IC161 ~ Cake Nouveau {01-03-09}

[SmilynStef]

Inspiration Challenge 161 ~ Cake Nouveau

We�re going to ring in the New Year with inspiration from fabulous cakes by Cake Nouveau. A big thank you goes out to Jami (sgtStamper) for suggesting this fabulous website. There are all sorts of styles and designs to choose from.

Since the links only take you to a page of cakes (not to individual cake pictures), please let us know which cake (and on which page) you chose for your inspiration. I�ve uploaded three images from the website, but feel free to choose any item for inspiration � just make sure you provide a link.

Use the keyword: IC60 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

My sample ~ Climbing Orchids

IC161 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. 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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[lacyquilter]

Oh, good. It's posted. Very interesting. I may have to think about this one. Thanks, Stef.

[chrisations.ink]

There are such cute cakes to choose from. Gonna sleep on this one though! Sweet Dreams! lol!!!

[sgtStamper]

Yay!!! I'm so happy you used the cake site... so much eye candy!! Man, do I wish I could make a cake like those!!

Here's my card

hugs, Jami

[princessp1971]

Wow what a yummy site! I see a few I like, will have to sleep on it! Thanks Stef.

[Stampin' Annie]

Oh, my! I've seen so much gorgeousness, and I'm only on page one! Don't know if I can pick just one... Thanks, Stef!

[KY Southern Belle]

Cool challenge Stef and thank you for posting early! I appreciate it. Happy New Year.

[StampingQueenJAR]

I love this challenge! Definitely playing in the morning! I already have my idea!

[AmberDawn]

Oh my, how gorgeous! I'm off to play!

[sumtoy]

I love this challenge...I was inspired by the sea shell cake

Lighthouse birthday by sumtoy at Splitcoaststampers

[Clownmom]

Thanks, Stef and Jami, for a delicious inspiration this week. I chose the Winding Vines cake as the inspiration for my card -- Winding Vines and Birds. I will probably do another one in the morning. Lots of good choices.

[luvmyboys&stampin]

oooh! great insp! too beautiful to eat... great eye candy! now to think up a card!!

[Kim Hughes]

what a GREAT site!! Thanks for the challenge, and for posting early Stef

I chose "she sells sea shells" cake on page 3 for my inspiration
http://cakenouveau.com/cakes3.html

Here's mine:
IC161 Feelin Blue69 by Kim Hughes at Splitcoaststampers

[Stampin' Annie]

I posted a very simple card--too tired to think right now...hope to play again in the morning.

Little Cuppy Cake

[artystamper]

What fun, fun cakes! I got inspired and had to make my card before going to bed tonight!! IC161 An Inspired Cake by artystamper at Splitcoaststampers

[slschaf771]

so fun! i picked the Polka Dot Dress cake on pg. 3...too cute
for you_IC161 by slschaf771 at Splitcoaststampers

[Kharmagirl]

What a FUN challenge Stef! I was SO inspired by the Circus Colors Cake!!
Here is mine:
Wish Big!

[cullenwr]

What awesome cakes to check out, but the Floral Silhouette cake on pg. 1 inspired me with this card: HOPE

[markie's mom]

OMGosh....Stef...WONDERFUL SITE!!!!!!! And, I had a great day...After I paid a PROFESSIONAL to come and air out the house and CLEAN the carpets and couch, and 3 chairs...And sent the drapes to the dry cleaner....Yep....the Speedy the Cat flea spray that went bad and nasty smell is GONE! YEAH!!!!! So, after I spent the afternoon dancing around and singing Little Mermaid songs while cleaning up, I had to choose that Ocean cake!!!!

Here's today's submission

[lacyquilter]

Here's my cake inspired card.

[TexasGrammy]

Whoa! I was looking for inspiration ... and look at what you have found! Wheeeee! Eye-candy for sure! I'll hope to be back later!~ ;)

[stampinscotsgirl]

Wonderful inspiration this week Steph! So many wonderful pieces to choose from. This is my card
IC161 Inspired by A Coach Purse (and Amy Butler embellies!) by stampinscotsgirl at Splitcoaststampers
Thanks for looking.

[jandjccc]

I love The Vineyard Cake. Great challenge.
Hope this comes a little close. TFL

IC161 The vineyard cake by jandjccc at Splitcoaststampers

[hpyscrpr2]

Thanks for another great challenge Stef! Here is my card for today:

Birthday Wishes

TSMFL and have a great rest of the day

[skdeleeuw]

What a fun inspiration piece!! I can't wait to play again tomorrow. Here's my card:

LOVE YOU

I chose the cake on page 2 "Something About Mary".

Thanks for looking!

[JD from PAUSA]

IC161 Inspired Wedding Cake by JD from PAUSA at Splitcoaststampers
My entry for this challenge...My card did not scan very well, the colors are pink and white in real life. I'm also sorry that I didn't read the instructions better and I didn't put the page number on my post. The cake I used is on page 1 and It's titled "till death do us part"
Another great challenge, thank you

[luvmyboys&stampin]

Wow, great IC! I will come back to check out the gallery tomorrow...*yawn*
Here is mine:
IC161 Swirl by luvmyboys&stampin at Splitcoaststampers

[Treehouse Stamps]

Totally Cool Challenge! THose cakes are AMAZING!!

Here's Mine: Little Blue Haired Fairy

Hugs,
Ashley

[sumtoy]

here is another...there are so many to choose from

Green and silver cake by sumtoy at Splitcoaststampers

[KY Southern Belle]

Awesome cakes at this place! WOW. I was inspired by Cuppy Cake and here's my Cupcake Day. Thank you for looking!

[sumtoy]

This is one of the prettiest cakes that I have seen in a long time.

Rose Cake
I have tried to replicate the overall feel..Thanks for looking

Here's My Version

[ravengirl]

I really like the "Grand Barton" cake, it is so elegant! Here is my card inspired by that cake: First Time Tole by ravengirl at Splitcoaststampers. Thanks!

[Biggan]

Thanks for showing these cakes!! So lovely!

Here�s my cake! TFL!

IC161 Flower Cascade by Biggan at Splitcoaststampers

Birgit/Biggan

[debzi333]

Ohhh Stef - this was a wonderful challenge !! What delightful cakes...

Here is mine!

Lean on Me by debzi333 at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for looking - be back later to comment more!!

My card is based on page 3 HummingBird Garden Cake

[Cook22]

So many possibilities there. But the sight of that much sugar and sweetness is too much for me!!
I made this simple masculine birthday card, always useful to have one on standby.
If I finish the flag-book I am making for my sis, maybe then I will tackle one of the sea life ones, or something.
And I'll be very disappointed if Mothermark doesn't do the teapot one .
Thanks, Stef and Jami.
A Record Cake - probably also a record speed for a card!

[craftycaro]

Couldn't sleep so decided to be productive and play along! Thanks Stef for such a fun card! Here's mine:

Cake Nouveau Inspired Card

[peebsmama]

It took a while to figure out which one I wanted to interpret. But when I saw "For the Record" on page one, bottom left corner, I knew this was it. Here is my card for this challenge.

[qvande]

I was inspired by the Tink in Pink cake: http://cakenouveau.com/cakes4.html

Great choice for inspiration. Here is my card: IC161 Disney Birthday by qvande at Splitcoaststampers

[DawnL]

thanks Stef...and Jami!

[n5stamper]

Here is my BEAUTIFUL FAIRIES.