Monday, December 14, 2009

All Creatures Great and Small


Happy Monday everyone! I don't even want to think how close we are to Christmas because I'm sooo far behind. This however, is our final BBTB challenge for the year but we'll be back bright and early in January. The cut this week is the branch from Winter Woodland that I turned into antlers. The deer head is from Doodlecharms which was embossed with the D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug folder. All the birds are cut from the Winter Woodlands cartridge as well. I had a different design in mind, but while blog hopping I came across the current challenge at Moxie Fab World called All Creatures Great and Small. I just loved the theme so I kept the birds, but decided to transform the branch to include a "great" creature as well.

Not a shaped card this time, the cuts were too delicate, but I'm still happy with it. I kept the color scheme simple using my fave creme and black paper from K&Co for the background. Unusual perhaps for Christmas, but the red makes it pop. (Just can't resist those adhesive beads.) The deer's crown of branches (thank you Martha Stewart) is a welcoming nest for the birdies. Peace seemed the appropriate sentiment and was cut from Joys of the Season.

Here's a dimensional shot. Not quite as detailed as usual but I've been fighting a cold and this was the best I could do. All in all I'm quite pleased and I thank my BBTB DT sister Heather (who chose this week's challenge but unfortunately is experiencing some computer problems) AND Moxie Fab World for the inspiration. Please be sure to visit BBTB to see the fabulous contributions from the rest of the Design Team. We'd love to see your take on the challenge and we wish you all a magical Christmas and a fabulous New Year.

24 comments:

  1. Love the card and the details...

    Hugs,
    Smita

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  2. Great card Donna! Looks like you finished the year off for the BBTB challenge in your normal style...beautifully!

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  3. Donna, This card is stunning, I love the colours, the branches as antlers are very clever and the beads really give it life. Wow, you must have all the Cricut Carts, I now need to add Winter Woodland to my wish list. Hope you are feeling better soon. Sending huge Get Well hugs Jodie from Oz

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  4. Oh Donna, you kill me! LOL!! The "best you can do" is simply amazing!! This card is stunning on so many levels!! One day I wanna use my cricut like you do! You are a huge inspiration to me!!

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  5. Hi Donna,
    This is beautifuuly done. I love the colours and the layout is awesome. Brilliant.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  6. LUV, LUV, LUV it! What a joy coming to your blog and see all the lovely creatiions!

    Hugs,
    Denice

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  7. Silly me, I thought I was going to be first, it's not even 6am yet. 5:52am to be exact. This just beautiful Donna. I have to agree with Moralia, "the best you can do"... if only I could be half as creative as you.. ABSOLUTELY gorgeous you

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  8. LOL! I'm glad I came to visit your blog because when I first saw your card this morning, I thought is was a modern decoration in a vase of some kind. It makes way more sense now that you've explained it to my little pea brain! Do you know how amazing you are? WONDERFUL creation Donna! HUGS!

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  9. Donna, as always this is just fantastic. I love your layering, and the whole design is wonderful.
    Hugs.
    Carole

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  10. What a brilliant design, Donna!!! Love all the different birds and the MS branch punch nest! The colors absolutely work! GORGEOUS CARD! See, they don't all have to be shaped cards to be stunning!

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  11. You are so creative!!! I love this design and all your amazing details!! Fabulous job my friend! Hope you're feeling better soon! hugs!

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  12. Donna, WOW this card is amazing. Love the colors, and, how the word 'peace' pops from the card.

    If you get a chance to stop by my blog, I have candy. 'Penny Black' stamped images, MME card stock, and embellishments.

    Paula***

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  13. Genius!!! I love how that head of your works LOL...I thought of antlers too but could picture it on my paper...I saw your card and my mouth dropped...I love it! You are the best :)
    hugs
    Marina

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  14. It's beautifull Donna !! I love it.

    Hugs Monique

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  15. girl---this is way out there...I sooo love the colors you chose and all of the layering. What a stunning card you've made here...

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  16. Your work is just stunning! This is beautiful and creative, as always, Donna!

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  17. Gee I wonder how I missed this yesterday...oh yeah I was so swamped with house crap yesterday and getting a few more cards together and out the door. Oh and guess what? I got up EVERY hour last night! I got to sleep 2-4 but all 3 kids got up! yikes!
    Onto the project..wow wow wow, Donna I just totally adore this! LOVE the colors and the design. What a wonderful feel this has!

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  18. I love this card! I wish I had thought of it! :D

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  19. What a pretty card, Donna!
    It's a really nice take on the Critters challenge.

    Take care,
    Teri
    Paper Crafts Go-to-Gal

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  20. Hey Donna! Thanks for entering the All Creatures Great & Small Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! Happy holidays! :)

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Thanks for making my day!