Thursday, April 23, 2009

Cupcake Thursday??

Well, gosh, I wish I had a good cupcake recipe to go along with my card today. I'm sure I do....somewhere....but I already planned this week's recipe because I just made it yesterday!!

First, the card.......



This is one of the new images just released this past Sunday, Sweet Little Thing. I think this is one of my favorites. I say that a lot, don't I? Well, I'm all about cupcakes.....anything sweet, actually. I think I mentioned before that I could LIVE on dessert alone!! I stamped the image onto my brand new Canson drawing paper that I picked up at Michael's. Crissy, Janette & Kimmie all went to a Copic Certification class recently, & they returned RAVING about this paper. I happened upon it at Michael's & used my coupon to buy it. I do really like it, the colors blend so well. So yes.....I used my Copics on this card :) I think I'm getting which method works best for me to get the blending down. The papers are SU's Gable Green (which I had never ever used before....I still had all 3 sheets from my starter pack, lol) & DCWV's Sweet pad. The swirl in the corner is part of the paper, so I couldn't cover it up! But it looked lonesome when I was done with the card, so I just punched some vellum flowers & added a couple of silver thingies to the centers. The cupcake liner is paper pieced with another piece of the Sweet paper.....only because I didn't like how I colored it. Thank goodness for whomever invented piecing! The cupcake frosting has Angel Wings Shimmerz on it, because it was a bit too bright. I wanted it to match the paper, & the Shimmerz really toned it down, & made it sparkly at the same time :)



Here's a closeup.....I hope you can see the shimmery frosting....yum!! And speaking of yum......

Today's recipe is a dessert that I'm sure many of you have not only heard of, but made yourselves. Someone brought it to work one day many years ago & I was hooked!!!


CHOCOLATE ECLAIR TORTE

Line 9"x13" pan with graham crackers.
Mix 2 three oz boxes of instant French Vanilla pudding & 2 1/2 cups milk. Fold in 8 oz Cool Whip. Put layer of graham crackers on top.
Refrigerate overnight.
Frost with chocolate frosting.


Now, could that BE any easier????? Oh...it is soooooooo good. If you're having a chocolate craving....trust me.....this is the dessert for you!! I've included a picture, if only the picture was scratch 'n sniff!! LOL!!




As always, thanks for visiting my little blog. Tomorrow is the day we found out if hubby needs another surgery or not. I have mentioned I'm moving out if he's going to be home another 8 weeks, haven't I?????

15 comments:

dolcreations said...

Your cards are just beautiful. I try to check out your blog everyday and love to see whats new!
Thank-you for all the great recipes! I am going to try the Chocolate Eclair Recipe tomorrow!
Christine

Amy Sheffer said...

Totally adorable, Michelle! Awesome design!

Jacquel said...

Too cute Michelle! tfs!!!

Carolyn Bounds said...

First, allow me to say, thank you so very much for your encouraging comment:o) It really put a smile on my face!!!

Your card is F*A*B*U*L*O*U*S!!!! I love every beautiful detail, and your coloring is out-of-this-world wonderful!!!

Your recipe sounds (and looks) delicious!!!! You are right...it is a good thing it isn't a scratch and sniff. I'd look pretty silly licking the computer screen:o) I think I will be trying this recipe very soon!

Have a great weekend!!!
Carolyn

Unknown said...

YUMMMMM that dessert looks delicious!!! Totally gonna have to try it!! I love these little ants that I'm seeing.... the vellum flowers look perfect to keep your swirls company up there in the corner! :)

Good luck at the dr's tomorrow--- 8 weeks--- EEEKKKK!!

tracy said...

Hi Michelle
Your card is stunning I adore this new stamp it has to be my favourite lol!
Love the chocolate recipe not sure whether I can get any of those things over here though if you know of substitutes then I will gladly try it out mmmmmm.
Good luck with hubbys latest check up.
Tracy x

Cheryl said...

Hi! Fingers and toes are crossed for you today! LOL!

Love your card! It is definitely one of my favorites from the new release! there's something about this little ant!

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Beautiful card Michelle and love the colours and your fabulous doodling, I also love your tea angels card and all those pretty paper and layers, I hope your hubbie is ok, Have a wonderful weekend, Big Hugs, Nikki x

Denise Marzec said...

Your coloring and embellishing is always SPOT ON! Every time I open your blog, I let out a big "Ohhh!"

Gingerbread Gal♥ said...

Amazing Card! The coloring is spectacular! Your dessert looks so yummy!
:) Rachel

Lacey said...

This card is so adorable! I love the piecing...gotta love a way to fix mistakes! And the icing looks yummy enough to eat!
I hope your hubby does well with his appointment...and I hope he is feeling better soon.
~Lacey

Anjou Krelovich said...

Just gorgeous! The colors are so pretty and that little ant is so sweet. Super embellishments too!

Ila said...

Super Cute...and your coloring is Fantastic!!...love the layout, paper and charm as well.
Looks like a fabulous recipe too...and so easy!!...Hugs, Ila

Tammi said...

YUMMY, that eclair looks so delish! Your card is cute as can be, never thought I'd say that about an ant, lol!! Love that he's holding a cupcake, and has little boots on :)...pretty flowers too! Fabulous card Michelle!

Kathy ~~~ said...

This card really put a smile on my face!

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