Tuesday 25 August 2015

Faces, coffee and cupcakes

Hi Everybody!

Hope your day is going well!

Our theme this week at Tag Tuesday is Jewellery, and so I made a face on a large (8") tag and adorned her. I drew the face, stenciled the diamonds with worn Lipstick DI, and used the same ink to shade the edges and paint the face. I added some pearls for her jewelry, a rub on rose, and some ribbons and fibres for a quick and elegant hairdo. I am also linking to our 49 Faces challenge,  to
Moo Mania and More, embellishments, and to Kim Dellow's Friday show your face fun.






And as today is time for Elisabeth's  T stands for Tuesday, I will show you how I like to enjoy my coffee:


And I have a little beginner's tutorial for you - how to eat a chocolate cupcake.

Pick it up. Smell the chocolate. Prepare yourself.


Put it on a plate and look at it from all angles


Take off the paper wrapping


Add a dollop of cream (ice-cream is a good alternative, or take both!)


Start eating and savour the lovely, chocolaty taste


Keep going, you're getting there:


Nearly done!


You can do it!


Task completed! Well done!


And remember, every time you bite or cut a piece off from cakes, cookies and chocolate, half of the calories fall out....

Have a great day you all, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!











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47 comments:

  1. BlogorattiTuesday, August 25, 2015

    I really like your work and it matches the theme greatly. Greetings!

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  2. ChristineTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Loving all your faces! And I thoroughly enjoyed the cupcake lesson, I was mesmerized by every step!

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  3. aussie aNNieTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Valerie, what do I say first...wow or yum....well yummy wow will do...awesome tag and yummy cupcake.xxx

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  4. AnonymousTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Wonderful face, and I just LOVE the coffee and cupcake, thanks for the tutorial. I will need practice, so plan on making a batch and trying my skills later! Hugs, Sarah

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  5. KrishaTuesday, August 25, 2015

    HAHA!! I start walking and watching what I eat and you teach us HOW to eat a cup cake!!!

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment this week. I have a pedometer too, had forgotten all about it. In fact I have two!! Thanks for reminding me.

    Happy T-day

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  6. JeannetteTuesday, August 25, 2015

    ein wunderschönes,und so leckere muffins,menno ich will auch eunen mit extra viel sahne,hhmm yummy.
    einen schönen tag dir.


    hugs jenny

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  7. Viktoria BergTuesday, August 25, 2015

    "half the calories fall out" lol! I need one of those chocolate muffins today, for sure... Happy T-Day!

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  8. AnonymousTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Hallo Valerie-Jael,
    ich versuche gerade immer mal ein bisschen klar zu kriegen, wer ist wer und wer macht was in der Kunstszene Deines Umfeldes.
    Sowas braucht aber Geduld, das weiss ich vom letzten dreiviertel Jahr, als ich in anderen Kreisen, in denen der Naturfreunde unterwegs war.
    Ich glaube, jetzt kann ich mir ungefähr merken, wer Du bist und wo Du bist.
    Aber richtig klar habe ich es leider noch nicht.
    Ist ja auch nicht so schlimm im recht unverbindlichen WWW, gell?!
    Herzlich P.

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  9. johannaTuesday, August 25, 2015

    schön, wie du das schokomuffin zelebrierst... aber das mit dem kalorien-fallout würd ich mir mal wünschen;) klasse tag außerdem!

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  10. Bleubeard and ElizabethTuesday, August 25, 2015

    First, I want to compliment you on the beautiful tag you created. The diamond design and rose compliment the face beautifully, but that hairdo is out of this world.

    Second, I realized (probably about Thursday of last week) that I had not officially welcomed you to T Stands for Tuesday. So, I will do so this week and am simply delighted you are joining us again.

    Your coffee is my kind of coffee. I also use fresh beans and grind them right before I make a fresh pot. And the coffee looks like it is how I like mine, too.

    Now I've created a LOT of tutorials in my day, but never one as clever as yours showing how to eat a chocolate cupcake. I so enjoyed your words of encouragement, telling us how well we are doing, and how you know we can do it. Of course, the "half the calories" comment had me rolling on the floor. I think this is probably the best tutorial I have ever read!

