Monday, February 14, 2011

BBTB2 Heart Border Challenge


Happy Valentine's Day! Busy day and I'm running a bit behind. This week my dear friend and DT sister Susan chose the heart border and decorative heart from the Martha Stewart Seasonal Cake cartridge for our BBTB2 challenge. Wow, 2 week's in a row I didn't have the cart (better get shopping, LOL) so I chose one from Stamping and welded it to "Love U" from All Mixed Up. (Love that whimsical font!)
Again, it's a shaped front card (one of my faves to make) using the rounded rectangle from George for the back. The inside mat is actually adhesive backed Dear Lizzy fabric paper from American Crafts and I did manage to cut it with my Cricutl I used my deep cut blade because I figured it was sharper than my regular one and probably multicut is at least 5 times. It did snag a bit and next time I won't try it unless I have a brand new blade, but it was okay (but not perfect...grrrr).
Lots of layers and a bit of embossing and the cute adhesive conversation hearts were in my stash from M's several years ago. I'm hoping Susan will count them as decorative hearts. LOL Go have a look see at the lovely projects from the rest of the BBTB2 team and we'd love it if you'd play along.


I'd also like to enter this in the Fabulous Friday Challenge at Frosted Designs where the sweet and multitalented Chloe is Guest Designer. She has challenged us to us the word "Love" on our project and you've got to go see the amazing things she has done with the word "Love"! Now I'm off to clean up for a romantic dinner in the city, WooHoo! Hope your day has been super special, or if not, my Macabre Monday post (scroll down) for today may be more to your liking. LOL
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28 comments:

  1. MarleneFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Very pretty...and quite a change from your MACABRE post! LOL!

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  2. Lil DaffodilFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Hi Donna,
    Another of your fabulous 3D effect cards. Wonderful crafting, gorgeous lettering.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  3. GiGiFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    THis card is AWEOSME! I really LOVE how it's so 3D! TFS!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    It's beautiful, Donna! I love seeing the heart borders peeking through part of the LOVE on top and I want to pop of those little candy hearts and eat them! The bit of doodling caught my eye and the embossing on the hearts is just perfect! Have a wonderfully romantic date!

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  5. TamiFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I LOVE your card. It is so original and creative. Nice work.

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  6. MariaFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    This one is more romantic, LOL! What two weeks in a row, no cartridge!! Do I have to come there and take you shopping?? Very cool with the fabric paper! Love that heart border :)
    Maria

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  7. Susan EdwardsFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Donna, I do not know how you do it - your projects are always just amazing. I think you are the most talented person that I know!! I do so love this LOVE card!

    Sorry to have been MIA for a few weeks. I have had my head elsewhere. I have checked all of your projects that I missed. You are such an inspiration!

    I hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day with your honey!

    xx Susan

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  8. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Donna your card is amazing. I really love the soft colors you used. Those conversation hearts are adorable. I lOVE your word shape cards. I really want to try one. I can't see where anything snagged! You are an amazing artist and I always get excited to see what you will come up with next. I hope you have a fantastic dinner with your hubby.

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  9. Maureen ReissFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    This is really cute!! I love all the dimention!!

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  10. cherylFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    oh wow hun this is stunning really love the soft shades you have used and all the dimension,works brilliantly hugs cheryl xxxxx

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  11. Chloe and Her Clip On KoalasFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    I'm so glad you entered! Love that card! I haven't looked at All Mixed Up in quite some time. The layering is amazing. All I got was a mumbled "happy valen...*grumble*" from my hubby so you made my day super special waking up to all your comments. Thanks! Hope you enjoyed your romantic dinner.

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  12. SmitaFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    That's a pretty card, Donna! You sure are a shaped card Queen :)

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  13. DeniceFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    I LOVE THIS CARD, the colors and embossing are perfect. Your 3D cards are the reason I started visiting your blog and you continue to amaze me with each and every one you create!

    :D

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  14. ScrapbookingButterflyFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    All of your cards are artistic, original and amazing...this one is no exception! Always look forward to seeing what you create...you are an inspiration!

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  15. Carole BeathFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Our challenge was to have border hearts. Well I am going to give you a border "cutecutecutecute" on this one...like all of your darlng cards, this is just wonderful. Hugs.
    Carole

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  16. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    What an adorable card!! You put a lot of love into this card (pun intended)!!

    Thanks for joining us at Frosted Designs for our Love challenge!

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  17. ruthFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    What a clever card! So gorgeous and so detailed! I love it. :)

    Thanks for taking the challenge this week at Frosted Designs!

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  18. JeriFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Look at that would ya, we used the same cut this week. It was the only heart border I could find amongst my cartridges. As always your layering is super fantastic. I was glad to read your experience with the adhesive backed paper. I just picked up a pack a couple weeks ago, but I haven't used it yet. I'll have to try mine out and see how it goes. It wouldn't have occured to me to use the deep cut blade. Hmmmmm???

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  19. Audrey FrelxFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Okay, sweetie, you can just send this card to me!!! LOOOOOVE it!!!

    Don't laugh, I'm serious!

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  20. A Little TimeFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Oh, gosh this is cute!! I just love your shaped cards. I thought I recognized that paper as KI. Good to know that you can cut the fabric paper with a Cricut!

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  21. CassieFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    This is so cute. I really like all the layering and embossing. Thanks for playing along with use this week at Frosted Designs.

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  22. PeggyLovesVintageFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    This is another Oh My Goodness! card. I absolutely love it.... no pun intended! lol All the layering is awesome and the conversation hearts give it a bit of whimsy. Great card!

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  23. Sharon CaudleFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Love it!!! Fabulous colors and your details are amazing as always! LOVE those conversation hearts!
    hugs, Sharon

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  24. flowerdiscoFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    ADORABLE and i LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  25. Chloe and Her Clip On KoalasFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Woooo! You made top three with this card. Awesome job and of course they would pick it! It is amazing!

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  26. MelodyR aka Ry&MysMomFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I'm always amazed at the details you put into all your creations - amaaaaaazing!

    ;)MelodyR.

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  27. KellyFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Great card! I love everything about this especially the soft colors and the little conversation hearts.

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  28. Chloe and Her Clip On KoalasFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    P.S. Thanks to all your layering lately, I tried it on my 'Where have you been hiding' card as posted today on my blog for a GDT spot. I only ventured the four layer for my first attempt. lol. Before you know it, I'll be outlayering you! lol. You inspire me! x

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Thanks for making my day!