Monday, May 24, 2010

BBTB2 Dress Form from Forever Young


Well here's a girly one (aren't you all relieved after yesterday's creepy Dr?). This week at BBTB2 the cut of choice is the dress form from Forever Young. I was excited to use this cartridge again because it was another of the ones I just HAD to have and I've really not explored it much at all. The pretty pink and black papers are all from the Sabrina 6x6 pad by Making Memories. I love using the smaller pads for cards because of the reduced scale of the patterns.


I created a shaped front card by welding the shadows of the word "chic" and the dress form with a flourish from Picturesque. (Another cart I haven't used yet. LOL) I was thrilled how well that particular flourish went with the floral print inside. The birdcage skirt is from Serenade (and don't ask me how much I paid for that before it was readily available) and AGAIN, this is the first time of used it. Please don't tell me I'm the ONLY one who's done that. The bow is made from some absolutely EXQUISITE silk ribbon I got from Stamp and Create. Tres chic!

Lots of layers as seen from the dimensional view and of course the all important adhesive gems. For a moment I thought I was out of the right size of black ones and I almost had a heart attack. They were hiding under a pile of crap on my table but I had just enough. A trip to M's is definitely in order! Be sure to stop by BBTB2 to see the fabulously creative things my DT sisters have done with this cut and we'd love it if you'd play along.

36 comments:

  1. This is so pretty, Donna! But then again, I liked the Dr. too :)

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  2. Donna, OMG this is beautiful, I love your gorgeous papers, the colours are so pretty and the combo of carts are so clever. I had to have the Forever Young cart but have not used it yet, thanks for the inspiration. Have a great weekend. hugs Jodie from Oz

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  3. GORGEOUS and girly, girl!!! Phew! That's a relief... thought maybe you'd stick a skull on top of that dress form! LMAO!!! LOVE the design and all of those cuts from the carts you just had to have. Serenade price tag? Let's not even go there!

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  4. OMG Donna this is truly beautiful and so glamorous I just adore the layers and depth to this creation!!!
    Hugs
    Lana xoxo

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  5. Very pretty! For a minute there, I was almost afraid to wander over to see what creepiness you had in store for me today...heehee!! Kidding, kidding! Love all your creations, girl!

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  6. WoW, this is just incredible! The design and color and pp are all deliciously elegant! Serenade is one I wanted but just for the trees!
    I think this is a favorite of mine...the dimensional shot shows how amazing this is and the pearls are just beautiful on this!!!
    Freaky to Flirty...your a chameleon crafter!!!

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  7. Well, here it is...another fantastic Donna Card...with the layers, the designs, the unique play on the entire card. I love it....a LOT. I loved that new title you have now from Leah. A Cameleon Crafter..
    Hugs
    Carole

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  8. D-
    Very chic! And, I totally agree with you on the smaller patterns. Those 6 x 6 and 8 x 8 pads are my new favorites!
    I was relieved to see this after that super creepy Dr. Yikes!
    Great job!
    NJB

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  9. This is so pretty! I love how various elements of the card extend beyond the usual dimensions. Fabulous work!!

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  10. ANOTHER beautiful card. I am so relieved you found the black gems. whew. lol.. it is truly a gorgeous card my friend.

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  11. Wow, I love this ... I so wish I had your "eye" for putting just the right images together, and the patterned papers too. I was able to control myself and not purchase Serenade until it was available at a reasonable price, but I would like to know how you got your hands on Picturesque ... it's at the very top of my wishlist!

    Jo xx

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  12. Hi Donna,
    What a lot of work has gone into this beautifully intricate card. It is gorgeous. I love it.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  13. So Girly! Glad to see you didn't drift over to the dark side ,LOL. This is cute and those layers, I see why you started so early. Wonderful D:) masterpiece, and you know what I said about that paper. Awesome take on the challenge!

    Hugz, xx

    ~L~

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  14. donna i tell ya, you really do need to have your own book girl..hugs

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  15. You are always totally amazing!!..I love the "hoop" you added to the form..what a brilliant idea... the whole layout is amazing... you are just in a league all your own... amazing.
    hugs
    Jeannie

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  16. Oh, Donna, this card is magnificent!!! I would love to do cards as detailed as this, but my talent is limited and not as experienced. Sure wish you gave lessons, my friend!!!

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  17. No words can describe the perfection of your design this week. Not enough adjectives!!! You've used one of my favorite color combos too. Just incredible.

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  18. This card is adorable.I love the colors and that silk ribbon just finishes it off. So cute after yesterdays card.
    JoAnn

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  19. I LOVE how fancy this is...so pretty :) :) :)

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  20. When I seen that BBTB2 was using the dress form for the challenge this week I just had to stop by to see what you had come up with!Love that paper (I've got some of it buried...somewhere!)and those layers are like no other. Great card, as always!

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  21. This is so nice Donna! Thanks for sharing.

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  22. This is so pretty! My sil and I just got this cartridge and now that I see how cute it is, I'm definitely going to try it out!

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  23. Oh Donna my fave colours! Awesome design love all the layers. I actually wanted to do a hoop when I first saw the challenge and the only thing I could think of was using was the beehive from WIMG which wouldn't work lol! How clever of you to use the birdcage from Serenade (I too had to have this cart and not used it yet!!)
    Fabulous take on the challenge as always!
    BTW if you run out of your fave colour gems you can colour them with permanent markers it works great!
    hugs
    Juliexx

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  24. FABULOUS!!!! I may have to lift it for a BFF!
    liz :o)

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  25. Just when I was getting used to the "creepy Donna" you throw in a gorgeous girlie card...oozing with pearls and pop-dots! LOVE the card! IMO, the bird cage alone was well worth the $ you paid for Serenade!

    :D

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  26. Absolutely STUNNING...I love those papers...a must have...and awesome welding on this card....very very CHIC...
    Hugs
    Marina

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  27. It's beautifull Donna !!

    Hugs Monique

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  28. Wonderful card. Love everything about it. The silk bow is a very nice touch.

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  29. it's the best, love love that bird cage. Hugs

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  30. Donna, love it! I always like the pink and black color combo. Very creative on the birdcage skirt. I also love all th papers and embellies you used. Great Job Once Again!

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  31. Absolutely GORJUSS!!!!!!
    I wish I had this cart. so I could play.
    KimCreate

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  32. Donna this is absolutely Amazingly Beautiful! I absolutely Love It! The colors, bling, ribbon, papers and how you added everyhting together is stunning! I love the way you welded the Chic to the flourish, I am definetly going to try this, Love It! As always another work of art!
    ((Hugs)) Theresa

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  33. just beautiful....love the shape card... love it...did I say i love it? one more time please...i love this shape card, lol

    hugs!!!

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  34. OMGoodness this is gorgeous!! I love the houndstooth title and the pretty pink bow.

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  35. fantastically gorgeous donna! i havent forgotten ya.. just rough times right now.. ill call ya soon i promise i miss gabbin with ya!

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Thanks for making my day!