Monday, April 5, 2010

BBTB2 New Arrival Challenge


Happy Monday! Hope everyone's Easter was fantastic! In Napa the downpour was torrential and the drive home kinda scary but the food, as always, was fabulous although we both about exploded (4 courses almost did us in, are we getting old?) Anyway, I had managed to finish this week's BBTB2 challenge in advance (for once) and had a great time with it. Dear Carla chose the baby in the sling from the New Arrival cartridge and I immediately thought of "Rock a Bye Baby".
I had just gotten the Straight from the Nest cartridge and was dying to use it (sooo many cute trees) so I designed a shaped front card using George for the rounded square on the back and rounded rectangle to anchor the tree trunk. The "baby blocks" at the bottom are also from New Arrival. This tree had fabulous layers and allowed me to use eyelets and a brad so that the baby could actually rock.

The fabulous papers are (again) from Nana's Nursery and Heidi Grace. See the baby rocking?



I spelled out "Rock a Bye" using Alpha Beads. They really come in handy. Then it was just blue pearl eyes and the 3 on the sling and I was done. Be sure to stop by BBTB2 to see the fabulous creations by the rest of my DT sisters and we'd love it if you'd play along. Remember also, if you'd like to be a part of the team, you have until the end of the week to upload your best work HERE to be considered. Good luck to you all!

31 comments:

  1. OMG!!!! This better be in the mail to me! Did I mention Angelo has blue eyes? LOL! I totally LOVE this card, Donna! It "ROCKS"!!! Love the papers and that swinging baby! And that tree... it's my favorite cut on that cart! LOVE THIS!!!

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  2. Well, this is just the cutest thing! That rocking baby is adorable ... I absolutely love your shaped cards ... I think this is my favorite (at least until I see the next one!)

    Jo xx

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  3. Oh Donna, this is just fabulous. Super design idea having the baby rock. Love it!!!

    Hugs, Jeri

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  4. OMG OMG OMG OMG...it doesn't get any cuter then this...wow

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  5. Well I am glad you made it home safe.. I can't believe one person has so much creativity , I really don't think that is fair. LOL... This is just way too cute, way too cute.

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  6. OMG, this is so adorable. I have to say, Donna, as I rush to the BBTB2 every Monday to see the DT cards, the screen begins to slowly roll open and once the very top of your card begins to appear, I recognize that backdrop you use to photograph on, and I say here comes Donna and I always love what I see.
    Hugs.
    Carole

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  7. Wow! Wow! Wow! As always Donna, to cute for words!

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  8. Hi there!
    I have a bit of a shout out to you on my blog (and really, when I hand out stuff I don't expect people to take it since I kinda stink at doing it myself! LOL!)

    Donna, this is beyond darling! SO creative with the baby rocking from the tree (glad you didn't try and recreate the "and down will come baby..." part, yikes!)

    I LOVE how you made it with moving parts and I really like the layering to the tree! I can not believe I have none of those alpha beads because I think those would work great for me too!

    p.s. glad you are home safely! what a night of rain we had!

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  9. OMG OMG...really amazing (as always)I love this card and now that I know it Rocks to...WOW girlie you are just too much...Amazing work!!!
    Hugs
    Marina

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  10. SO adorable!! Love those alpha beads, too...they remind me of my thumbelina doll I had when I was little!!!

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  11. Hi Donna,
    This card is fantastic. I love the way it is constructed. I haven't seen a card like this before - wonderful work.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  12. HOW do you come up with these fabulous cards! All the detail!!! I love this card, wish I know someone having or just had a baby! LOL!

    Glad you had a wonderful time with the hubby at dinner yesterday!

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  13. Donna-
    What a great card and super unique design! Very nice job!
    Hope you're well!
    NJB

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  14. So cute!!! I love seeing what creation you come up with next! I really like that tree too!
    Pam Brown

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  15. love the card as i do love all your work but the rocking baby today is just marvelous. tfs!

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  16. Donna this is soooooooooo cute! I love how the baby is actually rocking and just love you shaped cards. The papers are beautiful and the tree is awesome. Love it!

    hugs
    Kaye x

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  17. This is so adorable! I love it! And that tree is perfect in the background! tfs!

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  18. Donna, I know I seem to say this all the time, but THIS one is my favorite "Popsicle Toes" creation of all time!!! I LOVE IT!!! So creative to put the baby swinging from the tree! OH, I just LOVE it!! Thanks for the eye candy! :)
    *Hugs*

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  19. This card is absolutely fantastic! Really ... it's just ... how did you ... good heavens ... it's perfect!

    And my Hello Kitty-loving self thought your post YESTERDAY was the best ...

    This Is GREAT!

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  20. Oh, and this one is beautifull too !! I love it :)).

    Hugs Monique

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  21. Donna, this card is so adorable. I love how the baby rocks and I love the alpha beads....a nice touch. The colors you used are so pretty and go well together. I'm glad you had a nice Easter. Me too, I ate way too much....had to go to Zumba to work it off. LOL!

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  22. Great card Donna, love the colors. Sandi

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  23. OMG Donna, this is precious! I love the shape and we both know you are the queen of shaped cards. The use of the pearls for the eyes is awesome!

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  24. LOVE this Donna! That tree is amazing!!

    (-: Heidi

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  25. Eeeeek! This is just the sweetest most adorable rock-a-bye baby card ever! I love that is actually "rocks" back and forth too! Just too fabulous!

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  26. Donna, OMG, this is adorable, I love everything, the cute baby, the pearl eyes, the bead sentiment, the sweet papers and your clever construction, I could go on & on, and the baby swings in the tree, you are so creative. Hugs Jodie from Oz

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  27. You are just so danged creative!!! I totally LOVE this card, Donna!!! Absolutely LOVE it!!!!
    hugs!

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  28. Oh, swoon! I ADORE that tree as the background for this adorable cut. This is just perfect!

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  29. This card is super cute Donna! I just knew by first glance that baby rocked back and forth!! LOL! You always pay attention to details... I love it!

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  30. Oh Donna a rocking baby!! I love it you are so so creative girl! I love love love that tree just hope that cart becomes available over here soon!
    Hugs
    Juliexx

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Thanks for making my day!