Tuesday, February 8, 2011

The Cuttlebug Spot Step Card Challenge


It's our second week of unique card folds at The Cuttlebug Spot, and today we're steppin' it up with Step Cards. Again, there are loads of possibilites for this type of card and I decided on a Center Step card that I found (Oh, oh, I can't seem to find it). I'll keep looking, but basically it's the same as a side step, but there are tall pieces at both sides. I started with a piece of card stock that's 7 x 8 1/2 inches and the cuts are 1 3/4" in from each side. When it folds it'll fit in a 5 x7" envie, considering the Nesties Beaded Oval I used for the back panel.
The stamped image is from Heartfelt Creations Hydrangea/Posy Branch PreCut Stamp set that I colored with Copics and fussy cut it out. These images coordinate with Nesties, in this case the Posy Patch Flowers PreCut Stamp Set for the 5 popped blooms on the branch that matches the Spellbinders Posy Patch Die. The tiny flowers are a bit challenging to line up with the Nesties but there is a video to help with that HERE on the Heartfelt Creations blog.
The green panels are embossed with the Cuttlebug With Love Border set and Swiss dots behind the Nestie, and the pink side panels with the Crafts Too Daisy folder. the sentiment is a peelie mounted on a Fancy Label from the Cuttlebug Emboss Plus set mounted on a Petite Scalloped Nestie. The butterfly is a MS punch. Now be sure to take a look at the fabulous variety of Step Cards by my super creative DT mates and play along for a chance to win a gift certificate from The Craft Barn.
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27 comments:

  1. Loopylou.February 8, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    its absolutely gorgeous donna, i love those soft colours and the flowers on the nestie hugs Lou xxx

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  2. BarbaraFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Donna, this is stunning! I love step cards and this one is very elegant. Beautiful colors!

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  3. joannFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Donna,
    You have out done yourself. This is a beautiful card, I love the colors.
    JoAnn

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  4. Linda . JFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    What gorgeous card Donna and in such beautiful colours, love the design.
    Hugs Linda

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  5. JannieFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Love it!!! Love the colors, it almost has a Fifty feeling about it! Love the folder you have used as well!!Those daisy's are beautiful!

    love
    Jannie

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  6. Lil DaffodilFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Hi Donna,
    In a word stunning. This is a beautiful card. I love the flowers as the centrepiece and the fabulous layout. I love it.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  7. LarissaFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Wow Donna this is really pretty!

    Hugs,
    Larissa

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  8. HelenFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Beautiful card Donna - love the pink & green colour combo!
    Helen x

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  9. cherylFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    oh this is just so beautiful hun adore the soft colors you have used on this just lush,hugs cheryl xxxxxxx

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  10. KateFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    What a wonderful card! I've not seen this sort of step card before. I love the crispness of it - and the embossing is fabulous! (I know it's for Cuttlebug, but the embossing is perfect.)

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  11. MarleneFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Oooh, Donna...this is so beautiful! Love the soft pinks and greens.

    Pssst.....freebie sentiment on my blog tomorrow - but you didn't hear it from me...heehee.

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  12. flowerdiscoFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    fabulous gf!

    i am trying that variation next ;p i never made one before hehe

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  13. yyamFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Just gorgeous Donna!!!! Love the embossing and the pretty details! :)

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  14. JustYolieFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Gorgeous card, love the embossing!

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  15. Chloe and Her Clip On KoalasFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    So gorgeous as always Donna! It almost looks edible like a wedding cake!

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  16. scrappinlilFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    This is so gorgeous...I love it. everything about it. TFS...I also left something on my blog for you be sure to stop by later.

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  17. A Little TimeFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Holy Moly! This is incredible! Is there a site somewhere that gives directions on how to make all these cool cards? This is just gorgeous, Donna! I'm blown away AGAIN! :)

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  18. DonnaFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Donna, what a gorgeous card! I love your color combination and all your embellishments. Great job!

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  19. BrendaFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Donna this is so gorgeous and elegant!! I love the soft colors and your coloring is fab!

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  20. MariaFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    WOW, WOW, WOW! This is fabulous and SUPER creative!! I can't tell you which part I like better because they are all incredible! Only you would come up with something like this :)
    Maria

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Donna, this is GORGEOUS! I love everything about it The colors are sooooooo pretty and you did an awesome job with the HC stamps/die! BEAUTIFUL!

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  22. Sharon CaudleFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Oh my gosh, Donna! This card is really beautiful!!! I love that branch with flowers and the colors are soooo delicious!!! Fabulous step card!! I love it!
    hugs, Sharon

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  23. PeggyLovesVintageFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    OMGoodness! I love this card! The pastels, the butterfly, the flower! Perfect!

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  24. mfc.melissamade2February 10, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Oh Donna this is gorgeous! I love your blog too by the way - the new look is fabulous for Valentine's Day - actually for anytime!
    Hugs,
    M

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  25. KerryFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    So lovely Donna. The colours are so soft and gentle.

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  26. KellyFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Oooooh so very pretty. The soft colors are gorgeous! Great job with the inking on the Nestibility!

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  27. Linda TherrienFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Donna, this card takes my breath away - so so beautiful!! You are truly talented!!

    I will be having a challenge on my blog on the 21st that will require embossing - would love it if you would stop by and play along.

    Linda
    http://lindascreativity.blogspot.com

    I am one of your newest followers!

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Thanks for making my day!