Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Better Late Than Never BBTB2



So how many people totally freaked that I didn't have a BBTB2 project on Monday? Yeah sure, fess up. It wasn't intentional. I had my card design in DS and then IT WOULDN'T CUT! My dear friend and fabulously talented DT sister Susan chose the Sunny Days cut from Celebrate with Flourish. I'll admit my Macabre Monday project took WAY longer than expected, and I'm sorry to those of you who don't appreciate my "creep factor," but sometimes just the process of doing something new becomes really exhilarating so... Anyway I started to cut my BBTB2 card and it wouldn't cut in DS. I was really late so I emailed my DT sisters and Susan came to the rescue telling me that Celebrate with Flourish was listed twice in DS, once as Celebrate With Flourish and once as Celebrate With Flouris which was a correction for the screwed up first one. Yup, this one I'd done with the wrong one so it wouldn't work and as it was late in the game, I just couldn't redesign it with the right one. Monday I had stuff to do and this morning I had a dentist's appt. I was gonna blow it off (because technically we're only required to do 2 projects a month) but I take this DT position VERY seriously and I've only missed two weeks in the several years I've been on this team (and those were when I didn't have the required cut and there were no substitutions.) So here it is. Not exactly how I envisioned but... Shaped card, no surprise.

Not as much dimension as I'd hoped but it's okay. The colors were inspired my the Whimsical Wednesday Color Challenge as I'm entering this in that challenge as well. I'm hoping the pix speak for themselves because I'm really tired. Getting up at around 4:00 am every morning takes it's toll and tomorrow I have yet ANOTHER eye appt. Anybody know a good seeing eye dog? We have great inspiration on BBTB2 this week (well, when don't we?) and remember the challenge runs for 2 weeks. If you don't have the cart, you may substitute and do the phrase from another cart. Please remember we'd like new projects only, not back dates and be sure to link your challenge to BBTB2.
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18 comments:

  1. yyamJune 21, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Love this....it makes me happy! Those fonts are just perfect! :)

    Hope you get better rest!!! Hugs!

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  2. *StarJune 21, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Fabulous card!! I love all the bling! I've seen this cart but never really thought about getting it but seeing your card is making me really want it. :) Great job on the challenge and thanks for playing with us at Whimsical Wednesday. :)

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  3. Lil DaffodilJune 22, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Hi Donna,
    I love these layered creations you make. This one is nice and bright and cheerful. I love it.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  4. dutchessJune 22, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Wow Donna another stunner!!!! I love that colour combo, have to wait until I come over to the states in September and I am going to hit the craft shops and get up to date on all the carts!!!!they are about £80 here!!!! take care and rest those eyes....hugs Margaret

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  5. ~JulieH~June 22, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    OOh and it was definitely worth waiting for! Absolutely gorgeous as always girl!
    Hugs
    Juliexx

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  6. Cindy BelandJune 22, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Fantastc job with the color challenge!Sooo BEAUTIFUL and great embossing and Details,Thanks so much for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesday!!:)

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  7. Sandy from UkiahJune 22, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Donna, Donna, Donna... who wouldn't like anything you do...creepy or cute or fabulous.. you are just one amazing talented lady.. I always enjoy your projects, creepy and all.. lol... I do like this type better, but you always but such a flair on the creepy that they are amazing as well.. hugs from ukiah

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  8. JoyJune 22, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I'm guilty!! I checked out BBTB2 like I always do....scrolled up and down cause I was sure I had missed your creation.....then I came here, thinking maybe it was an over sight...still nothing. The wait was worth it !! I LOVE this!! Love the colors...all the details..another super work of art!
    xoxo Joy

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  9. The Archiving AngelJune 22, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Hi Donna, as always-FABULOUS! I just love these whimsical colors and the embossing. Your layering looks good and the bling is the perfect touch to make it all come alive.
    Great job.
    Thanks for joining Whimsical Wednesday.
    Crafty best wishes,
    Sonia

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  10. BarbaraJune 22, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Donna, this is so stinkin' cheerful! I just can't be crabby when looking at it! Very pretty!

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  11. GiGiJune 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    This is SO PRETTY! I just love the layout of the card and the wonderful colors! Thanks for playing at WHimsical Wednesdays!

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  12. MarleneJune 22, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Your cricut creations are amazing!

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  13. CathrynJune 22, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Just gorgeous Donna! I'm sorry you had such a hard time cutting it out! Always a pleasure stopping by your blog. Thanks for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesdays! Hugs, Cathryn :)

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  14. A Little TimeJune 23, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Beautiful and perfect! Love the happy, bright colors and of course, all your layering. I'm glad you were able to finish it. :)

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  15. UnknownJune 24, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Paahleezze girl, not as much dimension as you had hoped for. Are you kidding me? This is amazing as always. Love this cut and the yellow red an aqua look fabulous together. If I ever get caught up and settled I HAVE to and am going to start playing along with the Design Teams that you are on. Thank you for playing along with Whimsical Wednesday.

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  16. jessicaJune 25, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    This card is AWESOME!! I love all the dimension that you added and the colors are excellent!!
    Thanks for sharing and playing along with us over at Whimsical Wednesdays!

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  17. Lynne PhelpsJune 26, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Your dimensional cards just blow me away! I am in awe of your creativity with being able to "think 3D" with these cuts. You are really making me think hard about getting an electronic cutter, but I'd probably get a Silhouette as I hear you can use Adobe Illustrator with it. So if I buy it, it will be all your fault!!!! ;-) So keep going, enable me, LOL!

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  18. KellyJune 26, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Great card. Such bright happy colors.

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Thanks for making my day!