Monday, February 28, 2011

BBT2 Bird House or Bird Cage Challenge and Blog Hop


Welcome to the first stop on the February Blog Hop and Bird House or Bird Cage Challenge at BBTB2, hosted by my dear friend and very first (and unfailing) inspiration, Carole Beathe. I chose the birdhouses from Stretch Your Imagination and again made a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" card using the sentiment from the Handyman cartridge.
Again it's a shaped front card with all the elements welded in Cricut Design Studio.
Count your blessings that I'm really tired from my fabulously fun girly trip away this weekend so this post is gonna be really short just in case I oversleep and can't fill in more details before this post goes live Monday morning as scheduled. At least I was able to finish the card prior to my departure with a decent amount of layers. Next stop is the fabulously talented Carole's Blog but before you leave, be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win a $30.00 gift certificate to Custom Crops and enjoy the hop.
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59 comments:

  1. Josie0602February 28, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Your card is breathtaking!! I love my birdwatching and this is just too cute! I am going to have to scraplift this for some of my birdie pages that I need to do!!

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  2. Susan EdwardsFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Love this card - design and colors. It is sooo sweet; it just makes me smile!!

    xx Susan

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  3. MelodyR aka Ry&MysMomFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    oh, just beautiful! I love the layers!

    ;)Melody

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  4. Scrap VampFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Such a cool and beautiful card! I love it!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    You just never run out of ideas, do ya? As soon as I looked at it, I smiled :)
    Love the colors and pretty papers and of course, the magnificent design! Recuperating, are ya?

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  6. Carole BeathFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    as always...(I get bored with myself saying this but it is soooo true) your card is just fantastic. The design, the layers, the paper.... you rock, girl. Always.
    Carole

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  7. MariaFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Where, where do the ideas keep coming from!!! Hopefully your weekend away gave you even more inspiration :) Thanks for reminding me....I knew I bought Handyman for a reason, LOL! This is SO Donna :)

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  8. Sharon CaudleFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Super cute card, Donna!! Love all the birdhouses and the papers you used for them are perfect! Love, love, love all the layering! :)
    hugs, Sharon

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  9. Tami B.February 28, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I always love to see what you come up with. Your designs have a unique & absolutely beautiful look to them.

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  10. Paula BeeFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I just love this card! The layers are amazing and I love those birdhouses!! :)

    Paula Bee
    pbeeman02@gmail.com
    http://craftwithbee.blogspot.com

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  11. scrapchickFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I've enjoyed your blog since before you joined Regina's original design team. Your ideas and designs are fantastic! One day I'll be brave enough to scraplift a few. Design Studio and I have had creative differences from day one. We don't work well together. Maybe I'll give it another try with one of your files!

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  12. AimFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Wow. This card really knocks it out of the park!! Thanks SO much for sharing!!

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    scrapbookingwithamy (at) gmail (dot) com

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  13. BeandipFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I love this. Your ideas just blow me away. I am such a fan of your work, even your scary stuff. You are one talented lady.

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  14. littlenFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    This is adorable. Love all the layers. TFS.

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  15. Ohhh SnapFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Wow!! This is just stunning! TFS :D

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  16. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    This is so cute, I just been browsing around your blog and I love everything. Thank you so much for sharing.
    TiaD
    tiarog@comcast.net

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  17. Andrea CFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Classy and cute all at the same time x

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  18. SharonFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I love it!! The houses are just great and the layers are fantastic!! :)

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  19. scrappin2babygirlsFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    your card is beautiful! I love everything about it.. the colors the papers the cuts its just beautiful. thanks for sharing.
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  20. Vickie_MFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful card. Love all the layers.

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  21. cal8007February 28, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Oh Donna, I just love your cards - Because of you I've started cutting multiple pieces so I can make it look more 3D. Thanks for your inspiration!

    Hugs and happy cutting!

    Carmen

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  22. BunnyfreakFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Love the depth the layers create.
    username at yahoo dot com.

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  23. VeronicaAFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I love your layering and the color combo. This is so beautiful! I hate that you were tired. I enjoy reading about your fabulous creations. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win.
    Veronica
    vballen at comcast dot net

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Love it Donna! Fabulous creation!
    Pam Going Postal

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  25. **Treefrog**February 28, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Okay I'm going to be a broken record again but I can't help myself, Just Beautiful, how do you do it!!!??? Hope you have a wonderfully fantastic time with the gals! Boy I need one of those weekends but nobody I know ever wants to go do anything, lol!
    ((Hugs)) Theresa

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  26. KamiehooFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Fabulous once again Donna! You are truly an inspiration!

