IC280 ~ Ace of Cakes {04-16-11}

[SmilynStef]

Inspiration Challenge 280 ~ Ace of Cakes

This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge was suggested by Kim (jknath) who loves watching Ace of Cakes. She says, “The cakes are amazing, Duff is adorable, and it looks like it would be a blast to work at the shop.”

You can find several galleries of cakes on the site … Shaped Cakes … Stacked Cakes … and Cakes for Two. Just hover over the image and click on the hyperlink to go directly to the photo.

For those of you who say you get overwhelmed with having too many choices, I’ve uploaded five of my favorites … so just stick with one (or all) of those for your inspiration. The rest of you, remember to let us know which item from Ace of Cakes that inspired you.

Use the keyword: IC280 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

Jknath’s sample ~ How Tweet

My sample ~ Song in Your Heart

IC280 Gallery

How to Play ~ View the attached images. You may be inspired to recreate the pieces ~ but that isn't necessary ... get your inspiration from the colors, layout, style or 'theme'. Just enjoy wherever your inspired creative journey takes you. Remember, if you are inspired by the creation of another artist, please do not use print-outs of the art in your creation or directly copy their work. Make the inspiration piece your own. Don't worry ~ no card is 'wrong' and there is no time limit for uploading your card for the challenge. There are no rules, so let your creative juices run wild ~ be *inspired* and go get stamping!

Don't forget about No Upload Sunday - Let's give the gallery moderators a day off and not upload on Sunday (unless, of course, you are a Fan Club member - yet another reason to spend a little money on your favorite site). Also, remember to link to your SCS gallery on this thread. Thank you for joining me on this inspiration journey.

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[markie's mom]

GREAT challenge!!!

Here's my submission

[vdm]

Thanks Stef for another great challenge and great inspiration site. Here is my submission; IC280 Tulips A Plenty by vdm - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[stamp300]

Already Vicki? It all looks so yummy. I have to get the girls at school, then I'll be back.

[Francie G.]

Fabulous site, Stef, thanks!

Here is my card:Swirling Branches (FG) by Francie G. - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[k dunbrook]

Very fun challenge...thanks Stef.
here is my card:

Created for You

[hobbydujour]

WOW...these are some extraordinary cakes! Thanks for the inspiring site, Stef and Kim.

FLOWERING BRANCH

[justwritedesigns]

Yummy! Great site, Stef! Here's my Dotty Daisy. Thanks so much for looking!

[berlycece]

I LOVE Duff and his team! This will be fun!!

[stampercamper]

I just love cake inspiration pieces and fell in love with the red/black/white polka dotted cake here...
Cakes for Two - Charm City Cakes
Here's my card...
IC280 Inspired Hello by stampercamper - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Biggan]

Thanks Stef and Kim for lovely inspiration! Here´s mine;

Mountains

[stamp300]

Here's my Dare 2 Dream card: IC280 Dare 2 Dream by stamp300 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

TFL!

[jdmommy]

Now I'm REALLY hungry......for cake!! Thanks Kim and Stef. Here's mine: Travel Collage

[DawnL]

what a fabulous IC today!! thanks Stef and Kim!!
I went CAS as I'm (along with Amber) out the door to head to Akron to Adventures in Stamping (craft show)... going to meet up with Bailmac, Redbugdriver and maybe some others!! Woohooo!!

here's mine.. A Mother's Love

[va.sunshine]

I luv these amazing cakes...great IC!

[Doodledop]

Such wonderful artistic cakes! Cannot even imagine the time it must take to create one...probably even longer than "that special card" (LOL)
Here's my take on the cake:
Bluebird of Happiness by Doodledop - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[sweetnsassystamps]

Awesome cakes ! Thanks, Stef!

Here's mine: Cake Inspired IC280 by sweetnsassystamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[sweetnsassystamps]

And another .... Cake Inspired Tulips IC280 by sweetnsassystamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[bambi64]

Did a really fast CAS as I'm headed out with mom. Here you go: IC280 Popcorn Birthday!_ajh by bambi64 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

ps. love the site but personally love Cake Boss better than Duff. lol

[cjbutler75]

I LOVE Ace of Cakes and ALL things Food Network!

SC328, IC280, Juicy Mother's Day by cjbutler75 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[jandjccc]

Thanks Stef for doing this week after week. We appreciate it so much.
IC280 Dreams by jandjccc - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[stampingout]

Here is my card!

Birthday Bug-IC280 by stampingout - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Vicky Gould]

I love the Ace of Cakes! Thanks, Stef!

Here's my:

Beer, Remote, Popcorn . . .

[jdmommy]

This site was so yummy I had to do another: IC280 Baby Colored Flowers by jdmommy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Shadow's Mom]

Ooh, lots of wonderful cakes for inspiration! Love this idea, Stef!

Here's my Wishing You Happiness.

[wendy2512]

Thanks for such a wonderful idea...I have watched these guys a few times their work is so neat....lots to shoose from, and I think I am glad i dont live closer....I would be going there lots....lolol...looks and sounds yummy too...lol...thanks again and here is my card...IC280, "you are so sweet" by wendy2512 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers fun all...at least these pictures are callorie free...:0).

[Toy]

Am I the only one who's hungry after looking at this inspiration site?!

Great one, Stef!

Here's mine:

~ The Way, The Truth, The Life ~

TFL!~

[AnniePanda]

I copied - sort of - the tall flowers cake.
Tall Eggs

[CAKath]

Wow, what a great idea to inspire us today. My DD and I have been watching Duff and his crazy cake decorators for years. I have no time to play but maybe by this evening I will have a few minutes to try to have some fun. Can't wait to see what everyone creates.

[queenoe]

Love these samples I want to do all of them!!! Here is my take on #2

F4A59, IC280 Embedded Beautiful Blossoms by queenoe - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Craft-e-Corner]

Love the cakes!! I made two for this challenge!

Sew Special:IC280 | Sew Special by Craft-e-Corner - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Sweet Wishes:IC280 | Sew Special by Craft-e-Corner - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[sumtoy]

Thanks for a fun challenge...I LOVE DUFF!!!

Here is my design based off of the show.

For Shawnna


23 finished-52 more to go

[Weekend Warrior]

Thanks for a fun challenge...here is my entry for today...
SC328 & IC280 - 50th Anniversary by Weekend Warrior - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

I was inspired by this cake's colour combination.
Cakes for Two - Charm City Cakes

Cindy

[justwritedesigns]

I had time to squeeze in another CAS card. Here's my Butterfly Dream. Thanks so much for looking!

[bwstamper]

Thanks Stef, great inspiration site. Here's mine: Springtime Wishes, IC280 by bwstamper - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[berlycece]

Fun challenge!!! Here is my card:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1954974?&cat=17472

[MaryR917]

thank you kim & stef for another great site
here is my card

[n5stamper]

Here is my BIG RED TOP BIRTHDAY.

[qhorse]

Here is my project for this weeks challenge. This is an awesome site, I used this cake http://www.charmcitycakes.com/gallery/stacked/#5

[stampin'nana]

What a great site to go to for inspiration! But it also makes you hungry too! Here's my card: IC280 Blue Snowman Christmas by stampin'nana - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers