggie's cakes are stunning!
I took inspiration from the center cake that Stef posted for examples here... IC293 ~ Maggie Austin Cake {07-16-11} by SmilynStef at Splitcoaststampers
***I changed the photo to add a picture of the cake like some of the other girls did. Great idea! Thanks!***
I desided to go with an ATC this time. I hardly ever do them but they are fun!
I drew the image by hand with a pencil, water colored with metallic watercolors, then darkened the lines with a black Copic pen.
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Sat, Jul 16, 2011 @ 6:24 AM
You nailed this one...this is gorgegous, and I've been eyeing this cake myself. I have done stained glass, and I am in awe of her cake. This does her work justice...great inspiration challenge!
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Registered: January 11, 2010 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 7227
Sat, Jul 16, 2011 @ 6:32 AM
I know exactly which cake you chose!! Your card is BEAUTIFUL!! Love those gorgeous soft colors!!~
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131743
Sat, Jul 16, 2011 @ 7:43 AM
Ha - that was the cake DH wanted me to use, and I said no way. I'll have to show him this, maybe that will keep him happy . Wonderful take on it, I'm so impressed.
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92540
Sat, Jul 16, 2011 @ 8:30 AM
True, your right....you and I chose the same cake, but your card is LIGHT YEARS a better card than mine from the inspiration! I am in awe of your talent! This is a gorgeous card and looks like a Tiffany stained glass lamp. Exquisite. Beautiful work.
Registered: August 18, 2007 Location: The Volunteer state....beautiful Tennessee! Posts: 12927
Sat, Jul 16, 2011 @ 8:59 AM
Okay, you win for best representation of inspiration...and you drew it by hand, WOW! It's amazingly beautiful. What an artist you are! I bet your cakes are awesome, too!