TECC67 Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #67

Here's my interpretation of the Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #67 sketch. (I guess it's not really an "interpretation" since it's pretty much exactly the sketch! LOL!):

And then I thought it needed just one more little touch. Whadaya think? Do the sparkly brads go too far or give it just the right finishing touch?

A detail of the cupcake - you can see where I've added some VersaDazzle to make the frosting "frosty":

Here's the sketch:


I love the fun, celebration feel of Basic Grey's new Lime Rickey papers. The dark blue background and lime paint splatter were inspired by their print ad:

Be sure to check out the challenge on the Taylored Expressions blog here and take a look at all the other amazing submissions. (Scroll down to the Mr. Linky section and click on each name. For some reason I couldn't link directly to the specific post.) I know I've said it before but there are some extremely talented people out there! I'm awed!

Details: Paper - Basic Grey, The Paper Company; Ink - Staz-On, VersaMark, VersaDazzle, Stampin' Up!; Inkadinkado Birthday Cupcake stamps; Stampin' Up! embossing powder; Making Memories paint; Fiskars border punch; Stickles; foam squares; brads unknown .

Thanks for looking!

Heidi