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Cocoa Berry Cupcake

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Poster: berlycece

Recently, I have been organizing (or starting to, at least) my huge stash of paper. I have just a few sheets of this long-retired patterned paper and oje card base in close to cocoa. They came in handy for today's CAS challenge to celebrate CHOCOLATE!! I even dabbed the swirls on my chocolate ink pad to mimic chocolate drizzle. Between the paper and various tools, I swear this card could have been made 15 years ago! Ha!

Date: Monday, August 4, 2025 GMT
Views: 981

Additional Info

Keywords: CAS858

Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (SU)

Paper: close to cocoa, white, Berry Bliss dsp

Ink: chocolate chip

Accessories: Cuttlebug Divine Swirls embossing folder, paper crimper, deco scissors, ruffled ribbon

Techniques: dry embossing, paper crimping

Difficulty (1-Easy 5-Advanced): 1

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snietje

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Registered: June 3, 2016
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 @ 4:22 AM

Fun cupcake, pretty papers!!

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nwilliams6

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Registered: June 4, 2009
Location: Deatsville, Alabama
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 @ 6:26 AM

Kim, this is a pretty birthday card. Great cupcake - love the icing texture from your EF. Lovely. Hugz

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CAKath

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Registered: January 7, 2007
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 @ 10:07 AM

Close to Cocoa- I used to love that color. True blast from the past and sweet card.

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Icela52

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Registered: November 2, 2015
Location: Murrells Inlet, SC
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 @ 10:43 PM

Kim, what a great card celebrating chocolate week, I love the EF and your DP.

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Shoe Girl

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Fri, Aug 08, 2025 @ 3:57 AM

That cupcake card is such a delightful nod to chocolate lovers everywhere! The swirled embossing adds a luscious texture that really mimics frosting, and the Berry Bliss paper brings a playful pop of color. I love how you revived those retired supplies—they still shine beautifully and give the design a nostalgic charm. The ruffled ribbon and deco scissors are perfect finishing touches that make the whole card feel sweet and celebratory.

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