Tuesday, April 27, 2010

The Cuttlebug Spot Favorite Flower (and Happy Birthday to ME!)


This week at The Cuttlebug Spot we're celebrating our favorite flowers. I have so many, it was hard to choose, but seeing that it's Spring and I had an Impressabilites embossing (what do you call 'em, stencils?) from my dear friend Glenda (Thanks hon!) along with a tulip Borderabilities (also from Glenda) I hadn't used I thought "Tulips it is!"

I wasn't quite sure what to do with these thin metal filigree plates so I bopped over to Susie B's Heartprints Gallery (Shes by far the embossing QUEEN!) to see how to use them in the Cuttlebug. She had all sorts of recommendations as to paper and whatnot, but I just followed her Cuttlebug sandwich guide of A Plate, B Plate, Spellbinders tan embossing mat (you really do need the thin squishy mat for this, plumber's gasket is too hard) , paper, Impressabilitie, and B Plate. You'll also need some shims to get a deeper emboss. I used 2 of the cardboards that come with my Cuttlebug Folders. As for card stock, I just used the inexpensive Wausau stuff you get a WalMart.

I really love how this turned out, especially after chalking. It doesn't photograph as well as it looks IRL. I decided to keep it simple and do a monogram card using the Borderabilitie across, and labels 9 as a base for the "D" that I cut on my Cricut from Lyrical Letters Loop Dee Loo font. The small tulip I added is from the Spellbinders Tulip Pendant. I really think it turned out soft and pretty and I'm sure I'll be making more of these. Be sure to stop by The Cuttlebug Spot Garden to see al of the beautiful creations by my DT sisters. And please play along for a chance to win a $50 (WooHoo!) gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp! But remember, you need to submit a "new" card and it must have some type of dry embossing. I'm a bit bummed today, because after several days of fabulous weather, it's dreary and rainy and it's my birthday. At the moment the old "April showers bring May flowers doesn't cut it with me. LOL At least dinner at Boulevard in San Francisco will cheer me up! YUM!



29 comments:

  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY HOT LITTLE NEIGHBOR LADY!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUU!

    I hope you have a great night tonight and hopefully the weather holds for you guys...

    and I love this card, I am sure it does look better IRL but it still photographed well...love how soft and sweet this is!

    p.s. when I talked about using a stamped image for a card for my sister, I didn't realize her bday was THIS weekend! yikes!

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  2. Oh Donna, it's just beautiful. You did an amazing job (as always) I definitely see why you will be doing more of these, it's gorgeous, and I love the colors. AND a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.. are you trying to caught up with me. lol.... I hope you have a FABULOUS Birthday... hugs

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  3. Ooooh, this is lovely ... happy birthday!!

    Jo xx

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  4. this is sooooooo pretty...love it!!!!!!!! great job on the embossing

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  5. Following the trend in making your own BD cards, are ya? LOL! Donna, you've got so much going on here. Love all the different embossing gadgets... they all work brilliantly together. And those soft colors are singing me to sleep. Or is it because I'm still stuck at work? Have a fabulous day and an even more fabulous evening and be sure to have a drink (or two) for me! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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  6. Oh Donna HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Hope you have a wobderful wonderful day and allow yourself some wine to celbrate!
    Your card is stunnind so delicate and tulips are one of my faves so I love it!
    Big Birthday hugs to you!
    Juliexxxx

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  7. so soft and elegant...love it....okay now to sing...

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DONNA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU....HUGS

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  8. Donna Happy Birthday - we share the same month!!
    Now go get yourself a big ol' slice of cake! LOL

    Your embossing is beautiful! Thanks for the link to the blog.

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  9. HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEIRDO!!! LOL!!! LUV YA, MEAN IT!

    I hope you have a fantastic day!!! You deserve it!

    Love your projects - always!

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  10. So pretty and soft and sweet...I love tulips even though they only last a short time...they are one of the first signs of Spring here in the UK!

    A very BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU SWEETIE...ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY....hugs, Bonnie XOXOX

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  11. Happy Birthday, Donna!!! This card is just gorgeous! Really soft and pretty! Enjoy your dinner out tonight, and hope you have a fabulous birthday, even if the weather is a little dreary.
    hugs!
    Sharon

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  12. HAPPY BIRTHDAY:)

    Thanks for hopping by my Blog and checking out my card:) I apperciate your comment:)

    Watch for upcoming Burtonesque Doll challenges, or Follow my Blog for Dashboard updates!

    Cheers

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  13. I love it Donna....
    That embossing is so Beautiful!
    Awesome as always...
    Happy Birthday!
    Hugs Wanda ;-D

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  14. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMA DONNA!!!! I hope its a good one and I miss you so much!

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  15. Happy Birthday, hope you cheer up and enjoy your dinner!

    Love the card, and thanks for the reminder to go to Heartprints for all my Cuttlebug needs!

    :D

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  16. Happy Birthday Donna, I hope the weather improves and you have a super duper birthday & all your wishes come true. Your card is gorgoues, I love the softness and the elegance of this stunning card. I struggle with impressabilies, thanks for the link. Again have a magical day. Sending big birthday hugs and some Aussie sunshine, Jodie from Oz

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  17. Happy birthday, my friend! I hope you had a great day! This card is gorgeous! The impressibilities can be tricky on the Cuttlebug, but you make it look easy. Very, very pretty.

    Best birthday wishes and big hugs!

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  18. Oh, Donna, a verrrry happy birthday to you!!! I hope you all the birthday wishes your great big heart can hold!!!

    You're card is so pretty as usual.

    I have a question for you, remember I mentioned my hubby telling me to write down places I visited and inspiring ideas (and you commented)? Well, of course, I didn't write them down, so that inspired my little journal project I posted. However, the hubby teased me merciless about forgetting and because he'd read your comment. now he has his chest poked out because he has someone who sided with him -- THANKS!!! LOL!!!

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  19. Well, well, well it's your birthday Donna! Happy birthday to you and I wish you many, many more "Blessed" birthday to come.
    I also love your birthday card!

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  20. Happy Birthday Donna! Hope you had a great dinner! Love the card, it's so soft and girly...

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  21. Happy Birthday to you, dear Donna! :-) I hope dinner was great and the weather too...

    Lovely card... I love the effect of the Impressabilities! Will order some in the next shipment (I hope!) ;-)

    Hugs,
    SMita

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  22. happy birthday, i hope dinner lifted your spirits and all the love that is sent your way from your commentors! happy birthday and happy tomorrow!

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  23. Donna just BEAUTIFUL, love the embossing. Hugs

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  24. Happy Birthday to you! I couldn't post it on the MB due to their new updates! Ugggg! Love this card! The colors are so soft. And, yes, I'm a fan of Susie B's too! Must make note to not get plummers gasket! TFS

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  25. This is beautiful!!! The soft colors are stunning :) :) :)

    I'm a day late since I've been mostly offline with a double ear infection (YUCK!) but happy day after your birthday !!!! You can still celebrate....I take birthday-weeks! :) LOL

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  26. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA!!!!!!!

    I am so proud of you!! I never tell anyone when my birthday is!!! I bought a couple of these embossing plates but have tried as of yet!!! This looks so soft and pretty with chalks right??? Have a wonderful special birthday!!!

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  27. Oh what a gorgeous card !!!! Love the soft colors...the chalks are so pretty!
    Happy B-lated Bday!!!!
    xoxo Joy

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  28. I didn't understand when you posted a comment on my blog about all great people being born in April but now I do...Happy belated birthday Donna. This card is stunning! Love the soft colors.

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Thanks for making my day!