I'm feeling bad that I haven't been able to participate in challenges other than for my Design teams lately but here's why. I promised to make Baby Shower invitations for my dear friend Leah (BeeCherryLady on the Cricut message board). I am a notorious procrastinator and known to change my mind numerous times when designing a project besides being an EXTREMELY slow crafter so there you go! Fortunately Leah wanted to help with assembly so they are now finished and in the mail! WooHoo!
I've been sort of stuck on the popped mat with scalloped frame design for awhile and wanted to do that for the invitations. The striped mat is cuttled with Swiss Dots and I used the Argyle folder behind Boo. The adorable bear die is "Boo on his Bum" made by the UK Co. GoKreate. He is available at The Scrapping Cottage which is one of only two companies carrying these dies in the U.S. However, after doing the prototype we realized that by just popping Boo's head and feet it was still cute and really saved on time, money (for the bazillion dimensionals), and extra postage. "A Baby Shower" is from the Cuttlebug Baby set which I cut twice for a shadow effect and the bottom mat is scalloped with my threading water border punch. Bo is exhaused from overuse and plans to retire for awhile. Trust me, no matter how much you like a design, 26 is alot of one thing to make.
My sweet kitties surprised Mommy with a new printer for Mother's Day so I was determined to figure out my Greeting Card Factory program and print the inside in matching blue matted with yellow. Forgot to take pix but I couldn't have done it without it. Mama loves you Goliath and Jezebel (Daddy too)! xx
Donna you have been so busy but the effort certainly paid off because these are gorgeous...How sweet of your adorable kitties to buy you a new printer ;0)
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Lana x
LOL!! I am a slooowwww crafter too! But I have to say the time it takes you is totally worth it because every piece I have seen as been awesome!
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these are ADORABLE, Donna! What a sweetie you are to make all of those for your friend! Awesome job!!
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Sharon
WOWZERS!!!!!!!!!!!This is beautiful! Your coloring and details are amazing! The stacked effects - WOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteoh Donna these are precious! I bet Leah was thrilled with the design. What sweet kitties you have to know you wanted a new printer! :)
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Juliexx
wow girl you have been busy...these turned out super adorable....hugs
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is "WOW" those are beyond cute... I still want be your neighbor... How sweet the "KIDS" brought you a printer.
ReplyDeleteDonna, all your cards are really gorgeous. I really love your work!
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Donna, very sweet with lots of details! What a lucky, lucky friend you have!
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job on them. I'm a little behind myself. The funny thing is that I've found myself working on non DT projects and then am really in a crunch to get the stuff that I need to get done Done *LOL*
ReplyDeleteADORABLE!!! Boo is too cute. I'll have to go check out Scrappin Cottage's assortment
ReplyDeleteOh, he's so stinkin' cute! Love how he looks with his body parts popped! Poor little boo, he needs a vacation! Donna may need one too?
ReplyDeleteDonna, you're just too darn clever and talented! No wonder you're so busy, we can't get enough of these amazing creations.
ReplyDeleteI have a cool little something on my blog for hunny.
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Caryn xxx
what a wonderful act of kindness, this will live in that baby book and some beautiful child will days upon days stare and treasure. They are wonderful. Sandi
ReplyDeleteYou made me laugh - I have not used EVEN CLOSE to half of what is on my cartridges!! I think we are all there together... And it should be part of our 12 step program.
ReplyDeleteOn second thought, we may need a 24 step program... We have SERIOUS cricut issues. :-)
Susan
Lovely. I don't think I'd ever have the patience with too many invites; I'd get bored seeing the same thing. ;-) Slow crafter or not, you totally rock. Love your work.
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Don't know how else to pass it on. Could you hop over to my blog if you have the time? :-) Thank you for being an inspiration.
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Smita
Hi Donna You have been busy and they are beautiful.
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Donna these are so precious!! So sweet of you!!! So glad your kitties got you that fab. Mother's Day gift...so sweet!!! Boo is just the cutest!! Love it!! Hugs, Dawn
ReplyDeleteOh I love little Boo, I haven't used him for a while, must get him out again. These are just lovely
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En x
Hi Donna, just popping in to let you know I am passing on two blog awards to you - thank you for your support of my blog.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of you to help Leah with her cards. You did a fabulous job, they are SO adorable. I love that bear!
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