Monday, January 9, 2012

BBTB2 WIMG Caterpillar Challenge



Yea, it's Monday and time for another challenge at BBTB2. My dear friend and co-leader Carole has chosen the adorable caterpillar from Walk in my Garden for our challenge this week but as you know, you may join our challenge using any similar cut as long as it's a new project. This is one of the first cartridges I ever purchased and it's still one of my faves. My hungry little guy is on a branch from Live Simply (which actually has a different worm on it which I hid with the shadow of the other caterpillar in Design Studio). I've added another flower and leaf to make it easier to weld the sentiment from another oldie cart, Paper Pups.


The whole shebang is welded to a rectangle from George to make a shaped front card. the fun dotty paper peeking through is from BoBunny. I've done a bit of embossing for interest (Tiny Mosaic on the leaves and Swiss Dots on the flowers) and some button centers with adhesive beads filling the holes instead of thread.

Not so much dimension this week, guys. To be honest, I was nursing the mother of all hangovers (both wine AND food) yesterday from our belated Christmas dinner I prepared for our BFF's who were away for the holidays (No, I'm always a last minute kinda gal. Yes, it's one of my resolutions, but don't hold your breath.) so this is what you get. LOL Although I'm really happy with the results of the resolution I actually started in October to eat healthier, exercise more and stop thinking of wine as a separate food group, when you do fall off the wagon, you hit HARD!


My little guy is happily munching on one of the delectable flowers which leads me to the inside sentiment. It actually was inspired by one of my favorite cards by Kris Lancaster, posted on the Cricut Message Board in 2008 or 2009. Kris hasn't been crafting much these days, and I sure miss her. She always cracked me up!


The open design of the shaped front didn't leave much room for a sentiment without it showing through so I used my Dymo label maker and voila! My DT sisters have a ton of inspiration for you this week so be sure and stop by BBTB2 and check it out. And remember, the challenges run for 2 weeks so you still have time for the Ice Skate challenge as well. See ya there.


18 comments:

  1. this is my favorite kind of card from you...i love how you design a front and weld everything to a base...you do it like no one else. totally cute and fun card. so glad you went back in time for this image...it is a fun one!

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  2. he he he!!!! too cute donna!!! love the flower behing him and the embossing
    huge hugs Lou xxxx

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  3. cute cute.... what a darling caterpillar scene. Love all your layers.... Sorry aboutcher hangovahhhhh.
    Get better.
    Hugs
    Carole

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  4. ABSOLUTELY love it... and yes i would love to do lunch.... lol..

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  5. Donna, I have to tell you girlfriend.....I can't wait for Monday mornings to see your take on the challenges...you always rock it and I am NEVER disappointed. Love love love...did I say LOVE.....your card in every which way!

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  6. Okay have to say if you sent me this card I think I would want to fly in to see you. Makes me feel good. So happy and bright.

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  7. Cute cute cute card!! Love all of the colors put together. Hope you are feeling better =)

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  8. Wow, your card is amazing!! I absolutely LOVE all the details. The colors and cuts are fantastic!
    TFS!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  9. Excellent color combination and design Donna! And, thanks for showing off the Dymo sentiment ... now I'll be searching for Dymos with non-vintage-block letters. :)

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  10. donna your posts always crack me up :) and ya know i miss kris too shes also a hoot :) your once again rocked this weeks challenge and with a hangover...way to go :)( rum was my "other" food group when i drank. wish i could say i remember those days fondly..but i dont remember lol have a fantastic day! hugs chicka :)

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  11. WOW Donna!Your card is just too STINKIN' CUTE!BEAUTIFUL job my friend,I LOVE all the great details and that sweet little caterpillar,so ADORABLE!Have a SUPER day!:)

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  12. What a fun, bright whimsical, cheery, happy card!...(I don't know about flying to see you, LOL, but it made me smile!)

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  13. Beautiful card! Love the design TFS

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  14. Love your card Donna, the catapillar is adorable and love the colours, the whole design is delish, I must buy some more cartridges, love this one.
    Hugs Linda

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  15. So dang CUTE! I am always in awe of the way you use your Cricut!

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  16. What a clever idea for the card "lets do lunch!" So cute! I love how "miss you" pops due to the color pink. Just another amazing creation. LOVE IT!!!

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  17. I love this idea for a dinner date Donna so cute xoxox

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  18. So cute! It makes me wish spring was here. The polka dot paper goes so nicely with the design. I think it is time for me to give one of these a try..wish me luck..lol!

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Thanks for making my day!