Monday, January 16, 2012

BBTB2 Numbers Challenge


Happy Monday! This week at BBTB2 it was MY turn to host the challenge and I chose "Numbers" to celebrate my MIL's 90th birthday. Sorry for the late post here. We spent the weekend in FL with the rest of the Mundinger siblings to honor this incredible woman, but the trip was a whirlwind with what seemed to be more travel time than family time, so we'll be recovering all week, I expect. I designed a Birthday cake for Mom using the Wedding cartridge. Her favorite color is blue so that was an obvious choice. She loves flowers so I decorated the cake with cuts from Botanicals and added numbers from Storybook.

After doing so, I thought perhaps this looked a bit more like a wedding or anniversary cake so I added a little "Happy Birthday" using peelies to the middle layer. For texture I used the Tim Holtz Swirls folder (slightly more delicate than D'Vine Swirls) and Swiss Dots for the numbers. Instead of using the shadow of the Botanicals cut (which didn't allow for the cake layers to show through as well), I chose to use the regular version and cut it twice in white as well, once to use slightly offset, and once to fussy cut the center flower for layering. The white butterflies are an MS punch.

The beading between the layers sort of hides the fact that each layer is popped for dimension, but you get the idea. I always enjoy making cards and projects for my MIL because she saves and displays my creations in both of her homes year round (she lives in Michigan during the summer) which I really appreciate. Be sure to visit BBTB2 to take a look at the incredible work from my DT sisters and I can't wait to see how you use numbers (from any cart, in any way) when you join us.

25 comments:

  1. Now that's a stunning birthday card! Love the integration of the numbers with the swirls of blue and butterflies. Simply gorgeous, Donna!

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  2. What a stunning card...and it needed to be to celebrate such a milestone. I will have to pop over to BBTB2 and see what's going on this week. Loving the colors you chose and the silver bling.

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  3. Donna....you are such a good DIL! Your card is beautiful and I'm sure will will cherish it.

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  4. Eye candy in cake form. What a beautiful birthday cake for your sweet MIL on her 90th birthday. Glad you are home safe n' sound.
    Hugs
    Carole

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  5. That is possibly the most beautiful card I have ever seen.
    Evelyn

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  6. WOW!!! 90 years...how amazing! You are so thoughtful to make her such a beautiful card. Just stunning!!!

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  7. This is such a beautiful card. I am sure your MIL just loved it. It is so elegant.

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

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  8. Donna, the card is stunning. I with I had all the carts you used so I could copy this! You are so talented.

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  9. Hi Donna, your "numbers" card is just amazingly beautiful! You never fail me on any visit; you always-always make my jaw drop!!!

    Hugs, my friend!!!

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  10. Beautiful, beautiful card! I'm sure your MIL absolutely loved this card. You did such a wonderful job on it =)

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  11. What a gorgeous card! I am sure she was thrilled with it! I know I would be!

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  12. OMG this is soooo awesome. Fabulous job :-D xxxxxxxxx

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  13. This card is SOOO SUPER BEAUTIFUL Donna!GORGEOUS job as always my friend!I TOTALLY LOVE it!Have a SUPER day!:)

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  14. beautiful card donna perfect in every way :) have a great day! :)

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  15. meant to tell ya thanks for the fun challenge this week :)

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  16. Beautiful card and I'm sure she loved it.. I love your eye for detail (once again)...
    hugs
    Nanné

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  17. Awesome Donna! I totally understand why your MIL proudly displays your creations. You've created a gorgeous memento for this milestone that few are able to reach.

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  18. What a beautiful card.. i am sure she loved it...hugs

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  19. Forgot to say i love the peelies.. i have looked and looked for peelies and never have found them... beautiful card... hugs

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  20. The detail and work that went into creating this card is astounding! So impressed :)

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  21. Beautiful Donna! I really love the beading! I am sure your MIL loved this:)

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  22. OMG Donna! My mil would be over the moon if I ever made her a card like this. She keeps all of my cards out on display, just like yours, and if she thinks mine are beautiful, imagine if she were to receive one of yours? She'd crap her pants from all the excitement! LOL! I just love the design and pretty colors.

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  23. Wow!! This is Amazingly beautiful!!! I love the blue and white and all the pearls. Really elegant!

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  24. What a gorgeous card!! How nice that you still have your MIL and sounds like she's still going strong!

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Thanks for making my day!