Monday, June 14, 2010

BBTB2 Reader's Choice - Camp Out Curved Fish


Happy Monday (are people really happy about Monday?) I actually am because that means I've completed my DT projects for the week and can RELAX (or just play with whatever I want to). I must say the projects for this week were a bit of a challenge. On BBTB2 we have a Reader's Choice from Camp Out using the big cruved fish. Guy cards, EEEK! and no fishermen in this house. Actually, I shouldn't be complaining about this one because I've wanted to do this cut ever since I saw it because of the movie "Big Fish" with Albert Finney. I cried like a baby (in the theater, no less) watching it because parts really reminded me of my Daddy who used to tell stories. Anyway, enough of that.

I made a shaped front card using Design Studio with the fish (obviously) and Mickey font welded to a rounded rectangle from George. The hook is from SpongeBob. (yeah, I know, I can't believe I have that cart either, let's just say it was a deal I couldn't refuse and it certainly came in handy here. LOL)

I used matte mettalic paper for the fish and tried to make him look (semi) real by coloring him with Distress Inks and embossing the scales with the Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles folder and scoring the fins and tail with my MS scoring board (I LOVE this board because it has score lines every 8th inch, WOOHOO!) The words were cut with the greenish woodgrained paper from the DCWV Green Stack and embossed with the new Tim Holtz Woodgrain folder (definitely a new FAVE you'll see more of that tomorrow.)

Okay, so I had the design, but I was STUCK as far as background paper went. Fortunately I was on the phone with my good friend Lillie complaining I didn't have any paper that looked like water. Not only did she suggest the light blue foil that she knew I had, but also the Cuttlebug border folder to emboss it like waves. THANK YOU LILLIE!!!! Without you this card probably never would have been finished and the colors so totally worked I was THRILLED! Lots of popping here. The fish was actually 4 layers (if your count the shadow base. At first I was going to leave the letters flush with their shadow but popping every other one made it SOOOO much more interesting. I didn't finish the inside because I really don't have anyone to send this to at the moment, but if I ever do I will cut a blackout version of the fish for the inside and print my sentiment on that. It won't show from the front then when the card is closed. Now if you haven't already, go check out the fabulous creations by my BBTB2 DT sisters and remember you can play along with ANY fish cut from ANY cartridge if you don't happen to have Camp Out. We love to see your stuff!
I'm also participating a few other challenges with this card. Cards for Men has a Father's Day theme, and also in a new (to me) challenge blog called Rosie-D's that I found through Lyn's blog. The challenges start every other Sunday and the current theme is something blue with the option of fish or fishing. THAT WORKS! The cool thing about this blog is you can create ANYTHING you want that fits the theme so there are lots of fun things other than just cards or layouts to see. Thanks Lyn for turning me on to another fab challenge blog.

37 comments:

  1. This is such an awesome card, Donna!! I love it.. the embossing, the colors...all are just perfect!

    Hugs,
    Smita

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  2. This is a Keeper, for sure !! Great card for a man....love it !
    xoxo Joy

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  3. Donna, this is a wonderful card and I swear that fish looks real and like the fish just leapt right out of the deep waters. I love the texture, the colors...the whole card is fantastic. It's a sure-nuf Donna card!
    Hugs
    Carole

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  4. This is amazing! I love all the embossing and the scoring on the tail and fins is just perfect! Great choice on the papers too!
    For what it's worth, my daughter mocks me as I always cry like a baby during movies. Heck, there are some commercials that get me going...

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  5. Oh WOW Donna this as absolutely amazing! I ALWAYS love your things, who wouldn't! LOL You always put the perfect embossing on things and love the use of the MS scoreboard (I just won one Woo Hoo, which was great because I couldn't find one, LOL) I'll have to remember that. All the dimension makes the fish look like it's jumping right off the page, It's just perfect and I could go on and on but you get where I'm coming from, you're great! Very inspiring, Love it!
    ((Hugs)) Theresa

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  6. WOW WOW, this i one AWESOME card. That fish really looks like it could jump off the page. LOL... I can't believe you have SpongeBob either, ever time i see it, I always think should i get that?? NO I would never use that one... you are too funny.
    AND that Lillie is so darn talented herself, it's always good to have a friend to help you when you get stuck. hugz

    Wish you had a .cut file for this one. hint hint

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  7. that is super cool. i want to know how you made it.

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  8. Wow thats some card, brilliant decoupaging as well. Thanks for joining us at Cards for Men, and good luck with the Challenge. With hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

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  9. Oh my gosh, Donna. The texture and dimension on this card are just amazing. All that embossing is fantastic. Love the design.

