Tuesday, July 28, 2009

The Cuttlebug Spot Christmas in July



This week The Cuttlebug Spot features Christmas cards. It felt like a welcome relief after all of the hot weather so of course I chose a snowy theme. I've been dying to try a tri shutter card so I watched this fabulous tutorial HERE by Bonnie Szwalkiewicz and found they were really easy to do. The mats were a little tricker for me but I managed and the front and back mats lent themselves to the Snowy Village Cuttlebug folder quite nicely. Much of the detail was enhanced by Frosted Lace stickles. The pretty acetate glitter snowflakes on the front and back panels are from Me & My Big Ideas.

I used the Snowflakes folder on the top and bottom larger interior mats and left the smaller ones blank to decorate with Rain Dot snowflakes. All mats are outlined with silver peelies. The sentiment was computer generated and cut and embossed with the Labels 4 Nesties. Between the iridescent blue card stock, the white mats and the stickles this card didn't photograph very well but it's quite pretty IRL. If you ask me, the Cuttlebug is THE way to go when doing multiple Christmas cards so why don't you get started early and come play along with us at The Cuttlebug Spot? We have another fabulous prize awaiting, and while you're there, do check out the gorgeous creations by my DT sisters.

16 comments:

  1. Wow Donna, this card is absolutely gorgeous...and you say it looks better IRL?? It must be absolutely amazing to look at in person. I love the colors and all the embossing is just so cool.

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  2. i love this trifold I have made a cut file using GBS with panel cuts too happy to share if you want one Donna
    xx Rosy

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  3. Donna this is fabulous, at first I could not figure it out, it looked like a glorious storage unit, LOL, my eyes must be tired this morning. Love the glitter. Hugs

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  4. wow wow wow donna this is absolutely adorable...

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  5. Well, I can't imagine any thing being to tricky for you.. I agree ABSOLUTELY gorgeous..as always

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  6. Oh I love this Donna! The house folder is just perfect for it! I love the soft blue with the white. I really must try one of these cards thanks for the link i'll go and check it out! Gorgeous creation as always my friend
    Hugs
    Juliexx

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  7. What a pretty card you've created here! I love the soft colors and all the beautiful embossing just sends it over the top!

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  8. This looks amazing Donna, all those intricate cuts. Wow! Heard from Paul, it's for BBTB (cryptic message but you will understand)
    hugs
    En x

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  9. So pretty Donna. I've been wanting to try one of these also - just too chicken-LOL!!! Love the snow theme - I could use a cold snap about now - oh wait! tomorrow will be 103, down from 108! Hugs...Krid

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  10. How fun is this card? I have to try one :) You definately brought the winter time feel to everyone this week!

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  11. Donna, this is beautiful ... just love the colors and the embossing. Great job! I'm a little intimidated by this type of card, but after seeing yours, I might have to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration!!

    Jo xx

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  12. I really like this one Donna, I too am into tri-shutter cards. It looks fantastic as a Christmas card, and works really well with the house folder for the front.

    hugs
    Kaye x

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  13. WOW Donna, you did a fantastic job on this. Really puts me in the mood for Christmas! I tried one of these a while back but I couldn't get the mats right so it ended up in the trash, maybe I'll try again.

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  14. Donna your card is absolutely stunning!! I love the work you do! I an definitely going to have to try one of these cards!

    Kerri

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  15. So beautiful! I love all the white on white!

    (-: Heidi

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  16. how cool! and not because its a snowy card, lol!
    this is really neat, of course this style card is super neat, something I havent tried either! love it D!

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