Monday, August 29, 2011

BBTB2 Heritage Tree Challenge and Blog Hop



Welcome to the BBTB2 monthly Blog Hop. If you've come from the mega talented Mona's Blog (I'm asking you, was that eye candy or what!?), you're on the right track. If not, you may want to begin at BBTB2 so you don't miss a thing. I can't believe it's the end of August. Next thing you know, there will be a nip in the air and the leaves will be turning. Ah, glorious Fall! Definitely my favorite season. How fortunate that our sweet and fabulous DT sister Julie chose the curly tree from the Heritage cart for our challenge this week. All I could see when I looked at that tree was the changing seasons so I decided to do a home decor project. It's 10"x10" without the black mat and I hope to frame it. I welded 4 of the trees to represent the 4 seasons. Each is backed by a circle ("and the seasons, they go 'round and 'round" from the song "The Circle Game" kept running through my head) in an appropriate color. I kept them sort of muted to make it neutral and modern looking.


"Seasons" is from DonJuan. The blossoms and leaves I've added to the trees are the off cuts from MS border punches. I'm still in shock that I hand wrote the seasons around each circle, but try as I might, I couldn't manage to figure out a way to do it on the computer and I had no appropriate rub-ons. Unfortunately, it looked too plain without, so...


Not much dimension because I wanted to keep it suitable for framing. I just popped "Seasons" and a few of the flowers and leaves for added interest. Now off you go to Lori's Blog to see what yummy creation she has in store. But before you go, please leave a comment for a chance to win a $40.00 gift certificate from my fabulous sponsor, Custom Crops. They have tons of new products, and a fab Back to School sale going on NOW! Please be sure to stop back on Friday

when the winner will be chosen. Hope to see you join is this week with a new creation, using this gorgeous tree from Heritage, or any similar tree if you haven't that cart, and please don't forget to mention BBTB2 in your post and link it up so others can join in the fun too.

51 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, Donna. This is just completely fabulous. Beautiful handwriting of the seasons around each tree. If I had a house to hang a picture in, I'd make one just like it. (Not too much wall space in the RV). Awesome creation!!!

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  2. This wonderful!! Lovely creation!

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  3. Beautiful project! I love it.

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  4. I am always in awe with your creations Donna! I'm such a BIG fan!!! Love your seasons :))))

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  5. What a wonderful use of the tree, I just love how you put it into seasons. Really great card :)

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  6. I love anything you put your hands too...and this is just another one in the long line of fantastic designs from Donna. Absolutely wonderful stuff.
    Hugs
    Carole

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  7. I wish I had your eyes.. you are so awesome my friend. hugs

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  8. this is just breathtaking!
    princesshilda2012@yahoo.com

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  9. Wow, I really really love this. What a fabulous decor piece. It will be stunning framed, how creative!!!
    I am a new follower.
    Eva :0)
    evascrapslife(at)gmail(dot)com
    http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com

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  10. Whoa! It looks wonderful girlie! I love your handwriting on there! A perfect touch! :)

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  11. OMG, Donna, this is spectacular!!! I wouldn't have never seen it in my mind to use the tree like that!!! You, girlfriend, are just tooooo amazing!

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  12. Enjoying the wonderful creations.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  13. Absolutely gorgeous!!!! That would be an awesome piece of artwork to display in any home!!!!

    Katherine
    www.classydify.blogspot.com
    lightmypath@shaw.ca

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  14. Gorgeous project.Love how you wrote the seasons in.
    Jayne
    jayne-designs.blogspot.com

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  15. This is just beautiful! I love the idea and the project is so pretty! thanks so much for sharing. im a follower. thanks for the chance to win.
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  16. As always, your work is amazing! Just beautifully done!
    SusanJ in atlanta

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  17. such great things I'm seeing with this tree! Great Project!

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  18. Beautifully done Donna! A true work of art turned into another masterpiece.

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  19. Absolutely beautiful card and what a fantastic giveaway!
    Kathy
    http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

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  20. what a grreat project. very nicely done. tfs.
    littlen44 at gmail dot com

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  21. this is going to look awesome framed!!!!!! and the color choices are perfect......

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  22. This is very very nice!! It would be a great piece to hang on the wall

    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  23. Fabulous use of the tree Donna :) PERFECT home decor!

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  24. Donna this is lovely! I love that you created a piece of art with the challenge cut(s). The colors are lovely, but the details are wonderful. And I ADORE your handwriting on the artwork!! Just super different and fabulous!!

    xx Susan

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  25. I love it! What a pretty decoration. It does look very modern. Wonderful Job.

    Tami
    http://scrappinrabbitdesigns.blogspot.com

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  26. WOW!!!! This is just fantastic!! I love it!! Such an awesome project! :)

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  27. Your projects are always so amazing. I love how you did the trees for each season. What a great home decor project.

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  28. I love how you hand wrote the seasons around each circle. This is so cool and the design is so original. As usual, you amaze me!!

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  29. Love your trees and the colored circles...so perfect for this framed art!

    :Dx

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  30. This is so beautiful! Nice work!

    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  31. WOW!! such a lovely card!! Thanks for sharing it with us:)
    Hugs

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  32. Well this super cool. What a great gift this would make for a newly wed! Oh my sis getting married in Oct! I may have to scraplift! TFS CallyAnn(followe)
    http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  33. What a great picture. I think it fit right in any decor.

    Angie

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  34. Donna, I love this project! I would love to have this on a wall in my home! Thank you for sharing it!-Raquel @ Raquelsdesigns.blogspot.com

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  35. Oh wow this is lovely, those tree's have cut so well considering the size. Love how the tree's show the seasons with their relevant leaves.
    Kim xXx

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  36. Very beautiful creation ! I love how soft your colors are - and yes, great minds think alike ! LOL

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  37. Love your home decor project - especially the way you framed the trees with circles.

    Melinda

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  38. Donna, this is FANTASTIC! What a beautiful work of art! That would look so perfect in a wall arrangement of family photos. Just might have to case this ;-)

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  39. OMGOSH! I LOVE this! The tree is one of my favorite cuts on that cartridge... But you really out did yourself... this is a fabulous home decor item... :o)

    Theresa

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  40. Very creative design! Love it! ksantell@gmail.com

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  41. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the design with the seasons and the tree's, so pretty!!! :-)

    -Sam :-)

    SamanthaJDesigns @ hotmail.com

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  42. This is super fabulous! I love everything about it. GREAT work.

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  43. This is an awesome project! I adore that tree.

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  44. Fabulous as ALWAYS!!! You are truly an inspiration!

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  45. Just linked up! Thanks for sharing!! And thanks for the chance to win! I LOVE Custom Crops! Keeping my fingers crossed!!

    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

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  46. OMG That is awesome. My eyes tell me it's four trees but my brain is looking at it like a complex art piece. I'd love that on my wall! Phew, think I'm caught up now. I go MIA for a week while you're crafting up a storm. x

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  47. Beautiful card and I love what you did with the trees! :)Amy

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  48. Oh Donna what a beautiful beautiful piece of artwork! I love the four seasons desisn you have created, oh and your handwriting how fabulous is that! You should have your writing turned into stamps or digis I would by them in a flash!
    Big hugs
    Juliexx

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  49. Donna

    This is beautiful I am totally in AWE.....Amazing.

    HUGS
    Penny

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Thanks for making my day!