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  10. Hi Donna,
    A masterpiece. I just love the 3D effect on this project. It really is awesome. A lot of work but well worth it.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  11. This is most certainly an awesome card! The embossing is fantastic! Such a wonderful idea! Very creative!! TFS!

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  12. Lovely to see your work at Rosie-D's Challenge! Thanks for joining us and good luck!

    Greetings, Saskia
    (DT member)

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  13. hey donna! no i didnt fall off the face of the earth ..yet ;)
    oh i knew you would just simply amaze us with your card :) your attention to every detail is always so right on, dont know how you do it with every project you make..could you jar some of that up and send it my way.. just a smidge! :) xxxshelly

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  14. Fantastic, such a lot of time and work must have gone into this brilliant creation. Thanks for joining Rosie-D’s challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  15. I really like this card. You did an awesome job!

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  16. Donna,
    This turned out gorgeous! I saw that you said you were having a bit of a block this week with your DT projects - how come it never looks as if you are having block??? This is truly a lovely fish card - never thought I'd say those two words in a sentence together (lovely and fish)!
    MelissaMade

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  17. Where the heck does your brain come up with these things?!!! You're freaking' CRAFTASTIC!!!!!!

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  18. OH MY GOSH!! This is amazing! You must have an extra lobe in your brain just for creativity!! Unbelievable! All the textures, colors, WOW! You cute little genius you!

    Hugs,
    Barb

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  19. Donna, this is amazing, the fish scales, colours and texture are stunning and so life like, this is another masterpiece. I just wish I could bottle some of your mojo. Have a wonderful week. Hugs Jodie from Oz

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  20. OMG Donna...this is awesome. The fish looks SO real. You really did a fabulous job...you are amazing!

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  21. OK Girlfriend, I wouldn't expect anything less than a Donna M. masterpiece, and you sure hooked this big fish! It came out fabulous, certainly glad our little phone chats can help each other out in a pinch!{:} That's what friend are for right? LOL
    Awesome take on the challenge!

    Hugz, xx

    ~L~

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  22. OMGAWD GIRLFRIEND!!!!!! This is one AMAZING MASTERPIECE!!!! What else can I say other than you know I absolutely love your work...and since you don't have anywhere to send this piece of art, why not put it in a frame..and everytime you look at it, it can be memories of your father and the movie....this is just awesom girl...and when I look at the side with the head it reminds me of that tomato slicer we see on an info-mercial commercial....lol...another awesome Donna piece of art!!! Hugs!!!

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  23. That is one "sassy bassie" LOL

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  24. Oh Honey...you outdid yourself on this one......it is truly fabulous in every way. Even if you don't have a fisherman in the house, I'm sure anyone would just love to get this card....GREAT GREAT JOB!!!!

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  25. Donna, love the monochromatic look of this and all that texture, great take on the challenge. Hugs

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  26. This is sooooo COOL!!!!! Leave it to you to make a masterpiece with a big old fish!!! LMBO! Awesome card, Donna! Love all the fabulous detailing, layering, and dimension, that makes this card as awesome as it is! You're amazing!
    hugs!
    Sharon

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  27. Donna, I love this card! My family is filled with men who love to fish and I'm always hearing the stories about the ones that got away! I can't wait to try this!

    PS...Big Fish is one of my top 3 FAV movies, who doesn't love Ewan McGregor?!!

    :D

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  28. WOW!!!!Really nice card. Just love your image. Thanks for playing with us at Cards for Men. Good luck on the Challenge.

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  29. donna....i am in love with this fish and its layers and textures. I might have to scraplift this one of these days :D

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  30. I love, love, love the 3d-ness of this piece, and there's so much texture! :)

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  31. HEY!! I have the Spongebob cart...I think it's coolio. ;) I love how you did this, Donna. I really have to get better at welding.

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  32. OH you have been so busy since you made this..amazing... I need to make something so bad..been so exausted... I love this it reminds me of a stuffed fish... I knew it was yours before I knew... beautiful job.
    hugs
    Jeannie

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  33. I love this Big FIsh card..the embossing is great and the foil paper looks awesome! :)

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  34. So stunning creation! Fabulous entry to Rosie D's, thanks;-))m

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  35. This is absolutely fabulous! Your mind works in amazing ways!

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  36. Great work. Thanks for joining our fishy challenge at Rosie D's :)

    Jackie

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Thanks for making my day!