Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Not Just for Mother's Day Doily Card and Free .Cut File


I really love the feminine lacy feel of doilies and when I spotted one on the Mother's Day 2010 Seasonal Cartridge I knew I wanted to make a shaped card, however there was no shadow...GRRR. Fortunately the pattern was even enough to enlarge it slightly and by hiding the selected contours of ALL of the detail I was able to make this card. Once the work was done, the card goes together in a snap and I think the base would be great for a number of different things. I put the Happy Mother's Day sentiment on the front so it could be sent to anyone you'd like to send those wishes to. I kept the embellies simple, but you could really go to town if you wish. If you like, the FREE .cut file and instructions can be found HERE on the Custom Crops site. Just a quickie post, because I'm celebrating my birthday with my neighbor today (I'm all for prolonging the birthday experience as long as I can. LOL) and we're out to lunch and shopping. Woohoo!
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25 comments:

  1. Carole BeathMay 4, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    Ah,Donna...this is a wonderful card. I love the whole design, and the soft paper hues ...wonderful too.
    Have a fun fun belated birthday lunch.,
    Hugs.
    Carole

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  2. HelenMay 4, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    That is so pretty!

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  3. Sandy from UkiahMay 4, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Oh this is just beautiful and I love that it is a .cut file. Thank you for sharing your hard work.. Have fun celebrating another "birthday" lunch with your friend.

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  4. "Um Buggin"May 4, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    Donna, it came out gorgeous! See if anyone has the patients to sit there and do all those Hides, it's you. I love it so soft and beautiful colors too. Have fun today...talk to you later.

    Hugz, xx

    ~L~

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  5. PeggyLovesVintageMay 4, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    How pretty! Love the little butterflies.

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  6. CraftCraveMay 4, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave in the Cutting category today [04 May 03:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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  7. Audrey FrelxMay 4, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Oh, Donna, that doily card is so pretty. And, yes, I can see other uses for it too!

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  8. ~JulieH~May 4, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Oh Donna this is beautiful! So feminine and pretty I love it! Enjoy your lunch and shopping!
    Hugs
    Juliexx

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  9. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Oh good grief, wow so I am thinking when did Donna add music to her blog and WHY is it SO bad...oh, I forgot I just put on some weirdo "world" music...ok then...LOL!!!
    What a lovely card and I can not believe you hid ALL those nooks and crannies...must have taken forever! worth it cause it looks great!!!

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  10. DeniceMay 4, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    So pretty and perfect for any mother.

    :D

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  11. BarbaraMay 4, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Donna, this is so delicate and pretty! I love it!

    Hugs,
    Barb

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  12. BarbaraMay 4, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    Oh, and belated Happy Birthday! I totally missed it and hope you have a great extended celebration.

    xoxox

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  13. SmitaMay 4, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    Gorgeous. Love the doily... Hope you had a super shopping day!

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  14. GiuliaG.May 5, 2010 at 3:43 AM

    Oh Donna, this is so pretty. It's so feminine and i love your design. I'm all for long birthday celebrations too...Have fun shopping!!!!!

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  15. KellyMay 5, 2010 at 3:46 AM

    Oh Donna what a wonderful card for Mother's Day or for anyone special! That must have been a job to hide all the cuts...what a labor of love...thanks for making it easy for the rest of us!

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  16. MoniqueMay 5, 2010 at 3:50 AM

    It's beautifull Donna !

    Hugs Monique

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  17. SandiMay 5, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    Donna, fab, fab, fab, so fem. Hugs

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  18. MarleneMay 5, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    Wow!!! That is GORGEOUS!!! Hope you had a great birthday! :)

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  19. CBHMay 5, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Cricut Freebies Search List, under the Mother's Day post on May. 05, 2010. Thanks again.

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  20. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    Oh I've been out of it for such a long time and missed so many of your amazing creations! I've gone and looked at them all...you are soooo good!!

    This card here is just stunning!

    (-: Heidi

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  21. Creative MommaMay 5, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    Such a beautiful design...I love doily/lace look..so soft and pretty :)
    Hugs
    Marina

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  22. Susan EdwardsMay 6, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Oh Donna, I had not seen this yet. How sweet!!! I like this a lot.

    xx Susan

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  23. Jodie from OzMay 7, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Wonderful shape Donna, love shaped cards, very pretty and so intricate. hugs Jodie from Oz

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  24. Sharon CaudleMay 7, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Gorgeous, girlfriend! I love the doily! So feminine and perfect for Mother's Day! I need to take some lessons from you. Hide all the contour? I need personal lessons badly!!!! LOL!
    hugs!
    Sharon

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  25. KarenMay 17, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Love the look of the doily. Hope you had a fantabulous birthday!

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Thanks for making my day!