    Thanks for sharing your gorgeous tag, your wonderful coffee (which I would gladly share with you), and your cupcake tutorial with us for T this Tuesday.

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  11. froebelsternchenTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Ein so schönes Tag Valerei und ein herrliches Frühstück bescherst DU mir auch noch! Danke!
    Bist Du sicher mit den Kalorien???
    Na wenn das so ist, ess ich ab jetzt immer gleich zwei Stück davon in dieser Manier!
    HAPPY T-DAY!
    Bussi
    Susi

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, August 25, 2015

      Oh Ja, nimm Zwei! Ob ich sicher bin? Nun, Einbildung ist auch eine Bildung, womit wir das Leben oft leichter machen können!

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  12. MeggymayTuesday, August 25, 2015

    First of all the tag is stunning , it is a very beautiful face.
    Now to the awesome tutorial, I have to say that it was a bit like a torture read, as each delicious photo had my mouth watering at the thought of the delicious cake.
    Have a good Tuesday.
    Yvonne xx

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  13. LiscaTuesday, August 25, 2015

    That was a lovely cup cake. Thank you, I enjoyed that. My mouth waters.
    Love your tag. The diamonds are very effective.
    Have a great day,
    Lisca#10

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  14. hazelTuesday, August 25, 2015

    A beautiful tag Valerie and a wonderful tutorial on how to eat a chocolate cupcake - think I'll have to make a batch so I can practice especially that I now know that half the calories fall out when you eat them.
    xxx Hazel.

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  15. MargikTuesday, August 25, 2015

    What a gorgeous tag, Valerie! The face is so pretty and beautifully coloured, and the hairdo is very chic. And love the coffe cup and the cupcake... I'm sure... was delicious! You can't show that kind of thing (haha).
    Hugs, Mar

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  16. ArtatagTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Super Tag! Ich finde toll, wie das Band zu ihren Haaren wird! Schokoladen Cupcake ist natürlich durch die Sahne zu einem echten Objekt der Begierde geworden! Sabber!
    LG
    Gabriele

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  17. ArtatagTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Super Tag! Ich finde toll, wie das Band zu ihren Haaren wird! Schokoladen Cupcake ist natürlich durch die Sahne zu einem echten Objekt der Begierde geworden! Sabber!
    LG
    Gabriele

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  18. My name is Erika.Tuesday, August 25, 2015

    Interesting and slightly different post today! That chocolate cupcake looks YUMMY! And very cool coffee cup-is it digital? And of course, I love your tag-she is so interesting and I love the background diamonds. I really like where you added in a few random diamonds....hope your day is going well!

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  19. AnnieTuesday, August 25, 2015

    This is a fabulous tag Valerie and I so love the face you have drawn here. The harlequin details look great too. Must now go and have a coffee...wish I had some cake too
    Sending you my best wishes
    Annie xx

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  20. ~*~Patty STuesday, August 25, 2015

    Lovely tag you made Valerie and what a playful and yummy post!
    My favorite cup of coffee and chocolate ... you can't go wrong :-)
    Happy T Day (you've made me hungry)
    oxo

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  21. TwinkleToes2dayTuesday, August 25, 2015

    What a delicious and mouth watering post. The cupcake certainly looked delicious.
    Your tag is beautiful and your coffee is as I like it too. Happy T Day :o)

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  22. Craftymoose CraftsTuesday, August 25, 2015

    I did not know that about calories and chocolate cupcakes! I hope the same thing happens with vanilla ones, because those would be my favorite. Your tag is just so creative--on my first look, I said wow, that looks like her hair!

    So cool that the "ghost" showed up in your coffee cup, LOL! Hugs!

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  23. Linda KunsmanTuesday, August 25, 2015

    fantastic tag Valerie-love the elegant face and the super reds you chose! That was some cupcake fun too:) Happy T day!

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  24. MySpecialistTuesday, August 25, 2015

    What a mega cute tag! And don't even talk to me about chocolate lol I've just discovered Tag Tuesday. Will write to your direct email about it.

