Monday, August 3, 2009

BBTB Accent Essentials Snowflake


Happy Monday! This week at BBTB Regina chose the snowflake cut from Accent Essentials. This is one of my favorite cuts off this cartridge. In fact, I've used it so many times that it took me awhile to come up with something new. I decided to creat a flurry by welding an number of them on the shadow cut to the sentiment "Let it Snow" using one of the fonts from Storybook.

Instead of welding it to my usual rounded rectangle or square, I made a shaped card base using a large shadow of the cut as well. the white blackout layer is cuttled with Swiss Dots.

Then I layered up a storm, subtracting from the base design at each layer to maintain support and allow for a multi dimensional effect. I glittered the snowflakes using Martha Stewart glitter and my Xyron and added silver adhesive beads to the sentiment.

There's quite a blizzard going on at Bitten By The Bug, so be sure and stop by to see the marvelous creations by my Design Team sisters. And why not get a jump on your Christmas cards and play along? Also if you hurry there is still yime to enter the current contest sponsored by Paper Blooms. You have until midnight TONIGHT! Click HERE for details.

29 comments:

  1. wow - this card - and all the layers - I love it!!! Lucky recipient who will receive this.

    You made me giggle with your comment you left on my blog. Yes - at times I get 5 hours of sleep. But these challenges get me excited and I have to try them!!!! LOL

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  2. wow is right on this one, I love love love that soft blue with the glitter, you are one amazing woman. Hugs

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  3. *THUD* I don't know HOW you do such intricate creations... I swear, everytime I see a new card from you my jaw hits the floor!! Absolutely AMAZING!!!! I still need to call you so I can at least figure out the basics!! *blush* LOL!!!

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  4. ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh this is such a stunning card!!!
    I'll drool a while more I think.
    Fantastic work
    Anne x

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  5. oh my goodness this is beautiful!!! it's so intricate, your hardwork really really shows on this. fantastic job!!!

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  6. Oh Donna, how do you do it... I just can't believe you. This is just amazing...

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  7. This is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!! Such great dimensions! Love it! It is a work of art!

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  8. Wow Donna, another amazing work of art from you. This is beyond stunning, i adore it.
    Hugs T x

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  9. Love love love the way your card turned out! It so makes me wish Winter would get here soon! Fat chance! :)

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  10. WOW!!! Donna, this is amazing!!

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  11. I adore this creation. I have a Cricut but hardly use it. Now I am considering buying more cartridges after seeing your creation. You have inspired me.

    Hugs Debbie xx

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  12. WOW! Your card is stunning! I love all the dimension in your cards...ahhhhh

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  13. Well Donna I have come to the conclusion that you have shares in the companies that make pop dots and silver beads lol!!!
    But seriously this is one magical creation! You continue to amaze me with every new beautiful card you create! I love it!
    Hugs
    Juliexx

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  14. Donna,
    Wow, wow, wow, stunning colours, stunning everything, love everything about this amazing card. I wish I had half of your talent. The recipients of your cards must be so excited before they even open the envelope. I always look forward to seeing your next design. Thanks so much for the inspiration. Jodie from Oz

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  15. Donna, you are absolutely amazing! All of your creations are gorgeous.

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  16. Donna This is Stunning!!! I told you before also that you are queen of layers and details.... See I am right. Your work is an art.
    love it.
    hugs
    Piali

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  17. Donna, OMG. This is just the most beautiful card. How do you think of these things? You, my friend, are a true artist!!!!

    xx Susan

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  18. Beautiful! You are my inspiration for moving out of my comfort zone with welding and layering. I guess you can call me a stalker because I come to your blog and study your work!

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  19. uh so obviously this is AMAZING! Funny because I do know how much you love this cut so I see were the challenge was. but this is..i need another word..well lets say you caught the feel of a snow flurry...WONDERFUL!

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  20. Stunning sparkly creation Donna
    Hugs
    Lana x

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  21. OH MY WORD!! This is not a card...it's an ornament and I want to decorate my whole tree in them!! Absolutely stunning Donna!

    (-: Heidi

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  22. that is the most beautiful card ive ever seen and im not joking i would almost die to make something so beautiful you must be very talented.

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  23. Beautiful! I would love it you shared your cut file. TFS!
    lkryb@bex.net

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  24. Wowzers, just discovered your blog, my jaw is still on the floor............your talent is out of this world, this is amazing. Do you do tutorials on these things? I have a cricut (very neglected I may add), I have this cartridge to, do I need a cut file to make this? If so do you sel them? Amazing card.

    Hugs

    Sarah

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  25. Holy cow, Donna! That card has more layers than a Pillsbury Flaky Biscuit! And they have a lot of layers, trust me, I know! Where the hell have I been? I almost missed this one. Poke me next time that happens!

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  26. holy smackin girl...I really need to come and play with you and pick your brain on how you use DS. I just can't seem to get anything other than the "norm" from that...you really take that software to a new level at all of the cards you make using it...another awesom card girlfriend!!!! Have a great Sunday my friend!!!

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  27. is card is spectacular!! I would love it if you could share your cut files.

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Thanks for making my day!