    Kamie

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  27. Carol W.February 28, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Fabulous card, Donna! Truly inspirational! TFS

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  28. KellyFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    What a fabulous creation Donna. All the layers are awesome and the sentiment is perfect!

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  29. MeshellFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I have NEVER made a card.....what's wrong with me??? Your's is beautiful!

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  30. MarleneFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    WoW! This card is amazing! Love all the layers and details! Would you be willing to share the cut file, if you have one? Its beautiful!

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  31. CraftbugmumFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Wow Donna what a lovely card as always, I just love the way you add the layers to your projects. TFS
    Hugs
    Fi xx

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  32. Bella and Aidees MomFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    What can I say..Hmmmmmm...PERFECT...Hugs, Krista

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  33. Debbie PammentFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    WOW this is totally AWESOME!!! It deserves to be in a frame! Love the touches of bling!
    xXx

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  34. Shauna CarlsonFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I love the card and the bright spring flowers. You have added a lot of detail that really adds to the card. Thanks for sharing.

    SCar12350@aol.com

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  35. GiuliaG.February 28, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Hey Girlfriend...glad you had fun on your girly trip....need that every now and then. Love your shaped cards. The row of birdhouses is really so cute and such a great card to welcome your neighbors.

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  36. MarleneFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    This is gorgeous. Geesh, I'd be your neighbor just for this card! LOL!

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  37. Linda SFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Cute card! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  38. Audrey FrelxFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Donna, it's a beautiful card! They always are!

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  39. BethFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Your cards are just the best. They inspire me.

    TFS

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  40. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    This is beautiful! Love all the details!

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    This is Fab! I LOVE it! :-)

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  42. JeriFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Another fabulously layered card. Beautiful colors on the papers. Any new neighbor would be thrilled to get such a beautiful card.

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  43. yyamFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    How awesome is this! I love the colors. And those luscious layers!!!:)

    Hope you had a great trip!

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  44. MoniqueMarch 1, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Wow. this is gorgeous Donna !! I love it :)).

    Hugs Monique

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  45. DeeDeeMarch 1, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Awwww, so adorable! I swear...So much work! I love it! You ROCK girlie!

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  46. LesleyfromWIMarch 1, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Wow this is amazing. I love the design and the colors are wonderful!

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  47. cardchick's worldMarch 1, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    luv, luv the layering and the color combo is fabulous!!!! and I really like to know what sizes you use for the houses..

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  48. Scrapper69March 1, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    WOW.... So amazing! I Love all the Dimension! Beautiful Work! :o)
    Theresa

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  49. A Little TimeMarch 1, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    I am blown away every single time I see one of your projects. WOW! I've run out of words so I'll just sit here and stare at it awhile...............................................................................................................................

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  50. Lori1bratMarch 1, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Oh - this is GORGEOUS !!! What a wonderful card with all the great layers ! It is truly an HONOR to be on the same Design Team as you are !!!! Hugs - Lori

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  51. flowerdiscoMarch 1, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    i just love it. what a beautiful card.

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  52. Michelle (scrappinforkenzie)March 2, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    i never thought about doing a shaped front card.. i love it! be sure to visit my blog as i have an award for you! :)

    scrappinforkenzie.blogspot.com

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  53. DIANA L.March 2, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    WHAT A CREATIVE CARD. LOVE THE SHAPE CARD! Thanks for sharing

    http://www.dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

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  54. sucorMarch 2, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Another amazing creation! I love all the dimension on your shape card! Great design and colors!
    sucor_2 at hotmail.com

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  55. gocanucksgoMarch 4, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    WOW, this is a gorgeous looking card. Love the layering! Keep up the fabulous work =)

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  56. LaLaMarch 5, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Love your card! You did an amazing job!

    Lauren
    queen_lade at yahoo.com
    scrappinwithlala.blogspot.com

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  57. NancyMarch 6, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    you work it girl...I have so missed my big E it isn't funny...I keep buying carts but never open them and just add them to the mounds of carts I already have...you have always been such an inspiration to me on how you work the DS program...and this is no exception...such a wonderful card...love the papers and how you have the little birdie flying in for a landing....awesome!!! Hugs...

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  58. Silver Stars ScrappinMarch 6, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I came here from Chloeandherclipons, I remember she showed me your revenge in bed card. It gave me a great laugh. I've had a scroll through your blog tonight and I love it all. I'm your newest follower.

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  59. Kim HMarch 8, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Donna, I don't think I have ever came over to your site and left with out inspiration! Your card... again I just love! I love how you layer some of your cards! This one is no exception! I love all the pattern papers you used and made it work! Again..tfs

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Thanks for making my day!