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  25. Suze BainTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Great tag Valerie and a delicious cupcake! My daughter made carrot cake cupcakes yesterday, they were yum too! Xx

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  26. UnknownTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Absolutely ADORE her - her hair is FABULOUS... and the jewels are super fine!!! She's PERFECT! As is the luscious looking coffee and cake - YUM. Did that coffee also have a "jewel" imaged in it???!!! WOW - this whole post is nothing but a HUGE DISPLAY of YUMMY LUSCIOUSNESS!!! j.

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  27. Mary AnnTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Beautiful tag!!!Your work is awesome!!!Thanks for sharing on how to eat a cupcake!!!!LOL!!!

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  28. Divers and SundryTuesday, August 25, 2015

    I especially like the way you embellished your face. And thank you for the cupcake-eating tutorial. I see what I've been doing wrong. When I eat the cupcake in one large bite, I'm not letting any of the calories fall out. That might explain some things ;)

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  29. CarolTuesday, August 25, 2015

    LOL! Girl you do crack me up with your coffee and cupcake tutorial :) A great sense of humor is a blessing ♥ Love the tag!!!

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  30. DianneTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Lovely tag...and your tutorial was brilliant! lol...I don't know how you managed to stop and take a photo all along the way!! happy T Tuesday...

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  31. DarlaTuesday, August 25, 2015

    You created a very colorful and interesting tag. I like all the embellishments. The tutorial is a keeper. I might have to find a chocolate cupcake just so I can follow your instructions.

    Darla

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  32. SandyTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Love your tag - very attractive!
    Now how in the world did you get your face in your coffee?!!
    Did you make those cupcakes? That chocolate sauce on top looks delicious!
    You funny lady - believe it or not - I KNOW how to eat cupcakes of any kind!!!
    Sandy xx

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  33. Teresa ArsenaultTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Great tag. I love the feathery embellishment.
    Thanks for the tutorial. I'm sure that will come in very handy. LOL!
    hugs,
    Teresa

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  34. CarolynTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Can I place an order for a dozen cupcakes, please. Chocolate, of course, but I will provide the ice cream. You could wrap them all up and attach the very pretty tag.

    Hugs,
    C

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  35. RitaTuesday, August 25, 2015

    Oh, that was a delicious cupcake! Thank you. ;)
    Your face is quite snazzy! Happy T-Day! :)

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  36. FlissTuesday, August 25, 2015

    A really gorgeous face Valerie and love the feather decoration.
    You are a bit of a tease with the cupcake pics, I now want to eat one!
    Fliss xx

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  37. pearshapedcraftingWednesday, August 26, 2015

    Wow! Gorgeous face! Now. ...about this cake. ..Thank you for eating it all...and for the tutorial. ...but where are the rest of the batch? Happy T day! Chrisx

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  38. ArielWednesday, August 26, 2015

    Your tag is beautiful love her necklace. Wow!that step by step instruction has left me drooling -:)
    Happy Tday

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  39. SuzWednesday, August 26, 2015

    I LOVE your tag!!! And now I want a cupcake lol. You should write for a food magazine.

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  40. Celestina MarieWednesday, August 26, 2015

    Hi Valerie, LOVE your beautiful tag. I will always remember that half the calories fall out from this day forward when eating cupcakes. Great post!!
    Hugs, cm

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  41. SueWednesday, August 26, 2015

    I love this Valerie, beautiful face on your tag and I love the stenciling and feathers. Those cupcakes look mighty fine too xx

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  42. HalleFriday, August 28, 2015

    Lovely tag you created. Your cupcake play by play was awesome! :) I'd have gotten so caught up in the delish chocolate that I'd have forgotten all about the photos!

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  43. Kim DellowFriday, August 28, 2015

    Yum! Both the tag and the cake LOL! Love the way you have included texture on the tag and made it part of the image too, another really clever make! Love. So glad you linked her up to Show Your Face and thank you for the shout out too. Kx

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  44. Jackie PNTuesday, September 08, 2015

    Oh My!! you tease you!! I can almost taste that treat as I salivate over my keyboard!! heehee xx

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