This week was free rein at The Cuttlebug Spot, meaning any theme as long as we used some of the 3M Post-it Craft Paper from this week's sponsor. In celebration of the gorgeous vintage things I saw at CHA, I chose to do a vintage Valentine. The border punch by EK Success, the gorgeous Cottage Cutz doily die from The Scrapping Cottage and the gold Ornamental Iron Cuttlebug border behind the cherub medallion were all done in the adhesive paper. The background mat is from the DCWV Luxury stack, embossed with the Cuttlebug Textile Texture folder and the ivory heart was both cut and embossed with the Cuttlebug Textile Hearts combo set. The gold key is from the Spellbinder's Timeless Heritage dies. In addition I used a Melissa Francis keyhole brushed with Perfect Pearls, velvet rick rack from May Arts, and some cocoa colored adhesive pearls to balance the design. Alot going on I know, but I was going for a Victorian look which was all about loads of adornment. (My kinda style, hee hee)
The cherub medallion is a vintage image I downloaded from Dover Publications which I printd 4 times and cut with my Nesties Petite Scalloped Oval for the base, and Petite Ovals for the 3 remaining layers and popped them on top of each other to get the dimensional look. I first saw this technique on Sherry Cheever's Blog during a Spellbinder's blog hop. My image was quite small so I wasn't able to do as many layers as she did, but I still love the look.
Here's the dimensional shot. Be sure to stop by The Cuttlebug Spot to view all of the fabulous projects by the other designers and be aware that the rules have changed. Although we would LOVE to see you participate in the challenges, it is not necessary to be eligible for a prize. Just leave a comment and you could be a winner. P.S. in case you didn't see yesterday's post, be sure to check it out. The BBTB2 Blog Hop will be going on until at least Friday and there's candy to be had. I'll be drawing a name Sat. morning for a $30 gift Certificate to Custom Crops. WooHoo!
Such a lovely image . . . this is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh my Donna, this is so elegant and beautiful you really are a very versified artist!!!! I don't think there is a type of card that you don't do well!!! I just love it!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Donna! How stupendously stunning is this?!!! Wow, I love the elegant image and papers. It is the most vintage Valentine I have seen! You are such an inspiration!
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Oh my heavens!!!! This is amazingly gorgeous, Donna!!! I love how you did the image and I will be definitely using that one! What an awesome effect!!!! Gorgeous details! I love it!!!! hugs!
ReplyDeletesurprise, surprise I am online at bedtime! what a neat card, I bet for sure this is so much prettier in person, ya know? I LOVE all the ways you used the CB with this! You really know how to rock that machine! I can't believe how much it adds just to have that image popped like that, so neat! great idea to grab!
ReplyDeleteOh Donna, this is gorgeous. I love the layering. You are just amazing! I would love to try something like this!!
ReplyDeleteCindy:)
Holy Crap Woman!! Your card is amazingly beautiful. How do you do this over and over again. Can I be like you??? Please, please, please????
ReplyDeletexx Susan
I'm speechless, such a beautiful card. Super Great Job!
ReplyDeleteWow Donna, this is stunning! The way you did the medallion is incredible!!
ReplyDelete(-: Heidi
Oh Beautiful card Donna and so elegant! I love the vintage style and your pyramage (that's what we call your medallion in the UK !) is gorgeous! Perfect embossing folders for this card and love that filigree heart
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Juliexx
we're your new follower.
ReplyDeleteamazing stuff!
Ooooooh this is so elegant Donna. Love the hearts and the way you layered the image. You are amazing, totally amazing!
ReplyDeletewonderful, wonderful vintage, love the embossing on the image. Hugs
ReplyDeletelove love love the way you cut the image...just perfect! This card is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!! Peggy emailed me this morning!!!! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) I'm soooo happy!!!!! hugs!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful Valentine! Take care, ~Diane
ReplyDeleteGorgeous is the word I came up with when I saw your creation. I love your style. I haven't seen any other like it. Thanks for the give-away during this blog hop.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! Love the border..the 3D effect...the hearts...its simply Beautiful!!
ReplyDeletexoxo Joy
This turned out beautiful Donna! You have a real touch for vintage.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having super week sweetie!
Hugs,
Jen
OMG!!! That is just the most beautiful card I've seen in a long time! I love vintage anything, but I just can't seem to capture it the way it should be. You just did an excellent job! It's just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHI THERE!!!!! Love the vintage feel of this card.....you are such an inspiration!!! Hugs, T
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and so elegant Donna!
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Lana x
Donna, this is GORGEOUS!! I love how you embossed the paper from the Luxury stack. My next LO for Alyssa's b-day is coming from that stack!
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I have always wanted to do this technique...you did a wonderful job with it...and your card is just GORGEOUS as always...another winner...hugs my friend!!!
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