Sunday, September 6, 2009

I Still Get Butterflies-Thank You Cutting Cafe! (and a chance to WIN!)


Today is our 34th Anniversary (I of course was married at age 5)! I don't know about you guys, but often I spend days on a challenge card only to completely neglect my poor DH on special occasions and I RUN to Long's to pick up a card at the last minute because I just couldn't seem to get it together enough to make one myself. I vowed that today would be different (but I had a back-up just in case). Thank heaven Regina came up with this downloadable printable Anniversary set from The Cutting Cafe! As you can see I'm still in love with that black and cream K&Co. paper and when I saw the perfect sentiment "I Still Get Butterflies!" ('cause I really do!) I knew EXACTLY what to make.
I used my Nesties scalloped hearts to cut my top mat and popped it on the black. I printed my sentiment on cream and used a smaller heart and popped that as well. The butterflies are a mixture of MS punches and my CB butterfly cut and emboss duo. Then just a few adhesive beads and a heart charm and the front was DONE!
Now I debated about revealing the inside for obvious reasons but I decided that although David asked if I was gonna post it I think he actually was kinda hoping I would. LOL Consider it a public service to those think the sparks die for old geezers like us ('cause they certainly don't have to). The inside sentiment was personally generated and cut with my petite scallop Nesties and the little bustier is a Cuttlebug die. (Ooh la la!) AND if you'd like to WIN this Anniversary set from The Cutting Cafe please leave me a comment on this post. There are some other lovely sentiments and a large circle word included in this set as well so pop over HERE and check it out. I will announce the winner Wednesday morning. A list of projects from my Design Team sisters will be posted on Monday with additional chances to win a variety of downloads so be sure and stop back to The Cutting Cafe to see all of the possiblities for FREE sets. Now I must go pack for a romantic dinner and overnight stay in Sausalito at Cavello Point. WooHoo! Hope your weekend is as great as mine!

34 comments:

  1. TOO cute Donna! I'm glad you posted the inside too! I didn't know they made that die!! LOL
    Happy Anniversary!! :)

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  2. I am exactly the same Donna - it seems when i need to make a family card i leave it till it is too late and they are really disappointed :0(
    I am sure your hubby loved this beauty and hope you had a wonderful Anniversary ;0)
    Hugs
    Lana x

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  3. That is one darling anniversary card - especially the inside! I have an anniversary next week (and same as you, I put it off and never make the time - hopefully it'll be different this year!) Have fun with your hot stuff hubby - lol!

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  4. p.s. there's another stamp that would be really cute for our hubbies...it is from My Sentiments exactly and reads, "I'm still smiling..." for the outside of the card. On the inside, "Thanks"....it's so appropriate!! :)

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  5. Wow Donna this is beautiful and the hearts are stunning love the design, have a great anniversary.
    Hugs Linda

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  6. Well I want to WIN.. but I would have posted anyway... so cute.. is David blushing now that you posted it??? And the little bustier is a Cuttlebug die? Where did you find it?

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  7. Happy Anniversary Donna!!

    This is absolutely beautiful! So elegant and classy and then a little SPICE on the inside! Fabulous!

    (-: Heidi

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  8. I think that's an adorable Anniversary card and let's hope your husband thought so too! I love the colours you have chosen, perfect for a man!

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  9. oh my girlfriend i love love love it...yes I said to myself NO MORE just making cards for the internet or to just show off on my blog...I have a new love of making cards for ALL OF MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY...have a great night girl..hugs

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  10. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY,DONNA!!!!
    Beautiful card!! Its true with me also .. I hardly get cards ready for family on time.
    Enjoy....

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  12. This is just adorable! It is so elegant! Just love the correst!

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  13. Hi Donna,
    What a lovely special card for one and only after all these years. You tastefully shown the spark you two have.
    Congratulations!
    Sheryl

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  14. Ooooh-la-la...what a hottie Donna! Take time to enjoy you hubby! Happy Anniversary!

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  15. What a cute card. Love the black and cream together. I have been married for 38 years, and agree totally with your comments!
    Karen Varney

    rkv@embarqmail.com

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  16. Stunning Donna! I love these colours they look so elegant. The inside is fab too. Congrats for your Anniversary, I celebrate 15years next month.

    hugs
    Kaye x

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  17. Love it. You have a special hubby. I often have good intentions to make cards too and then end up buying them. Bad me.

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  18. This is absolutely gorgeous! Not only is it my fave colour combo but it has butterflies on it!! Fantastic!

    I am also one for forgetting to get cards for my loved ones, esp. my husband!!

    Happy Anniversary!

    Hugs
    Leanne
    xx

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  19. What a great card. I echo your sentiment about us "old geezers" - life really is what you make it. Happy Anniversary...Kris

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  20. what an adorable anniv. card girlie...I can see why he loved it soo...I hope you both had fun yesterday on your outing...have a beautiful day my friend!!! Hugs

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  21. lovely- i love the black and white idea

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  22. Trusting you had a wonderful time in Sausalito. With that card, you should have!

    I, too, plan on making cards for family and end up at the store. I've got to change that.

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  23. Great card - love the butterflies and the black & white theme!

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  24. Gorgeous card, fun sentiment with hilarious follow-up inside! All done in a very elegant tone, I might add!!

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  25. Oh this is adorable....sooo gorgeous! Bonnie x

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  26. An adorable card and I like the colors you used. I like that you added beads and charms too.

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  27. Oh I need to get the Heart Nesties so can CASE this awesome creation. You did a beautiful job and at (ahem...67) I love the inside too.
    Thanks for this great opportunity
    DianeL
    loyaz1@wbhsi.neet

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  28. Oh, my! You should put a parental advisory message at the top of this post! LOL Great card!

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  29. Fabulous card x Hope you had a lovely anniversary.
    Thank you for the chance to win the set :)
    Louise x

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  30. Beautiful design I'll bet he'll love it! Happy Anniversary!

    XX
    Stephanie
    txlonestarangel@att.net

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  31. This card is stunning. My hubby and I just shared our 2nd year anniversary so I could not use this set for a year from now, but I had to tell you how much I like it. Beautiful...tfs

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  32. Wow. Luv this card! I really love the sediment. I have been holding on to some really nice butterfly paper and you gave me a great idea for it's use! My hubby will be pleased. Also, I'm at year 21 w/my DH and "I still get butterflies" too.

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  33. Could this be any more wonderful?
    Carole

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Thanks for making my day!