Tuesday, April 13, 2010

The Cuttlebug Spot Bling Challenge and a Hop!


This week at The Cuttlebug Spot we've teamed up wth other Challenge Blogs to do a Blog Hop filled with fun challenges and prizes. Each site offers a different challenge and an opportunity to WIN! We at The Cuttlebug Spot are doing "bling"! I really felt like doing something different, and also wanted to use a few things that I had bought and promptly put away and forgotten about. (Don't laugh, I know you do that too!) I came across 2 of the Cuttlebug Card Making combos, Persia and Ornamental Iron. I had gorgeous royal blue glitter card stock that I thought would be fabulous for the peacock and other embellishment from Persia and I used my Nesties Labels 10. Originally I planned to use mirror cardstock for additional bling, but it really turned out to be too much with the intricate peacock so I opted for some mat specialty paper and embossed it with the folder from Ornamental Iron. The gorgeous dark gold (It sort of looks green in the photo, but it's not) burnished paper behind the embossed layer was a gift from my dear friend Smita, all the way from India! This paper is sooo fabulous and heavy, with almost a leathery texture and I've been hoarding it. IRL it shimmers like it's embedded with gold dust. Thanks so much Smita! The background paper is K&CO Blue Awning which I've had forever and never used. The corners are MS and of course I added some adhesive gems in amber, gold and blue for added bling! This card was quite different for me but I really enjoyed making it. Be sure to stop my The Cuttlebug Spot to see the fabulous bling my DT sisters added to their cards this week and to find out more info on the Hop!

19 comments:

  1. HOLY CRAP! I love this card!!! Donna this is amazing - if only I could craft like you!!! You have such vision. It may not be practical (inside joke) but it certainly is FABULOUS!!! Give me fabulous anyday!!

    xx Susan

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  2. Oh my word Donna, this is so fabulously rich and regal and GORGEOUS! That sparkly blue peacock is amazing!

    (-: Heidi

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  3. Hi Donna,
    This is special. Unlike anything else I've seen on blogs. It is beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  4. That peacock is GORGEOUS!!!

    I've bought that persia set a few weeks ago, but haven't liked what I have come up with here, but I think YOURS IS PERFECT!

    I may copy your idea here, SO FAB!!!

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  5. Beautiful card, Donna. And very different from your usual!! Thank you for the kind mention :-)... I'm really happy you used the paper! last year, I didn't know what exactly was available in our local markets; and I think I sent you some horridly cut Handmade paper :-)... I'm so so very happy you used it!

    Hugs,
    Smita

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  6. I so do that too...more than I should admit! LOL. Your card looks gorgeous though...that is too cool :)

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  7. Goodness, what word can I use that hasn't already been said? Well I agree with Fiona that this is certainly unique and a nice change of pace!
    The embossing is awesome too! Great choices!

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  8. Wow! This is way cool!!!! Love this peacock and what you did with it. Holy smokles, you're good.

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  9. Wow
    Donna this is one Beautiful card girl.....
    The texture is just perfect!
    love this
    hugs Wanda:-D

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  10. Oh my Donna, this is gorgeous! The colors are beautiful!I was watching my 3 year old grandson today and out of no where he said "HOLY CRAP" The 1st comment for this posting was from Susan, and in big bold letters were those very words...I wonder where he got that from.Just had to share with you, when I seen her posting I had to smile!

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  11. Donna...I absolutely love that peacock. what a great card!

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  12. This is beautiful Donna!! Love the peacock and the blue and gold combo!!

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  13. Wow! Love it, the peacock almost looks like it was embroidered on. The gold paper adds class. Beautiful card.

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  14. you are one amazing lady....love it girl...hugs

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  15. It takes a lot to render me speechless....but you have done that this time! Oh my, the card, cut, and colors are simply beautiful!

    Hugs!

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  16. Fabulous!!!! Beautiful colors and what an awesome design too
    Hugs
    Marina

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  17. Donna, Wow your card is exquisite, I love the dark colours with the gold and the peacock is amazing. We had a a pair of pet Peacocks a few years back, Penny & Percy, they are beautiful creatures, they used to follow us around my parents farm like little puppies. Have a great weekend. hugs Jodie from Oz

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  18. Wow Donna this turned out stunning! I love that rich blue Peacock and the antique gold. Fabulous fabulous card!
    Hugs
    Juliexx

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Thanks for making my day!